Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 277, Decatur, Adams County, 1 December 1903 — Page 1

VOLUME 1

COL M, B. MILLER DEAD The Close of a Long and Useful Life.

WAS WIDELY KNOWN Had Been 111 for Nearly Two Years. End Came at Nine O’clock Last Night at the Home of His Daughter, Mrs. Ell'ngham. Colonel Martin B. Miller Tied at nine o'clock last night at the home ■ f his daughter, Mrs. L. G. Eilingham. Peacefully, without a single struggle, and almost imperceptibly, came the end of the long sufferings and an illness of nearly two years. The pulse of the big man simply 'ailed to respond, the heart quit beating and the end of a long and useful life had come Since last Thursday it has been known that the end was near, almost each breath seemed to be the last, and he ! never regained consciousness. He was well known in Decatur, having many years ago been engaged in ■ law and also in commercial business. Later he moved to Winchester where he lived until he entered . public life. During the past ten years, his vacations each year were > spent here with his only daughter Mrs. Effingham. Colonel Miller was born in Randolph county, Indiana. March 15,1832 and was seventy i years, eight months and fifteen days ? old. He was reared on a farm. l>egan teaching school when a young man and with the money thus received, educated himself for the profession of la w, which he ■ practised for many years in Winchester. Daring this time he was a partner of Supremo Judge L. J. ' Monks. Some thirty odd years ago he became a resident of this city and will lie remembered by many of the older inhabitants; he was a partner in he law business with C. M. France. After a few years ho returned to his former home and in 1885 was appointed by President Cleveland as a special pension examiner with a territory in Illinois. His very rabid democracy was causa for President Harrison to dismiss him from service immediately after his inauguration us president, but again in 1893 he won favor with the second administration of President Cleveland and was appointed to his old position, which he held until some tune in 1901, when ho was called from field work to the pension department at Washington, whore he remained until January 4, 1902. At this time he fell down a stairway and sustain'd a fracture of his left hip. Two months was sjx nt in Fr ividenoe hospital in Washington, D. C., but he failed to recover and upon recommendation of his physician he was brought home, such a change being deemed best. After a week in Winchester he was brought here to the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. G. EUingham, and a stroke of paralysis which affected his right side and arm and which made him ever afterward helpless. On July 3, hist, the paralytic disease permeated his body, since which time his suffer ings have been almost Ix-yo’id human endurance, but as in other trials of his life he Ixirc it with a bravery and fortitude which proved

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I him a noble man. Colonel Miller’s army life was a brilliant one and Indiana sent no braver men or better soldiers to the front. He was mustered into service as captain of Company E, Eighty-fourth Indiana regiment, infantry, at Win | cheater. August 17, 1862, promoted to Major, December 1, 1861, Lieu-tenant-Colonel, April 13, 1865, Colonel, June 1, 1865, and was mustered out with his regiment at Nashville, June 14, 1865. Colonel Miller was one of Indiana's worthy soldiers as shown by his rise from captain to colonel. His company and regiment engaged in many fierce battles and always with honor. He was certainly a citizen of many good qualities, a kind husband and father, a true friend, brilliant lawyer, brave soldier, what more could be said of any man. A meeting of the Adams county Bar Association was held this morning and the following committees appointed: On resolutions. Judge David Studabaker, Judge D. D.Heller and C. M. France; to aHtend services at Winchester, P. G. Hooper, L.C. DeVoss, D. N. Erwin H. B. Heller, and F. M. Schirmeyer. A short service was conducted at 12:30, noon, today, at the Ellingham home, Rev. J.C. White oftici itting, after which the funeral party left on the 1:19 train for Winchester. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Mehodist church, Winchester, Rev. Norse in charge, and under the auspices of the G. A. R. post and the Randolph county Bar Association. The Adams County Bar met at the court house at 12:30 today, marched to the home and accompanied the funeral party to the depot, a committee as mentioned, going to Winchester. CAPTURED HIM. Red Hooper, the Murderer, Taken. Submitted With'"'! a Struggle to Police at Tiffin, Ohio. Had Been Snot. Harry Hooper, the jxiroled convict, who brutially murdered James J.Payne marshal of Fairmount,lnd. last Thursday, was captured early yesterday morning at Tiffin, ()., by James Phillips, chief of police of that city. Worn, wild-eyed and haggard from his long journey, suffering from hunger and cold, the ‘‘Hoosier Harry Tracy” submitted to arrest without attempt resistance. The bold, dcsjx'rute character who took the life of Fairmount’s only official, without a bit of conscience and then made his escape was an entirely different man when placed under arrest. Htxiper admitted the shooting of Payne, but claimed self defense and that the officer had first fired at him. He expressed no regret at the enormity of his crime, and seemed not to realize the seriousness of the offense. It is evident that the shots tired by his pursuers | after leaving Fairmount were not entirely without effect as Hooper's (right thumb is partially mangled by a bad of shot and part of his trousers leg was torn badly. The shooti occurred afe v minutes after 1 1 o'clock Tbar-Uy oIK-rnoon.

DECATUR, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1, 1903.

GRIP FOUND. Treasurer Koenig Recovers His Property. The mystery surrounding the grip filled with the valuable papers pertaining to the interurban railway and owned by J. H. Koenig, treasurer of the company and which was lost some place between Decatur and Fort Wayne last week while driving over the proposed route in a buggy, ha« been .bleared up ’and word was received by letterjtoday from Fort Wayne stating that same had been found by some person in Fort Wayne whoso name at this time we are unable to obtain. Mr. Koenig left for Fort Wayne to obtain same. There was a reward of twenty dollars offered for the recovery of the grip and will be duly paid over to this lucky gentleman. NO JURY YET. Eighty Men Exammed, Few Retained. I Opposed to Capital Punishment Principle Cause of Objection.— Trial Begins Tomorrow. Special to the Dally Democrat. Bluffton, Ind., Dec. I—The now famous Terrell murder 'case is the all absorbing question of interest here, though it progresses very slowly and already two days have pissed and still no jury has been obtained. List night it was known that the special venire of fifty men would not te enough and another issue was made for thirty names. At noon today Ihe fifty names had been used up and half the thirty and still but a half dozen jurymen have been secured who are considered competent. It is quite probable that another call will have to be made and if this is necessary the trial will not begin before tomorrow afternocn or Thursday morning. Nearly 200 witnesses have been subpoened and the case will not go to the jury lx*fore the last of next week. The prosecuting attorney has three attorneys asissting him and Terrel will be ably defended by six of Indiana's best lawyers. Much interest is manifested. Most A of the jurymen excused have been disqualified liecause they do not believe in capital punishment. SEAT SALE. Rush for Chairs for the Indian Opera. A good idea of the novelty in the costuming in the Indian opera” Powhatan” can be had by a glance at the photographs in the windows of Acker, Elzey & Vance and also at the Holthouse, Drug Co. The reserve seat sale is now on and a great deal of interest is manifested. The full rehearsal lust night was equal to a performance and Thursday night will be a finished rendition. Postponed. The Eutorpean society has been postponed on account of the entertainment to Im given by the Presbyterian ladies and will meet Thursday of next week at the homo of Miss Kittie Christen.

WAS FOUND GUILTY Berne Saloon Keeper Fined SIO.OO. Moritz Ehrsam Gets Light Dose, and John Reineke Now on Trial. The jury in the'ease of'the state vs Ehrsam, the Berne saloon keeper charged with obstructing the view in his place of business, returned verdict, after about an hours consideration. The case went to the jury at six o'clock ana the verdict was sealed and read in open court at nine o’clock this morning, being as follows: “We the jury, find the defendant guilty as charged in the indictment and we assess his punishment at a fine of ten dollars.” The case was a hard fought one and a similar trial began this morning with John Reuike as defendant. A verdict is expected in this case by this evening,Jand an indictment of the same kind has been found against Samuel Kuntz. In the case I of Henry Patton vs Fort Wayne and I Southern Traction company,motion filed for change of venue from Judge. Amos W. Gulick vs W. B. Wagers et al, deed ordered, reported and approved. Erwin and Erwin as attorneys for the plaintiff Adamson R. Wolf has filed a compl lint asking that guardain be appointed for Syvester Wolf who is an inhabitant of Adams county, is of unround mind and incapable of managing his estate. CRUEL OPINION. Young Lady Who Hates Sight of Man. A very young man, who runs a paper in a neighboring village, thought he would exhibit his cuteness by r telling his readers what a female’was composed of, when one of his fair readers retaliated as follows: “Man is a two-legged animal that chows tobacoo and walks on the forked end. Most men are born; we never heard of but one that wasn't and he was made of mud, just a sample. Man’s life is full of disappointment, growls and corn cob pipes. He goes forth like a lion in the morning and leaves the wood for his wife to chop, and in the evening he sneaketh home with his pants ripped, and raises cain about hard times. He has lagrippe on road working day, walks twenty miles to a circus. He will chase a jackrabbit four miles through the snow and borrow a horse to ride a half mile to the post office. THIRD ANNIVERSARY. Bishop Alerding of Fort Wayne Observed the Dav. The third anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Alerding and his installation in his sec was observed yesterday. The bishop celebrated pontifical high mass in the Cathedral, and at noon dinner was served at the episcopal residence to all the local and many visiting clergymen. The bishop received many callers during the day, who tendered their congratulations and good wishes. Bishop Alerding hits grown very popular among the people who have become acquainted with him. His priestly zeal, no less than his thoroughly democratic manner and genial disposition have made friends for him among people of till creeds.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.

TURKEY DINNER. C. K. Bell and Wife Entertained Friends. To show their friends that they were rejoicing over the fact that they had won a turkey at the shooting match last Thursday, at the Bellview farm Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bell la* t evening entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hensley, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Neptune, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Quinn and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mills to a good old fashioned turkey supper at their home on Marshall street and from the appearance of all that were present last evening they cerainly did justice to the supper and all say that they hope Charlie will be as successful soon again, especially so if they are called in to help eat it. ARREST WAS MADE Geneva Young Men in ’Squire’s Court. • Two Arrests by Railway Detective Kirby and Several More to Follow. A message, from Geneva says: The arrest of the parties implicated in the destruction of Conductor Frye’s grip sack on a north bound train between Portland and Geneva ou Monday night are being made tod iy. The names of all the parties have been secured and warrants for their arrest issued. Monday Charles Brown and C. Bolenbaw, of Geneva were arrested by detective Frank L. Kirby while in Portland and taken before ’Squire Lewis and given a preliminary hearing. Both pleaded not guilty to the rather lengthy charge preferred by Frye, and in which they were charged with about everything known to the criminal docket. Bond of Brown and Bulembaw was fixed at SIOO each, which was given by them and they were released. Date of their trial was set for Tuesday Dec. 8. The arrest of the others implicated in the affair will be made at once. EIGHTH VICTIM. Detective Joseph Driscol is Dead. Result of Being Shot in the Battle With Chicago Bandits Friday. Special to The Dally Democrat Chicago, 111., Dec. I—Detective Joseph lirisoal died nt the Mercy hospital today. He was shot in the back by Peter Neidermeyer at the dug-out near Miller’s Station. Ind. lust Friday, while the putty of Chi cago policemen were endeavoring to capture Neidermeyer, Harvey Vandino and Einill Roeski, file car Ixirn murderers. This makes eight murders charged t) the bandits.

NUMBER 277

FOR SIXTY DAYS Rev. Hinshaw Paroled From Prison. A Visits His Poor Old Mother Who is in Poor Health in Randolph County. Rev. William E. Hinshaw, a convict in Michigan City penitentiary, where he was sent for the murder of his wife several years ago, has been granted a parole of sixty days by Governor Durbin to visit his aged mother, who is critically ill near Snow Hill, in Randolph county. He arrived at his old home Thursday. Hinshaw’s mother age 78 has been ill for three years and her illness was caused by the imprisonment of her son for the murder of his wife, Thum Hinshaw, at Bellville, Ind. He was convicted in the Hendrick-i county circuit court, and the trial was be fore Judge Hadley, who is now on the supreme bench. This is ths second parole granted to Hinshaw to visit his home. The first parole was granted him to attend the fun eral of his father, who died of a broken heart about two years ago. On the first trip Hinshaw was closely guarded by his attendants, but Thursday he returned to his old home once more a free man for sixty days with no attendants, a very unusual privilege to be granted to a man sentenced for life imprisonment. Hinshaw is the youngest son. and was the pride of the family, and the great sorrow which was brought to bear upon the elderly parents has caused one to die of broken heart and his mother is lying near death's door. He is about 40 years old a frank, well-ed-ucated man, who has not only won the confidence of the state authorities, but their admiration, and in return he has been granted a privilege which is seldom granted to a prisoner. The scene of the homecoming of the son was one of pathos, cf happiness and sorrow. The mother was cheered and the hopes for her recovery are brighter. IN LUCK. Kid Ogden in Business in Ken lucky. Mack Harbaugh received a letter this morning from Lew Ogden, which informs the latter's friends that the “Kid” is located in Henderson, Ky., and is doing well. Last summer he had charge of a base ball team in a southern league and his team ended the season in third place. “Kid” played a star game in right field and headed the list of league fielders. He is running a bowling alley in Henderson this winter but says he will have charge of the ball team again next season —Bluffton News. FAILED TO ARRIVE. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Are a Mystery. The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde show is a mystery, even darker and deeper than ever. They spent some money to arrange a date here, sent in valuable pap>r and claimed to he staring Louis J. Russel a renowned actor. They were to apjxsar at Bosse's hist evening but failed to arrive and strange to stiy not a word has Ix'en nVoivcd by the management as to their whereabouts, while such an oceurance is a disappointment it is unavoidable and mantiger Bosse is not to be criticised.