Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 296, Decatur, Adams County, 24 December 1903 — Page 4

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. KVSKY EVENING, EXCEPT SVKDAY, BY t_ E W O. ELLINGHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES By carrier, per week. . 100 By carrier, per year $4 00 By mail, per month 26‘‘ By mall, per year $2.50 Single copies. Two Cents. advertising rates made known on application Entered in the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana. as second-class mall matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. •TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT* I Announcements. •txxxixxxixxixxxixxxxiixxJ We are nuthorized to anbounce the name of Allien Soulier as a enndlilale for assessor of Washington township, subject to the deetsi >n of the democratic primary election to be held January 15, l!*>t. DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT MEETING. The democrats of the Eighth Con eressional District will meet in delegate convention at Decatur, Ind., on the 31st day of December, 1903, at 1:30 p. ni„ for the purpose of electing a member of the state central committee for the ensuing two years. The basis of representation fixed by the state central committee will be one delegate for each 200 votes cast for the Hon. John W. Kern for governor in 1899. The chairman of the various counties in the district will appoint a lime and place at some date prior to December 31, 1903, for selecting the delegates from their respective counties to the said convention. The various counties of the district are entitled to representation as follows: Adams 17 Delaware 24! Jay 17 Madison 12 Randolph 12 Wells IS Total 130 J.;A. M. Adaih, Chairman Eighth Con. Dist. A MEETING. A meeting of local democrats will be held at the Democrat office i on next Tuesday evening to complete arrangements for the district meeting to be held in this citv on ; Thursday. Deeemlici 31. A political observer of no mean < ability makes the statement that all I the stud horse men or pardon us the owners of this particular brand of horse flesh, are for Cromer. Queer, isn’t it.

It is to lie hoped that Editor Rohrer will soon determine in his own mind who is responsible for the prolonged and bitter saloon war that has raged in Berne for many months. At first it was the ruffians of his own town, then it was the negligence of public sentiment in failing to warm up to tLu liguteousuens of the cause, then it was Shafe Peterson in daring to defend those who sought to ask for licenses. then it was the Democrat for having the courage to intimate that there was two sides to every qu< stion, and now last it is Commissioners Doak and Werling for having granted the licenses in controversy. The Democrat has always lieen of the opinion that Editor Rohrer himself is responsible for most of the ill-feel-

Bosses opera house Wednesday, December 30th h I—— . Mr. V\ Nankeville announces the never eeasing success “HUMAN HEARTS” 5. J v :? Jlfc £ KV--' _ ’ .. ? bll *-.• « -=* - v T3r" * ,

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ing that exists or did exist in Berne. This thing of jumping spraddlelegged all over every one who fails to dance when you whistle, may be all right in theory but in practice never. Just to think of the outrageous treat ment accorded Peter Soldner, one of the most prosperous, most charitable and most moral citizens of Berne. The treatment given Mr. Soldner was passed around with a free hand until there wasn't anyone left but Mr. Rohrer who had not been made to feel the sting of the lash as wielded by that anti-saloon magnate with his boasted fund of 810.800. It was this course that brought rebuke. Nothing more, nothing less. Now on the eve of victory the wise leader would not be digging in the closets for skeletons and blaming his own shortcomings on his betters. He would instead be glorifying the cause he represents and giving praise to God for the better days coming.

Amusements. ' The Juvenile population of this 1 city will have an opportunity of 1 witnessing their favorite story ’ "Alice in Wonderland" set to music at opera house Saturday evening a Dec. 26. The operetta will be pro--8 dueed with a grand juvenile cast 3 composed of one hundred and fifty r local boys and girls. All the hob r goblins, fairies, godmothers.elfs and 3 funny animals.so dear to children’s 1 hearts, will be seen talking.dancing 5 and acting precisely us they do in '|the book story. Special features | will be produced, among which be ing the Grand Fairy Prologue and ' ballet of Nations, the Japanese Dance. Lobster Quadrille, etc. The piece will be given with all gor1 geousness that characterized its ( New York production, beautiful ■I costumes, scenic and light effects. ’ etc. The receipts go to the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church. I <>n Wednesday. Dec. 30. the stage of the Bosse* opera house will bo devoted to the presentation of the popular and hghly successful play "Human Hearts." with a company of superior excellence and strength. Mr Reid the author of the pl ty. is an actor >of wide experience and fully understands the art of playnriking from the standpoint of i both th’ spectator and the actor. I j His effects are produced quickly 1 but none the less does ho hold po- | tent sway over the passions of his auditors The play is almost too too well known to require more I than a passing word upon the plot The main thread of the story cen ters around Tom Logan, who is unjustly accused of murder, and sent enced to life imprisonment. His wife Jeannette, who is a proud am bitions woman, runs away with an old lover, and goes to New York. Even in a woman degraded as she is. the instinct of motherhood prompts her to return to the old home to try to gam jxissession of her child Grace. [She is frustrated in her design, and new evidence living submitted to the Governor of the State, he pardons Tom out of jail. Jeannette dies, her paramour is arrested for the murder of Tom s lather, and Tom marries' Ruth ■ Ltrkins. and the clouds of adversity lare dispelled by the sweet sunshine I of a true woman's love.

BRILLIANT ARGUMENTS HEARD Continued from first page. for a finding of insanity for the de- ’ fendant. scoring witnesses who in his opinion had over reached the , murk, and impressing every one with his talent and ability. His ' speech was the strong argument of a strong lawyer. He spoke for over an hour and a half, closing at noon when court adjourned until two o'clock. Tile defense used over five hours of the six allowed them for argument. John C. Moran, prosecutor.[began i promptly and two o'clock ami made the speech of his life. Before beginning and during the first part of his argument the able young lawyer slightly nervous, but after talking a few moments he lost all traces of any signs but earnestly and seemed to put his whole soul, into his effort. He began by saying that his duty in representing the state of Indiana was a sworn • one, that he believed the prosecutor had proven that Joe Osborne had ! killed John Busenbark and is guilty [ of murder in the first degree. At; one time during the early part of : his speech he took the knife found | in possession of Joe after his arrest and said, "when Joe Osborne struck John Busenbark with this knife," at this point Mr. Atnsden for the defense objected j because such a fact was not proven, objection was overruled by Judge 1 Erwin as was another similar one a few moments later. The prosecutor anwsered the speeches of attorneys Atnsden, Heller and Smith, went over the testimony, j presented his case thoroughly and for over two hours made telling attacks on the arguments heard previously. He demanded justice and read the statutes covering the crimes charge. He ridiculed some of the testimony of the physicians, made several startling statements and the big crowd in the court room listened almost breathlessly. He closed by demanding a verdict for guilty of murder in the first degree. THE COURT CHARGES JURY As we go to press this evening J Jge Erwin is reading his charge ’ to the jury and about five o'clock > rhe twelve men in whose hands ; rests Joe Osborne's fate tiled into' their council room to weigh the , testimony and facts as they have , heard and seen them during the j past eleven or twelve days. Judge ■ Erwin's charge embodied a portion j ofjthe m any interrogatories presented by attorneys on each side and I required about an hour.s time to read them. The State gave in thirty six instructions and the j defense 121. Many of this number i were duplicates and were stricken i >ut. The charges were considered fair. imiMirtial and legally good. I At the close of the charge he hand-I <al to the jury five different forms I of verdicts, one of which must be.l returned by the jury, and which d are as follows: FIVE FORMS OF VERDICT. I.—" We, the jury, find the de- J fendant Joseph < fsborne not' guilty." 2. —"We, the jury, find the defen- ; dant. Joseph Osborne, guilty of manslaughter and we find his age] to be years." 3. —"We. the jury, find the defen- d dant. Joseph Osborne, not guilty; solely on the grounds, that at the 1 time of the commission of the offense charge in the indictment, be I was of unsound mind." 4. —"We the jury, find the defen I dant, Joe < fsborne, guilty of murder lin the first degree, us charged in . the indictment and we find his! punishment that he suffer death." 5. —"We, the jury, find the de-' fendant Joseph Osborne, guilty of I murder in the first degree and we further find as to his punishment that he should Im- imprisoned in the State prison during life. " Laura I fsborne wife of the defen ; dant was not in court today. The trial has been purely u business' affair with her is evidenced by the; fact flint she has claimed her wit-' ness f<*es, the record showing "Laura Osborne, 110,40. eight days ' and eight miles." However it is I only fair to state nearly all the witnesses including Joo's Grunt county friends have claimed their sis-s. Judge Erwin stated that he desires to su.y that he has never known of the trial of a murder case, when the deportment of th • attending crowds wns.so orderly and well is • ha vi <l.

STORES CLOSE. Business will be Generally Suspended Tomorrow. A representative of this paper i yesterday called on all the business men of the city to ascertain wheth |er or not their places of business would be closed on Christmas Every place that was entered anil the subject broached he was always met with the same unwser “you bet we are." It seems that every i year the spirit of maiking Christ mas a legal holiday is becoming ] more prominent and is certainly the proper spirit to have. The busi ness man us well as the laborer and retired merchant are entitled to some respect and the community at large should appreciate this | and help the good work along. So do not fail to make your necessary I Christmas purchases today because yon will certainly bo disappointed ; tomorrow by finding the business I houses closed. HIS MISSION HOME. ... Friend of Emmett McLain Killed in Land Slide. Em nett McLain who is here from j Seattle. Washington, for a short , visit, came home partially on a sad I mission. His friend Joseph Mann- ; ing was killed there his train collid- ; ing with a land slide or a heavy (drift of snow. His home is in Michigan. Friends met Emmett at i St. Panland returned home with the remains. Emmett is nic3ly situated in Seatte being in the construction department of a big railroad running from Seattle to San Francisco. He has ti very enviable position and is taken up with the spirit of that great western country. George McKean is at Portland today. Mr. Larall made a business trip to Domestic today. L. L; Baumgartner returned to Linn Grove todayMis. C Gilbert went to Portland today to visit her parents.

Well I Should Smile If about Christmas things you'r in a fiz, An' you’ll have to face the Blizzard Bliz, £ r An' you'r afraid that you'll be friz L.-g’’ Wear The Hub's Clothing and there'll come .Jfcj > '■ lu VvUi pin/. The Smile th. von’t come off. , '7, * '' I -A T* Holiday Clothes ■ The proper kind High Art made / V. - ■ and insured regular passports / ’ into good fellowship. We can Z7- jr ■•’73 ; duplicate the best tailors’ ma GT ‘ > terials and makes at half price. Suits and Overcoats S 4 to S2O r OUR HOLIDAY SPECIAL / \'' ZJ Mens T-I-x The New Fashionable 1 Assembly Has made a phenomiual leap public favor. We have a full line of the old favorites. c»ri t H. Mn .K- = ■••■ Rich and Rare Furnishing - We show a glove or a mit that'll fit. Got Dress and Fancy Shirts, best known em for all uses ami ages. fabricg antl , nakes Jugt whftt you Gentlemen's Umbrellas, the swellest of ... handlewand coverings. 1 >ue 1,1 a a ucy Suspenders, beauti- , ful Scarfs, novelties in Silk Muffiers. The raiene e or tain ( oats, just received sooner you make your selections the wiser vou many novel patterns and styles. an> . No hold up prices here. We believe it is the mother’s duty to bring the boy here for hi s holiday outfittings. High art insured clothing, THE 'HUB KAIA EH & FKIED.MAX. Proprietor. HEAD TO FOOT OUTFITTERS, DECATUR, IND.

A Well Selected Line of Christmas ()fferings. Solid Silverware, Knives and Forks, Spoons and Novelties, Plated Silverware, Knives and Forks, Spoons and Novelities. American Cut Glass —Bowls and Dishes, Creamers, Pitchers, Water Bottles and Glasses. Chaffin Dishes, Ba ding Dishes and Five O’clock Teas. Skates, Tool Boxes, Guns and Pocket Knives, Phonographs’and Supplies. Phonographs Records for the | / month at / 2 price Schafer Hardware Co.