Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 131, Decatur, Adams County, 14 June 1905 — Page 1

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CLARENCE DULLIGHAN SHOT

Probably Fatally Wounded in a Saloon Fight

AT FORT WAYNE Andrew Donnelly Put Bullet Clear Through Him Mis Brother Jess and C. H. Kntz, Also From This County, Are Held as Witnesses—Donell* Arrested Clarence Dullighan a young min of this city was shot and ptobably fatally injured at Fort Wayne last night by Andrew Donnelly, a saloon keeper. Jess Dullighan, a brother and Kintz, also of this city, ate held as witnesses. Tae Dulligk»in's sons are s ins of Mrs. Dullighin, widow of William Dullighan, who died a few years ago. The mothe- lives on west Monroe street, near the Maplewood cemetery. Kintz is a son of El Kintz, a wellknown farmer Clarence Dullighan left here a few years ago and joined the regular army. He was discharged this spring and returning here seoured a job as brakeman on the G K. A’ I road. The story of the affair was told in this morning s Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, as fodows: ' As the result of a shooting affray over a game of dice in the saloon of Andrew Dinnelly, at 486 Chicago street, Clarence Dullighan. a brakeman on the Gtand Rapids AIndiana railroad, who resides at 1433 Greene street, is at Hope hospital with a dangerous bullet hole through his right breast and Don nelly is a prisoner at police headquarters, charged with assault with intent to kill. Jess Dullighan, a brother of the wounded man and a brakeman on the G. R. & 1 . and C. H. Kintz, a Pennsylvania fireman, are also held as witi es-es. Dullighan's injury is a bullet wound clear through hie body The ball, one from a thirty eight calibre revolver entered the right breast, just above the nipple, and came out at the right shoulder blade. He list but little blood, whioh indicates that no large blood vessels were severed, but it is believed the missile passed through a portion of the right lung. The wounded man was attended by Dootori C- B. Stemen and 8. D. Sledd. Dr. Stemen stated last night that Dullighan’s condition at preseut is good, but that internal hemorrhages are likely to fol- i low and that his case is seiious, to say the least. He stated that he could not tell definitely what the outcome will be before today. According to the statements of all parties concerned, the shooting fol lowed a quarrel over a dice game at Donnelly’s bar. The two Dullig hans and Kintz were off duty and went into Donnelly’s place, which is said by the police to bear a bad ’■eputation, to get a few drinks. Kintz and Jess Dullighan admit they had drank enough liquor to ‘ feel it," but said they were not drunk and that the trouble was all of Donnelly's making. The upshot of the quarrel, however, was that Clarence Dullighan struck Donnelly a terrific blow oi two abont the right eye and that Donnelly retaliated by pulling a thirty -eight-

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calibre revolver from a drawer and shot Dullighan. Two shots were fired, one of whioh went wild and the other entered the breast of Dullighan The wounded man crawled to the doorway of the sa loon and was taken into the home of Mrs. Mosahaminer, nearby. He was later removed to Hope hospital. Patrolman Robert Dickson happened to be near the Donnelly saloon about the time of the shooting He saw there was some excitement and ran to the place, and placed Donnelly, Jess Dullighan and Kintz under arrest, sending them to police headquarters by Lieutenant Lapp and Station Master Terrv. Kintz and Jess Dullighan are both married men. Clarence boards W4»h his brother at 1423 Greene street and Kintz resides at 2218 Winter street. The latter's wife is In a delicate state of health at the present time and was much worried last night at her husband s detention. Donnelly hasja bad police tecord and had been drunk ten days. Jess Dullighan a brother of Clarence Dullighan. the young man who was shot at Fort Wayne last evening, arrived today to break the sad news to his mother, who resides in the west part of town. He staled that bis brother was not to blame io any respect and that the wound he received was a serious one. and mi-rht result fatally. He states that the bullet passed through his right lung, and that what the doctors most feared was internal hemorrhages Jesse was an eye witness to the entire proceedings and brands Donnelly as a coward and a l>ad man stating that several similar crimes had been triced back to him. Clarence is in the Hope hospital.

AN EXCURSION High School Going to Detroit Friday By Rail to Toledo and Thence by Water Prof. Hartman one of the Committee. The high schools of Decatur, Frankfort. Kokomo, Marion and Bluffton have united and will give a delightful excursion to Detroit on next Friday. A large crowd of student* are arranging to attend from this and the other cities, and if you want to enjoy a day’s outing you wi'l find no better opportunity. The party leaves here over the Clover Leaf at 5:03 Fri day morning, going to Toledo >nd thence to Detroit on the Owana steamboat .which leaves there at 9:15 a. m. After a day in beautiful Detroit the party returns to Toledo by boat and leaves there at nine o’clock on a special train, which arrives here at midnight. The fare for the round trip is only 11.75, and Jyou will enjoy every minute of the time. The committee on arrangement includes Superintendent H. A. Hartman of this city, Profs. Armstrong and Mitchell, Kokomo; Superintendent Placark and Mrs. H obbs, Swayzee ; Prof. Graces, Marion; Supt. J. H. Shock, Warren; Supt. Wirt of Bluffton.

DECATU't, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 14. IW>.

SURRENDER SIGNAL Cruiser Atlanta Surrenders —Fortifications Are Safe. By United Press News Aeeocletion. Baltimore, June 14—Another attack in mimic warfare was made on Baltimore fortification this morning by oruizers of Admiral Dukns' fleet, which met withering fire. Cruiser Atlanta sends up surrender signal. Ex jierts, after all night fighting around approaches to Washington, say that Washington is sate. WAR NEWS Peace Question Drifting Farther Away. Rissian Army is Surrounded—Another Crippled Cruizer Makes Port * Today. Special Telegram To The Democrat Saigon. French Cochin China, June 14—Russian Cruizer Kuban, one of those to escape from the recent battle put into this port today ana was orderd to leave within twenty-four hours. The French squadron is hastening here to preserve neutrality. Officers of the Kuban say they see no reason for leaving until ordered from St. Petersburg. Thecruizer will probably be interned until the close of the war. Special Telegram To The Democrat Washington, D C. June 14— Count Cassini, the Russian ambassdaor, was hurriedly called to the White House at noon today. He went immediately ana was with the president for some time. It is authoritively announced that this c inference means no hitch in the peace proceedure, but those favoring peace, have grave fears to the c mtrary. Special Telegram To The Democrat St. Petersburg, June 14—The Norval Vrenya, a popular newspapers, reflecting the view of foreign office declares that Russia will not pay an indemnity and insists that the Russian attitude thus far has not placed them in position she oould conclude peace. By United Preu News Aaaociatlon. London, Jun« 14—Telegrams to the News agency today from headquarters of the Japanese army in the field say an eveloping movement was recently begun by Oyma and was successful, Linevitch being now surrounded. There is no confirmation.

WAS INTERESTING Lecture by Young Japanese Student Last Night. Shoji Murakami, of Tokyo, Japan, was the attraction at the Methodist church last night, when he lectured on the subject “Ja pan and Russia. He is a student at Delaware college, Ohio, and is known by several Decatur people, who have attended that institution. He is making a lecture tour to enable him to continue his way through college. His lecture showed hi loyalty to his country and pleased the audience. In opening his address he set forth some of the habits of the Japanese people, distinguished them from the more fanatical Chinese and told of the national traits of character that at the present time makes Japan the fighting country that it is. He talked wjth a decidedly foreign brogue, but his hearers oould at all timos follow him.

AWFUL CRIME Murderous Assault on Little Girl Crushed tier Skull -Victim is Dying and All Shelbyville Seeking the Fiend. By Unitßd Proto Nowa Aaaociatlon. Shelbyville. June 14—1 o'clock— A tramp giving the name of W D. Bybee and his home at Canton, Illinois, was arrested as a suspect. He claims to lie innocent. Neighbors who said they saw a stranger around the Hill house about the time of the assault failed t 9 identify him snd the search continues Charles Hill, father of the girl, is assisting in the search All the workmen at the furniture factory, where Hill is employed, quit work at once, the factory being shut down and the men joined in the search. They will lynch the fbnd on slightest evidence of guilt On each side of the Hill house within fifteen feet aie houses, and the people were at home. It is considered marvelous that the murderous fiend accomplished his work so quickly and quietly. This is the third time within a year that the Hill home has been robbed. Citizens believe Bybee innocent and this has saved him from being lynched The child has been unconscious ever since the crime and oannot pos sibly live longer than a few hours The child was thought to be dead when found and that was the first report sent out By United Press News Association. Shelbyville, Ind., June 14—12 o'clock—A small amount of monet was taken from the Hill home The alarm quickly spread and hundreds of people gathered about the home. Angry cries arose from the throats of all when the terrible crime was made known. Posses quickly formed and within a short time the entire city and surrounding country was being searched. By United Press News Association. Sheloyville. Ind., June 14—Within three blocks of the public square at nine o’clock this morning, pretty little May Hill, four years old, was brutally assaulted while the mother left the house for a few moments It is the boldest assault in recent years in Southern Indiana, where so many awful crimes have been committed. Mrs. Hill left the house shortly before nine o'clock on an errand. Returning a few moments later she found her baby girl weltering in her own blood. The child had been injured by a horrible blow on the head, whioh crushed her skull. An of the little girl’s body shows that a criminal assault had l>een attempted. The house was ransacked, but the mother is prostrated and it is not known whether anything is missing or not. A negro who was seen in the locality is suspected and is missing. The whole city is searching for the fiend, and if found today trouble is expected. HAD PICNIC Young Folks Enjoy an Afternoon at Steele's Park. "■ ■ « a crowd of happy young people from here enjoyed a picnic at Steele's park yesterday afternoon, the event being given in honor of Master John Chenny of Winches ter Those who participated were Misses Burah Tredway, Marie Boknecht, Inez Snellen, Lucile Cusick. Etna Hoffman and Frances Dugan and Masters John Chenny, Frank Mills. Bruce Patterson. Grover Miller and Leo Sprunger. A big dinner was served at one o'clock and the afternoon spent in games, the one of mist interest being “forfeit."

LINEN SHOWER Given for Miss Zera Rupple by Mrs. John Harmon. Mrs. John Harmon gave a linen shower iastev*nmg at her home, in honor of Mow Zera Rupple, who will be united m marriage tomorrow morning to Mr. Jaoob Meyer. Twenty five guests were present, and a delightful evening was spent. Pedro played, the prize fallling to the lot of M'W Clwr* Ltnge Refreshments were served and after which the guests departed, bestowing manv congratulations up in Miss Rupple and Mr Meyers, wishing them a happv married life. Miss Rupple was the recipient of a number of gifts, besides the linen shower. CONSTERNATION Rosenthals Want More of the Ball Candy The Knights of Pythias Lodge to Observe Memoral Day Next Sunday.

(Special Correspondents.) Geneva. lud., June 14—Consternation reigned supreme here yesterday up until the time that definite word was received from the “Rosenthals," saying that they would come all right for Sunday's game. Monday evening JManager Briggs reoei ved word from Decatur that the Rosenthals would have to have 340 iustjad of |3O. He refused, and the news spread like wildfire. There were 'only two conlusions to be reached, the Rosenthals were afraid of losing the game, or they were simply running a big bluff for more money, knowing that there would be 'a large crowd here Now that {they are coming, and sinoe'lthe little trouble, betting is in favor of Geneva. People are disappointed • because of the failure to get a train. If Geneva was doing’Jit, there would be twice the number needed to pay for the same " There would almost be enough taken on at Berne to secureJjthe required amount of money needed. Just a word to the Rosenthals—bring all the rooters you can for you’ll need them On next Sunday the of the K of P. lodge will observe their annual memorial day. In the morning there will be sermon delivered at the U. B. church by Rev. Mower and the members of the order will attendjn a body. In the afternoon appropriate exercises will be held and the graves of the deceased brothers will be decorated. The Geneva band will assist during the day HUB’S BALOONS Two Sent Up Today.—More to Follow During Sale. The Hub clothing store sent up two baloons this morning and their big Red Tag sale is announced to open tomorrow morning. The ba loons sailed away beautifully in a northwesterly direction, but after a mile or so seemed to remain stationary. One of them fell on the Coverdale farm and the other at Fritzinger's. About a hundred boys followed, Grover Miller and Floyd Acker being the lucky ones, the former securing a 35 tag and the latter |2. During the sale a number of baloons will be sent up and the tags attached will be worth from 50 cents to 35. Watch for ' them.

NUMBER 131

ATTACKED BY DOG Little Ralph Smith Has Terrible Encounter Vicious Bull Dog Nearly Causes His Death —Was Injured-Father Rescued Him Just in Time. Ralph, the six year old son of Mr and Mrs W. E. Smith, of this city, was very badly injured yesterday afternoon by a large bull dog, the property of Barney Meyers. Mr, Smith, accompanied by his son, drove to the Meyers farm yesterday afternoon to see about selling an organ. After arriving at the Meyers home Mr. Smith got out of the rig and told his son to stay in the buggy and watch the horse. Mr. Smith states that while he was in the house his son got down out of the rig and had started to walk up to the house, when he was attacked by a vicious bull dog. When the animal started for the little fellow he soreamei and attracted the attention of Mrs. Meyers, who together with Mr. Smith hastily ran to the vard. where they found the child lying fiat on his back with the dog cn his chest making an effort to get at the boy’s thrna». Mr. Smith seized a club anil ai.. r a hard battle, succeeded in driving the crazed animal away, and immediately examined the boy's injuries, he being covered with blood. The child was at onoe brought to this city and his injuries dressed, which included a large gash in the back part of his] head and several scratohes on the face. As far as can be ascertained from the boy, the dog only bit him once, that being in the back part of the head. Mr. Smith, however, is of the opinion that had not he and Mrs. Meyers reached the boy just when they did, that the dog would certainly have killed tbe little fellow. A SOCIAL EVENT Crowd of Young People From New Haven Were Here. A jolly crowd of young people from New Haven, Allen county, were enterranied by Otto and Chris Kieffer, and Mr and Mrs. Henry Fuhrman of route one, over Sunday. At the Kieffer home a big dinner was served, while in the evening an old-fashioned dance was enjoyed at the Fuhrman home, music being furnished by the New Haven Mandoliin club. The visiting crowd included Misses Minnie Breiner, Sophie Willie, Tillie Werling, Clara Miese, Mary Bruick, Minnie Beckman, Hannah Pollitz and Messrs. John Werling, Will Meyer, Gottlieb Meyer, Martin Bremer, Henry Bremer, Harman Bishop, Theodore Hein, Fred Politz, Henry Hamtield and Henry Willis. The new Haven crowd returned home Monday afternoon after a dellightful time. KING PROTESTS But Norway Reaffirms the Position Taktn. •peolal Telegram To The Democrat Christiana, Norway, June 14— King Oscar's letter protesting against the action of the Storthiug was read this morning. No demonstration was made but a communication was sent to King Oscar reaffirming the recent stand taken by Norway.