Daily Democrat, Volume 4, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1906 — Page 1

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LAST OF HOCH >ch the Wife Murderer Paid the Penalty M$ Halted Shortly After Noon—his Nerve Stayed With Him to the Last. •till T«!egr«m To Th* Democrat jpcsgo, Feb. 23.—Hoch. after Lu hours delay by technical! was uanged this afternoon for Lb from the gallows, saying, [ Lird. forgive them, for they L not what they do. I die an Lmurder. The prisoner made a pcsnt man Good-by." The L was sprung at 1:34 o’clock, [o'clock was the hour originally 1 r the execution. Hoch, the loner, exhibited the most superb Lol any prisoner ever facing tr. The constitutional point k! by I’ommerford was extradi I from New Yorx for a bigamy | whereas the trial was for der Also that Hooh'a wife was pilled t > testify, which was an fed violation of the oonititution jeLindia at noon refused the lion When ao informed'Uoch iryl he would resist the hang with physical force. Just as march to the gallows was tie !Comerford appeared waiving Jy signed appeal bond,which al was from Judge Landis’ lion Hoch ordered a big er and calmly sat down and while the sheriff called the [sattorney for advice, whether ing Hoch or not. Should Hoch uulitll io o'clock Without a de pon the appeal he would be a man noago, Feb. 23.—Johann Hoch te in good spirits this morning o'clock after a sound sleep i midnight, and told the jailer ht tine. “You ought to get a window like mine," he told ailer, patting his round front. I then ordered a breakfast of with sunny side up, juicy Fretoh fri d pota oes, coffee tolls He eat heartily as if jdlows was the last thing he pt of. He spout an hour ’ and chatting about the wr ‘ How would you like iange places with me," he i the jailer, and when the latephed indefinitely, He oh in B on an answer. "Johann Bis never going to be hanged," ■ : «t to go to death, do I?" he ■raed. ■hsmokepa good cigar this ■ n < An Italian Catholic M visited his cell. Although a Lutheran he attentively ■*l her ad vioes, and his eyes ■” dim with tears. A few ■*" before tne time of hanging B®y Com merford filed a petifederal court, declaring the ,ir i a violation of the four the execu held an hour and it may ■ Doa longer. Commerford B ,J *t if a writ of habeas cor denied, he would appeal, ■> which appeal action no ex ■ lB possible. The greatest fj’inoe the Haymarket hang ■“• rounded the rail. Hoch B* 1 "' no plans tor Jhe dispohis body. Buneral Services. yest unlay in this gTI t? ‘° funeral services of Mrs. ■’■aham will be held at 1:30 ■ Suaday afternoon at the B >« church in this oity Rev. ■ o! ® n ltl “g. Friends dasirthe remains may do afsarnjon from 10 to

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ROUND TABLE Organized b, Indiana Teachers to Improve English Cause. To improve the English course as taught in the high schools of Indi ana at this time by more unity among the instructors, is the primary purpose of a movement start ed at Anderson by M E. Haggerty, of the local high school; E. <). Holland, of the department of edu cation Indiana university; (). B Sperl in of Shelbyville; Kemjier C. McComb of Manual Training high school and Charles 8. Thomas of Shortridge high school Indianapolis, and Mis* Christania Thompson, of Frankfort. At a conference Saturday aternoon last they organized tho Central English Round Table. Others will be promot’d through out fl e st >te, and the original cr of the movement think they will soon have practically all the English in structors of Indiana interested in the work of revising the English course for improving the methods used in teaching. Professor Holland of the Central Round Table, will arrange for another meeting of English teachers soon and an effort will he made to get the suggestions of recommendations included in a report that will be submitted to the State Teacher’s association. Pro essor Haggerty, who conceived the plan for getting the English instructors together, submitted arc port at the Saturday meeting of high school courses in several states. He attracted considerable attention recently by an argument when several students in writing used slang phrases and undertook to justify them by asserting they appeared in local newspapers and (were in common use. — Bluffton i B inner. A CANDIDATE Congressman Cromer was in the City tie Is a Candidate for the Congressional Nomination to be Decided April Third. As promised, we caught on the fly a few moments wiih the Hon George W. Cromer, and in those few moments be told us that he was seeking the republican nomina tion for congress in the eighth district. That he was a candidate of his party as a free and Ameri can citizen who believed in the equality of man. One who believed 1 and practiced the political teach ings of party men, whom everyone, regardless of party lines, were glad to revere That the rules adopted by the district organisation were not only unfair, but they reeked with political corruption, and that he felt confident.the leaders of his party and the state committee would not only not indorsa them, but would rebuke them in terms be fitting this day of political decency. He yavs that contrary to the Jour nal announcement,he is a candidate for congress, a full fledged, aspiring candidate, and ;that on the third day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred six, ho ex pacts the honor of another nomina tion as the candidate of his party. After hearing tne above spoken in I clear and precise English, we conclude that Congressman Cromer is still in the ring. Was Assaulted. Harry Straub, while returning to bis home last night about ten o’clock, was murderously assault? by twer strangers, who beat him up in bad j shape, cutting two gushes overhis right eye. It was so dark that he was even unable to give a description of his assailants.

DECATUR, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 190«.

CARRIERS MEETING They Celebrate the Birth of Our Country’s Father Monroe Entertains the Rural Fret Delivrry Caritrs and a Good Time Is Reported. Monroe, Indiana. — Washington s birthday was observed by the Adams county oranoh of the N iR. L. C A , by a social meeting i which was held at this place I The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a m by M J. Butler I president cf the association Prayer was offered by the Rev. J IA Sprague pastor of the Monroe M E. church Mr .1 h B-atty of Blue Creek township was the first on the program and spoke a* some length of the benefits the farmers derived from the rnral free delivery system and the kind feel ing of the patrons for the “boys in the wagons. " The Hon George W Cromer followed with a glowing tribute to the man in whose honor this day is held sacred by tbs American people Cromer s address teemed with patri itism from beginning to end. and was heartily received by his hearers. Rev J A Sprague spoke on “The Educational and Religious Advantages to be de rived from Rural Free Delivery, and in hi- usual genial way por trayed the advantage* the rural in habitants had ovet the forefathers. Ho spoke of the small remunera tion the carriers were receiving for their service and hoped to soon see the time when they would receive better pay. Rev. Sprague is s staunch friend of the boys and bis father is a rural free delivery oar rier, being one of the first in the state. Mr Jones of Blue Creek township, told the boys how he showed his appreciation of their faithful service by leaving gifts in his mail box for the carrier, and the boys will all try and have their route changed te go by his home. I As a whole this was one of the beet social meetings the association baa ever enjoyed and was attended by almost twenty carrieis and many of their friends. TONIGHT’S SHOW Faust is a Drama Which Never Grows Old. That a first class production prop erly advertised will draw a large 1 audience was demonstrated Thur* day. evening at City < ipera House when Porter J. White's company, actors of marked capability, gave] probably the beet rendition of the pathetic story of Marguerite, that a Galion audience has ever had the ! pleasure of witnessing. "Faust" is a drama which never grows old, one that can be seen seasen after season with the least sense of enui. An idea which we have tried to see "Faust" every time we get a chance, and if necessary, walk ten miles to see White's “Faust." The first production of* Goethe’s “Faust" took place on the 'poet's 80th b.rthday, August 28, 1829. on the stages both at Leip sic and at Dresden although thedrama was continued in a second part by its author, it will always.j probably, be ended in the popular mind with the sublime scenes which close the life of the unfortu-’ nate Marguerite. The comparison with the closing scenes of “King Lear" is obvious; but the simple, heartrending pathos of the last scenes in Gretchens life, her shame ful death and final salvation, re main almost without a parallel in any literature. —Galion (O.) Daily Enquirer At Bissee Opera House tonight.

IN CUBA Mr. and Mrs. Longworth Enjoying Honeymoon in Havana. Havana, Feb. 22.—The steamer j Mascctte, having on board Mr and j Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and Edwin Morgan, the new American minister to Cuba, arrived here toI day from Florida, after a smooth trip, and was boarded by the at laches of the American legation ana * Frank Steinhardt, American consul at Havana the reception committee lot the Cuban congress and Presi dent Palma s aide de camp who were received by the tiavelers on the after lock Congressman G. j vin as -iimij us inn (xiuiuiiltee cordially welcomed Minister Morgan and assured Mr and Mrs Locgworth that Cuba was delighted ; with the opportunity cf honoring the daughter oi her best friend Mr and Mrs. [Longworth went ashore in a launch in cnarge of the Cuban presided* aide de camp a gaily decorated tug chartered by the American club accompanying them Thence they were driven in lan automobile to the residence of Mr Morgan in the suburl of Marl ana The Longworths p'an to re main here a week. | COURT NEWS ~ Arguments in Traction Case Continued Prosecutor Moran 111 With Grippe.— Andrew’s Case Will be Tried Next Monday—Other News. The evidence m the case of the State vs Daniel Troutner, on a ; charge ot latoenv was concluded about 4:3<> last evening Prosecutor Moran asked that the arguments be continued until this morning, as he was feeling badly The con tinuance was granted, but Mr ; Moran was unable to be in court this morning, his *ymptoms hav | tng developed into lagrippe The case was continued until tomorrow imorniug and it is probable that it Mr Moran is still ill, the case’ I will go to the jury without argu ' ments The case agaiust Robert and Mercy Andrews has been continued until next Monday, owing to the illness of Prosecutor Moran. Attorneys Heller A- Sin have entered their appearance for the de tendanta m the case of VVUjiatu J Slattery vs Algol* Oil company, ' foreclosure tc chattel mortgage, I*B6o, Emanuel Woods vs John 8 Bow j ere, suit on accoount demand 18500. j Appearance bv Heller & Son for defendant motion filed to require plaintiff to make complaint more specific. George B. Schott vs George W. Schott petition to have defendant declared dead: fining for plaintiff. Emma Cordua et al vs A. R. Por ter C- M. France et al; default as to France. , Edward ALu ehand vs Elmer Johnson *SOOO damages change of venue granted to Allen county cir ouit court. William D. Wood guardian for the "Wood children filed a report of the sale of real estate; same confirmed and deed ordered. _____— i Lucy J. Gregory'guardian for A. j C. Gregory tiled a petition for an order to sell ward's interest in real estate. Charles Niblick and John Myers appointed appraisers. George B Schott was granted ! letters as administrator for George ' W. Schott and filed a petition to'i sell real estate. |'

UP TO DATE 1 Wemhoff Company Add New Machinery i Will Equip Thtm In a Manner That They * Can Compete With Any Concern ‘ | In the Stale. » _ The Wemhoff Monumental Works, oneef the best concerns of thi* ' nature in Xortnern will jin the course nf the next three j weeks, mike another advance, which will rank them among the ; foremost monument dealers in the state. Tne new addition to their already extensive plant will be a new outfit of atone cutting ma johinery wnieh will be run by cimpressed air and an electric current and which when properly installed will do away with the old style of hand lettering, polishing and engraving Thu new machinery is the latest thing on the market and is the tir.t a-lranoa made by mono I ment worker* in years. Tne new machinery is composed of four tools, which are attached to the pneumatic engine by -lectric wire*, and when in the hands of a work man areimmedtately ready for use Esc 1 tool has a capacity of 2300 I strokes a minute, whiob give* a faint idea as to how quick a job can be turned out and ready for deli Vi ry The old method of do ing the work by hand wa* tedious but by thia new device the stone iis put into shape in a marvelously ebort time Tnere are only a few plants ir the state equipped with thia new device, and the Wemhoff Monumental Works are to be congratulated upon their progressive ne«K EGGS ARE LOW lut tl.ir Tktr wm Thu rim< Last Year. have not reached such a low mark in February for several years Dealers sav that the un usually open winter has caused this condition and the rear is an i exception, but the range was up ward In February, last year, j i eggs were quoted at 2>» to 3J cents —twice the price they are now j bringing They were scarce at that When egg storing time came around last April eggs ware low. I and many spjculators thought they saw a chance to make money in eggs Thousands of dollars worth of egg* were bought al (from U cents to 18 cents a dosen and have kept the supplied with fresh egg* practlally all winter The stored eggs as a result have > not been in demand It ha*, in i fact, been difficult to find a market ■ for them and it is estimated that fully 130.000 has been lost, this season, by speculators in eggs TO PRISON ——— Gb Rthke la b: Tslen at Once.— Refused New Trial. •y United Preet Newt AeeocUtlon. Indianapolis Feb. 23.—A motion i for a new trial in the case of Gus Rabke, recently convicted of as sault with criminal intent, was overruled today in the [criminal court and Rahkt will be immediately taken to Michigan City to serve a sentence of from two to I fourteen years Found Dead. By United Preee newt Association. I Indianapolis, Feb. 23.—Mathew ’ i Sauler, a well known contractor. I was found dead this morning be [i Death a trestle on the Indiannpolis! Southern. His teg was broken.

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CHANGED GIFT Kin< Alphonse Selected a Present That Wasn t Sent. •peel 11 Telegram To The OemocreS Madrid, Spain Feb 23 —lt just •develops that Kirg [Alphonse had F ordered from th* court jeweler a j handsome bracelet ae a wedding gift ( -rMis* All< 9 Kooaevelt. bear I ing the inscription, "Without Ran joor “ Premier Moral prevented the sending of the gift, believing j such reference to she Bpsntsb American war would be taoppir ! tune AT GENEVA ' I Congressman Cromer Here Yesterday Whist Club HiJ a tession —latenirbaa Tall — Another Nftro Gly.erme Matwnc Completed. Geneva Ind Feb 3! —Ccngr*** - man George W Crom*r of Mancie. was here today looking after hie interest* in the political Itn* It was rumored that there were severe; small breaks in hit tencee i about here and be/ ame to look after the repair of the same While ' there ir not much demonstation of \ the interest whi h the ;w>pie here are taking tn the present politic*. i mixup in the district, there is. nevJertheles*. a ver} decided opposite ' from the apparent apathy and when the right time ct-mes there will i-e j something do. ng by both the Croat er and Suilwa 1 tapporter* The lortnighily Whist club en joyed another very pleasant even ingpn the Masonic banquet hall last j evening and the usual good time «t* had bi|dl the members Th*r» were several very interesting races [ for the high’score. an 1 one mem her ma lea splendid try tor the i booby prize and—-got it The luuch joen, which was served ale m the j evening, was great and out of sight —a few minutes after it was served. The hall was elaborately idaeoratsd with flags and bunting the ladies wore th' M irtha Wash j :nton oostnmes and Et Kraner was there as George The new magazine for the HereuX j les Torpedo has been torn l pleted, and is situated near the spot where the awful explosion occurred j last Thursday The magaizne is of i iron and is built in sections It was formerly near Fort Recovery, j Ohio, but that s tation has been abandoned and the magazine moved ■ here Everything is now in readi . ucm for the stock which will fe | here in a tew days The Hercules ; Teredo company vcluntarilly agreed i to make good all losses in the way iof broken glass and other damages caused by the recent explosion. There is still seme talk of that east and west inter urban from Bluffton to Celina through Geneva Efforts are being made to finance it again and while it is slow work, for no capitalist is going to make an investment without knowing what is tn it for him. the prom-? ters feel sure ot ultimate success and are confident, that the road is a g>, but they advise that no one stop eating and breathing until the cars run A “25 cents psr doz.'n photograph ’’ man rune to town today, and has opined his studio over the Cincinnati store, where he is now ready to tiko your picture with a guarantesd "smite that won i come off ’ look.