Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 February 1905 — STATE'S CASE NOW IN [ARTICLE]

STATE'S CASE NOW IN

Defense in the Schafer Murdfii Inquiry Presenting Its Testimony. SUIT OP CLOTHES RULED OUT . Proof ~’iat Evans Wore No Mustachi Terre Haute Reaches Out for Population Pedford, Ind., Feb. I.—Richarti Hardman, a teamster, testified In pre 11 mi nary hearing of Frank Evans anti Elmer Browning, charged with the mur der of Sarah Schafer, that he saw Browning buy a box of matches at the Bed ford grocery the night Browning a n*d the Cook woman drove to Holtonville testified to by the woman. This evidence was to support her testimony. Henry Acton Identified the blue coat introduced ns belonging to Browning He testified that he had seen Brown Ing at the Cook woman’s home many times before and since the murder. Hetnud to Ail mil the Clothe*. The state made an effort to have introduced as evidence against Browning ft blue suit of clothes which was laid on a desk before the court. Frank Vance, Browning’s attorney, objected, and added that if the state’s lawyers were sincere they would bring into court the man and woman whom “Dude” Cook had connected with the murder. The objection to the admission of the clothing was sustained. The attorneys for the defense then moved that the case be dismissed because of insufficient evidence. The motion was overruled. Defoane Begin* It* Inning*. George McDaniel was the first witness for the defense. He said he was present on Dec. 24, when “Dude” Cook told Attorney Boruff of Browning’s alleged confession. He said the woman did not mention Evans as a party to the murder, nor did she speak of having in her possession certain bloodstained clothing. Attorney Underwood denied that there was an agreement between "Dude” Cook and himself stipulating a division of the reward. Evan* Never Wore n Muatache. Randall Baker, Oval Evans, George Tamp, Alex Evans, J. W. Goodman. J. W. Mosier and Perry Davis —the latter a barber —testified that Evans never wore a mustache. S. P. Zoliman said he did not drink with Frank Abel Evans In Hall & Dozier’s saloon on the evening of Jan. 21, 1904. Court then adjourned for the day. TERRE HAUTE IS GROWING Gala* 10,000 Population In One Day by the Chicago and Now York Plan. Terre Haute, Ind., Feb. I.—The population inside the boundary limits of Terre Haute today is 10,000 greater than inside the coroprate limits Saturday. The ordinance extending the limits tas gone into effect. Nearly all of the Increase comes from the new factory population, but the city boundariea are irregular, to avoid including the factories themselves. This was done to keep faith between the Commercial club and the Industries the club brought to Terre Haute, so that they will not have to pay city taxes. The police force must be enlarged and fire protection will be given to the property of the new citizens, which will not be listed for taxation for two years. The police patrol force of Terre Haute is the same as twenty years ago, when the city had half the present population. The best estimates of the population of the city proper today is <IO,OOO. Legislative Snnamury. Indianapolis, Feb. 1. —Following is the legislative summary: Senate—Bill appropriating $35,000 for Morton monument in state house yard passed; many petitions favoring bill for twoyear remonstrance against saloons presented: Roemler divorce bill reported favorably; committee report in favor of a state village for epileptics adopted. House—Thirty-seven bills introduced: ways and menus committee reported favorably Springer’s bill for Southeastern Hospital for tfee Insane. New Way to Break a Strike. Linton, Ind., Feb. I.—ln order to meet the situation growing out of the strike of the retail clerkSs J. W. Wolford & Sons, proprietors of a department store, have taken five of their former clerks into the firm as stockholders. It is understood other merchants will adopt this plan. Aged Man Step* to Hl* Death. Dflleville. Ind.. Feb. I.—Rev. Jacob Feck. 75 years old, a retired United Brethren minister, was struck by a Big Four east-bound passenger train at Daleville avenue, and was instantly killed. It is supposed, the old man thought he heard an intcrurban car coming. V • ’ '■ Good Evidence of Insanity. Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. I.—Application to have Jacob Bollinger, near Roanoke, declared insane has been filed here, 'n Justice Skelton’s office. Bollinger has five wives living, all divorced. Farmer Killed by a Street Car. Richmond, Ind.. Feb. 1. Henry Hartman, 50 years old. a farmer residing north of Richmond, was struck by a street car and instantly killed. He leaves a wife and six children. Good stating Down Thor*. Madison. Ind-., Feb. I.—The Ohio river has froien tight from shore t« shore. ,

The Lake County News has issued a very handsome special edition of the News in tabloid form, containing a business writeup of the city. It is embellished with a large number of half-tone pictures, and is a very creditable piece of work. The wife of Wm. A. Rider, well known to many of our readers, died in Wyncote, Wyo.,a few days ago and the remains were brought back to Kentland for burial. Mrs. Rider was a daughter of Rev. J. J. Claypool, a former minister of this conference district. Thos. Besse of Pleasant Ridge was given a judgment in the Newton circuit court last week for $l5O against the Monon railroad company for damnges occasioned by failure of, said company furnish proper cars for his use in shipping cattle several months oga. How sad is the man who wanders through life with nothing on earth to enjoy—unable to make others happy himself, while most things do but annoy. His life is a cocoanut. minus the milk—a dry, empty shell —nothing more; so pity rather than censure the man who has heard “that story” before. For Sale: The Indian Asphalt Company cottage in the Jasper county oil seld. New, completely furnisheo, and thoroughly modern; entry hall, living room, dining room, kitchen and pantry on lower floor, and six bedrooms and bath on second and third floors. Great opportuinty for boardinghouse, as there will be renewed activity in the oil field in the spring. Very advhntageons terms to responsible parties. Call or address, Indian Asphalt Co. Asphaltum, Ind. $22.45 to Texas and Oklahoma and return via Wabash Ry. Tickets on sale Feb. 7th and 21st. to Houston, Galveston, San Antonio and all intermediate points in Oklahoma and Indian Territories and Kansas. Tickets good 21 days. Other rates on application to Thos. Follen, P. &T. A., Lafayette, Ind. Buy your farm leases, deeds, mortgages, etc., blanks at The Democrat office.