Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 January 1907 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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GILMAN TRIAL ON.

Ex-Banker Facing Embezzlement Charges. JURY OF FARMERS TO DECIDE CASE And Trial Begun In Earnest Wednesday.- Ex-Appellate Judge Wiley One of Defendant’s Attorneys. The trial of Fred D. Gilman, proprietor of the Home Bank of Goodland, which closed its doors June 14, 1904, and who until a couple of weeks ago was a fugitive from justice, is now on in the Newton circuit court. The jury was secured Tuesday afternoon after which court was adjourned until Wednesday morning, “when the state’s witnesses had been summoned to appear. . The jurors are; Levi Pierce, Albert Rich and James L. Flemming of Washington township, Elam Flemming and Grant Reed of Iroquois township, Charles Battleday of Jackson, Robert Archibald of Beaver, John Betz of McClellan, and Walter Sorenson, Wm. Grafnitz, Andrew Thompson and C. Christensen of Lake. The jurymen are all farmers and all reside north of the Iroquois river. Ex-Appellate Judge U. Z. Wiley has been added to the defense’s galaxy of attorneys —Darroch of Kentland, Babcock of Goodland, and Parkison of Rensselaer—and Frank Davis of Brook has been employed to assist the state’s attorney, Mr. Graves. Mr. Sellers of Monticello does not appear in the case, as reported that he would.

For some reason the case of Peter Buck of Goodland, who had deposited $55 in the bank shortly before the failure, and which it had been decided to try first, has been side-tracked and that of John Condon, a Goodland saloonist, has been substituted. Condon testified that he bad called at the bank on the Saturday before it closed at Gilman’s invitation, and the latter had asked him how he was fixed* for’currency, saying the bank was a little short of ready funds but had plenty in Chicago and would have it there the next day. Condon let him have $75 that be had in his pocket and told Gilman he bad more at the saloon and would bring it over. After leaving the bank, however, he became suspicious and did not return with any more funds. Some of the witnesses’ testimony shows how hard pressed the bank was for fuuds. For example, we quote from tbb testimony as published in the Newton County Enterprise. Constable Brothers owed a note of $7,000 to the First National bank of Logansport.’ They deposited that sum in the Home bank and instructed Mr. Gilman to take up their Logansport paper. Gilman applied $4,000 on the Logansport note and placed the remaining $3,000 on deposit to the credit of the Constables. Later one of the brothers called at the Home bank and asked for the redeemed note. Gilman said he had given it to the brother. The brothers consulted and made another demand for the note.. This time Gilman bad forgotten where it was but would look it up. They waited a few weeks and then found their note. It was still in the Logansport bank with $3,000 due on it. Dr. Klymer bad given Gilman $6,000 to pay for land which Klymer had purchased in La Porte county. Gilman paid one of the thousand dollar notes and held the residue of the money. In the meantime Klymer had gone to Wyoming for a year’s residence, supposing the land deal closed. On his return he found the land still unsettled for and that the money be had left with Gilman to Ky off the notes was in the Home nk on deposit. G. D. Klymer, as agent for his father, the above witness, made a demand at the bank early in June, 1904, for $3,000 of his father’s money to take up the outstanding notes on the land deal. Gilman said that money was tight but that he would pay one of the thousand dollar notes if Klymer would wait until September for the balance. Klymer agreed to this, but in a few days the bank closed and the

Klymers lost the money which they had intrusted to Gilman to pay off the land notes, and also had the notes to pay. Frank Alexander testified to a deposit of $99.90. Mr. Alexander, according to his testimony, had entrusted Gilman to pay his taxes. The bank books showed that the taxes had been 'paid, but there were no tax receipts to be found. The duplicates at the court bouse showed the taxes still due and Mr. Alexander had them to pay again. J. H. Alexander also testified to a complicated state of affairs. Two notes signed by him, one for SIOO and one for $l4O, found their way into the Home bank. Alexander, prior to the bank failure, had made various payments into the bank to be applied on the notes, aggregating a sum sufficient he believed to liquidate the notes. After the bank closed Alexander found that the payments made bad riot been endorsed on the notes, and one of them be had to pay again. Gilman’s aged father. Hon. W. W. Gilman, lost about S7OO of his own funds in the bank and $1,400 trust funds, while Will Gilman, Fred’s eldest brother, lost S6OO. Mrs. Gilman occupies a seat at the rear of her husband’s counsel, and notes carefully every word uttered in testimony against her husband, yet manifesting no pleas- 1 ure or displeasure toward those who are called to relate the story of their losses through the Home Bank. She is standing loyally by Mr. Gilman. Most of the witnesses are simply testifying to the amounts they bad on deposit, and to the fact that they had received 18 per cent from the trustee. Some sixty witnesses were examined Wednesday. The trial will probably occupy two or three weeks’ time. At the solicitation of Judge Hanley Auditor Purkey has issued a call for the County Council to meet in special session at the court house in Kentland on Friday, February 1, for the purpose of considering an appropriation to be made available to employ additional council to assist the prosecution.

WORTHY OF EMULATION.

The Ossian Commercial club gave a banquet a few evenings ago entertaining two hundred farmers residing in the vicinity, with refreshments and speeches in the effort to bind closer the relations between the farmers and the little town of Ossian. —Albion Democrat.

PRESTO ! CHANGE !

One of those lightning changes in the weather took place Saturday night. AH day Saturday was warm and pleasant, so warm, in fact, that doors of residences and business bouses were left open a part of the time to cool off the interiors. At night a sudden drop in temperature came and high wind prevailed all night long, while the next morning the mercury was way down below the freezing point and the wind cut like a knife. Since that time it has continued quite cold and hopes are entertained that we may have a continuance of freezing weather. Owing to the fact that the roads were not traveled much after the heavy rains of last week until the freezing oame, they are now reported to be quite smooth.

“GETS HIS” AT LAST.

The report that was generally Eublished in the newspapers that L B. Kellogg, the Canadian land swindler who buncoed Rensselaer people out of nearly $4,000, was sentenced and taken to Michigan City immediately after his recent trial at Lafayette, was a mistake. He has been lying in jail there since that time pending a motion for a new trial, but Saturday his attorneys decided not to ask for a new trial and he was sentenced by Judge De Hart for not less than one nor more than fourteen years, fined SIOO and disfranchised for one year. He is 44 years of age. The other cases against him were dismissed. He was taken to Michigan City the first of the week. Had Kellogg stolen a sack of flour or a pair of shoes instead of honswoggling over $7,000 out of bis would-be investors, he would no doubt have gotten at least five years.

We are still hammering down prices, and it means a big saving' to you, while the quality of the merchandise is always kept up at Rowles & Parker’s big double store.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, January 26, 1907.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Attorney Frank Foltz of this city has been engaged in the Newton county court house bond indemnity case, to represent the county. The case will come up next term there. —o — Marriage licenses issued: Jan. 24, Fred J. Matthew of Wolcott, aged 23, occupation farmer, to Florence M. Eck of Remington, aged 21, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. —o — In the delinquent tax list, as published, every township and oorportion is represented with delinquencies except Marion. The annual tax sale will take place on Monday, Feb. 11, commencing at 10 a. m. —o — The old case of the state vs. 8. H. Hopkins of Barkley tp., which was tried at Parr about a year ago and appealed to the circuit court by defendant who later took a change of venue to Newton county, is set for trial in that court next Monday. —o — Recorder Tilton returned Monday z frotfi St. Louis with his little daughter Beatrice who has been taking treatment there for the past six months for her crippled hip. She is reported considerably improved but will return for further treatment, —o — New suits filed: No. 7118. James Bullis and Josephine Bullis vs. Mary Welsh et al; petition for partition. No. 7119. Frank Boh man vs. Ulysses M. Baughman, as guardian of Clinton Kicks, a minor, suit on claim. Demand $520. Considerable of The Democrat’s space this week is taken up with the annual reports of township trustees, which will be of interest to the taxpayers of the respective townships, for whose information the reports are published. Last week we published the reports of Carpenter and Union townships, and this week we publish Hanging Grove, Barkley, Jordan, Kankakee, Marion, Milroy and Newton. The report of Walker will appear next week. " —o — Benton Review: The Warren county court house was burned last Sunday morning at about 4 o’clock, with a loss that is estimated at $55,000 and $25,000 insurance. A lack of steam at the electric light plant hindered the work. The spire fell on the vault in the auditor’s office and many of the county records were destroyed by fire and water. One of the most serious parts of the loss was a law library worth $6,000. The next term of court will be held in the opera house. The fire started in the basement near the jail department, butthe causeisunknown. Summonses were served on some forty gentlemen here Saturday, of the following form, and practically every man answered the summons and was on hand when “court convened:” State of Indiana,) County of Jasper. J s ’ - The State of Indiana, to the Sheriff of Jasper County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon , if he may be found in your county, to personally be and appear at the residence of C. C. Warner, on Saturday night, January 19, 1907, in the city of Rensselaer, in said county, at eight o'clock p. m , to answer the complaint of “Black Maria,’’ filed against him, and have you then and there thia writ. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of January, 1907. C. C. Warner. The occasion was a “stag party” at the county clerk’s home, and the guests all report a splendid time. Following were the

RULES OF THE GAME. 1. Guesti are expected to partake of a bearty meal (at home) before the play begins. 2. Gentlemen, not accompanied bv ladiea, will be admitted without invitation*. 3. Gentlemen will please remove their hats. 4. Cards will be furnished, free of charge. 5. "Black Maria" will occupy theboards the most of the time, though Honan will occasionally be "given a chance" and F red Phillips allowed to “crack a chestnut."

6. The play, after we once get started, will continue for thirty minutes; at the ringing of the bell, one half of the players having the lowest score at each table, will progress. 7. In order to have a “gentlemen’s game" and avoid all possibility of errors in scoring, there will be no prize. 8. The play will begin as soon as there are enough corralled to set in, and will continue interruptedly until eleven p. m., then the guests having departed, wishing the host many happy returns. Light refreshments will be served, consisting of anything the friends haveTorought in, in well filled baskets. 9. In the interest of health and decency, the ordinance against spitting on the ceiling will be strictly enforced. 10. These rules are subject to correction, revision, vivisectiotJ; or abolition at any time or place.

PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Wednesday, Jan. 30, F. L. Simonin, 13 miles southwest of Rensselaer, in Iroquois tp., Newton county. General sale, 13 head of horses, cows, farm tools, house, hold goods, Saturday, Feb. 2, Geo. H. Bell, at the old Spitler homestead, north of railroad in Rensselaer. Fine driving horse, buggies, harness, household goods, etc. Sale at 2 p m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, F. P. Morton, 3| miles east of Rensselaer. General stock sale including his two stallions, Picard No. 28831, and Billy Wonder, several head of cattle, pure bred Du roc hogs, etc. Friday, Feb. 8, J. C. Milner, 4 miles southeast of Remington. Big general sale. 18 head of horses, 38 head of cattle, 34 head of hogs and full set of farm tools sufficient to farm 500 acres of land.

A SERVICE PENSION BILL.

A service pension bill has passed the U. S. Senate and is now pending in the House. It will probably pass this branch and becomes law. It is estimated that an additional appropriation of $15,000,000 will be necessary under this law. The bill as it passed the Senate provides that every soldier of the civil war who served as much as three months and was honorably discharged shall, on reaching the age of sixty-two, receive a pension of sl2 a month; at the age of seventy sls a month, at the age of seventy-five or over S2O a month. It is provided in the legislation that veterans now on the roll shall receive the increase without having to consult pension attorneys. These attorneys are barred from receiving fees for assisting pensioners to obtain the increase. At last session of Congress the Senate passed a service bill for the survivors of the Mexican war, giving them S2O a month. The House has never passed this bill, and the provision was attached to the bill for the civil war survivors. So that if the bill as it is before the House committee is passed both the civil war survivors and the Mexican war survivors will be taken care of.

TRINITY QUARTERLY MEETING.

The second quarterly meeting of Trinity M. E. church will occur next Sabbath, Jan. 27. The presiding elder, Dr. D. M. Wood, will be present and preach on Saturday evening at 7:30, followed by the quarterly conference. He will preach again on Sabbath morning and bold the quarterly communion service. The pastor will preach Sunday evening. The public will be cordially welcomed to all services.

LECTURE AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Rev. A. W. Conner, the pastor of the Christian church at Lafayette, will deliver one of his popular lectures on the “boy problem,” at the Christian church on next Tuesday evening, Jan. 29. The subject of the lecture is “Rex Van Wonec, or the Worst Boy in Town.” Rev. Conner has championed the cause of the boy and is known throughout the central states, where he has lectured, as "the boy’s friend.” The Charlestown, (Ill.,) Gazette says Rev. Conner turns father to their sons and makes boyhood princely. His eloquence touches every, chord of the human heart, pathos follows humor in bis graphic descriptionsand no parent or teacher can sit under his spell of eloquence and not be better fitted to care for boys and girls. The price of admission to this lecture will be 15 and 25c.

January Clearance Sale prices on everything you need to wear at' Rowles & Parker’s.

OBITUARY.

Walter W. Reynolds, a resident of Rensselaer for the past eight years, was born in Lafayette, Ind., June 16, 1849; was the son of Edward and Harriet Reynolds. He died Jan. 18, 1907, aged 57 years, 7 months and 2 days. Was married Oct. 21, 1879, to Mary Frances Byers, at Brookston. To this union were born two children—W. F. Reynolds of Chicago, and C. B. Reynolds of Tonapah, Nev. Mrs. Reynolds died May 26, 1887, and Mr. Reynolds was married again to Jennie E. Thornton of Surrey. To this union were born three girls, Lulu Altha, Jennie Geneve, and Lucy Belle, who with their mother are left to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at the Free Will Baptist church by B. F. Ferguson, and interment made in Weston cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our thanks to the friends and neighbors and especially the Knights and Ladies of Honor for their kindness and assistance in our sad bereavement. Mrs. Reynolds and Family. The prices we are making on muslins, laces, embroideries and everything you need for your spring sewing means a big saving to you. Rowles & Parker.

ELECTRIC RAILROAD MATTERS.

The committee selected to solicit funds to help pay the expense of the electric road survey have so far about SSOO subscribed and expect to make the list about that much more at once. Anyone so desiring may pay their subscription to E. L. Hollingsworth, treasurer. J. H. S.Ellis, Warren Robinson, Secretary. President. We originated the wide 10 cent embroidery sale two years ago and now afternoon sales for the benefit of the farmer. Who will be next to copy after the Chicago Bargain Store ?

HOME-MADE CATARRH CURE.

Any one can mix right at home the best remedy of its kind known. The name “Cyclone” is given to the following prescription, it is supposed, because of its promptness in driving from the blood and system every vestige of catarrhal poison, relieving this foul and dread disease, no matter where located. To prepare the mixture: Get from any good pharmacy onehalf ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion, one ounce Compound Kargon and three ounces Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Shake well and use in teaspoonful doses after each meal and at bedtime. This is a harmless, inexpensive mixture, which has a peculiar action upon the eliminative tissues of the Kidneys, assisting them to filter and strain from the blood and system all catarrhal poisons, which, if not eradicated, are absorbed by the mucous membrane and an open sore or catarrh is the result. Prepare some and try it, as it is the prescription of an eminent catarrh specialist of national reputation. Rowles & Parker’s lace and embroidery department is the most complete in the city while the prices they name are always the lowest.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Jan. 18, to Mr. ajid Mrs. H. M. Moles of Hanging Grove tp., a son. Zephyr gingham, bought by the case from the factory like many other goods, enables us to make prices less than they can be bought now in less than case lots froril the jobbers, at the Chicago Bargain Store.

BLACKSMITH BUSINESS FOR SALE On account of poor health I am obliged to quit my blacksmithing at Kniman, and will therefore sell my stock and tools; will take S4OO, cash or bankable note for same, or will rent tools. A good opportunity here for a good blacksmith. Write or call on, J. W. Hielsher, Kniman, Ind.

Over 5,000 yards new spring Zephyr ginghams, cents a yard, sale days only, worth 12| cents and 15 cents a yard? at the Chicago Bargain Store. Now is the time to save money on boots, shoes and rubbers. Chicago Bargain Store.

Vol. IX. No 43

SENATOR ALGER DIES SUDDENLY

Death Follows an Acute Attack of Oedema of the Lungs. Washington, Jan. 24.—United States Senator Russell A. Alger, of Michigan, died suddenly at his residence in this city at 8:45 o’clock in the morning, following wn acute attack of oedema of the lungs, with which he was stricken shortly after 8 o’clock. Al-

BUSSELL A. ALGER.

though Senator Alger had not been in good health for some time his death was most unexpected. The senator the previous night was apparently in his usual health.

OUR NATIONAL LEGISLATURE

Synopsis of the Proceedings in the Senate and House—Bills, Resolutions, Ktc. Washington, Jan. 23. The senate passed the compromise Foraker resolution authorizing the committee on military affairs to investigate the facts of the affray at Brownsville on the nights of Aug. 13 and 14 last, without questioning the legality or justice of any act of the president In relation to or connected with that affray. Senator Sutherland occupied the first three hours of the day’s session delivering a speech in behalf of the right of Reed Smoot, of his own state, to a seat in the sgpate. In addition to listening to several Irrelevant speeches the house passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, which carries over $3,<00.000, and the military academy appropriation bill, carrying $1,915,483. Washington, .Inn, 24. The senate accepted the proposition of the house of representatives to increase the salaries of senators, members and territorial delegates to $7J500 annually, and those of the vice president, the speaker of the house, and members of the president's cabinet to $12,000. by a vote of 53 to 21. Beveridge began an extended address setting forth the child-labor conditions of the country, in support of his pending bill. It was a day of oratory In the house, the pension appropriation bill affording an opportunity to a number of representatives to make speeches on the tariff and other irrelevant subjects. Grosvenor occupied an hour and a half in a discussion of the tariff. The bill was pending at adjournment.

MINNESOTA WINS COMPLETE VICTORY

Judge Signa Order Enjoining Great Northern Officials from Making Increase of Stock. St. Paul. Minn.. Jan. 24.—1 n the Ramsey comity district court Judge Oscar Hallam signed an order enjoining the officials of tin* Great Northern Railway company fi in leaking the proposed increase of s:o.itoih<i worth of additional stock of that company w Issuing the san e or a part t> < reof during the pending litigati n without first making an application in writing therefor to the Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission and securing its approval thereof as provided by section 2872 of the revised laws of 1908 of the state of Minnesota.

Indiana Solon Drowned.

Princeton, Ind., Jan. 24.—H. B. Ager, a well known citizen and state representative, was drowned In the Wabash, river by falling from a steamboat. He was known as the “corn king" and It was while returning from a trip up the river for com that he was drowned.

Afternoon sales on ginghams, Feb. Ist, 2nd and 4th, to give our country customers an opportunity to arrive here in time at the Chicago Bargain Store.