Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 1, Number 12, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 12 June 1879 — Page 2

TlapiHitfc ®*Mg A. B. SMITH, Editor. THURSDAY. JUNE 12,1879. Reports front all over the state show ihat the crops this year will fur exceed those of former years. The village ol Dwight, Illinois,, on the Chicago & Alton railroad, was visited hy a destructive conflagration- on Monday morning. Abofrt one-half ol the business part of the village was reduced to ashes, entailing a loss of about $50,000, on which the total insurance amounts to about 823,000. Four men have i.ceu arrested for fobbing the Illinuis Central Bank messenger last Saturday, and a portion of the money recovered. The colored messenger who carried the currency ialso in iudurencc. and.it is the opinion of the detectives that he was one ot the chief instruments in bringing about the robbery. He, wili certainly have to make a better explanation ot his actions than he has thus far to clear his skirts. Those states anri nations that have abolished capital punishment are showing a disposition to return tu the old Mosaic law of a life for a life. Statistics show that humanity and “moral suasion” do not prevtnt murder or check crime, consequently there is a hearty desire to return to the more exemplary modes of puu: hment. Swimerland h aboli bed capital punishment many years ago, has just reinstated it. The negro exodus to Kansas has about stopped, and many of the immigrants who went there are returning to the cotton fields they abandoned. The result iejust as we anticipated. Kansas is no place for the plaDtation-bred darkey, and it did not take him long to find it out. It is purely an agricultural country, and is only suited, as yet, to the intelligent, industrious pioneer. The influx of a large number of ignorant, unskilled, dependent laborers could only result in want and suffering. Had the negroes been skillful arlizans they could only have gotten employment by underworking white mechanics, and had they done so there would, very likely, have been a cry in Kansas that “Sambo must go.” Qen. Piatt, who was nominated by the Ohio Greenback Labor party last ’ week, has withdrawn, and advises his party to cast their Bnpport with Gen. ' Ewing and the Democratic party. Ohio is a peculiar state at best, but affaife political are a more anomalous aspect than is their wont. Both parties in the btate have put their candidates before the people, and the prospect is for ODe of the hardestfought campaigns ever entered upon. The form which affaiis are assuming in some particulars deserves more than a passing nstice. The nomination of Ewing by the Democrats, it is safe to say, was a surprise not only to his own party, but to the republicans. He has always had his eye upon the office; he has spread his sails to every wind that blows, with the hope that it would wait his bark into the executive harbor. A TERRIBLE riot took place Monday afternoon at Molntosh, Liberty county, Geoigia, a station on the Atlaotio & Gull railroad, between a party of negro excursionists from Bryan county and those belopging to the place. It began in a fight between two negroes, whereupon John Fandall, captain of the ne* gro militia from Bryan county, a part of the excursionists, ordered hfa company to charge, which they did, bayoneting everybody within reach. The captain himself killed one man, by ruuDiog him through with his sword. There was intense excitement at this outrage. The Liberty county Degroes rallied and drove the military company into the cars, opened .fire on them, killing four and wounding many more, only stopping the shooting when the traiD got out of the way, which they tried to prevent by tearing up the track. All engaged were negroes.

: A mao named Cat hired a rig from a Walkerton livery firm 'ast week, aud driving to Plymouth sold it. He was pursued aod arrested at Argos. A clear ease ot cat-nip.—Mishawaka Enterprise. sj* • This is undoubtedly the same fellow who was around here two weeks ago, passing himself off as a Uuited States detective (in hunt of a man who had stolen a team ot horses in llliuois. He was dead-broke, ao4,lelt his clothes to pay his bill. Dr llarpci was yesterday -morning given seven years, in the stale prison for his illicit practices. He is an aged man and will not in all probabiity survive the punishment. Wo can neither extenuate nor palliate the enormity of" the crime, aud if there is auythiug that can be ottered m wKigutiou it is only known to this truly unlurtunate aud uubappy mau The crime with which hJttS'ldSTlharged is a violation of the laws of nature and of God, committed with prepeuse aud alo.ethought, persistently aud defiantly indulged iu until his victim to-day floats a wreck, shorn ot regard, of social intercourse aud of all that goes to make wuwau lovely—virtue. Justice, though slow, never slumbers aud if the inflictiou ol this severe punishmeut shall uoustitute him a beacon whereby others shall be deterred from a similar iudul-t gence, wejeau but say that ail thingr/ work together for good. —Goshen It t dependent. Now let his victim be served the same way, for iu our opiuiou she is as guilty as he is, and should be puuished also. The new game law passed during the special session of the last legislature changed the seasons of shooting game. The limits of the seasons are given below : Under the provisions it is unlawful to shoot quail between January 1 and November 1; wild turkeys between February 1 and November 1; prairie chickens between February 1 and September 1; woodcock between January 1 and July 1; frild duck betwee£_April 15 aud September 1; song birds can never lawfully be killed. The law is very Bevere in its treatment of “pot hunters,” who trap or net their birds; for every offense of this character a fine of not IeBS than $lO nor more than SIOO Is assessed. It makes it unlawful for any dealer to expose for sale, to sell or to possess any bird out of its lawful season. The person violating this rule is liable to a fine of $1 for each bird. Tbp railroad company and employees are also laid liable to a heavy fine for receiving for transporation or Iran sporting any birds out of season. The law concludes as follows: The possession by any railroad company ) express company, common carrier, or any person or persons of aoy game or birds, labeled or marked for any points out of this state, intended for delivery, ont of the regular lawful seasons, shall be prints facie evidence of a violation of this law. THE MAN HA TTAN ROBBER Y. New York, June 8, 1879. The wholo story of the Manhattan Savings Bank burglary is at last out, through the confession ot ODe of the burglars. Saturday night Capt. Byrnes and his detectives arrested H. Glenn, Patrick Slevin and William Kelley on a charge of being implicated in the robbery, whereby money and securities worth nearly $3,000,000 were stolen on the night of the 27th of October, 1878. One of them has confessed the whole plono Capt. Byrnes. A burglar know as Little Tracey first concocted the Belli me, aod organized a band to rob the bank. It was broken up, however, by tbe airest and conviction ot mod of tbe'members of tbe gang for other crimes. Then he organized a second gang, in which were Jimmie Hope, George Howard, John Dobbs, Jim Brady and others. They also had in league with them a mau employed as watchman at odd hours u the bank. Two attempts were made by this guog to rob tbe bank, but each failed through the inability of tbe watchman to meet his engagements. This gang also broke up. But Hope, thoroughly cofiviDced of the feasibility of his scheme, lost no time in reorganizing bis forces. Dobbs (“Big Kid”), who was “on foot” again, and others equally skilled and desperate, joined

him. and work began in earnest. On Sunday morning, when the friendly watchman was otSsdu y in the bank Hope was let into, the building, and used his opportunity to thoroughly examine the vaults, The next Sunday he returned and taught the watchman how to use wax in taking an impression of the keyhole. .yThe watchman (Patrick Slevin) is aD apt scholar, and soon returned the lump which the burtriar had brought, with an impression from which the latter was able to make a key for thp outer sireet-door on Bleekur street, which was fouod to lit and pput by for, use. TThis attempt also failed for want of time, but an en l ranee to the vault containing the safes was effected. Eight mooths later negotiations were again opened with Watchman Slevin. Finally the job was put up for Sunday morning, the 27th of October, and in it were Jimmy Hope, Kelly and Dobbs, together with the night watchman, Slevin. It was thought Slevin would have charge of the bank that night, but an( accident frustrated it. Thm gang resolved, however, to carry out their pIaDS after the nightwatchman had left and when the day watchman came on. How well it was carried out every one knows, and nearly $3)000,000 were carried away. Kelly stood guard over the manacled janitor. He gave them the combination to the safe, being jn mortal terror of his life. The detectives went hard to work, and, after a long search, Dobbs and the youDger Hope were arrested. Watchman §jg-vih “was shadowed early and late, aud was found,drinking hard and spending money lavishly. He was arrested a few days ago, and finally confessed the whole plot to Capt. Byrnes, and Kelley was arrested on his return from Jerome Park. Slevin says each member of the gaDg was assessed S6OO, after getting their money share, which was sent to Washington to defeat the bill introduced iu congress to duplicate tbe stolen bonds, as, if it passed, it it would be difficult to negotiate the originals. Meanwhile, the various bonds stolen were negotiated, and Slevin, got $2,000 as his share therefrom, aod Jimmy Hope went to Washington to have the bill Btopped. William Kelly, when arrested, denied his guilt, hat, when confronted with Slevin, he burst into a fit of swearing, and said, “The bank has to pay a dividend on Jnne ; 1, and, to do it, will have to come to terms and settle with ns.” There are three more members of tbe gang yet at large, but they are known and will-soon be arrested. The trial of tbe younger Hope began Wednesday last. COMM UN WAT ED. Editor News,—l thought it might be interesting to some of the numerous readers of The News to give them a short sketch of our visit to Michigan. We left Nappanee, Monday evening, May 26, for Locke, where we remained until Tuesday morning, May 27, where we joined a party of six other persons and started on our journey fur Michigan at 6 a. m., going northwest through Wakarusa, thence to Jamestown, and on to Mishawaka, where we hailed for dinner, of which we partook with a good relish. After a little recreation we mounted our carriage aghin and started for the beautiful city of SoullL Bend, and thus on to tbe enterpri|Pig\eity of Niles, finding- ourselves uqwrin the beautiful land of Michigan. We were niuch pleased to find the corn and potatoes so far iu advance of our own.state that we could not help failing iu love with some parts of our bister slate. We finally Berrien Springs, where we hailed for some inquiries as to our destination, bod was apprised of the. fact that we had missed our course, komewhat, but soon were sited to a Rev. Mr. Slight, living one aud one-half miles from town ; aud leaving Berrien for the above-named place we found a kind-hearted, genial host. We were soon invited to alight, and found a pleasant home for the night. Wednesday morning we, in company with our host,started for Maple Grove church, the place appointed for our district Sunday-school convention, being some five miles distant from l where we started. On arriving at the

place we were soon greeted by numerous old friends , brgtbreu'vn tbe ministry and found a kind weltVhie on every hand. Maple Grove is surrounded by a most beautiful country. We were soon called to the bu-iness ol the convention, in which all concerned took active parts, spending the forenoon in organizing aud arranging, the business of the convention. After that we were assigued to our several homes during the siitiug us the convention, aud thus.closing the forenoon session we repaired to our heme.- for diijnon aud, finding the tables loaded with all the luxuries of life, we were all happj. We returned to the church at 1 o'clock 9 p. ni. The convention to' k up the program for the afternoon session, aud had an interesting time. We had a pleasant time, and in the afternoon ol the second and forenoon of the third days. We were happy to have the’pleasure of hearing the noted Col. Cowdon who formed the entire convention into a normal class, and the very beautiful scripture illustrations which he gave were so instructive, lull of new theories and plans of the Sunday-.-choul work that we were made to exclaim, “Oh, how wonderful are the diviue plaus of human redemption, and how little do We know of God's great Sun-day-school work.” Haviug learned some lessoDs that will never be forgotten, we all felt well paid for our time and expense. Leaving for 6ur homes after dinner on Friday, JuDe 30th, wc reached home on Saturday evening, feeling that we had s; ont ~ profitable week in doing work fur the cause of God. E. MeD. WAX A It I/A A. Father Bennett is somewhat improved since our last letter. The stave-yard of Nusbaum & McDoDnough is full to the brim, C. L Werntz is putting up a fine dwelling in the of the one destroyed by fire sometime ago. We Baw Joseph Strobm, of Nappanee, in our town Monday. Joseph seems to have considerable business with the farmers of this vicinity.

We are told that the boy’s parents are now locking up similar weaknesses in other parties in this community, and what the end may be is hard to tell. Elmer Firestone, of this place, has taken rooms with O. J. Gillett, of GosheD. The boy was found in bad engagements, and has none over to fix the matter with the county. Judge Woods has decided that his presence would be needed six days, in order to make things satisfactory all around. MILFORD. Everybody is cursing the new railroad law. Tbe receipts of the strawberry festival last Tuesday night amounted to $19.35, Some of the boys that wen t from here to the show at Nappanee, showed a glowing appearance next day. Mr. Editor, —Please tell us where the elephant was on show day. We saw several things that bad the appearance of one. . Several of our citizeus imbibed a little too freely some time ago, and, for their fun, were brought before ’Squire McLaughlin, who thought it was worth two dollars a piece and costs. Mr, Editor, —Last week you wanted some new sensation. You have the material- there to make it from it you use it to advantage. We had plenty of sensations while it was here. We have some men in Milford that are always complaining about fehliDg bad They get up in the morning and take a rousing chew of tobacco, then they smoke an old pipe half an hour, after which they are sufficiently stimulated to take a drink or two of whisky, then ta’k about feeling bad. Heavens I If a man can stand all that he ought to be run through a wasning-macliine. Well, if wo were bis wife we should endeavor to induce him to get in the habit of using strychnine. It takes men too long (o' get ripe in this country. ' Simon.

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