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a u xs; jcTHE DELPHI TIMEROOK AND JOBSTEAM PRIKTNQ ESTABLISHMENT\ It. CRAMPTON, KiUlor.»*- lt;• —VNA. FRIDAY, JULY 27,1883.NO. 17.efMMASf7i;u rns 3*7, 1849.-—if --.vaJThuTlme*— o»eyear in X'lvanru. *••»« lilK IIM 91 MTho Tlme*--4M x month * i *1 alt;lf an** 73Th#’ni8#f-TbriPmwfllbIn «'!v»tiec„...... SOI f not pit id in ai|tsdcc,M per fm.smmModifier a out!© Itl anctlm.lined,n nr*rm-nt,sameMon*COTIl-ig the roner»cftun* ig t*r«lt;r t mnklt;lt;I Ht*w.USSR, ('arroll dllth, ied On*i» dentil[lowingM, ▼!*! If, til*fff and do and irt anda of the itli rll«it • * lt;I Voner.us up-.11 utl-tnade883,itopsyaintM] Dty oftoday»ball In.i in hf*Mi In* 10 akin, plcnrMlwarily,llio |»arl-irtoflh«•epltibi.uijh 1 lit* d In II*-I***!,M. r.liar U ti hasml has© undjut of ml hisloos to ceding n Mr. ible tolie aec-wjs in ml tie-eauso •d out trough former h clerk lost by : shortwhere oading Whne ivuh nr* ly pro-I goneII (’ass ire, but itlng tomercantile pursuits In Flora for several years. He has always horn© a good reputation personally, living regardedgenerally as a straight-forward, hottest, upright man and a'good citizen, altho’ he has been condemned for upholding his disreputable son in many of his infamous transactions. This Is an excusable fault, if not a virtue. It is human nature, and commendable at that, to 1 have an affectionate regard for one’s own children. It is the first law of nature and seldom worthy of condemnation, He can not lw blamed for the the faults of his son. On all sides wo have heard expressions of heartfelt sympathy for him in I lie terrible position fu which Ire ho* been placed. Mr. Keyes is a good man uud a Christian, and ifunder the circumstances he has allowed Ills affection and indulgence to overreach bhi Judgment he Is entitled at least to the greatest sympathy. His conduct during the trial and since has won him many friends and expressionsof 00mpassion and pity were almost universal.TilK RKVOI.VEUIs mi ugty-hsikiug weapon—a five-shooter. Hbort and heavy, of 31-calibre bore, it would In* u dangerous instrument in anybody’s bands. It Is nickel-tlnisbed with potlabed bone or Ivoryhandle. •TUB ITIlUC I'UIXK.As the news of the murder was spread excitement ran nt fever hint and the vengeance of n long suffering community won aroused. Htrong lineal* of lynching the rv urderer, nrnl |iartiaps others of his relatives, were heard on all sides and met with a favorable reception. These threats were so pronounced that Shcrit! Kerliu became ul.irmed for the safety of hip prisoners hiuI made extra precautions for taking care of them. Arrangements wen* made for the asaistaooe of Co. H. In caw* of danger anda signal—Bounding the (Ire alarm —was agreed ujs.n to call them to their p«j*U. More conservative councils prevailed, however, uud no attempt was made tomolest either of them.AT THE JAIL.A number of vi-ilora have gone to the jail during the past few days to look ntthe murderer, among them 11 number ofladies. Keyes bus the lils-tty of the lt;*t rridors, the *uuu* as the other prison* ers. On one occasion, when some ladies appeared nt the outer door, the young horse thief, Charley Book, toldKeyes that lli«- ladio.s wanted to seehim. Keyes was at that time on the west tide, but came to the front and sat on one of the step*, affording the visitorsnn e*xclt; llent view of bis physlogomy. InA few ininutas be went up stairs on the east siile, put on bis coat, vest and collar uud returned, taking a seat on the steps leading t*» Mu* eastern corridor. He seemed cool and collected, apparently enjoying hU notoriety, nonchalantly taking a chew of tobacco and carefully returning the package to his pocket. He assumes au air of nonchalance and unconcern which is remarkable. He bus established social relations with the other inmates of the prison und Is said to take a great deal of interest in games of cards.AT FLORA.When aTlMEH reporter visited Flora Monday, he found the busy little town very quiet for once. Business was practically suspended. The witnesses were preparing to attend tin* trial andried, and we hope the occurrences of the past week will cause him to desist from further infamy and become a usefulcitizen.key eh’ victim.Samuel Sharon Stewart, the victim of the tragedy, was horn on the third dayof November, 1883, in Butler county,Ohio, thus being in his fiftieth year. When he whm three years of age, hisfamily removed to Fountain county,this State, and in 1842 to Lafayette. For a number of years he was employedin various capacities on the Wabash AKrlo canal, and subsequently be wasemployed by the Wabash railroad com* pany. He became a citizen of Carroll county hi 1852 and has resided her© since that time. On July 15, 1862, he enlisted In the army, joining Co. A., of the Seventy-second Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, and participated with his comm and in some of the severest battle* of the war. His comrades apeak of him a» a bravo and fearless soldier—a soldier in every sense. He was badly wounded near Marietta, Georgia, inJuly, 1864, was transferred to the Seventeenth Veteran Corps and did duty at Indianapolis In the Secret Detective Service until July 35,1865, when he was discharged. Since his return from the army he has 11 veil a great part of the time In Carrollton township, thk county, removing to Flora little more than a year ago and engaging in tho llfttfy business. Since the war he has not I*oen a healthy man, l»*ing troubledwill* rupture and oilier complaints resulting from Ids wound and contracted during array life. Ho was married twice. He leaves a wife and nine children, six daughters and three sons, fourof tho former and one of the latter being married, The youngest child is a son four years of age. yHis funeral occurred on Monday afternoon from the Camden Presbyterian Church, of which lie was a member.It©VS. Hughey und Melson officiated, rin* I • mains were laid to rest in the( meb ii cemetery in the presence of the largest concourse of jx.uple ever assembled u]mi a similar occasion. The affair was no ©tart ling, so ami, so terrible, that many could scarcely realize at tlrst tbut it was true, but when in the presence of the dead they were called upon to witness tho lost sad rites, take a parting glance at tlie remains, and |ay their respect* loth© memory of their departedfriend who had been taken from them ill so fearful u manner, the renli/.atiou of the awful truth was painful and distressing and cast a shadow of sorrow and gloom ovir the community that had known and appreciated hi* many manly character**! ies mid enviable qiial-itie*.Ham Stewart was a good man, an indulgent father, und there are none to speak ill of him. Kequ locate in puee!RK-AltKK8TRI.Arrangements were made late last night for the re-arrettt of Cleon Keyes, und lie will to-day be compelled to au-swer more aerloilB and )x»dtiv© evlA LOOP HOLE.Convenient Mode of Escape Designed by Some Hen Peck Gentlemen.Dm. Loop an cl Plank coip prise a Arm of physicians practicing In I)eer Creek, winch Is generally known under tho classic appellation of Hen Peek. John Consadine is a young man living in that village and engaged as a salesman in on© of the stores of J. C. Newer. Dr*. Loop and Plank had n Dili for medical services against Mr. Consadine, which, It is claimed, the hitter gentleman refused to pay, although he contends that he settled the matter with Dr. Plank. On Monday morning Dr. Loop gave the bill to Esquire Collins for collection. That officer presented the hill to Mr. Consadine, who remarked that he had settled the matter. Seeing Dr. Loop approaching, Consadine went out on the porch In front of the store and sat down. The Doctor approached and some words ensued anti Consadine hastily Jumped up and ran in the store with the irate physician in hot pursuitAt this point J. C. Nevv« r interfered, Just os the Doctor had raised a ©hair for tl»»* purpose of demolishing Consadine, who took up n |Ntsltloii in the rear ofMr. Newer. The parties remained in this position fora few minutes until tho curtain was rung up for the second scene, when t lie Doctor woa summarily thrown into the street, suffering an irreparable damage to a very good coat.His list followed him at a subsequentperiod. Dr. Loop hastily drove to this city, and licfnrc Justice Legtiurd swore out warrant, for the arrest of Consadine Upon a charge of provoke- u.;d of Con-sadlne and Newer each upon a charge of assault and battery. Deputy Hherifl Ilyun was sent for them and found that troth parties had pleaded guilty to the charge of assault and lottery before Esquire Collins, who had aranmed a nominal tine against eucli. Nevertheless be Induced them to Come, and Kaqulre Collins with his docket and hi* Constable were induced to accompany them. Heveml wl to cases were brought along. The party arrived In the midst of a driving rain uud the trials were begun about nine o’clock. The provoke case was trilt;*d flrst and resulted In Con-sadlue’s acquittal. In the other cases Esquire Collins’ docket was produced as evidence that the parties h id been tri* d once und punished for the sumo offense, and Esquire Leonard dismissed both eases. The State made the plea that inasmuch »* Dr. Loop lmd not been present at the former trials they should not Ik.* Considered final, but as the Constable’s return showed plainly that search for the doctor had been made and it was Impossible to find him, theCourt sustained the theory of the defens.* and acquitted the prisoners. F. I*, llench appeared for the defense and \V. C. Hm III* for the State.lay, who become victims of the swindler* who know more about their business In a ininvtte than their w?lf-eoucrlt-tnl victim could luaru hi a lifetime. It -member the advice heretofore given bythv Timka, and bring no more money to Delphi on show day, than you requite for necessary and legitimate purpose*.COLBURN S TURN.Co!Highly Exciting Termination of iburn Dance.An open air picnic ami dance took place In Colburn on Saturday afternoon ami the festivities were advertised to close by a continuation of tho dance in evening in a half located in that town. But there were some i*-rformauce« notnown on the bills that caused a disturbance which, according i.» reports, nearly terminated in the most disastrous results. The particulars a* nearly as it Is possible to ascertain, are MUlrstuMtiallyas told below.Home months since, Joseph Bcisccker and Ida wife separated for reasons irestknown to them sol xes und guessed at hy an inlt;iuir)ng public, and during the time they have not lived together Mr, B. bus l»eeu greatly annoyed hy the attentions his former wife received from various gentlemen who circulate in that neighborhood. Mrs. B. Is described as quite u handsome mid very attractivewoman. Both parties attended tho dunce iu tho evening, and Mrs. B. accepted an invitation to “assist” Frank Stout in one round, 'fids highly enraged BeisCcker, and w hen the dance wa- ov. r he appro u !. .1 Stout, w ho hadtaken a seat iu a window, and after a few' words, attacked him. Stout resisted, but bystander* parted them. A few minutes later, HtuUt retired from ttic mom and was followed by BeiserVer who ugain attacked him. During the melee it is alleged that Stout drew a revolver and attempted to shoot Hiesecktr bat was prevented by his inability to discharge Ids pistol, which snapped three time*. This, however, Stout denies hi loto, declaring that ho did not draw the weapon‘til nil. Both Bicscckcr and Stout were arrested Immediately by Constable Crua and taken before a neighboring Justice of the Peace, who placed both under bonds to appear bo-fore him on Wednesday uud answer tothe charges of assault and Isittery and carrying concealed weapons placed against them respectively. The result of tho trials had not been learned at tho time of dosing these forms.A I - J -___deuce, which, it is thought, will resultLitin his imprisonment without bail.Kicked a Girl. *1 Old Mr. Quinn, of Jefferson township, lias an outs field which is the pride of his eye, and ho is positively opposed to tho scheme some of his neighbors have of allowing their chickens to run in that field and feast off of his products. Home chickens belonging to a family named4. 1 1- 1___t.____II M“A H—I of a Newspaper.”We quote the remark of a prominent Hepublicau attorney made after he had read the Journal’s report of the Key© trials, the Deer Creek oases and the Bie-secker-Htout troubles, at Colburn. Our esteemed had, with its customary stupidity, made egregious errors in each case. In the first it omitted the most important facts, details and particulars. Tho Coroner’s proceedings, sketches of the participants, a description of the wound and the weapon, the bond and the affidavit-each an Importaut and Interest-That Irrepressible Riddle.Most of our citizens know Charles J. Kiddle, the whilom barber, and know him much better than they want to know anybody else. Well, Kiddle has turnedup in trouble. In ways that weredark and tricks that were vaiu Kiddie was almost an “peculiar” us aslant-eyed heathen, but hi* career has been brought to a disu*tr«iu* termination in acommunity that was up to snuff. Mr. Kiddle (burn! it convenient to leave this city between two days, once upon a time, and a considerable number of people ware left to “hold a sack,” to use a bit of .slang. From here he went to Rood house, III.,(where ho reformed, temporarily. Wo are compelled to use the adverb, because recent exploits upon Mr. Kiddle’s part would iudicatc that his old mulady, deadimus beatimus, had agaiu brokeu out In a violent form. He behaved himself for a while and joined an Odd Fellows lodge and by his
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Fri, Jul 27, 1883
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