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No. 265 scei mm Judge Cock and Attcmsjs Quick Change But Tkslr Work Is Amateurish. VERDICT FOR ATTORNEYS IN THE EDDIN6FIELD CASE Blind Tiger at Roanoke is Being Considered and Indications Point to a Hot Contest on Points. Judge Cook and the attorneys In the circuit court are thinking of hiring a few scene shifters so that when a quick change like that made this morning is necessary it can be accomplished in true professional style. After the jury returned their verdict in the Eddlngfleld case the jury had to be dismissed for five minutes while the attorneys changed "props" and shifted the wings and let down the flies transforming the court room from a grocery store to a saloon or more properly a "blind tiger." Two cases of beer or "hop ale," a big Jug of "vinegar" and two large bottles completed the scene and so realistic was the transformation and so exhllerating were the fumes that more than one attorney took a firm grasp of the table as be stood to address the jury, Now with a few professional scene shifters this change might have been brought about without dismissing the Jury.

All that would have been necessary would be turn oat the lights and the change would be made by scurry lng Bhaddowy figures while the spectators and the Jury would wait In breathless expectancy, or perhaps be entertained by Clerk Zeller In an up to date vaudeville stunt. VERDICT FOR ATTORNEYS. To the unprejudiced observer it rather appeared that In the case of Ebersole vs. Eddlngfleld was in favor of the attorneys. Ebersole sued on a note of $250 with accrued interest and also asked for $30 attorney fees.

The Jury after wrangling with the case all night gave him judgment for $1.00 but ordered that Eddlngfleld should pay the $30 due the plaintiff's attorneys, Jackman Jackman, and Judge Wat kins. For this reason the lawyers this morning spoke of It as a verdict in favor of the attorneys. The case went to the jury at about 8 o'clock last night and from the first there was a division. Nine of the Jurors held that Eddlngfleld did not owe Mr. Ebersole anything.

Nearly thirty ballots were taken without any result. Finally at 7 this morning the proposition of $1 and attorney's fees was agreed upon as a compromise verdict the jury was called into court and returned their verdict. A MERE FORM. One of the lawyers at the bar last night called attention to the fact that the $500 fine assessed against Craig was merely a matter of form and for all the actual effect it might have it might as well be $5,000,000 or five cents. In the penitentiary they never make a man serve any extra sentence on account of a fine as they do In the county jails and when the end of his sentence is reached he will be turned out In just the same way as if he had no fine hanging over him.

Prosecutor Eberhart stated that he thought that the fine stood as a minor consideration with the pardon board and might delay the getting of a parole for a few weeks. Then too, it of course is the case, the fine would stand In case Craig should fall heir to any money during his confinement but this is hardly likely. BLIND TIGER CA8E. At about 9:30 this morning the case of the State vs. Regadanz under the blind tiger law began grinding.

The first trouble was with the Jury and several of the regular panel were dls missed and many were examined before the list was completed to' the satisfaction of the attorneys on both sides. The making up of the issues in the case and the attempt to take it to another county Indicated that the cV5 test is sure to be a bitter one and every Inch of the ground will be fought stubbornly by both sided. Prosecutor Eberhart, assisted by Cline A dine. Is representing the state while Kenner Kenner are appearing for Regadanz. The evidence was begun shortly before dinner, Marshall Fields being the first to It was brought out that on Saturday night, March 23 a party composed of Sheriff Mahoney, Deputy Van Antwerp, Prosecutor George Eberhart and Marshall Fields made raid on Regedanz's place.

They found him putting bottles Into an Ice box and on the counter were three empty bottles and the odor of beer. He told Fields that of the three bottles he drank one, his boy drank one and he sold the other. Two cases containing five dozen bottles were taken and were presented as evidence. The bottles contained the "Silver Cream" labels of the Huntington Brewery company. They also secured a Jug and two large bottles which are alleged to contain whiskey.

The defense is making the fight on Regedanz statement that the liquor was for his own use and on the statement that the liquors sold and those secured by the officers are in reality soft drinks. "Expert testimony" was received this afternoon when Tom Van Antwerp, Marshall Fields and Jacob Heas ton took the stand. Each after test ing, tasting and smelling the contents of the several bottles pronounced the liquors to be beer, whiskey and gin. UNDER NEW STATUTE. The decision given this morning in the case of the Hamilton National Bank vs.

Charles F. Walker was the first under the new law which gives the holder of improvement bonds the right to foreclose. The defendant defaulted and Judge Cook found that the lien ought to be foreclosed and gave judgment for $133.76 and $11.00 attorney fees. MINOR MENTION. John A.

Richardson has been ap pointed administrator of the estate of Margaret J. Wood. Emma J. Crull was made defendant In the case of Martha J. Crull et al.

vs. Robert H. Crull et al. for parti tion. The Clear Creek ditch case has been postponed till Monday owing to the fact that several of the attorneys are interested in other cases.

The remon strators have almost finished introduc ing their evidence. FORTY KNIGHTS 60 TO THE COLUMBIA CITY MEETING About forty members of the subor dinate lodge of the Knights of Pythias lodge, accompanied by the K. of P. band went to Columbia City this morning where they will take part In the district meeting which the order is holding in that city. The party left on a special car and went to Ft.

Wayne where they took a special train on the Pennsylvania for Columbia City. The meeting is expected to be an important one in many respects. A number of candidates for state offices will be present and will make ad dresses. The Huntington delegation will con fer the rank of knight on a number of candidates. THEMES FOR REST OF WEEK AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH The revival services atthe FJrst Christian church still continue with good Interest although the very slip pery walking cut down the attendance last night A larger attendance Is ex pected again tonight.

Some who have been detained from the services by sickness and the illness of friends are now back again at the services. The pastor will speak on the fol lowing themes: Tonight "If Any Man Wants to Know." Friday night, "The New Birth." Sunday morning, "Lord, Is It Sunday eve, "Knocking at the Heart's, Door." All are invited to these services. B.ADAMS, ERIE SWITCHMAN, MEETS SERIOUS INJURY ON ICE J. B. Adams, the Erie switchman met with a very painful accident this morning, while following his usual vocation.

While going after a passenger train, he slipped and fell on the ice, landing on his left elbow in such a manner as to bruise and lacerate it very badly. It was very fortunate that he did not break his arm and as it is, he will probably be laid up for some time, as the injury is one that will require time to cure. He went to the office of Dr. B. H.

B. Orayston where the injury was dress ed and given the proper surgical attention. The condition of Master Jack Buch annan and Robert Smith, who are ill with diphtheria, remains about the same. The Smith boy Is possibly somewhat better, but both cases are yet quite critical. HARRY WARE WILL RELATE EXPERIENCE FRIDAY N16HT Harry Ware, a young man raised In this city and ne a resident of Wells county, has many friends in his native city, who may be pleased to hear him relate his experience in the dark and bright sides of life.

He sends word that be will be in this city tomorrow, that he will be In this city tomorrow, (Friday) and will attend services at the M. E. church In the evening. He spoke at this church one evening last week and those who heard him were so well pleased that tbey hope every young man in this vicinity who is "sowing wild oats" may avail himself of the opportunity to hear Harry tell of the wonderful change wrought in his life. He is Just as enthusiastic now along religious lines as he was in mission somehcmrdlup pun pun unun the opposite course before his conversion some years ago.

That his talk will be interesting there is no denying, because he was always a good conversationalist and as be will speak from experience, his talk will be well worth hearing. The "boys" especially should turn out and give him the reception that his courage and religious connections are entitled to. II TO BE EAGLES' PLAY Committee Decides Upon a Popular Bill. March 2 is Date tor Production and Cast Begins Rehearsing lor the Event at Once. At a meeting of the Eagles lodge last evening a committee consisting of Herbert Glanton, George Furste, Henry Plepenbrink, Frank Happy, Jack Brady and Dr.

O. P. Muckley was appointed to have charge of the play which the order is intending to give. These gentlemen will give their attention to the matter and they are sure to give a first class production. "Willowdale," the well known com edy drama, has been selected by the committee.

The play is one which has been selected by the committee. The play is one which has never been produced in this city and the success created through the bill in other cities will undoubtedly be repeated in Huntington. "Willowdale" is a play which ap peals to the public in more ways than one. The lines, characters and bust ness are pleasing and refined and perhaps beyond anything ever attempted by an amateur organization in this city. It Is not a "one part" piece but gives each member of the cast ample opportunity to do his best and the array of local talent which has been selected will doubtless do it justice.

The cast has been decided upon, each being selected for a suitable part as far as possible. Rehearing will be gin in a few days as the play will be given on March second. A number of specialties will be Instructed and they will be drawing cards. No announcement has made of these at this time. MANY FEATURES IN THE FEBRUARY AMERICAN BOY The' boys will certainly smile over the picture (in colors) of the boy and the lemon which adorns the front cover of the March American Boy.

The paper itself is replete with stirring, Interesting, and instructive matter. There are further installments of the fine serials; Jimmy Jones Pirate; That Dillingham Boy; Canal and Jungle; and Four Boys on the Mississippi. Among the short stories are: A Retreat from the World, and Old Joshua. The Tragic Story of Pirates and Can nibals In Big Aquariums will incite the boys to greater interest in the inhabitants of the sea. General Washington's Life Guard is an Interesting story of the men who formed the per sonal bodyguard of the revered Washington.

There are hundreds of shorter articles, all interesting, while the regular departments are as usual filled with matter which boys like. In addition there are nearly 100 illustrations, $1.00 a year. The Sprague Publishing Detroit, Mich. Cass Mitchell la quite proud of the fact that she has a faithful old hen at her home that is the mother of a fine brood of young chickens. WL OWDALE SPAIEGLER VILL TAKE EXEMPTION Answer Indicates Line to Be Taken By Defense In Grocery Case.

WILL PAY ABOUT 35 GENTS ON THE DOLLAR In Case Judge Cook Decides That Sale Was Legal Only Spangler's Personal Property Can Be Attached for Claims. Roland Spangler has filed his answer in the suit brought against him by A. H. Perfect Grocery company and others and the answer Indicates very plainly the course the defense will take in the case. He sets forth that his sale to Chris Stapf was a boniflde sale and that he received for the store about $1000 which was the worth of the goods and that he did not intend to defraud anyone nor did Mr.

Stapf know of the encumbrances upon the property when he bought It Therefore he claims that only his personal property should be held for the debts of the' firm and as a resident householder he files a schedule and clalmB his $600 exemption. He sets forth that bia mother Is dependent upon him for support and therefore he Is a resident householder and entitled to the exemption. His schedule which is filed, with the answer gives the total amount of his property as $926 which would leave a little more than $300 to satisfy debts of more than $900. What Judge Cook must settle when the case comes up for trial is whether or not the sale wasBtrictly a bunl fide one. If he decides that it was the personal property Spangler alone can be levied upon and if he decides that it was not a legal saje the entire stock will be sold to pay the bills but Jn either case according to the state ments of Branyan, Branyan and Bran yan who are Spangler's attorneys, he will be entitled to his $GC0 exemption.

IH OIL FIELD Commodore Riggs of Warren Dies From Injuries. Account of the Mishap are Very Meagre Lived in This County lor Eight or Ten Years. Commodore Riggs, formerly of Warren wa3 fatally Injured in the oil fields at Kacy, 111., Wednesday, resulting In his death this morning. Particular as to the Injury and funeral arrangements are very meagre, in fact nothing at all, except more than he died from the result of them. Riggs was a man about forty five years of age and has not been a resident of Warren for quite a long time, perhaps eight or ten years past He was a married man and the father of three children, who are said to be living with their mother at Farl mount, Riggs and his wife having separated.

He is a nephew to John Trlmley and Jonathan Riggs, all of whom are residents within the vicinity of Warren. Dr. Palmer also Is an uncle by marriage. Funeral arrangements have not been learned, but ft is thought that the results will be brought either to Warren or Van Buren for interment BLUFFTON'S CRACK TEAM WILL TRY TO LOWER OUR COLORS I i Bluffton will send her crack bowling team over to Huntington this evening for the purpose of skinning the city team. The strict rules of etiquette will not be adhered to in this case as the Huntington team will show the boys many points about the game, but at the visitors' expense.

The Huntington players who will line up against the Bluffton team will be George Bay, Emmet Ewart, Frank McClelland, C. W. Kehlinger and.lt C. James. FATALLY INJURED THI DREADNOUGHT aAirBr iJ He Wants to Spend $100,000,000 BENGAL TIGER IS TO Leopard is Yictor in Ferocious Contest.

Scene at Wallace's Winter Quarters Outrivals DescriptionMenagerie is In an Uproar. Special to News Democrat Peru, Feb. 6. A battle to the death, amid the roaring of Hons, tigers, jaguars, hyenas and bears, occurred in the rehearing area at one Hagenbeck Wallace circus winter quarters a few days ago. The combatants were a big Bengal tiger and a young leopard, and the latter still lives, having clawed out the vitals of the larger beast.

The conflict lasted fully thirty minutes and was witnessed by thirty men, all of whom were powerless to separate the combatants. The big tiger was the one seen In Hagenbeck's show at the St. Louis exposition and had always been hard to control. The tiger was valued at $1,000. Yesterday, for the first time this winter, the trainer, Philip Casting, attempted a rehearsal.

All the animals used In the big act were brought into the arena and all seemed as tame as pets except the tiger. Immediately on reaching the arena the big brute became vicious and attempted to strike the trainer, who forced the animal Into a corner. Casting then went ahead with the rehearsal. As soon as his back was turned the tiger struck the leopard, which sat on a box near by. The smaller animals struck back and then the battle began.

Twice the leopard fastened Its teeth In the tiger's neck and was thrown off. Anticipating a fierce struggle, Casting hurried the other animals out of the arena and then gave his attention to the fighting beasts. The tiger sprang at him and he was forced to quit the arena in order to escape with his life. The leopard tried to get away but was not quick enough. The tiger tossed the leopard In the air a couple of times and beat the smaller animal with Its large paws over the head almost to Insensibility, but finally the, smaller animal got its second wind and fought both ferociousness that was remarkable.

While being held down the leopard clawed the tiger's breast until there were great wide gashes in the big ani mal, which soon began to weaken. Continuing its clawing, the leopard, finished its enemy by tearing out the tiger's vital organs. Then the leopard, torn and bleeding, fell exhausted beside the dead body of its adversary. The trainer and other attaches of the circus say the growls and howls and howls of the other animals during the battle were terrific and the excitement was intense. The condition of Mrs.

Sarah Cook, mother of Dr. Bertha Day remains about the same. The quarantine card was taken down at the Day home Wednesday evening, as Llewellyn Is well again and there has been no indications of the other children taking it They had been given anti toxine as a preventative. CUWED DEATH 8PIRIT IN GERMANY. Annually for Battleships.

COUNTY ROADS ARE SOMETHING FIERCE THIS MORNING Roads In the country must bo something fierce according to the story that some of the mall carriers tell, or perhaps It was the weather. W. A. Skinner is carrying the mail on route No. 1 in place of Adam Anglemyre, who Is reported as being quite sick.

Skinner said' that he drove over the twenty seven miles without having met a solitary rig and ho was Just thinking to himself, la everybody dead, when he met the first rig of the day and what do you think It was? An ambulance from one of the city undertak ing establishments. Skinner says that he Is not superstitious, but he did whip up and hurry on Into the city. Dudley Wright says that in his twenty seven miles of territory he met but three rigs, but that he drove over and had to blaze the way through a crust of ice for a distance of three miles. Robert Fyson gald that he met many rigs on his route on their way to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Beaver, which was held in Union township Wednesday.

I. E. Fisher Is carrying the mail on Dan James' route as Mr. James is de tained from duty on account of the ill ness of his wife. G.

A. R. MEETING GIYES WAY TO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION There will be a called meeting of James R. Slack Post, O. A.

R. in their rooms In the new court hoiiBe next Tuesday evening, Fev. 11. Monday evening Feb. 10 Is the regular meeting night, but on account of the republl can convention which is to be held on the evening of that date, the G.

A. post meeting is postponed for one night later. Undoubtedly the republican convention on Monday night for the purpoBeof settling who shall be Huntington county's candidate for congress from this county on the republican ticket will be a spirited affair. There will be two sets of delegates to choose from, those of Good and those of Watklns. If there Is not some stuffing of the ballot box It will be surprising, as it happen ed before among the brethren who are to engage in the contest.

HANDSOME EMBROIDERIED PILLOW TOP IS LOST Miss Lillle Heiney considers herself rather an unfortunate lady, as she has lost a pillow top on which she had put many hours work. She blames her misfortune to the weather and the bad conditions of the walks and thinks if it had not been for those circumstances, she could have paid more attention to what she was carrying, than where she should step next, In picking her way on the icy walks. The pillow top is worked with blue forget me nots and was lost somewhere between Etna avenue and Market streets. The finder will be conferring a favor by returning to Haller's millinery store or calling 'phone 441, and Bhe will call for it. a tciici iiuu ouiuaij n.ao.,iuiB.

Jacob Scheer Bays that she is enjoying the trip very much and that they have had practically no bad weather. They have seen neither snow or xero weather and will refuse In the future to listen to detractions of Kansas. ES Long Illness with Bright's Disease Ends Fatally for Well Known Woman. RESIDENT OF JACKSON TOWNSHIP MANY YEARS Four Children All Living in This1 County and the Husband Survive Her Other Deaths and Funerals in City and County. Mrs.

Cyrus Hughes, a well known lady of this county died at her home on Grayston avenue this morning at 6 o'clock, after suffering for a long time with Bright's disease. Mrs. Hughes had been slowly declining for some time and her death was not unexpected. The deceased was born In Richland county, Ohio, October 18, 1847. In 18G3 she came with her father, Cornelius Smith, to Indiana and located In Jackson township where most of her life was spent.

In March 1867 she was united In marriage to Cyrus Hughes who still survives her. They were the parents of four children all of whom are now living in Jackson township. They are yilliam Elmer Mrs. William W. Wohlford and Mrs.

O. Rlee She also leaves six grandchildren. Levi Smith of Kansas, W. O. Smith of Huntington township and B.

F. Smith of Jackson township are brothers. Mrs. Hughes has lived in this coun ty since coming here in 1865. Seven years ago she came to this city where she remained until tho time of her death.

She was a lady whom eevry one spoke well and leaves many friends to mourn her departure. The funeral will be Saturday morning, the cortege leaving the residence at 10 o'clock. The services will be held at the Zlon church, Rev. Rarey officiating. C.

D. Zimmerman has returned to Bowling Green, Ohio, alter a visit with C. Gamer and family In the northern part of the city. MRS. EtINOR HIBBARD.

Mrs. Elinor Hibbard died this morning at North Webster, her death being due to rheumatism, grip and a combination of diseases incident to old age. She would have been eighty five years old If she had lived till April 1st. Mrs. Hibbard has been making her home during the past few years with her three children, Edward Hibbard, Mrs.

O. R. France and Mrs. Margaret Wysong of this city. She spent the summer with Mrs.

Yysong and left in September for North Webeter. The funeral will be held Sunday at 11 o'clock and several from the First Christian church in this city will attend. MAHr BELL'S FUNERAL. The funeral of Mary E. Bell, the Infant daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Bell, wa3 held this morning at the residence on Brlant Btrett. The Rev. Rarey of the Evangelical church officiated. There were many owers, the tokens of the many friends of the bereaved family.

The pall bearers were Mary Cham berlln, Fay Chapman, Fern Muckley and Hazel Muckley. The interment was at Mt Hope. ANOTHER GIRL MEETS ACCIDENT ON WIRE STITCHING MACHINE Miss Bernice Zehring, employed at the Farmer's Guide office? met wit an accident or the same nature and in the same manner, as that which befell Miss Kennedy last week. She was operating the wire stitcher, which is run by electric power and runs quite fast. She attempted to remove a piece of wire from under the heel of the machine, while It was In operation.

She was not fast enough and the stitcher drove a piece of wire through her finger. She was taken to the office of a physician where the injury was dress ed. Like in the case of Miss Kennedy, the end of the finger was badly mashed and the nail came off. Admiral Pillsbury succeeds Admiral Brownson. The attention 'of the medical profession is called to the phar maceutical sound thereof, MRS CYRUS HUGH DAS PASSED AWAY.