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1908. HUTCHINSON TIMES. OFFICIAL PAPER OF RENO COUNTY, HUTCHINSON, KANSAR, FRIDAY, CTOBER 14, Ill NO. 95 BRUTAL ASSAULT Committed on Mr. E.

S. Yaggy Sunday Night by Two Men Sunday evening about 9:30 o'clock as Mr. E. E. Yagey, a prominent fruit man was leaving the Bizonte, hotel and was near the corner of the St John lumber yard he was wet by two men who obstructed his way on the sidewalk.

He asked them to allow him to pass. One of them staggered and appeared to be intoxicated. As Mr. Yagey would attempt to pass the drunken one would stagger in front of him and keep him from going past. the matter?" said Mr.

don't you pass or let me go For answer the man aimed a vicious blow at Mr. Yagey. The blow went wild and the man attempted to strike him again, but none of the blows took effect. Speaking of the matter Mr. Yaggy said: "I would not hurt a man In such a condition.

Finally tiring of the man's attempt to hurt me 1 gave him a push and told him to go about his business, and he fell into the street. The next moment some one struck me from behind and I fell over on the man I had pushed into the street. As I fell upon him the man grabbed me around the neck under the chin and I was choked until I became insensible. The next I knew I was in the hospital. 1 WAS not robbed." Mr.

Yaggy had a piece of flesh bitten from his cheek bone under the left eye and a piece from his neck, which will in all probability mark him for life. Mr. Yaggy was able to be out Monday. Monday forenoon a man was arrested charged with having committed the assault. He had on a hat with the brim nearly torn off and on the inside were Mr.

Yaggy's initials. He gave the name of Martin, but the police knew his right name was Edward Koontz of 510 East Fifth street. When Koontz was arraigned in police court he said: "I had two friends with me and I was crazy drunk and do not know what I did. I had nothing against Mr. Yaggy." Mr.

Yaggy refused to prosecute, saying he is only a boy and I won't ruin him by sending him to the penitentiary. Mr. Koontz was fined $5 and costs and turned loose. When Mr. Yaggy came into' the police court his head was swathed in bandages, showing conclusively that he had been badly used.

It was a brutal assault and it would seem that in the interest of the good name of the city the man ought to have been prosecuted. The other man who was with Koontz is not known, or at least was not arrested if he was. LADIES' CLUB HOUSE A Movement on Foot for the Establishment of One in Hutchinson There is a movement on foot by the members of the Woman's club, the New Century Club, the Domestic ence Club, the two chapters of the P. E. and the Philomathian Society, to build a club house for the use of these societies.

A meeting of the officers and some of the members of these different societies was held Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. C. W. Oswald, president of the Woman's Club, Tuesday afternoon, at which the matter was pretty thoroughly talked over, and a plan outlined to build a home for the ladies to cost about $5,000, this sum to be raised by subscription. Subscription lists were sent to the different societies to be distributed among the members, and when they are returned some idea can be gained as to whether the scheme is feasible or not.

The clubs mentioned number among their members most of the ladies of this city, and all feel that they should have a home of their own. The ladies of Hutchinson are as energetic as their husbands and brothers and it is more than likely that the club house will be built in the near future. DOWNEY-BOYER Mr. Ernest R. Downey, cashier of the Water Light and Gas Company of this city, was married Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock to Miss Bessie Hoyt Boyer.

The wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents nine miles south of Kinsley. Rev. W. F. Freed officiated.

Only relatives and close friends, to the number of about twenty-five, were present. After Oetober 25 Mr. and Mrs. Downey will be at home to their friends at 410 West Eleventh avenue. Cecil Lewis, clerk for Senator Long.

was in the city this week visiting his mother and brothers and sisters. He is accompanied by his wife and baby daughter. GETS A CHANCE Sam Bitter Will be Tried at Dodge City--No Trouble. The district burg Tuesday take Sam murder of county, to set for trial. in the county the crime representation of Kiowa be would from mob back, Governor Hoisington court opened at Greens: and it was necessary to Biller, charged with the Mrs.

Rosenberg in Kiowa that city to have his case Bitter has beva confined jail in Hutchinson since was committed. Upon the of Sheriff Stephenson county, that he was afraid be unable to protect Bitter violence should be be taken Hoch ordered Col. of the second regiment of the Kansas National Guards to take Company 13 of his regiment belonging in Hutchinson and accompany the sheriff and Bitter to Greensburg and give him protection. Accordingly Col. Hoisington came to Hutchinson Monday night and left Tuesday morning at 6:30 with thirty-three members of Company under command of Captain Lemon and Lieutenant Fleeman for Greensburg with Sheriff Stephenson and Bitler.

The train arrived at Greensburg at 9:30 A. and was met at the depot by some 200 men, many of whom had been waiting for the train bearing Bitter since the night before, as it. was expected that the sheriff would arrive with him on the evening train. The people were considerably non-plussed when they found that the sheriff had an escort of soldiers and showed their disappointment by numerous remarks. A line was at once formed with the sheriff and Bitler in the center and the march made to the court house jail.

The jail was then surrounded by Guards and no one was allowed to approach it except those in authority. In the afternoon Bitler was taken into court where an application for a change of venue was made by Bitler's attorneys. This was immediately granted, the state's attorneys making no objections. He will now be tried at Dodge City. Company returned Tuesday evening bringing with them Sheriff Stephenson who had Bitler with him, and he was at once taken back to his old cell in the Reno county jail.

No trouble occurred at Greensburg but a close watch was kept by the authorities. It is said that Bitler was considerably frightened when he arrived a at Greensburg and kept calling upon the sheriff to protect him. There is no doubt he had good reason to be frightened. Had the soldiers not been with him there is no doubt but that he would have been taken from the sheriff and hanged before he could have gotten inside the jail so strong was the feeling against him. The murder of Mrs.

Rosenberg was particularly brutal one, but the evidence against Bitler is nearly all circumstantial, and he may ybe innocent, and he should have a fair and impartial trial which he will now get. He was married to his common law wife June last in this city. She is also out on bond charged with sending threatening letters to different parties effect that unless they let up the persecution of Bitler she would expose She has been working Hutchinson since her arrest and released on bond, and has been visiting him pretty often. She did not go 1 to Greensburg on Tuesday. It is said that the case against her will not be pushed.

Mrs. Bitler claims that Sam innocent. While in jail here Bitler has been most reticent of prisoners. He would never say a word about his case when asked concerning it would remark, "My attorneys will talk for me." Captain Lemon of Company K. G.

says it is his opinion that if the militia had not been down at Greensburg that Bitler would have been hung before he had been in town an hour, the feeling was so strong toward him. He talked with a number the most prominent men and all believed he was guilty of the murder. Speaking of, the men in his company said they all behaved like old vetsoldiers and obeyed orders very promptly and seemed to have no deto stray away and run about the He believes his boys can be depended upon in any emergency that 80 arise, and that they would do the duty under all circumstances, whatever might be the danger. H. Cash Henderson, for a long time one the leadng merchants of Kansas, Tuesday at his home in Wichita.

has been identified with the dry business of Wichita since 1873, ers. the exception of the last six selling his dry goods business that city to the Rorabaugh com- the the SENATOR BEVERIDGE Will Speak at the Home, Theatre To- A day at 11 O'Clock The people of Hutchinson and viciaity will have the pleasure of listening to a political address on the issues of the day at the Home Theatre al 11 o'clock bay Senator Beveridge of diana. The Senator is one of the best In- speakers of the day, He will only have time to speak one hour and all who desire to hear him should be on hand at 10:45, the hour at which he will arrive in the city, In the afternoon at 2 Gov. ernor Hoch will make an address at the same place, The Governor in also a great speaker, and well worth listening to. Both of these speakers should be greeted by large audiences, and they will without a doubt.

A BIG POULTRY SHOW Will be Held in Hutchinson December 14 to 19, 1908. It has now been definitely decided that the Central Kansas Poultry show will be held in Hutchinson December 14 to 19. This was made possible by the action of the Commercial Club at its last regular meeting when it decided to get behind it and assist In raising the expenses The followmg totter from Secretary Rasar tells all about it and also gives information to those who desire' to make exhibits: September 16, 1908, the board of directors of the C. K. P.

A. met in Hutchinson and decided to change the place of holding our next show from Newton to Hutchinson. "We lose nothing by the change as Hutchinson is a first class poultry center, and the fanciers are enthusiastic about the show, the Commercial club is backing it, and with the united support of two such strong forces success is And when these forces are backed up by the 100 members we now have and the 100 more we expect to get by December 1, suecess is doubly sure. Won't you be one of the remaining 100? The membership fee is 50 cents. Your name and address and the breed or breeds you handle will be printed in our elegant premium list, 1,500 copies of which will be mailed to the principal breeders of Kansas and adjoining states, besides many others will be sent to members for personal distribution.

It is cheap if nothing more. Besides our association will offer some substantial cash prizes at the state show to be competed for by members of the C. K. only. "Our premium list goes to press about November 15.

If you are not already a member send us your application for membership and 50 cents and help boost the Big Square Deal show of Central Kansas, held in the hustling town that makes things goHutchinson, December 14-19, 1908. "We will thank you for the name and address of any breeder whom you may know. They may not be on our list and we want everybody to know about the big show. Any information you may desire will be gladly furnished by the secretary." THE BANKERS Group Five to Meet in Hutchinson November 10. It is probable' that 200 bankers, comprising Group Five of the Kansas Bankers' Association will be in the city November 10 to attend the annual meeting, and great preparations are being made to entertain them, and give them a specimen of the hospitality for which Hutchinson is noted.

This group is the largest in the state. It comprises Reno, Harvey, Saline and all the counties in the state west of these. The delegates will be accom panied by their ladies which will make the meeting far more interesting. Two sessions of the group will probably be held. In the afternoon there will be an automobile trip taking in all the places of interest---the salt works, soda ash plant, reformatory, etc.

In the evening a banquet will be given at the Bizonte, at which there will be after-dinner speeches by the visitors and others. Congressman Ed Madison will make an address. As this has been a prosperous year for farmers and when they are prosperous are the bankers, it is likely that attendance will be large and may exceed the number now expected. G. Welch, president of the State Exchange bank, is president, and A.

W. Eagan, cashier of the First National is bank is the secretary. Both these gentlemen are hosts in themselves when it comes to entertaining strang- the H. S. Thompson of Sylvia was in city Wednesday in attendance at ito Democratic meetings.

lof FATHER GETS CHILD Case Which Attracted Much Attention Settled. supreme court rendered a final The decision Saturday in the famous Opal Awareas case from Reno cous 1y, and eighigeanold Opal ens is placed in the custody of her father, It. 1. Swarens. This case has been in the courts for several, months and has attracted a great deal of attention.

A fight for a child always attracts attention and that was a fight between the father and the grandpar ents for the custody of the little eiri. The father, B. Swarens, lived with the girl and her mother in 0k- laloma and when the child la gear old the mother died. was about The child was placed in the hands of its grandparents, P. M.

and Isabelle Swarens, at Nickerson, Kan, About three years BRO the father remarried and asked for his child. The grandparents did not want to give her up and after considerable dickering the case was taken into the courts, It first went to the probate court of Reno county and the father was awarded the custody of the child. Then it went to the district court which sustained the probate court and was finally appealed to the supreme court the grandparents. In rendering its opinion in the case the supreme court says: "The father has not been especially devoted to his daughter. His conduct toward her has been as though he anticipated a family from his second marriage and felt that, in such event, he might deem it best to leave Opal with her grandparents indefinite.

ly; and in that case it would be best for her if her relations were not too close. and affectionate, but having been disappointed in this expectation. he now desires to have her with him. This may not be the true explanation of his conduct, but whether it is or not, his apparent want of live affection does not affect his rights demonstrat-, as a parent. There is no reason to doubt that the child would have a good home and be well cared for in either place.

As a mere matter of sentiment it may seem hard to sever the ties of affection which have grown 11p between the child and her grandparents and place her with a step mother who is a comparative stranger to her, but courts cannot be guided by such considerations. The law regards the father, where, as in this case, the mother is not living, as the rightful custodian of his child, as against the claims of all others." COMMISSIONER BAIN SICK Commissioner Bain for a week past had been making all his arrangements to be at the Bristow meeting at Sylvia Monday, but was taken sick and had to remain at home all day. Monday evening he felt some better and made up his mind that as he had been disappointed as to Sylvia that he would go to Arlington on Tuesday to the Madison meeting. He came to Hutchinson Monday evening, stayed all night and started in the morning for Arlington. When the train reached Turon he was feeling so bad that I he thought the best thing for him to do was to get home as soon as possible.

He therefore left the train and came back to this city and took the first train for home. Mt. Bain was much disappointed at not beinb able to meet his friends both at Sylvia and Arlington. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT George Shears was accidentally shot in the back Sunday by F. Findlay, while the parties were out hunting ducks.

It appears that George and WIll Shears and Will Findlay were together hunting and had been having pretty good luck. All three were carrying their guns muzzle down when Findlay stooped to pick up a duck and elevated the muzzle. By some means the gun was discharged and George Shears received the entire load in his back. He had on a heavy corduroy coat, with heavy underwear and sweater which probably saved his life, as the shot only penetrated the skin. He was brought home and a doctor called, and after the wound was dressled he was able to come down town.

OIL AS FUEL The Carey Salt Company has had a big oil tank constructed and will burn (crude oil for fuel hereafter if the gas should play out this winter. The Interurban street railway is also buildling a tank for the same purpose. It is claimed that crude oil is cheaper than gas. TO GREAT BEND Quite a number of the members of Elks lodge and officers of this city went to Great Bend yesterday assist in the institution of a lodge that order in that city last night. I "A BLAZE OF GLORY" Thirty Thousand Roman Candies Less 29,900 Burned Like the two parades held in the daytime by the Democrats on Wed.

nesday the "grand and torchlight procession" at which stomas candles were to be burned did not materialize to any great extent. fact, had not the procession had few shot guns which were fired at tervals to attract attention to the crowd marching by. nobody would have seen it. A large number of poor pile were on the street north of Reventh avenue who waited for at least two hours to see the "magnificent torch light" procession pass by on its way to the auditorium, but they looks led in vain and were compelled to go home disappointed, for it came not. Many, however, went out to the Kansas State Fair Grounds where ExCongressman A.

M. Jackson of WinDeld, one of the best talkers of the Democratic party in Kansas had been advertised to speak. There was good crowd present, including many ladies, when in the absence of Mr. Hettinger, the speaker was introduced by 8, 8. Graybill who said that the speech of Mr.

Jackson would be a Rating climax of one of the greatest days ever enjoyed by the Democrats of Hutchinson. Mr. Jackson is an (eloquent speaker and well worth 118- tenng to even if one doesn't believe his heresies of free trade, government ownership of railroads, etc. He spoke about an hour and a half, and closed by referring to Mr. Bryan as the man' who was destined to lead the country back to the days.

of Jefferson, when he claimed all men were honest. Quite a number of Republicans were present, but from remarks heard from them on their way down town at the close of the meeting it is doubtful whether he has changed a single vote. Mr. Graybill at the close of the speech again stepped forward and congratulated the audience on the grand speech and announced that on next Wednesday night Mr. Atwood would address the Democrats from the same platform.

GREAT POULTRY SHOW Speaking of the Kansas State Fair at Hutchinson Sept 14-19, Poultry Culture has the following good words to say of the poultry exhibit: The poultry exhibit at the State Fair at Hutchinson the second week in September was one of the largest, if not the largest, ever held at any fall show in the West. There were about 2,500 birds on exhibition. The exhibit was held in the poultry pavilion which is well shaped and well lighted for holding a show. Some very fine specimens were on exhibition and as a whole the show was far above the average. Many of the classes were better that at the State Show in January.

In fact, competition was hot in every alley and nobody had a "walk away. The attendance was very large every day and the crowd was one of the most interjested in poultry of any crowd the writer ever knew. The crowd did not come into the poultry pavilion "just to see the chickens," but because they were interested in poultry raising. As a result, some good buying and selling was done. The judging was done by Judges Emery and Atherton by comparison.

The capable superintendent, W. S. Randall, kept business going in a business-like way and at the same time kept everyone in good bumor. COLLIDED WITH AN ENGINE About 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternooN a car on the Interurban Street Railway coming north collided with an engine on the Rock Island Railroad. The car was in charge of Motorman Williams.

As the car approached the crossing the motorman applied the brakes and also the reverse, but for some reason neither one would work and the car crashed into the engine. The front of the car was badly smashed up but luckily no one was injured. There were quite a number of passengers on the car who made a rush for the rear end when it became evident that there would be a collision, but it came before they could get off and they were shaken up considerably. MARRIED Mr. Harry E.

Quarrels and Miss Luto Boyer, both of Castleton, were united in marriage Sunday, Oct. 11, at the home of J. E. Scott, near Castleton. Rev.

Looney, pastor of the Harmony Baptist church at Darlow, officiated. The young people have (many friends in and around Castleton who are wishing them no end of happiness. ENTHUSIASTIC REPUBLICANS Largely Attended Meetings Held by and Mr. Madison, J. la Bristow, candidate States for United senator addressed a large ber of people 'at Sylvia Monday ternoos and made a strong speech, in which he took up the life of Taft, and showed where it was to interest of the country that bae he should elected chief exerative of the tion.

He then turned his attention Ar. Bryan and showed that he was conclusively totally unditted for high position. Many from this city Republicans were out and the versal opinion was that it was the meeting that has been held in county this fall, and that many were made for the party, During speech Mr. Bristow was cheered and greeted frequently with "That's so." Mr. Bristow also spoke at Partridge in the evening to another good ence, and he made a favorable Ingression on the people of that village vicinity also, He lican gave to his Repubauditors many facts with which to combat Democratic heresies encouragement to take up the of right.

He also urged the strongest support possible for the entire ticket from township trustee to president. Nomination by primary he said, showed that the nominees were the choice of the Republicans and Republican doctrine was to abide by the will the majority. Probably as good a meeting as greeted any speaker this fall was of Congressman Madison at Castleton Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. room where the meeting was held was crowded to overflowing and gave close attention. Mr.

Madison was in his best vein and when that is said those who have heard that gentleman know it was a good talk. He thoroughly discussed the things which enter into this campaign from Republican standpoint convinced all that the proper thing to do was elect the entire Republican ticket this fall. In the evening Mr. Madison spoke at Pretty Prairie and it was a repetition of the successful meeting held at Castleton in the afternoon. large crowd was in attendance and was an enthusiastic one too, giving evidence that the Republicans of old Reno are wide awake and when the vote of November 3 is counted it will be found that every man on the Republican county ticket has a good majority.

Tuesday afternoon Congressman Madison spent at Arlington where he addressed a large number of the citizens of that little city and also large number of the farmers who had gathered to hear the present and the next congressman. In the evening he spoke at Nickerson. Both these meetings were but a repetition of those of Monday and were well attended and enthusiastic. All these meetings were attended the different candidates for counand legislative offices and all report that they were well satisfied with the and that beyond any doubt the result entire Republican county ticket will elected in November. And this leads to the question, "Why Not?" All were nominated by a direct primary are all good men.

There is no reason under the sun why any of the nominees should not receive the envote of the party, and if they do are sure to be elected. As was said by both Mr. Bristow and Congressman Madison, "This is a bad to change." THE DEMOCRATIC PARADE Twenty-six Men and Four Wagons in the Democratic Parade Wednesday After the "big parade" of Wednesday the managers of the Democratic party in Reno county will doubtless know more than they did before. A political parade is like edged tools, "dangerous to play with," unless the party giving it has a sure thing on its being a big one. Numbers are all right to talk about, but when the parade is lined up the show is down and on.

In the much advertised parade of the Democrats on Wednesday there were by actual count twenty-six men and four wagons in line when it crossed the Main street bridge beside the band. Without doubt Hon. Mr. Clayton was very much flattered by the turn out in the afternoon. One was attempted in the morning, but it was still less in number than that in the afternoon.

However the crowd at the auditorium was a fairly good one from a Democratic standpoint, and the speech by Mr. Clayton a "fairly good one" considering what be had to talk about. num af- Mr. the 1 to that uni. best the votes his cries audi- and and cause of has that The all a to A it a a he eran sire town.

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