Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-10-25
Homicide at Eckhart.-A mum


ball in McMillan's hall Monday
evening. During its progress COLI
sion took place between the native and
foreign elements which resulted in the
death Tuesday evening of young
German named John Bose, aged about
% years.
Tuesday morning Justice O. J. Moat
empaneled a jury Of inquest as fol
lows:
Joseph Knode, Foreman;
Conrad Lapp, John L. Heintz,
Thomas Jarrett, George Hooking,
D. J. Williams. George Ort,
Hugh Mcmillan, G. w. McCulloh,
Elias Logsdon, U. Stelneman,
William Wonn.
The body of the dead man, lying in
his boardipg-ho kept by Michael
Bowling, was viewed by the jury, and
the following testimony taken:
DR.. B. N. Cromuell-Three pistol
shot wounds were inflicted, one in the
left shoulder one in left side, and one
in same side about two inches from the
spine. The first would not have occa-
stoned death !; either of the two latter
would. Immediate cause of death per-
itonetis. Shots were evidently fred
close to the body as shown by the sing
ed clothing.
The jury adjourned to McMillan's
hall to contine the investigation.
Emil ToAis-U. Steineman, interpre-
ter-Cannot speak English. Bose and
he were standing at Dowling's gate.
Several Young men passed by, one
with lady. Heard something about
'hoodlums," when Bose asked "what
have you against usf" Some one said
"shoot him ~ "shoot him !" Lady said
"no, you shant do it" Four shots
were fired. Does not know name of
party doing the shooting; had heard
it since but does not remember. Shoot
ing occurred between II and II o'clock.
Does not know who fired through the
hall-door, which took place about 10
minutes before Bose was shot. Four
of them, including Bose, had offered
to pay price Of admission to the ball,
but were refused. They persisted in
entering but were elected, some alter
cation taking place on the landing and
steps. After this they made no demon
STATIONS against the hall or ball. Did
not hear that ball was held in the in
terest of private parties. Bose had no
weapon.
George Kiser- interpreted - Cannot
speak English. He and three others
asked for admission to the ball, pro-
posing to pay the price, but were re-
fused. Went to Dowling's gate.
Heard shooting at the hall 10 minutes
later. Was about 80 feet from Bose
when he was shot. The man who did
the shooting afterward turned and
went up the road toward the hall. Had
heard outside since the affair occurred
that the man who did the shooting was
John Drum and lady accompanying
him at the time was Kate Knippen-
berger.
Mrs. Minnie Dinkel-Lives next door
to Dowllng's. Was in bed. Heard
woman call several times so, Johnnie
Drum" Was awakened by the shoot
ing. Gave the name of Mrs. McMil-
Ian as the lady whom she heard calling
80, Johnnie Drum" Saw Drum as
late as Tuesday afternoon passing
down the road. Heard three shots af-
ter awaking. Miss Fannie Rohrer
heard the same cry.
Emil Observation-Disclosures
he attempted to enter hall met crowd
at the door who resisted, Went down
to Dowling's gate. The man who did
the shooting, accompanied by lady,
was followed by man who, in response
to Bosses question-"what have you
against US ?" said "shoot him :"
Miss Fannie Rohrer.-Was asleep or
doing. Heard no shots after awaking.
Heard Mrs. Mcmillan uttering cries of
distress, calling, go, Johnnie o,
Johnnie Drum !"
Jacob Observation-Disclosures at
hall with Bose but retired. Went up
to Footen's place. Bose left, going
down the road. While in Footen's
heard shooting; looked out saw chairs
flying down hall steps. Footen called
him back. Knew nothing more.
Mrs. Mary AcINiHan-Aden Dillon,
John Drum and Benjamin Thomas
wero at her house while ball was going
on. Gave them something to eat.
Heard shooting. Feared there was
trouble in which her two sons might
be involved. Called upon John Drum
to go and see what was the matter.
Meanwhile, went to see for herself.
Have not seen any of the young men
since.
Messrs. William Mcmillan, owner
the hall, and Thomas Footen, living
near by, were also examined, but
nothing of Importance elected.