The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-25
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REYNOLDS, April lS-ISpeeiall "A das-
tardly attempt was made here last night to as
sassinate Miss Ida NJ. Wittenberg, an cstimable
young lady, daughter OF Fred Wiuenberg,
PROMINENT German resident. Edward Cham
berlain, the son of wealthy farmer, had been
an ardent adn.irer o. Miss Wittcnberg, but had
been repeatedly rejected. lie was man of
exemplary habits, but his rejection n'addcned
him, and ne told her if She did not marry him
she would not live long. Last night Miss Ida
accompanied John Murray to a musical re-
hcarsai at the residence OF Dr.. r.. NJ. Dclzeils-
They left io- home about $50 clock, and ac-
eonipanied Miss Minnie Wood to her home
before going 10 the Wittenberg residence. They
parted at the gate, and Miss Wittenberg ran
around the house to the kitchen door. Cham
berlain stood just around the corner and
clutched her throat as she placed her hand on
the door knob. She screamed Tor help with al
her force at command until he ehOked her into
silence. Mr. Murray heard her cries and
started 10 her assistance. pistol shot
rang out and the cries ceased. lie saw her as
saiiant rln short distance, then turn and
FIRE at him. The shot did not take effect and
Chamberlain did not stop to shoot again, but
ran swiftly across lots. Mr.. Murray found Miss
Wittenberg lying PROSTATE on the ground ana an.
able 10 speak lie turned her over and the blood
poured from her mouth. This relieved her, and
She sgid Chamberlain had shot her. She was
carried. into the house and Dr. DelZellS was
summoned. The ball entered the right cheek
just below the mouth and ranged back, carry
ing away three teeth and crushing the jaw
bone. The missile lodged IN the heavy portion
OF the bone at the angle OF the jaw The
wound will disfgure her, but Is not necessarily
fatal. She was resting easily to-day at noon.
Excitement ran high last night, and If the per
petrarcr OF this tieudish act had been caught ne
would have joined the silent majority long be-
lore this. Both parties are highly respected
and the affair Is the topic OF eveTyoody's con-
versatiOn While parties were securing the
country. Chamberlain had gone home, told ms
parents he WAS IL and returned TO Reynolds,
tinding refuge at the residence OF DR.. Delzelis.
Atg:3O clock this morning Chamberlain sur
-endered 10 J. H. Bailey, Justice of the peace.
He pleaded guilty 10 assault with intent 10
XII and gave bond in the sum Oh s@VOO
Randolph Republicans ..Iiossirs" Things.
MUNcIE, April .. Especial. The joint
convention Of republicans Of the counties OF
Randolph and Delaware was held here yester-
Gay. II was a comedy of the FIRST cut and fully
appreciated by the democrats present. Its
purpose was to nominate candidate for state
senator Marcus c. Smith was Deleware's
choice. by a recent primary election, and Its
50 votes were mis- during all the ballOtng
Randolph had Il votes, and although that
county has won every other Office that is sub
isct to the votes Of the district, it thirsted for
more. and Il thirsted most successfully. Nine
ballots were taken although the result was
evident before, and Theodore ShOkney was
victorious. The Deiawareans are dissatisfied,
and viii vote against RandOlph's candidate for
supreme Judge, Leander j. Monks. NE re-
publicans OF this unity are in bus way.
Their grand central committees secretary Is
under cloud: the president of the convention
las been accused of paitisanship in his con-
duct in the g. A. r., and the unjust conduct
Of Randolph county related above, is most
painful 10 all In contrast, the democrats are
harmonious and steadily reducing the republi-
can majority Of this, the 'Old burnt district"