Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 126, Decatur, Adams County, 23 May 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun day, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cen|s Advertising rates made Known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Deeatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER. Manager. THE HARRIMAN METHOD. A dispatch from Washington says that the interstate commerce commission has in its possession a report made by special investigators which reveals with particularity some of the methods of E. H. Harriman. The dispatch says that it is shown by the report that all competition has been suppressed between the great systems which Harriman dominates, including the Union and Southrn Pacifies, the Santa Fe, tre San Pedro, the Oregon Short line, and the Illinois Central, as well as many minor lines within the territory between the Mississippi and the Pacific. By a series of big financial operations involving the purchase of the securities of some of the roads by others, and by the making of contracts which violate the interstate commerce law. all the systems mentioned have been brought under the complete control of Harriman, who governs them by the aid of dummy directors entirely subservient to his will. There is nothing in all this that has not been common knowledge for a long time. The Washington authorities. if they kept their eyes half open, must have known long ago what Harriman was doing. But until the break between Harriman and Roosevelt came about, no official cognizance .seems to have been taken of the former's operations. What will be done now to check Harriman's brigandage remains to be seen. In the meantime he may conclude to raise another $250,000 boodle fund. Judging from the large number of actions that are to be brought to test various laws passed by the late legislature, the validity of the work of that body will scarcely be known until another legislature meets to do it all over again. It may be added, however, that no action has yet been started to test the validity of the laws creating new state offices and increasing the salaries of others, all at. an additionl cost of $320,000 to the tax payers. NOTICE. Owing to the G. A. R. encampment at Ft. Wayne, Ind., the Ft. Wayne and Springfield interurban railroad will run cars every hour and a half on Thursday and Friday. The same schedule will hold good on Sunday. Those desiring to make this trip should bear shis in mind. W. H. Fledderjohann, Mgr. o K. of P.'s. Attend regular meeting tonight. Second rank will be conferred. W. B. Johnson. C. C.

Special Schedule On account of the G. A. R. Encamp meat at Fort Wayne The Fort Wayne & Springfield Interurban Railway Have adopted the every hour and a half schedule This Schedule will hold good for Thursday and Friday and Sunday only. W H. FLED DEB,JOHANN, - Manager

MORE DOPE FOR THE FANS. Players Still Reporting —Season Opens With Marion Owls. Portland defeated Richmond yesterday by a score of 4 to 0. Catcher Wolfe, of rhe Dunkirk team, was the cause of Hartford City’s defeat yesterday, when he drove the ball over the left field fence in the eleventh inning for the only score of the game. This was the third ball ever hit over the fence in Hartford City. The following is a part of the booking scheduled by our manager up te date. Opening with the Marion Owls on the 21s: and June 1 the Corner Rod and Gun club; June 3rd, Port* land; June 2, at Garrett; June 4,5, at Portland; June 7,8, at Richmond. Other good attractions equally as good as these will be scheduled and the fans are guaranteed some real live sport this season. The Marion Owls, one of the strongest semi-professional teams playing ball today, have been secured by Manager Behringer as the attraction for Decoration Day. This team has already defeated Hartford City and a number of other strong terns and will make the boys go some to win. Two games will be played this day both in the afternoon and the fans will then be given an opportunity to see what kind of material Manager Behringer has on hands.

Catcher Winger arrived last evening from Cincinnati, and the squad now numbers seven. Winger is a little fellow, who, however, is composed of nerve and muscle and is said to have the goods. He has played ball in and around Cincinnati all his life and is reported as having a deadly arm and as being one of the headiest catchers for a young fellow ever turned out of Cincinnati. Pitchers Henderson and Enyart and outfielder Glenn were given their releases this morning. Three new men have been sent for and will be given a «ry-out upon their arrival. No favorites are being played and the only way to remain on the Bluffton list is to deliver the goods. —Bluffton Banner There is talk among Hartford City people of raising a guarantee fund of SI,OOO. This money is to be donated by followers of the game with rhe understanding that if any dividends are declared at the close of the season they get the coin. At Bluffton and many towns where they play real baseball a guarantee fund is obtained before he season opens and good results follow.—Hartford City News. Catcher Billy Hardin, of Celina, who quit when the board of directors cut the salaries of the players and signed to play with Decatur, at the urgent request of Manager McCann, has reconsidered and will remain with the Athletics. Hardin is the best backstop the locals ever had and his decision to remain here is good news to the fans. —Hartford City Gazette. Poor Bluffton has also gotten away bad. In opening the season Tuesday 'the Asphalt City players lost their first game to the Corner Rod and Gun club team of Ft. Wayne by a score of Bto 2. Bluffton used three pitchers in trying to stop the swatfest but the Allen counjjites went right ahead with the slaughter.—Hertford City Gazette. PRIVATE SALE. I will conduct a private sale of my household goods which are apparently as good as new at my residence at 519 west Jefferson street Any one desiring to look the goods over may do so Saturday, May 25th and Monday, May 27th. All goods to be sold for cash. Arthur Hall. 126-2 t o FOR SALE—A porch chair and a gasoline range. Inquire of Mrs. J. W. Place. 125-6 t

WILL TAKE A NEW CENSUS. At Spokane—Plans Complete for Big Round up of Range Horses. Spokane, Wash., May 22— Members of the city council of Spokane are considering for third reading and adoption of an ordinance, whereby a census of the city will be taken by letter carriers attxched to the Spokane postoffice under the direction of City Clerk Fleming. The census experts at Washington estimate the population at 60,000, while the directory estimate in January placed it at 95,990. It is believed to be near 100,000 today. If the census shows more than 90,000, the letter carriers will profit, according to the increase in population and the postoffice profits in proportion to ■jie increased size of the city and salaries of the carriers increase in corresponding proportion.

Spokane, Wash., May 22.—A special dispatch to the Spokesman Review from Loomis, Wash., north of Spokane, says. "What is looked upon here as in the nature of a prodigy is the birth of twins, a boy and a girl, that weigh 15 pounds each. The mother, Mrs. Joseph Nagy, who gave birth to lhese baby giants Sunday, is a light, undersized woman, living on Eneas mountain, a few miles from here. Mr. and Mrs. Nagy are Hungarians and came to this country four years ago and settled on the ranch on the mountain. where they have since made their home.”

Spokane, Wash., May 22. —Plans have been completed for the annual roundup of range horses in the Horse Heaven country of the Yakima valley, between Toppenish and Fort Simcoe, Wash.. May 25. Samuel Ashue has been appointed range master and will have charge of the roundup, the corral being on Samuel Homis' ranch. Range riders in various parts of the Spokane country and Indians from the re»rvation will take part in the roping contest, which will follow the roundup. It is expected to roundup and brand 3,000 horses, most of which will be sent to middle western and eastern markets. BURROUGHS-ASHBAUCHER EVENT A Pretty Event in Which Former Decatur Lady Was Bride. Miss Lillian Ashbaucher and J. Herbert Burroughs were united in marriage last night by Rev. H. B. Diefenbach. of the Reformed church. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Martin Stair, on Lancaster street, and was one of the pretty home weddings of the year. A corner of the parlor had been banked high with ferns and cut flowers, and here at 8 o’clock, the bridal pair met the minister and were united in wedlock by a brief and impressive service. Immediately after the wedding, congratulations were given. followed by a wedding luncheon. In a pretty dress of white Persian lawn, becomingly • trimmed with lace, with a quiet dignity characteristic of herself, the bride mingled with her guests until the hour for the ceremony. Prior to her marriage she was a saleslady in the Peoples’ Store, and in such a capacity, enlarged her circle of acquaintances, by al! of whom she was well liked. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Burroughs, of this city. He is a highly respected young man, with many friends. For the past number of years he has been employed as a clerk in the M. A. Stout drug store. On west South street the groom has furnished a home for the bride and they went there at once last evening. While no invitations had been issued for the affair, many beautiful presents were sent them by friends, and were on display at the Stair residence. Present with the family at the ceremony were Misses Lucreta Brown and Blanche Wisehaupt, of this city; Mrs. Harry Studabaker and children, of Van Wert, and Alfred Ashbaucher. of Decatur.—Bluffton Banner.

IS BUILDING A NEW COTTAGE. Mr. Brokaw Will Have Summer Home at Lake Gage. Mr. Lewis T. Brokaw returned from Lake Gage this morning where he w'as busily engaged for the past two weeks superintending the construction of a cottage. Mr. Brokaw is erecting a beautiful cement block house, which will be something new and permanent. The building is to be up to date in every respect and as soon as the same is completed, he expects to have his family occupy the same for the summer. o WANTED —Two good steady boarders. Large rooms, good table service. Mrs. M. H. McKean, 217 Fifth street. 126-6 t LOST —A small broach in the shape of a four-leaf clover with a small set in the center. Lost somewhere between nor h Third street and Central school building. Finder please leave at this office or return to Verna Smith. ' ts

MRS. JENNIE MYERS-HALL. Mrs. Jennie E. F. Myers-Hall was born on a farm where her mother still resides near Decatur, June 4, 1885, and died at her home in this city May 18, 1907, aged 21 years, 11 months, 14 days. At an early period of her life she manifested sterling qualities of intelligence, moral worth and cheerfulness. Like a sunbeam her presence was cheer and gladness. She rapidly grew into womanhood and did not disappoint the promise of nobility of character of her former years. On the evening of June 27, 1905, she was united in marriage at her home to Arthur Hall, a promising business man of Decatur, and their married life has been one of continual happiness. On Dec. 3, 1905, she surrendered her all to God and became as one of His lambs, and later she with her husband w-as baptised and taken in as full members of the M. E. church, of which she has since always been a devoted and faithful member. A sweet Christian character was hers, one that could be a model. She was also a member of the order of Daughters of Rebekah. The eldest of four daughters, she was looked to for advice and help and her tender acts in her parental home will be sadly missed. Three months ago, while visiting her brother ■Charles at Hartford City, Ind., she was taken ill and brought home where she, for a time, became better, but shortly after became seriously ill. Every thing that loving hands could do was done for her, but she did not seem to improve, her illness only became more and more discouraging until last Wednesday when she apparently was better, continuing so until early Saturday morning, when she suffered a relapse and at half past eight peacefully left this world to be with her God above. She leaves a husband, a widowed mother, five brothers, Chas. C., John T., Richard D.. Wade H. and Dorsey D., three sisters, Irene, Vera and Nellie, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss, an infant brother Henry and her late father H. H. Myers having preceded her to the Great Beyond. Oh, how she will be missed, how sad without Jennie, but using her own words, "God knows best,” there is comfort and assurance.

FOR SALE—Second-hand buggy and phaeton, good as new. Will sell cheap. See R. K. Erwin. 109tf WANTED—At once. Dry poplar lumber. See Decatur Lumber Co. 124LOST—A pocketbook containing a small amount of money. Finder return to Frank Foor or this office and receive reward. ts LOSTj—A small Panama hat for a baby, somewhere between the Burdg millinery store and the Burdg residence. Finder return to Mrs. M. P. Burdg and receive reward. ts LOST —A black purse containing a small amount of loose change and a key. Finder return to this office and receive reward. ts LOST —A bunch of papers enclosed in an orange-colored case, with Adams Circuit Court printed on the face. Between Decatur and the Pleasant Valley church. Finder return to this office and receive reward. ts FOR SALE —A good second-hand buggy and set of single harness at bargain. Inquire at residence of W. J. Myers. 125-6 t FOR SALE —20 head of young cattle. B. J. Waggoner, R. R. No. 3, Decatur. 'Phone O No. 12. 125-6 t DIRT FOR THE HAULING—I am excavating a cellar at my residence, corner Fourth and Jackson streets, and will give the dirt to any person who will haul it away. H. F. Callow. 125FOR SALE —Gasoline range, porch and lawn chair. Mrs. Kate Place, 'Phone 124. 125-6 t

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