Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 25 October 1895 — Page 5

' CHELATVID Cloak Opening Friday, October 25th, Saturday, October 26th. czi op gg ton ‘4 ! og We will have a hne of Cloaks from one of the largest manufacturers and that with our immense line will give you the largest assortment that ■was ever brought to Decatur. Fur, cloth and plush capes, cloth jackets, misses and children’s garments. Do not forget the day and date, Oct. 25th and 26th. All are cordially invited to attend. JESSE NIBLICK & SON.

LINN GROVE. Emanuel Kizer and wife are elated over the reception of a pair of twin boys W H. Shepherd sells his persona/ effects at public sale ou Saturday of this week Lidia, wife of John French, Sr, -died Friday morning at her home in Harrison township. Aged 03 years, 2 months and 10 days. Harry McCloud and wife, of Frankford, Ind., and Misses Jenny and Bess ' North, of Bluffton, were visiting Peter Hoffmann and family on Monday. F. L, Miller and wife and Samuel Miller, of Lima, Ohio, and Alice Monfort, of Bellyiew, Ohio, are guests of Lewis Reynolds and family. A young beaver of the male prosuasion, was captured on the bank of Three Mile creek by George. The mother is happy. Peter and Orestes C. Hoffmann, L. L. Dunbar and Clayton Shepherd took a trip through the oil field, visiting enroute, Jamestown, Ceylon, Geneva, Pollington, Wall, Pheonix, Nottingham, Petrolliun and Domestic. A number of young gents and ladies gave a surprise party at the home of the parents in honor of O. K Hoffmann, of Hinsdale, 111, a usual program was consumated, namely; music, social games and candy pulling. A large number of teams are engaged in hauling gravel to build a pike, commencing at the Geneva Pike and running north to the river bridge at Jamestown. This will connect the Berne and Geneva pikes. Orestes K. Hoffmann, of Hinsdale, 111., oldest son of Peter Hoffman, is visiting bis old home It is on the eve of seven years since he went away. He holds the position of assistant lightening jerker at the Hinsdale office. Ills visit was a pleasant surprise. Mrs. Sarah E. Rose was buried from the Baptist bhurch on Thursday mornof last week. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. Charles Winans, of Liberty Center, at which place ebe with her busband united with the Baptist church a few years ago. Whomever her lot was cast, she was never known to speak in anger to any one. Pleasantness and peace were her proclivities, To her memory we pen the following lines: Husband and children, a long farewell. I scale the ladder of which Jacob tells. It Stands erect with countless rounds, It’s top points me to heavenly grounds. But, Hark! the chimes mine ears bes ells, The vibrating sounds of heavenly bells. I’ll reach the land that mortals crave, Where sin and bondage can not enslave. To meet me there is but a spell, But now I must say farewell, farewell. The deceased was aged 31 years, 9 months and 4 days.’ HEADAOHEcured in2o minutes by Dr. Miles’ Pain Pill®. “One cent a dose.” AtcLniggiits. UxcurlsoiiM South. On Oct. 26th, Nov. sth, 15th and 25th, Dec. sth and 16th, the G. R. & I. will J sell excursion tickets from Debatur to Atlanta Ga,*at $15.60 each. Return limit 10 days from date of sale. The distance from Decatur, Ind., to Atlanta, Ga., and return is 1262 miles and it only takes 30 hours to travel it each way. J. Bryson, Agt. • C. L Lockwood. G.P. a. Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Medal and Diploma,

PLEASANT MILLS. Coxey at Willshire Monday, Octobei 28th. « Cowan & Smith are making preparations to rebuild a grist mill. For a real live fish story'Call on Dr. Hughes. A. J. Wood is taking in the sights at Springfield, 0., this week. A Randolph county blacksmith will permanently locate here soon, having purchased the residence property owned by Frank Winans opposite the river bridge. James Kizer and wife, of Cleveland O-, returned home Tuesday after a week’s visit here with relatives and friends. Dale, the little son of Mrs. Flo Stetler, came very near meeting death bi drowning Monday afternoon. He plunged into the river some distance above the dam, not seeming to realize the danger. When rescued by some men that were working near by, be was lying across a log or limb with his head and face beneath the water in an un conscious condition A few moments longer and life would have been extinct Another warning to boys Money to Loan—At six per cent on long time. Abstracts, insurance and collections. Farm and city property for sale. Call on Schurger, Reed & Smith, i 42tf Lauds for Salo. We offer for sale the following valuable land in Adams County, Indian’a: The south half of the northeast quarter of section sixteen (16), in Root township, known as the Magley farm; and the east half of the northeast quarter and the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section sixteen (16) situate in Monroe township, known as the Wm. Laisure farm: also the east half of the northeast quarter of said section, known as the Ainsley Smith Smith farm; also 30 acres off of the north side of the southwest quarter of section thirty in Union township: also the undivided one-half of in lot No. 267, in the city of Decatur, includ ing one half of the livery stable thereon: also the following lots number 241 and 242 in the original plat of the town of Decatur. The above described lands will be sold on reasonable terms, with payments to suit purchasers. For any further information call on the Adams County Bank, Decatur, Indian. October 1.1895. w29tf Prof. M. K. Serailian. artist of the University of Chicago, will be in Decatur, Saturday, Oct, 26th, at which time he will be glad to see Jus friends and any who may wish to place their holiday orders with him. At the Burt House from 3 to 6 p. m. t-f-d-f-w 1 . For Sale —The scenery in the Meibers’ Opera House. This is a full set ot scenes and in good condition. As I have concluded to quit the opera house business, this will be sold cheap I have a line piano with the house that I sell will with or without the scenery. <1363-tfwltf J John Meibers Lost. One web halter and one leather halter, both in a sack with some corn, also a pair of worn horse shoes. They were lost on the river road between Decatur and the road known as the Ossion road. Finder will please return sarhe to this office and get reward.

MM THE HR NORTH. Explorer Jackson Sends Back a Record, of llis Trip. ARCTIC BEARS NUMEROUS. Muny of the Animal* Shot For Food. Men Who Ate the Meet Did Not Die of Sourrey — Ponlee Prove Veloeble. Franc Josef Land an Elevated Platean. Extreme Cold Weather Experienced. London, Oct. 24.—The documents from Explorer Jackson, which were brought back by the Windward after leaving the explorer on Franz Josef Land, and which were kept sealed np in one of the cabins of the Windward during her return trip, were opened yesterday and the papers were found to record that the expedition landed at Cape Flora on Sept. 7, where they erected loghouses. All the members were given certain duties to insure regular exercise. Bear soon appeared to the number of 30 and together with eight walrus were killed and added to the winter’s provisions. The only men who died of scurvey refused to eat bear meat. The winter was very tempestuous, and the Arctic bears prowled around the logcabins and even looked in at the windows. The winter darkness ended on Feb. 23. Jackson and two others started north on March 10 with two ponies and two sledges. The temperature was sometimes 45 degrees below zero. The ponies proved to be invaluable for clambering over hammocks in the ice. The country generally was at a hight of 2,500 feet and was covered with ice sheets, which were interrupted along the coast by high basaltic cliffs, on which were found mosses and Arctic flowers. The journey revealed many inaccuracies in the charts. The land was found on the Austria coast line to be very different than is shown by the maps of the Austrian expedition. Sea islands were found where the main land was supposed to exist. The furthermost point reached was latitude 81 degrees and 20 minutes north, where two boats were left for use later in the summer. Three depots were also established en route. Manv geological specimens were taken, whicn show that the formation of the land is mainly basaltic. A second journey began in April and ended in the middle of May. It was attended with stormy weather and frequently the temperature was 50 degrees below zero. Progress was difficult on account of the deep crevasses and the morasses of mud.

SURPRISED THE BOY. Lady Teacher of Physical Culture Give* an Unruly Scholar a Black Eye. McKeesport, Pa., Oct. 24. —Miss Henrietta Francis, a teacher in the Walnut street public school, is being investigated by the board of education. She teaches physical culture, and in addition to being clever at fancy gymnastics is said to be a fair boxer. One of her pupils was John Norton, aged 14, whose conduct in the classroom did not please the teacher. Several times she reproved him, but this had little effect. Last week, it is said, the boy got more unruly than usual while the teacher was giving instructions in physical culv ture. She says he struck at her with a book. Then she planted herself firmly and phot out her right. This was followed by her left, and before Norton could recover from his surprise he had a black eye. He went home, told his parents and the latter preferred charges against the teacher. She admits having struck him in the face with her fists, but says she was compelled to do it in self-defense. The board of controllers have heard all the testimony, but have not rendered a decision. Some of them commend the actions of the teacher. CAPTAIN BECK SUSTAINED. Settlers Holding Leases From the Flournoy Land Company Must Go. Washington, Oct. 24.—The United States supreme court has dismissed the appeal of the Flournoy Laud company of Nebraska in the matter of the leases of the lands of the Winnebago Indians. The decision was expected by the Indian office, and it is now believed that there will be no further troubles on the Omaha and Winnebago reservation. In a report recently submitted to the Indian office, Captain Beck, the agent, said that an early dismissal of the case would result in a speedy settlement of all the troubles. In every case so far tried and in every court the decision has been in favor of Captain Beck and against the Flournoy company. Option on Canadian Iron Properties. Port Arthur, Ont., Oct. 24. —The Bethlehem (Pa.) Iron company has secured options on properties in the Mattewan iron range, situated west of this town. Immense bodies of hematite ore are known to exist in this range and the company will send an exploring patty in charge of an expert to report. If satisfactory the property will lie purchased and works established thereon. Hitherto the company has imported hematite from Cuba, but owing to the present war nas turned its attention to Canada. • State Tax- Levy In Illinois. Springfield, Ills., Oct. 24.*—The governor and auditor of public accounts, in accordance with law, have fixed the rate of the annual lax levy for state purposes at 52 cents on each SIOO. Os this 13 cents is for school and 39 cents for general taxes.. This will give $1,083,145 in.the school fund)and $3,249,435 in the general fund, making a total of <4,832,580. Pope L<bu Inclining. Lausanne, Switerland, Oct. 24.— The Gazette De Lausanne says: Although it is not true that the Pope is dying, it is learned that his strength has rapidly declined during the last few' 1 months. His entourage is of the opinion that he will not survive the winter,'and it ik added that all his vitality seems to be centered in his brains.

♦ A peculiar incident Occurred in the neighboring village of Decatur a tew evenii gH since in which on< of Bluffton’s youig men cut n prominent figure. He had drivei to that place to pee his lady lov< and on entering the city Iph horst became frightened and turned t< he side of ihe street and as th< vehicle struck ihecurbing the drivi i yelled out ‘‘whoa ’’ No sooner b»<' iliev stopped when a lady camrushing up and with a.bound was b he buggy. The young man hardh knew how to appreciate the situa ion but gave the hor~e a cut with he willow and t|iey went down tin -treet at a break neck speed. Al went smoothly until they came t< an electric light when th» voiint ady discovered her awful rnbiaki ind found that she was eloping witl the wrong man. She at once set ti| * scream of murder, mother, help, etc., and finally grabbing the lines ihd begged to be taken back. The request was granted, but the youm man sais he will hereafter try ano •void the street lights.—Blufftoi News. Loup City, Neb., Oct 16,1895. Peter Hoffman, Linn Grove, Ind. Dear sir.—Euclosed And draft for J 3.00 to pay for Decatur Democrat,; as I have not paid any since I paid you for first year. Grain business is some better here than it hSs been the past two years. 1 have one station known as Ashton, which brother Calvin has charge of, that took ip pver 18,000 bushels of wheat last week, beside.rye and oats. I have three others that are not as good. We are paying 40c for be-t wheat, 9c and 12c for good, white oats, 22c for rye; corn is not moving yet, and do not expect much as there is not over half crop, but could not pay over 12c. We have elevator room for 100.000 bushels of wheat, which we intend to fill and hold ’til May.so it will not stand over 40c per bushel. Wheat is a fair yield, running from 15 to 20 bushels per ace. and one man bad a yield of bushels per acre of winter wheat, but there was Only 27 acres in the field. From all prospects there will be the largest acreage of wheat put out in Nebraska this fall and next spring than ever before. Choice, potatoes are selling for 15c to 25c per bushel. Cab bage 1c per head. There are good bargains in land here now. Can get good, improved farms of 160 acres, for 11,500 to 42,000. Best regards to all the boys. Yours, Adam Scaavpp. BEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. •John H. Lenhart to Richly P. Johnson 1 acre Kirkland tp...*300 00 Winfield’S. Hughes to Amos Foreman % inlot 266 Decatur 600 00 Delinda Ellsworth to Amos Foreman X inlot 269 Decatur 600 00 Malinda Davidson to Alex Utinger inlot 166 and 167 Cey10n..... 100 00 to I. N.Veley inlot 110 Ceylon ...... 100 00 1.-N. Veley to Alex Utinger inlet 110 Ceylon v 100 00 G. D. Christian to Wm. McHale pt 80 acres Hartford tp 172 00 Albert Randall q c d to Albert Knavel 1-21 part 80 acres Union township... \ . 15 00 George W. Pyle to Jame's 11. Cum- -~2 ? mings lot 366 Geneva 110 00 Fredrick G. Eichenberger to A. J. Sprunger und 1-5 part inlots 109 and 110 Berne 1400 00 Aaron C. Huffman to Andrew J. Johnson 40 acres Monroe tp 1500 00 Clirian E. Lyon to Dely Premer inlot 299 Geneva 100 00 John Leham to Samuel B. Hirschy 20 acres Wabash tp 500 00

Mrs. Carrie Sutherland, the fashionab e dressmaker of Decatur, has the agency for the celebrated Hollenbeck Tailor Syetem of dress cutting. This (system is acknowledged bv all firatclass cullers as the leading system of’the day. She invites, every lady in the county’ who wants to learn to cut and fit Iler own garments to call and examine line of drafts now on exhibition at her p'ace of business, ’32*l A Rood Thing. I’usb it along; Skplton's XXXX Wafer Butter crackers. For sale everywhere. 531-6-30-4 All persons having work standing iu my shop are hereby notified to call and pay for the same before the 20th of Nov. 1895, or it will be sold for charges, 31w3 Ezra Mali.ones. Appointment of Executor. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed exbimtor of the estate of Catharine K. Malay, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Thomas M. MApAY, Executor. May 5,1894. Richtufl K. Erwin, Att y. , . j Administratrix Sale. Notice is hereby given, that the UnderSigned, administratrix of the estate of Jonathan Rowers, deceased, will offer for sale at public auction, at the late residence of the decelent, one mile northwest from the town of Peterson, Indiana, in Kirkland township, Adams county. Indiana, on Thursday, the S<st dav of November, 1895, the personal property of said estate, consisting of three horses, one cow. ,'ighteen bogs, lot of cattle, lot of sheep and 11mbs, wagons, harness, plows, harrows. irtOWi i’S, reapers, farming implements, household and kitchen furniture, lot of corn-t'od-, derand many other articles too numerous to mention. v ~ Terms of Sale.—Ftir all amounts,not exceeding five dollars, cash in hand. For amounts of Ove dollars and credit of nine . mom Its will be given. Note bearing six per cent interest after maturity, with .approved security, and waiving valuation or appraisement laws, will bo Required. Lydia Bowkhs. Administratrix. John McKean, Auctioneer. -.82-3

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MIBB OH THE HOAD. N I Masked Highwaymen Hold Up a Man i While Driving Home, ., HAD TO GIVE UP HIS MONEY. This Tb the Second Affair es the Kind In That Vicinity-*-Pnblie Sentiment Is , Aroused —Indicted For Beating a Young | Girl to Death —Addition to the Rich* I mo nd Asylum—Minor Newi items. Attica, Ind., Oct. 24.—W. R. Foster I of West Lebanon, while driving home from here, was mbt by two masked men I on the road near Williamsport and while one man held his team the other robbed him of $9, all the money he had. He was then told to move on. Foster immediately gave the alarm and a posse was formed, which followed the robbers ; until they were lost in a ravine among I the hills. This is the second robbery of I the same kind that has occurred in the vicinity recently, and public sentiment is much aroused. State Christian Endeavor Convention. Greensburg, Ind., Oct. 24.—The extensive preparations made to entertain the delegates and visitors to the eighth annual convention of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor for Indiana, which convened here today, are most complete. An enormous crowd is arriving, but ample accommodations will be found for all. A fine programme has been arranged, and many with national reputations in religious circles will be in attendance. Dr. Fran- > cis E. Clark, the father of the endeavor movement, will be here Sunday and will deliver two sermons. Ex-President Harrison Home. Indianapolis, Oct. 24.—General Har- . rison got home from tho east yesterday afternoon. He came direct from New York, having left there Tuesday after--1 noon. His grandson, who has been ill with scarlet fever at Saratoga, has almost recovered from the attack. The general has several engagements that , will take him out of the city during the next two months, but he expects to ba back in New York in November. Young Girl Beaten to Death. Rockport, Ind.,Oct. 24.—The coroner has returned a verdict in the caseijjL. ) Sallie Davis, 14 years old.at Pigeon, this county. The return charges her ) uncle, Martin Taylor, with beating her to death. The girl lived as a Jember of his family. This verdict h.vrcaused * great excitement in that vicinity. Taylor has fled to avoid trouble. ) Addition to the Eastern A»ylom. ( Richmond, Ind., Oct. 24.—The new brick addition at the Eastern Indiana ) Hospital for the Insane is being rapidly pushed to completion, the interior -w’ork having been finished. The new struc- : ture is the largest of the entire group, and it will increase the capacity of the institution by at least 100. » ' Needless Alarm. , Greensburg, Ind., Oct. 24.— The i alarm felt at Sandusky over diphtheria is abating and the schools have reopened ( after being closed for a week. There was considerable uneasiness until it was found that .here was only oue case of 1 genuine diphtheria and one of membraneous croup. Aged Resident of Michigan City Dead. ( Worcester", Mass., Oct. 24.—Rev. William Gordon, 87 years old, of Michigan City,. Ind., who was visiting his daughter in this city, dropped dead last night while attending pray er meeting at Grace M. E. church, He was one of the oldest members of the New England conference. , German Lutherans, Logansport, Ind., Oct. 24. — The northern Indiana conference of the German Lutheran - ehureh finishes a three t days’ session here, today. There- were nearly 100• ministers and churchmen in attendance. Reports show the chufch in a flourishing condition. Stranger*s Romains Identified. Rochester, Ind., Oct. 24. — The stranger who was accidentally killed by a train a few days ago has been identified as Dani 4 McGill, a molder of Newark, N. J. He w; s identified by mem- | bers of the Intern ’ti '» > nl Molders’ union. Farmers, when in Decatur eat at the Union Bakery and you will get value ) received. d3ostfw43tf The Epworth League will hold their literary meeting this week on Saturday evening instead of Friday evening. t f-d-f w. Be sure to hear Rev. Hazelton at the Baptist church next Sunday morning at 10:30 and also in the evening at 7:30. See the ad of the old reliable firm of Simison & Soldner. For Sale or Trade. 240 acres of timber land. Inquire at this offee'. - , 530 2t-29-4t Hunters Rates.— usual reduced rates from Glover Leaf Stations”. Call bn nearest agent Clover Leaf route. HUGHES’ WHITE LABLE Pale Ale in pints, 15 cents per bottle at . "Curley” Radamacher’s. ’ y dUwlOtf Our 1 job printers are artists. Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder

i EARLY CONVENTION I ; Republican Leaders Appear to Flavor a Long Campaign. CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK. . Chairman Carter Ibbqab a Call For a Meeting of the National Committee >• Select a Location and Date For the Convention —Agitation For a Shorter Presidential Campaign. New York, Oct. 24.—Senator M. S. Quay of Pennsylvania arrived in th, city yesterday and is stopping at th. Fifth Avenue hotel. Mr. Quay wa, asked if he had come to New York t, confer with Messrs. Carter and Platt te regard to Republican interests, but ha declined to talk on the subject. ite said, however, that he favored an early I convention at Pittsburg. General Russell A Alger of Michigaa also arrived in the city in the afternoon and put np at the Fifth Avenue. B» was non-committal concerning his pur- ■ poses and confined himself to saying that he was in favor of an early date for the Republican national convention. 1 Senator Quay, Chairman Carter, exSenator Platt aud General Clarkson said to have held a conference at Hi, Fifth Avenue hotel last night. Wfiat i they say or did could not be ascertained: TO SELECT A LOCATION. i Chairman Carter Calls a Meeting of th, Republican National Committee. New York, Oct 24. —Senator Thoma, H. Carter of Montana, chairman of th. Republican national committee, last night issued the following call. The Republican national committee i, hereby called to meet at the Arlington : hotel, Washington, at 2 o’clock p. m., De®. 10, 1895, to designate a time aud place for The meeting of the national eonventfca next year and to transact such other business as may demand consideration. For a Shorter Campaign. Cleveland, Oct. 24.—The Cleveland 1 chamber of commerce will send to th, chambers of commerce of 300 cities in the United States a circular giving th, action of the Cleveland body in requesting the Republican and Democratic National committees to storten the time of presidential campaigns from six month, to three months. The reason given for making the request is that these campaigns invariably unsettle business affairs and do an actual damage to commerce and manufacturing. The chambers to which the circulars will be sent i will be asked to take similar action. Offer From San Francisco. San Francisco, Oct. 24. —The Chronicle this morning announces that M. H. De Young, vice chairman of the Republican National committee, will offer j $7,500 to th(. Republicah National comI mittbe if it will select San Francises I for holding the next national convention. FIGHTERS ‘KNOCKED OUT. * Supreme Court Reverses Judge Leathermail’s Habeas Corpus Decision. Little Rock, Oct: 24. —The supreme court yesterday rendered- its decision in the Corbett case. Judge Leatherman’s decision was reversed and the prizefight i law sustained. . Corbett was remanded back to the custody of the sheriff of Garland county. Chief Justice Bunn, in delivering the opinion, severely criticised Chancellor Leatherman, saying he I had no authority for iifs' action in ths habeas corpus ease. Corbett will be rearrested and will give a peace bond. Question of Referee. •Hot Springs, Ark., Oct. 24.—There was a meeting last night between Julian, Brady and the4sitizens’ committee. Mayor Waters, wl.io.presided, thought v that if a referee could be decided upon ,| at once the'Hot Springs Athletic club J would'go ahead and try to bring the battle oil'Nov. 1. After a heated discussion ovei. tiie refereeship the question remained unsettled. Taking Uncle Sam's Timber. Fresno, Cal., Qct. 24.—Special Agent Brokenbprough of the United State, landoffiee has been investigating the alleged depredations of the timber thieves in the Siorrds during the past three weeks. He has seized over 1,000,000 j feet of lumber cut from government ; timber. He seated yesterday that a vast number of depredations had been made on government lands. The sawmills of Pine Ridge have been making large inroads ou Uncle Sam’s timber. The Original Phineaa Fletcher. Bloomington, Ills., Oct. 24.—James Kelly of Normal is dead after a two years* illtiess with rheumatism. He was ’ a native of County Derry, Ireland, and was 81 years of age. H<\was the original of the character of Phhjeas Fletcher iii“Uncle.'Tom’s Cabin.” While a residenCof Ohio he assisted many slaves to their freedom. He was a personal friend of Harriet Beecher Stowe. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Freight Wreck Demolishes a Bridge. Veedersburg, Ind.., Oct. 24.—There was a wreck;on the Clovt'r Leaf a few miles south of here. Eight ears loaded with brick were totally destroyed. The wreck occurred on a bridge, and demolished it. No.one.was hurt. Senrveyor of Fulton County. Rochester, Ind., Oct. 24.—The commissioners have appointed Silas J. Miller county surveyor, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lucius V. Gould.