Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 22 November 1895 — Page 6

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LOOK! Bananas, OHTTP A Oranges, IU rl Lemons, llllJ I Candies, Pies, BESTBREAD • iat Oolchin’s. Erie Lines. Schedule In effect Nov., 10,1896. Trains Leave Decatur as Follows TRAINS WEST. Nd.s, Vestibule Limited, daily for I p M Chicago I Nd. 3, Pacific Express, daily for t ] 54 A M Chicago 1 No. 1, Express, daily except Sun-1 12 10 A. M day for Chicago...;l No. 31, Local, daily, except Sun-*lO-25 a M day I TRAINS EAST. No. 8, Vestibule Limited, daily for 1 o. n o p M New York and Boston s e,UB M No. 2, Express, tjally except Skin-1 .j.aa p m day for New York s , No. 12. Express, daily for New I ). 3 5a M York ~■■■■( No.-30,Local, daily except. Sun- . day {-10:35 A, M. Through coaches and sleeping cars to New York and Boston. , Trains 1 and 2 stop at al stations on the C. & E. division. Train No. 12 carries through sleeping cars to Columbus, Clrclevill. Chillicathe Waverly. Portsmouth. Trontor, and Kenova, via Colum bug Hocking Valley & Toledo uud Norfolk A Western Lines. -J. W. DkLonq. Agent. W, G. MacEdwardh T P A. Hrottihgton. Mayer & Foreman have associated .' themselves together for the purpose of furnishing the people of Adams county with first class brick. You will find » them at the yard west of Patterson & Fillars’ mill. dtf Smith & Bell arejpaying the,highest cash. priceß for Clear White Ash logs, cut 12 feet long, 12 inches and over at the top end, must be clear and staight , 48tf

Will Be Lynched If Caught. Winston, N. C., Nov. 19.—Officers and a mob of citizens are on the trail of A negro fiend,. Bob Scales, who shot and fatally wounded the 12-year-old daughter of Thomas Belton (white), near Madison.' Scales is 16 years old. He tried to persuade the girl to accompany him on a walk and when she refused he shot her. He will be lynched if captured. Weather. Indiana—Fair, blit with increasing cloudiness, much colder Wednesday morning. Illinois—lncreasing cloudiness, followed by light rain or snow. BRIEF MENTION. Atchison railway reorganization committee is in session at New York. Eli M. Goodman of New York, dealer in tailors’ trimmings, failed for $45,000. Baptist women’s congress held exercises in the women’s building at the Atlanta exposition. An earthquake shock was felt at Charleston, Mo, the vibration lasting about three seconds. The Henry O. Shepard printing house of Chicago has madeati as-igninent. Assets, ' $65,000; liabilities, 1 SIOO,OOO. .. Darfi Stuart is endeavoring to have Fitz simmons sign for a fight with either Cor bett or Maher iu the Guarez bullring, at El Paso, which will be enlarged to 10 times its present size. Judge Wilson of Cincinnati, in a case appealed by theatrical ticket speculators, has decided that no reserved seats can be sold after the doors are opened for any given performance. There is a prospect that the memorial fountain to Heine, the poet, may be refused a place, in Central park, New Yot;k, because of objections to its design, based on grounds of morality. Charles Fritter, assistant secretary andreceiving and paying teller of the Tacony (Pa.) Saving Fund, Safe Deposit. Title and Trust company, is missing. No misapprothe company’s funds. Mock Trial For Breach of Promise to Be * ‘ For Charity. New York, Nov. 18.—The Young Ladies and Gentlemen's league will give a charitable entertainment in Carnegie Music Hall next Wednesday evens ing. It will consist of the trial of a breach of promise case before a jury of 12 young women. The judge will be City Court Justice Henry C. Botty. Two young men will appear as the lawyers, clothed in wig and gown, according to the style of queen’s counselors in England. They have already spent some time in rehearsing the claims of their clients. Justice Botty promises some new rulings if the lawyers become too enthusiastic. The trial will be something of a society event.

INDIANA’S PROGRESS THE TIME FOR FITTINGLY EXHIBITING IT TO THE WORLD. Hon. Ch»». L. Jewett Say* the Propnaed Centennial Should B® on a Scale of Great Magnificence—Commissioner MeCnlloch Think* It Should Hare Permanent Feature*. Hon. Chas. L. Jewett, of New Albany, one of the members of *the Indiana Centennial commission, is an enthusiastic advocate of a celebration which will rank among the most memorable. He says: ’•The suggestion of a fitting celebration of the 100th anniversary of Indiana territory will surely awaken the liveliest interest among our citizens. A native of Indiana, as was my mother before me, 1 regard it with positive enthusiasm. ••As yet the movement is of course merely au aspiration. It represents the yearning of many of our people to assert before the world the honorable history, splendid progress and real worth of our nob.e state. “The matchless resources of our territory, the marvelous progress in their development, the distinguished achievements of our inen and women in every field of honorable endeavor, the history, art. science and literature of the state afford ample material out of which we may erect a wonderful exposition of. the • whole. “Avoiding all wasteful extravagance, the celebration should be on the scale of magnificence, befitting our proud position among the states of tire union. “It should be purqjy an Indiana affair. It should be assertive and audacious. It'should be conceived in a spirit of unselfishness and patriotic liberality, and carried forward with a pas- ! donate desire to truly exhibit to our countrymen the present greatness and glorious possibilities of Indiana.” THE LESSON OF EXPOSITIONS. Hon. Chas. McCulloch of Ft. Wayne, ; one of the centennial commissioners, j gives his views concerning the import- i ance of a great state celebration in the year 1900, as follows:’ “Expositions, or exhibitions, whether of a national, international, state or local character; are certainly the most liiuportant features in the industrial . records of the world and are being rec- ! ognized as the most important. aids to J civilization and of the diffusion of ! knowledge. They are hardly a century old, and were first established in France under the direction of that most won- , derful of m a in many other respects than a soldier, the first Napoleon. The result is that more has been accomplished in the last century by the i human race, in education, art, science ! and all that is elevating, than in the ' whole prior history of the world. After | France had set the example England, , Germany, Austria and then the United | States gave similar displays, each im- : proving on the last, until the Colum- I bian exposition astonished the world by j its magnitude and beauty, its crowning ! exhibit of the work of human minds j and hands to the present time. “All these great expositions, it is s?d k> consider, have been of a transitory character, to be enjoyed on?y by those who were able to visit them within a brief space of time, and with a few efc. ceptions, the places that knew them; know them no more. Millions upon millions’of money has Deen wasted on buildings that in less than a year’s time were destroyed. It seems to me that this is a wanton waste of time and material and calculated to teach waste and extravagance rather than economy and substantiality. It certainly must have occurred to the minds of thousands, as it did to me, that if those great palaces of beauty in Chicago had been built in a substantial manner and were being kept in perfect condition by even the state of Illinois, what an attraction to the state it would be and what a school of education to each generation 1 “A feeling of sadness and regret is experienced by every one when they think that the great Columbian exposition was merely a dream; that within two short years it was created and destroyed. If it is decided to hold a centennial exhibition within the borders of Indiana in the year 1900, I hope that some of the important buildings and features of it may be of a permanent character, where can be kept on exhibition the work of each year of improvement, so that it can be a monument to the skill and enterprise of the present generation, as well as an example for uur successors to emulate and improve upon. INDIANA’S ADVANTAGEOUS POSITION. “Indiana is not only one of the cen< ; tral states of the Union, but is in strict I geographical location the central stave, fcjhe is so situated between the great lakes and the Ohio river . that all the impor- | tant highways of commerce must cross | her domain. On each side of her, east and west, is the country that in time will support the most thickly settled population in the world. Already are the great railroad lines so permanently established, and are the great cities of this continent so located, and are the richest lands, mines and quarries so improved, that for centuries to come Indiana will fee the center of the wealth and business of the continent. Hot territory of 275 miles in length and 135 miles in breadth and of nearly 134,000 square miles has got to be crossed by the great bulk of those who travel from the east to the west. Fortunate aud prominent as we are in location, to a greater extent are we in valuable possession in climate and soil. Our state is level, having no difficult mountain ranges to overcome, our coal measures cover an area of 7.700 square miles, our climate . is healthful and our soil adapted to tTiq cultivation of all the crops that are the most usdful to civilized man. The discovery of natural gas and oil have, within a few years, so stimulated all kinds of manufacturing, that we will soon rank among the first of manufacturing states. “One hundred years ago the Indian tribes almost reigned supreme iu the forests and <>n rhe prairies of Indiana. Within the < recollection of those who have lived only 5(1 years in the state has all this wonderful improvement been Virtually made. When my father, the late Hon., Hugh McCulloch, came into the state in 1831, the state was almost a wilderness. He had to wade ofswim the streams, follow trails through the woods and sleep at night in loghouses, or by campfires. For nearly 20 years,as director of the State Bank of Indiana, he rode on horseback four times a year from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis, aud i 1 frequently made the trip with him | Whop a boy in a carriage.

“Compare this mode of travel to the palace car rushing through in a thousand different directions at a rate of 40 miles an hour. Surely, iu her centennial year, not as a state, but from territorial organization, she has reason to celebrate and to do it in a manner befitting her most wonderful development. I hope state pride may partake of the enthusiasm of city pride, that was recently manifested in Fort Wayne, and that all her citizens may help to make the Indiana centennial celebration one of the most useful, the most interesting, the most beautiful that has ever been given by nation, state or city, and that a degree of durability and- permanence may be associated with it, that may make it remembered and enjoyed by successive generations for ages to come. ” STAMPEDE IN CHURCH. Frightened Women and Children Are Trampled tinder Foot, SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED. I Fortville Hiw an Oil Well That Produces Oil In Paying Quantities —Suicide of a Young Madison County Farmer — Express Robbers Sentenced—Ollier Interesting N e wsjofj Indlan a. Farmland, Ind., Nov. 18.—Saturday , night at the Methodist Episcopal ! church, where a lecture was in prog- ■ ress, at which a stcreopticoij was being ' used, a panic was caused by the burst- , ing of a rubber hose attached to the gas generator. The church was crowded, j and the explosion precipitated a stampede. Everybody made a rush for the door to escape. In the crush women and childr-hi were trampled to the l flodr, and several were more or less iuj jured. The injured are: *" Miss Belle Jackson, visiting here from Wayne, ankle wrenched. Miss Pearl McNeese, right arm bruised. Mrs. W. H. Watson, overcome by gas. Frank Clevinger, left hand badly • mashed, * Several others wore slightly injured. • No one was fatally hurt, and only a j few of the injuries are at all serious. The church furniture was torn up, and the church presents a wrecked appearance, as if a cyclone had struck it. The doors of the church opened from the inside, and this prevented, the crowd from getting out. The screams of women and children wAre heard sev- ; eral squares away. People rushed to : the scene from all directions. By ■ breaking the windows those that were ■ unconscious from escaping gas wore: I rescued. The damage to the church is not great. ~ ' Policeman A<;(\scd Robbery. Vincennes, Ind., jNov\lß.—-George i Schatter, a wealthy Saloonkeeper, was waylaid on his WliyHiDme and knocked down by a man evftiantly bent upon, robbery, as it was known that Schafter ■carried a large .auuKint of money. Schatter said he/recognized his assail_am.au iTrnnUs* Munley,.a policeman patroling that beat, and shouted for help. His assailant fled without securing any money. Officer Munley has been arrested aud committed to jail upon the instance of.Mr. Schatter. It is thought Schatter wjll die. Shot Himself In the Temple. Alexandria, Ind., Nov. 18.—Fred Pickard, youngest son,of John Pickarij, a farmer, committed suicide Saturday night in Hallisy’s jtailorshop. He was lying on a sofa in the rear of the shop, supposed to be sleeping. He shot himself in the temple. His father is one of the richest and most influential farmers in the county; Despondency is the cause. Oil Well That Pay*. Fortville, Ind., Nov. 18.—The new oil well on the James Shultz farm, three miles southwest of here, came in Saturday. The well is owned by Decker Bros, of Anderson and is a good one, and the first in this section that is now producing oil in paying quantities. Messrs. Decker are arranging to drill several more on the same farm immediately. Auk* Balm For a Broken Heart. Decatur, Ind., Nov. 18.—Miss Anna Robinau, one of the most prominent leaders of Fort Wayne society, has, through her attorneys, filletf suit in the circuit court at this city against John Shug, asking for SIO,OOO damages for breach of promise to marry her. Mr. Shug is a very wealthy young njan in business in this county. Express Robber* Sentenced. Indianapolis, Nov. 18.—James R. Barnett and Don Fardon, the two men who sobbed the Adams Express company of $16,000 at Terre Haute several weeks ago, pleaded guilty in the federal court Saturday and were sentenced to five years’ imprisonment and SSOO fine. Barnett was an employe of the Vandalia road andFardenof the express company. INDIANA CENTENNIAL COMMISSIONER SHIRLEY’S IDEA OF WHAT IT OUGHT TO BE. He it Strictly . »_ State Affair and Think* That Indiana Alone Should Provide All Nece**ary Fund*. Hon. C. C. Shirley of Kokomo, member of the Indiana centennial commission for the Tenth congressional district, thinks that the proposed celebration should be a great state affair rather than au interstate enterprise. In expressing his views regarding the matter ho says: “After considerable reflection upon the subject of the proposed centennial celebration, I have formed in my mind an outline of what it seems to me that event ought to be. The details, however, arp.sb indistinct and imperfectly formed that I find it difficult to expr my conception of the affair. Some general conclusions I have reached though are as.follows: “1 believe the event should be , strictly a state affair intended to exhibit | the growth, development and resources Os a hundred years of nnutraaa Tiu>

territory now out of tho state, but which formerly constituted a part of the original territory of Indiana, ought perhaps to be urged to join us iu the movement; the other states and the world at large we shall of course invite to participate, but rather as our guests than otherwise. I am not disposed to look favorably upon the proposition to make it either in name or in fact a mid-continent exposition. To make it such will be at once to invite comparison with the World’s Fair, the National Centennial at Philadelphia, and the more recent expositions at San Francisco and Atlanta. What we want is to bring the greatest possible good to the state, and in the greatest possible degree to spread its fame. This, I think, can only be done by preserving, in its name and in its scope and purpose, the central idea of a state event, and the greatest state event of its kind that ever occurred. “I do not believe that we should be able to enlist federal aid tq promote the enterprise. It is true, the general government has contributed to the Atlanta exposition, but the conditions there were exceptional. The general feeling that it would be a gracious thing to do because the event was strictly southern contributed largely to it, and after all . it was regarded as a wonderful achievement to have induced congress to vote ! an appropriation for anything loss than j a strictly national affair. “I approve the suggestion of Judge Martindale that out of the event should spring some permanent memorial, which I am inclined to think should be a building in which should be collected and treastired whatever may Ke of such vast interest aud value as to de- ! servo perpetuation. This memorial ’ should of itself be a thing that would j confer lasting credit upon the state. In i its construction it should suggest the ; history, the progress, tho art,»the edn- I ■ cation”, the industries and the wealth of the state; and upon it, if the idea is to i be successfully carried out, should bo expended a sufficient sum of money to erect a structure so beautiful and per-1 manent in its character as to invite ; the admiration of the whole country. This necessarily means that I do not believe the other suggestion, also of Judge Martindale, that the building, now o - enpied by the institution for the blind should be jatilizod for this purpose, is practicable. It is a shabby old structure at the best, and the permanent-build-ing in which is to be housed the best results of tho century’s growth must be the creation and rho offspring of this : culminating event. The grounds of the institution tor the blind are admirably suited to our purpose; but if the state will devote it to our purpose, the first improvement I would suggest would he to raze the present structure to the ground. •• “It would be impossible to enlist sufficient, interest, or raise sufficient money to fittingly celebrate the event, !’ or even to construct the memorial above suggested, unless the occasion is so far i popularized us to arouse the interest of all the people of the state, particularly the common people. There will have to be a certain amount of pageantry and entertainment, which will necessarily take the form, in a general way, of sGme ! of the former expositions, upon- which, if we’ accomplish the purpose of our commission’s creation, we shall be able tepiinprove, at least, in some’degree. j “To these ends we must have a law permitting cities and counties to vote contributions for purpose of making exhibits of their own peculiar resources, i aud in addition seek from the legislature the broadest uossible enconraponient and patronage. Then there should , be placed a sufficient, amount of stock in ♦he company charged with the execution of the plan among the enterprising people of th« state, and particularly the city of Indianapolis, as was done at Chicago, to raise such a fund as the liberal ' plan upon which this scheme must ba ‘ carried out, if carried out at all, will require. To promote and effect this purpose is in my notion the duty to which the Indiana centennial commission should dedicate itself earnestly aud unceasingly.” Commissioner John H. Weathers of Deavenworth, says: “The state of Indiana has never had an exhibition of her resources that did her credit. While the great states about her and the great cities near her have spent time and energy in holding celebrations and exhibitions of their resources and growth, our state has failed in that respect. We have a great state. All she needs is ad- | vertiseing to be brought into public notice. No more fitting way to do this could be suggested than by the contemplated centennial. Her history, her growth, her commercial importance, could be thus shown and the public eye of the nation directed to her greatness. That such a celebration would be of incalculable advantage to the state, to all of her citizens, cannot be gainsaid. Let us have the centennial. Let there be no stint nor false economy urged against it. Let ns have a celebration that will pay the debt of our past neglect to our great comm on weal tlu” John Swan, (JO Ye-ar* Old, Wanted In Wi*cou*ln For This Offense. Worcester, Mass., Nov. 18. —John Swan, alias John Mi tchell of Colurpbus, Wis., aged 60 years, was arrested in this city yesterday for polygamy. The ar- , rest was made on tho strength of a telegram from Sheriff Schlukbier of Beaver Dam, Wis., who is coming on with requisition papers for his prisoner. Swan was here with a young woman whom he married in this city last February. The deceived tyoman is Miss Sarah Alice Wilman, formerly of Beaver Dam, Wis. Fire Started In a PoHtofflce. WasYiin'oTon, Nov. 18..—Senor Thodim, the new Portuguese minister to the United States, was suddenly seized with u hemorrlyige last night. He rallied somewhat from its effects, however, aud is not in any immediate danger. The minister’s wife only a day or ■ two ago received news of the death of , her father in Rome, which naturally tended to increase her concern over her husband’s attack. ...———- Father Van Antwerp'* Retnnln*. ! Divi’ROtT, Nov. 18.—Rev. .Father A. P. Van Antwerp, whose mutilated remains were found near Bushberg, Mo., . Saturday, spent most of his life ip this city until he joined the Jesuits 15 years ago. He was ordained a priest last i June. His brother Francis is pastor of the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary . of this city and the others of their fam- ; ijy reside here. The remains will be, i brought here for burial. k ■ ,

FOR THE MlWi.. • — Republican Leaders Sure to Bo ©■ Hand Tomorrow. MANY ARE SEEKING OFFICE. Women W«<* War Snloon*— rotor Huche* Ouezpeotedly B*»l«“» Charge—Wnnt* Damage* For Fal»« »«•- prl.onment-Mlu.ral Well at Goaport. Indiana Note*. Indianapolis, Nov. 19. —lt 100 118 M if all the Republicans in Indiana who are counting on getting something out W of next year’s election will be present at the state meeting of the party tomorrow. The party will be represented at the conference by all grades of candidates, from the men who wish to go to the United States senate to men who will be satisfied with positions as supervisors of roads. The leaders are suggesting i that there ought to be an understanding ' as to what the state shall do in case there is ho chaiifce for the nomination of General Harrispn. The sentiment seems to be,, in favor of Allison for second, choice. Representative Stuts- = man of Peru has suggested that if (xeneral Harrison should positively refuse to allow his name to be presented to the convention the state ought to be for Allison from the start. i "I have been led to understand that this would be agreeable to General Harrison,” said ho. “If Indiana should lead this movement for Allison the Republicans of the state would fare about as well with tlio administration as they would if Harrison should be nominated and elected. If Indiana, Illinois and lowa would stand for Allison from the start he would bo nominated. Os course Indiana is for Harrison, but it is barely possible that he will not permit the state to"vote for him. We ought to know What to do in easo he should issue such au order.” W’nge W»r ou the Saloon*. Laporte, Ind., Nov. 19.—The Worn- ’ an’s Christian Teinperance union has inaugurated active warfare on the saloons at Argos, Marshall county. They are circulating a remonstrance protesting’against the renewal of licenses and threatening to boycott all business men ’ 'wPo refuse to sign their petition. The result of the novel campaign has been to arouse considerable bitter feeling. Four indictments have been returned tty the grand jury against Peter Berlin for alle.wing minors to play pool in his place of business. A*k*. SX.OOO Diimagc*. Veedersburg, liid., Mov. 19. —Frank W. Miller of this city has filed a $5,000 damage suit against William Rider, president of the Waynetown bank, and R. H. Baker of Covington. The case 1 dates back to the time when Benjamin Hutchinson, near Way nestown, gave a note to Miller which was claimed to be fraudulently obtained. Mr. Miller was arrestM and acquitted. He claims that the defendants were instrumental in , causing his arrest. Pastor Hnglie* Resign*. Lagrange, Ind., Noy. 19.—Rev. T. E. Hughes, for 20 years pastor of the Presbyterian ’church of this city, has surprised his congregation by unex--1 pectedly tendering his resignation. He is one of the ablest and most prominent ministers in northern Indiana, and he has accepted a call from a Logansport church. The resignation of Mr. Hughes is said to be the result of a church quarrel of long standing. Struck Hl* Daughter. Frankfort, Ind., Nov. 19.—Edward Ohl, residing near Mulberry, was brought to this city yesterday and placed under bonds, charged with striking his daughter, Mrs. Clint Harshman, knocking her down. He gave bond for | trial in January. Mrs. Harshman, ow- ' ing to her delicate condition, is said to be very severely injured. Looking Up a Location. Marion, Ind., Nov. 19.—Representatives of the Standard Oil company are in the city looking up a location for general offices and a site upon which to build a refinery. A proposition will be submitted to them by the factory committee. New Mineral Well. Gosport, Ind., Nov. 19.—A new well ha* just been drilled, and. the finest of mineral water is flowing, stronger in quality, it is claimed, than that of neighboring towns. INDIANA NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Leichty of Adams county celebrated their golden wedding. Mrs. Mary M. Brown of Noblesville is insane as a result of fright caused by burglars in her house. Bev. J. E. Newhouse’of Greencastle, who was seized of paralysis one week ago, died yesterday, aged 68. ■ Abner Yonker of Noble county, 100 years old, claims to be champion quoit pitcher of northern Indiana. Coalminers’ strike at Clinton has been formally declared off and the miners are at liberty to secure employment wherever theycan. -■ .•_«-■■■ :■< Dr. D. M, Hammond of Grandview, a prominent physician, was thrown from his buggy in a runaway accident yesterday and killed, his skull being crushed. Governor Matthews will deliver his speech on Cuban affairs at Philadelphia on Thursday night, in accordance with arrangements made some time ago. Hoii. Warren G. Sayre of Wabash, exspeaker ol the house of representatives, has announced his cahdidaby for the Republican nomination for governor. * Ex-Congressman Bynum has returnefi from Washington. He says that he is not ’ and has not been a candidate for the office Os the central district judgeship of the Indian territory, as reported. The place has been filled. Mont Pharos, formerly a saloonkeeper at Majenica, was arrested at Newcastle and returned to Huntington to answer the charge of paving forged the name of Ed Mayne of Jeffersorfftawnship to a note calling for t150, ! 0h which he secured the monejf from T. L. Lucas & Sons. i- * • ~ 1 .--i i ' ----- - - a**