Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 27 December 1895 — Page 11

■Lms Directory. ——*—- — - ■FiMwiik. NATIONAL dank. B TJBCAtUR. • INDIANA. B CAPITAL NTOCK. SIOO,OOO. B mfftorrhXp. w. Smith, President; JB. B Holthouhb. Vieeiwident; 0. A. Dcoan, Cashier; E. X. EntNd®m Assistant Cashier. Bl DIRBOTOKS:-P W. SMITH!, Wm. A. Kuhb- ■ Jk j n Halb. I). G mXVhiwt. j. «. 1 BIHOBHOK. <’. A. DIXIAN. JOHN IftJIoLTIIOUBB. This bank <loos a general baiAVw business. IB Loans money upon approved eotyrliy, <llkpaper, makes collections, sei-ids money ■L any points, buys county and otoy orders. gMST Interest-given on money deposited* on time lEßiertfficHteß. B The Old ■Adams County Bank CAPITAL, 112U.000. ESTABLISHED. 1871. ■ * Officers:—W. H. Niblick. Pres., D. St mi a f oaker, Vlce-pres; KttfusiK. Allison. Cashier I Chas- S.'Ni-bllck. Ash’d Cashier. , Do a general banking business. Collections made In all pnMsof the country. County, City and Township orders bought. Foreign ami Domestic Exchange bought and Paul G. Hooper, Attorney at Decatur, Indiana. Patents a specialty. / R. S- PETERSON, | Attorney eit Law UECATCH, ... INDIANA. Office Rooms 1 and 2. A. Holthouse Block. ———■ws————» ’ J. 3FL. 8080, UASTEH COMMISSIONER AND ATTORNKY'AT'IiAW. tteal Estate and Collections'. It ~~~ • B. K. ERWIN, . Attomey-at‘ljaw, Hoorn I and 2 Niblick & Tonnellier Block, Decatur, Indiana. I «. H. DICKERSON, A.ttorncy and (Notary , Pension claims a specialty ’Real estate and 1 • G Election agent. Geneva, - - KiAiana. M. L. HOLLOWAY, 81. Office and residence one door north of M. E. , church. Diseases of women and children a specialty. A.«. HOLLOWAY, Physician and Surgeon. Office over Boston Store. Residence acmes the street from hlstfdtmerhome. 38-31tf FRAM E A MERRYMAN. , Attomoys»nt“ljaw, Office:—Nos. 1. 2 and 3. over the Adams Countv Bank. ColteEtions a specialty. ». J. ERWIN, «fc Surgeon. AU calls promptly attended day or night. ■ Office and residence over Journal taeico, corS her of Mouroc and Third streets. *r. c?. rjjEi’Tr/iNrzE:, DENTIST. Now located over Holthouse’s shoe store, s prepared to do all work pertaining to -die dental profession. Gold filling a specialty. By the use of Mayo’s Vapor he is enabled to I -extract teeth without pain. Work guaranteed! 0-0 TO —? H. M. ROMBERG Z'or Your IjIVURT. The Best Rigg and moil Reasonable Priest. Utt , ——— Look Here! I am here to stay and can.;sell Organs and Pianos cheaper than anybody else can afford to sell them. I sell different makes. CLEANING AND REARING done reasonable. See me first and save money. J. T. COOTS De c atn r , Ind. J. D. HALE, I‘ DEALER IN Grain, Oil, ' Seeds, Coal, Wool. Lime, • Salt, Fertilizers, Elevators on the Chicago & .Erle and Clover Leaf railroads. Office and Retail . store southeast corner of ■ Second and B offer son streets. K IMTYOUR PATBONA&E .SOLICITED E Professor Berg, at Buenos Ayres, has [ made the discovery of a spider that I - catches fish at certain seasons of tho h year. In a shallow part of the stream it ■ weaves between the stones a double sidB.c ed or funnel shaped net, into which, B. running upon the water, it drives little B tadpoles, those well ( known fishlike f larvae of the frog. The shriveled husks L or skins of these creatures, which lie. I strewn in great numbers about the spiI der’suest, show plainly that it thoroughI ly understands its business.—Buntes I Allerlei. . I Evasions. . 4 I Evasions are the common shelter of I the hard hearted, the false, and the imI potent when called upon to assist; the I real great alone plan instantaneous help, I even when their looks presage difficulI ties.— Lavatet.

CARS NOUNNING. Every Wheel at a Standstill on the Philadelphia Traction Lines, BOTH SIDES CONTINUE FIRM. No Outbreak, of Violence During the Day—Strikers Say They Are Gaining Recruits Every Hour—Governor Hastings Has the Militia Ready—Arbitration Called For, Philadelphia, Dec. 19.— second day of the traction strike closed with every wheel yet at a standstill. Excitement was at high pitch all day, but the formidable police arrangements prevented any serious outbreaks. The calm was not natural and more violence is expected. A few cars were run yesterday over branch lines, guarded at all points by armed policemen. In many instances they carried their revolvers drawn. The mobs were no smaller but they respected the gleaming steel. Some few attempts to stone cars were made, but they had no grave results. Trouble will surely come the an effort is made to operate the cars without this heavy guard. This is the universal' opinion. Rumors were plentiful, both as to trouble ahead and as to speedy settlement of the contest, but at midnight both sides appeared to be firmer than ever. Tile strikers declare that they are gaining recruits every hour. It was asserted last night that a jpromineut lawyer was making overtures to both sides looking to a settlement by arbitration through a committee to be appointed by a high city official Nothing confirmatory or contradictory to this can be learned. One rumor last night was to the effect that the company had made concessions and that the strike had been declared off. Any knowledge of such a decision was denied by General Manager Beetem. Mayor Warwick kas been at his office, almost uninterruptedly for the past 48 hours, aud has a Special wire to Governor Hastings at the executive, mansion in Harrisburg over which they, are in constant communication. Troops are ready to be on the streets in Philadelphia within an hour after a request is made for them. A number of arrests were made yesterday on charges of. inciting to riot. Nearly all the prisoners were held in bail. Almost the entire board of directors of the Traction company conferred with the mayor yesterday. It is asserted that all of them except President Welsh were in favor of making some concessions, but he emphatically put his foot down against any such action. Late last night it was announced that a strikers 1 committee of two was in "Conference with the mayor, laying before him their grievances in case arbitration should be resorted to. About 25 electricians of a branch line applied'to the strikers for admission to the amalgamated association. It is rumored that should the conference with the mayor prove unsatisfactory all the electricians will go out.. An appeal to the public signed by well known citizens was issued urging that a public demand for arbitration be made. It asserts tluft the strikers are willing to have this action taken, but that all appeals to the traction officials to consent to the step have failed. Cue of the signers to this ■is a brother of President Welsh of the company. CAPTAIN BASSETT DEAD. Was Appointed a Page In the Senate Sty Daniel Webster. Washington, Jtec. 19. —Captain Isaac Bassett, the venerable assistant doorkeeper of the national senate, died yes- . terday afternoon. 'He was 76 years old, and had betjin an employe of the senate for 65 year/s, having been appointed a • page by Daniel Webster whta only 11 years old. During the subsequent years he became a messenger and finally assistant doorkeeper. Judgments Against a Lighting Plant. Taylorville, Ills., Dec. 19.—1 n the circuit court yesterday judgments in foreclosure were entered against the Edinburg (Ills.) Coal Mining company in favor of Heury Davis, Jr., of Springfield, for $24,059, and H. M. Vandeveer & Cq. of this city for $58,605, and the property of the company will be sold to satisfy these judgments. They corn-' prise an electric lighting plant which supplies light to the town ofTSdinburg. Founder of the Big Four System, Cleveland, Dec. 19.—Leander M. Hubby, one of the most widely known of Cleveland’s earlier business men, is dead at his home on Euclid avenue, aged 81 years. In 1855 Mr. Hubby was made president; of the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati railroad, which office he filled for several years, aud during his administration laid tho foundation for the present Big Four system. Killed the Wrong Man, Mount Vernon, 0., Dec. 19.—Last night at Brandon, five miles from this place, Douglas Ricker fired at his nephew, Postmaster Jesse Harsock. The ball missed the postmaster, but struck his son Jesse Harsock, aged 18, killing the latter instantly. The quarrel was over 30 cents for postoffic< box rent. Ricker was released on SI,OOO bail. Rattling Two Round .Fight. Cincinnati, Dec. fight'last night between Jim Ryan and Mark Carroll for S3OO and receipts was largely attended. It was terrific in slugging and punishment. In the first round each man was floored twice. In th&aecond round Ryan was floored once and ( arroll three times, the latter being knocked senseless.'’ Ryan was awarded the fight. Lumbermen In Session. Deo. 19.—Fifty-one firms of the Southern Poplar Lumber asso< ■ tion are in conference here in set ’ ■ ’ session with a view to securing bet (it prices atid fairer rules for lumber inspection. They represent the two Virginias, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.

F. SCHAFER A LOCH’S HARDWARE STORE. ' A X*ox* STOVES AND RANGES. JKinter is now close at hand and you will need a stove. IKe have an endless variety and a large stock to select from, and our prices are WORLD REATERS A x £ll 1 1* Robes, Blankets, IFliips, illir XlAfk AT ? lei^hs ’ Bu^ies ’ Surre y s - VUI ulvvlv VI Road carts and the celebrated Tunbul JFagons Is Unequalled in the City. and see us, 2nd street, Decatur, Ind.

PASSED THE BILL Venezuelan Boundary Measure Unanimously Approved by Senators, NOT AN AMENDMENT MADE Committee Reported Some Changes But They Were Withdrawn. f. SENDS IN A FINANCIAL MESSAGE, a- , President Cleveland Urges Congress tn Nut Take a Keoess Until Some Measure Is Introduced to Relieve Present " Financial Conditions—Probably Continued Depletion Hie Gold Reserve. Foreign Diplomats Have Been Misleading Their Governments — Commission May Visit Venezuela. Washington, Dec. 21. — Yesterday was a day of excitement and«;urprises in Washington. Events moved with irapidity and when th sun went down public men in all branches of the service were nervous and worn out from the tension. Reports came of panics in securities throughout the country, and here in Washington affairs moved at the rapid pace of kaleidoscope. The house Venezuelan commission bill was amended in material respects by the senate foreign relations committe, and then, by a sudden change in sentiment in the senate, was passed unanimously just As it came from the house; then an adjournment resolution over the holidays by the senate, only to be followed by an urgent message from the president strongly advising prompt action for the reform of our currency system ami the maintenance of public credit. Two Sessions of the Cabinet. At the other end of the avenue, the president and his cabinet received prompt advices of the course of events here and on the public exchanges. The cabinet held two sessions, something without precedent in recent years. Secretary Herbert, who returned from New York in the afternoon, attended the second meeting for a brief time. All the remaining members of the cabinet were present except Secretaries Lamont and Smith, who are out of town. The financial situation was the principal topic of consideration, and the result of the meeting was repeated in the message sent to the senate late ill the afternood, the body being kept in session by request from the white house for its reception.

Daniel Schlegel, DEALER IN LIGH'MG RODS, SPOUTING, ROOFIAG, AND Tinware of all Kinds. siovc-PiDiiiir, Mm ao 4 Mending ion to onto. , Front St., near Jefferson street. ■ * i i ■ Decatur, - - - Indiana. KIA. ' i■ \ . I .

The message was not favorably received in the senate. The summary adjournment upon the motion of Senator Cockrell, one of the Democratic leaders, immediately after the conclusion of the reading of the message, was taken on the Republican side as a disposition not to consider the message seriously. Qarstion Thoroughly Discussed. That the administration has not moved precipitately in the Venezuelan affair is evidenced by the fact, which has now become known, that Secretary Olney’s famous letter defining the Monroe doctrine Was considered for fully two months before bGng dispatched to Ambassador Bayard for delivery to Lord Salisbury. Moreover, it is a fact that the president's message, while perhaps hastily reduced to exact form, really was the subject of deep deliberation for almost six mouths, for there is good reason to believe that the adverse response of Lord Salisbury to Secretary Olney's note was expected by the president. It is noted that the president’s message is a distinct advance in our attitude upon the letfer of the secretary, for whereas thfi latter was confined to a declaration of a doctrine, the former proposed action that went far beyond that point. It was this reason without doubt that caused lhe message to be I most carefully considered for many months. Diplomats Made a Mistake. The diplomatic corps here appears to have fallen under a misapprehension as to the purpose of the message, which account for the attitude of some of the European newspapers who have received inspiration for their editorial articles from their foreign offices, for it is learned that diplomats in Washington have in many cases, and certainly in the cases of the representatives'of European powers, informed their governments that President Cleveland’s action was dictated purely by motives of political expediency, and was not intended to have anv oernianent result, it may De tnat tne unanimity or support accorded the president by congress, irrespective of party affiliations, has induced some of these observers of American institutions to quality their first advices to their 1 ome governments. Further inquiry into the subject makes it appear that if the commission to be appointed to ascertain the facts respecting the Venezuelan boundary finds it necessary to visit the couutrjand to personally locate the line the work will consume much more time than is generally believed to be necessary. Outside of the voyage to Venezuela, which would consume not less than a month to and fro, the journey through the wild interior of the country would be Very difficult. With a small flying force of eight equipped colonial pyiiCe, the journey to the Uruan outpost where the collision occurred, and which .marks one end of the line claimed by Great Britian, could not- be made in less than 23 days, so that if the commission is to make a proper examination of the country the task, including the sea voyaged will probably occupy almost six months. Reserve Vanish in ir. Washington, Dec. 21.—The loss of $3,400,000 in gold yesterdav for export leaves the gold reserve at $69,2^8,080. Marry Kogers ot North Ander- >n accidentally shot himself while huuung. dyiutr instantly.

Quickens The Appetite Makes the Weak Strong. I AYERS THE OHLY GOLD MEDAL w Has Cured Others And Will Cure You. Ay.r’n Cherry Pectoral for Cough., - ~~ f '< " * EXCESSIVE CHARGES. Venue of a Murder Case Costs Carroll County SIO,OOO. OBJECTS TO THE BIG BILL. Commissioners of the County Will Audit the Account Before It Is Paid—Kellar Family In Jail at Terre Haute—Fire In a Notion Causes a & 10,000 Boss. Minor News Items. Delphi, Ind., Dec. 20 — Judge Lairy of the Cass circuit court has allowed the attorneys fn the Whitmore murder case $4,400, and yesterday a bill for $5,600 for expenses was presented to the authorities here by the clerk of Cass county, and payment demanded, which was refused. The allowances are cofisidered excessive aud the commissioners of Carroll county Will - pass upon the bill. Whitmore was a tramp horsetrader who shot another tramp trader named Leary in a drunken brawl last August. T>e case was taken to Cass county and W1 more was acquitted. TRANSFERRED TO VIGO COUNTY. Alleged Murderers of Clara Sheiks Now In, Jail at Terre Hunte. Terre Haute, lird., Dec. 20.—Daniel Kellar, his wife Nennie and sister Maggie, who are charge 1 with the murder of Clara Shanks, have >i brought heri* from Rockville ano ai ■ Low in the Vigo county j 'ul. They are • looking well, notwithstanding their long- dc afiuement, aud feel comdeiit of acquiual. Sheriff Mull of Parke county says tmy have at no time exhibited traces of remorse, and he, as well a» nfiist others at Rockville, believe them to■ innocent. Their trial will probably be held some time in January. Destruct**^.BJaze at Huntington. Huntinoton, Ind., Dec. 20.—Fire destroyed the stock in the large notion store owned by H. Franklin. The blaze started among some Christmas decorations in a show window, and nearly the entire stock was-in-flumes before tne department could get a stream of water into the building. Mr. Franklin, estimates his loss at about $15,000; insurance. SIO,OOO. Only a few weeks ago he allowed a policy of SB,OOO to expire. Funds For Franklin College. Franklin, Ind., Dec. 20.—The trustees of Franklin college want to add SIOO,OOO to the endowment. The college is growing rapidly. It is assumed that John D. Rockefeller will duplicate the offer made by him in the last addition to the endowment, and wiil give $20,000 if the Baptists of Indiana raise SBO,OOO. Secretary Carr will shortly begin a campaign fpr subscriptions. Augustaha Synod Divides the District. Laporte, Ind., Dec. 20.—The Chicago Swedish Augustana synod will myet next year at South Bend. The conference just held decided to divide the district. The Laporte district will embrace northern Indiana aud southern Michigan, while the Chicago district Will comprise northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. Summitville Glassworks Unionized. Sr.MViiTVH.LE, Ind., Dec. 20.—Employes of the Rothschild's Glass company here joined the American Flint GlasswOrkers’ union yesterday. There is much comment over the result of this action, as General Managi r Warner has steadfastly refused, to recognize the union. The uniottj, has worged over a year to get this factory. Chasing Horsethieves. Aurora, Ind., Dec. 21. —Thieves stole' several horses from Ed Sanders near' Enterprise, IS."miles south of here, and | two bloodhounds were forwarded from | this city yesterday to be placed on the Srail. j The trouble on the .Lake Erie passenger I train near Montpelier Thursday night fej said to have been .i iow wi;h drunken oil | Irillers, and not an atte.iHtrted train robbery, as at first reported. .

Mrs. Anna Gage, wife of ExDeputy U. S. Marshal, Columbus, Kan., says: S“I was delivered of TWINS in i less than 20 minutes and vyith J scarcely any pain |, after using only : two bottles of “MOTHERS’ FRIEND” DID NOT SUFFER AFTERWARD. _Br*Bent by Express or Mall, on receipt of price. •1.00 per bottle. Book “TO MOTHERS” bailed free. BIUDFIELD REGULATOR CO., ATLANTA, GA. SOLD BY ALL ~kM'

MESSAGE from the president. Urges Congress to Remedy the Present Unfortnnate Financial Situation. Washington, Dec? 21.—The following message was sent to congress by—President Clejmtegtl yesterday: To the In my message the evils of our present system were plainly pointed out causes and means of the depletion of gMernment gold were ex- . i plained. It was therein stated that after all the efforts that had been made by the executive branch of the government to protect our gold reserve by the issuance of bonds amounting to more than 1162,000,004, such reserve then amounted to but little more than $79,000,000; that about $16,000,000 had been withdrawn from such reserve during the month next previous to the date of that message, and that quite large withdrawals for shipment in the immediate future were predicted. The contingency then feared has reached us, and the withdrawals o(.gold since the communication referred to and others that appear inevitable, threaten such a depletion in our government gold reserve as brings us face to face with the necessity of further action for its protection. -This condition is intensified by the prevalence in certain quarters of sudden and unusual apprehension and timidity in badness circles. We are in the midst of another season of perplexity caused by our dangerous and fatuous financial bperatiops. These may be expected to recur ivith certainty as long as there is no amendment on our financial system. If in this particnlarinstance our predicament is at all influenced by a recent insistence upon the posit ion we should occupy in our relation to certain questions concerning our foreign policy, this furnishes a signal and impressive warning that even the patriotic sentiment of our people is not an adequate substitute for a sound financial policy. The real and sensible cure for our recurring troubles can only be effected by a i complete change in our financial scheme. Pending that, the executive branch of the government'will not relax its efforts nor abandon its determination to use every means within its reach to maintain before the world a sound credit, nor will there be any hesitation in exhibiting its confidence in the resources of oiir country and the constant patriotism of our people. In view, however, of the peculiar situation now confronting us I have ventured to herein express the most earnest hope that the congress, in default of the inauguration of a better system of finance, will not take a recess from labor before it has by legislative enactment aa<J declaration done something nofsmly to remind those ' apprehensive among our people that the resources of this government anda scrupulous regard for bonest dealing afford a sure guar:-..i'ee of unquestioned safety and soundness, but to reassure the world that with these factors and the patriotism of our citizens, liability and determination of ■ our nation to meet in any circnmstanee.t every obligation it insures don’t admit of question. I ask at the hands of the congress such prompt aid as it alone has the power to give to prevent in a time of fear and -apprebeftsion any sacrifice of the people's interests and the public funds or the impairijient of our public credit in an effort by executive action to relieve the dangers pf the present emergency. Grover Cleeland. SENATE AND HOUSE. Venezuelan Bill Passes Without the Formality of a Rolle ill. Washington, Dee. 21.—The United States senate, by unaniiiioas vote and without the formality of a rollcall, yesterday passed the bill already adopted by the house of representatives, empowering the president to appoint a commission to determine the Venezuela boundary. This action was the culmination of a debate adding a memorable ..page of congressional history-? The most notable utterances of the day were those of Senators Sherman, Teller. Mills, Lodge. Platt, Tilt-pie, Chandler, White, Caffrey, Call and Stewarts representing the three shades of political sentiment and yet in th. main uniform in urging the support .of the president’s Vigorous assertion of the Monroe doctrine and, ■“ need be. action essential to maintaining ■" national dignity. The passage of the bill was .not, however, file only exciting event of the day, for at 4:36 o’clock,the president's ines- . sage urging. the gravity of the financial situation and calling on congress not to adjourn for the holidays until relief was afforded presented to the senate.. Its reading was followed with close attention, but the senators, absqroed with the stirring events of the day's debate. ready to adjourn witfibut tmmediatd consideration of the message. Short St-Rsion of the House. *, The session; of the house yesterday was purely a "perfunctory affair. The speaker was ivadyu; announce the committees and hmtse was ready to adjourn for tne Itoliday recess, but the fact that the senate had not yet acted on the bill for the appointment of the’ " Venezuelan commission forced the house, after waiting an hour aud a half for the synatb to det, to adjourn until today. .. Effect of the Message on Business. New York. Deo. 21.— of Bradstreet’s at,23 cities, interviewed, many leading manufacturers and merchants Thursday as to effect, present of’: prospective, bn trade of the international situation precipitated by the .president’s the message itself, and as to the probability of actual hostilities, In no instance, so Lir as the Intel? . views extend, is war considered- the probable outcome. So fax-'as the. effect on business is conperued, eastern and • western manufacturing centers and. many of the larger 'Western and northwestern distributing points report none is felt whatever. Chamber of Commerce f all Withdrawn. * New Y’ork, Dec. 21" — Notice was given by Secretary Wilson of the chamber of that the call for the special meetingrip consider the Venezuelan message had beenVwithdrawn. The call was withdrawn because it was , considered advisable to atyait the action of the senate and because the regular meeting of the chamber is on Jan. 2. Watermelons at Christmas. Anderson, Ind., Dec. 21.—-Jefferson Mills, a farmer, is now delivering home grown watermelons here at jl ffrr He preserved 300 by a The mi firns me aU light ahdJnflMNViH