Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 27 December 1895 — Page 8

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Obituary. MARGARET V. PILLARS. And then I think of one who in Her youthful beauty died. The meek young blossom that grew up And faded by mv side. Tn the cold moist earth we laid her When the forests cast their leaf. And we wept.that-one so lovely Should have®. life so brief: , Yet not unmeet it was that one Like that yo mg friend of ours. So gentle and so beautiful Should perish with the flowers. —Bryant. Early Wednesday morning the spirit of Margaret V. Fillar winged its way to a higher realm. This earth with all its suffering and distress no longer could retain J,he spirit. It departed to., 4 be where sickness, sorrow, pain and death are felt and feared no' more. Iler’s was a brief .young life tinged with sadness, but singularly useful At the age when most young ladies scarcely dream of responsibility, she was in the full tide of it. Grim death had claimed the mother and who better than the eldest daughter should till, as best sue could her place. Heroism finds no better expression than in homes from which father or mother or bath are taken. Self sacrifice has full swing, The perfume of the young life must ascend from the altar of care and responsibility. Grave questions for older heads crowd in and demand solution, Despondency notlnfrequently follows These circumstances test the qualities of the individual. ured thus severely by the measuring rods of devotion, faithfulness, usefulness, capacity, Margaret Those whose hearts are bleeding today know f ull well that she was anideaV daughter, sister, friend. She was a home lover, reserved, forceful—one in '‘whom implicit confidence could be placed, tier life here began on the 15th day of May 1871 and closed the 18th of December, 1895. 24 years 7 months 3 days spaned it. When a mere child she united with the M. E. church, accepting life as hers.. In Him fully she trusted and, while yearning to remain longer on this beautiful earth she, wrapped up in his will, was ready to be transported to that land . .“Where beauty cannot fade » Aor sorrow dim the eye; Wh’ere true love shall not droop nor be dismayed. And none shall ever die.’ Blessed evermore will be her memory Short services at the home were followfu i.Aad 'j’j'- . m. ~ Za;' S' •.

el by services at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. E. T. Gregg assisted by Rev. J. F. HortonF Interment at Maplewood. Keturah A., the second daugter of Theadore and Keziale DaftenbaUgh was born Jan., I,oth 1858. At the age of 7 she became -an orphan by the death of her father who gave his life iu of his country. Thus early she became acquainted with some of the trials of life. A child, obedient, and religiously inclined, she readily received the train-, ing from her mother, which installed in her young mind the principles of love, truth ana righteousness, the foundation for the beautiful Christian character which developed in her after life. She was united to Liman Bears Feb., 2, 1873. To them was given one. child. She was converted iu her 17th year and at once united with the M. E; church and commenced active work for the master. Her chrltian character was martifiested by an inhearent love of purity, truth and kindness, and an ardent desire to be helpful filled her heart with sympathy and tenderness, which went forth to the needy and distressed. She was usually cheerful and happy, prefering to keep the heavy burdens, cares and sorrows of this life concealed within her own bosom, revealing them only to Him who was her constant guide through life. A few months ago disease laid a heavy hand upon her and despite of medical skill and tender nursing she steadily declined, with patience, gentleness and abiding faith in God she. endured without a murmur all her severe suffering, until Tuesday morning, Deft., 17, 1895. At 6:30 dfliegently fell asleep and her spirit took its flight and triumphantly entered the haven of rest. Aged 37 years, '■ 11 months and 7 days. A mother, a son, daughter-in-law and two sisters, with many relatives and friends are left to mourn her early departure. In the memory of many will remain her acts of kindness and deeds a charity. During her sickness her mind was clear aud freely talked of the change which came so soon. She had no fear of death and expressed a willingness to go arid be at rest. The funeral was held at theM. E, church at Geneva, conducted.by her pastor Rev. J. P, Chamness assisted by.Rev. E. T. Gregg, of Decatur. JOHN PETER GASS, one of Adams county’s oldest and most respected citizens, passed away Friday, Dec. 13th at the ripe age of four score and two years. The deceased was born

in j; rance Nov. 24,1818, and during the year 1828, with his parents be emigrated to America, being on the water thirty eight days, Hu first home in this country was in Oswego county, N. f., where he lived nine years. From there he moved to Wayne county, Ohio, were in 1846 he was married to Catharine Mome. To them was born three children, only one of which survives him, Mrs. Michael Miller, with whom he made his home since the death of his wife which occurred about thirteen years ago. In 1847 with his young wife be moved from Wayne county, Ohio, to this county, where he entered the land and proceeded to clear up the farm on which he died. He was a devout member of the Roman Catholic church from which bis funeral serviqe was held, Monday, December 18th. The interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. “Peace be to his ashes.” The thanks of the daughter and family are tendered to their neighbors and friends for the kind treatment rendered them during the last sickness and burial of their father. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miller Robert H. Brown was born Oct. 24tb, 1843 and died Dec. 9th, 1895, aged 52 years, 1 month and 15 days. He was married to Sophia Good in 1866 and to them was born eight children, six of them remain to mourn their loss, two ' boys and four girls. He was married to CharlOtta Catharine Deardoff in 1883 and to them was born four children, two boys and two girls. He leaves a wife and ten children and three brothers and three sisters and a mother to mourn their loss. His remains were followed by a large concourse of friends to his last resting place. Funeral service at Antioch church by Rev. McKean. ELVINA FISHER, twin, daughter of J. C. and Elizabeth Fisher, was born June 13,1878, and died Dec. 17.1895, age seventeen years, six months and four days. Her mother, one brother and two sisters preceded her in death. She leaves many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Dec 12th she was baptized and received into the Evangelical church. She bore her affliction without a murmur and in the midst of intense suffering could be heard to say, “Praise God.” The popularity of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and the high esteem in which it is held leads us to believe it to be an article of great worth and merit. We have the pleasure of giving the experience of three prominent citizens of Redondo. Beach, Cal., in the use of the remedy. Mr. A. V. Trudell says: “1 have always received relief when I used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.” Mr. James Orchard says: “I am satisfied that Chamberlain’s Cough remedy cured my cold.” Mr. J. M. Hatcher says: “Forth rep years II have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in my family and its results have always been satisfactory.” For sale by Blackburn & Miller, druggists. d Linn Grove kstenis. (Intended for last week.) Benjamin MoTßßnoved his barber shop out to his country residence on Saturday. He will probably remove it toJPreble, this county, in the near future. Fred Neaderhouser was looking after some business at Fort Wayne Saturday. F. A. W. Lindsey and Dr. Haughton each had a set of buggy harness stolen on Sunday night. The barber made a drop: not in prices, but of his body. Temporally he is boarding at a private house, who announce an early breakfast to which Mr. Baxter endeavored to respond. Not being familiar with the house he approached ‘the stairs where it was feet instead of inches to the first step, consequently severe bruises was the result of his apruptlanding. Advices from the post oftice department is that Linn Grove be written in one syllable, Spelling the grove with a small ••g.” But we are at sq£ when it comes to teaching an old dog a new trick. x P. Hoffmann, while at the Capitol last week, visited the Indiana Mecical College. The, arrangements and equipments are claimedno be second to none in the Union. From three to four hundred students are in attendance. The dissecting, however, was the most repulsive sight that ever met Peter's vision. Oliver P. Martin, the branded fire bug of Geneva, who has been an inmate of the county jail and later- of the infirmry, ran away from the latter place on Sunday morning and came to this place on the same evening. After resting up a little he pass ed on. About one hour later officers of the law were on his track. No report of his captute as yet. J. W. Hayworth canvassed our town for subscribers to the Chicago Merchants Merchantile Agency. Three or four of our business men subscribed for the Credit Experience Guide. Cheaper Than Ever, At Hughes’Granite & Marble JVorks. Fifteen per cent, of a discount for the year 1995. All work warranted to be new and-first-clrss. Lettering done in Germarrand English. You are invited to stop and get prices. L. 0. & Wm. Hughes. 47 ts (Successors to W. S. Ilughss.) For bale—A sood farm of 80 acres well improved, good bouse, good barn, and thoroughly underdrained. Good orchard, close to school, church and the postoffice; two good wells of water Call or address this office. 34tf Smith * bell are’paying the highest cash prices for Clear . White Ash logs, cut 12 feet long, 12 inches and over at the top end, must ba clear and staight I' 48tf

Mir Hl 1 DOSE. Probable Action of Congress On the Financial Situation. HOUSE WILL ACT QUICKLY? Low Bate Bondi Will Be Provided For and Change! Made In the Tariff Laws. Wool' Will Get Protection—Speaker Reed*! Committee! Annonnoed—Preet* dent Harper Snetalna Cleveland. Washington, Dec. 23.—Thjs promises to be an eventful week in the house. Before adjournment is reached next Saturday the Republican leaders of the house intend that a bill shall have been sent to the senate in response to the demand of the president’s message of Friday for some means of relieving the treasury situation and protecting the gold reserve. The Republican leaders determined to act promptly as sooa as the message was sent in, and all idea of taking a recess for the holidays was abandoned in the face of the situation presented. The ways and moans committee was organized Saturuay and at night the Republican members held a secret meeting at the capitol, at which Speaker Reed was present, to discuss the details of a bill which, in their opinion, would furnish the desired relief. As a preliminary, it was decided that while the situation in the senate as to the fate there of any measure passed by the house should be kept in mind, the house must act independently of the re suit in the upper branch of congress. The general outline of a measure was practically agreed upon, but the details have not been completed. The sentiment was unanimous that no gold bonds should be authorized, but that a bill on the lines of Mr. Reed’s amendment of last year should be drawn up and with that should be coupled some tariff changes for the purpose of raising additional revenue. Last winter the Republicans took the stand that the menace to the gold reserve was caused primarily by the lack of revenue to meet the expenses of the government, and that is still their position. Mr. Reed’s bond proposition provides first for the reduction of interest from 4 to 3 per cent on bonds to be issued under the acts of 1870 and 1875 for the purpose of resuming specie payment and protecting the reserve, and second, for a low rate, low denominational coin bond which would practically be a debt certificate, to be used to supply deficiencies in the revenues. The details of the tariff changes.will furnish the most difficult task in framing the bill. There is practical unanimity of sentiment, so far as can be learned, among the Republican members of the committee for a duty on wool and compensating duties on woolens. There is some discussion of a proposition to make a horizontal increase i on all the schedules except sugar of from 15 to 20 per cent, but that is opposed in certain quarters as being not on protection lines. It is hoped that a bill can be ready by tomorrow, and if so it will probably be passed under a special order of the comcommittee on rules or possibly under suspension of the rules. Speaker Reed and his lieutenants are not disposed to brook delay. They believe the house should do its duty promptly. After the bill has been sent to the senate, the question of whether congress shall remain in session for the remainder of the holidays will rest with that body. As to the attitude of the Democrats toward the bill, it seems probable that it will be opposed by most, if not all the Democrats. The silver Democrats are not disposed to vote for any bond proposition, and they will probably also resist the measure on account of the increase of the tariff schedules. The administration and sound money Democrats who might be disposed to vote for a bond authorization will probably be deterred from voting for the measure- because of its tariff propositions. So that the solid opposition of the Democrats is looked for. The overwhelming Republican majority- insures its passage, however, beyond question. The course of the senate this week will depend largely if not entirely upon the turn which affairs shall take in the house. The senate adjourned Saturday until tomorrow. In the event that the house should adjourn over the holidays, the senate will be ready to acquiesce, as a majority 'of the senate are still unquestionably favorable to the usual holiday recess. The probabilities point strongly to the absence of a quorum the greater part of the week in case no recess is taken. The calendar contains only one bill of general importance and not to exceed half a dozen minor bills. Consequently there is little prospect of actual legislation in any event. It is therefore more than probable that whatever sessions are held will be devoted largely to speechmaking. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. Where the Various Indiana Member! Will Serve Under Speaker Reed. Washington, Dec. 23. — Speaker Reed’s committee announcements Saturday blasted the hopes of some of the Indiana delegation. Mr. Johnson was the only one to get a chairmanship, being appointed at the head of one of the three elections committees. Mr. Hemenway failed to get on the rivers and harbors, but his assignment to the appropriations is in every way satisfactory, as that Id one of the most important committees. The chairmanship of military affairs was not for Mr. Steele, but he was placed upon the most important of committees, the and means. Mr. Henry’s ambition was satisfied, as he was placed on the committee on public buildings and grounds. Below Is a summary of the assignments of the various Indiana members: Faris—Pacific railroads; manufactures. Hanly—Naval affairs; claims.

Hardy—Pension!; mines and mining. Hatch—War olaime. Homenway—Appropriations. Henry—Public buildings and grounds; education. Johnson—Chairman elect lons (No. 2); banking and currency. Leighty—Agriculture; expmses of public buildings. Overstreet—Elections (No II) Royse —Elections (No. 1); Mississippi, river and levees. Steele—Ways and means. Tracewell—lmmigration; patents. Watson—lndian affairs; claims. The more important committee chairmanships were assigned as follows; Foreign affairs, Hitt of Illinois; ways and means, Dingley of Maine; appropriations, Cannon of Illinois; banking and currency, Walker of Massachusetts; coinage, weights and measures. Stone of Pennsylvania; rivers and harbors, Hooker of New York; public buildings and grounds, Millikeu of Maine; pensions, Loudenslager of New Jersey; labor, Phillips of Pennsylvania; agriculture, Wadsworth of New York; military affairs, Hull of Iowa; naval affairs, Bontelle of Maine; interstate and foreign commerce, Hepburn of Iowa; judiciary, Henderson of lowa. DR. HARPER UPHOLDS CLEVELAND. President*! Interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine a Logical Deduction. Chicago, Dec. 23.—President Harper of the University of Chicago has given out the following statement on the Venezuelan controversy: “The message and policy of President Cleveland on the Venezuelan situation meet my earnest afgiroval. The Monroe doctrine is a part of the settled foreign policy of the United States. Whether the president’s interpretation of the doctrine in the present case can be found in the phraseology of the message of 1823 is mere petifogging. His interpretation is a logical deduction from the spirit and purpose of that message. The United States caunot permit the forcible extension of European territory on this continent. That must be resisted by all means in our power.” Henry Labouchere’g Viewa® London, Dec. 2 J. —Henry Labouchere, in Truth, regrets the bullying tone of Mr. Cleveland, but contends that England ought to submit the whole boundary question to arbitration. “The Monroe doctrine has become a doctrine of faith with America,” say's Labouchere. “Plently of Americans are willing to fight for it. Such a war would soon become a stalemate on both sides. After incalculable injury on each other is committed, we should both realize what fools we had been, shake hands and go back to where we were.” To Accept the Rain Katnhdln. Washington, Dec. 23.— The president has decided that the government cannot accept the ram Katahdin, because qf her failure to attain the required 17 knots speed. Senator Hale has accordingly introduced a bill in the senate authorizing the acceptance of the vessel. The naval authorities are unanimously of the opinion that she is an efficient war ship and is prevented from attaining the prescribed speed only by a peculiarity of her model. Spain Would Make a Tame Ally. Madrid, Dec. 23.—Public opinion here is, so strongly in favor of England in the Venezuelan controversy that suggestions are advanced for an alliance between England and Spain in the event of President action involving hostilities. The Imparcial urges upou the government the necessity of friendship with England in order to counteract the Monroe doctrine. Also Has a Few Words For Germany. London, Dec. 23. —The Standard’s Berlin correspondent says: Poulteney Bigelow has arrived here charged with a mission with reference to the expulsion of insurance companies from Germany. I have excellent reasons to state that the proposals are of a serious character, frame-’ in the sense of President Cleveland’s message at the opening of congress. North Atlantic Squadron. Washington, Dec. 23.—The proposed cruise of the North Atlantic squadron is off for the present at least. The departure of the vessels, if they go at all, will be contingent upon the arrival a t Norfolk of the cruiser Texas, now in the vicinity of New York, awaiting the official trial of her engines. Governor Hastings Declares Himself. Pittsburg, Dec. 23.—Governor Hastings yesterday declared himself on the war question, unequivocally pronouncing the Monroe doctrine good. Disease Among Illinois Horses. Nashville, Ills., Dec.>23.—A disease has been raging among the horses in this vicinity the nature of which has puzzled all the local veterinarians. The state veterinarian was summoned and began an investigation Saturday. Three horses have died so far. They seem to rot internally. ’ * Weather. Indiana —Generally cloudy weather; slightly cooler; possibly local showers in southern portion; variable winds. Illinois—P irtly cloudy; probably light local showers; variable winds; slightly cooler in southern portion. BRIEF MENTION. —o, A gushpr oil well has been drilled in near Marietta, O. Spaulding, Jennings & Co.’s steel plant at Jersey City was damaged by fire Saturday. Loss, siw,ooo. | Representative Cannon of Illinois,.chairman of the appropriations committee, has commenced to ride a bicycle A fire Saturday evening near the Auditorium, Chicago. almost created a panic amongfdhe thousands of Christmas shpppers. . - A fruit grower near Benton Harbor, Mich., p eked a number of buds and'blossoms afid also a nearly full grown strawberry from his vines Saturday. Clifford Carson secured judgment for 41Jo t-riurday agninst tbet'city marshal and village of Galesburg, for false Imprisonment. He was arrested for giving the high school yell on the street there whj|e celebrating a football victory. The North German Lloyd steamship Spree was tzrtved off Warden Ledge near Totland bay, Isle of Wight, upon which she was run Thursday last, by four tug! yesterday afternoon, and proceeded to Southampton apparently uninjured, ■’ V' v-

NOT BOMOfiM Cashier Smith of the Cambridge City Bank Released. VERDICT FOR DEFENDANTS. Jury Daoldei Againit Mln Campbell to Her *IO,OOO Damaffe Bull Agalnit Ike Family of Dr. Irwin—No Vie For the dbrlitmaa ToWjfc- Bxpreii Compacted Muit Pay Tax®!. —Minor Mewl Items. Richmond, Ind., Doo. 23.—The case of John K. Smith, cashier nf the Wayne National bonk »t Cambridge City, wao called hero Saturday before United States Cotntnieeiouer Binkley. He was charged with porpoaely opening a letter •ddrwMMl to Mrs. John L. Boyd, but the evident* wee found to be insufficient to bold him under bond and Mr. Smith wee rallied The evidence will be forwarded to the federal grand jury at Indianapolis and there may be more prooeedings. but this is considered extremely doubtlul. «■ Chrlitmai Money Go«« to the Church. Elwood, Ind., Dec. 23.—The annual Week of sacrifice and prayer in the church of the Seventh Day Adventists began Saturday and the attendance is usually large. A free will offering is always taken up by the churches during this week, which is used by the organization in extending its work. Thousands of dollars have been realized in past years, the members giving their extra money to the church instead of buying Christmas presents. The week ends Dee, 29. Will Enlnrge the Ploteglasi Plant!. Alexandria, Ind., Dec. 23.—The American Plate Glass company, with plants in this city and at'New Albany, has issued $200,000 in bonds of SI,OOO each, bearing 6 per cent interest, and has placed them with the Union Trust company, of Indianapolis and the Fidelity Trust company of Louisville, secured by a mortgage on the plants of the company, which are worth nearly $1,000,000. The money will be used to improve and enlarge the plants. Verdict For the Defendant!. Crawfordsville, Ind., Dec. 23.—The jury in the damage case of Miss Edna Campbell for SIO,OOO against the wife, son and daughters of Dr. S. G. Irwiu brought in a verdict for the defendants Saturday. “ The main defense set up for the treatment of Miss Campbell was that her actions warranted their doing as they did, and the jury seems to have agreed with them. * No U»®. For th® Toys. Eagle, Ind., Doc. 23.—While Lewis Russell, a miner at this place, was at the store getting Christmas toys for his year-old baby his wife went to a neighbor’s, leaving the child at home. On Mr. Russell’s return home he found the child’s clothes enveloped in. flames. He smothered the flames, but not till the child was so badly burned that it died. Flint Gla»sini»k<r< to Advance Prices. Anderson, Ind., Dec. 23.—A1l flint j glassworks in the United States will * close the first of the year for two weeks. This is the result of the organization of the flint glass trust iu the past ‘six mouths. The shutdown is to stiffen the prices and atHthe same time an advance in the price of bottles of all kinds will be made and maintained. Expreii Compiniea Must Pay Taxes. Indianapolis, Dec. 23.—The supreme court Saturday reversed the decision of, the lower court and held that express companies in the state must pay tax, thus holding valid the act of 1893, taxing express companies upon each mile of “route” withih the state. The decision is to the effect that the assessment is on actual property. Country Boys Assult a Teacher. Patriot, Ind., Dec. 23.—Three boys at Concord school, near this point, attacked the teacher, a. young man named Eaton, from Ibis place, and gave him a terrible beating, jifter which they took him out of doors and bumped his head against the doorstep. The teacher is confined to his bed. Into n Tank of Scalding Water. Elwood,lnd., Dec. 23.—John Boland, an employe of the Macbeth lampchimney works, was fatally scalded Saturday night by walking into a tauk of scalding water.' His legs, right arm and side are burned so badly as to cause his flesh to drop off in places. Combined Poultry an Kennel Show. Indianapolis, Dec. 23.—The Indiana Poultry association, the Indiana Pigeon and Pet Stock association and the Uliana Kennel club, have combined and will give a uniteq show at Tomlinson hall in this city Jan. 6-11. A liberal premium list is offered. ’ New Church Noblesville, Ind., Deo. 23.—The United Brethren church, which was erected at a cost of $5,000, was dedicated yesterday by Bishop Castle, D.D., of Elkhart. < INDIANA NOTES. The Anderson, Marion and Muncie highschool party, numbering about 300, left Saturday to visit the Atlanta exposition. They will be gone 10 dayiZ. Wiley Barr was captured near Lapel Saturday and is now in the Marion jail. He is charged with forging the name of his 80-yearM>ld grandmother, Mrs. Lauterbach, to a note. Jacob Alt of New Albany, despondent because he lost his position through excessive drinking, attempted suicide Saturday by firing two bullets into his head-. It is | thought Ke will die. -7. .... General James C. Veach, who served with distinction in the civil war, being , brevetted a major general after the battle of Mobile, died at his home in Rockport on Saturday at the age of 76. It is said that a Richmond man whose name cannot be learned was recently swindled out of 41,200 by the old sprinter game at Cambridge City. The stake money was put into a stranger’s hands, and he ' ran off with it. The saine party, it is said, worked the game at Alexandria not long igo and carried off 48,000. —— —•>