Decatur Democrat, Volume 40, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 27 August 1896 — Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS CHOICE BITS GATHRED BY INDI. ANA CORRESPONDENTS. Oar Reader* Furnished With the Most Important Late Happenings of This Great Hoosier State—Minor Nows In the Form of Notes. Princeton, Ind., Aug. 26.—Yesterday morning there was a terrific explosion in the Maule Coal company’s mines near this city. Charles Gasner is thought to have lost his life and Frank Tuber is frightfully burned. Both were from Belleville, Ills. The two men had gone down into the mine to lay track, made necessary before the miners could go to their work. Their lamps came in contact with the gas and their was an explosion, blowing one cage half way up the shaft and damaging the timbers so that the entrance was entirely cut off for a time. Tuber was rescued, but it is certain that Gasner is dead. The damage to the mine is great. INTERESTING SUIT. Wayne County Treasurer Refuses to Turn Over Delinquent Tax Certificates. Richmond, Ind., Aug. 25.—One of the mtfst interesting suits that has come up in Wayne county for several years will’be tried in September. It is the suit of. Dr. Jacob R Prezinger of Greenville, 0., against William P. Cook, county treasurer, and his bondsmen. Dr. Prezinger has for 15 years been a buyer at delinquent tax sales, and lis speculations have realized a fortune. Within the past few weeks the county treasurer has refused to turn over to him the tax certificates which lie had bought. The reason for the refusal is that the treasurer has been advised that Dr. Prezinger himself is Hable for taxes on the certificates he holds. The settlement of this question will be watched with interest by county treasurers all over Indiana. Dr. Prezinger claims that, as he.is a non-resident, he cannot be held for taxes on the certificates, and he has filed suit against the treasurer. TYPHOID FEVER EPIDEMIC. Fourteen Ca* * and One Death In Gibson County, Ind. Princeton. Ind., Apg. 25.—Dr. Burton, secretary of the board of health, reports an epidemic of typhoid fever in its worst form in the neighborhood east of Fort Branch, this county. There has been an occasional case reported from this neighborhood each summer and fall for years. There are now 14 cases, with one death. Physicians describe the cases as hard to separate from malarial fever. <1 4)ne family has four cruses and a bottle of from the family well has been forwarded to Chemist Hurty of Indianapolis for analysis. The neighborhood is surrounded by high hills and all drainage leads to the valley. In most cases the water is found near the surface of the soil. ELWOOD Her Numerous Factories Starting Up and the Tinplate Trouble Settled. Elwood, Ind., Aug. 2G.—Happy faces are worn by all those concerned in the outcome of the tinplate trouble in this city. Mr. Leeds of the company suddenly decided to sign the Amalgamated scale, leaving his bed about midnight for that purposed. Better times are now in store for Elwood and all are thankful that the trouble was settled peacefully. Two chimney factories started up last night and the Forge company resumed work the night before. The windowglass factories have lighted tires to begin operations Sept. 1. Business will sorely be booming here in a few days. WHITECAPS. They Visit the Home of William Ray and Give Him a Drubbing. Modesto, Ind., Aug. 26—Whitecaps . visited the home of William Ray, dragged him out and gave him a severe whipping, and they applied a coat of tar and feathers. Ray is a man of family, having a wife and several children, whom it is alleged that he neglected because of a woman who was assaulted by the Whitecaps one month ago.

Elwood, Ind., Aug. 24.—David Levy of this city, is the possessor of one of the rarest coins of antiquity, a Jewish slieckel issued during the reign of King David, and is, therefore, nearly 3,000 years old. Onp side of the coin, which is somewhat larger.than a half dollar of American coinage, bears the tree of life and an inscription reads: “Money of ' Jerusalem.” On the obverse side'is a censor of burning incense, and an inscription which roads: . “Sheckel of Israel.” Kcv. John McKinley Dead. Muncie. Ind., Aug. 26.—Rev. McKinley of Delaware county is dead. He was an uncle of the Republican nominnee for President. He was born in Erie, Pa., in ISIS. After reaching manhood he worked in a rollingmill, and became a member of the Methodist Protestant church. He was licensed to preach, and, for 12 years, was presiding edler of fhadftlabash*The deceased was noted for his lovable traits. Took a Carriage Instead of a Train. Jeffersonville, Ind., Aug. 25.—Mrs. Florence Brunaugh of Elwood on a visit to friends at Lexington, met Milton E. Reed, a wealthy farmer, who fell in love with her. As Mrs. Brunaugh was leaving for Elwood he proposed to her, was accepted, and instead of boarding the train, the. lady entered his buggy. They drove to Madison and were ’married. Mrs. Brunaugh is the Bister of Hon. L. A. Douglass of this city. -- -- . Wolfe Waa Justified. Vincennes, Ind., Aug. 24.—The coroner has held his inquest on the remains of Claude Kable, who was shot and killed by Dan Wolfe at Oaktown Friday. The evidence is sufficient to base a verdict of justifiable homicide. The testimony shows that young Kable was the aggressor and fired first, but Wolfe proved to be the better marksman.

MOIMTEB APPOINTED. . ' Monon Placed In the Hand* of a Receiver by .fudge Wood*. Indianapolis, Aug. 25.— In the United States court yesterday John J. Mills brought suit against the Louisville and New Albany railroad company, demanding judgment for $500,000 alleged to be due on promissory notes. The claim was admitted by the company and judgment was rendered by the court for $494,911.35. Execution was immediately issued and served on the local manager of the company. Marshal Hawkins made the return ‘‘nothing found.” Petition for a receiver was next presented alleging insolvency of the road, which was assented to by the Monon company and Judge Woodsappointed William McDoel of Chicago, present manager of the road. Bond was fixed at SIOO,OOO. QUARTSnOP CLOSED. Pine Village, In<L, Compels Them to Take Out a Town License. Pink Village, Ind., Aug. 24. —Recently a retail liquor dealer opened a quartshop hero to the vexation of the citizens of the* town. After discussing means of ridding tho town of the obnoxious quartshop An ordinance which requires all persons who apply for a town license to first procure a license from the board of commissitßier was passed, and as a result the “quartshop” closed when the ordinance went into effect. The legality of the ordinance seems to be abundantly sustained by the courts, and other towns in the vicinity are following the precedent laid down by the Pine Village in suppressing quarthops, resulting in total Prohibition in moat places where the ordinance is passed ONLY THREE FEET HIGH, But Mis* Branni Is Twenty Years of Age and Weighs Thirty-Seven Pounds. Indianapolis Aug. 24. — Yesterday Mary F. Braum of 105 Buchanan street celebrated her 20th birthday. There is nothing extraordinary in this, unless her size and age are considered. Miss Braum is 20 years old, in good health and is only 36 inches tall, and weighs only 37 pounds. She is the only dw--f of the family, and has received several offers to travel as a curiosity, but does not feel like leaving s her home. Her Share Small. Greensburg, Ind., Aug. 24. — Suit was filed here Saturday to contest the will of John E. Robbins, deceased, late president of the Third National bank of this city. The suit was brought by Mrs. Ollie McCoy, one of the daughters of the deceased, who by his will onlv received SSOO, the other children sharing equally. Mr. Robbins was at one time very wealthy, owning about 3,000 acres of land, as well as large amounts of personal property, but some time previous to his death he distributed the larger part of his real estate among his children. -* Arthur Foos Killed by Lightning. Fort Wayne,, Aug. 24.—A large barn, on George Clock’s farm, near Rome City, was blown to pieces, and Arthur Foos, who had taken refuge in it was instantly killed during the storm Saturday evening. Frank Lacker’s barn, west of this city, was struck by lightning and burned, with four horses. Sixteen freightcars at Star City were blown off a side track. Telegraph and telephone wires were prostrated. Near Knox, Ind., 62 poles, with all the wires were blown down. Knocks Down a Prohibition Pole. Muncie, Ind., Aug. 24 — A terrific windstorm passed over Delaware county Saturday ntgtrt. A Prohibition pole made of gas pipes was struck by lightning and fell across the telephone, trolley and electric light wires, causing great damage. Trees felbacross the railroad tracks and a Lake Erie and Western freight train dashed into one just east of Muncie. Fireman Pink jumped from the engine, breaking one arm and badly injuring himself. The train was not injured. Editor Westlake Return*. Swayzee, Ind., Aug. 26. —Edward Westlake, editor of The News, who was egged out of town because he called the workmen in a factory here scabs, has returned and is doing business at the old stand. He has posted notices that he is back to run his paper and tQ.._de«mand protection, and the right of free speech. He has served notice on the public that he is at home and editing with the use of a good sized arsenal. Deficit lu Bloomington Fair Association. Bloomington, Ind., Aug. 26.—Directors of the fair held their last meeting yesterday. The books show a deficit of S3OO for last week's exhibition. Tho fair association organized four years ago. Since that time the association has expended $6,000 more than its receipts, and as the stock is paid up in full, this year’s exhibition will probably be the last. Will Not Celebrate Labor Day. Richmond, Ind., Aug. 25.—The cen tral labor council has decided that, owing to the hard times, no local celebration on Labor Day will be indulged in. All who are a,ble will go to Anderson to attend the stato celebration. Notes of the State. William Reas of Holton, Ind., was blinded by an explosion of carbolic acid and his hair burned off. There has been shipped from Walkerton, Ind., this season 93,040 Quarts of huckleberries. The sum paid for these berries is $5,582.40. Rev. Thomas Ewing, who claims to come from Columbus, Ind., was arrested for drunkenness at Richmond, Ind., yes terday. Has been begging on the streets. M. W. Hathaway, near, Deerfield, Ind., failing to stop ’when ordered by a highwayman, was fired upon, the bullet grazing his forehead and passing through his hat. "<3. Charles Mayes, printer, of Terre Haute, Ind., committed suicide with poison. His wife recently separated from him, and he was placed under bonds for trying to kill her. Bloodhound* are being used to trace men and boys who jump the fence of the fair 5 grounds at Crown Point, Ind. Heretofore i an average of 200 people have gained admission to the fair by jumping the fence

bryAn and mill They Will Din. Together Neat Tuesday at Wolfert*. B<xm4. Upper Red Hook, N. Y., Aug. 04.— The fact that William J. Bryan, Democratic candidate for the presidency, will lunch with Senator Hill, the leader of the party organization in this state, became known yesterday to the little party of politicans inhabitaing the Red Hook hotel and inspired more discussing among them than any other incident of the candidates eastern trip. Every oue assumes that Senator Hill has resolved to support the nominee of the party else, he would hardly invite him to sit at his table. And the lunch is taken as a practical announcement of Hills determination which is expected to be followed by a more formal declaration. Mr. Bryan will arrive iu Albany Tuesday afternoon and will have two hours for refreshment before the speech which ho is billed to make. He will spend the two hours, according to the programme which has been ar- , ranged for him, at Wolfert's Roost. MAIL TRAIN WRECK. Passenger and Freight Collide on the | Pittsburg and Western. Pittsburg, Aug. 25.—The through Chicago mail train on the Pittsburg and J Western due in Allegheny yesterday at 12:35 p. m. was wrecked at Valencia station, 22 miles from thisjeity, about noon. The latest information is that no one was killed outright, but 15 or 20 persons were badly injured. Tho train was composed of sleeping and mail cars. At Valencia it collided with a work train. The work train first ran into a freight train and the grade being heavy several cars of the work train ran back, colliding with the passenger train. The collision threw tho cars over a steep embankment and a number of the passengers were caught in. the wreck and seriously hurt. PARIS EXPOSITION. French Government Desires the Name of the United States Commissioner. Washington, Aug. 24.—Tho French government is rapidly perfecting the details for the international exposition to be held in Paris in IDOOcommemorating the birth of the century, and has asked the state department for the name of the commissioner general who will represent tho United states, and for such other information available as to the participation of this country. Acting Secretary Rockhill has replied that the commissioner general has not been named, as the American congress took no steps nt its recent session to to provide for representation at the exposition. He expressed the belief, however, that the approaching session of congress will bring about an acceptance of tho invitation of the French republic. BURIED TO HIS OWN MUSIC. “Kathleen Mavourneen” Sung at the Fu neral of Nlcoll* F. Crouch. Baltimore, Aug. 25.—Professor Nicolls _ F. Cfdudi; tliehuffior of ‘‘Kathleen Mavourneen,” was buried Sunday afternoon by the Confederate society at Loudin Park cemetery. It had been intended to have no demonstration at the grave. A delegation accompanied the remains, which were taken to the cemetery in a combination hearse and bus. The escort sat in the black van and the coffin was drawn to the roof of the wagon. A number of women had gone to the oemetery to meet the party, and fully 500 stood about the grave. Alter the body was lowered the choir sang • ‘Kathleen Mavourneen. ’ ’ Bolivia'* President and Oabiuwt. Lima, Peru, Aug. 24.—President Alonzo of Bolivia has assumed the duties of his office, and prospects for a long continued peace are excellent. The members of nis cabinet'are as follows: Interior, Gen to Sanginez; foreign affairs, Manual Maria Gomez; war, Jorge Oblitas; justice, Macario Pinilla; finance, Lisimaco Gutierrez. Medal* of Honor. Washington, Aug. 25.—Medate of honor have been awarded to Captain W. E. Wilder Fourth cavalry and John Schnitzer private of ordnance for distinguished gallantry in action at Horse Shoe Canon, N. M., April 23,1882, in assisting to rescue, vnder heavy fire Private- Leonard, who was wounded. MARKET QUOTATIONS. , Prevailing Price* For Grain, Cattle and Provisions on Aug. 95. Indianapolis. Wheat —Steadv; No. 2 red, 57c. Corn— Weak; No. 2 mixed, 22c. Oats— Steady; No. 2 mixed, 16><c. Cattle— Heavy dry fed steers, $4.20@ 4.30; shipping and export steers, $3.75@ 4.00; common to fair steers, [email protected]; feeding steers, «3.50(<?3.70; medium to choice heifers, [email protected]; medium to choice cows, [email protected]; veal calves, $3.00 @5.50. Market active. Hogs — Packing and good to choice, [email protected]: lightweights, [email protected]; pi« s and roughs, $1.6003.00. Market higher. Sheep —Common to choice lambs, $8 00 @5.00; export ewes and wethers t sß.oo@ 3.45: common to choice sheep, $2.&[email protected]; bucks, per head, [email protected]. Market steady. Chicago Grain and Provision*. WHEAT—Sept, opened 57%0, closed Dec. opened 01%c, closed flOJfc. Corn —Sept, opened 23Wc, closed 21%c. May opened 96%0, (dosed 26a Oats— Sept, opened 16%c, closed Wc. May opened dosed Wo. , .. Pork— Sept. opened $5.82, closed $5,57. Jan. opened $6.97, closed $6.85. Lard —Sept, opened $3.87, closed $8.35. Jan. openeu $3.80, closed $8.75. ' Ribs —Sept, opened $8.25, closed $3.20. Jan. opened $8.47, closed $3.42. Closing cash markets: Wheat corn 21%c, oats, 13%0, pork $5.57, lard $3.87, riba $3.20. Cincinnati Gralnand Stock. Wheat —Easy; No. 2 red, 60a Corn— Dull; No. 2 mixed, 94c. OATB—Steady; No. 2 mixed, 19a Cattle- Steady at $9.9604.35. Hogs— Active at $2.5003.50. Sheep —Dull at $1.5009.26; lambs, weak at $9.7605.25. Toledo Grain. Wheat— Lower; No. 2 cash, 03Jjm CORM—Quiet; No, 2, mixed 23a Oats— Dull', No. 9 mixed, 16a Ka*t Liberty Live Stock. Cattle— Steady 1 at $2.00ff14.60. Hogs —Steady at $2.2503.76. Sheep— Steady al $2.00 @ 8.75, tatnb*. steady at $3.0005.85.

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TO THE POPULISTS. By permission of • iik Democrat we have space ’<> address the populists of our county. Now that the campaign is open it is necessary that we keep posted. To do this we mur-t act in concert. We have no press of <>ur own, and it is a great fav’>r to us to have space in The Democrat, and hope all populists in the county will subscribe for it. It will greatly harmonize and facilitate our political progress. Then through this medium we can be in touch with the county committee. With this arrangement we will fill a column occasionally. The Geneva Herald has given us a column and it is ably edited by a farmer, Mr. Rajn, on finance. We will be pleased to know that every populist will appreciate this favor and subscribe at once tor the paper. By this means we can do much good and thus thank the editor for nis magnanimity.lt is said by some who are not vei-y well posted, that we sold out. This ambiguous term is used by the illiterate as an insult. It at once proves to the intelligent populist that be has met a bundle of arrogance and ignorance of a man’s size in advoirdupois but intellectually very weak. Let such go by quoting Eccl. 13-19, ‘‘as the wild ass is the lion’s prey in the wilderness, so the rich eat up the poor.” The populists with a vote of about 2,000,000, a platform long, broad, deep and not patented, was held up and out to the intelligent American people. Now that it is adopted by the solid southwest and states of the east, is it any wonder the ignoramus yawns and cries “sold out.” The poor dupe is left as is the “ass in the wilderness, a prey for Napoleon McKinley. But he will be eaten up soul and body if this British lion is not speedily driven from his lair. This glorious platform is air'qroad and wide as Uncle Sam’s domain, from ocean to ocean, It goes up through the immensity of space, through the etherial borne on the wings of the American eagle ,so high that the seraphine of heaven is awakened by her sweet melody. The higher she soars the sweeter the music she pours. Grand patriotic viitue compilation wrought by the sons of a great nation. With your broad discussions all America would be wrapt in McKinley’s deceptive golden gloom. J. H. Beatty. Old clothes are just as good as new ones when theyjlook that way. Garments colored with Put,nam'.Fadeless Dyes look like new. It makes no difference what your goods are made of, boil them with Putnam Fadeless and they will be dyed a fadeless crockless color. Each package colors silk, wool or cotton. The brightest and best dye for carpet rags. Tiiey color from one-third to one-half more goods than any other dye. Sold by W. 11. Nachtrieb, druggist. Will You I»o This. We ask you to try Dr. Marshall’s Lun Syrup, on these conditions. After using one bottle and you find that it has not proved beneficial, return the same to the druggist you boaght it of, and he will return the money paid, You can not ask for niore. This medicine is the best cough syrup in the market and for la grippe or influenza it has no superior. Will you give this ebugh syrup a trial. You will certainly not regret it. Price 25, 50 and sl. By druggists. A

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STOP TAKING MINERAL POISON. He TREATS SUCCESSFULLY with Natures Remedies, all forms of Chronic DI- ;i u senses that are curable. cattahr, diseases of throat, lungs, KIDNEYS, LIVER AND BLADDER, RHEUMATISM, DYSPEPSIA AND ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD, EPILEPSY (or falling fits), scrofula, nervous DISEASES. ' rTorn any Cause Whatever. ' Young and Middle-aged men afflicted with I LOSS OF VITALITY front indiscret ions in youth or maturer years. NIGHT LOSSES and the terrible consequences following them, may apply witli confidence of relief. Ladies suffering with the Ills peculiar to their ’ isex. should not fail to call on the doctor. No caustic or cumbersome clap-trap used in their