Decatur Democrat, Volume 40, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1896 — Page 2

W CURES the record of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. CAUGHT THE THIEVES Bloodhounds Took the Trail and Run the Robbers Down. INSANE ON HER WEDDING NIGHT. Commercial Traveler Accused of Getting Away With a Woman’* Watch—Used a Shotgun I'osloltlue at. Clayton Burned. Killed by the last Freight—Tri-State ’’ Notes. • (Orleans, Ind.. Dec. 26.—Burglars broke into the store of John F. Nobitt , and stole about S3O worth of clothing. I jewelry, etc. J. E. McCoy s blood* hounds were sent for and took the trail 12 hours after and followed it to Green . Springs- watertank, on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, where the thieves were arrested, and a large part of the goods recovered’. Much credit is due 'to the bloodhounds, which followed the trail without a break, and aided in securing the arrest of the thieves. G K EJEN TOWS h.XCI TE D. Two Cases of Diphtheria Cause the Health Board to issue Extraordinary Orders. I Greentown, Ind., Def. 26. — The ! Christinas'festivities were" stopped sud- | deuly here yesterday as the result of a| diphtheria scare. There are only-two cases of diphtheria in the place of 2.000 inhabitants, but the town board closed the school in the midst of a recitation, ' and in addition to stopping the Christ- . mas entertainments, passed an order ; forbidding children utider IS years old . to appear on the streets or show themselves outside their respective homes. Between the diphtheria and the board's orders there, is a high state of excitement. <1 —— ON HER WEDDING NIGHT. Mrs. William Shouse Becomes Insane I and Wants to Suicide. Zanesville, 0., Dec. 26.— Madness on the night of her wedding was the terrible misfortune that came to Mrs. William Shouse. Her maiden name was Minnie Carter, and she and William Shouse were married just two weeks ago. In the probate court, yesterday she was adjudged insane. She was a prominent young lady and was deeply interested in her nuptials, but immediately after the wedding ceremony became melancliolly and later developed a suicidal mania. DISGUISED AS A TRAMP. Boy Wanderer Who Comes Home to Spend Christmas Arrested for Vincennes. Ind., Dec.'26. —Eighteen months ago \V illiain A.urler is alleged to have forged the names of several prominent farmers to notes, and, realiz. ing on them, left here to avoid arrest. He returned to spend Christmas with his parents in the guise of a tramp, and was arrested for vagrancy and then committed to jail. Turnkey Burnett recognized him. He entered a plea of guilty, amt will probably be sent to State’s prison Antler is only 22 years bld. Denied Him a Kiss. Tipton, Ind., Dec. 26.—Thomas Miller, aged 21, attended a Christmas entertainment at Peterburg, a small village six miles west of this city, in company with a young lady. He was under the influence of whisky, and, after escorting his friend to her home in Gold- , smith, and upon parting with her, requested that he be permitted to kiss her. She refused him, when he went out into the. street, drew a revolver and shot himself in the breast. Death was instantaneous. Shot His Companion In the Neck. Terre Haute, Ind., Dec. 26.— Owen Denham and Robert flinger, young farmers, went out to round up two strange characters, under suspicion of setting fire to a barn. The men were cornered in a thicket, and i-n the excitement of, the pursuit. Edinger mistook Dunham tor one of the men wanted. He called to him to halt, and Donham • thought he was shouting at one of the suspects, and contimied going. Ellinger then fired, dangerously wounding his companion in the neek. Escaped the Sheriff. Rushville, i nd., Dec. 26."—As Sheriff McFarland was taking William Re.in-lieimer-to 'tin-' train for Connersville to place him in jail for, safe keeping, he suddenly broke through a gate and made his escape’. The prisoner had been convicted an hour previous for burglarizing the home of Daniel Murphy at Rushville. ’• . ,

Keporter Assaulted* * Terri: H aute, hid., Dee. 26.—Janies ami Joint, s'ins hf Andrew J. Crawford, the niillionaire railroad hiagnate, assaulted Frank Parks, a reporter fora local paper, because he hadsswritteii up several of James Crawford's escapades. They pleaded guilty in police court yesterday and paid lines. Mrs. Raphael Cuwen. Virginia. Ills*., Dec, 26.—Mrs. Rachael Cowen, born in Ohio and, ohe of Cass/ county’s early settlers, is dead at the age of 80. Her husbaud, Horace Cowen, was sheriff of this county in iKia

i RIGHTS OF CONGRESS Senator Chandler Writes of Them in the Washington Post. I _ PRESIDENT’S POWERS LIMITED. |V -• — ",y The Fact That the Executive Hi«» Recognixed New Government* Without Congressional 11>* e rlrreiice I* No Prout That When Congress Disagrees With Him It Cannot Control Him by Law. Washington. Dec. 28.—Senator William E. Chandler has written the following letter to the Washington Post: “The new immigration law if it passes, will require foreigners coming to live in this country to read and write as a teat live lines of the United States constitution. There are certain five lines which eminent Spanish American lawyers ought to read. Section 8, after enumerating m 17 clauses the powers of congress, adds another a* follows: 18. To make all laws which shall be necessary aud proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution ■ in the government of the United States or in any department or officer thereof. ******* The president may command the army and navy. Yes, but congress by law may give him specific directions what to do with them, to use them in any particular direction, or not to use them at all. He may grant pardons. Yes, this is an exclusive and uncontrollable power, but congress may bylaw open all prisondoors and let’ the criminals go free. He may make treaties, with the consent of the senate, and they become law. Here is the only poWer to make law not vested in congress. He may appoint officers. Yes, but congress may create and abolish the offices and regulate the power of appointment by civil service rules; he is to commission all officers, but he can commission only those who are appointed in pursuance of law. Ho is'to receive the foreign ministers. Yes, but only ministers from countries which congress chooses to have recognized. If two governments are striving for control of a country, congress may by law decide which governnienU&e United States will recognize, and rlmpresident is bound to obey the law and receive a minister from that' government and retuse to receive a minister from the other.

The idea that the president has the sole prerogative of deciding what foreign governments shall be recognized by the United States has no foundation whatever m any words.'to be seep in the constitution. The fact that the president has recognized new- governments ■without congressional expression, when congress and the people have approved his action, is no proof Avhatever that •when they disagree witii him they cannot control him by law. He is their agent, and when he does what they want him to do, no law is needed. When he threatens to conduct himself otherwise, whether by action or nonaction, the whole subject may be controlled by a law 'passed over a veto, under the. ample powers in congress granted by section 8 of article 1 of the constitution. which are not restricted nor limited in this respect by any clauses in the constitution. There is no escape for the advocates of monarchial government in Washington from the provisions of clause 18, section 8, article! 1. It is singular that the only two presidents who have undertaken to defy congress have been Andrew Johnson and Grover Cleveland. The one tried to create and maintain against the will of congress 10 new state governments in this Union; the dther claims the right against the will of congress to aid in sustaining abroad a bloody tyranny over an oppressed nation. ihngLey’s committee. Hearings Will Commence Today on the New Tariff Bill. Washington, Dec. 28.—Formal work on the new tariff bill will be begun by the ways and means committee today, when the first of the series of hearings which are to extend over 12 days will be held. The programme arranged by Chairman Dingley and his colleagues contemplate sessions from 10 to4o’clock. To hear all the interests which will be on the ground, with one or two schedules of the bill to be covered each day, the representatives of every interest will be obliged to condense their statements. No allotment of time has been made in advance to any applicants, but on each day the committee will arrange a programme based on the number who appear to speak. Instead of listening to each member of the various delegations, the committee will avoid repetitions J>y asking every delegation to select a spokesman to present its views. Several labor organizations have signified their intention to make arguments before the committee in the interest of protection for the industries in which they are workers. In addition there will be representatives of various commercial bodies, as well as the,usual delegation of manufacturers, producers of raw niat'enals and importers. The statetnents orally to the committee as tin more valuable of the written Btateni'-nfs >ubmitted >vill be printed. After tie- tniirings to outsiders it is probable'that government officials, parj ticulaiiy the appraisers, will be called i upon for assistance and expert , testimony from other quarters may be asked. BANK OF MINNESOTA. Stockholder,, Decide lo Reorganize the I list itut ion. St. J’h i,--Dee. 28.- — A pieeting of officers..dii-.Tt.tn’s and a few stockholders ot tiie Bank of Minnesota has been held and tin- present situation of affairs diseusi-e<i After carefully, going over the situation, t-iie following resolution was offered and unanimously adopted: “Resolved. That it is tlie sense of the di- . rectors, sttx'knbiders and persons pres | ent at this meeting that the Bank of Minnesota be reorganized. ” The reorgsnization will be, formulated early this we ik.

HAVE GIVEN WARNING Cuban Recognition Will Receive Con - sideration From the Powers. GERMANY FAVORABLE TO SPAIN. Washington Government Alleged to Have Been Confidentially Informed of the Attitude of the European Tower*—Was No Fight Between the Three Frieud* and Spanish Gunboats. London, Dec. 26.—The Washington government has been confidentially informed, although in very friendly terms, that the European pqwers would not remain impassive should the United States recognize or encourage the Cuba n insurgents. If my information is correct, an intimation has been further given that Germany is quite reedy even now to take Spain’s side should the United States show a disposition officially to side with the rebels. These warnings originated in the course of pour parlers for a European’ coalition against revolutionary socialism. THU THREK FRU.XM. False Report Sent Out a* to a With a Spanish Cruiser. Key West, Fla., Dec. 26. —Much coniment was made yesterday in Havana! over the report cabled from New York that the filibustering steamer Throe Friends had been fired on by Spanish cruisers and that the steamer had disabled a Spanish gunboat. This report is positively denied in official circles,; who affirm that nothing of the kind o ; curved, but that the story is made o it i of whole cloth. It is admitted that the 1 steamerdaiided on tho south side of the ; island, but it is alleged that there was no fighting. It is furthermore admitted that only a part of the cargo was secured by pomez, Spanish coast guards having captured a good portion. The Three Friends is here, lying under the guns of the Raleigh. Captain Lewis refuses to say anything about the trip, save that he had been after derelicts. As to the story of the fight he professes ignorance. None of the crow can be ; induced to speak of the affair. The vessel does not bear any marks of conflict, and the report is doubted here.

Havana advices are that Gomez’s advance guard has captured the town of Las Passega, in Santa Clara province, taking the entire garrison and ail their stores. A battalion of fresh troops was sent to Mataiizas yesterday from Havana to be sent to the front. Great exertions are being mado to get a Strong force to opoose General Gomez, and three lines are being formed to get the Cubans entangled between them and crushed. Insurgent Bands Routed. A Havana dispatch says that the battalion of Cuenos had a hard fight near Tellechea with the insurgents’ bands under Felino, Alvarez, Aldance and Barota. Lieutenant Freirio was mortally wbunded and afterward died. Tho insurgents left four dead upon rhe field and carried away many others. They also abandoned a large number of arms and ammunition. A prisoner who was captured says there were 37 insurgents killed. The Spanish also captured nine Mauser rifles and 21 Remingtons which had been left on the field, and nearly 106 horses. The insurgent dead was carried to the town of Quintana for identification Among them were Captain Ensibia Rojes ana Lieutenant Ballegis. . . Inquiries in official quarters elicited a denial of the story that the filibustering steamer Three Friends fired upon a Spanish' coast guard steamer and a Spanish gunboat which attempted to capture it while running into the Sanjuan river to land its cargo of arms and ammunition. A Madrid dispatch says it is rumored that General Weyler has delayed fresh operations against the insurgents in order to give time to discover the disposition of the bands and their chiefs since the death of Maceo, with a view to feeling his way to preparing the ground for finishing the present Cuban war like the past insurrections in Spain and Cuba, where money and unofficial negotiations proved more telling arguments than force of arms, directly the insurgents sew no, more hojie of foreign aid.

Consul General Lee. Key West, Dec. 26. — United States Consul Fitzhugh Lee and family passed through here yesterday an the Olivette, on their way to Havana. MAHER THE VICTOR. -.-««eii • Took JiiMt Twenty-Seven Second* to Knock O’Donnell Out. New York, Dec. 26.—1 t took just 27 seconds of time for Peter Maher, the Irish heavyweight pugilist, to again demonstrate his superiority in ring tactics and hard hittingqualitiesover Steve O’Donnell,'the Australian boxer, in the arena of the Greater New York Athletic club at Coney Island. From the outset Maher never left the result in doubt. He rushed at O’Donnell the. moment the referee called time, and O’Donnell assumed the defensive. The big Australian led his left for Maher’s body, but thc lrishinan blocked the blow with his right hand glove. Then Maher sent his left to the chin, and swifng again with his left on the face. He put O’Donnell to the floor a second iatty with a left on the chin, and after the Australian regained his feet, Maher lamlcd a left smash on the jaw, following it quickly with a left half hook, which sent O’Donnell dpwn in a heap. Steve rolled over on bis back in a helpless condition and the referee slowly counted him out, and a tremendous shout went up from the 1,860 people who watched the brief encounter and the band played “The Wearing of the Green” in honor of the victor.. F»<l Over Five Thousand. St. Louis, Dec. 26,-rThe Salvation Army fed over s,6ooadults and children at their 'various romps in this city yesterday aud sent out about 1,000 basket dinners to deserving families. ,- - u.

WHITE HOUSE TREE How the Clevelands Clebrated the Holiday. i • CHILDREN HELD HIGH CARNIVAL it Whm a Joyous Mini Homelike Cliriatma* - Santa Cliiim Dealt G«nrrotiiily With the Mlmvm Cleveland—Cabinet Oftiewm* Little Onen Take Cart in-the Festivities Employe* Not Forgotten. Washington, Dec. 26. — Christmas was c’elobratod in a joyous homelike fashion at the white house. The children, not only of the president, but of the entire cabinet circle, held high carnival iu the white house library. A noble fir tree stood in the center of th« big ■emi-oirctilar room, so tail that it touched the lofty ceiling and so thick and broad that it almost filled the large room. Until late iu the night many willing hands had worked under Mrs. Cleveland’s direction in beautifying thia Christmas tree and as it stood yeeI terday when the bright sun of ChristI mas day shone upon its tinsel and gilt ends sparkled on the pendant icicles and some pretty toy or knicknack concealed in the thick foliage, it was a tree worthy of the white house. The children were early awake, up indeed even before most of the servants, and were soon gloating over rhe presents that lay piled up around tho foot of the tree and over the contents of their stockings, which were generously filled by Santa Claus. After breakfast the visitors begat’ to arrive, children of the members of the cabinet, and the day’s enjoyment was fairly begun. I There were presents for each of the lit- ■ tie ones from Mrs. Cleveland and in I turn most- of the visitors brought pretty : tokens of remembrance for the Cleve- | land children. Marion and Ruth, who have gotten along nicely in the study of i German, gave some pretty recitations, [

and there Were some Christinas carols sung. The president and Mrs.. Cleveland exchanged presents, as has boon their practice ever since their marriage, and all of the employes of the whitehouse received some appropriate and useful token of esteem. WASHINGTON SOCIETY SNUBBED. Queen Ulionkiilani Sleeps In Her Palace Car White at the Capital. Washington, Dee. 26. —Queen Liliouwho arrived in Washington yesterday, departed after a short rest without setting foot upon the soil of the capital. It was her intention not to have stopped here at all, but she arrived very late and was weary and in need of sleep, so she requested the railroad officials to detach her Pullman car and let it remain on a siding. This was done, and the queen and her attendants enjoyed a short but sound sleep. She did not emerge from her car and later it was attached to tho regular colonial exDress and whirled off toward Boston. Notable Woman Dead. Washington, Dec. 26.—Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey, the pioneer of' Catholic literature in this country, died here yesterday, aged 83 years. She was an old resident of Washington, and was a daughter of the late Rev. William McKenna, a chaplain in the United States navy. She was honored with per senal •letters from Pius IX and also from Pope Leo. A few years ago Cardinal Gibbous paid public tribute to her work add its influence in a testimonial sent her in behalf of hims'elf and the heirarchy of America, The university of Notre Dame, Ind., bestowed upon her the “Latare Medal.” Mrs. Dorsey’s works number about thirty.

Enrique Delgadn. Washington, Dec.- ’6.—Enrique Dalgado has not been executed by ths Spanish authorities in Cuba, and he will be treated with all leniency that the conditions under which he was arrested warrants. This news is the first result of the, inqury the state department has made into Delgado’s case at the instance of the New York Mail and Express, which has employed him as a correspondent. Vice President Seeven.on and Family. Washington, Dec. 26.—Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson and daughter left here yesterday for St. Louis, where they will be present at the wedding of Miss Julia Scott, niece of Mrs. Stevenson, to Mr. Carl Vrooman, of Baltimore, which event occurs Monday evening in St. Louis. HANNA’S HEALTH GOOD. False Report* Sent Out. to the Effect That It Wa* Breaking. Or, evela nd, Dec. 26.—Concerning a statement sent out from this cjiy to the effect that the health of M. A. Hanna is breaking down, it may be stated that, while the national chairman has been slightly indisposed for the past few days, his general health is excellent. For several days he has suffered from severe headache,s, causing insomnia to a more or less extent. The attack, however, is believed to be only temporary. Mr. Hanna, after a drive yesterday, returned to his home on Lake avenue, where he ate Christinas dintror with his family. It is likely that the chairman and Mrs. Hanna will go south for a few weeks some time next month. ■ . ' u • „ Senator Tliurston. Omaha, Dec.'<26. —Senntor John M. Thurston said yesterday: ”1 think there will be no tariff or financial legislation at this session of congress. lam satisfied, however, that there \vill be an extra session of congress called to consider these matters soon after the event of the Republican administration, probably about March 15. It'is pretty certain , that there' will be a new tariff bill by July 1.” . *

BUBO * COEFKE. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, * Room*over P.O Decatur. Ind ypis. JI. L. HOLLOWAY, ffl. u. OffiUeand residence olio door north of M E. hurcli. Diseases ot women and children a • peels Uy. Paid G. Hooper < A-ttomoy evt Xsa,XTV Decatur, ludlmia. Patents a specially. «. K. ERWIN. A-ttorney ,, nt«ljaw, loom 1 and 2 Niblick & Tonnellier dlock, Decatur, Indiana. J. K.. BOSO. t Attorney a,t Law PECATIR, INDIANA. A. G. HOLLOWAY, Physician and Surgeon. Office over Boston Store. Residence acroea the street from his former home. 38-ftltf A. F. BBATTT 4. F. MABB MANN * BEATTY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW And Notaries Public. Pension claims prosecuted. Odd Fellows building. 1 GEORGE K. DICKERSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Pensions and Colic tJous a specially .. Qt. flee in the John C. Hale Itulldifiir GENEVA. - - - • INDIAN LT. FRANC*. J- 1 MLivixYMAN. N. *’ FRANCE Ac MERRYMAN. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, DECATUR, IND. Office—Nos. 1. 2 and 3. over Adams Co.’Bark We refer, by permission, to a- 1 : ms Co. Rank Girard v— • /|\ Fire Insurance Co ) of Philadelphia. E. Burt Lenhart, Agt. Decatur, Indiana.

J. ID. j~F±» DEALEH IN Grain, Seed, Wool, Salt, Oil, Coal, Lime, Fertilizers. Elevators on the Chicago & Erie and Clovtw Leaf railroads. Office and retail store southeast corner of Second and St rects. Your patronage solicited. 1 A. L. DEVILBIfS, DENTIST I. O. O. F. BLOCK. Professional Dent ist. Tcet h extracted without pain. Especial attention giver, to bridge work like illuisiH.H n above. Terms reasonable. Office m ond street, over Rosenthall's clothing store. 2&-ly I .E. H. LeBRUN, Veterinary Dentist, Decatur, Indiana. Office:—Corner Second and Madison street. Treats all Diseases of Domesticated Animals. making a specialty of Optical Cane*. 03.11 s day or night, promptly attended to. 26-ly JOHN S. BOWERS —DEALER IN— * STONE, ....CRUSHED STONE.... Can deliver on line ofjßailroad. Also HERCULES POWDER. For Stump Blasting, Always on Hand 1 Merryman’s Factory Yon can get all kinds of — <ro<> Hard and Soft Wood, SMing, Flooring. Breckel*, Odd-Sized sash and Doors. In fact all kinds of building material made or furnished on short notice. Dr. 0. V. CONNELL, Veterinary Sergsoe itii Dentist. Decatur, Ind. - ■ Office 1. 0.0 F. Block. Graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College and Toronto Veterinary Dental School. Trcii i- all diseases of domesticated ant’nn i*. (Jailsattended to day or night- *•

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