Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 3 June 1897 — Page 3

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LITTLE OF BVBHY fHINtt. Good, Wholesome and InterentiiiK LCcal NewH. Last Thursday some 2,000 people took a day off ana visited the jumbo gas well at Petersburg, Indiana. •■r A large department store at Portland has gone into the hands of a receiver. The indebtedness amounts to sl2 000. More evidences of prosperity. It is stated that $50,000 has already been squandered in the Alexandria oil field, since the oil “boom,” which began about four weeks ago. Comes high. At the meeting of the grand lodge I. O. O. F. at Indianapolis, two weeks ago, Dr. R. P. Davis of Portland, was chosen as Grand Master. Odd Fellows in this city and county feel honored by his election. By a vote of the council at Bluffton, they will pave Market, Main, Washington and Oak streets with asphalt. The improvement contains thirty-five squares, and will c<sst something like $2,000 a square. It was Noah who advertised he would sail on a certain date, and those who did not believe in advertising were out in the wet during forty days rain. Their postoffice address has hever yet been learned. The public will feel releived to know that ex-President Harrison is not contemplating learning to bike. A fake dispatch to a New York paper first spread ihe information, and the General with his usual promptness has denied it. in whole and in part. Congressman Henry got in his work again bv appointing Drs. R. P. Davis, G. T. Weinnick'of Portland, and W. W. Shepherd of Red Key, as a pension examining board for that place. We presume that civil service begins with their appointment. A man often says: “My business is different from any other kind; it’s almost impossible to advertise my business.” That remark shows a misunderstanding what advertising is. It is making a business known to those who ought to know it. This can be done with any business. ■- This office feels truly grateful for the many kind comments upon our new heading. Even Bob Allison wanted to know “who made that d—n imitation of a rail fence.” Scores of others have similiarilly rejoiced with us hpon our advancement in the art preservative, it pays to advertise. Mayor Stevens has resigned as mayorof Bluffton, and James P.Hale was elected to fill out the unex pired term which lasts until next May. The resignation of Mr. Stevens was in order to allow that gentleman to write P. M. after his name. He is an old soldier (?) and has a wooden leg. Mrs. Mary Reicher of Mt. Airy, Ga., gave birth to a child last week, at the age of twelve years. The child weighed ten pounds and was a healthy specimen of the human race. The grandmother of the child is only twenty-four years old, ■ and is considered the youngest person in the United States holding that exalted relationship.

The prosecuting attorney ot Jay county has filed a complaint asking the Jsy circiut court to oust Peter IL Bishop from ihe office of trustee in that county. Bishop had been appointed postmaster at Briant, and is trying to hold two offices, and draw two salaries at one and the same time. Bishop, at least, don’t want much. ✓ A Kansas drought is thus described: “The air is so dry that the moon raises a dust as it passes through the sky, the moisture has all evaporated out of the milky way until it looks like a long trail of pulverized chalk, and they throw pebbles on the stables to make the cows think it is rain falling and not become discouraged. ->• % The Jay County Republican promises enough improvements in their printing office, to make an ordinary newspaperman dizzy. A new “dress, engine, paper cutter, job press, job and book type are among the enumerated additions contemplated. Judging from appearances, we readily admit that “prosperity” hasn’t struck them any too soon. The ministers of New Castle, Ind., have ordered a car load of allegators from a Florida firm, to be placed in the streams near that city to keep the bad boys from swimming on Sunday. The boys are willing to desist in their practice and go to church one day in the week, but are now wondering if the alligators will be removed to give them a chance the other six. Robert Day the formef”"" editor of the Huntington Democrat has embarked in the circus business. His long association with the newspapers has directly fitted him for this vocation, especially since a “monkey and parrot” time is always on tap in both instances. Truly the world do move, for this century has witnessed the evolution of an editor to another sphere, that of ringmaster and boss canvasman. Decatur base ball “rooters” have been closely watching the phenominal record being made by “Chick” Stahl, who is playing right field for Boston, in the national league. He is leading the van in batting, almost everyday grinding out a home run, while two and three baggers are common fruit for his base ball record. “Chick” was a member of “Place’s Creams” three years ago, and for that reason more than ordinary interest is manifested in him. It is with, considerable pride that we announce that the Presbytery will next year meet at Winona, the beautiful Indiana pleasure resort. Philadelphia and Minneapolis were contestants for the honor, but Winona was given the preference over these inportant cities. The honor is not a light one, when thus considered, and it would not surprise us should they decide to yearly hold their Presbytery sessions there. Among the national figures who were present, were General Harrison and Holy John Wannamaker. There was a law passed by the last legislature, which has received no notice yet, but which will create an explosion when the details are published. It is a law providing that creditors may garnishee all the wages of a workingman above $25, and prohibits any set-off against it such as are allowed heads of families in cases of ordinary indebtedness. A howl of huge proportions from the labor organizations is expected when the tacts get out. A prominent republican, who held office in the late legislature, says the bill got through without his knowledge and that there is enough in it alone to defeat bis party. -- Dr. Clark, Coroner Adams County, Decatur, Indiana. Dear Doctor:—l have completed my analysis of the stomach and contents submitted for examination May 25, 1897. I find arsenic pres-j ent in the contents of the stomachi; also crystals of arsenic on the stomach walls The embalming fluid used in this case contains a large percentage of arsenic. Tests of Alkaloidal poison resulted negatively. The symptoms in the case coincide with those of acute arsenical poisoning, but the chemical analysis can be of no assistance in the case because of the embalming fluid used. I do not think the chemical examination of any other organ will give us any positive reever, to examine the tongue, throat, oesphagus, a close search being made for evidence of errosion and or irritation, the usual results of arsenic poison. Yours very respectfully,

Since Herman Yager’s return from across the briney ocean, he has been kept busy telling his friends about, the pleasures of the trip, the country and people visited and nine hundred and ninety-nine thousand other things seen or heard of. As these tnends all approach him one at a time, his time is much occupied and his talking proclivities are undergoing a strain. He is thinking some of having a phonograph made that will tell the tale with all the thrilling illuminations necessary to make it interesting, and then when he is beseiged with questions, he will simply wind up the machine and let ’er go. We are right in the midst of the fishing season, and it might be well for the lovers of this sport to read the latest provision in the fish law. It prohibits absolutely the taking of fish with any kind of seine, net or trap, or “to take, catch, kill or destroy any fish in any manner whatever, except with a hook and line, which line shall be held in the hand or attached to a pole or rod which is held in the hand, and no line shall be used which has to exceed three hooks attached thereto.” An exception is made that minnows may be caught with a seine. The principal object of the law is to prevent the killing of fish with dynamite, which was growing into a common practice and the still more common practice of catching them with seines. No “trot lines” shall be set or any kind of a line be left over night. The line must be held in the hand. There isn’t a city on earth —or elsewhere—that possesses the amount or number of shade trees as does Decatur. At this time of year and during the summer and fall months, our city is a paradise within itself. There isn’t a street of any importance whatever, that isn’t abundantly supplied with shade. For all this much credit is due our people. There is nothing that shows the advantages of a place better than plenty ofshaje. As a rule the trees are all trimmed and made to look more beautiful each year, and as time grinds on, Decatur is destined to be a garden of shade and a home of beauty. We feel dutifully bound, while on the subject, to personally compliment the pride of Mr. B. J. Terveer. The trees that surround his beautiful Madison street home are uniform and ornamental, and adds many dollars to the value of the property. It isn’t safe to secure an election to any office by the use of money in any shape or form. A decision of the supreme court, says: “Xhe sixth section of article 2 of the state constitution provides ...at ‘every person shall be disqualified from holding office during the term for which he may have been elected, who shall have given or offered a bribe,threat or reward to secure his election.’ * * * The great weight of authority is to the effect that a constitutional provision like the one here in question is self-executing and needs no legislative enactment to carry it into effect and operation. There is no crime defined by the constitution/ 1 provision quoted, but certain actl done, namely, giving or offering bribe to secure election to office, are made to disqualify or render ineligible the person so doing to hold the office. Therefore, the circuit court erred in refusing to allow the appellant to prove that appellee had on the election day* paid James Philips $3 to vote for* him for said office of township trustee. If it be true that he did so that disqualified appellee from holding office and, therefore, rendered him ineligible.” A mass convention of Methodists has been called to meet at Indianapolis, September 15, of this year. It is of national importance, and representatives from every nook and corner of this broad and fertile union will be present, in numbers profuse and enthusiasm boundless. The object of the meeting, as explained by a lay member, is for the purpose of vigorously protesting against what is termed the “preachers’ combine.” 1 The laity has been ignored except upon occasions when they are divinely requested to lift the lid from their sock and respond in a pleasant and charitable manner in support of the church at home and the heathen abroad. With a righteous indignation the laity and members have suffered these unjust responses until now, when patience and fortitute have ceased to be even the ghost of virtue. They are not only going to lift up their hands in holy horror at the growing- debts and flourishing mortgages, but they will remonstrate in tones that can not possibly be misconstrued. There is no doubt, just cause for this uprising. Too much red tape has crept into the charitable mantles ot the church deity. One neighbor wants to outdo another neighbor,

A DRIVE.... We are driven to make IN WASH GOOBS. ", t . ■ 12 1-2 C. ■. 1 ■ LAPPET, MOLLS. DIMITIES, ORGANDIES. Fresh goods, elegant colorings, newest designs, goods that brought twice the money, will close at ZEPHYR GINGHAMS si3c. We have had an unprecedented sale on this lot of Ginghams, which included all the best brands that usually retail at 10c and We will close at 8c a yard, at BOST2N STORE, I. 0. 0. F. BLOCK. . - KGEBLER & MOLTZ CO.

one church another church, until it costs more to reach that heavenly clime than it does to visit all the foreign ports of the sacreligious place below. More bible religion would better fill the bill. The profession of law seems to have left the high standard and moral plane, intended tor it. bv the learned lawyers of generations past. In the early period it comprised something more noble than simly to “get next” in a suit against some person or corporation who has money, and then perchance a judgement was secured, half of it, or even more, goes to the lawyer. An example comes from the suit of Flora Evans against the L. E. W. railroad, where the plaintiff was awarded $7,000 damages for the loss of an arm and leg. After judgement had been rendered the plaintiff, liens were filed against the judgement as follows: Holstein Barrett $1,400, Emmerson McGriff $1,050, Thomas Bosworth $1,050, M. 8. Williamson $3,500. The total of these figures equals the full amount of the judge ment, $7,000, and leaves poor Flora Evans who sustained the injuries, without a cent. She loses an arm and foot, sustains the expense of going through two or three trials, and then her attorneys with a full and patriotic heart, reaps the harvest. This status of affairs is not only a disgrace to the profession of law, but a sin against God, as well, and it is high time the proper court tribunal took cognizance of the unlawful acts of those who, not only practice, but are sworn to uphold the statutory laws bf the state and nation. It seems to be lawful to rob a persbn, when such rob-’ bery takes place in the very temple where justice is supposed to reign supreme. This M. 8. Williamson who claims $3,500 in this case, is the same ons who assisted the plaintiff in Gemmel suit in this circuit. After shedding crocko- 1 dile tears for Ola Brown and pleading for justice and honor of the girl, and then after the jury had given judgment , for $3,000, his name shines forth on the judgment docket, in a lien for $1,500, half the judgment. Instead of being client against client, it is the lawyer against the fool who is dragged into cotirt and the devil take the hindermost. To Cnre a Cold in One Day. Take Laxatiie Bromo l Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund he money if it fails to cure. 25c.

June Bargains 21 • z. THE FAIR * Shirt Waists, Mitts, Millinery, . Wall Paper, etc. See our Trimmed Millinery at prices that invite comparison. Flowers are selling very fast. Shirt Waists at one-half the regular price. 49c for a SI.OO waist. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 5, we will inaugurate another of OUR SILK MITT SALE 25c silk mitts for 10c. 40c silk mitts for 19c. 35c silk mitts for 15c. 50c silk mitts for 25c. —, '■■■ LLADIES,’ MEN’S and CHILDREN’S LiNDERWEAR. A splendid ladies’ or child’s vest for sc. A 15c vest for sc. . - Men’s best Balbriggan underwear at 25c. WALL PAPER and Room Moulding. This week we will offer big inducements in wall paper. Fifteen new patterns of wall paper received this week. Our prices are always the lowest. Bargains are also offered in Lace Curtains, Window Shades, Dishes, etc. •■ . 'A r " . ■ . . ■. . The Cheapest place to Trade. THE FAIR CHEAP STORE, Stone Building, Decatur, Ind. ( • Highest price paid for Eggs.