Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 25 February 1904 — Page 7

iCCOUNTS SHORT ■Seymour Bank Cashier Feil Away Behind, it is Alleged. He Had Charge of the Funds of the First National Bank and a Building Association. Cyrus E. McCrady Turns Over His Property for the Benefit of Creditors. Seymour, Ind., Feb. 23.—Cyrus E. McCrady, cashier of the First National Bank an(i treasurer of the Co-Opera-tive Building and Loan association, is alleged to be short in his accounts between $25,000 and $28,000 for the two institutions. Both are amply protected from loss by bondsmen of McCrady. McCrady’s property, amounting to $12,000 to SIB,OOO, has all been turned over to Louis Schneck as trustee to be sold for the benefit of his creditors. 6 o that neither institution will suffer financial loss. McCrady, besides being interested in these two concerns. w as a third owner of the Seymour Chair company, a third owner of the G, H. Anderson & Co. elevator, a fourth owner of the Security Accident and Sick Benefit association, treasurer of the Masonic lodge, theasurer of the Methodist church and a number of other organizations. He has a beautiful home and an interesting family, and no man has stood higher in business, church, lodge and social circles in Seymour. POLICE MYSTIFIED South Bend Murder Contains Perplexing Elements. South Bend, Ind., Feb. 23.—N0 trace, according to the police, has been discovered that will lead to the murderer of Druggist William Runyan, who was shot in his store Saturday night and who died in the street a few minutes later, where he had followed and wrestled with his assailant until overcome by death. William Bowles, twenty-twe, a former resident of Plymouth, Ind., who at first said his name was Johnson and his home at Chicago, is under arrest, having been found in a saloon intoxicated and with his face and neck scratched. The police do not think Bowles guilty of the crime and will probably release him after he explains some remarks made at the time of his arrest. All kinds of rumors and theories are afloat as to the cause of the murder. Several months ago Runyan secured a divorce from his wife and some gossips connect a woman with the affair. Even some of the detectives working on the case are inclined to doubt that robbery was the motive of the murder. Those who assert that it was say Runyan was in the habit of carrying large sums of money, which he was fond of displaying. Their theory is that the thief and murderer knew of this and came upon Runyan when he happened to be alone, forcing him to turn over his valuables at the point of a revolver; that Runyan thought he saw a chance to gain mastery of the thief and grappled with him. Girl Burglar Under Arrest. Elwood. Ind., Feb. 23.—A twelve-year-old girl was arrested here for burglarizing the home of Mrs. Maggie Sprong. For some time Mrs. Sprong has been missing various articles of value from her home. She finally caught the child, who passes the house on her way to and from school, in the act of entering the window. The child confessed to the stealing of jewelry and money valued at several hundred dollars. The jewelry was returned and the child’s father will repay the money. The child will not be prosecuted. Brutal Assailant Shot. Orestes, Ind., Feb. 23.—The little village of Orestes Is in a state of excitement over an assault on a mere child. L. E. Wilson, the principal of the Orestes schools, arriving at his home, heard the screams of his seven-year-cld daughter. Forcing open the door he says he discovered Milton Ferguson, a carpenter, in the act of assaulting the child. Wilson seized his shotgun and poured the contents of both barrels Into Ferguson, who made his escape. The authorities are hunting Ferguson down. Preferred Death to Arrest. Evansville, Ind., Feb. 23. —Because Miss Laura Bostice refused to accompany him up town Walter Sennen, with whom she had kept company, made threats against the girl. She escaped from him. Failing to find her, Sennen continued to make threats. An officer came in response to a call, and when about to arrest the young man the latter shot himself fatally. Sennen had been drinking. He had but recently lost his position as a bookkeeper. Triple Murder at Terre Haute. Terre Haute, Ind., Feb. 23. —Jerry Dugan, aged twenty-eight, a section hand on the Southern Indiana, this morning murdered the wife and two children of Ben Ramsey, the man at whose house he was employed. Dugan surrendered to the police.

RUSSIA'S PROTEST The Crar's Government Says Japs ere Not “Toting Fair.” Washington, Feb. 23.—Russia is addressing to the powers a vigorous communication charging Japan with repeated violations of the laws of nations,, first as the note alleges, in threatening to attack a neutral port, Chemulpo, Korea, unless the Russian ships within came out to face an overwhelming force and second, it states, in attacking Port Arthur before war had been declared and while the Japanese minister at St. Petersburg was still enjoying the protection and the courtesies of the Russian government, to which, it is claimed, he had just previously addressed a communication expressing his belief that the interruption of diplomatic relations between the two countries would be brief. The text of the note is not obtainable. In the diplomatic corps the news of Russia’s intended address to the powers has caused great interest. A diplomat whose government is inclined to sympathize with Russia, said that the Russian government did not expect other nations to pass on the attack at Port Arthur but as to the threatened attack on Chemulpo this diplomat said the Russian government expected the powers, in the interest of international law, would give this matter their earnest consideration. Several foreign naval commanders at Chemulpo, he said, were reported to have protested against the action of the Japanese commander at the time and if it were true that the American commander refused to join with the other foreign commanders in protesting to the Japanese commander against his action in threatening the town, he thought it likely the action of the commander of the Vicksburg would be the subject of an exchange of views between the St. Petersburg and Washington governments. RUSSIA'S WEAK POINT Incapacity of Railway Gives Japs a Great Advantage. Berlin, Feb. 23.—The Militar Wochenblatt, the organ of the German general staff, has published an article discussing Russia’s prospects of reinforcing her army in East Asia. The paper takes a pessimistic view of the capacity of the trans-Siberian railroad and especially of the section crossing Lake Baikal where, it says, the difficulties to be overcome are enormous. The limited capacity of the line is said to be a much more serious matter than the threatened damage to it by natives. The paper estimates present troops-moving capacity of the railroad from Russia’s experience of last summer in moving two brigades to Tschita, east of Lake Baikal, which was only accomplished at the rate of eight and a half miles an hour. At this rate it would take thirty-six days to convey 25,000 men from the Ural mountains to Mukden or Vladivostock. The paper assumes the present strength of the Russian army in Eastern Asia to be 158,761 men, and upon the foregoing estimate of time required to move troops, it declares it will take until April 20 for Russia to raise the strength of her East Asiatic army to 230,000 men. The Militar Wochenblatt is of the opinion that the easiest thing for Japan to do to compel Russia to abandon Manchuria is to strike at the center of the country, or in other words, concentrate her forces against Harbin. THE RAILWAY'S CAPACITY

A Russian Expert Gives His View of the Situation. St. Petersburg, Feb. 23. —Prince Khilkoff, minister of railroad communication has proceeded for Manchuria from Irkutsk, after having seen that the railroad on the ice across Lake Baikal was laid. He was personally entrusted with $250,000 to effect the expeditious termination of this work. Prince Khilkoff reports that the Siberian railroad is able to move 30,000 men a day to their destination, but that the transit from western points to the far East will require six weeks. New Headquarters Established. Yin Kow, Feb. 23.—Viceroy Alexieff and his full staff have just arrived at Harbin, where headquarters have been established. BRIEF DISPATCHES Dr. Jameson. Cape Colony premier, has sue needed in completing s cabinet. Fire indictments hare been decided upon by the special Iroquois Are jury. Owen F. Fawcett, the veteran comedian, is dead at Flat Rock, Mich., aged sixty-six years. .Admiral Evans is switching his Asiatic squadron around tolbe ready for any emergency. Hundreds of Uvea have been lost by the bursting of a dam on the Hwang-Ho, at Tsinan Ku. The official account of the battle of Chemulpo is practically identical with the report previously cabled. The state department has made public the text of the notes exchanged with the powers respecting the far Eastern war. The annual meeting of the department of superintendents of the National Educational association is in session at Atlanta, Ga. Heavy snows and blizzards over the Siberian railroad, especially east of Baikal, are largely increasing the difficulties of transporting troops. The log eabin in whieh Gen John A. Logan was born has been offered to the World’s Fair for exhibition. The cabin is owned by F. Fauth of Mnrphyjboro, 111. Among r«e exhibits whieh have arrived at the World’s Fair for the palace of fine arts is a earload of paintings by American artists and students temporarily residing in Paris. The manufacturing plant of the Breed Johnston Furniture company at Jamestown, N. V., was destroyed by Are. The loss is $50,000. The Centurv Furniture company occupied a part of the same building. Their loss is estimated at jA'.ooo. _ -— —

REPUBLICAN OPPOSITION Confronts Naval Appropriation Bill In the House. Washington. Feb. 23.—The naval appropriation bill has encountered opposition on the Republican side of the house. Mr. Burton, o' Ohio, chairman of the rivers and harbors committee, announced in a vigorous speech that he could not support a bill which declares that the United States, which iu his view should be the leader in all works for peace, is going to double, treble and quadruple its naval establishment and all under the assertion that it is done for peace. He questioned the need of so great a navy as the bill contemplates, asserting that the Monroe doctrine and the supremacy of this country on this side of the world is secure and that the control of the Philippines by this country had not been questioned. He asked the minority why in view of the declarations in the Kansas city platform they had not opposed these expenditures. Mr. Williams, the minority leader, said the inquiry put the Democrats in an unfair attitude, as the failure of the bill would mean that ships under construction would rot at the docks and the sailors would go unfed. Mr. Burton replied that he did not want to be understood as opposing work on ships under construction or the maintenance of the navy. In an Explanatory Mood. The feature of the day’s session of the senate was a speech from Mr. Hoar in explanation of his former speech on the isthmian canal situation. He complained of the criticisms of his utterances at that time, saying that he had been misunderstood and misrepresented and contended that his intention on that occasion had been to secure full information concerning the Panama revolt and not to cast reflections on the president. On the contrary he had the highest regard for that official and intended to vote for the treaty. Mr. Foraker was mentioned among others who had criticized the first speech, and after Mr. Hoar had concluded the Ohio senator replied that he had not meant unjustly to reflect on Mr. Eoar, and justifying his remarks by quoting from Mr. Hoar’s original speech. Mr. Hoar replied by accusing Mr. Foraker not only of having misrepresented him on the first occasion, but of misrepresenting him again. The result was a sharp colloquy at short range, and when it came to a conclusion the senators did not appear to have approached any nearer to an understanding than at the beginning. Record-Breaking Weather. St. Johns. N. F„ Feb. 23.—The worst cold wave for fifty years is being experienced in Newfour' nd. Accompanied by a furious gi .e temperature dropped to from 25 to 45 degrees below zero. The whole of the seaboard is frozen. The intensity of the weather causes the belief to prevail that the arctic ice floes will be impassible to the sailing steamers which start on their annual cruise next month.

KEPT RIGHT ON Madison Pool Room Opens Despite Recent Bloodshed. Madison, 111., Feb. 23—Notwithstanding the service of nine warrants on policemen and poolroom attaches as a result of the riots in Madison, Friday, the poolroom opened yesterday afternoon at the usual hour with two policemen on guard. The attendance was larger than on Saturday, many •who stayed away Saturday seemingly regaining their courage. Everything was quiet and the betting was brisk. A sharp lookout was kept, though, for the possible approach of another posse. The warrants were served by Sheriff Crowe, of Alton, on Chief of Police Patrick McCambridge. Policemen John Meehan and William Street and William Coyle, son of Mayor Coyle. Six of th# warrants were against Meeuan, who is charged with false imprisonment in five warrants, and with liber ating a prisoner in the sixth. Street and McCambridge are charged with resisting an officer, and Coyle with attempted murder. Celebrated by Planting Trees. Washington, Feb. 23.—President and Mrs. Roosevelt celebrated Washington’s birthday by planting each a tree In the white house grounds. The trees are fern leaf beeches. Part of Crew Rescued. Ilwaco, Wash., Feb. 23.—The schooner Frank W. Howe has been wrecked on Long Beach. The life saving crew took five men off and two men were drowned. Horns Ojg.—l have for sale a few double standard Poll Durham bull calves out of my herd bull Good Luck. If you want a sure dehorn call and look fit my stock. C. D. Porter, Geneva, Ind. 49w4 Agents Wanted.—For the thrilling, sensational book and wonderful seller •T’he Chicago Theatre Disaster.” 400 pages, memorial volume full of startling illustrations, stories of marvelous "Escapes, heoric rescues, list of 600 dead, etc. Price 81.50. Only book. Tremendous seller for agents. 87.00 a day average, country or town. Send 12 cents postage for fine outfit, terms and instructionsand make money fast. C W. Stanton Co., 325 Dearborn street Chicago, 111. 48

NAVAL ACTIVITY Uncle Sam Feels the Need of Strengthening the Asiatic Squadron. Developments are Occurring Over on That Side the World So Rapidly Something Must be Done. Preparation for Proper Protection of American Interests Going on Apace. Washington, Feb. 23. —Naval officio's are considering earnestly the strengthening of the American Asiatic fleet in view of the vast interests of this country in the Philippines and in China and Korea and the probability that disturbances may necessitate their protection at any time. At the same time that the fleet is regarded as too small, there is a desire to avoid exciting the suspicions of the old world powers, lest this government may be put in false light of interfering in the Eastern struggle, notwithstanding our declaration of absolute neutrality. A high naval officer today said: “The need of increasing the Asiatic fleet has been long felt. So rapidly are events in the far East moving that it is impossible to say one day what move on the Asiatic station the next day’s developments may demand. It was originally suggested that the battleship squadron go up to Che Foo but this was not approved and an order was issued for the battleships to remain in Philippine waters and for the cruiser squadron to assemble at Shanghai. Repairs to the valves of the Kentucky, the flagship of the Asiatic station, however, have necessitated the sending of that ship to Hong Kong to be docked and it is probable the other ships of the squadron, the battleships Oregon and Wisconsin, will accompany her. Meantime the cruisers will be used to keep in communication with our agents at Niuchwang, Che Foo, Chemulpo and Seoul.” Rear Admiral Evans has cabled the navy department expressing a wish to remain in the far East for the present, in the event that the Kentucky is not to be brought home when repaired. He feels that the situation is extremely important out there and for this reason offers to remain, although his time of sea duty is up next month and the plan is for him to return to New York in his flagship. The department has cabled him leaving the matter entirely to his own judgment and the announcement was made by a high official that the department had every confidence in the wisdom of Admiral Evans’ decision. It is expected that the docking of the Kentucky will show just what repairs the ship needs and it was said today that she may be on her way home within two weeks. The Kentucky would come byway of Suez, making the usual stops. In the event that Admiral Evens decides to return now, orders will be issued immediately assigning him to the presidency of the light house board. Rear Admiral Philip H. Cooper, now commanding the cruiser squadron of the Asiatic fleet, will be named as the successor of Admiral Evans in supreme command of the station and in turn will be succeeded by Rear Admiral Yates Stirling, now commanding the Philippine squadron, the command of that squadron being taken by Rear Admiral W. M. Foiger. The Modesty of Brahms. At an interesting dinner party given by Joachim, at which were present also his friends. Professor Dorn of Naples and Von Herzogenberg, the composer, an amusingly characteristic scene occurred. Joachim in a few well chosen words was asking us not to lose the opportunity of drinking the health of the greatest composer, when before he could say the name Brahms bounded to his feet, glass in hand, and called out: “Quite right! Here’s Mozart’s health!” and walked round, clinking glasses with us all. Hix old hatred of personal eulogy was never more prettily expressed.—Leisure Hour. Stars by nayllght. It is worthy of remark that brt for the brightness of the sky the stars could be seen in daylight. Even as matters stand, some of the brighter of them have been seen after sunrise by explorers on high mountains, where the air is very clear and the sky dark blue. If we could go above the atmosphere the sky would appear perfectly black, and stars would be visible right close up to the sun. Astronomers observe bright stars in daytime by using long focus telescopes, the dark tubes of which cut off the side light, and persons in the bottom of deep wells have noticed stars passing overhead, the side light being reduced by the great depths of the wells. —T. J. J. See in Atlantic.

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TOGO STILL ST IT Japanese Admiral Reported to Have Made Another Attack on Port Arthur. In This Engagement It Is Reported That Four Russian Torpedo Boats Were Captured. While These Dispatches are Not Off* dally Confirmed the Story I* Considered a Likely One. Admiral Togo, It Is Known at Tokio, Has Been Maintaining the Blockade at Port Arthur. American Squadron Preparing to Make a Demonstration at Mouth of Yalu River. Tokio, Feb. 23. —It Is reported here that Vice-Admiral Togo has again attacked Port Arthur. While it is impossible to confirm the statemant, the navy department says it is considered very probable that the vice-admiral has made another attack on the Russians as he is engaged in blockading Port Arthur. London, Feb. 23. —A Nagasaki correspondent cabling under date of Feb. 22, reports that the Japanese squadron has captured four Russian torpedo boats at Port Arthur by using Russian signals. This statement appears to confirm reports from various quarters of a fresh attack on Port Arthur by the Japanese. The report reached Nagasaki from Che Foo, and it adds that the Russian crews of the four torpedo boats have been transferred. No other news of this attack has been received in London, but a Cha Foo correspondent in a dispatch dated Feb. 22, says tne statement is current there that the Japanese torpedo destroyers, in the attack on Port Arthur on Feb. 14, sunk or damaged two Russian battleships, in addition to the torpedo boat already reported. It is possible, therefore, that the report of the Nagasaki correspondent also refers to the earlier attack. Viceroy Alexieffi’s retirement to Harbin is now an accomplished fact and a correspondent cables that Port Arthur is now strictly a naval stronghold, and the forts are being manned by naval gunners. Only twenty foreigners are now at Port Arthur, and 'hey are traders disposing of their merchandise. Some of them are under suspicion and there is likelihood of their being arrested. There are many complaints of unwarranted arrests, unexplained expulsions and defamation of character by the Port Arthur police. The report that large bodies of Cossack and other troops are occupying New Chwang and Hain Tin are unfounded. A dispatch from Hong Kong says a British squadron is concentrating there,, and that a corresponding French concentration of ships is occurring at Saigon, Indo China. Thia is supposedly a result of the AngloFrench understanding. According to a Nagasaki correspondent the American squadron, the vessels of which are variously reported at Che Foo and Shanghai, is going to make a demonstration at the mouth of the Yalu river. Indefinite reports of the movements of troops in the vicinity of the Yalu river and statements of attempts to cut the Siberian railroad are also published today. A Wei Hai Wei correspondent describes a visit to Chemulpo, Korea, on Feb. 19 and the Japanese landing operations there, which ha says demonstrated that the Japanese military organization is superior to that of any European power. A general advance along the Pekin road to Ping Yang, Korea, the correspondent continues, Is expected shortly. The original plan was to land at Masanipho, but the naval successes enabled the Japanese to begin operations at Chemulpo, and a further change of base to Chinnampo is highly probable. As soon as the ice breaks up troops will be established at Ping Yang in sufficient strength to guard against a sudden Russian descent. It is believed that while the sea power of Russia at Vladivostock is intact the Japanese will not attempt to land on the eastern coast of Korea. As an evidence of Japan's intention it is worthy of note that her cruisers are busy patrolling towards the northwest of Korea, and that she is not landing artillery at Chemulpo. Everything suggests an immediate dash for a strategic position in Northern Korea, the correspondent concludes, and it is possible the Russians are considerably further south than is supposed. Successfully Bribed Chinese. Tokio, Feb. 23.—1 tis learned from a reliable source that the Russian minister to China. Paul Lessar, has successfully bribed Chinese officials with the result that the instructions given to the Russian gunboat Mandjur to leave Shanghai were cancelled. The Japanese government considers this to be a breach of Chinese neutrality, and is taking steps in the matter.