Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 16 November 1905 — Page 5

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Jesse Buhler is a guest of frienls at Marion. Cincinnati, Nov. 15—Bishop Earl Cranston of Washington, and Lucil Mason Parker of Avondale, were married today. This is the bishop’s third matrimonial venture. New York, Nov. 15—Twenty-five prominent men who have accepted the invitation of Andrew Carnegie to act as trustees of the Carnegie Pension fund of for college professors met at the Carnegie home today, organized and conferred on the best way to carry out the donor’s intentions. Barry S. Pritchift of the Massachusetts institute of Technology was made chairman. Mr. Carnegie gave his ideas as to how the fund should be distributed. In connection with the revival meetings now in progress at the Methodist church, we desire to call especial attention to the afternoon bible readings which are being led by Mr. Harris. These meetings are very interesting and are being attended by many members of the churon as well as others. It was a large crowd who last night heard the welcome words of divine thought as portrayed by the evangelists. Interest is increasing and the meetings are taking on every indication of a successful and fruitf il revival.

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Bluffton, Ind., Nov. 14—Joel Baumgardner, son of Jacob Baumgardner, of Vera Cruz, and up until a year ago a resident of this county, was killed in a boiler explosion at Guttenburg, la., yesterday morning. His father, residing at Vera Cruz, received a telegram yesterday afternoon telling him that his son had been killed and asking him to come at once. Mr. Baumgardner left this morning for Guttenburg, where he will take charge of the body , The Sunday School convention closed Tuesday ev’g at Berne with most impressive services, and was attended by one of the largest crowds during the entire session, fully 1500 peoph being present. The list of speakers was present, and the program was carried out in full and was interesting and instructive. A collection was taken at this meeting which amouned to $34. Immediately after the close of the program the following named officers were elected for the ensuinig term: President, J. Rupp; vice president, James T. Merryman; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. C. Vogt, superintendent of the primary department, Miss Ina Everett; superintendent of the home department, A. S. Barley, and superintendent of the teachers’ department, I. A. Summers.

The Carnegie Library committee met at the First National bank last Tuesday, it being their regular session, and some business of more or less importance was transacted. It was decided to make the final estimate of $4,000, and this amount will no doubt soon be forthcoming from Mr. Carnegie. Miss Byerly, teacher of literature in the high school, reported that the students desired the use of some of the books and she was granted permission to take same. The r.ew library building will be completed within a month and the dedication will very likely occur about January Ist, or soon after that time. Several entertainments are being planned for the benefit of the library as it is necessary to raise some money with which to complete the furnishings. Announcement of the first of these events is expected within a few days. The Odd Fellows big hall was well filled Tuesday evening,occasion be ing one of those popular entertainments by the Daughters of Rebekah. Chief among the events ' was a contest for a quilt made by ' various members of the lodge, each patch bearing the name of the donor. The contestants were Miss Bessie Harruff and Miss Jessie Winnes. The votes were five cents each and Miss Winnes won over her opponent by a score of 565 to 562, thia feature netting the lodge $56.35. During the. evening a splendid program was given, in which the following took a part : The McKean quartet, Harvey Rice, Ada Drummond, Mrs. Martha Hay, Fannie Kioe, Electa Glancey, Emily Wyatt, Louis Hulthouse and Ruth Buhler. Delicious Yefreshments were then served, and the evening whirled by in delightful fashion An admission fee of ten cents was cbarg. d and the affair was a financial as well as a social success.

Frank E. France is a guest of Verne McGonagle and family at Willshire, today. The lawyers and witnesses in the case of the Bank of Berne vs Monroe township, have all returned from Fort Wayne, where the case was tried. All testimony was submitted and the lawyers will return there in two weeks and make the arguments. The case involves the payment of a note held by the Bank of Berne. Indianapolis Nov 15—The breaking of a cable in the elevator at the court house this afternoon caused the elevator to fall from above the second story to the basement, a distance of fifty feet with a fearful crash. Over a half dozen occupants were in the elevator at the time and were piled in a heap on the basement floor before they knew what had happened Herman Tuttle, a prominent real estate man was the only occupant not dangerously injured. The others who are not well known had broken legs and other serious injuries. St. Petersburg, Nov. 15—The general political strike by workmen, which was ordered last night began today at noon. This organization is now under control of the social revolutionists who openly call for aboltion of monarchy government and for a democratic republic. The proclamation says: “The Imperial government continues to walk over our corpses. It court martials bold sailors at Cronstadt who die in defense of their rights and national freedom. This workman's council therefore calls on the revolutionary proletariat for a general strike to show brotherly love for sailors at Grunstadt and fcr cur Polish brethren.”

The case of the state against John Godfrey, the young Miami Indian prince, convicted of manslaughter for killing his father, Chief Godfrey, has been dismissed at Fort Wayne, the prosecutor admitting to the court that it would be impossible for him to secure a second conviction. The case was heard some time last winter by Judge Er win. The plea was self-defense, and a good case was made out along this line. Everybody expected that a verdict of acquittal would be returned, but to the surprise ot all, the manslaughter verdict wa s returned. A motion was made fora new trial on the ground that the verdict was not sustained by sufficient evidence, and was granted by Judge Erwin, about a month later, after a careful review of the evidence. The case of the city of Decatur against the Chicago & Erie railroad was tried yesterday before ’Squire James H. Stone and was quite a legal battle. The case was brought by the city against the railroad company an account, alleged to be due the city for water received and used by the company for the use of locomotives and engines in operat ing their line of railway. The complaint also alleges that the water so furnished by the city dates back to the amount due is $44, which the railroad comapny refuses to pay. L. C. Devoss represented the city and A. P. Beatty appeared for the railroad. Eleven witnesses were used, these being mostly railroad employes and city officials. The case was fully argued by both sides, and the court took the case under advisement and will render a verdict soon. A dispatch from Washington says: “The postoffice department is preparing to utilize many of the interurban electric railroads in Indiana in carrying local mails. Today it entered into a contract with the Kokomo, Marion & West ern road to carry the mail between Kokomo and Greentown. Several additional contracts will be made shortly.” This is but the beginning of the plan of inaugurating rapid mail transit and it is said before another year has gone by all the interurban lines in the state will be utilized in this menner. The importance of the interurban lines in this respect has been realized for some time and the government has been preparing to take this step several months. It will be the first contract of the kind in the state and i»s operation will be noted with much interest. It is said that mail service will be established on the Indiana Union Traction lines atd taen on all other lines in the state, giving the cities on interurban lines a quick and pn rn tn»il service that cannot be excelled. ”

GREAT SPORT Geneva Hunters Have Shot Ten Deer New Billiard Hall in Geneva-Slump in Oil a Disappointment—Winter Strikes Southern Adams. (Special Correspondence.) Geneva, Ind., Nov. 15—Word received from the Geneva hunters— Rob Brown, Fred Vance, Christy and Joe Brown—who are at Munising Junction, Mioh, is to the effect that they already have ten deer to their credit. That the boys are having a great time is an undisputed fact, and were it not for the law in regard to killing deer—the]number is limited—the whole town of Geneva would live on venison all winter. A new billiard and pool hall has been opened here in the rooms above the Cincinnati store, and “Doc” Ferris, the proprietor, has spared no expense in making the room attractive and strictly up to date. The rooms were formerly occupied by the Sheets & Maclntyre billiard room, and “Doc” has added to this outfit, the rooms have been repapered and painted and every thing will be run on’ a very strict and moral basis. The slump of two cents] in oil comes as a disappointment just at the time when everybody was looking forward to that dollar mark. The price has been out from 91 to 89 cents, and of course there are many plausible theories in regard to the Standard's reason ing the drop, but of all those reasons there is only one that counts, and the Standard Company knows what that is. The generally accepted reason is that the operators were not selling, as they should, but were hiding the grease until the price reached the dollar mark, and they would unload. It is thought that the Standard will make them sell by constantly dropping the price. If old Johndee was an operator how different it would be.

Sort oi reminded one of the good old winter time this morning when the wind, blowing at a rate of about 100 miles a minute, blew clear through a person, making him wish that Oxfords had never been made, that overcoats were free as air and that the good old, warm old fleece -lined underclothing was hanging on him instead of in the clothing store window. Mixed with the wind was snow, sleet and rain, and the way it would creep down a fellow’s back and freeze on his collar was a caution, and then, just as if all the above was not a sufficient reminder, to slip on the ice-covered sidewalk and see things—say things, well winter needn't come yet if it doesn’t want to. Geneva, Ind., Nov. 10—After an illness of nearly eight weeks, caused by typhoid fever, Wesley, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Glendenning who live just west of this place, died this morning at four o’clock. His death was very sudden, and was caused by acute dilation of the heart. He had partially recovered from the attack of fever but had never improved enough to be out of the physician’s care and though his parents and many friends knew he was far from being will his death came as a great shook to all. Funeral arrangements had not been made this morning. Geneva, Ind., Nov. 11—The organization of the dancing club was made complete at last evening s dance by the re-election of last year’s officers and the addition of several new members. W. B. Hale is president of the club and Grant Weeks will do the collecting and paying out act. A new office was made last evening and the man elected to fill it will be known as “Chief Sweep.”, Arch MacOvay was given the office by acclamation, but neither he nor the members of the club know what the duties are. fpof; overling's dance was attended by twenty five counles and to be

sure they all enjoyed it. Home music was given a trial and seemed to make good. The next dance will will be held the evening before Thansgiving and after that on every other Thursday evening. Vic Green wishes that there was no hunting season, for yesterday, the very first day of the season, he met with some pretty tough luck and the loss of a splendid dog. Vic has had his dog in training all summer and fall and th’ animal was in great shape for the season’s work. Bright and early yesterday Vic started out with gun and dog and it was not long until some birds were spotted. The dog acted like an old veteran until the birds arose and then he jumped over a fence. Just as he jumped, Vic shot, and the dog, being m line of the gun, received the full charge. Both legs were blown off and Vic, to relieve the animal of its suffering, had to kill it. It was hard luck and no one knows it better than Vio. Geneva, Ind., Nov. 13—Well, it relieved the monotony of a long, long, tedious and lonesome Sunday afternoon anyway and, though it was only a flue at the home of George MoCrum’s that burned out, it was enough to bring out the fire company and nearly every person in town. A new cement chimney had been built at the McCrum home and the box, around which the cement had been placed was left to be burned out when sufficiently dry. It was this box which burned Sunday and no damage at all was done. Counterfeit dollars have been passed to several business men here during the past week, and who is doing the work is as complete a mystery as how it was done, for the bogus money is a very poor imitation, being rather heavy, made mostly of lead, and having no ring at all. Several weeks ago some bad paper money charged hands here too, resulting in a loss to the man receiving it last. It is believed that the same people ara passing the counterfeit dollar < and bills.

Geneva, Nov. 14—There is being more corn handled by the grain dealers here this season than there has been for years. Prices are good, the crop was one of the best ever grown, and the farmer, after putting aside his winter’s supply, is selling now while he can get good money. The elevator men are having a hard time to keep their places empty enough to buy more grain, and a carload a day is shipped out, most of it going to Grand Rapids, Mich. Work on the new elevator has been starte d and as a result of two days’ work the engine room of the flour mill has been torn away and everything is ready for placing the big timbers of the new building. The elevator will be connected with the mill building and one power will supply both places. Mr. Van Camp the contractor, will endeavor to put up the elevator in record-breaking time. There is much guessing and gossiping as to who will be appointed as the new marshal of this place, several men are spoken of favorably, among them being the one who is now holding the office. It is a job whose duties are never very desirable and one that is a thankless one too, for the marshal is blamed for what he does do and blamed for what the does not do, never satisfying anyone and always being criticized. Mr. Whitman,

- We are Going to The .Country * iLc And see some °f those Farmsnow _^x a W'"y on the market by THE SNOW AGENCY Small and large farms on the stoned road near Decatur. City property 7 to trade for farm lands. Over SIOO,OOOaOO worth of city residence property now on the market. No charge for advertising property if left on' the market ’for the time listed. Examine one of our large descriprve lists of property and see if we cannot fit you out with what yon want. J. F. SNOW, Paone 230, Decatur, Indiana,

s now marshal, has performed his '* I duties well and many would like 1 to see him returned to office. Time j will tell. 1 Sheriff and Mrs. A. A. Butler will leave this evening for a several s days’ visit with relatives at , Mansfield, Ohio, While there Mr. , Butler will also see what arrangei menst can be made to bring Will . Waggoner here for trial after he has served his time in the reforml atory there. He is wanted for > horse stealing. Indianapolis, Nov. 15—Attorney General Miller said today that it is 1 probable that the remainder of ex--1 state Auditor Sherrick’s shortage ’ amounting to $61,000 will be made 1 up by next week or sooner. Sher- ’ rick’s friends are trying hard to : have the shortage made up before the trial is called. Os the total amounr yet due the state Eban Wolfe owes SII,OOO, which will be paid. The other $50,000 will then be made up. If the payment is net totally made up by the time for ■ trial the case will likely be postponed. Havana, Nov. I—The stars and stripes of the United States have been taised over the isle of Pines, not by American men of war, but by the people themselves. The residents have issued a declaration of their independence from Cuba and organized a new government as a United States territory. Delegates will be sent to Washing ton at the coming meeting of congress to have various questions discussed affecting the future of the island. The questions are expected to create some interest in the house of representatives. Ignoring Cuban authority, a mass meeting was held last night under the name of a territorial convention and officials were appointed to fill all positions. T. B. Anderson was made secretary of state; James Stick, treasurer; Edward Ryan, delegate to congress; A. T. Friese, chief justice and David B. Wall, sheriff. Tte convention divide the island into five districts and ordered elections to be held next week for choosing a legislature to draft laws. Anderson, Ind., Nov. 15—The hottest republican fight ever waged in Indiana is now going on. The object is to secure the chairman of the State Central Committee. It is Beveridge vs Fairbanks. It is Shideler vs Goodrich. The DurbinHuffman Stillwell crowd ara supporting Mr. Shideler. They are hot against the re election of Goodrich and Mr. George Lilly, who is eighth district committeeman. They propose to defeat Lilly at any price or risk. Monday Col. W. W. Hoffman attended a conference in Indianapolis of people who are for Beverdige. They laid plans to capture the eighth district and retire Mr. Lilly. They have their corncutters out for him, and are going after him with vim and vigor. Cromer has been the man who elected Goodrich and Lilly in this district. If he persists in it again the Durbin Huffman crowd will support Horace C- Stilwell for congress, and have so notified Congressman Cromer. It will be hard for Cromer to break with Goodrich, but ho must do it to hold the Durbinites of this county. Chairman Goodrich has been a traitor to ex Governor Durbin who made him politically. In the history of Indiina politics there has been no greater ingrate than Goodrich. Col. W. W. Huffman says his end is in sight.