Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 23 November 1905 — Page 5

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I A FIERCE FIRE lln Business Center of I Indianapolis II Badger Furniture Store Gutted—Other I Buildings Damaged—Loss is Two I Hundred Thousand. I By United Preu New* Awoclatlon. Indianapolis, Nov. 22—Fire broke out at eleven o’olooa: today in the I seven story building on Washington I street, occupied by the Badger fur I niture store, in the heart of the I down-town district. It was seen | at once that the blaze was most | threatening, and second and third I alarms were sent in. The fire first appeared on the seventh floor, after a tremendous mass of smoke had burst forth from the front and rear windows, Several seven-story ladders were instantly thrown against the building, but the firemen could do little owing to the I dense smoke. Finally a fire tower ! was adjusted, and threw a stream of water into the seventh floor. In the'rear the fire burned with •SIVEB PII LIFE" —That’s what a prominent druggist said of Scott’s Emulsion a short time ago. As a rule we don’t use or refer to testimonials in addressing the public, but the above remark and similar expressions are made so often in connection with Scott’s Emulsion that they are worthy of occasional note. F rom infancy to old age Scott’s Emulsion offers a reliable means of remedying improper and weak development, restoring lost flesh and vitality, and repairing waste. The action of Scott’s Emulsion is no more of a secret than the composition of the Emulsion itself. What it does it does through nourishment —the kind of nourishment that cannot be obtained in ordinary food. No system is too weak or delicate to retain Scott’s Emulsion and gather good hom it. q. We will send you a yWf.ML sample free. Be sure that thii picture in the vPi J fom °* * ubci,s ° nthe ’"w" of every bottle of Emulsion you buySCOTT & BOWNE WkL Chemists 409 Pearl St., N. Y. . 'VxJjjY-Y' 50c. and $1; all druggists.

greater fury than ever, and was uuickly communicated to the floors below. A sensational rumor spread that the elevator cable snapped in the middle of its downward flight with fleeing employes caged in, and f a force of firemen were sent in to investigate. If true it is protable all the passengers lost their lives from suffocation. Eight engines were at work in less than half an hour. The reserve cisterns have been opened, the fire pressure being t totally inadequate. Indianapolis, Nov. 22—(J. B. Helm, shipping clerk, was running the freight elevator when he discovered the fire which started by electric wires being crossea in the basement. Flames and smoke shot up the shaft and Helm, who was at 3 the top reversed the lever, thinking 3 he could get to the bottom, but i the smoke and heat grew worse. He stopped at the second floor, staggered out, gave the alarm and fell unconscious. This was the ; cause of the story the elevaor had broken. At one o'clock the fire was i under control. The fact that the roof collapsed in the Badger buildi ing, and no wind, saved the entire block. The loss is 1200,000. Indianapolis, Nov. 22—At 11:35 the blaze had communicated to the seven story McGnat building, ’ just east, the upper floors of which were also used by Badgers. ' At this hour it looks as though the Lombard building and the 1 Fletchers’ National bank building • are also doomed. The Columbian • National bank is located in the McGnat building, and the American in the Lombard. All papers and money were quickly hurried into , the fire proof vaults and employes , have left the buildings Indianapolis, Nov. 22—At twelve , o’clock nothing has been heard from the force of firemen sent to investigate the elevator accident. The fire has just burst through the roof and shot fifty feet high. A. J. Frost and a crew of surveyors will go to Adams county Wednesday morning to make a survey of the Wabash river to a point about one and a half miles below Linn Grove. The survey will be made with a view of extending the Lob ditch dredge to that point and is being made in response to a request of Adams county farmers living along the Wabash river. A party of eight or ten Adams county farmers living north of Geneva were in the city Monday and \ met with the viewers on the Lobj[ditoh and asked to join in the petition to continue the dredge down the XV a bash. The original plans relative to the Lob ditch dredge embraced the nine miles of the ditch and about three miles of the Wabash river, or as far as the Price bridge. It now develops that while this would afford some fall, the dredge would extend only far enough to reach a point where there is practically no fall m the river. But if the Wabash dredge is extended beyond Linn Grove, an abundance of fall may be had by removing about fifty stone damsjind Blasting a large quantity of stone in the river bed. If this plan is carried out it will mean the dredging of about seven miles of the \\ abash j river. It will also mean that more a ’reage of land will be effected than in the Salamonia river dredge.— P .-tland Sun.

GENEVA ITEMS Oil Men Hope the Slump Won’t Last Edward Botkins Slightly Injured—Result of Playing With Hatchet.— Picture Show Tonight. (Special Correspondence.) Geneva, Ind., Nov. 22—In speaking to several prominent oil men here last evening in regard to the slump in the price of Jchndee’s oil, all seemed to think that the drop of two cents was simply made to bluff the operators into selling the supply stored up awaiting a highe. price. They seemed to feel rather confident that the price would soon go up again, because as they stated ‘‘the western oil is not proving up to what it is thought it would, and the Standard needs the oil from this part of the country for refining purposes.” It iscertainly hoped that dear old, good old. bald old Johndee will thaw out a little and add, well 50 cents mere on the barrel wouldn't be so bad, so that Geneva can regain her reputation as one of the best and busiest towns in Indiana. Operations continue here about the same, probably a little better than they were during the summer. Edward, the six-year-old son of Frank Botkins, living east of here, met with quite a painful accident Tuesday afternoon, while playing with a hatchet. He was chopping an old pumpkin for the cows and after the novelty of the thing wore away and he began to get tired he did not pay so very much attention to where the hatchet struck and one blow lanued good and card cn his wrist. The flesh was cut open and for a time it was feared that a bone was broken, but when a physician examined the wound he stated that the little fellow would soon be able to use his fists again, but had the hatchet been a little sharper it is very probable that the ligaments in the wrist would have been severed. The moving picture show man who gave his exhibition here Tuesday evening will repeat the same this evening with a change of program. The entertainment will be given in the G. A. R. hall, and from all indications there will be a very large crowd in attendance. The G. A. R. order makes a commission off of the proceeds.

Geneva, Ind., Nov. 20—Maddened at finding another man in his home, losing all control of himself when forced to protect himself from tUe savage attack made upon him by the stranger, Robert Fogle, name as near committing murder Sunday morning as anyone could and not finish the job. When Arthur Dynes, the man who Fogle found with his family, attacked the husband, Fogle picked up an ax, and landed on Dynes’ head. He hit him just once. That was enough, and for a time it was feared that the man was dead. For some time Fogle and his wife have been estranged, and Fogle has been living in Ridgeville. He came here Sun day morning to see his children and went to the home as soon as he got off the train. When he reached the house and entered he found Dynes there. Dynes, it is alleged, has been the cause of the Fogle family troubles. Hot words ensued when the two men met. Dynes picked up a club and made his attack on Fogle, and the latter returned the compliment with an ax. Thinking that Dynes was killed or fatally wounded, Fogle was arrested on the charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. He was trk d before ’Squire Armantrout Monday morning at 3 o’clock. Dynes, the prosecuting witness failed to appear and could not be found and a« a result of his non-appearance th 3 charge against Fogle was changed to assault and I battery, to which he plead guilty.' and was fined <1 and costs—slo 15, I altoge her and was dismissed.

A <25,000 tire at Kendallville has made the people of that city realize that a team of horses are essential to haul the fire apparatus instead of men. lhe men can haul th» hose wagon and trucks, but when they reach a fire they are 'bo exhausted and winded that they can accomplish little in fighting the fije The price of a team and the cost of maintaining it should not stand in the way, for enough may be saved in a single fire to support a team for years. Bluffton is to undergo a general cleaning process if the grand jury follows the instructions given by Judge Vaughn. The Banner says: The grand jury was told to keep a watchful eye out for alleged violations of the Nicholson law, every phase being called to the attention of the jury. Houses of ill repute were talked about, the court stating that the people conducted the business,those who frequented the places and the person who rented his building for such purposes were equally guilty and amendable to the law. Gambling houses were arraigned ard the slot machines came in for a share of the proposed investigation. From the indications it looks very much as though the criminal docket would be filled to overflowing if the grard jury actually gets right down to business. Berne was all astir Tuesday, occisioned by the opening of the Bank of Berne in their new building, and one of the handsomest and most complete bank buildings in the state. Cashier Allison of the Old Adams County Bank, went do.wn this morning and spent the day with the Berne bankers in their new home. A telephone communication this afternoon revealed the fact that this had been a day of im portanoe and pride to those interested in the welfare and future of the Bank of Berne. A constant stream of patrons, friends and others stormed the counting room all day, and were shown the completeness and beauty of Berne's new banking house. Souvenirs were given to one and all, and the day was pleasantly and profitably spent by all concerned. C. A. Neuensch wander, that widely known and popular citizen, is cashier. The building is three stories; the second floor will be used for offices and the third floor by the Knights of Pythias lodge, which at the present time is enjoying a phenomenal growth. Every meeting they confer degree work. Their lodge room is splendidly equipped and suitable for them.

Tho Indiana Railroad commission held an important meeting at the Commercial Club rooms in this city Friday. The commission was represented by Union B. Hunt and Charles V. McAdams, who were also accompanied by the clerk of the commission, G. W. Warner. About a dozen distinguished railway men and attorneys representing the Chicago & Erie, Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas[City and the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroads were present, including W. O. Johnson of Chicago, J. H. Campbell ot Grand Rapids; T. R. Hennesy and C. B. Garrison of St. Louis, W. N. Maurrel and E. H. Banus, of Toledo and several others. The purpose of tho meeting was to decide some important points concerning the establishment at the crossing of][these three roads in Decatur a modern interlocking switch. For three years these roads have been anticipating such an improvement, but have never been able to agree. The slate railroad commission forced the issue by ordering a meeting here today. The ground was carefully gone over and it was decided that such a switch must be put in. At the meeting at the club rooms it was decided to allow the three railroads to agree as to the kind of system, either mechanical or electric, but it must be done at once. Mr. Hunt was interviewed bv a Democrat representative and said, “You may say that the improvement will be completed and in operation wihin the next five or six months.” ’I The commission will also adjust the amount of benefit and assessment as to each company. Mr. Hunt also said, “The commission is not particular whether an electric or mechanical equipment is put in use, just so it is modern and answers the requirements. It is thought an electric plant will be put in at a probable cost of $15,000. Tho work will begin in a few days

Job Yaney went to Berne last Tuesday where he met the adjuster for the Home Insurance company and the loss on his dwelling, which burned a few days ago, was adjusted satisfactorily. Mr. Janey recovered <6OO insurance money. Mr. Yaney has commenced his new house on his farm and the work is being pushed rapidly by Messrs. George Brewster, Frank Spangler, Jonathan Ryan and John Huffman. It will be a story and a half, eight room hones. The fire was a hard blow on Mr. Yaney and we are glad to see that he is getting himself another home so soon.—Geneva Herald. Austin J. Shaw, of New York, weighed 200 pounds and abstained from all food for forty-five days to reduce his weight and improve his health. At the end of his forty-five -days’ fast Mr. Shaw said: “Strange as this may seem to some people, at the end of my forty-five days’ fast I felt stronger and better than ever before in my life. During those forty-five days I never once tasted food, but took plenty of cold water and fresh air. The most important feature of my ex nerienoe is that I eliminated fear. That is what brings about bad results in fasting. I could easily have fasted fifty days, but there was no occasion for it, as I had ob tained the results I desired. I lost twenty-six and three-quarters pounds. When I began my fast my weight was 199% pounds and at the close I tipped the scales at 173 pounds. On the forty-fifth day I took a Turkish bath. This was to prove whether or not my heart had been affected by my long fasting. I came out of it feeling as fine as could be. All during my fast I bad a doctor to take my pulse every day. It averaged sixty a minute—never went below sixty and never above eighty. The few occasions it reached eighty were caused by great excitement Before I fasted I suffered with palpitation of the heart when I ran to catch oars, but now I can sprint like a youngster and my heart does not beat out of its normal course.” Ten new cases were file i in circuit court Tuesday, the plaintiff ;n each being John S. Bowers, while the defendants in the respective complaints are James Q. Neptune and Mary Neptune, demand <425; Thomas W Watts, et al, $100; Frederick Schafer et al, <100; Lucy J. Gregory et al, <125; Edward H. Johnson, <300; Margaret J. Loutban, et al, <100; William H. McConnehev, <100; U S. Cress et al, <100; Geoige W. Patterson et al, <150; John T. Lose et al, <150; The suits were filed by D. D. Heller & Son, as attroneys for the plaintiff, and grow out of the Elm street sewer, which has apparently been a “Jonah,” for every one concerned, ever since it was located nearly five years ago. It is said these ten cases are only the beginning of a series of nearly a hundred against property ov/ners assessed, who have either refused or failed to pay. The total amount demanded in these ten cases is <IOSO, only a small portion of the original contract price of the sewer, which was about $17,000. The sewer is over a mile in length, the exact distance from one end to the other being 5890 feet. At a meeting of the council on February 14, 1901, a petition for the Elm street sewer, with the Shamp and North line branches, was adopted and same ordered constructed. Bids were duly advertised for and the contract awarded to J. S. Bowers, March 22, 1901, and on April 19th, the same was duly signed. The sewer was built, and accepted by the council early in 1902, after favorable reports by the inspector and city engineer. Later a new council was elected who wiped this acceptance off record and refused to order the assessment. Then Mr. Bowers filed suit against the city, but before the case came to trial another council was elected, and after a nnumber of sessions reached an agreement, whereby Mr. Bowers was to receive the contract price of the sewer, less enough to the take up and re-build the Shamp branch. Property owners were re-assesifd, tha city assuming a larger portion than before. Mr. Bowers then sent out his notices, and quite a number have responded by paying their assessments. However, there are nearly a hundred who have not * paid, and these suits are brought to collect, the assessments against ten of them. The outcome I will be watch'd r,, ’tb interest by: nearly every citizen if D’catur.

The Fort Wayne Jounr al-Gazette Tdesday morning contained a column article on the Fort Wayne <fc Springfield railway, saying that all the preliminary work was complete and the laying of rails would now go forward rapidly. Continuing the article says: ‘ The oars of the company will come into the city over the Calhoun street line, striking the tracks of the city system on South Calhoun street. The oars will run to the transfer comer, use the Clinton street loop and leave the city over the Calhoun street tracks. The power station of the company, at Decatur, the headquarters of the road, is 103 by 83 feel in dimensions and was equipped by the Westinghouse company. Its largest generator is a 450-kilowatt machine, and the power will be ample to run oars over the entire system contemplated by the company. The new road will be a single phase line, the third one of its kind in the state, the others being the line from Indianapolis to Cincinnati and one which runs out of Evansville. By the single phase system the necessity of sub stations is done away with, a full voltage is carried on the wires which feed the oars and the reduction of current is made by means of transformers in the cars themselves. The single phase system, according to well informed traction men, is the coming system for interurban lines, as it is said to be an economical system and affords power to run cars at a high rate of speed. It is the expectation of the compnay, Mr. Fledderjohann stated, to have the line completed and to have oars running from Decatur to Fort Wayne by March Ist or by April 1, at the latest. The road will be twenty miles in length and as it passes through one of the finest and most populous sections of the state, it is expected it will be a good divided payer from the start. The Fort Wayne & Springfield company has already secured the right of way and franchise for an extension of the line from Decatur to Portland, and this extension will be built next summer. Among lhe interesting books to be found in the archives of the county auditor’s office is the first commissioners’reoord. which we chanced to look at Tuesday. The first of the board was held May Ist, 1836. The [county was organized February 23, 1836, and an election held April first, when John S. Rhea, Samuel Suith and William Heath were chosen as commissioner’. At the same time Samuel L. Rugg was elected clerk and David McKnight sheriff. At the first session Jeremiah Roc was appointed county treasurer, John H. Evans, collector of state and county revenue and the county was divided into three districts. Other minor appointments were made including ienoe viewers, election inspectors and jurors and the session adjourned May 10th. One of the important steps of tho board was the appointment of locating commissioners for the purpose of selecting a site for a county seat. This loard consisted of William Stewart, J. H. McMaken, William Johnson and Robert Hood. They met at the home of Jehu Reynolds, near Monmouth, on May 16th, and from there went to various points mentioned as good sites. The next day they met again and went to the center of the county, but found that point impracticable. The board met again the next day, May 18th, and the record of that days work is as 1 follows: “The commissioners aforeeiid met pursuant to adjournment. Present the same members as yesterday, and there being no further sites offeied or proposals made the commissioners aforesaid after due deliberation do select the site offered by Thomas Johnson as the one most suitable and therefore permanent, they fix ana establish the county seat of the county of Adams on the said site, being part of the said site, being part of the northeast quarter of section three township twentyseven, north of range fourteen east and thereupon proceeded to the aforesaid town site and marked a white oak tree about two feet in diameter with blazes on four sides on each of which the commissioners individually s ibsoribed their names, which is to be within the said town site. And the commis sioners adjourned without day.” Thus was Decatur decided upon as the county's capital. The old roc ord is in splendid condition, and contains many more i: •«sti”R stories, which we may Ute m tho future.