Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1905 — Page 4

the democrat ■VERY THURSDAY MORNING BY LEW G. ELLINGHAM, PUBLISHER 11.00 PER yeak in advance. ■ntered at the postoffice at Decatur.lndlana as second-class mall matte. OFFICIAL PAPeToTaDAMS COUNTY. THURSDAY DEC. 14, 1905. Presidential messages cut very little figure. What counts is what is done. Roosevelt has been to the , four corners of this land preaching good doctrine, but has not been putting much of it into practice. Deeds count more than a mountain of words. Let him stop talking now and do something.—Columbia City Post. Editor C. F. Bicknell of the Fort Wayne News, makes the announcement that he will seek the honor of representing the twelfth district on the g. o. p. state oommitee. If there is one man above another in the twelfth district, that has a right to ask and receive party preference, that one man is Mr. Bicknell. The g. o. p. there shiuld do the handsome by Editor Bicknell. It is announced that Judge Richard K. Erwin of Decatur, will be a candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court from this district before the next democratic state Convention. Judge Erwin has been judge of the Adams C unty Circuit for six years, and dm mg that time has made a splendid record, and while still a young man, has come to be regarded as one of the ablest judges in the state. The democratic party will honor itself in presenting to the people a young man of the character and ability of Judge Erwin.—Columbia City Post. Candidate Stilwell of Anderson, was in the oitv yesterday evening. Mr. Stilwell is the man who is out to beat George W. Cromer for congress from this district and he is making a wonderful effort. On the other hand. Mr. Cromer seems determined to have the nomination once more, and the tight he is putting up is a dandy. Mr. Cromer, being the man in power at the present time, has the ability perhaps to ofler more inducements to his assistants, but on the other hand, Stilwell is said to be an old politician, who knows every wire and just when and how to pull it.— Bluffton Banner. Tne Decatur g. o. p. hereby acknowledges receipt of a visit from that cheery and just now important individual, Hon. Horace Stillwell. Me. Stillwell measures up to about two hundred and fifty pounds in avoirdupois, is an interesting and cordial fellow, and says that it will not be long until he will lepresent Adams county along with the balance of the eighth district, in the United States congress. He will make his first play for the district organization, but in this lie is not confident of success. In the game for the congressional nomination he feels more certain of a favorable verdict. As a tip to the wise ones, we do not mind saying that he is well supplied with that kind of ammunition tba 1, makes men work. Help yourself. Albany, N. Y., Dae. 13.—The supreme court today in the New York City ballot contest ruled against W. R. Hearst. The court holds they have no power to order opening of the ballot boxes. The decision relates not only to the candidates for mayor, but to the othc r officers. Boston, Mass., Deo. 13.—The democrats were victorious in Boston yesterday, electing former Congressman John F. Fitzgerald mayor over three other candidates. Fi zgeralds’ plurality over his nearest competitor, Louis A. Frothingham, republican speaker of the Massachusetts house of representatives, was 8,830. The vote for mayor follows: John F. Fitzgerald, dem, 4 4 316; Louis A. Frothingham, rep., 35,936; Henry 8. Dowey, ind. rep., 11,637; Jas. A. Watson, oit. and ind. detn., 515. The vote was unusually heavy for a city election, more than 92 000 being oast out of a total registration of 114,000. It was evident that Fitzgerald did not receive his pirty vote, several strong democratic district’ giving Frothingham a plurality because of factional differences.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements under this heading will be charged for at the uniform rate of *5.00. which Includes their publication In both Dally and Weekly editions. Payable invarl bly In advance—we keep no books. For Representative. We are authorized to announce the name of John W, Vizard, of Pleasant Mills, as a candidate for Representative, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Eiectlo n, to be held Friday, December 22, 1905. For Judge. We are authorized to announce the name of David E. Smith, of Decatur, as a candidate for Judge ot the 26th Judicial District (ONE term only), subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday. December 1905. To the Democratic voters of Adams Countv. I again ask the nomination for Judge: If nominated, I will not ask for a second term. James T. Merryman, For Prosecutor. We are authorized to announce the name of S. A. M. Butcher of Geneva, as a candidate tor Prosecutor of the 26th Judieial District. subject to the decision for the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday. December 22, 1905. We are authorized to announce the name ot Kmil [Franz, of Berne, as a candidate for Prosecutor for the 26th Judicial District, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22, 1905, We are authorized to announce the name c Jesse Robison, of Decatur, as a candidate for Prosecutor for the 26tb Judicial District. subject to tne decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22. 1905. We are authorized to announce the name of Henry B. Heller, of Decatur, as a candidate for Prosecutor for the 26th Judicial District, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22. 1905. We are authorized to announce the name of J F. Fruchte. of Decatur, as a candidate for Prosecutor for the 26tn Judicial District, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22, 1905. For Clerk. We are authorized to announce the name of James P. Haeflinc. of Decatur, as a candidate for Clerk, subject t ■ the decision of the Democratic Primary Flection, to be held Friday, December 22.1905. We are authorized to announce the name of Henry Koenemann, of Decatur, as a candidate for Clerk, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22, 1905. We are authorized to announce the name of M L. Oliver, ot Monroe township as a candidate for Clerk, subject to the decision of the Democratic Prmary Elecition. to be held Friday, December 22, 1905. For Treasurer, We are authorized to announce the name of John F. Lachot. of Decatur, as a candidate for Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22, 1905 For Recorder. We are authorized to announce the name ofW.L. Thornhill, of Geneva, as a candidate for Recorder, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22.1905. We sre authorized to announce the name jf c E. stuck-y. of Monroe township, as a candidate tor Recorder, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22, 1905. We are authorized to announce the name of Hervey S. Steele, of Decatur, as a candidate for Recorder, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22,19t>5, We are authorized to announce the name of H. S. Porter, of Decatur, as a candidate tor Recorder, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22. >905. For Commissoner, 3d. District. We are authorized tn announce the name of Martin Laughlin of Jefferson Township, as r eadidate for <un mis l inner, subject to tie decision of the Democratic Primcry Election, to be held Friday, December 22. TAIS For Sheriff. We are authorized to announce the name of Tom Durkin, of Wsshington township, as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December — ’ 05. We are authorized to annourc he name of I.ewis W. f rank. < f Decatur, as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to beheld Friday, December 22.1905. We are authorized to announce the name of Calvin Miller, of Decatur, as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday. December 22.1905, We are authorized to announce the name of Eli Meyer, of Decatur, as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday. December 22,1905. For Surveyor. We are authorized toannouncethenameof L. L. Baumgartner, of Decatur, as a candidate for Surveyor, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December22,l9os For County Assessor.

We are authorized to announce the name of ; Anthony Wertzberger. of Union Township, as a candidate for Assessor subject tothe I dldslon of the liemocrallc • rlmary Ele.tlon. 1 to be held Friday. December 22,1205. We are authorized to announce the name i ofGeorae W. Gentls. of Hartford Township, as a candidate for Assessor, subject to the 1 decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday. Decemoer 22. 1905. For Commissioner, 2nd. District. We are authorized to announce the name of William Miller, of Washington Township, as a candidate for Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election to be held Friday. December 22, 1906. We are authorized to announce the name of Robert E. Smith, of Monroe Township, as a candidate for Commissioner, subject io the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday. December 22. 1905. for Coroner. We are authorized to announce the name of Dr. J. C. Grandstaff, of Preble, as a candidate for Coroner, subject to the decision of rhe Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 22. 1905. Talk about your winter climate, Indiana has the world beat this year, so say the candidates. Mrs. Swinehart returned to Grand Rapids today. While here she was the guest of relatives. ' Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Campbell of Fort Wayne, are the guests of their cousin, Mrs. Jennie Studab aker today. Frank France is home from a week’s trip to West Baden, where he indulged in the health giving waters with the desired results. A small crowd of converts from the M. E ohurcn gave a pretty little song service last evenin’ on the streets that was anpreciated by >•” % eard it. The girl® were enrouts from church to their h.m.s

COURT NEWS 'A marrige license was issued today to Jaooti Kiser of Wells county and Miss Neoludd of this county. R. W. Buokmaater, guardian for Albert A. Buokmaster, filed a current report account examined and approved. W. S. Welty, guardian of Beitha, Edna and GolMe Welty, filed a current report which was examined and approved. State vs Leland McCollum, charged with assault and battery, plead guilty and was fined $5 and I costs, which be pair l . Davis Daily guardian for George W. Gilpen and William H. Gilpen fild his final report which was examined and allowed and the guardian discharged. State vs Canada Woods, charged with assault and battery, on C’vde Young. Plead guilty and was fined $5 and costs, which was paid and defendant discharged. The case of the National Supply company vs The Indiana Oil oompaany, on account, and attachment, demand 11210.89, was set for trial Thursday, December 21. C. J. Lutz Monday entered his appearance in the case of Gus Rosenthal vs Horace S. Porter on account demanding 175.00 for the defendant and a rule to answer was taken. In the case of the State against Elvin Woods, charged with assault and battery, on Clyde Young, the defendant appeared before the court this morning and plead guilty, being fined $5 and costs which he paid. Willis F. Johnson, administrate of the estate of Dora L. Johnson, filed his proof of publiation and the posting of notices for final settlement. His report was examined and allowed and the administrator disharged. In the case of Julius Hangk vs James W. Place and Herman L. C inter the demurer to the complaint was overruled hy the court. An answer in two ptragrtphs was filed and a rule taken to reply to the second paragraph. In the John Cramer estate the administrator tiled an inventory, also a petition for an order to sell personal prooerty at private sale. The court rdered the private sale without notice and for cash not less than the uppraisment. The will of Miss Martha Welty, who died Tues I, V, was probated Saturday in the Adams circuit court, an 1 the executor. Abraham Raver, named in the will by Miss Welty, duly qualified and assumed his duties. The will is very short and bequeaths all her personal and real estate to her beloved sister, Mary Welty, to have and to hold during the remainder of her natural life.

In the case of the State ox rel Jess R,. Chapman vs Delia M. Chapman, administratrix et al, asking for an accounting in the guardianship, the demand being S4OO, the court sustained the demurer of Della M Chapman and overruled the demurer as to the others, to which the bondsmen separately took exceptions. J. W. Mofft, us Huntington, who represents the plaintiff, was present.

The jury reported Monday for duty and at nine o'clock the case of the State of Indiana agiinst James Ellison was called for trial. The charge being rape. The affidavit was made by William T. Baker, and is in four counts, alleging that on May 12th, 1905, at and in Adams county, and State of Indiana, the defendent, James Ellison did then and there, unlawfully felloniously and forcibly, in a rude, insolent and angry manner, touch, strike and catch hold and choke one Velma L. Baker, a female child, under the age of fourteen years, with the intent then and there and therby the said Velma L. Baker to felonously, forcibly and against her will ravish and’ criminally know.” From what we are able to learn, of the case the defendant enticed the little girl into an outbuilding, but before he was able to accomplish his purpose, was interrupted by the child’s mother. The evidence is spicey and will be a legal battle. D. B, Erwin is representing the f use and John C* Moran the State. It will take two days to 'try the case.

Bettie Barr vs Lorenzo D. Hall case, for possession of premises and damages, reset for trial on January 14, 1906. Levi Poling as guardian of Harry and lula Poling filed a current report this morning which account was examined and allowed. A marriage license has been issued to John Lee Meliok and Lottie May Beegh, the former of Blackford county and the 1 after of Geneva. James M. Hart w is toda y granted letters as administrator of the estate of William J. Collins and filed bond for $5,000. Dr. Collins was killed on the G. K.. & I ’■abroad near Geneva ten days ago. The value of his estate is estimated at $2,500, including an insurance policy of SIOOO. f The case of Ellen Robinson vs R. 8. Peterson, administrator of the estate of John W. Peterson, claim S2OO, is set for trial Friday, and the case of the City of Decatur vs the Chicago Erie Railway company, suit to collect water account, demand $44, is set for trial Saturday. Attorneys Beatty and Lutz and George Tricker and E'.ias Crist were Fort Wayne today, the court having set this as the date for deciding the demurrer in the case against T. S. Coffee andjhis bondsmen. The court, however, asked for further time in which to consider the question, stating that he desired to again review the same. In the case of Benjamin Sholty vs Sarah Leßrun eial, partition of real estate, a final report was filed and allowed, and the commissioner discharged. An application was made by Ollie Leßrun for an order to pay money to her, and the clerk was ordered to pay $33.45 to her upon her executing a receipt. The same application was made by Mary Leßrun and the same order issued. A new case entitled Amanda Sells vs Ora Sells, in which an applies tion is demanded of the plaintiff to show cause why the defendant has not complied with an order of t e court was sued Tuesday which avers the following facts: Amanda Sells, being duly sworn, s»ys she was at th) April term of n e Adams circuit court for the year 1905, granted a divorce from ihe defendant and was given the care custody and education of her daughter, Vonna Sells, who was of the marriage of the defendant and plaintiff, and the defendant was ordered to pay to the clerk of the Adams circuit court the sum cf twelve dollars per month to be paid on tho first day of each month until said Vonna Sells was twelve years of age. The said Vonna Sells being at this time but eight years of age and that of December Ist the defendant, Ora Sells, refused, neglected and failed to pay said sum and still refuses, wherefore this affiant moves the court that he be required to appear instanter and show cause why said sum has not yet been paid, and on his failure so to do that he be attached as for a contempt of court. Judge Erwin at once ordered that a notice be issued and delivered to the defendant.

The court was busily engaged for a short time Thursday listening to an oral argument of a motion to quash in the case of the State vs The Logansport & Wabash Valley Gas company, Prosecutor Moran representing the state and D. D. Heller the defense. The affidavit recites that on October 10, 1903, the Gas company put in a meter for Marshal F. Aspy at Geneva, for which they charged him two dollars and fifty cents for setting the same. He paid the bill, and then through the prosecutor commenced this action, basing his case on the Acts of the General Assembly of 1901, wherein it says: ‘‘That eve-y person, company or corporation now engaged or hereinafter engaging in the business of furnishing natural or artificial gas for heating or illuminating, or other purposes to be used and paid for by patrons by meter measure, shall furnish to each and every patron a meter properly tested and in good order and shall arrange such meters so that the patrons can at any time see the meter dial and ascertain how much gas he is consuming, i and how much he is liable to pay I for,” The contention jf the prosecution is that the Gas oom piny ' must furnish these meters free ins' ad of charging the patron rental

for the same. While the defense claims that the law does not convey any such idea, and at no place does it say they must be furnished free. The court, however, has taken the matter under advisement and will render his decision later. The question is a close one and much depjnds on the court's ruling. A short session of court was held Friday morning by Judge R. K. Erwin, and a little business of importance was transaotad. Jacob Butcher of Geneva, filed a new case entitled Sylvia Ford vs William D. Ford the same being an application for a divorce. The oomplaint is in one paragraph and recites the fallowing facts. The plaintiff and defendant were married on May 14, 1901, and lived together as husband and wife until November 3, 1904, when they separated, and have not lived together since; that the maiden name of the plaintiff was Sylvia 1. Heaston. The complaint further alleges that the defendant was guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment in this, that be neglected and refused to furnish a home for the plaintiff and her children and that during the most of their married life he failed to furnish clothing for herself and children, and that a number of times she was compelled to leave her children in the care of her mother and work out by the week to furnish food and clothing for herself and children. That the defendant worked in the oil fields and received good wages, from three to five dollars a day, all of which he spent for drinks and gambling, and has been a habitual drunkard or the past two years. That the plaintiff is informed and believes that the defendant is now and has been for three months last pa-t serving a term in prison at Marshall, 111., for living in adultery there with a woman whose name is unknown; that the fruits of this marriage are two children, two boys, one aged three years and the other twenty-one months, for which she asks the care custody, control and education of. The summons is returnable February sth.

Berne, Ind , Dec., 7—The local order of Knights of Pythias last evening at their new hall celebrated their twelfth anniversary, and a most enjoyable time was had. The event was the ingathering of all the members and their families and the evening was devoted to a social good time. Rev. Mauer of Geneva, was to have made the principil address, but owing to conflicting business could not be present, and Judge R. K. Erwin of Decatur, eulogized upon the good and meritorious work done by this grand and uplifting order. Following this address the guests were all ushered into the dining room, where a banquet was spread and where toasts were delivered by Robert Kerr, F. C. Foreman. Philip Sohug and Andrew Gottschalk, and others during the progress of the same. The event was most appropriately celebrated, and those who attended will long remember the occasion. About twelve from Decatur attended, these being members of the local order. The Solan Geese. Richard Bell in his book, “My Strange Pets.” tells of the solan geese, which in Great Britain in bygone days used to be salted and dried for human food: “Many years ago those dried geese found their way to the lowlands of Scotland and were used as an appetizer. A small portion when eaten before meals was supposed to tickle the appetite. In this connection I have heard a good story: A worthy farmer in the neighborhood gave a dinner party, and when the dinner was in progress he asked one of his guests if he would have ‘another portion,’ upon which the guest remarked, ‘I think I will, as I et a bit o’ solan goose afore I left hame and it has made me very hungry,' upon which ills neighbor said, ‘I dinna believe in these solan geese, for I et a haiil yin r.fore I cam’ awa’ and I dinna feel a bit the hungrier.’ ” The Book* of Ancient Persia. We knew that the Moslems when they conquered Persia found iu that country an innumerable quantity of books and scientific treatises and that their general, Saad Ibn Abi Oueceas, asked Caliph Omar by letter if he would allow him to distribute those books among the true believers with the rest of the booty. Omar answered him in these terms: “Throw them into the water. If they contain anything which can guide men to the truth we have received from Cod what will guide us much better. If they contain errors wc t-hall be well rid cf them, thank Godl” Iu consequence of tills order the books were thrown Into the I water a?.d the fire, and the literature | aaj sacace of the Persians disappear > ed.—-Notices et Il.ntrr.'is.

SIAMESE BELIEFS. - Some Peculiar Aotionn of n Sti* peratitiouM People. “The Siamese are a very suparstitious people,” says Ernest Young, a U . thor of the “Kingdom of the Yellow Rulo.” “They have many peculiar explanations of natural phenomena. Thunder, for instance, is ‘the gky crying.’ They believe that in thl* realms above is a horrible giant whose wife has a violent and uncertain temper When they quarrel the echo of hj 8 voice comes in long, rolling notes from the clouds. If he is very angry be throws his hatchet at his unruly spouse, and when this ponderous weapon strikes the floor of heaven the thunderbolt falls through and comes to earth. “Falling stars are accounted for by the fact that the angels occasionally Indulge in torch throwing at one another. When these same beings all insist upon getting into the bath at once the water splashes over the side and it rains. The winds that sigh in the night are the voices of babies that have lost their way in their travels to the land beyond the grave. “When a Siamese dies ho is not buried, but his corpse, fully dressed and then wrapped in a winding sheet, is placed in a sitting posture In a copper urn. A tube is placed in his mouth, and through this a mixture of quicksilver and honey is poured into the body. In this way it is kept for a long time, often for years. Eventually it is burned, and the ashes are carefully preserved. The souls of those whose tones at least are not burned are supposed to become slaves of a horrid taskmaster with a head like a dog, a human body and the temper of a fiend. Re sits for all time with his feet in the fires of hell, and it is the duty of his slaves to keep these fires from growing too hot. To do this they must carry water in open wicker bask?ts through all eternity.” The Ekk Cure For Felon*. A Chicago doctor says that for the last fifteen years he has used egg to cure felon and has yet to see a ease it will not cure. The way to apply the egg is as follows: Take a fresh egg and crack the shell at the larger end. Make a hole just large enough to admit the thumb or finger, whichever it may be, and force it into the egg as far as possible without rupturing the shell. Wipe off the egg which runs out and bind a handkerchief or soft cloth around the finger or thumb, leaving the egg on overnight. This will generally cure in one application, but if not make another application. A rhllosiopliy ot Joy. A quiet home; vines of our own planting; a few bosks full of the inspiration of genius; a few friends worthy of being loved and able to love us in turn; a hundred innocent pleasures that bring no pain or remorse; a devotion to the right that will never swerve; a simple religion, empty of all bigotry, full of trust and hope and love—and to such a philosophy this world will gi?e us all the joy it has.—David Swing. Lots of It. “I should think tliere would be a great deal of local color in this lage.” said the lady novelist to the - I residenter. “There be, mum.” replied the I'd "There hez bin more hon-ei this year thin there l:ez fer ten year —Council Bluffs Nonpareil.

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