Decatur Democrat, Volume 50, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 13 December 1906 — Page 6

ROME DEFIES THE FRENCH LAW Separating Church and State and Tells Priests to Stand Their Ground. PARIS, Dec. 9.—France tonight seems to face an alarming religious crisis. Last night’s report of the pope s eleventh hour rejection of the government’s final proffer under which Catholic worship could be continued under the common law turns out to be only too true and the deadlock now is apparently complete. According to the holy father’s orders declarations under the law of 1881 are prohibited but the parish priests must remain in their churches until driven out by violence. The official confirmation of this communication has created a sensation both in government and Catholic circles. Cardinal Lecvot, archbishop of Bordeaux, Archbishop Germain and others who already had advised compliance with the law, have hastily instructed the parish priests of their dioceses that their former advice is null and void and today in all the church of Paris bishops and priests after mass read the latter from Car- • dinal Richard, archbishop of Paris, communicating the decision of the holy see to “continue services in the churches, but abstain from any declaration," and Cardinal Richards’ own instructions, in view of the order issued by the prefect of the Seine yesterday not to permit for the present the employment of ceremonial draperies at marriages and funerals. The church wardens, whose legal existence expires next Tuesday, were thanked today from the pulpits of the various churches. Prayers were offered for the protection of God during the coming period of persecution. The government regards the action' of the pontiff little less than a summons of the French Catholics to open rebellion, and as rendering the situation exceedingly grave and possibly entailing the most deplorable consequences. Premier Clemenceau 'and M. Briand, minister of public worship, were in conference all daj- today. There is no sign of the government faltering but it recognizes that it may be forced to resort to extreme measures. M. Briand said today that the decision of the pope was entirely unexpected. — o z The public schools are undergoing their winter examinations, this* week, and the students are working hard to pass the same successfully. These examinations are always du? just before the holidays. Several young men whose names we will not divulge at this time, on last evening, endeavored to break up the Salvation Army meeting by thenrowdy tactics, which may yet result in their arrest for disturbing a religious meeting. If the boys desire to go to a place of this kind, they should be able to know how to act, otherwise they should stay at home.

A small fire was discovered about eight o'clock last evening, at the Scheiman & Mutchelr slaughter house in the south part of the city, and a general alarm was tunned in. The fire was put out, however, before it ~ could gain any headway, and the loss amounts to practically nothing. The blaze was first discovered near the foundation at the south side of the building. How it started is a mystery. Revival meetings are going on in the Morrison building. Large crowds are present and many souls are being blessed and made to live better lives. Rev. J. C. White, pastor of the M. E. church, will preach Tuesday, December 11, at 7:30 p. m„ in the hall and everybody is invited to come and enjoy these services. Evangelist F. Hopkins, wife and daughter is in charge ■of these services and extend a welcome to all. A Muncie school teacher who was instructing her pupils in construction of sentences, wrote on the blackboard the phrase “the bitter end,” and asked the little fellows to use the expression in a sentence. Johnny Jones promtply responded with “The armies fought to the bitter end.” Bill Smith was called next and here was the way he put it: “The dog and the cat fought and fought and then the dog chased the cat under a chair and bitter end.” The exericses were promtply closed. The endless chain of prayer is again troubling Indiana. It is represented that Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts, originated the plan, which is to mail the prayer to nine persons, each • «f whom is requested, on pain of some calamity, to forward it to nine others sg with the same request. It is also set forth that any one “who will write this prayer for nine days’ and send to nine persons, beginning with the day f It is received, will on or before the g ninth day experience some great joy R and be delivered from all misfortune.” ® Bishop Lawrence denies all connection I with the prayer. The “chain of g jrajser" has been repeatedly denouncR cd by clergymen.

WERE RELEASED UNDER BOND Trial Set for Hearing Before Esq. Smith Next Monday—Arrests Made by Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff Dallas Butler, together with a force of deputies, last Saturday evening made a raid on the house of Mr. and Mrs. Al Foster, which is located in the south part of the city. He arrested Mrs. Geneva Foster and Miss Sarah Jones, the charge being that they were running a house of ill-fame. The two women were arraigned before Squire Smith, and entered a plea of not guilty, and gave bond for their appearance, the hearing of their cases being set for next Monday. This house has borne a bad repm tation for some time and the citizens of that end of the city have been complaining to the officers, but according to the theory of the police, they did not have sufficient evidence to warrant a conviction. During the past week, however, the house has been frequented daily by men and boys, so that the police were forced to take notice, hence the raid Saturday evening. The witnesses for the State who will be subpoenaed are Ed Green, Harry Cordua, Dan Myers, Mrs. Robert Blackburn, Sam Hite, Mrs. Sam Hite, T. M. Gallogly, Mrs. Anna Myers, Clem Knoff and Sylvester Peterson. o Judge Erwin was here from Decatur today and passed sentence upon John Payne, convicted of stealing $65 from John Clark, giving him two to fourteen years in the reformatory. Deputy Sheriff Pierce and Frank Stafford i e 9 ve tonight for Jeffersonville, taking Payne and Len Monroe. —Bluffton News. ’ • Dr. Maurice Rosenthal, who is visiting friends in St. Louis, has been attending clinics at the hospitals there. He is rapidly progressing toward perfect health and will soon leave with his brother. Dr. Milton Rosenthal, for! a trip through the south, which will probably include Cuba. —Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. W. H. Freeman, secretary of the State Board of Forestry, is in favor of changing the law relating to the open season for hunting rabbits and making it last the year round. He also favors repealing the law prohibiting the hunting of rabbits with ferrets as advocated by the Indiana Horticultural Society. The funeral of Charles E. Bixler was held this morning at ten thirty o'clock at the United Brethren church! a large crowd being present to pay their last tribute of respect. The i funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kessinger. Interment was made in the Decatur cemetery. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. Clpsson Wagoner, son of E. T. Wagoner, near Wabash, lost his life in an unusual manner Thursday. The lad was out hunting with an old musket for a weapon, and placing the gun beneath his arm attempted to vault across a ditch six feet in width by the use of a pole. The gun was discharged, the load striking the boy beneath the chin and literally blowing his head from his body.

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Pyle returned to their home in New Corydon, Ind., today after a few days’ visit with Mrs. Martha Millett. Yesterday was Mrs. Millett's 73rd birthday and dinner was given in her honor at the home of her son, M illiam Millett. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John C. Pyle of New Corydon, Henry Millett of Stanley, North Dakota, and Mr. and Mrs. Millett of this city.—Bluffton News. The Yankees are a joyous people. They are before everything optimists. Why should they not be? They dwell in a spacious land full of the treasures of the earth. They are not overladen with knowledge but learn for practice, and during the greater part of the year a blue heaven stretches over them. For all those reasons the Yankees may well laugh. The Americans are, moreover, born humorists. The show ia o i. evening at the Bosse Opera house was witnessed by only a fair sized audience, but those who attended were given a rare treat, as an actor of Mr. Mong’s ability has not been seen in our city in recent years. The company was well balanced and the parts of each was carried out to perfection. The scenic effects were good and on a whole, the show was the best we have had this season. The next attraction is “Hearts Astray.” Recently at Brockton, Mass., a 6year old child blew a man’s head off with a shotgun; at Bangor, Me., a smal boy killed his infant sister with a load of shot, and similar occurrences have been reported from other places. Ninety-nine per cent of gun accidents 1 might have been avoided by the ex- 1 ercise of a small symptom of common sense. The children referred to in the dispatches found the guns in their home- and the guns were loaded. To keep a loaded guu in the house is next l to criminal carelessness. To keep a' loaded gun in the house where there are children is idiotic.

THE TARIFF CONTEST IS COMING Mr. Cromer Not Seeking Consular Place—He Says the Antis are Now Talking Harmony. WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—The first •week of Congress has demonstrated that the spirit of investigation is still very much alive. The legislators are looking around to see if any investigations have been overlooked by the president and his department. The lumber trust has been discovered and the plan is to pass next week the resolution that has been introduced in the Senate calling for an investigation of that trust. WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—It is evident that the beneficiaries of the present tariff law who want the schedules left as they are and the opponents of an inheritance tax and of an income tax will join hands to stave off as long as possible a revision of the government’s system of taxation along the lines proposed by President Roosevelt in his message to congress. The contest is coming, and one may rest assured that it will be an interesting one when it does come. WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—Representative George W. Cromer of the Eighth Indiana district, says she report that went out about him probalfly getting a consular appointment after his term as congressman expires, was started by his enemies. Mr.- Cromer says he is not asking or seeking anything from the government after he goes out of office. He, like Fred Landis, is planning to remain at home, as there may be something doing in the Eighth congressional district in the years to come.

Mr. Cromer says that the anti-Cro-mer men are now busy talking harmony after having voted the Democratic ticket. Mr. Cromer is emphatic In announcing that the Republicans to win in the district the next time must nominate a man who was Ibyal to the ticket last time. “We don’t propose to put a premium on disloyalty,” said Mr. Cromer.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.—Secretary of War Taft will not be a candidate for the presidency in any circumstances. He wants none of the office and would not take the nomination if it were certain to be his for the asking. President Roosevelt knew’ of the secretary of War’s intention not to j enter the race, and there is no question that the knowledge h:s caused him the* deepest regret. Mv. Roosevelt himself is not a candidate, and will not be a candidate, and his sole wish is to have as a successor a man who is known to be in sympathy with the policies which he has introduced and which he wishes to have carried-’ out to the ends that he considers log 3 ical. , o J. Alvin O’Donnell, who came herd about three months ago to embark in the practice of law, left for his Ohio home Wednesday of last week, and has discontinued his practice in this place. He did not state what he expected to engage in hereafter.—Geneva Herald. A deal was consumifiated last ' evening, whereby Charles Sullivan became the sole owner and proprietor of the City Bakery, of which Fred. > Eichenberger was the owner. Mr. Sullivan is a hustling young business i man and will no doubt push the bus- < iness to a success. Mr. Eichenberger is not yet fully determined what .he will do in the future. | The rumor of the change in the ownership of the City Bakery had no ; foundation in fact, and Fred Eichenberger will continue that business in- < definitely. Under his ownership the < City Bakery has made great progress i and is doing a nice business. Mr. Eichenberger knows all the kinks ofi the business, and is the sort ot a citi- i zen Decatur likes to keep. I The largest shipment of deer doubtless to this place was that which i came in by express last Saturday < morning from Michigan, where there i had been a crowd of hunters spend- < ing a month in woods. There were ’ eight deer put off and some of them 1 were exceptionally large. Tlie hunt- i ers have all returned and are well 1 satisfied with their trip.—Geneva i Herald.

Bert C. Turner, a Clover Leaf section hand at Kokomo, has sued the Clover Leaf for SIO,OOO, for permanent injuries alleged to have been suffered while in the emplay of the company. Turner represents that a defective propelling equipment on the handcar , of the section gang, of which he was a I member, used, was resonsible for his hurts. He says the propelling lever had become loose and that while the car was in motion and he was stooping over to pick up a chisel that was about jto slip from the car, the lever slipped i through the eye in which it was supposed to be permanently fixed and in its upward motion dealt him a violent t blow over the heart.

SO DOES MRS. SUSIE MELCHING Four Suits on Notes Filed by Old Adams County Bank—Daisy Heimberger Granted a Divorce. Peterson & Moran, as attorneys for Viola Robison, filed suit against her husband, Jesse D. Robison, asking for a divorce. They were married October 13, 1903, and lived together until last May. Non-support and neglect are alleged. The defendant is now residing in Missouri. Mrs. Robison asks for the custody of the two children, Clifford, aged two, and John E., aged one. The return is set for February 4th. Shaffer Peterson, as attorney for the plaintiff, filed a suit entitled Susie Melching vs. William Melching, divorce and alimony. The couple were married August 2, 1905, and sparated November 28th, last. Mrs. Melching says her husband during their short married life, often beat and cursed her. On November 28th, the complaint says Melching beat his wife, then went to his former home in Wabash county. Alimony in the sum of S3OO is demanded. Attorney A. P. Beatty filed a new case entitled The Old Adams County Bank vs. John Lobsiger et al., suit on note, demand, $75. Another new case filed today is entitled Old Adams County Bank vs. William Getting et al., suit on note, demand SIOO. • Attorney Beatty has also filed sqits entitled Old Adams County Bank vs. William E. Smith et al., suit on note, demand $150; Old Adams County Bank vs. Frank Allen et al., note, demand $225.

Jacob J. Bollinger vs. Jay Chapman et al., note S7OO, finding for plaintiff in sum of $689.35, finding that the other defendants are surety for Chapman. Order to exhaust property of Chapman first. David et al., petition for drain, finding that all the parties have been notified of pending of this cause according to law. Joseph Schroll vs. Mary A. Schroll, divorce, reset for trial Monday, Dec. 31st. Deposition of plaintiff ordered taken at his home Wednesday, December 12th. Doug Bolser vs. Louis H. Boknecht et al., demurrer filed by defendants.

Paisy E. Heimberger vs. Jacob Heimberger, divorce granted, plaintiff to have custody of children. Plaintiff restrained from marrying for two years. o— The Corner Rod and Gun Chib failed to arrive this afternoon to fulfill their engagement with the Klondykes, but a letter discloses the fact that they were forced to disappoint the local bowlers on account of sickness of several of the members of their team. They will, however, play here the first of the week. The largest and costliest building thus far undertaken in New York the city of immense structures, is the magnificent $10,000,000 Episcopal cathedral of St. John the Divine, now being erected on Morningside Heights. This will be the greatest sacred edifice in America, and the fourth in importance in the world. Wm. Fortney, who, several months ago, was kicked on the head by a horse and received injuries which caused him to loose his mind to.some extent and was taken to the State institution at Richmond for treatment, has returned to his home in- Union, township, Adams county, and is considerably improved in health.—Monroeville Breeze.

Bob Wallace, .one of the tank builders, who is working for the Standard Oil company at Preble, was acidentally shot through the right hand last evening while paving a friendly scuffle with a fellow laborer at the Park Hotel over a revolver. In some man ner while wrestling, the gun went off, the shot passing through Wallace’s right hand. A doctor was and the injury dressed, which, although quite painful, is nothing serious, but will necessitate Mr. Wallace laying off for several days from his regular duties. Earl Peters, who early last .season came-’to this city to try out as a ball player, has for some time been posing as the editor of the Garret Herald. In this capacity he has seen fit to attack the honor of Tracey Little, editor of the Clipper and in this week’s issue of the Clipper, Peters admits over his oWn signature that he has been handling the truth recklessly. The kings' that Tracey says about Earl fairly scorch the paper, but they seem to have been richly deserved.—Bluffton Banner. • ;

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REV. GREENMAN IS FOUR SCORE Well Known Pastor Will Celebrate Eightieth Birthday. MARION, Ind., Dec. 10. —The Rev. Almon Greenman of this city, a pioneer Methodist minister of Indiana, will celebrate his eightieth birthday anniversary on December 12. It has been planned to hold special services at the First Methodist Episcopal church in this city, the succeeding Sunday, December 16, in honor of Mr. Greenman. The pastor, the Rev. Somerville Light, will give a special sermon at the morning services for old folks. The Grant County Octogenarion club and old-people generally will be Invited. The Rev. Almon Greenman, who is known as “Father” Greenman by Marion people, was licensed to preach on . July 29, 1848, and admitted to the North Indiana M. E. conference. In 1847-48 he attended the Asbury university, now DePauw university.

He has five children living. They are the Rev. Almon W. Greenman, now pastor of the Middle Street Methodist church at Wabash, Guy W. Greenman at Santiago, Col., Alfred L. Greenman, Huntington, Ind.; Mrs. Lucretia Rerick, Lagrange, Ind., and Miss Emily Greenman, Chicago, 111. o — A Western Wonder. There’s a hill at Bowie, Tex., that’s twice as big as last year. This wonder is W. L. Hill, who from a weight of 90 pounds has grown to over 180. He says: “I suffered with a terrible cough, and doctors gave me up to dieof consumption. I was reduced to 90 pounds, when I began taking Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Now after using 12 bottles, I have more than doubled in weight and am completely cured.” Only sure Cough and Cold cure. Guaranteed by Page Blackburn, Druggist. 50 cents and SI.OO. Trial bottle free. o An. examination for men only will be held here on December 27 and 28 for teachers in the Philippines at salaries from SI,OOO tor $1,400 a year," gold, and there are opportunities to riae to a $2,000 job. 1 There are 100 vacancies to be filled. ' Those appointed are expected to stay at least six months, and if they stay a year they will have their return fare paid. —Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. Somehow, said a woman cashiei- at the late bankers’ convention, when the Lord made woman he gave her a peculiar insight that always enables her to discern whether a man or a proposition is good or bad. This was her point in maintaining the proposition that her sex is better equipped by nature for thie responsible duties that bankers are called upon to perform than the masculine. And yet how often we hear and read about her being taken in and done for by gay deceivers. To Mothers in Thin Town. Children who are delicate, feverish and cross will get immediate relief trom Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for- - on the liver, making a sickly child strong and healthy. A certain cure for worms. Sold b.y all druggists, 25 cents.

THE LIFE OF JAMES ROGERS A« Was Told by a Neighbor and Friend. By request of Mrs. Rogers, formerly Mrs. John King of this city, we publish the following story of Mr. Rogers’ life, as written by one of his neighfriends, and published' in the Paragould (Ark.) -Democrat, on November 30th: “James Calvin Rogers came with his wife to Paragould, in 1904. They moved from Decatur, Indiana. He had built for himself and wife a nice home in which he took a great pride. He was a good Christian and a gentleman of the old school, and it was a pleasure to converse with him. He was a scholar of rare ability and his leisure moments were spent in reading and meditating upon the Bible. He never read any papers or books on the Sabbath day except the Bible. He was taken sick oh the 2nd day of June and departed this life November 9th. Mr. Rogers was born in North Liberty county, Pa., in the year 1833, and was 73 years of age at the time of his death. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and was a regular attendant until he was taken sick. He was an ancient member of the I. O. O. F. During his sickness he had the careful attention of an affectionate wife, who was faithful and did all she could for him. His neighbors only knew , how he suffered anjl with not a complaint. He said that “where the Lord calls, I will go.” Mr. Rogers leaves a wife, brother and sister to mourn for him. It was the pleasure of the writer to visit him daily and God only knew his suffering, and when the last moment came, death was calm and without pain. —o ’ ” ' A letter from Jesse Sellemeyer who is at present located in the south,. learning the timber business, discloses the fact that he has already received a promotion and has charge of thirtyfive negroes, who load the cars, while he checks them. He also stated that he expected to see some real southern life in a few days, as he intended to attend a negro lynching. He likes his new home and is doing well for a beginner. He will remain in the south until next summer. _O Long Tennessee Fight. For twenty years W. L. Rawls, of Bells, Tenn., fought nasal catarrh. He writes: “The swelling and soreness inside my nose was fearful, till I began _ applying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to the sore surface; this caused the soreness and swelling to disappear, never to return.” Best salve in existence. 25c at Page Blackburn, druggist. • o . ; Residents of South Whitley have circulated a petition which puts forth the idea that four years is all Chat any man should ask to serve as post- * master of that place. The paper is mid to be signed by 214 patrons of the office and it is the intention of the promoters to get several more names and then send the document to Washington.

Mrs. Margaret Meibers and Miss Bessie Tonnelier left Thursday for Jeffersonville, where they will visit with Mrs. Theodore Droppieman. Mrs. r Meibers will go over to West Baden and take a course of treatment as she has been feeling badly lately. She may be gone all winter. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES. Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudining Pies Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure any case, no matter of how long standing, in 6 to 14 days First application gives ease and rest, 50c If your druggist, has., it, send 50c in stamps and it will be forwarded postpaid by tbo Pa-' is Medicine Co.. 8. Louis. Mo. From all present rumors next week will see the installation of electricity on the interurban line and the gravel that is now being brought into the city limits with steam will be hauled in with electricity. The wire is now all up to the gravel pit and the city line will be installed this week, and by Monday will be ready for use. Notice was received this morning that the balance of the wire will be shipped Friday and the balance of the line will be rushed to completion. The following letters remain uncalled for at the postofflce: Glen Johnson, Ora A. Brown, A. O. Bolen, O. L. Lotta, Frank B. Shaffer, G- J- McNutt, C. B. Ford and A. D. Elzey.

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