Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 84, Decatur, Adams County, 17 April 1903 — Page 1

VOLUME 1

BADLY INJURED. Sir Thomas Lipton Met With Accident. SHAMROCK 111 DAMAGED IN VIOLENT STORM. One of the Crew Was Drowned and Many Others Seriously injured. -.pedal to the Daily Democrat, 3:30 p. m. Weymouth. England, April 17.— (While preparing the Sharock 111 for a race this morning, everything above deck was carried away by a squall. Sir Thomas Lipton was knocked down a hatchway and injured, having a narrow escape from death. One of the crew was drowned and several others injured. Sir Thomas Lipton is well known in this country, he being the owner of the Shamrock, with which he competed in 1899 for the American Cup, with the American yacht. Columbia. by which the race was won. During this contest he won many American friiends by his fairness and geniality. special to The Daily Democrat. 2:30 p m. Kansas City, April 17.—John Taylor was hanged here today for the murder of Ruth Mallard, his former sweetheart, on March 2, 1901 special to the Dally Democrat. 3:30 p. m. Butler, Mo., April 17. Dr. James Gartwell was hanged today for the murder of D. B. Dougan, a gold miner, while driving overland to Oklahoma in March, 1901. Hartwell was 62 years old. DEAL CLOSED. Masons Buy Boyers’ Lot on Second Street. Deal Closed This Morning and Handsome Building May be Erected. The F. & A M. lodge held a meeting of importance last evening the nil absorbing question being whether or not they should purchase the Seond street property of J. S. Boyers. Almost to a man the lodge favored the. proposition and the trustees were authorized to close the deal. Acting under these instructions the trustees met Dr. Boyers this morning and within a few minutes the deal was dosed, the consideration being $3,800. Lenhart & Lenhart wore authorized to prepare an abstract and as soon us this is done, probably this evening or tomorrow, the deed will be signed, •lust what use the lodge will make of the projMTty at present is still undetermined and won't be for a tow days. Some are in favor of leasing the building us it stands to the Commercial club or some one ' Ise. However there is a very strong in the lodge to erect u handsome three story block during the present summer and if certain plans carry this may be done.

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WERE SUCCESSFUL. K- of P. of This City will Have Uniformed Rank. The K. of P. lodge of this city will have a uniformed rank. The committee who have had the organization of this department in charge got the twenty first signature this morning and a meeting will be held next Thursday and the officers then elected. After the perfect organization has been completed the uniforms and other equipments will he ordered and work at drilling be immediately commenced. The new rank is composed of earnest workers and one of the best disciplined companies in the state may be expected as the outcome. The uniformed rank is considered as one of the important adjuncts to full fledged Pythianism. They stand as a representation of any particular order and aid in making the gorgeous pageants, which the K. of P. have almost every year, as complete as they are reputed to be, HOT COMPETITION. Druggists Complain That a Cat is On in Patent Medicine. The National Retail Drugigsts’association largely represented in Indianapolis, is making a hard fight to maintain prices on proprietary medicines. Druggists complain that on account of competition they have been forced b sell all sorts of j>atent medicines at much less than their vlaue. The competition wih the large department stores has been especially bitter. Druggists charge that the stores have been selling well-known brands at cost, and often at less than cost, as an advertisement. The movement to abolish the price-cutting system was tken after much deliberatoin. Once begun, however, drug men say they will fight it out. The National Retail association comprises practically all of the prominent druggists in the country. They have enlisted the wholesale men on their side, and a number of manufacturers have entered into the thing. BROKE RECORD. Squire Smith Marries a Couple of Old Ones. Randall B. Sprague, aged seven-ty-five, and Mary A. Hudson, aged fifty-five, were united in the holy bonds of marriage last evening at six oclock at the brides home in the north part of town. Squire James H. Smith officiated and Mr. Sprague has the honor of being the oldest gentleman who ever entered the matrimonial field through the services of the'Squire. Quite a number of relatives and neighbors witnessed the ceremony and indulged in a delicious wedding supper which followed. The bride is well known I here while the groom is a substanItial farmer ot Allen comity where ; they will reside. He is thel father ■ of Harvey Sprague. ’ FIRST COMMUNION. A Class of Thirty-Six will Receive Commnnion on May Third. Prepirations rae being made for appropriate communion services which will lx* held at the St. Marys Catholic church on the first Sunday in May. The probable number of communicants this year will number near thirty-six, though it is not definitely known ns all the examinations have not yet iK'en held. Bishop Alerding of Fort Wayne, will bo in this city on confirmation day which is usually ‘following Sun day, and will confirm a cuss of ninety niemlx-rs.

DECATUR, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 17, 1903.

HANGED TODAY. Bud Taylor Pays the Penalty for His Crime. Death Penalty Administered at Eight O’clock This Morning at Kansas City. John Taylor, known here as Bud or ‘' Hoggie Taylor, was hanged this morning at eight oclock in the jail at Kansas City. Four times previous he had been sentenced to death but at the last moment each time had been given a respite. He was to have been hangjed on March 6, but on the grounds that some new evidence was at hand he was given a forty days re--5 spite. Then new evidence was sprung by a Toledo woman who claimed to know something of merit in the case but her evidence proved immaterial and the last hope was gone. “Bud” gave up and was yesterday afternoon baptized in the Catholic church. He shot his sweetheart, Ruth Mallard, three years ago, hiding in a room across the street and shooting her with a rifle. He played in Places base ball team here in 1899, and was a favorite with the fans. COURT NEWS. Several Probate Cases Are Taken Up. Emanuel Woods vs. Hannah Elzey, answer filed by clerk, set for trial next Tuesday. The will of Sarah E. Plantss was probated. In the guardianhship case of Emma and Alice Wand, R. S. Peterson, guardian was ordered to make a final report within twenty days. Martin Shepherd, guardian for Ola Conner and two others, filed an inventory and current account which were examined and approved. B. W.Sholty made application for letters of guardianship for Rex McManus which were ordered, bond of S4OO filed. Inventory and first report tiled, examined and approved. PLANS CHANGED. Rev. White will Not Arrive in the Citv Until Next Week. A letter reached the city this morning which stated a change in the plans of Rev. White. It is impossible for him to reach this city tomorrow as intended, and therefore he will not ap{x;ar before his congregation next Sunday. Both him self and family, however, will arrive some time during next week, and one week from Sunday he will deliver his initial sermon. The pulpit Sunday will doubtless be tilled by Rev. Hudson and his admirers thus be given the opportunity of hearing another of his polished sermons. RATHER BUGGY. The United States has an army of 65,000 men and 254 ships of war which are ready to fight any naton on earth and yet. the little potato bug laughs in scorn. The country is powerless at the hands of the gipsy moth and grasshopixn*. The big family taxes this great country 1350,000.000 a year, but in the nn equal tight between the nation and the bugs the latter remain unconquered. The worms that attack the cotton plant assess the farmer $600,0(H) a year. The potato bug eats $8,0000,00 worth annually out of our gardens. The cinch bug costs $100,0000,000, the Hessian fly $50.000,000 and the grasshopper SUO,(X)O, 000. The United States hasn’t enough money to win any war with an insect.

NEW ENVELOPES. The Government Has Four Denominations in Stamped Envelopes. The new [stamped envelopes that have been under preparation by the postoffice departent for some time have been issued and are now being distributed mong the thousand postoffice of the country. The envelopes are in four denomiations: One-cent, two-cent, four-cent and five-cent. The change made is very great, and it is believed by the officials who have had the matter in charge to be a great improvement . The stamps on all the envelopes are different shapes. The one-cent envelope is green in the form of a perfect circle about an inch in diameter. The bust of Frnaklin in white is the center figure. The two-cent stamp is oval shape. It is a brick red _and bears the bust of Washington in white. This stamp is about one and one-fourth by one inch in size. The stamp on the four-cent enevhqws is about one and one-fourth inches square, and is brown. It boars the portrait of General Grant in white. The five-cent stamp is shaped like an eclipse. It is blue, and hears the portrait of Lincoln in white. The portraits on all the stamps are embossed on the envelope. The stamps are all larger tlian those used at present, except the one and five-cent varieties, and have less decorations. WHO IS IT? Decatur Young Man Thinks He is Fowler Chase. A young man, aged probably alxnit thirty, who was here all day yesterday in a more or less intoxicated condition, was aboring under the delusion that he was Moses Fowder Chase, the young Lafayette millionaire, who was recently released from a sanitarium near Paris. Young Chase landed in New York last Monday and since that time,according to the metropolitan )>apers all trace of him has tx>en lost. He is exjiected in Lafayette on every train. The man here yesterday was a tall, angular person, wearing a stiff hat and a beach overcoat. At seven oclock in the morning he inquired of a group of men where he could find a good saloon in which to sober up. He had Ixxiks in his ptx'ket showing that he did business with the Adams County Bank. He went to Decatur at 6:13 last evening and said he was on his way to Detroit. He said his aunt could not fool him. He bore some resemblance to Chase, and some one pro bably told him of the fact, which | led him to telling the story that he was really the missing man. It is thought his home is in Decatur.— Bluffton News. IT IS GOOD. A Reporter Present at Dress Rehearsal of "Mr. Bob" Last Night. A representativve of the Daily Democrat was present at the dress ( rehcursel of “Mr Bob” last evening and found that the prixluction of . that comedy by the high school I students was far better than could be expected. The different characters in the play have lieen filled to such accuracy that the studied and stiff bearing of actors, which is so I noticeable in big productions was almost entirely absent. Each member of the east has a distinct part which commands the attention of the audience with an evenness that prevents it from being a one sided comedy. The stage setting and costumes are of the best and sufficient to bar monotony from a two act production. Those who are going to attend the student play may expect something good for it surely is, as has lx>en said. "A funny little play by some clever and funny little people.

ANOTHER CHANGE Morgan Case Goes to Fort Wayne. Judge Erwin Grants the Venue Yesterday Afternoon After Heated Discussion. Judge Erwin was at Huntington yesterday afternoon to hear the case of Henry C. Morgan ex parte, disbarment proceedings. The case has caused more interest in Huntington county than any case heard in years and the court room was packed when Judge Erwin assumed the bench. Attorney Watkins for the defendant immediately asked for a change of venue and after a long and heated argument between Attorneys, Judge Erwin sent the case to the superior court of Allen county. The affidavit for change of venue, besides alleging that Judge Branyan is instrumental in the proceeding, also alleges that the defendant cannot get justice in the county because of local prejudice against him. Twenty days are given the defense to perfect the change to Allen county where Judge Heaton will preside. The case is being watched by many in this part of the state and especially here where the parties are well known. A GREAT COW. How a Minister Fell in Love With Her. A good one is told on a certain minister in a certain Indiana town. ■ He was well liked and revered, hut las it often happens, his best friend | was a man of the world, wanted to play practical jokes and cut up all sorts of didos. It was the custom of th • minister whenever dining at the home of this friend (to consume a glass of milk and then | without more ado fall to and enjoy the spread, which was always elaborate when he was expected. The friend one day planned to cause his ministerial friend embarrassment and disquietude of mind, but he reckoned without his host On the day that the friend was scheduled to apjM'ar, instead of the foamy glass of milk, delicious and creamy, there was a good, stout, rich glass of milk punch so clearly and clever ly prepared that it resembled natures ( concoction to a nicety. The dinner | I hour duly arrved and after a short 1 blessing the minister seized the glass and quaffed. Not a ( tremor, not a move, not an ex- i clamation until the tx-verege was consumed and then he exclaimed as he pushed the glass from him, closed his eyes and smacked his lips; “Ah, a glorious cow. AN ACCIDENT. Walter, Son of Frank Mann of Muncie, Hurt bv Exploding Cartridge. Word has been recieved from Muncie which tells of a bad accident which happened lust Saturday to Walter, the fiftaxm year old son of I Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mann, who I formerly lived in this city. The (lad had found a large cartridge which appeared very harmless but when he applied a match it exploded and the thumb and tips of two j fingers on his loft hand were blown off. The Injured fingers were so i badly torn that it was afterwards necessary to amputate them. At the same time his face was quit; l liadly cut by the flying brass and the I mil of one eye was severely injured. The accident wsn a severe one and though the hoy is now resting nicely it will lie some time before he will lx 1 over its effects. MW

NUMBER 84

GOOD TIMES. I Young Folks of Blakey Settlement Entertain. The society of “Blakey settlement” was very much enlivened by the advent of several Concordia col'ege students of Fort Wayne, who came here to spent their vacation. In spite of the bail weather the younger people managed to make the stay of the boys very agreeable. The parties given by H. Blakey, H. Krickonberg, W. Hoile, H. Reinking and others were heartily enjoyed. The evenings were spent by playing various games which afforded the company much amusement. In an egg contest which took place on Sunday night, Mr. L. Wambsganss, one of the students, broke the record by disposing of one and one-half dozen. Mr. Ernest Appslt, the famous pianist from Australia, favored the company with several choice selections from Beethoven, Chopin and others. On Monday evening the jolly crowd surprised Mr. W. Krickeberg, a prosperous young farmer of the place. He entertained, the company with numerous pieces on his graphaphone which he imported from one of the leading music houses in Germany. After the graphophone had ceased playing a I number of games were played. Tim jx*anut race was the most exciting ( game of the evening. Mr. Hans Blakey, a bright student of tfon cordia, was fortunate in stfclirina; first prize, while the booby prize, was awarded to Mr. Edwin Borges. Tuesday evening was spent at the residence of W. Hoile. Miss Hannah Hoile and Miss Emilia Blakey two talented young singers, assisted by Mr. Jnsthnus Hoile, rendered several vocal duets. Games were played until eleven o'clock when some of the members moved to go home. The night was very dark, but neveri thelcss the procession returned out. After several fence and telegraph posts had been knocked down, one (of the hoys secured a lantern by the aid of which the people managed to ( plow their way through the mud. ■The last party was given by H. Reinking. It was attended by large crowd of young people. In a needle threading contest the girls proved more skillful than the boys. Miss Bertha Blakey and Miss Mary Reinking won the prizes among the girls, while Mr. Arthur Blakey and Mr. Ernest Appelt were the winners among the boys. The boys left for Fort Wayne Thursday afternoon. VOTE OF THANKS. G. A. R. Tip Their Kats to the City Council. The veteran members of the Grand Army of the Republic were in session last evening and the re gular routine of business was taken up. An important discussion on arrangements for Decoration Day was also indulged in. However, one of the most important matters of the evening session was the adoption of a vote of thanks extended to the city Council for their generous offer of free electric lights. The G. A. R. hoys are very grateful for this act of kindness and certainly appreciate the favor. They are now comfortably at home in their new quarters on Madison street. IS SICK. Rev. Sprague of Monroe, Has the Mumps. Rev. J. A. Sprague, the able and clever young minister of the Methodist church nt Munnie, is suffering with an enlargement of the face. The fact is he is afflicted with that old fashioned disease commonly called mumps. He is nt the homo of® his mother at Osceola, Indiana, and will not lx- able to roturn home for several days. As it consequence ( he cannot fill his appointments next. I Sunday.