Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 145, Decatur, Adams County, 28 June 1903 — Page 4

CHARMING. Is the Way They All Expressed It. One Hundred and Fifty Guests Entertained at the Allison Mansion. Decatur society surpassed itself this week, and established a reputation for hospitaity that will never die. That there can lx* too much of a good tiling may l>e justifiable in certain cases but not so now, such at least, is the unanimous opinion of all whom it concerns. Perhaps the most brilliant affair of the season occured yesterday, when one hundred and fifty guests mingled at the Allison mansion on Adams street. Then very few who sent regrets, regret now all the more the conditions that made their absence necessary. It was a typical "at home” and the hostess, Mrs. R. B. Alilson, Mrs. J. C. Patterson and Mrs. P. B. Thomas, left nothing untouched to add grace to the occasion. In the afternoon from 2 :30 to 6 :00 ox'clock the ladies were at home to the elder members of the invited crowd. In their own peculiar way they all enjoyed themselves, and reluctantly indeed did they leave. After ample time for making acquaintances, the hostesses had served to their guests a two course luncheon, the elegance of which was certainly up to the standard with which these ladies have so long been credited. The dining table was beautifully decorated with a magnificent cluster of ferns and red amblers. Roses and ferns were also artistically arranged in the different rooms. Misses Dessie Beery. Vera Patterson, Marie Patterson and Carrie Thomas served, and Mrs. C. A. Dugan presided at the coffee urn. Bruce Patterson stood guard at the punch bowl. Musical selections were rendered and well received by those presetnt. Mrs. Bolds of Peru, was the out-of-town guest. In the evening, from eight 'till eleven o’clock, the ladies were again at home to those who were not present in the afternoon. The merriment liegan early and the gay ripple of laughter was continuous throughout the evening, save when the ladies were otherwise i ngaged at the dining table. Miss Francis Dugan. Louise Winch and Wihired Winch of Fort Wavne, Margaret Hughes and Marie Allison served tiii di iicions luncheon and Miss Hati;e Studaiaker presided at the e tfoe urn. Bruce Patterson served tie punch. It was a faultess affair and will ever lie remembered by those ortunute enough to be present The guests of honor, both afternoon and evening. were: Mrs Macke. Birmingham, Alalxtma: Mrs. Florence DeVilhiss and Mrs Claude Cole. Lancaster, Ohio; Mrs. Vesev. Fort Wayne; Mrs. Mai-j ite Numbers. Austin, Texas; Mrs. Wracking. Mrs. Ellen Dailey aml| Mrs Harry Deun, Bluffton; Mrs. Reyn dds and daughters, Joliet, Illinois There will lie a reunion of the name crowd at Bluffton, Tuesday. K. of P.s At 2MO o’clock Sunday the K of P. s will leave the hall for the cem etery where the memorial services will be held. Judge K. K. Erwin has been chosen todeliver the memorial address. C. G. Hudson. J. C. White E. U. Pontius Committee. For sale -Ladies' high grade Ram bier bicycle, in good repair. Inquire of C. E. Neptune. 144dtf For sale—Good new surrey ami doubel set of harness. Will sell |cheap and on easy terms. Enquire ‘of R K. Erwin. Decatur. 102t,f For Sale -Owing to poor health I will sell my store and property at Magley, Indiana, or trade same for farm or town properry. Anyone wanting to go into business would do well to come and investigate same or write Robert Case, M.iglev, Indiana diWwfiOlf Reduced Hates via Chicago Great Western Railway — Us 00 to Ht. Paul, Minneapolis, Waterville, Rid Wing, Winona, Austin, Manly, Clarksville, Waterloo, Osage. No Intermediate point higher. For further information apply to any Great Western agent, or J. P. Elmer, G P A . Chicago. 111,

A MISHAP. Abe Stoneburner, Engineer at Van Caup Mills, Burned. Alx* Stoneburner, an employee of the VanC.imp Machine shop and Roller Mills on First street, was quite badly burned about the left arm and face this morning. He is an engineer at that place and was getting ready to start the big gas engine, which runs the plant, when tlm igniting box exploded and he was enveloped in a sheet of flame. His arm and face were swollen considerably but no serious results arc expected. THIMBLE PARTY. Mrs. Niblick and Daughter Harriet Entertain. Brilliant Gathering of Society This Afternoon, Including Many Out-of-Town Guests. The scene of another enjoyable society event this afternoon is at the beautiful Niblick home, corner of Third and Jefferson streets, where Mrs. John Niblick and daughter, Miss Harriet, are entertaining in honor of Miss Josephine Niblick and her friend and guest, Miss Hammond of Fremont, Nebraska. The affair is a thimble party and about fifty guests are prticipating, including a number from out of the city as follows- Miss Mailtc Numbers, Austin, Texas; Mrs. W. J. Vesey and daughter, Katherine, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Frederick G. Macke, Birmingham. Alabama; Mrs. Clarence Reynolds Hnd daughter. Joliet Illinois; Mrs. Harry Deatn, Bluffton ; Miss Dessie Moore, Huntington; Mrs. Florence DeVilbiss and Mr. C. W. Cole, Lancaster, Ohio. At four o’clock a dainty luncheon was served and the afternoon was a vrey delightful one. HOME TOWN REUNION. Big Event at Canton Being Arranged For. A grand reunion of all the people who were born and raised or are living in Stark county, Ohio, will be held in Canton, Ohio, for a solid week, commenceing Monday, July 27, 1903, and ending Saturday night, August 1. There will be daily meeting* and conventions. A contention of all the “Johns” and of all the "Bills" (Williams) and of all the "fat men "who were horn, raised or ever lived in Stark county. It will lx> a solid week of entertainment representing all phases of social, industrial and commercial life. Low rates on all railroads leading to Canton during the above named week. If you were born, raised or ever lived in Stark county, or your name is John or Bill, or you are a fat man, write John E. Monnot. Secretary, Canton, O. Go and see a century's progress in Stark county.

OFFICERS ARE HERE. C. & E. “BiH BuSs” Went Over the Road. The special over the Erie carrying officials was the largest that has gone over the road for many a day. The train consisted of an engine and three coaches, which were in charge of Engineer Briney O'Connor and Conductor A. B. Spach. Among the officials aboard were Vice-president , Daniel Willard, Genral Manager | Stewart. General Passenger Agent R. H Wallace, C. L. Thomas, General freight agent, Superintendent James Corbett, Mr. Wells, division freight ’ agent’, Assistant Superintendents of Motive Power Hayes and Fuller, Mr. Stewart, general live stock agent ot the Erie system, Mr Burke, superintendent of maintenance of ways and many others. In addition to the officials there wore many clerks, stenographers and blue prints galore.

Rural Route News. Route Six, East. Eliga Nidelinger has been making some additions to his house. Frank Kern attended the ball game at Steele’s park Sunday afternoon. Miss Celia Mayer of Decatur was the guest of Miss Grace Dykeman a few days this week. A number of people of this vicin ity attended the children's exercises given at Bobo Sunday evening. Miss Jesse Winnes, Alice Jackson and Arbie Lock of the city spent Sunday with Miss Goldie Stoler. CLOVER LEAF EXCURSIONS. T .vo Personally conducted Excursions.—To Colorado, Utah and C.tliforn a arc being organized to leave the first week in July and August. Very low round-trip rates and no change of cars from Ohio and Indiana points to destination. If you have not yet arranged for your summer’s vacation, write file undersigned for full information. G. A. A. Deane, jr., T. P. A. Missouri Pacific Railway, 200 Sentinel Building, Indianapolis, Indiana. San Francisico, Cal., Aug. 17-22, 1903.— National Encampment of the G. A. R. Very low rates. Winona, Indiana.—Special round trip tickets on sale every day from May 17) to September 26, 1903. Put-In-Bay, Ohio, July 27-Aug. 1, 1903.—' Knights of Columbuus Outing. One fare for the round trip. Baltimore, Maryland. — Annual meeting Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. July 21-23, 1903. One fare round trip. Chautauqua Lake, New York.— Special excursions at very lowround tirp fares on July 3 and 24, 1903. Defroit, Michigan.—lnternational Conveniton of Epworth League, July Ito 19, 1903. One fare round trip. Extreme limit of tickets August 15, 1903. Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 4-K, 1903.— Thirty-third General Convention Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America. One first class fare for the round trip. Saratoga Springs, X. Y., July 7-10, 1903.—Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Ancient Arabic Order. Imperial Council. One first-class fare for the round trip. Round Trip, *69.70 to California points via Clover Leaf route. Tickets on sale July 1 to 10, 1903, good returning August 31, 1903, Get tickets and information of agents Clover Leaf route. For rates, folders and full information regarding above excursions, consult nearesr ticket agent Clover Leaf Route or address, C. D. Whit ney, General Traffic Manager, Clover Leaf Route, Toledo, Ohio.

Strong Testimony. Gilmore Drug Co., Fletcher, O. Gentlemen:--Having a horse with a bad bruise on one of its legs. I was induced to try a bottle of your Caustic Oil, and as I got aucn good results from its use, I have used it for many other ailments, such as lame back, sore thrdat, fresh cuts, etc., and have found it just as beneficial in all cases, in fact I would not be without it, and can recommend it to anyone, either for man or beast. Yours truly, O. O, bentz, D. D. 8., Piqua, Ohio'. Price 50 cents a bottle. Try Gilmore’s Headache Powders. Sold by all druggists. 21m3m A Modern Cannery. A modern cannery is u marvel of mechanical ingenuity. After the fish is cleaned automatic machines do nearly all the remainder of the work, even in some instances tilling the cans with a motion for all the world like that of two human bands, one holding the can, the other crowding It full of raw fish. I shall not attempt to enter Into a description of the machinery. The can of fish is started rolling on Its way. and one has the impression that It continues to roll through machine after machine. hardly touched by human hands. It rolls Into the cooker and out again, even rolls Itself Into a bright colored label, and Anally somehow rolls Into a packing box. ready to be loaded In the car waiting nt the door. Kay Stammrd Hater lu Century. A Sermon on Sinner. “No, my son." said the Ullvllle parent; “money doesn’t bring happiness. It only pays house rent and the grocery bill and makes the bailiff and the bill collector respect us six days In the week while the parson gives us the hallelula smile on Sunday.”—Atlanta Constitution. A tthorltlnv Drinker. The Girl—Does he drink so terribly? The Guy—Yes, Indeed; pours It out Into his snucer.—Kansas City Independent. If yon have a good temper, keep It; If you have n bad oue, don’t lose It.— Columbia Jester.

I Weather Forecast. Probably showers tonight and I Sunday. Notice to Gas Consumers. Decatur, Ind., May, 25, 1903. To the consumers of natural gas in the city of Decatur : The question of securing natural gas to supply patrons with natural gas to heat and light their homes during the coming winter, is becoming a very serious problem. The condition of the field from which the gas has heretofore beensuppleid has become | such as to absolutely preclude the possibility of securing more gas by i drilling additional wells, and the territory has decreased so much in volume and pressure that the wells now on the line are wholly inade quate to deliver a supply in cold weather. On November 1, 1902, there were 36 wells supplying the plant with gas, 24 of which are'now dead, and the other twelve are greatly weakened by the excessive draught on them during the past winter. These facts clearly demonstrate that unless large extensions are made, connecting the pump station with another portion of the field, a great number of new wells drilled, and the consumers actively cooperate with the company in promoting the economical use of gas, that it will he wholly beyond our power to deliver a sufficient supply of gas to heat your homes To bring about this desired end, there is but one method that can be adopted, viz: the use of meters. By this system economical methods are introduced by the consumer of gas and the saving of gas re-acts directly to the consumer’s benefit, for it means a direct saving of money and is a case of "no gas” no pay.” Owing to existing conditions, we are obliged to notify all consumers of natural gas, that all gas consumed after October Ist, 1903, will be supplied only by meter measurement at the net price of 25 cents per one thousand cubic feet. Meters will he furnished by the company without cost to the consumer, except the meter rental of *3 per year as provided 1n the ordinance. Thanking you for past favors and trusting to recieve your future patronage, we are, yours very respectfully, Logansport A- Wabash Valley Gas Co. Per b. T. Murdock, Secretary and general man# ger. 116dlm Street Railway Consolidation. Lafayette. Ind.. June 27. —W. J. Griffiths. J. L. Caldwell, T. J. Levering. Charles Murdock and F. M. Ritter of Philadelphia, who control the Lafayette street railway, have completed arrangements to turn over the Lafayette lines to the Ft. Wayne. Logansport. Lafayette & Lima syndicate, which controls intcrurhan lines connecting Lafayette with Lima. O The , syndicate has part control of all city lines along the route. The transfer will be made in September. Murder In Vigo County. Terre Haute. Ind.. June 27. —Benjamin Freeland last night shot and killed Charles Daugherty at Burnett, a mining town in this county. The trouble was over the wife of one of the men. j Freeland recently bought a saloon j from Daugherty. One man hoarded at , the house of the other and the people 1 of Burnett say that they had been expecting a tragedy. There have been several murders in the past year or longer In the same part of the county In mining towns. Knapp's Trial Delayed. Hamilton. 0.. June 27. — N0 jury has been secured In the Alfred Knapp case, i The third venire was exhausted yesterday and a fourth ordered for today. The state used one of its peremptory j challenges yesterday and the defense still has seven. The trial proper can hardly begin until Monday. Mutilated His Hand. Lagrange. Ind.. June 27.—Virgil Marks, son of W H. Marlas, picked up a dynamite cartridge and while examining It there was an explosion, which carried away a thumb and three fingers. Schoolboy HlfinUcm. A H. B. of Ascot sent to the London Globe some specimens of "howlers' perpetrate by board school children and collected by a board school master, t'n the nature of gases. "An oxygen lias eight sides.” In natural history, "A cuckoo is a bird which does pot lay Its own eggs." "A tuos<|tilto Is a child of j blnek and white parents" and "A blitasrd Is the Inside of a fowl'” In geographical study we get the following: “Tho equator Is a menagerie lion running round the earth socl through Africa." "A meridian Is the toace where they keep the time" and "The Inhabitants of Parts are called Parishes." Among answers wp have hoard before la that of the child who declares. "Ir.aak Walton was such a good fisherman that he was culled the judicial! hooker."

13 fGR MURDER; Indiana Man Charged With a Gross Crime In California. I Victor Walkerez, Who Recently Disappeared From Laporte, Is Detained at Oakland. Cnarged With Murdering Influential Negress For Purposes of Robbery, Laporto, Ind., June 27—Victor Walkerez. who mysteriously disappeared from this city, is reported under arrest at Oakland City, Cal., charged with the murder of Mrs. Lizzie Leßoy. colored, president of the Afro-American Be nevolent society. Anna Ross, traveling around the country with him. it is alleged, after being taken sick and removed to the hospital, made confession of the crime and betrayed Wal kerez's hiding place. Robbery was the motive. KILLED BY TOWN MARSHAL Shooting Terminates Prosecution For; Subornation of Perjury. New Albany, Ind.. June 27. —T t “ killing of Dr. F. W. Yancey of Lockport, Ky., who was shot to death by W. H. Ferguson, town marshal, terminates a prosecution in this city for subornation of perjury, growing out of his recent marriage to his girl wife last month She witnessed the killing o' her husband. Yancey came here with Annie Estes, but fifteen years old. and he induced F. R Stumpff of I-mils j ville, Ky., to make affidavit that the bride-elect was of legal age Soon after the father of the bride caused warrants to issue against Stumpff for perjury and against Yancey for subornation of perjury. Both cases were awaiting trial. Illegal Liquor Selling Rebuked. Sullivan. Ind.. June 27. Claude Me Klssick. Seth Crawford and Edward West, indicted for illegal liquor selling in Jackson township, have each been fined SIOO on single indictments. A deplorable condition is said to have existed in that township because of the lawless sale of intoxicants, and a spe rial court of Inquiry returned ISO In dlctments The circuit court is hold ing night sescJozs to clear the docket All ot the booze loints" in Jackson 1

THE MARKETS

Accurate prices paid by Decatur merchants for various products. Corrected every day. GRAIN. BT E. CARBOL, DRAIN MERCHANT. Corn, per cwt.. (uew) mixed SO Corn, per cwt, yellow (new) . _ 62 Oats, new Wheat, new $ Rye ’ 47 Barley 40 Clover Seed ....... 450*/ 500 Alsyke ...4 50 <g 5 00 Buckwheat 65 Flax Seed l 10 CHICAGO MARKET* Chicago market closed at 115 pm. today as follows: Wheat, July * so) Wheat, September >' Wheat, December 771 Corn, July tpl Corn, September 60 Corn, December |§ Oats, July |Q| Oats, September Oats. December .1 ulv Pork sept. sl6 PI July Lard, per cwt s 25 | September Lard per cwt 527 \ TOLEDO GRAIN MARKETS. Changed every afternoon at 3:00 0 clock by J. D. Hale, Decatur. Special wire service. \\ heat, new No. 2, red. cash | sot July wheat M) t Sept wheat. Cash corn, No. 2, mixed, cash ‘ * •Lily corn sept corn Oats, cash Oats, July Oata, Sept Rye. . ash STOCK. BT FRED SCHEIMAN, DEALER Lambs , aster ;S!r p " lb : :: ' Reef Hides, per lb. * J POULTRY. BT J. W. PLACE 00., PACKERS. Chickens, per lb. MJH Fowls, per lb. M Ducks ner 11, ‘ 0# Turkovs nor IK 0» <Wt,e h iWMO Geese, per lb 04^06

township have suspended business and the crusade will he carried to oth er townships to rid the county of la*, less groggeries. Ground to Fragments. Laporte. Ind., June 27.—A. B p ar i(. er of Chicago, who, with his partner plastered northern Indiana with patent medicine signs, was killed near Walk ertnn while stealing a ride on a B. & O. freight train. His body was terrl lily mangled. A railroad policeman put him off the front, end of a passen ger train at Walkerton. He evidently changed his mind and started hack toward Chicago on a freight train from which he fell off and was ground under the wheels, the entire train passing over him. On His Way to Alabama. Logansport. Ind.. June 27.—Willard Herrell, the ex-ronvtet, who ran amuck at Bunker Hill, Is. from present Indications, on his way to Alabama He was successful In eluding the officers and it has been learned from a friend that his intentions were to go to Ala bama to escape arrest. Convicted of Raising a Check. Newport. Ind., June 27.—Chanes F. Sweatner. on a plea of guilty to (or gery. has been committed to the In dlana reformatory under the Indeter minate sentence act. He was indicted for raising a S2O check to $2,000, which was cashed by the First National bank of Clinton While Making a Running Switch. Greenfield, Ind.. June 27.—J w. Yanhook. a brakeman on a Pennsylvania freight train, was killed at the stockyards here. He was making a running switch with two cars, which struck a fiat car on a siding, and he was thrown to the track, both cars passing over him. Robbed a Race Track Judge. South Bend, Ind.. June 27.—Burglars here made the rounds In this city. Among the victims was Manley P. Andrews, the well known race track Judge who lost his stop-watch, dia monds and money, amounting to S7OO. Little Girl Burned to Death. Rrownstown. Ind.. June 27. — The eleven-year-old daughter of Oliver Hall, a farmer, caught her clothing on fire, and ahe ran a quarter of a mile before securing assistance By that time she was fatally burned. Caught Her Hair In Machinery. laporrs Ind . June 27.—Minnie Meinberg employed In the Fox wool en mills <-aught her hair In alow moving machinery, which was stopped after a portion of her scalp had been wrenched loose. Humility is the virtue all praact, none practices, and yet everybody is content to hear.—Selden.

HAY HARKET. No. 1 timothv hay (baled) _ $10.50 @ 112.08 No 1 mixed hav (baled) No. 1 clover hay (baled) - — $6.50 <g 57.50 Loose hay $1.50 less. WOOL AND HIDES. BT B. EALVER k SON. Wool, unwashed lfii >2O Sheep pelts 40c to $1 00 Beef hides, per pound 06 Calf hides 071 Tallow, per pound 04| COAL. Anthracite f 7 .’*) Domestic, nut 4 25 Domestic, lump. Hocking 4 25 Domestic lump, Indiana 3 60 OIL nARKET. Tiona |1 65 Pennsylvania 1.50 Corning 1.30 Newcastle 1.37 North Lima 1.13 l South Lima 1.09 : luumna 1.09 ; \\ hitehouse 1 23 1 Somerset 95 j Lacy 05 | Barkersville 95 j Ragland f.i OTHER PRODUCTS. BT VABIOCS OROCERS AND MERCHANTS \ Egirs, fresh, per doz _f l’> 1 Lard 10 Butter, per pound 11 Potsbies, old, per bushel .... 40 • lerlral FrnirnlKr. In the farolt day* of 1766. the year In which <ioldmnlth wrote hls Immortal “Vicar of Wakefield.” the Universal Magazine contained this obituary notice: "I-ately. Rev Mr. Mattinson. curate of I’uttcnlnle. Westmorland, for sixty years The first Infant he christen"! was afterward hls wife, by whom he had one son and three daughters, all of ; whom he married In hie own church. Hls stipend was forty years £l2 and for the last twenty not f2O per a tin. V**t he died at the age of eighty-throe worth £I,OOO, £BOO of which was sit'"! 1 out of Ids stipend." The eorrespondent of Notes and Quefles who quotes till* astonishing record of frugality asks if Goldsmith may not have received the first impetus to (He eomposltton of Ids novel by veaiilul this aunounotmenL