Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 146, Decatur, Adams County, 29 June 1903 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. EVIRY EVENING, EXCEPT SUNDAY. BY L. E W O . ELLINGHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, carrier, per week 1 Oc By carrier, per yeai $4 00 By mail, per month 25>* By mail, per year $2 50 Single copies. Two Cents, Advertising rates made known on application Entered in the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana. as second-class mail matter 4. H. HELLER, Manager. General ' n Topics. A Merchant: There is a steady advance in cotton and woolen goods. The demand is greater than ever and the tendency upward is continuous. The scarcity of cotton accounts for the raise in cotton goods. “You see mills can get more of the raw material than for ready made goods at present prices. I never saw so much light colored goods for ■fall and winter wear as will be worn next season. White will be common, and but few dark colors will be seen. All new dress goods called : Zibelinis will be the rage next ■ .year in every city %* A Druggist: As regards to price, i drugs fluctuate so much that it is useless to count on any sudden change. Bismuth, however, is doubling and redoubling. When ■we consider that every prescription a doctor writes cortains more or less bismuth, vou can see that manv people feel the effect. Peppermint also is going up fast. In wall jjaper crow friezes will be pushed as the favorite design. Ingrain paper is rapidly gaining favor. DOMESTIC TROUBLES. I Mrs. Nolan Kin£ Complains of Her Husband's Treatment. Mrs. Nolan King appeared before "Mayor Coffee this afternoon and complained that her husband beat, thrashed and otherwise cruelly I treated her. However, she did not care to swear out an affidavit against her husband, and of course the mayor was unable to act. Mar- ’ shal Cordua accompanied Mrs. King 1 to her home while she removed ‘ some of her houeshold goods. Mies Mary Reynolds will give a 1 piano recital tonight at the Methodist church. Miss Reynolds' home is at 1 Joliet, 111., and is here the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Victoria Hill. Miee Reynolds is an accomplished pianist ' and gives this recital at the request 1 of her many friends here.

DEMOCRATS PUZZLED BY REPUBLICANS

erty. Auditor Sheifick has begun suit in the superior court here against i Armin Koehne. treasurer of Marion county, for 1788.89 deducted by Koehne when he made a settlement with ths state. Koehne claimed that the state should pay its portion for the tax ferrets’ work on the books. The same point has been raised by other treasurers, and it is of much interest to taxpayers generally. Attorney General Miller recently gave Auditor Sherrick an opinion that the state is not liable for payment of the ferrets, but as the supreme court has not passed on the matter, it was thought best to have a test suit. The headquarters of the rural free mail delivery division here will be closed up tonight, and beginning to morrow Indiana will be a part of the Ohio division with headquarters at Cincinnati. A number of inspectors who were sent to Indiana some time ago have been here for several days doing nothing but wait until the change in the division takes place. While there is no official word from Washington It is the understanding that these men will begin work right away and that there will be no delay in establishing contemplated routes In Indiana because of the change of headquarters. This will be welcome news to the public. The state fair grounds were the acene of great activity today, as several carloads of thoroughbred running horses arrived for the midsummer meeting beginning Saturday, the 4th. and continuing until the next Saturday. This will be the first big running meet in the history of the state. The Indianapolis Derby—Saturday—promises of course to be the principal event and some of the crack running horses of the country are entered. So- ( clety intends to make an occasion for , dressing up.

THREE BOILERS. Heating for Catholic Church Decided Upon Yesterday, The various committees of the Catholic church met at the parson age yesterday to decide on the heating for their church this winter. Different methods were proposed, but after some discussion it was plainly shown that one large central plant was far more expensive than several smaller ones. The heating as decided upon will necessitate the use of three independent boilers, one each for church and parsonage and one for schools and sisters’ house. The church and schools will be heated with low pressure steam, and the parsonage with hot water. Gene Christen is to draw plans for the system, and bids will be let on or about July 15th. STATE MEETING. County Superintendents to Meet at Indianapolis. Tuesday and Wednesday at Indianapolis will occur the annual meeting of the county superintend - i ents of the state and for tile occasion an exceptional strong program has been arranged. It begins at two o'clock on Tuesday. In Wednesday's program we find that Superintendent Brandyberry has been assigned a place, and will give a talk on "the county superintendent in relation to the common school graduate." Mr. Brandy berry is a forceable speaker especially on subjects pertainng to school work, and one year ago at the meeting received many compliments on his address. It is safe to say that he will again entertain them in his usual polished way. ANOTHER COMPANY. Carpenter Fuel to be Manufactured by South Bend Capitalists. Charles Carpenter of fuel fame, informs us that he has succeeded in forming a company of South Bend capitalists, who will soon ercet a factory at Goshen, and one here, for the manufacture of the Carpenter fuel. Details of this arrangements have not been made public, but he asserts that there is no probability of any hitch in the arrangements. He is at Fort Wayne today on business connected with this project and thinks that not much time will elapse before operations will begin.

Indianapolis. June 29. —It is probable that the date of the Democratic city i convention will be postponed from July 15 to July 22. This will be necessary unless the Republicans at once pass the new precinct boundary ordinance. as Chairman Keach does not want to hold the primaries, according to the precinct boundaries as they are now Some of the Democrats are accusing Chairman Ixtgsdon of purposely delaying matters hut this is hardly justified, as the Republicans have nothine to gain by keeping the Democrats back, as neither side favors a long campaign. The four candidates for the nomination, Holtzman, McCullough. Madden and Moore, are conducting a lively campaign. The reports of the secretary of state's office are generally passed by as dry statistics, but there is food for thought in some figures that Deputy Secretary Frank Grubbs has just compiled They show that the receipts for the last quarter amount to nearly 180.000 or about 115,000 more than during the preceding quarter or the same period last year. As most of this money comes through the filing of articles of Incorporation, the dry figures are a reflection of the business conditions of the state. They show that more companies are being organized and that hundreds of thousands of dollars of new capital is being Invested. Those who follow the affairs at the statehouse have been led to remark frequently of late on the number of very large companies that have been Incorporated. It is said there have been more million dollar concerns fil ing articles this quarter than ever before In the history of the state. The courts will be asked to determine as quickly as possible whether or not the state shall pay a portion | of the expenses for employment of tax ferrets to bunt up sequestered prop-;

THE REALTHING. A Cold Snap That Surpassed all Others, A cold spring like that through which we have just passed, recalls the remarkable year 1816, is known as the year without a summer. In ‘hat year April began warm, but ended in ice and snow. Ice formed an inch thick in May and fields were planted over and over, until too late to replant. In the following three months ice and snow were common, the wind blew steadily from the north cold and fierce. Mothers knit extra socks and mittens in the spring and wood piles that generally disappeared during the warm weather were speedily built up again. Planting and shivering were done together. Almost every green thing was destroyed in this country and Europe. Corn was so frozen that a great part of it was cut down and dried for fodder. Very little vegetation matured in the Eastern and middle states. Fears were entertained that the sun was cooling off, its ravs seemed to be destitute of heat and all nature was gray and dead. Men exhibited no little anxiety concerning the future of his life. FIRST APPEARANCE. Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Attend Memorial Services. Yesterday was the first public appearance of the uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias, and they indeed presented a very knightly appearance, and succeeded in rubbing much of that awkward fear that usually accompanies the first appearance in public. Their new uniforms look well and with drill practice. it will be but a short time until they will be able to hold their own at any stage in the game. Their appearance yesterday was occasioned by the annual Knights of Pythias memorial day. at which time the graves of deceased members are decorated, and appropriate exercises held in commemoration of them. The uniformed rank is a very interesting order of Knightianism and is rapidly coining to the front in popularity and membership.

BIRTHDAY EVENT. Surprise on A. B.Daugherty Who Was Fifty-Six Years Old Yesterday. On Sunday a number of friends of A. B. Daugherty met at his home to remind him of the fact that he had reached the fifty-sixth year ot his life. A sumptions dinner was served and the afternoon was spent in social amusements. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Rainier. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Laugh- ‘ ery, Mrs. Agnes Andrews and daughters and Mrs. Mary Helm, of Decatur, also Mr. and Mrs. Mont Evans and Jerry Evans of Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty have a pleasant home and possess the qualifications necessary to give enjoyment to their guests. On this occasion they were at their best and all present enjoyed themsej ves, and hope that many more such events may’ be in store for Mr. and Mrs. Daughery. WEDDING BELLS. Three Couples Married Here Saturday and Sunday. Miss Rae Malotte, a well known young lady of this city, was marrij ed Baturday evening to Allen Everhart of Monroe. The ceremony was ' performed at the United Brethren parsonage by Rev. E. H. Pontius. The newly married couple will > make their future home at Fort | Wayne. — Saturday evening 'Squire Smith pronounced the words that made one E. Jack and Zella B. Fisher. The couple were married at the j clerk's office and will reside ut Berne. Both are well known , Adams county people. At the home of the bride's pari ents, Bunday morning, 'Squire Smith united Ada Stevenson and Fred Sievert in the holy bonds of marriage. The wedding was a complete surprise to their friends and only a few were present. They ■ will reside in this city.

IT DIONT «K Blackmailing Scheme At Columbia City Fell Short of Its Mark. Detectives Were on Hand and a Young Man Who Acted Strangely Was Taken In. Demand for Money in Lieu of Destruction of Factory Was Met by Strategy. Columbia City. Ind.. Jane 29 —Pinkerton detectives expect to make two arrests for an attempt to blackmail S. P. Kaier, superintendent of the Harper Buggy company. Kaier received a letter threatening to blow his factory and home to atoms if he did not deposit 11.000 under a bridge east of the Vandalia A detective secreted himself under the bridge at the appointed time Mr Ka ler drove up and placed a "dummy" package. A young man named Walker, from Union township, approached the bridge, but he saw the detective and took to his heels. He was overhauled and arrested, and has been released In the hope that by shadowing him others may be caught. Guards have been stationed around the factory and home.

ALLEGED BOODLING Evansville City Council Torn Up by a Sensation. Evansville, Ind.. June 29. —Oliver T Culbertson, a member of the city council, has been arrested on the charge of attempted bribery in connection with a telephone franchise. He was indicted by the grand Jury a short time before his arrest. When taken before Judge Louis O. Rasch of the circuit court he pleaded not guilty and his bond was fixed at $2,000. He gave bond. Culbertson denies his guilt and cays if he goes down he will pull other people with him. He is a Republican and has been a prominent party worker for several years. Culbertson takes bis arrest coolly and when taken into court was about the calmest man in the room. Fierce Traction War. Crawfordsville, Ind.. June 29. —The Crawfordsvifle traction war is not over. The Consolidated Traction company has filed suit charging that the Crawfordsville city council and the Northwestern Traction company have conspired to defeat its rights. The Consolidated declares that the franchise granted it after the council revoked the Northwestern's franchise gave it a prior right to the streets of the city. It asks that the Northwestern be enjoined from carrying out its plan to begin laying track as soon as the council s recent order is carried out and the suit against the Northwestern is dismissed. July 6. The Consolidated's case will be heard July 6. too. Disappeared Without Cauae. Richmond. Ind., June 29.—Mystery surrounding the disappearance of E E. Kessler, president of the Citizen. Bank of Milton, was deepened by an investigation of the bank The condition of the bank was found to be better than was supposed, and nothing was found that would incriminate Mr. Kessler. Why he left is something the people of the town cannot understand. Mrs. Kessler says she has not heard of him since the evening before the bank was closed, when he left on an interurban car for Richmond. Fatal Quarrel Over Dice Game. Evansville. Ind., June 29.—1 n a quarrel over a dice game Louis Biederman fatally cut M H. Pantland. Both men are employed in an ice factory. After a dispute in a saloon over the game they went to the yards of the company and fought. Physicians say there la no chance for Pantland's recovery. Biederman hid in a stable, but was found by detectives. Oil Goes Up in Blaze. Indianapolis, June 29.—A disastrous fire of unknown origin broke out Saturday night In the lubricating oil vat house of the Standard Oil company, and though the flames were under con trol in a few hours, the vat house and all its contents are a total loss and ths Are continued to burn through most of Sunday. The loss will approximate $25,000. Will For *1,000,000. Madison. Ind.. June 29.—The will of the late Drusilla Cravens was filed with the county clsrk today The chll dm. grandchildren and charitable institutions have been liberally remem bored The bequests amount to nearly *1,000,000. Bad Fire Loes at Richmond. Richmond. Ind., June 29.—Fire caused *50,000 loss to the dry goods store of the L. W. Jones company and the building it occupies The loss on the store alone will be $45,000. on which the Insurance Is *30,000. Fatal Runaway Accident. Bloomington. Ind., June 29.—Samuel Hinkle, a young business man, |« at the point of death from concussion of the brain from injuries In a runaway

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A LABOR TRAGEDY Indians Man Shot in Chicago as Result of Quarrel. Chicago, June 29—Jesse McClain, non-union machinist, who came to Chicago six months ago from Ft. Wayne, Ind., was shot and mortally wounded last night while standing in front of a building at 9v Ohio street, where he was employed as a watchman Previously McClain had worked In a machine shop at Ontario and Franklin streets. When the machinists there went on strike he refused to join them. His wife states that he was repeatedly threatened by union men. until be feared for his life, and that upon her advice he left the shop and secured the position as watchman. Last night McClain was attacked by two men, one of whom shot him through the groin. Diaz Will Celebrate. Mexico City. June 29. —President Diaz has accepted an invitation to attend the celebration of Fourth of July to be given by the American colony in this city. Deed of a Maniac. Napanee, Ont.. June 29.—Gideon Burts. In Anglesia township, near Cloyne. killed his wife by battering her head with a stove lifter. He was insane. J THE MODERN SALESMAN. He HealUea the Veeeaalty For Correct Ureaa In Boaineaa. It has become the unwritten but none the less stringent law that young men shall dress well and neatly during business hours. In many of the largest banks and financial institutions none of the clerks is permitted to go contleM, and in the mercantile establishments where salesmen are employed "loud" attire is actually discouraged. lhe old time salesman gloried in his flamboyant cravats and shirts, bis diamonds and his peculiar clothes. His capital in trade consisted of a flashy appearance, vulgar stories, a constitution that would stand intoxi rating liquor and an unlimited amount of chrak. He did not have to know anything about the goods be sold, except in a general way. He slapped men on the back, took them out to dinner got drunk with them and then l-ooked their orders. The modern sales, man is a well educated, neatly dressed gentleman who knows al | atM>ut tbe *“*?* be sells. He is never called upon to drink, he never needs to dine out he trades ou honor and brains, and his eustomer. are men who on)v admire men who kuow a. much as or Ilwe than they do about -res. play, the mwt topw( , Dt the game of commerce, no less with the -leaman than It doe. with the ■faeturer. the mm U)!l „ tbs lian ™ or the financial man. They all dr-s. -c 'r 110 " n ”' n -U. 11. Lonuolly in Success. Get lb. Oysters A captain of a Mamcbusett. reel <»uie Into camp | ( . ai i t , “* 1{1 “ l *y * “M* to Fort rm " n n F n W rwibm “ d Xur f“lk •***. 1 Georgetown l>ef„r,. r * *’ n <”»Kh In ,0 , •bout »iqq Tb . ’ « profit of I 1 ,le bushels were dl -

ROY ARCHBOLD, DENTIST. t I. O. O. F. BLOCK. I Office. IM. 1 beue , Hesidenoe 245. NOTICE TO ELECTRIC LIGHT CONSUMERS. » The ordinance of the City ■ controling the use of electric ■ lights has a penal section, providingjfor imposing a fine for making any changes, ; either in the wires or lights used, or in any way meddling with the appliances of the Lighting Plant. All persons are hereby warned, not to make any change of lights, or wires, or appliances, or connections herewith without written permission from the superintendant of the Light1 ing plant, as such persons will certainly be prosecuted, for such violation of the ordinance. H. C.’STETLER. Chairman, Electric Light Committee. ▼lded among the members of the regiment. and Bailey returned to his duty. Paper Sakin, and the Esrptl.nl. The art of paper making 1. a.and prehistoric. It Is believed that the Egyptians Invented the first cnida process. This is shown in the uzaje itself, which is derived from the wd papyrus, a reed which grow, in Egypt and other warm countries. The ancient Egyptians made tbete primitive paper from this plant by tab I ing the smooth, fibrous layer betsees the rough outer bark and the >uMf flesh of the reed. Thl. they dried aud glued together in long rolls, <Mcs served as a means to convey their thoughts tn hieroglyphics This pr* •its has been so improved upon during I - the succeeding age. that tuday tbe I most perfect paper can be made Irvß I the meanest substances. I Hom* Treatment. | In Ohio, as In several other .tit* I persons condemned to death are taken I Ito the state capital for execution. I Recently in the Greene county court I a jury was being chosen to try an* I der case. I line member of the panel had ‘•* B I asked the usual questions and bad I en satisfactory answers until the la*’ I yer for the defense Inquired: I "Do you believe in capital punW- I meat?" I "No, air,” was the prompt reply. I believe in hanging them right b« fe l home.”— What to Eat. I A Sorry Flsink I Kadleigb— Your wife la alw.iy» M I •poken. isn't she? . I Henpeck—Yea. but I try to be t» I way. too. sometimes. I Kadlelgh— Really? I Heniieck—Yes. twit whenever ' | tore to be outspoken It ends In I •og outtalked.-Philadelphia I’reM. I Music beckon* the human r,c * f I «n<l is followed by the two greit * I Utnns, the joyous, light hearted i" ■ h »l>py and the sorrowfu), wretched ■ despairing, I