Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 196, Decatur, Adams County, 27 August 1903 — Page 1

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INO RACE Boats Failed to Finish 11 Within Time Limit.

RELIANCE LEADS Betting Was Five to One on Reliance. THIS BEING THE THIRD RACE OF THE SERIES GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILED. »i... Bp<’.-. il to tin- Daily Democrat. : n Sandy Hook, N. Y., Aug. 27. — Owing to unfavorable winds the boats did not finish within the ti ne limit of five and onehalf hours, and in consequence there was no race. Considerable excitement prevailed, owing to this being the third race of a series of five. Re Hance, the American boat, winning the first two races. The two boats will again compete for honors Saturday. —— Sany Hook, Aug. 27, 10:15—Owing to no wind, the race between Shamrock 111 and Reliance may be called oft . Wait for further reijorts. ■ V 11.05—Race is on Reliance I crossed the line at 11:00:03. Sham-■ r A* 2 C. BI.IVKK MILIN. rock at 11:02. Wind blowing from 3 to 3 1-2 knots an hour. 11:30—Wind has died down and boats are standing still not far apart. It is hardy protoble that strong

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I enough breeze will arise to send boats across line in time limit. 12:00—Reliance one half mile ahead. Wind light and race may be called off. 12:30—Reliance three fourths miles ahead. Owing to light wind boats scarcely moving. Race may be called off. 12:45—Reliance leads by two minutes. Wind increasing. 1:00—Boats have turned first point Excursion boats are starting in to see the finish. I:4s—Wind is much stronger. Reliance has short lead, and the boat race will probably result. New York, 2:00—Both yachts crossed line after handicap gun fired. So official time is 11:02:00 and return. In twenty minutes ■ after start, Reliance half mile >" ~ i ub thouas tmon. owbeb of HlMrocx xn. ahead. Wind is about six knots. Start bad for Sharmoek as under handicap she only had fifty seconds time allowance left. At 12:25 Reliance led by minute and half. At 11:35 Reliance very near outer mark leading Shamrock by eight minutes. Sandy Hook—2:oo—Both boats lost in a fog. Reliance ahead and j will probably finish in time limit. Wind stronger. ICE CREAM SOCIAL. A Social Results From Contest in Sunday School. The members of the Christian Sunday school have arranged to give an ice cream social next Saturday on the lawn of Henry Lincolnstager, corner Third and Court streets, just south of the court house. A new member getting contest was recently in progress at the Sunday school and the social arises from the results for the scholars efforts in that direction. The school was divided into two factions, the members of which were designated by colored buttons which they wore and were known as the "reds” and “blues.” Every new member of the school went to that side which invited him to attend. To the side which secured the less members it befell the duty to give a social and consequently next Saturday evenings event will be in charge of the blues. The public is invited to attend and all mem tiers of the Sunday school are asked to wear their buttons.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 27, 1903.

ASSASSINATED Vice-Consul W. C. Magelsson Assassinated. At Sofia, Bulgaria, the Insurgents Dynamited an Express Train. Special to The Daily Democrat. Washington, D. C., Aug. 27—The state department was informed early today of the assassinaton of United States Vice Consul Wiliam Magelsson at Beirut, Syria, while driving. Minister Leschman has been instructed by this government to demand arrest and punishment of the guilty parties. Special to Dally Democrat. Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 27—An express train from Buda Pest to Constantinople was blown up by insurgents near Adrianople today. Seven were killed and fifteen injured. | Dynamite bombs were used. AT THE FAIR. — Ed. Moses Bagging Premiums. Some World's Record-Breakers Will be at the Great Northern Indiana Fair. Ed Moses is at the Greenville, Ohio, fair this week where he is exhibiting the finest bunch of Berkshire’s ever on display. He is nailing his share of premiums which he won m a fair square contest, and next week will show at Columbus, the Ohio State Fair. Mr. Moses certain ly has some world beaters and will got a slice of the premiums wherever ho shows them. It may be news to some to say that first, second and third premiums are hold by Adams county stock men in the ! world’s stock show at Chicago. ' John D. Nidlinger, Ed Moses and W. F. Aspy got a good piece of money and some of the high-class ribbons at this display. It shows that Adams county people are always there with both feet, and get the best that is going. It is quite a record to get a place in a show where no limits are confined. Besides hogs there is no one that can touch us on horses, for it has long ago been conceded that this city is the best horse center in the country. Besides the large number of shippers, exporters and importers, the farmers in the county raise and own exceptionally fine horse flesh. They pride themselves in it, and as a result they get the top prices in selling. We venture the assertion that the stock exhibit at the Great Northern Indiana fair this year will outrival that of any fair in the country. The most of it will belong within the county and it is this fact that swells us with all kinds of pride.

DOUBLE OPERATION. Mrs. Peter Gaffer Will Undergo Operation at Ft. Wavne Today. Pete Gaffer went to Fort Wayne this morning, where he will remain while his wife undergoes a delicate operation. Mrs. Gaffer has been suffering some time with double rupture and local physicians advised an operation as the only alternative. Mrs. Gaffer was taken to the St. Joseph's hospital Monday and the operation will be performed this morning. Dr. E. W. McOscar is the attending physician and says a double operation will be necessary. If Mrs. Gaffer is strong enough both operations will be performed at once; otherwise the second operation will be delayed a few weeks. No serious trouble is anticipated as the result of these operations,and unless something unforsseen develops Mrs. Gaffer will in all probability recover. NEED ENGINES. Heavy Passenger Traffic on G. R. & I. Not Enough Engines to Remove Freight.—Change of Time September 27. The passenger business on the G. ;R. & I. this year has been someJ thing immense, as the casual ob [ server must notice. The number 1 of passengers taken into Rome City this year will surpass any year in the histroy of the company, and that is saying a great deal. In fact all northern excursions have been heavy, due no doubt to the fair weather and noninterference from rains. But the road is suffering in I another way. Reports from head- ■ quarters show it to be suffering from an engine shortage, and as , a result of this, congestion of freight. From day to day the sidings here and in other cities on the route, keep filling up with freight and there are not enough engines to move it. Each Sunday the cars not in use are used on these but the freight soon piles up. The heavy passenger traffic takes most of the j engines. The company now has four engines leased from the Pere Marquette; next month four which are building at Altoona, will be had and these will assist materially. I The company expects to change its schedule on September 27, and this, it is expected will enable it to expeditiously handle the northern peach crop. It is not known how this change of time will affect Dejeatur. The passenger traffic on the I G. R. &I. this year has certainly! been gratifying to the management and the new engines 'will make a stir in the freight department. HAD A SURPRISE. Dock Grandstaff of Monmouth, Taken Unawares. The Monmouth Drum Corps marched in on Dock Grandstaff last night, and gave him one of those old fashioned surprises you read a tout. Noise in all its various triangular elements, reigned supreme until a late hour. Quito a number were present who are not members of the band, and without exception a splendid good time is reported. Dock's home is a favorite place for such occasions as evey one is assured in advance, of a hilarious good time. His new home makes such events more enjoyable.

HOLD A POST-MORTEM Isaac Roe Died From Cancerous Growths.

DOCTORS AGREE Eight Physicians Witness Post-Mortem. A Chemical Analysis Will be Made of Part of Cancer. The two Drs. Clark. Costello, Earl Coverdale, Beardsley, McMillen and ; Miller held a post-mortem lasteven-

COAL AND GAS. Pike County Coming to the Front. Duke Stoops Pa'nts a Glowing Picture of Mis County’s Future. “Duke” Stoops an old-time em- ; j ployee on this paper has seen Louis ! Ludlow and he speaks enthusiastic- . ally of the prosperity that prevails |in Petersburg and Pike county. He tells of marvelous and, as yet, , almost undeveloped riches in the shape of gas and coal. The highest pressure gas well in Indiana, he says, is located near Petersburg. Its registered pressure is 585 pounds to the inch. In a few days, he says, free sites and free gas will be offered to manufacturers to inI duce them to locate in Petersburg I and the future of the community is very bright. Beginning Oct. 19, he said a carnival will be held in Petersburg and if you want to see corn that wil open your eyes just come down. Our county and Harrison township, Knox county, I will be represented at the exhibit, [ which will include farm produce of all kinds and live stock. We have a very fertile country and big crops are the rule. We have so much on hand in a industrial way that the subject of politics is seldom mentioned. WANTS PAROLE. Efforts to be Made to Parole Mrs. Lizzie Storms. Lawyers at Winchester are taking the initial steps toward securing a parole for Mrs. Lizzie Storms, who is serving a life sent- ' ence for complicity in the murder of Kent Browne, colored. The murder occurred in 1893, and the effort for a parole is now being made on account of the wrecked and broken health of the prisoner. Her partner in the crime is also serving a life sentence, being a prisoner nt Michigan City.

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ing over Isaac Roe, whose death was mentioned yesterday. The postmortem revealed a cancerous growth that really permeated the entire system. The omentum was tubercular or in a consumptive condition, and the spleen was enlarged to a frightful degree, the latter being caused by the poisonous condition of the system. The deceased had been in ill health for several years, but never bedfast or any particular length cf time until recently. Part of the cancerous growth was sent to Fort Wayne by Dr. D. D. Clark, for chemical analysis. The object in so doing is to tell to a certainty the kind of cancer, as well as anything else concerning it, so that the medical profession may totter cope with it, should another case present itself. There was no disagreement, however, among the eight physicians who were present and participated in the post-mortem. They agreed upon every phase.

FROM CALIFORNIA. A Fine Variety of Seedless Grapes Sent From Reedley. We have been feasting on seedless grapes fresh from Reedley, Califor- , nia, and they are the most palatable ! and delicious fruit that has come ' our way for a long time. They were sent here by Harry Winnes,an old Decatur boy, who lives in the land of delicious fr .lit, who too, has made a success in life in that prosperous country. Harry has things coming his way and is making large of rolls of the green which he is cord'ng away for future reference. This will be pleasing news to his many old friends here, who will be glad to know that he is prospering. IN NEW YORK. C. W, F. Neely Living in Luxury and Style in New York. It is said that C. F. W. Neely who figured so prominently in the Cuban postal frauds, is located in New York City, where he is interested in a number of financial deals. He occupies an elegant suite of rooms in an elegant hotel and is entertaining with a lavish hand. He gives evidence of prosjierty, or having prospered in his dealings with the Cuban government. He is a sly fox, and no doubt made most of his opportunities while oc cupying so prominent a place with Uncle Sam. It is almost safe to predict that what comes so easy will go the same way. KROM PNEUMONIA. Miss Cora Cristman of Wabash Township, Dies. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Christman of Wabash town ship, died and was buried at Bunker Hill cemetery yesterday, interment taking place at three o'clock. The deceased had been ill but one week with typhoid fever, from which she was improving when she took cold and contracted pneuminia, which soon after caused her death, bhe was a bright young girl, seventeen years old, and the pride of her parents, who were thoroughly de. voted to her. The funeral services were held at her homo.