Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 103, Decatur, Adams County, 11 May 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME I!

BIG STATE CONVENTION Adams Countv Democrats Leave for Scene

THE BATTLE ON Parker and Hearst Forces Battle for Delegates Adami County Vote is Divided.-Out-come of Convention Awaited With Interest. Special to the Daily Democrat. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. May 11 1 —The organizaion of the DemocratI io state convention to be held here I tomorrow is announced as follows: I Permanent chairman, Alonzo G. i Smith, Indianapolis; permanent sec- ■ retary, L. G. Ellinghatn, Decatur ; I Sergeant at arms, Elliott R. Hooten, I Indianapolis. Rev. C. L. Mackin I tosh of Indianapolis will open the I convention with prayer. The slate ■of delegates at large is W. H. I O’Brien, John W. Kern B F. Shive- ■ ly and G. V. Menzies, Henry ColeIrick of Fort Wayne is the Hearst candidate for permanent chairman. A large number of Adams county I men left today for Indianapolis S where they will attend the deme--9 cratic state convention which opens ■ tomorrow morning at eleven o’clock I and is called for the purpose of se- ■ lecting delegates to the national I convention to be held in St. Louis ■ July 6th. There will lie 1574 del--1 egates in the state convention which I promises to be one of the hotest I rolitioal meetings ever held by any I larty in Indiana. The state officers I will not be nominated at this time. !l be tng tight being betweeo the Farter and Beant forces in an effort Bn secure control of the delegates Ind to Instruct for the respective lindidate. Another faction is in■sting that the delegates go unin--61 meted and still another is for McKellen or some other candidate oth- ■ than the two who have so far ■•<•11 the principle figures. Each ■strict, meets tonight to select their ■esidential delegates and then the ■g tight for instructions or other•so will come off in tomorrow's convention. The Adams county ■legates who will be represented dither in 'person or by proxy are I F. Worden, Chas. Kiess, J. G. Sum, T. J. Durkin, Albert MaulI’ Edward Foreman, A. B. Bailey, ■ O. Grove, Wm. Shoemaker, ■ n Hirschey, P. J. Bryan, L. G. lllingham, R. K. Erwin, A. P. ■Ltty, F. C. Foreman, 8. W. Hale, 'Uis county is divided in sympathy ■h side claiming a majority and tis vote will lie necessary to deterifne the real attitude. Wells coun■is solid for Parker, Allen goes ■Hearst, and Huntington stands Wker fifteen and Hearst three, ay is said to lie about evenly dt r ided Thus it goes over the state ' id the outcome of the convention i ■vaited with interest by demo■*ts all over the state.

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NO COURT TODAY Judge trv.in at Convention.—Jury Will Report Monday. Judge Erwin, as delegate is attending the state convention at Indianapolis this week and consequently there is no court news today nor will there likely be any before Friday. There are no important matters set down for this week however. The petit jury will report next week and the trial against the gas company to recover damages for the destraction of the Geneva school house will begin Munday morning according to present arrangements. MAY LEAVE Agent Hamm of Erie, Tenders Resignation Is Doing Work of Three, Men and Notifies Company to Send Help or New Agent. M. A. Hamm, who holds the position of freight and passenger agent for the Chicago & Erie railroad at this place, informed a representative of this paper today that he had sent in his resignation to the company, the resignation, however, being conditional and upon the theory that if the company could or would not furnish him with the proper amount of help and assistance they could forward some man to this place to relieve him of bis duties. The place that Mr. Hamm is now holding is one that ordinarily requires the attention of three men, and since the resignation of Will Dorwin, who assumed his new duties as city mail carrier, Mr. Hamm has been forced to attend to all the work himself, which be is unable to take care of and handle properly. He .urther stated that should the company, however, comply with his request he would in all probability stay here. Mr. Hamm has had several other offers of employment, but ho assured us that if he gave up this position that railroad work would never capture him again. COMMITTED SUICIDE Well Known Portland Man Goes Chloroform Route. Edward T. Williams a wealthy citizen of Portland committed suicide Tuesday at the Columbia hotel in Anderson. He had made several previous attempts to end his life. Williams arrived in Anderson about six o'clock Tuesday morning over tho interurban. Going to the hotol he registered us R. H. Henson, of Portland, Indiana, and said that he wanted a room for all day. He was assigned to a room and nothing more was thought, of him until noon when ho was called to dinner. He made no reply and second ca'l bringing no response, suspicions wore aroused, tho door was broken open and there I William's] body lay cold and stiff. He hud been dead for several hours. By his side was a two ounce bottle labeled Chloroform and only a small quantity of tho drug remained in the phial.

DECATUR, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 11, 1904.

BAPTIST LADIES Aid and Missionary Societies to Meet Tomorrow. The Ladies’ Aid and Missionary societies of the Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Mrs. Fronfield at her home on First street. The subject of the meeting will lie “Porto Rico” and the program will include devotional services, conducted by Mrs. Beardsley; select reading by Mrs. H. A. Fristoe; paper by Mrs. Sam Schamp. Current events of the day discussed by each lady present. At the close of the program refreshments will lie served. WAR BULLETINS Railroad Communications Restored Big Fight Near Mao Tien Ling Pass.— Russians Loose Heavily. Special to The Daily Democrat 3:30 p. m, LONDON May 11—The Tokio correspni>dent of the Morning Post cabling under the date, of May 10, says that a high angle bombardment of Port Arthur is proceeding. ST. PETERSBERG, May 11— Viceory Alexieff telegraphs that railroad communication with Port Arthur has been restored The teli egraph line is being repaired. SHAN-HAI-KWAN, May 11-It is reported the first Japanese army corps overtook the retreating Russians twenty miles south of Liaoyang May 9, and severe engagement ensued, in wheih the Russians were repulsed. PARIS, May 11—‘The Matin’s St. Petersburg correspondent says it is persistently rumored that there has been a big fight near Mao Tien Ling pass between the Russians and General Kuroki's army: The Russians, he says lost heavy, Lieutenant General Zassalitoh being among the killed. G. A. R. BOYS Bit* State Encampment to be Held at Warsaw. The state G. A. R. meeting this year is to be the biggest that has been held for years, and Warsaw will have the honor of entertaining the veterans on June 14, 16 and 16. Winona lake is to be the main attraction and the meetings will be held in the big auditorium there. It will seat 6,000 persons- The many camp fires and ladies’ meetings will be held in the various lodge rooms of Warsaw. An expert decorator from Philadelphia has been engaged and the two miles of electric line from tho lake to the city will be a mass of flags by day and electric lights by A whole trainload of Hags have been ordered for the occasion. Governor Durbin and his entire staff of twenty-five have accepted an invitation to attend in a body, and take part in the parade. All posts will be in line and it is expected that a solid line of veterans a mile long will be formed. Railroad rates of one cent a mile have been secured.

OPERATED ON — Frank Durkin Stood Ordeal Well Report From Fort Wayne Hospital Says Patient is Recovering Nicely. Word was received from Ft. Wayne this morning announcing the fact that Frank Durkin was successfully operated upon yesterday afternoon at the St. Joseph Hospital at three o’clock by Dr. McOsoar and would in all probablity from now on be free from his old complaint. Frank was operated upon about a year ago at this same place for appendicitis which at the time was thought to have been successfully accomplished and in the course of time he was discharged as cured. He came home, but ever sinoo that time the old wound has been giving him trouble Ia nd refused to heal properly thus I making a second operation necessary. The result of this operation will no doubt be encouraging news to Franks many friends who now hope for a speedy recovery. While the crisis in such an operation is not reached u ntil the third day the I physicians reports are very encour- ! aging at this time. NEXT MONTH Fortieth Annual Sunday School Convention to be Heid. The fortieth annual convention of the State Sunday School Association of Indiana will be held in the | beautiful city of Richmond, Tuesday, Wednesday’ and ThursdayJune 21-23 d, 1904. The program of this year promises to be of great ' strength. On it appear such names as Mr. Marion Lawrence, Toledo Ohio, the world famed Bunday school authority and specialist; Mr. Alfred ' Day, of Detroit, Michigan, a man of above fifteen years of experience in the work as State Secretary ; Mr. C. O. Merica of Appleton, Mis.; Mbs Finie Murfree Burton, of Louisville, Ky. and Rev. W- E. Bierderwolf, of Monticello, Indiana, together with several of Indiana's “Tried and Proven” workers—are to apjiear as jiarticipants in the exercises. The music of the convention will ba in charge in of Prof. E. O. Excell of Chicago. Everybody knows how inspiring tho leadership of this "Music King” is. Mr. Excell will use his newest book—“lnternational Praise.” and will be supported in some of Jthe sessions by the May Festival Chorus of Richmond, numbering 250 voices. CARD PARTY Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson Entertain at Whist. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson entertained a t a progressive duplicate whist party last evening, in honor of Mrs. Hiram Gregg, of Chicago and Mrs. E. L. Shea of this city. The evening was delightful and the hour of adjournment camo far too soon. The first prize in whist was captured by Mrs. J. H. Heller and the low score by Mr. Neal. Following th“ cards a most delicious lunch was served. Tho prizes consisted of a bunch of beautiful carnations us ladies prize and a handsome dock of cards in a novel case and with instruction t<> study well tho game was given as the booby. The event was a most pleasant ono.

TO USE POWER Fronefield & Scheiman Buy Engine for Their Meat Shop. Brittson Myers & Co yesterday sold to the new meat firm of Fronefiekl & Scheiman a fine Buick gas engine made and manufactured at Grand Rapids Mich, which is reputed as being the finest enigne of this description on the market. This engine will be used by this , new firm to operated their ma- ' chinery to cut meat and stuff sausage. The firm of Fronefield & Scheiman are going with this enterprise with the right spirit, all their furniture being new and the room now putting forth quite a business aspect., They expect to j be open to their friends for busi- j ness by Saturday and solict a share of your patronage. C.B.L Supreme Council Met Yesterday Ben Knapke of This City Chosen as Officer, Being Only Lucky Man Outside Fort Wayne. I The supreme council of the Catholic Bonevolent League of Indiana met at Ft. Wayne yesterday and , the business for the year was properly disposed of, the event closing with a b : g reception at Saengerbund hall. The council decided to I meet at Fort Wayne again next year. Benjamin Knappe of this city was a member of the committee on credentials, most important; of the meeting. He was also chosen as supreme guard of the lodge. | Other officers were chosen as follows: President —Harry F. Kinner, 1 vioepresident—Stephen B Hemes, I chancallor—‘John H. Welch,Jsecre ; tary-Miss Mary Ankenbruck, | treasurer—J. J. Kurhman marshal | —A. A. Goeke, trustee for three years—’Martin Lauer. Every offi-1 oer with the exception of Mr ■ Knapp lives at Fort Wayne. BESSIE STEELE DEAD Well Known Youns Lady a Victim of Luns Trouble. Miss Bessie S eele, aged twenty j years, died this morining at | 5:45 o’clock at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. David Steele, at Peterson after an illness of several months with lung trouble brought on by a severe attack of the measles. ( She was a member of the Beery church and was a hard and consis , tent worker in its behalf. She was also the leader of her class in society , and was beloved by all who know her, and hud a countless number of ( friends who are bowed down in grief. The funeral services will lie held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Beery church, Rev. Sprague of Monroe, officiating. Inter- , ment will lie made at the Beery cemetery. She leaves besides her parent, four brothers and one sister to mourn their loss. Co. B, Attention. All members of Co. 8., 160th I. V. I. are requested to meet at the council chamber over Coffee A M tingold’s Bazaar, Saturday evening, May 14, at seven o’clock. Every member should I be present at this meeting us arrangements will be made for the holding of the next annual reunion in this city, besides other business of importance will be transacted. Don’t let anything keep you away. F. M. Ges sing, Col.

NUMBER 103

WELL RE-OPENS Cully Oil Well Again Flowing Springs Into Life Again and Produced 1200 Barrels in Six Hours. Special to Dally Democrat, WILLSHIRE, OHIO, May 11— The Cully Oil wall continues a surprise. After flowing practically no oil for two days it opened again at nine o'clock yesterday and in six hours flowed twelve hundred barrels. Excitment here is greater than ever in history of the field and many oil wells will go down at once. The drillers and other oil men are unable to explain tho wonderful action of this new well, but it is sufficient for the people of this community to know ‘hat there is ! oil here and in enormous quantities. BIG LAND DEAL I Fort Wayne Company Buys Tract Containing 25,000 Acres. One of the largest land deals which hsa ever occurred in the State of Indiana is the sale by Nelson Morris, the Chicago Packer, of his 25,000 ares of land in Jasper and Newton Counties, Ind., to the ‘Northern Indiana L ind Company,’ a corporation recently formed to handle this and, with headquarters at Fort Wayne. The deal involves about half a million dollars. The I option on this land was held by the ■ well known banking firm of Straus ■ Brothers & Company of Ligonier j who transferred the option to tho present corporation. This magnificent body of land lies in a solid body about 50 miles southeast of Chicago and is traversed by the Indiana, Illinois & lowa R. R., The “Monon ” R.R '., The Indiana, Coal Road & The Gifford R. R. with numerable stations contiguous to said land on said lines of railroad. It is the intention of the new corporation to subdivide this land in. to farms and open it up for settlement and sale without delay, in ! small or large tracts, to suit the j purchaser and at moderate prices and terms which will insure a readv ‘and quick sale. The fertility and productiveness of the soil this body ■of land is unquestio led. It is a rich, deep black loam with just enough sand in it to warm it up and is adapted to corn, wheat oats, grass and espeoally to the culture of the sugar beet and other vegetables, and its nearness to the Chicago market insures a ready I market at all times. Tho opening up of this large tract heretofore held pasture, so near Chicago and quick market willbe of inestimable value to that portion of the state of Indiana, and it is confidently expected that in a f.iw years tho waving grass will thrive with invigorating life and blossom like roses.

RESULT OF FALL Mrs. Springer of Rockford, Is in a Serious Condition. Mrs. Fred Tague is at borne after several days at Rockford, Ohio, where she was called on account of the very serious condition of her mother, Mrs. Mary Springer. The latter sustained a fall a few days ago, at which time her arm and wrist were so badly sprained that the results are feared owing to the severe shock. Her De* catur friends hope for a better report I within a few days-