Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 122, Decatur, Adams County, 2 June 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

WAR NEWS Japanese Lost 200 at Vagenfuchu Russians Have Abandoned all Positions East of Hai-Cheng Say Late Dispatches. Special to Daily Democrat. LIAO-YANG. June 1 (Delayed)— The Japanese lost 200 killed and a number of horses in the fight at Vagenfuchu today. The Cossacks charged the enemy with lances and cut to pieces an entire squadron of Japanese cavalry. ST. PETERSBURG, June 2-The war office has received reports showing that the Japanese are falling back from Siuyen, southest of Feng wangcheng, and in the meanwhile are advancing on Saimatsza, almost due north of Fengwangcheng Both movements are taken to indicate the continued desire of the Japanese to screen the operations before Port Arthur. LONDON, June 2—A dispatch from Rome says a telegram has been received there from Tokio reporting that Generl Kurooki has completely defeated Kourojiatkin's forces near Sumentse, and that all of the Russian positions east of Hai-Cheng have been abandooned. SQUIRREL LAW It's Different This Year and You Can't Hunt Until August Ist. The time to hunt squirrels is not this month, contrary to the expectation of many hunters. In former times June 1 has always marked the advent of the squirrel law but the last legislature changed this for several reasons. At this season of the year the squirrels are some of them too young to have any cunning and they fall an easy prey to the gnn of the hunter. A few months added to their period of safety will make them harder to kill and will give them a better chance for their life. This year it ’• unlawful to kill squirrels before the first day of August. At that time, however, they may be killed and from that time on to the first of January. This gives the hunters five months of shooting, certainly time enough to go after these harm le»s little rodents. Tho fines that may be imposed for violations of the game law are pretty severe and there are many people who see that they are enforced if they can catch any person hunting. For every squirrel in possession of a hunter Wore the time specified by law, a fine of flO can be imposed to which may be added imprisonment in the county jail for a jieriod of not to exceed ten days. Game wardens are lurking anywhere about the county and it would be well for tho huntsmen to properly serve the law in this respect. MEETING POSTPONED The Euterpean Society will not meet tonight as originally planned will meet Thursday of next week with Miss Bertha Heller at her home on Fifth street. A good program has been arranged and members should arrange to ire present.

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ALL READY Fair Premium Lists to be Distributed at Once. The premium lists for the Great Northern Indiana Fair to be held here August 30, 31 and September Ist and 2nd, are all complete and ready or distribution. They will be sent out immediately. The book includes sixty two pages and each one says something. The premiums are all worth going after and the lists include evreything usually seen at an up to date fair, in fact they compare favorably with state fair lists and are another proof that the fair of 1904 will be the biggest and best ever seen in Indiana. The great northern is an association that we may well feel proud of. Rememlx>r the fair dates. COURT NOTES Big Damage Case Still in Progress A New Criminal Case Filed Today Against Geneva Men—Probate Items. Gerhart Hessler vs Mortimer L. Whitridge et al, proof of publication of notice of non-residence, default as to all defendants. H. F. Reinking, Administrator of the Conrad Reinking estate filed his final report proof of publication and posting of notice of final settlement, report allowed, executor discharged. —o — Richard B. Johnson et al vs Minnie Waller et al seperate answer filed by defendants, finding that plaintiffs and defendants are owner of land as described in complaint, land ordered sold. A P Beatty appointed commissioner. A new case entitled State of Indiana vs L. G. Botkins and Finley Reynolds, Geneva saloon keepers was filed today. The defendants are charged with selling liquors to a person in the habit of becoming intoxicated. Sheriff Butler went to Geneva today to arrest the parties. —O— The big damage suit of William Moyer vs William Glendening et al is still in progress the plaintiff still offering evidence. Mr. Glendening as a witness for plain'll!’ was on the stand over a day. The case is being hard fought and isjof considerable interest to those who enjoy hearing a good legal battle. The case will probably not go the jury this week. WAS GOOD Entertainment at St. Mary's Church Last Evening. The entertainment at the St. Mary's church last evening was an enjoyable, interesting and entertaining one and every jierson who attended has been telling his friends how well pleased he was. The pie. tures were beautiful the lecture instructive and the singing by Prof Norris WM excellent. Quite a large crowd attended and the entertainment was a success from every i>oint of view. Those who failed to lie present missed a great treat.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 2, 1904.

THE SMOKER The Commercial Club Entertains French Quinn as Guest of Honor, the Recipient of a Gold Watch. The “Commercial Club Smoker” last night was one of the most pleasant social affairs of the season and was thoroughly enjoyed by the major portion of the membership. As chairman of the committee on arrangementsand program. Mr. H. L. Confer gracefully presided and introduced the speakers. The first was Mayor D. D. Coffee whose subject was the Decatur Commercial Club as a public benefit. Following him came David E. Smith who spoke about the Decatur Commercial Club as an individual benefit “Our future” by Clark J. Lutzand “Our former president,” by J. T. Merryman were each and every one a gem in impromptu eloquence and in happy accord with the state of mind that predominated among those present. Judge R. K Erwin then paid his respects to the guest of the evening, French Quinn, making a presentation speech which ended in the latter becoming the possessor of a valuable gold watch, handsomely engraved with the compliments of the club members. To all of this Mr. Quinn showed tho mettle that is in him by* a response that was both clever and unselfish and which flowed from the innermost recesses of a heart that is true to any trust. His response touched upon the future of the club and more especially upon the future of Decatur which he claims has every reason for congratulation, being the possessor of every basic element necessary to the structure of a mod. ern city. French Quinn is certainly a dandy fellow and that means considerably more than the word implies, and in his now field of labor he carries with him the well wishes of more than five thousand Decatur people and that in itself is worth more than all the gold in the national treasury. Mr. Clark J. Lutz also remembered Mr. Quinn with a photo of himself taken at about the age of five years and in which as a youngster he is arrayed in his father's coat and boots. The picture will no doubt be highly prized. The “Smoker” was a mighty pleasant affair and we suggest to the chib a return date some time in the near future. STATE MEETING Epworth League to Convene at Greencastle June 16 to 19. The state convention of the Indiana Epworth League, James M Ogden, Indianapolis, president, will be held at Greencastle, beginning Thursday evening June 16, closing Sunday evening, June 19. It is expected that fully 3,000 Ep wort bites will be in attendance and that the convention will lie the most successful the State league has ever held. Greencastle has many points of picturesque beauty. Among these may he mentioned McLean Springs, Fern Cliff and Sunset Hill and the buildings and surroundings of De I’auw University. Those at tending the convention may lodge in the university dormitories, and thus get an insight into college at De I’auw. An old fashioned camp meeting will bo held on the college campus and a sunrise meeting at the Columbian bowlder. The convention sermon will be delivered by President Edwin H. Hughes, ot the university.

TO MICHIGAN — D. N. Erwin to Look After Land Ventures in Michigan. D. N. Erwin leaves tonight for Wexord county Michigan where he will take an option on several thousand acres of land for a prospective land company, who will promote the same. Land in this region, besides being cheap in price is of a productive nature and bids fair to some day be a garden spot where high class civilization and prosperity will reign with a free hand. Land purchased there now will several times double itself in value in the next ten years and will prove an investment that beats most any enterprise that may lie developed. Mr. Erwin expects to thoroughly investigate the merits of this venture and while gone may give his views of Michigan land for agricultural purposes. JOIN EAGLES Twenty-Seven From Here Taken In Wtre Part of Class of 150 Who Went Into Fort Wayne Aerie Last Night. The twenty seven young men who took the Eagle degree work last night have all arrived safely at home once again a much wiser crowd than before going. It was considered a banner evening for the Ft. Wayne Aeria and a special class consisting of one hundred and fifty young and middle aged men surrounding Ft. Wayne were initiated into the mysteries of this famous organization. The boys from this city are especiallv elated over the manner in which the degree work was conferred and also the balance >of the program that was furnished for their amusement. Onlv one from the twenty seven from this county was given the work, he being a young man from Preble whose name we could not learn and who now has great respect for that organization. After the initiation a sumptuous banquet was served and a number of toasts given, among the number being addesses from congressman James Robison and ex-Lieut, Gov. Gibert. This city now is well repesented in the Eagle Lodge having something like forty five members here and there is some talk of them getting a charter. GREAT PROSPECTS Season at Winona Opens With Bright Outlook. The Winona Assembly nnl Summer School, Winona Lake., enters upon its tenth year with flattering prospects. Although early in the season, many people are already on the grounds and the hotels now ojicn are fast filling with guests of the season. June will lie a busy month. Besides a number of picnics which are scheduled, there will be several large gatherings. The twenty flfthJAnnual State Encampment of the G. A. R. of Indiana, also the twenty first Annual Encampment of the Woman’s Relief Corps and tho Eleventh Annual Convention of tho Ladies of the G. A. R. will bo hold June 14-16. Other large meetings in Juno will be the National Convention of Young people of the United Brethern Church, the “ Young People's Missionary Movement” Convention, and the Annual meeting of the Photograhers of Indiana.

SURPRISE PARTY Mrs. Congleton a Victim Last Night Her Birthday the Occasion of a Happy and Enjoyable Visit From Friends. Mrs. Ml lie Congleton was the victim of a birthday surpise party last evening at her home on Third street and one that proved to be genuine in all respects. The affair was gotten up by Mrs. Burns and Miss Bessie Congleton and all the details carried out just as was planned and Mrs. Congleton was taken unawares. The guests were invited to meet at Mrs. Burn's residence prior to time of the surprise and after all the guest fifty in number were assembled they proceeded to Mrs. Congletons house and took it by storm, and it was some time before she could recover from the effect to ask the meaning of the affair, it was then she was inform ed that it was her birthday and that recalled everything and she was soon busily engaged in making her guests at home. During the evening Mrs. Congleton was presented with a beautiful Haviland China Dish, and a large rocking chair, to show that her friendship was still cherished very highly among her friends and she responded in a very neat and appropriate manner The evening was spent in havng a good old fashioned social time and by having a good visit with each other- At ten o’clock a sumptuous lunch was served and at a late hour all departed for their respective homes, wishing Mrs. Congleton many more such pleasant occasions. BRICK STREETS Berne Improvements Going Merrily On. Surveyor McKean has completed specifications for four and one half squares of brick street for that enterprising business town of Birne. This addition will practically cover the greater portion of that place with the best kind of streets on earth and insures them of being kept high and dry for all time to come. The contract will no doubt be let within a few weeks, anil the street completed yet this summer. There is no flies on Berne, a fact that has been evident for a long time. With these improvements, Geneva building new streets and ten macadam road contracts now under way it will readily lie seen ♦■hut Adams county from one end to the other is rapidly advancing with a progress that has no hot air attachments. A GREAT TRIP Willshire Man Home From Journey to the Holy Lunds.

Hon. J. M. Dull returned last Wednesday night from his two month's trip to the Holy Land and continental Europe. It was an immense trip for him, full of enjoyment, recreation and profit, and not the least enjoyable feature of the whole trip was the homeward journey and his safe arrival at his splendod home in Liberty township. Sunday there was a family reunion at the paternal home as a grand welcome home and as an infair reception for two of the most recently married sons It was a joyous occasion and one thutwill ever live in the memories of the parents, children and grand children.— Herald.

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FUNERAL SERVICES Henry H. Myers Buried Today.—Services at Home. The funeral services for Henry H. Myers were held this morning at ten o'clock from the residence south of the city, Rev. W. E. McCarty of Hoagland officiating. The Masonic order of this city of which the deceased was a charter member attended in a body and had charge of the services, giving their ritual work at house and also at the grave. Mr. Myers was a popular citizen and until two years ago when his health began to fail was known as one of the strongest men in the county. He was a great hunter and had for years made trips to the south and northwest. He was a good natured kind hearted and honest citizen whom it was a pleasure to know. HE TESTIFIED Judge Palmer Before Grand Jury Gives Testimony Which He Savs Will Require Several Weeks to Investigate. BEDFORD, Ind June I—Attorney R. N. Palmer, who defended James McDonald, tried in the charge of murdering Sarah C. Schafer has given his testimony before the grand jury which is investigating the tragedy. Prosecutor Miller apppointed Palmer as his deputy that Palmer might direct the work of the grand jury, but Palmer declined the appointment, and Deputy Prosecutor Eli B. Stephenson who has been in doubt as to McDonald’s guilt, is conducting the investigation. Mr. Palmer was before the jury for about two hours yesterday afternoon and placed additional information before that body again today. He declines to make known the information he gave the jury. ‘ From the mass of evidence presented to the grand jury,” he said “would venture the assertion that it will lie several weeks before the investigation ends. As sure as fate the guilty will be brought to justice. It may take a month or longer to prepare the case, but the man who murdered Miss Schafer will be arraigned before tho bar of Lawrence county. * GOT A YEAR Monroeville Boy Charged With Forgery in San Francisco. According to a letter received by the Journal Gazette from Detective Sergeant T. L. Ryan, of San Francisco. Walter Reed, of Monroeville who was taken to the California city to answer the charge of forgery will serve one year in the county jail for the offense. Reed was charged with having forged the name of his roommate to a check for $45. He then skipped out and returned here admitting his guilt when arrested by Deputy Sheriff Gldieux. Sergeant Ray came here from San Francisco several weeks ago and took the prisoner back. The letter of the San Francisco detective was written under date of Mav 28, and is as follows: “Reed pleaded guilty to two charges of petit larceny in the ixdioe court this morning and was sentenced to serve one year in tho county jail, six months on each charge. The district withdrew the felon.v charge and allowed him to plead guily to two minor charges and he was sentenced as above stated — Ft. Wayne Journal Gssjette