Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 212, Decatur, Adams County, 16 September 1904 — Page 1

yOII'ME 11

TELEPHONE company acts

Capital Stock Increased From $6,000 to $50,000

kill make IMPROVEMENTS Rule for Stockholders to Pay Regular Rental Adopted Inr Slock to be Sold—A Reserve of slo,ooo—New Plans Adopted Unanimously. The citizens Telephone company of Decatur was praotcally reorganized last night and the future of this institution looks bright and prosperous. This is the oldest independent telephone company in the United States and the stockholders have concluded to keep it at the head of the list by making it modern and convenient, thus insuring a continued profit for the company and a satisfactory service to the patrons. At last night's meeting the capital stock was increased from ♦•>,000 to 150,000. Os this amount it was decided that 140,000 worth of stock should be issued and sold, the money thus derived to be used in making ex tensions to the lines and improving the plant here and elsewhere ove the county. The remaining fl 0,000 worth of stock will be held by the company as a reserve. By a unanimous vote of the stockholders present at last night's meeting it was decided to change the rule whereby a stockholder secured his phone for fifty cents rental, and b.'reafter he will pay the same as does every other patron, one dollar for residence, one dollar and a half for office, and two dollars for business house. The company originally was organized on the 00-oper-ative plan, with no expectation of such a future as has come. Since its organization it has grown in business of such proportions that the old plan had to be discarded and a real business footing obtained The old plan was unfair, as the stockholder who had his phone at his residence realized but 111 dollars a year profit, while the business man profited eighteen dollars a year. Under the now system, the income of the company will be greater, the earnings will increase and every stockholder be treated fairly. While there were •ome slight objections to the plan at first, they all disappeared when the stockholders understood the matter thoroughly.

THIMBLE PARTY Roy Archbold Entertained In Honor of Her Guest. • Mrs. Roy Arohbold was at home I’about twenty ladies yesterday afternoon, at a thimble party for ber guest, Mrs. Dinke, of Wauseon, IJ bio. A very pleasant time was by all. Mrs. Archbold was assisted by Mrs. J. T. Arohbold. Mrs Don Quinn, of Caidwell, Mo., also an out of town guest.

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RECORD BREAKER Was the Crowd which Witnessed Last Night's Show at Opera House. Those who went to the Bosse opera house last evening with the expectation of getting a good, hearty laugh for their money, were not disappointed in the least, as the house was kept in continual uproar. This was the third appearance of this popular company here, and the crowd that greeted them at the rise of the curtain must certainly have been beyond their fondest expectations. Never in the past two years has such a crowd assembled at this popular play house to witness a performance, and one and all left the house speaking in the highest respect of the entire company. The antics of “Zeke” and Daisy were never better and a number of times during the, play these popular people were forced to cease speaking until quiet had been restored. The company is one that is evenly, balanced throughout, each and every person connected with the show being a star in his or her part, and not a hitch being noticeable tnrough the entire performance.

GEN. WEAVER Arrived Here at Noon Today Arrangements Complete for the Opening Speech* of the Campaign Tonight. Gen. James B. Weaver arrived at noon today from Bluffton, where he spoke lust night to an enormous crowd. He was met at the train by a reception committee appointed for the occasion and escorted to his hotel. He is certainly a gran d old man, good to talk to and better to listen to. His experience in the political field dates buck half a century, and notwithstanding his seventy-one years he is hale, hearty and vigorous, and considered one of the best speakers on the national stump today. Arrangements for his speech here tonight which marks the opening of the democratic campaign are complete and a big crowd is assured. The city band will meet at tho democratic headquarters and march to the hotel, escorting the speaker from there to the court house. Gen. Weaver is a veteran of the civil war, polished orator and a thorough gentleman. You will be well pleased with his arguments. He will make but seven sjreeches in Indiana.

DECAITII, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1904.

MYSTERY SOLVED Early Morning Explosions Caused by Blasting at Stone Quarry. During the past three days we have frequently been asked the question, "Where was that explosion about 4:30 this morning?" The first shock was noticed Wednesday morning, and the supposition was that a nitro-glycerine factory had let go somewhere east of here, especially was this theory believed when Van Wert reported haaring an explosion about the same hour- Now however the mystery has been solved. The explosions are caused by dynamite used in blasting at the Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction Co.’s stone quarry north of the city. The blast requires an extra heavy charge, and as the point they are working at, is near the road, the work is done early in the morning before the teams are on the road. A HISTORY Indiana Man Writing an Interesting Book Story of the State Daring Civil WarWants Help of all Old Soldiers.

Brookville, Indiana. Democrat. Decatur: Sir: I am writing a history of Indiana in the civil war, with an outline of the state from the Ordinance of 1717 to the close of the war, in six volumes of about 500 pages each. First.-—lt is proposed to show the general character of the state at the ou break of the rebellion, with the work of the pioneers who conquered an unI broken forest. Second.—To give a concise history of every military organization of the state in the war for the Union, with a history of every great battle where our soldiers were engaged. Also to include the Mexican war. I ask all soldiers from Indiana in any war to kindly furnish me with a complete list of battles in which they participated, with the names of all who won promotion for gallantry in action, with the achievements of those who attained distinction in civil life in any line since the war. in which engaged, and facts and incidents illustrative of the heroism of private soldiers. I desire their names with facts, and postoffioe addresses, and if they have any papers, documents and memoranda of historical value pertaining to the period of my work and will permit me to examine them, I will pay charges both ways and protect them against loss by fire or theft by placing them in my safe deposit vault in the Brookville bank while not in use by me. Very truly yours, EDWIN W. HIGH “A STOLEN HEART” » Arrived from Denver. Colorado Today. J. J. Mayer, of this office received a few copies of the latest song composed by R. *M. Scherer, an Adams county product, but now located at Denver, Colorado. The words and music are up-to-date and catchy, and certainly is a masterpiece of Mr. Scherer. He will send a number here in a short time for distribution and any one wishing to’see a copy can do so by calling at this office.

CAMPAIGN ON I Opened Last Night in Indiana Gen. Weaver at Bluffton and Hon. Charles A. Towne at Fort Wayne —Big Crowds. Special to The Dally Democrat Fort Wayne, Ind., Sept. 16—The auspicious and most enthusiastic campaign opening in Allen county since the year of victory, 1892. was that of last night , when the democrats inaugurated the contest at Saengerbund hall, and 2,000 people listened to a masterful address by the Hon. Charles A. Towne, of New York, a former United States senator from Minnesota. Mr. Towne’s address was one of the most scholarly and effective ever heard at a political meeting. The audience was a surprise even to the most sanguine democrat Bluffton, Ind., Sept. 16.—Gen. James B. Weaver, of lowa, spoke at the court house in this city last night, to an immense crowd, standing room even being scarce. He spoke just an hour and his arguments were enthusastica y received. He left here at noon for Decatur. IT COSTS MONEY Campaigning by Special Train and the Expenses Thereof.

The cost of campaigning by sjiecial train comes high. A complete, comfortable campaign train must have a private car for use of the man who is doing the brunt of the work and his secretaries and assistant speaxers. Then there must be another car for the reporters of the particular newspapers of the states through which the train is passing and for the campaign committees of the state. There must be a dinning car. Man may live on tinned goods alone for a day or two but a buffet car trip of more than two days is simply murderous. The Pullman company charges from <3O to <SO a day for the use of its cars. Most railroads will attach a special ear to a regular train provided seventeen full fares are paid. Most railroads charge <1 a mile for running a special train. The commissary department costs 1150, more or less a day. Speakers who are not candidates receive from |25 to <IOO a day for their service. Frequently the entire company of passengers goes to a hotel in a city where there is an overnight stop; in some oases the national committee pays the landlord at other times the bills are jiaid by the state or the city committee. But it is perfectly clear that whatever the train may accomplish it keeps money moving. A Runaway A small runaway occurred on Monroe street today, which however, did not do much damage. The horse w ? as hitched to a buggy and took fright , runnnig up onto the sidewalk on the north side of the Boston Store, and running ' its head through the window in the grocery department, nearly frightening Fish Mangold to death. The horse was then easily captured and quietly led away.

U. B. CONFERENCE — A Change in the Adams county Churches —Session at Plymouth. The St. Joseph conference of the United Brethren church, Fort Wayne district, is in session at Plymouth, Indiana. Bishop E. B. Hiphort is in charge, and the meetings are being well attended. Many interesting points have come before the session, among which is one of especial interest to members of the church of this community. The Union Chapel church which heretofore has been attached tp the Pleasant Mills circuit has been detached and added to the Decatur church. A resolution was adopted asking that the Sandusky U. B. conference supply a. minister to take care of the Union U. B. church on the state line. Rev. Pontius is attending the conference, though his recent appointment to Saratoga makes him a member of the White River conference. DISTRICT MEETING Methodists to Hold Missionary Services Two Weeks to be Devoted to the WorkMeeting Here September 28th.

Commencing on September 19t b the Methodist churches throng' out the Fort Waynejdistrict will hold a two weeks’ missionary convention, at the different charges in the district A fine program has been arranged, including music and addresses by the different pastors in the division. This city is classed in division "D” and is under the full charge of Rev. John C. White, who will be acting chairman of these meetings. Geneva will have the opening meeting on September 19th, followed by Geneva circuit September 20; Portland, Sept. 21; Pennville, Sept. 22; Oak Grove, Sept. 23 Monroe, Sejit. 26; Bobo, Sept. 27; Decatur, Sept. 28; and closing at Hoagland on Sept. 2. These conventions are held in the interest of the benevolence of the Methodist Episcopal church, and the aim is to inspire pastors anil people to greater zeal and effort, and to more liberal giving, as well as to prepare for great outpourings of the Holy Spirit during the revival campaign of the full and winter. These meetings promise to be full of interest and will no doubt be well attended at the different cities in the division. In a future issue we will give the program that will be rendered in this city on September 28th.

COMIC OPERA “Dorothy” at the Opera House Next Monday Night. Among the number of excellent comic ojreias that are now offered to the public perhaps there is none other that has l»e< n received with greater favor than Alfred Celier’s charming story "Dorothy,” it contains a very interesting plot, comic situations—and is noted for the charming music which happily unfolds a tale of love that has for ages and will forever Interest mankind. The Graves-Morton Opera Company comes to our city with the best of indorsements and we can all anticipate a most enjoyable evening listening to one of the greatest authors’ productions told in speech, music and song. "Dorothy” had a run of 981 nights in London.” Opera house Monday, Sept. 19.

NUMBER 212

SOME NOTES News Obtained at the Court House Judge Erwin Absent—A New Case Filed — Shafer Peterson as Special Judge. Judge Erwin is absent today, at tending to business of a very important nature at Indianapolis, and as a consequence the record of news about the Adams circuit court room is rather short. —o— Special Judge Shaffer Peterson held a short session of court this morning and adjourned until this afternoon, awaiting the arrival of some witnesses. The case; before him is entitled Maud Wass vs David Smith, assignee of the John B. Stoneburner estate, <BO.

Bert and Jasper Bailor, the young men sentenced to the Jeffersonville reformatory for robbing cars, will not be taken away until next week, when it is expected they will be accompanied by another young man or two, and all can be taken at one trip. Sheriff Butler will l»e accompanied by William Adler and John Bogner as special deputies. —o— Atorney Clark J. Lutz filed a new case in court this morning enittled OHis A. Judav and Andrew J. Jnd y vs the Prospect Oil company, a corporation, and Eugene Kneuss, complaint to foreclosure mechanics’ lien, demand <4OO. —o— David D. Mettler was appointed administrator of the estate of John Mettler and filed the necessary bond. BADLY HURT Joseph Johnson Receives Ugly Cut on Hand Caused by Explosion of a Can of Fresh Grape Juice— Stitches Required to Close the wound.

Last evening Joe Johnson, who lives south of the city near county farm had his right hand severely lacerated from the tip of the thumb across tthe entire hand, making a cut five inches in length and out as deep as the bone, severing two heavy blood vessels therein located. The accident happened while Mr. Johnson was canning hot grajre jujoe, causing the glass jar to burst, cutting the hand with the above result. He lost a great deal of blood and had not a neighbor put in his timely appearance at the right time, Mr. Johnson in all probability would have Med to death. Dr. J. S Boyers was hastily summoned and hurried to the scene and dressed the injured hand It required eight stitches to sew up the wound. Dr. Boyers stated that in his opinion Mr. Johnson would feel no ill effects from the injury other than the weakness caused by the loss of so much blood. To Montana Miss Carrie Blosser loft yesterday afternoon for Libby Creek, Mon. tana, to s]>end the winter with her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Leigh. The latter is a sister of Mr. Blosser, and has not visited her old home here for about eighteen years.