Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 305, Decatur, Adams County, 4 January 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME II

MACHINERY SHIPPED TODAY Electric Unit Will Arrive Monday

' DAY CURRENT SOON Mayor Coffee Fixes Time at January 20. New Engine and Dynamo Will Give Decatur One of the Best Plants in the Slate. The controversy with the Westinghouses ompany regarding the dynamo and engine recently purchased by the city of Decatur has been ( adjusted and this time the announcement that a day service is assured is a positive one. Word' from Mr. Johnson says that the machinery was shipped from Lorain. 'Ohio, this morning and should arrive here not later than Monday. Mayor Coffee says that a week should find the machinery properly installed, as everything is in readiness, and January 20th at •the very furthest, should find Decatur enjoying a day current. The delav was caused bv a misunder-

t standing between the Westinghouse company and their representative, Mr. Johnson, and while it was very aggravating the company proved themselves thorough business men. They made a satisfactory reduction in the price of the plant to pay foi the delay, and sold them an even better outfit than was at first con traded for. The new unit, as it is known in electrical vernacular includes a 260 horse power engine and a modern dynamo, insuring Decatur with the machinery already in use, power enough to operate their lights day and night for many years to come, and to carry •even a larger load than now.. Delator merchants will especially ap predate the -lay current, for during ithe winter months light of some kind is a necessity, and nothing -of modern invention quite equals the electric light. The new plant was bought for less than one-third its real value, and the administration deserves praise for their careful and wise dealing. WON’T ACT • Govenor Durbin Refers Terrell Matter to His Successor. • That Governor W. T. Durbin does not intend to pardon John W. Terrell was settled beyond a doubt today when he notified the latter's attorney, Postmaster A. L. Sharpe that he would take no further action of any kind in the case before retiring from office. The letttr was received this morning by Postmaster Sharpe and *n it Governor Dur bin stated tb>u ’.’errell’s case was nor. pending .u eti supreme "court on v. ipp *1 taut -- would take no • action on the petition for a pardon but that the would leave the case to ■ n successor, Frank Hanley, who w l l tie inaugurated this week — Bluffton News.

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ERIE NEWS Old Engineer Dead-Erie has New Steel Cars. « The Marion Mirror says: L. W. Morrison, aged sixty-eight, and one of the veteran conductors of the 1 Erie road, died Friday at a hospital in Montgomery, Ala. The deceased had been ill for about a year and had g >ne to the hospital hoping that his condition would be bettered. Mr. Morrison resided for a good many years in Galion, where he entered the service of the Erie road. He was well known here. No arrangements have been made as yet for the funeral services, which will proj bably be held at Galion. The Erie’s new experiment, which was mentioned in Saturday’s Mirror, a bag , gage car made entirely of steel, passed through the city last night on train No. 9 enroute from Cleveland to Chicago. The car will be brought here on No. 8 Tuesday morning, remain here for several hours, after which it will be taken to Cincinnati on No. 3. The Erie officials are extremely proud of the car which is expected |t.o be a big success and are exhibiting it al) over the line.

LECTURE TONIGHT Father Valentine to be Heard Again His Subject Will be “Union the Battle Cry of Freedom"— Big Crowd Last Night. Tonight at the St. Mary’s church Father Valentine will deliver his last lecture of this series. His subject will be “Union, the Battle Cry of Freedom.” The lecture last evening was well attended ana appreciated by all who heard him, and from his subject “Lead, Kindly Light, Whither,” produced many beautiful pictures and thoughts, and was without doubt one of his strongest lectures. An unu-uilly large number of questions were presented through the query box, all of which were answered in a clear and concise manner, each one being backed up with argument and facts. During his course of lectures here Father Valentine has proven himself to he a clear and strong minded man and an orator of ability—in fact one of the best speakers that has ever faced an audience in this city. His talks have all shown deep and earnest study, and all based upon solid facts and arguments. He has done a great deal (,1 good, not only for his own folio vers, but outsiders as well, and rhe congregation of the St. Muir's church may feel justly proud that they have been honored by a speaker of his ability. A large crowd will no doubt take advant ug i of this last opprrtunity to heir thia fluent orator, as thisis his last appearance before the Decatur poopie for some time.

DEUATU’I, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1. 1905.

Steel Cars.

IN BUSINESS Marvin Kahns Manages Souvenir Stand at Penitentiary. Marvin Kuhns has purchased an interest in the souvenir stand at the Ohio penitentiary and is now a full fledged merchant. The souvenir is considered a bonanza at the big institution. Chas. Young, an Erie county prisoner, owned it for along time |and when he was released a few weeks ago he took in the neigh borhood of <3,000 which he had earned from the business. It is said that a strong effort will be made in the near future to secure a pardon for Kuhns. He is now a model prisoner. HIS OFFENSE Rural Carrier Fetters’ Awful Crime Bluffton Banner Explains What is Meant bv “Pernicious Political Activity. Walter Fetters has received his discharge from the postoffioe department and is no longer a member of Uncle Sam's great army of workers in the rural route service. Mr. Fetters was dismissed for “pernicious political activity” whatever that may be. He is not the only carrier who has received his dis charge since the present administra- ’ tion was safely established in the seat of government. Others, who like Mr. Fetters, dared to work for what they deemed their own interest, have been ditched on the same puny charge, but as Mr. Fet ters is a Bluffton man, the matter is brought directly home. A postoffice inspector was here recently investiagting charges that were made against Mr. Fetters, who was secretary of the National Leter Carriers’ association. What he discovered is not known but it was probably enough to satisfy the department and the congress man that Mr. Fetters was dan gerous man, in that be believed in showing favors where favors were granted. In other words he was discharged for assisting in the dis tribution of a circular asking the carriers to vote for democratic congressmen or congressmen who pledged to make some effort toward seeing that the salary of the rural carriers was n i>ed. This is the extent of the paernicious political activity indulged in by Mr. Fetters He was faithful in the dis charge cf his dutie here and no complaint was ever filed so far as in known by his patrons of his route.—Bluffton Banner. MY FRIEND FROM ARKANSAW One of the greatest successes of the past dramatic season was Rob ert Sherman’s production of the four-act comedy drama “My Friend from Arkansaw.” Iti s again meet ing with the same success this sea son, for the people who witnessed it before are appreciating it better and discovering new beauties in its presentaion. It is a drama that will live for many seasons, for it is a clean, healthy play and decidedly interesting. ‘My Friend from Ark ansaw” is full of heart’s interest rich in comedy and possesses strong dramatic scenes. It tells a pretty and strong story in a simple direct in inner, and cetainly those who en joy heart reaching stories in dra tnatio form cannot afford to miss it. The above play will be seen at the opera house Friday, Jan. 6.

BUYING STOCK Hogan Brothers Are Here Today Came from South Dakota to Purchase Belgian Horses of Frisinger & Co. Hogan Bros., of South Dakota, extensive breeders of tine stock, and who control one of the largest stock farms in the west, known as the Haberdeen stock farm, arrived last evening from their western home in company with Eli | Sprunger, who has been touiing | the entire west interesting stock men in Belgium stallions, and are today engaged in looking over the stock owned by Frisinger & Co., which are stublodat Steele's park, and which number twenty - six' head. Thse men are contemplat-1 ing buying several of those hi o h bred ! stallions, and came this long distance to inspect what t 'ri«inger I & Co. have for sale. Mr. Sprun-. ger has been absent for several' months, and during that time has ■ disposed of several animals, which have been delivered and given perfect satisfaction. The firm of Fris-1 inger & Co are becoming famous: throughout the entire United States I in this line, which speaks very! highly for our city. They are sue-1 taining this reputation by handling : nothing but the best stock. INTERESTING The Euterpeans Met Last Night The Schirmeyer Home the Scene of Musieal Festivities. ✓ • The Euterpeans met with Mrs. F. M. Scheirtneyer last evening. Mrs. Thomas represented Brahms in the music section; Mr. Kenyon, Pope in the poetry section and Mrs. Rose Holbien in the art sec. tion. Mrs. Thomas had thoroughly prepared her part of the program. Miss Carrie Thomas gave a min nte talk on Brahms. Miss Irene Schirmeyer, Miss Francis Merryman, Miss Marie Allison and Miss Carrie Thomad rendered well prepared musical numbers. It. was a matter of pleasure and pride to those present to bear the gr< at masters so’ably interpreted bv our own home talent. Mrs. Tn >mas read a five minute paper on Bra hms, which was very interesting and instructive. No work was prepared for the poetry section, but thanks to the resourcefulness ot club members, many interesting facts in the i’fe of Pope wore given. Miss Studabaker gave the work in art. She had little time to prepare for the evening, but her knowledge of the subject enabled her to present the artist ami his work in the best way. After adjournment an improptu programwas rendered. Miss Schrock and Miss Smith each gave a reading and the musicians present very obligingly gave the club their favorite, which is always their best selections. Those who know the talent and attainments of all the above mentioned young ladies will appreciate the delightful evening 1 enjoyed by those proven t.

COURT NEWS Damage Case Still in ProgressProbate Matters. The fBOO damage case of Margaret Koenig vs John Soheiman seems to be developing into a real law suit and wi>l continue until tomorrow noon. The defense will continue theirfevidence by this even ing, and the plaintiff will offer several witnesses in rebuttal tomorrow morning. —o — James S. Boyers vs Clarence L. Ayres. Appearance of C. J. Lutz for defendant, withdrawn. Default as to defendant. —r>— In probate court Andrew Wei tiey, administrator of the John Welfley estate tiled petition to sell real estate. Sale ordered. Inventory and appraisement tiled. Bond filed and approved. OPENS TOMORROW Indiana Legislature to Convene Senator Tyndall and R<presentathe Vizard Leave for Indianapolis — The Program Hon. John W. Tyndall, senator for Adams and Allen county, left this morning for Indianapolis to begin his official duties Dr. J. W. Vizard, representative from this county, left Monday. Both are men of integrity and wisdom and we expect to hear from ihem notwithst in ling the fac‘> that they be long to the minority side. The program for the first few days of the Indiana legislature has been decided upon by Lieutenant Governed - elect Hugh T. Miller, who will preside over the senate, and Representative Sidney W. Cantwell, who will lie speaker of the house. Republican members of both houses will caucus tonight at the state house, the representatives in the speaker's office and the senators in the office of the lieutenant gover nor. At the caucus of the repre sentatives a speaker, principal clerk, assistant principal clerk and principal doorkeejier will l>e nominated, and perhaps a few ot the minor officers decided upon. A caucus chairman will be elected to preside over the meeting and all other causcuses of the house. The senate will nominate a president pro tem a secretary, assistant secretary and sergeant-at-arms, and will elect a caucus chairman to serve throughout, the session. The legislature will open Thursday morn iug at 10 o’clock. Secretary of State Daniel Storms will call the house to order and LieutenantGovernor Newton ‘W. Gilbert will wield the gavel in the senate. Both bodies will proceed to organize, after which the governor's annual message will be read. Then ndjournemnts will be taken until Friday. On Friday only brief sessions will be held. Adjournments will tie taken until the following Monday to afford the speakei of the house and the lieutenant governor ample time to arrange their committees The urogram for Monday includes many big events. Governor-elect Hanley and Lieu tenant Governo» eelot Miller will be sworn into office. Fallowing his induction into office Mr. Miller will take the gavel in the senate and announce his committee appoint nents. Mr Cantwell is expi eto > to do the same in the house <>n rnosday the legislature is exp 'ot» d tob e at work in earest.

NUMBER 305

COUNCIL SESSION Regular Meeting Held Last Night Mayor Coffee Files Quarterly Report— Contract for Engine and Dynamo Spread on Record. The "city dads” were in regular sesion last night and did the usual amount cf routine business. Mayor Coffee presided and all members were present. Mayor Coffee filed his report for the quarter ending December 31, 1904, showing that <I7OB had been received for licenses, ete., The report was approval. A resolution was adopted directing the clerk to issue a city order for JIBO to pay interest on school bonds now due, said order to be paid out of the sinking fund. The contract with Mr. Johnson showing a reduction of thirty collars in the price of the new motor and engine was ordered spread of record. Upon motion the room recently vacated by Trustee Coffee was allowed for use by the water works superintendent as an office. The following bills were allowed: J. M. McDonald <Sr Son, supplies, <5 04; Clover Leaf Ry Co., freight, <104.26; Johnson Coal Co., coal, <49.92; Catherine Ritter, labor, <49.75; John Bueter, labor, <6.50; L.U . Helm, pay roll, <2O; Enos Lord, labor, <1.50; Schlegel & Hennefort, labor, <8.20; J. J. Glutting, labor, <1; Frank Miller, labor, <3; | Fred Mills, supplies, <1 99; Geo. D. Barnard, supplies, <l2; Fred Spoiler,'abor, <28.75; D illy Domocrt, advertizing, <10.85; J. C- Patterson, messages, <4.24; Henry Stevens, labor, <1.50; C. & E. Ry Co., freghti, <93.60; M. Barnes, gooes <1.50; L. C. Helm, salary, <16.50; F McEwen, labor, <I.BO. DID IT WELL Stetson's Uncle Tom have B’st Show of lhe Kind on the R ai. Uncle Toni's Cabin with all of its attractions has come and gone, taking withjtheni a goodly sum of Decatur’s hard cash, giving the people in return a worn oat production, including Uncle Tom, Eva, Eliza, the blood hound.', and the famous ice scene. The goad old story was por trayed in a glowing manner and was well produced for an Uncle Tom show, and fully establishes Mr. Stetson's reputation of carrying the best company of this kind on the road, which however, is not saying much. As usual, lots of tears were shed by the audience during-the death scene of little Eva, who, however, was unable on this occasion to revive soon enough to come out apd sell her pictures. This attraction, although an old one, is still able to draw the crowds, and are making 'more money than any, cither attraction on the road. The next show vjrill be “My Friend from Arkansaw,” Fridav evening. FIELD WORKERS Edward D. Go lor Oedar it to he Sund.y Schools. Edward G Geller, of Indianapolis, is here in the interest of the State Sunday school association of Indiana. Ha is the field worker, and will undertake the'task of organizing Adams county by townships, completing the same before leaving. Dates and the program for these organizing meetings will Inter be announced. Mr. Gollor is a very gentlemanly appearing yiiiu g man, and we hope those who uro in erested with uiui will give uiui tu i required assistance.