Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 125, Decatur, Adams County, 7 June 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME 111

CHAUNCY STEELE A FORGER

Cashed Checks at Three Different Stores

POLICE AFTER HIM Each Check Calls f0r58.25 on J. M. Lenhart Boston Store. Holthouse, Schulte A Co. and Loch, Dirkson 4 Co. Are the Losers. z The police officials are looking for Chauncey Steele, a young man es thia city who seems to have conducted a wholesale check forging business in thia city from Saturday until Monday evening. So far three checks have turned up , each for 08.35, and Chauncey io missing Steele is about twenty-five years old. a son of Wilson Steele, and ha A had more or less publicity in the criminal courts, priding himseltjon hia ability as a "sciapper.” He has l»een working off and on for several years at Y’oungstuwn. Ohio, in one of the mills. Saturday evening he presented a check at the Hollhouse, Schulte & Co., clothing store, calling for 1*.25, payable to himselt, and the name John M. Lenhart signed thereto. It was cashed and Chauncey finding it so easy, no doubt determined it was a soft way of getting rich. Monday noon he cashed a similar check at the Kuebler & Moltz Co. a store and Mondav evening another at the Loch, Dirkson & Co-, hardware store The checks were on the Old Adams County Bank, where Lenhart has an account, but the writing and signature and endorsement are identical. The figures call for <**.2s, but the written part reads eight twenty-five dollars. Steele is said to be enjoying a fishing trip down the river and will probably be captured, if not there by the police of surround - log cities. The young man comes from a good family and his mother is almost pnistrated over her son’s actions. J. M. Lenhart, whose name was forged is a brother inlaw of Steele’s. It was stated this afternoon that young Steele had been traced to Fort Mayne, where it is believed he joined the regular army yesterday, thus putting him out of the law's clutches for the present at least.

FOR OKLAHOMA H 11. Bremerkamp and Sons Leave—Will Operate Flour Mill. H. H. Bremerkamp and two sone. Otfo and Raymond, left the city last evening over the Clover Leaf For Garber, Oklahoma. Mr. Bremerkamp has purchased one half interest in a grist mill at that place, and ids two sons will work for the firm. They will have very little opposition in the milling business at that place, and they will begin operations immediately upon their arrival at their destination. They have made arrangements to start a branch at this place, which will | be in charge of Anslem Bremerkamp and Harmo n Gillig. This exchange will handle Hour mde by the firm. Mr. Bremerkamp will not move his family to that place until later in the season when he has found suitable quarters for them.

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A GREAT MAN Cortelyou Praises Roosevelt in Glowing Terms. Special Telegram To The Democrat Urbana. 111.. June 7— Postmaster General Cortelyou delivered the commencement address at the Illinois university this afternoon. He told the graduates that the educational system is becoming more rational concerning Roosevelt. he said, “However much men differ with Roosevelt as to details of hie policy, there is in this country today national conviction that he stands as one of the greatest forces in the world for the moral uplifting of mankind.

WAR NEWS Russian Press Angry at Roosevelt Battleship Orel was Badly Battered.— American Ambasador Received by Czar Today. By United Press Newt Association. St. Petersburg, June 7—The Admirality today wired Admiral Enquist at Manilla to interne his ships until the end of the war. By United Press News Association. St. Petersburg, June 7—The America ambassador Meyer was received by the czar at Tsarko Selo today. Special Telegram To The Democrat Tokio, June 7—The battleship Orel has just been inspected. It received a terrible battering. The starboard forward ten inch gun was smashed ten feet from the muzzle. By United Press News Association. St. Petersburg. June 7—General Trepcff is using all his influence to keep the educational facilities away from the Russian peasants on the theory that they have succeeded in keeping down a revolution this way fir centuries and can do it now. By United Press News Association. St. Petersburg, June 7—The Russian press, notably the Naval Vrenga, says that Roosevelt is contaminated for declaring to allow the Ruslan ships at Manilla to make repairs. All the papers are sarcastic. Special Telegram To The Democrat Washington, D. C., June < An important communication has been received at the Russian embassy from St. Petersburg, evidently in reply to the President's offer of good offioeis to bring about peace. It is rumored that the reply is that Russia intends to submit the question Os peace to a national assembly, but that Russia would like fuller details of the president’s plan of proceedure. _____ Peace Prospects. Special Telegram To The Democrat Chicago, June 7-Peaoe prospects are brighter today and there has been less violence than any day since the strike opened.

DECATUX INDIANA. WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUNE 7. 1905.

BUILDING FENCE Senator Cullom Holds Forth in Chicago Grand Jury Room. By United Prase Nawa Association. Chicago. June 7—United States Senator Cullom spent today in the grand jury room in the federal building, while the grand jury held a session in the witness room adjoining where they are investigating a trust. Collum says he is here to build up fences. No one knows how he got the grand jury room, but it is known he just came from a visit to the president about the beef trust. COURT NEWS Brill Divorce Case Being Tried Today Three Thousand Dollars Alimony Asked For—Couple Were Married Here Four Years Ago. The divorce case of Susie A. Brill vs William L. Brill, in which <3OOO alimony is demanded, is being heard in court today, Shaffer Peter son and J. C. Moran apjiearing for the plaintiff and C. J Lutz and P. B. Manly for the defendant. Mrs. Brill was on the stand all morning and told the story of mis treatment, saying her husband bad kicked her down stairs at one time and at anothar had pointed a revolver at her. Mrs Brill is a handsome, attractive looking woman, aui broke down several times while on the witness stand, weeping bitterly. The parties were married here by Squire Reynolds in October. 1901. and have lived at Get eva and Marion. with a vacation or two in Florida. Mr. Brill was on the witness stafid this afternoon and said he still loved his wife and is willing to again live with and provide for her. Jessie L. Spencer vs The John Hancock Oil company, mechanics’ lien case, By agreement of parties, judgment was entered sot plaintiff’ in the sum of <1425. foreclosure ordered. Charles Latchem et al vs The Southß end Petroleum company et al. Motion by defendant to retax costs, GRAVE CRISES France is Worr’ed Over Germanys Actions. Special Telegram To The Democrat Paris, June 7—A grave crisis is apparent in French affairs. High officials said today, “The question is not wholly Morroccoan, the Kaiser wishes to draw continental powers under the influence of Germany, with the view of an eventual conflict with England and the United States, which the Kaiser thin ks is inevitable. SOME FIGURES Board of Health Say Many Died From Lack of Care. Special Telegram To The Demoeraf Indianapolis. June 7—Additional figures giv«n out by the board of today show that 465 children died during tbs past year from lack of care. TlJr number of deaths were reduced onehalf 'f 6

COUNCIL MET I. H. Sellemeyer Elected School Trustee Another Petition Filed to Vacate Part of Market Street-Other Important Business Last Night. The city council met last evening in regular session, with Mayor D. D. Coffee in the chair, and alloouncilmen present. After reading and accepting tht minutes of last meeting, Dora Erwin presented a petition to which was signed the names of a number of Market street residents asking for the vacation of forty feet of the west side of that street, stating that as the street is now one hundied feet wide, that sixty feet will be all that is necessary for travel, and that the west side of this street is being used as a dumping grcund for rubbish The matter will be brought up at next meeting of the council, it being referred to the citv commissioners. The Bell resolution and bill for labor on electric light line to B«llview ftrm was read. All voted for its a ioptioa except T-*eple, who voted nay. Mayor Coffee made hie quarterly report on moneys received from liquor and peddlers’ licenses fir the quarter ending June Ist, which amounted to <1590. Repirt was accepted, all voting aye. James Stone, of the Cemetery Association. presented a petition to tae council for water wetke, for tank, to use seven barrels of water three times each week to water the plants and flowers which are plank<d in the Decatur cemetery. The matter was referred to the water works committee. All voted aye to Porter s motion that all extra neecessary expense incurred on dynamo be deducted from the second payment of same, which is ♦384.10. John Schurger presented Hanna plat of addition to the city. Teeple moved it be referred to street and sewer committee and to report. Kirsch moved the report be adopted, all voted aye, report adopted. Resolution of H. Porter, 8. B Fordyce and Al Buhler approving plat of Ellen Hanna, submitted by her to the council on May 31st, was adopted, all voting aye. Report of the finance committee was accepted. A resolution was then read asking council to take up city orders All voted aye with the exception of Fordyce. The bond of L C- DeVoss as city attorney, was read and accepted. The agreement with the Standard Oil company as to price of various oils was read and accepted. Tee- ' pie moved ordinance, for adjusting salaries of health be read third time, members to receive <lO a year, secretary to receive <IOO a year, to be paid quarterly. The request, of W. E. Fulk, water works superintendent, to pay for extra city taps, was reads. By a motion from Porter a oity school trustee was elected. The name of August Sellemeyer was presented, on the first ballot he received six votes, which elected him. The following bills were allowed: C . <fc E freight, 154.28; C. & E. freight, <51.03; C- & E., freight, <51.03; Sam Franks, police, <45; Joel Reynolds, police. <45! Ella Bell, rebate on water <8,75 Sunday Creek Coal CJ-, <17146; Nttiond Carb in C)., supplies, <81.50; W. G. Nigel Electric Co , <87.31; Charles Heckman, hauling hose oartt <1; Geo. Winters, rebate ou -water, <20.45; J. E Qprbett, rebate on water, |l 10; H. H. Rremerkamp. rebate on water, <22.06; John Thomas hauling, coal, <67.48; El Green, burying dogs, <1.50; S. Spingler, room rent, <10; G. R. & 1., freight, <24 90; G. R. & L, freight, <59.80; J. D. Hale, cement, <12.25; Wiliam Hartings, rebate on license, <23.63;

Williard Steele, rebat* ou water, <l6; Frank Beil, hauling hose cart, <1; City Trucking Co., drayage, <14.38; A. B. Smith Bro., labor. <s 45; W. E Fulk, payroll, <234.65; Alex Barnett, labor, <48.46; W. J Archbold, evpr ss. <5.40; M. J. Mylott, pay roll. <194; J. W. Coffee, salary, <45.84; J. R. McFeeley, supplies. <1.50; William Geary, police. <10; Mather Bros., supplies, <53.88. WAS BITTEN Merrill Teeple Bitten by a Dog Yesterday Miss Iva Buckley Will Lose the Sight of Her Left Eye Caused by a Burn on the Face. (Special Correspondence) Geneva, Ind., June 7—Merrill Teeple, the 15-yea r -old eon of Sam Teeple, of this place, was bitten by a dog Tuesday, and now carries hie left arm in a sling to remind him of the fact Merrill was attending a sale at the Ed Pontius' place, a short distance from here, and, as he was startingjaway, he stopped and petted an old dog that was staying about the place. The dog showed no signs of being cress nor made no objection tj being petted until Merrill started to leave and then the animal snapjied at caught his left arm, just at the wrist. Had it not been for the fact that the dog's teeth were wora off, the wrist would have been torn through, and even as it is the flesh is badly torn. Medical attention was summoned at once, aud the injury dres»ed. Luckily the bones, it is thought, w«re not injured, and it is very probable that nothing serious will result from the bite. Miss Iva Buckley, the young lady who was so badlv burned about the face and head by steam a short time ago, and who went to Fort Wayne Tuesday to consult a specialist in regard to her eyes, will not have to undergo an operation. 11 is too late. She will lose the sense of sight in her left eye entirely, but her right eye, it is believed, will be all right.

WIND STORM Destroyed Barn on the Bower’s Farm Nine Head of Valuable Cattle Killed.— Loss Estimated at One Thousand Dollars. The cattle barn on the Bowers farm, three and a half miles northeast of this city, was blown down last evening, during the windstorm which passed over this city. At the time of the storm there were nine head of cattle in the barn, which were all killed by the falling beams and roof. This lo J s did not become known until early this morning when Mr. Draper, the tenant of the place, came from the house r o do his morning feeding and chores. As he passed around the large barn he noted that the cattle barn had been blown down and after a hurried investigation found the bodies of the nine animals badly mangled beneath the mass of debris. This loss is certainly a large one, as the cattle were valued very highly. Usually there are thirty held of cattle in the barn, but last evening all had been taken out, but the nine, three of which were milch cows and six young heifers. The loss will probably be |LOOO.

NUMBER 125

TWO YEARS J. R. Graber Appointed For Another Term The Board Will End the Session by Signing Macadam Road Bonds. No remonstrutors appeared to resist the petition for the French township central macadam road, and that leaves a clear field for its construction, and will give French township a good start on macadam roads. The board appointed David J. Dilling and John T. Kelley an viewers, and Surveyor Biumgartner as engineer, and they will begin their work June 13. The board unaninnu«lv agreed to reward the good work of J R. Graber. superintendent at the county asylum, and did so by reappointing him. as such superintendent, for a period of two yeais. His salary as agreed upon is one thousand dollars a year, the sup a rintendent to furnish one team of horses for use upon the farm. Mr. Graber will give bond and enter into contract as provided by law. His ad. ministration has been exoeedinglv satisfactory and his retention will be highly pleasing to the public. | The board made a trip northeast of town to take a bird’s eye view of a bridge which was reported t 3 be in need of repair. The session will close this evening or tomorrow, a grist of macadam road bonds being the last business of the term. The bonds are for the North Blue Creek and Geneva. Cevjon and Wabash town, ship extensions number two. and were purchased by the Old Adams County B»nk. A SENDOFF Given Jerry and Lucile by Their Friends Escorted to Train in Style—Went to Chicago—Thence to New York and the Hudson. The wedding of Miss Lucile Bry. son to Mr. J. W. Torrence of Marion yesterday, proved a delightful social event, and the guests lingered long after the bride and groom had departed on their honeymoon. About five o’clock in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Torrence announced that they were ready to be escorted to the train. Their friends were ready for them and conducted them to the street, where a hay rack with a picnic wagon attached, was in readiness. Gracefully they acquiesced atuL were loaded onto the wagon, which was gaily decorated with placards. After an hour's ride about the city they were taken to the Chicago & Erie depot and put aboard the 5:56 train,. Handbills disclosing the secret of "Jerry and Lucile’’ were distributed through the train, and with shouts of congratulations the Black Rag club ofjgirls and a hundred other iriends waved good-tye to the couple as the train left. Mr. and Mrs. Torrence went to Chi cage last night and this morning left on the Pennsylvania “flyer’’ for New York City, from where they will enjoy a trip up the beautiful Hudson. They will return to Lake Wauwassee in about three weeks and remain there for the summer