Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 9 June 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME 111

PEACE ASSURED Expected Within TwentyFour Hours President Roosevelt Engineered It—Surprising Diplomats and Establishing New Precident. By United Prvaa Newt Association. Washington, June 9—Before twenty-four hours it is expected that Russia will have Japan's peace terms, and the czar probably sent his reply. Diplomats here are slowly beginning to realize the bold move of President Roosevelt. It is sou ething new to the usually slow going diplomacy. Peace is expected almost before the world realizes the negotiations are in progress. The president's action in throwing former custom to the winds, though astonishing, is slowly gaining approval. Assurances have been received of hearty cooperation from all powers. Evidently the world is to see the war settled in an entirely new way. By Unitea Press News Assoc Ist!on. London, June 9—The British cabinet met today. The British ambassabora at Washington Tokio and St. Petersburg, were informed to convey to the various governments the British approval of the peace movement. Special Telegram To The Democrat Manilla, June 9—The Russian wardlips have been interned. Ad - nural Enqmsh delayed bis orders from St. Petersburg so Admiral Train of the American squadron himself disabled the machinery and removed the breech locks from the guns. Thev are under the guns of the bttleships Ohio and Nevada. Spacial Telegram To The Democrat 8t Petersburg, June 9—The government is plainly preparing the public for the announcement that the emj>eror has decided to negotiate for peace. They now permit the publication of all foreign dispatches bearing on the subject. General Linevitoh has been told of the pending arrangements, and it is believed here that Oyama has also been told to stay his hand.

By United Preet New* Association. St. Petersburg, June 9—One of the highest Russian officials, who speata with full authority, said this evening that the movement for peace had begun. “We have not yet reoeived Japan s terms”, he said, ‘-'and until we do, it is impossible to say whether the war is actually ending. I can say definitely, however, that embryonic peace is formed.” By United Press News Association. Tokio, June 9—There has been nothing official given out on the possibility of peace that may oorne out of President Roosevelt’s efforts. However, it is known that Japan is favorable to immediate peace. This does not mean that she would consent to a prolonged armistice, with Vladivostok in her grasp and ready to strike a telling blow and reach Harbin. Russia has everything to gain and nothing to lose by an armistice, while the reverse is true of Japan. It be aserted on the highest authority that Japan’s terms for immediate peace will be much easier than if concluded after prolonged armstice. The only idea advanced by the Mikado is that the immediate ending of the war would save further bloodshed. It is aserted that Japan's terms for peace will be in the hands of the ■Japanese minister at |Washington by the time this is read in Amer ioa.

The Dally Democrat.

DRY TOWN Monroeville and Leo Must Close up Their Saloons. ’ Monroeville and Leo, villages in Allen county, will go dry. and the former town will not have a saloon for two years, as a result of the proceedings before the county oommissionets, yesterday. William Voirol, Benjamin Mclntosh and C"nrad Bron wre abandoned their Contest for licenes to sell liquor in Monroeville, and when the present licensee expire that township will go dry fur two years, under the provisions of a general remonstrance secured under the Moore law, passed by the last legislature. The anti sa.oon men have obtained the signatures of a majority of the voters of Monroe townsship to a protest against the establishment of a saloon there for the next two years and it is effective against all applications during that time. The saloon men, through their at torney, P. B, Coleriok. yesterday acknowledged the effectiveness of the remonstrance and withdre w their applications —Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

LUCKY DAY Homer Pontius Had a Narrow Escape An Informal Dance at the Masonic Hall Was Enjoyed to the Limit Last Night (Special Correspondence) Geneva, Ind., June 9,—The narrow escape from being maimed for life, or perhaps being instantly killed, that Homer Pou-, tins met with Thursday noon, seems little less than miraculous. Mr. Pontius was at woik on an oil derrick, that kind known as a “pole derrick", when the structure toppled over, giving him a sheer drop of nearly thirty feet into a pile of broken maohnery and timber It would have meant terrible injuries for anyone, but it was Pontius’ lucky day, and he e-caped with only several extensive bruises and the loss of several good sized patches of epidermis. This pole derrick was erected in the place of the regular sized derrick, which had been blown over. The large derrick fell onto the shatt house, completely demolishing that building .and it was this mixup that Mr. Pontius visited. The only way he can account for is lucky escape is in the fast that he had his fingers crossed. A second informal d ance was given at the Masonic hall last evening and was attended by a large crowd. The music was furnished by volunteers, whoever would "pump" the pianola, and there was no one who had to be coaxed. It was good, the crowd enjoyed it, and the pianola was roundly applauded after each dance, because it kept such good time. Tne dance was a very pleasant one and every one in attendance spent an enjoyable evening. Miss Leonore Forbing of Decatur, was in attendance. HOIST FLAG Norway Celebrates the Occasion in Good Style. Spacial Taleflram To The Democrat Christiana. Norway, June . The Norwegian tri color flag was hoisted today over the Okushus tor and throughout the country in Ice of the Union flag. The sub* Jtitution was attended by great ceremony. ~ *

DECATUR, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 9. 1905.

COUNCIL MET Everyone Must Use Elec* tricty by Meter Ordinance to That Effect Adopted on First Reading - Getting Ready for Day Current Monday. A heated and lengthy meeting was held at the council chamber last evening when thj city council met in continued session with May or D D. Coffee in the chair, and all oouncilmcn present. A resolution was presented, giving notice to all property owners whose lands were assessed benefits by the construction of the Weikel sewer, to appear befote the council on June 20th, to make all objections they may have or show why the city commissioners’ report should not be approved. This resolution was adopted, ail councilmen voted for the measure. The bill of H. O. Bowaraan, of $31.50, for labor in setting dynamo and engine at the electric light plant, was allowed. A new ordinance was then presented, the import of which is as follows: “All persons using electric light current furnished by the city lighting plant shall furnish good and reliable meters to measure the same, for which they shall pay the regular rates that are now in force. All persons failing to furnish such meters, the lights will be turned off and none will be furnished . ” It is declared that an emergency exists for the immediate taking effect of this ordinance and same shall be in full force and effect after its passage. For the first reading of this ordiLance all voted aye, but Porter. The second reading was lost Teeple, Buhler and Porter voting aye and Fordyce, Gaffer and Kirsch voting nay. The council then adjourned to meet again this evening in regular continued session, when the ordinance will no doubt be passed. This action is taken because of the fact that the dav elec trie current will be turned on Monday morning, and it would be impracticable to ojierate a continuous current unless the patrons pay for what they use, and the only fair method of doing this is believed to be by meter.

WHITE CAPS Young Man Who Wouldn't Support His Mother Given a Dose. By United Press News Association. Jeffersonville, Ind., June 9 — Rolla Lewis was white capped last night by ten young men, who abused him because he don't support his mother. Some of the white cappers were intoxicated, but others were sober The affair occurred at Utica, near here, where Lewis lives ANOTHER CLEW Man Who Wrecked Bank Knew the Combination. •pedal Telegram To The Democrat Paris, 111., June 9—lt developes that the wrecker of the Edgar county bank knew the combination of the safe. Suspicions continues to grow surrounding the bank keeper, who has a broken arm. Seven Men Hurt. By United Press News Association. Sullivan, Ind., June 9—Seven men were dangerously hurt today in a gas explosion at the Reliance | coal mine.

DAY SERVICE A Continuance Electric Light Service on Monday. According to arrangements which were fully stated a week or more ago. the day service of the elrotric light plant will begin Monday morning. Upon inquiry today everything is ready at tne plant, and should Monday tie cloudy and the stores dark, the merchants must remember that they are privileged to turn on the glim Many users of power are figuring on motors and soon expect to have the best power on earth, tn active motion. In order to make this sei vice a (laying investment for the city, every one that needs either light or p>wer should use it. This is the way to insure a good service and a cheap one. The city does not ex poet to make large profits, but they must make revenue to cover the expense. The Democrat congratulates the council upon their enterprise in giving the people a service they so sadly needed. STEELE IN JAIL Captured at Celina, Ohio, Yesterday Afternoon Clever Forger Admits His Guilt and Returns Without Requisition Papers. Chauncey Steele, who forged checks on John M. Lenhart, ana cashed them at the stores of Holthouse, Schulte & Co., Kuebler & Moltz Co., Loch, Dirkson & Co., and who skipped from here Monday night, is in jail here, having been captured at Celina, Ohio, yesterday atternoon. by Sheriff Butler and Marshal Green, through the assist ance of Night Policeman Humphries of that city. When taken he said: “Tnat's what I get for my drinking." He said he had been; on a spree for two we- ks, admitted his guilt and offered to come to In diana without requisition papers, which would have delayed matters a day or t wo. He had been at Ce- ‘ lina since Tuesday and had spent > all of the money obtained on the | cheeks and borrowed three dollars , from a cousin who lives there. He ; was seen at Celina on Wednesday : by two Decatur boys, Leo Meyers and Charley Miller, who reported to the officers here. Steele had stayed in Celina to attend a circus, which showed there yesterday, and expected to leave for Lima a few moments after the time he was arrested. It is not yet known whether or net he will plead guilty. The officers arrived with Steele at three o'clock this morning.

STOLE SILK Look Out for Agents Selling the Goods From *lous| to House. If any one comes to your door and tries to sell some silk, it will be your duty to notify Marshal Grean at once, as he is in receipt of a postal from Lederer Hene company, of Elwood, Ind., stating that a large amount of silk goods was stolen from them on the night of Wednesday, June 7th. The goods stolen include, plain taffetta silks, changeable taffetta silks, messaline sila, black pean de soie, plain black taffetta, china silks, and fancy silks. There is a liberal reward offered for the capture of the thief or thieves, and the officers here are on the lookout for them.

AN INVESTIGATION No Faith in Report of Charles King’s Death French Quinn Saw the Effects of Man Found in Chicago River-Nothing to Prove it Was Him. French Quinn was in Chicago a few days ago. and while there called at the morgue to ascertain some information concerning the rejiurted death of Capt. Charles M. King, a former Decatur boy. French and Charley were old friends, having been militia officers together for several years, and when the news reached French of the sad death of bis friend, he was deeply shocked and determined to investigate the affair. As a result be is of the opinion that Charles King still lives, or at least that the body found in the Chicago river was not his. french saw the personal effects taken from the lK>dy of the man. including a knife, watch, some keys and a small memorandum r lxwk. The latter was tilled with writing and on this French bases his opinion that a | mistake has been made. He is well acquainted with Charley's hand writing, having transacted business with him for years while in the Old Adams County bank, and he says he can safely swear that the writing is not that of C. M King, of Decatur. The body recovered had been in the river at least a month, and was identified by Mrs. Sweringen. a milliner, and by a policeman, both of whom knew King, and who say they believe this was his body, though they are not positive. Mr. Quinn has turned the case over to Chicago police officials, who are now trying to find King, and in the meantime other agencies are at work, French being positive that he w ill yet succeed.

JUDAY ARRESTED Taken from dis Wife and Family Leaves Them Destitute at Fort Wayne— Hopes to Secure Bail at Geneva. Charley Juday, the young man, who is accused of having stolen a pair of shoes and gloves of dimison & Soldner of Berne, during the fire on February 15th was arrested at his home in Fort Wayne, last night, and brought here this morning. He is a nice appearing young man. He was allowed to drive to Geneva, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Abe Stoneburner, where he Jhojies to secure bond, which Jtte court fixed at 1200. This morning’s Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. in speaking of the arrest said: “Charles Juday, a young teamster, who came here six weeks ago from Berne, Ind., was arrested last night by Deputy Sheriffs Huguenard and Hartel, on a warrant issued at Decatur. The arrest of Judy was made under unusually pitiable circumstances. He resides at 673 Huffman street and his family consists of his wife, a little six weeks-old baby, and two little brothers of his wife. The family is left in destitute circumstances and the township trustee will be compelled to care for them. The wife wept bitterly when her husband was taken into custody, but made no remonstrance"

NUMBER 127

ENJOYABLE EVENT Reception Yesterday Afternoon Proved Delightful. Mrs. C. M. Kenyon and Mrs. E. J. Bailey joined Mrs. Jennie Studabaker in giving a reception for Mrs. Blackwell of Syracuse, N. Y., who is Mrs. Studabaker’s guest. The guests were received by Mrs. Studabaker and Mrs. Blackwell, and were then given a card with a Conundrum on it, and told to find a card with the answer on it, the two having the cards were partners for lunch. Mrs. Kenyon and Mrs. Bailey invited the guests to the dining room. Leota Bailey, Francis Dugan and Helen Niblick assisted in serving. The lunch was served in three courses, and each guest was given a beautiful little pink rosebud as a favor. Mrs. Jenkins, of Fart Wayne, Mrs. Case, of Magley, Mrs. Harry R. D-iniel, of Chicago and Mrs. Blackwell, of Syracuse, were the out of town guests.

TOTAL LOSS Gas Company Power Station Entirely Destroyed Damage Estimated at Fifteen Hundred Dollars—Steam Engine Being Put in-Plant Will be Rebuilt. Superintendent Godfrey Christen and P. J. Hyland, of the gas company, returned to the city last night, from Camden, whet” they had been trying to make arrangements to give this city a gas supply after the burning of the company’s power plant at that place yesterday. No definite news could be obtained yesterday, as to the amount of damage that had liCen done by the fire. They stated this morning that the entire building hud been burned, and that the loss would probably reach 11500. The fire waa caused by the exhaust of the engine. Several times before this there have been small fires at the plant, caused by this, but they were successfully extinguished before any damage had been done. The two compressors were not damaged to any great extent, but the motor was ruined, and the belts were burned up. A steam engine has been placed in position, and it is thought by Supt. Christen that all repairs can be made so that the temporary engine will be able to furnish gas by this evening. Workmen have been very busy since the tire, getting things in readiness to serve the company ’s patrons, which certainly shows a good move on tue p.rt of the company. A new building will at once be put up and good service rendered as soon as possible.

HAS THE BUGGY Mrs. Mumma Denies the Story About Her Son and States the Facts. The report published a few days ago that Otto Mumma had been arrested for stealing a buggy from his mother and selling it is denied by Mrs. Mumma who says she has the buggy in her possession. Otto is in jail and his mother says the reason is that he has been very disobedient and had gotten l>eyond her control. He is a paroled Plainfield boy and his mother simply asked the officers to arrest him and report him to the school authorities that he might be taken back there for another lesson. No charae of stealing has been filed against him.