Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 166, Decatur, Adams County, 25 July 1905 — Page 1

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JUBILEE ENTERTAINMENT Successful Event Given For Father Wilken

A MERITED GIFT Beloved Priest presented One Thousand Dollars Surprise Was Complete—His tion Urge Him to Take Well Earned Vacation. In a manner that was most fit ting, the silver jubilee celebration in honor of Father H Theodore Wilken was brought to a close last evening, at the Bosse opera house, when the children of the St. Joseph schools .gave an entertain went in his honor. Long before the time for he curtain to rise the opera house was packed and more standing up on the outside clamoring for admittance, but the seating capacity of the house bad already been taxed, and many were t imed away. It was a good nat.ired crowd, and all were bei t upon the one errand of paying re speet to Father Wilken, and to show him that they appreciated his untiring efforts in raising the set Marys church to the high pinnacle where it now is. The even ing was cool, and, although every available space in the house was occupied, Everyone was comfortable. At promptly 8:15 the curtain was rung up. and the even ing's performance began, consisting of music, recitations and fancy drills by the .children of the school, and every part was carried out to perfection, and reflected great credit upon Father Eberle, who had charge of the entire program, and his efforts were rewarded by the sujcess thereof. After the entertainment Father Eberle stepped to the front of the stage amid thunderous applause, and in substance spoke as follows: 4 Dear Pastor, Members of the Congregation and Dear Friends: I might say this evening that I feel somewhat like the "man be-1 hind;’’ as a very pleatant duty has l«en imposed upon me by the oom mittee, who had the silver jubilee in charge as well as the members of ■ the congregation, and that duty is none other than to hand to our reverend pastor a little slip on which he will see inscribed to his credit the good will and best wishes of his congregation. I know the entire congregation have appreciated the good work done by our pastor during the past twnety-tive years, and have given vent to their good feelings in this donation, and are desirous that their pastor,Father Wilken, take a much needed rest. Therefore I hand to you this slip of pvpar I have in my hand with the best wishes of the entire congregation. and I ask you to re. ■pond.” At this Jjunction Father Eberle slipped off the stage and walked down the aisle to where Father Wilken sat, he presented him with a check on the Old Adams County bank for one thousand dollars. To say that the reverend gentleman was surprised would l>e expressing it mildly, as he was dumbfounded, and as he proceeded to tho stage the audience could see that he was making a great effort to control his feelings, and not break down. As he stepped to the front of the stage it was

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several minutes before he oould proceed. He spoke as follows: "Reverend Fathers, Beloved Children of the St. Marys Uongre gatlon and Dear Friends of the City of Decatur: Sometime last spring Father Eberle in a very nnconcerned manner approached me if 1 intended to ' celebrate my twenty live years of service in thia city. 1 told him jierhaps I woul 1 celebrate a little Iby inviting several friends in to ■ help in a special service and that would be about all Since that time 1 have heard nothing, although I suspected somettpng about a week ago when I left on a trip to Cincinnati with Father Benzinger. 1 noticed a halo of joy overspread Father Eberle's faoe as much as to say, "Oh, but I am glad to get rid of yon just now.” but I did not say anything Last week he again approached me and asked me if I wasn't going away, and 1 told him no Then I promised after he told me all, that 1 would not "rubber" and would not be nosey, and I kept that promise, for you know a K. of C- never breaks his prom ise (great applause; Knowing that these preparations were iroingon I now tell yon that I wai greatly surprised after all, and I give credit in tbe first place to Father \ Eberle, and in the second place Ito the Sisters of St. Agnes and : these two with the united efforts of the entire palish have made the i event a success, and 1 thank you most cordially." He then spoke concerning his early pilgrimage to this city and bis hard work in building up what tbe church now has, and spoke of tbe success he had met with. He again thanked one and all and stated he would not go into partio- , ulars as he feared he might slight ' some one. He stated he was glad I that the pastor of Peru was present to see one more son of Peru who had met with success in Decatur and hoped that he oonld return home and iell all how proud the city should lie of Father Eberle. He said: "I am sorry to see him go, but he will be near by, and my only hope is that he will have as loyal a congregation at Portland as he has had at Decatur.' Father Valentine was then called and gave a short address, after which Rev. John C. White was called, but was not present, after which the entire crowd was dismissed. An informal dance and entertainment was then held at the K. of C. hall, and the silver jubilee brought to a fitting close. A CAT FISH Poisoned Mrs. Ezekiel Elzey of Murray. Mrs. Ezekiel Elzey, living at, Murray, underwent a painful operation Saturday for the amputation of one of one of her fingers, the oper ution being necessary to avert danger of blood poisoning which was threatened from a peculiar cause. About throe {weeks ago Mrs. Elzey while handling a catfish, ran one of its sharp horns into her finger, and instead of healing, the finger from that time grew worse and pained and continued to swell. Last week the doctors decided that, the finger should be taken off to prevent the further spread of the poison. It is thought that the finger will now heal all right.-Blufiton News.

DECATI'M, INDIANA. TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 25. 1905.

HEARS SENTENCE Senator Mitchell Appeals to United States Supreme Court. ■y Unltsd Pr«M News Assoclstlon. Portland, Ore., July 25— Appearing arrogant, but ahowing the effecta of the long strain of the public trial and public condemnation. Senator Mitchell stood up in federal court thia morning and heard his sentence pawed. He filed bond immediately for his appearance before tbe United States supreme court next fall, where his appeal will be heard FAST BALL Geneva With Hartford City Tomorrow Many (Things Doing—A Circus and Salvation Army Doing the Town. (Spacial Correspondence.) J Geneva, Ind., July 25—Wednesday afternoon the Hartford City ball team, the champions of the gas belt—will play here, and people who like to see a real live, fast and furious game of ball will be given the opportunity of the season. The i Hartford City team is one of the best amateur teams in the state, and they put up an article in the ball line that is hard to beat. The local boys will give them a run for the money, however. The small | boys, and some larger boys too, are saying ‘'lt’s today,", then tomorrow, then Thursday and then show [bay!” and they are looking forward to the coming of Lemon Bros, great circus with great expectancy. Amazing and rapturous revelations in the realms of entertainment! An ocean of enchanted sights! a mst and voluminous assemblage of new and pleasing attractoins. The dearest, dashing and daring of equestriennes!! Death defying 'races'etc..etc-, ®to., are some of I the announcements which causa the I small boys to pop out of h’s head as he draws a long breath and spits out a very expressive "GeeWhiz!” The circus is coming complete with side show and all including among the many wonders the boy who never smoked a cigarette, the married man who loves his mother in-law. and the woman who never gossips. There’ll lie bands of music, a big parade, the popoirn and red lemonade, people who’ll try to separate you and your money and everything that goes to make a good old-fashioned irons day next Friday. For the past ten days there has been a Salvation Army band holding camp meeting a short distance east of here Their meetings have been well attendeed and, to a degree. very successful. Last evening they came here to give an entertainment in tbe English M. E. church It was to have been in tbe nature of a "moving 'picture show," or in the words of the so) diers. "a theatrical exhibition giv. en with a stereopticon lantern on a cover." The entertainment was postponed indefinitely because of tbe small attendance, but a good, rousing meeting was held and those present enjoyed it as miioh as they would have enjoyed the pictures. M. E. Annual Picnic. The M. E. Sunday school will hold their annual picnic Thursday, August 3rd, in Joseph Mann’s grove, three miles northwest of this city. Tnis is to be the best of all past records in picnics. There are more people planning to go. There will be more fun than ever, and tbe pastor thinks more to eat than last year. 13

OUR FAIR Time of Great Event Draws Near Association Busy-Merchants Are Planning Their Exhibits Get Ready. Do you realize that the Great Northern Indiana fair is only five weeks away? This year fair is to tie the liest.and biggest yet given in Adams county, and our readers know that is saying a great deal. The association are busy preparing for tbe event and state that tbe ■ucoess is assured. The free attractions are better and more numerous than ever and the races promise to be the best seen in his locality this years. Darby day will be an cape dally interesting one for lovers of that sport. It only remains for our merchants to prepare their exhibits and it is time to think of what you are going to. A number have already planned their booths and you should not allow your competitor to get ahead of you. Tell your friends tbe dates, August 29, September Ist A HUNDRED TONS Os Wisdom and Ten Full-Grown Living Polar Bears. It would require a ]>en made I from a fabled roc's gigantic pinion Ito appropriately transcribe the ■ feats performed by the united herds iof the dancing, do-all Adam Fore- | paugh and Sells Brothers monster I military, maneuvering elephants. I whose united ages, it has {been cai{oulated, would span the centuries (since the time ttat Hannibal ‘ marched with his warlike ones I across the Alps. In their waltzes ; and quadrilies the Forepaugh tusked Titans have danced themselves into world wide fame and popularity proportionate to their size. The stupendous soldiers marching under the Sells Brothers' banner in drill and discipline would meet the exacting standard of Kaiser Wilhelm. ani tfieir trainer declares that he can and will teach them to master the manual of arms with muskets andjtrunks and all of them are astonishing all round acrobats, besides. They are certainly the beet known, biggest subjects anybody ever handled, either in their native wilds, in zoological gardens, in training quarters, in parade, m print, or under canvas, and huge attractions in the united menageries announced to be forthcoming on Saturday, August 12. and to which have recently been added an ex traordinary feature, calculated to knock the ice trust cold—full ten living, full grown Polar bears; the only, as yet North Pole discoverers, and a greater number of them than even any Arctic explorer saw together at any one timo. BOARD MET School Trustees Allow Bills and Accept Completed Work. « The school board held their regr,]ar meeting last night. About the only business of importance was theallowing of bills. The board accepted the papering and plastering jobs at the central and south ward school houses and allowed the bills to Wall Chronister and Clarence Reynolds for same. Mr. Everett's term of office expires August Ist, when ho will lie succeeded by A. H- Sellemeyer.

BOLDEST ROBBERY IN YEARS Smith, Yager & Falk Safe Burglarized in Day Light

AT PORTLAND 'Rev. Eberle Will Take Pastorate of Catholic Church. Rev. L. A. Eberle, the popular young assistant priest of tbe St. Marys Catholic chnrch has been appointed as pistor of the Catholic church at Portland, and will go to that city on September first to begin bis duties. Though Father Eberle has resided in Decatur but seven months be has already formed a lasting friendship with a majority of our people. He is a worthy, untiling and clever priest who will succeed wherever he is sent. AT TOKIO Taft and His Party Has Arrived Cheered by Thousands at Various Stations—Held Reception at Manchuria. By United Press News Association. Tokio, July 25—At the railroad stations Tift's party were cheered by thousands. Upon their arrival at Tokio. Secretary Taft and his personal staff were taken to Shiba where a detached palace was provided for their accomodation. Miss Roosevelt accompanied Minis ter Gusoomb to the American legation. The voyage was uneventful and all the party are in good health. Bpscial Telegram To The Democrat Tokio, July 25—Secretary Taft and his party were royally received this morning. A display of fire works announcing their arrival at Manchuria. Immediately after their arrival Miss Alice Roosevelt heli an informal reception. Minister Grisoomb and Japanese potentates boarded the vessel Soon as - terward the party took the train for Tokio. CABINET RESIGNS Sweeden Government Has a Disagreement' Special Telegram To The Democrat Stockholm, July 25—The cabinet resigned today after a special committee appointed by the Riksdag t ) deal with the crisis which created the revolution in Norway had de livered its report. The committee unanimously asserted that the Riksdag should signify its willingness to negotiate with Norway for the dissolution of the union if the newly elected Norwegian Storthing so requestad. Banana Famine. •pecial Telegram To The Democrat New Orleans, July 25—Theentire country is threatened with a bannana famine on account of yellow fever epidemic the quarantine not allowing cargoes to be landed and not allow those here to be forward ed north.

NUMBER 16K

LARGE SUM STOLEN Over a Thousand Dollars in Cash and Checks Occurred Sunday Afternoon and Was Kept Quiet to Allow Officers to Trail Suspected Thieves. The Smith. Yager <& Falk drug store was robbed Sunday afternoon or early in the evening of cash and checks amounting to over *IOOO. The boldness of the robliery makes a new record for Decatur, and is the more to be deplored because the deed was undoubtedly performed by home talent. The matter was kept quiet Yesterday to allow the police to get in their work, and strong circumstances connect two young men with the robbery. It is probable their arrest will follow in a day or two. Sunday afternoon Ben Smith, one of the members of the firm, was attending the reception at St. Joseph's school, the store being in charge of J. S. Falk of the firm. Business was rather slack and the clerks were nearlv all absent. At different times during the afternoon various pirties entered the store and some of them were seated near tbe stove at the rear of the room. The safe is located on the inside of a small counting room just north from the stove. As the cash vault in the safe is frequently used, it has been the custom to leave it unlocked during business hours. Som.one swell enough acquainted with the store to know this must have watched an opportunity when Mr Falk was busy at the front of the store and slipping into the counting room completely cleaned out the vault, with tne exception of a few dollars in silver. The greater part of the valuables were in a large picketbook, including as near as can be told by Messrs. Smith 4- Falk about *3OO in currency and *'oo or *BOO in checks and cash slips. This was all taken as was also a ten dollar bill from the money drawer. The loss is a severe one and eveiy possible effort will be made to capture and Jconvict the thieves. While the loss of the *3OO cash is bad enpugh. the checks are also a net loss dr nearly so and the firm have only been able to remember the signatures to about *IOO worth of the checks. While the checks are worthless to the thief who will not attempt to cash them, still they are a loss to the firm. The very boldness of the robbery is appaling and no stone should be left unturned for the capture of the men who will take such chances. The loss was not discovered until Sunday evening about eight o’clock Peace Envoy Arrives. By United Press News Association. New York, July 25—Baron Komura, Japanese peace envoy, reached here this morning at ten o'clock and was immdeiately informed that the president would see him at Oyster Bty instead of at Washington at a mutually convenient date, likely Thursday.