Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 174, Decatur, Adams County, 3 August 1905 — Page 1

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FOR VAGRANCY Marshal Green Arrested a Suspect Marry Austen May Have to Tell a Few Things Before Release From Custody. Marshal Green arrested suspicions character last evening, who, in his opinion, is a crook, and is at pres, ent looking over his rogues' gallery to see if he is wanted any place The fellow is a mldde aged man, about tire feet six inches tall, smooth face and of peculiar actins. He gave his name at the time of his arrest as Harry Aust en, and claimed that he was connected with a moving picture show, atiting.tbai the last place he gave an exhibition was at a small town east of here nine miles, which had a salloon. This, of course, is erroneous, as there is no place east of here this side of Ohio City that has a saloon. When cross exam ined by the sheriff and marshal he leoame all tangled up in his answers and was unable to tell anything straight. This aroused the suspicious of the officers, who have filed a charge of vagrancy against him and will try and hold him nntil further inquiry can be made concerning him. When he arrived in this city he registered at the Bart House under the name of Austin got a shine, which he did not pay for, stating that he wa> waiting for some advance money from his moving picture firm He came down street begged several drinks and even begged pap corn from Diummonl on Murray’s corner His actions were told the police, who now have him under lock and key. He will have his hearing this evening. NICE ONE f Berne Bank Building is a Beauty One of the Most Complete Bank Build* Ings in the Whole State of Indiana. I It will be perhaps a month yet before the Birne Bank takes possession of their new building, now undergoing tho stage of completion ( So many different people have com mented upon the completeness of this structure as well as its magnificence, that we feel disposed to aoknowedge it one of the finest and most complete bank buildings in ( the state of Indiana. This is quite a compliment ’o the staid and conservative business men who own this building andjlaak. It is » comp ita at to the business interests of a town the size and dimensions of Berne to supporta 1 bank of this character and style. f It shows them up well. But to J those who know the capabilities of ‘ Berne, and has knowledge of the f fertile and productive country sur- ' riounding it, and is acquainted e with the progressive and iudustri- H ous people who inhabit this terri- ’ tory, then the secret is out. There is no place in the broad state where the combination is so complete. Berne will continue to grow and prosper. There is nothing that can 1 head them off, and no disposition v even if it could' be done. Thus n the Barne Bank will continue to a grow and prosper, as will also the o many other industries that are v backed with capital and push, and n they have plenty of both. i

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A CASE Stow i Court Was Susy Place Tlth Mornin(. * The case o f .John Kleinhenz agianst 8. G. Humphreys, former proprietor of the Burt House, on »n alleged accoount of 137.05 for gotxls delivered by Keinhenz to the Burt House bar. while Mose Krohn was acting as manager of the same, was tried this morning in quire J. H Stone's*court, attorney Clark J. Lutz representng the <lefen>e while A. p Beatty looked after the interest of the plaintiff The evdenoe of Mose Krohn, John Klenhenz and S G. Humphreys was introduced and arguments made by the learned counsel for both sdes, in their earnest endeavor to enlighten the court, at the conclusion of which the oouit deferred his opinion until Saturday morning at nine o'clock. A TRICE Bluffton and Decatur May Play Ball A Series of Games Are Beint* L'rged by Both Bluffton and Decatur Fans. A game or serie* of games between the Buffton Giants and the Rosenthalls is now being considered by both Bluffton and Decatur, and the chances are that the match will be pulled off. the first game to be played at Decatur and then one at Bluffton. As an attraction it

would be bettter than Forepaugb and Sells circus, the park being scarcely large enough to hold the people who would want to see the red blood flow. It would be a world beater and would net the club more money then the whole season's play. As a problem of high finance the games should be arranged, and the bloody war fought out to a finish. If the games are arranged it is understood that a truce is to be in force and that Mack Arbaugh shall attend the game, free from any bodily barm. This is one of the conditions to be urged by the Decatur players. They want to advertise him as card, as he would really draw a larger crowd than the ball game itself. Influential forces are no w busy arranging details, and it is hoped that soon the games can be announced. FIRST VISIT Governor Hanly and Staff Inspect Fort Benjamin Harrison. By United Press News Association. Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 3.—Govrenor Hanley and staff paid their first visit to Camp Instructions today at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The governor and staff left in the traction private oar Martha, and were greeted at the camp by General McKeen and other officials. A salute was fired by the artillery when Hanley arrived. Little Better. By United Press News Association. Hartford City, Ind., Aug. 3— The condition of Sidney W. Cant well, is slighty improved this morning. He rallied last night and this morning, and the physicians have now arrested the chills which be usually suffers every morning. His condition, however, is hopeless.

DECATV 'I. INDIANA, Till KSDAY EVENING, AIUVST 3. ISOi.

COURT HOUSE Some News Important in Its Way The Commissioners Meet Monday and Will Open the Ball With Bridge Contracts. Auditor Law ton and Trustee Augsburger canvassed the vote of the French township macadam road election, the asme tailing in every particular with our report cf yesterday, eight three for the road and sixty three ferninst, the total vote l>eing one hundred and fortysix. Monday the board of commissioners will receieve bids for six concrete abutments and four steel bridges They will also receive bids for nine concrete arches, which, if selected, will be given preference ever some of the steel bridges mentioned. The bidding promises to l« hot and heavy. Coroner John 8. Falk filed two reports at the clerk's office today. One of them was upon the death of e Samuel M. Dutcher, whose neck was broken in a runaway accident on June 29. The deceased was past fifty four years old. The other one was upon the death of Samuel Ha beg ger, whose death was caused by premeditated suicide. He was past thirty-seven years old. The board at their session Monday wi] also acocept the returns of the French township macadam road election and open up the same for bids upon its construction and completion. They will also make their estimate of expense required to keep their part of the government machinery going during next year. _____ At the east door of the court house at one o'clock, James T. Merryman, as commisisoner, sold the Adam Hawk estate, consisting of one hundred and forty-two acres in St. Mary’s township, to Valentine E . Hawk and Noah A. Lung. The land bjought |7,900. Programs for the county institute will be out in a few days and ready for distribution. Teachers and others are already looking forward to the evont. LATE SPECIALS News by Wire Concerning Many Places. Special Telegram To The Democrat Indianapolis, Ind., Aug 3.—Mrs. Frank Somers, who on her death bed a week ago accused her husband of having thrown her out of the window, died this morning. By United Press News Association. Indianapolis. Ind., Aug. 3.—Louis Fraugolt, a saloon keeper, killed himself by taking carboic ac.d this morning. He left a letter to his wife saying: “I was a good fellow, but I am down and out.” By United Preas News Association. Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 3.—The funeral of Bishop Harrgave of the Methodits Episcopal church, south, who died this morning will be held Sunday. The end came peacefully. He was seventy five years of age. f

By United Press News Association. Winona, Ind., Aug. 3.—ln an interview here, General Passenger Agent Moody of the Pennsyviuiia, today said: “The railroad excurison business this year surpasses all records.” He says that all seem to have money to spend and enough excursions cannot be gotten up for them. — ■••■ mines

ONE KILLED Seventeen Injuried tn a Railroad . Wreck. Spacial Telegram To The Democrat Johnstown, P*., Aug. 3—At Ijasl one killed and seventeen were injured on the B. ,<£ O. pasenger bound for Johnstown from Rockwood being wrecked at the point Creek bridge today. Recent rains had weakened the bridge an the train plunge down the embankment. At first it was believed that nearly every person on board bad been killed or injured A special trian bearing doctors and nurses was gotten to the scene as soon as possible. Louis Don the baggage master, was the only one killed. COMING THICK Two Arrests in One Short Week Alonzo Smith Now Lnder Arrest Charged With the Desertion of His Wife. The troubles of Alonzo Smith at present seem to lie coming fast and turious, as this morning he was arlested by Marshall Green on a charge of wife desertion. This is his second arrest this week and from the looks of things before he gets out of trouble he will be well acquainted with the manner in which justice is dealt out in this township. His former arrest, which was caused by his wife, Mrs. Amanda Smith, was for provoke, at which time it was alleged he called his wife numerous vile nsmesand threatened to commit an assault and battery. This case was tried before ’Squire Smith and resulted in Smith being fined a dollar and costs. Not being content with the ruling of Squire Smith, Alonzo, through the advice of his attorney, L C. De Voss, filed an appeal bond and took the case to the Adams circuit court, where it will be tried some time in Sep tember Now, right on the heels of his former conviction, oume another and more serious charge, that of wife desertion, and from the evidence aocumuated by the state, Alonzo will have some trouble convincing the court that he is not guilty, as all the evidence in the former trial showed that Smith was guilty of this new offence and the chances are that he will have an opportunity to take another appeal. Mrs. Smith seems bent on giving her husband all the troublle she can since he has left her, and if she is successful in this case she may trump up some other charge against him to battle with justice again. Smith’s family troubles seem to be coming thick and fast and the end is not yet in sight. His hearing will be held this evening at 'Squire Smith's court. Contrary to all expectations Alonzo Smith appeared before 'Squire Smith at noon today and through his attorney, L C. De Voss, filed an affidavit for a change of venue from the township, stating that he could not get justice in Washington township; S'quire Smith immediately sent the case to S quire A. B Baley at Monroe, who will set the time for the hearing of the same. Died This Morning. Special Telegram To The Democrat Indianapolis. Ind., Aug. 3.— James R. Carnahan died this morning. He was past grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and at present the major general l of tho uniformed iunk4, _

THE PICNIC A Day Enjoyed by the Methodists Their Annual Picnic an Enjoyable Event In Every Way, The day is superb and just the ideal picnic kind, all of which is being taken advantage of by the Methodist picnickers, who are spending the day at Steele’s park. Wagons ana carry alls were lined up at the church doors at half past eight’o’olock, and these conveyances ( took the big, the little, the old and , the young to the picnic grounds. From the time they landed until late this afternoon a merry time was had. John W. Vail, the high , priest of the occasion, allowed nothing to interfere with the program mapped out. The old boys I were young again and the young-1 sters were just as young as they could be. It was all play and no work today. And the picnic dinners, genuine in every particular,' 1 was a feast. The kind that everybody likes, served m the good old way—hands were made before knives and other accessories. The picnics are an annual event with the Methodist Sunday School, an event next to the coming of Christ mas and Santa Claus, and while it lasts is Just as enjoyable. Each year they grow larger in numbers and more enjoyable in other ways, until they are an actual necessity to this band of workers in the Sunday School work The changing of the location to Steele s park, no doubt, swelled the crowd some. The parade took place at ten o'oock headed by the uniformed Tocsin band. YELLOW JACK The fever Still a Matter of Grave Concern Railroads Talk of Offering Cheap Excursion Rates North—Some Coming Now. By United Press News Association. St. Louis, Mo., Aug 3 .—The cotton belt train arrived here today nine hours late, with two hundred and forty yellow fever refugees on board. The refugees for the most part were from Louisiana and Southern Arkansas. Hundreds are arriving daily, but no one train brought so many as this one. By United Press News Association. New Orleans, Aug. 3 —The concealment of a yellow fever case until it was hopeless and lieyond the skill of medical aid, is regarded as the reason for the great mortality among the Italians. The situation today continues to be viewed something like optimism. The public is warned not to be alarmed on account of the large number of oases. The country distrio ts are excited. ■y United Press News Association. Louisville, Ky., Aug. 3.—The southern railroads are discusing the advisabiity of offering very cheap northern excursions rates out of fever districts. Tickets to be sold round trip and to be good for thirty days, which would be extended by additional payment if fever was still unchecked. Hundreds of refugees arrived here today which consisted mostly of wealthy business men of cities a.ad towns outside the immediate vicinity of New Orleans.

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BUYING THEM The Furnishing of Artificial Gas Promising. Negotiations are pending, it ia said, for the purchase of the Peru system from the American Gas company by the Dietrich syndicate, of New York, which has control of the Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas company, of which Samuel Murdock, of Lafayette, ia president It is reported that the American Gas company has mentioned its price and that it is being considered by the other company. The object of the purchase of this plant is to secure control of the gas situation at Peru, Wabash and Logansport, which cities the Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas company will furnish artificial gas at the rate of |l per thousand. The company has aready tiegun furnishing artificial! gas to consumers of Wabash and Logansport and now furnishes natural gas to its consumers in this city. However, it is expectsd that the natural gas supply will last but a short time longer. NOTHING BUT BALL The Blushing Bride to Make a Home Run The Horse Race is on This Afternoon and There's no Bluff About It. (Special'Correspondence) Geneva Ind , Aug. 3.—Tfat base ball has turned the minds of some people in Geneva and surrounding community is a fact that can no longer be disputed. On last Tuesday evening it was that a young man and blushing girl went to a certain minister not over a thousand miles from here for the purpose of making arrangements with him to marry them next Sunday. Os course the minister Consented. That's one way a minister has of getting people in trouble. When the man of the cloth asked where the manage was, to place you may imagine his surprise when the groom to be said the ceremony would be performed at the base ball grounds just before the game was Called. ‘‘You see,” he said, we have arranged it this way: The minister will stand where the umpire stands and Mary 's pa will be pitcher. Mary, she's going to stand on home plate and I’m a goin’ to be behind her. Mary had two fellers before me and they ain't mad at her and they're going to lie at first andsecond bases and Mary’s ma will be at third. Now when you get to the place where you tell me to “take ’er,” her pa'll swing his arm and she'll start to run around the bases and me after her. She'll get by first and second and when she gets to third her ma'll kiss her and just as she gets home I'll ketch her and the umpire will yell, "safe!” Ain't that all O. K. It'll be a while lot diffeient from common weddings and will be more expression.” The minister, for some reason, or other, was not enthusiastic over the idea and tried to disnsade the couple. Whether he succeeded or not is i not known, but nothing further has been heard of the Snnday wedding. Kentland plays the local team here Fr d.y afternoon Two good teams should make one good game. The much talked of race between the Botkin and Swigart horses will be run this afternoon at the park club track. The race is to be in five heats and for a small purse. After the race there will be a ball gam< Detween the oil men and clerks.