Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 184, Decatur, Adams County, 15 August 1905 — Page 1

OLUME 11l

ELECT OFFICERS ? Iti. L Conter Exalted I Ruler of Elks Lodge ■first Meeting Held Last Sight.-Com-mittee on Arrangements to be Appointed Soon. i Tho local order of Elks met last ■evening at the Charlie V .glewede Bghoe store, about forty-five mem ■ her* being present The object for ■the meeting was briefly stated by Blhomas Haefltng who has been in ■etrumental in the organization of ■this lodge, and the meeting at once ■ proceeded to business. Charlie ■Voglewede was elected temporary ■chairman and C O Franca tern■porary secretary The first office ■to be tilled was that ot past exalted ■ ruler, this being voted to Toomas I Heading by acclamation the other ■offices being elected as follows H ■ j Confer, grand exalted ruler A ■l’ Bsatty. esteemed ieadin.’ kn.zht Blames T Merryman esteemed ■ lecturing knight. D E Smith.es ■teemed loyal knight: secretary, C ■<> France, treasurer E X Ehing I B*r; tyler. Charles Ernst, chaplain. ■j-hatTer Peters u . tr-iit-es. Al GraI ■ham. W. P Schrock and Herman ■ Yager H L Confer, grand exalt Bed ruler, was then authorized to ■■appoint a committee of five as a ■general arrangement committee. B who will have full power to draft sub committees to make the neces ■ sary arrangements for the night of ■ the institution of the local lodge ■•Thia committee will l>e chosen in a ■ lew days and personally informed ■»y Mr. Confer The was ■harmonious in every respect, and ■the officers elected are fully com■fxrtent to handle the work as it ■ should be. and we predict a bright ■future for the local order. I ANNUAL REUNION I Birkley Family wHI Picnic at Steele's Part livitation cards are out announo- ■ in,' the fourth annual reunion of I the Birkley family will be held I at Steele's park, near this city, on ■ Thursday August 24th These ■ events are looked forward to from ■one year to the next by the Bark ■ ley people, young and old. for I they are events of that delightful I nature that can never be forgotten. ■ Levi Barkley of this city is presi ■ dent of the association, and is alI ready busy with places for the day ■ These picnios are attended each ■ year by several hundred, all rela ■ tives, from far and near, and this ■ year promises to be no exception ■ THETHREE “R'S" Vliaie Annual to Teachers Emphasizes These Branches. I By Unrtad Prow News AMOClatlon. I Indianapolis, August 15—In the ■■tate manuel issued today by the ■state department of public instruc■tion to teachers, that a uniform ■Bourse of study may be followed ■throughout the state, attention is ■called for the first time in any i manual u for a Jscre of years to the ■importance of the thtee "R s I and especially in the work of the ■first three grades. The manual Bblso arranges for course in eleI P’jbientary agriculture, the idea be | Htig that children should know reheat from oats at least-, and ■ ■also the time of planting.

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GOT TIRED SOON Dr. Younge Wants Divorce from Ills Pretty Young Wife. A dispatch from Kokomo, Ind . savs that Dr. J. W. Younge, of Fort Wayne, has stated to friends there that he expects tn file suit within a few weeks for divorce from his w ife, to whom he was married some weeks ago, after having secured a divorce from his former wife. The present Mrs. Younge was eaid to have been a hotel dining room girl at Logansport, and her marriage to Dr Younge caused quite a stir at the time. It is said that Dr. Younge makes 'some sensational charges against his wife, who is many years his junior, and intimates that her love for him has waned right in the wake of the honeymoon. MARRIED LAST NIGHT Miss Mary Baughman Weds Fort Wayne Man. Miss Mary E Baughman and Mr. Clement J. Pitman were united in marriage last evening in their own home, corner St. Joe street an Griswold avenue, Rev. J. K. Cecil officiating. They will l>e at home to their friends afetr August 21st. —Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. The bride is the daughter of William Baughman of this city, and is well known here, where she lived until a few years ago, when she accepted a position as a teacher in the institute for feeble-minded children at Fort W»yne. She has many friends here who join us in extending congratulations

A LUCKY ONE Bad Wreck at Rushville Without Loss of Life. By United Press News Association. Rushville, Ind., August 15—The C-, H. & D passenger ,No. 30, collided with a Pennsylvania freight here today, the Pennsylvania engine knocking the train through the depot, which was crowded with men, women and children going to Connersville, to attend a circus The depot was completely demolished. and that scores were not killed is considered a miracle, many having narrow escapes and others were cut by flying glass and timbers, George Moore ;of Rushville, and Miss Elizabeth Mutiny of Wilmington, Ohio, were the most dangerously injured. The wreck is thought to be due to the engineers both of whom jumped in endeavoring to save their lives. IN BUNCHES Four Big’Show Trains Were in Marion at the Same Pine. The Marion News Tribune said: For a short time Bunday morning there was enough circus paraphernalia in liie yards of the Clover Big Four railroads, including animals ana all, to fit out a greater circus than has ever yet appeared in this country. This condition was brought about when four of the largest show organizations of the Kind in the world came together Some were going and some were coming but for a few moments they were all lined up together in the yards. The shows were the Forepaugh Sells, Ringling Bros., enroute to Logansport, Robison Carnival company and Cook’s big shows. Struck by Lightning. By United Press News Association. Peru, Ind., August 15—John i Howley and Ernest,, Campliel), < while driving in a storm were killed by lightning, as was the < horse attached to the buggy

DECATUR, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 15, 1905.

THE DATES When Various Schools of County will Open _________ • Decatur and Berne Students Begin Their Work Two Weeks from Next Monday. During the next few weeks the various schools over Adams county will open for the fall and winter terms. It is almost time to get the children ready. The vacation has Hashed past almost before the students knew it had began and yet all or nearly so are eagerly awaiting the opening day. For the benefit of our readers we publish the following list, with the date of the opening of the schools in the van ous townships: Union. September 11; Root, September 4; Preble, September 11; Kirkland, October 2; Washington, September 18; St. Marys. October 9; Blue Creek,'September 11; Monroe, October 9; French, October 9; Hartford, October 9; W abash, October 2; Jefferson. September 4; Geneva, (no report); Berne, September 4; Decatur, September 4. As may be seen tho Decatur schools open two weeks from next Monday. The Berne schools open on the same date and while Geneva has not yet reported her schools will likely do likewise ANOTHER meeting Elder Brown's Sermon Last Night was Interesting.

I On account of the threatening i weather the tent meeting was transferred to the church last night. Elder Brown discussed the question of , the'true foundation of the church, and whether Peter was ever pope. He showed from the scriptures that Christ is the foundation of the , church, that it was built upon Peter's declaration that ‘‘Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living Ood,"and not upon the human Peter. He contended that there is neither scriptural nor historical evidence that the Apostle Peter was ever in Rome, therefore could not have occupied the papal chair, and that the new testament asserts no superiority of one apostle over another, therefore Peter could not have been a pope. Mr. Brown will close the discussion and the meeting tonight. All are invited. COURT NEWS Petition Filed for Ditch in Jefferson Township. John T. Kelly, as attorney for William F. Schenk, exparte, filed a petition in circuit court this morning, for a ditch, which commences at the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 32, in Jefferson township. The ditch will be 2H rods long. A junk dealers' license has been issued to John Trim of this oily, | giving him the right to buy junk for one year from house to house in Adams county. Dropped Dead. By United Press News Association. Indianapolis, August 15—Will Comes, employed at Kingans, dropped dead today, when told that < his work would be changed to an t other part of the building. Heart ( trouble is assigned. 1 * ■ ■i. -•-» •» • ■ —

LOCKS REPAIRED Big Reservoir at St. Marys, Ohio, is Again Considered Safe. |, Ths lower gates of the lock at the reservoir, which were destroyed by dynamite some time ago have l>een replaced by a strong bulkbead of timber, which, it is thought will | resist any future attempt to let the water out of the big pond. The guards wh) have been on duty since the explosion have been removed, the state authorities l»eing of the opinion that the two unsuccessful attempts that have already l>een maae to dynamite the gates i have been sufficient to discourage any future effort in this line. It i'is only too bad that the guilty parties could not be apprehended. , but it apjiears that they have been eminently successful in covering . up their tracks. The repairs to the look are only temporary, how- , ever, as it is the intention of the board of public works to make sub . stantial permanent repairs as soon |as arrangements for securing the . I necessary funds can be made.—St. i Marys Leader. CRISIS TODAY , Important Conference of i the Peace Envoys i Believed if Today's Session is Smooth a Final Treaty Can 1 be Arranged. By United Preu News Association. Portsmouth, August 15—The belief predominates here that if the f envoys don't strike a snag in today’s conference, there will be smooth sailing ending in a treaty. I By United Press News Association. i Portsmouth, AugustJ 15—Isaac Seligman, the New York banker, t had further conference with M > Witte this morning. It is believed i they were discussing the question i of Russian finances. Special Telegram To The Democrat Portsmouth, August 15—The • peace envoys left their hotel shortly after nine o'clock this morning, and their session began almost on time. It is practiically admitted by the attaches that the first discussion will be on the cession of Sakhalin. The discussion of reim. bursement by Russia will lie ffee last thing considered MEET jONIGHT • «• • . » «<» r . City Committee to Name Date for Primary Election. The city committee will hold a meeting this evening in the Mei hers' block, and in all probability a day will be named for the holding of the Democratic City Primary. At that time candidates will be selected for the various places to be filled at the city election on Novembr 7th, and includes a mayor, clerk, treasurer, one councilman for each of the three wards and two at large. The placet are all important, and the democrats should begin now to select none but the best and most trusted of our citizenship for these places of honor. Old Home Burned. Spacial Telegram To Tho Democrat New York, August 15—The an- i oient house at Elm and Prince I streets, where President Monroo t died, was partially destroyed by < fire today t

SOUTHERN ADAMS Geneva Schools Open in a Few Weeks Lots of Ball, Elwood Friday and Upland Saturday and Sunday with Baloon Ascension. (Special Corresp indenoe) Geneva, Ind., August 15—The Geneva schools will open for their fall term the second week in September,and those at the head of the schools feel that this year is to be the lest one they have had Rob- ’ ert Poer has been elected as superintendent and as splendid and efficient corps of teachers will have I charge of the various grades and departments It is thought that the attendance this year will be as large, if not larger than that of former years There is a little show here this week, giving a vaudeville performance It is said that as soon as a certain few people heard there was a show Jin town they hied themselves to their homes and hid, re- , fusing to venture out until they were assured that the sb >w had no shell or other skin games. It is an awful punishment Jfor a man to be unable to see a show just because he played the shells and fears he might do it again Elwood's fast ball team is dated for a game here next Friday it is said This is a fast team, and the one which defeated the Rosenhals no last Sunday. The Upland team is dated for two games—Sat nrday and Sunday—and the enthusiastic fans will be be given an opportunity to get their eyes full for three whole days. It is reported that the baloon ascension will be given Sunday instead of Satur day. One of the finest days the farmer has had this season was Monday. Though be could not work in the fields he could stay inside and see a money making rain fall from early in the morning until late in the afternoon. It was an easy rain, unaccompanied by wind, and it would be hard to estimate its value to the farmer 's crops. STEAMER LOST

Boat New York is Hours Past Due and Can’t be Located. 1 ■y United Press Newt Association. Toledo, Ohio, August 15—The steamer State of New York, which Jest Cleveland, last night, is four , boo/’ overdue this morning at her point Ol destinaation here No reports hav« tK en received ® i ‘ her Ht Cleveland or hor» t 0 Mme. The vessel usually can. e9 * ieav ' passenger list, and the very rough last night News u. her is now being sought along the south coast of the lake. ARE HOPEFUL Condition at New Orleans Shows a Decrease tn New Cases. By United Press News Association. New Orleans, August 15—Hopefulness among the general public was manifested today over the yellow fever situation from the shrinkage in the number of oases during ' the preceding twenty-four hours, 1 and the belief i« growing that 105 1 oases reported Saturday will be the ( top figures. 1

NUMBER 184

GREAT DRAMA "A Poor Relation" One of the Best Shows on the Road. Sol Smith Russell's A Poor Relation,” which will be presented at the Bosse opera house next Thursday, Au gust 17, is a rarely entertaining and smypathetic drama which that eminent actor made famous. Dealing with the tribulations. misfortunes and ultimate triumph of a poor inventor made the victim of scoundrels, the play contains infinite touches of human nature and appjals to the heart’s best and noblest impilaea. Nis Vale's fatherly Interest in and care for a poor waif of a boy, whom he manages to feed and clothe out of his own meagre means forms one of the pathetic touches of the play, which likewise abounds in many Hushes of genial wit and humor. It has its romance too, though the outlook for poor Noah is very darkjnntil at last he freapa reward of his inventive genius, and the villians who stole his designs are unmasked. Infinite amusement is caused by the scene i in which N uh tn in Is ths clothing of the little boy. The urchin not , knowing the luxury of two pairs i of breeches, and the only pair he owns needing repairs. Noah stands It him inside an empty barrel, while he removes the necessary garment, , mends them quickly and restores them r to the lad, and then lifts i him out of the bsrrel in good order Dramatic interest is sustained [ by the scheming villian to defraud Noah out of the big profits of his invention, and the consequent in. dignities and suffering he is compelled to endure, but in the end he circumvents the plotters, who are exposed, and Noah comes into his rights. The play is replete with terse dialogue and witty observations and a thoroughly enjoyable 1 presentation by a capable company is assured at the Bosse opera house.

1 DIED TODAY , Mrs. Ora Brown Answers final Call 1 Death of Well-Known Lady Occurred at Early Hour this Morning.—Victim of Tuberculosis. I 1 Mrs Adeline D. Brown, aged twenty-two years, and the wife of Ora A Brown, who resides two and one-half miles south of Pleasant Mills, died this morn'ng, at two o o'clock, at her home, after an illi ness of several years. Death came r from consumption. Mrs Brown r was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. - Frank Davis, and was quite well t known in this city, and was a . leader among her associates The t funeral services will be held Thurss day morning at ten o'clock, at ’ the house and interment will be ’e in Decatur cemetery. BAN? CONCERT Program for Tonight by Loch’s City Band. This evening at the corner of Monroe and Second streets the Loch City Band will give their usual weekly concert, to which all are invited. The program for this evening will be as follows: Under Arms—Al Hughes. Come Over on My Veranda—L. VV. Keith. Uncle Sammy—Abe Holtzman Flying Dutchman—B Woodyatt. Coquette—J. C. Arnold. Just for Fun—M. L. Durand.