Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 187, Decatur, Adams County, 18 August 1905 — Page 1

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FOR MONEY Geneva Wants to Play Decatur A Ten Dollar Forfeit Put Ip to Guarantee the Game for $250 a Side. From present appearances a match game between Geneva and this city is to be played in a short time for a two hundred and fifty dollar side bet the game to be played on neutral grounds, the time and place to be set by Geneva The Bluffton grounds, however, being barred by the contract Ever since the last game in which Decatur defeated Geneva by a score of four to three, the Genevaites have been of the opinion that they had the best team, and yesterday when a number of Geneva sports arrived to attend the game, the subject of a second game waapproached, and John Briggs, who seemed to be the spokesman tor the crowd, offered to bet $250 and the game to be played on neutral grounds Decatur to play the same team as on yesterday, and Geneva being given the privilege of securing a catcher. This proved satisfactory, and after the game the boys got together and put up a ten dollar forfeit, the balance to be put up some time this week by both sides, and Geneva to name the time and place. The bet caused no little excitement on the streets and nothing but baseball could be heard on last evening some sports offering to bet that Geneva would never come to the front with their money, while others stated that they would make terms that would prove satisfactory to Decatur, and terms that would prove clear out of reason. However, since the ten dollar forfeit is up. Geneva should come to the front and show their colors and let the supremacy of the two teams be settled at once for all. DEATH CALLS And Another Citizen of the County. Henry fchnepp. Answers. Henry Sohnepp, aged forty eight years, who resides one mile from the state line, died this morning at two o'clock, at his home, after an illness of six years death being caused by a complication of diseases. He was born and reared in county and has always this his home. He was a farmer, but of late years has been following the threshing and implebusiness. His illness dates back several years, but it was only of late that he had been confined to his bed. The funeral services will be held Sunday at the Wren United Brethren church, Rev. Rian officiating and interment will be mnade in the Wren cemetery. He leaves a wife and four children to m their loss. THE SHOW Rather Small Audience. - Mr. Wallace Fairly Good. Only about a half a house greeted "A Poor Relation," at the opera House, last night. The company seemed to lack enthusiasm, and the play was rather listless throughout Edwin Wallace as Noah Vale, played his part well, and during the second act his work was exceedingly clever. Master Roland and Little Roberta were good, but outside of these the cast was very ordinary.

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DATE POSTPONED For Instituting Elks Lodge In Decatur, A message was received this morning from Frink Donahue at South Bend, stating that he bad changed the date of the installation of the Elks’ lodge tn this city from August 24th to September 6th. giving as his reason, pressing business matters, which demanded his immediate attention He off ered August 20th. but this being the first day ot the fair. Mr. Haef ling declined, and accepted September 6th. The committees who have been hard at work for next Thursday will not cease in their efforts and will continue to prepare for this big event on September 6th. and with more time will be better able to further their plans. - - — —— —- — WAR NEWS Peace Conference Held Short Session Adjourned Until Monday.—Czar will Call Assembly Together in January. Special Telegram To The Democrat Portsmouth. August 18—The aession of the peace plenipotentiaries today began at 9:35 a. m , and j promised to be short, as both envoys said they would agree to an early adjournment over Sunday. After articles eleven and twelve were disposed of the session adjourned. Article eleven refers to the limitation of Rusisa's sea power m the far east; article twelve to fishing rights in Russian territory. By United Preet News Association. Portsmouth, August 18—No afternoon session of the paacj conferencejwas held, in order to permit the oableing to St. Petersburg and Tokio for a last word at the session to be held Monday. At that time a final discussion will probably be reached. •pedal Telegram To The Democrat Constantinonle. August 18—The Russian imperial ukase war issued today, restoring to Armenians their school and church proparty in Caucasus. By United Preee Newe Aesodatlon. St. Petersburg, August 18—The czar'e reported manifesto calling the national assembly together is expected tomorrow. The date will be some time in January By United Preee News Aseoclatlon. Tokio, August 18—Recent fears of a failure of the rice crop in Japan has been dispelled DON’T FORGET Social at the Lower Home East of Town Tomorrow Night. Don't forget the fact that the Union Chapel U. B. church will give a social on the beautiful lawn at the J- 8. Lower home, a mile and a half east of town, tomorrow night. Ice cream, cake, coffee and other lunch will be served. The events are just what the name implies—socials—and if you enjoy a genuine good time, be sure and attend this one. Banks Increased. •paclal Tclsgram To Tho Democrat Indianapolis, Ind., August 18— The state tax board continued to boost the valuation of banks. Greensburg had to stand and take it today. Out of twelve appeals, four have been raised The board seems especially anxious to soak it to private banks.

DECATUR, INDIAN A, FBI DAN EVENING. AUGUST 18, l»05.

ONE HIT GAME Rosenthals Defeat Famous Elwood Team Railing Pitched Best Game Seen Here and was Well Supported.— Visltiors Shut Out. The Rosenthals got sweet revenge yesterday at Steele's pirk, against the Elwood team that defeated them «o badly on last Sunday at Elwood, and treated them to a coat of whitewash the same as they received. It was without doubt the prettiest game plaved here this season, and the fans were given an opportunity to give vent to their pent up feelings, and one and all gave their lungs an airing. Railing. who was on the slab for the locals, had speed to burn and hie slants and shoots completely mystified the gas belt boys, and one lone hit was the extent of their hitting ability, besides this be forced eleven of them to fan the atmosphere, and on several occasions pulled himself and mates out of several tight holes by bis headv work Still the work of Farnan, who was at the receiving end. should not l>e overlooked, as he caught in a style that has not l>een equaled here this season, and hrs throwing was accurate in every respect, and at these occasions he received the glad hand from the audience. From the first t<» the last inning the Elwood players were mowed down in one. two three order, and only on two occasions did men reach third liase, where they were destined to stay while their team mates made frantic efforts to connect with the ball. The Rosenthals did no soring until the third inning, when O. France, the first man up, connected for a two bagger, dna scored a second later on Devinney's single to left field. Davinney was forced at second on B France s attempt to sacrifice, he reaching second on a half passed ball and going to third on Bales' single, scoring a moment later when the pitcher was retiring Railing at first on an infield hit. Bales going to third from where he scored on a hit by Touhey. This inning however, proved the end of the locals' run getting, although they had men on bases every inning, but by fast fielding Elwood kept them from crossing the plate. At third Biles, the new man. played a clean fast game and accepted everything in sight, and received the plaudits of the crowd every time he stepped to the plate, but only once was he able to connect safely with tho ball. Taking everything into consideration the locals won the game on their merits, and are deserving of the credit for the same, although it must be said that Elwood pnt up a fast game. Seeing that they were beaten Elwood in the latter pirt of the game endeavored to play a dirty game, and were hissed and hooted by the audience who for the first time this season have witnessed a team attempt to play this kind of ball. The fans will not tolerate it even from the home team, and are loud in their cries against these kind of tactics. 123456789RHE Elwood—9 000000000 1 3 Decatur—o 0300000x37 3 Batteries—Railing and Farnan, Monohan and St. Claire; two base hits, O. France; stolen bases, St. Claire. Double plays—Branbough to Van Horn to Cummins, Monohan to Cummins. Struck out by Railing, 11; by Monohan 2. Wild pitch —Railnig 3; Monohan 1. Passed ballls—St. Claire. Hit by pitched 1 ball—St. Claire Assists—Rosenthals 11; Elwood 8;. Left on bases — Rosenthals 5; Elwood 3. Time of game — 1:35. Umpire — Knoff. Scorer—Vaughn. '

COMING ATTRACTION “The Midnight Flyer" Next Tuesday Evening. Rarely has a dramatic even excited the wide and deep interest that has been shown in Ei. Ander son's big scenic production, “The Midnight Flyer." Seldom, if ever, has a stage offering teceived such superlative praise from the newspaper press and such attention from ecclesiastic publications Not •nly have all classes of regular theatre-goers been attracted by "The Midnight Flyer.” but all other circles have patronized and i endorsed it. "The Grand Illuminated Ship Scene, ” "The Storm at Sea,” "The Holistic Shipwreck,” '"The Adirondack Mountains in Winter," and ' Tue Tarilhug Rtil- , road Scene,” are some of the scenic effects that are to be seen in this big production. The play as staged by Mi Anderson and the supporting company is of that high exI cellence always seen in productions given bv this well known and popi ular manager. Every piece of scenery that is carried for this > great play will positively be used. The engagement is for one night ( only and will be at the opera house ( Tuesday, August 22. YELLOW FEVER 11 Situation About Same -Protection for Southern Indiana. — ■y United Press Newe Aseoclatlon. New Orleans. August 18—The sit- . uation above Canal street continues ' to improve. Five new oases were reported ibis morning and three , new squares are affected By United Press News Aseoclatlon. ludianapdis. August Is—Steamers from the infected yellow fever districts will not be allowed to land passengers or disease communicable freight at Indiana harbors. Several recently up from New Orleans were warned away ; from Jeffersonville and Evansville ' j today. CANTWELL WORSE I At Indianapleis.-Cannot be Operated I on at Present. I By United Press Newe Association. Indianapolis JAugust 18—Speaker Cantwell, who was brought here yesterday from Hartford City, passed a very restless night, and it is not thought the oparation will be possible within twenty - four hours. His condition is really much worse. Indianapolis, August 18—At one o'clock Mr. Cantwell was a good deal better Dr. Wishard is in constant touch so that in most favorable instant he may start the contemplated operation. WAS HORRIBLE More than One Hundred Dead at Brace Station. I - •pedal Telegram To The Democrat Norfolk, Va., August 18—The Atlantic coast line wrack at Bruce station, grows in horror. Divers 1 this afternoon went to the Iwttom rs the river and found a full oarload of dead. Men, women and children were drowned like (ruts in a trap. The numbar of victims in the wreck many reach one hundred. ‘ The divers say the scene at the bot- , tom of the river is most horrible, i The work of taking the dead from the river has been begun with der- ( ricks this afternoon. This wreck ( is the worst in the annals of the 'j country. _ 1

COMPLETE LIST Deceased Soldiers Whose Graves are Marked Headstones Sent Out by Government to Mark Resting Place i of Veterans. i I I A list of the deceased soldiers who foight in the Mexican. Civil t and Spanish American war. whose graves will be marked by the head t stones issued to every (4. A. R. Post in the country bv the govern- , men*, on application for the same ( are as follows J H Barnett. Maplewood oeme- . tery, Co I 89th Ind Inst John Liughery, Maplewood oem- , etery, Co F, isth W 8 Inst. C. W Miller, Maplewood cemef tery, Co I, 89th Ind Intt , C. Bushnell, Maplewood cemetery. 110th Ohio Inst. . A. Flickinger. Maplewood cetne- ( tery, Co D, 151st Ohio [nft. William Wisner, Map'.ewood cemetery, Co H. 89th Ind Inst J E. G. Coverdale. Maplewood cemetery, co K, 89th Ind Inst. J. H. Hurts, Maplewood cemetery, company not known ’ Peter Colohin. St Joseph cemetery, Co K, 89th Ind Inst. John Colehin, St Joseph cemetery, Co K, 89th Ind Inst. George Spooler, St Joseph cemetery, Co I. 51st Ind Inst. L. A. Conter, Old Catholic ceme- * tery, Co G, 16tb Ohio Inst T. Barnett County cemetery, Co I, 89th Ind Inst. G. B Burkhead, County cemetery, Co H, 89th Ind Inst J. H. Smith, Smith chapel cemetery, Co H, 89tb Ind Inst. R Smith, Smith chapel cemetery, war 1812 soldier. Joel Lauchery, Backestoe oeme- > tery, Co F, 18th U. 8 Intt. David Wynn, Baokestoe cemetery, 1 Co E, 3 4th Ohio Ini>. William Ely, Backestoe cemetery, Co H, 89th Ind Inst F. Lauson, Backestoe cemetery, Co I, 89th Ind [nft. F. Wolf, Trioker cemetery, Co D, 71st Ohio Inst I William Porter, Pleasant Mills cemetery. Co C, 47th Ind Inst. L H Barto, Pleasant Mills cemetery, company not known J. K. Johnson, Clark's Chapel, Co E, 46th Ohio Inst. Roswell David, Clark's Chapel, Co D, 99th Ohio Inst. James Martin. Salem cemetery, Co fl. 47th Ohio Inst. George W. Marquet. Alpha cemetery, 23rd Ind Battery. J L Franke. Alpha cemetery, Co B. 160th Ind Inst. Sam Garver. Monmouth cemetery, Co K. 89th Ind Inst Almund Dutcher. Monmouth cemetery. Co C, 51st Ind Inst. R. S. Elzey, Reynolds, cemetery, Co I. 90th Ohio Inst. E Lister. Reynolds cemetery. Co A. 9th Ind Inst William Mallonee Reynolds, oem etery. Co H. 89th Ind Inst. James Ball, Reynolds cemetery. Co C, 4~th Ind Inst William Harron. Reynolds oemetery, Co E, 11th Ind Inst. E. Hartman. Reynolds cemetery, company unknown. John Reed. Reynolds cemetery, Co H, 124th Ohio inst. > C. Baker, Reynolds cemetery, Co K, 89th Ind Inst. James Dolan, Dunkard cemetery, Co A, 69th Ohio Inst. company unknown J. M. McDaniel, Beery cemetery, Co G. Ohio Inst. John Ault, Mount Tabor cemetery, Co B. 160th Ind Inst. In all there are forty two headstones, twenty nine of which have alread.y been pnt oat. and now adorn the head of the grave of the soldiers who saw service in Uncle Sam’s cause. George Louthan has charge of the distribution of t hese headstones, and is doing hie work in tine shape, and is seeing that they are placed where they belong. i

NUMBER 187

IS A FAKE Homan Working Old Graft Through Gas Belt. A woman is touring the gas belt working the charity organizations and th» chartably inclined people. Bhe was at Anderson Tuesday and her story leone that is sure to reach the sympathy of the ordinary individual She claims to have a husband and five children which she says are in a wagon on the outskirts of the city, and that they formerly lived on a farm in southern Illinois, but that the floods destroyed their crops and they were now making their way to the home of relatives in Ohio. On the way the husband was seized with illness and that they spent all their money for medicine and food and now the children are ill. She will take food or clothing, but prefers money, and of course gets it in many instances, for who could turn down such a plea as this The Associated Charities at Anderson investigated her story and found that 'he was a fake. Officers started ta hunt for her, but she bad either left town or gotten under cover. AT GENEVA Frank Borden Dies at Celina, Ohio Elwood Ball Date Cancelled.—Fair Posters Adorn Everything in Sight— The Berne Carnival. (Special Correspondence) Geneva. Ind , August 18—Word has been received here telling of the death of Frank Borden, well known here and at Decatur, where he used to Jive, which occurred at his home iu Celina, on Wednesday evening death whs a sudden one. and Game wittout warning Mr. Borden came into his home for the night. His wife was upstairs and be lay down on a lounge to rest Mrs. Borden heard him and waited for him to come upstairs. She heard him making a queer 1 noise but it was not until quite a lime had pissed that she went down and was horrified to find her husband dead. The deceased had lieen in poor health for some time past and had suffered a slight stroke of paralysis not long ago. He is a brother of Chil Botden of this place, who went to Celina yesterday. There was much disappointment among the fans today because the Elwood team would lie unable to play here, but now all interest is centered in the Upland game, for Sunday. The Upland team is strong and will give the local team a run for the money. There will no doubt be a good crowd present, but as an extra attraction there will be a baloon ascension with "Casey” at the lower end of the baloon. The town is being very well covered with bills for the Portland fair, the Berne carnival and other attractions, but there is no advertising for the Great Northern Indi ana Fair—the Adams county fair. Seems funny that the men who look after the advertising should miss this place, because there are six or seven people here who would attend If they knew when the fair was to be held. Berne has the center of the stage next week with all spot lights, foot lights and tops thrown on her. A big carnival is to be held there all next week, and if it is a gocd oneone worth attending, a great manv people from here will go to P«-ne and enjoy the good times. It is hoped that Berne will have a better carnival than Brifcnt.