Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 193, Decatur, Adams County, 25 August 1905 — Page 1

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PEACE FADES Looked Good this Morning but Cloud Thickens jelieved this Afternoon that Conference will End in Failure.-Cur’s Answer not Yet Public. •ptcial Tolagram To The Democrat |P >rtsmoath. August 25, 9:00 a b-A message receive 1 by the hsian plenipotent'ary early this Lrmng caused a big stir in racial circles here. It is believed Lt the czar has finally given the B! important word. A few hours b »y tell what it is. Ipeclal Tslagram To The Democrat I Portsmouth, August 25—At noon L. aspect beoame more clot, ly bi the chances for peace in *tu« Lr east seemed rapidly 'waning |:,’a Japanese authority declare Lt as soon as the word is given Lrshal Oyama will wipe the lu'Sian army [in M tnchuria off L face of the earth. They be bve this better for civilization in L end. as they say Russia will I nothing but vacillate and is Libia of nothing else by United Press News Association. Ibyster Bay. August 25—Baron Isneko. visited the president today [• the sixth time to lay an inipir nt cimmuoioation from Tokio ■fore him. “ What is the outlook ■ peace today?” asked a news■per man ‘‘Like the weather," I replied, pointing to the over■aging clouds. "What do you ■uk of the Russian foreign minis- ■ s statement that Russia will ly no money nor cede no terri|v“l think he is making a li-take ’’ "Do you think him fffiug?" ‘‘Oh, it seems to be ■?ial, and seems we will have ■ shallow it!" was the baron's ■elusion. His consultation with ■ president lasted an hour, ■mko taking the noon train for l-v York. ■ United Press News Association, ■fistic, Conn., August 25—The ■t of the document sent by the ■versa! peace union in session ■e to Russia and Japan peace ■mpotentiaries was made public Bay- It declares peace cheap at o price and makes radical sngBtions. I ship seized ■' k an Boat Taken by the Japanese.No Reason Given. Becial Telegram To The Democrat S okahama, August 35—An Berican steamship owned |by the Beckels interests of Han Fran--80, has been seized by the JapanB No reason nor details are B 1 ’! by the Japanese authorities, B promptly notified the United Bi, consol general here, who in B> wired the Washington gov Bnent. It is reported she was Bug to make a forbidden port, Bssibly Vladivostok, with stores. CHOLERA IN MANILA ■ped. In from China—Americans Nave Died. — •y United Press News Association. Jtnnilla August 25—An out jsk of oholerais reported here, Bp 'sed due to green vegetables Wped in from Hong Kong, •rttrday two soldiers died at Bp McKinley, which is now Bantined. In this city several Bves and one American lady K died.

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HAVE A CLEW Chicago Police Believe They Nave Man Who Shot Mrs. Miza. •y United Press News Association. Chicago, August 25—What ths police claim is a promising clew to the idanty of the person who shot Mrs Theodore Miza near Delprado hotel. Tuesday, was obtained today. While Mrs R M. Lawenstern was returning home early this morning' a man with a pistol demanded her pocketbook. She screamed and ran into a fruit store for protection. The robber pursued her and snatched her purse. The police were notified and an hour later a man giving his name as Arthur Mattewson was caught and identified by the woman Later he was taken before Mrs. M'za’s companion and partially idem ified. DAMAGE SUIT Dr. C. 5. Clark Defendant in a Case Mrs. Sarah Steele Demands Ten Thousand Dollars For Mal-Practice. A rather sensational law suit was filed at the clerk's office thisi afternoon by Attirney L C. De- I voss. The plaintiff, Sarah J. Steele, demands the sum of ♦ 10,000 from Dr. C. S. Clark, for malpractice. Her story is that during last February she fell and. injured her hip She suffered great pain and her leg was badly ; swollen Dr. C. S Cl irk was called and pronounced her trouble as rheumatism, treating her accordingly. She failed to improve, and afterwards went to the city hospital at Youngstown, Ohio, where the pnysicians and surgeons examined her and informed her that a piece of the hip bone had been broken off, and her leg didocated. The limb was set, but owing to the fact that the wound had become calloused, nothing oould be done, the bone again coming out of place. She was informed that she would be a cripple for life, and that the injured leg would be two inches shorter thin the other. She alleges in her complaint that Dr. Clark’s treatment was negligently, carelessly and unskillfully done, and demands 110,000 for the pain she has suffered and must endure in the future. The plaintiff is the wife of Willlis Steele and lives in the west part of the city. CHURCfiDYNAMITED Colored Peoples’ Home of Worship at Vincennes Destroyed. By United Preet Newt Aeeoclatlon. Vincennes, August 25—The colored Baptist church at Carlisle in Sullivan county, was dynamited at eleven o’clock last night. The building was badly wreexed, tbe explosion being placed near the front of the building and the entire front was bio wn out. The reasons are unknown, but the attitude of the population may cause a race war. Nine Were Killed. •pedal Telegram To The Democrat Trinidad, Colo,. August 25—It is now believed that only nine persons lost their lives in last night’s tornado.

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COURT NEWS Marshal Green Enjoined from Making Arrest G. R. A I. Obtains Temporary InjunctionLeßron Boys and Walter Bugh Give Bond. Attorney A P Beatty filed an injunction suit in circuit court today entitled tbe Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad comp my vs Henry Mayer. Margaret Mayer and Edward Green. The complaint receits that the G. R & I company owns and operates a railroad through here, including tranches in the north part of the city, the latter used to deliver freight to the stone quarries and the Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction company, that the defendants named have been interfering with tbe company’s business bv arresting the trainmen for alleged trespassing over Mayer’s property, that Marshal Green now has in his possession wan ants for the arrest of various trainmen, that such interferences causes irreparable inj jury and damage to the said G R & I ; wherefore an order is asked restraining the defendants Green from arresting said parties. Judge Erwin being absent, Judge John F LaFollette of Portland, granted a temporary injunction last evening, and the case will come up at the September term of court. Floyd and Charles Leßrun, arrested a few weeks ago, on a charge of larceny, have tiled bonds each in the sum of 1300, sizned by E H Leßrun and John W, Coffee Walter Bugh, who is charged with bastardy, has also filed bond sot |tsoo. Ezra Bugh secured him. SILLY DR YOUNG Gives Fourth Some More Statements About His Love. The Logansport attorney for the present Mrs. Younge wrote Dr Younge's Fort Wayne attorneys informing them that the doctor oould settle with him out of court if he desired to avoid a contest. The Hartford City News says that when the doctor was informed of the latest development in the case he exclaimed: ‘‘Tell that Logansport attorney to go to hell and tell the devil I sent him a fool." “When," the News goes on to say, “Dr. Younge was in this city Monday he was in a cheerful mood, but several times, in talking of his recent matrimonial affair, he expressed regret that he could not have enjoyed the love of the fair Iva. "She is one of those fool girls who have a fool notion that they can love but once,"said the doctor. "Speaking from my own large ex perience, I can say it is all a mistake. Why, a girl can fail in love every year, and. like the grip, each attack may be worse than the preceding one. Why, I know I have been in love myself at least fortyseven times, and I am a good, hard lover yet.” continued the doctor. However, the doctor does not fear that he w.l be compelled to go companio -less through life. He says he is receiving letters daily from girls who offer to marry him. They are doubtless impelled to make the offers through sympathy for his lonely condition. Killed in Founday. By United Pres* New* Association. Vincennes, Ind., August, 25— While throwing a belt at the Central foundry this morning, John Sherran was caught and his body whirled around the shaft five minutes before he was noticed, and his lifeless temains removed. „ ,

A PIONEER DEAD One of the Oldest Ladies of County, Mrs. Barbara Steiner. On Wednesday morning about four o'clock tbe long life of Mia Barbara Steiner nee Rich; o*me to a close at the home of her son-in law, John Huser. She was born in Hiersingen Alsace, Germany, then France, on the 9th of April, 1H23, thus bringing ner life to 82 years, 4 months and 14 days It is not known just when she came ro this country with the rest of the family, but she came over young, in the pioneer days of this section. On the first of May, 1851, she was married to Daniel Stetner, near Smithville, Wayne county, Ohio. She lived with him until July 1, W 95, when he preceded her in death. Soon after their marriage they moved out to Indiana and lived on the farm now occupied by Lee Moser. About fourteen or fifteen years ago they moved to town and lived in the house in which Mr. Funk is residing About a year and a half ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time she has been staying with her children Four children were born to them, all of whom are yet living to mourn tbe loss of their mother. The children are: Mrs John Huser. Mrs John S. Moser. Mrs. Christian. Brucbi and Peter D. Steiner. She ha> also one sister living in Missouri, Mrs Daniel Schindler, who visited her about a ye*’ ago Tue cause of her decease dropsy. Funeral services were held yesterday at the home of John Huser at two o’clock and at two-thirty at the Defenseless Mennonite church, conducted by Rev. Eli Lintz — Berne Witness STORE OPENS Myers-Dailey Company Ready for Business Deal for Gus Rosenthal Stock Completed Last Night and New Firm Takes Possession, The Myers-Dailey company opened their clottu ng store for business this morning, and are busy arranging the stock in such a manner that the many bargains they will offer may be readily seen bv their patrons. The boys expect to conduct a sale at once that tht> big stock now on hands may be reduced to make room for their fall stock. Messrs. John T. Myers and Jess Dailey, the proprietors, are popular young men, who will make every honest effort to win your patronage. Their business experience will help them and the future is sure to find them successful. Their staff of clerks at present in eludes Aithur Hall, who was employed under Gas Rosenthal for some time, ana Cal Peterson, both clever and courteous young gentlemen. A big sign in fron‘ of the store announces the proposed sale. Watch their announcement in the Democrat from now on. CHARGES FRAUD Indianapolis News Says Recent Recount was Crooked. •pedal Telegram To The Democrat Indianapolis, August 25--The News will this evening openly charge that the recent alleged recount was no recount at all of the disputed election ballots/[that not one disputed bag was opened and that mnch crookedness is the cause. ... -- - inr . - ~w*t ■

GENEVA’S COLUMN Ed Hardwicke has Hand Mashed in Engine East and West Traction Line Still a Matter of Discussion.-Business in Southern Adams Brightening. (Special Corresp mdenoe) Geneva, lud, August 25—El Hardwicke, liveryman northeast of this place, met with quite a painful accident yesterday, which while it will not cripple him for life will cause him to handle his right hand withcire for several weeks. He was oiling and cleaning a traction engine and when he had finished he started the machine, running it , slow to see if everything was all right. A little piece of waste on a wheel caught his attention, and he j reached for it, and as he did so his | sleeve was caught between two cog wheels and before he oould tear the sleeve away bis hand was caught and three fingers were badly mashed, and the flsshy prrt of the hand torn. The injuries were dressed and it was thought that amputation of the fingers is not necessary, though they are broken badly And yet there is talk of the Geneva Traction company's east ami west line, and although the public in general is beginning to believe it a myth or a vehicle for hot air, the men behind it are working hard to get some one to finance the road Eastern capitalists have been interested in it and they have been asked to furnish the money. Tneir answer as to whether they will or not lis eagerly awaited. With an inI terurban, electric lights, paved I streets and other modern improvements Geneva will be quite metropolitan. Bisiness in general seems to be picking up in a very slow but sure manner and the business men are beginning to feel a little more satisfied with life. During the past three or four days increased activity has been noticeable in the oil fields, and there is to be much drilling done. There is quite a bit of undeveloped territory around Geneva yet, and it is a well known fact that it will not be abandoned. COUNTRY DINNER Mrs. Edward Luttman Hostess to Crowd of Ladies. Mrs. Elward Luttman delightfully entertained about fifty of her lady friends from Fort Wayne, Decatur and surrounding country yesterday, at her beautiful country home north of this city, at a big dinner. The guests were all conveyed to the borne by Mr. Luttman, who drove in after them and brought them home The dinner served was beyond description, as the big table was loaded down with good tilings to eat, and the hungry crowd from the city certainly enjoyed it. The entiro crowd remained during the afternoon, returning last evening, all voting Mrs. Luttman a charming hostess. ONLY ONE SLATE Indianapolis Democrats will Nominate Tomorrow. •pedal Telegram To The Democrat Indianupolois, August 25—There is only one democratic slate at the local city primary, this being known as the Reach slate. They will nominate the following ticket ut tomorrow’s primary: Holtzman for mayor ; Fogarty for city clerk and James L. Mitchell for police judge.

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OIL NEWS A Little Activity in the Willshire and Wrtn Fields. Fucker Bros , Sam Stela, T F Tawney and others last week sold their leases of the Dave and Fred Morrison farms to the Michigan I City Oil company Work has already begun on the first well on the Dave Morrison farm, the company agreeing to drill three wells at once. Corts A’ Botkins are doing the drilling. Tom Tawney, the old timer, built the rig. The Jay C. Hamil oonijiany of Chicago has leased territory near Wren, and has contracted with Tawney to build the rigs that will be need ed to develop the territory —Will shire Herald WORK OUTLINED - State Board Says How Agriculture Should be Studied. Indianapolis, August 25. —Beginning in the tall terms ot the In diana common schools which soon begin, the young Hoosiers are to lie taught how to fawn This de cision has just been reached and the State Biard of Education, which supervises common school work, makes public its outline of the coarse of instruction. This outline will lie published in book form and furnished each teacher in the stat-. All teachers will then be expected to institute such a course. The State Board outlines the work in the first, second and third years "to seeK to connect the regular lessons and instt uction with natural and common objects,, for instance the names of farm animals. Teach the children to see and know wild fl iwers.” In the fourth and fifth years "continue and enlarge upon the work in the first three years Soil study in a simple way may now be taken tp by teaching how to distinguish the common types such as clay, sandy and muck soils. Seed germination may receive attention Useful and harmful birds may be studied. Outdoor geography may have its attention.” In the sixth year “the study cf elementary agriculture may be tiegun. In the seventh and eighth years “continue to study birds, Insect and wild quadrupeds, particularly in their rela tion to the farmer. Study soil types more fully in relation to their productiveness and fertility. The pupils should now understand the principles of farming.” In tbe high schools “practical illustration of farming should be furnished that the pupil may take part, too, if possible.” Some arrangement with nearby farmers who would permit the children to visit their farms, will be made. In selecting farms the farm which is nearest to the ideal, should, of course, be chosen. IS JUSTIFIABLE Reduct on of Coal and Rates to Gas Belt Manufacturers. Special Telegram To The Democrat Indianapolis, August 25—At an open meeting of the railroad com. mission today representatives manufacturers of the gas Felt towns and Indiana mine operators, also lepresentatives of the railroads discussed informally the discrimi nating coal rate question to gas belt towns, rate to manufacturers is twenty-five cents loss on the ton than to domestic consumers. This is clearly a discrimination, but in this case it is believed justifiable, as it it enables the manufacturers to remain in tjie gas belt since the failure of gus.