The Call-Leader from Elwood, Indiana • Page 1

Volume XV. No. 20U. Btwood, Indiana, Saturday, August 26, 1905. Ten Cents a Week.

IS IMG GIRL'S UGLY CHARGE TRACTION BUSINESS HEAVY, TO Resulted in Arrest of Robert Holts-claw, Residing North. Twenty New Cars Ordered by the I T. U. Company. Mil HAFS HAPPEN Officials of the Indiana Union Trac Everything Now Seems to Indicate that the Peace This Railroad Commission Investigation Looks as Though Coal Rates Would Be Raised.

Conference Will Soon End. Robert Holtsclaw exhorter in the country church, a few miles northeast of Elwood was arrested yesterday by Constable Wagner, on a paternity charge, preferred by Vel-ona Esta Marley, a girl of the neighborhood. The girl making the charge is not yet sixteen years of age, and the complaint against Hotsclaw Is an ugly REPORT OF A COMPLETE FAILURE MATTER NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION tion company stated yesterday that the volume of business on the line of late has been so heavy that twenty new cars of the so-called "Broad Rip pie type have been ordered. There has been a fair on at some of the many cities along the line every day since July 27, excepting, of course ssunaays. ine general passenger agent of the line is establishing list of ticket agencies along the line at all of the small towns, placing one In a restaurant at Summltville yester day morning.

Mr. and Mrs. W. U. Parrot, of Mt Vernon, Ohio, Miss Lena Deinhart of Elkhart, and Mrs.

Winchester, of Indianapolis, are the guests of Dr, H. M. Brown, and family. one. The accused one spent the night at the city Jail, being unable to give bond yesterday afternoon, although the officers waited until 1 o'clock last night to give the opportunity.

The case is in the court of Justice Field, and the trial will be held some day next wee k. Holtsclaw denies the guilt, and his prominence in the neighborhood as a church worker makes the case one of much interest. equalized. The original suit was brought that the 85-cent and 75-cent rates might be reduced to 60 cents but the railroad companies intimated that while the rates would be equalized in accordance with the probable order of the commission, yet the equalization would probably come in form of a uniform increase to 85 cents. All of the manufacturers that testified yesterday said, in response to a THIS ICE CREAM CONE A SURE WINNER Not only fighting any Increase in the freight rates on coal from the Indiana mines to the gas belt, manufacturers representing the largest inter est of the belt went to the other ex treme yesterday at the public hearing before the railroad commission, and through E.

R. Call, attorney for the American Tinplate company, made a strong effort to show cause why the rate should be actually reduced from the present rate of 60 cents a ton to the old rate of 50 cents that prevailed about four years ago. At the hearing were representatives of the largest manufacturing concerns In northern Indiana. The hearing yesterday, was the con tinuatlon of a hearing at Elwood- hell recently, at which it was brought out that from the Indiana mines to the belt towns there were three rates on coal, an 85-cent rate for the domestic consumer, a 75-cent rate for steam users that did not have any outgoing business, such as light and water plants, and a 60-cent rate for manufacturers. The 60-cent rata wa3 not a published rate, according to the testimony both here and at Elwood, the manufacturers paying the 73-cent rate; receiving the 15 cents dif ference from the coal operators, who in turn were reimbursed by the railroads.

These three different rates have been admitted, the railroad compa nies asserting that the rebate was given to the manufacturers shortly after the failure of gas in the gas belt in- order to keep the Industries there, and alleging that they were able to do this because of the outgoing busi ness jthat the manufacturers could turn to the railroads in the shape of finished product. The low rate was not made to light and water plants because these companies did not ship out any products. The railroad commission law per mits no discrimination in freight rates, so that the commission has no option but to see that the rates are runs ioia me mecucai academy re cently that Europe wa8 In danger of a cholera epidemic trom the East and that western Prussia was a possible inlet for the disease. The medical au thorltles of Prussia, therefore, have taken vigorous hold of the situation and will adopt every means to prevent tho spread of the disease. Boys Honor President.

Oyster Da- L. I. Aug. E(j. President Roosevelt has accepted the office of honorary rice president of the Public Schools Athletic League, the head quarters of which is in New York city In his letter to Gen.

a W. WIngate, the president of the league, President Roosevelt expresses his cordial ap proval of athletics along healthy lines among school children. Land Office Business. Washington, Aug. 20.

A compila tion of the buslnes done by the general land office lurlng the fiscal year ending Juno 30 last shows that 91.084 patents were Issued. This is an Increase of 34.C98 over the Issue of the previous year. At the beginning of the present fiscal year there were 53,586 caoes pending, a decrease of 36,042. FOR THE DEFENDANTS. Commissioners Decide Against Madison Township Road.

the The argument in the case of the petition of Anna Welch and others to have a certain road in Madison town ship placed on record, was decided by the commissioners at Tipton after exhaustive arguments by the attor neys In the case. The plaintiffs were represented by M. T. Shell and George H. Gifford.

while the Interests of the defendants were looked after by John P. Kemp and R. B. Beauchamp. As a result of the decision the road will remain as before, being a mere outlet for the parties on It, without any standing as a regular highway.

Bank the Purchaser. It in stated on good authority that the First National Bank, to protect the mortgage it holds, purchased the property cf P. T. O'Brien, the home on South street, the brown stone front on South A street, next to the Kramer hotel, and the row of busi ness rooms on West Main street, at the sheriff's sale at Anderson today. Mr.

O'Brien was not interviewed re garding the sale before his departure, but will likely redeem all of the property inside of his year's limit Home from Honeymoon. Dr. Marshall and bride are home from their extensive wedding trip and are being warmly welcomed by their friends. 'They iTi sited Dr. Sut- ner and other Iriends In west, As well as yislting many points of Interest.

A This well known physician will again take up Els practice here, and the recenUy married, couple will of course receive ''all sorts of social i The First Arrival. Mont Antrim, residing at 2413 South street, a well known shearman at the tlnplate factory, Is the father of a(flne baby boy, It is the first arrival in their home and of course the parents are happy. The scrap, between Gardner and Ryan at- San Francisco occasioned little interest1' here and few bets. The QuMttoni tavolvrtl Iave Mo Ilootn For tual Trick of Aod Tbore Must Be a Sacrifice of Pride or the War Will Go Ou. Portsmouth, N.

Aug. 26. It looks now as If the peace conference is headed straight for the rocks. Tomorrow's developments may Illumine proBpects tuat now admit of little hope. Paris.

Aug. 2C The peace conference Is commanding Increasing Interest, the newspapers displaying pessimistic views, coupled with a tinge of hope that President Roosevelt's role of champion of peace may save the day. The special dispatches from St. Petersburg furnish dark comments, and are la harmony with the dispatch from Portsmouth to the French newspapers, among which is one giving an Interview with. M.

Wltte. The Russian envoy-is saying: "There has r.o In tho situation since yesterday. President Roosevelt Is actually In direct communication with I have not received fresh Instructions, and probable." It is thought that Emperor will send hll reply to President P.oos velt direct. The Indemnity fl-f-ire as given here placed at something over IfiOO.OOO.COO. M.

Ds Martens is In au Interview cs comparing thi present situation at Portsmouth with the darkness cf He added: "Russia cannot, and will not pay Indemnity or give up Eaxnnlia." HOPING FOR COMPROMISE St. fetereburg People Hcplng for Settlement cf r. St. Petersburg, Aug. 2C Everybody In St.

Petersburg Is awaiting the developments of tcday In the peace moves and hoping that a compromise Is being effected, the mosl likely basil which it believed would be no Indemnity, but a payment for Sakhalin to be left for future adjustment. Ia. fact, it was asserted yesterday In an exceptionally well Informed quarter, that this was the only possible basis for a compromise. Up to 8 o'clock last evening Ambassador Meyer had received no message from Washington. The Idea that President Roosevelt might again communicate with the emperor through teh American ambassador finds credence In certain official quarters.

The exchange of telegrams between Portsmouth and the foreign office continues, but the nature of these dispatches Is a most carefully guarded secret. It can be asserted, however, on the be3t authority that any suggestion to Russia from any source whatever that she assent to the payment 0f indemnity would Le most unwelcome, though a sincere desire for pence leaves her op.n for the smgnstics cf a misa on ether rroundx Predicted. Danzig. Pni3la. Aug.

25. The authorities have to any new casea cf Asiatic cholera at Culm, West Prussia, cr elsewhere in the territory to the Vistula, river. Stations have benn established along the river mar the R'mian frontier for the purpose of inspecting and the traffic: action has boon taken teoauaa, as stated in the3e 'dispatches disease was brought to Culiri by 1wo Russian rafts-men "who died of it, --The suppositJon, huwcv. is that were survivals cf the list cholera epidemic. FJnce that epidemlrv- a system of in-ppaction has prevailed in southern F.tMsia, middle Rdssia and Asiatic Russia.

Protesior of i i. Surprising Output of the ty at the Elwood The ice cream cone, a feature of world's fair privilege people at St. Louis, had its introduction to Elwood this week at the fair, and It was certainly a seller. If you are looking about for an easy way to make money get in the ice cream cone business before it Is too crowded. Little work, good Investment.

The Jersey Ice Cream company, which supplied every stand on the grounds, with the exception of two gave the reporter some- interesting figures. Would you believe It, there were 19,200 cf the cones, containing the Elwood cream sold, at five cents each, besides the others at the stands operated by Anderson parties. The Elwood firm disposed of about 300 gallons pf ice cream to the stands not counting the soda fountains. A gallon, the way It is dipped out, Is 1 BEST OF THE WEEK Tilton'a Player's Make a Decided Hit in Sergeant James, Tllton's Players, In Sargeant James made the hit of the week In the production at the Kramer Grand last night. It is a pretty play, quite as clever as "Arizona," its counterpart, all delighted a large audience.

The plendid company was seen at Its full strength. The Duquesne boys occupied boxes. They were a jolly let of fellows and took a generous supply of flowers, which were lavished upon the fav orite members of the company. The players are all ladies and gentlemen, on and off." Tonight the bill will be the favorite play with Elwood people, "A Work ing Girl's Mrongs." It scored a decided hit Tuesday night and is repeated at the request cf the packed house who witnessed It. The company has certainly made good here and takes the road with prospects of a successful season.

He Said the Ssy. "I would get married In a miniite if would Just say the word." That was the statement made by Elsie Hite to a party of friends In Muncie a few nights ago. She had reference to Clifford E. Stephenson, a young glass worker. Either some one informed him of the statement she bad made else he" took a notion to' "pop the question" for tfiey went to Anderson Wednesday, secured a license and were married before returning.

P. T. O'Brien was at Anderson to day, looking after business affairs. BUSINESS question of Mr. Call, the tlnplate attorney, that they would have to close their factories if the 85-cent rate for domestic consumers was made for them, or if "any material increase was made in the coal rates." In effect, therefore the attitude of the manufacturers was a threat that they would leave the Indiana field if the rates were raise.d, alleging that; they could not successfully compete with ether plants nearer other sources of fuel, unless the rate was allowed to remain the same at least.

The outcome of the hearing, which was continued in the afternoon, will not be known for several days, as the commission will take the case under advisement. As the matter is of the greatest importance to the gas belt towns, the commission will not act hastily. Among others present at the hearing were the following: F. F. Davis, W.

S. Harmon Coal Company; A. G. Young, American Sheet and Tinplate company; H. R.

Moore, Republic Iron and Steel company; E. W. Green, American Steel and Wire company; Robert Linton, American Window Glass H. C. Shepard, dis trict freight agent Pennsylvania; W.

J. Peele, Glass works; J. E. Frederick, Kokomo Steel and Wire company; A. V.

Conard, Great Western Pottery company; J. M. Bellville Pittsburg Plate-Glass company; J. E. Lipplncott, Lipplncott Glass S.

B. Sweet, general freight agent of the L. E. W. railroad, and William Hodgson, general freight agent of the Vandalla.

WEATHER, FRIDAY Exhibitors Pleased. be learned today as to the financial part of the enterprise, but the assurance- was given, that although thero were no entrance feeB asked, and the purses paid in full, that the association would come out to the good. Wihen they attended the Elwood fair there are no others going to get the money. In the face of existing conditions it- took good management and a lot of hustle to make the. fair the success it was.

No use to say good things. The patrons know hgw well they were entertained, and there l-t really nothing to say. The race summary was as follows: 2:19 pace, purse $200; Bertha Patchin, Red Hill second, Red Lightning third. Best 'time; .2:18 trott purse, 200; John won, Poets S. second; Lottie third.

Best time, 2:25 pace, purse $200: Ben won. Bobby Boy, second; Amara third. Best 2:21. This office, either phone 68. St.

Louis Exposition Dain Fair this Week. enough to make 64 cones. The cream is supplied to the dealers for the wholesale price of 65 cents. Now fig ure up the profit. All of the privilege men using the Elwood cream spoke in the highest terms of the product, claiming It to be the best they had used this yea-, and praised Mr.

Brumbaugh, the man ager of the company, for the excel lent and prompt manner in which he handled during the week. The batter that makes the cones is flour, water and sugar, and Is in expensive, and the cream costs about a cent a cone. The man who invent ed this excellent selling article scor ed a success. Who would have thought that there would have been one thousand dol lars spent for this sort of thing alone during the fair week? It is surpris lng, and the ice cream cone profes sion, before it Is overcrowded, is winner. INTO NEW QUARTERS.

Dusquene Club Has Secured a Hand some New Home. The Duquesne club, an organization of Elwood's nicest young men, have removed their quarters again, this time taking the handsomely arrang ed flat, over the Elwood postofflce, consisting of eight rooms, steam-heated and provided with all modern conveniences. This club since Its organization has steadily gained attention by the excellent rules under which it has been and the efforts of the members jto provide a nice place In which to pass their leisure time escaping the features objectionable so often In such organizations. The Duquesne boys have given several pleasing social affairs, and In their new quarters will be better prepared than ever to entertain visitors and their 'well-wishing home folks. The School Exhibit.

The school exhibit at the fair was one of the most interesting in the art hall and created much comment. VJs'J tors from neighboring cities talked about It, and remarked what splendid progress the Elwood pupils were making. This should encourage' parents to provide theii? children with the materials, with which to work, that this practical Instruction may be Mrs. E. Vaughn went to Chesterfield today to attend the camp meeting and will remain over Sunday.

Best workmen, Desf printing, ter CLOSING DAY OF FAIR HAD NICE All Premiums and Obligations Were Paid in Full and the Visitors and The Elwood fair was certainly fav ored with nice weather thi3 year, and aside from the continuous shower performance Thursday evening, lasting until midnight was an ideal week. Of course'the rains made the track bit: yesterday and the expected time vwas not made by the horjsea; But the races were interest ing just the same, and the results ap pear -Itjelow. tc Six heats were necessary itp complete the 2:19 pace and Berth. Patchin, who lost the first three out, proving to be a bad weather horse. The time was not as good as the day preceeding.

The attendance was very fair ior Friday, and there wa3 plenty of en The only successful balloon ascension an descent of the week was made, the balloon drifting over west after the aeronaut had niade his successful flight from the clouds. The fair managers were muh pleased' with the exhibition and the attendance. Of. course nothing could.