Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 78, Decatur, Adams County, 28 March 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT,

Volume V. Number 78

“CHICK" STAHL SUICIDES Popular Ball Player Swallows Fatal Dose Os Acid

West Baden, Ind., March 28.— Charles “Chick" Stahl, captain of the Boston American base ball team took a fatal dose of carbolic acid this morning and died within a few minutes afterwards. The players of the Boston team are inclined to believe that the poisoning was accidental, although it is hard to account for such a mistake. Stahl and “Jimmie" Collins, former manager of the Bostons, occupied connecting rooms where the players were stopping. After dressing for the morning practice, Stahl went into Collins' room for a few minutes, then returned to his own room. Later he came again Into Collins’ room and said to Collins, “I don't feel right.” Stahl then fell on a couch. Collins rushed for a doctor, but Stahl was

A FORMER CITIZEN John W. Nuttman Dies 1 in Kansas WELL REMEMBERED IN DECATUR Was a Business Man of This City in the Sixties—Moved From Here to Fort Wayne. A telegram from Mr. J. A. Nuttman to relatives here announces the death of his father. Mr. John M. Nuttman, at i Pittsburg. Kas. Mr. Nuttman was born in Elizabeth, N. J., June 11, 1827, and was the last survivor of a family of five brothers and three sisters, he being the youngest of the brothers. Mr. kuttman came west in about 1840. ; when thirteen years of age, to live i with his older brother. Mr. J. D. Nutt- < man, at Decatur, Ind., where he later established a business in which he continued until his removal to Fort Wayne, where for many years he was an honorable citizen. On acocunt of advancing years he gave up business in - Fort Wayne and joined his son in Pittsburg, Kas. His wife, one son and several grandchildren survive him.— Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Mr. Nuttman will be well remembered by the older citizens of Decatur. — Q... GREAT LAND IN THIS SECTION Only Four Counties are Observing New Oreder of Advanced Rates. That assessors of many of- the counties of northern Indiana are will-

ing to admit that Huntington, XX a- | bash, Adams and Wells counties are better than those adjoining, at least; >Tom the farm value appraisement H standpoint, was one of the develop , meats of the district meeting of assessors held at Fort XX ayne Tuesday and addresed by Parks M Martin. >. one of the state tax commissioners.' I John C. Wingate, the other tax com- ’ missioner, is ill and could not be pres-1 ent at the meeting. Friends will be | sorry to learn, too, tha there is - fear that he may never again be able to take up his duties. Mr. Martin's main point in his talks to the assessors was that farm | values have been too low in the stat, of Indiana.' as compared with city . property appraisement, and they , must be raised. He and the state board say this must be between fit'teen and twenty per cent, and Parks ; says unless there is such an in , crease the state board may tmd t necessarv to take the matter into its | J .. Wa.t

own hands later. Huntington. •a- « bash. Wells and Adams counties are , making the increase of about fifteen per cent, and are receiving the approval of the state board, but othei counties under the plea that lead in values and has less land, are falling below in their ap- ( ' praisements and may later hare deal with the state board.— Huntington ' Herald. o— i Resident W. H. Fledderjohann. vim itor Kelley and Superintendent She.-, ton oj the Fort Wayne & Springfield Interurban company, and Mr. and M> Brown of the Westinghouse company left last night for Dayton. 0.. "here they are today attending a content. >n of interest to their business.

I dead before aid came. It is not be- . lieved that the Collins troubles worried Stahl enough to cause the latter ■to kill himself. Stahl began his base ball career at Fort Wayne, Ind., and was among the few best known players in the world. “Chick” Stahl was the most popular of all the big leaguers, among De- ; catur fans and every step of his splen- ; did career as an athlete was watched ' with interest here. His first profesi sional work as a base ball player was with the Decatur team fifteen years ■ ago. He was a great outfielder, a ■ splendid batter and a heady player. ! The sad news of his death caused a great shock here.

WAS FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER Muncie Man Broke Down When He Heard Verdict. Muncie, Ind., March 28. —Lewis Ledbetter, aged forty-three, married, and a son of a wealthy Blackford county farmer, who shot to death Orda Kirkwood, without provocation, and wounded Neal Wright, both his friends, at Easton, Ind., on January fourth, was found guilty today and sentenced to life imprisonment. Ledbetter broke down when the verdict was read. STORY OF AN INTERESTING LIFE Mrs. Eva Bailey of Monroe Township Buried Yesterday. Mrs. Eva Bailey, aged 82 years, died at the home of her son, Phillip, two miles southeast of Monroe, early' Monday morning, after being an invalid for about five years. She was totally blind and in very feeble health for some time past. Her husband died six years ago on the 30th of the present month. The obituary of the deceased is quite an interesting one. Eva Bailey, nee Kruger, was born in Holmes county, Ohio, March 11, 1825, and died in this county, March 25, 1907, bringing her age to 82 years and 14 days. She gave birth to 16 children and was a great-great-grandmother when she died. Mrs. Bailey became a mother at the age of 15, grandmother at 37, great-grand-mother at 58 and great-great-grand-mother at 78. Fourteen of her children are yet living, nine sons and five daughers. Two daughters having preceded her to the great beyond. The funeral services were conducted at 12 - o'clock Wednesday, at the late home and at 2:00 o'clock at the German Reformed church, here, the Rev. H. H. Kattmann officiating, interment at the M. R- E. cemetery.—

Berne News. WILL NOT HANG Governor Hanley Saves Greek from Death WAS TO DIE AFTER MIDNIGHT The Governor Signs the Commutation Papers While Sick in Bed—Con. sidering Fate of Lapitat. i Indianapolis* March 28. —On a bed sickness today. Governor Han}y ' signed his name to the necessary pa- ; pers. commuting the sentence to Con- ' stantine Stratepoulouse, the Lake

county murderer, who was to have been hanged some time after mid night tonight in the Indiana prison The man was a Greek and his government interposed vigorously. By a stroke of his pen Hanly while suffering from a severe attack of gastritis, saved the murderers’ neck. Soon after doing this the governor began the consideration of the commutation of the sentence of John Lopitat, a Roumanian who was also to be hanged 1 after midnight, according to sentence ' imposed. It is assumed his sentence will also be commuted as the governor has declared that he intends to make hanging a dead letter in Indiana. The governor's condition remains about the same today.

Decatur, Indiana. Thursday Evening, March 28, IVO7.

LAST SESSION WAS A GOOD ONE Teachers and School Officers of St Marys Township Met. The teachers and school officers of St. Marys township held their last institute of the present school year at Bobo March 23. To those Interested in this line of work, the series of meetings just concluded were of great benefit. The teachers seemed to appreciate this fact, for at each session each one tried to contribute his or her share of work necessary to the successful carrying out of the program. The trustee, Mr. Teeple, also deserves much credit for the interest he has take in the institutes and school work in general. He has been present at each and every institute of the township and county since he became trustee. This certainly is a good record and one which every trustee does not possess. The patrons over the township have taken a good interest in the institutes. They have given their presence as well as the contents of their larder and by this greatly encouraged the teachers. The trustee's wife has also proven that she is a friend to the teachers. She was present at all of the meetings and contributed much toward their success. She especially showed her respect for the teachers by preparing a splendid dinner for them at Bobo on March 23, for which she was given a vote of hanks by the members of the institute. The teachers seemed loath to part, since all have greatly enjoyed the work together this winter and have learned to love the companionship of each other. We feel that each one has been made better by their mingling together and are better prepared to serve the public in the school rooms, are better prepared to overcome life's difficulties, and better prepared to enjoy life’s victories and blessings. GROWING SMALLER |s the List of Lots Left From the Sale ONLY A DOZEN YET REMAIN Two-Thirds of the Purchasers Have Settled—Great Outlook for the Coming Year. Just an even dozen lots remain to be sold out the 227 originally offered and these should be gobbled up like hot cakes before the week is over. There are still a number who have signed pledges w-ho have not made good and they should do so. While it is only a pledge of honor, it should be kept. You owe it to your future, morally and every other way. There should also be many other people here public-spiried enough to buy a lot. Out of the 215 lots sold over twothirds have signed the contracts and made either full or partial settlement as required. If you haven't done so, do it at once, as it will save the committee much work. Call at F. M. Schirmeyer’s office at once and settle. Those who bought lots yesterday were: Lot 16, Nuttman addition, appraised at $225, sold to Marlin F. Weiland, $225. Lot 21, Nuttman addition, appraised at $225, sold to E. Fritzinger, $225. Lot 13. Hanna addition, appraised at $240, sold to Coffee & Rinehart, $240. Lot 29, Hanna addition, appraised at $240, sold to Charles Miller, $240. Already father negotiations for two big industries have begun and within a short time some definite news will be at hand. There is no longer any question but that Decatur's greatest period of advancement and growth is at hand. Many improvements are to be made and the season will be the busiest ever known. Help boost. Buy one of the lots if you haven't. Build a house. Settle for your lot, if you haven’t done so. Do something for your community. o— A SERIOUS NAVAL ACCIDENT Cherborong, France. March 27. —A serious naval acident occurred here today, when the boiler on a torpedo boat in the harbor exploded, wounding many persons. Q_ J. B. Croner, state agent of the Home insurance company, was in our city yesterday and settled the Sam Shamp loss satisfactory to every one concerned, and in a pleasing manner. This company is represented by L. C. Helm.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Grand Jury Expected to Get Quite Busy MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL Filed by Grumme & Co.—Judgment in Case Against Smith and Sprague. The grand jury will convene here one week from Monday and if rumors heard have any foundation, there may be something doing. During the past six months there have been some flagrant violations and they may now have to settle. The way of the transgressor is hard, he knows it and that's why he is worrying now. Judgment on the report of the viewers on the Mary Terveer, B. J. Terveer and Wilhelmina Holthouse appeals from assessments on the McLaughlin sewer, was rendered this morning by Judge Erwin. A motion for a new trial was filed this morning on written reasons by the plaintiff in the case of Sixby & Grumme company vs. Hirschey Bros., in which a verdict was returned a few days ago, favoring the defendants. Old Adams County Bank vs. W. E. Smith et al., suit on note, finding for plaintiffs against defendants Smith and Harvey Sprague in sum of $98.60. Judgment without relief. Ira France et al., vs. Calvin Miller et al., suit on account and bond, demand S7OO, amended paragraphs filed to answer. Rule to reply. In the matter of the will of John Synder, Amosa XV. Snyder, executor, the widow has elected to take her share under the will.

TO TAKE A SPECIAL COURSE Dr. Miller Will Go to Chicago Next Saturday. Dr. J. M. Miller of this city, will leave Saturday for Chicago, where he will enter one of the several recognized medical colleges and take a post graduate course on ear, eye and throat diseases and surgery. He will be 1 absent four weeks and expects to learn some valuable points on these special lines. During his absence his office in this city will be closed. o A NEW LAW FOR HOTELS Limits Liability for Guests' Valuables Not Deposited in Safe. A new law limits the liability of hotels for the valuables of guests where they are not in the office safe. It provides “that whenever the proprietor, manager or lessee of a hotel shall provide a safe in the office for the safe keeping of any money, jewels or other valuables belonging to the guests, and shall post a notice to that effect in the office and guest rooms, he shall not be liable for any loss of such money, jewels or other valuables sustained by such guest by theft” if guests neglec to deposit their valuables. But a hotel keeper is not required to receive a deposit of money or property exceeding SSOO. The liability of a hotel keeper for clothes and merchandise is limited to S2OO where a loss shall occur without his fault or negligence, "nbF shall he be liable in any sum for the loss of any article belonging to such guest and not within the room assigned to him, unless the same shall be specially intrusted to the care and custody of such hotel keeper or his servants. Articles left at. a hotel and not claimed for three months may be sold after giving notice by mail to the owner if his name and address is known, and publishing a notice for two weeks in a local newspaper, describing the article and stating when and where it is to be sold. After paying the expense of publication and sale, any balance of the price for which the article is sold is to be paid into the school fund. There is no emergency clause. o— ANOTHER WRECK ON PENNSY Pittsburg, March 27. —The Keystone Express on the Pennsylvania railroad, was wrecked early today, just after leaving the city. The engine and three cars left the track, but no one was seriously injured.

YOUNTZ TRIAL ON NEXT MONDAY j Burford Representative Charged With Forgery. Monday, at Fort Wayne, the trial of Maaford D. Yountz, on a charge of forgery, is scheduled to be begun. This is a case growing out of the alleged changing of public records by Yountz in the office of the county auditor. The offense, it will be remembered, was discovered after the letting of county supplies sometime about two years ago last December. The bid of Burford & Co., filed by Yountz, was the low'est one that had been submitted and the contract was awarded to him. Later it was discovered by some of the county officials that the bid had been changed in that figures like one had been changed to seven by a lighter stroke of the pen. There were a number of similar changes noted on the document and the difference to the county would have been considerable. After this change had been discovered, the evidence was laid before the grand jury and an indictment was returned. Since then the case has been continued from time to time a change of venue was taken to Allen county and the date for the hearing is finally decided upon. It is said that the state will ask for another continuance for some reason, but that the defense will insist upon an immediate trial of the case. —Bluffton Banner. O _ WALLACE STATUE Will be added to Art Hall at Washington AN INCREASE IN POPULATION Eighty-Eight Cities Gain Over Sixteen Per Cent—Protests Against the Mail Regulations. —

Washington, March 27. —The presentation of a statue of Gen. Lew Wallace to the nation's hall of fame will be a notable addition to Indiana a., at the national capitol. Indiana is not as well represented in the art of the capitol as the state's importance, hisoricall yand every other way, w'ould warrant. There are very few pictures of distinguished Indiana men in the public buildings at Washington and the state is practically -without representation in the splendid statuary that has contributed so much to make Washington world famous. In a bulletin issued today the census bureau says: “That eight-eight cities with an estimated population of 50,000 or more in 1906. had a total estimated population of 19,771,167, an increase of 2,766,863, or 16.3 per cent over that reported at the twelfth cenus. ’ Cities which have come into this class in the period from 1900 to 1906 are Terre Haute, Ind., Fort Wayne, Ind.: Norfolk. Va.; Yonkers, N. Y.; Schenactady, N. Y.; Houston, Tex.; Youngstown, O.; Holyoke, Mass, and Akron, O. The five leading cities and their estimated population in 1906. are as follows: New York, 4,113.043: Chicago, 2,049,185; Philadelphia, 1,441,735: St. Louis, 649.320; Boston, 602,278.” It has been fashionable during the last few days among members of the Sixth district colony in XX’ashington to speculate on who will succeed Janies E. XX'atson in congress in case Mr. Watson should be nominated and elected to the governorship. The general belief is that John M. Morris of New Castle, judge of the Henry county circuit court, is in line for the congressional office whenever Mr. Watson sees fit to train his political activities in another direction. The Indiana senators are receiving many protests against the changes in second class mail regulations proposed by the postal commission. The Protestants anticipate that an effort will be made to thave these reforms enacted into law at the next session and are taking time by the forelock. It appears that the changes advocated would be the worst blow- that could possibly fall on the publications of fraternal societies. The councils of Knights of Columbus of Loogootee, Elkhart and Michigan City have sent in strong protests against the recommendations of the commission affecting second class matter and the postage thereon, which, they say, “will practically kill every official paper of benevolent or fraternal societies.”

THE SHAKESPEARES Met Yesterday With Mrs. D. D. Heller SURPRISE ON THE LAUGHREYS Mr. Wilson Lee the Victim of His Friends —An Easter Market on Next Saturday. The members of the Shakespeare club had a very delightful meeting at the home of Mrs. D. D. Heller on Fifth street yesterday afternoon. As this was Mrs. Jennie Studabaker'sr meeting, she sent the papers which consisted of the description of her trip to California. After this some important business pertaining to the closing night of the club, was transacted. Nearly all members were present. The ladies of the United Brethren church will hold another exchange at the Baughman 5 and 10 cent store on next Saturday. The officers and members of the degree staff of the Pythian Sisters are urged to be present at a called meeting at 2:30 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. It has been requested that the children of the Christian church bring their Easter envelopes with their offerings to Sunday school Sunday morning. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs. Bowsman on North Fifth street on Friday afternoon at two o’clock. All ladies are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laughrey were the victims of a pleasant surprise party, last evening at their home on First street, given by the members of the Christian church. They presented Mr. and Mrs. Laughrey with an elegant charlotte set, which is highly valued by them. During the evening light refreshments were served. An excellent time is reported by all present.

Another surprise which was not mentioned and which took place on Monday evening, was the one given on Mr. Wilson Lee, at his home on Mercer avenue, by a small company of friends, to remind him of his 40th birthday anniversary. The guests»presented him with a beautiful bouquet of pink carnations. The Young Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold an Easter market at the Pictorium, Saturday, March 30th. All kinds of pastries and Easter novelties will be for sale. Miss Minta Acker will entertain the Euchre Club at her home on First street on Friday vening, commencing at 7:30, sharp. Mrs. R. K. Allison will entertain the Ladies' Mite Society of the M. E. church at her home on North Second street on Friday afternoon, and their friends are inivted to be present. Tlie program for the Euterpean recital which is to be given by the Morning Musical of Fort Wayne, will appear later. Members of the Morning Musical of this ctiy will *go to Decatur on the afternoon of Monday, April Ist, to give a recital before the Euterpean Club. Those who will give the recital are Miss Gill. Miss Sadamae Allen and Mrs. H. H. Rogers, vocalists; Mr?. Hatfield of Ossian, Miss McClure and Miss aßiley, pianists: Mrs. Culbertson and Mrs. Rhamy, acompanists.— Fort Wayne News. The recital will be given in the Assembly hall at the Library next Monday evening, April Ist, admission 25 cents. The public is most cordially invited as it is in no way a private affair. This promises to be a very pleasant event. Another gala day was enjoyed yesterday by the Antique Quilting Club at the home of Mrs. E. XX'. Jackson of rural route 9. and a fine time was i had by all. Quilting was the order of the day and it is surprising what j fifteen willing workers can do in one | day. A fine dinner was served at the ; noon hour and the ladies did ample < justice to the same, as the hostess is ■ a fine cook. The club will meet with | Mrs. J. Wolfe on Tuesday, April 2. ■ Those present yesterday were MesI dames J. Johnson, C. Snyder, J XVolfe,

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IW. XV. Stewart, S. Lichtenberger, P. i Workinger, S. Traster, C. Standiford. L. Gaunt and Misses Eva Stewart, Minnie Johnson, Olive Standiford, and Ada Stewart. The Invited ( guests were Mrs. Shell of Pleasant Mills, Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. G. W. Standiford of Wren, O„ nd Mrs. H. M. Daniels of rural route 9. INDIANA'S CENTENNIAL IN 1916 Will be a Great Event —Preparations to Begin Soon. On account of the unusual haste in adjourning the leglsalture no steps can be taken toward arranging for Indiana’s centennial celebration until the next meeting of the general assembly. During the session recently closed Senator Kistler of Cass county introduced a resolution providing for a preliminary organization whose purpose it was to devise and propose plans to the next legislature for the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the admission of Indiana to the union. The resolution provided that the organization should consist of members of the legislature, state officers, the vice president of the United States and the Indiana members of the United States senate. The members of the commission were to meet on April 1 in the city of Indianapolis and begin the work of arranging for this centennial celebration. The members of the commission were to serve without pay. The resolution passed the senate and was passed by the house on the last day of the session under a suspension of the rules.

In the excitement of the adjournment the resolution failed to return to the senate in time to be enrolled, signed and delivered to the governor. Hence it died with the close of the legislature, with a number of other resolutions, joint and concurrent. The legislature, how’ever, clearly indicated its purpose to commit Irdiana to the work of a great celebration of her birth year in 1916. As there will be several sessions of ihe legislature between nov nd the mtennial year there is yet time for arrangements to be made. Tn.' Kistler resolution provided for iwo plans cf celebration. One was for a sti’.e celebration and the other was for an exposition of national character, similti to thoie held in Chicago and St. Louis, ant: of the kind that are to be held at Seattle and at Jamestown.

TOMORROW’S SALE A Great Lot of Horses to be Offered MANY BUYERS ARE EXPECTED If You Want a Horse, Now is the Time to Buy—Splendid Bunch to Select From. The horse sale to be held tomorrow at the Decatur Horse Sale company’s stables on First street, promises to be the best sale that has yet been conducted by this concern. A tine lot of horses have been secured and they are the best the market affords. Among the lot are a number of coal black horses that now seem to be in demand in the eastern markets, as black is becoming the popular color. These blacks are matched teams and single drivers and are the prettiest pieces of horseflesh that have ever been shown at a horse sale. A number of pretty greys have also been purchased, these, however, consisting of draft hoses and a few drivers, which will no doubt sell like hot cakes. A number of out of town horsemen will be present and this feature alone insures that the sale will be a success in every respect. The Decatur Horse Sale company is affording those who want good horse flesh the best opportunity in the world to purchase it, as they buy nothing but what is up to the standard and sell everything guaranteed to be sound. If you are in the market for a good horse, attend this sale and make your purchase, as they have any thing you could want in the horse line. o NOTICE TO BEN HURS. Mrs. Mary L .Clark, deputy supreme chief, wil be at the Ben Hur meeting tomorrow night. All members are earnestly requested to be present. L. L. BAUMGARTNER, Chief.