Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 79, Decatur, Adams County, 29 March 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 79

STAHL’S SAD DEATH But Little More to Add to that Already Known WAS THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OLD The Boston Club Have Cancelled All Their Spring Dates and Will Not Play in Fort Wayne. There is but little to say about the details of “Chick" Stahl’s sad death, for nothing Is known as to the cause. He was one of the most successful ball players in the country and had many good years ahead in the profession, as he had always taken excellent care of himself and seemed to be in prime condition this year. He was married last November and is said to have loved his wife devotedly. So far as known he left no word and gave no idea that he contemplated such a move. He was born in Avilla thirty-four years ago, his parents moving to Fort Wayne soon afterward. Stahl was reared there and began playing ball on amateur teams. In 1894 he played with Mike Connor's team here and in 1895 was on the pitching staff of the famous Place’s Creams With this team he gained his reputation and the same year he was signed by Roanoke, Va. The next year he was bought by Buffalo, and played in the Eastern league until the fall of 1906, when he was drafted by the Boston National league team. He played with the Boston Nationals until the American league was formed, when he joined the new organization and played in the field. A few months ago Mr. Taylor, the manager of the club, made him its manager against his wishes, and last Tuesday he resigned the place and announced that in future he would stay in his old place. It is the general belief here that the worry over his duties as manager and his efforts to divide honors with his old friend “Jimmy" Collins, caused his mind to give away and his terrible act followed. All the spring dates of the Bostons, including the ones for Fort Wayne, next week, have been cancelled. o MURDERER TRIES TO ESCAPE Effort is Fruitless and He Then Attempts His Life. Chicago, March 29— Leonard Leopold, accused jointly with Howard Nicholas of the murder of Margaret Leslie, the actress, made a wild dash for liberty in Judge Ball's court today. He had been called as a witness at his own trial and occupied a chair on the witness stand. His attorney asked him one or two questions and before answering the last one, he dashed to the doorway leading to the jail elevator. The move was made so sudden that the attaches were taken by surprise. He grasped the elevator cable just as he was grabbed by the officers. His capture rendered him frantic and he tried to dash out his brains and rendered himself unconscious. He pleaded on being revived, by saying: “Don't hang me. Don t hang me.” Court adjourned and Leopold was taken back to jail where he is in a serious condition. MRS. SMITH WILL BE VERY RICH

New York, March 29,-Practically every cent of the fortune of Silent Smith, who was worth seventy-five millions, and who died in Japan recently, will go to his wife, formerly Mrs. William Rhinelander Stewart. The estate added to the fortune she already possesses makes her one of the richest women in the world. STRIKERS ARE STILL WAITING Chicago, March 29.—N0 strike will be declared until the government has had a chance to offer any plan pos-ib e to settle the proposed strike, declare labor leaders who are handling ’ - e proposed strike on the western roa s. LIST OF DEAD REACHES THIRTY Cotton, Cal., March 29,-Thirtypeo-ple killed is the latest report of t fatalities in the Southern ' wreck last night. A dozen of wounded are in a dangerous conditon and are expected to die. another dea ° Louisville, March 29.— Lozj an, the base ball piayer of the Boston Nationals, and formerly of the iacla nati Reds, died here today of typ o fever.

RAILROADS RECALL THE BLUFF Will Continue to Run Their Sunday Excursions. Indiana people who were led to believe that the two-cent passenger rate would deprive them of the privilege of cheap Sunday excursions will be pleased to learn that the railroad companies have recalled their bluff. There will be Sunday excursions in spite of the two-cent rate and it is said the excursion rates will be even cheaper than they were last year, not only in Indiana, but in Ohio also. The high officials in the passenger departments of all the roads operating in Indiana and Ohio held a meeting at Indianapolis Tuesday to discuss the Sunday excursion proposition. Although some of the officers were in favor of abandoning Sunday excursions, the majority held out for the old methods and their views prevailed. The reason urged for reducing the excursion rates from what they were last year was that Sunday business would thereby be attracted which otherwise could not be secured. The difference between the former excursion rates and the present two-cent rate is not large, and a reduction was decided upon in order that the difference would be more apparent and therefore more alluring. A HOME WEDDING A Country Wedding occured on Yesterday THE REV. HAI.ST OFFICIATED Miss lona Hart and Otis Shifferly United in the Holy Bonds of Wedlock. A beautiful home- wedding took place on Thursday, when Miss lona Hart and Mr. Otis Shifferly were united in marriage. The spacious home of the bride was well filled with relatives and friends who came to witness the ceremony and to extend their congratulations. Promptly at 12 o’clock the bridal party led by Vernon Shifferly and Olive Standiford appeared before the officiating clergyman, Rev. A. B. Haist and duly answered the questions | needful and were pronounced man and wife. The bride looked charming in her suit of white silk, carrying a rich bouquet of cut roses. The groom appeared in the convential black. Congratulations and well wishes having (been extended the guests were usher--1 ed into the dining room where a sumptuous dinner was served. The bride is the daughter of Wm. Hart of Union township. For a number of years she has made her home with her grandmother on the state line, where the wedding took place. She is a most estimable young lady, an active church worker and enjoys a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Shifferly is the son of J. W. Shifferly of Union township, where he is known as an industrious and trustworthy young man. These young people sail on the voyage of life under most favorable circumstances. They will be at home to their friends at the Charles Schnitz farm, one mile north of Bobo, after April first. EASTER DAY WILL BE FAIR Weather Man Says It Will be an Ideal One. Washington, March 29—Once a year Uncle Sam’s weather factory make a three days weather prognostications. This once happened today when the forecast was given out for Easter day. The bureau declares that more people are actually interested in Easter weather than any other day and for this reason a forecast is given at this time. Sunday will be a fair weather day according to all present indica- . tions. o— WILL GIVE A VIOLIN RECITAL Mr. Tony Holthouse and his pupils will give a violin recital at Bosse's ’ opera house, April 16. This will be 5 the first recital of this kind ever given in Decatur. The program will con- ! sis t of classical and popular selec--1 tions and will certainly be a treat to music lovers of the city. ’ body oTstolen boy is found ; covington, Ky„ March 29,-The body of Nolan Cummins, the four-year-old j boy kidnapped last Saturday, was found floating in Licking river today.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening;, March 28, 1907.

FIRM DISSOLVES Merryman & Sutton Dissolve Partnership continue in same office The Separation Was Caused by the Election of Mr. Merryman Judge of Adams Circuit Court. The law firm of Merryman & Sutton has dissolved, after a pleasant partnership existing since the dissolution of the France & Merryman law firm several years ago. The reason for the separation at this time is caused by the fact that in November Mr. Merryman succeeds to the bench of the Adams Circuit court, and in order to have as few tangling alliances as possible it is necessary for him to begin this early to clean up his business relations with this court. For the next few’ months, however, they will occupy the same office, although their business will be separate. Both members of this firm are well grounded in the rudiments of their profession, Judge-elect Merryman being a lawyer of high standing and merit, while the junior member has ever and always been faithful and hardworking, both as a student and active practitioner. That he will continue to succeed, there is no doubt. Judge-elect Merryman was elected Judge of the Adams Circuit court at the November election in 1906, and the handsome majority he then received is but a slight token of the esteem in which he is held by electorate of Adams county. He assumes jurisdiction some time in November and then for six years it will be Judge Merryman in fact as well as in name. iiighsSEnews Seniors Received Subjects for Commencement PROF. ALEY IS TO BE HERE Will Lecture During Closing Week — Twenty Teachers Plan to Go to South Bend. The Senior Class has been given their subjects for the Commencement exercises. Prof. Aley of the State University at Bloomington, Ind., will deliver an address here May 31. This will be given as a part of the graduating ex- ■ exercises of the present senior class. I The public will call to mind that Prof, j Aley was recently the Democratic can- ■ date for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Miss Byerly conducted the devotional exercises Tuesday morning and presented to the High School a beautiful Bible. Twenty teachers of the city schools are planning to attend the Northern Indiana Teachers’ meeting, April 4, 5 and 6. At this time the pupils will have their annual spring vacation of two days. The boys of the high school have ors ganlzed a base ball team. Their first game is to be played with Bluffton, the date of which has not yet been decided. The literary societies held their first public meeting in the High School Assembly room last Friday afternoon. The program consisted of essays, recitations and orations. Each acquitted himself exceedingly well, and the afternoon was enjoyed by all. Several visitors w’ere present and at the close they expressed words of appreciation and commendation for literary work. oTHAW IS FEELING FINE The Trial May be Resumed on Next Monday. New York, March 29— Attorney Peabody appeared at the Tombs today and after visiting with Thaw, said: “Harry is feeling fine today. I never saw him looking more fit for any kind of an emergency.” Peabody declined to discuss the defendant’s plans. It is stated, however, in other quarters that Delmas is preparing actively to go on with the case Monday.

VERA CRUZ MAN IS SICK | Hiram DeWitt Very 111 With Heart T rouble. Hiram DeWittt, aged seventy-five years, is lying very low at his home near Vera Cruz, he suffering from an attack of heart failure. He was taken sick yesterday at noon while engaged in feeding the stock at his barn and fell unconscious to the floor. His misfortune was noted and he was taken to his home where during the afternoon he suffered a second fainting spell and was seized with spasms. Last night and until an early hour this morning it was feared that he was dying and that he would not live from one hour to the next. However, he was somewhat improved this forenoon and this afternoon the chances for his recovery were just a little brighter. Mr. DeWitt lives alone with his aged companion on a small strip of ground just at the edge of the town of Vera Cruz. He is a brother of Mrs. Abe Studabaker of this city, and is quite well known throughout the country. Up until two years ago he was a resident of Keystone, but at that time he moved to the place at Vera Cruz which he now occupies.—Bluffton Banner. o_ COURT HOUSE NEWS Claims Filed Against Will Sheets Estate THE DIEHL CASE WAS HEARD Suit to Annul a Fraudulent Marriage Tried Today, But no Decision Rendered —Other Busine s s. ' C. J. Lutz, as attorney for Barclay Smith, has filed a suit against Clara D. Sheets, administratrix of the estate of William Sheets, claim $4.10, also another claim for $25.00. He also appears for William Wittwer who ■ has a claim for $43.87. A "nasty” case was heard before Judge Erwin this morning, it being that of Adam Diehl vs. Emma Diehl, to annul fraudulent marriage. The parties were married in Squire Smith’s court last December, the plaintiff in this case agreeing to marry Emma to settle a prosecution for paternity proceedings. Three days afterwards he discovered that he had been decteived. However, he continued to live with his wife until February 17th, when she left. Judge Erwin took the matter under advisement. George M. Beard vs. Eli Meyer, Ed Green and James Daugherty, false imprisonment, demand $2,000, demur- ‘ rers of defendants overruled, answer ■by all defendants jointly. Case at issue. Daniel B. Ninde vs. Richard Klein, to recover for fur coat, purchased for $175, set for argument Friday, April sth. Peter F. Burke has been appointed guardian for Leroy, Charles 0., and Wilda L. Burk and filed bnod for sl,000, signed by A. P. Hardison, C. F. Greene and A. G. Briggs. Petition filed to rent real Estate and so ordered. o ANOTHER POSTAL DECISION Rural Mail Boxes Must Be Convenient For Carriers. In a decision rendered Fourth Assistant Postmaster Genera! DeGraw insists bpr n an adherence to ’he regulations requiring boxes on ru.a; mail routes nbal) be erected by the roadside so that ca-r’ers cau e>.« v ohtii.r access to them without deviating from their routes or dismounting from their vehicles. Failure to comply with the regulations in this respect, the decision states, is likely to result in the discontinuance of the delivery of mail by rural carriers. —o WILL MARRY A MILLIONAIRE Dunlap, Famous Hat Man Choses a Manicurist. New York, March 29—Another fair manicurist has won a multi-million-aire from Broadway’s undiminishing crop, according to a report today. William A. Dunlap, the famous hat manufacturer and mine owner will be married next Sunday at Chicago to Miss Lavander Byers Gibsonesque, a manicurist.

ARE YOU ONE ? A Dozen Public Spirited Citizens are Heeded CAN’T YOU BUY A LOT? As Soon as Settlements are Concluded Arrangements for Factories Will be Made. Wanted—A dozen citizens of Decatur or vicinity to buy the dozen lots remaining from the big sale. Have you the public spirit and the good of your community sufficiently at heart to be one of them? In every deal of this magnitude involving more than $60,000 the hardest part is the closing up of the affair in a smooth way. Only an even dozen lots remain unsold out of 227 and the committee would like to see them taken this week. Won’t you buy one? Can’t you induce your friend to do so? They are all excellent lots and will soon double in value. You are takney. There is another all Important ney There is another all important thing in connection with the sale and that is that about fifty purchasers haven’t made settlement. You should do so at once as very day you put it off means just that much of a delay in securing the coveted Industries. Call at the office of F. M. Schirmeyer, the trustee, make settlement and secure your pass book and contract. It is confidently believed that soon after the complete settlement by purchasers, the location of two splendid factories can be announced. Don’t be one to cause any delay of such an important event in Decatur’s history. If you haven’t bought a lot, do so. If you have and haven’t settled, do so. PRISONERS REFUSE TO WORK. Interesting Contest on at Marion — Hobo Question. Prisoners in the county jail“struck" Monday when it was suggested that they work for their board. Today there is a “lock-out,” or perhaps it should be called a “lock-in.” The prisoners are not being permitted to work pending an adjustment of a difficulty which has developed between the city and county authorities. Joseph Smith, who lost his job when the board of works abolished the office of street commissioner a year ago, was employed by Sheriff McGuffin to guard the prisoners while they worked on the levee and streets. He was sworn in as deputy sheriff. Smith worked Monday, taking the prisoners to and from the jail and watching over them while they labored. Smith called at the jail Tuesday morning to again get the prisoners. Annual Duke was also present. Duke announced that he had been employed by the board of works. Smith said that he had been employed by the sheriff and had not been notified to quit. So both Duke and Smith accompanied the prisoners and guarded them during the forenoon. When Duke called at the jail at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, he was told by the sheriff that the prisoners would not leave the jail. The “strike” had resolved itself into a “lock-out.” The sheriff said that the prisoners would not be taken from the jail until an agreement was reached. The prisoners, while delighted, are no doubt wondering why they were not called upon to finish the day’s work. —Marion Chronicle. o ■ ■ — COUNCIL HELD A SHORT SESSION Adjourned to Meet on Next, Tue/Uay Evening. / The council met in special Session last evening, this being the ffme set for the hearing of objections to the Madison and Third streets improvements. The meeting, however, termi-' nated in a very short time, owidg to the absence of Councilntfan Christen and the hearing of dejections was continued until next Tuesday evening when the council will meet at six o’clock. The matter Jf putting down a ten inch well wafe discussed and upon motion was referred to the street and sewer committee, who will have their report ready (for the next meeting. With the exception of Christen, every member wjA present and ready to take up their J ity, but all felt that owing to the 'Jure of the matter, that a comp l council should be present to d ! of the matter.

HUNGRY FOR A GOOD CHEW Indiana Oil Men Send Home for Tobacco. “Send us some chewin’ that’s fit to chew,” is the substance of the message A. J. Foust employed by the Standard Oil company in Roumania, sent last December to a firm at Warren, where the oil worker and his several associates now in the Roumanian oil fields got their “chewin’." The order was accompanied by the statement that in all Roumania there was no good chewing tobacco. The oil workers did not care for the expense and ordered the tobacco sent by express. The Warren firm placed the order with a wholesale house in Marion, which shipped ninety-six pounds of plug tobacco of the brand that the chewers in Roumania were known to favor. The consignment was sent by express and the charges were sl2, not quite half the wholesale cost of the tobacco. The tobacco arrived evidently in good condition, for the wholesale house has just been asked to duplicate the order. Several of the men who formerly worked in the Indian oil field are now prospecting and developing in the Roumanian field. They have a lonesome assignment. o HE MAY SPEAK PresiHent May Restore Financial Confidence DOVER NO GOOD AS PEACEMAKER —"**■"• • • ? ■ . • Vice President Fairbanks to Entertain the President in Indianapolis n on May 30. Washington, March 29.—The president is not yet convinced that the financial unrest throughout the country is such as to make it altogether desirable that he shall make some announcement designed to restore confidence. A week ago he was sure that he would not make a public declaration at this time, but now he is undecided as to what he should do. If his decision shall be to say something at this time, he will accept the invitation extended to him by the representatives of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, who called on him yesterday afternoon ana asked him to come to Springfield and make a speech dealing with the financial and railroad situation. Washington, March 29.—Elmer Dover, secretary of the Republican national committee, who arrived here, announced that he had accepted an invitation to manage the candidacy of William H. Taft for the presidency. He agreed, two weeks ago, to see what he could do in the way of forming a Taft organization. He was in Ohio trying to fix a compromise between the Taft and Foraker forces when Senator Foraker issued his challenge to Taft that the two should go before the Republicans of the state for a verdict as to which shall be the candidate. Washington, March 29. —Vice President Fairbanks saw the president this afternoon and went over with him the tentative arrangements for the visit of the chief executive to Indianapolis May 30. The exact time of the arrival of the presidential party in Indianapolis has not been fixed, but it will be early in the forenoon. The vice president will arrange his own plans so as to be at home on that day and will take part in the entertainment of the president. o FIRST MEETING AT MARION The Indiana Ice Cream Manufacturers Organize. H. L. Conter was at Marion yesterday where he attended a meeting of the Indiana Ice Cream Manufacturing Association, it being the first meeting of this kind held in the state. J. H. Frank of Alexandria, was chosen president, and H. L. Conter of this city,

secretary and treasurer. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, has established the ice cream standard for Indiana, ice cream made in the state must contain eighty per cent butter fat, and allows the use of i other ingredients so long as it Is pure. ’ The manufacturers propose that the new standard be observed to the letter, and pure ice cream is thus as- ] sured.

Price Two Cents

MORNING MUSICAL Program to be Given Next Monday Evening REV. GEORGE C. ULMER SPEAKS High School Enjoyed a Talk—Mrs. Baumgartner and Mrs. Lachot Entertain. BY PERLE BURDG. The following program will be rendered by the members of the Morning Musical of Fort Wayne in the Assembly hall at the library next Monday evening, April Ist, under the management of the Euterpean Club. Admission 25 cents. The public is cordially invited to attend, he program is as follows: Scambati Gavatte Henselt Etude Moszkowskl Etincelles Miss Bailey. Y. B. Archer Spring Song Y. B. Archer Scotch Love Song Y. B. Archer.. .My Heart Hath a Song Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Rhamy at piano. Balakirew The Lark Tschailkowski Sleighride Schumann Soaring Mrs. Hatfield. Amy Woodford Finden. .Temple Bells Mary Turner Salter Contentment Liza Lehman The Worldly Hope From Persian Gorden. Miss Gill. Mrs. Culbertson at piano. Maszkowski Spanish Caprice Miss McClure. Guy D’Hardelot Sanstoi Arthur Foatlrish Folk Song There’s No Spring But You Miss Allen. Mrs. Rhamy at piano, — « 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. ? I I • w i<» iin .f ‘ The Young Woman’s Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold an Easter market at the Plctorlum, Saturday, March 30th. All kinds of pastries and Easter novelties will be for sale. After the closing of the business meeting of the Pocahontas lodge, Mr. James Fristoe entertained the members by serving light refreshments and each enjoyed a social hour. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian church had a very delightful meeting at the home of Mrs. J. C. Patterson on Second street, yesterday afternoon. After the business was transacted the hostess was assisted by the Misses Marie Patterson and Bessie Schrock and Mrs. Dugan, in serving dainty refreshments.

The High School had the pleasure of hearing Rev. George C. Ulmer, who is representing the Taylor University, at chapel services this morning. After conducting the devotional exercises, Mr. Ulmer made a few helpful remarks, speaking of the worth of the Christian life. He said: “Christianity is the main factor of an education.” He then told of the Taylor University and of its remarkable moral standard. Among the things which make this a moral school are that football, college meets, or the use of tobacco is not allowed. Mr. Ulmer gave excellent reason for not permitting any of these. He discussed the different departments, all of which are fully equipped. The tuition for a year’s work is one hundred and thirty-seven dollars, which is remarkably low for the high standard of the work given. Mesdames L. L. Baumgartner and J. F. Lachot were hostesses at the meeting of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Evangelical church, at the home of the latter on West Monroe street, yesterdy afternoon at two o’clock. There was nothing special during the afternoon. The hostesses served a two course luncheon, which was delicious. The attendance was large. o THE INTERURBAN DEPOT PLANS Tracks Will be Extended to Jefferson Street. By April 15, according to President W. H. Fledderjohann of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company, the traction line will be completed as far south as Jefferson street or nearly so. By that time the company i expects to have a modern station and ’ office equipped in the corner room of : the Morrison block. They will put ■ in an up-to-date counting room, and - ticket and freight office, and will be j well arranged to take care of business.