Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 81, Decatur, Adams County, 1 April 1907 — Page 1

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RED HOT PETITION Eight District Addresses the Vice-Presideat they lay down the law Cromer Must Not be Given Any Power and They Must Have Political Recognition. Under a recent date from Muncie, the following appeared in the Chicago Record-Herald. It shows the extent the anti-Cromer Republicans intend to carry their light, and it may mean defeat for Vice President Fairbanks, tn his ambitions to be the candidate of his party for president: The methods of the Fairbanks managers to secure undisputed control of the state organisation, with a view possibly of crushing opposition to the Vice President's ambition to succeed President Rooc*v*lt, are raising a storm of protest in many sections of the state, and especially in th* Eighth congressional dietict. Knowing the value of the services of George W. Cromer, late congressman from that district, as an organizer, the Fairbanks men apparently have selected him to manage the preliminary campaign for control of the organization. So intense has the feeling become that petitions are being circulated and signed throug'nt the district, virtually .asking the vice president to call off his minions. Among those who have affixed: their tignaturese are many who fought Cromer in the late campaign and succeeded in defeating him in a district normally Republican. The petitioners make no threats against the vice president, but simply ask him to change his methods. WHAT THE PETITION SAYS. The petition to which, it is believed 3,000 to 4,000 names will be attached before it is forwarded to the vice president, says in part: Noling a very perceptible tendency of the Indiana newspapers, whose policies are under your direction, to continue to perpetuate strife in the Eighth congressional district, an Inclination to continue tenaciously to hold onto George W. Cromer, late congressman, despite the fact that the peope of this district have said emphatically that they are done with him, thus keeping before the best Republicans of the district a name that grates on their righteous sensibilities, and, understanding that you wish to be considered as a presidential quantity in the coming national Republican convention. and, assuming that in such a race you wish the support of all the Republicans of Indiana, and not a divided party, we, the undersigned Republicans of this Eighth district, have thought it fit to address this memorial to you.

Tne policy pursued by the Indianapolis News, Indianapolis Star, the Muncie Star, and Terre Haute Star is offensive to every Republican in Indiana who does not now or who has not in the past shown the most complete sympathy with the present state organization or its methods. One day it is an open attack on some good Republicans who has seen tit to oppose the aspirations of Mr. Cromer, the next day it is a veiled attempt to create a sentiment against Senator Beveridge, who we feel sure has the cordial support of his full share of Hoosier Republicans. Another time t is a rap at Harry S. New or some other Republican whose loyalty to party principles has never been questioned Ail of this, of course, as you will doubtless see, cannot be taken otheiwise than as a desire of one facaon to rise to prominence at the txpeiise of the other. The effusions of Washington corr spondents show evidence of ei k written after a careful comparison of notes and this arrangement is o which is apparent to every sis “ er this petition. It became nohceab immediately after that historic confer ence in Washington a year ago, tween yourself, Delavan Smit 1 News, A. A. McCormick of the Sto . Joseph B. Kealing. A- Tobi * s ’ Harry C. Starr. James 0. Goodrich and a number of other Indiana nota bles, at which time the decision reached to try again to foist upo people of this district George turner, a representative of people had long since tired. OPPOSITION IS HARASSED These prejudiced reports, o kind and another to harass eve • opposing the methods with relation to a ae _ are well understood.. 1 ! -’ '

•eived 10 mv ft t* « hMW* to every siga«r •< «W* *■* th* I three «ewrp«»**B ar* ****gri**< ta tk» i Star w«m **r*kn*t by the lUnited Svatae Fvwel Cer*onKio* ant the Ro«k letauid Itotteeat **w *to**ly i allied with th* HatrrtaM* atotr****, and that they w*r« bc**H* lor lb* purpoe* tad gracaptlg pto«*4 h* yoar hands as instrawtoat* for proaotng your atabitioß* to th* pr*airi***y of the United Stat**. W* iUt*ww* nd«rstaad that yo* *r ma**b*r ot yoar 1-nmodiate fajuiiy h«v* a joint partnership in the ln<to»apolk» N*ws with Delava* Smith, a rainUra, and that any utteraaeo by that paper on political matters uauat ba taken as a personal u; reran** as tauah as if tha words fell front your own lips from any platform in tha Eighth Indiana district. We protest against your methods. In shouting for you w* do not feel that we must tear down or datraet from the splandid reaord of- Senator Beveridge, Theodora Koo**v*4t or any other good Republican. Mr .Fairbank* i« to sand a reply to th* petitioners, intaming them whether he thinks it bi better to fight Republican* than Dasnoeraita. THEIPKLSESMON County Cesamissioßcrs Convened Today VIEWERS FOR REYNOLDS ROAD Appointed to Meat Thursday—Order for Sale of Carter Road Set Aside and Matter Continued. The county commissioners met this morning tor their regular monthly session. Considerable business was transacted and the work will probably require several days. Proof of publication and posting of notices as required by law, were filed in the Reynolds free macadam road extension No. 4. L. L. Baumgartner was appointed engineer and Edward Foreman and J. M. Peel as viewers to meet at the office of J D. Winteregg on Thursday, April 4, and qualify. In the Winchester macadam road ; extension No. 2, the viewers’ report | was presented and approved by the i board, and the road ordered constructed. Auditor Lewton was ordered to give the notice of sale as required.

Louis Keller was granted a license to sell spirituous liquors and the hearing of the usual evidence, and filing his bond. In the Irwin Carter macadam road, the order heretofore entered for the sale of the road was set aside, and all bids rejected. This action was due to the fact that a remonstrance, signed by 150 interested parties was submitted. The cause was continued and in the meantime the commissioners will go over the road and consider the proposition from every point of view. w Bids were received for the construction of a fence near the St. Marys river bridge, north of this city. Bids sere filed by L. W. Frank, D. J. Dilling and Magley & Parrish. A petition for* the construction of lhe French Township Central exten--ion No. 4, was presented and continued. William Glendenning presented a petition to have taxes refunded. Hg • ccompanled his petition with an opinion from the auditor of state and the board after being thus advised, found ■hat the pryer of said petition be granted. The auditor was ordered to draw a remittance for the sum of $61.62, in favor of Mr. Glendenning. oMRS. NECHT WAS STRICKEN Well Known Winchester Lady is Very Sick. Mrs. Will Necht of Winchester, was ■ tricken with paralysis just after dinner yesterday and her condition is reported to be most serious, her physician extending but slight hopes for her recovery. She is a sister of Mrs. Sarah Miller of this city and is well known, having visited in Decatur frequently. Mrs. Miller and L. G. Ellingham were summoned Sunday afternoon and left at once for Winchester. T HAW WILL KNOW THURSDAY Ne w York, April 1.-The Thaw jury when it met today, was excused until Thursday, when it is assumed the lunacy commission will have decided fully Thaw will then hear whether his trial is to go on or he be sent to the . asylum.

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COURT BOUSE NEWS! Lut Week »f Term Betas TaAay. THE ACTS OF IM7 ARE HERE Bfetrlbutod by County Clork —A Now C**o Filo*—Ed Moyor* Admitted to tho Bar. Th* last week of th* February term of the Adams Circuit Court began this morning. The April term will open n*xt Monday, at which time the grand jnry will alio *onv*ne. Three cases ar* **t for trial this w**k, viz: Shelln* v*. Trim, *uit oa not*, get for Wednesday; B. Woods vs. J. 8. Bow*rs *t al., i | *et for Thursday to compl*t* Issues; | Nied* v*. Klein, s*t for argument on ( Friday. Marring* lleenso* hav* been issued b* Harry A. Runyon of French township and Martha Hirschey of Wabash | Mwnahip; Georg* Matthewson and Nola Bt**l* of 8L Marya township. | Th* acts of 1907, giving the laws | •nactod by the 45th General Assembly of Indiana, which adjourned recently, hav* be*n received at the county clerk’s offioe and are being distributed. Th* allottment for this county was 128, one being given to each county officer, newspaper, attorney, township trustee, advisory board, and others designated. The book contains an even 800 pages and Is bound similar to the acts of 1905, and contains just 300 new laws now in full force and effect. Merryman & Sutton have filed a new case entitled Old Adams County - Bank vs. Richard C. Boyd, Joseph W. ■ Hakes and James R. Boyd, suit on note, demand SIOO. Edward W. Meyers was today admitted as a member of the Adams County bar. He was examined by a committee compose dos A. P. Beatty, J. T. Merryman and D. D. Heller, who ■ filed a favorable report and Mr. Meyers was sworn in. Ed is a close student land an able young lawyer for whom we predict a successful future.

D. M. Osborne and company vs. Mattie Young, suit on guaranty, demand S2OO. Motion by plaintiff to strike out fourth paragraph of answer, overruled. HANLY IS BETTER But Still Unable to Leave His Room THE TAX COMMISSIONERS MEET First Session Under the New Law— Killing Frosts Throughout Indiana. Indianapolis, April I—Governor Hanly is some better today, but still unable to leave his home. Indianapolis, April 1. —The state board of tax commissioners held their first session under the new law today. The session continues fifty days. In secret, the commissioners began the consideration of real estate appraisement. Indianapolis, April 1. —The weather bureau reports a killing frost last night not especially in the vicinity of this city, but throughout the entire state. The temperature over Indiana varied from twenty to thirty degrees, but was below freezing point everywhere. COLLISION ON NORTH RIVER Tug Boat Sinks and Four of the Crew are Lost. New York, April I.—-A collision occurred on North River, during a blinding snow storm eariy this morning, between ferry boat Musconitto and tug boat John D. Dailey of the Dailey towing company. The Dailey sank and four of the crew who were asleep in the cabin were lost.

ITAYLBR UMIVWWTY NSWI i Jlfr Bom* littornwrtton *f livtor*** by R*v. Ulm*r. Taylor University h** 190 *t orients inatoad of ISO, a* *tatod in th* writeup of last Saturday. "Holinas/ unto th* Lord," "Plain Living" and "High Thinking" ar* th* motto**. Th* only rul* *oa**rning on*’* personal religious life is that the student attend the chapel service, eaeh »*hool day, and on* preaching service in th* chapel on Sunday. This institution is not under th* management of, neither is it supported by any conference. It gets no financial aid from any conference educational fund or church collections. Its whole financial support comes from individual contributions by people who appreciate the work b*ing done, and the Influence of such a school on society, as a whole. Ag*nt Rev. Georg* C. Ulmer will be pleased to confer with any who may desire more information, or contemplates giving financial aid, or attending 1 colleg*. H* will b* in the city a few days. y*f- Drop a postal card in the i postoffi** or call phon* N.o 82. REGRET DISSENSION Scramble of Republican I Presidential Nomination THE POSTAL INVESTIGATION Work Begins Next Week—List of Pensions Granted Not Permitted to b* Published. Washington, April 1. —Senator Scott of West Virginia, a member of the , Republican national committee, in dis- ' cussing the presidential outlook, said 'today: “There is no -doubt that the ' fight has begun. I can’t help it, but I I regret it because it creates dissension which becomes more marked as the time of the convention approaches. It would be better to wait until after the holiday recess cf congress next December, when some idea of I what congress will do can be had before opening up the fighting. Senator Foraker and Secretary Taft are both my warm personal friends and whatever happens I shall take no hand in their controversy.”

Washington, April 1. —The postal commission, of which Representative Overstreet is vice-chairman, will meet in New York the first of next week to make plans for the general investigation of the postoffice department ordered by congress. The first step of the commission will be to employ several expert accountants to go through the department with the view of recommending a new accounting system for the department. The New York meeting will be only preliminary to the regular sessions of the commission which will be held here at the capital from time to time during the summer. Mr. Overstreet will be the active head of the investigation committee. Washington, April I.—The commissioner of pensions issued an order today that hereafter lists of pensions granted shall not be given to the news papers of the country for publication. It has always been the custom for the newspapers of a state receiving new pensions to publish the names of persons residing in that state receiving new pensions or pension increases. The commissioner is of the opinion that the publication of the information increases the correspondence of the bureau. PRESIDENT ENDS ALL TALK Refers to His Speeches For His Views on Railroad Matters. Washington, April 1. —President Roosevelt ended all talk and conjecture and affirmed what had been believed for two days, namely, that he would not go to Springfield, 111., to discuss the railroad situation. “Anybody who wants to know my position on the railroad matters, has only to turn to my printed speeches, where I have told all plainly and many times.” F. A. HOLBROOK PLEADS GUILTY Chicago. April 1. —F. A. Holbrook, head of the socalled school furniture trust, entered a plea of guilty to an indictment charging conspiracy today. Judge Landis deferred sentence.

IN ANNUAL SESSION SUU Tu Board Holding Session at Indianapolis FIX CORPORATE ASSESSMENTS Th*y Al»o Hear all Appeal* From Courrty Boards of Revi*w and Will be in S*»aion Sam* Tim*. The state board of tax commissioners have convened in annual session in the office of the auditor of state. The purpose of the meeting is to fix th* annual assessment for taxation ofall property of steam railroads, electric railways, telephone, telegraph, express, sleeping car, transportation and pipe line companies, copartnerships and all associations upon which th* state board is, by law, required to mak* the original assessment. Th* board will also hear all appeals and applications for revision of assessments as formerly fixed by the county boards of review and the state board of tax commissioners. The telephone companies will be first taken up, after organization of the board Is affected. The first session of the board will continue for fifty days, ending Monday, May 20. This session will be devoted exclusively to the hearing of statements of the corporationes and the assessment of their property. The second session will begin Tuesday, July 2, and will continue for twelve days. This session will be devoted to the hearing of appeals from assessments made by the board at its first session. The third session will begin Monday, July 15, and will continue for twenty days, unless extended through necessity, for appeals from decisions of county boards of review and the equalization of the assessment of all property, real or personal, and the final adjustment of all matters before the board. Statements from corporations will be heard at the first session in the following order: Telephone companies, April 8,9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Express and telegraph companies, April 15 and 16. Sleeping car, transportation companies and pipe line companies, April 17, 18 and 19. Electric street and interurban railways, April 22, 23, 24 and 25. Steam railroads, April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 3 and 4. —o- — GREAT SHOW TOMORROW NIGHT W. B. Patton’s “Slow Poke” Coming Here. Local theatregoers will be delighted with Manager Bosse’s announcement of the engagement f W. B. Patton in one of the season’s most worthy offer--1 ings. Each year Mr. Patton has added ' popularity to his long list of admirers, ! who have witnessed his performances. I Very few were aware of the fact that ! he was the author of the plays he was appearing in, which have furnished an evening’s enjoyment to so many thousand people in the past few years. He is also the author of “The Slow Poke,” a new western play of great heart Interest that he will be seen in here this season. He is surrounded with an exceptionally clever cast and the scenic and electric effects are described as being both elaborate and appropriate. On next Tuesday, April 2, at the Bosse Opera House.

ACTOR’S CONDITION CRITICAL Richard Mansfield is Near to Death’s Door. New York, April I.—A consultation of physicians was held this afternoon over Richard Mansfield, who is critically ill at his Riverside home. A bulletin issued this morning from his bedside, says: “Patient passed only a fairly good night. His condition is most critical.” - —oTHE STANDARD OIL'S DEMAND Chicago, April I—The attorneys for the Standard Oil made a motion in the Federal court today, that the court instruct the jury to find the Standard Oil company not guilty to the charge of accepting rebates from railroads. ——- ■ ■ DEMAND A BIG INCREASE San Francisco, Cal., April 1. AH laundry workers in the city struck today, demanding a forty per cent increase in wages.

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HOW TO GET YOUR MAH Tw* W«y* to D* »• Wh*n N*4 »• llv*r*4 by Carrier. According to * new ruling by the fourth assistanc* postmastor g*n*ral it r*st* with tho carriers whether or not you shall receive your mall at the carrier’s window as has been the custom heretofore on days on which no deliveries were made on th* routes. According to the new ruling, mail addressed to your street or number must be delivered there and if this is not satisfactory to you, you have two ways to get your mail besides. One is to receive it at the general delivery window and the other is to rent a box. Th* following notice has I been sent out to postmasters: i “Ton are informed that clerks can not be required to search carriers' j cases for mail addressed to delivery |by carrier. Patrons of a city dellveri ing office hav* the privilege of rei celving their mail in either of three ways, as they elect. By carrier, through general delivery or in a rented box. They ean not receive part in on* way and the remainder in another unl*» it is specifically addressed for such d*llv*ry.” It is probable, however, that carrier* of this city will continue to deliver mail to patrons at the carrier's business m*n and others who want to g*t their mail before the carrier* come around, but it will be optional with the carrier whether or not he doe* this. Mail addressed to a hotel or boarding house bearing your name but ( having the number of the hotel or house wher* you are supposed to be stopping or addressed In care of such number of proprietor must be delivered to the place addressed. Should the carrier deliver it to you on the street or at the office he would be disobeying the rules of the depatment and in case of complaint being made, would be in for a reprimand.

STAHL’S FUNERAL I I Held at Fort Wayne Sunday Afternoon EULOGY BY J. M. ROBINSON — Elks and Eagles Have Charge of the Sad Services —Many Visitors Were Present. I Ft. Wayne, Ind., March 31. —The remains of Charles S. Stahl, late capj tain and former manager of the BosI ton American base ball club, who committed suicide at West Baden several days ago, were laid to rest at Lindenwood cemetery this afternoon. The floral offerings made a triple bank around the grave. There was no clergyman to officiate, the ritualistic services of the lodge of the Elks and Eagles being solemnized. Former Congressman James M. Robinson de- ‘ livered an eloquent eulogy. He detailed the cheerful disposition and ex- ' treme popularity of the deceased, and ascribed the act which terminated his I earthly existence to emotional troubles ' which made him irresponsible. He i praised his devotion to his mother and his loyalty to his friends. ! President Carson of the Central ' league, the Boston American and Na- ■ tional league teams, the Cincinnati National league team. Chicago AmeriI can league team, the Washington American league team, Secretary Mcj Roy of the American league, and Pres- ; ident Taylor of the Boston club, sent elaborate floral offerings. Criger, Freeman, Parent and Dineen of the . Boston American league club were among the mourners. Jake S. Stahl of ■ Washington, President Taylor of Bos--1 ton and Secretary Mcßoy of the i ■ American league were also in attend- . ance. The funeral was held from the home of Mrs. Barbara Stahl, mother of the deceased, which her son bought for ' her two years ago. Several Decatur people attended the the funeral, which was perhaps the 1 largest ever held in Fort Wayne. —— o— —— EASTER DAY WAS A HAPPY ONE Easter day was rather chilly, but the sun gleamed brightly during most of the day and the sky was clear. Many ! pretty costume and hundreds of beau- , tlful hats in the newest styles and ■! colors were seen. The usual services -! were held at the various churches and i the day was a happy one.

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golden wedding Mr. uri Mrs. Jesse Wil(jams Beaew Vows A HARRY SOCIETY AFFAIR Several tt**4*r Rarti** —R*v. Fowler Gave Bang Wrvic* L*«t Evening. Fri-nd* and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams, two miles north of the city, Friday morning to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. A mock wedding occupied th* morning s amusement. A sumptuous dinner was served at th* home of their daughter, Mrs. Bea Butler. The gu**t« went to the home as If they were gathering at a real wedding. Aft*r the dinner they *p*nt th* aftoraoon in chatting and having a general good time. At four *’eio*k tb* h**t and hostess served a d*l!«ton* two coar** luncheon. The gueet* were: Messrs, and Mesdamee H. B. Bator, F. Butler, J. B. Roop, Singleton, Ben Bettor, William Bettor; Me*dames Rachael Mallonee, Mary Cook, Catharine Smith, Loutoe Williams, Mary Elzey, Ellen Butler, Mrs. Seymour, S. C. Sheets and son of Cleveland, O.; Misses Mebremia Butler, Reba Roop, Ada Butler, Dessle Butler, Vena Butler, Letitia Singleton, Anna Amspaugh and Esther Butler, and Messrs. Harold Butler, Ralph Roop, Brice Roop, Sam Reed, Earl Butler, George Currane, Herbert Butler, Kenneth Butler, Brice Butler, Nile Butler and Grandpa Butler. This evening will occur the recital which will be given by the Morning Musical of Fort Wayne, at the Assembly hall in the library, under the auspices of the Euterpean ladies. The public is cordially Invited to attend. Admission 25 cents. Mrs. Dr. Rhamy, who will take part, will remain over until Tuesday, to form a class for pipe organ and piano instruction. She comes here highly recommended, graduating under the celebrated Ganz of Chicago, and Mme. Rhanland, of Fort Wayne. While here, Mrs. Rhamy will be the guest of Miss Minnie Orvis of Winchester street. The program for Monday evening Is as follows: Scambati Gavatte Henselt Etude Moszkowski 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. Amv Woodford Finden. .Temple Bells Mary Turner Salter Contentment Liza Lehman Tho Worldly Hope From Persian Gorden. Miss Gill. Mrs. Culbertson at piano. Maszkowski Spanish Caprice Miss McClure.

Guy D’Hardelot Sanstoi Arthur Foat Irish Folk Song There’s No Spring But You Miss Allen. Mrs. Rhamy at piano. Miss Vida Stoneburner entertained at an Easter dinner given yesterday at her home on Ninth street. The guests were the Misses Stella Chronister, Ethel Butler and Harriet Fetzer. The girls all report a good time and give Miss Vida the honor of being a charming hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Meyers will entertain at their home on Market street this evening, at a six o'clock dinner. The guests will be: Rev. Alfred Fowler, Mrs. Harry Wilkinson and Miss Hatfield. Miss Hatfield is one of the members of the Morning Musica. Miss Fanny Frisinger pleasantly entertained Saturday evening in honor of Miss Winifred Johnson, who went to Pittsburg, Pa., yesterday to spend a week visiting friends. The guests were the members of the Menu-Ates club. Rev. Alfred Fowler gave one of the series of his song services last evening at the Presbyterian church, where he is the pastor. The songs were beautiful, and each one pertained to Easter. An Idaho man with eight daughters offers to give SIOOO apiece for eight sons-in-law. but stipulates that they must be church members who do not smoke, chew, drink, swear or gamble. We fear his daughters are doomled to die old maids.