Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 100, Decatur, Adams County, 23 April 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

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STROKE WAS FATAL Mrs. John W. McKean Died Last Evening RESULT of paralytic stroke Stricken Last Wednesday Afternoon and Never Regained Consciousness. Mrs. Lydia McKean, one of the best known ladies of our city and the wife of John W. McKean, died last evening if their holne on Monroe street at eight o’clock after an illness of just six days, death resulting from appoplexy. Mrs. McKean, according to the statement of her physician, was seized w’ith a stroke of paralysis on last Wednesday afternoon about five o’clock and immediately lapsed into unconsciousness from which she never rallied. Although she had been ailing for some time prior to this, her condition was not considered dangerous, and if anything, she had been slowly improving. However, Wednesday afternoon she was seized with this stroke and from that time on her demise was only a question of time, death relieving her last evening. Du--ing the five days she never regained consciousness and never rallied enough to recognize the fond ones who surrounded her bed. Mrs. McKean was a little past sixty-four years of age. having been born in Allen county, Ohio, in the year 1843. where she resided until she met and married John W. McKean and to this union were born ten children, seven of whom survive her, they being all sons. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Beery church and interment will be made in the Beery cemetery in the family burial plot. City to Enter Into Contract with G. R. & I. MEANS SAVING FOR CITY Council Held an Early Morning Ses I sion, Adopted Resolution and Signed the Contract.

I The Common Council met this I morning in special session at the !iI brary building to take up some matI ters concerning the putting in of a I switch from the Grand Rapids & InI diana railway to the water works I plant, the line to be used to carry rhe I coal from the main line of the road to I the city plant. By the terms of the I contract the city is to furnish the I railroad company a right of way over I streets and alleys, namely, along De-, I catur street over Fifth street and I grant them the free use of the city s' I property at the plant. The terms of I the franchise cover a period of fifty I years and gives the railway company I the right to run other freight over I the line for other industries. The I line when completed will be a great I help to the city as it will do away I with, the handling the coal two times ■ after it is shipped into the city, as it I is the intention of the G. R & I- ,0 ■ make an elevated track at the plant I and as the coal will be shipped in B cars that have a bottom opening the ■ coal can be dropped into place with B hut little expense. After the reading B of the contract a resolution was read B and adopted approving the contract in B all things and ordering the same B spread on record. There being nothB !n ? further the council adjourned ■ ■ Donald Adams, son of F. P Adams, B had a terrifying experience Sunday B afternoon. He was sitting near manfl ‘■ale of the sewer in the rear of his home and threw a match into the ■B hole. The same ignited the sewer ■B Bas. which shot up ten feet and then fl Wbsided and shot up again about fl ,!f cnty feet. The sudden appearance aS the flame frightened Adams and fl he ran tea city blocks. Sewer gas is fll ’ er) ' dangerous and explosions of terfl rftle results sometimes happen fl. ® aff ton News.

ELWOOD BLAZER IS ACQUITTED Court Finds Him Not Guilty of Keeping Child from School. The case entitled State of Indiana vs. Elwood Blazer, wherein it was charged that Blazer failed to send his child to school, the child being at an age that the law demands the parents to see that it is educated to some extent at least, was tried before ’Squire Smith last night. J. C. Moran represented the defendant, while Henry B. Heller looked after the state’s interest, and the trial was hotly contested throughout. The defense, however, proved that the child had been sick, and it was for that reason the child was detained from school. After due consideration the ’Squire rendered a verdict of acquittal, explaining that if the child was detained on account of sickness, which was proven by a number of witnesses, it would be impossible for him to convict the defendant.

QUAKE AT OAXACA Rather Hard One but No Damage Done IT LASTED TWO MINUTES An Interesting Letter from Russ Harruff About Earthquake at Oaxaca, Mexico. Oaxaca. Mexico, April 16, 1907. I see by the papers from Mexico City this evening that the earthquake of Sunday evening nearly destroyed Oaxaca, but they missed their guess, as not a house of any importance was destroyed and only one fellow was killed. He happened to be hit by a stone that fell from his house. This is the report now. The quake here lasted about a minute and a half, and everybody was frightened to some extent. I did not get frightened though and this is what surprised me most. It is a funny sensation to be in an earthquake. In a moment you are seasick. You are sick at your stomach and it passes as quickly as it comes on. We had just left the opera house and had gone to the home of Mr. Elder and were sitting in the room with the entire family. The first part of the shock was not so heavy, and had the up and down movement. It soon turned to a swinging action and the doors and everything loose in the room commenced to take action —us along with it. We thought it better in the court, where there was no rocks to fall on us. Here the shake grew worse and the trees shook as if you took hold of a bush and shook it. The windows and doors rattled and electric lights swung. I took out my watch at the very start and held it till the thing quit moving and my time, which was not exactly accurate, showed that the movement lasted nearly two minutes, in Mexico City it lasted four minutes. If the shock had struck thirty minutes sooner the theater would have been the scene of a panic, but as it was. there j was nothing of the kind. I intended to send you a wire and had gone to ! the office to do so, but I saw the i Mexican Herald and it did not say ' the same as other papers about Oaxa'ca and then I thought that the associated press telegrams might not say anything about it so you would not be , worried. The shock here was the worst felt in about ten years, but there is no J fear of a repetition of the shock as ! they do not follow one another in that ' i way. I suppose you felt something of I this shock as it seems to have been J felt in many places over the world. . I At any rate do not worry about earth- [ I quakes in Oaxaca. It is considered to . be out of the line of hard shakes, and i then they happen far between. There . has never been an earthquake here .' like the one at San Francisco. W e will try and dig up every little thing for the story in the Oaxaca Herald Sunday, and if you believe all the exaggerations you will probably think • the shake was awful. Well, hoping all are well and that . you are not worrying about things > here, I will close with love to all. Yours affectionately. Russ, i t ‘ Work on the interurban was mter--1 rupted this morning owing to the - heavv rain. The work is progressing .. in nice shape and would have been . completed by the end of this week had good weather prevailed.

Decatur, Ind

COURT HOUSE NEWS Final Report in Conrad Ditch Case MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Short Session of Court This Morning —State Cases Begin Next Monday. An application for a marriage license has been issued to Frank Jones, of St. Marys township and lona Della Cowan, of Washington township. The bride was divorced November 25, 1904. In the Sophia Conrad petition for drain, a final report was filed by the superintendent of construction, allowance of $110.14 to the superintendent. Final report allowed and superintendent discharged. Jacob Bollenbacher, guardian for Louis, Anna and George Shaneberger, filed a final report and tendered his resignation as guardian. The Werling ditch case will be heard Thursday of this week, this being the only trial set down for the week. The petit jury selected for the April term will report next Monday, when the hearing of state cases will begin. In all, five cases will likely be heard, requiring three or four days. The Bixler divorce case is set for trial Friday of next week. The session of court this morning was a very short one and required but a few moments. James Haefling, county clerk-elect, who is serving during the absence of Paul Baumgartner, is right at home and performs the work as easy as though he had not been out of the office for "nearly four years. POLITICAL HONORS

Won by Bob Berry Former Citizen Here NOW LIVES IN NORTH DAKOTA Chosen Auditor of Hettinger County, Recently Organized in That Western State. Bob Berry, who with his brother James, went to Mott, N. D., about a year ago and purchased a section of land in that vicinity, has proven to be quite popular with the people of that locality, from the fact that he was chosen auditor of the newly organized county in which he Is located. Much enthusiasm was manifested and there were many aspirants for the different offices of the county, but Mr. Beery was equal to the occasion and by his upright principles since being there and business qualifications, gained the admiration of the people in general who stood by him loyally, and easily elected him to the office for which he aspired. Hettinger is the name of the county, of which Mott is the county seat, and contained therein are 1,000 legal voters. The prospects for an increased population in this county are most flattering, as people from every direction are locating there daily, and it is thought that in a few years all the land will be taken up, and it will be quite thickly populated. Mr. Berry deserves congratulations in being chosen as the first auditor of Hettinger county, and his many friends in this city extend same.

At the hearing of those affected by the improvement resolution to pave Hendricks and Wabash streets last evening at the council meeting 18 ot the 23 abutting property owners remonstrated against said proposed improvement. Frank G. Haecker was their spokesman, and if the town trustees give his words any consideration at all, they will not build said streets. At any rate it would he folly to force it through against the wishes of fourfifths of the property owners. —Berne Witness.

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WILL BE A CRIPPLE FOR LIFE Arthur Keene Had Both Legs Cut Off in a Railroad Accident. The father and brother of Arthur Keene, who were called to Terre Haute last week by a message inform ing them that Arthur had been thrown beneath the wheels of a freight train and both legs had been ground off. have returned to their home. They found that the accident was fully as bad as reported and that the young man would go through life a helpless cripple. One of the family will return to Terre Haute in a short time to remain with the injured youth at night. In his delirium he throws himself out of bed, it is reported, and prevents the injured limbs from healing as they should. It is thought that he will be strong enough to be brought home within four weeks at the outside and as soon as this can be accomplished, he will be taken to Keystone to get well. —Bluffton Banner. A PLEASING EVENT A Lecture and Reception at the Library BANQUET AT BEN HUR HALL Members of “Uncle Rube” Guests at Banquet—Several Club Meetings this Week. On Friday evening at 8 o’clock, will occur one of the most pleasant social events of the season. It is the closing night of the Shakespeare club for this year and will be held at the library rooms. There has been a special program prepared after which a reception will be given. The program is not ready for publication, but one of the leading numbers will be the lecture given by Professor Ernest O. Hollard, of the state university, at Bloomington, which will be highly appreciated, for there is no doubt that it will be a treat to have a noted man like Prof. Hollard in our city. There has been a number of invitations extended to out of town people and also in the city. After the greatest success of the home talent production of “Uncle Rube” last evening at the Opera House the ladies of the Christian church banqueted the cast at the Ben Hnr hall ac tiie ciuse or me piay. This same play will be repeated this evening for it was necessary on account of the demand of tickets. From the looks of the board the house will be packed as last evening. There will be a called meeting <or the Masonic order this evening. Miss Lettie Smith will entertain the Pastime Club at her home on Mercer avenue on Wednesday evening. The St. Vincent de Paul society will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. James K. Niblick. Why is it that we believe just because we think a certain way about things, all of our friends and relatives ought to have exactly the same opinion? Human nature, doubtless, but oh what a stupid lot we would be if we ail thought alike. If our individuality is to expand and develop, we must use our “thinking machines,” and to the person who thinks his opinion is the most valuable in the world —others have opinions as well as you. To the person of retiring nature: your thought is the result of mental effort, and as such is entitled to just as much consideration as the most brilliant solution yet proposed. It may not be as valuable or as practical, but it is just as worthy of consideration —The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. o— There is rebellion in the Decatur high school over the arrangements being made for the annual commencement exercises. The seniors started the trouble, when they placed upon their invitation cards, the announcement of their annual dance. The school board said that this must come off, or there would be no funds for the printing of the programs furnished by the school board. The class declares that they will not back down, and the school board is equally obdurate. The class attained considerable notoriety last year, when the entire membership was suspended for a time because of participation in a class scrap.—Portland Commercial-Review.

WAS A GOOD SHOW “Uncle Rube” More Than Pleased GREETED BY PACKED HOUSE Every Member of Cast a Star and Each Specialty Delighted the Hundreds Present. Hundreds of people who occupied every seat in the Bosse Opera House last evening, thoroughly enjoyed every moment of “Uncle Rube,” a home talent production given under the direction of Mr. Henry Thomas, and as a benefit for the ladies of the Christiona church, who will use the profits to pay their brick street assessment. It was great success in every way. Standing room was at a premium. Every one performed like an old timer and the audience roared with laughter. The cast was well selected and each proved a star, while every specialty was worth the price of admission. Mr. Thomas, who has been in the show business for years, never proved more capable. He had entire charge of the performance and proved his ability clearly. Sam Shamp, who had the leading role, demonstrated that he can act in a most entertaining manner, and he did so. J. J. Helm, as Bub Green, a young rustic, brought down the house every time he apwas good and each deserves special was good and ach deserves special mention. O. P. Mills, as Deacon Smalley, an unctious old fraud, proved the genuine in his part. Clayson Carroll, his son, a promising young rascal, was great; Frank Wemhoff. as Gordon Gray was an artist; Walter Johnson, as Ike, the hired man, looked and acted the part to perfection; Hugh Hite made a capital constable; Dick Erwin, Jr., took the part of dude cleverly; Miss May Niblick, as a charming widow, was excellent, and

(Continued on page 2.) workhasbFgun Using the River and Harbor Appropriation IMPROVING COLUMBIA RIVER Nearly a Million Dollars to be Used and the River Will be Made Navigable Sixty Miles Above Pasco. Spokane, Wash., April 23. —The federal government has begun the work of improving the Columbia river, for which Congress has already appropriated sufficient to complete the project, making the river open for navigation for 60 miles above Pasco,Wash., and this new highway, so greatly needed, will regulate transportation charges from Spokane to the Pacific ocean. Congressman Wesley L. Jones, of Washington made the foregoing statement in the course of an interview in Spokane, while making a tour of eastern Washington, accompanied by Gov. Albert E. Mead and Samuel C. Lancaster, consulting engineer of the department of agriculture of the United States. He added: “No section of the country is more interested in the rivers and harbors appropriation than eastern Washington. We fully appreciate the wealth of our forests, the productiveness of our broad acres, the treasures in our mines; but there is one great source of wealth not fully realized—the Columbia river. This great stream runs completely across the state, cutting eastern Washington in two, and giving a highway to the sea. “A new highway is what is greatly needed. Business is retarded and development hampered by railroad congestion, which this great highway will relieve. When it is understood the water transportation is about onesixth that of rail transportation, then we will realize what it will mean to open the Columbia river to the sea. “Not only will the river be a new highway to the sea, but it will regulate the charges of all other highways; not only will it regulate the rates on the two lines that follow down its (Continued on page 2.)

CHURCH UNION IN THE WEST Nine Congregations Use One Church in Idaho. Kooskia, Ida., April 23. —Members of nine denominations worshiping under one roof at the same time are working out the much-discussed question of church union here under the direction of Rev. W. T. Euster, a Methodist minister. The union was formed a year ago, when a constitution and bylaws were signed by representatives of the nine denominations, including Catholics and Episcopalians. They agreed in the written compact to hold to those things which will forever bar any denominational controversy and differences, and agreed to bury the things which they differed upon and emphasize the things they agreed upon and which are fundamental to the Christian religion. ANOPPORTUNITY Good Stock in a Good Home Industry DIVIDEND PAYING STOCK Buy Stock While You Can in the Krick, Tyndall & Co.’s Mammoth Tile Plant. You can now buy for one hundred cents on the dollar, stock in the Krick, Tyndall & Company mamoth drain and sewer tile plant. It is a homo company, managed by home people with home capital. They are reliable, safe and sound. They began small and have carried the business through all the experimental stages,and placed it now where a guarantee of at least six per cent is made upon all stock sold. While they do an immense business and ship large sewer tile to all parts of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan, yet their capacity will not begin to keep pace with the demand for their manufactured product. They want to enlarge, increase and build up an industry in Decatur that will enable them to supply their large and increasing trade. Their busi ness is no experiment and the pur chasers of stock assumes no risk. He simplv pays his money and receives therefrom a dividend of six per cent or more. Their plant and their busi ness has been investigated and here is what five of the solid business men of Decatur say about them: We, the undersigned committee appointed by the Commercial’ Club to investigate the Krick, Tyndall & Company plant, hereby take pleasure in reporting the following: Upon a careful comparison ot the value of the plant by the above concern with the plant itseff, we find the same to be if anything low, and that the profits of the concern are more than sufficient to pay a net 6 per cent dividend on the proposed capitalization and a good surplus besides. We, therefore, commend the stock of this concern to the investing public as safe and profitable, and one that will pay good dividends from the beginning. W. H. FLEDDERJOHANN, J. B. HOLTHOUSE, JNO. W. VAIL, C. A DUGAN, E. X. EHINGER.

Investors should sit up and take notice. You can buy this stock on payments and your dividends will pay all interest charges. It is an opportunity that you should not miss. MRS. FORCE OPERATED ON. Is Improving—Babe Who was Scalded is Also Better. Mrs. Charles Force, of north Second street, was operated on Monday afternoon by Drs. Beavers and Smith. The operation was a very delicate one but was most successful and will greatly improve the health of Mrs. Force. She is much better today, reviving from the operation nicely. Her little thirteen months babe, who was badly scalded Sunday evening Is also much better. The child was sitting in the high chair and reaching over to the table pulled a cup of boiling coffee over on her, scalding the arm from the elbow down so badly that the skin came off when her clothing was removed.

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THEY ARE PUZZLED The President and Politics From Washington OFF FOR OYSTER BAY No Speeches During Summer—lnvestigating Immigration Conditions. Washington, April 23. —Disintertsted observers of the developments in presidential politics are puzzled as to how they are to harmonize President Roosevelt’s oft-repeated statement that he will keep hands off the contest for the Republican nomination with the semi-official announcement that federal officeholders who do the chief executive’s bidding in the political maneuvering that is going on will be disciplined. Many persons have been disinclined to believe that the president is at this time using the federal officeholders to further his political plans, but so far there has been no denial of this statement. It was not intended that there should be any publicity attached to the trip of first assistant postmaster-general Hitchcock to the south for the purpose of getting the southern officeholders in line for whatever the president may decide should be done, but it was impossible for the assistant postmaster general to confer with the leading Republicans in three or four states without the fact becoming generally known.

Washington, April 23. —President Roosevelt will leave for his summer home at Oyster Bay June 12. This is much earlier than has been the practice of the president to leave Washington for the summer, but he feels that public business is in such shape that he can safely do so. He looks forward to a long period of rest and recreation. Secretary Loeb today said (Continued on page 2.) REW DECISION Many Counties Interested in this Decree In Discipling the Inmates of County Infirmary—the Superintendent has Power to Refuse Admission. Adams county officials and officials of every other county in the state will be interested in a decision just made which gives county poor farm superintendents full sway in discipling the inmates of a county infirmary apd is important in its bearing. That the judge of the circuit court has no power to mandate the superintendents of a county infirmary to take into the institution a person who has been discharged for insubordinate conduct, is the effect of a decision rendered by 1 " Judge S. E Cook in Huntington circuit court. The decision was made in the case of the state of Indiana et rel. Edgar C. Ebersole vs. Jacob Davis, superintendent of the Huntington county infirmary. Ebersole, a son of Janies Ebersole, of Roanoke, has for years been an inmate of the county institution. In recent months he and a man named Henderson, also an inmate, have had difficulties. Ebersole was said to be of a troublesome disposition and to have provoked trouble. On such a charge he was placed in the county jail several weeks. When released he returned to the infirmary and superintendent Davis ordered him to stack wood. In a short time he deserted the job and left the place. Davis then dismissed him for a period of six weeks for insubordination. Later he appeared at the place and was refused admitance. This suit followed, J. M. Hatfield, as pauper attorney, conducting the case,. Superintendent Davis had declined to admit him again except on order from a township trustee, which was refused, It is understood, by the trustees of both Huntington and Jackson townships. A letter from B. W. Sholty near Boulder, Colo., says he is greatly imI proved and hopes to regain his former good health. This news will be hailed with delight by his many friends.