Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 109, Decatur, Adams County, 3 May 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. ~~— ■— Published Every Evening, Except Sun day, by LEW G. ELLiNGHAM. Subscription Rates. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier |5.0( Per month, by mail 25 cents Per yar, by mail >2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice In Decatur Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Senator Beveridge announces that States to prevent them from getting next congress a bill requiring every Interstate corporation doing a business of 15,000,000 or more which puts stock on the market to publish ’he exact truth as to every possible item that might influence purchasers. He holds that when the public is in possession of such facts, stated in plain English, it will know when a stock is watered and when it is not—Plymouth Democrat. The late James H. Eckles, former comptroller of the currency, left life insurance aggregating about 1135,000. Contrary to general belief, Mr. Eckles did not leave an otherwise extensive estate. He was a poor man when he went to Washington and, of course, was able to save nothing from his modest salary as comptroller. He had drawn a heavy salary as a bank official in Chicago and was director in several corporations, but his holdings were not extensive in any of them. From Indianapolis comes the statement that in case Colonel Bryan should conclude to accept a presidential nomination next year, he will want John W. Kern, of Indianapolis, for his running mate. Mr. Kern is very much improved in health, having gained 20 pounds in flesh. He is an ardent adherent of Colonel Bryan, and recently held a conference with that distinguished gentleman. Another report, from the East, is to the effect that Bryan's running mate is to be Lieutenant Governor Chanler, of New York. “You pays your money and takes your choice."—South Bend Times. President Roosevelt has not only declared war on all Republican reactionaries, mollycoddles and conspirators, but he intends to use all of his power as president of the United it is his purpose to introduce in the control of the next Republican convention. He is using the patronage of his office to confound his enemies and encourage his friends, and old Civil Service Reform is likely to get many blows below' the belt in the next year or so. Roosevelt is a rough and tumble fighter and is not going to be too particular about what sort, of a brick he picks up.

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The labor organizations of the country, believing that president Roosevelt had. by his intemperate criticism, seriously prejudiced the cases of two miners who are about to be tried for their lives, adopted resolutions to that effect and sent them to Mr. Roosevelt. And then Mr. Roosevelt struck back fiercely, reiterating all that be had previously said and emphasizing it as strongly as he could. Theodore has nis "fighting face" on all the time nowadays. But tGe fact remains that he made a very great and inexcusable mistake when he singled out the accused miners for condemnation in advance of their trial. He acted as if he had acquired all of his information from ‘‘Bull-Pen’’ Peabody and his notorious adjutant general, Bell. Congressman Adair has been invited to go to Oklahoma and canvass the new state in the campaign now on. He certainly ought to go. His honest, frank, manly manner of discussing public questions would aid the Oklahomans in arriving at the right political conclusions. They need just such a man as Mr. Adair —a business man. Our congressman has a broad, comprehensive view of the needs of this country, and can express them in simple language. He is unlike the average politician who always wants to throw dust in the eyes of voters. Mr. Adair clears away the dust and convinces the voters with facts and com-

mon sense. He would be a great cam-

paigner in the new state. He is a creator —a constructionist —a builder up of right principles and policies—the very thing needed by the newstate. He is quite familiar with Indiana, its development, its government, and its needs. Oklahoma could not do better than model after Indiana Mr. Adair would be a great factor in thus educating her citizens and he ought to participate in the Oklahoma campaign.—Anderson News. NOTICE. To all whom this may concern: Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned receiver of the late firm of Loch, Dirkson and company, by order of the Adams circuit court, will on Saturday, May 11, 1907, at 2 o’clock p. m ~at the east door of the court house, in Decatur, Indiana, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder the following belonging to said late firm: to-wit: 1— All Notes given to said firm unpaid on the day of sale. 2 — All book accounts due said firm and unpaid on day of sale. 3 — One cash register. 4— Various other articles unsold. A list of these notes and accounts may be seen by calling on the undersigned. Terms —Cash on day of sale. JAMES P. HAEFLING, 109-7 L Receiver. GOES HIM A FEW BETTER. W. H. Nachtrieb Answers Uncle John Rupright. Dear Sir —Since reading Mr. John Rupright’s report of the large increase in his sheep fold, I have concluded since we have the goods to go him one better, and wil state from a bunch of 12 ewes we have 22 lambs, living, strong and doing fine. W. H. Nachtrieb. o FOR SALE —Three cows and calves; good milkers. Inquire of John Shinnan at City Coal & Feed Co. Phone 249. 108-6 t

WANTS HIM TO RUN Senator Hansbrough Boosts the President CASES AGAINST DRUG TRUST McGcnagle Still Being Groomed for Congress—Pardon of Wood Not Approved. Washington. May 3.—Senator Hansbrough, of North Dakota, who has been in conference with the president frequently of late, said after another conference with him: "The president has never reiterated to me his declaration that he will not accept another nomination. I believe the whole country wants him to run again. I believe the convention will nominate him and I believe he will accept” The senator was one of the guests at the celebrated Bourne *5,000,000 conspiracy dinner, and has been at tne White House on an average of three times a week since that affair took place. Washington, May 3.—The Department of Justice will not consent to a dismissal of the government s suit at Indianapolis to dissolve the drug trust unless all the defendants agree to confess judgment. Assistant AttorneyGeneral Purdy said that the department is planning to proceed with the trial. The fact that most of the defendants. according to the department’s information, are willing to confess judgment will not alter the defendant’s plans to push the case to a finality. Washington, May 3. —Charles A. McGonagle, deputy auditor of the postoffice department, is still receiving letters from the Eighth congressional district urging him to return to Muncie and run for the Republican nomination for congress. When Mr. McGonagle was a resident of Muncie he endeavored to steer clear of the factional fights and would probably drawsupport from both crowds, but so far he refuses to be stung by the congressional bee.

Washington, May 3. —The president has returned to the department of justice, unapproved, the application for the pardon for John H. Wood, now serving a term in the Leavenworth prison for wrecking a bank at Matthews, Ind. The application was not indorsed by the federal court officials at Indianapolis, and for this reason did not receive serious consideration by the chief executive. c THE MAUD HENDERSON COMPANY Big Stock Show Here All of Next Week. • All next week the Maud Henderson Co. will be seen at the Bosse Opera House in a repertoire of high class comedies and dramas on every night during the week. Alexander Dumas’ great masterpiece. "Camille,” which has been such a favorite and has made many an actress of note, will be given, with Anna Hughs in the title role. Miss Hughs is an actress of ability, having been associated for the past five years with the Frohman Stock companies playing similar roles. Her portrayal of the character of "Camille” will be in the same finished style as her other characters, which have won her many laurels in time before. On another night during their stay they will present the big scenic production. "The Lighthouse Robbery," a play true to nature, a play full of strong climaxes, a play full of hejrt interest, a play full of comedy, the kind that makes you forget your troubles and think only of the present. On Monday, the opening night, they will present the great 4-act comedy drama a beautiful story of the South —“A Gambler’s Wife,” carrying all the special scenery and effects. Specialties will be introduced between the acts, so there will be no waits, but a continuous performance. On Monday night ladies will be admitted free, when accompanied by one full paid 30c ticket. Popular prices will be in vogue, 10c, 20c, 30c. Seats on sale at usual place, Saturday. NOTICE. The Common Council on next Tuesday evening at the council chambers will receive sealed bids for the reconstruction of the ordinance docket The bids to specify both for typewritten and long hand docket to be furnished by the city. Those desiring to bid may examine the old docket at the Burns & Son harness store. 108-4 t TEAM WANTED—Good log team to haul logs. Will pay $3.50 per day. Inquire at Whip Stock factory or of A. M. York, ’Phone No. 502. 109-3 t

ROBBED BY CROOKS .'Continued from page 1.) lookout for the men. As soon as the police at Bluffton learned of the affair they swore in several deputies and went to the Clover Leaf railroad, arriving there just as a freight train pulled in. A search of the train was made, and a young fellow was taken from a coal car. He acted as if he was drunk, and was turned over to the marshal, while the balance of the force went to search the balance of the train, and they found in a car loaded with gas pipe another young man, who was also taken into custody. After securing this man and getting off the train, they heard a shot and rushing up to the marshal found that his prisoner had escaped, the officer making the following excuse, by saying that the fellow took a gun from his pocket and ordered him to throw up his hands. This the marshal refused to do, and clinched with the man, grabbing the gun in one hand. In so doing the gun broke and the cartridges were spilled on the ground. The man immediately broke loose and started to run and the marshal shot at him, and it is thought he hit him, as the robber was seen to limp. He crawled under the train and made good his escape as no further clew could be found. The other young man gave his name as William Herd, and letters on his person showed that he bailed from Kokomo. The police were called up at Kokomo and they informed the Bluffton officials that Herd was a desperate and dangerous man. and was well known in Kokomo, although he had not been there for several months. Herd says that he did not know anything about the man who got away, and says that he never saw him, neither was he ever with him. Marshal Green accompanied by agents Stoneburner and Babcock left this morning for Bluffton and will endeavor to identify the man, and if he is the right party he will be brought back to this city and will be put on trial. Agent Bryson of the G. R. & I. informs us that the men arrived at their station just one day late, for had they come on Wednesday night they might have secured *BOO, which was forwarded to headquarters, it being their monthly business, and he is certainly thankful for small favors. It seems as if the robbers did not molest any one but the depots, as no other complaints or losses have been reported to the police. The loss sustained by the two companies was verylight and the agents of the respective roads are extremely thankful that no more money was on hand. A telephone message from Marshal Green this afternoon was to the effect that the man captured was not one of those wanted here. Mr. Babcock. the Clover Leaf operator, stating positively that he was not either of the men whom he saw. However, the hat worn by the man’s companion, who got away, was identified as

the one worn by one of the men seen here. Herd will probably be released.

TESTING THE LAWS (Continued from page 1.) has affiliations with the Queen & Crescent, the Southern and the Louisville & Nashville, it is supposed that these roads are directly interested in the suit and the other Indiana roads also. In the first jump out of the box the authorities decided that the appropriation made for the Jamestown ex position was illegally made, and was cut out by common consent. This was immediately after the adjournment of the general assembly. This ; appropriation is as dead as if it had never been made. The railroads will contest the sixteen hour law and the full crew law. so far as they apply to trains in this state that operate in interstate traffic business. To the railroad commission is given the power of enforcing the full crew law, and the commission will see to it that this is done. The so-called shippers’ bill probably will be contested almost as a whole and parts of the new act amending the old railroad commission law will come in for interpretation by judicial dcisions also. Joe Bell, a prominent Indianapolis attorney, has already announced that he would fight the Moore remonstrance law —that one which compelled the applicant for a liquor license to swear | away the'validity of each individual I name on the remonstrance. This will be fought cn the ground of irregularity in its passage, it being asserted that the bill, originating in the senate, was passed by the house when it was on its second reading. The Sunday barber law litigation has begun already by an arrest made at Indianapolis about a week ago. This will be carried to the United States supreme court probably. o WOOD FOR SALE—Split hickory wood at the Whipstock factory. A. N. York. Phone 502 83—

"’SUFFEREDFOR MANY MONTHS Sad Death of Mrs. John Cowan, of thia County. j The Willshire Herald said: For a ' number of months Mrs. John C. ’Cowan had lain at her home two miles j west of Willshire on the Clover Leaf ‘ railroad, because of a sarcoma like 'growth of the neck. During the past I winter strong hopes were entertained of medical scientists being able to circumvent and dispel the malignant > growth and thus prolong a useful and ' helpful life. But an Omnipotent I Power decreed otherwise, and about midnight of Monday the Messenger of Death extended his gaunt arm. and another soul, beloved of husband, revered of sons and daughters, and esteemed of a large acquaintance passed into eternity. Amy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James and Mary Dailey, was born near Rivare, Adams county, Ind., March 9, 1851. and at the time of death was aged 56 years, one month and 20 days. In July, 1876, deceased became the wife of Mr. John C. Cowan, and to that union were born seven children — four sons and three daughters—all of whom together with four brothers and three sisters, survive. Mrs. Cowan in early life had been a successful teacher of the public schools in Adams county, consequently a widespread acquaintance mourns with the grief-stricken family in the hour of their sad affliction. One son, Harry Cowan, is teacher of the intermediate department of ’he Willshire public schools, and two daughters, Helen and Mary, are tuition pupils, consequently their grief is shared in a measure by their fellowteachers and fellow-pupils, and their sympathy found expression in a profusion of beautiful Sowers which were strewn about the bier of the departed wife and mother. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the home. Rev. J. A. Hoffman, of Willshire, officiating. Interment at Mt. Tabor.

ALL NEXT WEEK. The Maud Henderson Co. will open a week’s engagement at the Bosse Theater on Monday evening. May 6, at which time they will present the beautiful 4-act comedy drama —a story of the South —entitled. "A Gambler's Wife.” They will introduce a line of high class vaudeville between the acts so there can be no long waits. During their stay here they will produce a different play each evening, among them being “A King's Rival,” “The Lighthouse Robbers,” “Slaves of the Orient,” and the great masterpiece which has made many famous actresses, “Camille.” Popular prices, 10c, 20c, 30c, and on Monday night any lady will be admitted free when accompanied by one 30c ticket. o HUNDREDS KILLED IN EXPLOSION London, May 3. —A gun powder magazine at Canton, exploded this morning, causing the loss of hundreds of lives and many thousand dollars in property. The rescue work is just beginning. o - ■ Vincent Bell, of Craigville, a little grandson, and a granddaughter, Frances Zerkle, were visitors in the city early this morning. The little Zerkle girl is one of the Zerkle triplets and is now 12 years old. Although she is average in size her two sisters weighs fourteen pounds more than she does. In features all three look alike. —Bluffton News. o NOTICE OF ELECTION. To members of Commercial Club: Notice is hereby given that on Monday, May 6th, at 8:00 o’clock p. tn., at the Commercial Club rooms in city of Decatur, Indiana, will be held the annual election of nine directors to act for the ensuing year. E. B. ADAMS, Secy. o STRAYED —Young brown turkey. Reward for information leading to his recovery. William Jackson. LOST —Boys' overcoat, brown cravenette, out of the back of cart while driving around town. Please return to D. M. Heusley and receive reward. PARK HOTEL —For sale or Rent 104-6 t FOR SALE —Sow, with nine pigs. Inquire of J. W. Watts, Decatur, Ind.. R. R. No. 7. ’Phone 15M. 107-6 t EGGS FOR SALE—Settings from White Branmas, high scoring hens. My birds took first prizes at the De catur Poultry show. Price 75 cents per setting. Michael Miller, Monroe, R. R. No. 1. 54-*2mo. 0 More News from the New England States. If any one has any doubt as to the virtue of Foley’s Kidney Cure, they need only to refer to Mr. Alvin H. Stimpson, of Willimantic, Conn., who, after almost losing hope of recovery, on account of the failure of so many remedies, finally tried Foley’s Kidney Cure, which he says was “just the thing” for him. as four bottles cured him completely. He is now entirely well and free from all the suffering incident to acute kidney trouble. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

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1 625 —Is a five room cottage on a public street, near the traction line in north Decatur. Has stable, coal house, city and cistern water. SBOO.OO. 2 614 —Is a neat six room story and a half residence on Harrison street in Geneva, stope walks, good garden, cistern, nice shade trees, etc. $850.00. 3 617 —Is a convenient five room cottage and grounds consisting of about four and a half lots, near Grant street. On water line, near electric arc light. Stable 16x32 feet, wagon shed, etc., cistern, chicken park, fruit trees, etc. $1200.00. 4 604 —Is a five room cottage on public street Has good stable, cellar, drove well and cistern. Plenty of fruit and property in good location. $1250. 5 615 —Is an eight room story and a half residence on sth street, city and cistern water, nice front porch, ba.' window, maple shade, brick walks, good location. $1350.00. 6 611 —Is a seven room story and a half residence, with cellar, stable, cistern, brick walks, maple shade, is near central Decatur on the stoned street. Good property at the price. $1350.00. 7 608 —Is a convenient seven room story and a half residence on a good street in northwest Decatur. Corti-r lot 63x145 feet, cement walks, stable, cistern, drove well, fruit, etc. $1400,00 8 627 —Is a well built story and a half residence on Jefferson street. Cellar. cistern, drove well, plenty of fruit, cement and brick walks natural wood finish, modern in construction $220C.0C. 9 612 —Is a substantial seven room house on Adams street near 4th street, long lot, large stable for five horses, drove well, cistern, summer kitchen, etc. About four squares from court house. $2500.00. 10 607 —Is a modern and convenient two story residence of ten rooms about four or five squares from the court house, on good street. Electric lights, gas, city and cistern water, quartered oak finishings. $2650.00.

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11 629 —Is one of the best located brick business buildings in the city. Is over twenty-four feet wide, on traction line, near the court house. Will be sold for what it is really worth on easy payments, if bought soon. 12 623 and 628 —Are two good and modern five room residences, natural wood finish, that are offered for sale without the lots on which they stand. These houses could not be built for near the money that we can sell them for if sold soon. 13 —We also have five other proI>erties —606, 590, 532, 631 and 613, that are very desirable residences, two on solid stone foundations for $2000.00 and $2200.00, three on brick streets, one $2000.00. two two-stories, tolerably modern, at S2BOO 00 each. 14 630 —Is a well built five room esidence in northwest Decatur, on a good street and well located. Natural wood finish, modern windows, summer kitchen, good garden, maple shade, brick walks etc. $950.00. 15 588 —Is a three-qaurter acre tract with good new six room house, summer kitchen, chicken house, cement fifty-barrel cistern, and good garden, on stoned road near Decatur. SIOOO.OO. 16 626 —Is a well located one-acre tract on the stoned road near Decatur. Comfortable four room house, stable, chicken house, park, etc., some nice fruit trees, dug well, cistern, native shade trees, etc. S9OO 00. 17 622—1 s about an acre and a half of the finest kind of black land on the stoned road near Decatur. A comfortable six room house, drove well, cistern, good chicken house and shed stable. Plenty of fine bearing fruit trees. Price, if sold soon, $1250.00. 18 613 —Is a well located 30 acre tract of black sand loam land, on a proposed stone road Is near school, and not far from railroad and market. Has about 280 rods of tile and several springs on the land. Is well fenc'd, $73.00 an acre.

19 609 —Is an inexpensive 65-acre tract of black and yellow sand law along the St. Maty’s river about three miles from Decatur. Is on a gooa public road, the located stoned road and proposed traction line. Some timber, inexpensive buildings, $6200 an acre.