Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 162, Decatur, Adams County, 5 July 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

olume V. Number 162

ULY THE FOURTH las a Happy Day Without Serious Accidents 10 SPECIAL CELEBRATION HERE ut Everyone Seemed to Enjoy the Mid-Summer Holiday from Early Morn 'Till Eve. The smoke has cleared away after ie celebration of another Fourth, id no serious accidents have been sported. The day was an ideal one om the weather standpoint, and ev•y one seemed to be happy. There as no special celebration in Decair, though fire crackers boomed all ay long and happy children celebratti the birthday of independence in manner to prove that our patriotism > not dying out by any means. Many ecatur people went to Monroe, where ie only genuine celebration in this ection was held and it was all that as advertised. Others went to Ft. t'ayne and other places for the day, ut the greater number remained at ome and attended the ball game, picure shows, Guy Stock Co. and en>yed themselves in various other fays. There were a number of quiet amily picnics and big dinners. The est part of the day’s events were that very one was careful and accidents rere avoided. Oftentimes the pleasres of the Fourth are marred by ome terrible accident, but there was one of that on this occasion and it ras a happier day therefor. up~tTthelury The Cameron Murder Case at Detroit THE TESTIMONY CONCLUDED Both the State and Defense Are Claiming a Victory, But a Light Penalty Predicted. i Detroit, July 4. —The case of the ptate vs. Joseph Schulte, for the murder of “Scotty” Cameron, went to the jury Wednesday, the evidence being |concluded Tuesday. i The most damaging bit of testinong against the people's case was that given by Mark Christian, a patrolman, who stated that he had warned Schulte as to Cameron’s reputation as a disturber and dangerous man. Paul Koch stated that Cam|?ron was a gentleman when sober, but dangerous when drunk. John Pearce, whose saloon is located next door to Wells’ place, said that Cameron was a “bad actor.” Albert M. Schulte, a brother of the accused, also testified and John Gillett, who upon first examination stated he had heard Schulte make a threat to shoot Cameron, was recalled by the defense and his testimony was pretty well dragged to pieces. Deodro Frank, James A. Wright, William Cavanaugh, John O'Rourke, William C. Melrow. a patrolman, Warren Coyle, Jesse Cole, Mike Costello and Daniel Stanton were called in rebuttal, the testimony of none being particularly striking. Mrs. Jane Cameron, the mother of the dead man, was also placed on the stand by the prosecution. Her testimony was of little consequence, but her decrepit and heart-broken appearance made an appreciable effect upon the jury. She was dressed in black, wearing a heavy veil and had to be led to the witness stand by a son. She said that Alton always was a good boy at home, gi' - ing her his earnings, or most of them, every week. The arguments of the counsel on both sides consisted mainly of a recapitulation of the testimony. The statements were devoid of dramatic features. The self-defense theory of the defendant’s counsel is based on the fact that Schulte believed his own life was in jeopardy when he shot Cameron. Court room gossip seems to lean toward a verdict of manslaughter. The punishment for this crime is from one to fifteen years imprison ment in the discretion of the court Rolla Ellis was at Bluffton yesterday witnessing the morning ball game

ANOTHER GOOD PERFORMANCE. Guy Stock Company Prove to be Favorites. The Guy Stock company performance of last night, entitled “Folks Down Along White River,” was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience. This company during their several visits to our city have absolutely proven to Decatur people that they have the best shows that have ever been staged under a tent in our city and they need no advertising, as they draw the crowds on the merits of their show. The members of the show are not only artists in their work but are perfect ladies and gentlemen and it is for this reason that Mr. Mercer and company are always welcomed to our midst. The shows tonight and tomorrow night should be attended by all who enjoy a good clean and high class performance. o. ■— THE COUNTY FAIR What It Does for the Community HELPS ONE IN VARIOUS WAYS Opportunity for Farmers and Business Men—The Great Northern August 27-30. Many people all over Adams county are looking with pleasurable anticipation to the fair and are making elaborate preparations for entering their prize products as exhibits, hoping that (they may be lucky winner. The farmers’ wives are experimenting with their butter, and many a chicken is undergoing the necessary course of training that will help towards making it one of the prize fowls. The fair affords the one opportunity of the year for the farmers to meet and discuss those affairs which are of vital Interest to them. There are many people who have friends living across the county from them and fair time is the only time in the year when they have a chance to meet and visit. Nothing is more enjoyable to the farmer and his family than to gather on the fair grounds with his friends and beneath the shade of some hospitable tree to open the sumptuous basket of lunch, which cannot be surpassed by the daintiest menu of the city case. There are many ways in which a community may be benefitted by a good county or district fair. It is beneficial in town or city, not only for the increased trade, but for the advertising and added prestige it brings. A town that can afford a successful fair is regarded as enterprising and up-to-date. It is looked upon as a wide awake place where bargains may be looked for. But the greatest direct benefit, perhaps, is the increased interest a fair stimulates in agricultural pursuits. The desire to excel is ever present, and the prizes offered for the best exhibits are an incentive to increased endeavor It is considered an honor to have something worthy to be exhibited at the fair, and a matter of great rejoicing to be declared the winner. Since only the best can compete successfully, an effort is made to produce the best. This brings a desire for the best breeds of live stock and the best methods of handling them; also a desire for the best varieties of grains, fruits and vegetables and the best methods of cultivation that their possibilities may be fully developed. This striving for the best results in progress. Don't forget the Northern at Decatur, August 27-30. O' WANT HOME FOR LITTLE GIRL. Manager J. R. Graber, of the county farm, asks us to say that he has at the home a bright, little seven year old girl, whom some one should give a home. She is above the average child in intelligence and for any one who wants a good child to brighten their home, this opportunity is one rarely afforded. ' Messrs. Otis Juday and nephews, Andrew Juday, J. Peas and son, composed an auto party from Geneva yesterday to our city to witness the ball game, and also were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Al Burdg and family.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, July 5. 1907.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Trespass Case Appealed From Wabash IRA BEARD THE DEFENDANT Was Fined Five Dollars by Squire Veley—A Marriage License—the Board of Review Work. A marriage license was issued to Harvey O. Urick, aged twenty-four, and Harriet L. Bovine, aged seventeen, both of Monroe township. Ira Beard has appealed a case in which he was fined five dollars and costs before Squire I. N. Veley, of Wabash township, for trespass, to the circuit court. The complaint was filed upon affidavit of Charles Relcheldiffer, who says that on June 3, said Beard was about to enter upon Reicheldiffer’s farm, and was ordered off by Mrs. Relcheldiffer, but he persisted unlawfully. The costs are about $25 already. Beard gave bond for SSO. Hunters’ licenses were issued to William Yeakle, of Geneva, Amos Steiner and Reuben Sprunger, of Berne. The board of review today examined mortgage notes held in Berne and Geneva and tomorrow expect to take up the same work in Decatur. The board have just a week in which to close their labors. REFUSETO MOVE

Taylor University to Remain at Upland BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECIDE IT Vice-President of the College Sends Out a Special Giving Their Side of the Situation. Special to the Daily Democrat, Decatur, Ind.: Upland, Ind., July 3.—At the meeting of the board of trustees here the vote on the proposition to remove Taylor university to Muncie, said “No” to' the Muncie institution that is struggling so hard for life, and has been for three years past. Like the snake that charms the toad, she was waiting to swallow up Taylor university. Muncie seemed to feel assured that she had Taylor university thoroughly charmed, and that when the board of trustees met, she would take the Upland college in, at one gulp. But the charm was broken; candor and reason held sway, and Muncie is still hungry for something; or somebody from somewhere, to come in and build her up a school, after she, herself, has made three unsuccessful attempts. Reports have it that one of the leading men in the Muncie school proposition, or more properly, the proposition of the Indiana Normal, more commonly known as the defunct Indiana Normal, and one among those who has worked the very hardest to make it a success remarked, the other day, that this Muncie institution, which was to be made such a wonderful institution, providing Taylor university could be made a sacrifice for its life, that the Muncie institution sunk them $15,000.00 last year. In the face of the knowledge of this fact, the Muncie Star has the brass to compare the possibilities of the Muncie institution with Taylor university for the coming year. Taylor university is ahead, as is believed, this year, financially ,if her trustees shall be able to get a correct accounting for the funds received by her. What debt there is on Tayor at the presnt, will vanish as the mists before the morning sun, in a very short time, now that the conditions have changed so that the people are more generally satisfied with the same. The Star’s statement that President Winchester will take the faculty and student body of the old institution, at Upland, with him to Muncie, is visionary and without foundation. It is true that there is a certain element of the faculty that will go, some cf which, will cause no sorrow by the management and the people. Taylor university will be ready to begin her work ac-

cording to scehdule Sept. 11th, 1907. A good, strong, high-grade faculty, the pleasant surroundings of old Taylor will be ready to receive the many who students who are yearning to return, and the many new ones who are looking this way. Taylor will continue her course along the lines of the old path. She is not an experiment, she has stood the storm for many years and continued to grow. The citizens of Upland, the surrounding towns, and Grant county in general, are now more interested in her than ever before. In fact, they are proud of her, and of the reputation that she has built up for herself, and so steadily maintains, wherever she is known. It is little wonder that Muncie has an ambition to take over Taylor university for its very own. Any one desiring information concerning the school may get it and a catalogue free, by addressing Mr. T. J. Deere, Vice-Pres. Board of Trustees, or O. L. Stout, M. D., Asst. Sec. of the Board, at Upland, Ind. o A VERY BUSY DAY Was Yesterday for Our Society Editor FAMILY DINNERS WERE PLENTY Missionary Sociey Meeting Several Picnics—The Columbian Club Ball. By Perle Burdg. Mr. L. C. Waring delightfully entertained a few of his gentlemen friends last evening in honor of his guest of the day, Judge Edward O’Rourke, of Ft. Wayne. A delicious luncheon was served and a most pleasant evening enjoyed. Judge O'Rourke is serving his sixth term as judge of the Allen circuit court. He has spent many years in public life, and besides being companionable is a most entertaining and courteous gentleman. Mr. and Mrs: D. E. Studabaker gave a porch party last evening at their beautiful country home. It was a de. ligthful affair, thoroughly enjoyed by the many guests, and included a luncheon served on small tabes out of doors. The out of town guests were: Mrs. S. E. Beane, of Goshen, Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards, of Leipsic, Ohio. The other guests were: Messrs and Mesdames John Tyndall, Harry Moltz, Charles Dugan. L. G. Ellingham, John Niblick, James Daugbtrey, Mesdames Elizabeth Morrison, Hattie Studebaker, Kate Champer, Misses Leota Bailey, Frances Dugan, Bessie Boyers, Helen Niblick, Masters Don and Ralph Tyndall, Miller Ellingham. Mrs. C. E. Stethenson and her father, Mr. Jacob Miller, of Indianapolis, were the guests of Mrs. Lawrence Miller at dinner yesterday. Among the delightful events of yesterday was the picnic given by thirty people at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Lee at six o’clock. The large party, each brought a basket which contained everything that was suitable for such an occasion, and at the stated time the baskets were opened and an old fashioned picnic was thoroughly enjoyed. Among the attractions for next Sunday is the picnic to be given by the St. Johns Lutheran church, nine miles north of the city. Decatur bids fair to be well represented on this occasion. A prettily appointed six o’clock din. ner was given by Mrs. Jeff Bryson on Wednesday evening at her home on Fifth street in compliment of several out of town guests who were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rice, of Canton, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Murdoch, of Goldfield, formerly Miss Maude Rice, of this city; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice ,of Marion, Ind.; Mrs. Johnson, of Youngstown, Ohio. Last evening occurred one of the most notable events of the season, the shirt waist dance, given at the K. of C. hall by the Columbian members to their many friends. Invitations numbered one hundred and seventyfive. The hosts made the hall very pleasant for their guests for there were electric fans throughout the spacious hall. Promptly at nine o’clock the orchestra rendered a delightful march and the grand march was commenced with Mr. Frank Went(Continued on page 2.)

CARNIVAL COMPA’Y Will Pitch Its Tents Here Next Week IDEAL AMUSEMENT COMPANY Have Big Free Acts and a Military Band—Will Show East of the River Bridge. The Famous Ideal Amusement Company with its high class shows, sensational free acts and military band, comes to Decatur all next week. This company is said to be first class, and up to date. The free acts take place twice daily. Dare Devil Myers in his death defying leap the gap act, and Prof. Van, who knows no such thing as fear, makes his fearless slide for life on the slender wire; these acts are worth coming to see. The management of the company predicts one solid week of fun and pleasure for our people. They will locate on the Teeple lot just east of the Monroe street bridge and are expecting big crowds. They carry seventy-five peo. pie and have one of the best shows on the road. The free exhibitions include the famous leap the gap act on a bicycle and a slide for life. A big military band will furnish the music for the occasion. Mr. Harris, the ad. vance man, was here today and closed the contacts. SOLD GOOD HORSE Frisinger & Co. Close Another Big Deal FOR ONE OF THEIR BELGIUMS The Company Recently Lost a Mare Whose Colts Have Brought Many Thousand Dollars. Frisinger and company this morning disposed of another one of their famous Belgium stallions to a company of men at Greenville, Michigan, and the animal will be shipped to its new home in a few days. The horse was a pretty animal, being a three year old, and weighed about two thousand pounds and brought the magnificent sum of two thousand dollars, a little over a dollar a pound. The horse was raised from a colt by this company, and is one of the five stations produced from one of their Begium mares that died a few days ago. They still have another stallion colt from this mare that is now a yearling and will soon be ready for the market. The mare that died was a valuable one, and had made this company considerable money as three of the colts have sold for a sum aggregating five thousand dollars and they still have one colt to dispose of. This certainly goes to demonstrate that it pays to keep well bred animals, and to care for them after you have them. This company has several other deals under way that will be closed in the near future. o — CLOVER LEAF IS IMPROVING. New Engines and Track—Also N e w Buildings. Vice-President George H. Ross says this year will witness the completion of all the improvements involving heavy expenditure on the part of the Clover Leaf. Relaying of the track of the entire road between Toledo and St. Louis with 75-pound steel rails, began tyo and one-half years ago, will be finished in thirty days. The company putting out 120,000 yards of gravel ballast at points where it is needed, and has contracted for six new steel bridges to be built before the close of the year. Contracts have been let for extensive ditching and widening of banks. The company is enlarging its shop capacity at Frankfort, which involves a preliminary expenditure of about $150,000, and is completing a large new elevator at Madison, 111., the machinery of which will be run by electric power, thus eliminating all fire from the structure. The Cover Leaf recently placed an

order with the American Locomotive company for six new switch engines for September and October delivery. In Toledo the company is remodeling its old freight yards on Erie street, and increasing the facilities for hand, ling freight. Mr. Ross says that after this year the company’s necessary expenditures for improvements will be light, as compared with the past three or four years, which means a larger net for the owners. Because of the track improvements the average train tonnage of the road is now 584 88-100 tons, whereas it was but 300 tons when the present management took hold of the property. o L. C. Helm, agent for the Phoenix preferred accident insurance company of Detroit, last evening paid James M. Rice $37.50 for injuries sustained a few days ago by falling from a gyA STABBING BEE Dan Jeffries Used Knife on Gus. Schlegel BOYS WERE PLAYING CALABOOSE But Grew Angry and One Youth Was Quite Badly Hurt—Officers Investigated the Affair. Gus Schlegel, a little chap about nine years of age, was stabbed in the back late Wednesday afternoon by his playmte, Dan Jeffries, with a pocket knife, and was forced to have the injury dressed by a physician. The injury was the result of a quarrel between the two lads which took place on First street, where a crowd of youngsters were engaged in playing numerous games. It seems that during their games that young Schelegel was playing Marshal and the balance of the crowd were supposed to be drunken men whom he was trying to arrest and lodge in jail and it was while performing his official duty that he captured Dan Jeffries and was lug ging him off to jail when Dan became enraged reached in his pocket, pulled out his pocket knife, broke away from Schlegel and stabbed him in the back just above the right hip. The knife was of the Barlow description, with a big blade, which penetrated through the clothing, skin and flesh and was only stopped because it hit a bone. The blood at once commenced to flow in a stream from the wound and the remainder of the boys became frightened and ran for their respective homes, young Jeffries accompanying them. Schlegel went to Dr. J. S. Coverdale’s office and had the injury dressed and the flow of blood stopped and from the reports of the doctor the wound was a bad one, and had it not come in contact with a bone might have resulted seriously. After the injury was dressed the boy hunted up the marshal to whom he related the entire story and that official went on a still hunt for Jeffries, whom he soon found and who in a tearful voice told the entire Story in a straightforward manner. The matter has been turned over to the juvenile officer Henry Lankenau, who will in the future look after the young man and should he make any more vicious moves will be sent to the boys' correctional school. o . — The Marion Chronicle, an evening paper published at Marion, came out last evening with the announcement that from now henceforth it would be a penny paper instead of a two-center. Various reasons are given for the decrease in price by the management, but the public will likely take it as an acknowledgement of weakness on the part of the Chronicle. With the price of labor, paper and everything that goes into a paper nowadays, certainly there is either something wrong with a company that low-ers the price of the finished product or he is trying to put a pin under a competitor. As Marion is crowded as to newspapers, it is likely the Chronicle has lowered its price for the latter reason. o Alvy Buffenbarger returned last evening from Portland, where he pitched a game of ball for the Portland Sluggers against the Mayors own of Dunkirk ,and succeeded in winning his game by a score of three to two. It took Porltnad fifteen innings to defeat the Dunkirk boys, and from all reports it was a fine game and Buffenbarger demonstrated to the Portland fans that he was a pitcher.

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WON THEM BOTH Decatur Took Two From Bluffton FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATED Every Decatur Fan Wore a Smile That Wouldn’t Come Off—Both Victories Were Decisive. Oh, the joy of it. We walloped ’em twice in one day. The morning battle was fought at Bluffton, where “we came and say and conquered,” by the decisive score of seven to two. At last 1,000 people witnessed the game and half that number heard the telephone report by plays as received at this office, and cheered themselves hoarse as the scores and two baggers followed each other in quick succession. Neither side scored until the first half of the fourth, when Linderbeck was hit by a pitched ball, was sacrificed to second by Burns and scored on Weber’s two base hit, the latter scoring on Way’s two baser. In their half of the same inning Bluffton got one tally on a hit by Pfefferle and Vogle and an error by Witham. In the fifth Decatur cinched the game by securing three runs. Nash was up first and got a clean two base hit, Behringer fanned, Linderbeck hit for three bases, scoring Nash, then Burns walked and stole second, Weber went out, shortstop to first and Pierce got a good single bringing home Lindy and Burns. In the last of the fifth Bluffton got her last run; Zanglein going to first on Winger’s error on a bunt and scoring on a three base hit by Laßue. Nether side scored after that until the ninth, when just to show them we could, we took two more. Nash went to first on Zanglien’s error, Behringer was hit by the ball, Linderbeck hit to the shortstop, forcing Nash at third. Big Biddy Burns then handed out one of his famous two base hits, scoring “Berry.” Weber hit to the third baseman, who threy to first and Linderbeck scored. Oscar Way, of Ossian pitched both games, by request, and the big fellow never worked better, allowing but ten hits in both games and his magnificent hitting adding much to the team’s strength. He has the goods and certainly proved it to his Wells county friends. “Os” we’re for you. The score: D e catur. AB R H PO A E Nash, rs 5 1 2 1 0 0 Behringer, ss.. 4 1 0 3 0 0 Linderbeck, cf. 4 3 110 0 Burns, If 3 11 4 0 0 Weber, lb .... 5 11 13 0 0 Pierce, 2b .... 4 0 . 0 1 0 Way, p 3 0 2 0 1 0 Witham, 3b .. 4 0 0 0 6 2 Wingr, c 4 0 0 5 2 1 Totals 36 7 9 27 11 3 Bluffton. AB R H PO A E Thomas, rs .. 4 0 0 1 0 0 Eichler, 2b .... 4 1 0 2 1 0 Gillis, If 2 0 0 3 0 0 Laßue, 3b .... 3 0 2 1 2 0 Boyd. ls-p .... 4 0 0 0 1 0 Pfefferle, lb .. 4 11 11 11 Vogel, c 4 0 0 8 0 0 Zaenglein, ss .. 4 0 11 5 2 Hull, p 2 0 1 0 0 0 Whalen, cf ... 1 0 0 0 0 0 ♦Smith 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 2 5 27 10 3 ♦Battd for Whalen in ninth. Score by innings— Decatur 0 0023000 2—7 Bluffton 0 0011000 o—20 —2 Hits by innings— Decatur 00024001 I—B Bluffton 0 2011010 o—s Summary— Three base hits—Linderbeck. LaRue. Two base hits —Nash, Weber, Burns. Sacrifice hits—Way, Burns, Stolen bases—Nash. Zaenglein. Bases on balls—Off Way. 3; off Hull. 2. Hit by pitched ball —By Boyd, 1; by Hull. 2; by Way, 2. Wild pitch—Way. Time, 1:25. Attendance—l,2oo. Umpire—Gorman. Both teams arrived on the noon train, the Bluffton aggregation being accompanied by a crowd of rooters numbering three hundred. The local fans met the Decatur team with an automobile and the Guy Stock company’s band and the return trip up street was witnessed by hundreds of fans and the team was greeted in an enthusiastic manner over their morning victory. The crowd commenced to assemble at the park as early as one o’clock and at three the grand stand was packed and standing room (Continued on page 2.)