Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 204, Decatur, Adams County, 23 August 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAIIA DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 204

UNTIL DECEMBER Strikers Claim They Can Hold Out ask dollars of railroad men A Generous Response is Expected— Strikers Also Collecting Money in Other Ways. New York, Aug. 22.—Facing the prospect of a long drawn out struggle the striking telegraphers took steps today to build up their finances and furnish ready relief to any member who may be in need. There was no sign of weakness on either side, and arbitration seems to be as far away as it did the day the telegraphers walked out. There is not likely to be my considerable change in the situa;ion until President Small arrives from Chicago. The largest mass meeting of the week was held today at Everett hall with Madison C. Peters as the prinyipal speaker. He took up the four lemands of the strikers and advanced arguments in favor of all of them, de was especially interested in the [uestion of equal compensation for nen and women complimented the nale members for their broadmindedaess in making a demand for it. A communication from L. W. Quick, jrand secretary and treasurer of the irder of Railroad Telegraphers, was •ead to the strikers. It was an oficial call for a contribution of $1 from (very working railroad telegrapher for he benefit of the striking commercial iperators. The order has been 30,000 md 40,000 workingmen and a generous •espouse is expected. Daniel L. Russell said that the contributions to the Strikers’ relief fund was headed by the lersonal check of Charles F. Murphy, eader of Tammany hall, for $5,000. This was received this afternoon at itrike headquarters at the Astor douse. Committees of the striking telegraphers today began to visit business louses in this city soliciting contribuions to the union’s treasury. The wsiness men were asked either to rive money or an order for advertisng space in a newspaper, which the rtrikers expect to issue soon. The lolicitors reported that they were generally success *til.

IOHN ROCKEFELLER’S WEALTH Vlust Have Been S e cured Dishonestly, Says Gov. Cummins. Without confusing his audience vith a bewildering array of figures, lov. A. B. Cummins, of lowa, anlounced yesterday in an address beore the Will County Chautauqua Asembly at Plainfield, the result of a problem he has been working out. “I understand Mr. Rockefeller is forth $1,000,000,000,” Gov. Cummins Laid. "NO honest man could have laved such a sum in a lifetime. Had kdam started in on the $450-a-day schedule, worked week days and also Sundays, lived frugally, and denied Eve a dress or bonnet of any kind, he nould be on a nearly equal finan!ial footing today with Rockefeller.” Gov. Cummins placed the Chicago ind Alton and Rock Island railroads in the same class with Mr. Rockefeller for mushroom business dealings, leclaring that the manner in which the stock of these two roads was watered was a crime. “Four years ago the capital stock jf the Rock Island was $75,000,000," said Gov. Summins. "Since that time earnings have increased, but instead of giving the public the benefit of the profits the capital stock was watered until today it has reached the gigantic sum of $412,000,000. In the same manner Harriman has watered the Alton stock from $33,000,000 to $113,000.000. “When we learn of such business tactics It does not take any great mental acumen to see that we must call a halt. Judge Landis has done just what was necessary. The fine of $29,240,000 is not out of proportion io the earnings of the company or the seriousness of the crime. It is too had that it was no bigger." Clarance Baughman returned yesterday afternoon from a business trip to Lagrange. Mr. Baughman was a visitor with Mr. J. O. Ball, who is opening a new racket store at that place and he says th prospects for Mr. Ball are quite flattering.

EPILEPTIC VILLAGE IS OPEN Governor Haniy Has issued His Proclamation, The Indiana Village for Epileptics is open for the admission of patients. Governor Haniy issued a proclamation to that effect recently. The law requires that when the Governor was advised by the board of trustees that a sufficient number of buildings had been completed and equipped for the admission of patients he issued the proclamation announcing its readiness. The proclamation is short and formal. The Indiana Village for Epileptics was first provided for by the legislature of 1905, which appropriated $150,000 for buying land and erecting buildings for the village. Land was bought near Newcastle, and the buildings have been in process of erection for about a year. Those interested in the institution say that the appropriations already made will not be sufficient and that later General Assemblies will have to make additional provision. It is understood that the present building will not hold all the epileptics to whom admission should be granted. Those now in county jails and poor asylums will be taken first.

A UNIQUE AFFAIR Was Social Event Given by Miss Nell Hale ENGAGEMENT WAS ANNOUNCED Will Wed Mr. Walter Grove—Miss Fanny Hite Takes Part in a Bluffton Society Function. This year has been recorded in the annals of the Delta Sigma society many marriages, but no wedding announcement of one of their number has been such a complete surprise as was the one made by Miss Nell Hale last evening. She had invited the young ladies of the club to her home on east Central avenue ostensibly in honor of her guest. Miss Fannie Hite, of Decatur, but really that her engagement to Mr. Walter Grove, of this city might be announced. Miss Hite coming yesterday that the ruse might be effected. Unsuspectingly the guests arrived, and spent the early part of the evening in games arranged by the hostess for the occasion. In a flow-er contest Miss Ada Pierce, of Buffalo, won the prize. When refreshments were announced, Miss Ethel Fetters and Mrs. Harry Staver assisted the hostess. The plates were served, and as a souvenir of the occasion a peanut to w-hich was tied a small card was given each guest. The card was slipped beneath the plate unnoticed by the young lady served, and not until all had received them was it discovered. Miss Alice Fulton, then seeing the card, wihout suspicioning anything read aloud, “I know something I’m going to tell, on the inside of this peanut shell.” A scramble ensued when it was discovered that within the shell was hidden a small piece of paper bearing these words: “Nell has accepted Walter and Walter is going to take Nell September 19, 1907.” The announcement created quite a stir, as it was so very unexpected. For some time it has been suspicioned that the event would take place, but her most intimate friends did not anticipate it until late in the fall.—Bluffton Banner. o— PREACHER WANTED AT SPOKANE Elder Crooks of M. E. Church issues the Call. Spokane, Wash., August 23.—Rev. J. D. Crooks, presiding elder for the Methodist Episcopal church south of the Spokane district, has Issued a call for strong and capable young men, those with small families preferred, to take up the ministry in the Spokane country. He says that none of the church organizations is in debt and that because of the opening of new towns there is immediate need for men to take up these charges. Ten classes and six churches have been organized within a few months, and more are required to fill the needs of the people. He adds that the people are able and willing to assist the church in doing great things. ~o — Mrs. L. Mumma went to Montpelier this morning, where she will visit with relatives.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, August 23, 1907.

INTO THE RIVER State Inspector Threw S3OO Worth of Meat TOOK UP AN ENTIRE STOCK Complaints Had Bee n Filed and the Inspector Closed Up a Greencastle Slaughter House. Down at Greencastle, because the meat had been killed and dressed in a slaughter house which, it is said, is not sanitary, State Inspector John Owens, of Frankfort, destroyed over S3OO worth of fresh pork and beef belonging to William Haspel. He also warned several other meat dealers to be more careful. Several complaints having been sent to him by Greencastle citizens. Inspector Owens made a quiet trip to the city and in company with Sheriff Maze, Marshal Reeves, City Health Officer Dr. Sudranski and County Officer Dr. Hutcheson, visited all the meat markets, making purchases at each and inquiring where the meat had been killed and dressed. Finding that the meat at Haspel’s meat market was not up to the requirements of the law, the officers took possession of the entire stock, which had just been brought in and was worth about S3OO. It was dumped into the creek. Owens visited the Haspel meat market about four weeks ago and warned the proprietor that his slaughter house was in danger of being condemned. Finding that his kindness had no effect he complied with the requests of the citizens and closed the slaughter house. He also gave Frank Lane, owner of the city meat market twenty-four hours to have his business building cleaned accordi ing to the requirements of the law.

The date set for the dedication of Buffalo’s McKinley monument is Thursday, September 5, in old home week. Governor Hughes is to deliver the principal address. Vice President Fairbanks. Speaker Cannon and others of national prominence are expected. There will be a parade of state and federal troops, of two regiments from Canada and she Spanish-American war veterans. Other features of the week, lasting from September 1 to 7, inclusive, are Labor day, Fireman’s day, Canadian day, Fraternal day. Children’s day and German day. Wonderful electric illuminations are promised. Souvenir invitations are being sent to all former residents of Buffalo, including Grover Cleveland. TRACTION TALK J. Y. Todd Says They Have the Money AN EAST AND WEST INTERURBAN Claims to Have Financed the Nor-walk-Bluffton Line and Work Will Begin at Once. A dispatch from Cleveland, Ohio, states that J. V. Todd, of Toledo, legal counsel of the Cleveland and Indianapolis Interurban company, has made announcement that the new traction line has been financed by western capitalists and that work on construction will be started immediately. This line, he says, is the one to be built from Bluffton, Indiana, to Norwalk. Ohio, and readers will remember that the preliminary surveys have all been completed and part of the right-of-way secured. The line runs from Van Wert through here to Bluffton and when talked of a year or two ago was expected to have been completed before this time, but all interest suddenly died out for some reason or other and this is the first news of its revival in many months. The statement of Mr. Todd at this time is not taken at all seriously and there will have to be some definite action taken before our citizens become very greatlj excited over the matter. At that it would be a great line for Decatur, opening up a traffic through the best farming community which lies outdoors, and we sincerely hope that Mr. Todd’s statements are true, marvelous as they seem at this time when money is higher than for fifteen years.

MORE TRUST REGULATIONAttorneys for the Government Hold Lo n g Consultation. Washington, Aug. 22. —A conference here today between Attorney General Bonaparte, Judge Frank B. Kellogg, of St. Paul, and Charles D. Morrison, of Chicago, the latter being a special attorney for the government in the Standard Oil dissolution case, has caused consjijerable: comment And aroused the belief that the department of justice will proceed at once in the effort to break up the oil monopoly by forfeiting the franchise of the organization. What strengthens the belief is the fact that Attorney General Bonaparte had a lengthy conference several days ago with Mr. Morrison, when the subject was considered in all its phases. It is also intimated that the attorney general is making preparations to prosecute individuals of the Standard Oil company under the provisions of the Serman law, and that the action will be pressed without delay and with the greatest vigor. o Miss Pansy Bell left on the noon car for St. Johns to attend the U. B. picnic.

THE SOCIAL EVENTS Mrs. Harting Gave a Card Party FORTY GUESTS WERE PRESENT Miss Ireta Erwin’s Picnic—Miss Emma Terveer Hostess at a Happy Evening party. By Perle Burdg. Very attractive was the home of Mrs. William Harting yesterday, when forty ladies dressed in dainty light gowns, responded, to invitations to spend the afternoon at her home, by playing progressive pedro. The comlimentary guest being Mrs. Sherman, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Nine small tables were arranged in the different rooms which were prettily decorated with fragrant cut flowers and eleven games were enjoyed. Mesdames J. B. Meibers and John Pennington had the highest number of score, while Mesdames Floyd Smith and John H. Bremercamp won second places. Immediately at the close of the game, an elegant two course luncheon was served which would be impossible to describe. The other out of town guest was Mrs. Swiner, of Chicago, 111.

Miss Merle Burdg is entertaining the Ladies’ Ail Society of the Christian church this afternoon. The main evening party for tonight is the one to be given by Mrs. C. Vogt, at her home in compliment to out of town guests. Ireta Erwin gave a picnic at Steele’s park yesterday in honor of her guests, Misses Eva Erwin and Edna Buechner of Ft. Wayne. At five o’clock a delicious supper was served in the grove near the lagoon. Those who enjoyed the happy affair were. Naomi Niblick, Mary Stults, Frances Miller, Edith Green, Lulu Atz. Katherine Bremercamp, Tena McKean, Mary Erwin. Laura Surney, of Chicago, Edna Buechner and Eva Erwin, of Ft. Wayne. The young girls were brought back to town in a large hay wagon. Progressive euchre was the main amusement of the "impromptu” party last evening, given by Miss Emma Terveer in compliment to her guests, Miss Emma Gunkel, of Ft. Wayne, Miss Gered, of Louisville, Ky. After playing several games, Miss Emma Gunkel and Otto Wemhoff won prettygifts as prizes and Miss Anna Amsbaugh and Will Berling captured the booby prizes. The hostess served a delicious luncheon at the close of

the games. o Elated on August' 14 were all section foremen on the Chicago & Erie and especially the Huntington terminal when they received pay checks amounting to $lO and $5 above their scheduled pay of former months. Early in August all foremen were advised that the* pay had been increased $5. Local foremen were greatly surprised last pay day when instructions came that at this point they had been given an increase of an additional $5. Two raises in a month are highly appreciated by the section men, indeed. — Huntington Herald.

MAKING AN INQUIRY Trusts Anxious About the Threatened Actions MAY GO THROUGH INDIANA The President to Take Another Trip Fort Benjamin Harrison a Fine Army Post. Washington. August 23.—The recent declarations of the president, attorney general Bonaparte and Secretary Taft that individuals must be punished if the government is to make real headway on its war on trusts and combinations that are violating the law, has caused some of the large corporations to have their agents make inquiry here as to whether the administration is really thinking of ‘making an example” of any one. The inquiry, it is learned, was not reassuring. There is every reason to believe that the department of justice is planning to proceed against certain individuals, under the Serman antitrust act, which makes it possible to assess a fine of SSOO and imprisonment for one year against any person who violates the provisions of the law.

Washington, August 23. —Indiana may get another glimpse of the president the latter part of next month, as he goes west to join the inland waterways commission for a trip down the Mississippi river. It has been arranged for the president to meet the commission at Keokuk, la. While the arrangements for his trip to that city have not been completed, it is said at the White House that he will probably go byway of Indianapolis. No I set speeches are to be made by the president on this trip. Washington, August 23. —Major Thomas H. Slavens assistant quartermaster general of the war department says that this department is getting near the end of the string, financially, so far as the improvements at Ft. Benjamin Harrison are concerned. “We have spent about all the money we had appropriated for Ft. Harrison, but we have the best army posts in this country, if not in the world, to show for it,” said Major Slavens. o_ — A car load of brick has arrived for contractor Julius Haugk to be used on Madison street. This will not be enough to complete the street, however, and another car load is on the way. 0 — COURT HOUSE NOTE Fred Koenig Was Bound Over

CASE REACHES CIRCUIT COURT Fall Tax Receipts are Ready—the Court House is Receiving Coat of Paint. A junk dealers’ license has been granted to H. J. Sims, of Convoy, Ohio, permitting him to deal from house to house in Adams county. The case of the State vs. Frederick Koenig, in which Mrs. Koenig asks for a peace bond was filed in circuit court today. The cause was first filed in Squire J. H. Smith’s court, where the defendant waived his preliminary and was bound over to court. He gave bond in the sum of S4OO for his appearance. The case was first filed August 15th.

Treasurer Lachot reports that the tax receipts for the November installment are now ready and they are preparing for a couple of busy months, closing the first Monday in November. Contractor Charles Railing and a force of men are painting the cornices and tower at the court house. They are also doing some repairing on the interior. Custodian Titus Ernst has the best appearing lawn in the city and though showers are scarce, a liberal use of the hose keeps the grass green.

TO SPEND THE APPROPRIATION j — The Vicksburg Monument Commission Hold a Meeting. Indianapolis, Aug. 22. —The Vicksburg monument commission, appointed under authority of the 1907 general assembly, met in the G. A. R. room at the state house today to discuss tentatively plans for erecting markers to the Indiana regiments taking part in the siege of Vicksburg. The last legislature appropriated $38.. 000 with which to provide for these markers and pay the expenses of the commission. The commission expects that the expenses will be comparatively small, and that at least $35,000 will be available for the markers. The idea of combining the money due the several regiments in one brigade, into enough to get a substantial brigade marker seems to appeal to the members of the commission, though this plan has not been determined on as yet. Each regiment will be allotted a certain sum of money with which the marker is to be placed. o Mrs. C. V. Connell went to Ft. Wayne this afternoon to be the guest of friends for a few days.

WAS ONLY A JOKE Charles Phillips was Not Married MISS JOHNS DENIES THE STORY And Does It in a Most Emphatic Manner—Charley is Still Hopeful. Ten days ago we published an account of the suposed marriage of Mr. Charles Phillips, of this city to a Miss Nellie Johns of Sidney, Ohio. The details of the affair were given us by Mr. Phillips himself and were confided with the knowledge that it was to be used as news. Before the paper was off the press he came in and purchased several extra copies, passed out the cigars and a night or two later was given an old fashioned belling by his friends. Now it seems he was seeking som echeap notoriety for the lady named as his bride surprised us considerably by writing us the following self-explanatory letter, received today: Sidney, Ohio. Aug. 20, 1907. Daily Democrat: Dear Sirs —Did the announcement of the wedding of Miss Nelle John, of Sidney, 0., and Chas. Phillips, appear in your paper; if so I want to know who put it in for it is not so and the great mistake must be rectified. So please answer immediately for there must be a stop to it immediately and forever. Respectively yours, Miss Nelle John.

616 Brooklyn Ave. If it appeared in your paper you must tell me who put it in. I will then send an answer.

Mr. Phillips was interviewed after the receipt of the letter and now admits that he is not married. He offers no excuse but says the announcement was just a little premature. He says he expects to spend a week at Sidney early in September, when the affair will be adjusted. o— — The proprietors of the electric theater have a positive cure for the blues in the form of a film containing the most comic pictures. “A Family Outing,” the subject is portrayed in a realistic manner showing the funny incidents that happen when a family of five children is taken out for an outing. The crowd that saw it last night were still laughing when they reached home from what has been reported, and those who were not there last night cannot afford to miss it tonight. The Evangelical Lutheran St. Peters church at Fuellings settlement will hold its annual mission feats Sunday Aug. 25th in the grove of Mr. Herman Gerke. The Rev. Wm. Brandes, of Huntington.,, Ind., will conduct tihe services in the forenoon and the Rev. F. J. Lankenau, of New Orleans, Lawill preach in the afternoon. A shady place has been provided in the grove to hitch horses. Refreshments can be had at the stand. All are cordially invited to attend. DeKalb county commissioners have asked the county council for an appropriation of $40,000 to provide for the erection of a new county Infirmary near Auburn.

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THE CLOSING DAY County Institute Has Been Successful THE ATTENDANCE WAS LARGE The Five Days’ Session of tie Teachers of Adams County Ends This Afternoon. Friday Morning. Order called by Supt. Singing of hymn. “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Devotional exercises led by Rev. Bergman, of Baptist church. Decatur. The Bible lesson was taken from Mark's gospel, several different passages being chosen, each one bearing on child life. Rev. Bergman: “Jesus Christ selected a child as the standard or guide,which we must all use to enter the kingdom of God. The young life of the world has had much to do in the making of the world’s history and the acting out the drama of life. But, only 5 per cent of the young life ever become Christians, a deplorable state of affairs. The solution of this problem lies, in a great degree, with the public school teacher of today.” Following prayer by Rev. Bergman Prof. Miessner and Miss Thomas favorder the institute with a piano duet, the encore being answerd by a second selection. Mr. Thompson, of Bloomington, was introduced, and quoted some excellent prices on books, especially reference books. Prof. Coffman used the time in an excellent address on “Success.” The man who goes down one avenue of life that he is not very far from point of starting. There is a tendency toward specialization, the world wants specialists. Also executive ability . needed now more than ever in all , work, school work is no exception. . Any young person who thinks he has executive ability should invest in him- , self. Power of organization also is needed, as examples, Mr. J. P. MorI gan, Mr. Jno. D. Rockefeller, who will address this institute next year? The . man who creates new wants also is I needed and also the man who can . supply these wants. A writer of keen . discrimination also is needed. The world wants honest men in all the , walks of life. We are only on the threshold of knowledge. There are infinite possibilities in every line of work faithfully pursued. Six things are necessary in the field of success: First. A man must have faith in himself; second, master your business; third, cutivate acquaintances, make friends. Friends are capital; you need them; be true to them. Fourth, work hard, but not so hard you cannot make friends. Fifth, ride your hobby, but do not ride it to death; do not be ashamed of your profession. Appear to be what you really are. Sixth, the man who succeeds must save some money. It may be difficult to do, but do it. Prof. Coffman’s lecture was applauded. After a short rest, Prof. Miessner directing, a trio gave the institute an example of the possibilities of work of this kind that can be done in every school. Prof. Miessner instructed the institute in chorus work, using “The Bridal Chorus.” Prof. Miessner generously agreed to meet any or all for ■special work at, any time. This spirit has marked every one of the instructors all through the session. They have been at the service of every member of the institute. Rest. Miss Fox used the last period before noon in explaining hand work of pupils in primary grades. A few of these will be mentioned. Add to the interest of your marching exercises by making folded paper caps. Make little envelopes in which each pupil can put a carefully written invitation for parents to visit the schools. In the back of many magazines you can find many artistic pictures; cut these out and paste them on the side of articles n|ade of paper. Miss Fox exhibited many articles made of folded paper woven work, hand work in sewing using ail the stitches a child would ever need to learn. Miss Fox answered questions and stated that in all hand work accuracy is required. Roll call for entire w r eek showed a very creditable ajfendance for the entire week. Adjournment until 1:30. Thursday Afternoon Session. Supt. Opliger called the institute to resume work. Prof. Miessner led in singing. Miss Fox used the children again 1 (Continued on page 3.)