Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 214, Decatur, Adams County, 4 September 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAIIY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 214

MARSHAL GREEN DISMISSED Mayor Coffee Causes a Big Surprise at Last Night’s Council Meeting

IS SENSATIONAL Says Marshal Has Not Performed His Duty OFFICER WILL SHOW FIGHT Refuses to Quit Until Mayor’s Action is Sanctioned by Council—H. Fred Bohnke is Appointed. Mayor Coffee sprang a surprise at the council meeting last evening at the close of its regular session by filing with the clerk a written message to the council declaring the office of city marshal vacant and at the same time filing his report showing the appointment of H..Fred.Bohkne to fill out the unexpired term of Marshal Green. The matter came as a great surprise to several members of the council in fact so great was their surprise that they were unable to say anything or take any action on the matter and immediately adjourned. For several weeks past it has been rumored that the mayor and marshal had some grievances toward each other, but nothing serious was contemplated as a result However, last evening the entire proceedings came to a show down, and this morning the city for the first time in its history has two city marshals, as Green still refuses to give up the office, and says he will fight to the bitter end. Mr. Bohnke is merely following instructions and fulfilling his duty per his appointment The message of the mayor to the council was as follows: After having notified Ed Green, marshal, to tender his resigna, tion or he would be discharged after September the first, 1907, giving him my reasons for so doing, and he failing to resign, his said office, in compliance with the statute of 1905 which provides that the mayor may at any time suspend or remove from office any officer or head of department appointed by him or his predecessors by notifying them to that effect, and sending a message to the council stat, ing in writing his reasons for such removal, I. D. D. Coffee, mayor, having heretofore appointed the said Ed Green marshal of the city of Decatur, Ind., and he having failed to perform his official duty faithfully and impartially as the law requires, having failed to report at the mayor’s office for three days at a time, made arrests and released prisoners from jail without giving them a hearing in police court or any other court. He positively failed and refused to enforce the law when violations were made known to him by those in authority to do so. He failed to concur with the mayor, prosecutor or police in the enforcement of law and order and put forth efforts on his part to defeat the same. He stated to the public that, the mayor was to blame for his not arresting violators of the law when he, himself, refused to make arrests, after the mayor ordered him to do so knowing at the time that he was familiar with the fact of the violation going on. In order that the city may have a marshal that will concur with the mayor, pros, ecutor and police in the enforcement of the law, I, D. D. Coffee, mayor, do hereby declare the office of marshal vacant, and Ed Green discharged from holding office after this date for the above reasons. Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day of September, 1907. D. D. Coffee, Mayor. The marshal who was present made no denial of the charges, but stated upon the street at the close of the meeting that he would refuse to comply with the order of the mayor and would continue to serve until the council saw fit to remove him for neglect of duty and unfaithfulness on his part. After filing and reading his message of the removal of the marshal, the mayor then filed his appointment to fill the vacancy which was as follows, to-wit: I, D. D. Coffee, have this day appointed H Fred Bohnke as marshal of the city of Decatur, fnd., to fill the official position made vacant by the

discharge of Ed Green the former marshal, thea ppointment to go into effect as soon as satisfactory bond is accepted. Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day of September, 1907. D. D. Coffee, Mayor. The fight will no doubt be watched with considerable interest to the citizens and some very sensational feat ures may be the result of the fight that is now smarted between the mayor and marshal. The authority used by Mayor Coffee is given him under the acts of 1905, page 26 and reads as follows: “Provided, That the mayor may at any time suspend or remove from office any or all heads of departments or other persons, whether appointed by him or by any or his predecessors, by notifying them to that effect and sending a message to the council stat, ing in writing his reasons for such removal." An ordinance passed by the council about a year ago gives them some power in the matter, bur there is a question as to its legality, where it conflicts with a statute. However, Marshal Green will not lay down the fight until he is shown. He claims to have fulfilled his duty and will oppose his dishonorabe discharge with every means possible.

MORE LAWYERS Congress to Help Out Department of Justice SOON BE READY FOR OCCUPANCY Fort Benjamin Harrison About Ready for Soldiers —Who Will Get New York’s Delegate Votes. Washington, September 4. —In order to carry out the policy of the Roosevelt administration and the department of justice as recentlly outlined by Attor. ney-Ge«eral Bonaparte and the president, a large Increase in the number of lawyers in the department of justice will be asked of the next congress by the attorney-general. This, it is understood, is the main feature of the reorganization of the whole department upon which the attorney-general is now at work at Lenox, Mass. For the first time in the history of the department the government is now following a fixed line of policy in the prosecution of trusts and interstate commerce cases.

Washington, September 4.—The war department is informed that Fort Benjamin Harrison will be ready for occupancy some time next month unless there shall be some unforseen delay in the completion of the work, yet to be done. The department is planning to occupy the new post not later than December 1. While some consideration has been given to the troops that will be sent there, no decision has yet been reached. Owing to the depleted condition of the army by reason of the service required in Cuba and the Philippines, it is probable that only two or three companies will be sent to the new post this fall. When the troops are recalled from Cuba an entire regiment will be quartered a’t the post. Washington, September 4.—Who will get New York’s seventy-two votes in the Republican national convention? This is a question that is being passed down the line, and just now no one seems prepared to give a satisfactory answer The vote of the state is a mighty fine nest egg, ana it is not strange that keen interest is being shown in its probable bestowal. In times gone by the empire state, m combination with other large states, has frequently named the party s nominee for president. Mrs. Fetzer went to Fort Wayne this morning to look after business. She was accompanied bj Miss Grace Gauze.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, September 4, 1907.

I. O. O. F. MEMBERSHIP INCREASE Grand Secretary’s Report Makes Good Showing. The semi-annual report of Grand Secretary W. H. Leedy, of the grand lodge, I. O. O. F., shows a considerable increase in membership and wealth of the order in Indiana during the last six months. Resources have grown to a total of $3,185,505, the receipts for the half year being $417,786. For the relief of members $116,210 has been spent, and in relief of every kind $151,874. Total expenses for the period were $253,167. The gain for the six months is 1,965 members, 3,204 having been initiated. There were 445 deaths in the order. The total membership is 74,543. In Indiana there are twenty-four lodges having greater resources than $20,000. No. 14, at Fort Wayne, has of $89,531; No. 96, at Marion, has $86,129, and No. 74, at Muncie, has $56,043. Nineteen lodges paid out more than SI,OOO each in relief during the six months. Os these four are Indianapolis lodges, Nos. 129, 465 and 44, heading the list. ■ o IS POPULAR IN IRELAND. Richard Croker Holds Up His Reputation for Popularity. “Richard Croker is one of the most

popular men in Ireland and he has one of the finest mansions in the Emerald Isle, within a short distance of Dublin,” said Hugh Dougherty, president of the Marion Trust company, who has returned home from his European trip. Mr. Dougherty, with Mrs. Dougherty and their daughter, Miss Elizabeth, left for Europe on the Cedric June 15 and returned last week on the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. The party took in all the points of interest in the old world and had a most delightful tour. “One of the most interesting events of our trip abroad was our visit to Mr. Croker at Glencairn outside Dublin,” said Mr. Dougherty. “I had met Mr. Croker before, and when I called on him he remembered our meeting at the famous Kansas City convention, where Bryan was nominated for the second time. Mr. Croker loked hearty and in the best of humor. He has not changed much in appearance except that he has grown very gray. He wanted to talk about American affairs from the start, and gave it as his opinion that Mr. Bryan would be nominated by the next Democratic convention.

HAS SOLD AGAIN Charley Sullivan Made a Quick Deal DISPOSES OF THE NEWSTAND Only Owned it Two Days When He Sold Out to Mr. Lee Kintz, a Well Known Young M a n. Charles Sullivan, who purchased the newspaper route of M. E. Babcock, yesterday, purchased the cigar and candy stand also, but he had only owned it a few hours when Mr. L. L. Kintz bought it from him. Mr. Kintz has been employed at Baker and Anderson's restaurant for some time and is a thorough business man. He took immediate possession after the transaction, and he will conduct the stand in a creditable manner. Mr. Kintz bought a half interest in the newstand first, but a few hours afterward decided that he wanted entire control and bought Sullivan out. The many friends of Mr. Kintz wish for him much success in this new undertaking. He is a hustler and says he eixpects to retain possession of the stand and take care of the business.

In a fire at Portland Sunday a carriage belonging to John T. Trenary, living near Montpelier, formerly of this county, was destroyed in a fire which burned to the ground the L. S. Burkett livery stable. The carriage was valued at $75. Trenary and family had driven to Portland to visit with Garth Kiser and family and had left the carriage at the barn. Bluffton News. Mrs. E. R. Richards has returned to her home at Columbia City after making a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. Amelia Hoagland.

A BIG SUIT FILED Against Great Northern Railway Company TO COLLECT $25,000 DAMAGES By the Frost-Cape Lumber Company for Failure to Deliver Cars — Other Suits to Follow. Spokane, Wash., Sept. 4.—Twentyfive thousand dollars' damage for failure to deliver cars, is the basis of an action filed in Spokane county court by the Frost-Cope Lumber company, operating on Park river, near Wrencoe, Ida., against the Great Northern Railway company. This is the first suit of this character instituted against a transportation company, and it is intimated that scores of others will follow in the event of any kind of a judgment for the plaintiff. The complaint recites that according to a contract the railway company was to deliver 5,000,000 feet of logs at the mill, the company having previously paid $1,135 for the construction of a spur track. Failure in carrying out the agreement resulted in a large amount of timber being abandoned, the camps and mill were closed and a force of men thrown out of employment. It is added that from May 15 to Aug. 3 only 71 cars were furnished and that less than 400,000 feet of logs were de. livered.

A LIQUOR FIGHT The Governor Takes a Hand at Kokomo APPEARANCE OF ATTY.-GENERAL The Legal Machinery of the State to Fight the Granting of Liquor Licenses. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 3. —A special to the Star from Kokomo says: Gov.Hanly and Attorney-General Joseph Bingham took a hand in the liquor fight now on in Howard county. This

morning in the Howard county superior court, County Attorney Edward Wolf arose and asked that the appearance of the attorney-general be entered in the case wherein four applicants for licens to sell liquor have appealed to the superior court from the board of county commissioners who denied them the privilege. That the attorney general is acting at the suggestion of the governor is an open secret. The request in court was also made that the appearance of Pros, ecutor J. F. Cooper also be entered. This stroke aroused the ire of Attorney J. C. Herron for the appellants and who said tonight: “I am not decided in my own mind to object to the appearance of the attorney general or not. I think there is no law for his step, of course. There will be much to consider what is best and much to consider what is best for the inter-

est of my clients in the premises which would have to outweigh my personal sentiments and opinions, but I am not sure whether I will permit the appear, ance of the attorney general if I can prevent it. “This man Hanly is bent upon the concentration of power in his office and gives signal evidence of the times which are deplorable —‘centralization. If these men who want that privilege the law’ provides away, that of remonstrance, to prevent them. Failing in this there is an attempt of the state and in presentation of fact, we of Howard county are able to settle our affairs in our own way and did not invite outside interference, especially from the state. It may be that reflection will permit me to say something j that it might do Gov. Hanly good to , think over when he has parted with ( those brief madnesses of power. I represent my clients and am between two fires.” !

Rev. J. H. Hollingsworth will hold services at the North Pleasant church next Sunday morning at 10:30, but cannot stay for evening services. Everybody invited to attend.

LEAVE FOR JAMESTOWN TONIGHT County Treasurer Lachot and Wife to Make Eastern Trip. County Treasurer and Mrs. John F. Lachot will leave tonight for Jamestown, Virginia, where they will see the sights at the great exposition. They will remain there for several days, and on their return trip they will visit several large cities. They will visit relatives of Mrs. Lachot at Cumberland, Maryland, and then proceed to Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D. C., on their homeward route. The trip will be a most delightful one to take and without doubt Mr. and Mrs. Lachot will greatly enjoy themselves. o A GRAND OLD PLAY. “Monte Cristo,” king of melodramas, will be the bill at the Bosse Opera House. Decatur, Ind., Saturday, September the 14th. It will be the well

known Fred G. Conraxl production as arranged and played by Eugene Moore, one of the best of modern “Monte Cristo’s.” The fame of this great play is well merited for it is a most brilliant stories ever written. Out of the best of all melodramatic novels has been evolved the greatest of all romantic melodramas and both story and drama have achieved a popularity unparelled in extent and vitality. “Monte Cristo” is a play for all classes and people of all ages. It is even a great play for those who ennot hear, but can only see, so bold and fascinating are all its scenes. Its outlies are so clear that the play can be enjoyed by sight. Manager Conrad has gathered a company of adequate strength and will bring his special scenery which has been prepared with the benefit of several seasons experience with this play.

Paderewski, the great pianist, talking for a musical publication, has laid down five rules for the guidance of students of the piano. Be sure that you possess a natural inclination for a musical education. Select a good teacher and follow’ his instructions to the letter. Practice on the piano at least four hours each day, and take one hour for finger exercises. Practice until you are as expert with your feet as with your hands, as the pedals are the best means of giving expression to piano music. Never pound on the keys, but touch them gently. By this system only can harmony be obtained.

IT PROVED FATAL David Burk Died from Diphtheria WAS SICK SEVERAL WEEKS Was Declared Out of Danger Sunday, Took Relapse Monday and Died Last Evening. David, the thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Burk, of St. Marys township died last night at their country home at eleven o'clock, after ; an illness of several weeks' duration, death resulting from the effects of a case of diptheria The lad was pop-

ular among his associates and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Several weeks ago he was stricken with diptheria and during all the time since has been in a serious condition. Sunday the house was disinfected and the boy was pronounced as being out of danger. However, Monday evening he took a relapse and last evening death relieved him. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at Rivarre and interment will be made in the Mount Tabor cemetery. It is not believed the terrible diseases will cause any epidemic as every possible means to prevent it has been taken. The sudden death after he was believed out of danger has proven a severe shock to the relatives and friends.

Miss Nell Hale finished her work at the Wagner and Engeler department store Saturday night. She will be married the nineteenth of this month to Walter Grove. Miss Esther Vollmer will fill the vacancy made by her resignation. She began work there yesterday morning.—Bluffton Banner.

SHE WORE THE WAR PAINT. The Lady in Black Was Dressed in Red Last Night. The lady in black, but dressed in the gay and festive red, was on the warpath last night. Her first and only encounter was with Gabriel Kintz and Charles Sullivan, and took place near the Clover Leaf railroad about nine o’clock. They were homeward bound when the woman in red accosted them with several doubledyed threats, excusing herself later in the game by stating that It was a case of mistaken identity. She was thoroughly saturated with fighting whisky, and it was with some difficulty that she continued her travels down town. She pretended to be looking for her faithless lover. -- — o “Please assist me,” said a seedy looking man to a gentleman who he knew slightly. “A doctor has given me the presaription for a racking cough, and ” “You want the money to buy the medicine?” interrupted the gentleman. “No, I’ve got the medicine all right, but it's to be taken after meals. I thought you might, perhaps, give me the wherewithal for the meals!”

The reunion of the ninety-ninth Ohio Volunteers Infantry will be held at Columbus Grove, Ohio, on Wednesday and Thursday, September 18 and 19. Several members of this regiment live in and near Decatur, and they may join in the festivities of this occasion.

A GOOD RECORD The County Council Approves Appropriations COUNTY INDEBTEDNESS IS $26,000 Petition for Levy to Pay Railroad Election Expens e s—Board to Receive Macadam Road Bids. The county council concluded their session and have signed the necessary documents that gives official sanction to the appropriations for 1908. The county levy is reduced from 50% to 29 13-20 cents on each SIOO valuation, a reduction in the levy of over twenty cents. During this year $16,000 of old outstanding warrants have been taken up and paid, a ten thousand dollar bridge over the Wabash river at Linn Grove will be’ built, and paid for, and a progressive business administration has been in progress. At the end of this year the total indebtedness of the county will be but $26,000, and of this $7,000 will be paid next year, and it will be but a short time until the present county indebtedness will be wiped out.

Several Washington township citizens presented a petition asking for a tax levy sufficient to pay the expenses incurred by the voting of a subsidy to the Clover Leaf several years ago. The board granted the petitioner and made a one cent levy for that purpose. The commissioners are busy closing up the session. They will be in session Friday, at which time bids will be opened for constructing the Blomberg and Bollinger macadam roads. The board of commissioners were mandated through an action in the Wells circuit court to appear in that court on September 23, and show , cause for not meeting the Wells ( county commissioners in joint session on a macadam road petitioned on the Adams-Wells county line.

It has just been learned that an attempt was made one day last week to wreck Clover Leaf passenger train No. 6 near Cloverdale. Some new rails were being laid and one of these, weighing 824 pounds, had been placed across the tracks. A farmer happened along and discovered the rail shortly before train time. He secured assistance and the rail was removed. —Delphos Herald.

Price Two Cents

COUNCIL SESSION Considerable Business Done Last Night THE LEWTON SEWER ORDERED A Grist of Miscellaneous Business — Improvements at Water Works— Bills Allowed.

The council met in regular session last evening. Mayor Coffee presiding, and every councilman being present. The minutes of the proceeding meeting were read after which the council immediately got down to business. A resolution ordering the construction of a sanitary sewer in the north part of the city to be known as the C. D. Lewton sewer and instructing the clerk to give notice to property owners for the hearing of objections, was read and adopted, as was a resolution ordering the construction of the Elm street sidewalk and authorizing the clerk to advertise for bids on the same. The contract between Myers and Myers and the city for the construction of the Roop sewer was read, approved and spread of record by the council as w'as their bond for the faithful performance of the work. Upon motion by Van Camp, the street commissioner was ordered and instructed to build the street crossings along the south part of Mercer street with brick and to proceed at once. Upon motion the marshal was instructed to serve notice on Mrs. Harry Knoff to construct a sidewalk in front of her property in the west part of the city. Christen moved that the water works committee be instructed to procure sketches from various architects for the construction of a new boiler room at the city plant. Upon motion the purchasing committee was instructed to procure prices on flues to be used at the city plant and also to secure the price on a pump to be used on the new well when completed. The finance committee filed their report upon the report of the clerk and treasurer for the month of July, finding the same correct and ordering them spread of record. The following bills were read and allowed: H. Fred Bohnke $ 6.00 (Continued on page 2.)

COURT HOUSE NEWS Appearance by Lawyers in Various Cases THREE MEN ARE NATURALIZED Necessary Papers Issued —Emma Freang Asks for Divorce from I Louis Freang. — In the case of Daniel I. Weikel vs. Allen T. Lynch, foreclosure of sewer assessment lien, demand S6O, default of defendant. The same entry was also made in the case of Daniel I. Weikel vs. Martha C. Lynch. State of Indiana vs. Adam Diehl, deserting wife, defendant discharged on motion by prosecutor.

Attorneys have entered their ap-

pearance in the various cases as follows: D. E. Smith for defendant in case of Wilson H. McKenzie, extr. vs. Leonard W. Hakes et al, suit on notes; D. B. Erwin for defendant in case of Isadore Kalver et al vs. W. L. Gunder. suit on warranty. Schurger and Smith for defendants in case of Franklin Spease vs. Huffman and Liddy, suit on account; Sutton. Fruchte and Litterer for defendants in case of Ida Koldeway vs. William Koldeway et al. partition; C. J. Lutz for plaintiff and Peterson and Moran for defendant in case of John W. Poling vs. Peter Holthouse, suit on note; Heller and Son and Cottrell for defendants in case of Cora M. Kauneberg vs. William Witmer and Joel Liddy.

Final naturalization papers were granted to Abraham M. Habegger, aged 58. Peter E. Habegger, aged 55 (Continued on page 2.)