Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 221, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAIIA DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 221

POLITICIAN FEAST Annual Session of K. P. Grand Lodge TO CONVENE OCTOBER FIRST Many Candidate* for Supreme Representative and Grand Outer Guard —Race Will be Warm One. The annual session of the grand lodge. Knights of Pythias, will convene in Indianapolis on the first day of next month, and already the politicians of the order are speculating on who the favored ones will be who will be elected to office at the meeting. It has become a well known fact that the meetings of this grand body are attended by about as many politicians as the state conventions of a political party. There will be no contests for any of the offices except supreme representatives and grand outer guard, all other officers being given promotions, but for these two places there are candidates a plenty. The candidates so far announced are James M. Hatfield, of Huntington, F. J. Dunte, of Lagrange, Otto Kolb of Evansville, Dr. Charles W. Powell and Charles A. Bookwaiter of Indianapolis, for supreme representative; and Robert A. Brown of Indianapolis, John W. Harris of Bedford, Dr. E. H. Brubaker of New Castle, John W. Gaither of New Albany, W. P. Hart of Huntington and D. C. Atkinson of Hammond for grand outer guard. Friends of the candidates are busily engaged in advancing the interests of their favorites and the grand lodge session is expected to be strenuous from the very start.

NOT MUCH DOING Coming Session of Congress Will be Tame NO MORE TRUST LEGISLATION Railroads Spanked Until Th*y Will Be Good—New Federal Law on Denatured Alcohol. Washington, September 12. —The leaders in congress, a good many of whom are dropping in here, very gen. erally give echo to the recent declaration of Joseph G. Cannon, prospective speaker, that not much general legislation will be enacted at the coming long session. When reminded that the president will probably have a long legislative program for their consideration they only smiled. Sereno Payne, of New York, who for years has been chairman of the ways and means committee, and by virtue of that position majority floor leader, gave out these views today: “Some legislation will be passed outside the appropriation bills. The Philippine tariff should and w-11l be brought up. Minor defects in the rate law may be demedied. That there will be any legislation in regard to the trusts I do not believe, as it will be best to see how the present legislation works out. Rebates helped trusts, and I understand that the railroads have been so well spanked that they have promised to be good, and not grant rebates to trusts or anybody else any more. Washington, September 12.—The new federal law relating to the denaturing of alcohol went into effect on the first of this month. Great things are expected of it. Whether many of them will be realized remains to be seen. As a matter of fact, the government’s effort to encourage the manufacture of denatured alcohol has not been much of a success so far.

The closing out sale at Gay and Zwick furniture store opened Wednesday morning the force of clerks were busily engaged in attending to the cus tomers that came in. At the presen rate the big stock will not last long. Those contemplating buying will do well to watch the columns of the Democrat concerning this sale.

BUT IT DIDN’T WORK OUT. Here is some dope. If Richmond takes Bluffton and Decatur takes Kokomo, which she probably will, the Quakers will return to Richmond in a tie with Decatur. Richmond will then take a whack at Kokomo Thursday and Friday and should win both games. Decatur will play on the same days at Van Wert. Decatur should win one of these games. This would leave Richmond one game ahead of Decatur. The last two games of the season are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Portland plays here and Bluffton at Decatur. A double victory for Richmond over Portland is expected. Bluffton should take Decatur one game. In case Decatur wins both games and the dope is the same as mentioned, Richmond would win out by one game. Some race, eh? — Richmond Palladium.

LOTS OF POLITICS Indianapolis is a Lively Place this Week LIFE AT GRAND AND CLAYPOOL Congressman Watson Running Three Roomed Circus—Busy Week. Indianapolis, Sept. 12. —Lots of politics in town yesterday. Some candidates for the Republican nomination for governor and many friends of some other possible candidates made the lobby of the Claypool hotel look like state convention week. And down at the Grand hotel, which has been the headquarters of the Democrats for “many, many modus,” the Democratic members of the last general assembly, gathered to swap stories, talk about the Democratic candidates for governor and the influence that one T. Taggart, of the Denison hotel and French Lick, has on the destinies of their party within the state.

Congressman James E. Watson, of the Sixth congressional district, spent the day at the Claypool, and his idle time during the morning divided by two would produce zero —he had none, absolutely none. He talked politics with newspaper men, Republican state chairmen, district chairmen, state officers and friends. He took possession of the Republican state committee rooms, and held private conferences with one man in one room while the others were waiting in another room for him to appear. The story leaked out that he was running a three-room circus, darting from one private conference to another, but that is probably an exageration. Congressman Watson would not discuss his attitude on the governorship matter in detail. “I stand now where I have stood for weeks.” he said. “I have no statement to make now and may not have any to make this week.” Among the politicians generally it was understood that Watson would say something definte about this at a little dinner that he\s to give Friday evening at the Clapool hotel. About noon the congressman broke away from the private conferences long enough to invite the whole crowd to lunch.

Fremont Goodwine, whose name has been mentioned in connection with the Republican governorship nomination, was at the hotel also. He shook hands with the out-state politicians that came in and failed to deny completley that he had a “hankerin’” after the nomination. Others there included James P. Goodrich, Republican state chairman; Owen Carr, Republican chairman of the Sixth district; Henry Marshall, chairman of the Tenth district; Rudolph Leeds, owner of the Richmond Palladium; Ed Haas, prominent in the Republican politics of Wayne county; William E. Blakely, state factory inspector; William H. Freeman, secretary of the siate board of forestry.

The roof over the King Piano factory will be completed by the latter part of the week. The steam pipes have been installed in the dry kiln and are in good working order, the boilers have been practically set and the foundations for the engines and dynamos have been built. As fast as the machinery arrives it is being installed and the place begins to assume the aspect lof a real factory.—Bluffton Banner.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, September 12, 1907.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Druly Divorce Case Set for Trial ALSO MURPHY DAMAGE CASE Jury Will Report Monday When the Trial of Criminal Cases Will Begin—Other Items. The Thursday morning session of court was another short one, in which Judge Erwin disposed of a few routine matters. The case of Nettle Druly vs. Dennis Druly, divorce, was set for trial Saturday, September 21st. In the case of Martin J. Bligh vs. Jonathan M. Andrews, account $73.71, the defendant was ruled to answer absolute within five days.

Joseph W. Murphy vs. John Fox et al, for damages, demand $1,375, answer in one paragraph filed denying the allegations. Cause set for trial October 10th. Cora M. Archbold, guardian, filed an inventory in probate court, also a petition for an order to sell real estate and William Haggath and Jacob Sprunkle were appointed commissioners. Four cases have been set for trial next week, beside the criminal suits, three to be called Wednesday and one Friday. The jury will report Monday and real court will probably begin at that time.

BLUFFTON SOCIETY Shower Given for Miss Nellie Hale QUITE A FASHIONABLE AFFAIR Next Week Miss Hale Will Marry Mr. Walter Grove, of That City. One of the features of the summer's social season in Bluffton took place last night at the home of L. L. Fetters. 421 west Central avenue, when the members of the Delta Sigma Phi sororiety entertained at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Nellie Hale, who will be married next week to Mr. Walter Grove. In every respect

the shower was one of the most unique that has ever been given in Bluffton society. The home itself was beautifully and artistically decorated in Japanese lanterns. The electric lights on the first floor were encased in Japanese lanterns and all of the decorations were in Japanese. The dining room was especially beautiful. Strings loaded with Japanese decorations were draped from the four corners of the room to the chandelier. The table decorations were especially attractive. At each plate was a place card of unique design, and a paper doll, dressed in red tissue paper, with the picture of the young lady to occupy that place cut out and mounted on the head of the doll. At each place was also a salver cut in the shape of the letter N, standing for Miss Hale’s first name, with the pictures of both Miss Hale and Mr. Grove on it. In the center of the table was a handsome natural flower design making the letter N The guests were entertained by contests and music, after which a four course banquet was served, plates being set for twenty guests. The banquet itself was a sumptuous repast. Miss Hale was presented with a number of beautiful presents.—Bluffton News.

The returned missionary, Rev. F. W. Forgelein. will speak at the Evangelical church this evening. A most interesting meeting is anticipated. Services at 7:30. Come early.

ONE OF THE GOOD OLD TIMES. The real refreshment and recreation of seeing a clean, genial, wholesome play which is also powerful and thrilling should take all theater goers interested in the coming engagement of Fred G. Conrad's company here in “Monte Cristo.” Public favor for this superb example of the romantic melodrama is perennial; and it is gratifying because “Monte Cristo” represents all that is worthy in stage entertainment. It apears in a fascinating manner to the imagiation and it feeds the hunger we all have for romance. It is a series of memorable pictures as presented by Fred G. Conrad’s company, using the dramatization made by one of the best of “Monte Cristo” stars, Eugene Moore. There are five acts in the play as given by Mr. Conrad’s company. He brings an unusual quantity of special scenry.

A MORNING GAME Decatur Took Another This Morning SCORE WAS SIX TO FOUR Richardson Pitched His Third Victory —Same Teams Meet Again Tomorrow. Van Wert. Ohio, Sept. 12 —(Special) —ln a clean and well played game here this morning Decatur won from the locals by a score of six to four. Richardson pitched for the visitors and was very effective aX critical moments. The same teams will play tomorrow morning. The last game on the local grounds during the Indiana-Ohio league season. The locals go to Kokomo for Saturday and Sunday .where they close the season. The team here are tailenders, but nevertheless they have many backers who think they can defeat any bunch in the league under even circumstances. The loss of Stewart and Wolf at a critical time of the race discouraged the boys, and though they finish at the bottom, they expect to enter the fight next season determined to take the flag.

NEWS FROM CLERK’S OFFICE. Two Cases Filed this Afternoon—Opticians’ Lic e nse Issued. Two new cases were filed this afternoon in circuit court, the first being that of Noah A. Loch et al vs. Eliza Johnson, suit on note, demand SIOO. Hooper and Lenhart are attorneys for the plaintiff. The other case was that of the state ex rel Grace E. Burley vs. Frank Abnet, a paternity suit. This cause was first filed before Squire James H. Stone, where Abnet was given a hearing a few days ago and was bound over to court in the sum of SBOO.

An opticians’ license has been issued for the ensuing year to David M. Hensley. o THEY BUY A HARDWARE STORE Three Bluffton Gentlemen Buy Store at Kendallville. Bill Beers arrived home last night from Kendallville, where he and Charley and Dan North have purchased the George W. Huffman hardware stock. The invoice of the stock has been completed and the deal closed. Bill returned home to work a fewdays in the Cole hardware store to help out there, although his resignation has been handed in, after which he will leave for his future location at Kendallville. Albert North will commence working in the hardware store at once. Dan will commence within a few weeks. —Bluffton News.

“Beer in the Panama Canal zone is an expensive luxury, although there is plenty of opportunity to get it,” said a representative of a large brewing company of Indianapolis, just returning from a visit to the canal zone. “No draft beer can be had,” said he, "as the ships have no cold storage plants, but large shipments of bottled beer reached Panama from Germany and the United States. Beer is sold at 50 cents a tint in Panama, Panama money, or 25 cents a pint United States money.”

FOR PROTECTION Autoists Want a New Law Passed BY NEXT SESSION OF CONGRESS Backed by Rich Men and May Become a L®w —Favore<j by Many Representatives.

According to J. A. Spekenhier, treasurer of the Indiana State Automobile association, it is probable that a federal law will be enacted by the next session of congress to protect automobilists. This will do away with petty ordinances of each city and town. Should the automobilists be unsuccessful in having this law passed the matter will be taken before the legislatures of the various states where there are resident members of the American Automobile association. The matter will be taken before congress, because the owners contend the automobile is a means of interstate trade. As the organization of the automobile clubs in the various states are affiliated with the three A’s, the organization is especially strong and consists of probably 75,000 or 80,000 members. Many of the senators and congressmen are members and it is probable that no difficulty will be experienced in the passage of the law. At present every small town and city has an ordinance for exceeding the speed law. The town marshal makes a living by keeping his eye open for rich motorists. In many cases the association admits the autoists are wrong. In the east this has become a regular graft, as the marshal gets a fee from each paid fine. An effort to improve the roads of this country will be another thing asked by the Automobile association.

HE FILES AFFIDAVIT Henry Fuhrman Has a Warrant Issued AGAINST THE FERTILIZER PLANT Case Will Prove Interesting and May Prove Important Over State —Dr. Hurty May be Used as Witness. William Hurst and IsaJore A. Kalver, proprietor of the fertilizer factory, located north of the city, were arrested today for erecting and maintaining a nuisance. The affidavit was filed by Henry A. Fuhrman, who says that they unlawfully permit such building to remain filthy and offensive, so that the air thereabouts is contaminated, and noxious exhalations and noisome and offensive smells are

exuded therefrom, whereby the property of inhabitants of that locality are injured in value, their comfortable enjoyment of life prevented and their health and the health of the public passing along the highway are endangered, contrary to the peace and dignity of thp state of Indiana. The affidavit is j/' three counts, each giving practically the same causes of complaint. The defendants gave bond for S2OO and will probably put up a stubborn defense. They claim that such a plant is a good thing for a community and are substantiated, at least partially by state board of health. Secretary Dr. Hurty, who may be used as an expert witness in the case. The penalty in case of conviction is a fine and the abatement of the cause. The case will be watched with interest.

NEW FOREIGN POSTAL RATES. Washington. September 12.—The new postage rates between this country and nearly every country' in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Australia will become effective on October 1. Charges on foreign letters are reduced from 5 cents per ounce to 5 cents for the first and 3 cents for each succeeding ounce. Return coupons are also provided by which replies may be prepaid from foreign countries at the original writer’s expense.

TOO EXCESSIVE FREIGHT RATES High Price of Lumber in the West Caused by Freight Charges. Spokane, Wash., Sept. 12.—Investigations by a commission of the bureau of corporations of the United States department of commerce, have disclosed the fact that to excessive freight rates from Puget Sound and the Spokane country to points in the middle western, eastern and southern states is directly traceable the present high price of lumber also that the freight charges by railroads greatly exceed the first cost of the lumber. The commission is acting under instructions of a resolution adopted by the last congress, and the results of its probings in the west and northwest are surprising.

TO GIVE A DANCE The Columbia Club to be Hosts HELD INTERESTING MEETING Surprise on Mrs. Harry Helm and Mrs. Patterson Myers—Other Events. By Perle Burdg. The Columbian club will give a dance this evening for the members and their friends at the K. of C. hall. It will be just a small club affair, and no doubt that it will be a pleasant one.

The ladies of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the German Reformed church held an interesting business meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Wetter. The ladies were glad to report that they were able to pay for the papering and painting of their church, and the church now has taken on a new appearance. The ycung people of the Christian Endeavor paid for the varnishing. The attendance of the meeting numbered thirty and the collection amounted to $4.00.

The congregation of the German Re. formed church will hold their regular annual mission feast next Sunday. Pastors from out of the city will officiate.

Eighteen neighbors of Mrs. Harry Helm simply walked into Mrs. Helm’s home and took possession for the evening, knowing that yesterday was her twenty-sixth birthday anniversary; they decided to spend the evening at playing pedro. There is no need of mentioning the good time for pen could not describe the delightful event. Pedro was played until a late hour and then the first prizes were awarded to Mrs. Med Miller and Mrs. William Spencer, while the second were won by Mrs. D. D. Clark and Mrs, John Garrad. After which the tables were cleared and the hostess served a delicious three course luncheon. The guests presented Mrs. Helm with a beautiful Japanese plate and rug. Mrs. Gordon the guest of Mrs. Meibers, was the out-of-town guest.

Another surprise of last evening which was a complete success, was the one given on Mrs. Elizabeth Patter-son-Myers, by the neighbors, of north Second street. Various amusements occupied the evening’s pleasant hours. During the time an elegant two course luncheon was served in a clever man-1 ner. The hostess received as a gift from her guests a beautiful hand-1 painted water pitcher.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. U. Deininger at her home on Fifth street.

OPEN A REAL ESTATE OFFICE Kintz and Welfly are Ready for Your Business. Kintz and Welfly is the name of a new insurance and real estate firm who have just opened offices in the Morrison block. The parties are Edward Kintz and Andrew Welfly, both well known young men. They will also conduct an employment bureau, do collecting and look after the renting of property. They will appreciate any business given them.

Price Two Cents

THE GRAND HOTEL Minority Legislators Enjoy a Banquet AN ORGANIZATION MADE Fifty-Three Senators and Repr®sentatives Enjoyed a Day at Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 11. —Pursuant to a call sent out to the members of the last general assembly of the state of Indiana by the Hon. W. S. Wells, representtive from Allen county, fifty-three senators and representatives met at the Grand hotel in this city last evening and effected an organization. The Hon. John Sweeney was elected chairman and Mr. Wells secretary. Harmony and confidence ifras written on the face of each of the members present, and as there were fiftythree answered to their names out of a possible sixty minority an enthusiasm seldom witnessed in years gone by was evident. The meeting, from every standpoint was success, the following taking the floor in defense of the Democratic principles: Representatives Harry Downey, of Shelbyville and Burgon, Green, of Miami county; Senator Frank Kistler, of Lo. gansport; Senator Slack, of Franklin and Representatives James Garrard of Vincennes, and S. Simon, of Lake. The principle speakers of the evening were the Hon. Joshua Strange, of Marion, president of the Farmers’ con. gress of Indiana, and the Hon. W. B. Wurtley, the latter speaking on the relation of the Democratic press to . the party. Following the meeting the L members repaired to the dining room . of the hotel, where luncheon was E served.

LET’S GET BUSY Decatur Needs Fifty New Houses at Once AND WE MUST HAVE THEM Rents Are Good, Tenants First Class —Think it Over—Attend the Monday Night Meeting.

The house question in Decatur has by no means been settled. Some one should start it. Many are talking of building modern houses to rent and if a few will break the ice, the problem will soon solve itself. Who will do it? Make up your mind and whatever you do, don’t fail to attend the called meeting at the club rooms next Monday evening, when the matter will be thoroughly discussed. Fifty houses could be rented today to desirable people and at good prices, if we had them. No safer or better investment can be made. Decatur is growing steadily and safely, not a boom from which the bottom will fall, but one which will continue. If fifty houses are built this fall, twice that number will have to be erected next year to accommodate new arrivals. Several factory propositions are under consideration and in each the most troublesome question is what to do w-ith the people. Let’s get busy. o- — THAT SOUTH CAROLINA CASE.

Washington, September 12.—Over the protest of counsel for the state of North Carolina in the rate case being heard by standing Master Montgomery as the representative of Judge Pritchard, of the United States Circuit Court, next Wednesday, September 18, was fixed as the day to begin the examination of the books of the Southern railway. Judge Montgomery declined to modify his ruling and the order as issued today provides that the complainant produce before him at the office of A. H. Plant, controller of the railway, “all books, papers and documents to and bearing upon the issues raised in this proceeding,” to be opened for the inspection of the master.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Westerfeldt and children went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends.