Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 232, Decatur, Adams County, 25 September 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 232

white cap killed farmer Near Bloomington Landed One M OB tried to enter house j- a be Gaddy Met His Persecutors with a Shot Gun and One Fell LifelessAffair is Being Investigated. Bloomington, Ind., Sept. 25.—(Speca]_a gang of white caps, presumably the same who has caused so nu ch trouble in this locality, met last light in Indiana Creek township and rent to the home of Tobe Gaddy, rhere they tried to force open the oor with fence rails. Gaddy heard iem coming and met them with a hot gun. As he opened the door the iob ran and Gaddy fired, instantly llling a man named Jefferson Robison hose lifeless body was found, the task still covering his face. His ompanions succeeded in getting way, but Gaddy claims to know iem. Gaddy had only recently mov--1 to this county, has a wife and iree children and so far as is lown has behaved well, his house as seven miles from where a white ipping took place a month ago. and le coroner is investigating. Robison orked in a stone quarry near here, e leaves a wife and two children, he affair has caused great exciteent. M. F. Rice made a business trip to erne this afternoon. o — CHOOL PROGRESS rof. Beachler is Well " Pleased With Work FUDENTS SHOWING INTEREST tinting Lessons to Begin—Attendance Fairly Good —Aid of the Parents Asked. The fourth week of school brings th it a change of weqther more conicive to school work than the past eek. This together with the fact at our schools are already more than ree weeks from the day of opening, ids nearly every’ pupil in a fairly od disposition for study. Yesterday e drawing materials were distribed among the different schools and e pupils are anxiously awaiting to st their skill with brushes and .inis. Each different department of ork planned for the year is now in ogress and judging from our beginng, we are anticipating a success--1 school year. The interest is as gh as we should expect to find it this time of the year and the atndance is good, though might be a tie better. We hope that our paons will lend their aid in reducing >sence and tardiness to a minimum, i no pupil can do good work ■where tese conditions exist. The following a report of the attendance of the fferent schools: North ward, 144; >uth ward, 145; west ward, 134; cenal grades, 203; high schol, 101; toil. 727. Non-resident pupils in grades I; non-resident pupils in high school !. o — Rev. Steinhage, of Spencerville, as in our city today the guest of »ev. Hessert.

FRED ACCEPTS OLD POSITION. Center Fielder Johnson Will Clerk in Columbia City Hotel. Fred Johnson returned to this city Monday after having spent a year at different places. He has finished the ball playing season for this year. He immediately resumed his position as day clerk at the Clugston hotel. When he left this city he went to Bakersfield, California, where he remained until last March. In March he went to Dubuque, lowa, where he played on the Three I league. In May in a Dubuque hospital he underwent an operation for the removal of a piece of floating cartilage in his left knee joint. In July he returned to his home at Antwerp, Ohio, where he remained until August Ist, when he went to Bluffton, where he played first base on the Bluffton team. He later went to Decatur and joined the Decatur team, where he finished the season. At Decatur he headed the list of players both in batting and in fielding. The Decatur team won the penant in the 1-0 league. The past week he spent at Lake Mercer, near Celina. Ohio. — Columbia City Commercial Mail. • o- — Ernest Fledderjohann left today for Chicago, where he wll complete his studies in the McCormick schools. WE RANK SECOND Indiana Manufactures a Lot of Buggies A BANKER’S ENVIABLE RECORD C. 8. Andrews, of Brazil, is Praised —Eugene Coffin Died in the Philippines. Washington. September 25. —Indiana ranks second among the states of the union in the manufacture of carriages and wagons. Its output in 1905, the year for which the manufacturing was taken, was valued at $15,228,337. Ohio leads Indiana by a little less than $1,000,000. New York comes third and Michigan fourth. The greatest increase in the value of products between the censuses of 1900 and 1905 is shown for Indiana, the gain being $2,577,120. Each of eight cities reported products valued at $2,000,000 to over $6,000,000. These cities were Cincinnati, St Louis, South Bend, Ind.; New York, Chicago, Racine. Columbus and Indianapolis. In the manufacture of family and pleasure carriages Ohio ranked first and Indiana second. Indiana produced 178,962 carriages. Washington. September 25. —C. S. Andrews, president of the First National bank of Brazil, and receiver of the defunct Vigo County National bank, of Terre Haute, is here. Mr. Andrews has made an enviable record as receiver of the Vigo County National bank and all the officials connected with Controller Ridgely's office have only words of praise for his work. He has been able up to date to pay the stockholders dividends aggregating 90 per cent. The controller believes that Mr. Andrews may yet be able to squeeze out the remaining 10 per cent. Washington, eSptember 25. —A. M. Coffin, of Terre Haute, H. T. Coffin and Thad Coffin, of Newcastle, and Edward Coffin, of New York city, arrived here with the body of their brother, Major Eugene Coffin, who died in the Philippines recently as a result of blood poisoning contracted while handling dirty paper money. Major Coffin was a paymaster in the army. The burial will be in Arlington cemetery tomorrow. As a result of the failure of the i Grant county fanners to make nec- ; essary repairs and improvements to i certain country roads and pikes as prescribed bv the postoffice depart- < ment four months ago, one hundred i or more families in the vicinity of 1 Marion who reside along the rural I routes branching out from that city i will lose the advantages of free mail delivery service. They failed to car- 1 ry out the rural route inspectors or- j ders to improve the roads if they I wanted to keep the service.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, September 25, 1907.

A U. S. SENATOR Is the Ambition of Daniel E. Storms NOW A CITIZEN OF NEVADA Ex-Secretary of State Prospers in the West and is Again Going in for Politics. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 24. —Daniel E. Storms, former secretary of state of Indiana, is said to be “laying his lines” for a United States senatorship from Nevada, in which state he is now a resident. Storms is at present practicing law at Reno, besides looking after some mining interests in the west. Friends of Storms say that he is taking an active interest in politics in Nevada and that he is popular out there. A. C. Kynett, of Indianapolis, who has been interested with Storms in copper and gold mining in Nevada, asserts that the former Indianian will have no trouble in obtaining a seat in the United States senate if he goes after it in earnest. “Storms’ stock has gone up wonderfully in the last year in Nevada," said Mr. Kynett yesterday. “He has a good law practice in Reno and he is getting into politics. There is no doubt but he can be United States senator from Nevada if he desires to be. He made a speech out there some time ago that fairly carried the people off their feet. Storms has been president and general manager of the Bluelight Mining company of Nevada, a corporation in which a number of Indiana men are interested. Recently the company was reorganized under the name of the Bluelight Copper company. The directors and officers of the new comi pany declare emphatically that Storms , has not been ousted. “There is no criticism whatever of the way Mr. Storms managed the m--1 terests of the Indiana men connected 1 with the enterprise,” said A. C. Kynett, secretary of the company. “There has been no talk of ousting him. a specialTsession Madison Street Assessment Certified NOTICE TO SEWER BIDDERS C. D. Lewton Sewer Ordered Constructed—Other Business by

the Dads. The common council met in special session last evening that being the time agreed upon to hear objections to the assessment roll on Madison and Third streets, and also the time to hear remonstrances to the C. D. Lewtqn sewer. Mayor Coffee presided at this meeting and every councilman was present. For the benefit of those who had not been able to see the assessment roll and to know what their assessments were, the clerk was instructed to read the same, after which those present were permitted to present their objections. The council room was well packed by those desiring to be heard on the matter and questions were asked by Father Wilken. H. S. Porter, A. C. Gregory and Shaffer Peterson for R. B. Allison in connection with these verbal objections a written remonstrance was filed by Peter Forbing and will be placed on the records as a part of the proceedings. A resolution confirming the asessment. roll and ordering the same certified to the treasurer for collection was read and adopted in so far as the council is concerned the street matter is closed. The council then listened to several objections to the Lewton sewer, after which a resolution was read authorizing the clerk to give notice to bidders which was adopted and the same will be sold on October the 15th. The contract with J. A. Smith for tearing down the brick stack at the plant, cleaning the brick and piling ; them up for the sum of two hundred (Continued on page 2.) i

ROOT TO BE WINED AND DINED A Gay Time for the Secretary of State in Mexico. Mexico City, September 25. —With official notification to the effect that Secretary Root will leave Washington tomorrow and will arive next Monday evening on a friendly visit to Mexico, all arrangements for the entertainment of the distinguished visitor are being completed. On his first day, September 30, Mr. Root will be received by President Diaz, and on the evening of the same day he will attend a banquet in the national palace, President Diaz presiding. Tuesday, Secretary Root will be the guest of honor at a dinner given at Chapultepec by one of the cabinet ministers. Wednesday, the American statesman will attend a banquet tendered him at the municipal palace by the city council and Governor Landa Escanon. The program for Friday, October 4, the day set for Americans, has not been definitely arranged, but a meeting of the American colony will be held within a few days to decide on the entertainment of the secretary on that day. It is believed, however, that a luncheon or breakfast will be tendered the American statesman at the Country Club. On the evening of the 4th, Amabassador and Mrs. Thompson will receive in honor of the secretary at the American embassy.

AN HOUR IN JAPAN Enjoyed by the Guests at the Dugan Home GAVE A JAPANESE TEA Missionary Ladies of Presbyterian Church Gave Interesting Event Last Night. Large and small Japanese lanterns and other beautiful decorations suitable for the occasion formed a delightful scene at the Japanese tea given by the Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church, at the home of Mrs. C. A. Dugan, last evening. Miss Naomi Dugan, charmingly dressed in the Japanese custom received the guests at the door. Prompt-

ly at eight o’clock Mrs. Dicer, the president of the society, opened the meeting by announcing a song by all present, followed by an excellent paper on “Japan” by Mrs. James Fristoe, who gave an interesting and full description of that country. This was highly complimented by all her hearers, as she gave many important points on the country. Another paper which was excellent was the one given by Mrs. S. D. Beavers on “Home Missions.” Miss Marie Berry and Messrs. Alfred Fowler and Fred Patterson favored the company with vocal solos and Mrs. C. J. Lutz rendered a very difficult instrumental solo. As each musician is so well known by all, we need not mention the rare talent, each displayed, and how much the music was appreciated. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the program came to a close by singing “The Tie that Binds.” After which the Misses Ruth and Frances Miller, Frances Cole, Mary Erwin. Dorothy Dugan, Naomi Dugan and Lulu Atz prettily dressed in Japanese fashion, served a dainty Japanese luncheon to the company, which numbered sixty-five.

SHAMROCKS GOT A DRUBBING. Lost a Double Header at Portland Yesterday. The Decatur Shamrocks went to Portland Tuesday morning, where they indulged in two games of base ball with the Sluggers of that place, the locals losing both games by the scores of four to two and thirteen to nothing. The morning game was a great contest and the locals showed remarkable form for the amount of practice they have put in, but in the afternoon game they went to pieces in the eighth inning and permitted the Jaybirds to score ten runs before the side was retired. Buffffenbarger, who pitched for Decatur, was very effective up until that time, but the task of pitching two games proved too much in the end, and he weakened. The boys have played Portland five games this season and have won three out cf the five.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Coroner Files Verdict in Freeman Case MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Suit an Note Filed—The Hartman man Partition Case Decided and Sale Ordered. Coroner J, C. Grandstaff last evening returned his verdict on the death of James Freeman, of Geneva, finding that the deceased came to his death by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the right infra-clavicular region of the chest, one inch from the sternum. A marriage license was issued to Martin F. Worthman, aged twenty-four, school teacher of Preble township, and Lydia Lucy Fruchte, aged twenty-four of Magley. Attorney C. J. Lutz' filed another new case, the plaintiff being Horace Kohn and the defendant Joseph W. Hakes. The complaint is on a note and account, demand $250.

The jury was dismissed, today until Thursday of next week when the case of the state vs. Bricker is set for trial. Eliza Hartman vs. Clara L. Hoffman et al, partition, proof of publication filed, default of defendants, finding that plaintiffs and defendants are owners of the real estate as set out in petition, also that the land is indivisible and ordered sold at public sale. D. E. Smith appointed commissioner and his bond fixed at $12,000. Dave Ritter vs. Christina R. Niblick. admx., claim $187.85; qlaim allowed in sum of $20.00. Andrew Gottschalw, executor, filed a petition to sell real estate; summons issued to Adams and Wells counties, returnable October 15. F. J. Shepherd, guardian for Raymond A. French, filed his current report, which was allowed.

THE FALL CLOTHES Where are You Going to Buy Them DECATUR WANTS YOUR TRADE Merchants Are Inviting You—Carrying Big Lines at Moderate Prices.

The fall breezes qre making many think of winter wearing apparel, an all important question for all of us to solve. Decatur merchants are alive. They want your trade, and are inviting

you through the columns of the Daily Democrat, to call and inspect their lines of goods. Our merchants, clothing, dry goods, shoe dealers and all others are up to the minute and are carrying stocks equal to those found in any city in the land. Their expenses are less than those of the city merchant and consequently you can buy in Decatur cheaper than at Fort Wayne, Chicago or any place else. The styles this year are new and attractive and the local stores are all preparing, for a big fall business. Look over the columns of the Democrat and answer the Invitations for your trade. It will pay you.

Eddie Pfefferle received a teiphone message from Manager Frazee of the Dunkirk base ball team, asking for two games to be played at Dunkirk next Saturday and Sunday. The chances are that the games will not be played, as several of the boys have left, and some of them have gone to work. The boys who have left the city are Ryan, Donavan, Partlow and Maggert. Os the boys left in town most of them will go to work in a few days. Gus Vogel has announced his intention to play fotoball this fall, and will make a valuable addition to the eleven. Boyd may also join the squad of pigskin punters. —Bluffton News.

ROAD SUPERVISOR ELECTION. It Comes the First Saturday After First Monday in December. Township trustees are already making arrangements for the election of road supervisors, to be held the first Saturday after the first Monday in December. The election comes a month early this year on account of a change in the law by the last legislature. There are from four to five supervisors to each township in the county. The road supervisor has enough duties to keep a dozen men busy. He has authority to burn. He is required to give a bond, and his pay doesn’t amount to anything. The old law required that any man elected to the job who failed to serve would be required to pay a penalty of $6.00. The new law has abolished the penalty, and a man who doesn’t care to serve doesn’t have to do so. The trustees have been receiving calls from supervisors in regard to the pay. In former years the supervisor was allowed the sum of $1.50 for each day’s work, and in no case could he be paid for more than sixty days in any year.

Miss Ella Mutchler returned to Williams this morning to resume her duties as teacher in the school at that place. o SOME MORE DOPE Hearst to Organize Independence Leagues

PLAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION Considerable Democratic Politics is Astir, Especially in the East. Washington, September 25. —According to information which reached here from New York, William R. Hearst's Independence League is to be reorganized at once on a national basis, and with the view of making Mr. Hearst its candidate for president next year.

Invitations have been sent out to influential members of the league in various states to attend a conference to be held in New York on Friday. It is asserted that as a result of this meeting a league will be established in every state now without an organization in the interest of Mr. Hearst. The plan of the Hearst forces, according to

members of the league, is to hold the convention of the Independence League at least a month before the meeting of the Democratic national convention next year. The program, it is said, is to nominate Hearst for president and then insist that the

regular Democratic convention shall accept him as its candidate. In some quarters there is an inclination to the view that William J. Bryan will decide not to take another Democratic nomination if Hearst’s Independence League movement assumes large proportions. It is now evident

to most persons that there is a good deal of Democratic politics astir. The Chanler movement is attracting much attention and is evidently well thought of by members of the party who have heard stories about the size of his barrel, but the sane Democratic view throughout the east is that Chanler is an utter impossibility. The revolt against Bryan is unquestionably growing, but he still holds the key to the situation. With him out of the way, many Democrats believe the party could and would unite on John J. Johnson, of Minnesota. But, so far, there is no assurance that Bryan will make way for harmony.

ROOSEVELT WILL BE CLOSE. On his way to Keokuk, lowa, President Roosevelt and his party will pass through Van Wert next Monday evening. The president will stop in Fort Wayne for about ten minutes. He will participate in the McKinlej' monument exercises at Canton, Monday at 10 o'clock and at the close will leave for the west on a special train composed of the private car “Magnet” a Pullman car and a baggage car. The train arrives in Fort Wayne at 8:50 in the evening.—Van Wert Times.

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A PEDRO PARTY Given at E. X. Ehinger Home Yesterday VARIOUS OTHER SOCIAL AFFAIRS Mrs. Kingman to be Honor Guest at Monroe Social Event—Euchre Club Delightful Dinner Party.

By Perle Burdg. Mrs. Lena Spies, of Cleveland, was the complimentary guest at an afternoon pedro party yesterday at the home of Mrs. E. X. Ehinger to a company of fifty ladies. The sparagus ferns, nasturtiums and fall roses were tastefully arranged in the various rooms, where nine small tables were placed for the players to enjoy the afternoon to its fullest extent by playing progressive pedro. The guest of honor won the guest prize, and Mesdames Dr. Connell and Ben Knapke were given beautiful china teapots for holding highest score. The second highest were Mrs. O. N. Snellen and Mrs. D. D. Clark, pretty cups and saucers were given them. The lowest scores were won by Mrs. Frank Gass, and Mrs. Meibers. Immediately at the close of the game an elegant two-course luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Misses Stella Bremercamp, Adeline Deininger and Edna Ehinger.

Mesdames DeVilbiss and Cole entertain. this evening at a six o’clock dinner for Mrs. Frank Bell, of Cleveland and Mrs. Frank Alwein, of Shelby, Ohio. Several dinner parties have been given in honor of Mrs. Ollie Kingman, of Delaware, Ohio, formerly Miss Ollie Kingsberry, of this city, and one of the events of today will be the one given for her by Mr. and Mrs. James Hendricks at their home at Monroe, Ind. The guests from this city will be: Mrs. Dora Erwin and daughter Doris, Mrs. Will Dorwin and children Catherine and Dean, Mrs. Katherine Thompson. (Continued on page 2.)

LIQUOR QUESTION Will be Taken to United States Supreme Court APPEALED FROM SOUTH BEND Prominent Attorneys in the Case, In-

cluding Former Supreme Judge Howard. Indianapolis, Sept. 24. —The constitutionality of the granting of liquor licenses is to be taken to the Supreme court of the United States. A brief

sent from South Bend, Ind., was filed in the Indiana supreme court today, touching the constitutionality of the license law from the standpoint of the state constitution, and a dispach from there says that in case the Indiana Supreme court decides against the temperance people, the matter will be taken before the United States Supreme court. The case involves South Bend people. It is that of Thomas C. Barnes, et al,, against Michael Wagener. The case was started in the commissioners’ court there when Wagener, the appellee, applied for a license and T. C. Barnes, W. R. Boyd and T . C. Hodges, the appellants, filed a rem-

onstrance on the grounds of the unconstitutionality of the license law. The remonstrance was defeated and the case was tried in the May term of the St. Joseph Circuit court on an appeal with like result. Charles F. Holler, candidate for the vice-presidential nomination on the Prohibition ticket, is attorney for the appellants. He has for his assistants Timothy E. Howard, of South Bend, a former judge of the Supreme court; A. B. Kirkpatrick, of Kokomo, and Sumner Haynes, of Portland. The appellants rely upon the following three alleged errors for reversal: (1) The court erred in sustaining the demurrer (Continued on page 2.)