Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 238, Decatur, Adams County, 2 October 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 238

THE HOTTEST EVER Was Council Session Held Last Night TAX LEVY TO CARRY Council Pass It Over Veto and He Threatened to Send Them to the Penitentiary. The council met in regular session last evening, Mayor Coffee presiding, and every councilman was in his place ready for business. The minutes of the proceeding meetings were read and approved, after which the council took up the regular routine of business. Upon motion the street commissioner was instructed to notify the people effected by the sidewalk petition of Lavine King and order them to construct the same at once. The matter of letting the contract for the Elm street sidewalk was upon motion continued until the next regular meeting. A resolution declaring that the Rice sewer in the north part of the city was completed and ordernig the city clerk to give notice to property owners concerning the hearing of objections to the assessment roll was read and adopted and objections will be heard on the 15th of October. The bond of Julius Haugk for the maintainance of the Madison and Third streets was read and upon motion was approved and ordered spread of record. The bond is a good one and in all probability represents several hundred thousand dollars. A resolution was then read In relation to the discharge of both night policemen which caused considerable surprise, when it was read, the resolution deeming it to be the best interest of the city not to have the night police for the amount of work that they were doing. The resolufion was thoroughly discussed before it was put to a vote, the mayor telling the council the good work the police had done in the past, and showing the necessity of having the police on duty. The matter was then put to a vote resulting as follows: those being in favor of the discharge being Burns, Christen, Van Camp, Manin and Chronister voting nay. The resolution was presented to the mayor for his signature which he refused, saying that he would veto the same within the time required by the statute. The mayor’s veto on the tax levy ordinance was then read in which the mayor declared that there was no judgments for which to levy a tax and that the city attorney have verbally reported that there were no judgments at this time, and in consejuence therewith the council had no right to levy a tax for something that did not exist. The council then asked for instructions from the city attorney in relation to a judgment being taken in the McKean case, and the attorney acknowledged that the judgment had been agreed upon by consent of the finance committee of the city and that the same had been entered of record in the Allen Superior court for instructions. The mayor then sprang the surprise of the evening when in an impassionated speech he declared that if the ordinance was passed over his veto that he would personally see that the criminal statute of the state was enforced and that he would see that every one voting for the resolution was sent to penitentiary for collusion. The statute referred to by the mayor was read by the city attorney, who stated that it did not cover this case in the least and furthermore that the finance committee had the power to do as they saw fit for the benefit of the city. Regardless of the mayor s threat to S6&d them to the state s prison, Christen moved that the tax levy be passed over the mayor's veto and the same passed the first reading. The rules were then suspended, but further proceedings were blocked, owing to the fact that Chronister voted against the same and it was then decided to meet at nine o'clock this morning and finish up the business The appropriation ordinance went through the same process and from all appearances they will become a law without the mayor's signature. The mayor was very emphatic in his arraignment and stated that in this matter he was trying to protect the councilmen and that if they insisted in doing wrong in the matter he would see that the law was enforced to the limit, which he says means the penitentiary ( for all who voted for the same. Ac(Continued oa pa®e * >

BARBER SHOP CHANGES HANDS Forest Elzey Buys the Melchi Barber Shop. The barber shop located in the Dewitt cigar store that has been owned and operated by S. Melchi for some time has been sold to Forrest Elzey, and he took possession this morning. Mr. Elzey Is a hustling young barber with several year’s of experience in the business, and he will without doubt enjoy a good patronage from his many friends. Mr. Melchi has not decided where he will locate, but he will engage in the barber business in some other place. ASKS BIG DAMAGES Does a C. & E. Fireman Who was Hurt HE WANTS $20,000 John Emley Was Badly Hurt in Accident at Foraker, Ohio, on July 17 th. Alleging that the Chicago and Erie ailroad company sent out an engine on his train that was badly out of repair and unsafe, specifying that hub-liners were not in working order and that springs to hold the framework together were not strong enough to properly brace the engine, John E. Emley, through his attorneys, Bowers and Feightner, has brought suit against the Chicago and Erie railroad company for $20,000, for personal injuries sustained in a derailment of his engine at Foraker, Ohio, July 17, 1907. Six or seven years Emley was employed on the Erie road. July 17, when firing on an engine pulling a train of baggage, mail and passenger cars, his engine, running at the rate of fifty miles an hour, jumped the track near Foraker, Ohio. Emley was the most seriously injured of the tjrai npflew. Bngineer Collins was also hurt and several passengers received minor injuries. Emley sustained injuries to his left eye, his left ear and his spine. He was brought to his home in this city and has since been unable for duty. It is alleged in the complaint that the engine jumped the track after considerable wobbling, due to its imperfect condition and through the negligence of the railroad company. It is further alleged that Emley has lost the sight of his left eye and the use of his left ear and that his spine is so injured that he is probably permanently disabled. He, therefore, asks for damages in the sum of $20,000 from the railroad company. As the accident happened in the state of Ohio, the laws of that state will be pleaded in the suit and under them the amount of damages mentioned is sought. Under such conditions the suit may be brought to Indiana. —Huntington Herald. o CALEB POWERS AGAIN INDICTED Charged With Inducing Witnesses to Testify Falsely. Frankfort, Ky., October 1. —The Franklin county grand jury late today returned an indictment charging Caleb Powers, now being held in the Goebel assassination case, and others with conspiring together with intent to procure others to swear falsely as witnesses in the Scott circuit court, to the effect that Henry Yousey, of Newport, now’ in the state prison under conviction of complicity in the Goebel case, had admitted that he fired the shot which killed Governor Goebel in January, 1900. The others indicted with Powers are Howard M. Denton of Newport, Jennie Gentry, alias Julia Sars, of Lexington, and Dave Cupping, said to be of Kenton county. The indictment charges that these above named did unlawfully, willfully and corruptly conspire.confederate and agree together with the intent and for the purpose of procuring and inducing John Rogerson, alias J. G. Martin, and j C Matteson, <wo convicts in the Kentucky pen at Frankfort, Ky.. on a future trial of Caleb Powers, then and now under indictment and awaiting a fourth trial in the Scott circuit court.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, October 2, 1907.

NOW IN FULL FORCE Pure Food Law in Operation in Every Line AFTER PAPER TRUST Stronger Now Than When Killed a Few Years Ago —Other News Items. Washington, October 2. —All regulations under the federal pure food law became effective yesterday. When the law became operative the first of last January the department of agriculture decided to give manufacturers and jobbers a good deal of leeway until the first of this month. In most lines of trade the regulations with respect to labeling goods have been observed, but some manufacturers were slow in putting on the proper labels. A few weks ago a request came to the department for still more time to get ready to obey the law fn all its details, but the department refused to extend the time. The only people who are still holding back are the rectifiers of whisky. It was said at the department that unless they decide promptly to obey the law prosecutions will be begun. Washington, October 2. —AttorneyGeneral Bonaparte has received a copy of the resolution recently adopted by the American Publishers’ association, calling for the prosecution of a combination among the print paper manufacturers. Assistant Attorney-General Purdy has been asked to look into the allegations of the resolution. It was said at the department of justice today that the publishers’ association would probably be asked to assist in the inquiry. In commenting on the resolution an official of the department of justice remarked today that the government is discovering that trusts like cats have nine lives. The paper trust was one of the first “killed,” but apparently it is stronger now than when it was put out of existence. Washington, October 2. —The controller of the currency announces that B. A. Blue has been elected cashier of the First National Bank of Montone, Ind., in place of J. C. Baricklow. The controller has approved the Columbia National Bank, of Indianapolis, and the Third National Bank, of St. Louis, as reserve agents for the Second National Bank of Vincennes. o Miss Tillie Yake who has been visiting w’ith her parents a few days, west of Monroe, has gone back to Fort Wayne today, where she is employed in the electric works.

BUYS AN INTEREST Gus Reinking Enters Furniture Business WITH YAGER BROS. Deal Closed Last Evening and Gus Began His Duties this Morning. Mr. Gus Reinking last evening purchased a third interest in the old reliable furniture store of Yager Bros., and assumed possession this morning. Mr. Reinking is one of the best known voung men in the city and in the north part of the county. He is a son of William Reinking, a widely known farmer of Union township and for ten years Gus has been employed at the Smith, Yager and Falk drug store.He is a clever, industrious and thoroughly honest young man, whose friends in and about Decatur are innumerable and who will make a valuable acquisition to the Yager store, which has been a prominent business house for half a century. Their stock of furniture is a large and well selected one and their special sale will continue a few days longer, according to the announcement which appears in mother column of today’s issue. Mr. Reinklng began his new duties at the yager store today and takes hold like i veteran.

GETTING READY FOR INSPECTION All the restaurant proprietors of this city are busy this week getting their places of business in a condition to pass the inspection of the state board on pure food law. At the Richelieu glass covered cases have been provided for the meats and pies which the law says must be protected from flies and dangerous bacteria in the open air. At Ade's restaurant the windows are being fixed so that no insect can get to any food which is being displayed to the public. The new law will entail a great deal of expense on some of the restaurants, but not one has expressed any reluctance to comply with the law. —Huntington Democrat. o COURT HOUSE NEWS Cora Knepper Seeks a Divorce Decree PETITION FOR DITCH Ed Green Files His Mandate Case Against Mayor Coffee—Special Judge. There was no session of court this morning. Judge Erwin having not yet returned from Indianapolis. The jury will report tomorrow’ when the Bricker case is to be tried. D. B. Erwin as attorney for John H. Berry et al, filed a petition for a ditch in French and Kirkland township. The case of the State of Indiana on the relation of Ed Green vs. David J. Coffee, mayor of the city of Decatur, a pettlon and affidavit for a writ of Mandate to compel the executive to sign his salary warrant, as told in a recent issue, has been filed. Peterson and Moran are attorneys for the plaintiff. L. C. DeVoss is attorney for Cora Knepper who asks for a divorce and SSOO alimony from William H Knepper. The couple were married at Fort Wayne September 27, 1906, and lived together until June Ist last. Soon after their marriage they moved to Decatur. Mrs. Knepper accuses her husband of cursing and beating her and to cap the climax he was arrested for bastardy and taken back to Fort Wayne, where he is still in jail. The plaintiff asks that her name by a former marriage, Cora Hartings, be restored to her and for all other proper relief. ♦

Clark J. Lutz, of Decatur, has been named as special judge in the divorce suit of Mary E. Glendening against John C. Glendening. The grounds of the suit are cruel and inhuman treatment, it being alleged that the defendant accused her falsely of adultery, and that he also compelled her to use money which she inherited, to make improvements on his separate property, and to have land which she had purchased with her own money, deeded in their joint names. It is alleged in an affidavit filed that Judge LaFollette will be a material witness for the plaintiff, in the trial of the case. —Portland Commercial-Review.

THE FALL MASONIC MEETING. Scottish Rite to Meet at Fort Wayne Next Month. Announcements arrived today of the semi-annual reunion of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite in the vicinity of Fort Wayne, to be held in that city Tuesday and Wednesday, November 2nd and 13th. The event promises to be a very pleasant one, he degrees to be conferred- up to the eighteenth on a large body of candidates. The closing banquet on Wednesday evening will be a happy affiair. James B. Harper, presiding as toastmaster. Ed Wilson will deliver an address to the class, a special choir will furnish music. A class member will give a valedictory and addresses will be made by Charles W. Miller, of Goshen and Thomas R. Marshall, of Columbia City. Quite a number from Decatur will attend.

HART WINS OUT Huntington Man Elected Grand Outer Guard KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Election Was Most Spirited in History of Order—Pythian Sisters Election. Indianoplis, Oct. 1. —Probably the most spirited fight for an office in the history of the Indiana grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, terminated tonight at 6:30 o’clock in the selection of William P. Hart, of Huntington, for grand outer guard. Hart was elected after four ballots had been

taken. Os the seven candidates who went into the contest, Hart’s only oppenent at the close was John W. Gather, of New Albany, On the fourth ballot Hart received 240 votes, Gaither got 207. The other candidates ofr outer guard who started in the contest were Dr. E. H. Brukaber, of Newcastle; John W. Harris, of Bedford; David C. Atkins, of Hammond; Louis P. Johnson, of Crawfordsville, and John W. Crook, of Vincennes. The balloting for grand lodge officers began at 2 o’clock this afternoon There were no contests except for supreme representative and outer guard The winning candidates for representatives were George W. Powell, of Indianapolis; Frank J< Dun ten, of Lagrange. and Charles A. Tyndall, of Shelbyville. The grand lodge spent three hours electing the outer guard. Toward the close of the contest the friends of the different candidates became so enthusiastic that they went down into tee street in search of knighs who had left the hall and had neglected to return. Many votes were obtained in this way on the last ballot. Most of the offices were filled without contest. Frank L. Gass, of Muncie, who has held the place of grand vice chancellor, was promoted to grand chancellor. He will succeed Jonce Monyhan, of Orleans. A. J. Lowe, of Greensburg, becomes grand vice chancellor and Aria M. Brown of Lynn, succeeds to the office of grand prelate. Harry Wade was reelected grand keeper of records and seals without opposition and W. A.' Morris, of Frankfort, retains his old position of grand master of exchequer. W. C. Converse becomes the grand master at arms and John F. Petri, of Terre Haute, receives the office of grand inner guard. John F. Frank, of Alexandria, was chosen grand lodge trustee. The grand lodge spent this morning listening to reports of officers and in the transaction of routine business.

ATTENDING SYNOD t E Mr. and Mrs. Kirsch and Rev. Dessert I GO TO LOUISVILLE Annual Meeting of the North West Synod of the German Reform Church. Mr. and Mrs. Mat Kirsch, as rep* resentatives -of the congregation of the German Reform church and Rev. L. C. Hessert, pastor, have gone to Louisville, Kentucky, to attend the Northwest Synod of their denomination The regular routine tof business will be transacted and the progress of the different ministers will be discussed. A professor will be elected to the chair of Exeges and Biblical Theology for the institution of the German Reform church at Sheyboygan, Wisconsin. At 1 this institution Revs. Kruse. Grether < and Vitz. all of whom have held the < Decatur charge, studied the ministry. < Rev. Hessert wll return in about ten days to resume his work here. These sessions are held annual and are of < great interest to the various members 1 of this church. < O y- t Miss Emma and Matilda Yake spent Tuesday with their sister Mrs. T. J. McKean, of Linn Grove.

PECULIAR SUIT AT BLUFFTON. A peculiar suit will occupy the time of the court tomorrow, entitled Uptegraft vs. Wolf. It seems Wolf went to Pennville some time ago and succeeded in getting in some trouble, and was arrested on a charge of larceny, He employed Joe Sell, an attorney of that place, to defend him, securing the payment by turning over to Sell a promisory note for $l5O on Uptegraft. Afterwards he thought Sell's fee too high and served notice on Uptegraft not to pay Sell, but to pay him. As Uptegraft is between two fires, as Sell has the note, he brings the money into court and asks who to pay it to, or rather asks the court to settle the note, as he wants interest stopped.— Bluffton Banner. o A GREAT SESSION Was That of M. E. Missionary Society DINNER PARTY GIVEN By Mrs. Wid Dorwin—Historical Club Held Regular Meeting—Other Events. One of the best meetings that the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church has had for years was held last evening at the home of Mrs. D. D. Heller, on Fifth

street. This was the annual Thankoffering of the church, which was in charge of the officers of the society. The program of the evening opened with the devotional exercises by the president; Mrs. John Niblick followed with the partet, consisting of the following ladies: Mesdames C. B. Wil cox, Lee Walters, James Rice, John Vail. This was well received by the many guests who appreciated the quartet to it’s fullest extent, then an instrumetanl piano solo was rendered by Miss Carrie Thomas, who is so well known for her ability as a musician. The next number was an excellent address by Mrs. Mary Lavender, of Chicago, who gave a talk on the different subjects which the Home Missionary Society treats of and are interested in. Her talk lasted for three quarters of an hour and every minute was valuable to the members. Immediately at the close of this, the men’s quartet composed of the following men: Dan Berry, J. Q. Neptune, Will Shock and Lee Walters, favored the company, which was highly spoken of. This closed the program, and light refreshments were served. The various rooms were beautifully decorated with flowers and each room looked very pretty. A large collection was taken and the number present during the evening numbered more than ever at any previous meeting.

Thirty ladies were royally entertained by Mrs. Wid Dorwin at her home last night, on north Fourth street, in compliment to the Mesdames Ollie Kingman, of Delaware, O.; Miles Pillars, of Jonesboro, and F. M. Murdock, Goldfield, Nev. The first part of the evening was devoted to contests. which were: A marshmallow contest and advertisement contest. Mrs. Al Burdg received the first prize of the former and Mrs. C. D. Lewton was awarded the first prize of the latter. The remaining portion passed away quickly by having a general good time, closing with an elegant luncheon served by the hostess.

Program for October C. W. B. M. Auxiliary. The meeting will be held with Mrs. Hunt, corner Bth and Jefferson streets on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 2 o'clock p. m. Hymn: Bible lesson; prayer; topic, “Our Mission Work in India;” “Geography of India;” readings by different members of society as follows: “Annual Convention of Christian Missions in India;” “Indian “Conditions in Calcutta;” poem, “For Love’s Sake;” “Zenana Work;” “Medical Work in India;” business period. The national C. W. B. M. benediction. All are welcome. Aonther prettily appointed twelve o'clock dinner was the one given by Mrs. Samuel Doake. in honor of Mrs. Ollie Kingman, of Delaware, Ohio, to a small informal party yesterday noon. Tonight the Columbian boys will (Oon’inued on page 2.)

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WILL MEET SOON State Conference of Charities and Correction PROGRAM ARRANGED Includes Many Speakers of Prominence — Session Meets at Evansville. The Indiana state conference of charaities and correction will hold its sixteenth annual session at Evansville, October 19-23, 1907, under the presidency of Rev. Francis H. Gavisk, rector of St. Johns church, Indianapolis. The conference is Intended to give opportunity for the mutual interchange of views and experiences. At the general sessions topics of widespread interest and importance are presented, and the “Round Tables” afford opportunity for full and free discussion. People interested in all kinds of charitable and reformatory work come together to learn from and to teach each other about new and improved methods and to exchange opinions. The discussions are of the most practical and useful kind. Everybody is welcome and is invited to attend. Churches, clubs, private benevolent societies and other organizations interested in the betterment of social conditions are solicited to send delegates. Every man and woman who isinterested in knowing what Indiana is doing for the relief of the poor and the care of the helpless and criminal, is earnestly invited to come to the conference and take part in the proceedings. County commissioners, township trustees, boards of county charities and judges are urged,to be present.

An interesting program has been arranged, including addresses by Governor Hanly, Hon, FremOnt Godwin, of Williamsport; Miss Sarah L. Montgomery, of the Indiana Girls’ school; Hon. J. F. McClure, of Anderson; Senator L. Ert Slack, of Franklin; T. F. Rose, of Muncie; Dr. W. A. Evans, of Chicago; Hon. James E. Watson, of Rushville and other prominent people.

A proper understanding of social conditions and a thorough knowledge of the best, the most humane, the most economical method of caring for those who for any reason need care, are essential to the state’s best welfare. Therefore, every citizen should be interested in this conference. More general interest in these matters brings about a more earnest support of those who are actively engaged in the work of charities and correction, and the result is shown in better methods of administration, improved institutons.more advanced laws, and alessening in the relative number of dependents, defectives and delinquents.

The results in a financial way are of much importance. More than two million dollars are drawn every year from public treasuries in Indiana for the maintenance of charitable and correctional institutions and for the relief of the poor in their homes. t This is a very large proportion of taxes collected in the state. Every one should attend this conference who is interested in knowing: How this money is spent; why it is spent; how it can be reduced in amount; how it can be spent to the best advantage. These questions should be discussed from the standpoint of the public officer who handles the money and of the private citizen who pays it.

In a short session held this morning the council let the contract for the new pump to the Anderson company, their bid being five hundred and sev-enty-five dollars. The pump is one of the best manufactured in the country and will be installed within the next sixty days at the water works plant. o Eggs took a decided jump in the local market today and the hen fruit is now quoted at twenty-three cents a dozen. This is an increase in price of twe cents over yesterday and the same gives promise of still going higher. This news will be hailed with delight by the farmers and their wives.