Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 240, Decatur, Adams County, 4 October 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 240

ANOTHER DRY SPOT Linn Grove to Remonstrate Against Saloons file remonstrance Hartford Township Shows Majority Against the Saloons. Rev. J. L. Buyer, of Linn Grove, was in the city today for the purpose of filing and entering a remonstrance against the saloon men of his town, who are Alonzo Runyon, W. D. Hunt, and Sam Ersam. A petition was circulated to the legal voters of Hartford township and out of 265 voters 154 signed the remonstrance, giving the remonstrarors decidedly the best of the fight. All of the men who conduct saloons in Linn Grove will be required to apply for a license within the next four months as their license will expire at that time. Alonzo Runyon's license expires next Monday, however, and from all indications he will experience trouble in securing a new one, as will the remaining two who will apply later. Fred Roher, of the Berne Witness, has volunteered his services in assisting to abolish the Linn Grove saloons and a bitter fight will ensue. The saloon element have given vent to many demonstrations on account of the movement, and they have gone so far as to threaten the life of Rev. Buyer, but he is absolutely fearless of any of them, and he will contine his fight regardless of any demonstrations they may offer. Rev. Buyer is to be admired for the energy and nerve he has in the Christian cause and he deserves the support of all fair minded people. • ■ o Word from Rockford, 0., states that they are coming to Decatur Sunday with a strong lineup. Foley, of this year’s Van Wert team at short and Cook of the O-P league, playing third base. These two men strengthen that team immensely and they will prove hard customers to beat. Several new faces will be seen on the local team and a battle royal is promised the fans. Game called at three o’clock.

MR. BURKE COMING Distinguished Actor to Play in Decatur WILL PLAY OTHELLO Shakespeare’s Great Love Drama at the Opera House Next Thursday.

Mr. Edwin Burke and a company of distinguished players will appear at Bosse Opera House Oct. 10, in Shakespeare’s famous play, "Othello. Scenery, costomes and light effects are gorgeous. Chief among Mr. Burke’s support are Mr. Bennett Kilpack, one of the most prominent actors in England, who came from London especially to play Cassio in Mr. Burke’s production. Miss Dorethy Wuincy returned lately from the Waldorf theater London, where she played the leading roles in Grace George’s company. Mr. Mack who plays Brabentio is a Shakesperian actor of much note in London and the brother of Andrew Mack, the well known Irish comedian. Miss Sadie Williams, lately imported from London by Charles Froman, plays Emilie, Miss Williams is known as one of the most lovable women of the stage, and later in the season will be seen a.t this theater in a character peculiarly adapted to her talents, that of Candida, in Bernard Shaw s plaj of that name. Julian Richmond, who created the leading role with Charles Frohman at the Empire theater last season, has a brilliant future. Burke is considered by the press pubic and managers, the foremos tragic actor of America and guarantee a superb production of the I las “Othello” made famous by many note actors.

WERE REFUSED A LICENSE. Bluffton Boy Bumps into Peculiar Circumstance. To issue invitations for a wedding and after making and completing all arrangements for the nuptials only to find that the groom is under age and cannot secure a license unless the judge of circuit court makes a special grant and allows him a license is a peculiar state of affairs but is one in which Jesse Robbins and Miss Goldie Webb, who were to have been married tonight at the home of the groom 223 north Baldwin street, now find themselves at a late hour this afternoon. The couple applied for a license this morning but the clerk was compelled to refuse them one on the ground that Jesse is only 17 years while the law says that the groom must be eighteen years old. whether with or without the consent of the groom's parents. At the time of going to press it is not known what will be done in the matter. If the couple go before Judge Sturgis late this evening and secure a special hearing the court might grant them a license. Whether they will attempt this or not is not known. All invitations have been issued and all preparations made for the wedding.—Bluffton News.

VISITED TERRELL Judge Erwin Called on the Murderer FULFILLED PROMISE Declares Him Viciously Insane and Will Indefinitely Continue His Case. Judge Erwin stopped at Richmond yesterday, enroute home from Indianapolis and called upon John Terrell, the Wells county murderer, confined in the East Haven asylum. He spent a half hour with the man and his opinion is that the man is viciously insane. He is confined in a cell constantly, and was watched closely byDr. Smith and a guard, during the interview. He refused to shake hands with Judge Erwin and when the latter asked him how he was replied: “I'm the best man in town; I can lick you or any other man.” He said the Christian churches had combined against him and his family, and were using every effort to injure them, but though it was a lone battle, he would yet beat them all. His talk was so senseless and broken that Judge Erwin could scarcely give any part of (he interview, but the Judge left East Haven, firmly convinced as to Terrell’s state of mind. Terrell was convicted of murder in the fall of 1903, but before being taken to state’s prison he became wildly wildly insane and after months of litigation was finally ordered to the asylum by the governor. In the meantime the case was appealed to the supreme court and reversed upon a technical point, the affidavit bearing an impossible date, 19003, instead of 1903. A new case was filed about a year ago and upon motion for a change. Judge Erwin was appointed to hear the cause. Several months ago a motion to dismiss was filed and the judge informed the attorneys that before passing on the question he would visit Terrell. His trip there yesterday was made according to that promise. He will go to Bluffton within a day or two and will indefinitely continue the cause against Terrell, practically putting an end to the case. Judge Erwin says that Terrell's health seems to be excellent, but he is very pale, due to the fact that he has to be so closely confined.

SERVICES AT CALVARY AND SALEM CHURCHES. There will be preaching services at Calvary Evangelical church on Sunday morning, 10:00 o’clock. Sunday school at 9:00. Also preaching at Salem on Sunday at 2:30 sun time. A. B. Haist, Pastor. Miss Maggie Peoples and her nieces, Esther and Noami, left this morning for Wheatland, North Dakota, where they expect to make their future home. A number of the members of the tribe of Ben Hur went to Fort XV ayne this afternoon, where they wi entertained by the court of that city.

A STAG DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Lutz Entertained Gentlemen THEIR FIRST MEETING Wedding at Monroe—Dinner at Bell Home—Other Events. One of the most delightful and social events of last evening was the stag dinner given to twenty-two of the one thousand or more of Decatur’s business men and boosters for a population of 10,000 in 1910. The event occurred at the beautiful suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark J. Lutz, the invitation list including Dr. D. D. Clark, C. D. Lewton, Judge R. K. Erwin, W. P. Schrock, H. R. Moltz, J. T. Meyers, C. C. Shafer, F. M. Schirmeyer, E. X. Ehinger, A. Van Camp, C. A. Dugan, L. C. Waring, J. W. Vail, J. H. Doherty, W. H. Fledderjohann, Henry Hite, E B. Adams, J. W. Tyndall, C. F. True, H. L. Conter, W. H. Wiley and L. G. Ellingham. All but four responded and enjoyed the festivities from start to finish, including a five course dinner such as mother used to make. It was a delightful occasion, thoroughly enjoyed by every guest. In the excitement Jim Doherty forgot to wear his garters, and Charley Dugan and Will Schrock nearly caused a stampede by their insistent demands for more chicken. Mr. Van Camp suggested a call for the night police, but order was restored by Judge Erwin playing a tender selection upon the favored violin. The souvenirs were prettily printed cards: «•••••*•****«* • GREATER DECATUR * * 10,000 in 1910. * * Mr. and Mrs. Clark J. Lutz, * ♦ October 3, 1907. * • •••*•*•••«**• Mr. and Mrs. Lutz have a home that is handsome in design and construction and ideal for pure and wholesome comfort. With it all they know how to take their friends by the hand and bid them welcome.

The ladies who compose the Euter(Continued on page 2.) REFUSE TO QUIT Night Police Force Still Serving AFTER BEING FIRED ~ ■ - 1 Council Resoluted Them Out But Mayor Coffee Insists they Can Still Serve. Notwithstanding the fact that the common council at their last regular meeting passed and adopted a resolution authorizing the discharge of the two night poliecemen, namely Samuel Frank and Joel Reynolds, they still continue to serve and last evening were performing their usual duties of patroling the streets and looking generally after the city’s welfare. Although the mayor did not sign the resolution and served notice on the council that he would veto the same, within the time alloted by the satute governing such cases, the question arises who will pay their salaries? The resolution as adopted states that they are discharged, and that their salary ceased on the first day of October, which means that the council will not make any further allowance for the two night police after that time, and as the case now stands the men are undoubtedly donating their services to i the city. The cause of the discharge 1 of these two guardians of the peace is not shown in any of the public i records that we have been able to < uncovered, and we shall, therefore, not i attempt an explanation. The affairs of the administration seem to be steer- i ing towards an inevitable climax, i which may hurt at any time, the re- I suits of which only the future can tell.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, October 4, 1907.

CONTRACTOR FRANK IS DEAD. Well Known Fort Wayne Man Expires Suddenly. Charles Franke, one of the city’s ■best known contractors, died on Thursday morning at 5 o'clock, at his residence, 1015 Taylor street, from paralysis of the heart. The death of Mr. Franke was very sudden. On Wednesday Right he retired at his usual hour, but did not complain of feeling unwell. Early yesterday his wife was aroused by his heavy breathing and attempted to arouse him, but to her horror she realized in a flash that Mr. Franke was a dying man and before she could summon help, her husband expired. The deceased was born in Madison township and was fifty-six years of age at the time of his death. Nearly all of his life was spent in Fort Wayne and after he reached his majority he engaged in the contracting business, retiring about five years ago. Mr. Franke was known among his business associates as one of the best carpenters in the city and enjoyed a large circle of friends. In his church life he had identified himself with the Emmaus Lutheran church and was at all times a consistent member of his church. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.

MR. FETTA DEAD Man Who Laid the Court House Corner Stone HOME AT RICHMOND As Grandmaster of Masonic Lodge He Had Charge of Dedication in 1872. The news of the death of Christiana Fetta, which occurred at Richmond Tuesday, will bring to the minds of the old settlers of this county the dedication of our court house in the year of 1872. At that time Mr. Fetta was grandmaster of the Free Mason lodge, of Indiana, and as the Mason and I. O. O. F. lodges were called upon to perform the work of dedicating the new building, Mr. Fetta whose home was at Richmond, was summoned upon to assist in the services. He responded to the invitation and he had the distinction of laying the corner stone, whch bears his name at the present time. The deceased has lived in Richmond for many years, and his death not only caused sorrow among his many friends there, but is also sad news to his acquaintances in this city. Mr. Fetta was seventy-seven years of age.

THE FAST DITCH CASE. Although for Remonstrators Have Been Busy. Fort Wayne attorneys in charge of a remonstrance against the Fast or Little river drainage proposition are said to have secured 1,300 signatures thus far to the two-fifths remonstrance, which must be on file by today. October 4, to be effective, if it is effective even when filed. It is the understanding that about 2,000 persons are assessed for the improvement and attorneys are endeavoring to get 1,600 names. They are hoping to get the additional 300 from Huntington county. The signatures so far secured are said to be mostly from Allen Wells and Whitley counties, with a few from Roanoke and vicinity. Whether or not such a remonstrance filed at this point in the proceeding will be effective will probably rest with the courts. Attorneys for the petitioners say the time for a remonstrance has passed. Allen county commissioners will consider the proposition tomorrow the date set for hearing on the corrected report of the viewers.

RANDALL GIVES CASH BAIL. David H. Randall, arrested Wednesday night, was arraigned in the police court yesterday on a charge of poisoning Miss Frances Steele with intent to kill. Randall was held under a bond of SSOO and he planked down the amount in hard, cold cash. The grand jury yesterday started an investigation into the case. Randall retained Attorney George W. Louttii to represent his interests.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Judge Erwin Held a Session Today OFFICIAL MINUTES Were Ordered in Marshal Green’s Mandate Suit— Loch Secures Judgment. Judge Erwin held a session of court this morning after an absence of four days at Indianapolis and Richmond. The records today disclose the following minutes: State ex rel Ed Green vs. David D. Coffee, mayor, petition for writ of mandate; writ ordered returnable October 17th. Noah A. Loch et al vs. Eliza M. Johnson, suit on note, default of defendant; submitted; finding for plainff in sum of $74.98; judgment rendered. Jerome B. Carter vs. Charles Mathewson, damages $75, new summons ordered for defendant to sheriff of Allen county.

Charles J. H. Hower vs. Dora J. Hower, divorce, appearance by DeVoss for defendant; application for an allowance. John W. Poling vs. Peter Holthouse, suit on note, answer in four paragraphs filed; ruled to reply; interrogatories filed and rule to answer same in ten days. Cora M. Kanneberg vs. William Withwer et al, suit on account, defendant Liddy ordered to appear at office of A. P. Beatty on October 12th at ten o’clock and submit to an examination under oath. In the guardianship of Jonathan C. Archbold et al, Cora M. Archbold, guardian, an appraisement of real estate was filed, additional bond filed; order to sell real estate issued. o Mrs. William Biggs was a visitor in Fort Wayne today and will attend the Ben Hur doings there tonight.

ONLY A FEW HOURS Did Clifford Fogle Remain Alive HE ARRIVED HOME Eighteen Year Old Boy Whose Condition Attracted Attention Here is Dead. Clifford Fogle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fogle, of east of Geneva, who passed through this city a few days ago on his way home from Kansas, and who was suffering from the last stages of consumption, survived long enough to be taken to his home for a few hours’ stay before his spirit took its flight. The boy had been working in the oil fields in Kansas until about five months ago, when he was compelled to cease working on

account of his ill health. He remained there until he realized that he had but a few days to live and then he longed to once more be in his parents’ home before he was ushered into eternity, so last Sunday morning he started for home. It is remarkable that he endured the strenuous trip home, but when he was in this city last Wednesday, he was alive and that is all. He was taken to his home from here in a carriage and only lived a few hours after reaching the place he longed to see. The boy’s parents are well to do farmers and they are joined by many friends in this hour of bereavement. The deceased was eighteen years of age. - Mrs. Howard Davis who has been visiting her sister, Miss Blanche Runyan in this city and relatives in Petroleum. returned to her home in Decatur last night.—Bluffton News.

JACK GOWDY AGAIN IN POLITICS He Will Manage Campaign for Congressman J. E. Watson. Indianapolis. October 4. —That John K. Gowdy, former state republican chairman and ex-consul general to Paris, will again identify himself with Indiana politcs became public when he announced that he would take charge of the campaign of Congressman James E. Watson, who is making a fight for the republican nomination for governor of Indiana. In reply to a question as to the truth of the report that he would manage Watson’s campaign, he said: “Yes, I have consented to do so. It was my desire to remain out of the active politics of the state, but when my friend and neighbor, Mr. Watson, requested me to take charge of the campaign in his district I could not refuse to do so. The headquarters in the interest of Mr. Watson will be opened in the Claypool hotel on October 10. Col. S. P. Thayer, of Greenfield, has consented to assist me in the organization of Mr. Watson’s forces in the state. Ernest Thomas, of Rushville, also has consented to assist in the work.”

PACE THAT KILLS Indiana’s Wealth Increasing Rapidly PROPERTY IS SOARING Bureau of Statistics Gives Figures Upon the Wealth of Indiana. The latest figures compiled by the Indiana Bureau of Statistics, in regard to the wealth of the people of Indiana, show that property values have increased at a rapid pace. The latest years on which comparison has been made are 1900 and 1904. A great increase was shown in the value of real estate and improvements of the State,

and, in fact, in every’ class of wealth. , In the year 1900 the total wealth in I the State amounted to $2,606,493,004, while four years later it amounted to $3,105,781,739. The increase in the value of real estate and improvements for the four years was more than $200,000,000. The value of such property in 1900 was $1,500,283,883, while the value in 1904 was $1,760,058,958. In live stock the increase was even more marked in proportion to the value of live stock as compared with that of real estate. The value of live stock in 1900 was $118,963,200, and in 1904 it was $151,798,200. In the value of farming implements and machinery the increase amounted to about $2,000,000. The value of this class of property in

1900 was $27,330,370, and in 1904 it was $29,374,682. Other comparative values are as follows: Manufacturing machinery, in 1900, $65,046,726; in 1904, $84,079,065; gold and silver coin and bullion in 1900, $47,302,176; in 1904, $52,137,773; railroads and equipment, in 1900, $304,137,000; in 1904, $375,541,000; street railways, water works plants, etc., in 1900, $81,337,411; in 1904, $110,075,97; unclassified property in 1900, $462,092,238; in 1904, $42,716.094.

SEPTEMBER WAS COLD MONTH Broke All the Records for Past Ten Years. The weather report for the month of September made out by C. C. Deam the head of the government station in this city, slhows that the month was colder and that there was more rainfall during the thirty days than any September in the last ten years.

There were tnree nays during the month with a maximum temperature of 88 degrees, the first, fifteenth and the seventeenth. The coldest day was the twenty-sixth when the thermometer registered below the freezing point thirty-one degrees. The average rainfall was 2.92 inches, 40 inches above the average of the last ten years. The greatest rainfall occurred on the eighteenth. There were seventeen clear thirteen cloudy days. On the twentysixtih there was a killing frost the lonly one of the month. —Bluffton News.

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SHED NO LIGHT Friends Trying to Draw the President Out COTTON INDUSTRY It’s Future is Bright—Virginia Association Fail to Agree. Washington, October 4. —Since President Roosevelt emerged from his retirement at Oyster Bay a great many persons have tried to talk to him about the third term business. Every one of them is as puzzled as he was before he broached the subject to him. Some two score public men, including a large number of senators and representatives who saw the chief executive during the four days he was in Washington, admitted on leaving the White House offices that they had tried to "draw the president out.” One would say he found him non-committal; another reported he “just laughed;” yet another reported that the president “seemed amused,” but said nothing. Forty-two newspaper men who called on him in a body tried to draw him out on this subject and failed. Their questioning did not bring out material for a ten-line story. One member of congress who stands well at the executive offices does relate that the president said to him in discussing the reasons for sending the Atlantic battleship fleet to the Pacific, “Every fool knows that I have got before me the fight of my life to keep the convention from renominating me.” This was said in answer to the charge of some of the New York newspapers that the fleet is being sent around to the Pacific as a political move — a move to solidify sentiment on the Pacific coast for the renomination of Mr. Roosevelt. So the president has come to Washington and started out on his river trip and his hunting expedition without shedding any new light on the queston which so many members of the party are asking, “Will he at the last moment consent to take another nomination?” (Continued on page 2.)

HE MAY NOT RUN Such a Bryan Tip Afloat in Indiana IT IS AUTHORATIVE C. F. S. Neal a Former Indianian Gives It Out as a Fact.

Indianapolis dispatches state that a report has been quietly circulated among the leading Democrats of Indiana that William J. Bryan, after all, may not be the Democratic nominee for president. The information, which seems to come with considerable authority, is that while the nomination ■undoubtedly would be his for the asking, he may decide that it would be better personal politics to wait four years or eight years before shying his castor into the ring again. The whole purpose of the anti-Bryan movement in which some Indiana Democrats are

engaged, is to create enough opposition to him in the national convention to persuade him that his best policy is to hold aloof for four years. C. F. S. Neal, of Lebanon. Ind., who is at the head of the Endowment Rank. Knights of Pythias, and who has traveled extensively all over the country during the last year, said at the Denison house last night: “I do not believe that Bryan will be nominated next year. My understanding is that he will not be a candidate unless he has the united support of the party in the convention, and he will never get that. In my opinion the Democratic candidate for president next year will be some aggressive man who has never been identified offensive!}' with any faction. The Democratic party is turning away from Bryan.” Mr. Neal has been a life-long Democrat.