Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 249, Decatur, Adams County, 15 October 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAI lY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 249

much of interest City Council to Meet in Regular Session Tonight. mayor MAKING FIGHT ■The Charges Against Mayor Will be Opened up at This Session. The administration war that has been brewing for some time will no doubt come to a head this evening when the common council meets in regular session. What action the council will take at this time is hard to sa y, but it is possible that they will follow the statute governing these cases and also follow the ordinance passed by them some time ago. Taking this method of procedure, the charges against Mayor D. D. Coffee will be read in open session, and will then be referred to a committee which will in all probability be the Judiciary Committee, who will examine the same and file their report, stating therein whether or not they think there is just cause for a hearing. If they think the charges preferred are worthy of consideration, they will then set a time for the hearing of the evidence, and then determine the guilt or innocence of the accused. What date or time will be set for this hearing we are unable to state, but it is possible that the evidence will be heard the latter part of this week. Mayor Coffee Is busily engaged in preparing his defense, and promises to make a fight to a finish to hold his office, and some evidence of a very sensational and spicy nature is apt to be brought out. Two sets of charges have been filed and which of the two will be taken up first will be decided this evening by the council, and the mayor be given an opportunity to prepare his defense for this particular case. The public is greatly interested in these cases, and the council room will no doubt be packed when it comes to hearing the evidence. Similarity in the manner in which the burglaries were pulled off indicates that both jobs were done by the same fellows. In each instance the burglars gained an entrance by removing a pane of glass from a window.

WILL RE-ORGANIZE Great Northern Fair Association to Incorporate Under State Law. CAPITAL IS $20,000. Eighty-four Shares To Be Offered at Twenty-five Dollars Each.

The Great Noriihern Indiana Fair Association held a very important meeting at Berne yesterday. An important change was made, it being decided to reorganize the company and incorporate under the laws of Indiana. They will organize with a capital stock of >20,000. divided into eight hundred twenty-five dollar shares. Os this amount, 516 shares

were subscribed for by the memb» r s of the old association, leaving 284 shares still in the treasury. Os this stock, eighty-four shares will be offered on the market and anyone desirous of purchasing should address the sec retary. C. D. Kunkle, rural route No. 7. Decatur, for further particulars. Under She re-incorporation the association will be much stronger, and they will be able to give even better fairs than heretofore

The Great Northern has a reputation over many states, and this first opportunity for the public to purchase this valuable stock will no doubt meet with approval, and the desired number of buyers. Other routine business was transacted yesterday, and the meeting was a very satisfactory one.

PYTHIAN SISTERS Over Sixty Guests from Bluffton and Ossian Entertained Yesterday. BY LOCAL LODGE. A Social Session, a Big Supper, Two Initiations and a Good Time. Os all the interesting and enjoyable sessions that have been held at the Pythian Sisters’ Hall in this city, the one of last night eclipsed them all. With thirty-four members of this order from Bluffton and thirty from Ossian present, besides a large attendance from the city, the hall presented a delightful appearance, and every person there experienced a pleasant time. Yesterday noon the Bluffton delegation arrived and repaired to the hall to await the elegant supper that was served at five o’clock. The Ossian members were conveyed to the city in a hack during the afternoon, and at the time assigned for supper, the spacious hall was well filled with hungry people. During the afternoon social session an advertisement contest was indulged in, and rs. C. R. Lipkey, of Bluffton, was awarded the prize—a beautiful china plate. The afternoon session proved quite interesting, but this was a minor feature of the event, for the work of the degree teams from Bluffton and Ossian in initiating the candidates, Miss Lilah Lachot and Miss Eva Acker, was excellent, both teams being perfect in their work. After the initiatory work was conferred, many short talks were given by visitors, that were interesting indeed, and at eleven o'clock refreshments were served, which concluded one of the brightest social events that has ever been held in the ciiy.

MADE DECIDED HIT Miss Bianca West Proved Herself a Very Clever Actress. A GOOD COMPANY. Produced Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall at Opera House Last Night. Miss Bianca West scored a decided hit at the Bosse Opera House last evening when she filled the title role in the dramatization of Charles Major’s romantic novel, “Doro’Jhy Vernon of Haddon Hall.” This was Miss West’s first appearance in our city, but, regadless of this, she immediately established herself in the hearts of her listeners as a favorite, and her every appearance brought forth much applause. That Miss West is destined to rise higher in her profession is the concensus of opinion of all who saw her act last evening; and as she is surrounded by a perfect cast of actors and actresses, the success of the production of “Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall" is assured. The Bosse Opera House was packed to its capacity by those desiring to see this play and ascertain for themselves if Miss West and her company were all that had been said for them by tjhe press and public, and we venture to say that not one person left this playhouse that was not more than pleased with the production, and today are praising the acting of Miss West and her company. The part of Dorothy Vernon, as taken by Miss West, was acted and played to perfection. and her whole heart and soul seemed to be taken up with the part she was acting, and the applause that greeted her wap The entire cast! was excellent, and supported Miss West in perfect style. The scenic effects were beautiful, aping especially adapted for this play, and showed to an excellent advantage.

TO GO TO CHICAGO James Dougherty Resigns as Manager of the Decatur Furnace Company. A SPLENDID OFFER. Will Become Assistant Manager of One of Biggest Plants in World. James Dougherty, manager of the Decatur Furnace Company, has resigned his position, and has accepted a place as assistant manager for the International Heater Company, one of the largest concerns of the kind in the world, located in Chicago, Mr. Dougherty first made his announcement of the proposed change a week ago, since which time the board of directors have made every possible effort to induce him to change his mind, but the offer from the Chicago company presented so many future possibilities that he today informed the local company that he had decided to accept. Mr. Dougherty is one of the best furnace men in the country, and his departure is deeply regretted. His contract here expires January Ist, but he has asked to be released by November 15th, and this request will likely be granted if a competent manager can be secured to succeed him here. The furnace company has advanced rapidly during the past year, and has a great future. WILL RE-ORGANIZE The N. H. C. Club Expect to Soon be in Existence Again. MEET THIS WEEK.

To Complete Plans and Arrange for Quarters —Expect Thirty Members. o Arrangements are now being made by a number of the old of the former N. H. C. club to reorganize the club, which dropped out of existence over a year ago. A short session of some of the former members was held Sunday evening, and in all probability the club will be reorganized within a week or so. At this time committees will be appointed to look after suitable quarters and will arrange for a dance hall, at which Decatur's society ana amusement-loving public will be entertained during the winter

months. At this meeting officers will be elected, who will look after the welfare of the organization. A large number of the prominent young men of the city have signified their willingness and intention to join the new club, and when the officers are installed and the class initiation is pulled off the N. H. C’.s will enjoy a membership of thirty live and energetic young men of the city. It will be their whole aim to entertain the amusement-loving people of the city in case they can secure proper quarters. The entire number of old members of the club will enter the new one, and all are working hard for new members.

Mrs. Joel Reynolds received word from Alliance, Ohio, that her brother, Arthur E. Shaw, was united in marriage on last Thursday evening to Miss Cora Reynolds, of Alliance. Directly after the ceremony they went to their own home, which Arthur had furnished, awaiting his bride. It Is now said that George W. Ellis, former county superintendent of schools, has fled from Elkhart county, following charges that he had been guilty of graft! practices while in office. Ellis had taken a position as principal of the New Paris schools, but disappeared suddenly when charges were made against him by the county attorney, who had been investigating his accounts.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, October 15, 1907.

EXTRA A TOWN DESTROYED Thirty Die in Terriffic Powder Mill Explosion (SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT.) Terre Haute, Ind., Oct. 15. —The town of Fountanet, fifteen miles northeast of here, was completely destroyed this morning when the Dupont Powder Works exploded. The town had a population of 800, and not a single house was left standing. Thirty people were killed, 100 seriously wounded. As usual in such cases, no cause is known. At a few moments after nine o’clock three explosions occurred in quick succession. At 10:30 another terrific explosion occurred, when the magazine, 150 feet from the mill, exploded, the latter being caused from the heat from the burning ruins. The shock was felt all over Indiana, at Cincinnati, . Louisville . and other points.

BRYAN A STICKER Eastern and Southern Democrats Fail to Sidetrack Him. MANY NAVY OFFICERS Indiana is Well Represented in Cruise to the Pacific. Washington. October 15.—Southern Democrats of prominence, who had a “heart to heart" talk witih William J. Bryan down in Virginia last week, are telling Democrats from other parts of the country who are here that it is useless to attempt to sidetrack Bryan as a presidential candidate for Governor John Johnson, of Minnesota, or

any other man. Bryan told these men. who went seeking information, that he would give out a statement the latter part of November or early in December. They got the impression that his announcement will come about the lime the Democrttic national committee meets to fix a time and place for the national convention. He did not say to them he positively refuses to make way for any other man, but they gathered from what he did say that such is his determination.

Washington. October 15.—For an inland state Indiana is occupying a conspicuous place in the new navy. While all the reassignmentß of officers for the cruise to the Pacific ocean have not been made, it is settled that the state will be well represented on that cruise. Rear Admiral James Henry Dayton is in command of the present Pacific fleet and when Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans gets around there with his sixteen battleships and numerous small craft. Admiral Dayton will bn next to him in command. The other rear admiral from the state, George A. Bicknell, is in command of the navy yard at Portsmouth.

HAD LEFT COUNTRY Harry Scott Probably Now Located in the Canadian Lands. MEYERS HOME AGAIN. Loose Method of Dakota Deputy Sheriff Allowed Prisoner to Escape.

Sheriff Eli Meyers arrived home last evening from North Dakota, after a fruitless trip for Harry Scott, the bigamist. His story is about as published in yesterday's issue. After making the proper arrangements at the governor’s office at Bismarck. Mr. Myers went to Williston, expecting to claim his prisoner, but was surprised to learn that they knew nothing of him or his double life. He went from there to Buford, where Scott has resided, and found he had left the country. A deputy had arrested the young man and kept him at his home a few days, permitting him to come and go as he pleased. In fact. Scott himself had, as agent for the railway, taken the message which told that the officer was en route, and knew just when to leave. Mr. Meyers believes that Scotl is in Canada. He talked to Mrs. Scott, who expects to join her husband as soon as he is located and secures a new position. It is probable that the faithless young man will not be apprehended for some time at least.

BLACK DIPTHERIA Caused Death of the Little Son of Mrs. Frank Jackson at Ossian. ILL ONLY FEW DAYS. Mrs. Jackson is Grief-Strick-en—Her Three Other Children Also Sick.

After just a week’s sickness with black diphtheria, Furhman, the little son of Mrs. Frank Jackson, died Saturday evening at Ossian, and was buried in Oaklawn cemetery Sunday afternoon. The child is supposed to have contracted the disease in Fort Wawne where he and his mother visited. His sickness was not at first diagnosed as diphtheria, and the case had assumed a most malignant form before it was treated with anti-toxin. There is great worry in many Ossian homes, because it is said that many visited at the Jackson home before the nature of the disease was discovered, and it is feared that many were ex-

posed. The other three children of Mrs. Jackson are now sick with the same disease, having contracted it from the boy who died, but it is hoped that the disease can be successfully combatted in their cases, as they were treated sooner. A trained nurse is assisting Mrs. Jackson in the care of the childre:.. The family has been most unfortunate, as the husband and father committed suicide less than a year ago by shooting himself.-—Bluff-ton News. The Jacksons formerly lived here, and leave numerous friends and relttives here.

BOY FOUND IN CANAL. The body of Barney Myres, the aged resident who disappeared from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Hortsman, north of Delphos, some two weeks ago, was found Saturday afternoon in the Ohio and Erie canal, at a point three and one-half miles north of Delphos, by William Smith, a canal man. Dr. R. R. Rlchison, county coroner, made an official investigation of the case, and his finding is that Myres was dead before he fell into the canal, this theory being supported by the absence of water from the lungs. It is believed that he sat down to rest, while walking over a bridge, and was suddenly stricken of heart failure, his body toppling over into the channel after the spark of life had left it. Mr. Myrea was sev-enty-five years old and was widely known.

W.C.T.U. OFFICERS Mrs. Vayinger of Hartsville President of the Indiana Association. THE OTHER WORKERS Mrs. Stanley Vice-President —Committee on Program, Etc.

Lafayette, Ind.. October 14. —The W. C. T. U. convention elected the following officers: Mrs. Culla Vayinger, of Hartsville, president; Mrs. Lizzie Stanley, of Liberty, vice-president; Miss Mary Woodard, of Fountain City, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Rose Pearce, of Cayuga, recording secretary; Miss Clara Sears, of Anderson, treasurer; Mrs. Ida Mix, of Kokomo, L. T. L. secretary; Mrs. Mary S. Craig, of Upland, "Y” secretary In addition to those, the following trustees were elected: Mrs. Lizzie Hann, of Indianapolis, Mrs. Lyda Outland, of Upland; Mrs. Ida Mix, of Kokomo, and Mrs. Rose Sears, who finished the unexpired term of Mrs. CammackGlbson. Standing committees for the coming year’s work were appointed as follows: Model program—Mrs Julia Shugart, Mrs. S. M. Stahl, Mrs. Edna Smith and Mrs. Jennie Ridgeway, the corresponding secretary Appropriation committee —Mrs. Sarah Lenfesty, Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. Ida Mix and Mrs. Holler, with the treasurer acting as chairman. Plan of work committee — Corresponding secretary acts as chairman; Mrs. Ella Kroft, Mrs. Nettle Maddox, Mrs. Margaret Smith, and Mrs. Irene Gard. Resolution committee —Mrs. F. D. Perkins, Mrs. Princess Hohn, Mrs. Mattle CammackGibson, Mrs. Mary D. Hendricks and Mrs. Ella B. Wright.

FOR THE FIREMEN Home Talent Company Will Present “My Uncle from Japan.” NEXT WEDNESDAY. The “Laddies” Are Hustling the Sale and Deserve a Crowded House.

Tickets are out announcing that on Wednesday night, October 23d, at the Bosse Show House, a local talent company will present “My Uncle from Japan” under the auspices of the Volunteer Fire Departtment of the city. With the proceeds of “My Uncle from Japan" the department expects to purchase some equipment that will greatly increase their effectiveness, and they are working hard in their ticket canvass and are entitled to the individual support of our citizens, and the Bosse Opera House should be taxed to

its utmost capacity to accommodate the crowd that appreciate the efforts of the fire “laddies," and who will help by their attendance to make the fire department benefit show a howling financial success. The price of the ticket is twenty-five cents, certainly within the reach of all. and you will be amply repaid for your attendance, as the best dramatic talent in the city have offered their services, and they will be assisted by a chorus of nearly twenty charming young ladies with beautiful voices to carry out the music- 1

al program of fifteen minutes, selected from the big song hits of the latest big city musical comedies and comic opera successes. The show will be staged under the direction of Henry Thomas, who will do his utmost to make it an artistic success. Tickets can be secured from the members of the fire department Watch for later announcements of cast chorus and program. Mrs. I. T. Maisley haa gone to Bluffton for a short visit with friends and relatives.

Price Two Cents

COURT HOUSE NEWS Martin Martz Accuses Wife of Adultery and Asks for Divorce. MUST SELL JOURNAL. After Publishing This Issue and Giving Notice—Hobbs Divorce Case Settled. Attorney Dore B. Erwin filed a new divorce case entitled Martin F. Martz vs. Mary H. Martz. The couple were married March 24th, and lived together until August 4th. A plain charge of adultery is made. The defendant was formerly Miss Bottlioff. Peterson & Moran have appeared as attorneys for Clara Watkins in the divorce case filed against her by John Watkins. In tihe Journal Publishing Company receivership case, the receiver was authorized to publish a paper this week and to sell the property, either at public or private sale, after giving five days notice in said paper. State ex rel. Ed Green vs. David D. Coffee, mayor, mandate suit for salary, showing that complaint is lost and substituted complaint filed. Arthur L. Hobbs vs. Margaret Hobbs, divorce, cause dismissed at cost of the plaintiff. Horace Kohn vs. Joseph W. Hakes, account $250. Defendant ruled to answer within five days. Clara Watkins vs. John Watkins, suit for support and $1,500. Demurrer to defendant’s answer filed. Frank Barthol vs. Henry E. Keller, damages, $5,000. Answer filed in ten paragraphs. Rule to reply. ■. j J. B. Holthouse, guardian, for Theresa Nix, filed his final report and was discharged. o C. J. Lutz has returned from Oxford, Ohio, where he made a short visit with his daughter, Gene, who was quiJe ill. Her condition is much improved, and the physician thinks she will recover without further trouble.

IT COSTS TO EAT Restaurant Men Increase the Price of Ham and Veal Sandwiches. ADVANCE IN OYSTERS.

The Increase Made Necessary by the Advance in Cost of Meats. That everything that a person now wears and eats is on the raise was evidenced by the fact today when the restaurant men got together and fixed and regulated a price upon their wares and eatables that they will in the future serve to their customers. The price of meat has forced the restaurant men to this stand, this commodity having steadily increased in price, until it

is practically out of sight, and is fast becoming a luxury. According io the schedule of prices already established, veal sandwiches in the future will sell at ten cents. Ham is quoted at forty cents a pound, and oysters are forty to fifty cents a quart. The price of bread, cakes, cookies and pies at this time has not been increased, but should the high prices prevail there is no telling but that the staff of life will be quoted at a fancy figure. The restaurant men in away can not be censured for tfhls move, as no one desires to do business at a loss, hence this move.

The saloon of Henry Ladig, on Calhoun street, and the Boyles grocery, a small store located in the outskirts of the city, on Fairfield avenue, were "touched up” by burglars, probably boys, some time Saturday night In neither case did the crooks secure much plunder for their trouble.