Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 271, Decatur, Adams County, 8 November 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAIRY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 271

CHANGE LOCATION Summer School for Librarians Transferred from Winona to Earlham. BY THE COMMISSION To Attain the Benefit from the College and City Libraries —Is Satisfactory. The Indiana Public commission, at its annual session held Tuesday in its rooms at the state house, decided to remove its summer school for librarians from Winona Lake to Earlham college, where the students may derive benefit both from the college and the Richmond city libraries. The lack of library facilities has seriously handicapped the school at Winona, One hundred and twenty-five librarians attended the school last year. Miss Merica Hoagland, who has been the recording secretary of the commission, tendered her resignation. Her duties will be looked after from now on by the secretary, Chalmers Hadley. A report submitted by Mr. Hadley Tuesday, for the year ending Sept. 30, 1907, was in part, as follows: “During the last year libraries were opened or library boards organized at Goodland, Auburn, Bloomfield, Montpelier, Linton, Kendallville, Mishawaka, Spencer Ligonier and Martinsville. The number for the year was eight libraries opened, with two library boards having completed their organization. The Connersville library was completely organized, with every prospect for a most successful institution. It is expected that several additional libraries will opene in the near future. Library campaigns during the last year have been carried on with the commission's aid at North Manchester, Roanoke, Angola, Rushville, Fairmount, Brownstown. Lagrange, North Vernon, Vevay and Bickneil. The secretary of the commission is writing to Mr. Gary, urging that the Steel Corporation make ample provision for a public library at Gary, Ind.” Mr. Hadley reported that during the last month fifty-six traveling libraries, of 2,120 books, were sent over the state. During the year just closed 13,227 books were sent out by the commission.

(Continued on page 2.) ARE COMINGSOME The Pickle Factory Coining Along at Merry Clip. HAVING NO TROUBLE They Want Contracts for Two Hundred Acres Close to Town. Frank Peterson, who is acting in the capacity of agent and solicitor for the new pickle industry that will be established in Decatur in the near future, reports that he is meeting with great success and that most of the fanners he has talked to have taken hold of the proposition with a willingness that is surprising- Mr. Petersn’s object in this matter at the present time is to solicit the farmers and get them to agree to cultivate from one-half to five acres of their land for the raising of pickles exclusively, and should he be successful in getting contracts for two hundred acres, the factory is assured. The contracts must represent land within five miles of Decatur, so that it is easily accessible, too, and that the crop may be brought to the factory without much of a haul. Mr. Peterson Is more than satisfied with the present turn of affairs, and says that if the farmt rs take hold in the future as readily as they have in the past, that he will experience no trouble in securing the amount of land desfced and more, too. The farmeris should take hold of t s proposition, as it Uteans much to them and they will always have a readymarket for their produce.

TO BE BURIED IN MAPLEWOOD Infant Baby of Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Peters is Dead. The infant babe of Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Peters, of McCool Junction, Nebraska, that died a few days ago, arrived in this city this afternoon and will be buried at the Maplewood cemetery. It will be remembered that Rev. Peters married Miss Letta Cloud of this city about one year ago and they have made their abode at McCool Junction since that time, until a few days ago. Rev. Peters was given a charge at Springfield, Missouri, some time ago and he and his family were on their way to that place when the baby died. It is not known what caused its death, although it is thought that it was too delicate to stand the trip. The parents are grief stricken over its untimely death. A COURT’DECISION A City Council are the Business End of a City. DECISION INTERESTS Mayor’s Right of Veto Extends to Legislative Acts. The supreme court has rendered a decision of interest to cities and the powers of its officers. The decision says: 21041. State ex rel vs. Wagner. Shelby C. C. Reversed. Monks, J. (1) the veto power conferred upon the mayor of a city by the provision in Section 52, Acts 1905, page 245, that "every ordinance, order or resolution of the common council” must be signed before it shall “become a law,” and if vetoed by the mayor “shall not become a law” unless again passed by a two-thirds vote, does not extend to a simple resolution of the common council which does not involve any exercise of the law-making power. (2) The fact that an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of councilman was made by the council by written resolution, instead of otherwise gave the mayor no right of veto thereon. (3) The legislature has power to confer the executive power of making appointments to fill vacancies upon a legislative body of a municipal corporation. A fair inference to be drawn from the above decision is that the mayor has no right to exercise the veto power upon anything save the legislative acts of the council. In the matter of transacting the business of any city, the council have absolute auahority. —o ATTACKED BY WOUNDED MOOSE Jesse King, of Rockford, Had Exciting Experience. Our old friend, Jesse King of over Rockford way, is taking his annual hunting trip, says the Willshire Herald. He has forsaken the wild and woolly west for the still wilder and more uncouth far northwest, where even the wild game seek to give “furriners" an inhospitable ejection from their domain, as the following little narrative goes to show: “Last evening when setting up camp. Messrs. King and Vann, hunters from Ohio, were cutting tent poles, when they were attacked by a large wounded moose. A battle for life followed. King had a 38-calibre revolver and shot the moose twice through the head and through the neck. Then the moose was so near that to save himself he grappled the infuriated animal by the horns. Just at this critical moment Vann cut the animal in the neck with the ax and with another well-placed stroke, broke the moose down and then it was dispatched. The hunters were much excited at this unexpected adventure, so soon after reaching Moose Lake. They count themselves lucky that they escaped without serious injury. In a letter to friends Mr. King says they are snugly in camp on the banks of Moose Lake, . forty-five miles from the railroad. Are . surrounded by mountains and lakes, and the forest is almost inaccessible - to man. The most unfinished part of the United States ever seen. Weather fine, but cool at nights, but no snow. Dock King has just killed a nine- , prong mooee. Woods seem full of moose and deer, and there are some bear, besides other game.”

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, November 8, 1907.

WANT CONVENTION Many Cities After the Next Republican National Convention. SOME LEGISLATION A Demand for Currency Legislation Will Be Made This Session. Washington, November 8. —Elmer Dover, secretary of the national committee, will return to Washington after am absence of ten days, and will assume active charge of the committee headquarters, which have been moved to the third floor of the new Metropolitan National bank building. The boomers who want Kansas City to get the convention, will send a committee to Washington and headquarters will be opened here this wtek. Harry S. New, acting chairman of the committee, and Secretary Dover, probably will make a tour of the cities asking for the convention, Seattle, Denver, Kansas City. St. Louis,Chicago Pittsburg, Boston and Atlantic City, so they can make a! report to the committee at the meeting here December 6. Washington, November 8. —All signs now point to a demand for currency legislation which congress cannot ignore a.t the coming session. The fact that business men, bankers, manufacturers, merchants and others have within the last few days been advising the president to call congress in extra session two or three weeks in advance of the appointed time for meeting shows how pressing these people believe the subject to be. Assuming that Speaker Cannon will reappoint the old members of the committee on banking and currency of the house, it is almost possible to foretell what legislation that committee will recommend. Vice-President Fairbanks continues to receive congratulations over the result of the election in Kentucky. Missouri Republicans here recall that their state went Republican for the first time after the vice-president had made a speaking tour of the state.

(Continued on page 2.) THE LADY IN BLACK She Entertained Several Young Men Last Evening. SHE IS A SPRINTER She Outwitted Them in a Sprint About the City. Charles Lose, Harmon Colchin and Will Berling had a little experience last evening with the lady in black that they will not soon forget although they had considerable amusement at her expense. The boys were returning home from a little banquet they had held among themselves and had gone as far as the Moser gallery when they saw the mysterious lady near the central school building, the boys quietly walked down that way with the intention of ascertaining who she was. However, the woman whoever she was, when she saw the boys approaching started west on Jefferson street at a pretty brisk gait. The boys also increased their speed and 'when they reached the comer of Jefferson and Fifth streets the lady started to run with the boys in ( hot pursuit. They were unable to catch her, and when last seen she disappeared in the mill yard at the Decatur Filler company. The boys made a search for her but could not locate her, and returned up street and informed several other members of their party who desired to go on a further search, but as the hour was late, they concluded to repair to their respective homes. The boys were unable to get a glimpse of the woman's face, but can vouch for the fact that she is some runner.

THEY GAVE A BANQUET. A crowd of young men gave a banquet at the Baker and Anderson restaurant last night and a royal time was had. Everything that was good to eat was on hand and the boys did justice to it. After the banquet they proceeded to the Kinney home and kidnapped Joe Lose. They then went to the home of Frank Gass and most pleasantly surprised him. They were invited in the house where excellent vocal and instrumental music was rendered, after which they released their captive and departed for their homes. The crowd consisted of Messrs. Charles Lose, Otto Wemhoft, Will and Frank Johns, Lawrence Kleinhenz, Herb Bremerkamp. Lawrence Voglewede, James and Harmon Colchin, Ed Coffee. Tom Ehinger and Will Berling. o SOCIETY’S ECHOES New Club Launched on Social Horizon and Held Initial Meeting Last Night. PARTY AT KINNEY’S Mrs. Simon Traister Was Victim of a Surprise at Her Country Home. About twenty-five of the friends of Mrs. Simon Traister gathered at her country home last Tuesday night to impress upon her mind the fact that, she was sixty-seven years of age. The affair was a complete surprise and a good social time was had. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames W. Stewart, Wilbur Alexander. John Woods, Freeman Hudson, M. Cowan, Wilbur Woods, Jesse Traister, W. Lichtenberger, K. Jphnson, Lester Woods and A. Alexander. Miss Bertha Kinney was the charming hostess at a party given at hsr home last night to a company of her friends. Games and music amused the guests during the evening and an excellent time was had. A dainty luncheon was served.

A pleasant surprise party was given for Miss Bessie Teeple last night at her home of north Ninth street. A number of her friends gathered to remind her of her seventeenth birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in a social way and al! enjoyed themselves to the limit. There will be a necktie social at the Monmouth school house, Friday evening, November 15. Every girl is invited to bring a neck tie, apron, needle and thread. Come, boys, and try your hand at sewing. Refreshments will be served. Robert J. Mann, Etta Mallonee, teachers. The Y. M. H. B. a newly organized club, held their first meeting at rhe home of Miss Clyara Boknecht. on north Third street last night and a delightful time was had by all. Progressive pedro was the prevailing amusement in which prizes were won by the Misses Leona Harting and Georgia Meibers. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess Tne next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Bertha Knapp. This club is composed of Misses Georgia Meibers, Anna Miller, Rosa Tonnelier, Clara Boknecht, Leona Harting, Bertha and Lizzie Knapp and Lydia Heckman. Harvey Smith the genial lineman for the Cititzens Telephone company, was the victim of a carefully planned and well executed surprise party last night when a number of his friends and relatives called at his home with well Allied baskets to assist in cleebrating his twenty-sixth birthday. Mr. Smith was completely surprised and as much pleased with the reception he was given and an excellent time ensued for the evening. Social chat was indulged in to the amusement of the guests, and this occasion will without doubt be long remembered by all who were fortunate enough to be present. The party consisted of W. R. Smith and family, J. Bryson and family, Jas. Rice and family, Joe Rice and family, and Mrs. Wherry. The regular meeting of the K. of P. lodge was well attended last night and although It was thought that the ques(CoatinMt M vac* $•)

ARE UP IN ARMS Bluffton Women Protest Against a Black Crook Performance There. TO LATE TO CANCEL According to the Opera House Managers—Women to File Objections. The women of Bluffton are up in arms over the fact that a “Black Crook” snow is scheduled for that city next Saturday evening. Speaking of affairs the Banner says: Unwilling to permit their husbands, sons, brothers and fathers to visit the Grand Saturday evening and become contaminated by witnessing the spicy production of the “Black Crook, Jr.” the ladies of Bluffton, through numerous committees, have vigorously remonstrated and there Is hardly a moment in the day but that Smith and Tangeman, the managers of the opera house, are wating upon a body of irate women or listening to a frenzied appeal over the telephone that the show be canceled. The management booked the show under another name,not knowing that it was the same company which entertained a crowded house for men only last winter. When they learned the true nature of the show they told the advance man that they would not allow the degrading spectacle the use of the stage again, but the wily showman already had the managers under contract and by threatening them with a damage suit they were forced to submit. However, they in turn placed the agent under contract that the show would be conducted along moral lines. When the foregoing was explained to the ladies they still refused to be appeased and persisted in their demand that the date be cancelled. The managers stand to lose between $l5O and S2OO if they cancel the show, besides laying themselves liable to a damage suit and they have made a proposition to the remonstrators. This is to the effect that if the women of Bluffton will raise $l5O and back up the management in a possible damage suit their wishes will receive accordance. Otherwise the show will be put on.

EXPERTS COMING Boilers at the Electric Light Plant Are to Be Repaired. FLUES ARE DEFECTIVE The City Electrician States That the Plant Will Run Regularly. Electrl Light Superintendent Mylott informed us this morning that he had engaged the services of three expert boiler makers of Fort Wayne, who would arrive in our city some time this evening and at once commence work on the mending of the boilers at the water works plant that have been causing the city employes some trouble during the past week. Two of the boilers as announced some time ago, have been and are still in bad shape, and have needed repairing badly, the chief cause of all the trouble being defective flues. A shipment of new flues arrived this morning, and when the experts arrive this evening from Fort Wayne, work will be commenced immediately in getting the boilers in shape. Mr. Mylott says there is no immediate cause for alarm upon the part of any one in regard to the light and water supply giving out, and is confident that when the boilers are repaired that the plant will be in excellent shape for the holiday load. The plant has been making excellent service during the past week and the lighting service has been good with two poor boilers and with the necessary repairs there is no reason why the plant should not easily pull the holiday load in easy style and afford every one the best of satisfaction.

SPRAIN OF THE LEFT WRIST. Painful Injury Sustained by Henry Peters. Henry Peters, the machinist, while working tn, me water works yesterday, removing some defective flues from the boiler, received a very severe strain of the left wrist, which has left that arm useless. The accident was unfortunate as Mr. Peters’ service is badly needed at this time in repair work. That he did not sustain a broken arm is a mystery to himself and the assistants who were working with him at the time. Mr. Peters will be unable to work for some time as a result. o Mrs. W. F. Dosenwinkle, of Fort Wayne, arrived in the city this afternoon for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Rainear. 0 HAILED AS CHIEF The Bryan Banquet to be Given at the National Capital. ON NOVEMBER 26TH Democrats from All Sections of the Country Will Attend Banquet. Washington, November 7. —Within easy range of the White House William Jennings Bryan will be hailel Tuesday evening. November 26, by 500 prominent democats from all parts of the country as the next president of the United States. The committee of arrangements for the Bryan love feast will meet tonight in Washington and will make known the names of the men selected to deliver the principal speeches at the Bryan banquet. If all the democrats and part-way democrats invited to meet Mr. Bryan at the ca’pital put in an appearance the gathering will be a love feast in very truth, provided, of course, that the bidden ones forget their differences and think of nothing but the Nebraskan and his cause. It is said by the managers with every evidence of good faith that Mr. Bryan will be flanked at the dining board by such staunch democrats as Tom Johnson, of Cleveland; John Sharp Williams, of Mississippi; Hoke Smith, of Georgia;

Governor Edward Warfield and Senator Isador Rayner, of Maryland; Senator Joseph W. Bailey, of Texas; and William Randolph Hearst, of New York and elsewhere. If the enthusiastic followers of Mr. Bryan succeed in getting Senator Bailey and Editor Hearst at the same board and succeed in keeping the peace throughout the eating and the speechmaking, they will give final proof that in this world the seemingly impossible aflways is possible. Furthermore, if Mr. Bailey and Mr. Hearst abide lamblike at the board it will be an earnest that all the democratic and half-democratic factions in the country can be brought together in one harmonious whole. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. School has been in session ten weeks. The teachers enjoyed their visit, and brought back many good points from other schools. Mr. Hocker visited at Portland. Mr. Tritch at Winchester, Miss Johnson at Richmond, Miss Dunathan at Van Wert, Mr. Frazee and Mr. Baumgartner at Marion, Mr. Beachler at Bluffton. Mr. Baumgartner and Mr. Frazee took in the I. U. Notre Dame football game at Indianapolis Saturday. The first literary program of this year was rendered Friday afternoon. We are in receipt of the “Searchlight,” the monthly publication of the Portland high school. It is a neat, interesting little paper. Mr. Hocker took charge of Mr. Beachler’s arithmetic class while he was in attendance at the superintendent's meeting at Indianapolis. Mr. Mills, secretary of the school 1 board, is attending a school board meeting at Indianapolis this week. Evangelist Obom and Dr. Wilcox visited the high school this morning (Friday). Mr. Oborn gave a talk in chapel on the subject “Seek and you shall find." He emphasized the fact that we should develop ourselves spir-1 itually,intellectually and physically,and I not be lop-sided. I Albert Sellemeyer, teacher of War|ren, visited the high school Friday.

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EDUCATORS MEET They are Having a Good Session at Indianaapolis. ARE MANY SPEAKERS W. P. Hart, of Huntington, is Presiding at the Meeting. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 7. —Educators from every part of Indiana attended the joint meeting of the county and city school superintendents and members of school boards here tonight. The meeting was the first of a series to be held this week by school superintendents and school commissioners. W. P. Hart, superintendent of schools at Huntington and president of the town and city school superintendents’ association, presided. One of the principal papers was read by Will S. Rickey, a farmer school commissioner of Lebanon, on the subject, “How to Make the Teachers’ Contract Binding.” “School boards,” he said, “will usually release a teacher if conditions are such that the vacancy can be filled without trouble, but there are times when this cannot be done, and when it is a serious injury to the school for the teacher to leave on short notice. But too often these violations of contract are but the whim of the teacher. There is another class of teachers, however, whose verbal agreement alone is as binding to them as a written contract would be. “The teachers have had a just recognition by the enactment of laws increasing their salaries, according to proficiency, and placing a higher estimate on professional training. Now let the same authority safeguard the contract from the school boards’ standpoint, so that they may know that when a contract is signed it will be carried out to the letter. I believe the public is awakening to a better appreciation of the school as an institution and public sentiment will sustain the teacher who honestly performs his whole duty.” State Senator Thomas T. Moore, of Greencastle, read a paper on “Greek Letter Fraternities and the High School Fraternity Law,” which was discussed by the educators.

GOESTOCLEVELAND Mike Touhey, a Well Known Character to be Cared for by Daughter. LEFT THIS MORNING Has Been Kicked About Here for Many Years, but Now Has a Chance. Mike Touhey, who for many years has been one of the old land mark characters, found in every community, and whose principal occupation has been that of spittoon cleaner and porter about the saloons, left this morning for Cleveland, Ohio, where, if he makes any effort at decency, he may spend the balance of his days at ease, surrounded by every- comfort to make one contented. A few days ago Mike received a letter from a daughter whom he has not seen in years, asking him to come to her, offering him a home and all the necessary requirements to make him comfortable. Mike was financially embarrassed, but happened to show the letter to Robert Blackburn, who. seeing an opportunity to do a kindness, wrote to the daughter, whose name is Mrs. Edward L. Gorris, her husband being in the plumbing business and well-to-do. Last evening came a message authorizing him to draw a sufficient sum the western union company to send Mike to Cleveland, on a first class train. Mike wa's willing and Mr. Blackburn saw that he had his ticket, a lunch and he sailed tor Cleveland this morning. He is a kind hearted Iman, his own worst enemy, and it is Ito be hoped he appreciates this kindluess from his faithful daughter.