Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 276, Decatur, Adams County, 14 November 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 276

CHICAGO FAVORED They May Get the Democratic National Convention. MEET IN WASHINGTON Time and Place Will Be Arranged Next Month. Washington, Nov. 14.— AU signs point to a probability that the next Democratic national convention will be held in Chicago. While much has been written about the meeting of the Republican national committee, to be held in this city Dec. 6 and 7, to select the place and name the date for the Republican national convention, the fact apparently has been forgotten that the Democratic national committee also will assemble soon to choose the place and agree upon the date for the Democratic national convention. Just now Democratic leaders are in a position of watching the Republicans and Chairman Taggart will not call the Democratic committee together until after the Republican national committee has selected the Republican convention city. Mr. Taggart is now considering a delay which will put the meeting of the Democratic committee over until January, although he may decide that it shall be held during December. It is a foregone conclusion that the meeting of the Democratic committee will take place in Washington while congress is in session. Quite a number of the Democratic national committeemen are members of congress and it is a concession which thy demand that the committee shall be convened here to accommodate them. Louisville was making a splendid front in the contest for the honor of entertaining the Democratic convention until her electorate decided the other day, to turn the state over to the Republicans. Simultaneously with that performance Louisville s stock as the prospective convention city went down like the mercury before a Montana blizzard. Now there is hardly any prospect that Louisville will succeed in landing the convention.

A LARGE BUSINESS Decatur Furnace Factory Have Many Future ? Orders. THE POULTRY SEASON Twelve Hundred Chickens a Day—Decatur Pack- ; ing Company. i The Decatur Furnace company have future business that will keep their present force busy until the first of the year and perhaps longer. Negotiations are pending for the securing of a superintendent to take the place of Mr. Doherty, who soon leaves for his new field of labor in Chicago. In the meantime no time wili be lost and the factory will be operated to its capacity. Since May first at which time the first iron was run, the plant has been a busy place, and those financially interested therein are more than pleased with the showing made. The Decatur Furnace bids fair to excel even the fondest hopes of those who advocated its worth and benefits. About the busiest place in the city is furnished by the Decatur Produce company. The poultry season is o in full blast and several experts dressing poultry and about twen y girls are busy as bees. It is a sigh .. i.« killed, dressed, packed < * and ready for shipment each day. The Decatur * Packing companj £ another busy place, and in their ex pansion they are selling meat. - : lana TheXiness rX-X-hey too. employ .several expert meat cutters. _

GIVE PLAY THANKSGIVING NIGHT Ladies' Shakespeare Club and the Ladies’ Historical Club. Through the efforts of the Ladies’ Shakespeare Club and the Ladies’ Historical club and under the leadership of Mr. Henry Thomas, the people of Decatur will be given the privilege of hearing that Quaint and pop ular little play, “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch,” on Thanksgiving night at the Bosse opera house. This most entertaining of modern plays will be given by home talent for the benefit of the public library. At an interesting club meeting held with Mrs. C. A. Dugan on Wednesday afternoon arrangements were further completed for the giving of this play and the ladies of both clubs solicit your presence and your patronage for the date mentioned, Thanksgiving night', November 28.

MANY SPEAKERS Adams County Sunday School Convention in Session. GENEVA WELCOMES A Good Attendance and Interest in Sunday School Work. Geneva, Ind., Nov. 14.—The Adams county Sunday school convention that convened last night at the Geneva M. E. church held a most interesting session, and a good attendance greeted their opening meeting. Promptly at 7:30 o’clock the opening was introduced by a song by the congregation after which Rev. G. Myers officiated in scripture reading and a prayer. Another song was then rendered, followed by an excellent talk on “The Teacher a Boy Loves,” by Miss Myrtle Pflaumer. Special music was rendered during this session and Mr. George Burnie, field worker for the Sunday school associatlon of Indiana, was present and delivered an able address, after which the initial session was closed with a song and the benediction. This morning between 8:30 and 9:00 o’clock the social hour and at 9:00 o'clock the second session opened with devotional by Rev. C. King, after which Rev. E. E. Bergman, pastor of the Decatur Baptist church, delivered an interesting and instructive discourse on “Need of Enthusiasm in Sunday School Work.” which was, much appreciated by his hearers. “Primary Work” was then outlined by Mrs. C. Vogt, of Decatur, who is county secretary of the organization, and she handled this subject in away that appealed to all. At 9:45 Rev. F. Hartman gave a fifteen minute talk on “The Opportunity and Responsibility of the Hour," that contained many logical and useful thoughts. A short intermission was then taken, after which Rev. A. B. Haist, of Decatur, took up the subject of “House to House Visitation" and in his talk he presented many ideas that will be of benefit to all who heard him. Mr. Burnie, state field worker, then delivered an address that proved to be very interesting. He spoke at length on every feature of Sunday school work and he explained how it can be made most successful. The appointment of committees then ensued, after which an adjournment was taken until 1:30 o’clock this afternoon, when the third session opened in the U. B. church. This convention is proving very successful from every point of view, and much Interest is manifest in its behalf. This afternoon and evening’s sessions promise to be interesting and a large attendance is expected at both. HORSE STOLEN AT ROCKFORD. Marshal Green Receives Message from There. Marshal Ed Green" received a telephone message from Rockford. Ohio, this morning stating that a horse had been stolen there last night, offering a liberal reward for its return. The horse is a red roan, seven years old. weight about 1100 pounds, blind in left eye but this defect is not noticeable, shod in front. Any Information should be forwarded to Ed Green, marshal, Decatur, Indiana.

TOO LARGE A JOB Contractor Who Agreed to Move Curryville Elevator to Peterson is Stuck. WANTS MORE MONEY Underestimated Biggest Undertaking Ever Attempted in this Section. Soma time ago G. T. Burk, of this city gave a contract to Bert Hunnicut of Bluffton, for the removal of his monster elevator from Curryville to Peterson, but it now seems that the contractor bit off too large a slice. The following article is from last evenires Blufftbn Banner: After moving the Curryville elevator the length of itself, Bert Hunnicut, who had the contract for moving it four miles to Peterson, has stopped work for the present and either it will have to be torn down or a heavier outfit secured. The rollers were placed under it and everything was supposed to be ready, but when it got to moving the workmen saw that they had underestimated the immense weight of the building. It is thirtyfive by fifty-five, and sixty feet high. Inside is a couple sets of elevator machinery and the weight of the whole was such that it broke two inch planks that the rollers move on, into pieces less than a foot long. Sixteen gangs, each containing four rollers, were used under the elevator and it is said that when a plank would break and the roller get on the ground that they would bury themselves in the earth. Mr. Hunnicut has thrown up the contract and unless he receives more money the building will be torn down and moved in pieces. He thinks, however, that he can do the job entire for about |2,000, more than twice the amount of the original estimate. The size of the undertaking has interested many, and they would like to see Mr. ,Hunnicut have another chance. |f it is decided to try once more, he will get a heavier outfit and tackle again the largest engineering feat that has ever been attempted in this part of the counry.

OFF FOR BLUFFTON Half a Hundred Elks and Others Leave for the Asphalt City. NIGHT AT FESTIVAL Judge Erwin Heads the Delegation from Here— Good Time Expected. Something like fifty Elks left this city this afternoon on their special car for Bluffton where they will take in the Fall Festival and assist in swelling the receipts for the Bluffton order. The car was comfortably filled when it left Decatur and the boys went fully expecting to enjoy themselves to the limit. The delegation was headed by Judge R. K. Erwin, who is scheduled to make a short address. The car will run direct from this city into Bluffton, no transfer being necessary at Fort Wayne as the local car can be run easily over the Bluffton line. They will run on their own schedule and expect to be home by twelve-thirty o’clock. Taking everything into consideration. the boys should have an excellent time, as they will no doubt be royally entertained by the Bluffton order. The festival has been a very successful one so far and has proven quite the social event of all years in Bluffton, also very satisfactory from a financial view point. Next Saturday is pay day on the Clover Leaf and that company will pay in checks, instead of cash. This on account of the money stringency may cause some of the men much inconvenience as the banks may not care to pay out the full amount.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, November 14, 1907.

A CLEVER SHOW. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere at Electric Theater. The Electric theater people were with excellent crowds last nigffit, and those who attended declare that it was the cleverest show of its kind ever produced in the city. The "Midnight Ride of Paul Rever” is a show by itself, but several other subjects were also shown. These gentlemen have been requesed to show Paul Revere’s Ride tonight and they will do so and with that film an entire new program will be on including the Schoolboy’s First Cigar and several others that are even more interesting. Join the crowd and see the best show you ever looked at tonight. DOINGS IN SOCIETY Bachelor Maids Hold Interesting Session With Miss Deininger. A SURPRISE PARTY On Mrs. Ed Bultemier Was a Complete Success— Pedro and Dance. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bentz entertain’ed in honor of the latter’s sister, Miss Lula Brown and John rrown of near Decatur, in a delightful manner last Tuesday night. The home was beautiful in its decorations of cut flowers and ferns, which made it present a very neat appearance, and the merry guests proceeded to enjoy a good social time. At a late hour an elegant four course luncheon was served and the host and hostess proved themselves royal entertainers. Those present were the Misses Minnie Braun, Clara Soldner, Lena Rieser, Etta Rose, Roselia Beitler, Emma Neaderhouser and the Messrs. Lawrence Yager, Oliver Schug, Ferdinand Mettler, Earl Shaeffer and Hugo Beitler.

The Pastime club held a delightful meeting at the home of Miss Clara Long last night and much was accomplished in fancy work. An elegant three course luncheon was served by the hostess. Those present were Misses Letta Long, Nettie Smith, Louise Holbrok, besides the hostess. Miss Edna Crawford, the only member absent, was kept away on account of sickness, Mrs. Ed Bultemier, residing a short distance north of the city, was the victim of a complete surprise last night, when about forty of her friends and neighbors gathered at her home to assist her in celebrating her birthday anniversary. An elaborate supper was served after which dancing and card games were indulged in. A most delightful time was enjoyed by all and the merry guests wish for her many more such happy events. The Bachelor Maids club was entertained at the home of Miss Adelaide Delnlnger last night and an enjoyable session was had. Progressive euchre was indulged in and the first prizes were won by Misses Mayme Conter and Dude Voglewede, while the second prizes were captured by Misses Bert Deininger and Gertie During the evening beautiful solos were rendered by Miss Kate Mylott and Miss Clara Terveer. An elaborate three course luncheon delighted the merry party before their reparture. A new member was taken into this popular club last night who is Miss Lizzie Hines and their total number is now thirteen. Miss Estell Wemhoff entertained at six o’clock dinner Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Gertrude Cunningham, of Fort Wayne, who leaves for Dalhont, Texas, the first of next week. T%e guests were Mr. Hoffman, of Chicago?lH.; 'Mr. Harry Hogan, of Fort Wayne; Miss Gertrude Cunningham, of Fort Wayne, and Miss Rose Conter, of this city. Mrs. F. A. Peoples, of north Second street was hostess at a twelve o’clock dinner party given at her home yesterday and it was most delightful. After the dinner was over the guests (Continued on page 3.)

FIGHTS MUST END Says Governor Hanly in a Letter to Prosecuting Attorney Heller. ENFORCE THE LAW Quotes an Opinion from Attorney General Bingham Right to the Point. Prosecuting Attorney Henry B. Heller is in receipt of a letter from Governor J. Frank Hanly, enclosing a copy of an opinion of the attorney general relative to prize fights, and requesting him to give the same consideration. He also asks Mr. Heller to make a sincere effort to enforce the law in Adams county and adds: "Prize fighting in Indiana, whether advertised as such, or as boxing matches,” must end. Similar letters were sent to prosecuting attorneys and sheriffs all over the state, and it is quite probable that the “fistic carnivals” will not be enjoyed by the sports of this section for some time to come. While there have been no scraps here of any consequence, the local fight fans have been taking in the game at Fort Wayne pretty liberally. In part Mr. James Bingham, the attorney general said: “Lt makes no difference whether the bodily harm inflicted is slight or serious. It is not necessary that it be either brutal or fatal. It matters not whether the contestants are friends or enemies, or whether the contest is for points or to a finish, or whether it is for a limited number of rounds or until a decision is rendered. If the contest is between two or more persons in a public place, by agreement, with an intention on the part of the combatants to inflict any degree of punishment or achieve a victory, it at once sinks to the level of a fight and is in violation of the statutes.” He quotes numerous authorities. It is safe to predict that athletic contests will not be very numerous in Decatur this year. HOOVER HAS FLED Ossian Chicken Thief Pleads Insanity and Was Sent to Infirmary. ESCAPED FROM THERE

Claims to Have an Uncontrollable Mania for Captured Them at Night. Ben Hoover, the former Ossian man who lay in jail for several months, following his escapade in chicken stealing and an insanity finding in his case, gave the slip Tuesday night to Supt. John Ditzler and his assistants at the county infirmary and today is supposed to be beyond the confines of Wells county. As predicted when he was sent to the county infirmary a week ago at the order of the county commissioners, Ben just remained their long enough to get a chance to leave when he took his departure without goodbyes. Hoover went to bed as usual last night in a ward with other inmates, and was not missed until this morning When the call for breakfast was issued. It was then discovered that Ben was not about the house nor the premises. Nobody saw or heard him depart during the night and it is not known what time he left. As he had stated his firm intention of leaving the county if given the opportunity i it is supposed he is far away today. It is supposed the reason he was so ’ anxious to get to the infirmary was that he might get a chance to escape. With his mania for stealing chickens it is safe to say Ben will land in troubles before long similar to his trouble here.—Bluffton Banner.

WILL ALSO SELL HIS SHEEP. D. E. Studabaker Arranging for His Big Sale. D. E. Studabaker is making great preparations for his big stock and Implement sale to be held at his farm east of the city next Monday, Nov. 18th. Besides his bunch of fancy hogs and cattle, he has also concuded to sell ninety-one head of full blooded (Shtopshire sheep, including eightyeight ewes and three bucks. This is an exceptional opportunity for those desiring to do so to secure the best bunch of sheep on the market. A free lunch will be served and Mt. Studabaker is expecting the largest crowd in the history of public sales in Adams county. POLITICAL CONFAB New York Delegation Will Go to the Convention Uninstructed. CURRENCY QUESTION

Congress Will Have Conflicting Views About Legislation. Washington, November 14. —The New York political situation received further attention at a conference at the White House. The conference was attended by William L. Ward, national committeeman from that state, and Charles F. Brooker, national committeeman from Connecticut. Mr. Ward said today that while he could not talk of what took place at the conference he was prepared to say that there will be no contest in the empire state over delegates to the Republican national convention. The plan, he says, is to send an uninstructed delegation made up of the best men it is possible to get. He seems to think both the Roosevelt partisans and the friends of Governor Hughes will consent to this program. It is learned that this program for an uninstructed delegation was proposed by the president, who foresaw that it would be destructive to party harmony for him to attempt to go into his own state and get a delegation either for himself or for anybody other than Governor Hughes.

Washington, November 14. —It is evident that congress will come together with conflicting views as to what shall be done in the way of currency legislation. The bill reported favorably toward the close of the last session providing for the issue and redemption of national bank guaranteed credit notes —commonly known as the Fowler credit currency bill —will have the support of those mem-, bers who believe the situation demands radical legislation. On the other hand there will be a considerable number of careful students of financial problems who will oppose any currency legislation at all. With such a situation presenting itself it seems reasonable to assume that if any legislation is enacted it will represent a compromise between the two extreme views. No doubt numerous plans will be suggested. Washington, November 14. —The Atlas Engine Works. Indianapolis, is asking the government to pay it $21,000 for work completed and ready for delivery. The accounting officers of the treasury are wrestling with the : problem as to whether the money I shall be paid at this time. The In- ] dianapolis concern has a SIOO,OOO con- ; tract in connection with the heating < and lighting plant for the senate and house office building. The con- i tract stipulated that the work was to e je delivered at certain periods run- j ring through the last summer and fall, t Ifter the contract had been let, the <; ;overnment discovered it did not have t lite for the plant and it has not been s ible to find one. The company has d lelivered part of its work, which has o >een stored here, and has been ready o or some time to deliver more of it. v o g The Mite society social which was t o have been held Friday at the home t >f Mrs. Daniels, has ben postponed t 'or one wek and it is desired that all t nembers take notice of the fact.

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THEBENCHANDBAR Perfecting Plans for a Banquet Here on Evening of November 23rd. AT MURRAY HOTEL To be Given for Both the Retiring and Incoming Magistrate. Saturday, November twenty-third, will mark the retiring of Richard K. Erwin as judge of the twenty-sixth judicial district and the assumption of this highest office in the county by James T. Merryman. The occasion is to be fittingly observed by the members of the Adams county bar, who are planning a most delightful affair. At eight o’clock in the evening of the date mentioned a banquet will be served at the Murray house, when perhaps seventy-five lawyers of this and surrounding counties will be served. The committee in charge of the event are John C. Moran, Henry B. Heller and J. Fred Fruchte. The invitations will be issued early next week, the list including, besides the local attorneys, county officers and editors, the bar from Jay, Allen and Wells county. Judge Daniel D. Heller has been chosen to preside as toastmaster, and responses will be made by Judge Frank S. Roby, of the appellate bench, Indianapolis; Judge Edward O’Rourke and Hon. Henry Colerick, of Fort Wayne; Judge John F. LaFollette, Portland; Judge C. E. Sturgis. Bluffton and D. E. Smith, of this city with addresses from Judge Erwin and Judge Merryman. The subjects for the toasts have not been assigned, but will be within a few days, and the program can then be given in detail. That the banquet will be a very pleasant, sumptuous and thoroughly enjoyed event is assurred. Mr. Murray is arranging for a high class orchestra and the attorneys are looking forward to a happy evening.

ANOTHER OPINION > School Teacher Gives Her Views on Question Asked by “Puzzled Mother.” AGREES WITH HER Thinks the Woman Who Plays Cards for a Prize is a Real Gambler. I wish to give my view in answer to the question asked by "A Puzzled Mother” in the Democrat, Monday. The question was: “If teacher plays cards is it gambling? I think that the teacher or any other person who plays cards for a little prize such as a cheap book, a vase, or a bunch of cut

flowers, is just as guilty in the eyes of the Lord as any other gambler. Mothers and fatihers should be at home with their children at nights and see to ft that they are preparing their lessons for next day. Teachers ought also to be at home planning for their next day’s work, and show the students by example that card playing, dancing and street bumming are not essential to happy living, nor conducive to good school work. I think that one of the questions asked by the school board before electing a teacher should be: “Do you play cards?” I leave it to them as to what they should do when this

question is answered in the affirmative. The worst trouble with our students now is that they do not do enough sudying at night. Instead of studying they are on the streets or at some club room. Is it any wonder that they do not make high grades? If parents would see to it that' the students did not get the habit of wasting all or most of their time on the streets we w’ould see better results from the schools.. A TEACHER.