Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 277, Decatur, Adams County, 15 November 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 277

UP TO THE PARTY Statement by W. J. Bryan on Democratic Presidential Nomination. he will accept Providing the Party Thinks Him Stronger than Any One Else. Much has been said about the candidacy of Hon. W. J. Bryan for president, so much in fact, that he made the following statement, and this statement is honest and honorable as is the man. ‘‘Now that the election of 1907 is past and plans are being made for next yeadficampaign, Mr. Bryan feels that a,r—Niment is due to the public. Those oq a. il prefer another candidate are entitled' to know his position, and those who favor his nomination have a right to demand an answer to the question so often put, ‘Will you accept a nomination?’ His refusal to answer the question has led to the circulation of many rumors and unfriendly newspapers have taken advantage of his silence to misrepresent his attitude.

“Mr. Bryan will not ask for, nor seek a nomination and he will not assume to decide the question of his availability. He has been so amply recompensed by his party for what he has done, and for what he has endeavored to do, that he cannot claim a nomination as a reward; neither should his ambition be considered for he has had honors enough from his party to satisfy any reasonable ambition. The only question that ought 10 weigh with the party is whether the party can be strengthened and aided more by his nomination than bj the nomination of some one else, if he can serve the party by being its i candidate he will accept the commission and make the best fight he can. If, however, the choice falls upon another, he will not be disappointed nor disgruntled. His availability is a question to be decided not by him, not by a few leaders, not even by the leading ; newspapers that call themselves dem- ' ocratic, but by the voters of the par- < iy, and to them he entrusts the de- 1 cision of the question. They are the supreme court in all matters concerning candidates as they are in all matters concerning the platform. “He assumes that they will not < select him unless they desire to make < an aggressive fight for the applica- ' lion of democratic principles to present conditions and he also takes it for . granted that the organization of the party will be in harmony with the ' platform and will be composed of men i whose political records will invite confldence and give assurance that a victory, if won, will not be a barren victory. "The next campaign will be an appeal to the public conscience. The investigations have shown not only the corrupt use of large campaign funds, but the only source from which they be drawn, namely the corporations that seek to convert the government into a business asset. The democratic party stands for the doctrine of equal rights to all and special privileges to none and, therefore, cannot promise favors to favor-seeking corporations. If it made such promises to the corporations it would have to betray the voters as the republican party has done in order to reward these corporations as the republican party has rewarded them. "The democratic campaign must be carried on by volunteers who work because they desire the triumph of democratic ideas. cannot hope to appeal to the sordid or to buj the purchasable even if such purchases would contribute toward «a success. No one would Brvan s nomination unless the party M to open «■ ““ tor UK >• M •'The republican par’l 011 to „ ,11. open »d ““ ““ ac . the republican leaders can cept the challenge the em the wen afford to leave the public. An appeal to politically expedient as we »iiv right for the cppscience, ana Ue moment force with which man . deals, The national conscience hasj_ (Continued on page 4-)

BEDROOM WITHOUT A BED. Latest Thing in Flat Construction in Cities. A new era in flat construction, in which bedroomless apartments, made possible by the introduction of sanitary disappearing wall beds, is the feature, is about to be launched upon its journey of popular acclaim or defeat by a firm of western flat builders. it is claimed that flat buildings thus constructed will make two and three room suites serve the purpose of the old four or five room apartments. The bed when not in use is folded into a closet or recess, ventilated and lighted by a window or vent, creating an all-day sanitary arrangement. The bedding is securely fastened at the foot of the bed and when shut away for the day the sheets and comforters hang slightly separated, thus affording proper sanitation. When not in use the ornamental face of the bed presents to the eye a large cheval plate mirror and mantel place. When the bed is down, automatically closing doors form an apparently solid wall. —December Popular Mechanics. PAID IN CHECKS Erie Railroad Disappointed Employes by not Using Real Cash. PAY DAY WAS DULL Huntington Noticed it—Car Shops Shut Down, Throwing Many Out of Work.

In accordance with their usual custom, the Erie railroad paid their employes with checks today. Considerable interest was centered around the hour of paying today as it was secretely hoped that the company would pay in coin. The men were doomed to disappointment however, and they received the same old check. As was expected, the circumstance caused a plainly noticeable change in business all over the city. The stores and other business places in the vicinity of the Erie said that it was the dullest pay day which they had experienced in thirty years. A number of the business men of the city cashed a few checks, but very little actual money changed hands. The Erie men stood on the corners in groups and calmly discussed the situation. None of them seemed to be unduly alarmed. Mr. Badger, agent of the U. S. express company in this city hoped that he could secure enough coin from the main offices of his company to pay off a majority of the checks but he was Informed at noon today that it would be impossible for the company to send him the desired amount. The car department in the Erie shops was closed at noon today and about seventy-five men were temporarily thrown out of employment. The local officials do not know the cause of the shut down as the shop has plenty of work ahead, but they are following orders from the general offices of the company at New York. The telegram ordering the laying off of the car department force stated that the cessation of work would be only temporary and that the men would go back to work the first of next week. This order does not affect any of the other departments of the shops where there are more than 500 men at work, but simply concerns those who had charge of the heavy repairs to the cars, about seventy-five men all told. —Huntington News-Democrat. the detective association. To Hold Special Meeting at Geneva N*ext Week. The Adams County Detective association will hold their next meeting in Drew’s hall, Thursday, Nov. 21, 1907, at Geneva, Adams county, Indiana, meeting to be called at 2:30 o’clock p. m. These meetings have been arranged especially for you, and it is the desire of the association to have as many members as possible present at our special meetings, as considerable business of importance will be tranacted at these meetings. A report from the National association will be heard at the next meeting. Be sure and attend and find out what the association is doing. Remember the date. J. F. Fruchte, Secy.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, November 15, 1907.

HIGH COMPLIMET Given to the Clover Leaf by the Wall Street Journal Recently. COMMENDS MR. ROSS Who Has Practically Been the Head of the System for Past Two Years. In its exhaustive analysis of the annual report of earnings, operating expenses and taxes, the Wall street Journal pays a high compliment to the management of the Clover Leaf, its commendation, inferentialiy, of course, applying to Second Vice President Geo. H. Ross, who has practically been the acting head of the property for the past two years. Among other things the New York paper says: “It appears that the action taken by the Toledo, St. Louis and Western directors last March in declaring an initial dividend of 2 per cent, semi-an-nually on the preferred was fully justified. The methods of the road’s operating department have been improving each year, and now are highly efficient. Enough money is being spent on the property to keep it in good shape, and this is in itself an economy. “Clover Leaf’s acquisition of the Alton should prove of great benefit to both roads, particularly the Clover Leaf. The results of this should be apparent in nejct year’s report, and in gross earnings increase and operating efficiency remains as high as it has been, the surplus after payment of the preferred dividend should show to be a gratifying percentage on the common stock.” — o ■ A RIPE OLD AGE Was that Attained by Christopher Grim of near Monroe. DIED THIS MORNING Was One of Best Known Citizens of His Section — Seventy-Seven Years Old. Christopher Grim, aged seventy-sev-en years, and one of the oldest and best known citizens of this county, died this morning at seven o’clock at his home near Monroe after an illness of several weeks’ duration, death resulting from old age and a complication of diseases. Mr. Grim had made this county his home nearly all his career and the majority of that time was spent in or near Monroe. He was popular among his associates and was well respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodist church at Monroe and the funeral services will be held from that place Sunday morning at ten o’clock, and interment will be made in the Shady cemetery. He leaves a number of relatives to mourn their loss. UNIFORM BOOKKEEPING SYSTEM Is to be Urged by the Various County Auditors. A majority of the county auditors of Indiana will meet at the Denison hotel, at Indianapolis, next Wednesday. The meeting is called to discuss the adoption of a uniform system of bookkeeping which it will be sought to introduce in all the offices of the state. At the present time, there are perhaps no two sets of books in the entire 92 counties, that are kept alike, and much needless confusion necessarily results. Each man will be asked to contribute the benefit of his experience and advice. Other matters pertaining to the interests of the auditors of the state will also be discussed at the meeting. There will in all probability, be an address by state auditor John Billheimer, and perhaps members of the state tax board and others. ••

IMPROVES HUNTINGTON PLANT. Waring Glove Company Have Complete Motor Power Now. At the plant of the Waring Glove factory the Huntington Light and Fuel company is installing a new motor, one of five horse power. It will be used to operate the cutter. The entire plant will then be operated by electric power with a gasoline engine in the cellar for emergency use on the cutter. Within a year the complete change in power has been made and with the improvement the plant is in condition to operate at any time and without delays which were tying it up a few months ago. Mrs. Margaret Jeffries, local manager for the company, is now breathing sighs of relief. Keeping the factory in operation has part of the time been her great trial. L. C. Waring, one of the proprietors, was in the city from Decatur Friday and was much pleased with progress made on the work. —Huntington Herald. CROWD WAS LARGE Pedro Party and Dance at K. of C. Hall Last Night Well Attended.

OTHER SOCIAL ITEMS Eastern Stars Entertain Tonight—Rebekah Lodge to Initiate Candidate. The girls of the St. Agnes society under whose auspices the pedro party and dance was conducted at the K. of C. hall last night, was a howling success, both socially and financially. The guests began to gather in the early hours of the evening, and when the time to start the games approached, more than three hundred people were present to enjoy the fesivities of the occasion. Sixty tables had been arranged through the various rooms of the hall, but this number was inadequate to accommodate the throng of people who were anxiously awaiting to get a hand in the games, so the committee arranged several more tables, and as near as possible, accommodated their patrons. Progressive pedro ensued until 10 o’clock with prizes awarded as follows: First ladies prize, Miss Ada Deininger; second ladies’ prize, Miss Rose Conter; first gentleman’s prize, Charles Volmer and second gentleman’s prize, Alf Volmer. After the prizes were awarded, Med Miller and John Wemhoft furnished excellent music and the merry crowd indulged in the popular amusement of dancing until about two o'clock this morning. This was one of the most brilliant' events of its kind that has ever been given in the city and the girls realized nearly $200.00 from the entertainment. This money will be used to furnish the society room in the new building that has been added to the Catholic church. Many out of town guests were present at this glorious event. The meeting of the Ladies" Mite society of the M. E. church, which was to be held this afternoon, has been postponed until one week from today and all members are requested to be present at that time. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the U. B. church met at the home of Rev. Stangle Thursday afternoon. Sixteen members and several visitors being present. After the business of society was transacted, and the collection taken, which amounted to $7.90, a delicious luncheon was served, and a very pleasant hour was spent in a so-| cial way, after which they adjourned, i all voting they had enjoyed a pleasant and profitable time. The Rebekah lodge of this city have arranged to entertain the Berne, Linn Grove and Fort Wayne orders at their hall next Tuesday night. Miss Florence Johnson will be initiated into the mysteries of the lodge and an excellent banquet will be served. Mrs. L. T. Brokaw entertained the Women’s Home Missionary society of the M. E. church at her home yesterday, and it was a most interesting ses- ‘ (Continued on phgb 4.)

COURT HOUSE NEWS Various Dockets are Ready for November Session Which Opens Monday. A NEW CASE IS FILED Os Course It’s a Divorce — Many Hunter’s Licenses Issued this Week. Arrangements are being completed for the opening of the November session of court next Monday morning. The dockets, civil, criminal, estate, guardianships, juvenile and naturalization have all been prepared and show an average future business. One of Judge Erwin’s first duties will be to instruct the grand jury. Several affairs have already been reported for investigation, and the session may result in a number of indictments. A new case filed by Hooper and Lenhart as attorneys for the plaintiff is entitled Charles J. Grim Vs. Maria G. Grim, complaint for divorce. The parties have lived in this city and at Berne for several years. The papers were withdrawn by the attorneys and the causes assigned could not be learned. Hunter’s licenses have been issued to William May, E. H. Leßrun, B. H. Elzey, H. T. Scherry, Israel Stoneburner, W. J. Burdge, L. E. Summers, Curtis B. Wolfe, Cnarles Baxter, J. W. Meibers, Harry Jeffrey, F. G. Eichenberger, of Decatur, H. L. Merry, H. Hollingsworth, Byron Buckmaster, Charley Husher, W. J. Heeter, M. W. Wegmiller, P. A. Crites, Luther Ralston, Clayton Newcomer, E. O. Fink, J. E. Brewster, I. B. Murphy, Ell Chrisman, R. B. Black, John E. Briggs, N. C. Campbell, Wade Manley, Frank Johnson, of Geneva: John Buckmaster, Berne; Elmer Eley, Monroe. ENJOYED THE TRIP Local Delegation Praises the Bluffton Elks’ Big Carnival. IS A GREAT SUCCESS A Great Event in the Life of a Rather Sleepy Place. The Elks’ Fall Festival at Bluffton is a fair competitor to the Jamestown exposition. Bluffton in general and the Elks in particular, are simply outdoing themselves, and as a result the show is good and the attendance is on the same principal as packing sardines in a box and then trying to have room for the smeller. Three thousand admission tickets in one evening is the high water mark, and that is going some, especially when those , three thousand all want to be in the , game at one and the same time. The ,

decorations and arrangement is perfect, the booths handsome and every one gets his money’s worth. It is a great show, and will net the Bluffton Elks enough revenue to build a palatial lodge home, providing their tastes do not exceed a few hundred thousand. The Decatur delegation left on schedule time and arrived at the scene of festivities in time to feast on Hamburger sandwiches, coffee and pumpkin pie. From that time on they worked faithfully trying to spend a little money for the good of the cause. The only accident of the evening occurred on the return trip, when the beautiful imported Dresden china piece, the property of City Clerk France, was broken. It was valued at $999.99. Will Shrock returned safe- , ly with the babies in blue.

W eacknowledge receipt of a half dozen pink and yellow chrysanthemums, presented us by the Ernsberger Bros, and Moses company. They are certainly beauties, the kind which retail in the cities at a dollar per. Many Decatur people perhaps do not realize that this concern operate one of the best greehouses in all Indiana. You should call and investigate.

MUST PAINT GASOLINE CANS. Violation of Law to Use Anything but Vermillioln. The law which went into effect November 1, requiring gasoline cans to be painted red is a provision for the safety of the public in handling and using this dangerous liquid. It will be noticed that the law applies to not only dealers when selling gasoline, naptha and benzine at retail, but also to persons who keep those liquids for use. Gasoline, ete., can only be delivered to the consumer in cans, casks, barrels and packages painted a vermilion red (meaning a very bright red) having the name of the contents stenciled thereon. Consumers can purchase or have gasoline, etc., on band to use only when the same is contained in cans or packages so painted and stenciled. It is unlawful to put kerosene in cans, packages, etc., not so painted and stenciled. In other words, tanks on stoves, in autos, boats, engines, etc., can only be filled from cans, barrels, etc., that have been so painted—bright red —and stenciled.

FOR POSTAL SAVING The People Supporting the Idea of Postal Savings Banks. TO REFORM BANKING Governor Hughes Has Another Card—Oklahoma to be a State. Washington, November 15.—Postmaster General Meyer dropped into the executive offices to tell the president, so he said, that the bankers of the country are generally coming to the support of the postal savings bank idea. Inquiries now being made by his department, he said, show that thousands of persons are now buying money orders as means for saving. These orders are being taken out payable to the persons who take them out. They can be cashed at any time within a year. To the postmaster-general this indicates that there is a popular demand for postal savings banks. The postmaster-general is very certain that postal savings banks would work great good in times of financial stress as the government would lend the money in these banks to the national banks.

Washington, November 15. —Satisfaction was expressed among treasury officials today over the announcement that Governor Hughes, of New York, has decided to set about reforming banking conditions in New York City, at least, so far as the state banks and trust companies are concerned. The governor’s friends here predict that he will add "another feather to his cap” before he finishes this new line of work. Preparatory to recommending to the legislature, which meets in January, important banking legislation, the governor has asked a voluntary commission of prominent bankers to meet. The comment here is that the governor has gone abut the thing in a business-like W’ay.

1 Washington, November 15.—1 t was announced at the White House today ■ that President Roosevelt will sign the ' proclamation admitting Oklahoma and Indiana Territory to statehood at 10 o’clock Saturday morning next. The signing of the proclamation will bring the new state into existence instantly, which will be at 9 o’clock central time in Oklahoma. Almost 150 Elks from Fort Wayne and Decatur swarmed into Bluffton last evening to attend the fall festival which is in progress there under the auspices of the Bluffton Elks lodge. The Decatur Elks, fifty-five in number, arrived in Fort Wayne at 5:40 last evening on a special car on the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban road. The car was switched to the Bluffton line of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction company. The Fort Wayne delegation, seventy-five in number, left at 7 o’clock last evening on a special car of the limited i type. Passenger agent J. F. Wilson, personally looked after the appoint- i ments for the Fort Wayne Elks. — Journal-Gazette.

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OFFICERS ELECTED At Closing Session of the County Sunday School Convention. HELD AT GENEVA Program Was Splendid and the Meetings Exceeded All Former Ones. Geneva, Ind., Nov. 15. —The third session of the Adams County Sunday

' School Convention was opened yesterday afternoon at the Geneva U. B. church, with a goodly number of people present to enjoy the excellent program that was to be rendered. The i session was opened by song service, followed by scripture reading and prayer by Rev. J. Parker. The reports of township presidents were then read after which Mr. Burnie made a well planned speech on “Teacher Training." Rev. Kleiwer then gave a report of the work in Adams county, which was followed by a beautiful solo by Miss Clara Nocha. W. H. Merryman, the district president, then proceeded with an illustrated lecture on "The Call of the Cross,” which touched upon every vital issue of young life, and his talk will no doubt put much inspiration in the Sunday school workers of Adams county. Mr. Merryman is a speaker of note and commands recognition wherever he goes by his clever and instructive talks., This talk was followed by an excellent solo by Miss Lillian Egley, of Berne, after which Jesse Roop, county superintendent, gave an interesting talk on "Extension Work in the State.” The secretary and treasurer’s report was read as follows: Cash on hand, $16.85; amount contributed during the year 1907, $90.73; total, $107.58; disbursements, $83.84, of which $50.00 was sent to the state as

the opportionment for Adams county, leaving on hand $33.74. After this re--5 port, Miss Noche sang another solo. ! The round table was dismissed on act count of lack of time and the session , was closed with a song by the Mennonite choir, composed of forty people. The closing session, which was unusually long, convened at 7:00 o’clock last night, and was most interesting. Song service conducted by E. A. Luginbill, opened the meeting; which was followed by devotion services. At 7:30 o'clock a report of the nominating committee was read with the following officers nominated: Jesse Roop, Berne, president; J. T. Merryman, Decatur, vice president; Mrs. C. Vogt, Decatur, secretary and treasurer; Rev. J. W. KHewer, Berne, secretary of the teachers training deparment; O. E. Kemp, secretary home department; Mrs. Jonas Tritch, secretary primary department; Harvey Segur, Decatur, A. B. C. department. This report was adopted and stands as elected. Special music was then rendered by the

Mennonire cnoir, oi oeruo, auu w great, after which W. H. Merryman favored the audience with an elegant address. Miss Nocha, the famous soloist, then sang another solo, which was much appreciated. Rev. J. S. Buyer, of Linn Grove, who recently came out victorious in the saloon fight in his town, delivered an address on “The Question of Today” (temperknee) and his discourse was forceful

indeed. He talked freely and without reserve of the evil that emanated from the saloon, and it element, and his talk was enthusiastically received by all. A song and the usual offering followed by the closing song and benediction, closed one of the most successful conventions of its nature that has ever been held in Adams county. The total collections were $14.37 and subscription for extension fund was taken to the amount of S2O. The program as it was rendered was unusually strong, with music and speeches from the very best talent obtainable, and the promoters of this organization are deserving of much credit for the clever manner in which its affairs were conducted.

The Indiana Railroad Commsision, in a circular to the railroads doing business in Indiana, issued yesterday, sounds a warning for failure upon the part of engineers to signal at grade crossings and failure on the part of the roads to keep grade crossings in,, proper care, two things which, the commission says, if properly attended to;’will lessen the fatalities at grade crossings.. Twenty-eight people were killed, on grade crossings in Indiana during July, August and September.