Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 280, Decatur, Adams County, 19 November 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volunie V. Number 280

WAS A GREAT EVENT Jackson at Lafayette Was an Enthusiastic One. EXCELLING OTHERS Bryan Says Democrat Party Were Right and Saw far Into the Future. ■Lafayette, Ind., November 19. —Over 3,000 people attended the Jackson club banquet nere last evening, when William J. Bryan and many other democratic leaders were guests of honor. The full program was as follows: Toastmaster, James K. Risk, Lafayette; address of welcome on behalf of the city of Lafayette, Mayor George R. Durgan; address of welcome on behalf of the Jackson club, President Thomas J. Barnes; “The Preacher in Politics," Rev. T. H. Kuhns, of Richmond, Ind.; “Confidence as a Political Asset,” by M. B. Lalry, of Logansport, Ind.; “OldFashioned Democracy," Albert J. Ven neman. Evansville, Ind.; “Indiana Democracy,” Senator L. Ert Slack, Franklin, Ind.; "Public Conscience,” Congressman J. A. M. Adair, of Portland, Ind.; “Centralization,” John Eggeman, Fort Wayne; “The Man of the Hour,” Congressman J. Thomas Heflin, of Lafayette. Ala.; “Our Duty,” Michael E. Foley, Crawfordsville, Ind.; “Aggressive Democracy,” J. W. Kern, of Indianapolis; “Is the Democratic Party an Old Fogy Party?” Thomas R. Marshall, Columbia City, Ind.; address, Arch Stevenson. Rockport. Ind.; “Local Self-Government,” Samuel L. Ralston, Lebanon; “The Laboring Man's Duty in Politics,” Fred L. Feick, Garrett, Ind.; “State Committee,” S. N. Stevens, Plymouth Ind.; invocation, Rabbi Nathan Krass, Lafayette, and address, the Hon. W. J. Bryan, of Lincoln, Neb.

Mr. Bryan began by saying that the democracy of Indiana is in splendid hands. ‘‘As near as I have come to announcing any position is that after serving in two campaigns I did ■ot feel that I ought to volunteer again, although I will serve if I’m drafted and I won't desert if I’m in again. I’ve been called a dreamer, hut I do not deserve so great a distinction. Thomas Jefferson was our great dreamer. While a dreamer lives forever the toiler, dies in a day. Every great dreamer had a vision of a self-governing people; he spoke into the subject’s heart and gave him the prospect that he would be a sovereign. standing among his peers. I shall be content if it can. be truly said of me that I’ve been a faithful worker. “Even republicans admit that our party saw farther into the future and discerned the influences that were at work and the influences that were needed. I am not the creator of this moral movement; I am but its preacher. The hosts of people are more open to ethical ideas than they were when they were engrossed with getting the almighty dollar. There is something more to this world than money. The democratic party viewed these questions from the standpoint of the common people. In the next campaign instead of measuring our prosperity by that of the few we are going to measure it by the prosperity of the average man." A Few Notes from the Meeting. There were several men here who “look like Bryan.” See Richard K. Brwin, of Decatur; Gilbert H. Hendren of Bloomington, and a few others.

J. Fred France, the best story teller In the Eleventh district, and former mayor of Huntington, was present ■with a few remarks. A few suspected candidates for governor mingled in the crowd unmolested. Among them were Jim Cox of Columbus; Richard K. Erw—, o Decatur; the Rev. T. H. Kuhn, of Richmond; Thos. R- Marshal, of Columbta City; C. K. McCullough of Anderson; “Billy" O’Brien of Lawrenceburg; Samuel M. Ra 9t ° n ’ Lebanon; B. F. Shively, of South Bend, and John W. Boehne, of Evansvill . AH the candidates tor man were on hand, Gilbert H. Hen dree, of Bloomeld; Adam He m

of New Albany; M. A. Sweeney, of Jasper; Stokes Jackson, of Greenfield, and E. G. Hoffman, of Fort Wayne, answered to the roll call. Uncle Jim Murdoch met many of the old-time warriors who helped him do great battle in the Democratic cause years ago. Uncle Jim’s hair is whiter than it was then but his smile is just as pleasant and his greeting just as hearty as when he lined up the “byes” a quarter of a century ago. Stephen B. Fleming, of Fort Wayne, enters a strong denial that he hopes to return to the state senate. Once was enough for him. W. S. Wells, of For Wayne, is willing to have every one here know that is is a candidate for joint senator from Adams and Allen county. Mr. Wells was one of the busiest men in several Indiana legislatures. o BACK TO HIS CELL

Frank Cotton, Certainly a Much Arrested Man, Taken Again. MAY GO FREE AGAIN Brother-in-law Goes His Bond at Portland, But Advises the Jail at Bluffton. Frank Cotton is once more a boarder with Sheriff Lipkey at the county jail, and he probably will remain there until some disposition is made of the case pending against him in circuit court here in which he is charged with issuing a fraudulent check. Hamar McKinney, a brother-in-law of Cotton, was on his bond for SSOO. Last week McKinney went to Portland and went on Cotton’s bond there for SSOO and brought him back to this city, where he was also on his bond for SSOO, but he called on Sheriff Lipkey Saturday with Cotton and informed the officer that he would remain on the bond no longer for the case here and the sheriff accordingly had to lock Frank up. It is said that the reason bond was given for Frank at Portland was that he did not like to lay in jail there where he was unacquainted and grew too lonesome, but after bringing him to Bluffton relatives thought it would be better for him to remain safely behind locked doors until he" was released from the charges pending against him. It is said that McKinney feared Frank would get with some of his old associates here and get into further trouble if he should become intoxicated. It is believed that Cotton stands a good chance of never having to stand trial on the perjury charge and it is claimed that he has a defense that'will release him from the charge here of issuing the bad check, and if this is true Frank may soon again be a free man. —Bluffton News.

Dan Haley today opened his new meat market on Monroe street just east of the postoffice and is now read/ to fill your orders to perfection. Mr. Haley is experienced in this line of business and will no doubt make a success. He solicits a share of your patronage in this line. __ jail SYSTEM 13 A DISGRACE. Says Amos Butler, of National Prison Association. Indianapolis, Nov. 19.—Amos W. Butler, of Indianapolis, a member of the special committee chosen by the National Prison association to investigate jails in every state and territory In the union, in an interview declared that “our jail system is a national disgrace ” Mr. Butler who also is secretary of the National Prison association says that the report of the commi tte is completed and at a meeting • to be held shortly, recommendations wl n be made for the improvement of l.ilil system in the United States.

l—.Mr. Butler says the entire jail system is wrong, the indiscriminate mingling o sexes Over 400 jails were investigated bv the committee, according to Mr. Butler Continuing Mr. Butler ste ed that the committee found a striking larlty of jail conditions In each t ?te and territory. Sanitary and other conditions were found to be ex- - tremely bad.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, November 19. 1907.

MANY MEETINGS Os Church Societies and Social Clubs Scheduled for this Week. REBEKAHS TO MEET And Entertain Three Sister Lodges Tonight for a Gala Time. The regular meeting of the Knights of the Holy Grail will be held tonight at the M. E. church and five candidates who are Willie Conrad, George Sheler, George Hurst, Sherman Beery and Sim Burke will be initiated into the Knighthood degree. The boys of this organization are expecting a good time at this meeting. Preparations have been made to have an elaborate spread after the initiation, which will be a fitting climax to an evening of enjoyment. With the five who will be given the Knighthood degree tonight, there are fifteen members of that department. The boys are having most interesting meetings and much enthusiasm is manifest among the different members. It is thought that the boys of this order and the Monroe members of the Holy Grail will have a debate in the near future, although it is not definitely decided upon as yet. On next Thursday evening the Columbian club will give a dance at the K. of C. hall and an excellent time is anticipated.

A special meeting of the K. C. lodge was held last night and business of importance was transacted. The Pythian sisters held an interesting session last night at their hall and a good attendance was present. Business of interest was transacted. All ladies of the city who are interested in the advancement of the work of the M. E. Mite society are requested to bear in mind that a very Important meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. H. Daniels on north Sixth street, next Friday afternoon. The (Continued en page 2.) TICKETS READY For the New Home Talent “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.” THANKSGIVING NIGHT Under the Auspices of Shakespeare and Historical Clubs for Library. Tickets are out for "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” which will be presented by a local talent company under the auspices of the ladies of the Shakespeare club and Historical club Thanksgiving night at the Bosse opera house, for the benefit of the library. When Mrs. Alice Hagan Rice first published “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” it made an Instantaneous bit with the reading public and attracted such widspread notice that about two

years ago it was dramatized for Llebler and company and has been drawing crowded house in all the big cities and it was only after a great deal of trouble and expense and through the courtesy of the owners of the copyright that the club ladies were able to secure this greatest of all modern comedies. “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” is delightfully old-timey and tells a sweetly simply story of human lov e and sympathy. The proceeds of the show wiU be turned over to the library board by the club ladles and will be used to meet the expense of putting lights in front of the library, an improvement that has been sadly needed since the building was first dedicated. The club ladies are to be commended for giving local show patrons an opportunity of witnessing one of the latest big city successes at a nominal cost and deserve the patronage of the public.

EXTRA CLAIMS ARE FILED. Huntington County Court House Will Cost More Than Expected. Huntington, Nov. 18. —Under an agreement to be reached this week P. H. McCormick and Co., contractors for the new court house are expected to complete the building early in December, turning over to the county for the finishing work by other contractors. The commissioners originally appropriated $260,000. The bid of McCormack and Co., 'however, was nearly $240,000. McCormack and Co., however, are paying claim for extras, calling for more than $15,000; the architect will get SB,OOO, and there are other bills to be met from the original appropriation, so that litigation will follow, the defense relying on the proposition that contracts are illegal unless backed by appropriation from the county council, o a ARE LOOSENING UP New York Banks are Shipping' Currency to South and West.

SAFETY IS NEAR People of the Country are Acting Wisely and Recuperation Will be Rapid. New York, November 18. —The New York banks, strengthened by deposits of government funds, by new circulation taken out and immense receipts of gold from Europe, have loosened up their hold on the funds of the interior and are shipping currency to their clients of the south and west. The engagements of gold abroad have gone away above expectations, and up to last night were $65,000,000 in aggregate, of which about one-half is already in hand and doing duty in the present emergency. With more than $30,000,000 to come in during the week and runs upon financial institutions ended, the last week of November will see the banks and trust companies in fairly comfortable condition. It is surprising the comparatively few failures that this continuous decline in security values, this tightness of 'money,the excitement of investors and of the populace has caused in commercial and manufacturing circles. Mad panic is liable to shake the soundest institution if encountered suddenly, and two weeks ago there was grave danger, but, happily for every one, it was promptly and courageously met and overcome. The moneyed institutions, the majority of those interested as either stockholders or depositors, the great masses of the people, have recognized the difficulties of a dangerous situation, and, simply refusing to be stampeded, have set heartily to work to remedy it in the speediest and safest manner. They are making great progress now to absolute safety and once that is surely attained recuperation will be rapid.

The full extent of the currency shipment to the interior labt week was $17,800,000, the heaviest of the season to date. $13,455,000 having been sent through the subtreasury, and $4,325,000 having one out direct. Offsetting this drain from New York was $15,960,000 received from the assay office for gold arrivals. Returns compiled by leading banks of this city, through which a large percetnage of the currency shipments are handled, show the following currency movement for the week: Received from interior institutions, sl.700,000; shipped direct to interior institutions. $6,025,000* net shipments, $4,325,000. , o— ATTENTION, SONS-OF VETERANS! C. C. Hartzell, of Portland, Ind., the Division Commander, would like to correspond with any Bon of Y eteran or G. A. R., in the city, for the purpose of reinstating the old camp or to organize a new camp. Do not pass this notice by but some one answer it, as these headquarters will certainly pay tribute to any one answering this if we are successful in organizing a local camp. We will not lay any communication aside, and if you write us you certainly will get a reply and perhaps to your credit C. C. HARTZEL, Com. Indiana Div. 8. of V.

THE ELITE PLAYERS Gave a Splendid Show at the Bosse Opera House Last Night. COMPANY IS STRONG Best Ever Seen Here in Repertoire—Will be Here All this Week. The Elite players opened to one of the bigest houses of the season at the Bosse last night. The bill, “Dad's Gal” was well received, and everybody went away pleased, and pronounced the Stetson and St. Clair company one of the best repertoire companies ever in this city. Miss Marie Freck’s work was the best ever seen on the local stage, and Master Robert St. Clair in his specialty worn was fine. Harry Stetson, the old time comedian, was there with the goods, and Harry St. Clair played his role to perfection. The company is exceptionally strong and we bespeak for them a big week's business. Tonight they will present the “Moonshiner’s Daughter” one of the big one night stand plays. This play is a southern story. In the play there is cleverally woven all the elements that win the sympathy and hold an audience. Deep heart interest, genuine pathos and quaint comedy. Miss Marie Freck, the favorite soubrette, as Tatters, Harry Stetson as Rastus (the Capt) and Billey Sheldon furnish the comedy. Master Robt. St. Clair will appear in one of his latest hits. Maude Seldon, as Daisy, supported by a full cast, is a guarantee of an excellent entertainment. There will be an entire change of vaudeville acts.

Mrs. James Urich, her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elmer Urich and the latter’s niece, Miss Viola Urich, of Dunkirk, changed cars here Monday afternoon enroute to Decatur to attend the funeral services of Curtis Springer, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. David Springer, which will be held Tuesday morning.—Portland Review. . —o COURT HOUSE NEWS Judge Erwin Appoints Members of Various County Boards. SOME NEW ONES Mary Debolt Asks for a Divorce from Chauncey Debolt—Other Items. Judge Erwin appointed members of the various county boards this morning as follows: County board of charities and correction, Mrs. Dora Lower, Henry Lankenau and Simeon B. Fordyce, to serve three years from June 30, 1907. City library board, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Ellingham and Mrs. C. D. Lewton, appointed for statutory period from June 30, 1907; county board of children guardians, Lewis Fruchte and Mrs. William Beachler, appointed for term of three years from June 30, 1907. Attorney L. C. DeVoss filed another new divorce case, Mary E. Debolt being the plaintiff and Chauncey A. Debolt the defendant. Cruel and inhuman treatment in various stages is the principal allegation. Cora Knepper vs. William H. Knepper, divorce case, dismissed on motion of plaintiff. Catherine Crayle vs. Henry P. Crayle, divorce, default of defendant, rule against prosecuting attorney to answer. Louis Conrad, guardian for John L. Conrad, filed a report of sale of real estate and a deed was ordered. Cora M. Archbold, guardian for Jonathan Archbold and others, filed a report of sale of real estate and the deed was reported and approved.

CANDIDATES ARE VERY BUSY. Attending Farm Sales and Calling oin Voters. The candidates are hustling this week, each getting down to business, preparatory foi the home run. Election day comes two weeks from Friday and the boys find the days pretty short to see everyone, but each is doing his best. The entrance fee must be paid by Friday of this week, after which time all fear of dark horses is over. In fact for the more important offices, it is not expected there will be any new comers. The candidates have been attending the sales this month, these events giving them a good opportunity to see a great many at one trip. Yesterday they were all at Studabaker’s and today they are at Rupright’s. o FINANCE QUESTION

Will be the All-Absorbing One With the Present Administration. GREAT CARE USED Congress Must Forget Radical Legislation—Panama Bonds Soon Ready. Washington, November 18. —From this time on the administration will do everything in its power to bring the country’s finances back to a normal condition. After two long night conferences at the White House, secretaries Cortelyou and Root were able to convince the president that it is the duty of the governmen to assist in every way possible in the restoration of confidence. Much is expected from the issue of $50,000,000 of Panama bonds and of $100,000,000 of 3 per cent interest-bearing certificates. But other helps are to be applied. The presiednt's message is being almost entirely re-written. All of that part of it dealing with corporations and the counry’s finances is being recast. From a document that sounded a war cry against predatory wealth it is to be made over into an appeal for confidence in the financial institutions of the country. It will enlarge on the thought expressed in the letter of the president to Secretary Cortelyou made public today that the business conditions of this country are fundamentally sound. Congress is to come together impressed with the same idea that this is no time for radical legislation of any kind; Unless conditions speedily mend, the legislators will, as soon as the session opens, look about to see what they can do to help restore confidence. As the president points out in his letter of today the legislative leaders ar? already considering what sort of currency legislation shall be enacted. There is a wide difference of opinion as to what shall be done. Whether the many conflicting views can be so harmonized as to open away for any legislation before the Christmas holidays, remains to be seen. The Panama canal bonds are now in the treasury vaults and will be ready for distribution upon the acceptance of bids after Saturday November 30. The treasury certificates will not be printed and the ink sufficiently dried to permit of their being handled for some time, but temporary certificates will be ready for distribution within a day , or so. 1

Secretary Cortelyou is confident his action is wise and fully justified by circumstances. The issue at par of treasury certificates bearing 3 per cent interest is expected to bring to light practically all of the currency that has been withdrawn from the banks by small depositors during the last three weeks. Secretary Cortelyou has decided to provide for the registration of the new treasury certificates, and when registered, to receive them as security for circulation or deposits. o Mrs. Elwood Blaier went to Fort Wayne this morning to make a short visit with her daughter, Anna, who is employed at that place.

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BANKS FLOURISH According to Statement from the State Auditor’s Office. INCREASE IS LARGE In Amount of Deposits and Resources and Banks in Excellent Condition. Indianapolis, November 19. —Reports compiled at the office of the auditor of state show that the money held by all kinds of banks ,in Indiana for depositors at the close of the fiscal year, 1907, was $22,959,823.08 in excess of the sum which was held for depositors at the close of the fiscal year 1906. In other words, the people in Indiana had in bank at the close of this year $22,959,823.08 more than they had in bank at the close of last fiscal year. Estimating that one family could subsist one year on SBOO this sum would be sufficient for the support of approximately 28,000 families for one year. If one thanksgiving turkey should cost $4, this sum would be sufficient to provide more than 5,000,000 with one turkey each. The amount of deposits held by all banks in Indiana at the close of the fiscal year of 1907 was $241,733,422.66. The amount held by all banks at the close of the fiscal year of 1906 was $218,813,599.58. The amount of deposits held by banks under state supervision at the close of the fiscal year of 1906 was $114,584,787.10. The amount held by such banks for depositors at the close of the fiscal year of 1907 was $129,171,241.77, making the increase stated.

The increase in the resources of all banks in Indiana has been commensurate with the increase in deposits. The report of the bank department of the auditor of state is that all banks under state supervision are in excellent condition, and this, taken in con- • nection with the figures of the controller of the currency, shows that banks in general in Indiana are in good condition. Not only are the assets and deposits of banks under state supervision large, but R. B. Oglesbee, clerk in the bank department of the auditor’s office, says that banking methods now are more commendable than ever before. For months John C. Billheimer, auditor of state, has been hammering away and trying to impress upon the bankers of the state the necessity for using extreme care in making loans. He has also instructed all banks under state supervision that they should watch carefully the overdrafts and see to it that they are not too large. It is the opinion of John C. Billheimer, auditor of state, and of Mr. Oglesbee, clerk in the bank department, that the banking business in Indiana was never in more satisfactory condition than it is in at present ■ o — WANT SAME FAIR DATES. For the Indiana State Fair of Next Year. , Indianapolis, Nov. 19. —The state board of agriculture, at the coming session of the American Association of state fairs and expositions, to be held in the Auditorium hotel, Chicago, Dec. 5. will make an effort to secure the second week in September for the Indiana state fair next year. This was the week in which the fair was held this year and the board is satisfied that a better week could not be secured. > The purpose of the coming meeting is to arrange the dates for the various state fairs so as to provide proper circuits for the horsemen and exhibitors. The Indiana fair has been held during the second week of September for several years, but each time the state board has been compelled to put up a fight in order to secure that week, Inasmuch as it is in demand by other state fair associations. Charles Downing, secretary of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, Is secretry of the American Association of State Fairs and Expositions. F. L. Eaton, of the lowa state board Is presidietnt of the association. An effort is being made to get all the members of the Indiana board to attend the coming meeting. Mr. Downing says that many subjects relative to the improvement of state fairs will be discussed at the Chicago meeting.