Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 292, Decatur, Adams County, 4 December 1907 — Page 1

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TWO PENSION BILLS Already Presented to Congress by Representative J. A. M. Adair. NEW PENSION LAW The New Congressman is Making a Strenuous Effort for Constituency. Congressman J. A. M. Adair of this district has presented two pension bills in congress, which he will make a vigorous effort to draft into laws. The first is the Adair Pension Bill, an act granting to the widows and minor children of certain officers and enlisted men who were in the military service of the United States in the civil war and war with Mexico. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of America in congress assembled: That If any officer or enlisted man who served ninety days or more in the army or navy of the United States during the late war of the Rebellion, or sixty days In the war with Mexico, and who was honorably discharged has died, or shall hereafter die. leaving a widow or minor children under the age of sixteen years, such widow shall, upon due proof of her husband s death and her legal title as his widow under such regulations as the Secretary of of Interior may prescribe, be placed on the pension roll from the date of application therefor under this act, at the rate of twelve dollars per month during her widowhood, and shall also be paid two dollars per month for each chl’d of such officer or enlisted man under sixteen years of age; and in case of the death or re marriage of the widow, leaving a child or children until the age or sixteen. Provided, That in case a minor child is insane, idiotic or otherwise physically or mentally helpless, the person shall continue during the life of said chi d, or during the period of such disability and this proviso shall apply to all pensions heretofore granted or hereafter to be granted under this or any former statute; and such pensions shall commence from the date of application therefor after the passage of this act. Section 2.—That widows and minor children who are now receiving pensions, or who may hereafter become entitled to pensions under existing laws, or whose claims are pending in the pension bureau, may, by application to the Commissioner of Pensions, in such form as he may prescribe, showing themselves entitled thereto, receive the benefits of this act; Provided that no person shall receive more than one pension for th< same period. Section 3.—That no agent, attorney, or other person engaged in preparing, presenting, or prosecuting anj claim under the provisions of this act shall, directly or indirectly, contract for, demand, receive, or retain or such claim a sum greater than five dollars, which sum shall be paya > only upon the order of the < oramis sioner of Pensions, by the pension agent making payment of the pension allowed. The second is Adair Pension Bill, an act granting pensions to c< r enlisted men, soldiers, ad ofticers served in the civil war and the with Mexico. Be it enacted oy the Senate an of Representatives of the States of America in congr „ more service of the United States the late civil war. or sixty d the war with Mexico, and been honorably facts shall, upon making proof - regula . according to such ru inter ior Wons as the secretary of the may provide, be place u < recei ve sion roll, and be entitled to a pension of twenty Reached the In case such age of seventy yea suc h pen . five dollars per mo.-th. of sion shall commence rom bu the filing of the e reaus of pensions a ter P and receivthat Peß ! under existing laws, or ing pensions unde ln the b uwhose claims are P ap pi lC ation reau of pensions ■ Pens ions, in to the Commi 9sione LA

such form as he may prescribe, receive the benefits of this act; and nothing herein contained shall prevent any pensioner or person entitled to a pension from prosecuting his claim and receiving a pension under any other general or special act; Provided, that no person shall receive a pension under any other law at the same time or for the same period that he is receiving a pension under the provisions of this act: Provided, further, that no person who is now rel ceiving or shall hereafter receive a greater pension under any other general or special law than he would be entitled to receive under the provisions herein shall be pensionable under this act. Section 2. —That rank in the service shall not be considered in applications, ‘ filed hereunder. Section 3.—That no pension attorney, claim agent, or other person shall be entitled to receive any compensation for services rendered in presenting any claim to the bureau of nonsions, or securing any pension, under this act. Section 4. —That all acts or parts of acts so far as they may conflict with the provisions of this act, be, and the ' same are hereby, repealed. MARSHAL BOHNKE Ed Green Gives up the Contest —Litigation is Slow and Expensive. AN AGREEMENT MADE Between the Two Peace Officers Regarding Division of Past Salary. The marshal question that has been causing considerable discussion and argument for the past three months is practically settled in so far as Bohnke and Green are concerned and from this time on H. Fred Bohnke can be heralded as marshal of the city of Decatur. The question has been hanging fire for several months or ever since the mayor informed-Green that his services were no longer required and appointed Bohnke to fill the vacancy. Green, however, continued to serve and act in this official ! capacity as the council refused to approve the bond as filed by Bohnke, and his attorneys advised him to continue as in their opinion he was legally entitled to hold the office. Last September when the salary warrants were ordered to be issued the warrant for the marshals services was made in Green’s name, which the mayor refused t 0 sign and fifty dollars was left unpaid. Green then filed a mandamus proceedings against the mayor in the circuit court which is still hanging fire. Yesterday Green and Bohnke got together and talked the matter over fully at the conclusion of which Green agreed to withdraw and leave the field clear for Bohnke to serve. The matter of dividing up the fifty dollar warrant was agreed upon by the parties and of this amount Green is to receive thirty-three dollars and thirty cents and Bohnke sixteen dollars and seventy cents. The case now pending in the Adams circuit court as filed by Green will be dismissed and all matters in this respect closed up and the city once again knows who to hail as her chief of police. Green informed us that owing to the condition of financial matters he was unable to fight the matter out as he desired and unI der the circumstances thought a settlement the best method in the matter. The fight for supremacy as waged by these two aspirants was interesting and was watched with considerable amusement by the public who however in the end will find that it is 1 a relief now o know who to tell their troubles to. Mr. Green is as yet unI decided as to what he will do, but is 1 confident that he can find some kind of labor that is more profitable than litigation. Thus ends the fight. Mr Bohnke is now the undisputed marshal . the citv of Decatur and if you need a'X« I" ™ ‘ In honor of Amos Hale’s birthday a number of the young men of his * anv school class at the Reformed XpHsed him last night. The ’ ve n\ was spent socially, in contest and with music. Present were: iXd Saurer, Harold Haurer Grant Burkett Joe Simons, Ralph falser, Mdvin Snyder, David Neuenschwanj Charles Baumgartner and Arn

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday kveninjt, Decembe 4 1907

FOR TEMPERANCE Big Meeting Held at Indianapolis—Many Workers Present. THE RESOLUTIONS Adopted With a Cheer—Every One to Lay Aside Politics and Work for Cause, Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 3.—Friends of temperance gathered here today in large numbers. Two big day meetings were held in the board of trade building and another tonight at Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal church. Anti-Saloon league workers, prohibitionists, members of the W. C T. U. and others took part in the confer ence. In fact the object in holding the conference was to bring all temperance factions into more harmonious relations with each other. It was late this afternoon, after the conference had listened to an almost endless round of speeches, that George W. Everett, secretary of the National Christian Temperance association, introduced the following resolutions which were adopted with cheers. “Whereas, We believe the time has cc.me when all temperance reform factions should unite to meet in perfect force the fast approaching crisis in the culmination and crystalization of the great temperance sentiment which is spreading throughout the nation; therefore, be it “Resolved, That we lay aside all political and denominational differences and everything that might hinder a perfect unity, and. in the spriti of Christ and by the help of God, prayerfully unite in a common cause so that we may effectively oppose the great evil, the liquor traffic, and do all in our power to enforce existing laws regulating the sale thereof and eliminating the evil whenever it is within our power to do so; that we will do our best to the end that God may be glorified and mankind uplifted.” FELLDOWNCELLAR Agd Mother of Rev. Klausing, of Preble, Seriously Injured. IS BETTER TODAY Received Bad Cut on Head and Her Right Limb Was Fractured. Grandmother Klausing, the aged mother of Rev. J. H. Klausing, the well known pastor of the Preble Lutheran church, was seriously injured Monday evening. Her home was at Cincinnati until recently, wnen she came to this county to make her home with her son at his residence one and a half miles north of Preble. Monday evening she started down to the cellar slipped on the first step and fell headlong the entire distance, alighting on the brick floor. She received a severe cut on the back of her head and her right leg was fractured just above the ankle. Dr. Grandstaff, of Preble, was called and dressed the injuries and reported today that though Mrs. Klausing’s condition is serious, he believes she will ultimately recover, though she is eighty years old. Anoth--ler son from Cincinnati has been sum- ■ moned to her bedside. UNIQUE CARD AT OPERA HOUSE William Lee, one of Decatur’s old- * est citizens, who has been on crutches for four years will be a subject upon I whom Prof- Leon will give a massage -treatment on the stage at the opera • house tonight in full view of the audience. If you have never witnessed ■ this treatment given in a professional -way go to the opera house tonight Prof Leon has done wonderful work at Winchester and Union City recently and his work here will surprise many. In connection his company gives an excellent vaudeville performance. Join the crowd. Admission 15 cents.

THEY BOOST MR. WELLS. Some Nice Things About a Joint Senatorial Candidate. The Hon. W. S. Wells, of Fort Wayne, was a business caller in the city today. Wells is here so often on business,and being such a genial, whole-souled fellow he is a good deal better acquainted in Huntington than many men who have lived here all their lives. Wells is one of hose men who does things, no matter whether it be business or just plain politics. He demonstrated that during the meeting of the last legislature, when he was one of the minority leaders. He again was in the limelight when he planned the love feast of prominent Democrats in Indianapolis recently. As a politician he has the happy faculty of being on the right side of the fence on all questions of important legislation. He is now a candidate for jointsenator from Adams and Allen counties, and it looks like he was not to have any opposition. That probably is due to the fact that he has been tried and not found wanting.—Huntington News-Democrat. ARE TALKING SOME Over Calling Home of the Japanese Ambassador. GET GOOD SEATS Indiana Congressmen Fare Well—No Third Term. Washington, December 4. —Ambassador Aaki has been summoned to Japan by his government to explain personally and in detail the precise situation in this country in regard to the Japanese immigration problem. The ambassador has been making very careful inquiry on his own account, and through the various Japanese consular offices into the extent of the reported race feeling existing in some parts of the United States toward Japanese immigrants. Already Baron Ishii, one of the secretaries of the Japaneses interior department, has made an investigation of conditions existing not only in California, Oregon and Washington, but also in British Columbia on the north, upon which he has based a special report to his government. Washington, December 4—The four Democratic members from Indiana fared very well in the drawing of seats. George W. Rauch, who succeeds Frederick Landis, was the first Indiana Democrat to get a seat, and he choose one on the fourth row, an end seat, and in about the center of the Democratic side of the chamber. William E. Cox, of the Third district, was late in making a selection, and it is a coincidence that he selected a seat in about the same location as the one occupied at the last session by his predecessor, Mr. Zenor. John A. M. Adair, of the Eighth district, and Lincoln Dixon, of the Fourth district, were late in getting their seats and took places pretty well in the rear of the Democratic side of the House. Dixon 'will sit beside Champ Clark, of Missouri. Washington, December 4.—A New York newspaper prints a poll of the members of congress on the third term question, which, if accurate, shows that there is little third-term sentiment In the body. The poll also shows that a large majority of the members who are ready to express their views are in favor of the Republican national convention’s adopting a conservative platform. Queen, one of the large elephants at the Hagenbeck-Wallace winter quarters, died Saturday night after an illness of some weeks. The huge ■beast, it is said, weighed over four teds and was valued in the neighborhood of $9,000. Some say the cause of death is a broken heart on account of being left behind with only or two others when the twelve were shipped i to the New York hippodrome a couple i of weeks ago. It is said the elephant ■ has not semed well since. As is the i custom the carcass will be skinned : and then buried while the hide will 1 probably be sent to a taxidermist.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Theodore Hendricks Acquit- * ted of Petit Larceny by . the Jury. i ‘ON FIRST BALLOT New Case Filed—Appearance by Attorneys in Woods Damage Suit. i C. J. Lutz filed a new case entitled Julius Haugk vs. Joseph W. Smith, ■ Alpheus Acker, Joseph Mosure, con- .! stituting the firm of the Farmers’ Grain and Hay company, suit on ac- , count, $125. In the case of Emanuel Woods vp. Christena R. Niblick, replevin suit, demand $35,000, appearance by Heller and Son, J. C. Sutton and Erwin and Erwin for the defendant. A rule to aswer was made in the case of Effie M. Springer vs. John M. Springer, divorce suit. An answer was filed by the prosecutor in the case of Ella Bell vs. Harry E. Bell, divorce. Frank R. Hill vs. Elias D. and Catherine A. Liby, note S2OO, demurrer to complaint overruled, rule to answer in five days. The case of the State vs. Theodore Hendricks, petit larceny, went to the jury about 4:30 Tuesday afternoon and a half hour later the defendant was a free man. It required only one ballot to decide the case, every man voting “not guilty.” Hendricks was accused of confiscating a ten dollar bill from one Joseph Hook, while making change at a public sale. He was indicted by the November grand jury, 1906. A marriage license has been granted to William C. Lawson, aged twenty-one of Jefferson township and Edna Ethel Dudgan, aged nineteen, of Blue Creek. DISTRICT MEETING Young Peoples Alliance, of Fort Wayne District in Convention. AT FORT WAYNE Delegates Present from Decatur —A Good Program Was of Interest. Fort Wayne, December 4. —Delegates from Huntington, Bluffton, Decatur, Waterloo, Van Wert and other points gathered in the auditorium of Bethel Evangelical church last evening to attend the opening session of a two-day convention of the Young Peo- , pie’s Alliance of the Fort Wayne district. The meeting last night was i largely attended and was quite enthusiastic. It was presided over by the

Rev. C. D. Rarey, of Huntington, the district superintendent of the organization. The feature was an address by the Rev. F. C. Berger, of Flint Mich., on “Palestine and the Orient.” The Rev. Berger traveled extensively throughout the far east and his talk was intensely interesting. A number of pleasing musical selections were rendered by the church choir. This morning will be devoted by the delegates to a study of missions and I mission work. This afternoon the Rev. Berger will talk on. “The Young People’s Work and How to Do it,” and a conference of the Alliance workers will follow. At the closing session this evening the Rev. Barger .will speak on “Egypt, the Land of the < Pharoahs.” — o — A remonstrance which is claimed j i to bear signatures enough to give : it a plurality of 72 has been filed ■ with the Huntington County commis- 1 sioners by anti-saloon forces of Salamonie township. The result will be to defeat all applications for saloons for a period of two years.

J RENDERED CRIPPLE FOR LIFE. William Miller, of Craigvllle, Losei Three Fingers. William Miller, of Craigvllle, heac sawyer at the Fetters Brothers hooi factory, was rendered a cripple foi life Tuesday afternoon at one-thirtj o’clock when three fingers were cut off and the palm of the right hand terribly lacerated. Miller attempted to reach under a saw in some mannei to extricate a small piece of slat wood. He was wearing gloves anc the cloth was ground into the flesh There were no rigs near the factor) at the time and he with the assis tance of two workmen walked to Dr d Cook’s office. The index and large j fingers were cut off and the third fin ger was hanging by shreds and after the surgeon completed his work the 5 thumb and stub of the little finger re mained. Mr. Miller is better known as squire, as he held that office at Craig ville many years. This accident will necessitate the closing down of the I, plant until a new head sawyer is gfer cured. —Bluffton News. d J.H.L. GERKE DEAD e A Pioneer of this Section— He Was Ninety-Two r Years of Age. ’ AND WELL KNOWN 1 h I Lived in Wayne Township, i Allen County for Seventy--1 Three Years. t 5 ' 1 J. H. Louis Gerke, the best known 1 resident of Wayne township and one ; of the oldest residents of Allen counr ty, died at his home on the Decatur road on Monday evening at the age of ninety-two years. Death was due * to the infirmities of old age. ’ The deceased was born in Hanover, 1 Germany, and came to this country in ’ 1834, settling in W’ayne township. When a young man he was employed 1 in the construction work on the old ’ I Wabash and Erie canal, later engaging in farming. Nearly all of the long life of the deceased was passed on a farm : and despite his years he assisted around his place until several months ago, when he became too feeble to do else than live in retirement. He was one of the founders of St. Paul’s Lutheran church, but later joined Trinity church in Adams townshp. In his long life the deceased possessed a host of friends and was always highly esteemed. Surviving are the following children: Henry Gerke, of Wayne township; W. Fred Gerke, of Adams township; Mrs. Herman Seddelmeyer, of Adams township; Mrs. Paul Trier, of Adams township; and Miss Louise Gerke, who resided with her father at the old homestead. There are twentyeight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence and at 1:30 o’clock from Trinity Lutheran church in Adams township.—Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette. Mr. Gerke had numerous relatives in this county and was well , known.

THAW CASE SET FOR TRIALWill Begin in New York on Monday, January 6th. New York, Dec. 2. —On motion of District Attorney Jerome the second trial of Harry K. Thaw, for the killing of Stanford White on Madison Square roof garden, in June, 1906, today was postponed until Monday, Jan. 6. A special panel of 300 talesmen will report that day for jury duty. Thaw was not brought into the court room, but was allowed to stand in the corridor leading from the prisoners' room at the rear and had an unobstructed view of the proceedings. His wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, was the only member of the prisoner s family ; present. She looked in much better | physical condition than she did a year , ago. Her face is plump now and there J is a touch of healthy color in her cheeks. She seemed In high spirits today. —o ■ Martin Laughlin, of Geneva, has returned to his home from a short busIness trip to the city.

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WITHOUT A HITCH B i The City Council Held a Session Without any r r Fireworks. t i THE NIGHT POLICE ’ Refused any Salary—Green and Bohnke Compromise Salary Allowance. : The council met in regular session last evening, Mayor Coffee presiding, and every councilman being present and immediately after the reading of ; the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved, the council got I down to their regular routine of work. • The meeting was one of the quietest held for some time by this august body, and not a word was dropped that could jar on any one’s nerves and everything went along smoothly without a hitch in any of the proceedings. Notice having been given . those affected by the improvement of the Chronister sewer that the council would hear objections to the assessment roll last evening and no one having appeared, the assessment roll was adopted in every respect and was ordered certified to the treasurer for collection. The bond resolution ordering the city clerk to draw bonds for the recent improvement of Madison and Third streets was read and adopted. According to the terms of this resolution the clerk is to deliver bonds to the contractor, Julius Haugk, to the amount of $4,366.43 on Madison street and bonds to* the amount of $731.18 on Third street, which will insure the payments of the unpaid assessments. When these bonds are delivered everything in connection with this recent improvement will be closed. The city civil engineer then filed his assessment roll on the Seventh street improvement which he declares is completed in every respect and which shows the total cost of the entire improvement to amount to $9,233.52, which is considered a very cheap street taking everything into consideration. This assessment roll shows the Grand Rapids railroad to be the heaviest assessed along the entire line, $3,293.93, which is no small item. The assessment roll was approved and a resolution was adopted authorizing the clerk to give notice for the hearing of objections to the same which date is set for the 17th day of December. Upon motion by Christen the warrant issued some time ago to Ed Green, amounting to $50.00 was ordered destroyed and the same issued in two warrants, one calling for $33.30 in favor of Green and the other calling for $16.70 in favor of Bohnke. this being according to the agreement between the incoming and outgoing marshals. Christen moved that the bills of Sam Frank and Joel Reynolds for services as night police be dismissed and stricken from the docket. This motion carried and it would now seem that the two night police if they expect any money must commence a mandamus proceeding in the circuit court, which will no doubt determine the entire question. The council from all appearances seem determined not to allow them any salary and for the present at least the boys are doing duty for nothing. The following bills were read and allowed: Wells Fargo Express $ -57

L. G. Ellingham 25 85 J. Swift 525 G. R. and I 353.77 M. J. Mylott 232.15 W. J. Archbold 41.13 H. Harruff 2no(> D. F. Teeple J® B C. W. Dorwin 251.00 Wm. Geary W. E. Fulk 98 81 C. Vogt ••••• 7000 Kalver and Hurst -50 No further business coming before the council, they adjourned, to meet at their next regular meeting. Charles Dunn, the alleged slayer of little Alice Cothrell. at Warren, in Allen county, in July, 1901, and who has been in jail or prison ever since was given his liberty Monday under bond of $5,000. Dunn was twice tried for the crime and upon each occasion the jury returned a verdict of guilty and fixed the punishment in the penitentiary for life. Each time a new trial was applied for and denied by the lower court but the supreme court reversed the action of the lower court in both instances.