Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 293, Decatur, Adams County, 5 December 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 293

TO REMOVE MAYOR Case Filed in Circuit Court this Afternoon Against D. D. Coffee. FOR IMPEACHMENT Complaint Contains Nine Charges of More or Less Seriousness. At 2:30 o’clock this afternoon Attorneys C. J. Lutz and L. C. DeVoss filed a suit in circuit court, entitled The tate of Indiana on relation of Bd Green vs. David D. Coffee, mayor, impeachment. The complaint is in •ine counts, reciting that Mr. Coffee took his oath as mayor of the city of Decatur and since then has repeatedly violated his said oath. The complaint is In nine counts and charge the mayor with public intoxication on several occasions, misconduct on the streets, using vulgar and profane language, failure to appear at council in sober condition, visiting saloon on Sunday, preventing legislation, refusing to sign certain orders and warrants without excuse, charging councilmen with misdemeanors, threatening them, vetoing the tax ordinance without cause, intimidation of councilman Chronister, refusing to sign the minutes, misappropriation of certain fees. Wherefore, the relator asks and demands judgment that said mayor be removed from office and that said office be declared vacant. THE WEATHER FOR DECEMBER Christmas to be Old-Fashioned, Says Hicks. St. Louis, December 5. —Ice, snow and sleet, blizzards in the northwest and heavy gales In the lake region, together with a real old-fashioned snowy Christmas —such are the items on the weather program for December mapped out by the meteorological prognosticator, Rev. Irl R. Hicks, of this city. Dr Hicks’ forecasts might be considered seasonable. Between Wednesday and Sunday he expects storms of rain which will turn to sleet, and then to snow, passing from west to east across the country. Blizzards may visit Medicine Hat. and the waters of the great lakes wil. lashed into great fury. From about December 6 to December 9 w> ma have a bitter cold wave and h< ar o earthquakes In other parts of the world. . Second storm period will be r actionary, with fitful, stormp conditions. The third storm period, fro December 12 to 19 will be marked with excessive storms of ran. and sleet, attended and followed by high, dangerous winter gales, P Ocularly on the seas. Another s mic and volcanic crisis will cente on December 19, covering three days before and after that date. X win * the fourth Include Christmas day. In perio d. ”, “‘X. Os the month, there warme r changes. Dr. p ecember 28. weather will be a bl!z . but that a sudden chang eard will follow. He the old year will go out with » cold Kenth McKowen. of ™ instantly killed in the _ Clo railroad yards in ra • Mr , o'clock y.» „d McKowen w»s a while his crew between switching he was track ‘ Car S,andiD J I th° which he was workthan theone w thb^ n close ,ng A ®L h Vk and would not to the sWitch nagging without permit of another passing sideswiping each other.

NEW TRANSCRIPT WAS FILED. The Little Ditch Case Continues to Grow Larger. This morning Deputy Auditor Brown finished his transcript of the Fast or Little River ditch easy which has been appealed from the county commissioners to the superior court. The transcript comprises a most voluminous record. The papers have been corded up in a knit skirt cartoon and carted to the countv clerk’s j office for his receipt and delivery to the superior court. Brown could not. carry all of the papers making up the transcript in his arms and had to u»e i the skirt cartoon, and then he could not force the lid down over the box. i The next court officials who tackle ; the transcript will have to work over- , time to even look over the titles of each of the individual documents.—Fort Wayne News. o DEPOSITORY LAW Effective December Ist, But Thirty Days Allowed tc Create Boards. ARE ORGANIZING — Many Banks Examined for Establishing Depositories on January First. Although the state depository law became effective Dec. 1, thirty days are given in which the various boards of finance created by the law for the pur i pose of handling public funds may organize and designate the financial in stitution or institutions selected as the depository for public money. In this respect the law—in so far as the actual deposit of the funds is concerned, does not become effective until Jan. 1. I The state board of finance, which ; will have control of all the state's i funds, and which consists of Gover | nor Hanly, State Auditor John C. Billheimer and State Treasurer Oscar Hadley, met Tuesday for the purpose of adopting methods of procedure and effecting a proper organization. It was expected Governor Hanly would be made chairman of the board. Since last Wednesday the members of the : board have been considering tentative ■ plans of operation and organization, i The bank examiners working in the bank department of the state auditor’s office have alrsady examined 79 pri- ’ vate banks desirous of becoming public depositories. Twenty-nine more have applied for examination. These will be visited by the examiners during the month of December. The law makes it the duty of the state auditor to examine all would-be depositories before they are accepted as such. There are 235 national banks in the state, and. as practically all of them may wish to become depositories, they are placed under the supervision of the state auditor, and are required to report their condition to him at his call. The forms of application asking to become public depositories, to be filed by the banks and trust companies. as well as the bond forms and other necesary blanks to be used under the law, have been drafted by the attorney general’s office and sent to the county auditors of the state. The law requires that the county, city, town, township school corporation and institutional boards of finance, as well as the state board, shall organize immediately after the law takes effect. The boards will then announce a date for receiving Proposals for the deposit of public funds The various boards will use their own judgment in the selection of the depositories. I Daily deposits are required under ' t he law. It is probable that th stale board of finance will select a few Indianapolis banks for depositories and 'not scatter the funds over the state m banks not centrally located. It I’ ( [thought that the revenue received from ! these depositories at 3 per cent on long ( ' deposits and at 2 per cent on others will pay the expenses of many de- ■ partments. The Electric theater proprietors have a new film for tonight’s perLrmance which is absolutely the best. ev™ shown in our city. The sublect is “The Foundling’’ and has many situations that will not onlyappea vour sympathetic nature, but will and U» 1

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SEVERAL BILLS The Indiana Members are Getting in Their Work. NEW TRUST BILL Administration Getting in the Game—Other News. Washington, December s.—Representative Chaney has introduced a bill for a larger appropriation for the federal building at Bedford. It will be re called that the supervising architect held he could not build the building out of Bedford stone with the money at his disposal, and the entire matter went over at Mr. Chaney’s request, until more money could be appropriated. Mr. Chaney will now endeav->-to get enough money this time with v hich to do the work. Representative Overstreet has introduced a bill to intrease pensions for total deafness Representative Dixon has introduced a petition of 400 citizens of Indi na asking for a law granting a pension ct S3O a month to soldiers and sai o _ s who served ninety days in the civil war. Washington, December 5. —The expert law makers inf the department of justice are at work on the draft of a bill representing President Roosevelt’s new trust regulation views. The government attorneys will soon have a bill in shape which will be presented to congress as the president’s substitute for the antiquated Sherman antitrust law. Assistant United States Attorney-General Purdy is in charge of the work of preparing the measure. Mr. Purdy has long been identified with the “trust busting” operations of the administration, having been engaged in the first big blow struck at the trusts in the Northern Securities case. Washington, December 5. —Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor, who embezzled nearly $600,000 of United States funds at Savannah, Ga., have petitioned the supreme court for a writ of certiorari in their case, raising some international questions upon which they hope to be released from prison. They are now under sentence of four years’ imprisonment and a fine of $575,000 each, and this appeal to the United States supreme court is the last straw of hope that remains to them.

PROPERTY DEAL E. L. Carrol Purchased the J. R. Schafer Home in this City. WILL .. MOVE SOON The Residene is One of the Valuable Ones of Progressive Decatur. A deal was closed yesterday whereby E. L. Carrol became in possession of the J. R. Schafer property, which is located on the corner of Second and Adams streets. The deal has been hanging fire for some time, but not until yesterday did the contracting parties come to a definite agreement. Mr. Carroll is to be congratulated upon his wise selection for a home, as the purchase gives him as good location as can be found in our city and a good well built house as well. Mr. and Mrs. Schafer will leave in the near future for Dallas, Texas, where they will spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs. W. F. Brittson, and they have not as yet, decided whether they will return to this city in the spring or not. Their many friends are hoping, however, that they will return and make their future home in old Decatur. Mr. Carroll and family will occupy heir new home as soon as it is vacated and a few repairs Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown, of Massilon, Ohio, who have been guess at the home of J. Mang for some time, returned to their home this morning. |

THE BOILERS ARE REPAIRED. The Waterworks Plant is Now Sound aa a Dollar. With the repair on the old boilers made at the city p'ant everything is ■now in readiness at the plant for the heavy holiday load that always comes. The boiler makers from Fort Wayne finished their task yesterday and returned to their homes, but before going the new tubes in the boilers were thoroughly tested and found to be in excellent shape to do the work. For some time the merchants have been worrying over the matter of bad light for the holiday trade, but from this time on they may rest content and feel satisfied that everything in this line Will be in first class working order. Electric Light Superintendent I Mylott has worked hard to get everything jn shape and feels satisfied with the result. —o OFFICERS ELECTED By the Royal Arch Masons Last Night at Their Hall. INTERESTING SESSION Bachelor Maids Suspend Their Meetings Until After Advent. Pursuant to the custom of the Royal Arch Masons, a meeting was held at their hall last night for the purpose of electing officers to fulfill the various positions of the lodge for the ensuing year. A count of the ballots revealed the fact that the following officers were elected: P. L. Andrews, high priest; T. R. Moore, king; J. D. Hale, scribe; C. L. Walters, captain of the host; jfw. Tyndall, principal sojourner; Henry Heller, royal arch captain; Roy Archbold, secretary; Godfrey Christen, treasurer; Will Shrock, grand master of the third veil; Isadore Kalvcr, grand master of the second veil. Beside the election of officers, a good social time was enjoyed by the Masons. The newly elected officers will assume their duties the first of the year. The meeting of the Adams county medical society to be held at Dr. Boyer’s office Friday, the thirteenth, of this month, promises to be interesting indeed. A paper on “Conjunctivitis” will be read by Dr. O. M. Graham, of Geneva, and it gives promise of being quite instructive. A full attendance of the physicians of the county is desired. Mrs. D. D. Heller entertained the Euterpean club at her home this afternoon and the meeting was enjoyable indeed.

A surprise party was given on little Gertie Mayer by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sudduth, and a jolly time was had by all. Those present were Mere Wertzberger, Flo Lilley, George Lilley, Bessie Schegel, Lelo Hill, Mary Riter, Cecil Riter, Velma Stephens, Edna Bailer, Gladys Perkins, Edna Chronister, Nina Chronister,, Viola Chronister. Sallie Laughrey, Josephine Hower, Tena Sellinger. It being little Gertie’s fifth birthday she received many presents, after which a lunch was served and the little girls returned home wishing Gertie many more such happy evenings. Last evening at their hall the Red Men elected the following officers, who will serve during the ensuing year. Sachem, Rick Roop; senior sagamore, Charles Cook; junior sagamore, James Bain; prophet, N. Hildebrand; chief of records, A. P. Beatty; keeper of wampum, M. F. Parrish; trustee, A. M. Henry. On next Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock there will be degree work in the warriors, hunters and chief degrees after which a banquet will be given in honor of the new chiefs.

The Bachelor Maids’ club will not hold any meetings until after the holidays on account of advent, which began last Sunday. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs. Henry Stevens tomorrow afternoon and an enjoyable session is anticipated. A full attendance is desired.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Two Divorces Granted by Judge Merryman this Morning. PROBATE BUSINESS Guardian Appointed for the Ripley Heirs—Some Other Legal Items. Edward Neuenschwander vs. Abraham Boegly, suit on note, demand SBO, default, cause submitted, finding for plaintiff for $73.96. Charles McConnell vs. Florence Griner et al, rule against plaintiff to reply to second paragraph of defendant’s answer. Effie M. Springer vs. John M. Springer, divorce, cross complaint and answer filed. Ella Bell vs. Harry E. Bell, divorce, decree granted, custody of the child, Margaret, given to plaintiff until further order of the court. Horace Kohn vs. Joseph W. Hakes, note $250, demurrer filed to second paragraph of answer. Wealthie R. Hurst vs. Harry T. Hurst, divorce granted, custody of Marie Hurst awarded to plaintiff untli further order of court. John W. Poling vs. Peter Holthouse, note S9OO, change of venue granted to Jay county. German Fire Insurance Co. vs. Graham and Lower, damages S4OO, amended complaint filed, rule to answer. M. A. Ripley has been appointed guardian for Esta and Ethel Tague and filed bond for $5,000. Ed Hall guardian for Sybill Half, filed a current report which was allowed by the court. William Drew guardian for Mary E. and Della Young filed his final report and was discharged. Mrs. Tonnelier was a visitor at her Third street property to Daniel Cook through the W. H. Myers real estate agency. Ohio, who have been guests at the

CASE OF BATTLE Big Primary Election Will Occur in this County Tomorrow. RESULTS IN DOUBT Candidates are Putting up a Great Finish to Five Weeks’ Race.

The fences are complete, the stakes are set the campaign is closing and another twenty-four hours will find the big battle for votes practically over. Who will be the winners? The question is one which just now is very much disputed. Friends of the various candidates are insisting on their claims and showing good causes for ; their belief. The count is necessary to decide these disputes. The returns as usual will be received by the Democrat and arrangements have been made for free service all over the county. There are several pretty races on and the outcome will be watched with keen interest all over the county. The contests in which there is opposition are for representative, auditor, surveyor, treasurer, and two commissioners, beside the various township officers. The activiriy displayed here this afternoon was evi- | dence of a general interest which will ' bring out a big vote tomorrow. — o J. F. Tisron held the lucky number l 1323 that drew the sewing machine at the Pictorium last evening. The “ machine was delivered to Mr. Tisron i today.

LOST TWO OF HIS FINGERS. William Heckman Has a Buzz Saw Accident. William Heckman, a well known farmer living five miles north of Preble township, met with rather a serious and painful accident Wednesday afternoon. He was assisting in the operation of a buzz saw on the Ed Marchand farm, where they are sawing up wood. In some manner he got his left hand against the rapidly revolving saw and in an instant the second finger was clipped off and the first finger nearly severed. Dr. Grandstaff was called and dressed the injuries. o A big ten-pound baby boy made its appearance this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Strickler. Both mother and babe doing well. MADE HIM WALK Prof. Leon’s Treatment of William Lee Was Rather Marvelous. IT CAUSED INTEREST Will Give Massage to Fred Avery Tonight—The Vaudeville Show. Professor Leon, who is holding forth at the Bosse Opera House this week and who on last evening promised the public something interesting in the

way of effecting a cure upon William Lee, one of Decatur’s oldest citizens, who has been hobbling about for the past four years with the aid of crutch,es certainly carried out his part of the work to perfection and on last evening. Mr. Lee was more active chan he has been in years. The treatment as given by Prof. Leon is that of massage, and after working but a short time on his subject, he had him walking about the stage as spry as could be, and forced him to do some high and fancy kicking that Mr. Lee never dreamed of doing. At the conclusion of this demonstration of his power, Prof. Leon announced that on tonight he would treat Fred Avery, a young man, who for the past several months has been in a very bad way suffering from rheumatism and he is confident he can cure Mr. Avery. The exhibi-

tion last evening was interesting and those who saw the performance marveled at the Professor’s power. A first class vaudeville is given in connection with this part of the show. -■ REPORT ON CORN YIELD. Bureau of Statistics Gives Out a Report.

Indianapolis, Dec. 5. —Reports of the yield of corn in 1907 in all of the counties of Indiana have been compiled by the Indiana bureau of statistics. Although the acreage in 1907 was slightly more than that of 1906, the yield was much less. The acreage in 1907 as shown by he report, was 4,031,714, while the acreage in 1906 was 4,020,232. The total yield in 1907 was 150,702.420 bushels, against 165,076,971 in 1906. The average yield in 1907 was 37.37 bushels an acre and the average yield in 1906 was 41.06 bushels. The bureau’s report shows that in Allane county there was an acreage of 57,409 and an average yield of 32.16 bushels per acre. This showing is poor in comparison with other counties.

TREMENDOUS LOT OF MONEYChicago Banks Have $300,000,000 Awaiting Call. Chicago, Dec. 4. —Cash in vaults of Chicago banks today approximates $200,000,000, $100,000,000 of which is in the savings banks and remainder in the national banks. Never in the history of Chicago banks has the actual money in hand been so large as it is at present Reserves are well above the 2 sper cent of deposits, as required by the national banking law. These facts were brought out in the statements from national banks today.

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SIDE WITH NEGRO Prohibitionists Smuggle Negro Up Claypool Elevator at Indianapolis. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS To Decline to Accept or Ask Favors from Claypool in the Future. Indianapolis, Dec. 4. —The Prohibition party of Indiana took sides with Albert Carter, an aged negro and an ex-slave of Westfield, when the operators of the passenger elevators at the Claypool hotel today refused to carry him to the ninth floor, where the Prohibition state conference was in session. Carter was ordered out of the elevators twice during the day, first during the morning and again in the afternoon. In both instances Prohibitionists, including women, who entered the elevators with Carter, were so indignant over the action of the operators that they left the elevators with him. There were two women in the crowd that agreed to stand by Carter when he was ordered out this morning and it was at the suggestion of one of the women, it is said, that the entire party went to the servants’ elevator and went up to the palm room. The operator on the servants' elevator offered no objection to carrying Carter. Charles E. Newlin, former chairman of the Prohibition state committee, was one of the several Prohibitionists, including two women, who were with Carter this afternoon when he again attempted to ride to the ninth floor in the passenger elevator. This time they entered the west elevator.

Again Carter was ordered out and again the Prohibitionists went with him, Mr. Newlin questioned the operator and learned from him, it is said, that the management had forbidden the carrying of negroes in either of the passenger elevators. Instead of taking the servants’ elevator, as had been done during the morning, the Prohibitionists waited for the east elevator to come down and when the door was opened Carter was “smuggled” in and was hidden from the operator's sight by both men and women. According o one of the Prohibitionists, the operator was a very much surprised young man when Carter stepped out o f his elevator at the ninth floor. After the adjournment of the conference late in the afternoon Carter came down in the same manner.

Tears were trickling down Carter’s wrinkled face this morning as he stepped out of the servants’ elevator and entered the palm room where the conference was in session. It wasn’t long until every one present knew all the details. C. E. Newlin became Carter's champion, and before adjournment yesterday afternoon he introduced the following resolution which unanimously carried:

“Since the management of the Claypool has denied the privileges of its public elevators to an honored member of this conference on account of his color; and, “Since rhe Prohibition party recognizes no c.:.ss of citizenship other than worthless of character; therefore, “Be it resolved. That as a protest against this unjust discrimination we request that the Prohibiion officials of the state, in the future, decline to accept any favors from the management of the Clapool hotel or ask them for accommodations.” MR. HOFFMAN IN THE CITY.

He is One of Fort Wayne’s Most Promising Citizens. Mr. E. G. Hoffman, of Fort Wayne, spent several hours in Decatur today. Mr. Hoffman is being much talked - about as a candidate for congress in the twelfth district. He is a comer, any place you put him, and will grace any place with that honor and dignity which the American people enjoy. — — NOTICE TO BEN HURS. All members are requested to be at hall Friday evening, Dec. 6. There I will be degree work and J. R. Adams ? Assistant Supreme Chief, will be pres- ! ent. Refreshments will be served and a good attendance is desired. 1?93-2t MARY V. DAILEY, Scribe. i