Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 29 January 1908 — Page 1

DECAT Ul' DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI Number 25

CARNATION DAY Was Appropriately Observed by the Shakespeare Club Today IN APPROPRIATE WAY Club Continued Their Studies and the Hostess Provided Carnation Favors The annual observance of Carnation day, the birthday anniversajy of the late President William McKinley, which falls on Jan. 29, [s fast becoming one oi general custom throughout the nation, and this year the sweetscented dower will be seen in increasing numbers on the lapels of the coats of patriotic citizens in every state of the Union. This was one of the chief events of the Shakespeare club thii afternoon, when they held their regular weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. L. G. Elingham. The hostess had cleverly planned a very interesting program for the afternoon. “In Union There is strength was this week’s motto, and the continuation of the study of Canada was the lesson. The study of the following events which took place between the dates of 1864 and 1885 were closely studied: McDonald; Treaty of Washington; Canadian Pacific R. R.; Reciprocity Between Canada and United States. Immediately following the hostess gave a carnation as a favor to each member, and then a splendid talk was delivered by her on “Carnation Day and its Resolutions.” JThe main points were: The Carnation League of America, which established the custom, was formed at Dayton, Ohio, in 1903, and has observed the occasion with great unanimity on each recurring anniversary. Starting with a small beginning it soon took a national scope, and today there are few hamlets Ln the country but which find some faithful follower of the sentiment. The idea is purely a patriotic one, and the trustees number men of all political faiths and are found in every profession and walk of life. On “Carnation Day” they who observe the occasion pin h carnation on the lapel cf the_. coat and thus pay their respects to the memory of the martyred president, whose name is. revered by all, no matter of what political faith or creed. In a communication to the public, Lewis G. Reynolds, one of the trustees and founder of the associations, says- The life, character and ‘services! of William McKinley cannot be studied or reviewed without profit to the Individual and the community. In his death the nation suffered the loss of one of her foremost sops—the Christian world a disciple of pure and manly living.

A people cannot have too many national days of brave deeds, or noble lives nobly lived'. The thoughtful observance of each tends to keeping the whole body of the people up to the highest patriotic pitch, and if "Carnation Day” shall add its quota to the fostering of real national patriotism, we may be sure that the great soul of William McKinley will look down from above and imbue “Carnation Day” with some of his love and veneration for the glories of our nation and the permanence of institutions. This closed the afternoon's meeting, which proved to be the most profitable of the season. Many compliments were tendered Mrs. Ellingham in the fitful way she observed the eventful day. ! — o ELECTRIC RECEIPTS ARE LARGE Superintendent Mylott Pleased With December Showing. The receipts derived by the city from the electrical department during the month of December, were the largest ever received by the city from any source and as a result Superintendent Mylott is the happiest man in Decatur, as it was through his efforts that this revenue was obtainable. The receipts for the use of elect,deity during that month reached the magnificent sum of eighteen hundred dollars. Os course this was during the holidays, which is considered the heaviest month for the city, but regardless of this fact, the revenue far exceeded that of any month in any former year. The electric plant is a winner and every citizen should be proud of the same and always boost IL

WANT CONFERENCE NEXT YEAR Bluffton Methodists Are Early Getting Into the Game. The Methodist church congregation held its fourth and last quarterly conference, for the year, last night and almost all the official members as well as others were present to hear the various reports for the past quarter. Eider Wade presided and the reports were indeed gratifying to him as well as the pastor, Rev. J. K. Cecil. The entire- session was a busy one and occupies tfi e evening in closing up the work for the past year and appointing the trustees, stewards and committees for the ensuing year which begins April Ist. The. pastor recommended to the board a set of nine trustees, thirteen stewards, class leaders and members of the various committees whose duties are to look after the interests of the church. Resolutions were offered and passed strongly praising the leadership and efficiency of both Elder Wade and Rev. Cecil, and asking the Bishop and his cabinet to return them here for another year. The board also passed a resolution inviting the North Indiana Conference to hold its sessions in Bluffton in 1909.—dlluffton News.

LOST THEIR NERVE Democrats at Washington Failed to Speak Their Mind to Bryan HE IS NOT DISTURBED He Cares Little What the Politicians Think of Him Washington, January 29.—Those Democrats who were to speak plainly to William J. Bryan about the advisability of making way for another candidate for president are still silent Former senator James Smith, of New Jersey, got several of the kickers together at the Shoreham hotel, but nobody who attended he conference was willing to go to the Nebraskan and tell him he should refuse to be a candidate. When Mr. Bryan leaves here he will go to New York to afford the Democrats up there an opportunity to tell him to get out of the race if they wish to do so. The fact is Mr. Bryan has made up his mind once and for all that he will stay in. He continues to tell his friends in private conversation that he not only will be nominated but will be elected. Mr Bryan’s idea is that the suggestion of availability as to the presidential candidacy should come from the people and not from the politicians. If he is told by any one that the party does not desire him as a candidate at this time he will desire to know for whom be speaks and what are his credentials as spokesman for the party. He is convinced that there has been a change of political method in this country and that the politicians have not kept abreast of the times. His theory is that leaders no longer lead and cannot direct party conventions and party policies as In the past, but must listen to the voice of the people as expressed in the primary; that there is no longer an effective political machine in politics, but that the people express their wish directly in convention. —o —— WANT BLUE CREEK RE-LOCATED Petition Filed for Biggest Ditch in the County. A petition was drawn by Peterson & Moran today for the re-location of the upper part of what is known as the Big Blue Creek ditch, beginning at the Wells county line, extending four miles in a southeasterly direction and ending on the tow-nship line between French and Monroe townships. The parties interested in this petition seek an outlet in this manner and if the people of Monroe and Blue Creek townships care to have the portion of the ditch located that intersects through their land, they can do so by signing he same petition that the French township people will circulate. If Monroe and Blue Creek townships join French in this movement, it will be the largest job of its nature done in this county for many years as the I ditch is twenty miles in length.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening January 29 IVOB.

FARMERS SESSION Annual County Institute Began Here this Morning PROGRAM IS GOOD A. O. Lockridge Delivered the First Lecture and it Was Excellent The initial session of the Farmers’ Institute was auspiciously convened this morning at ten o’clock in the court house, with an instructive exposition of St. Matthew 13:1-8 by Rev. Louis C. Hessert, who subsequently pronounced the invocation. In the temporary absence of E. M. Tetter, Fred Bell was unanimously chosen secretary. O. A. Lockridge dwelt upon the vital importance of “Business Methods in Farm Management.” He suggests that the young farmer especially systemize his methods. System is the keynote of success. Mr. Lockridge alzso warmly advocates specializing the farmers efforts. He materially enhanced the value of his remarks by a diagram of his own farm, which is divided in three fields of equal proportions, aside from orchard, pasture, etc. He pursues a three year rotation of crops. An itemized record of all expenditures and I revenues is suggested as the part of I wisdom. The policy of filing all receipts was aptly Illustrated by an anecdote relating how he was once the recipient of a bull dog request to pay an obligation long since liquidated. In response to inquires as to the advisability of retaining sheep, he suggests that small flocks can be profitably utilized in keeping down weeds. February 25th Is regarded byMr. Lockridge as most appropriate time for sowing clover seed, sowing one bushed to six acres. Charles Lammerman is of the opinion that the first essential of successful potato culture is a well drained soil. Clover is his prime fertilizer for potatoes. Potatoes should be drilled in 12 to 14 inches apart, one eye to the hill. He produced 230 bushels from less than an acre of land with less than half a bushel of small ones among them. He is satisfied of the prime importance- v of cultivating the crop at the proper time. Bugs are disposed to devour the sickly plants. (Continued on page 2.) INDIANA CONSULS It Must be Paid this Year Before the Fourth Day of May NO DAYS OF GRACE The Law in Indiana Has Changed and Must be Rigidly Enforced

There will be no three days of grace; there will be no two days of grace; nor will there be any day of grace for delinquent; taxpayers, this year. When the county treasurer’s office closes on the fourth of next May every person who has not paid his or her taxes wih and must go on the delinquent list. The rigid enforcement, of this heretofore rather laxly enforced law has been brought about by the new depository law. As a daily accounting Is called fr>r and a daily balance made there can be no leniency shown. In former years it has been a custom to allow persons a day or two of grace without penalty. While immediately after taxpaying time closed the employes of the office began transferring and if a person called at the office to settle his taxes before his name had been placed on the record of delinquents all was well and good, and the payment was made without any penalty. But now it is different, and persons who owe taxes when the last day passes must pay the additional sum. Already a number of persons have paid their spring installment, although they have until the fourth of May to attend to the matter.

HAS PART IN BIG MINSTREL. Dr. Fred PaVerson Assists Terre Haute K. of P. Lodge. Dr. Fied Patterson, a former Decatur young man, now practicing dentistry at Terre Haute, will take a prominent part in a Knights of Pythias minstrel snow to be given there tonight and tomorrow night, and which promises to be quits the event of the season. According to the Saturday Spectator, a social weekly paper printed in Terre Haute, Dr. Patterson has been a very important factor in the arrangements. He has assisted an various committees, has written a parody, sings a ballad and assists in a sketch, arranged by himself, “Election Day in the Third Ward,” the latter expected to be the hit of the show. Six young men take part in the sketch. Dr. Patterson taking the part of “Shin Rice, chief Moocher.” o From pleural pneumonia with which he was attacked one week ago Sunday evening, Dr. A. E. Springstead, one of Bluffton’s foremost men, passed away at 3:45 o’clock this morning at his home on west Washington street.— Bluffton Banner. 0 THE SPRING TAX Tax Commissioner Wingate Looking for Men Who Dodge Poll Tax WILL FILE SUITS In Cases Where Settlements Are Not Paid—Will En- > force the Laws

State Tax Commissioner Wingate Is out over the state looking after delinquent taxes and especially young men over 21 years old who have not yet paid poll tax. etc. At Tipton he went over the poll and tax books and found the worst conditions in this respect of any county he had yet visited. He found that several hundred Tipton county youths who have voted in the last three years have forgotten or otherwise failed to pay poll tax or other tax, although it is known that some of them own considerable property. He found $22,000 upon the delinquent tax books there. He went to Anderson next and it ( is certain the farmer boy who owns a fine horse and buggy, sports a gold watch, and perhaps a diamond ring, will have to settle his tax ou the same as, well as pay his poll. In speaking of the delinquents he says suit will be ordered brought at once againsT all persons who have failed to settle the amounts assessed against them in the last few years, and where delinquencies were found wages would be attached. This has been done in many counties and during the past few months -more than $500,000 has been collected in the state of Indiana. The state needs this money and Mr. Wingate says it must be collected. There are many young men in this county who have never paid any taxes and there are older people who seldom pay unless forced to do so. The state tax officer says that these must be looked after at once and he. means to take such steps as will bring this about. o FROM BEDSIDE OF THE SICK. A report from the bedside of Mrs. William Breiner at three o’clock this afternoon is to the effect that her condition Is more serious than ever. She is gradually growing weaker. ’ o CONTEST TO BEGIN TOMORROW The Missing Word contest will begin positively in our Thursday issue, it being necessary to postpone it’s inauguration as announced for today. 0 Mrs. Hale, of Geneva, coninues to improve slowly, of course, but steadily. Her recovery, if it happens, will be a very rare one for such cases. Rev. W. H. Daniels’ condition remains practically unchanged. He Is very low. having taken no food nourishment for several days. His recovery is hopeless, though he may live several days.

OVER THIS STATE They Send Interesting Reports to State Department BUREAU OF MINES Senator Hemenway Plugging for It—Other News Washington. January 29. —Indianians serving the government as consuls continue to send the state department interesting reports of their observations abroad. Samuel H. Shank, of Irvington, who was recently transferred from Winnipeg, Canada, to Mannheim, Germany, has forwarded an account of a new process gas manufacture in Germany, in which he says: “During 1907 there was built at the small town of Tostedt a plant for the manufacture of gas by the Dannert proctss. This gas is made from oil and coke, and is similar to the water gas made in the United States, but It is claimed that the process is much cheaper, both in the cost of the plant and in the cost of production. The plant at Tostedt is only a small one, designed to supply a town of 2,000 inhabitants, but its successful operation for several months has demonstrated the practicability and economy of the new process. Washington, January 29. —Senator Hemenway, who went before the senate committee on mines and mining and urged that the committee report out a bill for the establishment of a bureau of mines and mining in connection with the department of commerce and labor, obtained a promise that the committee would report out such a joint resolution at an early date. Senator Hemenway thinks this is a step In the Tight direction and believes that ft will work to the advantage of a class of men who are compelled to work qnder ground. , Washington, January 29. —It is very generally believed here that if congress establishes a bureau of mining in the department of commerce and labor, John Mitchell, for so long at the head of the United Mine Workers of America, will be asked to take .charge of the bureau. Mr. Mitchell's closest friends here are not able to say whether he would accept the place. Q EXPRESS OFFICE Will Have Attractive New Quarters in Morrison Block WORK BEGAN TODAY New Fixtures Will be Complete by Saturday— Superintendent Here T. M. DeWitt, of Cleveland, Ohio, superintendent of tjhe Wells Fargo Express company, arrived in our city this morning accompanied by Agent C. K. Bell, of Fort Wayne, and at once took up the matter of arranging their office in the interurban station. Mr. DeWitt informed us that it was the intention of the company to put in furniture to correspond with that of the interurban and would put in something neat in every respect for Agent Wilson. The Wells Fargo will occupy that space now occupied by Dick Burrell as a newsstand, he moving into the new room which recently Underwent special repairs and improvement in the way of a big archway being cut through joining the two rooms, and the company will thus be in shape to handle their customers in connection with the Interurban. They fully expect to have everything in readiness to start business at their new quarters by the first of February, and are rushing everything with that object in view. With this new addition in the Morrison block it will be a very busy place this year.

"NEWS" AND WHAT IT IS. The Bible is a Newspaper 2,000 Years Old. “What is the news?” is the monotonous inquiry whose answer lubricates every press in the world. “The news” is merchandise bought and sold for millions. But if news is the essence k>f convursahon, ‘good news' is its quintessence. It makes the pulse leap, the eyes sparkle and the cheek flush. It makes the sky brighter and the sun more glorious. Did you ever stop to think that the Bible was a bound newspaper, 2,000 years old. teeming with politics, sermons, divorces, scandals, dirges and religious news, artlessly intermingled? The prophets wrote the editorials, while the psalmist filled ‘the poet’s corner. The Bible is one of the cheeriest of newspapers. It is neither an undertakers’ manual nor a funeral ritual. It Is a literary tonic, thrilling the blood. It is filled with glad tidings and is set to the major key. It is an Indestructible book because it is an immortal newspaper, whose praise and blame, whose parallels and anologies, whose flood of light to cheer and guide no generation will ever outgrow. CONTRAcFinET Myers & Davis Will Build Foundation for Ward Fence Factories TO BEGIN AT ONCE And Complete Same Within Thirty Days—Sewer Contract Also Let The contract for the construction of the foundation of the Ward Fence buildings was awarded to Myers and Davis this morning, they being the lowest bidders and their work is to be completed within thirty days. This contract includes the foundations of the main building, pattern room and paint shop. The sewer contract was awarded to Frank Foor. After the completion of the foundations, the work on the construction of the buildings will begin immediately, and the contract for same will be let. some time this week. The buildings must be ready for occupancy by May first, and the contractor will rush the work to completion. The Ward Fence people are displaying broad smiles at present from the fact that a large volume of business is coming in daily and in fact their business is double what it was last year this time, regardless of the money stringency. Each mail contains many orders for the goods manufactured by this concern and Mr. Brackett informs us that the Marion factory is running at its fullest capacity. Inquiries for catalogues are increasing in number and every indication points to a great spring business. The Ward Fence people will start off with fifty men on their pay roll and this number will consist of mostly Decatur people. This concern is a most important acquisition to the business interests of Decatur, and its future is most promising. BANQUET AND SOCIAL SESSION Northern Indiana Shrine Club to Keep Open House The Northern Indiana Shrine club will execute one of their famous banquets mid social sessions at the Wayne club, in Fort Wayne, on Thursday evening. February 6. This club is already becoming noted for (he excellence in entertaining their members, and the occasion in question will be a happy repetition of their former efforts. Decatur members of the club are Major R. B. Allison, L. C. Waring, H. L. Conter and W. P. Schrock. • o GOOD PROGRAM FOR TONIGHT. Decatur people should tie especially interested in tonight's program of the Farmer’s Institute, which includes a lecture on the “Citizenship of the American Farmer,” by A. O. Lockridige. one of the best known platform men in the county. Also a talk on “Some Elements of Success hi Life,” by Senator J. W. Tyndall and “The Farmer of Today,” by Hon. David E. Smith. The court room should be packed this evening.

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HISTORICAL CLUB Held an Interesting Meeting Last Evening- -“Wars of Jonathan” the Subject OTHER SOCIETY NEWS Jolly Birthday Party at the Home of Chris Raver— Party at Heckman’s “Wars of Jonathan” was the main subject, which was no nicely handled at the Historical meeting held at the home of Mrs. Nettie Schrock Tuesday evening. The hostess had a splendid paper on the subject, while each member has sub-topics on the following divisions: a Ptolemy Philometer and Alexander, kings of Egypt and Syria aud Jonathan; b, Battle between Jonathan and Appollonius; c, Troubles between the Egyptian king and Alexander; death of both; d. Demetrius Nicator—his treatment of Jonathan and the Jews; e, The rebellion of Trypho, consequence to the » Jews; f, Jonathan’s last battle with the generals of Demitrius and-second league with the Romans and Macedonians. The porion of the evening which was devoted to the entertainment was in charge of Mrs. J. Rice. An old fashioned dance was given last evening at the Sudabaker farm, by Joe Spangler to a large company of friends and relatives. The music was especially fine and an excellent time was given as a report. A very jolly birthday party of this year was when the relatives and friends gathered at the home of Chris Raver to remind him that he had crossed another milestone of lite, on Monday. January 27th. It was his fifty-ninth birthday anniversary. The day was spent in a social manner and at noon hour a sumptuous dinner was spread before the many guests, who were: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller and their little grandson. Dick Harden, of Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs, Smith Stevens and daughter Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Raver and children Allie, James and Neva, Mr. Otis Stevens and wife and son Clarence. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Book, Mrs. Hannah Raver, Mr. William Welty. Mr. Cyrus Johnson, Mrs. William Roth and children, Dewey Brown, Vena Brown, George Brown, Wavel Raver. Miss Anna Raver. Mr. Hetiock Heckman celebrated his nineteenth birthday anniversary Sunday evening at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heckman situated five miles north of the city. Card games and dancing were enjoyed, and at a late hour an elegant two course luncheon was served. The guests who assisted in the celebration were: Misses Lydia Bultemeier, Clara Bultemeier, Ida Dirkson, Emma Dirkson. Anna and Marie Scheiman, Katie Droege, Bertha Zwick, Minnie Schroeder, Della Droege, Alga Droege, Marie Droege, Emma and Pauline Heckman, Anna Louise Bultemeier, Flora Berning, Alvina Jaebker, of Preble; Mailand and Johanna Jaebker, of Preble; Messrs. Fred Jebker. Wm. Holbrock, Lew Scheiman, of Decatur. Theo Droege, William Droege, Henry Droege, Herman Scheiman, Martin Auman, Fred Berning, Henry and Chas. Berning, Herman Fuhrman. Mart Heckman, Lawrence Heckman, Ernst Prange, of Fort Wayne. A few neighbors and friends called at the home of Miss Angie Kintz, two miles south of the city last evening to spend the evening. Games and music occupied the pleasant hours of the evening. At a late hour a delicious luncheon was served the guests who were: Misses Eva McGath. Bessie McGath, Jennie Miller. Mrs. Fresha Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eldsworth. Messrs. Ed Zeser, Joe Palmer, Frank Zeser, Willie Zeser, Dan Zeser, Mon Carrier, Ed McGath. The Young Women’s Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church held a called meeting last evening at the homh of Miss Mary Miller. They trjwfacted business and laid plans for a Washington s birthday party, yet the plans are indefinite and will be until the next meeting, which will be held at the home of Mrs. Dallas Butler, on next Tuesday evening. (Continued on page 2)