Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 24 February 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 47

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PRIEST SHOT DOWN ■ Awful Crime of Anarchist in a Denver Church Sunday Morning MAKES A STATEMENT Italian Murderer’s Confession is a Startling One—- | Lynch Talk Heard Denver, Col.. Feb. 23.—Father Leo Heinrichs was shot and killed while the sacrament at early mass in St. Elizabeth's Catholic church Eleventh and Curtis streets, this city at 6 o'clock this morning. at rhe altar rail between two women. Alio Guiseppa press* d the muzzle of a revolver against the body of the priest, after recriving front him theKpnsecrated water, and shot the priest through the heart. Exclaiming “My God! my God!" Father Leo fell prone in front of the altar and died without uttering another word. With an inarticulate scream the assassin sprang into the aisle and dashed to the door. For a moment the people in the church were dazed, then became panic-stricken. Women fainted and many became hysterical. Several men rushed to the aid of the priest and others started in pursuit of the murderer. Among the latter was Patrolman Daniel Cronin, who overtook the fleeing Italian on the steps. Guiseppa made attempts to shoot the policeman ®but was foiled and overpowered, only against desperate fighting, in which several men engaged who had come to the assistance of the officer. * Cfateeppa made the following statement: “I just wont over there because I have a grudge against all priests in general. They are all against the I working man. I went to the communion rail because I could get a better shot. I did not give a d whether he was a German priest or other kind of priest. They are all in the same class. “I left Italy three months ago; went first to Central America And then came to the United States, and to Denver. I am an anarchist, and I am proud of it. T am a shoemaker, but have not worked since coming to Denver.” He was taken to Colorado Springs to avoid lynching. o WILL FIGHT TEMPERANCE. Organization Being Made to Counteract Prohibition Movement. Indianapolis, Feb. 23. —Within the next ten days there will be an organization formed in Indianapolis 85,000 strong which will combat the prohibition host which has threatened to tear asunder the brewery interests of the state, and. its promoters declare, throw’ many thousands of men out of employment, The organization will probably be known as the Indiana Allied Trades association, and its membership will consist of labor organizations whose members are in any way connected with the manufacture of articles used in producing condiments or any .articles directly or indirectly in the manufacture and sale or liquor. Openly declaring that their purpose is to fight the prohibition movement and to check its effective and onward movement, the promoters aver that their interest is taken from a financial and commercial standpoint, for the welfare of the men w’ho are employed in the brewing business and to educate the people to the stand taken by both the brewers and the saloonkeepers. Albert Lieber, president of the Indianapolis Brewing company, is fostering the movment which will result in the organization of the allied trades association, but it will be an entirely separate interest frem any association made up of brewery men. One of the features of the new organization will be the advocacy of a "temperate” saloon, one which will establish temperance in the sale of liquor. Included in the cnafts which will be affected by the prohibition of the sale of liquor are the men employed in the manufacture of bottles, bar-room fixtures of every’ sort, cigars, coopers, malsters, bakers, soda water manufacturers, machinery makers and every other line of business whose products go to make up the fixtures and supplies necessary to carry on the saloon and brewery interests.

many epileptics cared for. The Board of State Charities Make Interesting Report. The report of the board of state charities for the year 1907, which has just been issued, states that at the close of the year, 935 epileptics were being cared for by the state. Os this number 485 were women and 450 were men. There were 343 in the state hospitals for the insane, 336 in the school for feeble minded youth at Fort Wayne and 256 in the county poor asylums. Only able bodied epileptics have been taken to the state village of epileptics at Newcastle. This institution was opened last August. It holds two inmates from this county.

COURT HOUSE NEWS The John D. Steele Claim Case Went to the Jury this Afternoon THE EVERETT CASE Will Begin Tomorrow — Charge is Assault and Battery With Intent to Kill The case of John Dayton Steele vs. Joseph W. Smith, executor of the will of Polly Steele, to collect claim of $1,958.14, was not concluded Saturday evening as predicted, but went to the jury this afternoon. The case is being hard fought. The case of the State vs. Michael Everett, assault and battery, with intent to kill, set for trial today, was postponed until tomoiirow morning) awaiting the conclusion of the Steele case. It will be remembered that several months ago Everett stabbed Julius Haugk with his pocket knife, and his trial at this time is for that offense. Carrie Shoemaker vs. George E. Shoemaker, divorce, demurer filed by defendant to the complaint. Rosa E. Dettinger vs. Jacob Dettinger, divorce and alimony, clerk ordered to issue summons for defendant to sheriff of Allen county, returnable March 10th. A new case filed was John Amspaugh vs. Noah Mangold et al. suit on note S4OO. D. E. Smith is attorney for the plaintiff. Andrew Wolpert, admr, Theresa Wolpert estate, filed a petition to sell personal property at private sale, and it was so ordered. Joseph W. Smith, extr. Polly Steele estate, dismissed the petition to sell real estate. B. J. Smith, admr. of Joseph Smith estate, filed a re-appraisement of personal property and a petition to sell same at private sale. Susan Jones, guardian for Lewis Bright, et al, filed his final report as to Lewis and current report, as to the others. o - THEY WERE INTERESTING TALKS

Yesterday morning at the M. E. church Dr. Wilcox relievered a mas.terly sermon to a large audience. Taking as his theiue "Knighthood" ho delineated innumerable facts that were most interesting. “The real meaning of knighthood” said the speaker, “is for the stronger people to help bear the burdens of the weaker. The Knights of Pythias and Knights of the Holy Grail attended in a body and the talk was unusually interesting. In the evening Dr. Wilcox delivered the last of his series of lectures on the “Chosen People,” his theme being “The Golden Age.” This was well received and pleased a large audience. An orchestra Is being organized among the younger generation at the Presbyterian church for purpose of assisting the singers in Sunday school. This is a very progressive move and will keep the children keyed up to the right pitch. There is plenty of good talent and they will experience ®o trouble in perfecting the organization.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening February, 24 1908.

A PUBLICITY PLAN t — Taft Making Spectacular Campaign for the Nomination RETRENCHMENT IS ON A New Star to Be Added to the American Flag July 4th Washington, Feb. 24—The presidential candidacy of Secretary Taft has some distinctive features that are causing widespread and interesting comment. Among these characteristics the following are creating a vast deal of talk: 1. The veterans in the political game say they never have known before of an instance where an aspirant for the presidency has openly gone “gunning" after the nomination. 2. The enormous amount of money used in carrying on the Taft propaganda is said to be far in excess of the expenditures of any former candidate for a presidential nomination. Secretary Taft believes in publicity and his campaign is being run on the publicity plan. It is a new departure from the old-time rules of politics. He is overturning all of the conventional methods of the political generals and is causing the practical politicians to sit up and rub their eyes in astonishment. Washington, Feb. 24. —The retrench.ment policy to be pursued by the railroads has been materially affected by the president's letter to the interstate commerce commission directing that an investigation be made to show whether or not the earnings of the roads justify the wholesale cuts in wages which the president has been informed from the officials and counselors of about fifteen railroad systems, who are now in Washington, that, the roads will resort to dismissals instead of reduction in wages. Washington, Feb. 23. —On July 4 a new star will be added to the flag, the star of Oklahoma. George W. Wilson, of Lafayette, has submitted a strikingly beautiful design for a rearrangement of the stars on Old Glory, which Representative Crumpacker will call to the attention of the president and leading members of congress.

COUNTY SCHOOLS A Few Notes of Interest— Seventy-Five Per Cent of Teachers Successful IN RECENT “EXAM” Two Schools Are Closed— One for Smallpox Another for Scarlet Fever County superintendent Opliger has completed grading the papers of the applicants for teachers’ licenses who passed the January examination. Out of forty applicants about thirty, or seventy-five per cent were successful, a splendid record. At the January “exam” last year the result was reversed, dnly twelve being successful out of sixty applicants. Prof. Opliger is highly pleased with the showing made last month. Contagious diseases are Causing a reduction in school attendance in this county at present. One school is closed in French township on account of smallpox, -where four cases are reported. Another school closed is in Jefferson township where a school has been closed two weeks on account of scarlet fever, four cases being reported, one of them quite serious. The authorities are taking no chances on a spreading of the disease. It is believed the quarantine will be lifted this week and the schools resume next week. o A number of Decatur people took in the performance at the Majestic theater at Fort Wayne Sunday evening and were royally entertained.

MAKING MONEY FOR THE STATE Incorporation Laws Made Ten Thousand Dollars for State Indianapolis, Feb. 24. —It is estimated by Frank I. Grubbs, assistant secretary of state, that the new laws relating to incorporations passed by the last legislature have, since they were enacted, added at least SIO,OOO to the receipts of the state. This is more than enough money to pay the salaries of the secretary of state and his assistant for one year. The receipts of the foreign incorporation department of the secretary of state’s office during the year amount to almost $6,000. The receipts from both foreign am. domestic corporations during the first two months of last year before the new laws went into effect were only about S6OO.

IF IT IS THE WISH Congressman Adair Not an Active Candidate for Governor ISSUES STATEMENT Will Abide by Wish of His Party in District and State Washington, D. C., Feb. 23. —In order to make clear his position with reference to the Democratic nomination for governor, which has been a subject of much speculation and unfounded comment. Re; .'esentative Adair tonight issued the following authorized statement for publication in the Star: “I have repeatedly said that I should consider it a great honon to -be governor of Indiana, and would be glad to make the race if nominated, but as my duties here prevent me making a canvass of the state for the nomination, I shall not go before the convention as a candidate. I have always believed that public office is a public trust, or the interests of the people I have the honor to represent, by neglecting my duties here, for any nomination within the gift of my party. Therefore, you may say to the people of Indiana, that at this time I am not an active candidate for any nomination, and so far as the future is concerned. I shall willingly abide by the wish and will of the Democratic party of my district and state. The Eighth district already has one candidate for governor in the person of C. K. McCullough, of Anderson, who made a splendid record in the last legislature of Indiana, and who has announced his candidacy and is making a canvass of the state for the nomination.” Mr. Adair’s decision not to go before the convention as a candidate for governor is likely to be ,a sore disappointment to his friends who, according to reports from Indiana, were preparing to storm Indianapolis during convention week. He is regarded as one of the best campaigners that ever went down the pike in Indiana, and he has never been defeated. He entered congress with the same push and energy that characterized his political career, and has made the old members wake up and take notice of his presence. He has introduced more bills and made more speeches than any other Indiana member. Had he gone into the governorship race there would have been "something doing.”

POLICY WAS PAID IN FULL. Geneva Lady Received $2,000 from Modern Woodmen. Geneva, Ind., Feb. 24. —Janus Freeman, the young oil man. who committed suicide by shooting himself several months ago, was a member of the Modern Woodmen’s lodge and carried $2,000 insurance in that order. This morning his widow, Mrs. Freeman, received a check for the entire amount. o — A fine lot of draft and driving horses are at present quartered at the sale stables on First street ready for the big event on next Friday. The horses are a clean lot and will without doubt go like hot cakes. Farmers who are in need of stock of this kind are very foolish indeed if they do not attend as they may thus secure just the animal they have been looking for.

BRIGHT AND FUNNY “Uncle Rube” Under Auspices of Modem Woodmen Friday Night CAST OF CHARACTERS Several New to the Profession, But They Will Prove Their Ability You cannot afford to miss “Uncle Rube,” the Modern Woodman's benefit show at the opera house Friday Feb. 28th as it is the brightest, breeziest and funniest comedy ever seen here and filled with the most entrancing music, cleverly sang by a chorus of twenty voices. “Uncle Rube” is a show for children from six to sixty ■and it will make you laugh and grow fat to hear “Bubb Green” sing “I read it in a Book” and "Uncle Rube's” quaint philosophy and humorous ideas of life will make you forget your troubles. The cast follows: Uncle Reuben Rodney, a justice of the peace, school trustee and a master hand at “swappin’ ” horses Mr. Sam Shamp Deacon Smailley, a smooth old villa: ?. Mr. O. P. Mills Mark, his son, and a promising young rascal... .Mr. Clayson Carroll Gordon Gray, a young artist..... Mr. Ferd Litterer Upson Astorbilt, a New York Swell Mr. Dick Erwin. Jr, Ike, the hired hand Mr. Walter Johnson Bub Green, a young rustic Mr. J. J. Helm Bill Tappan, a constable Mr. Herb Lachot Taggs, a New York Waif... Miss Ada Murray Mrs. Marie Bunn, a charming widow Miss Minnie Orvis Millicent Lee, the pretty school ma'am Miss Clara Terveer The musical program consists of ten big song hits all new and the chorus work will be new and up to date and the musical part of the show will alone be worth the price of admission. Tickets are twenty-five cents. Board open Friday at 8 a. m. at Holthouse Drug store. Proceeds for the benefit of Modern Woodman who earnestly solicit your patronage, assuring you of a pleasant evening’s entertainment at “Uncle Rube” one night only, Friday Feb. 28th.

THAT'NEW STATION Clover Leaf Superintendent Wants Some Information As to Facts WORK WILL BEGIN Some Time During Month of May—Building Will Be Modern Although it has been a certainty since the appropriation has been made, that Decatur will have a new depot at the Clover Leaf railroad during this year, we will publish the following letter from H. H. Eggleston, superintendent of bridge and building of the road, to convince all who are skeptical Frankfort. Indiana. To Decatur Agent: Please advise if there is a city sewer running down to our tracks on paved street and about how close to track it comes. I want this information in connection with the new station at that point so that we may have connection with city sewer. Please answer quick. H. H. EGGLESTON. We are informed that work 'will be begin on the construction of this new building some time in Mav and that it will be modern in every respect. Two gentlemen who are connected with the construction department of the railroad were fa our city a short time ago and looked over the right of way, where the depot is to be built and It is now assured that, we will I soon have a respectable place to wait I for trains at the Clover Leaf.

HAVE BOUGHT PICTURE SHOW. Decatur Young Men Locate at Sturgis, Michigan. Messrs. Charles Force and Frank Parrish of this city have gone to Sturgis, Mich., whe rethey have purchased a moving picture show. These gentlemen have been trying to close the deal for several weeks, but it was not until last Friday that they succeeded in doing so. There’s is the only show of its kind in Sturgis and they should do a thriving business. Mr. Force resigned his position with W. H. Lindsley and Charles Dutcher will fill the vacancy. Their many friends wish for them much success in their undertaking. THE SOCIAL DAYS Sleighing Party to the Gage Home—Dinner Given by Mr. and Mrs. Heckman THE CLUB MEETINGS As Scheduled for This Week —Happy Party at the W. R. Smith Home The members of the Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian chureh will meet and hold a business meeting of importance Thursday evening at the home of Miss Perle Burdg to complete plans for the reception. Every member Is requested' to be present at 7:30 o’clock, especially are the chairmen of each committee urged to come, and the members of the Over Sight Committee. Sleigh bells and merry laughter were heard in another direction Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Gage, In the country taken out by Mrs. and Mrs. Ed Ellsworth. Taffy pulling and games amused the guests until a late hour, which time a refreshing luncheon was served the crowd, who were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ellsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zesen. Mr. and Mrs. John Keller, Mrs. Thresa Schafer, Misses Angela Kintz, Anna Landoll, of Fostoria. 0., Messrs. Ed Parent, Joe Palmer, Lewis ; Kintz, Will Keller, Frank Zeser, Ed Zeser, Will Zeser.

A dinner party of last evening which was quite a society event was the one given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heckman, at their home on north Fifth street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sievers, of Fort Wayne, who are visiting friends and relatives in the city. After the dinner was served, a number of guests arrived to spend the evening at cards. Those who were present besides the host and hostess and the guests of honor, were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Horstmeyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Koeneman. of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bultenieier and family. Henry Wishmeyer, of St. Johns; Mr. and Mrs. Will Zwick and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koeneman and family of this city. Mrs. O. L. Vance will entertain the Historical club Tuesday evening at her home at their regular meeting. Miss Hattie Studabaker will meet with the Shakespeare club on Wednesday afternoon at her home. A sleighing party, consisting of the Misses Leona and Nellie Stalter, Marie Butler, Vida and Bertha Stoneburner Gertie Philips. Kate Hackman. Lydia Drummond, Hernia Mann. Messrs. Roy Miller, Jesse Lebrun, Mart Slickman. H. Bolton, Tom Stoneburner. Carl Ernst, Fred Rockstobe. went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Crist, southwest of the city. Light refreshments were served, and a jolly good time was had by all. Games and music furnished the amusements for the evening. ■ Games and music furnished the chief amusements of the delightful evening which was spent by a party of friends in response to invitation call issued by Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Dodane last evening at their home on Fifth street. During the time a luncheon (Continued on page 3.)

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WASHINGTON DAY Was Fittingly Observed by the G. A. R. and W. R. C. Lodges SATURDAY EVENING A Splendid Program Rendered Followed by a Social Session Flags, large and small, placed in an artistic manner, and the glorious colors of red. white and blue, beautifully arranged to form the background of the platform, were the pretty decorations of the G. A. R. and W. R. C, hall Saturday evening, when they celebrated the great hero's birthday anniversary, George Washington, the father of our country, and which day is dear to each heart of a soldier who had struggled and braved the days of war. As each friend arrived dainty little fla'g was given as a souvenir of the evening. After the many greetings, Mrs. Ed Lyons, the presiding president, took charge. Many recitations and readings were numbered on the program, and all were thoroughly enjoyed. Each one was splendid and each did their part nicely. Several vocal solos were rendered, which were so sweetly sung. Also, a main number was the drill consisting of seven boys and seven girls dressed to represent the different countries of the world. They did their parts like young soldiers. The best proceeding of the evening was when George and Martha Washington came into the room and took their chairs of honor where they spent the evening. George was represented by Jacob Railing, who certainly was a picture of the real George and Martha was Mrs. Theodora Kennedy. If a person had taken a life size and placed it beside the Martha and George Washington of Saturday evening you would be compelled to say they had come to life again. The recitation of the infant class was honestly the best ever. After the program a social hour was enjoyed by the large attendance. Before closing many compliments were passed on Mrs. Lyons, who did her part, which was drilling ' and preparing the program, for she | certainly understood how to handle such a large crowd without any hitch. Each one who took part on the program was either an ex-soldier or relative of one. MORE BASE BALL TALK. Another Meeting Called for Marion This Week. Kokomo, Ind.. Feb. 24. —The Indiana State Base Ball League will be organized at Marion next Wednesday afternoon at a meeting to be held there at the Spencer hotel, and Kokomo will be included. This statement is official—as official as any base ball league statement can be. It is vouchi ed for by Frank C. Morris, who has ■ been asked to attend, and who will ;be there. If there is any way of organizing the league, the thing will be done —that much is settled and certain. Manager Justise, of Bluffton, one of the leading spirits in the Marion, Bluffton and Eastern Traction line, was in the city yesterday asking the attendance of Kokomo representatives to the meeting. Beside Kokomo and Marion there will be Bluffton, Frankfort, Logansport. Huntington. Decatur. Wabash and Peru. Those are the cities to be represented at the meeting. Whether all of them will be included in the league when final plans are made is not known. There is a boom on for Ed Keifer. of this citv for president, and it is sugI gested even that he be made secrei tary and treasurer as well, as all three I jobs are practically one and Mr. Kiefer has the best of qualifications for the place. So far he is the only candidate for the place. _ * In connection with his regular show this evening at the Pictorium. J. B. Stoneburner, proprietor, is adding something special in the way of a specialty. He has received the services of Edmond Haffner, an artist of widespread reputation, who will do a whistling stunt monologue ,and piano playing. For this special attraction he will not charge a cent extra, the show and special turn all going in at one price, five cents. This Is a great opportunity and should be seen by all-