Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 57, Decatur, Adams County, 6 March 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 57

THE SALOON FIGHT Monday Was Greatest Day in History of the Antis Forces FIVE CITIES CLEANED Others Did Part of the Work—Three-Fourths of Townships in State Dry Under the saloon remonstrance law In this state the last Friday before the first Monday of each month has become recognized as ‘Remonstrance day.” The remonstrances filed last Friday showed the highest degree of temperance sentiment ever reached in this state under the remonstrance law and the greatest and most effective activity on the part of the temperance people. Four cities completed filing remonstrances in the last ward of each city„ Two out of four wards in Valparaiso and two out of four wards in Kendalville, filed remonstrances putting out of business twenty-three of the thirtyone saloons in those two cities. In addition to this, ten townships besides the ones containing these cities filed remonstrances rhaking fifteen townships ad five cities go dry during the month. The cities are: Greenfield. Bluffton, Frankfort. Auburn, Valparaiso and Kendallville. The townships are: German. Center and Union, in couty; Vigo, in Knox cdunty; Grant, Marshall county; Fayette in Vigo county; Middle, in Hendricks county; and Luce, in Spencer county. The total population in these townships and cities is 55.233, and/ the total number of saloons outlawed 130. Os the 1,016 townships in the state, 801 are now dry. There are fourteen dry cities and eighteen entire counties. There are forty dry county seats. o IN FAST COMPANY I Big Tom Railing Will Join Springfield Three I Team the 20th HE WAS DRAFTED From Tecumseh, Michigan, Team and Brought Neat Sum of $250 Thomas Railing and wife left today for Lima, where they will visit for some time with his brother Claud Railing. After remaining there for some time they will go to Hamilton, Ohio, for a visit with Mr. Railing’s sister, Mrs. Bennett. They will leave Hamilton in time to reach Springfield, 111., by the twentieth of this month, where Tom will play ball this season. He played with Tecumseh. Michigan, last season, having been purchased by them from the Dallas, Texas, league. He played sensational ball for Tecumseh and was largely responsible for their winning the pennant in the Southern Michigan league. His work looked good to the management of the Springfield Three I league team and Tom’s release was bought for 1250. Rig Tom was notified as to being drafted and was ordered to report for duty the twentieth of this month. He will take his wife with him for the season. Teip's many Decatur friends expect to hear many good returns from his this year's work, as w all know he has the goods for even faster company than the Three I. o— J- B. Stoneburner will present an unusually good performance tonight at the Pictorium. using nothing but UP to date films. The program for tonight includes “The Stout Man,” the “Squally Beach” and the illustrated song “Nobody’s Little Girl.” The wing dance will also be given by Miss Bearicet. Don’t fail to see this rare treat. None of the sick people have been reported to be worse today and In fcct all that have come to our notice ate getting along nicely. Mrs. Jennie Studebaker left this afternoon for Detroit, Ohio, to visit friends for a couple weeks.

’ filed a bill of sale. Jay County Preacher Proceeds in His Divorce Action. r Rev. Clement Myers, who recently filed suit so- divorce from his wife, Susie Myers, has made a bill of sale of practically all of his personal property, including his household furniture of every kind, and his horse ...id buggy, which he said be purchased solely in an endeavor to please his new wife, to Riley Penn, of Knox township. The consideration named j for the transfer of the entire lot of property is $304. The bill of sale includes the Ruby Grand base burner, which Mrs. Myers, in her cross-com-plaint, stating her tale of woe. says her cruel and inconsiderate husband took down one day in a towering rage because she had purchased some coal without his consent, and thrust to one side while yet warm, to give place to an old relic of the scrap pile.—Portland Commercial-Review. ADAIR AND CROMER Will Be Opposing Candi1 dates for Congress Says a Muncie Special FIGURE THE DOPE Cromer’s Friends Say He Can Have the Nomination for the Asking ■ A special from Muncie to the Indianapolis News of last eyening said: Politicians of the leading two parties in the Eighth district believe they have the corgre •• .oral si.irVion, both as it affects the Democrats and the Republicans, figured out. Ther e is only the slightest doubt of former f Congressman George Cromer’s ability to be nominated by the republicans it' he so desires. His bittern; 4 enemies concede that unless the other L candidates for the position, see fit to combine against him, which is regarded as improbable since two of the three others are his close friends, Mr. Cromer will be nominated after a few complimetnary ballots for favorite sons, provided he is willing. Mr. Cromer continues to maintain his policy of silence as to his purpose but his friends make no secret of their intention to see to it that he is a candidate. However, as Mr. Cromer controls every delegate from this county to the district convention, these delegates will do as h e says and will cast their ballots the way he indicates regardless of enthusiastic friends. For the Democratic nomination there will be no opposition to Congressman .1. A. M. Adair. The indorsement of Mr. Adair for the nomination for governor by his home county committee is regarded' here with some suspicion by politicians of all faiths. Some Democrats profess to see in it a deep republican plot to get Adair out of the way as a congressional candidate. but the party leaders, although some of them ar e themselves a bit puzzled by the indorsement, say it is only for the expression of the Jay ' county Democrats’ belief that “noth- ' ing is too good for Johnny Adair.” They say that the Eighth district Democrats are in favor, of Adair for governor if lie can obtain the nomination, but that does not mean they are disloyal to him as a congressional candidate. ■ — STETSON'S UNCLE TOM’S CABIN The Big Popular Show to be Here Soon. The Stetson Co. gives a most powerful and intelligent interpretation of that touching masterpiece of dramatic fiction. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Every . one attending is highly pleased. They laugh with the diabolical funny Topsy and cry with the beautiful little Eva with one accord. The scenery used ' ’ by the company Is simply grand, and the use of calcium light adds an en- ■ chanting wierdness to its beauty, the 1 steamboat race is an extremely clever ' ! piece of stage realism that astonishes even the old theater goers. Take it ! altogether this is the best Uncle Toms ■ i Cabin ever seen, and much more ■ worthy of its audience than a society drama with its impossible heroines and . ridiculous heroes. Stetson Uncle . Tom's Cabin will appear at the opera bouse, Decatur, Thursday. March 12.

IN SQUIRES’COURTS Several Civil Actions Have Been Filed During Past Few Days SUITS ON NOTES Are Entered on Docket— Hurley-Baker Case Will Be Tried Tomorrow The replevin suit entitled Baker vs. Mrs. Charles Hurley for the recovery of houshold goods which was scheduled to come to trial this morning at ten o’clock in Squire Smith’s court was dismissed this morning. The F. V. Mills account against Pearl Bienefeldt was settled by attachment filed before Squire J. H. Stone after household goods were appraised and ready for sale. Mr, Bienefeldt’s father sent draft *o cover amount Attorney L. C. DeVoss has entered suit in Squire J. H. Stone’s court for B. W. Sholty who demands the , settlement of a note of $25.00 from Sam Tumblesome. The suit was filed yesterday, E. Woods has filed suit before Squire J. H. sltone demanding settlement of account from Lewis Andrews. This is set for next Monday. By his Attorneys Hooper and Lenhart, Noah A. Loch has entered suit against Mary E. McGath in which he demands th“ sum of $35.00. The suit is to recover on a note of $20.95. The case entitled Charles Hurley vs. Albert Baker in which the plaintiff charges the defendant with failure to pay a board bill of forty dollars, will be trid in Squire Smith’s court tomorrow and the outcome of same will be watched with interest. It is hinted that some sensationaj evidence wiil be. introducd. The cases against the French township farmers for hauling heavy loads over the pikes, that were to be tried today in Squire Smith’s court have been indefinitely postponed on account of the prosecutor being otherwise engaged'. It is not defiinitely known when these cases will come to trial. o A LEGAL BATTLE The LeMay Case is Being Hotly Contested on Each Side DEFENDANT DENIES The Charges—Attorneys on Each Side Use Best Efforts It is probable the Charles LeMay case will go to the jury this evening. Judge Merryman has an engagement at Winchester tomorrow, where he is to assume jurisdiction in an important case and his appearance there depends on whether or not a verdict is returned by morning in the case now on trial. However It is doubtful if the arguments can be concluded and the case given to the jury before morning. The case is one of the hardest ever fought in court here and the various attorneys are on their feet almost constantly objecting and arguing. The state’s attorneys are vigorous and the defendant’s lawyers are doing all in their power to save their client from punishment. LeMay has been on the witness stand about eight hours and his cross-examination conducted by Attorney Emshwiler was a sharp one. It. developed that the defendant has been married. Charges of his participation in former crimes were stricken out by the court when the questions were asked. The court room is packed constantly, the case attracting much attention. LeMay denied any attempt to injure Miss Metts.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening March, 6 1908.

! WERE WEDDED LAST NIGHT i Jesse Leßrun and M,:Ss Chro n ister Plight Vows. ' Last night at the home of Squire James H. Smith occurred the marriage of Jesse Leßrun, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Leßrun and Miss Maud, daughter of Councilman and Mrs. Isaac Chronister. The ceremony was im1 pressively performed by the squire in the presence of only a few immediate friends, after which the happy . couple repaired to the home of the bride's partnts. Both parties are well known in this city and vicinity. The bride is the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Chronister and is possessed of many good qualities that have made her popular among her as- • sociates. The groom is an employe at the Decatur Egg Case company and is a highly respected young man. The - best wishes of all are extended for a happy and prosperous future. —— ——o LECTURE WAS FINE Prof. Cotton Delivered an Excellent Address on Educational Advantages LARGE ATTENDANCE Greeted the Prominent School Man—Musical Program Was Great Last night at the M. E. church Prof. ' Fasset A. Cotton, state superintendent of the public schools, delivered the second of the series of lectures to the patrons and friends of the Decatur public schools. Regardless of the Inclement weather, a large crowd gathered to hear the noted speaker talk , on educational advantages. Promptly at 7:30 o’clock the program for the evening ensued by the rendition of an organ solo “Holy Night” Dudley Buck, by Miss Mary Reynolds. Professor Cotton then delivered a most interesting lecture which more than pleased those who braved the unpleasant weather to be present. In his talk Supt. Cotton gave statistics that were indeed interesting, showing that three and one-half dollars are expended for’liquor and tobacco where one dollar is expended for education. Other statistics of interest were introduced after which the speaker dwelt on a line of thought pertaining to the training of children. Different children require different training as well as different environments, said Mr. Cotton, and in an hour's discourse he detailed many interesting facts that were educating indeed. Professor Cotton is possessed of a remarkable speaking ability and his exalted position in connection with the schools of the state has placed him in a position where he has ascertained many features relative to school work. Wherever he goes to speak large audiences greet him and the success of our state schools is largely due to his ceaseless work in their behalf. At the close of the address a beautiful song was rendered by the Huntsmen chorus, composed of the Misses Hoffman, Van Camp, Craye's and Messrs Burk, McKean, Mills and Patterson. The school board is to be congratulated for Thtjir efforts in securing such notable speakers and all Decatur joins in stating that the movement is of much benefit to all concerned in our city schools. The next and last lecture of the series will be given by Mr. Mclntosh, president of the Wabash college at Crawfordsville April thirteenth. Mr. Mclntosh is recommended to be an orator of ability and' no doubt he will be heard by many of our citizens. QUARTERLY MEETING. This evening at the Evangelical church the opening service of the last quarterly meeting will be held'. Rev. L. S. Fisher, presiding .elder, will preach at 7:30. Let the members and friends of the church come to the services. The quarterly conference will be held on Saturday evening. A. B. Haist. CORRECTION OF DELEGATES. In our list of delegates to the senatorial convention as published yesterday there was a slight error, the delegates from Decatur being A. P. Beatty and R. K. Erwin.

DOING GOOD WORK r . Prof. L. E. Opliger Has Increased Length of School Term . OVER THE COUNTY ‘ He Contends that Every i School Should Have at Least Seven Months t t Professor L. E. Opliger, county su--1 perintendent of our public schools. , has accomplished much since being k in office and has done many things to increase the attendance and mode cf teaching. Since taking office he , has contended that each and every ■ school in the county should have • terms of at least seven months and he has been suggesting same to the different trustees. Longer terms are [ necessary he states for the reason that much time is required to cover an ordinary course of training. His effors along this line have been most successful and it will be readily seen that the school years in every township have increased in length since J his superintendency by the following averages as compared in the years of 1905, 1907 and 1908 . Adams county —Length of Term. 1905 1907 1908 Union 125 125 140 Root 120 120 130 Preble 153 140 150 Kirkland 130 120 130 Washington 150 150 130 . St. Marys 120 120 140 t Blue Creek 125 125 150 Monroe 120 120 120 French 130 130 130 ’ Hartford 130 130 140 - Wabash 130 120 120 i Jefferson 120 120 130 c Average 129 126 134 Towns. Decatur .173 180/ 180 ! Geneva 120 170 160 1 Berne 160 160 180 Average 153 170 173 i County avl33 135 142 k This is a creditable record indeed, . and Professor Opliger is to be coni gratulated upon his achievements. He s is ever working to advance the inter- - ests of our schools and should have , the hearty co-operation of every citi > zen in the county. STROKE WAS FATAL l James Baxter Died at Five O’Clock Last Evening—--11l Only Few Hours WAS WELL KNOWN 1 * Last Years of Life Spent at . County Infirmary—The Funeral Saturday James Baxter, a well known citizen, who for a number of years has made his home at the county infirmary, died at that institution at five o'clock last evening. Years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, rendering him unable to do manual labor. Friday morning he was taken with another severe attack and his condition at once became serious. Later in the day the third stroke made his recovery impossible and death resulted at the hour named. Mr. Baxter was born in. Root township fifty-eight years ago and his life was spent in that community and this city. He never married. His family was one of the best known in the north part of the county and his acquaintance was extensive. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Monmouth school house the party leaving the Infirmary at one o'clock. o POSTALS HELD FOR POSTAGE. Postmaster Frisinger asks us to call attention to the fact that a number of souvenir postals are being held at the office for lack of postage. Where a tissue cover is used the postage is two cents. You are requested to watch this, and thus save the postal clerks a great deal of inconvenience.

SECURED A BIG JUDGMENT. Lake Erie Had to Pay a Man Who Was Kicked Off Train. The superior court at Indianapolis has reiterated the principle that a trainman has no right to kick a man off a moving train even if the man is stealing a ride. The court has given Charles R. McElrod a judgment for $4,700 against the Lake Erie and Western railroad company and Leo A. Sherman, a brakeman for that road. The trial brought out the fact that McElrod while stealing a ride from Michigan City to Indianapolis last fall was ordered off the train at Arcadia, Sherman giving the order. The train did not stop, and it was shown that ’’ Sherman kicked McElrod off causing ’■ him to fall on the track in such a B position that his right arm was run 8 over'and crushed at the elbow Me e Elrod had asked for $15,000 damages. e y ; AFTER THE TRUSTS e e ‘ Adair Introduces a Bill to r s Suppress Pools and t 1 Combinations IE» ’ A HEAVY PENALTY f g Fine and Imprisonment— Civil Service Commissioner is Busy Now 9 » 5 Washington, D. C., March 6.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Congressman ( John A. M. Adair, of the Eighth Indi- ( ana district today introduced a bill j in the house of representatives to sup 5 press pools, trusts and combinations in restraint of trade. The bill proj vides a fine of $3,000 and imprisonment of from one to ten years for the > violation of any of its provisions. Mr. Adair will insist on an early report j from the committee on this bill. , The civil service commission has , been appealed to for assistance in suppressing the activities of federal officeholders. Complaints of undue acfivitly by officeholders are coming to the commission form various sections of the south. It was announced k at the commission's offices today that three or four civil investigations have been started in response to these complaints. It is expected that more will follow. The commission states that , no charges have reached it of federal activity in Indiana. Representative Adair is going to ' make a speech one of these days in which he will tell the house and the country what h e thinks about the trusts. He has an idea that the trusts will go on "doing” the people until a few of the trust magnates are salted . away in the penitentiaries of the country. “Put some of the trust officials behind the bars and you will break up the trusts,” he said. “What do they ; care for fines? Not a wrapping of your finger. They simply boost their prices a little and the consumer pays the fine while the trust magnate waits, and he doesn't have to wait long, either. If the heads of trusts knew that the penitentiaries were yawning 1 for them they would soon mend their ways.” . .... . <>— = POULTRY SHOW GOES TO BERNE Next Exhibition Scheduled for That Place. Three of the officers of the Adams County Poultry Association. D. M. Rice, president, Chas. A. Magley, secretary, and C. H. Getting, member of the executive committee, all living near Decatur, were in town Wednesday and took th initial steps toward insuring an exhibition In Berne next ’ January. They saw nearly all of the business men and received' encouragement and substantial aid of all but one. In the afternoon a meeting was held which was presided over by the president, and it was then decided fully to have the next poultry show in Berne. A committee was appointed to look for a suitable room in which to show the birds and other pet stock that may be placed on exhibition, and ' to work up a general Interest among all poultry fanciers in this part of the county and have them join the association. The committee named is H. S. Michaud. J. T. Burley, E. F. Lantz, Fred Rohrer and Alfred Debrot.— Berne Witness.

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MIERS TO PRESIDE 5 I Selected by Committee for 1 Chairman of the State 1 J Convention 1 , TO DELIVER KEYNOTE > Assessments Lighter Than i Usual as Candidates are Plentiful this Year i t ; Indianapolis. March 6.—The Demoi cratic state committee yesterday, in 1 session at the Grand Hotel, recommended that Stokes Jackson, chairman, invite Robert W. Miers, of , Bloomington, to act as temporary | chairman of the coming party convention. March 25 and 26, and, as such, deliver the keynote. Mr. Miers is a ( former congressman from the second district. He is regarded as a forceful speaker, and it is expected he will deliver a good address. Little else was done by the committee, the members having decided that they would not discuss prospec- • tive platform planks at this time. A motion to the effect that the platform be left wholly to the discretion of the convention, and that minor positions ’ should be filled by the state chairman was passed unanimously. The committee remained in session less than thirty minutes. Several routine matters were disposed of and a committee was named to assess convention expenses against the various candidates. This comrnit--1 tee was made to consist of John Os- ■ born, committeeman from the Sixth I district, Mark Storen. of the Third, and Dr. T. D. Scales, of the First. ! Because of the unusual number of candidates this year the assessment will be lower than for several years. IN A SOCIAL WAY A Delightful Affair at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. William Reinking THE LADIES’ AID Enjoy Afternoon at the Schirmeyer Home— Shakespeare Met The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reinking, of rural route 8 was the scene of a social gathering Wednesday evening March the 4th in celebrating Mrs. Reinking's 50th birthday anniversary. A delicious oyster supper was served at 6 o'clock, the evening being spent in music and games. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Reinking, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bleeke. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bleeke and children. Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Bleeke and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Ehrman and daughter Mary . Lulu Lankenau, Harry Fleming and Ferdinand Reinking. At a late b ur they all left for their homes, wishing Mrs. Reinking many more such happy birthdays. The Ladles’ Aid society of the Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. F. M- Schirmeyer on Mercer avenue, who was assisted by Miss Bessie Schrock. Miss Mary Reynolds, the guest of Mrs. Fred Mills and Miss Carrie Thomas rendered several excellent piano selections. Light refreshments were served during the social hour, after which the ladies attended the market which was a success along the financial line. The guests numbered fifty, which spoke well for the society when you stop to consider what disagreeable weather It was on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Marie Holloway pleasantly entertained the members of the Shakespeare club this afternoon at her home on corner of Jefferson and Fifth street. The important paper which was rad and prepared in a very careful manner by the hostess was on the main subject of the afternoon, which was one of the leading questions of (Con timed o» PM» • >