Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 75, Decatur, Adams County, 27 March 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 75

GREATEST EVER Was the Big Democratic State Convention Which Closed Last Night TICKET IS STRONG Hall for Lieutenant Governor—Walter Lotz Successful—Exciting Scenes Amidst scenes of the wildest enthusiasm, the democratic state convention closed last night and the delegates and workers returned to their homes, tired, generally happy and all sanguine of success. The ticket named is one of the strongest which ever went before the voters of Indiana, and this fact is conceded by even the republican press. The Taggart and antiTaggart forces were both defeated by the selection of Mr. Marshall and the rest of the ticket is most satisfactory. The Decatur delegation nearly all arrived home this morning and say it wag the greatest ever. Walter J. Lotz of Muncie, selected as the nominee for attorney general, was placed in nomination by our distinguished fellow citizen and able lawyer, David E. Smith. It was a great meeting and but marks the opening of the greatest campaign ever witnessed in Indiana. The ticket as nominated is as follows: Governor —Thomas R. Marshall, of Columbia City. Lieutenant Governor—Frank J. Hall, of Rushville. Judge of Supreme Court —M. B. Lairy, of Logansport. Attorney General —Walter J- Ixhz, of Muncie. Secretary of State —James F. Cox, of Columbus. Auditor of State —Marion Bailey, of Lizton. Treasurer of State —John Isenbarger, of North Manchester. Appellate Judge—E. W. Felt, of Greenfield. Reporter of Supreme Court—Burt New. of North Vernon. S ate Statistician—P. J. Kelleher, of Indianapolis. State Superintendent —Robert J. Aley, Bloomington. The for lieutenant governor required four ballots, the honor finally going to Frank J. Hall, of Rushville.

Indianapolis, March 26.—“ Marshall 1 and the constitution." The battle cry of the campaign was > soon made general today after the ’ nomination of Thomas R. Marshall for > governor. Mr. Marshall’s speech itself framed the issue. In accepting the ‘ nomination he said: “I stand for democracy, the constitution and the law. I ask for nothing more than is embodied in the attitude 1 of the democracy of Indiana. Mr. Marshall enunciated his own slogan, and it was taken up by the ' delegates with a will. No, better pleased democrats ever left a convention hall than those "ho ' filed out of Tomlinson hall tonight. The nomination of Mr. Marshall was universally conceded to have strengthened the party. The old factions died in the making of It. Thomas H. Kuhn, Samuel M. Ralston, Carroll K McCullough. Charles G. Conn. L. Ert Slack had strong partisans all, but from their (respective strongholds came the strongest notes of assent to the nomination of Mr. Marshall. His nomination left no trace of bitterness. When it was all over and done every faction was of one mind. The Taggart men were satisfied. The antiTaggart men were pleased. The nomination had wiped out factionalism and united the Indiana democracy as it had not been united since 1892. The withdrawal of Mr. Ralston left the fight between Mr. Marshall and Mr. Slack. The first indication of it came when Adams county was called on the fifth ballot, ten delegates going to Marshall and five to Slack. There was a cheer for Allen county's steadfastness when Aden was called and the indefatigible Fleming sang out: “In the best of spirits Allen county casts forty-six votes for Marshall. “That’s standing pat for sure,” came a voice from the rear of the hall. The counties of the Eighth and Elev enth districts come up nicely for Marshall, and the hall fairly trembled with the shouts when Madison county, C. K. McCullough’s home county, cast its thirty-five votes for the Columbia City man. Marshall county rose to the occasion

and gave Marshall eight votes. Mont- , somery set the pace for central and southern Indiana by giving Marshall seventeen of its nineteen delegates, and Ripley started the Ohio river country Marshallwards by giving Marshall its solid vote When Marion county’s vote was announced, eighty-eight for Marshall the convention went wild. The Twelfth district delegates to a man were standing on their chairs, waving their flags and cheering like mad. Vanderburgh county made Marshall’s vote 659, and Col. M. V. Walsh screamed across to Jack Nolan: •‘We’ll never forget you, Jack!” Vigo county cast thirty votes for Marshall and he then had more than (Continued on page 2.)

FEMALE GRAFTER Did a Good Day’s Work at Crawfordsville on Last Monday THE LARGE RACKET Carries Two Children With Her—Husband Belonged to Every Known Lodge The Crawfordsville Journal has the following concerning a woman grafter who is working Indiana lodge people: "Many citizens jrere were bilked good and proper by a wdman imposter on Monday, and so smoothly that she about won the medal for new grafts that will work. She came into aown on the cars —she is not the kind who walk —and brought with her a little girl of eight and another of eighteen months. With her she carries a folding baby carriage and into this the infant was ensconsed amidst pillows and baby carriage fixings which were dirty enough to bear out the woman's words that she had been traveling and not bathing. The woman was an imposter and worked the lodge gag’ for all it was worth. “In some unexplained way she had learned the name of Marshal Prewitt iand of several leading members of the different lodges. She disarmed all suspicion of her intended victims by telling them the story that her husband was a member of the Elks, K. of P., Eagles or whatever pin s£e saw the easy mark wearing. It made no difference to her. Her husband was a member of every secret order in town before she got away and took with her $7.90 of good money, which she had begged of sympathetic souls. She really looked the part of a woman who was respectable and carried with her an air ttiat she was begging because she was forced to do so. “The police heard she was grafting and started out to find her. She was working a new trick when caught. She had pushed her baby carriage in front of a saloon and had sent the eight year old girl into the place to beg. When the proprietor came out to listen to her tale of woe Officer Rogers stepped up and told her gently but firmly to move on and to make it the Big Four station before she stopped. She took his advic e and remained there until 5’ when Marshal Prewitt arrived to see that she got on the train. She boldly told him she had $7.90 she had secured in this town. It is a penal offense to send young girls into saloons, but what could the marshal do. If he had put the imposter in jail her children would have had to go with her. so she was told to get out of town and stay out. If she does as well in every town as she did here she is making more money than most women.

BUTTON MAN IS NO MORE. New York. Mar. 26.—Meyer R. Bimberg. known widely as Bim the Button Man,” was found dead in bed Wednesday night. A week ago Mr. Bimberg contracted a cold which developed into tonsilitis. He was born in this city 46 years ago and is survived by a widow and daughter of 14 years. In recent years Mr. Bimberg built six theaters and for three years managed the Yorkville theater, but it was as the manufacturer of campaign buttons that he was known outside N.ew York. He staked his fortune repeatedly on his convention forecasts only to double I his fortune as his predictions were ful- ‘ filled.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening March, 27 1908.

IS BADLY WANTED Frank Jaquay is Wanted for for Non-Payment of Board Bill HE LEFT THE CITY For Parts Unknown—He Was a Drinking Man and Left While Drunk Frank Jaquay, who about two months ago accepted a position as blacksmith at the Coppock Motor Car company is badly wanted by the city authorities upon the charge of failure to pay his board bill. Th e wanted man came here from Marion in January and applied for a position with the Coppock people. He was given a job and has boarded with L. B. Brokaw since. He was a drinking man and oftentimes he was under the influence of intoxicants. He also used alcohol and morphine according to reports from people who knew. He was discharged from the employ of the Coppock people Last week and Monday he left for parts unknown, failing to pay his indebtedness to Mr. Brokaw for his board. Wednesday an affidavit was filed for his arrest and a diligent search is being made to ascertain his whereabouts. Jaquay is a man of about forty-five years of age. He has a highly respected family at Marion, but liquor has stolen from him all sensibility regarding their welfare and he is now a reckless man. Although absolutely honorable when sober, he is the contrary when drunk and those who know him think that after he comes to his senses, he will send the amount he owes to this city and avoid further trouble.

HUNG BY HIS HEAD Four-Year-Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Synder in Dangerous Position NEAR DEATH'S DOOR C. E. Baughman Rescued Child Who Was Hanging in Shed by Ears Hanging in the coal shed by his head, Allwein, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Synder, of Ninth street, was death's door this morning before being rescued from this perilous position. The little child while playing in the coal shed was seized with a notion to climb through a small hole in the roof and he P ro " ceeded to do so. Thrusting its head through the opening it made an effort to pull its body through, but its strength failed and it loosened its hold on the rafter. Hanging with its ears protruding on either side above the opening in the roof, the child screamed and screamed. The neighbors who heard the cries did not suspicion that anything serious had happened, but thought, child like, is was crying over some trivial affair. Clarence Baugh man, proprietor of the south Second street 5 and 10 cent store heard the cries and he hastened to rhe scene and was horrified to see what a dangerous position the child had gotten into. He just arrived in time, however, as the boy was almost breathless. He soon relieved it from the trying situation and it Is thought that nothing serious will result. It has been definitely announced that Fred and Henry Meyer, sons of the late Deidrich Meyer, will remain in this city to care for their aged mother. At the news of their father’s death, both came here from far off countries, Henry from Arkansas, arriving in time to assist in the arr angement of the funeral services, but Fred, of Sacramento. Cal., came to the church just as the choir was singing the last hymn. They will engage in business here soon.—Huntington News- • Democrat.

MISS GERTRUDE BLOSSOM WEDS Former Decatur Lady Becom e s Bride of Pittsburg Man. A card was received this morning by Fred Blossom announcing the marriage of his sister. Miss Gertrude, to Mr. Fred Miller, of Pittsburg. Pa., the event having taken place last Wednesday, March 26th, at the bride’s home at Hammond, Ind. The bride who was Miss Blossom, formerly lived here until three years ago they moved from this city to Hammond, where they have been making their home. Mrs. Miller has many friends in the city who will be greatly surprised at this announcement They join in with the Democrat in wishing them a happy future. THE HELPING HAND Enjoved a Delightful Dav at the Yager Home at Maglev OTHER SOCIETY NEWS Gav Event at Peck Home— Interesting Lecture at Christian Church

Twelve members of the Helping Hand society of the German Reformed church gathered at the parsonage Thursday morning and drove to the home of Mrs. Frank Yager, at Magley. to spend the day. After arriving at the home which is so noted for the hospitality which is always dispensed, the ladies spent a short time in doing fancy work, while the younger ladies attended the country schools. At noon the guests were taken into the dining room where a feast instead of a dinner was awaiting them. The ladies returned to Decatur during the late flours Jaf the afternoon. Also the neighbors of the hostess were her guests. Those w-ho went from Decatur were: Mesdames John Kirsch, John Spuhler, Otto Reppert, John Moran, L. C. Hessert, Charley Miller. Misses Emma Mutchler, Lucy Krittzman, Emma Schlickman, Lucy Fruchte, Lizzie Knapke, Hulda Fruchte, of Magley. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Peck, of Mercer avenue, presented a gay scene as twelve young girls responded to the call given by Miss Reba Dugan for them to com e and spend the evening from seven until nine. Red crepe paper was tastefully arranged through the main rooms in very pretty designs. Vases of fragrant flowers were placed here and there. After spending the first portion of the evening in dancing and playing games, the little hostess entertained her fair guests at the Crystal theater, after which they returned to the home and were served a dainty luncheon in two courses. The guests were the Misses Agnes McMillen. Lulu Atz, Nellie Nicholas, Ruth Miller, Frances kamp. Pearl Baumgartner, Frances Laman, Mary Erwin. Ireta Erwin. Frances Cole, To a fair sized audience Mr. George B. Renshaw, of Cincinnati, Ohio, delivered his splendid lecture on the “Christian Patriotism” at the Christian church last evening, one of his best lectures that he has ever given since he has been a lecturer in the interest of the American missionary society. Although there were only a few present, each one enjoyed each minute, and reaped many good thoughts from what he said, and the members of the church ought to be congratulated on securing such an excellent talker as Mr. Renshaw. The most essential feature that has been planned so far. will b e the cantata given by the Methodist choir on the Sunday evening of Easter, at the church. The choir has been practicing very hard each week for this special Sunday, arid as they are noted for their splendid music, it has been said this will surpass all previous evenings.

The Ladies’ Mite society of the Methodist church were royally entertained by Mrs. S. Foryce this afternoon at her home. There wer e no business questions to discuss. First the regular meeting. During the social gath(Contlnued on page 2.)

MET YESTERDAY Stockholders of Coppock Motor Car Co. Hold Interesting Session WILL SELL STOCK For the Purpose of Enlarging Facilities—Business Thus Far is Fine A meeting of the stockholders of the Coppock Motor Car company was held at their factory yesterday afternoon and an interesting session was experienced. A question of importance was presented to the body in regard to the sale of mor e capital stock. This will be done for the purpose of increasing the facilities so that a larger volume of business can be done, and they can keep in pace w-ith the many orders that arrive. Business thus far at this institution has been most successful and the stockholders are well satisfied with the progress that has been made. The majority if not all of the stockholders will take additional stock and this is evidence ttyat the enterprise looks good for a great future. M. E. Brackett, president of the company, is much enthused from the fact that the new industry is doing so well. He stated this morning that all cars which have been sold are giving excellent. sa isfaction and they are accomplishing the given amount of work with less fuel consumption and less maintenance charges than any other car on th e market. Yesterday’s meeting was adjourned until one week from last night, April 2, when it will be decided what amount of stock will be offered for sale. The idea prevails not to sell any more stock than is absolutely necessary. The Coppock people have received several orders recen ly and the prospects for the future are very encouraging.

A GRAND TIME Methodist Missionary Ladies Serve Missionary Luncheon Last Evening A CROWD ATTENDS And a Delightful Social Session Ensued—Worthy Christian Causes Last evening from five to seven o’clock the ladies of the Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church served a delicious missionary tea to a large number of Decatur people and an excellent time was enjoyed. The ladies had prepared for a large number of patrons and they were not disappointed in the least as the lecture room was taxed with people who were anxious to enjoy the hospitality of the society. After the luncheon consisting of veal' loaf, potato salad, escalloped corn, deviled eggs, pickles, bread, butter, jelly, cake and coffee, was served a delightful social session ensued much to the pleasure of all. The ladies of this organization are accomplishing much for the advancement of the Christian cause. At present they ar e raising a sufficient sum of money to purchase a sewing machine to be sent to one of the homes they are assisting to maintain. The Queen Esther band of the M. E. church are packing a barrel with bed clothes and other useful articles to be sent west where an industrial school has burned down, destroying all bed clothing. The public should be willing to aid in the causes represented by tihe church organizations as their work is in deed commendable. o —— Dye Ferguson and family of Blue Creek township are at home after spending the winter at Augusta. Florida. Mr. Ferguson was in town today telling of the delightful months in the sunny south. Among the interesting sights of his trip was a republican state convention in which the whites controlled, though outnumbered by negro.delegates nine to one.

CROMER YIELDS TO HAWKINS “Uncle Nate,” of Jay County Nominated for Congress

MARSHALL IS NO FACTIONIST. Known from On e End of Indiana to the Other as an Attorney. Thomas R. Marshall, of Columbia City, nominated for governor by the Indiana democrats, is known from one end of the s ate to the other as a prominent attorney and orator. He is not identified with any faction. He has been regarded as the logical candidate by many members of his party, because of his standing in his profession. his scholarly attainments and his great oratorical gifts. The democratic leaders are confident that the republicans have no one in their party who can surpass Marshall as a campaign speaker. Marshall has his plan of campaign well defined. He expects to make speeches in every county and to arouse the masses to the importance of the issues of the campaign. Mr. Marshall was formerly president of the Indiana State Bar association. He has ever been prominent in Democratic councils in Whitley county. He has served as city attorney, county attorney and member of the Columbia City school board. Mr. Marshall was married to Miss Lois Kinsey, of Steuben county in 1895. They have no children. —Indianapolis Star (Rep.).

GIVES SKIN TO COUSIN. For Second Time, Boy Submits to Grafting Operation. Denver. Col. —To save his cousin from losing his right arm. Floyd Teter, 13 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Teter, of w.est Thirty-Fourth ate nue. has consented to undergo a painful operation of skin grafting at St. Luke’s hospital. Maurice, four years old. son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Broderick, of Meade street, was hurt August 17 by falling in front of a street car. His right arm was badly mangled. At first it looked as if amputation would be neces sary to save the boy’s life. He was removed to St. Luke’s hospital, where the physicians decided that his arm could be saved by skin grafting. Floyd volunteered to save his little cousin from going through life a cripple. Eight pieces of skin were removed from his arms and legs and grafted upon the injured arm of his playmate. Unfortunately, the first operation proved unsuccessful, and it now devel ops that the process will have to be repeated. Floyd again presented himself at the hospital and announced his willingness to be operated upon, and the painful ordeal Will have to be experienced again. o 1 FREIGHT WRECK AT PORTLAND. Seven Cars Pile Up In a G. R. & I. Mixup. Grand Rapids & Indiana through freight No. 47. northbound, in charge of Conductor Welverton, had a bad wreck just south of the Main street crossing at two o'clock Thursday afternoon. The train which was composed of about 45 cars had received orders at the local station and wort' well underway when one of the box cars in about the middle of the train left the main track, taking the siding near the Cartwright & Headington elevator. The cars ran into several cars on the siding, piling them on top of each other, the first car standing almsot o nend and wedged against the target house. Two lof the cars were completely demolished, one containing lime and the other grain, the latter being from the Magill elevator. Besides th,. two cars which 'are a complete wreck, five others left the track. —Portland Com-mercial-Review. o The cow sale held here yesterday by David Gerber, of Decatur, proved to be quite a success. There were 23 cows altogether and most of them had calves by their side. The entire number were readily disposed of by Jesse Michaud, who was at his best and did some clever work. The total sale price amounted to $1,203. an average of a little better than $52 each.—Berne I Witness.

Price Two Cents

THIS AFTERNOON After Balloting for Just Twenty-Four Hours, Almost to the Minute WON ON 761ST BALLOT Cromer Threw His Strength to Hawkins—Shockney’s Friends Staunch Special 2:30 o'clock: Anderson, Ind., Mar. 27. On the 761st ballot of the Eighth district congressional convention, George W. Cromer threw his strength to Nathan B. Hawkins, of Portland, and he was nominated, securing ninety of the 115 votes, the other 25 going to Shockney. Cromer controlled the convention at all times but seemed to lack the strength necessary to bring about his own selection. On the 761st ballot Adams gave her seven votes to Hawkins; Delaware followed with thirty-one, Jay with fifteen; Madison, realizing the turn of affairs, gave him her thirty-two, Randolph went to Shockney with her twenty and the Wells county delegation split even five and live. The contest was a fierce one throughout and the result was scarcely what could be called satisfactory. Anderson. Ind., March 27.—(Special 10 a. m.J— The 618th ballot just taken

resulted the same as those of last night: Cromer 43, Shockney 25, Vestal 32. Hawkins 15. Anderson, Ind March 27.—(Special 11:30 a. m.)~The 700th ballot just cast resulted precisely the same as those previous. There is no outlook fur a break or combination anywhere and no one can predict the result. Several motions to adjourn have failed. The delegates are about “fagged out.” Anderson, Ind.. March 27— (Special to Daily Democrat) —All night long the delegates to the congressional con vention battled and balloted and argued' and planned and schemed without result. When morning came 487 ballots had been cast practically without a change and they kept right on voting. The fact is assured that the (Continued on page 3.)