Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 105, Decatur, Adams County, 1 May 1908 — Page 2

TheDailyDemocrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAMSubscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier SS.CO Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Eatered at the postoffice at Detcaur, Indiana as second class mail matter. j. H. HELLER, Manager, GAMBLING AT FRENCH LICK The Indianapolis News is getting its eyes open to the truth of the matter in regard to gambling at French Lick. The News has (apparently) just discovered that gambling has not been stamped out at French Lick at all, but that it is being conducted without any fear of molestation on the part of Governor Hanly and his cohorts who made the raid (for political capital) upon the French Lick Hotel Company’s property, of which Thomas Taggart, chairman of the Democratic national committee, is president, two years ago. The News has also discovered that one Brown, whom Gov. Hanly used as a stool pigeon in his picturesque raid, is at the head of the palatial gambling establishment in the town of French Lick, near the hotel grounds. Will H. Craig, editor of the Noblesville Ledger, and chief of the literary bureau which sends out the Republican dope sheet from the state committee headquarters, was a visitor at Brown’s establishment a few evenings since, and be tells- the readers of his paper that it is the equal of the notorious French Monte Carlo. The News and the Republican leaders who have been abusing Tom Taggart for the existence of gambling in the French Lick Valley have had every opportunity to know that Mr. Taggart has nothing whatever to do with the establishment over which Brown has presided for months and years past, without so much as a protest from the Governor Hanly or his attorney general or any of his numerous deputies. By the way, Brown is the same individual to whom our fellow townsman, Hon Samuel M. Ralston, referred in his Greenfield speech in

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the campaign of 1906.—Lebanon Pioneer. The right-of-way subsidy election should carry by a large majority and to insure such an outcome the Decatur boosters should get busy. Let’s make it overwhelming for a Greater Decatur and a Greater Adams county. The Star League, comprising the Indianapolis, Muncie and Terre Haute Stars, have kindly consented to be edited and managed for the present by a receiver. These newspapers have been the bell weathers in the cry of prosperity, the full dinner pail, stand pat and all the other emblems of the G. O. P. It would seem, however that when every one else lugged off a big chunk of prosperity the Star League failed to get theirs, hence they live by the charity of a court who appointed a receiver to protect creditors whom the Star now owes something like three quarters of a million dollars. The anarchy of free silver must be very repellant to the fine sense of modesty and righteousness which has characterized its editorial utterances for several years past —in a horn. With considerable trouble the men who manage the democratic state convention in Connecticut contrived to suppress all resolutions endorsing William J. Bryan. The delegates from that state will go uninstructed to the Denver convention. New York has an uninstructed delegation and Delaware is pledged to Judge Gray as a matter of course. Mr. Bryan will have friends on these and all other uninstructed delegations, though perhaps not in such strength as to overcome operation of the unit rule against him. The Bryan opposition has pretty nearly mustered its full showing and unless there be a decided change of sentiment in states in which delegates ar yet to be chosen, the coalition against the Nebraskan will not be formidable. Johnson men are hoping for much in Michigan. Similarly did they hope for help from Illinois. The outlook for Bryan in Michigan is promising and it will be something of a surprise if the delegates from that state go uninstructed to the convention. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. Wm. Scherry went, to Fort Wayne on legal business this afternoon.

RAPID PROGRESS John D. Kern, Formerly of this City is Prospering in New Jersey HE IS MANAGER Os a Branch Packing House Owned by Cudahy— Responsible Position John D. Kern, who for many years resided in this city, who left here in January, 1907, for Pittsburg. Pa., where he accepted a position as city solicitor for the Cudahy Packing plant of that place, has made a remarkable record during the fifteen months he has been away from Decatur. After working a solicitor in Pittsburg for a short time, Mr. Kern was given the assistant management of a branch plant in that vicinity. He worked faithful in this capacity and his services were considered so valuable that during January of this year he was sent to Passaic, N. J. where he has the management of the Cudahy plant at that place. This is a most responsible position and carries with it a large salary. Decatur people will be glad to receive such good tidings from an energetic Adams county young man and his many friends are confident that he will discharge the duties of his new capacity in away that will reflect credit upon himself and his Employers. Mr. Kern has held several responsible positions and has always proven to be a valuable man. o . ... TO NAME TIME AND PLACE. The Democratic chairmen of the several counties in the eighth congressional district will meet in Muncie on next Thursday, May 7, for the purpose of naming a time and place for their congressional convention, at which time Congressman Adair will be renominated. Bluffton and Union City are both seeking the honor of entertaining the convention. o . - ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. English services will be taken up again at our church this coming Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Based on Hebrews 13:20-21, the theme of the first discourse will be: “Christ our Shepherd.” A cordial invitation is extended to the general 'public to attend our services one and all. J. H. Klausing. Pastor.

HOT UNDER COLLAR (Continued from page 1.) west and northwestern states before : Governor Johnson entered the race, but he is easily the second chcice of delegates from those sections. The Pennsylvania delegation will not be for Bryan. The sentiment of the Pennsylvania Democrats is for Judge Gray.” Washington, May 1. —The president sent for several of his friends in the house and asked them to make an ■ effort to have the appropriation carried in the sundry civil bill for the employment of expert accountants by the interstate commerce commission increased. He insists that the railroad rate law will be a failure unless provision is made for the employment of a large number of expert examiners under section 20 of that act. He would have these examiners sent out over the country to make sure that the reports to the commission by the railroads tell the exact truth. - -'O — FIRST COMMUNION Thirty-Eight Young People of St. Marys Church to Take First Communion ON SUNDAY MORNING Process Will Leave School House in Time to Reach Church at Nine O’Clock Thirty-eight of the young people of the St. Marys church will be given their first communion Sunday morning at nine o’clock sun time with Father Wilken as the celebrant. The procession will start from the school house in time to reach the church at the stated time, after which the beautiful services will be observed. Early mass will be held at seven o’clock on this day. Those who will part&ke of their first communion are as fellows: Edmund Gaffer, Peter Miller, Timothy Zeser, Jerome Coffee. Mathias Coffee, Francis Lose, Lawrence Spulletj, John Bosse, Roman Steigmeyer, Leo Gase. Clarence Miller, Arthur Holthouse, Raymond Coffee, Leo Meibers, Oscar Colchin, Ed Charles Braun, Leo Wm. Radamaker, Charles Massonee, Francis Conter, Joseph Didot, Anna Miller, Germain Coffee, Vivian Close, Christin Eiting; Genjevieve Bremerkamp, Genevieve Berling, Wilhelmina Weber, Bernardina Heidermann, Mathilda Heiman. Josephine Eftingi Esther Dullahan, Catherine Teeple, Emilia Spangler. Genetta Kinsey. Emma Bogner, Columbia Romberg. Gjermain Romberg. LITTLE GIRUDEAD Ireta, Six-Year-Old Daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Albert Bracht is Dead WAS IN EXPLOSION Near Midland, Michigan— Child’s Mother is in Critical Condition Ireta, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bracht of this city, who together with her mother was seriously injured by the explosion of twelve pounds of dynamite while visiting near Midland, Michigan, has died as the result of the explosion, and her remains will arrive on the 9:61 Clover Leaf train tonight, from where the corpse will be taken to the Maplewood cemetery and placed ' in a public vault. The dead child’s , mother is in a very critical condition and but slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. However, the dead little girl will be kept in the vault _ until it is known whether or not the mother will survive, so that she can see it before lowering the casket to its last, resting place. Twelve pounds S of dynamite had been placed near a stove to be dried and with it stumps were to be blown out of a field. The fire son ignited the explosive and pieces of the stove were found one-half mile away so terrible was the force of this dynamite. Mrs. Bracht and daughter were unfortunately near and both were seriously injured. It is indeed sorrowful news to this estimable family’s many Decatur friends to hear of the death of the little gril as well as the serious illness of the mother.

MET THIS MORNING k County Board of Education k Held Important Session k in this City k _________ t SUBJECTS DISCUSSED k _______ I ■ County Commencement I Will Be Held at Berne I • T in June > —— . The county board of education composed of the various township trus- . tees and presidents of the boards at , Decatur, Berne and Geneva, met at , the office of County Superintendent Opliger this morning and some important school affairs were discussed. Every member was present excepting Nathan Shepherd, of Geneva, and F. I K. Shaefer, of Berne. It was decided to hold the annual county commencement exercises at Berne, some time , during June, the exact date to be announced later. A new music book, the common school book of vocal music was adopted for a term of three years. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolved, That no child under six years of age shall be enrolled in the public schools of Adams county. Resolved, That the institute fee be increased from SI.OO to $1.50. Among the principal discussions were "The greatest service of the trustee to the school while yet in office,” led by J. C. Augsburger, of Hartford township; “The advantages of uniform school registers and uniform report cards.” led by W. H. Teple, of St. Marys township. A number of other subjects and laws pertaining to the duties of school trustees were thoroughly discussed. COURT HOUSE NEWS Jury Returns Verdicts for Defendants in Smith Damage Case THE A. J. BEERY WILL Probated this Afternoon— Gives Farm to J. D. Beery —Other Court Items The jury in the case of Mirl Laisure vs. William and Mary Smith, in w-hich SIO,OOO was asked for the alienating of his wife’s affections, returned two separate verdicts in court this morning, after having deliverated several hours, finding for each of the defendants. William and Mary Smith. F. W. Dibble was foreman of the jury. Judgment was rendered against the plaintiff for the costs. Deputy Clerk Dan Roop has completed his report of marriage license returns for the month of April, the total being but 13. This is a decrease over any April for several years, the number last year being 25, and in 1906 the number was 16. The report for the quarter also shows a decrease over last year, there having been 66 returns' this year and 71 returns during the first quarter of 1907. These are startling facts when one considers that this is leap year. John M. Wells, guardian for Oral and Alta C. Pontius, was authorized to make a of $420 to pay debt due for wards; also authorized to sell personal property, Henry G. Gunsett, guradian for John M. Bums, filed his final report and cause was ordered off docket. Andrew Gottschalk, guardian for Clem Boze et al, filed his current account, which was allowed. I Henry C. Davis vs. Fred W. Fuelling suit on note, fifth paragraph of answer filed by defendant. Demurrer ' filed by plaintiff. The will of Abraham J. Beery was : probated. After providing for the ■ payment of debts, he bequeaths the I sum of S6OO heretofore advanced to : his wife, gives SSOO to his daughter, 1 Susan C. Smith, his household fur- 1 niture to Joseph D. Beery, his son, < after the death of his wife, also to i Joseph Beery, Issi) acres of land in 1 Preble township, subject to the life 1 estate of Hattie Beery, wife of the ' decedant, said J. D. to pay the SSOO t tc Susan C. Smith and assume a mort- s gage of $350. He appoints J. w. j Teeple as his attorney. J. d. Beery t was appointed as executor and filed s bond for SSOO. J

1 ** Sticktoitiveness The Handmaid of Success —in this “hustle to get there” age, to succeed one must excall. “A live fish goes up the stream: A dead one goes down” Summing up the clothing situation in Decatur The MYERS-DAILEY CO. is indeed a store for all people —our immense Fell1 ing ° f men 3 SUitS from $9.00t0522.00 1-■ y' \ 1 ln tke latest patL f'l’ WIMkAW terns incla ding stripes « * 1 “d plain effects also i k neat gray pin checks ft I - and tan stripes. W'i W Ask for the ~ Michaels-Stern I High Grade wl Clothing ” You will find it repre- \ . sentedhere. in the Boys’ and Children’s department f COPYRIGHT *OOB BY THE MAKER* OP . • MICHAELS-STERN there ls no guesswork. FINE CLOTHING . uicH«ci>,iTtßM* co. uo uncertainty ROGHCVTER, n. y. • . suits you can buy for a $1.50 to $2.50 less than you can purchase elsewhere. Come and see for yourself. The Store for Values Il ■■ ■ I Suits that Suit. I 1 1!!! LWi.iTfTIIWMtgaMK*— —RMgIWB—

FOR SPEED SALE Horse Sale Company Want Use of a Block on First Street for Sale PETITION COUNCIL Will Stand All Damages and Pay Special Police—Request May Be Granted When the city council convenes Tuesday evening, one of the matters of more or less importance, to be presented before them, will be a petition from the Decatur Horse Sale company, asking permission to enclose First street from Madison to Jefferson, on next Thursday, that being the date for the big speed sale. They agree to furnish special police to guard each end of the enclosure, and to stand for any and all damages caused by the use of said street. A speedway is necessary at a sale of this kind, as no horse is offered on the block without a thorough trial. The street will be sanded and cleared, preparatory to the use for this purpose and everything will be well arranged. The Decatur Horse Sale company do an immense business, conducting sales each two weeks and bring hundreds of dolars worth of business to this city. This is their first sped sale and thev are making every effort to make it a ' successful event, thus assuring sim- 1 ' " X Ure SaleS ' KlB qulte P ro bable 1 that heir request for the uSe of First 1 street on sale day will be granted by < the council. ’

SAD ACCIDENT AT MONROEVILLE Lad Lost an Eye While at Play in the House. When Mr. Harvey C. Crabill, one of the democratic candidates for repre setnative, returned to his home at Monroeville Wednesday nighc he found his home a place of sorrow and pain, his little son having met with an accident that deprives him of the sight of one of his eyes. The child, Ebert, aged three and one-half years, was in the house watching an older brother who was playing outside. The latter was running back and forth, and finally struck the window pane to please the little fellow. The blow was harder than he intended and the glass wae shattered, pieces of it flying in on the younger child, and one particle pierced the left R >' e ' ball. Mr. Crabill brought the child to St. Joseph’s hospital yesterday morning and Dr. A. E. Bulson after an examination stated that the sight was completely destroyed and the eye was removed. The boy stood the operation well, and it is thought the vision of the right eye will not be affected. Mr. Crabill is deeply grieved by the accident, as he himself when young met with an accident of a somewhat similar character which destroyed the sight of one of his eyes. Little Ebert was a bright child, and his sad accident is greatly to be deplored.—* 01 ‘ Wayne Journal-Gazette. e — MISS PEARL MANN IS DEAD Miss Pearl Mann, the nineteen year old daughter of Ashley Mann, di'd this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of her brother-in-law. Fred B 1 ", fenbarger in the north part of this city, after suffering from consumpt-' a for a long time.