Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 27 May 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 127.

■AROUNDTHEGLOBE ■ s ■ Young Austrian Attempts a it Long Journey on Foot 1 H —Was Here Today t ■ ■ HAS GONE 12.500 MILES J H £ I More than Half the Distance ■ is Already Covered—Will 11 Complete Trip in 1911 ft ‘ 1 BE , Joseph Mikulec, a young man from i ■ Austria Hungary, who is walking ; ■ around the world, arrived in the city ] >iay. He has walked a distance of fl 12.500 miles, through southern Eu- i ■Lope and South America. He will con- | |Mtinue his travels which he states will Stake him through Africa, Australia and |Bhim he expects to arrive by April. ■ 1911. after an absence of five years. ■ Mikulec, clad in heavy walking incased in stout canvass leg|Hgings, a blue jersey with yellow jflstripes about the sleeves and carry- ' IHi’.ig on his back a bag which con|Htained all his belongings, attracted , attention as ho walked Main street. In most |Htowns which he visits he obtains per■niission to sell postal cards bearing .■a likeness of himself. as I When interviewed by a reporter, ■the pedestrian said: “I am a newspagflper man and am encircling the globe * |Hfor my paper. I left my native home 1 Oli' April. 1906, and if I make the trip < five years I will receive $2,000 as j Isl a reward for my labor. Upon my re-1 ] ■ turn I will write a book of my trav- ( When I started upon this jour- ( fluey I weighed 175 pounds. Now I -j ■balance the scales at 133 but have t ■not an ounce of fat. I have worn out j ■fifteen pairs of shoes; and am not a j ■bit tired.” Z? j. Mikulec related some interesting ( ■experiences. After leaving Austria , ■he traveled through , 'ltaly, Francp, ( ■Spain and Portugal. From Lisbon he ■shipped on board a merchant steamer ( ■for Brazil. He landed at Victoria, ■Brazil, and then walked to Pio de Ja■nerio. He was twenty-two days on ■this trip and traveled through some . ■of the wildest country in the world. ■He was forced to fight his way through ■the jungles and despite the terrible ■heat, was compelled to sleep by fires ■to guard himself from the wild anland reptiles. From Santos, Bra■zil. Mikulec shipped for LaPlata. Ar■gentenia. After leaving Buenos Ayres. jShe attempted to cross the Andes mounfltains. but the snow prevented him and ■fie was forced to retrace his steps to Ayres. Later he sailed from ■New York and w r alked to Philadelphia, ■where to better fit himself for his tour ■of this country he attended school for while and progressed nicely in his of the English language. Durhis travels, so far, Mikulec has ■mastered four tongues. From here he will go to Fort Wayne, ■after remaining in the city over night ■and from there he will go to Toledo ■and Cleveland and then return to New From New York he will go to \fl Australia. After touring that country ' will go to Japan and then to Asia. Elie wHUToUhw the southern Asia ■ coast line up to the Red Sea where ■he will cross over into Africa. From ■ Africa his route will lead him through ■the Holy Land. Turkey, the Balkan ■ States, western Russia, Germany and ■ thence home. Young Mikulec makes his way by ■ selling souvenir post cards with the ■ picture of himself thereon and he did Ha thriving business here on the streets ■ today. —oI NEW TROLLEY LINE PROJECT. ■ Proposed Road from Lima Through Decatur. Lima capitalists are projecting a fltrolley line from Lima to Spencerfl Ville, which will parallel the Chicago ■ and Erie for a considerable distance. ■ The C. & E. is the only steam road tn jflthat part of the country that has not ,fl buffered from trolley competition. ■-flthe project is carried to a consummation it is Lelie -ed that the line wilt Jbe pushed to Decatur, thence to Bli’f eflton, where it will connect with Marflion, Bluffton and Eastern and give * ;ifl trolley service from Lima to Kokomo, flthence to Indianapolis, It would cer■tainly cover a great territory.

BOATS COLLIDE IN FOG. Shipping Has Been Delayed for Seme Time. New York, May 26—Dense fog banks have been sweeping in from the sea for several days, enveloping the eastern seaboard with impenetrable curtains and leyaing all shipping, lured two coastwise steamers, the Clyde line steamer Seminole and an unknown steamer, off their courses today on the shifting shoals that fringe the Jersey coast; caused a midriver collision of steamers tonight, which threw 300 passengers into a panic; generally stalled the ferry boat service in the harbor and kept two transatlantic liners hugging their anchorage all night tonight off Sandy Hook.

MASONIC FIGURES As Disclosed by the Reports of the Grand Lodge Now in Session SHOWS AN INCREASE Membership in Indiana over 50,000 —New Officers Are Chosen Indianapolis, May 27. —An increase of nearly 3,000 in the membership of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons during last year is shown in the annual report of Calvin W. Prather of this city, grand secretary of the order. The total membership of the Grand Lodge on January 1, 1908, was 50,111, as compared with a total of 47,353 on the same date in 1907. There were 3.867 new members initiated during 1907. The report shows that at the present date the Grand Lodge has in its jurisdiction 535 lodges, three of which are under dispensation. The eighty-seventh annual meeting of the Grand Lodge opened in the Pythian building yesterday morning, the greater portion of the day being taken up with the reading of reports and the election of officers for the ensuing year. Today reports from various committees will be heard, and the session will come to a close probably about noon. The following officers were chosen by ballot, according to custom in the Masonic order: Grand master, Charles M. Mikels. Newcastle; deputy grand master, William Marker, Tipton; senior grand warden, William Ridley, Corydon; junior grand warden, William Swintz, South Rend; grand secretary. Calvin W. Prather. Indianapolis; trustee, Isaac P. Leyden, New Albany. The report of the grand secretary shows that 735 Masons in Indiana died last year. o— MONDAY HOTTEST DAY OF YEAR

Several We r e Overheated in Indianapolis. Yesterday was the hottest day of the year, the temperature reaching 88 degrees Fahrenheit about 12:30 p. m. One victim of the heat was claimed In William Clark, 62, a colored street efleaner, who lives at 1508 Archer street Clark was overcome during the intense heat of the noon hour, while he was at work at Deleware and Merrill streets. He fell upon the street. Dr. Fred Mayer of the City Dispensary staff removed him to th 3 city hospital, where he was revived.' A slight rain which fell upon the towntown streets about 1 o’clock, afforded slight relief. With it came a cooling breeze, which lowered the mercury to 81 at 2 o’clock. Thereafter there was little deviation, the temperature gradually sinking with the sun until at 7 o’clock it registered 76. Business sagged with the heat and bothe horses and men showed the effect. s —o If big appropriations are going to help restore prosperity, it ought to come rushing soon, for the present congress broke all previous records in the size of the appropriations made. But there is one thing about large appropriations that should not be forgotten and that is the people must go into their pockets for every dollar appropriated, and the bigget the appropriations the more money there is to be taken from the public.

ANTIS WILL WIN At Geneva is the Information Given from Authorative Sources IS A BITTER FIGHT With Victory Perched Upon the Banners of the Antis —Have Four Saloons Geneva, Ind., May 27.-*-(Special to the Daily Democrat) —That the Geneva people expect to completely wipe out the saloon element in that enterprising town is conclusively proven by the fact that a large number of the influential citizens are assisting in securing names on the remonstrance that is at present being circulated. Yesterday morning Rev. King, of the M. E. church, Rev. Myers of the U. B. church, Rev. Brown of the Ceylon church and Messrs. O. O. and Andrew Juday, started the movement and one day’s work clearly demonstrated the fact that, by a large majority the remonstrance would carry. Two hundred and seventy-six names of voters are required for a majority and author - ative information is to the effect that enough names have already been secured to make this majority. However the antis expect to work on until Friday so as to secure an overwhelming majority. There are four saloons here and Geneva people expect to wipe them from existence forever. It is a heated fight with victory perched upon the antis banners. The movement Is causing much excitement. Rev. Fault, an ardent worker in behalf of the antis will begin tonight giving a series of illustrated lectures to assist in creating a sentiment In favor of the antis and tomorrow night he will show stereopticon views on the subject of “Ten Nights In the Bar Room” in inodern times. The lectures are all to be given on the public street and it is expected that a large crowd will hear them. Never before has such a determined effort been made against the Geneva saloons, and next Friday, when the remonstrators file their remonstrance, with the County audior, they expect to show the most remarkable and overwhelming defeat ever administered to the saloon people.

WAS DRUNK’S DAY Smith and Rondy Were Given the Usual Dose of Five and Costs BY MAYOR FRANCE Charles Straub, of Preble, Was Arrested Last Night by Policeman Fisher Two drunks arrested yesterday morning by Marshal Bohnke, who gave their names as Rondy and Smith, hailing from Willshire and Illinois respectively, were given a hearing 'before Mayor France last night at six o’clock. The chief executive imposed fines of $5 and costs upon each and being unable to pay same they were remanded to jail. Smith caused a disturbance in the Coffee and Rinehart restaurant by attempting to help himself to oranges. He was ushered to the sidewalk by one of the proprietors and after enjoying a short but sound nap on a seat in front of a saloon he was escorted to jail. Rondy. of Willshire, is a harness maker, who gets intoxicated periodically.

Night Policeman Fisher arrested Charles Straub, brother of Dan Straub of this city last, night, placing him in jail upon the charge of -public intoxication. The man was picked up last night at eleven o’clock near the Fashion stables. After remaining in jail over night he was given a hearing before Mayor France and the same dose of $5 and costs was meted out. He went to jail. Mayor France is making a protracted effort to abolish the practice of drunkenness and he expects no give them all the limit that came before him.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, May 27, 1908.

WILL MARRY JUNE THIRD. Mr. Yarger and Miss Shady Announce Plans. Mr. Clem Yarger, a handsome and progressive young farmer from Wells county and Miss Bertha Shady, a beautiful young lady of near Magley, were here today, their principal errand being to secure a marriage license which they did. Their marriage will occur at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Alice Howard, on the evening of June 3rd. It will be ahappy event. Rev. Milligan, of Tocsin .will perform the ceremony in the presence of a number of invited guests. Miss Amelia Goldner will serve as bridesmaid and Artie Shady as groomsman and a wedding supper will be served immediately after the ceremony. The young couple will reside in Wells county, where Mr. Yarger has prepared a snug little home for his bride.

OPEN AT RICHMOND I Democrats Will Fire Opening Gun of. Campaign There June 2nd I MARSHALL TO SPEAK Also Many Other State Candidates—Will Invade Watson’s Hojne District Indianapolis, May 27—Thomas R. Marshall, oandidafle for governor, will fire the opening gun of the 1908 campaign at Richmond next Tuesday night, June 2. Mr. Marshall has spoken at various county conventions and small political gatherings, but he has not yet taken up the issues. His talks have been along general lines. It is announced, however, that his Richmond speech will be a keynote. His subject will be “The Campaign of 1908.” All the candidates on the democratic state ticket have accepted Invitations and each has been allowed five minutes for a talk. Mr. Marshall, however, will be unlimited In time. The speakers and toasts follow in the order that they will be called for: Burt New, North Vernon, candidate for reporter of the supreme court, “Democracy, a Conservative Force;” J. F. Cox, Columbus candidate for secretary of state, “The Republican as a Stand Pat Party;” Robert J. Aley, Bloomington, candidate for superintendent of public instruction, “Democracy’s Appeal to the Young Man;” Marion Bailey, Linton, candidate for auditor of state, “Indiana Democracy;” Walter J. Lotz, Muncie, candidate for attorney general, “The Party of the Constitution;” John I senbar ger North Manchester, candidate of state, “The Full M. D. Lairy, Logansport, candidate for judge of the supreme court, “Democracy and Centralization;” P. J. Kelleher, Indianapolis, candidate for state statistician, “A Strenoous Democracy;” Frank J. Hall, Rushville, candidate for lieutenant governor, “The Great Commoner;” E. W. Felt, Greenfield, candidate for judge of the appellate court, “Jeffersonian Democracy,’ ’and Mr. Marshall. It is significant that Mr, Marshall has decided to fire his opening gun at Richmond, which is the enemy’s country, being a city of the sixth district, which the republican nominee for governor, James E. Watson, represented in congress for so many years, and still represents for that matter, as his term has Dot yet expired. Richmond. however, is one of the cities of the sixth not altogether satisfied with Watson. Two years ago it went against Watson for congress and an independent wing of the party there has not yet become reconciled with the republican party for nominating Watson for governor. There is no doubt but that Marshall hopes aud expects to cut in on Watson and obtain considerable support from Watson’s near enemies in the insurgent efties of the “old burnt” district. o Earl Gulick, aged 22, once well known as a boy soprano, and who sang at President McKinley’s funeral, ’s under arrest in New York City cha g ed with stealing S6O on Maj’ 19. He protests his innocence, and his father, Dr. John J. Gulick, said he would fight the case. Gulick is now a vocal | teacher.

OSSIAN’S DISASTER One-Fourth of Business Section of That Town Wiped Out by Fire ORIGIN A MYSTERY Loss Will Aggregate $75,000 With But $14,000 Insurance Carried Ossian, Ind., May 27, 2:30 p. m. — (Special to the Daily Democrat) —The most destructive conflagration that has visited this section of the country for many months wiped out at least onefourth of the business rooms of this

place between the hours of eleven o'clock last night and three this morning and an estimated loss of $75,000 was sustained with but twelve or fourteen thousand dollars insurance carried by the unfortunate firms. In a manner mystifying to all the fire originated and at 11:30 o’clock the roaring of leaping flames awakened the residents and the alarm of fire terrorized the half awakened people, who gazed through their chamber windows at the illuminated sky. But a short time elapsed until nearly every resident gathered at the horrifying scene, some attired in night apparel and others w’ere but half clad, while peering at the awful disaster. The volunteer fire department was soon at the scene, but the extent of their facilities was grossly inadequate to compete wiih the flames which devoured building after building in the course of its sweep. A call was sent to Fort Wayne and Zanesville for assistance and the latter responded with two chemicals, although the arrival was too late. The damage had been done and the blaze was under control. Two residences were threatened by the flames but by heroic work by the fire laddies neither was materially damaged. The structures were still burning as we go to press, although the flames are assuming confined proportions. The following concerns were burned out: L. L. Wilson's livery barn, Norwalk and Crummit’s barber shop, John Woodward's meat market and Sharp Bros.’ hardware store, together with their contents. It is quite likely that most of the firms will rebuild at once.

OLD BETSEY SOLD Original Coppock Truck Sold to Rice & Son of Van Wert A GREAT MACHINE Another Order from Boston —Mr. Merkle, of Cincinnati, Here “Old Betsy” the first commercial truck ever built by the Coppock Automobile company was sold yesterday to George Rice & Son, proprietors of a large general store at Van Wert, who will use it for draying and delivery purposes. The price was SI,BOO cash and the fact that the car brought this price after three years service certainly speaks volumes for the greatest truck manufactured in the world. This car has stood the test and Rice & Son secured a rare bargain for no better machine was ever operated. Its famous trial trip to Cincinnati this spring when it went over a twenty foot embankment, was pulled out and went on as though nothing had happened, proves its durability. The Coppock company has also sold one of its machines to Albert J. Hutchings, of Boston, who will act as agent in that city. Mr. Merkle, the Cincinnati wholesale plumber, who is using one of the cars, and has an order in for several more, was here today to inspect bis big two ton machine now ready for delivery. He belives the Coppock the greatest commercial car manufactured ard doesn't hesitate in saying 30. A car is being prepared to send to New York for demonstration an order for fifty cars depending on the result of this thirty day trial. The auto factory is going to make some rapid progress from now on.

DOG QUESTION IS PERPLEXING Marshal Bohnke Has Already Killed T wenty. At the present time it appears that the dogs of the city are causing much inconvenience to the citizens. Marshal Bohnke has killed at least twenty of the animals that were supposedly mad. It is high time that owners of canines be more careful in their keeping for it is indeed absurd to jeopardide the welfare of citizens by permitting dogs to run loose about the streets. There is aremedy for the situation that will abolish the danger, the muzzling of all of the dogs. That a community be terrorized by the animals is far from necessary and the officers will kill all dangerous looking animals seen on the public streets.

BIG SOCIAL EVENT Was the Surprise Given for Mrs. Joel Johnson East of City OTHER SOCIETY NEWS Party for Mr. Herbert Lachot—Young Matrons to Entertain Husbands One of the greatest events that has ever taken place in this section was a birthday party held at the home of Mrs. Joel Johnson, living seven miles east of Decatur, Ind., and three miles west of Wren, Ohio, on the state line, May 18, 1908. This being Mrs. Johnson’s fifty-fifth anniversary and over seventy-five invited guests were present. Time and expense were not used sparingly in preparing the dinner outside the well filled baskets that were brought by different guests. Almost anything that can be named was found to eat and the tables certainly groaned with the weight of the delicacies of the season. Ice cream was also served. Mrs. Johnson received many beauiful and useful presents. The L. O. T. M. lodge of Wren, Ohio, presented her with a handsome fruit plate. Those present were: Mesdames Grandma McCullough, Grandma Hindelang, Emma Alexander. Amand Stewart, Elizabeth Staniford, Hester Merica, Alice Snyder, Polly Gaunt, Ella Wood and family, Ada Wood and son Pearl, Hila Bower and son Leslie, Adaline Tombleson, Mary Jane Gephart, Deborah Dudley, Emiline Brodbeck, Mary Jane Merica, Dela Staniford and family, Edna Wolf and family, Ida Crozier and daughter Flo Johnson, Mary Span, Vicie Beam and family, Amanda Gephart and family, Mahala Traster, Emma Stewart, Tennie Jackson and family, Vera Staniford and family. Matie Tumbleson, Anna |Leicht|onbergelr, Golda Gaunt and family, Kate Workinger and baby Richard, Laura Craig, of Fort Wayne; Anna Whittern, of Monroeville, Ind.; Kate Roth and family, of Fort Wayne; Lydia Frisinger, of Fort Wayne; Goldie Doswell and daughter Charlotte, of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Johnson and children, of Convpy, O.: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Green, of Decatur, Ind.; Misses Violet Whitten, of Mpn roeville, Ind.; Ada Hawk, May Workinger, Dessie Cozier, Olive Staniford, Cora Daniels, Carrie Daniels, Tiny Alexander, Eva Stewart. Nora Tumbleson, Mr. Charles Whitten, of Mkmroeville: Mi? George Craig, of Fort Wayne; Mr. Willie Johnson, Mr. Pearl Woods, Mr. Lawence Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Valley Johnson. Everybody enjoyed themselves to the fullest (extent. Departing for their homes, each one wished Mrs. Johnson many more such happy birthdays.

Mrs. C. D. Murray entertained at 12:00 o’clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Noonan ,of Fort Wayne, who was the guest of Mrs. Chas. Elzey. A fine time was had by those who were fortunate in being invited. The members of the Eagle lodge are planning to have something doing at their hall tonight. Good music, after which refreshments will be served. A most delightful social event was given as a farewell party to Herbert Lachot last evening. More than fifty boys and girls gathered at the Lachot (Continued on page 2.)

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HUGHES A BISHOP Chosen on Fifteenth Ballot at the Baltimore Conference HAS GOOD RECORD Made Wonderful Showing as President of DePauw University Baltimore, Md.. May 26.—President Edwin Holt Hughes of DePauw univercity, Greencastle. Ind., was today elected bishop by the Methodist Episcopal general conference on the fifteenth ballot, on which vote the Rev. w. s. Lewis, Sioux City, la., was also elected. Following this the conference, on the sixteenth ballot elected the Rev. Robert Mclntyre, Los Angeles, Cal., as bishop. The seventeenth was without result, but on the eighteenth the bishopric list was again increased by the election of the Rev. Frank M. Bristol, Washington, D. C. This completed the quota to be t chosen at this conference. Dr. Hughes received 511 votes on the ballot on which he was elected. His colleague in success on this ballot, Dr. Lewis, is president of Morningside College, in Sioux City. Dr. Lewis weighs close to 250 pounds and is a dyed-in-the-wool devotee of football. On the occasion of the game won by Morningside last Thanksgiving day. it is told by other lowa Methodists here how the doctor rushed excitedly up and down the gridiron sidelines, waving a cane, to which were tied the Morningside colors. The bishops elected by this conference are: John L Nuelson. Berea, 0.; W. F. Anderson, New York; W. A. Quayle, Chicago; C. W. Smith, Pittsburg; Edwin Holt Hughes, DePauw, Greencastle. Ind.; Robert Mclntyre. Los Angeles; W. S. Lewis, Sioux City, la.; Frank M. Bristol. Washington. Edwin Holt Hughes was born at Moundsville, W. Va„ Dev. 7, 1866, and becomes bishop at the age of 41. He is the youngest man in Methodism to hold the high office. He is a son of the Rev. Thomas B. Hughes, member of the West Virginia conference until 1855, when he joined the lowa conference.

Hughes attended the public schools at Moundsville and also studied in the preparatory department of the West Virginia university. Later he entered the Ohio Wesleyan university, where he received his diploma in 1889. In that year he won for Ohio Wesleyan the interstate oratorical contest over ten strong opponents, representing the larger schools of the middle west. He was graduated from the Boston School of Theology in 1892, being one of the two class speakers elected by the faculty. In that year Dr. Hughes .entered the New England conference and was Stationed at Newton Center, Mass. In 1896 he received an appointment to Center church. Malden, Mass., which was considered a remarkable promotion for so young a minister. Dr. Hughes was retained as pastor of the larger .eastern church until he accepted a call to the presidency of De Pauw university in 1903. During his administration DePauw has increased its enrollment from 500 to about 1,000 and has an average entering class of about 200. against eighty-five or ninety of some six years ago. In the financial line Dr. Hughes and Dr. Towne as his field secretary, have about doubled the endowment. They were responsible for securing the new Carnegie library and provided for spending large sums in improving the several college buildings. o— *— ATTORNEY JEROME IS DISGRACE According to the Report of Investigating Committee. Elizabethtown. N. Y.. May 26.— Franklin Pierce counsel for King’s county committee, submitted a brief summing up the charges against Prosecutor Jerome to special Commissioner Hand, in which it declares Jerome is a “disgrace to the county,” and “overwhelming evidence has been submitted to warrant removal." o- ~ The Misses Eva and Minta Acker will go to Geneva Friday in answer to an invitation for an elebaroate social event to be held there Friday evening.