Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 144, Decatur, Adams County, 16 June 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 144.

CONVENTION OPENED AT 12:15 Taft Will be Chosen on First Ballot at Big Chicago Meeting

FIRST DAYS SESSION Opened by Prayer by Bishop Muldoon—Address by New BURROWS’ KEYNOTE Fairbanks Tendered the Vice Presidency and May Accept

Chicago, Jun e 16.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Early among the arrivals of the delegates was Chauncey Depew, but the manner of nls coming was pathetic, compared to former years, wh§n his appearance at a national convention was always the signal for an ovation. Today he slipped into his seat uncheered and was soon lost sight of. Directly under Chairman New’s desk is a telegraph operator clicking oft the proceedings on a leased wire directly Into the white house with a loop to Secretary Taft's office and the big chief knows instantly what is going on. Demonstrations were given the leaders as they entered, but the hubbub ended at 12:15 when chairman New called the convention to order. The delegates’ seats were not filled and New suspended proceedings, pending their seating. A picture of Taft on a blu e silk banner ,was carried into the hall and created a sensation. A flashlight picture was taken and at 12:12 Chairman New began his opening remarks. His mention of Roosevelt's name brought wild applause. Bishop Muldoon’s prayer wa s short asking: "Lord grant us a’l peace, purity and patriotism, through Jesus, who taught us to pray to the saying, Our Father, who art in Heaven.” repeating the Lord’s prayer. The call of the convention was read and at 12:32 Senator Burrows began his keynote speech Senator Burrows, the temporary chairman, was introduced by Chairman New. The senator's voice is not strong, but comparative quiet was obtained when he began. His speech wa g areview- of what th e Republican party has accomplished in the last four years. Little mention was made of President Roosevelt except toward the closing paragraphs of the speech when cheer upon cheer followed th? first mention of Roosevelt. Senator Burrows said: “The crowning act in the drama of the Russo-Japanese war was that in which the president himself took the

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initiative, halted the armies of Russia and Japan, bringing about an honorable, and. it is to b e hoped, ai enduring peace. Yet nothing hag added so much to his just fame a® his persistent and Irrevocably refusal to break the unwritten law of the republic by accepting a nomination for -a third term By this act of self-abnegation he places his name and fame in the secure keeping of history by the side of that immortal Washington. "The work of this convention will soon be concluded. The platform will voice the dominant thought of the people, and the candidates nominated must stand upon it firm and erect. They must hav e the patriotism and sagacity of a Lincoln, the tenacity of a Grant, the wisdom and moderation of a McKinley, and the courage of a Rosevelt. With such a platform and such candidates the issue cannot be in doubt. The Republican party confidently submits its record to the approving judgment of the American people and, upon its renewed declaration of faith, invokes continuation of public favor.’ 1

Chicago, Jun e 16. —The statement wa s mad e today that th e allies are preparing to withdraw the names <• f their candidates before the result of first ballot is announced and if it <s seen that Taft is nominated they w:’l make his selection harmonious and unanimous. However, Governor Hughes and Senator LaFollett e will not agree to this plan, both declaring they will never withdraw and that the first ballot must be announced. Tt does not look now as though Taft’s nomination will be unanimous. Taft’s men openly declare today that Fairbanks can have the vice presidency nomination if he will take it. If he refuse s to serve with Taft as he now insists, there is no telling who will be nominated, but it Is the belief that he will accept at the proper time and the ticket be Taft and Fa!rbanks. Chicago, June 16. —When Senator Burrows began his speech today opening the republican national convention, then for the first time the delegates and politicians paused in their talk of candidaes and listened to the party’s keynote. Up ijo that time, noon, after a lengthy series of conferences at which every possible suggestion to prevent the nomination of Taft wa s considered, the allies again began to breath the air of defiance and publicly declared that they had gained strong strategical advantages. ' Pressed to explain, they hung back, reluctantly and declined, but they a r e licked soundly and thoroughly wa’.- ' loped and no on e realizes the fact better than the real leaders of ‘he I fight. Senator Beveridge in a talk today intimated there was little chance and referred bitterly to “steam roller tactics.” Frank Hitchcock in a statement today declared he Is saisfled with the makeup of the credentials committee. “It is thorouoghly for Taft" he said. This means that after a careful canvass the Taft men are certain that th e credential committee will follow the leader of th e national committee and seat th e Taft delegates. A Roosevelt thunderbolt reached here at noon today, when a statement was given out by the president, that the platform which was purported to be the administrative platform is not Roosevelt’s at all. That which is called th e administration platform is a more tentative draft prepared by one member of the resolutions committee for submission to Mr. Taft, with a view of securing his views on certain planks. Part of this purported platform were never seen by the president and a number of the other planks were amended. Neither the president nor Mr. Taft will commit themselves to any particular form of platform. The convention adjourned this afternoon at two o'clock.

Hocker and Smith, Monroe’s hustling hardware men, are patentees of a scientific lawn mower sharpener that seems to b e an article of much merit. With it attached to your mower you can sharpen it yourself in a very short time and you will have a mower that works like anew one. Messrs. Hocker and Smith are finding ready sales for their sharpener.— Berne Witness.

NEWAGAINELECTED

| Indiana Delegation Have Named Their Officers THE PLATFORM The Anti Injunction Plank May Not Be a Favorite Chicago, June 16—At the meeting of the Indiana delegation to the Republican national convention, held in the Auditorium Annex, Harry S. New was unanimously re-elected as the Indiana member of the national committee. This action was in line with the indorsement and Instruction for Mr. New, passed by the last Republican state convention at Indianapolis. Senator Beveridg e was named as the chairman ol the delegation.. Senator Hemenway was placed on the resolutions committee, Mayor Buckwaiter on the credentials committee, JSmes Wade Emison, of Vincennes, on the permanent organization committee, and William A. Guthrie, of Dupont, on the rules committee. The delegation decided that George Ade. of Brook, would be the proper person to represent Indiana on the committee to notify th e presidential nominee, and G. Will Wilson, of Fort Wayne, was placed on the committee to notify the vice-presidential nominee.

Chicago, June 16. —Some of President Roosevelt’s closest friends here are preparing to throw over most diplomatically his anti-injunction program. The conservative interests of the country wish no hampering of the courts, and yet the president has maintained a constant agitation for legislation to modify the right of injunction, or, as he put s it, to “make judges stop to think before they issue an injunction.” He has mad e this subject a prominent topic in not fewer than three messages to congress. The outcome of the struggle for platform recognition of the president's program depends on the president’s own friends; they arc in control of the convention and can adopt any resolutions they please.

WAS MARRIED LAST DECEMBER Homer Craig, Completely Surprised His Friends. Homer J. Craig, surprised hi s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Craig and other friends here Sunday, when he arrived and introduced his wif e to them, as they had never had any intimation that he had taken any leadin a wedding ceremony. lie was married last December but the affair bad been kept a secret until the happy couple were ready to begin housekeeping. They ar e residing at Muncie, Mr. Craig being th e agent for the Remington typewriter company in that territory. While a little late, the oonferatulßtions were neverheless numerous and sincere.

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Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, June 16, 1908

WILL CUT OFF THROUGH TRAINS Clover Leaf Will Reduce Their Expenses. 11l defined rumors which have been current among the employes of the Clover Leaf railroad for some time re garding the proposed change of time were practically verified yesterday when it was semiofficially announced from high authority that the rumored change will go into effect next Sunday. The change in question involves th? cutting off of two of the trains over bot)j the eastern and western divisions. In other word s trains No. 3 and 4 will run no farther east than Delphos and trains No. 1 and 2 wi'.l run. no farther west than Frankfort. Nos. 3 and 4 will, of course, run between St. Louis and Delphos, while Nos. 1 and 2 will run between Toledo and Frankfort. This arrangement leaves but one train through between the two terminals which j s the Commercial Traveler trains 5 and 6, arriving here at 5:50 a. m. west bound and 7:00 p. m. east bound. It is. of course, possible that the change will not affect the local schedule as it may be arranged that the trains affected will leave their terminals old and new at th e same time which they have done heretofore, but it is very probable that some change, more or less marked will take place.

WAS A SAD DEATH Mrs. Susanna Strait Has Been Called to the Great Beyond A FORMER RESIDENT Deceased Was Wife of John Strait and Has Many Relatives in County News of a sad nature reached the city this morning of the death of Mrs. Susanna Strait, wife of John Strait, lning at Sunsbury, near Germantown, Ohio. While the time cf her death is not exactly know-,, it % believed to hav e occurred some time early yesterday morning or during th e night. For more than two years the deceased has been afflicted with abcess affections, and other complicated diseases, these finally resulting in her death at the already stated time. The deceased had reached the age of sixty-one years, and together with her husband had formerly resided here, but about five years ago moved Sunsbury, Ohio, where they have lived ever since, her husband having been engaged in farming. The deceased leaves a husband, a brother, Perry Andrews, of near Monroe, and was a half sister to Jess e Essex, also of Monroe, to mourn her loss, besides a number of other relatives residing in this county, and numerous friends. The remains will arrive this afternoon over th e Erie railroad and will at once b e taken to Monroe, where they will lie in state until tomorrow afternoon, when the funeral services will be held at 2:30 p m. at the M. E. church at Monroe, Rev. Jones officiating, and interment in. the Monroe cemetery.

JUDGMENT AGAINST CITY. Squire Smith Rendered Decision in Favor of Oil Company. The case entitled Monitor Oil company vs. the City of Decatur, which has been pending in Squire Smith's court since May 28, was decided this morning by the justice of the peace in favor of the plaintiff and judgment in the sum of $61.13 wa s rendered against the city. The amount in question accrued from the buying of oil from the said company and the accuracy of th e amount was questioned by th e city officials. L. C. DeVoss defended the interests of the city, while D. E. Smith represented the plaintiff.

Marshal Atkinson, of Geneva, came to the city this morning having in his care Charley Thompson, who has been bound over to the circuit cou-t upon the charg e of assault and battery with inent to kill. Thompson assaulted Squire Armansrrout last March, after which he made his exit from Geneva. H» was captured yesterday by officers at Portland.

WAS A GOOD SHOW “In the Village by the Sea” Staged at Bosse Last Night Was Good

HOUSE WAS PACKED Clever Specialties Were Introduced by Don Burk and Miss Marie Beery "In the Village by the Sea’’ as staged by the home talent cast last night at Bosse opera house, under the direction of Henry Thomas, was well appreciated by 4he large audience. Promptly at 8:30 o'clock the curtain arose and from that time until each of the ten characters made their appearance, the audience enjoyed hearty laughs at th e unique makeups. However, ere the play had progressed very far every hearer was intensely interested in the story which was replete with pathos and humor a s portrayed by the cast. Miss Minnie Orvis in assuming the role of grandmother, made a great hit, as she has done on former occasions.

Her easy manner in executing her portion of the play soon made her a favorite. Howard Wisehaupt, as Tori Manly, th e fisherman, wa s simply great. He dispatched his role to the complete satisfaction of all, as did Albert Sellemeyer, who represented Squire Hammond in the role of an old man. Albert was unusually good. With his cane supporting him and his tottering walk he well fulfilled his part. Miss Ada Murray as Ruth captivated the audience by her clever playing. She is, however, an old favorite, having played in several home ’tafents before. Miss Bessie Baumgartner, the leading lady, was at her best, and it must be said that she acquitted herself grandly in the heavy role she assumed. Her stage presence and clever acting was appreciated by all. Miss Portia Thomas, who played the parr, of little Nellie, is simply the best who has ever appeared on the local stage in consideration of the fact that she ,s but seven year 3 of age. She carried her part like an old veteran and she certainly found the way to the hearts of every hearer in the death scene and the preceding pathetic conversation between her and Tom Manly. R. M. Broadwell, as Uncle Davy, was an exceptionally good character and his funny sayings brought roars of laughter from the audience. Excellent specialties were introduced in which Don Burke well pleased th e audience by a violin solo as did Marie Beery in a beautiful vocal solo, which was indeed beautiful. The show was a financial success, and the cause was a worthy one. The members of the cast have an invitation to assemble at the home of C. J. Weaver tonight w-here they will bo entertained by the Christian church ladies.

Attorney D. B Erwin returned last night from Bluffton, where he was appointed administrator of the Samuel H. Davidson estate, Mr. Davidson having died April 27. Part of the estate is in Adams county and the remainder in Wells county.

i wft i * I ! PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. Whose guiding hand i s controlling the convention in every detail'.

WILL CELEBRATE JULY FOURTH Big Doings at Maple Grove Park, Decatu r. The Grove Park company has placed an order with Butler Bros, of Chicago, for a large supply of with which an excellent display will be mad e at the park on the evening of the Fourth of July, and we are now assured to have an appropriate celebration of this prominent holiday. It has been some time sinc e Decatur people have enjoyed a riproaring Fourth of July celebration, and the wide awake people of this vicinity are hungering to hear the whiz of the skyrocket and the report of fircrackers which bring back sacred memories of the most eventful day in 1776 when the declaration of independence was duly signed and in effect. It was even a more important occasion than is realized by many and in commemoration of same the park company will not only have a display of fireworks, but in the afternoon a balloon ascension will be made and in other ways an interesting program will be carried out. The contiguity of the park to the city and the convenient transit to the plac e and reum by the interurban is a positive assurance that hundreds of people will attend.

FELL FIFTEEN FEET Kenneth Neptune Received a Broken Leg from Nervy Adventure WAS WALKING A WIRE Across St. Marys River, Lost His Foothold and Fell to Bank Kenneth Neptune, son of Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Neptune, had his right leg broken between the knee and ankle yesterday afternoon. Kenneth '8 a venturesome lad, just at the age when a boy can’t take a banter and consequently will be laid up for two or three weeks. Th e accident happened near the Fritzinger stone quarry at about 4:30 o'clock. A crowd of boys were walking back and forth acros s the river over the wires, strung by the Standard Oil company for the use of their pip e line w-alker. There are two wires, one above to hold to and another on which to walk. Kenneth had crossed the river and was nearly to the east bank, when his feet slipped from the wire and he hung in th e air for a moment or two, making a desperate effort to again catch th e wir e with his feet. Failing in this the nervy little fellow tried to reach s afety hand over hand, but his strength soon gave out and he f<dl fifteen feet to the sand below. Both bones of the right leg were broken squar e off, one protruding from the flesh two inches or more and making an ugly wound. Some man who witnessed the accident picked the boy up and carried him across the river, where E. Fritzinger took him in charge and conveyed him home in his buggy. The broken leg wa s set by the physicians hastily summoned and Kenneth is resting comparatively easy today. Th e boy has been, quite unfortunate in his short career, having had both arms broken and now a leg.

SPECIAL CAR FOR OSSIAN. Will Be Run Next Week for the Epworth League Convention. On account of the Epworth League convention to be held at Ossian, Ind , next week, the local chapter has made arrangements witji th e Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban company for transportation to the convention. The Decatur chapter expects to take at least fifteen persons and a special rate of SI.OO has been offered for the occasion. Delegates as well as others, may take any car Tuesday p. m. or Wednesday. No stop off permitted for are good for continuous passage only and are good returning on any car not later than FYlday night. Leaguers ‘from the surrounding churches invited to take advantage of the above rates.

Price Two Cents

WILL GO TO BOSTON Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick Will Leave Tomorrow for That Place FORMER A DELEGATE To General Confederation of Women’s Clubs— Expect Great Time

Mrs. John Niblick, as a delegate to the general confederation of Women’s clubs, accompanied by Mr. Niblick, will leave tomorrow afternoon for Boston, where a series of evening sessions of the ninth biennial will open Monday evening, June 22, with a fin e concert in Symphony Hall by fifty members of the famous symphony orchestra of Boston. Th e musical feast will be provided by the Massachusetts state federation of women’s clubs, as its greeting to the biennial delegates and visitors. On Tuesday evening the convention will b e formally opened by the president. Mrs Sarah S. P. Decker, of Colorado. Th e Invocation will be given by Rev. Samuel McChord Crothers. of Cambridge, the eminent divine and genial essayist. The governor of Massachusetts will welcome the convention in the name of th e commonwealth, and th e mayor of Boston will bring the official greetings of the city. After the welcome of the Massachusetts state federation, as hostess, has been given, Mrs Sarah S. Platt Decker will respond to all greetings in the name of the federation. Several brilliant addresses ar e scheduled for the event among which will be an address on “National Legislation on Child Labor" by Hon. A, J. Beveridge United States senator. Presidents evening on the following Tuesday, close a the series of brilliant meetings, and if all former precedents are followed, it will not be an anti-climax. Mr. and Mrs. Niblick expect to have a grand time on their extensive trip and do not expect to return for two weeks. Mrs. Niblick is an enthusiastic worker in behalf of the women’s club, and she has held several responsible positions in the association.

ATTEND EMBALMING SCHOOL. Gus Reinking Hom e from Several Weeks at Cincinnati. Gus Reinking has returned from a several weeks’ stay at Cincinnati, where he took a course of study in the Clark's school of embalming, learning th e requirements and preparing himself to take charge of his share of this line of work for the firm of Yager Bros, and Reinking, of which he is a member. The course at Clark’s school is on e of the best in the land and Mr. Reinking gained much useful knowledge.

-'n $ l' fW“ < / KENESAW M. LANDIS. Whose $29,000,000 judgment still makes him the target for the curious.