Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 147, Decatur, Adams County, 19 June 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 147.

J. S. SHERMAN WINS

NEW YORK MAN NOMINATED The Vice Presidency Also Seemed to Be a Pre-aaranged Affair

TAFT AND SHERMAN The Convention Adjourned Sine Die this Afternoon THE OFFICIAL VOTE Taft Resigns and Luke Wright Appointed in His Place

Chicago, June 19. —(Special) —The ■official vote for the vice presidency is announced as follows: Fairbanks one; Sheldon, of Nebraska, ten; Guild seventy five; Murphy seventy-seven-Sherman 816. His nomination was made unanimous and the convention adjourned sine die Washington, D. C„ June 19. —(Special)—President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory message to Sherman, as did Mr. Taft, the presidential nominee. The latter announced his resignation to take June 30. President Roosevelt at once announced that Luke Wright would succeed Taft as secretary of war. Wright was formerly governor-general of the Philippines and ambassador to Japan. Chicago, June 19.—(Special 11:45 a. m.) —James S. Sherman, of New York was nominated for the v lc® presidency on the first ballot. Murphy of New Jersey received seventyseven votes and Guild of Massachusetts seventy-five.

I Chicago, June 19—(11 a. tn.) — ■ When Chairman Lodg e rapped for o r -| ■ der at 10:19, there was nothing to ■ it but Congressman Jim Sherman, of 8 New York, for vice president. The ■ New Yorker’s boom grew like a mush- ■ room over night and the delegation I from that state came into the hall 8 determined to force his selection. I Shortly before the convention was I called to order Uncle Joe Cannon ap--8 beared and was given an ovation. I When Chairman Lodge was asked ■ what h e thought of the vice presi- ■ dential situation he replied: ’’There’s I nothing to it but Sherman.” He addI ®d, however, that he would present ■ the name of Guild. Immediately there ■ was talk of Sherman by acclamation. I Th e New York delegation, decided in ■ caucus to cast their entire vote for 8 Sherman. Pennsylvania followed suit, ■ Sherman’s boosters pleo claim the B rote of Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, ■ Michigan, Oregon, Idaho. Wyoming. ■ Washington, Utah and others. Manfl ager Voryg and Congressman Burton B Predict nomination of Sherman. ■ The nominations were called for at B when the state of Delaware ■ called they yielded to New York ■ an d Tim Woodruff nominated SherB ®an. H Chicago, 111., June 19.—(Special 11 M m.)—Th e no mi na ting speeches have ■ DCen limited to ten minutes and sec||l 0 0dlng speeches to five minutes Un|fl tle Cannon arose when Illinois

was called and seconded the nomination of Sherman. An effort was made then to stampede the convention to him. A band was admitted and a delegation of rooters carrying Sherman's picture. In the midst of the (Continued on page 3.)

A BUSY CONCERN Decatur Sadlery Company Ship Goods to Many States MAKING HARNESS Have Done Remarkable Business for the First Season

Th e Schafer Sadlery company, organized the first of the year, are enjoying a splendid patronage, about forty orders having been received by mail during this spring, a wonderful return for the first year. A set of harness was shipped today to J. T. Hinton, of Jeruselum, not the place of Biblical history, but a thriving town in Monroe county, Ohio. Besides these, they have sold several times as many in this and the surrounding community. Quite a force of men are employed in this department of the big Schafer store, located in the south room of their Second street block. The latest machinery has been installed and they turn out goods with factory like speed, though every set Is absolutely hand stitched. They have already sent their harness to half the states of the union and have had inquiries from every portion of the country. Next year (they will probably double their capacity and within a few years this should be another of Decatur’s good, substantial and thriving manufacturing concerns. ——o A SEVERE STORM Struck Decatur at Noon Tody—lnterurban Line Damaged CARS NOT RUNNING

Bolt of Lightning Hit Meibers Block—J. F. Snow’s Lucky Escape The wind and thunder storm which struck her e just at noon today was one of the most severe which has occurred here in some time. While the rain was a welcome one for the farmers and will do great good in the way of advancing the growth of the crops, the damage is also considerable. Among those to feel the damage is the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban company. Just at 12:40 a bolt of lightning burned out the generator at the power house in the north part of the city, putting the entire line out of commission. Just how serious this loss is could not be estimated at the main office, but no car can be operated before this evening and perhaps not before tomorrow One of the cars stopped ’n front of the Daily and Myers clothing store, another at the city limits

at Fort Wayne and the freight car in the Fort Wayne yards. A bolt of lightning struck the chimney in th e Melbers block occupied by Charles Voglewede’s shoe store, and the Schmitt meat shop. It ran down the chimney, tearing oft about three feet square of plastering in J. F. Snows’ office. Luckily Mr. Snow was at dinner during the storm or he might have been seriously injured as the lightning came out within a few feet of his desk, throwing plastering all over the room. The storm also did considerable damage to wheat, laying it flat in many district. o_ WILL RESIGN OFFICE TODAY. Washington, June 18. —Secretary Taft’s resignation as a cabinet officer will be received by President Roosevelt tomorrow. It will take effect on July 1. This was learned tonight, following a conference of several hours at the white house at which Mr. Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, Secretary Root and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon were present. “The president wants me to leave a clean slat e for my successor,’’ said the war secretary, "and it will take me at least ten days to settle all pending matters in the war department. I have no definite plans tonight as to when I will leave Washington.’’ Mr. Taft intimated that it would be within a few days. He will attend the thirtieth anniversary of th e Yal» class of ’7B with which he grad uated. He will b e in New Haven Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of the coming week.

ROBBERY AVERTED Suspicious Looking Character Forced His Way Into Clover Leaf Station OPERATOR SAW HIM He Was Arrested Afterward at G. R. & I. Station With His Companion

Night Policeman Amos Fisher arrested two suspicious looking characters at the G. R. & I. depot last night and placed them in jail. The men whose names are unknown, have been loitering about the city for the past few days, they having been stranded on account of the Reid carnival company going to the wall. Since being in the city they have been selling rings and' ladies' slippers which suposedly was stolen goods. Herbert Majors, operator at the Clover Leaf station. left his offiefe for a few moments last night and upon returning was surprised to find one of these men in th e office. He had gained entrance through a rear window, but luckily had not taken anything before Majors returned. The unknown man said he entered the office to telephone a friend. Fisher was notified of the strang e looking men and ho made the arrest a short time afterward. The men were given a hearing this morning at eleven o’clock, when each plead guilty to public intoxication and were sentenced to fifteen days in jail. In the meantime the officers will look up the records of the characters in question. o — - PORTER GETS LIFE SENTENCE. Jay County Wife Murderer Found Guilty in Second Degree. Portland, Ind., June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The jury in the case of the state vs. Ira Porter, on a charge of murdering his wife, returned a verdict at 11 o’clock last night finding him guilty of murder in the second degree. The case went to the jury at six o’clock last evening after an eight day trial. He will be sentenced to prison for life.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, June 19, 1908.

I DEATH CAUSED BY DROPSY. !*Miss Norma Pearl Gilbert Answers Call. Miss Norma Pearl Gilbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Gilbert, of Monroe, died last night at seven o’clock from dropsy. The deceased was born in Kirkland township and lived there for some time removing afterward to Monroe with her parents. The funeral services will be held from the Pleas- , ant Valley chuch tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock, Rev E. L. Jones : officiating. The burial will take place at Ray cemetery. o i Attorneys D. E. Smith and C. I. i Lutz, who were at Portland in the ’ Young vs. Hettier case, returned this 1 afternoon, another change of venue being granted and the case sent to Wells county. ! Fred Slagle passed through the city 1 today enroute to Fort Wayne from Pleasant Mills to look after business affairs. Otto Kirsch made a business trip to Hoagland this afternoon.

NEW QUARTERS Ward Fence Company Have Leased the Webber Building for Their Offices HAVE GROUND FLOOR The Building Will Be Equipped With Modern Improvements

A contract which was duly signed this afternoon at three o’clock by a representative of the Ward Fence company and John Webber, of Fort Wayn, proprietor of the building located on the corner of Third and Monroe streets, which for some time has been occupied by a bowling alley, Is to the effect that Mr. Webber will have the building thoroughly renovated, the interior painted and papered, and office rooms cofistructed for the occupancy of the Ward Fence company. This transaction has been under way for some time, but arrangements to close the deal did not materialize until late this afternoon. Furnace heat will be furnished and five private office rooms, general office for the stenographers, mailing room and a large display room will be arranged conveniently In the building. The location is ideal and the Ward Fence company will establish permanent quarters therein instead of erecting an office building near their factory. The new quarters will be ready for occupancy by August first.

ANOTHER AUCTION Decatur Horse Sale Company Sell Large Number of Horses AT FANCY FIGURES Colonel Fred Reppert Held the Hammer—Another Sale in Two Weeks Another of the Decatur Horse company’s great sales was held at their spacious First street stables today and it was the best ever. More than two hundred animals were offered for sale and found ready buyers. Colonel Fred Reppert, th e veteran auctioneer held the hammer and he disposed of the animals at fancy figures. The consignment consisted of heavy draft, drivers, general purpose and farm horses all of which were unusually good animals. Many buyers from various parts of the country were present and bidding was spirited from the beginning to the end of the sale. Another sale will b e held two weeks from today and in the meantime, the buyers will scour the country for another good consignment. The demand for horses is increasing each day and Adams county farmers find that the raising of same is a very profitable business.

GOES INTO EFFECT The Milk Ordinance is Now a Law—Dr. Keller Will Enforce It ARE YOU PREPARED Every Farmer Selling Butter or Milk Must Have Cows Examined

The new milk ordinance, recently compiled by the city health officer, Dr. H. E. Keller, and adopted by the city council ten days ago, went into effect today and the doctor is kept busy enforcing and explaining same. This ordinance is one, the observance of which will prove to the better interest of every one concerned, dairyman, farmer and patron and the health officer is right in his statement that he will enforce the law to the letter. He has asked us to particularly call the attention of the farmers to the fact that all who sell butter or milk in any quantity must every six months of June and January, secure from a competent veterinary surgeon a certificate that the cow or cows are entirely free from disease and this certificate must b e kept on file at the office of the secretary of the board of health in this city. Any one selling milk or cream must secure a license from the secretary and .to get samo must file an application showing that he has complied with every section of the ordinance. While Dr. Keller will do his utmost to enforce this law-, he is entitled to and deserving of the respect of every citizen of this coni munity and we believe he will have it. It means good health and similar laws are in force all over the country.

HAVE A MEETING Directors of Fair Association Transact Business MORE IMPROVEMENTS Grandstand to Be Lowered and an Addition Built Thereto

An enthusiastic meeting of the board of directors of the Great Northern Indiana Association was held at the office of Secretary A. A. Butler. They waded through a lot of business, chief among which was the letting of a contract to E. M. Tisron for the lowering of the grandstand. In addition to this piece of enterprise an addition will be made thereto of one hundred feet in length. While» the presnt grandstand is commodious, yet it always has been inadequate for accommodation of all who asked for it. Their premium list for thir 1908 exhibit are ready for delivery, and soon they will be scattered every which way. The directors propose te make the exhibit this year a record break, and they are now bending their energies to this end. The fair is dated for August 25, 26, 27 and 28 and every mother’s son in Adams county should boost for the best fair in northern Indiana. For the first time In the history of lh e association family tickets will be sold for one dollar and a half, good for all four days, and good too, for the entire family.

++*++♦♦♦++♦♦+♦+* ♦ KNOWS KNOX AND + ♦ DOLLIVER. ♦ + Among those who have re- + ♦ ceived notable mention at the ♦ ♦ republican convention at Chi- + ♦ cago this week are Philander + ♦ C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, w-ho ♦ + was a candidate for the presi- + ♦ dency and Senator James P. + ♦ Dolliver, of lowa, prominently + ♦ mentioned for the vice-presi- ♦ ♦ dency. Both were college class- ♦ ♦ mates of Dr. J. S. Boyers of + + this city at the Uvlversity of ♦ ♦ Virginia and are well known by + ♦ him. The doctor says they are ♦ ♦ real gentlemen, scholarly and + ♦ he has naturally watched their ♦ ♦ careers with interest. ♦

THEY DO NOT LIKE IT. Fort Wayne Banks Not Stuck on Grouping System. The Fort Wayne bankers have determined on a plan to be presented to the Indiana Bankers’ assocaition at its next meeting, to change the grouping of the banks in the state. The present plan Is to group them into congressional groups, but local bankers stated yesterday that there is serious objection to this plan, for the banks should be grouped in business groups rather than geographically. Much of the business done in the city by the local banks with out of town correspondents includes such cities as Huntington and Wabash, and under the present system these banks cannot affiliate in the group which includes the local banks, because of the fact that they are out of the congressional district. A plan was set on foot yesterday which, when perfepted. will allow- of a different system of grouping which will be much more satisfactory to the entire banking community of fthfe state. —Fort, Wayne Journal.

HE IS A GRADUATE Otto Peters Has Completed His Work in Ohio State University WITH FLYING HONORS He Passed the Examinations—Will Take Charge of a Drug Store

Otto Peters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters, of north Eleventh street, one of Decatur’s most progressive young men who for the past two years has been a student at the Ohio State university, returned to the city yesterday morning, having in his possession a graduating diploma from that popular College which authorizes him to practice pharmacy. This young man while at the Columbus school was a diligent student and last week when the final examinations were taken the fact was revealed that out of 240 applicants to the state board he w-as among the seventy-nine who passed, and he was also among the fifteen students who were awarded graduating diplomas, his grade being a very creditable one. Mr. Peters assumes the P. H. C. degree, which reflects much credit upon his ability inasmuch as he is but twenty-one years of age. He will go to Willshire next week to take charge of the Holthouse drug store at that place and with his knowledge of the business, his services will no doubt be invaluable to this company.

AN ANNUAL PICNIC Will Be Held at St. Peters Church in Fuelling Settlement ON NEXT SUNDAY Church Services, Children’s Program—Also Various Amusements

The annual June picnic of the St. Peters church, located in the Fuelling settlement, will be held next Sunday. June 21st and arrangements to entertain the big crowd, expected are now being made. Th e affair will be held at the Herman Gerke grove, a half mile west of the church and the regular church services will be held there during the morning. After the big basket dinner, a children’s program, in charge of Rev. Dornseif will be rendered and promises to be an interesting feature of th e day. Then there will be the various amusements and games, a bowling alley, baby rack, fish pond and refreshment stands, and all sorts of pleasures usually found at a church picnic. The public is most cordially invited to attend this big event and to partake of all the happy hours that are sure to be there. Don’t forget the date, next Sunday.

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A BANQUET ROYAL Holy Grail Boys Celebrate Their First Anniversary Appropriately A GREAT PROGRAM Was Rendered and the Three Course Luncheon Just as Great

The first anniversary, an all important event in the history of the Decatur Knights and Esquires of the Holy Grail, was duly celebrated at the church parlors of the M. E. church last nignt and it can safely be said that it was the most brilliant event of its nature ever pulled off wihin the boundaries of our city. It was a feast of oratory and humor and the awe stricken visitors who were not apprised of the talent that characterizes the boys of this organization,were agreeably surprised to hear their well prepared and ably executed addresses. During the course of the preceding day a corps of church ladies, assisted by Dr. Wilcox, arranged tables in the spacious lecture room in pretty style and provisions were made to seat ninety-six people. At 8:45 the boys of the Grail and their friends were comfortably seated at tables upon which was arranged bouquets of beautiful flowers. It was a soul inspiring scene to see the typical young Americans who are engaging in the noble work of this organization assembled not only to bestow honor upon their order, but tn pay their respects to the Almighty, and as Dr. Wilcox offered a prayer, in opening the program, every head was bow-ed. Herald Wilcox. a Sir Knight was announced as toastmaster and he was placed in control of the session. Previous to this, however, the news had percolated through the parlors to the effect that a guest from Germany was ex Veered at any moment and to the astonishment and merriment of all, a peculiar looking personage bearing all the characteristics of a typical German, made his appearance, carrying a grip of uniqu e appearance. Vociferous applause fairly shook the structure as the young man, later proven to be Ben Beavers, submittd to several introductions and then the ladies who had charge of the banquet who wer e Mesdames B J. Rice, C. B. Wilcox, Ella Bell, J. W Vail, D. Sprang, Jonas Tritch, D. W. Beery and John Rex served the first course Consisting of sandwiches, potato chips, olives and coffee. The large assemblage soon did justice to these delicacies after which Toastmaster Wilcox gave the opening address In substance his talk was as follows: One year ago this month an organization which was destined to undergo unprecedented progress was launched on the social horizon of Decatur. This order, the Holy Grail, composed of energetic, worthy and God-fearing young men have spent the first year of their organized existence in doing good. We feel that our real object has been attained and the influence of our work will be everlasting. We have assembled tonight to celebrate our first anniversary and I will take pleasure in introducing the most high Sir Knight Baumgartner, who will give facts in regard to the Holy Grail order. Mr. Baumgartner responded in a strikingly appropriate manner, revealing facts of Interest to every hearer. Tom McKean was next introduced and in a well prepared talk he dwelt on the subject "The Boy and His Country.” "Grail stands for true patriotism” he began, unselfish love for girls and thein country, peace. loyalty, honesty and friendship.’ Long may this order live. The second course consisting of salad, wafers and salted peanuts was then gracefully served by the ladies and although th" elaborateness of the two courses had amply satisfied the hunger of the guests who had not even eaten supper, to make room for the good things they knew was coming, it was hinted that still another course was forthcoming. Toastmaster Wilcox, intermingling humor with startling facts about the once great Edmund Burke, a renowned orator and statesman, after stating that the Decatur castle had a Burke even more promising than he, introduced Don L. Burke, who followed with one of the most masterly talks which ever emanated from the lips of a Decatur youth. He is der (Continued oo page >.)