Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 191, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 191

THE COUNCIL MET Listen to Discussion Concerning Traction Co.’s High Tension Wires OBJECTIONS FILED To Granting of Such a Franchise—Will Be Decided Next Tuesday The city council held a special session last evening to discuss the petition of the Fort Wayne and Springfield railway company for a franchise which will permit them to run a feed line through Second street, carrying 6.600 volts, with which to operate the line south. The question was brought up at the regular meeting last week and was vigorously objected to by the Citizens' Telephone company, who claim that such a line paralleling their line would make their lines so noisy they could not give good service. The council designated Monday evening to hear the discussion and both sides were there ’in force. The various points were presented by Messrs. Shelton. Lutz. Koenig. Fledderjohann and an expert from Auburn for the traction company and Messrs. Schirmeyer, Smith, Bowers, Clark and others for the telephone company. After a two hours’ discussion by these men, the council went into executive session, lasting about five minutes, when It was decided to postpone the question until the regular meeting next Tuesday evening, when a vote will be taken. the council members In the meantime investigating further. Should the franchise be refused, the feed wires will probably be strung along the river and the city cars will be operated as at present on 550 volts. The interurban company say this would entail an expense of several , thousand dollars. Quite a number of citizens attended the session "ist evening. o TO INSTALL BOWLING ALLEY Arthur Mangold Leaves for Sabina. Ohio. Arthur Mangold, who has been employed in the grocery department of the Boston store for several years, has resigned and left last night for Sabina, Ohio, where he will Install a Staup bowling or five pin alley. The location is exceptionally good, as there is no competition, and Arthur expects to do a thriving business. He will open his place the last of the week. He is a hustler and should easily make the new business move. 0

ADAIR TO SPEAK ■ Opens Campaign at Monroe and Pleasant Mills i Next Week ■ SPEAKING CAMPAIGN I Chairmart Gallogly Has AlI ready Opened Head- | quarters

■ In a sense the campaign in Adams ■county will open next week, bills al- ■ ready being printed for circulation ■ and which announce that Congress- ■ inan Adair will speak at Monroe. ■ Thursday evening. August 20. and at ■ Pleasant Mills Friday, August 21. ■ Both meetings will be held at 7:30 ■in the evening and it is expected that ■ rousing crowds will turn out to hear ■ Congressman Adair. Most of them ■ "ill give him the glad hand and wish ■ Inn good luck and lots of it. Mr. ■ Adair will make an active speaking ■campaign, and there will be no part ■ of the district that will not hear er ■ Eee him before the close of the cam ■l»lgn. ■ Chairman Gallogly has opened head- ■ ’l'iarters i n the Meibers block, and ■?uite soon It is expected that that ■ hace will take on an air of real life. ■Organization and other work is al- ■ f6 ady taking considerable of the chair■«un's ■ tnt il the campaign, will be well in • ,4, z

COUNTY CONVENTION SATURDAY Jay County Democrats to NominAe a Ticket. Onjy one week remains nutil the democracy of Jay county will meet in delegate convention in this city and nominate the county ticket comprising of a candidate for representatve, prosecuting attorney, county treasurer, sheriff, commissioner for the north district, commissioner for the middle district, county surveyor and coroner. The convention proper will consist of 305 delegates, the ratio this year being about the usual number, but aside from the delegates who will choose the ticket there bids fair to be a large number of the faithful present from all parts of the county and in all probability the Auditorium will scarcely be large enough to accommodate those who will want to attend the convention and hear the address of Hon. Thomas R. Marshall, the democratic candidate for governor, which will follow the naming of the ticket. —Portland Sun. o , A FRESH ORDER Government Asks Postmasters to Watch Close for Obscene Mail THEY DESCRIBE IT Includes Postals, Papers, Letters, Pamphlets, Pictures and Anything Else Postmaster Frisinger is in receipt of a circular from the fifth division of the United States railway mail set-’ vice by authority of an order from Washington that ever obscene, lewd or lascivious book, pamphlet, picture, paper, Letter, writing, print or other publication of an indecent character and every article or thing designated to be Intended for harmful use. and every written or printed card. letter, circular, book, pamphlet), -advertisement or notice of any kind giving information where or how or of whom or by what means any such wrongful article may be obtained, are declared to be unmailable matter, and the postoffice is ordered to refuse admission to the mails of such articles. The circular provides a fine for any one attempting to mail such matter. The meaning placed on the word indecent by the postal department is anything of a character attending to incite arson, murder or assassination. Newspapers or any publication carrying advertisements of the things as set forth above are also denied admission to the mails, and includes secret reme- ' dies, preventatives, etc.

BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS. Barber Shop of S. J. Melchi is Sold to Mr. Clayton Stevens. An Important transaction in business matters took place today when the barber shop, located just east of the Erie railroad depot in the south part of the city, which was formerly owned and operated by S. J. Melchl; was disposed of to Mr. Clayton Stevens. Mr Melehi has conducted his place of business for the past eight, or nine months, and while doing so has enjoyed a liberal patronage, and made many friends among the people. He is undecided as to his future, but his many friends predict that what future business he will engage in he will merit success. ' Mr. Stevens, the new owner, needs no introduction to the public. For some time past he has barbered at the shop of Barney Wertzberger near the Holt house livery stable and is , thoroughly versed in this line. His former home was in Union township, but within a very short time he with his family will remove to this cty and make their future home. — o FUNERAL SERVICES TOMORROW The funeral services for Mrs. Diana Bly. whose deat hwas announced in last evening’s issue, will occur from the home, tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Stangle of the United Brethren church being in charge. Interment at the Reynolds cemetery.

CARRIED REVOLVER A Bluffton Woman Had a Loaded Gun in Her Shopping Bag GIVEN TO SHERIFF Mrs. Smith Left Purse on a Counter and a Clerk Almost Has Spasms Mrs. Charles Smith, whose pending divorce suit will jbe heard at the coming term of court, had a revolver confiscated by Sheriff Lipkey Saturday because she became so interested in illustrated postal cards. She was in a local drug 'store taking in the pictures and with her w-as a lady friend. Between them they carried a yellow leather handbag, but when they left the purse was still >n the counter. The proprietor noticed the bag, and picked it up to lay it away, but opened it to see if he could identify the owner from some of the contents. * The first thing he pulled out was a revolver. .32-calibre, and loaded in all six chambers. Holding the bag at arm's length he handed it over to Sheriff Lipkey who chanced to be in the store at one of the soda tables, and for a few moments it was thought that a mystery was on tap. Mrs. Smith, however, turned up in a few minutes and wanted the bag. She was frank enough to confess that she had the gun loaded up for her husband, a gas office employe, and that if she could get the drop first she would make use 9f it. She made the statement that he had threatened to kill her and the children and she was prepared for him. In spite of the pleas for the revolver Sheriff Lipkey kept it and will hold it until the divorce suit is over, as one case at a time is enough on the docket. The carrying of a revolver in a handbag would probably come under the head of concealed weapons but this charge will not be pushed, as the cannon is in safe keeping.—Bluffton Banner. o CHICAGO ENUMERATION REPORT Chicago, Aug. 10. —Chicago has a population of 2,425,000, according to an estimate of the publishers of the city directory. The estimate is an increase of 58.000 over the population in 1907, and is based on the United States census of 1900. The figures of the directory publishers and those of the enumerators for the school board are at variance, the latter representing a population of 2,1400,000.

WILL BUY HORSES D. W. Beery to Attend Big Sale of General Horses Today AT ST. LOUIS Will Hold Sale Here Saturday—Col. Reppert Will Act as Auctioneer Dan W. Beery, of the Decatur Horse Sale company, 'eft last night for St. Louis, where he will attend one of the biggest general horse sales ever held in that metropolis. Over 2,000 head of good sound animals are to be offered and Mr. Beery will buy a car load or two, which he will offer at auction here next Saturday. Every one knows that Dan will pick the choice from the big herd and people of this communty who can use these horses should arrange to attend the sale here, further notice of which will be given soon. A message was received this afternoon from Mr. Beery and J. W. Meibers, that they have purchased sixty head of spring colts and will offer them at the sale here next Saturday. Col. Reppert will auctioneer, and the sale promises to be a hummer. These horses will arrive here Thursday and may be inspected by those desiring, at the Erie stock yards.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, August 11, 1908.

OPENED THEIR HEADQUARTERS' Weils County Democrats Getting Ready for Campaign. A selection of rooms for the coming campaign was made by Chairman Plessinger today of the upstairs apartments over the Progress, and democratic headquarters will be located there for the campaign of 1908. There are three good rooms, and the furniture used two years ago is being put in shape. It is expected that by Wednesday the new headquarters will be opened for business and that from this date on they will be the scene of activity. Everybody i s welcomed and invited to drop up and add a suggestion and put forth a tip. Charles Gingrich will be in charge and will have the rooms open at all times for visitors. The headquarters are the most central to be obtained and in a day or two a big sign will be flung to the breezes so that everybody will know where to find them. —Bluffton Banner. MORMON ELDERS Another Reply to this Sort of Religious Teachings HAVE MANY ISSUES Polygamy Was Only Suspended. Not Abrogated Editor Democrat:—Just a few words please, in reply to Elders (?) Henderson and Banks. It is doubtful if there is a Mormon in Adams county or any one who cares to hear Mormonism preached. There are already as many sorts of religion and isms promulgated—off and on —in Decatur as there are varieties of breakfast foods, therefore it looks like forcing matters when an attempt is made to foist an additional religion upon the people. As to polygamy: Regarding what was said in my first article upon this subject these men say: "Such ideas as these have been abandoned by all who have investigated Mormonism.- ’ (If wrong, why adopted; if right, why abandoned?) Those who think the practice abandoned may turn to the testimony of President Joseph L. Smith in the Reed Smoot case in Washington. In 1890 President Woodruff suspended. not abrogated, polygamy, but in spite of such suspension a majority of the Mormon apostles are today practicing it. Joseph L. Smith, president cf the Mormon church, was fined only two years ago for continuing in this relationship. And C. W. Penrose (editor of the|r "church paper, has 4 been a polygamist for years. A woman who has married a fraction of a man, say one-half to one-nlneteentl is surely a slave, as well as a fool. Ann Eliza was the nineteenth wife of Brigham Young and she got away from polygamy and its degradation as soon as possible, It is a pity to “damage the halo’" of these elders, but the above ought to be proof enough on this subject. In the last chapter of Revelations Jesus Chi Ist is characterized: “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. the first and the last.” And later in the same chapter adds; "If any man shall add to these things God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.” This is sufficient to stamp with falsehood the pretensions of all “revelations’" since Christ from Mohamed down, including Swedenborg, Joe Smith, Dowie. Mrs. Eddy, et al, not one of them can truthfully lay claim to divinity. The foundation of the church is Jesus Christ the son of God. It needs no other. Let us discard all false teachers and teaching and get back to the simple gospel of Christ, as taught by his authorized apostles. M. L. HOLLOWAY. — o— J • The wedding of Miss Nettle Smith and Mr. Leo Hindman will take place tomorrow morning at 7:30 o’clock at the St. Marys Catholic church. A • wedding breakfast will be served at ■ the home of the bride’s sister, Mr. and , Mrs. Chas. Christen on west Monroe . street at 11:00 a. m. A large ntim- • ber of relatives will be present and i the event will be a moat brilliant affair.

A RAISING BEE The Monroe Street Bridge to Be Elevated Six Inches TAKE CLEVER WORK T. H. Ernst Will Have Charge of the Work— Begin Soon Janitor T. H. Ernst of the court house has been commissioned by the board of commissioners to raise the old covered bridge at the end of Monroe street, some six inches. As it now’ stands the floor is six inches lower than the street on one side, and the road on the other side. When it I rains the W’ater stands in the bridge making it not only inconvenient, but dangerous. The commissioners think and rightly too. that by raising this bridge and otherwise making it more durable, that It can be saved for several years service. Much clamoring has been going on for a new iron structure, but it would mean several thousand dollars in this instance, and i f is altogether probable that the repairs to be undertaken will make the old bridge sound and good for several years to come. There is much travel over this bridge and especially during the Great Northern Indiana Fair many thousands of persons pass over it. If has slodd the test for a long time and with the repair mentioned is good for some time yet. Mr. Ernst is getting together the necessary equipment and work will likely begin at an early date. o SPECIAL TRAIN FOR SOLDIERS Five Cars of U. S. Men Went Through Here Sunday. Many people were attracted to the vicinity of the Grand Rapids and Indiana depot in this city Sunday afternoon by the arrival of a special train of five coaches and baggage cars bearing three companies of United States soldiers enroute from Chickamauga park to Sault Ste Marie, Mich. The soldiers were under the command of Captain Erickson, of Ft. Brady and all wore the regulation khaki uniforms. While waiting for orders at the local station a number of the soldiers dismounted from the train taking advantage of the opportunity to gain a tew minutes exercise. There was about one hundred letters and postal cards left with bystanders to mail to friends and relatives of the senders. IT’S PICNIC DAY Many Decatur People to Go to Maple Grove Park Next Thursday CHARTER A CAR And There Will Be Many Events to Amuse Young and Old During the Day Thursday is to be a banner day at Maple Grove Park, and it is probable that one of the largest crowds of the season will be there on that date. Four organizations, the G. A. R. and W. R. C. and the Evangelical and Christian churches will on that day enjoy their annual picnic at the park 1 and the families and friends of the ; various members are planning a day of genuine pleasure. Various amusements which tend toward success of a picnic will be provided and young and old will be delighted. The two 1 churches have chartered a car for the occasion and Miss Anna Winnes will sell tickets on the car, good for : round trip. The profits will be used [ to pay the necessary expenses at the > ground and for refreshments, IncluJ- • ing lemonade, etc. The G- A. IL pre ! gram is sure to be of interest and many will be disappointed if the day is not a happy one.

HE LOST A VALUABLE DIAMOND Ralph Todd, of Bluffton, Had a Few Bad Mental Hours. Ralph Todd, cashier of the Studabaker Bank, had a few hours of great discomfort teday that was not caused by the heat. When he went to a wash basin at the ban kat noon to wash bis hands he noticed for the first time that a diamond set worth $l7O was missing from his Masonic ring. He had no idea where it had been lost and had the plumbers come and dismantle the basin and also searched the bank, own home and the streets, but the set was not discovered until about one o'clock. Then Harold Saurer, a clerk in the bank, picked it. up from a table in the bank. Mr. Todd had been looking over some papers at the table during the morning. Harold thought at first he had found only a chip off an ink well. Ralph is one of the happiest fellows in town this afternoon for he had about given up the diamond ag gone for good.—Bßluffton Banner. oHAD A BUSY DAY Bryan Received Many Callers at Fairview Yesterday HE IS PLEASED The Outlook is Gratifying to the Peerless Leader Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 11. — From the lips of numerous callers from various parts of the country and letters received. William J. Bryan had gratifying reports of the political outlook as affecting his candidacy for the presidency. Altogether he had one of the busiest days since his nomination, receiving many callers. “While I take no part in the contests between democrats before the convention or primaries, I am sure I will be pardoned in this case, for while we had a number of worthy I democrats aspiring to the governorship I in Illinois, no one among them was I superior in hi s qualifications to Mr. Stevenson. I believe he will make a very strong candidate and will greatly aid the national ticket. The disi satisfied republicans, and there are many of them in Illinois, will feel that no harm could come to the state from f Mr. Stevenson's election. His large public service and his sterling qualities combine to make him the ideal candidate and he will make an ideal ! governor.” A visit from Henry George, Jr., today lasted an hour. His opposition to the idea of the guaranty of bank deposits was well known to Mr. Bryan, but that will not prevent his supporting the democratic ticket. Mr. George ' is nearing the end of an extensive lecture tour and when that is concluded it is his intention to take the stump . for Bryan and Kern. “We talked about some things that were particularly interesting to us,” remarked Mr. George, hut beyond that he would say nothing of what was under discussion. To the newspaper men Mr. George declared that if he could trust the signs he noted a trade ■ union movement in New York similar , to that in 1886, when his father conducted his campaign for mayor. “This is the first time in many 1 years, except in the case of RepreI sentative Littlefield of Maine.” said • Mr. George, “that President Samuel . Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, has been in a political fight ! It is very significant.” r In his opinion trade unions were - more in politics in the present cams paign than he ever knew them to be before, “and that,” he said, “is say-. ’ ing a god deal. There are conditions” ’ he remarked, “such as hard times and p labor injunctions, that had aroused j 3 the laboring men to action.’’ . o ( Don’t forget the ice cream social , to be given by the Ladies’ Aid So- ■ ciety of the M. E. church at Monroe on the 22nd of August. A good number of amusements are to be on the l program and all are assured of a I good time who are in attendance. I

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BIG GAS COMPANY Is Organized to Furnish Power, Heat and Light ' in this Locality ARTICLES ARE FILED Incorporated for $4,500,000 —Decatur, Geneva and Berne in List Indianapolis, Aug. 10.—A gigantic public utilities corporation to supply light, heat and power to a score or more cities and towns in northern Indiana and Ohio has been formed with a capital stock of $4,500,000. Articles of incorporation were filed teday at the office of the secretary of state. The directors are: Franklin SL. Babcock, Anthony N. Brady, Charles F Dieterich, Frank S. Hastings, Jas. P. Lee, Samuel T. Murdock, Henry C. Paul, Albert Tag, and James N. Wallace. The Indiana lightning company, as the corporation will be known, Is authorized to supply light, heat and power to Fort Wayne. Bluffton, Montpelier, Anderson, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Logansport, Peru, Wabash. Decatur, Geneva. Berne, Crawfordsville Lebanon, Thornton and Frankfort, in Indiana, and to Lima, Wapakoneta, Celina. St. Marys, Greenville, Fort Recovery, North Mercer and Coldwater in Ohio, and to other villages and towns in proximity to the cities and towns named. Light, heat and power may be supplied by means of artificial and natural gas, electricity, steam and hot water, and to that end the company is authorized to manufacture, produce, procure, transport, distribute and sell its products, also to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire natural gas territory. gas wells, gas works, power plants, etc. The company was incorporated under the Roemler public utilities law, enacted by the last general assembly and by it Is enabled to purchase and own all or part of the shares of the capital stock and bonds and other securities of any other artificial or natural gas or electrical company and to invest its funds therein. The articles of incorporation state that the consent of all persons who are or may become share holders in the company formed hereunder is given to such purchase and ownership. The capital stock is divided into 45,000 shares of SIOO each and the home of the new company will be at Lafayette. FOR CHARITY SAKE Fort Wayne and Decatur Elks to Meet Here Friday Afternoon THE BIG PARADE Will Take Place at Two O'Clock and Will Be Over Three Miles Long ' Elks vs. Elks” is the title of posters put up last night announcing that the Decatur and Fort Wayne B. PO. E. teams will meet on the diamond here Friday afternoon to settle a dispute as to the championship of northeastern Indiana. The bills saj. Is all for charity. Fort Wayne will bring 862 rooters. We want 863 from the city. Nobody but stars will be allowed to play. Three umpires will be killed during the game. W atch for the. big parade at 2 o'clock. Players will be on exhibition several days prior to the game. Turn out. come out, fall out, jump out. but get oat. The greater part of this bill is abac lately true, but Nick Miller wa s very angry whe a he read the portion referring to the killing of the umpires and says that no such a violation o the rules will be permitted so long as he handles the indicator. He will maintain order at any cost Don forget It. and don't try to fix the _bo s for they won't let you. Buy a !C today.