Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 251, Decatur, Adams County, 20 October 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 251.

answer the call Captain John Phipps Loved by All, Died this Morning at Five O’Clock IT CAME SUDDENLY Heart Trouble is Responsible for the Death of Estimable Man The absolute uncertainty of earthly careers was vividly exemplified again this morning when, at five minutes past the hour of five, with but a few moments warning, Captain John Phipps, known and beloved by all. known as an army official and admired as a citizen, passed into the portals of death, leaving behind him one of the most remarkable and eventful careers ever recorded in the annals of Adams and Wells counties’ history. Eighty-one years of age, he even yesterday, and throughout the closing chapter of his long life journey, has manifested wonderful vitality, and excepting that excruciating ailment, heart disease, to which his constitution has been subjected for some years, he was believed to be hale and hearty and many had ventured that the grand man would survive to celebrate his ninetieth anniversary. The decedant, until unusually late, contented himself by reading last night and retired, feeling in the best of

health. This morning between the hours of four and five o’clock he awakened and informed Mrs. Phipps that he was going to arise. Knowing that it was very early, the latter remarked that he had better remain in bed s short time at least for further rest. Mr. Phipps then reposed, as it was thought, into a peaceful sleep. He had gone asleep so quickly, however, that the wife was caused ■alarm and she tried to arouse him. with no avail. She then proceded to light a candle and it is was at this time that reality of an outgoing life was in evidence, much to the grief of the devoted wife. Captain Phipps was born in Moreland county. Pa. .When but a mere boy he yearned for an education, and by untiring efforts he attained a distinction as a scholar surpassed by few of his day. Some time prior to the breaking out of the civil war he. with his parents, brothers and sisters moved to Wells county, Indiana, near Bluffton. He engaged in teaching school in that vicinity and was chosen as an instructor in a college at Portland, where he taught for one 1 year. At the close of the term he went to Mississippi, locating near , Vicksburg, where he taught in private schools, children cf many of the great planters, receiving a big compensation for same. In this state he taught Greek and Latin in addition to other, studies. At this time it was rumored that war was near at hand and before i Mr. Phipps could return to the north’ an order had been issued to not let' people move, from one section to the other. Determined not to fight against. his fellow men, he planned to make a desperate effort to plant himself on nonhem soil and storing what school books on hand in a room where he boafded, he left, informing the lady of the house that he would return for same. He then set out for the north, encountering many troubles enroute, but landing safely in Wells county, hid., where he immediately enlisted in Co. A, 34th regiment Indiana Infantry ss a duty sergeant, October 4. 1861 Later he was promoted second lieuten apt and captain of his company, and ■was in command of the company at its final muster out of the service February 3, 1866 at Brownsville. Tex. The 34th Indiana Infantry was assign®d to General Grant’s army of the Mississippi, was with the regiment in all the hard fought battles from New Madrid and Island No. 10 to the last battle of the war at Palmetto Ranch, May 13, 1865. After this battle the '“giment marched to Brownsville. Texas, and remained there till its final muster out of the service. While at Brownsville, Captain Phipps was appointed acting provost marshal general of that department. While on duty with the union army. Captain Phipps, with army uniform on, appeared at the house where he had stored the school books, and told the woman he had kept his word. Prior to the civil war Mr. Phipps was unit(Continued on page four.)

A SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Will Be Held in St. Marys Township Sunday. The St. Marys township Sunday school convention will be held at Calvary next Sunday and the program as arranged will be as follows: 2:30 p. m.—Song, Calvary school: prayer, Rev. C. L. Marsh; music. Calvary school; Sunday School Mission, Rev. L. C. Hessert; music, Bobo U. B. school; address. Rev. Wise, C. L. Marsh; music, Bobo M. E. school; offering; benediction. 7:00 p. m.—Music, Calvary school; prayer, A. Van Camp; music, St. Paul school; A Temperance Talk. A. Van Camp; music, Baptist school, Pleasant Mills; address. Hon. Clark. Lutz, subject. “Duty of Parents to Sunday School;’’ song, M. E. church. Pleasant Mills; election of officers; benediction. HAS A NEW JOB I Teddy Roosevelt Will Become Associate Editor of Outlook AFTER HIS HUNT Will Also Fill His Contract With Scribner Publishing Company New York, Oct. 19. —President Roosevelt has made a contract with The Outlook company by which he will become associate editor of The Outlook after his retirement from the presidency. While the president was at Oyster Bay last summer he was visited by representatives of many publishing houses in this and other cities, and it was announced he had made a contract with Charles Scribner’s Sons for a story of his big game hunt. It was said authoratively on behalf of the Scribner firm tonight that its contract with Roosevelt neither had been modified nor abrogated. From this it is apparent that the new contract with the Outlook company calls for an entirely different line of work from thkt President Roosevelt agreed to undertake for the Scribners. It has been the general understanding ever since the existence of the Scribner contract was announced that Mr. Roosevelt was to give that firm i all his writings on the subjects of hunting and natural history, as well as on his travel possible, however, that the range of his work for the Scribners is more limited than has been supposed and that he has left for the Outlook a field of considerable proportions. The Outlock has taken a deep interest in the Congo Free State and the many and well substantiated stories .from there of extraordinary cruelties I practiced upon natives engaged in the 'rubber trade. It was suggested that Mr. Roosevelt might be intending to

make a personal investigation of Congo conditions and report the results fcr the Outlook. Mr. Roosevelt has been much interested in this subject as president, and it was in accordance with his desire that his friend, Senator Lodge, had passed by the senate a resolution expressing the intention of the senate to stand by the president in any action he might be able to take looking toward action with any European country which would insure an amelioration of Congo conditions. This was after a great deal of clamor had arisen in this country and was meant as a notice to Belgium and England that sentiment here would back up the English efforts for better Congo conditions. The new contract also may mean that President Roosevelt will take advantage of his African and European journey to make political observations' which will not be covered by his contract with the Scribners. It already has been announced that he will travel in Europe to, some extent after his return from' the big game chase in Africa and lecture at Oxford and at the Corbonne in Paris. In all this there will be ample opportunity to give his periodical some articles which would attract wide attention in the United States.

PERT QUESTIONS Governor Hanly Refused to Discuss the Fashionable Club NO ALLUSIONS He Never Spoke Upon this Feature of the Temperance Question “What distinction do you draw between a liquor-selling saloon conducted by a club of monied men and an ordinary saloon conducted by an individual?" a representative of the Journal-Gazette asked Governor Frank Hanly. “I will not discuss the question,’’ replied the governor. “What, in your opinion, should be done where such a club as I have described violates the law?” was then asked. <• “Why, the mayor should see to It that the law is enforced,” w'as the governor’s response. “Supposing a man who publicly advocates law enforcement were a member of such a club, and knew that the club was violating the law by selling liquor during unlawful hours, what do you think would be his duty?" “I will not discuss that question now,” replied the governor. The foregoing conversation took place between Governor J. Frank Hanly and a representative of the Journal-Gazette at the Wayne hotel last evening, prior to the governor’s address at the rink. The governor refused to commit himself by any expression as to what view he took regarding the fashionable clubs, and in his speech at the Princess rink he never once referred to that phase of the temperance subject. He avoided it altogether. He attacked Thomas R. Marshall, but never by word or intimation referred to Mr. Marshall’s declaration that the liquor selling club patronized by men of wealth fashion should be treated the same as the humble public house patronized by the working people.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. BETS ARE POSTED Various Offers to Wager on the Election Have Been Made BUT FEW TAKEN Boys Are Bluffing But No Doubt Some Cash Will Be Put Up • And now as election day draws nearer, the election bet .and the man foolish enough to place them, again attracts attenion. These bets signify nothing as they are usually based on past results which as is well known may be (Changed considerably-«at any time, but nevertheless they are made and as Decatur is no exception, these

wagers are now one of the absorbing questions. At the Corbett cigar store quite a number of propositions are posted on the boards. One man wants to bet SIOO even on Tom Marshall, another two to one on Taft, even money is offered on Nebraska, two to one on Kansas going Republican, ever money that the Indiana house of Representatives will be democratic, e\en money that Adair carries Adams county by 1.600 and Marshall by 1,550, even money on' Ohio, two to one that Taft carries Illinois, even money that Bryan won’t carry half the states, and a dozen other propositions. However, no bets of any consequence have really been made, the boys apparently bluffing in order to get talk started that will result no doubt finally in several hundred dollars being wagered on the resuts. The only sure advice is the old time warning to keep your money in your pocket if you don’t want to lose it, for a bet is never a sure thing.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, October 20, 1908.

TERRELL IS GROWING WORSE May Die Any Time —No Action Taken in His Case. Reports from the county jail indicate that instead of improving John W. Terrell, if anything, is grewing worse. As’ stated Saturday, he was seriously ill with stomach trouble and fever and last night he had reached a stage where he had become violent. During the night he arose and tore his bed topsy-turvy and threw the bed clothing cn the floor. The close confinement, of the jail after his comparative freedom for exercise at Rich mond appears to be the chief cause of his trouble and his stomach probably became disordered also to an extent because he ate too heartily of fruits and other eatables carried to him at the jail by members of his family. A physician who called at the jail to see Terrell as a friend last week and not for professional purposes, made a careful examination and he expressed an opinion afterward that Terrell had about cue chance in a thousand of ever becoming sane again, and he said that in his opinion Terrell is liable to drop dead at any time from heart trouble. As stated Saturday attorneys fcr Terrell broached the subject of an appointment of a special judge to assume jurisdiction in the case, but Judge Sturgis said he would take no action until he heard from. Judge R. K. Erwin, who last had jurisdiction in the case. —Bluffton News, wir TONIGHT Gifted Indianapolis Lawyer Will Speak at Court House '

CANCEL BRYAN DATE Change of Route Necessitated That He May Reach Chicago at Night Hen. Henry Warning of Indianapolis, one of the orators of the state, will speak at the court room at 7:30 o'clock this evening and every voter in this section should hear what he has to say on the questions of vital interest to every citizen at this time. He spoke at Berne last evening to a large crowd and all heard him say his address was one of the best ever heard in that city. He is able, fearless and brilliant, and will please all who hear him tonight. Don't fail to be there. There was a feeling of deep disappointment about the democratic headquarters last evening when a telephone message was received from the state headquarters, announcing that it had ben deemed necessary to change the route of Mr. Bryan on his trip through Indiana and to send him through the center of the state, instead of starting him in here as previously arranged. He will begin his Indiana trip at Richmond and close on the night of October 31st at Chicago. However the local democrats comforted themselves with the knowledge that the new route will take the great commoner through a labor section where his trip will be more effective. o , REORGANIZE MISSION. George Cooper and Workers, of Fort Wayne, Were Here. On Oct. 13 Geo. J. Cooper and a number of his workers from Fort Wayne, were here and reorganized a mission here, annexing it with the Fort Wayne mission. We expect to establish a mission here that the ctizens of Decatur may feel proud of. We are not working against the churches, but wish to work with them and to prepare people for the second coming of Christ. The officers elected were as follows: President, G. A. Quince, of Fort Wayne: vice president, Albert Hudson, of Decatur; treasurer, Daniel Haley; secretary, Mrs. Hunter; superintendent, Chancey S. Stetson. All money paid into this mission here will be kept here to keep this mission open. A strict account of all money taken in will be kept and what is paid out. Chancey S. Stetson, Supt.

COURT HOUSE NEWS The Hirschy vs. Andrews Case Submitted and Adjudicated THE OTHER ITEMS Probate Affairs—Clerk Haefling Will Go After Election Ballots Amos Hirschy vs. Lillie B. Andrews, P. L. Andrews and Cl C. Schug, note and foreclosure of mortgage. $500; cause submitted; finding for plaintiff for $446.60. Finding for defendant Schugg for $134.30 as second lien. Property ordered sold. Daniel Straub et al vs. Chicago & Erie Ry. Co., damages, $1,500, demurrer filed to the complaint.' H. L. Conter vs. Fort Wayne Springfield, damages $250, bill of exceptions number cne presented, signed, filed and made part of record. David E. Scott vs. L. A. Graham, accounting, demurrer to third paragiaph of answer filed. Conrad Gallmeyer, trustee, vs. Edwad Gallmeyer et al, motion by plaintiff to publish the deposition of William Zwick and exceptions of defendant Fred Jaebker. Motion sustained. A. Gottschalk, executor of the W. H. Shepherd will, final report approved. Executor ordered to pay out funds as shown in report. Butler J. Nye, admr. of the Johnson Nye estate, filed a current report. A marriage license was granted to John L. Reitz, 37, a Jay county farmer, to Lena Eiting, 24, daughter of Cornelius Eiting, of Washington township. C. C. Moser has transferred to Jacob F. Moser, 90 acres in Hartford township, for $7,800. County Clerk J, P. Haefling will go to Indianapolis tomorrow to secure the state ballots for the election day. THE MARSHALL DAY Will Be Made a Big Event by the Local Democrats THE COMMITTEES

Appointed to Look After the Various Important Points Big preparations are being made for Marshall day in this city, on Wednesday of next week, which is to be made one of the biggest days of the campaign. Big bills have been printed announcing the occasion and it is probable that the crowd will be one of the largest seen in Decatur this year. At a recent meeting of the party leaders at the office of Chairman Thomas Gallogly, the committees to serve for the day were appointed as follows: Advertising—Daniel N. Erwin, Jesse Niblick, Charles Ernst and L. A. Holthouse. Music—Thomas Gallogly, H. S. Michaud, of Berne, and John Briggs, of Geneva. Arrangements—A. C. Sellemeyer, J. P. Haefling, J. C. Moran, L. G. Ellingham and J. W. Tyndall. Reception—First carriage: Judge D. D. Heller, Conrad Brake, Jacob Hart, Jacob Buhler, Edward X. Ehinger and Robert D. Patterson. Second carriage: Henry Lankenau, Joshua R Parrish, Nick Omlor, Thomas Moran, Henry Dellinger. Third carriage John Merrica, George Smitley, Simeon Brandyberry, Curtis Wolfe and James Oebinet. Decoration —O. L. Vance, John T. Myers and T. J. Durkin. Ushers —H. B. Heller, Tom Ehinger and I’at Parrish

A WOMAN ON THE TICKET. Mrs. Julia Siegfried, of Elwood, Socialist Candidate for Judge. Anderson, Ind., Oct. 20. —The county board of election commissioners approved the placing of the name of Mrs. Julia Siegfried, of Elwood, on the county ticket as the Socialist candidate for judge. This is believed to be the first instance in this state in which a woman is to be voted for for the office of circuit judge. Mrs. Siegfried is a practicing physician in Elwood, but has never studied law and is not a member of the bar. Should she, by chance, secure the election, a peculiar state of affairs will be presented in this county. The Madison countyf court is the second largest in the state and has been presided over by Judge John F. McClure for the last twelve years.

DETAILS OF WILL The Robert B. Allison Estate Was Equally Divided WIFE AND CHILDREN Receive Each One-Fourth—- « The Testament Clear and Simple While the account of thep robating of the R. B. Allison will in the issue of last evening covered that instrument so far as the vital points were concerned, we deem it of enough interest to our readers to give a more complete account of same. As stated the will was written by Judge Merryman December 6, 1905, and is in eight paragraphs: First —Provides for the payment of debts, if there be any and for the payment of funeral expenses. Second—Arranges for the payment of $25.00 per month, to his beloved sister, Jane A. Crabbs, so long as she Ilves and payable every three months. It is provided that when the estate is in condition to be finally settled, except as to those payments that the heirs shall then execute to Mrs. Crabbs a bond guaranteeing the payments as provided. It is his further will that Mrs. Crabbs be allowed to live in the house she now occupies or, south Third street so long as she lives and that the taxes, water rent and other expenses be paid.' Third—Provides that as his beloved wife, Catherine Allison has already received a portion of the property that she now receive one-fourth of the estate that it may be equally divided, and that she shall have all the household goods, including the library. Fourth—Whereas, a paid-up life insurance policy in the Connecticut Life Insurance company gives to Mrs. Allison, Mrs. Deam and R. K. Allison each SI,OOO, therefore a legacy of SI,OOO is given to Mrs. Macke to equalize same. Fisth —Gives to each of the grandchildren living SI,OOO, to be paid direct to those of age and tq the guardian where under age and this item further directs that the estate. remain open until such time as it requires that fifty per cent of the net income of estate will create a fund sufficient to pay off said bequests, pro vided, hoyvever. that the wife and children may- proportionately pay same if they desire. Sixth—After paying off these bequests, the will provides that the rest estate, real and personal, be divided one-fourth to Mrs. Catherine Allison, and one-fourth each to Jessie Deam, R. K. Allison and Mary Macke, the latter to take as a portion of her share SIO,OOO stock in the Macke Real Estate and Investment Co. Seventh—Provides that in case Mrs. Deam should have died before the death of Mr. Allison, then her share should go to her child or children; If no children were living then the share was to, revert to Mrs. Allison and other two children. EJigttitli—Provided similar conditions for Mrs. Macke. Ninth —Appoints Mrs. Catherin Allison and the only son, R. K. Allison as executors of the will. Bond was filed in the sum of $200,000.

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WAS THE BEST EVER “A Bachelor’s Honeymoon” Acknowledged the Best Ever Staged Here BY LOCAL TALENT Cast and Chorus Beyond Criticism—A Continuous Roar of Laughter Ear splitting applause, shouts of laughter and yelps of joy were evoked from the vast audience which assembled at the Bosse last night and from the time of the uplifting of curtain number one, which revealed initial stage setting of “A Bachelor’s Honeymoon” until the drop of the asbestos following the last hemorrhage, a continuous roar fairly shock the structure, and not until then could the residents within a radius of five blocks from the play house content themselves in peaceful slumber. As only typical Decaturites can, a chorus of local talent, directed by Prof. True R Frietoe, executed a beautiful song introductory to the play proper and vetliferous demonstration prompted an encore. In the course of the socalled first “spasm” little “Petie" Helm in a character role, made his debut, the delicacy of his makeup and softness of voice, appealing pathetically to the audience. In fact his every appearance as Jorkins Jobson signaled applause which could only be appeased by his exit from the stage. The show went merrily on. with every member of the cast and chorus staring in their respective parts. The ladies and gentlemen choruses merit especial mention, and it must be said that the snap of the singing, beautiful costumes and clever drills added greatly to the interest of the musical comedy. Broncho Buster Jim, by Mr. Spahr, cowboy girls and Broncho Busters. was enthusiastically received, as was the following musical numbers: “Morning Cy” ....Mr. Helm and Sunbonnet Suse “Won’t You Be My Baby 80y”... Miss Holthouse “Somebody Lied” Ensemble “Summertime” Mr. Johnson. the Summer Girls and Beaus. “Don’t Be Cross With Me” ....Miss Holthouse and Mr. Car ell "Dixey Dan’’ ... .Mr. Ellis and Chorus “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”.. Miss Kintz and Rooters “Down in Jungle Tow - n” ....Miss Patterson and Kaffir Kids Clayson Carroll, as Dan Gillespie, was the author of considerable fun making. Posing as the fa’her of a family, he found himself in a serious predicament when Deacon Smith (Sam Shamp) called in investigate. Not to be rivaled by the boundless gall of the deacon Mr. Carroll requested that Mr. Helm enshroud his delicate form with garments peculiar to the gentler sex and be his wife for a few hours, that he could thus obtain a neat sum of much needed money. To this Mr. Helm consented and when he returned garbed in a sheath gown, a bow of ribbon- tucked snugly beneath his chin and a beautiful calico waist, the pandemonium did not subdue for several minutes. Miss Minnie Orvis as Miss Camson. as of old. was well received in her difficult role, and her cleverness merits special mention. Miss May Holthouse in the character role of Sally, did well, and the audience was very appreciative of her vork. Sam Shamp must net be overlooked in mentioning the special features, as he certainly was good. Walter Johnson, as Louisiana, made a decided hit. as did baby Railing and Master Johnnie Holthouse. Music furnished between acts by the high school orchestra with Miss Bertha Kohne as pianist, was exceptionally pleasing. To say it was the best home talent show ever staged in the city is admitting much, but nevertheless it is true, if the verdict of the people who attended last night is a criterion. “A Bachelor’s Honeymoon” will be repeated tonight <ind without a doubt they will be greeted by another packed house. The Pythian Sisters are to be congratulated for .the vigorous canvass they have made for the sale of tickets and Mr. Henry Thomas, under whose direction they play was staged, is deserving of the hearty commendation of all for his cleverness in directing the cast.