Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 264, Decatur, Adams County, 4 November 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 264.

THOMAS MARSHALL SWEEPS INDIANA

The Entire Democratic State Ticket Has Been Elected

ALSO TEN CONGRESSMEN

ELECTIONRETURNS J. A. M. Adair Re-Elected by About 6,000 Majority ■ i TAFT IS WINNER Adams County and Old Indiana Green Spot of the World Columbus. Ohio, Nov. 4. —(Special 4 p. m.) —Judson Hannon has been elected governor of Ohio, his majority being Less than 1,000. Taft has carried the state by a small majority. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 4.—(Special) —Tur republican state committee at noon conceded the election of the entire state ticket. Goodtrich alone says a part of the ticket may be saved, but not probable. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 4. —(Special 3:30 p. m.) —Charles A, Korbly jus defeated Overstreet for congress in this district. Foster, democrat, in the first district has won by 100. Barnbard has defeated Miller In the thirteenth and Boehm, democrat defeated Foster in the Evansville district, making a tola of eleven democratic congressmen out of thirteen in Indiana. The Republicans have conceded that the legislature is easily democratic on joint ballot. j Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 4. —(Special to Dally Democrat 11 a. m.) —Official returns received here today are verifying the rushed results of last night. Tom Marshall for governor, has carried the state by over 20.000, and Taft has carried it by from 5,000

to 7,000. The entire state democratic ticket is elected by safe majorities, ranging from 10,000 to 15,000. The legislative ticket on joint ballot is democratic by a good majority and a movement has already been started to pl ice John W. Kern in Hemenway’s Place as United States senator. The democrats have elected eight of the thirteen congressmen and are claiming two more, Boehme in the first and Morrison in the ninth. The wreck of the Fairbanks machine •n this state seems to be complete. Hemenway and Watson are both out the running and when today’s re-

turns are verified, Senator Beveridge will stand as the leader of the republican party in Indiana. He will be the only republican leader in the state holding office after March 4th next. His chance to build up a machine more powerful than the Fairbanks machine ever was is so great that even his best friends fear it will be almost too powerful. Senator Beveridge haq the president behind him. He is admittedly the only leader in the state who favored Taft at all times' as against Fairbanks and with the aid of the president it can easily be seen how much more powerful he can become than Fairbanks, because the latter was never taken into the confidences of President Roosevelt, under whose term his machine was built up. It is believed that a strong effort will be made by the remnant of the Fairbank's machine to back Beveridge off | the boards two years hence for Fairbanks. If this could be accomplished he would succeed him and in no other way. In such a case the democrats will also have aspirants, of whom the most prominent now is Kern, but Shiveley, of South Bend, Slack of Franklin, and Ralston, of Lebanon, al! have busy friends. Hemenway is still hoping that the legislature may be republican and thus save his hide. The senate will continue to be republican and this will take the temperance question out of the session. The most jubilant man in Indiana today it is said is Tom Taggart. He remained up all night getting detailed votes from the county chairmen and he figured the totals up himself. His figures show that eight congressmen have been elected by the democrats, and possibly the other two. Taggart says there is absolutely no doubt but that the legislature is democratic on joint ballot by a nice majority.

IN ADAMS COUNTY. Adams county the Green spot, greener than it has been for twelve years, too. It was great, the way the returns did come in, with gains, everywhere over the county, not only ove" lour years ago, but over eight years ago as well, and nibbing close to that record breaker of 1896. The first precinct to report was West Union with the vote for president and governor. Several others came in between 7:30 and ten o’clock and then North Preble sent in the first full report of the evening. As stated each precinct showed wonderful gains and even with the reports from New York and the east causing the boys a nauseous feeling in the region of the stomach they were cheered by these splendid returns and were in good shape for the even better news that Indiana was swinging into line for Marshall and probably for Bryan. The

reports here were received at the republican and democratic headquarters, where the western union and the telephone company vied with each other in giving the first reports and they certainly did their work nicely. The Western Union furnished the usual complete service and the operators remained on duty until two o'clock, handing out the dispatches. The telephone service was a most satisfactory one the reports coming in early. The Citizens’ company here worked with the American Telegraph and Telephone company, the Central Union and the United company. The Citizens' also earned the thanks of their many customers by the splendid service in securing the Adams county vote. With one precinct out at two o’clock this afterqoon, East Jeerson, it was estimated that Adair will carry the county by the magnificent majority of more than nineteen hundred, as is shown on the table. Bryan’s figure will be in the region of 1,650, and Marshall and the county ticket arc humping along very close. So far as the democrats of Indiana are concerned it was a great victory, one that pleases every worker and which puts this county and state back in line where it used to belong. Well, its all over again, and the republicans are wearing a smile of . victory, though in this locality the i smile has not assumed the usual proportions, in fact there are some who cannot see anything to smile about. ; The story of Bryan a defeat ts qutck.y I and easily told. Tammany turned traitor and sold Bryan out, in an effort jto elect Chanler. However, they failjed in that, as Hughes was elected governor of New York by a large majority and Taft’s plurality will exceed that of Roosevelt four years ago. With New York went the New England and Eastern states and most of those usually classed as republican. The result in Ohio, while doubtful favors Taft, while in Indiana it will require the official count to give actual result. Os all the states in the nation, Indiana will probably cause the most interest. The election of Marshall as governor and the entire state ticket is practically conceded and Bryan has given Taft a close chase. In addition to this the legislature will be democratic on joint ballot and will elect a United States senator to succeed Mr. Hemenway. The democrats have elected Governor Johnson in Minnesota, also the state ticket in Rhode Island. Michigan and several western states. The magnificent plurality given to Congressman John A. M. Adair assuring his re-election by about 5.000, brings joy to the heart of every democrat and many republicans in the eighth district. Taking it all in all the democrats of ths community have considerable to feel good about, though the regret over Bryan’s defeat is sincere and genuine, for that he is a favorite here Is shown by the old-time majority given him. Indianapolis, Nov. 3. —Indiana at midnight is believed to have gone for Taft by a plurality of about 10.000. The Democrats are reasonably certain, of electing Marshall as governor and securing control of the legislature on joint ballot, thus insuring the election of a Democratic United States senator to succeed James A. Hemenway. Marion county, the largest in the state, and which President Rosevelt carried four years ago by 12,767 plurality, has given Marshall a plurality over Watson of more than 4,000, and in the state at large he is leading by a small vote. In a majority of the counties the Republican pluralities of four years ago seem from partial returns to be entirely wiped out.

MARSHALL IS HAPPY. Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nov. 4.—Thomas R. Marshall spent the night at his home in Columbia City and at 1:30 this morning, after learning from the Associated Press that his election had been conceded, he said: “If the returns are verified I can only say that the result has been accomplished by

Decatur. Indiana, Wednesday Evening, November 4, 1908.

men who believe in decent politics. So bitter and intense became the fight at the last that, while Mr. Bryan may have lost out in Indiana, my friened so rallied to me as to render my success possible. If the later returns confirm the present indications, I can only say that I will devote myself to giving the people of Indiana an honest business administration of affairs, looking always to the interest of the people of the state, and thus serving, as I see it, the best interests of the Democratic party. However, the results may be, life will be too short, and ability too weak to fittingly repay all those who have believed in me.”

THE VOTE FOR CONGRESS (Unofficial.) Adair. Hawkins. 'Adams 1.890 Delaware , 761 I Jay 1,111 Madison 1,906 Randolph 350 Wells 1.425 6,401 350 Adair's estimated plurality, 6,051. WABASH TOWNSHIP. The vote for township officers in Wabash township shows the following vote: For trustee —Thornhill—North Wabash 96, Ceylon 84, A Geneva 88, B Geneva 93, total 361. Relchelderfer — North Wabash 34, Ceylon 29, A Geneva. 71, B Geneva 142, total 276. Thornhill’s majority 85. Assessor —Mann —North Wabash 85, Ceylon 35, A Geneva 74. B Geneva 104, total 298. Love —North Wabash 45. Ceylon 71, A Geneva 77. B Geneva 117, total 310. Love’s majority 12. INDIANA STATE TICKET. Governor Thomas R, Marshall Lieut-Governor Frank J. Hall Secretary of State... .James F. Cox Auditor Marion Bailey Treasurer John isenbarger Attorney General... .Walter J. Lotz Supt. Public Instruction.. R. J. Aley State Statistician. .Patrick J. Kelleher Judge Supreme Court. Moses B. Dalrey Judge Appellate Court..Edw. W. Felt Reporter Supreme Court... .Bert New JACKSON CLAIMS INDIANA. At two o’clock this morning T. M. Gallogly received a message from State Chairman Stokes Jackson stating that the Democrats had carried the state by a safe majority and asking that a close watch be kept, verify | the count and report the official vote as soon as possible. BUTLER ELECTEB TRUSTEE. For trustee of Washington township, Samuel Butler, republican, defeated John Lose, Democrat, the vote being: Decatur, Ist ward A —Lose 99; Butler 101. Decatur, Ist ward B —Lose 61; Butler 101. Decatur, 2nd ward A —Lose 142; Butler 108.

Decatur, 2nd ward B —Lose 39; Butler 95. Decatur. 3rd ward A —Lose 112; Butler IM. Decatur, 3rd ward B —Lose 89; Butler 146. E. Washington —Lose 82; Butler 87. W. Washington —Lose 106, Butler 89. Butler’s plurality 106. Fort Wayne, Nov. 4. —(Special)— This county returned an old fashioned democratic majority Jn yesterday's election. Scheiman for treasurer received the highest vote, winning by 4,770 i Marshall carried the county by 4;538, Bryan by 3,700, Fleming by 3.871 (official) and Reicheldeifer for sheriff, lowest man on the ticket was elected by 2,49. Cline, the democratic nominee for congress, was elected by over 2,000. It sounds like old times around here. Indianapolis, Ind.. Nov. 4.—(Special) —State Chairman Stokes Jackson announced at two o’clock this afternoon that Marshall's majority will reach the 20,000 mark and that the vote for president is so close that it will require the official count to decide ft FLEMING HAS LARGE MAJORITY. The official vote in Allen county■ gives Stephen Fleming, candidate for ( joint senator, a majority of 3,871 over Judge Vesey. Fleming’s majority in ■ this county will exceed 1,300 giving (Continued on page J.)

MET AWFUL DEATH William Ault, Formerly of Decatur, Struck by Engine at Fort Wayne THE WIFE A VICTIM Mr. Ault Died Few Moments After Accident—Brother of J. Ault of this City Oblivious of the pending danger, unconscious of the fact that he was walking into the jaws of death, William Ault, until four years ago, a resident of Decatur and brother of James Ault, who resides here, walked upon the Nickelplate railroad track last night, accompanied by his wife, and they were both struck by a switch engine, the former dying, while enroute to the hospital in an ambulance. Mr. Ault was employed at the electric works, and he and wife were returning home from church, when they were struck by the engine which ushered Mr. Ault into eternity and severely i* not fatally injured his wife, who now lies at the St. Joseph hospital suffering from a broken leg and internal injuries. The decedent was fifty-nine years of age. and for many years was a resident of Decatur. His business capacity was carpentering which avocation he long followed. Before leaving here four years ago he became a member of the Ben Hur lodge and many members of this order will probably attend the funeral services to be held Saturday. Besides the griefstricken and suffering widow, two sons and a stepdaughter survive, beside a multitude of other relatives, to mourn the loss. The Journal-Gazette I has the following to say about the tragedy: While on their way home from the city, passing across the Nickel Plate bridge over the St. Marys river, shortly before 11 o'clock Last night a party of three persons was struck by a Nickel Plate switch train and one man was killed and two women were injured. William Ault, aged sixty, residing at 750 St. Marys avenue, died on the way to St Joseph’s hospital In an ambu lance. Mrs. William Ault had a leg broken and sustained internal injuries.

WILL MEET SOON I Adams County Sunday School Convention to Be Held at Berne ON NOVEMBER 16TH Rev. Halpenny, General Secretary of State, Will Be Present Every Sunday school In Adams county should be represented at the county convention at Berne this year on Nov. 16 and 17. An excellent program has been prepared and every one Interested in the cause of the Sunday school should not fail to be present if possible. Begin now to prepare and arrange your work so you can attend all of the sessions. There will be four . sessions. At the first session on Monday evening Rev. E. W. Halpenny, general secretary of the state Sunday School Association will be the principal speaker. An excellent and practical program will be carried out during the day sessions on Tuesday. I Some of the beet speakers in Adams county will speak during the day as well as the general secretary. On Tuesday evening, Rev. Paul Mayer, of Naperville, 81., will give a stirring I missionary address, which if you hear lit, we beleve you will never forget. , Come, bring your friends. Everybody i welcome. Free entertainment to all out of town visitors. ; JESSE RUPP, Pres.

SALMON FISHING FOR 1908. Pack on Frazer and Skeena Rivers Shows Excess. Washington, November 3. —Now that the salmon fisheries in British Columbia have closed for the season of 1908. Consul General West, of Vancouver, has reperted that the total catch for the season for the soceye salmon was 338,000 cases, and the excess of the pack for the year was largely confined to the canneries on the Frazer and Skeena rivers, there being a notieeable falling off in the pack on Rivers inlet. The fisheries inspector for the province reports that the salmon reaching the spawning ground this season are at least three times the number for several years. The laws and regulations in connection with fisheries in the province are receiving close attention because of the fears that with the unrestricted fishing heretofore prevailing the industry will become crippled, if not entirely ruined in a few years. o PAID HIS POLL TAX. Frank Everett Who Lives at Washington, D. C., Was Here. Frank Everett, who calls Decatur his home, and who is employed in a printing office at Washington, D. C., was in the city yesterday to vote. He appeared at the precinct in which he was eligible to cast his ballot and it was at this time that he was asked to pay his poll tax. Mr. Stultz succeded in collecting the tax before he was allowed to vote. The challengers at the polls yesterday saw to it that every man who entered the booth was eligible and thus did away with any floaters getting in the ring. Politics was indeed warm all day of the electon, but It passed into history with out the usual unpleasantness.

Taft. Bryan. State. o' o' '•% g. ~ Plurality. «2- Plurality. ■p • p • • Alabama I 11 ' 40,000 Arkansas ,! 9 20,000 California 10 45,000 * Colorado Connecticut 7 40,000 I Delaware 3 3,500 - Florida ! 5 20,000 Georgia . 13 40,000 Idaho 3 | 2.000 Ilinois 27 I 150,000 || Indiana■ 15 10,000 lowa 13 40,000 I Kansas 22,000 1 Kentucky 1 13 10,000 Louisiana 9 40,000 Maine 6 31,500 ' Maryland 8 5,000 ! Massachusetts 16 ’ 120,000 Michigan 14 75,000 Minnesota 11 80,000 Mississippi 10 50,000 Missouri l 18 35,000 Montana 2,000 I Nebraska 1 8 6,000 Nevada 1 3 2.000 New Hampshire .... I 4 25,000 New Jersey | 12 35,000 New York 39 175,000 ' • • North Carolinal 12 30,000 North Dakota 4 30,000 ’’ Ohio 23 100,000 II Oklahoma 7 i 40,000 Oregon 35,000 Pennsylvania 34 350,000 Rhode Island 4 10,000 South Carolina l 9 50,000 South Dakota 4 35,000 Tennessee 12 15,000 Texas 18 150,000 Utah 3 10.000 Vermont 4 27,000 Virginia 12 15.000 Washington I 5 50,000 West Virginia I 7 30,000 .. Wisconsin 13 75,000 ♦Wyomingl Totals 306 I 168 Majorities 1 138 | ♦Doubtful.

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BIG I. 0.0. F. DOINGS Grand Encampment and Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. to Meet DEDICATION OF HOME Is Also on the Program A Great Time Will Be Enjoyed The grand encampment and the grand lodge of Odd Fellows and the dedication of the new Odd Fellows’ building will be held in Indianapolis November 17, 18 and 19. The grand encampment will begin in the grand lodge hall Tuesday. November 17 at 9 a. m., and 1:30 p. m., and at 7:30 p. m. the subordinate degrees win be exemplified in Tomlinson hall. The grand lodge will assemble in the grand lodge hall at 9 a. m. on Wednesday, November 18, and will continue through Thursday. At 3:30 p. m . on Wednesday, November 18, will begin the dedicatory ceremonies of the new building. At 7:30 p. m., there will be a torchlight parade and at 9 p. m. in Tomlinson hall, Grand Sire John Nolen will deliver an address. Special rates on steam and interurban roads have been secured, that on the steam roads being one and one-half fare for the round trip, and the interurban companies will give rates for special cars. This will probably be the largest gathering ever held in Indianapolis. In the advance report prw pared by Grand Secretary W. H. Leedy is given statistics that indicate that the order is in a prosperous condition in the state. There are 749 subordinate lodges in the state, with a total membership, June 30, of 76,294. The total accessions during the six months ending June 30 were 3,738; abatements 2.363; total net increase. 1,375; total growth for the year, 1,751. (Continued on Page Two)