Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 277, Decatur, Adams County, 19 November 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 277.

CARRIED 100 FEET Frank Bradley, Formerly of Decatur, Has Narrow Escape from Death CAR STRUCK , HIM And His Lady Friend from Auburn—No Serious Injuries Inflicted A dispatch from Fort Wayne conveys the news that Frank P. Bradley nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kennedy cf this city, and Miss Pearl Aschiiman, of Auburn, were st'uck by a north bound Creighton aventie car at about eight o'clock last night. According to the dispatch they were carried for mere than a hundred feet on the fender of the car, the lady being slightly Injured. Mr. Bradley lived in Decatur a few years ago and is ktxrvn by piany. This morning’s JournalGazette has the following to say about the mishap: F. P. Bradley and Miss Pearl Asch 1man, cf Auburn, were struck by north bound East Creighton avenue car No. 254 at the corner of Jefferson and Calhoun streets shortly after 8 o’clock last night and were carried for more than a hundred feet on the fender of the car. Miss Aschiiman received a slight cut on the nose and having two teeth broken, while Mr. Bradley received a slight cut on the cheek. They were taken to the office of Dr. William Enslen, where their injuries were dressed. Mr. Bradley explained the fact that he and Miss Aschiiman walked In. front to the car by saying that he was unable to see its approach because of the size of the directoire hat worn by the young lady. Both were able to leave for their homes on 9 o'clock Interurban car.

DIPTHERIA FATAL Causes Forty-Seven Deaths in Indiana Last Month RENEW THE FIGHT State Secretary Hurty Sends Out a Warning on the Disease The havoc wrought by diphtheria throughout Indiana during the month of October, 1908, is shown in figures just compiled by the state beard of health from the monthly reports of the county boards of health. In all there were 1,600 cases and 47 deaths. The state board of health has renewed its fight cai diphtheria and is sending broadcast over the state circulars giving instructions in preventing, diagnosing and treating the disease. Discussing the extent to which diphtheria appeared in the state and the lessons derived Irom the appearance of the disease, Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board cf health, yesterday said: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom from infectious disTr» time of peace prepare for war. At this time let even slight colds be locked upon with suspicion, for sometimes what is supposed to be a cold is an attack of mild diphtheria. Mild cases are more to be feared for spreading the disease than severe cases. People keep away from severe cases, but blindly run into and against the miid ones." o — Burton J. Hendricks, in McClure’s Magazine, says that the Vanderbilt fortune, once the greatest financial Power tn the United States, probably amounts at the present moment, to far from $300,000,000. Os this, William Kissam Vanderblle, who controls the majority cf the family properties, holds in the neighborhood of while twelve or fifteen descendants of the commodore share among themselves the remaining ♦200,000,000.

TROUPE IS HERE. The Fa irons “Cry Baby” Company at Bosse Tonight. The theatrical company headed by J Carlton Guy, the famous young character actor, arrived in the city today and will play that great comedy hit “The Cry Baby.” Word from places where this company has shown demonstrates that the performance is far above the average and deserving of the hearty support of the thea-te*r-gjoing people. The Mercers are the most clever show people on the road, thorough business men, jolly good fellows, and last, but not least, they are actors of rare ability. J. Carlton Guy is recognized by press and public to be the best young character actor appearing upon the stage. No doubt he will be greeted by a packed house at tonight’s show.

L0.0.F. BUILDING Dedicated at Indianapolis on Yesterday A BIG TIME A Handsome Structure and and the Ceremonies Were Great Indianapolis, Nev. 19.—The new Odd Fellows building at Pennsylvania and Washington streets was formally ded icated with impressive ceremony yesterday afternoon before an audience which filled the Grand Lodge hall to its fullest capacity, and the day, one of the most notable in the history of the order in thia state, came to a close last night with a big public meeting at Tomlinson Hall, which was preceded by a torchlight parade. The ceremonies attending the formal dedication of the building were public and a large number of women attended. The public and a large number of women attended. The public meeting at Tomlinson Hall last night was addressed by John L. Nolen, grand sire of the sovereign grand lodge, and was largely attended. The grand lodge held a business session yesterday morning, hearing the reports of various officers and committees, and will meet again in two sessions today, at which the officers for the ensuing year will be elected. W. H. Leedy, grand secretary of the order, acted as grand master for the dedicatory ceremonies, and the other participants in the ceremonial portion of the program were: Benjamin Franklin, grand warden; Edward Farrer, grand chaplain; J. T. Arbuckle, grand marshal; J. W. Buchanan, herald of the north; L. C. Webb, herald of the south; H. A. Winterrowd, herald of the west; R. M. Coleman, herald of the east; H. L. Van Dorin, guard; Margaret Jeanette Senour, bearer of water; Margaret Pence, bearer of fire; Edith Vivian McAlphin, bearer of gain, and Lucia Conner, bearer of flowers. o MASONS CLOSE CONCLAVE. Scottish Rite Gathering Addressed by Governor-elect Marshall. Fort Wayne, Ind., Nov. 18.—The annual fall conclave of the Scottish Rite Masons, valley of Fort Wayne, closed this evening with a banquet in the Masonic temple. Thomas R. Marshall, governor-elect, was the principal speaker. Covers were laid at the banquet for 325. During the morning and afternoon forty-eight candidates were given the fifteenth to eighteenth degrees. It was the largest class in the Lodge of Perfection. There probably will bt only one more convocation of the lodge of Perfection in the Masonic temple, as the new Scottish Rite cathedral will be cmplete by next fall. — . .. o WILL ISSUE PANAMA BONDS. Washington, Nov. 18.—Secretary Cortelyou today announced he would receive bids up to the close of business Dec. 4 for $30,000,000 Panama canal bonds or any part thereof, to bear 2 per cent Interest. The bonds will be dated Nov. 1, 1908, thus making this a new issue, and interest will begin as of that date. The bonds will be redeemable in gold In ten years and payable in thirty years. The secretary requires each bid to be accompanied by a certified check for 2 per cent of the amount of the bid.

THEY ARE ALL BUSY High School Alumni of the Classes of 1907 and 1908 Are Well Employed SEEKING AVOCATIONS • Decatur is Represented in Many of the Famous Universities The following brief sketch relates the whereabouts of the high school alumni of the classes cd 1907 and ,1908; Walter Bafizedl and Fannie Frysinger a)re attending pchool at Indiana university; Luther Boyers is a junior student at Leland-Stanford university, California. Harry Dibble is a medical student at Detroit, Mich. Nota Winans, Winifred Johnsen are making an excellent record as pedagogues. The class of 1907 are not lacking in ambition, but are deter mined to make the most of life and are profiting themselves by whatever opportunity is at their command. The class of 1908 is no less active in equipping themselves for life’s duties. Here is their history: Harvey Weldy is in the art business; Frances Bryson and Pansy Bell are attending college at DePauw. Will Hammel is a law student. Etta Brandyberry and Wm. Conrad are contemplating attending college in the near future. Frances Dugan is spending her second year at Ferry Hall, Chicago. Fanchion Magley and Fannie McConnell are doing honor to their homes by helping in household duties. Florence Kunkle, Clara Boknecht and Helen Evans are teaching. Lucile Gillig and Margaret Walters are doing special work in the high school for advanced standing in some college. We hope that many ethers will follow the excellent examples of the classes of 1907 and 1908.

f(M!»THOUSF NEWS Guardian Will Be Appointed for Samuel Railing THE PROBATE NEWS Court Refuses Allowance to Guardian Who Neglected to Report E. B. Lenhart vs. Samuel Railing, for appointment of guardian, appearance by prosecuting attorney for defendant who files answer, cause heard. Finding that defendant is an habitual drunkard and not capable of managing his estate. Plaintiffs attorney allowed $25 and prosecution $lO. John H. Yager et al vs. Dot E. Piercy et al, note, demurrer filed to complaint. Anna Sheline vs. Ludlow L. Sheline, divorce, amended complaint filed. The Monitor Oil company vs. City of Decatur, account, get for December 22. Nettie Roop, guardian for William J. Smith et al, filed an inventory and account current which were approved, except as to services of guardian of $lO 00, which the court charged back to guardian by reason of report not being made each two years as required by the statute. Phillip L. Macklin, administrator for Phillip A. Macklin, filed an inventory of. personal property and a petition to sell personal property at private sale; petition granted and inventory approved. The inventory recently filed by R. K. and Catherine Allison, executors of the R. B. Allison will was approved. Hunters’ licenses have been issued to John Smith, Otto Bolds, L. M. Cramer, Roy Hauser, Albert Beer, Frank < Aurand and Albert Runyon and Wil- i Ham Wagoner. 1 Gustave Yager has tranferred a tract 1 of land in Kirkland township to D. ! Leyse et-al for SBOO.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening. November 19, 1908.

WILL BE GREAT FEATURE. Prof. Fristoe Composes a Song En-» titled “Decatur.” A feature which has never before been placed before the Decatur public is scheduled for the Grand theater os Thanksgiving evening. Professor True R. Fristoe, one of the proprietors, has composed a beautiful song entitled “Decatur.” The music and words are of bis composition, and in keeping with his rare ability. To complete the appropriateness of the new feature, photographer J. E. Moser has been engaged to paint pictures of various dwellings and localities in the city which will beautfully illustrate the song. Several of these pictures have already been taken, but at least fourteen views will be arranged. This ■ will be a rare treat for Decatur public and they should not miss the opportunity to hear Mr. Fristoe’s latest composition and see the beautiful illustrations. I o IS A TARIFF THIEF ■ Charles Francis Adams Writes a Red Hot ( Letter » • LICENSE TO STEAL i ► ■ ’ The Government Approves of Tariff Beneficiaries 1 Washington, November 19. Charles Francis Adams, the Boston publicist L and former president of the Union > Pacific railroad, has sent to Repre--1 sentative Samuel W. McCall, of the 7 committee on ways and means, the hottest communication with which that body has been favored so far. , Mr. Adams takes as his text the 1 suggestion of William H. Taft that ' persons who desire a revision, of the tariff in the direction of reduced schedules should make themselves heard i in Washington. Mr. Adams whites for this class a sweeping indictment of the men who appear before the committee asking for increase of duties or the maintenance :{ those existing. They divide into two classes, he says, and are either thieves or hogs. » "1 myself belong to the former class,” he said. “I am a tariff thief and I have a license to steal.” Refer- ( ring to the assertion that those asking that the tariff schedules should remain as they are or should be changed onlyin the way of an increase are much in evidence at the hearings in progress, and that the tariff reformer so called does not appear or is silent, Mr. , Adams says: “You. my dear Mr. Mc- • Call, know perfectly well the reason ■ of this. These first referred to are directly and peculiarly interested, and i as such, naturally divided into two f classes. Speaking as to the fashion -of men, they are either thieves or . hogs. I myself belong to the former class. I am a tariff thief and I have . a license to steal. It bears the broad i seal- of the United States and is known as the Dingley tariff. 1 stole under it yesterday; I am stealing under it to- , day; I promise to steal under it tomorrow-. The wise call it 'beneficiary.’ The government has forced me into ’ this position, and I both do and shall . take full advantage of it. I am, therefore, a tariff thief with a license to i steal, and what are you going to do ; 1 about it? The other class come under , the heg category. That is, they rush ' souealing and struggling to the great Washington protection trough and with all four feet in it they proceed to gobble the swill. Well acquainted with those cf this class, you know their attitude and their utterances. It is useless for me to dilate upon either. To this class I do %ot be long. I am simply a tariff thief, but , as I have said, with a license to steal, j But on the other hand, I am also a tariff reformer. I would like to see every protective schedule swept out of existence, my own included. Meanwhile what inducement have I to go Washington on a public mission of this sort. A mere citizen, I represent no one. < “If I went I would receive from the 1 committee scarcely a respectful hear- j ing, if any hearing at all; and I would 1 have to be at considerable expense i both of my money and of my time, < the last of which I can least afford, ; My position in these respects is ex- f (Continued on Page Two) I

!BOTH WANT LINE I And a Merry Battle is on Between Berne and Geneva ON THE QUIET People of Each Locality Are Confident They Will Get It A merry war will probably start within a short time between the promoters of the proposed Bluffton, Berne & Celina traction and the proposed Bluffton, Geneva & Celina line. While P is improbable that there will be two lines running between the twe terminals the promoters of each line are vieing with each other in an effort to see that their line is the successful one. W. H. Eichhorn and the two promoters of the Berne line returned from that place yesterday. They claim that the Berne people are enthusiastic over the prospects of the building of the line and that the preliminary work will be pushed with rapidity. The preliminary work was stopped just prior to the campaign cn account of the fact that it is hard to finance any kind of an undeiaking during a campaign. Now. however, that the election is over the men are going to work with even more vim than ever. As a result of the trip to Berne the organization of the company will be completed as quickly as possible and , the stock and bonds sold. The men hope to be able to start construction work on the line when spring opens 1 up. The promoters of the other line • are as enthusiastic as the Berne peo- > pie. They have two subsidies voted, , but the Berne people claim they will get some subsidies in a short time. — Bluffton Banner. o— DFHD3 F TA AFFIAF I LUI L.L. IV ULUIUL l The Consumers Must Decide Whether They Keep Money at Home or Not LET’S KEEP IT HERE One Way to Do It is to Buy and Smoke Home Made Cigars The quality of Decatur made cigars appeal to the particular smoker. They are made right and of the right material. No cheap tobacco Is used. A large number of Decatur men are giving their patronage to the local manufacturers. This ig encouraging for it is patronizing the ones to whom patronage is due. An investigation has disclosed the fact that many more home cigars are being sold. In fact the business mon feel it a duty to insist that patrons at least try the home brands. This is commendable. It lg in keeping with the spirit of loyalty to home industry. It bec'-mes and benefits the consumer, merchant and manufacturer. We have a large number of excellent brands here. Have you tried the Standard? It is a good smoke. The 252 is a good mild smoke. The Royal Ribbon is elegant. The N. H. C. is far above the average foreign made cigai, wo is me Iwiir putr. Those -who desire ten centers cannot, , if they look from now until doomsday, find any better than the Stein or Seth- 1 er. How about it, shall we keep our money at home or send it to the cit- 1 ies? It is up to the consumer to de- < cide this important question. Think ■ it over. ; o j SHOT DOWN BY CAR THIEVES 1 Lake Shore Brakeman Seriously j Wounded Aiding Detective. i ] South Eend, Ind., Nov. 18. —Shot t down by car thieves in the yards of 1 the Lake Shore railroad this morn- s ing, D. L. Dryberger, of Elkhart, a t brakeman, lies near death in the Epworth hospital, 'lue bullet struck just over the heart. The shooting followed b an attack on H. C. Golay, a Lake c Shore detective, by four armed men. n Dryberger went to his assistance. |ti

WILLIAM S. FLEMING IS DEAD He Was One of the Influential Citizens of Jay County. William S. Flemihg, one of this city and Conwy’s most highly respected and influential residents, was claimed by death at 6:15 o’clcck Wednesday morning at his home on Vine street where he had resided for a number of years. Mr. Fleming had been stricken with paralysis on Tuesday of last week, suffering two slight strokes, from which he partially recovered only to suffer a third attack on Saturday evening which terminated In his death Wednesday morning. When stricken with the fatal attack Saturday evening he had finishing eating his supper and was reading an evening paper, he lapsed into an unconscious state from which he failed to rally.—Portland Sun. o IS IN THE FAR EAST Mrs. Otto Haubold, Formerly Miss Carrie Thomas, Figures in Society IN MASSACHUSETTS I Is on an Extensive Tour of > the East and is Royally Welcomed i ,■ I Mrs. Otto Hanbold, formerly Miss i Carrie Thomas, of Decatur, who with 1 her husband is making an extensive k tour through the east, is being royally entertained by the social set in I Springfield, Mass. She has been the ' guest of honor at several brilliant events as the following from a Springfield newspaper will Indicate: • Mrs. Herbert Myrick gave a tea in her Bowdoin street home yesterday from 4:30 to 5:30 o’clock in honor of her guest, Mrs. Otto Haubold, of Chi- • esgo and Mrs. Thomas A. Barrett of New York who is the guest of Mrs. William A. Whitney to give the wives of the heads of the different departments and offices of the Phelps Publishing company and the women editors of the various publications an opi portunity to meet the guests. Fifty guests were entertained during the afternoon. Mrs. Myrick was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Haubold and Mrs. Barrett, and Mrs. W. A. Whitney, Mrs. Albert W. Fulton, Mrs. James S. Judd and Mrs, Charles W. Burt poured. The decorations were yellow chrysanthemums, with spruce to give touches of green. The tea was followed by a dinner at 7 o’clock given by Mrs. Myrick in her home for Mrs. Haubold and the women who assisted her in the afternoon. Covers were laid for eight including Mrs. Haubold, Mrs. Whitney. Mrs. Judd, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Burt, Miss Helen Sampson and Miss Helen Myrick. Mr. and Mrs. Haubold will remain in the city as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Myrick for the week-end. when they will go to New York before returning to Chicago. This evening Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Whitney will give a dinner in their home in Bradford ■ street for Mr. and Mrs. Haubold and a few friends. o—

SAYS POLICEMAN WAS THIEF Kansas Woman Implicates Peace Guardian in Big Theft. Parsons, Kas., Nov. 18.—Five thou sand dollars' worth of silks, furs anc other articles stolen from Strassber ger’s general store here last Sunday were recovered today in the rooming house of Mrs. E. J. James. Mrs. James confessed, implicating Paul Weggen a policeman, and Harry Cloghley. Weg gen was arrested, but was granted permission to go home to see his wife and escaped. Several posses were formed and started a search for the policeman. Weggen is heavily armed and may not surrender without a fight. He shot a colored man some time ago and today confessed to the police that he had served a sentence in the Kansas penitentiary for a crime committed in Oklahoma. o A literary program will be rendered by the Senior, Junior and Sopohomore classes of the local high school tomorrow afternoon, and an elegant time is anticipated.

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BUMP ON THE HEAD And “Polly” Crites of Near Linn Grove Was Asleep for Hours IS ON THE MEND Result of Belling May Be Investigated by Grand Jury Another case that will probably be fully investigated by the grand jury now in session has just come to light in the vicinity of Linn Grove. An oil pumper known as “Polly” Crites was badly injured and is still quite ill from the effects of a blow received several days ago in a rather unusual manner. Crites sister-in-law had just married and she and her husband went to the Crites’ hottie [or a f?w days’ visit. A Crowd of rowdy bellerg discovered they were there and following began their practice, getting rather rough ft is said. Crites ordered them away and they finally started to move off, but as they did so one of the young Ifellows yelled back: "Polly wants a cracker.” This angered Crites who demanded who had uttered the words and a young fellow immediately stepped out. A s “Polly” started toward him he was rapped over the head with a club and rendered senseless in which he remained for about twentyfour hours, and it is said he has not fully recovered yet. For several h°urs his condition was most serious and it looked as though the affair might result in murder, but the victim seems to be on the mend now. If the occurrence should cause the cessation of these rough bellings it will be good news to many people over the county. o — BUGGIES COLLIDE And a Law Suit Followed in Squire Armantrout’s Court WILL BE APPEALED Henry Roth and Sister Were Thrown from Buggy and File Suit A case which is to be appealed to circuit court is tefld of in the Geneva Herald today as follows: Monday before Squire F. S. Armantrout a case was tried entitled Albert Burris vs. Henry Roth, assault and battery'- Jacob Butcher was attorney fcr the plaintiff and F. M. Cottrell was attorney for the defendant Decision was rendered for the plaintiff in the sum of one dollar and costs making a total of $16.25. An appeal will be taken. The tremble originated on i which the case is based, happened on September 25th, when. Henry Roth with his sister were driving westward, and Albert Burris with his wife and grandchild were also going west, and as Mr. Roth was close following the buggy driven by Mr. Burris, when the latter turned into the barnyard of Hiram Pine. Mr. Reith’s attention at the time was directed to his sister with whom he wa s talking and he did not notice that Mr. Burris was turning off from the road, and as a result, the front wheel of Mr. Roth’s buggy struck the rear wheel cf Mr. Burris’ buggy with great force. Mr, Roth and his sister were thrown out and their buggy upset, hurting the little girl some, but not seriously. The axle in Mr. Burris 1 buggy was bent and the wheel damaged but the occupants escaped injuries. o— —

THAW’S SISTER COMING HOME Former Countess of Yarmouth Leaves Southampton for New York. Southampton, Nov. 18. Among the passengers on board the steamer Adriatic for New York today are Mrs. Copley Thaw and Craig Wadsworth, second secretary of the American embassy. Mrs. Thaw formerly was counjtess of Yarmouth.