Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 7, Decatur, Adams County, 8 January 1909 — Page 1

Volume VII. Number 7.

HEARD THE GOV. Message is Read to the Two Houses Today THE SECOND DAY The Legislature Making Slow Progress in Its Work B Indianapolis, January B.—(Special to the Daily Democi at)—Governor Hanly’s message was read to the joint , CMsion of the two branches of the legislature today. The reading of the “TBessauo created no comment and ore if ready led to believe that the once popular Governor Hanly is but comS mon clay now. Adjournment followed the reading of the message. ■ Indianapolis, January St—Thomas M. Honan, elected speaker of the 10gisl live house yesterday, sounded the keynote of economy in his speech MCep'ing the high and responsible post as speaker of the Indiana house of representatives. He said in part: "Money collected in the form of ■ taxe should be expended for necessi- . tics, not luxuries. Graft has become •a sort of epidemic —so much so that it appears that useless offices have bee ncreated in order to give some one •a chance to show his ability. If you go through this legislature keeping in mind the motto ‘Economy in public expenditures and the suppression of graft in office,' you will have done much to serve the state.” v An adjournment was taken yesterday until ten o'clock this morning at which time the members of both branches of the general assembly will meet in the house of representatives and hear the message of the governor Which was not ready for the session (yesterday. A plunder committee was named in the persons of Representatives Faulkner. Sweeney and Strickland and the rest of the day yesterday and last night they were the most important branch of the general assembly. Something like seventy appointments are to be made and the r ; influx of candidates for them ex 1 ceeded the number of plums to be distributed. A list of the appointments will likely be given out today or tomorrow-. Republican senators and representatives in caucus at the state house this afternoon issued an ultimatum Stc the democrats in the election contests which it has been announced will be brought before the house, where the democrats prevail. Representative Wickey, of East Chicago, and Representative Williams, of Boonville, republicans, are the representatives whose seats are in question. The caucus, while it made no definite resolution to that effect, practically announced that any attempt to unseat republican represen- • tatives would result in the unseating of a democratic senator. ■ Thr. argument was presented by the republican senators that while tjie statutes provide that any election contest action must be filed in the circuit court of the county where the elecion is held, the state constitution allows the members of either house to question the right of any of its •members to sit, and that either house can take the matter up without action by the circuit court. The constitutional provision, the republicans say, is superior io any statute. A committee will be appointed by Senator Springer, caucus chairman, to investigate the law on election contests. Representatives Wickey and Williams were at the caucus and declared there was no grounds to contest their seats, but either was willing to be misted provided a democratic senator was unseated. They held it better to put a four-year republican in the senate than to keep a two-year legislator in the house. Republican senators said they did not wish to assume the attitude of threatening the house, but they wanted some means to retaliate if the democratic house majority ousted the republicans without legal and fair grounds.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

TO SPEND TEN MILLIONS. The Steel Plant at Gary to Be Further Improved. New York, January 8. —Upward of 110,000,000 will be expended by the American Locomotive company in the construction of its projected plant at Gary, Ind., plans for which are now in preparation, according to statements made here today by the officials of the corporation. The plant, say the officers, will be one of the largest locomotive factories in the United States, with a probable output of 1,000 locomotives a year. It will also be the first locomotive plant to be erected west of Pittsburg. The deal for the purchase of the new factory site was made yesterday, when the locomotive company bought 130 acres of land from the Gary Land company. This area is twice as large as that occupied by the largest of the American company’s present plants. The new factory will employ 12,000 to 15,000 workers.

MONDAY A BIG DAY The Two Indiana Governors to Ride Together Then THE INAUGURATION The Senatorial Race Does Not Appear to Change Much Indianapolis, January 8. —The Governor of the state and the governorelect, two men of opposite political faith, and bitter enemies during the campaign, will ride together to attend the inauguration of the governor-elect next Monday. They will also attend the inauguration of Frank J. Hall, the lieutenant governor-elect, in the senate chamber. This announcement followed a visit which Governor-elect Marshall paid to Governor Hanly in the executive offices yesterday forenoon. The governor-elect called at the executive offices at the invitation of Governor Hanly, who communicated with, Governor-elect Marshall Wednesday night through Fred A. Sims, secretary of state and acting Republican state chairman. The purpose of the visit was tp talk over plans for the inauguration. Governor Hanly said after the conference that he wished to show the governor-elect every possible "courtesy, and he said that he would call at Mr. Marshall’s residence in a carriage shortly before noon on Monday. Together the retiring governor and the incoming governor will ride to the state house. They will go to the senate chamber together to witness he administration of the oath of office to Mr. Hall. Lieutenant Governor Hugh Th. Miller will attend these services, and, with Mr. Hall, will then go to the Inauguration of Mr. Marshall in the capitol rotunda.

Indianapolis, January 8. —The race for the United States senatorship appears to be nearing the close. As yet there are no indications of withdrawal on the part of any candidate. The indications, on the contrary, are that each candidate will remain In the race for at least two ballots. All of the candidates appear to be about ready to go into caucus and each is confident that conditions will arise that will make it possible for him to land" the nomination. PASSES ON ARBITRATION. Secretary Root Signs Treaties With Ecuador, Bolivia and Hayti. Washington, Jan. 7. —Secretary Root today signed arbitration treaties with Ecuador, Bolivia and Hayti. Next week he hopes to sign with Ambassador Bryce a treaty for the reference to the Hague tribunal of disputed questions affecting the New Foundlend fisheries, for the settlement of the pecuniary claims and for the mutual uses of the boundary waterways. With the exception of‘some claims which may have to be added to the list, Mr. Root and Mr. Bryce have agreed on these treaties and they now await the approval of the British foreign office.

HUNDREDS HERE Biggest Crowd in History Attend the Big Horse Sale $25,000 INVESTED Ey the Decatur Horse Co.— Buyers From All Over Were Here As an evidence of the popularity of the sales conducted by the Decatur Horse company, a large number of buyers from cities in every part of the country assembled here today to place bids on the best consignment of animals ever offered for sale in Decatur and following are some of the cities represented: Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Buffalo," N. Y., Orville, Ohio, Mansfield, Ohio, Marion, Ind., ‘lndianapolis, New York Cit,y, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Detroit, Mich.; Pittsburg and Illinois. The buyers from these cities represent the biggest commission merchants in the land and they buy nothing but the best As they arrived one by one they expressed astonishment that a consignment of such excellent animals had been quartered at the stables for the initial auction. The horses represented the neat purchase price of $25,000 and this fact alone gives tne public an idea of how much capital energy and shredness is required to operate such an enormous business. Promptly at 10:30 o’clock auctioneer E. S. McNabb, of Ashland, Ohio, assumed the stand. Clerks W. A. Lower and Labor Meibers assumed their positions and the sale began. Commission horses were first disposed of and brought good prices This afternoon the draft and general purpose were trotted out with their braided tails and they soon found new homes. The horsemen declared it to be the best consignment that has ever met their eyes and that EJecatur has no peers as a horse market. Adams county people should in every way possible encourage the comfpany, (which ts making Decatur the most talked of city in this section. o BELIEVE IN ROADS Eleven Macadam Road Petitions for the Next Term COUNTY LINE ROAD Sold on February 3 —One Sale to Be Held on the First The February term of commission-

er’s court bids fair to outrival many other sessions in which macadam road construction played an important part. Eleven petitions will be presented to the board and favorable action asked upon their construction. The roads are the Affgust Walters on the township line between Root and Union townships, Magley road in Root township, Ahr extension one in Union, Farlow raod in Wabash, Yost road on the line between Washington and Kirkland, C. C. Beer road in Monroe, Tonner’s extension in French, Isch road in French, Albert Harlow In Wabash, Beeler road in Wabash, and the Bowers road in Kirkland. The Banger county line road between this county and Wells will be sold at Bluffton on Wednesday, February 3. The road is a long one and it is likely that the bidding will be keen, as it looks good to them. The Broadstock macadam road will be sold by the commissioners here on the first day of the next term, February 1. The road is in Hartford township. Bert Hunsicker has assumed possessio nos the Prover Bros, restaurant and expects to make several changes in th einterior. He will feature short order meals and he invites the public to give him a trial.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, January 8, 1909.

COUNTY OPTION ELECTION Randolph County to Vote for or Against on January 29. Winchester, Ind., Jan. 8. —Acting on a petition filed by the anti-saloon workers last Saturday, the commissioners of Randolph county have ordered an election under the county option law to be held on January 29. The (petition had 2,765 signatures,, 1.100 more than 20 per cent required by law. Although the plans of the anti-saloon league have not been definitely formulated, it is stated that a vigorous speaking campaign will be waged and the subject will be fully discussed in the different churches of the county. As Randolph county has always been a strong temperance district the “drys” do not fear the general result and they will endeavor to arouse the interest of the voters In order to get a big majority if possible. The only two saloons in the county are located in one ward at Union City and the rest of the territory is controlled by the “drys.”

PROGRAM IS OUT For the Farmers Institute to Be Held Here January 27-28 GOOD TALENT Is Represented—Prizes Will Be Awarded to Successful Farmers The program for the Farmers’ Institute to be held at court house in Decatur on the days of January 27 and 28 has been compiled and represented therein is some of the best educational talent in the state. The program for the various sessions is as follows: First Day—9:ls a. m . Music. Opening exercises.,. ,Rev. Spetnagle Formers Garden —Arrangements and Tillage ....J. D. Burris, Putnam Co. Farm management... .W. W. Miller Spraying for Insect Foes J. N. Cautler, Logansport Appointent of committees. 1 p. m. Music.

Can a Young Man Pay for a Farm? J. N. Cautler Commercial Butter Making....... Mrs. Geo. Bright The Hog as a Money Maker J. D. Burris Evening. The Farmer as a Citizen.J. N. Cautler Country Against City Life J. F. Merryman Waterways. .Charles Bash, Ft. Wayne Thursday, 9:15 a. m. Opening exercisesßev. I. Imler The Soil, How Impoverished, How Improved J. B. Burris Reasons for and Against Centralization of SchoolsJ. M. Cautley Discussion. .L. E. Opliger, Co. Supt. 1:00 p. m. Womens Auxiliary Mrs. D. E. Studabaker, Pres. Music Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer The Home Maker. Mrs. Charles Schank The Farmers Daughter Mrs., Dike Frisinger The Women on the Farm Mrs. Jennettie Harden How to Care for Young Chicks.... Mrs. J. D. Nidlinger Report on committee contest. Election _ot officers. Premiums will be given to farmers displaying the best ten ears of yellow and white corn. o ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLEMENT Kansas City Girl Held for $4,000 Shortage in Packing Plant. Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 7. —Charged with having embezzled SI,OOO when erwployed as a cashier and bokkeeper at the Schwarzchild & Sulzberger packing plant, Miss Nellie O’Donnell, 30 years old, was arrested last night, and according to the police, confessed. Frank Dowd, also a former bookkeepei for the meat company, was arrested shortly afterward. The police assert he signed a statement admitting having Deceived SSOO from Miss O Donnell. o All persons knowing themselves indebted to Prover Brothers are requested to call at the restaurant and settle at the earliest convenience.

IN CIRCUIT COURT Order Given to Sell Personal Property in Butler Estate ENGLE IS CHOSEN To Try Monroe Street Case —Several Other Entries In the Jesse Butler estate an inventory was filed and approved, and a petition ’ranted to sell personal pioperty at private sale without notice. This sale can be either made for cash or credit,- at the option of the purchaser, said sales not to be for less than appraisement. The Jane Wood or Monroe street macadam street, appeal from commissioners to the circuit court, Judge J. S. Engle of the Randolph circuit court was selected to hear the same. As soon as he can arrange it, further steps in the case will likely be heard. Both sides are determined to carry the case to the limit, and that means a real contest. In the Rinehart partition suit, Commissioner John C. Moran filed his bend and appraisement, which were approved. The Mutual Mfg. Co. vs. Christine Kintz, a motion for a new trial on written reasons was filed. Martin J. Summers, a final report was filed and allowed and executor discharged. Martin M. Shady to Artie L. Shady, 5 acres, S4OO, is the only transfer of real estate on the record at the recordersl office. The case of State vs. Johnloz is set for trial next Monday and the jury has been called for that day. The charge is perjury and the state will be represented by Prosecutor Heller and the defense by L. C. DeVoss. RINEHART SELLS

Charles Rinehart Disposes of His Interest in Star Restaurant SMITH AND PARRISH Deal Was Consumated Last Evening—Do a Good Business In a business transaction occurring last evening Charles D. Rinehart disposed of his interest in the Star restaurant to Messrs. Frank Parrish and John Smith. Mr. Rinehart, we are informed is now retiring permanently from the restaurant business, after being engaged in that business for years. Several years ago after acting in the capacity of baker for some time, he purchased an interest in the place now owned by Baker and Anderson. Disposing of same he became a partner In the Star restaurant with Jerry Coffee. The latter retiring in favor of Smith and Parrish. Under the firm name of Smith, Parrish and Rinehart the business has been successfully conducted for several months, and the gentlemen have done a big business. Mr. Rinehart retires on account of other business requiring his attention. The new firm of Smith and Parrish ask a continuation of the patronage of their friends and they assure the public that the business place will be conducted in an up to date manner. o * GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE. * * The Governor’s message will * * be found on page four, and * * as It is the last official utter- * * ance of Governor Hanly. it de- * serves to be read by every one. *

ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT. Dick Townsend Given Official Honor at Hotel Meeting. “Dick” Townsend of the New National hotel was elected vice-pres-ident of the Illinois Commercial Hotel association yesterday at the eighth annual convention held in Springfield. It was the first joint meeting of the old Chicago association and Illinois association held in an Illinois city other than Chicago. Steps looking to the amendment of the law relative to the liability of hotel keepers of Illinois were taken. It is planned by the hotel men to have the legisature place a constitutional limit upon the damages which may be collected by hotel patrons for lost or stolen suit cases, etc. It was also agreed that all hotels, whether two-storied in height or higher, shall be equipped with either iron or rope fire escapes as demanded by the Illinois Commercial Men’s association and the Travelers’ Protective association of Illinois.—Peoria Journal.

CENSUS PLUNDER William Dudley Foulke is Against the Census Bill A SNAPPY TIME President Acts Like He Was Mad—Many Applications Washington, Jan. B—William Dudley Foulke of Richmond, Ind., chairman of the census commission of the the national civil service reform association, who came here to fight the spoils provision of the Crumpacker census bill, gave out a public statement, which vigorously expresses his opinion of the legislation. He goes so far as to charge that the proposed division of plunder would be corrupt, one of the striking sentences of his statement being as follows: “It requires no argument to show that such an apportionment of political plunder is, in its essence, corrupt; that the members of congress who vote for it and receive it are really dividing among themselves the money and the functions of the government for their own private or political uses.” The Crumpacker bill, which has passed the house, will come up as a special order in the senate today and in anticipation of this fact Mr. Foulke had his statement printed in pamphlet form and it will be laid on the desk of every senator tomorrow morning. Washington, January B.—President Roosevelt is accusing congress of improperly addressing resolutions to his cabinet officers. He refuses to allow them to reply to such resolutions except through the channel of the white house officers. The snappy reply he returned to the Culbertson resolution, asking the attorney-general about the government’s failure to prosecute the steel trust was in part at least because of that attitude. The president told visitors today that members of his cabinet were responsible solely to him, and that neither congress nor either of its branches had any right to ask one of these cabinet men for information. Resolutions of inquiry on the other hand, should be addressed to him. Washington, January 8. —Senator Hemenway is in receipt of letters and petitions from many citizens of Laporte, Grayford, Macy and other smaller Indiana cities and towns in behalf of the parcels post bill and the bill for postal savings savings bunks. Indiana congressmen are being flooded with applications for positions in the census bureau. One congressman said that he expected he would get about three places, and that already he had over forty applications for the three jobs. o ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. English divine services at our church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Based on Luke 2„41-52, the theme of discourse will be “Christ lost and found.” A cordial invitation is extended to one and all to come and hear this sermon. J. H. Klausing, Pastor.

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IT WAS A GREAT HIT Big Elks Minstrel Kept Audience in Continuous Laughter A FINE SHOW The Chorus Work, Solos, Monologues, Were Far Above Criticism The Bosse opera house resounded last night with the hilarious demonstration given the Elks, who participated in the big minstrel show. The performance can be classed among the very best, not excluding professionals, as the gags were up to date, the chorus exceedingly good and the solo work was far above criticism. A large audience of expectant people had gathered when, at eight-thirty the curtain arose revealing the most spectacular setting ever witnessed in the city. Seated in a semi-circle in three row’s were the Elks, beautifully costumed, with pretty red cheeks, and in fact it was a pleasing sight to behold. Frank France decorated the center chair, and the initial stunt was really all expected by the audience with the old favorites on the end in the persons of William Schrock, Fred Bell, Dr. E. G. Coverdale, H B. and C. O. France and H. L. Con ter. The silence was suddenly broken by a song by Fred Bell, entitled “Front Door Key’> which was ably executed. He responded to an encore by the rendition of the song “Every Day She Wanted Something Else.” W. P. Shrock followed by singing “Take a Sole in My Boot” which evoked applause from the vast throng and he 'responded with “'tt Looks jLike a Big Night Tonight." Clayson Carroll then sang “My Very Own,” repeating the chorus on the encore. Next came H L. Conter, long since recognized as a comedian of note, who in his usual clever manner rendered two recitative songs entitled “I’d Rather be a Lobster than a Wise Guy" and “Mother Hasn’t Spoke to Father Since.” The close of the songs signaled vociferous demonstration and the house fairly shook as a consequence of the pandemonium w-hich followed. It was in the latter song that “Ikie” Elzey got his, also C. C. Ernst and Job Yager, but we must not tell what, just attend tonight and hear for yourself. Practical and indeed laugh provoking jokes were sflrung between <songs, which appealed to the humorous inclinations of the people. J. O. Sellemeyer rendered that beautiful vocal solo, “When the Bell in the Light House Rings Ding Dong” and was forced to repeat the chords, so enthused were his auditors. C. O. France then pathetically rendered a selection, a solemn selection known as “Goo Goo Man” after he w r as awakened by Conter and this was well appreciated. Dr. E. G. Coverdale sang “Just help Yourself” and he was enthusiastically received. L. E. Steele favored the audience by the clever rendition of “The Rose” a beautiful bass solo and H B. France closed the first act by singing “Dolly Dear” and “Cupid is Captain in the Army." The chorus did splendid singing and the very best musical talent in the city was included therein. Martin Mylott and his Hawaiian dance was greatly missed this year. 7 Moving pictures showing the initiation of an Elk were then shown to the satisfaction of all with the exception of applicants to the order, who are yet to be initiated, and lest we forget we will say here that the orchestra was the best ever seated before the footlights at the Bosse. Under the able direction of True R. Fristoe the musical program, including selections from the very best composers of the land, was dispatched unerringly. Aful brothers opened the second act by a well executed Oriental dance which brought the house to laughter, especially the men. Clayson Carrol and May Holthouse followed with fifteen minutes of polite pleasantry and they captivated the audience, as did H. L. Conter and iE. G. Coverdale in their comedy sketch They were/ fer above tfce average and sprung jokes that were really jokes. The show will be re‘peated tonight and the house should be packed.