Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 13, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1909 — Page 1

I Volume VII. Number 13.

GETTING I THE FEVER KAdams County May Get the Chance to Vote on County Option A MEETING IS HELD A Preliminary Meeting Was Held in this City Mhie temperance forces in Adams ’■C®Bty are getting the fever and it Ist among the possibilities that the ffiteoper petitions may be presented to the commissioners at an early time. Igjllitaiiy that body to call an election QMbder the statute made by the special session last September. Tc ‘this end and with this object in view a meeting was held in the parlors of the M. E. church this morning, which is reported to have been Intended by many of those interested tit pushing the cause to an early election. Representatives were present from all parts of the county, the I IgMteting lasting for several hours, and i Virt which man}’ of the preliminary .‘/•points were threshed out The meeting was entirely preliminary, and Ithose present had nothing positive to las to what had been and what .would be attempted. They promise Some definite information as the success of the movement at an early date. K- o — THE DEATH ANGEL

William Callow, of Near Wren, Died Today WAS WELL KNOWN The Father of H. F. Callow | and Mrs. J. A. , Smith Callow, the venerable fathEer of H. F. Callow and Mrs. J. A. Sntth of this city, died at at half past eleven today at his home onehalf inile north of Wren. The deceMed had been sick and ailing for the past two months or longer, his affltepon being in the nature of a of diseases, which medical aid would not relieve. For sever*l days be has been hovering between life and death and when the flame it was not a surprise to who were conversant with his physical condition. The funeral arrangements have not yet been anEbiottnced. but the interment will take place in the cemetery at Wren, and Where to many of his relatives and former friends now lay steeping the sleep of the just. Mr. Callow was borta in Englar 1. and came to this country wt,ih his parents when a boy, and for thirty-five years or more has lived at his present home near V ren. The deceased is eighty years old, and leaves to mourn his death a wife, four eons and three daughters. Thej all, with the exception of H. L. Cal' low and Mrs. Smith, live near the Old homestead. affibi —o—- <' Two gentlemen are installing box ball alleys in the H. H. Bremerkamp building on Madison street and will open the place of amusement to the public tomofrolw atfternoon. Three alleys are being erected and the men expect to remain here for several mouths at ie&st

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

TO BENEFIT DR. LANDFAIR. Senator Fleming Introduced a Bill Yesterday. Bluffton, Ind., Jan. 15. — Senator Steve Fleming, of Fort Wayne, has introduced a bill in the legislature intended to directly benefit Dr. Charles L Landfair, of this city,' to cover whose particular case the bill was pi epared. The bill, if it becomes a law, will empower the state board of medical registration to re-issue a license to a physician which they may have revoked in the past. Dr. Landfair was sent to Michigan City from this city something over two years ago for alleged illegal practice. His license was revoked during his absence by the state board and when he returned to this city and applied for the renewal of his license the state board held that under the law they had no power to again issue a license which they had revoked, although they were said to be willing to do so if the law had permitted. A LIFE GOES OUT James Long, Formerly of Monroe Township, Died Yesterday AT HIS BERNE HOME He Was Eight-One Years of Age and Was Well Known Here James Long, who for many years was a resident of Monroe township, removing his family to Berne some time ago, died yesterday at his late home after an illness dating back several months. The deceased who was at one time one of the best known farmers in Adams county, became ill some time ago from a complication of diseases, and the infirmities of old age contributed to the seriousness of the case, which resulted in the death of the man who, at the time of his demise, was past eightyone years of age. The hearts of his many acquaintances will be made sad by the news of the death and the four children who survive will not be alone in their bereavement. The funeral services will be held from the Berne Evangelical church tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at which time a large number of sorrowing friends will pay their last respects to the departed man. The wife of the deceased preceded him to the great beyond. Mr. Long was well known in Decatur, and had frequently done his trading here, when a resident of Monroe township. INSURANCE ASS’N TROUBLE.

The troubles of the Ossian Live Stock, Insurance association have not ended yet. Today Wilson N. Hoot and Frank Gordon, attorneys for men having claims against the assocaition, filed twenty suits for collection of moneys amounting to from SSO to S3OO. All of the claims, if is alleged, were due before the company went into the hands of a receiver and it is for the purpose of getting these allowed that they have been filed at this time. They are all incorporated in a joint suit The Union Trust and Savings company, which is receiver for the company, is collecting assessments due the company as fast as possible and it is thought that th« company will be able to pay out within a short time. Up to date all of the suits which have been filed by the receiver to collect the assessments have been won. The claims which were filed today represent people in all parts of the state. —- o ■- \HAINES was acquitted. The Jury Brought in a Verdi~t Late this Afternoon. Flushing, New York, January 15. — Thornton Haines was acquitted of complicity in the murder of William E Ennis, by a jury in the supreme court this afternoon at three o’clock. The jury deliberated all night. Account of necessary repairs water will be turned off Sunday from 7 a. m. to 12 noon.

MAKES STATEMENT Kern Says He Was Defeated Under Cloak of Secret Ballot THE DOUBLE CROSS Says It is Additional Argument for Primary Elections Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 15. —The election of B. F. Shively, of South Bend, as nominee for United States senator by the democratic members of the state legislature early yesterday morning was followed that afternoon by a statement from John W. Kern, who was Shively’s strongest opponent. Concerning the secret ballot, against which Kern made a hard fight, he says it made possible not only the betrayal of constituents by their representatives, but “all sorts of treachery, double dealing and corrupt practices. ’ Shively was elected on the twenttieth ballot after the caucus had balloted for five hours. The contest was a hard one. John E. Lamb, who stood for the open ballot, tried to throw his forces to Kern, but failed in each attempt. Mr. Kern left the state house, where the caucus was held, immediately after the final result was announced. Until this afternoon he refused to be seen. The statement in part is as follow: “I am very grateful to my friends in the legislature, ’ said Mr. Kern, “for their loyal and steadfast support. I am still more deeply grateful to the thousands of democrats in every county in the state who rallied to my support and who In so many different ways manifested their confidence and loyalty. It is a matter of great regret that under the cloak of the secret ballot so many representatives were able to defy the will of their constituents. I have in mind several counties where the sentiment for my nomination was practically unanimous and that sentiment was well known to their representatives and yet these representatives deliberately betrayed their people and voted for men who, in a primary, would not have received a handful of votes in those counties. The secret ballot made possible not only these betrayals, but all sorts of treachery, double dealing and corrupt practices. I believe that thoughtful people will find in the scenes of the last two days additional strong argument in favor of the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. I do not care at this time to discuss in detail the causes which contributed to the result. The secret ballot in a general way was responsible' for it.

BRING OUT STORY Caused John Branyon to Skiddoo the Country LOST THE MONEY Fees That He Earned in a Trial at Peru There is another interesting story brought/ to mind by the Page-Fort Wayne Qooperage company case, which was mentioned in our court news Wednesday. One of the original lawyers for the plaintiff was John Branyon of Huntington. When the case was won in the Miami circuit court Mr. Branyon was advanced fees to the extent of a thousand dollars or more. With this money burning in his pocket he went to Fort Wayne and started in to put the taro game and the keeper in the down-and-out club. As is usual in most, if not quite all of these game fights—in which the player furnishes all the gameness —he failed to make good. He lost his w r ad, every cent. Needing the money to pay some urgent bills, disheartened and discouraged he left Fort Wayne and headed for Canada, and up to this time has not set (Continued on page 4.)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, January 15, 1909.

TO MAKE A STATEMENT. John W. Kern Will Give the Public a Statement Tomorrow. Indianapolis, January 15. —(Special to the Daily Democrat)—John W. Kern says that he will make a statement tomorrow in which he will expose the duplicity and other things that resulted in his defeat for the senatorship. He believes he was defeated through elaborate and carefully worked systeth of deceit and double crossing and that he owes it to the people of the state and especially to the Democratic party which secured the election of Shively. THEY HEARD OF IT Talking About Shively Among Members of. Congress MUCH PRAISE Many Statesmen Say Nice Things About Shively Washington, Jan. 15.—Benjamin F. Shively will hold a unique place In the United States senate. In all of the states north of the Ohio river from the Atlantic ocean to the state of Colorado, he will be the only Democratic United States senator. He will be a conspicuous political landmark by reason of this isolation and there

is no doub tthat his position as the only Democratic senator from what is usually known as the north, will give him opportunities for service and for distinction which other senators cannot claim. His star arose until it put that of Thomas R. Marshall almost under an eclipse. For months Mr. Marshall's name has been under discussion in the national councils of the party in connection with the next nomination for the presidency. Today leaders of the Democracy were asking why, if Indiana is to furnish the candidate for president, Mr. Shivly is not just as available timber as Mr. Marshall. The choice of Mr. Shively for United States senator was the principal political topic discussed here. The fate of John W. Kern, late nominee for vice president, w'hich was involved in last night’s caucus at Indianapolis, had directed the attention of the national Democratic leaders to the Indiana situation, and the announcement that Mr. Shively had been chosen to succeed Senator Hemenway came as a distinct surprise. Henry D. Clayton of Alabama, who presided over the Denver convention last year, spoke of Shively as a man of much ability* who will make a creditable ‘senator. Similar praise was bestowed by Ollie, M. James of Kentucky, the peerless orator of the Bluegrass state, who hopes to join Shively in the senate. Three of the Democratic representatives fx»m Indiana are now in Washington, the other two —Dixon and Barnhart —having gone to Indiana to take part in the senatorial campaign. Representative Rauch declined to be quoted on the outcome of the senatorial caucus. Representative William E Cox said: "Mr. Shively is of superior intellect, of commanding presense and splendid oratorical powers. He is thoroughly honest and absolutely reliable. In him the Democracy of Indiana will have a representative in the senate who will compare favorably with Daniel W. Voorhees and David Turpie.’’ Representative Adair, from the Eighth district, said: "I have always regarded Mr. Shively as one of the brainiest men, not only in Indiana, but of the country. I think he will make a splendid senator who will serve with credit not only to himself but to the state.” The snow is nearly gone and we do not hear tue merry chimes of sleigh bells as during the past few days. We get more snow boys, so do not be disheartened.

A HIGH LICENSE Senator McCullough Introduced a High License Bill IT IS STRICT There Would Have to Be Reform to Run a Saloon Under the Law Senator McCullough, of Madison county, has announced that if no one else introduces a high license bill at the present session of the legislature he will do so. Below are the provisions which he would make concerning the granting of licenses and limiting the sale of liquors: “1. No saloon shall be permitted except in incorporated cities and towns, and saloons shall be confined to the business districts or fire limits. This would, in my opinion, do away with the road houses that are such a menace In every locality. “2. The number of saloons shall be limited to one saloon for every 1,000 population, and when a saloon license expires it shall not be renewed until the poulation basis is suitalbje. 1 ,

“3. A license fee of not less than SI,OOO shall be charged, and perhaps in the larger cities the fee might be higher. "4. The license shall be granted by the judge of the circuit court on a proper showing by the applicant that he is fit to have a license. When there has been a violation of the law the circuit judge shall at once revoke the offender’s license, and he shall not be permitted to engage in the saloon business for two years. In the event of the death or total disability of the holder of a license, I mean disability to conduct his business, the license issued to him can be sold to a competent person, but the judge of the circuit court is to pass pn the competency of the person desiring to purchase the license just as if he were an original applicant. The license in the case of death shall become part of the estate of the decedent, salable by the administrator or executor, always, of course, under permission of the judge of the circuit court.

“5. No bond except that of a surety company shall be accepted. This would prevent the brewers from becoming bondsmen for the saloons and indirectly engaging in the saloon business. “6. Option shall prevail only in cities and incorporated towns —the country people having no vote on it.” ITS THE BEST EVER The Laws of Indiana Thoroughly Inspected PRONOUNCED GOOD The Book Soon Ready for the Many Inquiries

Esq. J. W. Merriman, now living in this city, but for years a residence of Blue Creek township, and during much of that time occupied the important place of justice of the peace of the township, has thoroughly inspected the Laws of Indiana, the Democrat premium, and he pronounces it the best thing of the kind he has ever seen. Mr. Merriman is well able to speak of this work and the need of it by every citizen in the county. He knows the needs of the farmer completely and he knows how often they will want to refer to this authority. He spoke especially of the various forms and their completeness, as well as the convenience of having them handy, for use or reference. It is surely a great book, and from the many inquiries that have already been made, it’s popularity is assured. By tomorrow or Saturday the books will be ready for distribution and then the (Continued on page 4.)

MONEY FOR MISSIONS

Fund is Appropriated by Episcopalian Committee. The mission committee of the Northern Indiana diocese of the Episcopal church was in session at the Anthony Wayne Club in Fort Wayne Monday afternoon, when the condition of the church, in this diocese w’as reviewed and a substantial appropriation from the general fund was made for mission work in aiding smaller churches. Bishop John Hazen White presided at the meeting and others in attendance Included Rev. Charles A. Smith, of Hammond: Rev. E. L. Rowland, of Goshen; Rev. Mr. Howajd, of Plymouth, and Messrs. J. A. Seybold, Logansport; L. G. Harlan, South Bend; George H. Thayer, Plymouth and E. D. Gaston, Fort Wayne. REVISiITEHERE

Former Minister of the Local M. E. Church Christens Babe ELOISE LEWTON Five and One-half Months Babe of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lewton Christened With the altar artistically draped in white linen and a flower wreath bow r of crystals as the font, Eloise, the five and a half months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lewton was christened by Rev. J. C. White yesterday in the presence of twenty friends of the family. The Methodist Episcopal service was employed in the beautiful ceremony and the guests greatly enjoyed the impressiveness and grace with which Rev. White dispatched the intial important event in the life of the infant. The closing of the ceremony was marked by all joining in repeating the Lord's prayer. The christening over, the guests were seated at the dining table, which was beautiful in its decorations, a miniature go-cart composed of white and pink rose buds and ferns adorning the center. Place cards bearing the likeness of forget-me-nots were in evidence. The six o'clock dinner which followed was sumptuous and served to the delight of all present, consisting of all things good to eat. Mrs. White was in the party as was Mrs. Otto Haubold, of Chicago, the latter rendering a beautiful solo in keeping with the occasion. The birthdays of both Mr. and Mrs. Lewton also occurred yesterday and were duly celebrated, and it was for this reason that the day was chosen for the christening of the babe. O ' ' — 1 MAY INVADE CHICAGO Indianapolis Telephone Interests Make a Proposition.

Chicago, Jan. 14. —An offer to install an independent telephone system in Chicago was made to the municipay council committee today by H. D. Critchfield, general council for the International Independent Telephone association. Appended to the offer were the names of the heads of eight independent systems, who assumed financial responsibility for the necessary construction. The offer is an outgrowth of the recent independent telephone convention held in this city when the aldermanic committee asked that a concrete proposition be made. The matter will be considered at a special meeting next Saturday. o DISCOUNT RATE BOOSTED Bank of England Raises it Because of Low Gold Reserve. London, Jan. 14. —The rate of discount of the Bank of England was raised today from 2% to 3 per cent. This is the first change since May 28, of last year. The increase in the rate was generally anticipated and was due to the small reserve, which last week stood below j100.00f.000, being further depleted of nearly $5.900,000 t>y withdrawals during the past few days for shipment to South America. The high rate is necessary to attract gold imports as well as check continual demands.

Price Two Cents

CRIMINAL _DECEIT First Husband of Mrs. Frank Richards Stated He Had Secured Decree SHE WAS REMARRIED And Found Out Recently That Risen Was Still Her Lawful Husband Abandoned by her latter husband, with two little chidren depending upon the fruits of her toil, the meager compensation received as payment for washing clothes, Mrs. Frank Richards, residing on First street, criminally deceived by her first husband, Samuel J. Risen and utterly neglected by the latter, is probably the most unfortunate woman residing in the county. To a representative of the Democrat, Mrs. Richards whose position matrimonially, is pitiful in the extreme, and one which will enlist the profound sympathy of all right thinking people, told pathetically of a life attended only by sorrow and disappointments. A daughter of the late John Evans, a most estimable Adams county farmer, she with the remainder of the family removed to Michigan when but a mere child, and when sixteen years of age was wooed and won by one, S. J. Risen, a man whose repute had never been brought in question. As years went, the husband became negligent, even more, a drunkard, and he not only neglected the woman and family, but brutally punished them without cause. Two children, whose ages are now eighteen and twelve, came to share in the humiliation caused by the degeneracy of a drunken father. For about ten years the woman withstood the pangs of suffering as a consequence of negligence and cruelty and in 1898 (Continued on page four.)

GOOD COMMITTEES Representative Gottschalk Landed in Good Shape THE LEGISLATURE The Session Has Settled Down to Business and Are Working Indianapolis, January 15. —Representative Gottschalk fared well in the assignment of committee appointments. Speaker Honan favored him with the chairmanship of the committee on trust funds, and in addition to that he was given a place on the following committees: Affairs of the Indiana Reformatory, Mileage and Accounts, Manufacturing and Commerce, and Enrolled Bills. These six committee appointments in addition to the regular duties involving upon the time of a member of the general assembly, will keep Mr. Gottschalk going some.

The bill asking for the repeal of the county local option law, proposes to wipe that law from the statute books, but it provides, however, that the Nicholson and Moore remonstrance laws shall not be affected. The bill substituting the township and the ward unit for the special local option elections also provides that such elections shall be held on the petition of thirty-five per cent of the qualified voters. The present county law requires only twenty per cent. The other features of the bill are similar to those now in force in the county option law. The big sale at Niblick's store continues to be a decided winner, as many people invad ethe place of business each day.