Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 87, Decatur, Adams County, 12 April 1909 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VII. Number 87.

EASTER DAY IN DECATUR Was Observed With Appropriate Services at the Various Churches WAS A GLAD DAY Special Sermons and Sweet Music Were the Principal Features The glad Easter day was a more pleasant one than was generally expected a day or two before, but stll it was a little frosty for the new bats and gowns. The day was observed here as usual, with the gifts from the bunny for the children and by most beautiful and appropriate services at the various churches.

At the Methodist church, the new pastor. Rev. Sherman Powell, delivered (his first sermon Sunday morning, an address of force and thoughtfulness appreciated by every one present. The pastor is an able and pleasant speaker, and his initiatory address was a splendid introduction to his Decatur congregation. At the St. Marys church, the services began with the unveiling of the statute in memory of Christ's resurrection. followed by mass at six and ten o'clock. The Knights of Columbus attended the first mass in a body. The day's services closed with vespers in the afternoon. Rev. Wilken and Father George were assisted in the work by Father Felix, Carthagenla. Ohio. Rev. Spetnagle of the Presbyterian church gave one of his very best f sermons on Easter day, his subject > -being “Christ’s Resurrection.” From I this subject he gave a most important I and convincing argument of the true | Christian. The music by the choir i was especially fine, two beautiful an(ContinueJ on Page Two)

THE EXPENSES PAID V . - | A New Law Allows Payment to Officers Who Go . After Law Breakers ■THE INSANITY PLEA ■ls Also Made Unpopular— Two New Laws That Look Good I Indiana is no longer to be “easy ■Boney'' for the petty thief or embezBfcler who finds it cheaper to bear the B|oss than to send after him. Under ||a law of the last legislature the state ■till send after all fugitives from jusjgglve. Under the new law, it is made duty of the judge of the court g#o appoint an agent to go after such as soon as a requisition Is for his return. The officer who SKnakes the trip will have his expenses ■fcaid, including any reasonable exincurred in the capture of the ■prisoner in the county, state or counKry to which he has fled. The recent ■legislature made a number of changes ■n the criminal statutes and another the laws passed will make insanity -.jjleas in murder cases much less popthan in the past, for under the law the insane criminal will be fined in a colony for the criminal BMiiUarie until the expiration of his H/iip’m. if not cured in the meantime, Bfcd as long afterward as his mental ■ crfcdition may exist. If he recovers the meantime he will be transd to the penal department of the ■■pson for the serving of his term, nils it will be necessary for a plea 'oßinsanity to prove to the satisfaction « a jury that the murderer was inat the time of the commission ■ the crime, but betw’een this time the trial rvveVered Ills' sanity, according to lawyers, is one of Yke most difficult feats known to the IJIIn who practices criminal law.

T. P. A. HELD A MEETING. Some Minor Affairs Were Discussed and Disposed of. Post X of the T. P. A. held a special session at the rooms of the Decatur Commercial club Saturday evening, when business of the order was discussed. The president, Tom Reid, presided. Among the matters taken up and disposed of was the proposition to pay the club a stated amount for the use of their rooms for meeting purposes, it being unanimously decided to do this that those members of the T. P. A. who are not members of the club may feel free to attend the sessions of the order when held there as they will be in the future. The state meeting of the order will be held at Evansville this year beginning Njay 3Qth, and MJr. Jesse Sellemeyer will represent the Decatur lodge as delegate. Mr. Wiley, now of Marion, will also attend the meeting as a delegate from this lodge.

A KEEN INTEREST I Will Be Manifested in the Delaware County Option Election DATE IS NAMED The Election is Called for the 27 th of this Month Muncie, Ind., April 12. —The result of the option election in Delaware county, which has been set for Thursday, April 27, probably will be watched with a keener interest all over the state than has been shown toward any election yet held in Indiana. For years JJjis county has been recognized as one of the strongholds of the brewery interests and the decision of the voters here on April 27 will tend to show whether the voters in those counties in which the brewery interests have a tremendous foothold will be able to oust the licensed saloon through the county unit measure. The brewery forces have shown their hand in the political fights of the county, and, in away, have been able to guide the destinies of one or the other of the dominant political parties. The option election in Delaware county was called by the county commissioners following the circulation and subsequent filing of 531 petitions by the Delaware County Anti-Saloon league. There were 5,340 names signed to the petitions, a little more than 40 per cent of the legal voters of the county, while only 20 per cent is required under the law. Both factions are planning to import speakers of both state and national reputation. Floods of oratory probably will be one of the features of the option campaign Literature coming from both the “wets” and “drys’’ is being started to every nook and corner of Delaware county, and, in fact, both sides are starting in on a hair-raising campaign! The “wets” are talking of boycotting those unfriendly to their cause and the “drys” are making the same sort of statements. Everything taken into consideration, the option election In Delaware county will be preceded by one of the bitterest and hardest fought battles recorded in any of the option election I campaigns held in Indiana under the ; county unit law.

STOCKHOLDERS MEET TONIGHT The annual stockholder's meeting of the German Building, Loan Fund & Savings association- will be held at the office of the secretary, F. M. Schirineyer this evening at seven o’clock. Eleven directors will be elected, and they in turn will elect officers who will direct the affairs of the association for the coming year. The German has for years been a pioneer in building up Decatur, aud caring for the savings of many of our people, and they are still in the same old business. The affairs of the association are in a flourishing condition. o - HE DIED IN A. FEW HOURS. New York, April 12. —While preparing to celebrate early mass yesterday, the Rev. Joseph 4H. Slinger, O. P., the oldest member of the Dominican order in America and for manyyears rector of the church of St, Vincent Ferrers, suffered a hemorrhage of the lungs and died before doctors could be summoned.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, April 12, 1909.

WILL WALK AGAIN James Touhey Bears Weight on Foot for First Time THIS MORNING Weights Were Removed— Physicians Says He Will Recover A telephone message received this morning from the St. Joseph hospital Fort Wayne, giving the Information that James Touhey, for the first time during his illness, stood on both feet this morning, evidencing recovery from the serious affliction he received some time ago, signaled expressions of joy and relief on every hand from the many friends of the unfortunate yet fortunate man. Mr. and Mrs. Hyland of this city and Pat and Jack Touhey of Muncie, were at the hospital yesterday when they expected the weights to be removed, but by request of Mr. Touhey the examination was deferred until today, he giving as his reason that he wanted his relatives to enjoy Easter. Evidently he was prepared for the worst. This morning at ten o’clock Dr. McOscar removed the weights and the examination following revealed the fact that the bone had knitted. This statement from the physician caused much happiness to the afflicted man and he at once ordered that his relatives be notified. A message was immediately sent to Mrs. Hyland and she, her sister, Mrs. Fitzmaurice, and Jim’s aged mother partook of the enjoyment afforded by the developments. It will be necessary, however, for Mr. Touhey to remain at the hospital for some time yet, probably four weeks. His leg is not normal in length, it being about one-half inch shorter, but this is not to be considered in realizing that the man can walk. Mrs. Fitzmaurice went to Fort W’ayne this afternoon to visit Jim and will remain with him during the afternoon.

LOTS OF GLOVES The Waring Glove Company Getting Ready for the Shipping Season NEW MACHINES Several New Brands Are Now Manufactured by this Company A glance through the stock department at the Waring Glove factory would convince the most skeptical that this manufacturing concern furnishes gloves for about the entire universe. The manufactured product is stacked like cordwood from the floor to the ceiling, and several hundred thousand dozen are now corded up awaiting shipment. Their real shipping season begins the first of July, and from that time until October the Waring brand is shipped to all parts of the country. Orders are now in hand for the output of both this and the Huntington plants, and the fire at the latter place will make them hump in filling their contracts to be supplied between this and October. They have just added several new machines —an overstitcher, twoneedle machine and a cylendar ma-chine—-for special work in binding and making of gauntlet cuffs. Their equipment is the best that is made for t!he manufacturing of their line of gloves, and since their location here their business has grown each year until now it is a serious question of furnishing the manufactured product fast enough to meet the demand of their trade. INFANT CHILD DIED SUNDAY. The one year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Johnson, of Kirkland township, died Sunday afternoon after a short illness. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning.

FOR THE SECOND TIME. Great Damage Done at Niagara Falls Saturday. Buffalo, N. Y., April 12. —The voice of Niagara was mute today for the second time in the memory of man. The first time was late in February when, following a severe northerly blow, the falls ran dry. Now, following a severe southeaster, the river is frozen solid from bank to bank. Unable to escape by its natural channels the level of the river rose by leaps and bounds. The highest flood level recorded from previous years is 23 feet above the normal. Friday night the river was 40 feet above normal. Water poured over the window sills of the power house of the Ontario Power company and flooded the machines. The tracks of the Great Gorge route were covered from the lower steel arch bridge to Lewiston. Conservative estimates plate the damage at $1,000,000.

PAYNE TARIFF BILL Oil, Hides. Coffee and Tea on the Free List SAVINGS BANKS They Will Be Called Upon for Statement of Their Business Washington, April 12. —As finally passed by the house, the Payne tariff bill leaves oil, hides, coffee and tea on the free list; allows growers of tobacco to sell manufactured tobacco without paying a tax. and bars premiums; puts a duty of $1 on lumber; puts a duty of 24 cents and 40 cents respectively, on barley and barley malt, and leaves hosiery and gloves as originally provided for in the bill. The vote on the bill was 217 years and 161 nays, giving the Republicans a majority of fifty-six. Four Democrats, namely, Broussard, Wickliffe, Pujo and Estopinal, all of Louisiana, voted with the Republicans on account of the protection to the sugar and rice industries Os their state. One Republican, Austin, of Tennessee, voted with the Democrats, because the coal and lumber schedules of the bill did not satisfy him.

Washington, April 12. —When the next bank call is sent out by Controller of the Currency Lawrence O. Murray asking the national banks to state their condition at the close of busness on a date yet to be fixed, a similar call will be made throughout the country on savings banks, trust companies and private banks, all on a new form prepared by the national monetary commission with the advice and consent of the controlled. Already the state bank examiners all over the country have been communicated with and blanks of the new form have either been sent to them or are being prepared for shipment with a request that they be sent'out at the same time the national bank call Is made. Washington, April 12. —Representative Crumpacker of Indiana, who is a haember of the ways and means committee, in an interview tonight, defended Sereno E. Payne, chairman of the committee, against the so-called oil joker placing a duty of 20 per cent on products of petroleum which the public intended should come in free. o JACOB MARTIN IS SICK Was Forced to Take to His Bed Yesterday Evening. Jacob Martin, one of the oldest business men in Decatur, proprietor of the Peoples’ restaurant, is lying at his home suffering from a complication of ailments and his condition is serious. He has suffered much pain during the past week, but was not forced to take to his bed until yesterday. His condition was not improved today. Mr. Martin's eyes have caused him much trouble for some time and other ailments have developed. He will not be able to be on duty for some time.

NEW LAWS IN FORCE The Governor’s Proclamation Was Made Public Saturday MANY NEW LAWS And Some of Them Are Real Good Ones Too Indianapolis, April 12. —By the proclamation issued by Governor Marshall Saturday attention is called to the fact that all the laws passed by the last General Assembly are in force. The acts became effective automatically early las* week when the last receipt for a copy of the books was received in the office of the secretary of state. The proclamation, however, was delayed at the request of some railroad officials who were compelled to issue new tariff sheets and could not complete the work until April 10. Among the more important laws which have become effective are: Repealing the anti-cigarette law’ as it applies to minors and fixing penalties for selling to persons under age. Regulating the construction of apartment and tenement houses, designed for saniation. Merging the interests of the John Herron Art Institute with those of the Indianapolis public schools by providing for instructions in art by the institute to school children, free admission to teachers and scholars, and the payment of a stipulated sum by the school commissioners for the benefit of the institute. The creation of a department of public accounting, officers to be appointed by the governor, who will oversee and inspect the books of all public officers throughout the state. The governor has sixty days in which to make these appointments, and because they have not been made the law has not yet been placed in operation.

o A PRETTY WEDDING Was Solemnized at the Frank Meyer Home in Blue Creek Township ON, EASTER DAY Mr. Rolla E. Raudebush Claims Miss Lulu Meyer as His Bride A pretty country wedding was solemnized on Easter Sunday at the home at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer, in Blue Creek township, when their charming young daughter, Miss Lulu B. Meyer, became the bride of Mr. Rolla E. Raudebush. The ceremony was performed at high noon, the Rev. Elmore Cook officiating. About twen-ty-five relatives and friends were present and following the ceremony a bounteous dinner was served. The young people are popular in their community and their large circle of friends join |us in congratulations. The young couple will for the present make their home with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Raudebush. Those who were present at the wedding were Messrs and Mesdames L. B. Campbell, William Shannon, William Raudebush, Frank Meyers, Misses Clara Neadstine. Laura Riff, Alma and Clema Raudebush. Frances, Iva and Lesta Meye>> and Messrs. Jacob Dolch, John Neadstine, Emil Klopfenstine, Floyd Meyers and Deputy Clerk Dan O. Roop of Decatur. The wqdding was a surprise to many of the friends of the young couple, only the most intimate being aware that the wedding day had been fixed. o An enjoyable Easter event was a dinner given by Miss Ethel Butler Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall, of Hartford City. The afternoon was enjoyed by the young people in a happy manner.

A SPECIAL CAR FROM OHIO Arrived in the City this Afternoon With Forty People Aboard. A special car carrying about forty Ohio people, arrived this afternoon via Fort Wayne & Springfield interurban, the party being composed of people who anticipate purchasing stock in the railway. The special left Decatur yesterday afternoon in charge of Hunsicker and Kruel and it left St. Marys this morning, bringing the Ohio people to this city. A meeting is ensuing as we go to press in the assembly room of the station, where it is thought much stock will be dis posed of. President Fledderjohann was with the car on its journey, as were the following: Roy Ettinger and wife, Oscar Kattman and B. Schroerlucke. The proposition of extending the line southward has created much interest and many are willing and ready to support the movement.

DISTRICT MEETING Red Men Will Hold Big Pow Wow at Muncie ON APRIL 20TH Will Be Biggest Invent of the Kind Ever Held in this Section Quite a number of the members of the Decatur lodge of Red Men will go to Muncie April 20th to attend the big district meeting of the lodge which it is said will outclass all previous meetings of this kind. The district is composed of 74 tribes, and Muncie’s six tribes are making big preparations to entertain a large crowd of visitors. The Richmond tribe has sent word that they will make the trip to Muncie on two special cars. The Turner, Shriek and Patterson building at Muncie have been rented for the meeting. Nine degree staffs from other cities have arranged to be in attendance and give the work in the various degrees. The meeting will open at the first sun and the thirtenth setting of the sun, at the Shlrck building. At this time, a reception to the great chiefs and representatives will be given. This session will be open to all Red Men and their families. A number of prominent speakers from the various tribes .throughout the State will deliver addresses. After the first session is concluded, the great council fire will be kindled, and all past sachems, who have not had the degree conferred upon them, will be called forth to take the degree. This will be followed with reports from the representatives, after which instructions and the secret work of the order will be given. At the sixth sun and thirteenth breath of the setting of the sun, all Red Men are expected to trail the principal streets of the city. The line of march will be headed by two bands and a delegation carrying red lights. The Haymakers’ lodge is arranging to make the fun during the march. After the parade, the various tribes will go to quarters previously assigned to them, and the sleep will be spent in conferring degrees.

LOG ROLLING JUNE 17TH Committees Who Have Been Appointed Requested to Meet. The members of the various committees who have been appointed to have charge of the annual log rolling to be held in this city June 17th by the Woodmen lodge, are urgently requested to be present at the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday night. At that time preliminary arrangements will be made and much will be accomplished preparatory to the big event. Clerk C. L. •Walters of the local camp has received a communication from State Deputy Voltz, in which he states that the date of June 17th will be acceptable to the head officers. Without doubt, a national lecturer will be here and the event wlil be one of the most memorable ever held in the jetty. Various contests will be indulged in and everything which goes to make a delightful time will be in evidence. I

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NOW IN NEW YORK Cigarette Baker Arrived Today on Steamer from Europe GONE FOUR YEARS Left this Country Between Acts Four Years Ago Marion, Ind., April 12. —After being an exile for four years and three months from his native city, state and country, Oscar A. (“Cigarette”) Baker landed in New York today from an ocean liner from Europe. A cablegram to New York parties relayed to Marion was received by Mrs. O. A. Baker and she left Saturday afternoon for New York city, accompanied by her daughter, and they will be at the dock to greet him when he walks down the gang plank. After a short stay in New York, Baker and his family will come to Marion, reaching here some time next week. It has not been announced what Mr. Baker intends to do w’hen he arrives, but it is supposed that he will continue as attorney for the American Tobacco company, by whom he was- employed when he became entangled in the trouble that caused him to flee from his own country. The American Tobacco company has large interests in many countries of Europe and it is understood that Baker has continued in the employement of the company while abroad. In January, 1905, while the Indiana legislature was in session, O. A. Baker, representing the American Tobacco company, is alleged to have offered Ananias Baker, a representative in the legislature, a bribe of SIOO to vote against a certain anti-cigarrette bill. When Ananias Baker announced that he had been offered money by O. A. Baker and produced an envelope from which fell five S2O bills, Oscar A. Baker left Indianapolis at once, going to Canada, where he remained in hiding for some time. He later left Canada for Europe.

FRIENDS HOPEFUL 1 i Theodore Kennedy Suffered ’ Amputation of i Member £ J CONDITION SERIOUS i i May Be Necessary to Amg , putate His Foot Also i Theodore Kennedy, veteran of the s j civil war, and a man known and be- . loved by many, is lying at his home - critically ill from what is termed n 5 genuine case of poisoning, an amputation of one of his toes being occasioned. Saturday in an effort to . check the spread of the dread disease, It is the opinion of those who are conversant with the nature of his illness that several more toes and probably his foot will necessarily have to be amputated to relieve the seriousness of the case, even if this sacrifice will succeed in bringing about ’ the desired results. While in the service of his country, Mr. Kennedy was taken ill by a siege of typhoid fever. He left the hospital before ultimate recovery was effected and accompanied his company on its long and tedious marches. As a consequence his 1 limb bursted open. Impairing blood - circulation which has finally develop- . ed into blood poisoning. He has suf- ■ sered much for several weeks past > ami last night eould hardly withstand ; awful agony which has followed his illness and the amputation. The friends of Mr. Kennedy, though fearing the worst, are hoping for the best, and all that medical aid can do in restoring the venerable gentleman to health that he may enjoy the closing days of his long and eventful lite is being done.