Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 216, Decatur, Adams County, 10 September 1909 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

■Volume VII. Number 216.

KING OF THE RAILS I Edward H. Harriman Was Greatest Business Man of Greatest Nation | AND SELF MADE MAN I Rose from Messenger to Manager of Ocean to Ocean Railroad Lines I E. H. Harriman, the railroad king ■of the world, died some time yester■Bay afternoon, and his death caused a (shock which affected the price of Estocks around the globe. The end {'Camr at his palace at Arden, forty Kailes from New York City. This Rgreat man was born at Long Island, in February, 1848. and was sixty-one years of age. He began his career pas a messenger in a New York brokers if office and advanced rapidly. When ■twenty-two he owned a seat on the KUew York exchange and began the t'atudy of railroad finance. He was not I only a multi-millionaire, but the and best business man the world has ever known. He owned the controlling interest in a railroad , System extending from ocean to Hlcean and interest in many other in■stitutions. His system was to buy up a railroad line and make it valuable I ’because of the improvement in the f equipment and service. There have been and are now men wno are richer, but there are none who has been of I greater benefit to the people tiian this ’ man His health was broken because of the rush with which he eat his meals and his lack of rest, and when : ‘the illness came his slight frame was Boon shattered. He hurried to Bad ■Gastein in the early summer, but the treatment of the world's greatest * Specialists could not save him and he came home two weeks ago and went to his home at Arden to rest, he said, but really to die. It is believed he knew the end was near, but kept the secret that the business of the country might not be affected. No one man can take up the burden he has borne, but it will be looked after by I three or four lieutenants, who have learned the game under this great master and after a few days or weeks, the place of the master of the rails will have been filled. Mr. Harriman's wife, who survives him. was Miss Mary Averill of Rochester, N. T., whose father, W. J. Averill, a banker, was largely interested in the Rome, Amsterdam & Ogdensburg railroad, and had large means. The marriage proved a most happy one. Five children were born, three girls and two boys. The eldest daughter is the wife of Robert L. Gerry, son of Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry. The second daughter is Mary, and the third Carroll. The eldest son. Walter Averill.* is just out of college and is learning the railroad business. The youngest Roland, is 14 years old, and still in school.

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part OF AMERICAN HISTORY Is the Story on Which “Uncle Tom's Cabin” is Founded. A play that is part of the history of America and will outlive all other Plays, ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” is the attraction that will be at Bosse opera house Tuesday, Sept. 14. It is claimed that the Oelerich Bros, give the best production ever before attempted of this splendid play. The N. Y. Herald writes as follows: “Last night’s performance marked the beginning of the sixth week of the run of Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Academy of Music. The house was packed from pit to dome, and delighted thousands testified to their appreciation by shouts of approval and thunderous applause.”—Herald. COURTHOUSE NEWS The Early Rush is Over and the Regular Routine for Term Begins DIVORCE IS GRANTED To Mrs. Bessie Brown—Action Taken in Other Cases—Probate Affairs The big rush, always apparent at the beginning of a term of court, seems to be over for the September session, and from now on it will probably be easier for the clerk to make his record. The session today was .short, only requiring about an hour. I Bessie Brown was granted a divorce ifrom her husband Elmer Brown, and [ the custody of the child, Alonzo j Brown. The defendant failed to appear and the prosecuting attorney was (required to answer. The court ' promptly granted the decree after hearing the evidence. In the Decatur Furnace company receivership, I. A. Kalver vs. Decatur Furnace company, a petition, was J filed by Thomas R. Feeley for leave .to intervene and be made a party defendant, alleging that he holds a note against the company for $1,300. Petition was granted. Bank of Wren vs. The Cardwell Box I company et al. rule to answer was vacated and set aside. George W. Zimmerman vs. Chicago & Erie Ry. company, damages SSOO, rule to answer absolute within five days. National Bank of Commerce vs. Cardwell Box company et al, absolute 'rule to answer in five days vacated and set aside. Daniel Cook guardian for Harriet and Lewis Johnson, filed his current report which was approved. W. D. Conrad, administrator of the Henrietta Schmitt estate, filed an affidavit that the estate had no personal property. A. B. Bailey, guardian for Francis Kessler, filed an inventory which was approved by the court. Real estate transfers: James U. Barr et al to Emamuel C. Lawrence, 40 acres in Wabash township, $4,000; Paul G. Hooper, com., to Joseph D. Beery, 100 acres Kirkland township, SI.OO.

STOLE HORSE FROM STABLE Stranger Rented Rig at Fort Wayne and Failed to Return—After Him. Sheriff Meyer was notified this morning to be on the lookout for a man who went to the Charles McKay livery barn at Fort Wayne last evening and rented a horse and buggy, and which he failed to return. The man was a stranger and said he wanted to make a short drive and it is suspected that he was a clever thief. This form of stealing seems to have become very popular during the past few months, and the officers are receiving numerous warnings and offers of reward for the capture of the thieves. — John Everett received a card today from Atlantic City sent by Henry Krick. Mr. Krick is enjoying life at I that famous summer resort at present.

IT EMPLOYS MANY The Waring Glove Company a Mighty Good Thing for the Community — " •♦ NEED MORE HELP This Plant Has Never Refused a Girl or Woman Work During Stay Here Among the institutions which are of much benefit to the city of Decatur and its population especially the women, is the Waring Glove company , for during the number of years that they have been located here, no application for work has been overlooked —they have never refused work to a worthy girl or woman who asked for it. This is certainly an institution that means much, for it means that any one who can and cares to may have employement. The patent glove that is made In Decatur is much easier made than that made in the ordinary glove factory and requires less sewing, thus enabling the girl who does the work to make more money, because they all work by the piece. Besides this plant operates the year round, giving steady employment and it is an acknowledged fact that the company here pays from one to two cents per dozen more for the making of its goods than any other glove manufacturers. There are many other reasons why this concern is a benefit to Decatur and so we add again—it's a mighty good thing for the community. Just at present they are asking for additional help, and they will put to work all the ladies and girls who apply for places, and gladly pay them all they can earn. HER NINETY-FIFTH Grandma Ferry is Today Celebrating Her Birthday MANY CALLED A Remarkable Woman and a Ripe Old Age—Telegram from Tacoma Grandma Ferry is today in a quiet and unostentatious way celebrating the ninety-fifth anniversary of her birth. She received many of her friends and acquaintances and accepted their congratulations and words of good cheer. She seemed especially bright, cheerful and happy and really enjoyed the social intercourse with the many who called to ' see and wish for her all the bounteous blessings that are provided so generously by an all wise Providence. Mre. Ferry is truly a remarkable woman, and notwithstanding her extreme age, is at the present time greatly interested in the many published stories relatives to the discovery of the north pole. She talks much about it, and is really interested as she also |is in every important public question. Her mind is alert, her memory good and she gets much pleasure and enjoyment out of life. Her life's history is an interesting and remarkable story, and her recital of many incidents during the early periods is most entertaining, especially to those who [have lived only in the last half cenjtury. Among the pleasing remembrances of the day was a telegram of congatulations from Tacoma. Wash.

THE OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK They Make a Glowing Report of the Business Done by Them. The Old Adams County bank publishes their statement, giving the financial condition of this well known [banking house, at the close of business September 1. They come up smiling behind a total deposits of $833,808.77, and total resources and liabilities of $997,085.36. The showing is a good one and again demonstrates that Decatur is a live Indian, and that the Old Adams County Bank is a live asset therein.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, September 10, 1909.

TO MEET IN DECEMBER The Township Trustees to Meet at That Time. Indianapolis, Sept. 10. —The executive committee of the Indiana state trustees’ association met yesterday at the Grand hotel and fixed upon Dec. 21 and 22 as the date for the annual meeting of that body. Speakers were secured and the details of the program worked out. The meeting will be held in the house of representatives of the state capitol. The feature of the program will be an address by W. A. Dehority of the state board of accounts upon the new' accounting law, which affects each of the 1,016 trustees of the state. He will make plain the law as governing the office of trustee and be prepared to answer any questions that may arise. The time of the meeting is a week before the law goes into effect and the address of Mr. IJehority is expected to prove of immense value. MANY ARBITRATE Cook-Peary Controversy is Getting to the Acute Stage CHARGES ARE MADE The Coast and Geodetic Survey Would Like to See Cook’s Notes Washington, Sept. 10. —The coast and geodetic survey will undertake to arbitrate the Peary-Cook north pole controversy, providing Dr. Cook requests that it should do so. In view of the fact that Peary has been operating under the direction of the survey, it will become the duty of that institution to compute his m tes without request from any one, and Acting Superintendent Perkins said today that if Cook should so desire the survey would go over his papers also. “It is a delicate matter,” said Mr. Perkins, “to decide the claims in such an important case, but our men are scientists and would be impartia', not to say cold-blooded, in such an investigation, as it would be necessary for them to make in arriving at *he comparative merits of the claims o' the two men. “Moreover, I believe,’’ he continued, “that any conclusion arrived at by the survey would be accepted as controlling.” Mr. Perkins admitted that he hao received a suggestion looking to such action by the survey, and while saying that the bureau would be wi' ing to undertake the task of arbitration, he had noticed that Dr. Cook had expressed his intention of referring his claims 1 to the University of Copenhagen. “He could scarcely do better,” said Mr. I Perkins. "The Danes are a seafaring people and for centuries have been i engaged in Artic exploration. Their scientific men would be peculiarly adapted to an inquiry of this character and I believe that any results arrived at by the university would be accepted as conclusive.” Mr. Perkins said, however, that even if the university should review Dr. Cook’s work, the coast and geodetic survey would be willing still later to compare the doctor's notes with Commander [ Peary’s. The coast and geodetic survey is just waking up to the fact that Mr. Peary's achievement is des tined to bring fame to it. “We realize,” said Mr. Perkins, “that Mr Peary has accomplished a great work and the survey is really pleased to be identified with it. Especially is this true because of the fact that j Mr. Peary began his official career in connection with this survey.” Mr. I Perkins expressed confidence that the experts of the survey would be able to detect any false notations if made in either of the reports.

THE PIKE A GREAT PLACE

The Pike is going to be the great joy road during the great Fort Wayne lair, September 14-18. The biggest bunch of circus, carnival and vaudeville ever gotten together at one time in Fort Wayne will be seen on the i thoroughfare at the fair grounds and ' it is aimed to make the Pike a roadI w’ay of pleasure throughout its course. The headline attraction on the Pike , will be Buckskin Ben’s wild west show but there will be scores of other feat--1 ures equally interesting, if not quite Iso extensive. I

REFUSED A CHANGE The Uptegraft Case to Be Heard in Jay County TRIED AT ONCE Judge LaFollette Ruled that a Fair Trial Could Be Given Accused ——— The motion for a change of venue for the Uptegraft case, made Wednesday by F. C. Dailey, of Bluffton, attorney for the defendant, was denied by Judge LaFollette late that afternoon. The defense attempted to show that a derogatory sentiment existed against Uptegraft in this county and that a fair and impartial trial would be an impossibility. By introducing twenty affidavits from citizens, who swore to the contrary, the prosecution overcame this contention and the change w’as refused. The trial of the case will be commenced Monday. In refusing to grant the change of venue from the county, Judge LaFollette agreed to the selection of a jury composed of no resident in the northern tier of townships, taking that precaution to insure the selection of an absolute impartial jury, however, no order was made for the calling of a special venire of jurors. Deputy Sheriff John W. M. Cunningham was engaged Wednesday I in subponaeing the witnesses who will, appear on behalf of the state in the ( case. In all thirteen witnesses have I I been called by the state but it said two of the most important are now I in Michigan enjoying the ten days'l excursion trip and may not arrive | home in time for the trial.—Portland Sun. o THE HIGH SCHOOL Will Give a Reception at Central School Building A GOOD ATTENDANCE Is Expected—A Hundred or More Will Attend The students of the high school will give a reception tonight at the cen-j .tral school building for the new superintendent, Prof. E. E. Rice, and the large number of new pupils. A committee will welcome all who attend tonight and will make every one acquainted and feel at home. For several days the old pupils have been planning the event and it promises to be pleasant for all. Since living in the city, Prof. Rice, betng an excellent citizen, has made many friends. The I new pupils are from every township lin the county and compose the great[er pait of {he freshman class. The assembly room which was built to accommodate a high school of one hundred is too small on account of the large number of new pupils. The faculty is proud of their high school and reception tonight will be one of interest as well as pleasure for them. | Commencing at seven o’clock they | will welcome the attendance of the .high school, the reception ending at nine o’clock. 0 - . HE CALLED ON THE GOVERNOR Alfred Ayres Spent a Pleasant Hour With Governor Marshall. While in Indianapolis this week at tending the state fair, Alfred Ayres of rural route two Monroe, called on Governor Marshall at fils office in the i state house, and spent a pleasant hour ! with the chief executive of the state I of Indiana. Mr. Ayres reports the ' visit one of the most pleasant of his • life, and he says that Governor Mar- ’ j shall is all right. The state’s finances and her needs were discussed and in all Mr. Ayres was highly entertained f during the brief time he spent in the I governor’s office. '

THEY THINK IT A GOOD ONE Fort Wayne Capitalists and the Coppock Motor Car Company. The special committee recently named from the Commercial club to devise ways and means for raising money to bring the Coppock Motor Car company to this city, held a meeting yesterday afternoon, at which it w-as decided to immediately begin the active solicitation of subscriptions to a bond issue of SIOO,OOO, convertible later into stock subscriptions. This will be enough to insure he removal of the plant to this city and the consequent addition of another important factory to Fort Wayne. The plant is now located at Decatur and it is declared that it has a particularly bright future before It. —Fort Wayne News. U. B. CONFERENCE Is Now in Session at Lafayette —Rev. Imler on Relations Committee THE SECOND DAY Bishop Mathews of Chicago in Charge—Over Two Hundred are Present Lafeyette, Ind., Sept. 9.—More than tw’o hundred ministerial and lay delegates were in attendance today at the I i annual St. Joseph conference of the United Brethren church, which is bei ing held in Grace United Brethren I , church here. This was the second day of the conference and the program was of much interest, being devoted both to business and devotional meetings. Bishop George M. Matthews, D. D., of Chicago, who is presiding, made his second address to the, conference this morning and highly 1 complimented the pastors in the con- , gregation for the fine showing made in the reports for the conference year. I The Rev. J. E. Grimes, of Warsaw, conference superintendent, in his an- j nal report, showed that the total United Brethren church membership | in the conierence today is 14,321, a great increase over last year. There are sixty-four stations in the conference. The division of an adjoining i conference added sixteen churches to the conference. Bishop Matthews appointed the fol- 1 lowing committees: Boundaries and Finance —The Rev. J. E. Grimes, Warsaw; Rev. J. Simons, |Peru; Rev. G. F. Byrer, Fort Wayne; I Rev. J. A. Groves, Lafayette; Rev. L. O. Oyler, Huntington; Rev. J. W. • Hindbaugh, Fulton; Rev. D, Robinson, Ligonier; Rev. J. W. Lake, Bremen. Laymembers |of committee: C. L. Raymond, Huntington; G. N. Moyer, Laketon; William Hissem, South Whitley; S. A. Thompson, Frankfort; C. C. Neff and H. Whiteman. Auditing—The Rev. W. A. Cochran, 1 Ligonier; Rev. F. Fogel, Churubusco; Rev. W. S. Nickey, Columbia City. I Conference Relations —The Rev. H. 1 E. Butler, Frankfort; Rev. I. Imler, Decatur; Rev. C. V. Mull, South Bend. Candidates for Ministry —The Rev. L. L. Schafer, Columbia City; Rev. S. H. Yager, Plymouth; Rev. W. F. Parker, Butler.

Elders’ Orders —The Rev. A. M. Cummings, Albion; the Rev. J. D.Coverstone, Grass Creek; Rev. J. N. Martin, Peru. The Rev. J. W. DeLong of Syracuse,

was appointed recording secretary of the conference, and the Rev. J. W. Lauer, of Dayton, statistical secretary. o Editing a paper is a nice thing and no mistake. If we publish jokes, people say we are rattle-brained. If we don’t we are fools. If we publish original matter, they say we do not give them enough selections. If we give them selections, we are too lazy to write. If we don’t go to church ’ we are heathens. If we do we are hypocrites. If we remain in the office • we ought to be out looking for news, | •If we go out, then we are not attend- ( ing to business. If we wear old clothes i they laugh at us. If we wear good I clothes, they say we are extravagant! i Now. what are we to do? Just as c likely as not some one will say that a we purloined this from another paper. 11 So we did. It

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THEY ORGANIZED Democrats of New York Make Permanent Organization PARKER SPOKE The Democratic League is the Name of the Organization Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 10.—Out of 'the Democratic conference which began a two days’ session here yesterday under the guidig hands of men who hold a prominent place in the party's history, there promises to grow a permanent organization to be known as the Democratic league. At the close of a day of Democratic oratory, during which speeches were made by Alton B. Parker, Thomas M. Osborne and Edward M. Shepard, outlining the purposes and hopes of the conference, John N, Carlisle of Johnstown, effered the following resolution, which was referred: “that for the purpose of aiding and strengthening the Democratic party, bringing back to its ranks those who have been separated from it, and attracting to it the independent and the young voters of the state; offering a place of refuge | for those Republicans who feel that their trust in their party has been betrayed and its solemn pledges to them broken, who deprecate its wastefulness and extravagance in administering the affairs of government, and look , with apprehension upon the steady strides It is making toward the centralization of government at the expense of the legitimate powers of the states and of the rights reserved to jthe people; and for the purpose of disseminating the principles of the • Democratic party, the efforts of thia

conference should be continued and for that purpose its organization be made permanent, therefore, be it | “Resolved, That the members of this conference, and those who may hereafter become such, be, and they hereIby are, constituted a permanent organization under the name of ‘The I Democratic League;,’ and that the present executive committee be continued in office until otherwise ordered by the general committee hereinafter provided for.” I Two sessions of the conference, one lin the afternoon and another at night attended by over 400 delegates' I While all the speakers urged co-operation for the rehabilitation of , the Democratic party and declared that the conference was not directed against any leader or leaders, the utterances of some of them were looked upon as thinly veiled attacks upon certain leaders of the present state organization. Samuel Tilden, second, of New Lebanon, Columbia county, a nephew of the late Samuel J. Tilden, called the gathering to order and named Alton B. Parker as temporary [chairman. Judge Parker was enthusiastically cheered as he was escorted ■to the platform. His declaration that “the party must be Democrats in fact as well as in name,” met w’ith hearty applause. Edward M. Shepard was chosen as permanent chairman. WILL TAKE MORE MONEY Forty Million More to Make the C>ty of Gary, Chicago, Sept. 9. —Directors of the

(United States Steel corporation will meet soon to take up the question of appropriating funds for the completion of the plant at Gary. The corporation has spent about $60,000,1000 and it is figured that $40,000,000 I more will be required to complete the I work on the lines that have been laid down. All money spent has come out of surplus earnings and it is the intention to finish the plant with money appropriated from the same source. A total expenditure of $100,000,000 on the plant would be equal to about S2O a share on the corporation’s common stock. The corporation's total earning capacity has been enhanced materially by the addition of the Gary mills. It is figured in New York that the net earnings of the corporation in the current year w’ill reach a total if $130,000,000. After the payment of ill charges and dividends there ought to be a balance of about $40,000,000 on the year’s business.