Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 298, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1909 — Page 1

Volume VII. Number 298.

DEATH OF LEOPOLD The Famed King of Belgians Takes Sudden Turn for Worse—End Follows. SUCCESSOR IS NAMED Prince Albert Will Become the New Ruler—Statement by Physicians. (United Press Service.) Brussels, Dec. 17.—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The official monitor declares that Prince Albert of Prussia will succeed his uncle, King Leopold, as ruler of Belgium. King Leopold died early today. While his illness was considered very serious, his death ca ne just after the attendings had announced an improvement, and surprised everyone at the palace. The affairs here will be administered by a re gentry, consisting of the council and ministers. The physician to the king bi.s announced that death was due to «m holism of the heart. During King Leopold’s eaily rally he discussed with bls physicians and nurses the best place to recuperate, evidently firm iu the belief that he would recover, and had planned to confer with his minis ters today. (United Press Service.) Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 17. —(Special to Daily Democrat)—A daughter of the late King Leopold of Belgium lived in this clty'for a year, coming here in 1903, her husband being a Denetian nobleman of the Red Court. Early in 1905 she eloped and has since not been heard from by her acquaintances here. She was a very beautiful woman. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 17. —(Special to Dally Democrat)—The Belgium legation here are deeply grieved over the death of the late king and the offices are draped in mourning. ■ — " - -o HE HAS LOTS OF NERVE. Albert H. Vestal of Anderson Wants Congressional Nomination. Anderson, Ind., Dec. 17. —Albert H. Vestal of this city, who, two years ago was a candiate for Che depubdcan nomination for congress, has authorized the announcement that he will again seek the nomination for congress. In the race two years ago Vestal had the convention tied up until George W. Cromer of Muncie turned his support to Nathan B. Hawkins of Portland, who was nominated after the convention was In session nearly twenty-four hours In this city. TO DEMAND INVESTIGATION. (United Press Service.) ■Washington, D. C., Dec. 17. (Special to Daily Democrat) —The sensa tional atack upon Representative Hitchcock, democrat, from Nebraska, on Secretary Ballenger, on the floor of the house, makes it seem almost certain today that it will be impossible for the organization to stave off the investigation until after Christmas. The general impression is that there should be a general and thorough investigation and examination of the records.

NO FIGHTING IN BLUEFIELD. (United Press Service.) Bluefield via wireless to Colon, Dec. 17.—(Special to Daily Democrat) According to an official statement y the provincial president and the army i'enerals, they have entered into an agreement wltl tie revo Ci ci cmilutlon tn Rama that there shale no fighting in Bluefield. They tav notified the American government their intention of keeping I•ue it out of their line of bailie. DISASTROUS FIRE AT ANDERSON (United Press Service.) Anderson, Ind., Dec. (k P V'‘ dP ! Daily Democrat)— Fire eary o■ i stroyed the big factory u the Enameling plant at ’us ’ causing a loss of SSO, 0(10 " 1 ance for $20,000. The fire * J® known oHgin, starting m 't ’ and was beyond control imereti.

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FUNERAL SATURDAY. ■■■■■ *■ '* - fc . 4 . Last Rites for William Rice at Goodland—Brothers Will Attend. M. F. Rice returned Thursday evening from Goodland, where he was calljed by the serious Illness of his brothI er, and was with him when he died, as ! stated In Thursday evening’s issue of this paper. He states that the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o clock at the Methodist church at Goodland, of which the deceased was a member. The death occurred Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. Mr. Rice had been ailing several months with tumor of the stomach, but was bedlast only about two weeks. He was seventy years of age and was born on the old Rice homestead, north of Decatur, and spent the greater part of his early life there. He has been a resident of Goodland about thirty-two years. A widow and six children survive. Ben and James Rice, two of bis brothers, left this morning to attend the funeral.

COUNTY OPTION Some Temperance Workers Predict State Wide Prohibition. ARE IN THE AIR Much Speculation as to the Effect of the Question on Politics. Indianapolis, Dec. 17. —State wide prohibition, say temperance leaders throughout Indiana, will be the next step taken now that the county local option law has been declared constitutional by the supreme court. .The announcement of the finding yesterday had a simulating effect upon the “drys,’’ and in Johnson county, now "dry” by remonstrance, it was announced that an effort would be made to hold the election early next spring. It is declared that a vigorous campaign will be waged in all territory not yet “dry” and that in several counties, among them Wabash, Cass and Tippecanoe, where elections . have already been held under the proI visions of the county local option law second elections will be called as I soon as the two years from the date of the last vote have elapsed. In I "wet” territory, where the breweries 'are still operating extensively, the decision was felt in many ways. At Terre Taute, where therere are numeras distributing houses, extensive plans had been made to enter "dry” territory in the event the state supreme court declared the option law invalid. Thousands of dollars were spent In advertising in the thirteen counties that have voted "wet” the decision has little or no effect upon the saloon men who are operating and have been prior to the election. Intense interest in the finding of the court is manifest throughout the state In many quarters it is declared that the republican party has bene'fitted greatly as it need not now make (platform declaration on the temperance question. It has done its part, leaders assert, and can only gam strength thereby. On the other han it is said that the democrats must declare in their platform for the, repeal of the county local option law in orw aealo <« Ito »M“* the voters of Indiana.

OPERATION FOR GALL STONES. Undergone by William Wiswell of Berne at Fort Wayne. E . M . Wiswell of near Berne came t 0 Decatur Thursday morning ea route to Fort Wayne, where he was present at the St. Joseph hospital during an operation on his son, William Wiswell, of near Berne. The sick man who is about thirty-seven years o age has been suffering from gall ° L having been more seriously sick for the past three weeks. It was a-ided that the operation was bu chance for complete recovery an 2 o’clock.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, December 17, 1909.

NEARLY FINISHED Is Remodeling of the Methodist Church—A Beautiful Edifice. NOW LAYING CARPET Will be Ready for Use Next Week—Frescoing is Beautiful. The work on the remodeling of the Methodist church which has been under way since the last week in August is drawing to a close, and while the church will not be ready for the holding of services next Sunday, as hoped for, next week will find the building fully completed and ready for the Christmas exercises. Among the chief improvements and one that will appeal to the physical comforts of the attendants, is the steam heating plant which has been installed by P. J. Hyland provinding a uniform heat throughout. A cement floor has been put in the basement, and the number of electric lights in the auditorium has been increased and a set installed in the basement. A most beautiful part of the remodeling is the frescoing, the walls and ceiling of the entire building being decorated in a finely artistic way. Cover, a w-ell known artist of Fort Wayne, did the work, the task consuming five weeks. From a deep green at the base the t int gradually lightens through all the shades to a light green, growing into a mellow golden glow in the dome of the ceiling. All the foregoing features of the remodeling have been finished, and the work that is in progress at present is the laying of the beautiful new carpet in the auditorium and the pulpit. The carpet is of a rich quiet design, Niblick & Company having the contract, which they are fulfilling in their usual excelent way. It is said that this contract is one of the largest of its kind ever handled by this, one of the largest firms in the city. The church will be a marvel of convenience and beauty when finished, the best in many a larger city.

A CHURCH WEDDING Beautiful Wedding Uniting Lives of Miss Esther Grote and MR. JOSEPH GERMAN Will Take Place Sunday at Bleeke Church —A Reception. A beautiful church wedding, uniting the lives of Miss Esther Grote, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grote, of Union township to Mr. Joseph German, a well known farmer of near Convoy, Ohio, will be solemnized next Sunday, December 19th at the Bleeke church in Union township. The wedding will take place at 2 o’clock and a large number of friends will witness the ceremony, which will be performed by the Rev. Bauer. The wedding march will be rendered by Henry Reinking, organist, and during the ceremony, the choir will chant softly. The bride, who is a very charming young lady, will be gowned in white nun’s veiling, with trimming of lace. She will wear a long veil of tuUe, caught to her hair with white carna tions, and will carry a boquet of white carnations. She will be attended by Miss Marie Marbach, who will be pretty in a gown of pink silk tissue, carrying a boquet of pink carnations. The groom’s attendant will be Rudolph Welland. After the ceremony at the church the bridal party, with about a jiundred guests, will repair to the home of the bride’s parents, where a recepion and a wedding supper will be given. The young couple are representatives of very excellent families and the hosts of friends of both pro I rejoicing in the coming happy event.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ELECTION ♦ ♦ RETURNS ♦ ♦ The democratic primary is be- ♦ held held today and the five ♦ weeks' contest will soon be over. ♦ In this city as over the county it ♦ is reported that the vote is rather ♦ light, owing no doubt to the ex- ♦ treme cold weather. The returns ♦ will be received in this city as ♦ well as over the county, arrange- ♦ ments having bee i made for ♦ open telephone service.. In this ♦ city the returns wnl ne received ♦ at the headquarters over the ♦ Star theater, at this office and ♦ at the various cigar stores. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

HOT OFF THE WIRE A Clever Gang of Foreign Swindlers Sent to Prison by Chicago Judge. WRECK IN GEORGIA Standard Oil Company Appeals from Decision Ordering Dissolution. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., Dec. 17. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The cleverest gang with which the treasury department has had to deal with in years today received sentences in the federal court in this city. Among them were Riggi, who handled counterfeit money shipped in from Italy, who pushed thousands of dollars of the queer and who go three years in prison. DiFaola, another clever foreigner, got a dose of five years. (United Press Service.) Philadelphia, Dec. 17. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —After an all-night search of the ruins of the big Sherwood block no trace was found of the bodies of the five employees who have been missing since the conflagration. (United Press Service.) Olympia, G., Dec. 17.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A serious wreck occurred this morning on the Central railroad of Georgia, resulting in the death of several. The relief train sent to the point several from here had not reported at 2 o’clock this aft ernoon and the details are therefore unknown. (United Press Service.) Lawton, Okla., Dec. 17. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Burglars effected an entrance to the bulidnig occupied by the Citizen’s Bank at Geronimo and dynamited the safe, the yegs securing SI6OO in cash. A posse has been organized and are now after the burglars.

(United Press Service.) Glen Falls, N. Y., Dec. 17.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fifteen people were injured, three of them seriously, today in the burning of the Delaware & Hudson freight house at Sandy Hills. The firemen and others were caught under falling timbers and walls. (United Press Service.) St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 17.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Standard Oil Company this afternoon filed an appeal to the supreme court of the United States of the decision, ordering the dissolution of the company. In the appeal sixty-six irregularities are pointed out. o COMMITTEE NOW AT WORK. Result of Dr. Cook’s Report Will Soon be Made Known to the World. (United Press Service.) Copenhagen, Dec. 17. —(Special to | Dally Democrat)—Should the data and proofs of Dr. Cook be of an absolutely accurate nature, they will arouse more suspicion in the minds of the members of the committee on behalf of the University of Copenhagen than if it Is somewhat inaccurate. This was made plain today by a member of the committee who declared that it was a known fact that the frosts and storms in the polar regions renders absolute accuracy impossible. The committee began work on the records today.

DUNN FREE AT LAST Allen County Man Held for' Murder for Many Years is Discharged. MOVE Was First Convicted in 1901 for Murder of Alice Cotherel at Whalen. On motion of Prosecutor Albert E. Thomas the case against Charles W. Dunn, charged with the murder of little Alice Cothreel at Whalen on July 2, 1901, was nolled in the circuit court this afternoon, which means there will be no further prosecution and marks the ending of one of the most remarkable cases in the criminal history of the state. Twice has Charles W. Dunn been sentenced to prison for life for the crime and only the firm conviction of his Innocence in the mind of Attorney Samue L. Morris saved him from ending his days in a prison cell. When all hope had been abandoned even by the aged prisoner himself, Mr. Morris strong in the belief that his client had not committed the crime of which he was accused, secured rehearings and Succeeded in getting new trials at the hands of the highest courts in the state. ' Dunn was convicted first in November, 1901, and went to Michigan City, where he served until July, 1904, when he returned here and was a second time tried and again convicted. Mr. Morris did not lose hope. He went at the case with a determination born of his convictions and trained every bit of his superior legal knowledge and ;unbounded energy in an effort to get another hearing and he got it. Then he secured the release of his client on bond and at the next trial the jury was kept out over Christmas !of last year and then failed to agree. Mr. Morris was ably assisted by the late Henry Colerick in all three of the trials and his brilliant woik In the last hearing of the cause was a prime factor in winning at least a half a victory.—-Fort Wayne Sentinel.

IS SERIOUSLY SICK Mrs. J. C. Patterson Receives Message of Serious Illness OF HER FATHER ■ 1 S. O. Irvin of Winchester — Veteran of That City and Well Known Here. A message to Mrs. J. C. Patterson Thursday evening stated that her father, S. O. Irwin, of Winchester, was seriously sick, and Mrs. Patterson will leave Saturday morning to be with her father. Mr. Irwin has been ailing since last week with lung trouble, bordering upon pneumonia, complicated with an affection of the heart, and he has graudally grown worse until at present he is very bad. Mr. Irwin will be eighty years of age the latter part of the month, and the fast that his years are many will make the disease the harder to baffle. He is one of the pioneers of Winchester, having spent his entire life there, and for many years haS been proprietor of the Irvin House, a well known hostelry there. He has often visited with his daughter in this city and has many friends here who will be pleased to hear of a speedy recovery.

ANOTHER OPERATION. Mr. Henry Scherry, a prominent farmer of Kirkland township, left this morning for Fort Wayne, where he will take treatment for his eyesight, which for some time has been very poorly. Several weeks ago he had an operation performed on the one eye and on last Tuesday it was necessary to operate on the other. Dr. Bollston, an eye specialist, is treating him and this morning took out two stitches. It is thought that he will soon regain his former .good sight.

THE WORK BEING PUSHED. Laying of Steel on the Bluffton-Geneva Traction Line. One and one-fourth mile was the mark which the steel gang of the Bluffton, Geneva & Celina traction line set down when they left this city this morning to start the day's work. This is the amount of track which was built Tuesday and it Is thought the same amount can easily be laid every good day that the gang has from now until the completion of the line. R. F. Cummins, secretary of the traction line, with C. W. Clark of the M. B. & E., have gone to New York where they will make arrangements for the purchase of materia) for the sub-sta-tions of the line. It Is probable that a sub-station will be erected at Linn Grove and possibly one at Geneva. The directors of the line have not decided as yet regarding the location of the power house if one is erected, but it is thought that at present the juice will be received from the company at Marion which furnishes juice for the M. B .& E. —Bluffton Banner.

DOINGS IN MONROE Rev. McNary Gave Interesting Talk to Pupils of the Graded Schools. HOG MARKET IS BRISK Prices Are High—Big Rush is on at the Monroe Elevators Just Now. Monroe, Ind., Dec. 17. — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Rev. McNary gave an interesting talk to the pupils of the Monroe graded schools Thursday morning, which was well received and full of instructive points. His subject was on "Education” and gave the pupils many Ideas of how to receive a thorough and competent knowledge of their school work. Such talks as these should often be made to the students, as it encourages them in their work and gets them to thinking.

The firm of Mills & Andrews have taken in quite a bunch of hogs this week and among the lot were two small- loads which were brought in by Isaac Bowman, of near this place, which realized for the owner the handsome sum of $767.60. It pays to have good hogs to put on the market. This is just one of Monroe township’s output and there aye several more who can make just as good a showing bytaking advantage of the high prices. Dr. Rayl has returned from a week’s business trip to Richmond. Mrs. William Scherer and M’es Jessie Dickenson returned home from New Lisbon, Ohio, where they were called to the bedside of the latter’c mother, who died at that place a week ago.

Dr. Parrish transacted business at Logansport, returning home Monday evening. The big rush is on at both elevators today and a great many loads of corn were dumped. Our elevators here are j paying top-notch prices for grain and consequently are kept busy taking in all they get. Mrs. Viola Hendricks, who has been sick for the past three months with inflammation of the bowels, is now able to be up and around the house and is rapidly improving in strength. Get your Saxony mantels and globes at the variety store; also wicks for same at 25 cents each. ■■ — o UNUSUAL REEL AT STAR.

At the Star theater this evening will be given one of the most realistic reels ever shown in this city. It will be entitled “Drink” and tells the terrible story of the downfall of a man ad - dicted to the habit. Intermingled is a story of love and jealousy that ens much Interest. It is in two reels and contains over 2,000 feet. In addition another splendid reel will be given and Mr. Stonebumor will keep his patrons posted on the election re- i suits.

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COURTHOUSE NEWS Last Will and Testament of Herman Buettner Filed For Probate. A MARRIAGE LICENSE Little Doing in Court—Several Real Estate Transfers Were Filed. The will of the late Herman Buettner was probated. It provides for the payment of debts, then give to the wife, Alice Buettner, one-third of the real estate and SSOO. The balance of the real and personal property is given to the son, Charles, including forty acres of land in Union township, who, however, must pay to his sisters the following amounts, with three per cent interest after the first year: Elizabeth Beiberick, S2OO in two years; Ida VanBuskird, S2OO in three years; Maria Zaugg, S2OO in four years; Leona Buskirk, S2OO in three years; Maria Goldner is named as executrix. The will was'written November 11, 1909, and was witnessed by D. E. Smith and John Schurger. A marriage license has been issued to Joseph German, aged 31, a Van Wert county, Ohio, farmer, and Esther Grite, 21, daughter of Henry Grite, of Union township. Gerge W. Fisher et al. vs. Phoebe Fisher et al., partition; report of sale filed, deed reported and approved. Commissioners allowed SIOO as com- ! mission and attorneys’ fees. j William Gardner has been granted , letters as administrator of the estate of Herman Buettner, and filed bond. Real estate transfers: J. H. C. Smith, com., to William D. Zimmerman, tract in Washington township, $3205; Ernst Eikhoff, jr., to David Bieberick, 80 acres Preble tp., $9200; Ola B. Grant to William B. Swygart, I tract, St. Marys tp., $100; Emma Cord na to Andrew J. Porter, 80 acres, St. Marys tp., $7200. THROUGH SERVICE. For Handling of Great Holiday Trade —Providing Supplies. J. C. Patterson, the local agent for the National Express company, reports a great increase in business, due to the holiday rush. Anticipating this the company has established a through service from Kansas City, St. Louis, Detroit and New York, and has made extra preparation for the handling of its great holiday trade, insuring a swift and speedy delivery of all Christmas packages. The company has also Stocked the local office with Christmas supplies, heavy wrapping paper, twine and Christmas “stickers, ’> which will be used for the accommodation of its patrons.

FLEMING MAKES A STATEMENT. Says He Never Discusses or Anticipates a Court’s Decision. Senator S. B. Fleming of this city, who is president of the Association of Indiana Brewers, was asked by the Sentinel today for an expression relative to the decision of the supreme ; court upholding the constitutionality lof the county local option law. “I I never anticipate a decision by the i i courts,” said Mr. Fleming, “never dis- ! - cuss a decision and always accept . it. The decision as I see it will make , no change in the situation whatever. The law has been In effect for some J time, and the decision simply means s | that things will go forward just as r ' they have been since the local option law went into effect. That seems to jme to cover the whole ground.’ Fort i Wayne Sentinel.

Six TELEPHONE OPERATORS. The telephone operators will work overtime tonight, it being necessa y to add four to she usual night force of ■ two, on aeawnt of the receiving of the 'election returns. This will mako a total of six opt tutors who Wili be forced, to be on duty all night, end not the quiet kind of duty either, as there will he hundreds and hundreds of calls from all part-: of 'he county, not only Sending in the returns, but from those who are anxious to learn the outcome.