Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 302, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1909 — Page 1

Volume VII. Number 302.

DR. COOK IS COOKED General Belief That He is the Greatest Fakir of Modern Times. OPINION IS DIVIDED Some Think He Thought He Had Reached the North Pole —Others Don’t. (United Press Service.) London, England, Dec. 22.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—William Stead, the dean of newspaper men, who interviewed Dr. Cook at the time of his arrival at Copenhagen, and at that time expressed a belief in the explorer, declared today that while his confidence had been severely shaken, he still believes that he reached the pole. (United Press Service.) Copenhagen, Dec. 22.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Denmark is today divided into three parts regarding the exploded claims of Dr. Frederick A. Cook. A handful, including the inspector of North Greenland, still believe he reached the pole, a large number who thing Cook believes he reached the pole, and a much larger number who think him the greatest imposter of modern times. A determined es fort was made today by members of the committee to find the explorer, but no trace of him could be secured. The university is coming in for general condemnation for championing the explorer. o ZELAYLA HAS SURRENDERED (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 22.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Zelayla has surrendered, according to dispatches received here today and his army has been completely routed in the first engagement of the war in the east part of Nicaragua. The list of killed and wounded a «repott»d an ount? tc SCfiO They pr» lost to the government and P.luefields has been turned into a hospital. tempoiari'y, in charge of which are Americans, who are taking care of the wounded for both sides. According to the dispatches the army of Zalayla was completely routed after a terrific several-hour battle, which lasted nearly ail of Tuesday afternoon, the surrender occurring near nightfall. General Gonzales and General Zasello with 1900 men were captured together with four field pieces, 1500 rifles and a million rounds of ammunition. Shannon Miller, of Mott, N. D., is here for a visit with relatives. He has taken up a half section of land near that place and Is getting along nicely. A BRAKEMAN HURT Hadly of Huntington Gets Foot Caught Between Engine and Car and IS BADLY PINCHED Doctor Reports That No Bones Were Broken Injury Quite Painful. Rrakeman Hadley of Huntington, an employe of the Erie railroad, suffered a very painful injury to his right oo while switching on the railroa n< ‘ the tower in the west part of * p c - here about 11:30 today. Had y " _ climbing up between tho eng m the car when the train suddenly stopped and in the sudden recoil, ns was caught between the , the car. Dr. S. D. P-' *“£2 Erie physician, w-’ railed ° ‘ the injured mr . He reports that th injury Is slight, though no dmih. Pful, the third toe of the right ing badly pinched and bruised, no boes were broken.

OECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

GENEVA WEDDING TONIGHT. Mi «» Sadie Shimp Will Become Bride of Gideon Weaver, This evening at 8 o'clock at the oiue of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shimp at Geneva will occur the wedding of Miss Sadie Shimp to Mr. Gideon Weaver. The wedding will be performed by the Rev. Waldo, pastor of the United Rrethren church, | and will be a very quiet one, witnessed by only the immediate relatives of I both parties. The groom Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Weaver of Geneva. Roth the bride and groom are well known young people and have the best wishes of a host of friends. They will make their home this winter with the bride's parents. DEAL IN FARM LAND William Scherer Becomes Owner of the Old Doty Farm Near Monroe. THE M. E. BANQUET Was a Rousing Sussess—A Mule Ran Away—Other Items From South. Monroe, Dec. 22.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A deal was consummated today whereby William Scherer became the owner of the R. E. Doty farm, two and three-fourths miles 'southwest of Monroe. The farm is a val- ! liable one and is considered one of the best in Adams county. The consideration was SB,OOO, on which he gave in exchange the forty acres owned by Mr. Scherer, south of this place. The deal was made through and executed by Attorney A. B. Bailey. Jonathan Andrews was the owner of the farm. L. O. Lewellen, wife and daughter, Marguerite, left Monday for an extended visit with Charles Mason and family, who now reside at Taiban, New Mexico. They were accompanied as fas as Kansas City, Mo., by Mrs. James W. Andrews, where she will visit with her sister, Mrs. John Crowl, who lives at Mercerate, Kans., for several weeks. No doubt the party will have an enjoyable trip, as they travel through some beautiful country. Monroe now sports a brand new official thermometer, presented to the town by Fred Tague, the Decatur shoe dealer, and it was hung in front of the Mayer variety store, where It can be consulted by any one free of charge as to the changes In the atmosphere. Don’t forget to look at it The mule hitched to Mall Carrier Jim Andrews’ wagon was somewhat in a hurry to go home Tuesday on arriving at the postofflee here from his trip and started west on Main street, upsetting the rig, but doing no damajf<r Jim says his mule’s record at that time was 2:12%. The M. E. Sunday school gave a banquet at the Modern Woodman hall at this place on Tuesday evening, at which a fine luncheon was served. About 200 were present to partake of » »' «■« """ ""f button branch of the Sunday school After the banquet the remainder of the evening was taken up in vocal and instrumental music, recitations, addresses and short talks by various mhpr9 of the Sunday school. This oTas i n wms certainly an enjoyable wTand was participated in by evaff‘ one nresent. The annual ChristCTy t eat to the Sunday school schol- ““ w ll take pltce next Sunday in-—™..t-ed to be present ME mooisT MEETING. »,„,Sp.el.l “•I'"'?"'”” 0 "" 8 ' Board Tonight. sr«t service In the new church mb. a prayer meeting in the Sunwill be a P r > evening. Thero day school roam cottage wIH he f p ° tinps a nd other interesting prayer meet g of t he prayer fGatl T' the Pastor desires to meet meetmS mber of the official board. I**"» "»* take much time.

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, December 22, 1909

, POSTAL SAVINGS Speaker Cannon Will Favor it With His Influence. ARE TO INVESTIGATE r r The Ballinger-Pinchot Af- > j fair Will Get Congres- , sional Airing. Washington, Dec. 22. —Speaker Car.I non has agreed to URe his influence to put a postal savings bank bill through the house. Senator Aldrich may not strenuously oppose the passage of • such a bill through the senate. These are the two interesting developments as the congress quits for the holiday recess. President Taft is exceedingly anxious to obtain postal savings bank legislation. It was at his urgent request that Speaker Cannon withdrew ‘ his opposition, and Senator Aldrich agreed not to stand in the way of a bill that contained certain provisions. The Rhode Island senator will make it plain that he doubts the wisdom of this legislation, but he is willing to meet the president half way. He has let it be known that under no circumstances will he give his support to a bill which does not provide that i the money deposited in postal savings I banks shall be used for the purchase of United States bonds. The bill, in its present form, is too flexible to suit Mr. Aldrich. > Washington, Dec. 22. —The senate practically decided to investigate the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy by adopting a resolution introduced by 1 Senator Flint, of California, calling for all the papers bearing on the case. At the same time Senator Jones of Wash--1 ington stated that if no one else 1 should propose a resolution of inquiry ' he would do so after the holidays. In making this statement Mr. Jones pre- ’ sented a letter from Secretary Bal- ■ linger, expressing his desire that an . investigation should be undertaken, . and saying that if entered upon it should be sufficiently broad and far--1 reaching to cover the entire subject, 1 including the forest service, which he 1 charges with pernicious activity. a- ■ — - ■■ - ■ BREACH OFPROMISE Causes a Law Suit Between Fair Young Maiden and Her Stalwart Lover. BEGAN THIS MORNING Sensational Law Suit in Cirl ■ cuit Court Attracts Attention of Many. t » Fifty people Interested in the controversy between Miss Leota Ross i and Mr. Homer Raudebush were in I court this morning and it is likely that this will prove a popular place the rest of this week while the sensationp al case is in progress. It is a breach > of promise and seduction case, and • both parties being well known the as- ? fair very naturally creates much interest. Miss Ross is a handsome i young lady of perhaps nineteen sum- ! mers, while Mr. Raudebush is a well • known young man and a student in - high school. Miss Ross claims that - Homer kept company with her for - some months; asked her to marry him - and she accepted, but that recently he - has deserted her. Attorneys DoVoss and Lutz represent the plaintiff while the defendant’s interests are being looked after by Peterson & Morar.. After about an hour’s work the jury I was selected and Mr. DeVoss made the opening statement, after which the hearing of evidence began. Tho jury l chosen is as follows: James D. Brown, L. L. Baumgart- ! ner, Ernest Bleeke, Wiliam Lehman, i Dan K. Shackley, John Hoffman, Ja- , co b Johnson, Frank Pontius, Martin • Gerke, Lee Reefey, McCullough, Frank t Armstrong. _____ o—«— —— , t Dan Beery made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning.

PAID A HEAVY FINE. John C. Piner Paid Penalty for Operating a Blind Tiger. Muncle, Ind., Dec, 22. —Finos aggregating S6OO were imposed yesterday at noon upon Jdohn C. Piner, an exsaloonlat, when he pleaded guilty to ten charges of violating the liquor law. Pinor escaped the much-expected jail sentence under an agreement that he would refrain from business in Muncie, and he further signified his Intention of leaving the state. Eight other cases, all of which provide a jail sentence, are held over Piner, pending the fulfillment of his agreement. The fines were paid, and it is not likely that the case will bo appealed to the circuit court. Judge Gass after pro nouncing sentence ordered that seventeen barrels of “tonic” or in other words beer, be destroyed. This order Is in the hands of Sheriff Perdlue, who is charged with its execution. TO GET TOGETHER Democrats Will Have No Trouble to Make an Organization. MR. CRAVENS TALKS Says There is no Faction in the Democracy of Indiana. Indianapolis, Dec. 22. —The demo- j cratic leaders are getting ready to get i together and agree on a state chair- j man that will be satisfactory to all,: according to a statement made by a well known democrat who usually keeps on the inside in political affairs. The prediction was made that when the new state committee meets for organization the name of only one man will be presented for the state chairmanship, and tbat this man will be one who will be satisfactory to all elements of the party. The . man making the prediction, however, refused to make any forecast as to who the man would be. Joseph Cravens of Madison, who has been much talked of for the democratic state chairmanship, was In the city yesterday. Mr. Cravens is not a candidate for the place, but his friends believe that he could be persuaded to take it if this were satisfactory to all elements of the party. Discussing the chairmanship and the political situation, Mr. Cravens said: “I do not know anything about the talk that I am a candidate for state chairman,” said Mr. Cravens. “I have not talked to any of the politician* of the state In regard to It; not a man of affairs In the party has spoken to me about It; I have given tho matter no thought whatever. As to being the candidate of the Marshall-Kern faction, I know nothing of any such faction; neither do I know anything of a Taggart faction. All these men are democrats in excellent standing. Not a man of them has spoken to me either directly or indirectly concerning the selection of a chairman of the state committee, so I am in no position to say anything in regard to the bit of talk that is going the rounds. I feel, however, that whoever is chosen as chairman of the organization will have the united support of all of the men I have mentioned. There is no division in the democratic ranks of the state of Indiana. This fact is evidenced by the unusually harmonious condition exisiting throughout the thirteen districts of the state. We are about to j enter upon a campaign of unusual character. T am of the opinion it will be the most hitter fight this political battleground has ever experienced, one long to be remembered and referred to. For my part, let whoever is elected as chairman of the organization be acceptable not alone to the leaders of the party, but to the rank and file of the democratic party throughout the state." —O— 1,1 — POLICE CHIEF BLOWN TO ATOMS. (United Press Service.) St. Petersburg, Dec. 22. —(Special to Dally Democrat) —Colonel Karopoft, chief of the St. Petersburg police force, was blown to pieces early today by a bomb. The man responsible for and placed under arrtst.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Three New Cases Were Filed —A Divorce Suit—A Paternity Complaint. PROBATE AFFAIRS Marriage License Issued— Real Estate Transfers— Interesting Items. William Goldner, admr. of the Herman Beuttner estate, filed an inventory and a petition to sell fat hogs. The hogs were ordered sold. Laura Van Camp, executrix of the Anson Van Camp estate, filed an inventory and a petition for an order to pay appraisers. The inventory shows a total of $15,818 in personal property. Peterson & Moran filed a new case entitled Perry J. Everhart vs. Kate Marquait et al., suit to quiet title. Hooper & Lenhart filed a new complaint, entitled William Lehman vs. Charlotte A. Lehman, divorce. The parties live in Wabash township and are the parents of Luther Lehman, who was recently tried for forgery. Cruel treatment is the allegation. Another suit filed today is that of State ex. rel. Irma Bryan vs. Lawrence Green, paternity proceedings. The relative lives at Fort Wayne, but worked here last September. The cause conies from Justice J. H. Stone’s court. Joseph W. Hakes vs. Sarah Hake 3, divorce; demurrer filed to cross-com-plaint. A marriage license was issued to Gideon Weaver, 25, a farmer, to Sadie Shimp, 23. Both parties reside in the south part of the county. Real estate transfers: Harriet Humeriskhouse to Joseph J. Tounelllier, 40 acres, St. Mary's township, $2100; Daniel Beiberiek to Henry Ehlerding, 20 acres, Preble tp., SI6OO . IS MUCH BETTER « And Hopes for the Recovery of Miss Mary Hisey are Stronger. WAS OPERATED UPON For Appendicitis—Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hisey. Word from the J. R. Graber home this morning brings the good news that Miss Mary Hisey, who was recently operated upon for appendicitis with abscess, is much better today, and this fact strengthens tho hope of her recovery. Miss Hisey is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hisey of Jefferson township, and for several years has been employed by Mr. and Mrs. Graber to assist in the housekeeping at the county infirmary, where she has proven very adept and capable. Quite recently she became dangerously ill and an operation was held Saturday afternoon by Dr. Duem- ! ling of Fort Wayne and Dr. Boyers of this city. A trained nurse from the Fori: Wayne hospital is in attendance. The operation proved very successful and the large number of new friends, which she gained during her residence here, as well as the host of old ones, will be rejoiced to hear of a speedy recovry. o— — ■ ■ ■ HERMAN BOSSE DOING WELL. Herman Bosse, who suffered the am putation of one of his legs at the St. Joseph hospital at Fort Wayne Monday, is said to be getting along as well as can be expected. He will not be allowed to come home until the wound is healed, which will net he for several weeks yet. The operation, ’ was for a tubercular condition of tho| bone.

PRELIMINARY TO REVIVAL. Is Observance of Week of Prayer at United Brethren Church. As a fitting preparation for the evangelistic services to begin next week, the United Brethren church this week is observing the week of prayer. On next Sunday morning the revival will open, the Rev. Imler being assisted in conducting the services by the Rev. Counsellor of Lima, Ohio. Rev. Counsellor has had many years’ work in the ministry and is well adapted to evangelistic service. Ho was a former pastor of the local church. WIN BUT THEY LOSE An Election Held in Willshire Tuesday That Was Exciting. VOTE ON BOND ISSUE The Project in View Was a Municipal Electric Lighting Plant. Wiltshire, Ohio, Dec. 22.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —After about the hottest campaign that ever happened, Willshire Tuesday voted upon the proposition of taxing themselves ten thosand dollars for the purpose of, erecting, installing and maintaining' an electric light plant. The count of the ballot records eighty-six in favor of the proposition and fifty-two against it, but under the Ohio law under which ■ they voted it takes a two-thirds ranjority to win, and under this construction those favorable lask six votes. They have not lost hope, however, as they have determined to take the matter to the courts, believing that the law is unconsitutional, and it would appear that they have some right for this opinion as under most, if not all other movements, be It political or otherwise, a majority Is the deciding element, and It doubtless should be in this instance. Feeling on both sides is at fire heat In Willshire, those for and opposed to the Improvement are not the least timid as to the style of argument they use, and in all there has been nothing in years that has aroused the public feeling in Willshire as has the campaign and election over the installing of this electric light project. ■ ■ — WARRINER PLEAD GUILTY. (United Press Service.) Cincinnati, Ohio., Dec. 22.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Charles L. Warriner, treasurer of the Big Four railway company, who confessed that he stole the enomous sum of $640,000 from the company, pleaded guilty to an Indictment charging him with the theft of five thousand dollars when arraigned in court here this morning. He was sentenced to six years in the Ohio state penitentiary by Judge Woodnassee. — o — KOREAN MINISTER STABBED. (United Press Service.) Seoul, Korea, Dec. 22.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Yl Wan Young, Korean minister and the head of the cabinet here, was stabbed to death as he entered his ear here last night. An Americanized Christian is being held as perpetrator of the terrible deed. Rev. Frank H. Vcrnor, the pastor of the Christian church, will leave the city. He closed his work with the church last Sunday, when the present contract expired. Rev. Vernor believes that he can accomplish more some -where else, therefore has accepted the . church at Roodhouee, 111., where h< will have a much larger congregatloi . and receive two hundred dollars in crease in salary. H. H. Allen, the young man wb< forged the note on tho Markle bank, will -be arraigned in Huntington in a - dav or two on the eharg of forgery and from th/' statements from the - Markle bank he will not fare as eas,Jllv as <lld Frank Cotton. Tho bank t officials r ve intent upon prosecuting •| him, and It is quite probable that they | will go after him as hard as possible. Jtn tin' meantime his former wife is I also after him, there being back alimony due her. —Bluftton Banner.

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THE LAST REGULAR City Council Held Meeting Tuesday Evening—New Officers Filed Bonds. WATCHMAN ORDERED L. C. DeVoss Re-Elected as City Attorney—Special Meeting Thlrsday. When the council convened Tuesday evening for the last regular meeting, of the present administration, all the members were present excepting Mr. Christen. Present also were Judson W. Teeple, mayor-elect, Huber M. DeVoss, clerk-elect and Jacob Atz, a councilman-at-lurge to be, evidently paying attention to the routine work which will soon become their duties. The new men and the old ones, including all the present councllmen but Mr. Burns, filed their certificates of election. Mr. Teeple filed his bond in the sum of $3,000, signed by P. L. Andrews, S. B. Fordyce and John Everett. Mr. DeVoss filed his bond for $5,000, signed by D. E. Smith and L. A. Graham. Mr. Archbold, treasurer, will file his bond at the special meeting to be held Thursday evening of this week, In the sum of $20,000. Complaints were made that the Indiana Lighting company had tapped into the Gaffer sewer, causing it to back up ■ in the cellars in that territory and the matter was referred to the city attorney, who will look up a remedy. The street and sewer committee reported that they believe It necessary that a watchman be installed at the Jofforson street crossing of the G. R. & 1.. and the report being approved, the city attorney was notified to Inform tho railway company of this action. The city attorney filed a report, showing that about $40.00 worth of the poll tax had been collected and he was ordered to proceed by filing suits against those where deemed necessary. A resolution for hearing objections to the Brown sewer on January ]Bth was adopted. A resolution providing for the payment of the salaries of city officers and to Mrs. Van Camp for the salary due the late Mr. VanCamp was adopted. The matter of a settlement with the Keizer company for the new boilers will be taken up at. the Thursday night meeting. Requisitions for a new ledger for the city treasurer and a record for the mayor, as requried under the new accounting law was referred to the finance committee with power to act. Several warrants Issued to John Miller, $4.50; Tropical Oil Co., $8.72; H. L. Ayers Co., $105.26, and Bourbon - Copper & Brass Co., $7.50, were referred to the finance committee. As the ■ term of office of City Attorney DeVoss will expire January 31st, upon • motion of Mr. Burns he was unanl- ’ mously re-elected for a term of four I years. Mr. DeVoss has served the i , (Continue don page 4.) I , — ■ ■ -O ■" ’ 1 — ARRIVE SATURDAY Remains of Lee Porter Will ) Probably Reach Decatur ’ Saturday Morning. 1 1 LEFT EARLY TUESDAY r Telegram Received This Aftlt ernoon From Undertaker ie at Seattle. ie . ie m The latest word received by the H. n- s . porter family regarding tho son, Lee, whoso death occurred Saturday io n ight at Seattle, Wash., following in- <• juries received by falling from a build- ■; ing, was a telegram from Undertaker s Noice, received tnis afternoon. Mr. - Noice, in whose care the body had 1 been, stated that the remains had been ’ shipped Tuesday morning about 1:30 o’clock and would probably arrive i here Saturday, though the exact time • cannot he definitely known. Funeral arrangements will be made later.