Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1909 — Page 1

Volume VII. Number 307

HE STRUCK A WIRE Captain. Cody Failed in His Long Distance Flight in England Today. ZELAYA HAS ARRIVED Nicaraguan President Now Consulting With President of Mexico. (United Press Service.) London, Dec. 29.—(Special to Daily • Democrat^—Captain Cody, the noted American aeronaut, today made an unsuccessful attempt to fly from Liverpool to Lancaster, a distance of thirty-alx miles. When he had been aloft forty minutes and had covered one-third of the distance, his aero, plane struck a telegraph wire which forced him to descend. Neither he nor his machine were injured. (United Press Service.) Mexico City, Dec. 29.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Jose Santos Zelaya, former president of Nicaragua, arrived here tiday and was received unofficially by the government. He was cheered as he proceeded from his private car to the government buildings. It is understood that he will confer with President Diaz over the situation in Nicaragua. He will be held here virtually a prisoner, it is thought, an<T should he leave here will be watched to prevent his return to Nicaragua. It is rumored that a plot against Zelaya’s life has been discovered. (United Press Service.) Heading, Pa., Dec. 29.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Five men were killed by the explosion of a boiler in the new plant of the Metropolitan Electric plant in West Reading this morning. » (United Press Service.) Mineral Point, Wis., Dec. 29.— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Four men were blown to fragments at the Ollie Bell mine, between Mineral Point and Clappeville, by the explosion of 150 pounds of dynamite. The names are Sullivan, Club, Morton and Oldberg. IS SERIOUSLY SICK Ferdinand, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bienz, Under- . goes Operation. FOR LIVER TROUBLE Operation Was Successful He Had Been Ailing for Past Two Years. Ferdinand Bienz, aged about twenty- , one years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fr< <1 , Bienz, of Union township underwent < a serious operation this morning for liver trouble, and though he has been , dangerously ill, it is thought that h< will recover, as the operation was a i success in all ways. The operation

was performed at 9 o’clock this morn ing at the home by Dr. McOscar o. Fort Wayne and Doctors C. S. and D. D. Clark of this city. The young man had been ailing during a periodl of about two years, but lately became much worse. It was thought that h< was suffering from gall stones, "t the operation this morning revealed obstruction of the cystic due t, t n duct from the gall bladder " '•< unites with tkty hepatic to form 1 common bile duct. It is thougit m the removal will pave the way or i complete and speedy recovery, trained nurse. Miss Lizzie Haines, ■ in attendance. “STILL” COLD WAS DECRETIVE. The “still” Tuesday night was very deceptive to many who we greatly surprised on their way to work this morning to fi • registered M de-

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' Wil for window. In New leal Church Now Be in n Fort Wayne. 5 Young {Alliance of the Evangelical celd a meeting Tuesday evethe home of Mrs. Eugene Rue president of the organizatlc meeting was held for the of selecting the leaders for day evening sduions for the f year and to arrange for the ’ that period. The local ordeso decided to contribr ute theof twenty dollars toward th Evangelical Mission church course of erection in Fort Wthe twenty dollars will be used ng for a window for the new WILHED LIGHT I . r On tkiltry Question — [ Woi Wiring Buldr the Show. I ) — JANI 5,6, 7 AND 8 ) Will .‘ld in Chil Omler Bui Opposite the irt House. I A Mon is now engaged in wiringuilding opposite the court h Second street, formerly oc<by the Chil Omler sa- ' | loon, urge number of electric lights put in for the accommodation patrons of the Adams County and Com Show which i will 1 there, beginning next ■ Tuesduary sth, and continuing > over • * th, and Bth. Quite a ’ numbntries have been record-' ed, aidition to some cackling. hens owing cocks, there will | be a splay of corn, raised in l this county of the state, this being s ! year that the corn display !pn made in connection with oltry show. F. B. Johnson and, an oter fancier, has ,beenl to act as judge of the poultle Fred Kell of Hunter'townthority on corn, will act| as ji that department. The; showld last year at Berne, and . lit ha thought best to change 'this > the north part of the' count usual, the display will | i attrae numbers, not only of poultrs in this county, but mangs from a distance, and Deca no doubt be a mecca for hosts'eek. Those desiring catalogue secure them by writing or nlng to the secretary, CharMagley. INtATION NEXT WEEK. ted Press Service.) Wan, D. C„ Dec. 29— (Special t< Democrat) —When conpresavenes next week one of the fhgs to be done will be the appo! of a special joint committenvestigate the Ballinger contr It will be the first time In dory, that congress has placennet officer on trial at his own t. According to present plansvestigation will be sweeping ary opportunity will be affords belligerants to make good their Senator Nelson, chairman committee on public lands, will le chairman of the investigatnmittee. _ ( ;AGO LOBBYISTS.

ted Press Service.) Chill, Dec. 29.—(Special to : D ailpcrat)-It was stated on I the of trade here today that ' ‘ deh would go to Washington | soon >y against such legislation l t endi.ards the restriction of deall “futures.” “The trouble is thtle are prejudiced because theymderstand the present system,' James A. Patten. “ bellpvetrade would be paralyzed passed.” _ FU. service today. Thral service for the late Lee son of Mr. and Mrs H. q Pff ere conducted this afternoon'clock from the home. The ; n m . ei v P n bv the Rev. Sherof the Methodist church, hi wringing consolation to the , Leamily- The body was laid | e rche Decatur cemetery. i

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, December 29, 1909.

ALL GOOD PLAYERS Are the High School Students Who Will Present , “The Man in Black.” I — l« ON NEW YEAR’S EVE Mirthful, Musical Travesty —Fun Without Blemish Songs That Linger. Go see It —the mirthful, musical travesty—fun without blemish, songs that linger and music to cheer dark days. Jbin the young folks and laugh at the "Man in Black'- at the opera house Friday and Saturday nights of this week. The play is being put on by students of the Decatur high school for the benefit of the Athletic association. The factulty heart- , Hy endorses athletics, and the students have taken this means to provide a fund to foster same. Come out and help boost for the Decatur high school. The cast of characters is as follows: Abraham Muffin (a member of the New York Stock Exchange, in love with bonds and himself) —Carl Smith. Gerald Buzfuz (Mr. Grump the Grouch) —Free Frisinger. Jack Butler (an impecunious reporter)—J. Brute Patterson. Elijah (one of Africa's dusky sons) —Gregg Neptune. Hannah (a maid, who adds to the confusion) —Frances Cole. I Aunt Malinda (the simp, a sister to the Grouch) —Helen Walters. Malinda (the Grouch's ward and . the cause of all thetroubie) —Naomi Dugan. This roaring farce runs three acts, ' with clever specialties between acts, new songs, new dances and music by the high school orchestra. Admission, 25 cents; seat sale opens Friday at usual place. ■ o Mrs. Charles Force and children, who have been visiting in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hughes, for a few days, left today for her home at Hartford City. HAPPILY WEDDED Miss Jennie Bentz Becomes Bride of Rev. Frank H. Vernor. WED TUESDAY NIGHT Will Live at Roodhouse, Illinois —Groom Pastor of Church There. Tuesday evening at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. George Hunt, of Tenth street, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Miss Jessie Bentz, to the Rev. Frank H. Vernor. former pastor of the local Church of Christ. The wedding was a very quiet one. The couple left today for Evansville, where they will visit with the groom's parents, after which they will go to Roodhouse, 111., where they will make their home, Rev. Vernor having accepted the pastorate of the Church of Christ at that place. Rev. Vernor has served as minister in this city for the past six months, filling his position in a most excellent way, and making many friends here who will regret to see him go. The new position comes as a promotion, being in a larger field for work in the cause and at an advanced salary. The bride is a very charming young lady, is known to all the residents of the city, as she has made her home here always. She is possessed of many excellent qualities and will be an admirable assistant to her husband in his great life work. Best wishes of all go with them through life. — o Mr. and Mrs. Abner Parrish, who were the guests of relatives at Delphos, Ohio, for a few days, returned [home today.

W. C. T. U. WAS ORGANIZED. By Women of Preble—Mrs. Stahl of Hartford City Gave Address. The address given by Mrs. E. M. Stahl of Hartford City, a prominent worker in the Women's Christian Temperance Union organization, at the home of Mrs. R. H. White, at Preble, was an interesting one, and her words created much enthusiasm among the large number present. Her efforts resulted in the organization of a W. C. T. U. auxiliary, every woman and young lady present giving her name as charter members of jhe order. The following officers were elected: Mrs. J. C. Valentine, president; Mrs. R. H. White, general vice president; Miss Velma Daniels, corresponding secretary; Miss Eva Gault, recording secretary; Mrs. J. H. Daniels, treasurer. TALKINGABOUT US Government Officials Say Our Road Law is Antiquated. NEED A COMMISSION And Some Up-to-Date Laws on the Question of Good Roads. Washington, D. C., Dec. 29. —That the Indiana system of building public roads is antiquated and should be abandoned for modern methods is the emphatic declaration of government | officials who conduct experiments in I scientific road building. In the present age of automobiles, when good roads are so much in demand, the observations of these officials are of particular interest. Vernon M. Pierce, chief engineer of the division of public roads of the Department of Agriculture, says that Indiana has received a good deal of credit to which the state is not entitled in reference to its alleged advancement in road making. This arises, he says, from the fact that Indiana has a large mileage of graveled roads, but that does not mean that its roads are built according to any well-considered plans. On the contrary, he holds it will be impossible to make headway in scientific road building in Indiana until the state takes an interest and passes legislation completely remodeling the present system of road building. "First of all,’’ he said, “the Indiana legislature should pass a law creating a state highway commission. Indiana is away behind many other states in this respect. Illinois, Ohio and Michigan, its near neighbors, ail have highway commissions. The highway commission should have authority to employ a chief engineer and other engineering assistants. The state should also make liberal appropriations to aid the counties in road building, the state paying half and the counties half. The state of New York appropriates $5,000,000 a year for road building and the counties raise $5,000,000 more, so that every year $10,000,000 Is spent in that state in the improvement of the highways. Massachusetts appropriates $500,000 a year. All ronokh w tDp $500,000 a year. All work on the highways should be under the supervision of the state highway commission. The commission should treat road building, an an engineering problem to be worked out along uniform and scientific lines. It would see that grades are properly established and that all highways are made according to a certain accepted standard. Crushed stone should be used for surfacing the main roads, but secondary roads may be surfaced with gravel.” o MRS. ALLISON RECOVERING. Is Now Able to Sit in Chair—Grows Stronger Day by Day. Mrs. R. B. Allison, who was so seriously injured in a fall received several weeks ago, in which her .hip and wrist were broken, is recovering more and more every day, and is now able to sit up in her chair, though it it not thought best for her to try to walk for some time yet. The news of her rapid progress is gratifying indeed to all her friends.

COURT HOUSE NEWS I Demurrer to the Cross-Com-Plaint Sustained in the Haks Divorce Case. THE PROBATE NEWS Several Final Reports Filed and Petitions on Various Matters. > Maggie Jeffries, guardian for Daniel and Dick Jeffries was ordered by the court to furnish a new bond in the sum of SB,OOO, E. W. Steele having filed a petition to be released fiom the former bond, which was for SI,OOO. , In the guardianship of Emil and Albert Aschleman, real estate was ordered sold at private sale and for cash. Sale reported and approved. Sarah J. Passon, executrix of the Henry S. Passon estate, filed final report and was discharged. John Weaver, administrator of the Eldridge Weaver estate, submitted ' h:s final report and was ordered by the court to pay the surplus pro rata to creditors as set out in his report. Joseph W. Hakes vs. Sarah Hakes, divorce, demurrer to cross-complaint sustained. In the Angeline Schlegel estate, ' Charles S. Clark, administrator, the ' petition to sell real estate was sus- . tained. The administrator was ordered to file additional bond for SI,OOO. Daniel Weldy, administrator of the Deila May estate, filed his final report and was discharged. A marriage license was issued to Rev. Frank H. Vernor, pastor of the Christian church of this city, formerly of Evansville, Ind., aged 25, to’ Jessie C. Bentz, aged 21, of this city. Attorneys D. F. Smith and W. H. Eichhorn appeared in court here this afternoon and filed a bond of $7,00 and the bill of exceptions necesary to appeal the case to the supreme court. rapid Progress On Bowers-Niblick Elevator —The Machinery is Now I Being INSTALLED THERE Will Also Build House for Handling of Seeds—Railroad Switch. I »■I ■ ■ It is Interesting to note the rapidity with which the new Bowers-Nib-lick grain elevator on West Monroe ■ street is being pushed to completion. The building has long since reared itself to finished heights, the exterior coating of galvanized iron put on rendering the elevator absolutely fireproof, and a large farce of skilled mechanics are now engaged in installing the machinery. The firm also expects to build a house for the handling and storing of seeds. This building will be situated west of the elevator building, and will be a one-story house, eighty by twenty-two feet in dimensions. The scales for the weighing of the grain will be set in a short time, and the G. R. & I. railroad already has the cinders hauled for use in the elevation of the switch at the east of the building, which will greatly help the shipping facilities of the elevator. Mr. Bowers states also that the building for the Bowers Realty Company on East Monroe street is now undergoing the finishing touches on the walls and woodwork, and will ' be ready for occupancy in a short ' time. _o > George Tricker made a business trip I to Bluffton and from there went to • Montpelier, where he was looking, after some coal business. I

EAT AND WORK TOO HARD. 1« the Parting Injunction From Wu Ting Fang as he Sails. (United Press Service.) New York, N. Y., Dec. 29. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —“You Americans eat too much, you rush too hard, you work too hard, you play too hard, you are too much concerned with the almighty dollar. You are wearing yourselves out and when I. return to this country in 1959 I will be the youngest man in America." Such was the farewell of former minister Wu Ting Tang to American as he boarded the Lusitania for Liverpool today, where he will spend two months before returning to China. “Pure food, pure thought is what this country needs,” he said. TRAGEDYATPERU Traveling Man Kills Dining Room Girl and Then Takes Own Life. AT BEARSS HOTEL » Sensational Scene in the Dining Room at the Noon Hour Today. Peru, Ind., Dec. 29. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A terrible tragedy occured here at noon today, the scene 1 being the dining room of the Bearss hotel. A man supposed to be a traveling salesman, and who registered as L. C. Lenhart, Chicago, had taken a seat in the dining room and ordered dinner, which was served him by Miss Cora Chappell, a handsome woman of thirty. The lady was pouring cream into a cup of coffee at the man’s plate, when the supposed gentleman suddenly threw his arms around the girl’s waist and pulled her towards him. She screamed and the man pulled a thirty-two caliber revolver from his hip pocket, pressed it to the girl’s , breast and fired, the bullet piercing her heart and causing instant death., He then placed the revolver to bis! own head and put a bullet into his brain, dying a few minutes later. Papers found in the grip were addressed to Roy McKinzie, Indianapolis, Ind. • o REVIVAL AT CALVARY. — Revival meetings are now in progress at the Calvary Evangelical church east of this city under the direction and management of the Rev. E. R. Roop, a converted sinner. We hope to make these meetings both interesting and profitable. What is your hope concerning your future destiny? The soul lives eternally. Life is short and eternity is everlasting. Will you spend it with Christ or will your portion be darkness? Why stand ye all the day idle? Be sure your sin will find you out. “Whosoever will may come and take of the water of life freely. Seek the Lord while he may be found. Awake thou that sleepeth and arise from the dead and Christ will give thee light." You are cordially invited to attend these services and bring an unconverted friend with you. There will be preaching every night this week. Your presence is I necessary to make these meetings a . Success. You are invited to join with j us in earnest prayer each morning at 7:30 for the success of God’s kingdom. Yours for the services. REV. E. R. ROOP. A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF HOGS , Fred Thieme, one of the best farm- j ers in Union township, and In the county for that matter, today sold and delivered to William Butler of this city a bunch of forty-six hogs, which netted him a check in the neighborhood of one thousand dollars. When you consider that this bunch of pigs was raised during the past year you will realize that this year of all others • in recent history, “pigs are pigs.” I o MUNCIE BARRED IN FOOT BALL. (United Press Service.) i Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 29. —(Spec--3 ial to Daily Democrat)—The board of 1 control of the Indiana Athletic ass ”’ t elation has barred the Muncie high school from engaging in Inter-scholas-tic games next yenr. The action was J taken because they'allowed Kenneth , Sturgeon of Purdue to play with them ; in a recent contest because he was | clearly inelligible.

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NEW MEN ON JOBS Charles W, Yager Will Succeed Mr. Lachot in TreasTreasurer’s Office. BEGINS ON SATURDAY Ed Kintz Deputy—J. A. Hendricks Begins Term as Commissioner. New Year's day will mark changes in two of the county offices here, Charles W. Yager succeeding John F. Lachot as county treasurer and James A. Hehdrlcks taking the place of William Miller on the county commissioners' board. Mr. Lachot has served for four years and it is needless to tell our readers that he has performed his duties well. Every one knows that he has been on the job ail the time, has looked after the interests of the county at all times and in doing so has treated every one with a courtesy that has added to his long line of friends. Every one knows, too, that Charley Yager will prove an equally popular official. He is a clever and capable young man, was engaged in business at Pleasant Mills for years and will look after his office in the proper way. He will be assisted by Mr. Ed Kintz, whom he has named as deputy .and who began his labors today. Ed has been teaching school for a number of years and has had experience in various lines of business. He has many friends and all of them know he will make a good public servant. William Miller, who retires as commissioner, has been one of the faithful members of that board, always doing as he believed right and for the best interests of all the people and he has fulfilled the confidence reposed in him by the voters of the county. Jimmy Hendricks, who succeeds him. is one of the youngest men ever chosen in the county to fill j this place. He is the G. R. & I. agent at Monroe, as every one knows, and has all the qualifications necessary to ; make an officer that we will all fe proud of. He will begin his duties a the meeting of the new board next Monday, and after becoming acquainted with the work will be a valuable man on the board. — o A SMALL VERDICT Jurors Find for Miss Ross But Fix Damages at But Twenty-five Dollars. TWENTY-ONE HOURS Verdict Was Returned at Just Nine O’clock This Morning. It cost Homer Raudebush just an even twenty-five dollars to propose J marriage to Miss Leota Ross and I then fail to keep that promise, ac- ! cording to the verdict of the jury, which was returned at 9 o'clock this morning, after deliberations extending over twenty-one hours. The verdict read: “We, the jury, find for the plaintiff and asses her damages jat twenty-five dollars. Daniel Shackley, foreman.” Only a half dozen people were in the room when the verdict was announced. The case was one of the kind, “rich, rare and racy,’’ which attracts attention, and i the court room was well filled at 1 I each session of the trial. The evi--1 dence was spicy and the arguments of the attorneys, requiring four hours, were such as to hold the audience. It is said that during the long battle in the jury room the greater part of the jurors favored a verdict for the plaintiff, but the final result was rather a compromise. The parties to the suit are well known, the defendant being a member of the senior class in high school. The plaintiff is a nice appearing young lady, a daughter of Al Ross of this city.