Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 19 February 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 43.

CONTEST IN PROGRESS The Big County Spelling Bee Attracts a Large Crowd at Berne Today. AND PROVES EXCITING At 2:15 This Afternoon Only Seven Were Out of the Race. Berpe, Ind., Feb. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The county spelling contest is on in full swing, and is one of the hardest fought battles in the county’s educational history. Indications at this time are that the contest will not be finished until late this evening. At noon but five had been ■“spelled dowm” and at 2:15 this afternoon but seven of the twenty-four contestants had met their Waterloo and were oliged to stand back. John Falk of Decatur, one of the judges, was obliged to return on the 3:07 train and his place was taken by Mr. Teeple. Berne was the center of educational interest today, the occasion being the great county spelling contest, an event looked forward to for many weeks by every one of the students of the county schools. While not every one could take part in this, all had interest therein, lending hearty support to the delegates representing their township. Trains and carriages from every part of the country led into Berne today,and besides the twenty-four delegates and their alternates, there were a large number of “rooters” from every school, their friends and the teachers making this one of the greatest educational meets ever held in the county, and certainly the first one of its kind. The session opened promptly at 9 o’clock. Besides the contest there was music by the male quartet, from the Berne high school; a recitation by Miss Goldine Fink; piano duet by Miss Ada Wittwer and Mr. A. Wittwer; a violin solo by Prof. Witthaus, accompanied by Miss Hirschy. The great interest, however, centered in the spelling contest. The judges for this contest were John Falk, Decatur; Superintendent F. D. Huff, Berne; Prof. J. Ora Ault, Geneva, who decided fairly and impartially. The words were pronounced by L. E. Opliger, county superintendent of schools, and G. A. Lehman, Berne, being from page twenty-five to 102, of the Alexander speller, and after these pages had been covered, words were pronounced from the lists marked “Words requiring special drill,” these being words of unusual difficulty. Those who pitted their forces against each other in this great match/ being the winners in the township contests held some time ago, were: REPRESENTATIVES. Union 1. Wildas Shifferly 2. Lucile Fleming Root 3. Hattie Wilder 4. Clara Heckman Preble 5. John Conrad €. Truman Hey Kirkland 7. Mabel Byerly 8. Ruth Leyse Washington 9. Esther Zerkel 10. Ruth Zerkel St Marys 11. Lucile White 12. Nellie Helm Blue Creek 13. Lenore Mercer 14. Minnie Trlcker Monroe 15. Dessie Kerr 16. Zella Wagoner French 17. Pearl Atz 18. Lucinda Baumgartner Hartford 19. Ivy Ensley 20. Fred Reffee Wabash 21. Augustus Ford 22. Leslie Augburn Jefferson 23. Mary Laughlin 24. Nellie. Kerr alernates. Union Florence Freck _ Mabel Moses __ i Root Grace Hoenizen Bertha Spangler * Preble I Otto Dilling

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

• Roy Goldner Kirkland Clark Jahn Mabie Shoaf Washington Morton Railing Peter Spangler St. Marys Forest Everett Hazel Hobbs Slue Creek Earl Ripley Wildus Daily Monroe Martha Lehman Irene Stuckey French Della Gilliom Dennis Lantz Hartford Ruth Ensley Ruth Shoemaker Wabash Clarence Hirschy Donna Thompson Jefferson Nora Miller Alpha Booher (Continue don page 4.) FROM EVERYWHERE Messages of Interest From All Over Country—Clover Leaf Improvement. MADE AT FRANKFORT No More Bodies Can be Taken From Cherry Mine for Several Days. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., Feb. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —John S. Seheman, thirty-two, and Ola Collar, twentynine, both working men, were found dead in a gass-filled room in the Farmers’ hotel today. They had been accidentally asphyxiated. (United Press Service.) Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—With their arms locked about each other ia a last embrace, Mary Kuhnloin, fifteen, and Edward Tufahl, twenty-one were found dead on the floor of a barn at the rear of a saloon here today. Each left a note before swallowing carbolic acid. Tufahl was engaged to marry another girl. (United Press Service.) Frankfort, Ind., Feb. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Clover Leaf railroad has appropriated $250,000 for enlarging the shops and erecting new buildings here. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 19—(Special to Daily Democrat)—When the Ballenger-Pinchot hearing was resumed today, Attorney Drandief on behalf of Ballenger, said that he had no more questions to ask Glavis, the chief prosecuting witness, and he immediately called to the stand Henry M. Hoyt, attorney-general for Porto Rico, and formerly assistant district attorney of Seattle. (United Press Service.) Cherriy, 111., Feb. 19— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Superintendent W. W. Taylor of the St. Paul mine declared today that it is improbable that more bodies would be taken from the mine for several days. Workmen today went down to the second level and found an obstruction, which will have to be removed before other bodies can be brought up. Seven out of the thirteen bodies taken out yesterday have been identified. Fire is still raging in the pits. • (United Press Service.) Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —George Stevens, thirty-eight, an engineer op the Louisville & Nashville railroad, and the son of a prominent mine operator, shot and killed three of his children, Mary, aged nine; Grant, aged four, and James, aged one, shot and fatally killed the colored waitress; then killed himself. The father was a widower. He was crazed with morphine at the time. ___ IMPORTANT MEETING SUNDAY. Sunday-morn! ng fallowing the social service after the Bible school, which opens at 9:30, an. Important business session will be held by the members of the Church of Christ, which all members are urged to attend. This will be a matter of the most vital Importance to all, and a full attendance of the membership is desired.

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, February 19, 1910.

SPECIAL SERVICES Will Begin at the Presbyterian Church Sunday—Will Last Two Weeks. THE PROGRAM GIVEN Discourses by Various Able Pastors Who Will Assist Rev. Spetnagel. According to previous announcements the Presbyterians will begin special services at their church Sunday. For several weeks past the pastor of the church has been maturirjg his plans with this in view and Is now in position to announce the schedule of speakers as they will appear from night to night. The pastor has been called on by various men in the Presbytery to come and assist them and they in turn come to 1 return the service. It has proven a very good plan and a great blessing and inspiration has come to the churches. This schedule will be followed out as nearly as possible. Al) the services will begin at 7:30 p. m. Monday and Tuesday—Rev. H. B. Master, Fort Wayne. Mr. Yarnell hopes to be present both evenings to sing for us. Wednesday—Rev. S. . Stewart, Portland. Thursday and Friday—Rev. W. M. Elliott, Auburn. Sunday—Regular services, conducted by the pastor. Monday and Tuesday—Rev. Judson Arrick, Kendallville. Wednesday—Rev. J. . Gordon, Van Wert, Ohio. Thursday and Friday—Rev. F. M. Fox, Fort Wayne. These men are all eminently successful in their respective fields of labor and will bring to you the messabe of a more “abundant life” in Christ. The pastor earnestly asks the cooperation of all the people of his church. Success will depend largely on your activity. A cordial welcome is extended to the public to attend. A GREAT INCREASE Many of the Candidates are Making Great Strides in Contest. IS GREATEST ONE YET Easy Matter to Win as Subscriptions to Democrat . Come Easy Are you getting extra votes this week? We are giving a nice little bunch of them, and it will pay you to get in on the deal. You will not have another opportunity to secure extra votes, as this is the last offer of any kind that will be made during the contest. The time is very short now and if you want to be numbered among the winners, you will have to make every day count. The greatest contest ever held in Adams county is rapidly nearing an end. No doubt many have promised to help yo uat the close of the contest. Now is the time to see them and get their promised help. Every subscription counts, no matter how small, and the thing for you to do is to keep on hustling. Don’t stop when you have two or three subscriptions —just consider It a good start and keep on going. Have you looked at those elegant prizes yet. If you haven't drop around to the stores furnishing them They are very handsome gifts, ranging from $lO to $505, and are certainly worth striving for. Don’t you think so? Don’t be a quitter. Just make up your mind you are galng to win the automobile. It’s an easy matter to get subscriptions for a paper like the Democrat, because it is the leading paper in the county. All the qualifications of a successful candidate are perseverance and sticktoitiveness. (Continued fr«a pace 2.)

WILL BECOME TRAINED NURSE Miss Irene Meyers Will Enter Hope Hospital Training School. Miss Irene Meyers, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Meyers of south of the city, will leave Sunday for Hope hospital, Fort Wayne, where she will enter the training school, with the purpose of completing the nurse’s training course and adopting that profession. Miss Meyer is one of the best known and most popular youg ladies and her friends wish for her all success in her chosen work. o HOME TALENTSHOW It Was One of the Best Ever Put on the at Geneva’s Amusement Place. LARGE ATTENDANCE Was Given for the Benefit of of the Geneva Merchant’s Band. Geneva, Ind., Feb. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The home talent show given for the benfit of the Merchants’ band, occurred in all its glory on Friday evening and was one continuous success from the moment the curtain was raised. The attendance was good and the financial part of the program was up to expectations. The j play occurred at 8:15. The S. R. O. ] sign was displayed, the first part of ! the performance being a grand stage setting with all the actors on the stage. This part of the program included solos, quartets, choruses, funny jokes by the end men, and in all was splendid, those taking part being William Sutton, Scott Ellis, Forest Fike, Bert Juday, Roy Butcher, Mrs. Dr. Graham, Misses Goldie Fink, Julia Wegmiller and Zera Bradford. Other characters that are entitled to | top of column and next to reading 1 matter mention was W. D. Cross in his Irish specialties, every one of them showing that this well known Irishman is there with the goods. Luella Reicheldeffer, in impersonating an Irish woman seeing Hamlet, denoted more than passing ability. William Sutton did a clog that would put Slaven McMission Johnson to the bad. Billy’s left foot worked all right on this occasion. John Liddy in impersonating a German politician making a plea for votes, and if put to the test in Adams county the “Yawnick” of the present day would be simply outclassed. James Kelley in distributing his bunch of “lalas” displayed an artistic, graceful and easy manner and made a home for himself in future home talents. His song, “O’Brien,” was sung with real feeling, and the stillness was even deathlike before he was half through. The singer was showered with boquets. Miss Fink in her reading ‘The Rio Grande in Texas,” captivated the audience and she appeared to be in her element. As an encore she rendered the “Jersey Cow,” in which she more than surprised her friends. Mr. and Mrs. Longsworth in “Catlina and Charley,” was a successfully executed Dutch dance and waltz. The performance of this number was certainly done in away that shows practice and study on the part of Mr. and Mrs. Longsworth, and showed to the audience that it was not the first time that they had worn wooden shoes. Paul D. Wood in “His Big Brother” was good for the size of the actor, and it also showed that Paul was not following the vocation that he is best fitted for. Roy Aspy in his trapese performance shows that he is destined to be a headliner, should no accident befall the young man. The music by the orchestra, the trombone solo by Mr. Longsworth, and the clarinet solo by Mr. Bliss were all well rendered, and the entire evening was chuck full of enjoyment and fun for the audience. Edward Winans of Zanesville, Ohio, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Frank Haughton, on Harrison street. Mr. Winans is in poor health, being a sufferer from lung trouble. Morris Wells, the genial senior member of Wells Bros.’ furniture {Continued on page 9.)

HE WAS TOO SMART Aldrich Tried to Sting the Indiana Senator But He Failed. THE INVESTIGATORS Going to Whitewash the Real Cause of the H'gh Cost of Living. Washington, Feb. 9 —Senator Aldrich sprung a coup today on Senator Shively. Last night the Indiana senator gave out an interview in which he strongly intimated that all the plans that are being made to investigate the high cost of living indicate that the whitewash brush is to be used freely on the tariff, and added that “when only two democrats were appointed to five republicans the purely operr. bouffe character of the performances becomes too palpable to escape notice. Senator Aldrich, who is running the cost of living investigation, just as he runs almost everything else around the senate decided today that another democrat was needed to give the investigation a real inquisition. Furthermore he decided to draft Shively. The arrangements went along smoothly until Shively heard about it. Then for once the Rhode Island senator failed to have his way. It was one of the boldest moves that Aldrich has undertaken inasmuch as no advance warning was given to the Indiana senator. Shively was talking to the democratic leader, Senator Money, when, unexpectedly, Vice President Sherman announced that the cost of living investigation committee had been increased from seven to eight members to give the democratic senators another place on it and that he would appoint Senator Shively to fill this new place. Shively was astonished, but not swept off his feet. He had a whispered conference with Senator Money, whereupon Money went up to the vice president's desk and informed Sherman that Shively positively would not serve on the committee. This forced Sherman to withdraw the appointment. o A KITE MERCHANT I Arrested at Laporte by Sheriff Meyer for Selling Without License. WORKED AT GENEVA , .... —, Ran “Murdered Price” Sale Few Weeks—Then Hiked for Other Places. Sheriff Meyer was at Laporte, Ind., Friday, where he placed under arrest one Edward Kobelin, a man who last August engaged in what is generally termed the “kite” mercantile business, that is one who brings in a stock of goods, rents a building and makes a big splurge without paying a license or any taxes. Kobelin was indicted by the grand jury and is charged with selling goods without a license. The case will be watched with much interest as the outcome is important to business men of a community. Kebelin went to Geneva last August and rented a building. He put in a stock of goods and at once opened a big sale, his posters reading “Stupendous Cut Price Sale,” “Murdered Price Sale,” “Greatest Selling Event in the History of Geneva.” He did some business of course and after a short time moved out. The grand jury returned a bill against him in three counts and he was Friday placed under arrest, arranging for bond in the sum of S2OO, and will likely be brought here for trial soon. 0 BODY ARRIVED THIS MORNING. The remains of Alton, seven-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cramer, whose death occurred Friday morning at Indianapolis, from pneumonia, arrived this morning at 11 o’clock and the body was taken to the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Billman, on West Madison street, where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

HEADQUARTERS TO BE OPENED Indianapolis, Feb. 19 —U. S. Jackson, democratic state chairman, who was in the city Thursday, announced that he would open democratis headquarters in the Pythian building on March 15th. The democratic state committee will lease twelve or fifteen rooms on the third floor of this building. The committee had headquarters in the same building and on the same floor during the last campaign. Mr. Jackson also announced the appointment of William F. Moore democratic city chairman of Indianapolis as secretary of the democratic state committee. It has been known ever since the meeting of the state committee for organization that Mr. Moore would be selected as secretary. A RESTFUL NIGHT And Senator Tillman Held His Own, Though Right Side is Paralyzed. CAIRO QUIET TODAY But Militia is Still in Charge Nicaraguan Affair is Still Mixed Up. (United Press Service. Washington, D. C., Feb. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A slight improvement was shown this morning in the condition of Senator Tillman, following a restful night. Almost complete ; paralysis of the left side has followed j the attack. He is unable to recognize 1 members of his family today and his power of speech is entirely gone. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 19 —(Spec- . ial to Daily Democrat —The secretary 1 of the treasury, Franklin McVeagh, may not serve out his full term as a member of President Taft’s cabinet. The heavy strain under which he is working is beginning to tell on his vigorous constitution with the result of his being confined to his home indefinitely and the secretary admits his health has ben rather poc for three or four years, and that his present condition is due to overwork. (United Press Service.) Cairo, 111., Feb. 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Cairo is quiet today and there is little fear of rioting being resumed. Troops are patroling the streets and guards standing in front of the jail. No attempt at violence has been made since the killing of Alexander Halliday and the wounding of four others. The officers, however, fear that a serious outbreak is possible and they will not relax their vigilence today or tomorrow. Feeling over the affair here is bitter. It is now thought that the leaders of the mob were prominent business men and the affair has increased the bitter feeling against the blacks. John Trapp, the negro, who caused the outbreak, and eleven other negroes were hustled out of the city shortly before daylight. They confessed to various crimes that they might be protected from the infuriated citizens. No demonstration was made. It is reported that an investigation will be made into the condition of the local militia for failure to respond promtly when ordered to do so by sheriff Nellis on the night of the outbreak. (United Press Service.) Managua, Feb. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The continued activity of President Madriz in fortifying this city against an attack from the revolutionary army and his willingness to submit the differences to arbitration has changed the public sentiment and his story of a sweeping victory at San Cigente is being discredited by the people. Reports, however, are still conflicting, both sides claiming a victory. General Mena, who, with General Matuty and General Estrada, the provisional president, defended San Gigente, say they still hold that place, according to reports. The government is today sending a detachment of the army to the scene of the trouble.

Price Two Cents

THE MONROE NEWS There is Much Doing in This . Hustling Little Town to the South. DOING GOOD BUSINESS Monroe State Bank Held Annual Stockholders’ Meetng. Monroe, Ind., Feb. 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The meeting of the Royal Neighbors Wednesday evening was largely attended noth withstanding the snow storm which was raging at the time, and as usual they had quite an enthusiastic meeting. Each member received the new' pass-word and several applications were voted on to become members of the lodge. After transacting the regular routine work a luncheon was served to those present and a fine time was had in generl conversation and greetings. Let every Neighbor come out to these meetings, which are interesting and instructive to all. This organization is havig a steady growth ad already has a nee list of active workers. Mrs. Daisy Hendricks of Route No. 2 entertained last Thursday evening in honor of the eighth birthday anniversary of her son, Gerald. Those present were Misses Ethel Smith, Della Craig and Goldie Hendricks. A sumptuous supper was served, after which a social good time was had by those present. Several K’s of P. from Monroe left here Thursday morning for Decatur, where they took part in the dedication of the new K. of P. Home. The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oliver is quite sick. Alarge number of farmers took advantage of the good sleighing Thursday and came to Monroe to do trading. Menno Wittwer, our young cobbler and harness repairer, is kept busy mending harness and repairing shoes. He is equipped for any kind of work in that line on short notice and at a reasonable price. Menno says he will attend to your “sole” while you wait. The rural mail carriers are more than pleased with the new ruling in regard to not being compelled to grope around in the various mail boxes in this bad weather and trying to dig out the pennies which the put in the boxes for unstamped letters. They report that since the 15th they have sold more stamps than at any time previous and say they can save time by persons stamping their own letters. It certainly is a disagreeable task to hunt for the loose change as was the former custom, but now with the new ruling from Washington they are not compelled to take up mail matter, which is not properly stamped. Buy your stamps from your carrier and avoid all confusion which may arise hereafter. The Monroe State bank held its annual stockholders' meeting and election of officers at their counting rooms Thursday afternoon. After transacting the business which came up before the stockholders, which showed this institution to be in a flourishing condition during the past year. The earnings of the bank were about 6 per cent, and a dividend of 5 per cent was declared to those interested in the same. This is one of the best business institutions of any town of its size in the state and its officers during the past year have been untiring in their efforts In bringing the Monroe State bank to the front, and we predict for the newly elected directors even better success In the future than In the past. The bank is run on strictly business principles, upright in all its dealings with the public. The directors elected are the old members with the exception of the last named two gentlemen, who are new men on the board. Those who will have charge of the bank’s afi fairs are: J. F. Hocker, M. S. Lichty, . M. F. Parrish, William L. Keller, Frank Heiman, E. W. Busche. The , following officers were elected for the I ensuing year: President —J. F. Hocker. Vice President —M. F. Parrish. Cashier—M. S. Leichty. i Assistant Cashier—William L. Keller.