Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 70, Decatur, Adams County, 23 March 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 70.

AN AUTO ACCIDENT Mrs. Slocum, a Prominent Washington Woman, is Killed—Bell Hurt. LEAVE FOR CAIRO Roosevelts Will Arrive There Tomorrow—Democrats are Hopefull. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., March 23 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —In an automobile accident in the suburbs of the city today Mrs. H. J. Slocum, wife of Major Slocum, stationed at Governor's Island, was killed and General Franklin Bell, chief of staff, was slightly wounded. The auto was struck by an interurban car. The general was removed to his home at Fort Meyer. The conductor and motorman and the chaffeur, who were only slightly bruised, were arrested. (United Press Service.) Luxor, Egypt, March 23 —(By Staff Correspondent)—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt spent the entire morning preparing his manuscript on his European lectures. This afternoon he spoke in the schools. The Roosevelts left here for Carlo this afternoon and will arrive there tomorrow afternoon. All the Americans in the town gathered at the station to bid them farewell. They will spend five days in Carlo. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C-, March 23 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —The worst democratic landslide in two decades occurred in Massachusetts yesterday when Eugene Foss was elected to congress by a plurality of six thousand in a district which two years ago gave a republican majority of 14,000. and this has been the prin- | 'cipal topic of conversation here today. It is generally taken as a forecast that the next congress will be democratic. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., March 23— i (Special to Daily Democrat)—President Taft, after six days’ absence from Washington, arrived home today and at once began his duties at the white house. o — ARRANGING FOR MR. ROOSEVELT His Reception at London Will Equal Any Given to Crowned Heads. (United Press Service.)

London, March 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The reception to be given Colonel Roosevelt when he arrives here will rival that of any wived- to any of the crowned heads when they have honored this country with their presence. Nothing could indicate this more clearly than the preparation now being made in the capital where the colonel is soon to be received. Colonel Roosevelt has long Insisted that he be received in an unofficial capacity. Had he followed the inclination, his trip through Europe would have been one continu'Ous and triumphant journey.

(United Press Service.) Wilkes Barre, Pa., March 23— (Special to Daily Democrat)— One of the newest and largest breakers in the anthracite coal region was destroyed by fire early toaay when the Mineral Springs structure was burned to the ground. It was owned by the Lehigh Valley Company. The loss will be $250,000 and over 1,000 men and boys were thrown out of employment. PROF. BROWN'S LAST NIGHT. Don’t Fail to See the Big Show at the Star Theater This Evening. Tonight at the Star will be the last 'opportunity for the people of Decatur to see the big vaudeville being given there. Professor Brown and his company of eight wonderfully traine -dogs are alone worth the price of a- - The children go wild over them and the older people enjoy every moment. You should see this performance, which also includes a black-face comedy sketch that is goo and the usual splendid picture show. Thq price is five cents for children and ten cents for adults. Getready. GO. , w 1 ’<

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

FUNERAL HELD. The last sad rites for Mrs. Martin Keiser, whose death occurred on last Sunday night at Geneva, were held this morning from that place and a large number of friends and relatives were in attendance to pay respect to one they had loved most tenderly. The services were held from the Mission at 10:30 this morning, with the Rev. Schrock of McEuen, Tenn., in charge. A number of people from here were ia attendance, among them being Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Davis from east of the city and Harry Poling, from this city, and a number of others who went to that place a day or two ago. DEMOCRATIC YEAR A Democrat Elected to Congress Yesterday in Massachusetts. WAS OVERWHELMING Turned Fourteen Thousand Republican Majority to Democratic Victory.

Brockton, Mass., March 23 —The national political weathercock turned democraticward in Massachusetts, when the Old Colony section, one of the republican strongholds of the state, placed Eugene N. Foss, of Boston, one of the country's leading exponents of reciprocity with Canada in the congressional seat of the late William C. Lovering. Mr. Foss accomplished what was regarded as almost a political miracle, turning a republican majority of ±4,250 into a democratic victory of 5,840. The vote was Eugene N. Foss of Boston (Dem.), 14,980; William R. Buchanan of Brockton (Rep.), 9,340. The victor is a brother of George Edmond Foss, republican congressman from Illinois. It was the most overwhelming defeat that the republicans have met in Massachusetts since Governor Bates was overthrown by William L. Douglas six years ago. The result is considered of more than state-wide importance, for Mr. Foss stumped the Fourteenth district on national questions and the people backed him up with a whoop. It was the first contest to be decided by the voters since the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill became operative and had a peculiar interest on that account. Mr. Foss, who has figured in several campaigns, first as a republican, and latterly as a democrat, with moderate protectionist leanings, Is well know’n in the northwestern states as a champion of Canadianreciprocity, an Issue which led him to leave the republican party last year and became the democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. He failed to carry the state at that time by only 8,000 votes. Another subject which was discussed in the campaign was the high cost of living. The democratic campaigners charged the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill and the failure of the republican party to properly supervise the trusts with being mainly responsible for the high cost of living. This attack was met by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, who delivered an address at Brockton last Saturday night, In which he stated that increases had occurred principally in articles upon which the duty had been lowered when the tariff was revised last year. . Mr. Foss, in replying to Senator Lodge, presented a list of comparative food prices in Montreal, St. John, New Brunswick, and Boston, which he used as an argument against the allegation that the cost of provisions is due to a world-wide upward price movement. The Fourteenth district has been the most consistenly republican district in Massachusetts, never before having elected a demoerat to congress. Congressman Lovering carried the district in 1908 by the enormous plurality of 14,250, and it appeared at the time of Congressman Lovering’s death last winter that a man canvassing under democratic colors would have no show whatever. _ o ST. MARYS CHURCH. The masses to be observed at St. Marys church on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week will be at 9 o’clock of each day. No other mass will be celebrated on any of the three days with the exception of the high mass mentioned.

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, March 23, 1910.

THE CHOPSON WILL Last Testament of William and Ruth Chopson Was Probated Tuesday. HUNTINGTON COURT Provides For Gift to M. E. Home—Rev. Work Wit- , ness to the Will. Tuesday was will probating day in the Huntington circuit court, said the Huntington Herald. Chief in importance among the number was that of William and Ruth C. Chopson, which was made jointly by them under date of January 29, 1908, and witnessed by Eli P. Miller, Lib Gill,, Charles E. Eastes and Daniel P. Mossburg. This provides for the payment of debts and funeral expenses, as well as the gift to the Warhen home for aged people. The will provides that the rest of the estate is to be the property of the survivor, which chances to be Mrs. Chopson. At her death the property is to be divided equally between brothers and sisters. Arthur P. Black and Eli P. Miller are named executors, to serve without bond and without order from the court Provision is made that notes against any beneficiaries of the will are to be the same as cash in the distribution. Special reference is made to the 125,000 bequest to the Warren home and the 300 acres of land which is to be an endowment for the home. By the terms of a codicil to the will, made November 9, 1909, and witnessed by G. B. Work and Lena Chopson, the “brothers and sisters’’ mentioned in the will are mentioned by name as follows: Samuel H. Swaim, Mary A. Black, Elizabeth Irwin, Cynthia A. Parker, Mary A. Stallings, Elizabeth C. Moore, John Chopson, Martha Jane Ghormley, Margaret E. Prichard, Sarah C. Keller and Catharine Miller.

Mrs. Maynard Frisinger is entertaining a number of friends at a party today at her home on North Fifth street. ITALIAN ARRESTED Man Who Murdered Bert Frey of Monroeville Will Have to Answer. FACTS CONCLUSIVE At Least it Appears so at This Time—Remains Taken Home Today. Bert Frey, the Monroeville young man, who was murdered at Lima early Tuesday morning, as stated in our Tuesday evening’s issue, was bronght to Fort Wayne this morning and from there taken to Monroeville, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Frey, reside. The young man is also survived by four brothers and three sisters. The murder occurred as stated, three railroad men meeting three Italian®, one of whom was trying to ride a bicycle, and otle of them ran into Frey, who, of course, said something to them, and after he had walked on one of them fired upon him, death resulting almost Instantly. Frey’s companions ran away, fearing more shooting. Th’e police have secured conclusive evidence that the murder was committed by Tony Vittorioso, and he was captured at West Cairo. The two men who were with him are also being held as witnesses, both claiming that Tony did the shooting. Frey was twenty-three years old and was very popular among his acquaintances. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the Frey home at Monroeville' and interment will be made at the I. O. O. F. cemetery at New Haven. ———o. Mrs. Sam Laman, who has been confined to her home on account of ill health since January, Is able to be out again, much to the delight of her many friends.

ADDING IMPROVEMENTS. This fine spring weather the people are taking advantage of, and many in a short white will have a neat new home to live in, or other improvements made to their dwellings, which will make them much more convenient and add very much to the appearance. R. K. Allison is erecting two new homes in the south part of the city which are fine enough for any one to live in. The house on Madison street belonging to Julius Haugk, and which underwent extensive improvements last fall, but not completed on account of the setting in of bad weather, is again being repaired, and when completed will be one of the prettiest homes in the city. There are also a number of other improvements going on and several others are planning to build during the coming summer. -

OF RARE TALENT Is Miss Anna Philley as Impersonator- -Will Assist Epworth League IN ENTERTAINMENT Thursday Evening at Methodist Church—For Missionary Benefit. The entertainment to be given Thursday evening at the Methodist church under the auspices of the Ep-w-orth League by Miss Anna M. Philley of Fort Wayne, a talented reader, teacher and monologue artist, promises a rich treat for the Decatur citizens. Miss Philley has been a student of the Emerson School of Oratory at Boston, and excellent training, combined with her natural ability, make her a great favorite with all who have heard her and she comes most highly recommended by many. The Rev. Powell speaks in the highest terms of her skill, having known her for the past twelve years. She has taken part in entertainments given by organizations of every charge of which he has been pastor in the past twelve years and she has proven a success in all. Not only is she a clever elocutionist, but she is an earnest Christian lady. Besides her readings at the entertainment Thursday evening, there will be musical numbers by the best of Decatur's musical talent. The League hopes from the proceeds of this entertainment to raise the sum which they have pledged for the support of Dr. Ernsberger, missionary to India.

OPERATIC EVENT OF SEASON. “The Love Cure” to be Seen at the Majestic Theater, Fort Wayne. How fast the American craftsman is advancing in the realm of stage scenery is best demonstrated by the first act of “The Love Cure,” the mu;sical romance of stageland, which Henry W. Savage will offer at the Majestic theater, Fort Wayne, Friday evening, March 25th. The scene shows the side and front of a New York theater at the closing hour and the realism is perfect. Tne ghastliness of the bleak outline of the tow'ering skyscrapers against the glare of old Broadway is surprisingly reproduced. The scenery and lighting apparatus, which are necessary to produce such effects, cost a fortune, but Mr. Savage is noted for his lavish productions. He has spent money well in this instance for the effect gained is the talk of the season. The prices for the Fort Wayne engagement are: Lower floor, $1.50 and $2.00; balcony, 75c and SI.OO. The seat sale opens Tuesday. o C. E. SUTTLES SELLS INTEREST. In Racket Store at Celina to Partner, J. Ernsberger. C. E. Suttles, who with J. L. Ernsberger, opened a racket store at Celina, Ohio, the first of the year, writes friends here that he has disposed of his Interest to his partner. Mr. Suttles stated that he would still continue to make Celina his home, and will continue his carpenter work in which he has been engaged for many years.

SWEET LOVE STORY Is That Portrayed in the Production of the “Parish Priest.” NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT Under Auspices of the C. B. L. of I.—Clever Specialties. Do not fall to secure tickets for the Catholic Benevolent Legion of Indiana’s big benefit production of Dan Sulley’s famous royalty play, “The Parish Priest,” at the Bosse opera opera house Tuesday evening, March 29th. The local lodge is to be congratulated on their choice of a vehicle to amuse their friends and are sparing no expense in making the production the biggest thing ever attempted in the line of home talent shows. They are paying a stiff price for the right of production, but believe that their attempt to produce something really worth while will meet with the approval of their friends and they deserve a crowded house for their endeavorers. The plot of the play tells a beautiful story of the sweet, simple home-life of a community of Irish Catholics in picturesque Luzerne county, Pennsylvania. There is no raving or ranting, nothing melodramatic, no mockishly sensational scenes, but the sweetest love story ever told In a highly humorous vein that is typically Irish-American. The plot portrays the sincere love of the parish priest for his flock, the interest he has in their home-life, and the manner in which he keeps before them the cardinal virtues of faith, hope and charity. The delightfully quaint humor and sharp wit that stamps your native son of the “Little Green Isle” permeates the atmosphere of the entire play, and you will enjoy every minute of the three acts of the "Parish Priest." Clever specialties between acts by the best talent of the city. Admission, 25 c; no extra charge for reserved seats. As Miss Cowegan says, “Be in the push and pay a visit to the “Parish Priest, at the Bosse opera house Tuesday, March 29th.” Remember the date.

MRS. CALLOW DEAD ■ ■ ■ O ‘ Mother of Mrs. J. A. Smith and Horace Callow of This City DIED THIS MORNING After Year’s Illness—Lived Near Wren, Ohio For Half Century. The sad message was received here today noon by Mrs. J. A. Smith and Horace Callow, announcing the death of their mother, Mrs. Alice Callow, which occurred today at 11:30 o’clock at her home near Wren, Ohfb. Mrs. Callow was seventy-eight years of age and had been ailing about a year with a complication of diseases. She was a native of England, where she was married in young womanhood, leaving the next day with her husband for the United States, where they have since lived. She has been a resident of the vicinity of Wren for about fifty years and is one of the best known and most highly esteemed ladies of that community. Her husband died just two years ago yesterday. Besides the children aforenamed she leaves the following: John and Sherman of near Wren, Allen and Laura at home. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. LAD GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT. A little son of Phil Wagoner, the coal man, while trying to jump on a passing coal wagon near the court house this morning, slipped and fell and one of the wheels passed over his little finger, scraping the flesh off. The lad was badly frightened and wept loudly as he was being assisted to the office of Drs. Clark, where the injury was dressed.

A FIRE AT BERNE. A Bluffton man who was at Herne last evening saw a fire overcome in good shape by the volunteer fire department of that little town before the flames gained much headway. The fire broke out in the roof of the hardware store building from a defective flue. Luckily it was discovered in time that the hand pump of the volunteer department which was rushed to the scene was sufficient to quench the flames, after a big hole had been burned in the roof. Had the flames gained a little better start a very disastrous fire would have been the result, as there was a solid block of frame business rooms adjoining.—Bluffton News. THE COURT NEWS Divorce Case Set for Trial— Judge Peterson Will Hear McCullough Case. REALTY TRANSFERS Attorney H. B. Heller Filed a New Case at Bluffton Tuesday. ■| Proof of publication of notice was filed in the matter of Henry F. Linn et al., petition to have Market street vacated. f Dr. J. M. Miller vs. J. M. Miller, administrator of Ida Whitright estate, a claim of s3l allowed, payable out of assets of estate. James McCullough vs. Bessie McCullough, divorce. By agreement of parties this cause was assigned to Robert S. Peterson as special judge. Martha Codling vs. William Codling, divorce, set for trial Friday, April Ist. William Lehman vs. Charlotte A. Lehman, divorce, set for trial March 26th. Answer filed by defendant. William A. Farlow vs. Abraham Weil et al., demand, $1,500. All dep* ositions on file ordered published. Real estate transfers: John Rohr to S. B. Hirschy, lot 277, Berne, $2,300; Albert J. Bailey to Charles B. Bailey, 20 acres, Union tp., $1200; William Singleton to John Bogner, 5 acres, Root tp., $583.62; George Baxter to Frank F. Baxter et al„ 5 acres, Union tp., S4OO.

Attorney H. B. Heller was at Bluffton yesterday afternoon, where he filed a case against Noah Lock et al., foreclosure of mortgage on a farm which Mr. Lock formerly owned there. ■ — o GIVEN A MILITARY BURIAL. Last Earthly Services Performed for Eugene Bunner. The last earthly services were performed this morning for the late Eugene Bunner ,the Civil war veteran, whose death occurred Saturday night at his home in Bobo. The funeral was held from the U. B. church at that place and among the large assembly were the members of the G. A. R. of this city, who attended in a body and gave their comrade a military burial befitting one who gave the best of his life for service for his country. O' JAY CLINE IN DECATUR. Jay Cline, the well known Root township man who was struck on the head by the hoof of his horse, which he was holding Saturday afternoon while it was being shod, fracturing his skull and inflicting other painful injuries about his head and face, has recovered sufficiently to be able to come to town today. Though his head is still bandaged he reports that he is feeling very good and will get along now all right. His recovery is indeed rapid and his escape from serious injury or death is considered remarkable. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson saw Maude Adams at the Majestic theater Tuesday evening.

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ROYAL NEIGHBORS Entertained Decatur Lodge in Honor of Their 15th Anniversary. A QUEER ACCIDENT Bert Lee Fell From Pair of Stilts and Was Quite Badly Injured. Monroe, Ind., March 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —At a special meeting held at the Woodmen hall at Monroe Monday evening the Royal Neighbors initiated a class of eight candidates. The Decatur camp of Neighbors, numbering twepty-eight, including the team, arrived here in time to take part in the ceremohies, hud it is said that they did the work in an admirable manner, and it also being the date of the fifteenth anniversary of the Royal Neighbors, it was celebrated as a double event, and all who participated are loud in their praise of the good time had. Speeches were made by the Decatur members, which were interesting and inspiring, and everyone who was fortunate enough to be a Neighbor and was permitted to partake of the sumptuous banquet which was served after the work was concluded, certainly will always remember it. The Royal Neighbor camp of Monroe, as in all things, is in a class by itself when it comes to entertaining its sister lodges, and its hospitality and kind treatment is unlimited. There are three candidates to be taken in in the near future, and all members should be present next Wednesday evening, their regular session. The Decatur guests left at a late hour and will always find a warm spot in the hearts of the Monroe Royal Neighbors. Remember that you can buy any ten cent article at the Mayer Variety store for eight cents; also any five cent article for three cents. Come before the best is taken. John Hawkins, who lived one and one-half miles west of Vera Cruz, loaded at this place his household goods, together with his horses and farming implements, which he shipped to Sturgis, Mich. From there he will take them to a farm, seven miles northwest of the above place, where he and his family will make their future home.

Burt, the fourteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Lee, living a short distance from Monroe, met with an accident Monday morning, while in the act of walking on a pair of stilts, which in some manner caught on his foot, throwing him to the ground with such force as to break his left leg just below the knee and badly spraining his ankle on bis right foot. The injuries are very painful, but the young man is resting easy and wil soon be able to be about again. Big bargains at the Variety store for the next ten days. Call in and see. Jesse Rupert returned from Hope hospital, Fort Wayne, where he had been for some time for the treatment of his eyes. He was greatly benefitted while there. Mrs. Harve Kessler, who resides near Monroe, is still quite sick with p'eurisy. George Jacobs, living three miles east of Monroe, one of our most prosperous farmers, is now busy erecting a fine house and barn on his farm. The buildings will be modern and up-to-date, as well as a model of beauty and convenience. Dr. Ray Knossos Berne was in Monroe Tuesday afternoon looking up a location for the purpose of establishing a branch dental parlor, to accommodate the many patrons residing in this vicinity. He will be ready for business within the next few days. Mrs. Godfrey Curt of Monmouth is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Grimm. Mr. Bierte of Berne was here Tuesday afternoon looking up insurance business.