Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 100, Decatur, Adams County, 28 April 1910 — Page 1

■Volume VIII. Number 100

(GREATEST CONVENTION IN ALL HISTORY

lew G. Ellingham of Decatur Chosen to Lead I Ticket-Nominated for Secretary of State

NAMED BY ACCLAMATION lion. John W. Kern Nominated for U. S. I Senator on the Fourth Ballot

■HE OPTION PLANK ■Governor Marshall the Big Man of the Democratic State Convention. iO BRIEN FOR AUDITOR ■Entire Ticket When Named, Will be Strongest Possisible and Will Win. (SPECIAL. ) &| Tomlinson Hall. 4:00 p m.—Lew G. of Decatur was nominated Mby acclamation this afternoon to the ■office of secretary of state by the InBdiana delegates. It has been rather Kn assured fact for several days that

!♦ THE TICKET. ♦ ♦ I* United States Senator —John W. Kern, of Indianap- * I* olis. * I * Secretary of State —Lew Ellingham, of Decatur. * I* Auditor of State —William H. O’Brien, of Law- ♦ I * renceburg. * I* * I Nominee for United States Senator | i, E _ . - r -I- * •LT—TCJf Ih T ' P 5 S .j L g L-> ■ By • ■ .aag&JMfc * ' i MHiU > jwwl 7 .SB ...SrJVMv ’ --J IE/ /■’ . ■ ■ ' JOHN W. KERN. _____

DECATUR DAI LY DEMOCRAT.

Elllngham would get the nomination without any serious opposition. At no time in the last ten days baa there been any likelihood that he could be defeated. William H. O’Brien of Lawrenceburg was also nominated without opposition as auditor of state. He was at one time chairman of the Indiana Central committee and his candidacy from the start was considered with a great deal of favor. The members of the ticket named so far are all good clean-cut democrats and will add immeasurable strength to it. There are several offices to be filled yet and there will be exciting times before the whole ticket is named. The balloting for the various offices will likely continue far into the night. (United Press Service.) Tomlinson Hall, 3:2o—The Holn. John Worth Kern, twice candidate for

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, April 28, 1910.

governor of Indiana, and a candidate for the vice presidency of the Unite! States two years ago, was this afternoon endorsed for the senatorship on the fourth ballot by the state convention. He received 995 votes, 874 being necessary for a choice. After the vote was polled on the second ballot Kern voluntarily arose to the convention amid cheers and withdrew his name from consideration, but the delegates kept on voting for him until his selection on the fourth. Kern Ted during the balloting and at the end of the third ballot John E. Lamb withdrew his name from the convention and delivered his 223 votes solidly to Kern. Taggart received on the first ballot 228 votes and on the second, 14, at which time he also withdrew his name and in an affecting little speech acknowledged the utter defeat of the old guard and recognized the supAmacy of the progressives. The endorsement of Kern after such a short period of balloting manifests the great esteem in which he is held by the rank and file of the democracy who will endeavor to pay to him the debt of gratitude that has been incurred so many times. He will prove a strong man on the ticket ,as he Is well qualified to cope in debate and statesmanship with the present incumbent of that high office.

(United Press Service.) Tomlinson Hall, 2:30 p. m.—When the announcement was made that the progressives had been successful to endorse a candidate for senator pandemonium broke loose in the convention hall and lasted for nearly half aa hour a|nd the situation was practically deafening, resembling that of six years ago, when William Randolph Hearst had his memorable fight with Thomas Taggart over the question of instructing the delegates that nominated Alton B. Parker. Governor Marshall is the man pre-eminently of the hour and is rapidly growing in the estimation of the democratic hosts. The convention today took a decided stand on two important political questions, namely, that of indorsing a candidate for senator and an unambiguous and unequivocal declaration in favor of local option, reiterating in substance its plank of two years ago. After the decision of the convention the delegates began balloting on a choice for senator. The following candidates have been placed in nomination: Major Menzies of the First district; Robert Meier, of Bloomington; Joseph Shea, of Seymour; John Lamb, of Terre Haute; John W. Kern a|nd Thomas Taggart, of Indianapolis; Congressman Adair of Portland; Dan Sims, of Lafayette, and E. G. Hoffman, of Fort Wayne. (United Press Service. 1 ) Tomlinson Hall, 1:30 p. m. —The plan of Governor Marshall and other progressives to have the democratic state convention endorse a candidate for the United States senatorshi.) carried on the floor of the ednvention by a vote of 888 to 858. This settles the most controverted question that has disturbed the equanimity of the delegates since the convention assembled. Immediately following the decision of the convention eleveta aspirants got busy and started movements looking for the nomination. The convention is now balloting and the various candidates are making the supreme efforts of their political lives to get the much coveted place. John W. Kern of Indianapolis is in the lead at this time. The convention adopted a temperance plank declaring In favor of local option with the incorporated cities, township and territory without the city limits as the voting units. (United Press Service.) Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, 10:30 (Continue don page 4.)

GOTSCH-FRANKE WEDDING. Miss Armanda Gotsch, daughter of Mr. Christian Gotsch of Decatur, and Mr. H. D. Franke of this city were quietly married yesterday afternoon by the Rev. Junghaus at the parsonage. Following the ceremony the bride and groom went to the FTanke homestead in Marion township, where a sumptuous infalr dinner had been prepared for them. Mr. Franke is employed by the Pennsylvania railroad company in this city and the couple will reside here In the future. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. o SLIGHT SHOCKS Os Electricity Cause Prancing of Horses When Passing Interurban Pole. IN WET WEATHER Electricity Escapes Into the Ground, Passing Through Iron Hoofs. Close observers in the vicinity of the interurban office may wonder why it is that horses, however quiet and gentle they may be, always seem to become more frisky and fractious when passing along the west side of the track, and just in a line due east from the pole In front of the interurban office. If they are still closer obpervers, they will notice that the ractious periods occur only during wet weather, when the brick street is full of moisture. Persons who have investigated say that this is due to the electricity which escapes from the wire which runs from the trolley down the pole and into the ground, and which in wet weather Is easily conducted to the surrounding ground. The iron hoofs of the horses passing furnish a good medium for the transferrence to them and the shocks of electricity they receive in passing is what causes the prancing. The small newsboys have discovered the secret and much is their delight in venturing forth within the compass of the electricity. THECOURT NEWS Case From Jay County Has Been Sent to Adams Circuit Court. TAXPAYERS ARE BUSY Jury Will Report Next Week —Very Little Doing in Court Today.

The case of John M. Tucker vs. A. N. Dailey, Jay county, suit on a mortgage and to quiet the title of Tucker therein, has been sent to the Adams circuit court on change of venue. The case was tried once before, a finding for Tucker resulting. The nature of the case entitled Dailey to a new trial as of right on demand and he took advantage of the privilege, later moving for a change of venue from the county. A great many of the state cases have been set for trial for next Monday and the jury for the April term will report at that time. This will be the third week of court, the jury having been summoned a week later than usual on account of the democratic convention at Indianapolis this week. Treasurer Charles Yager reports «%at from $12,000 to $13,000 of the spring installment of taxes was paid Wednesday, which is quite a good record. But when one takes into consideration the fact that there is still outstanding about $75,000 of the (Continue don page 4.)

FIRST GUN FIRED Marshall Got Great Ovation in Opening Speech to the Convention. ’ i GREATEST GATHERING Ever Held by Indiana Democracy—To End in Success This Fall. Indianapolis, «Ind., April 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Thronging Tomlinson nail to an Impassable condition, shouting In the enthusiasm of party spirit and loyalty, thousands of democrats from every portion of the state attended the opening session of the long-looked-for state convention last night. The crowd was noisily demonstrative and promises that this year s convention was to be the most enthusiastic and biggest for years were borne out at the outset. Party leaders were cheered, party principles were applauded and Governor Marshall was greeted with a demonstration that was ovational and long continued. The convention adopted the report of the committee on rules and permanent organization and adjourned at 9:15 o'clock. The auditorium, where today the democratic party of Indiana will cast its lines for the November battle, was filled long before the time set for the opening of the convention. The crowd was noisy, but orderly, and left no doubt of its belief in democracy and the future of the democratic party in Indiana. Music by the Indianapolis Military band whiled away the thirty minutes before the opening of the convention, but the strains of military airs were drowned by shouts and applause as the great crowd recognized certain of its favorites taking their places on the platform or on the convention floor. WOMEN JOIN IN APPLAUSE. Governor Marshall’s reception was prolonged and genuinely responsive. When the governor appeared on the platform just a few minutes before the opening of the session, the storm broke. Men stood on their chairs and shoutbd, clapped their hands and pounded the floor with canes. Hats were everywhere in the air. From the balcony reserved for women visitors came the flutter of handkerchiefs and the patter of applause that was swallowed up in the outburst in the remainder of the hall. That there might be opponents to some of the governor’s plans apparently affected to little extent the general damonstration In his honor. The applause with which the convention greeted him continued for many seconds and broke out afresh when Stokes Jackson, state chairman, presented him as the temporary chairman. The announcement was the occasion of a fresh outbreak that was even more demonstrative than the first. The governor was cheered repeatedly throughout his speech, at sometimes at the end of almost every sentence. After he had concluded he Introduced Charles T. Jewett, whom he requested to preside in his place until permanent organisation was effected. ****** *.******* * BITS OF DEMOCRATIC * * WISDOM FROM THE * * GOVERNOR’S LIPS. * ************** I make but one request from this convention, namely, that the discussion shall proceed along the line of principle and not along the line of policy; that our deliberations shall represent measures, not men; and that however diverse may be the views, they shall he expressed in the language of gentlemen with large charity for different views and with a fixed determination to abide cheerfully by the result. Let us not think we are trustees under God. Let us remember that we are mere representatives of the people, to be rewarded or condemned in November as we are here and now keep or break faith with them. Two years ago, in this same hall and at such a convention as this, I gave my solemn pledge that if elected governor, I would, so far as the executive department was concerned, restore to the people constitutional government. (Continued on page 2.)

DELL LOCKE A DEMOCRAT. A dispatch from Indianapolis says. "When the Wells county delegation pulled into Indianapolis, it brought a complete surprise to the capital city. In the presence of Del Locke of Bluffton, who, until this spring had been a life-long, staunch republlcari. Mr. Locke accompanied the Wells county delegation, went into caucus with them, and flame out a full-fledged democrat, declaring himself an advocate of the principles at democracy and an ardent supportdr of the cause. Mr. Locke is proprietor 6( the Bliss hotel at Bluffton and was formerly proprietor of the Burt house at Decatur. What has driven Mr. Locke from the ranks of the g. o. p. is driving many more to the democrat ic fold, and victory for the state ticket this fall is sure.” j. roop Director Elected Member of Board of Directors of State S. S. Association. STATE CONVENTION Will be Held at Fort Wayne Next Year—Sessions Are Interesting. The Indiana Sunday school associattion conventie|a at Indianapolis this week is attracting notice of many interested workers in this great cause, and speakers of national fame are among those on the program. It will be a matter of much pleasure to those of this vic|iity to hear that the convention of 1911 will be held at Fort Wayne. The election of officers for the next year was held Wednesday and Jesse Rupp of Berne, with D. O. Skillum of Muncie and E. G. Hasemeier of Richmond were three new members of the board of directors. (Continued on page four.)

The Nominee for Secretary of State ■mm a Hr ' •. .. rIIH I X ’ < LEW. G. ELLINGHAM. . , Editor of the Democrat, and nominated today, as the Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State. Mr. Ellingham is known to every one of our readers. For sixteen years he has published a democratic paper in this city, coming here in 1894 and establishing the Democratic Press. In 1896 he purchased the Democrat, and has conducted it since. He is one of the best known men In Indiana, having served at president of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association, as a delegate to the national convention in 1904, and as chairman of the Eighth district for four years. The Daily Democrat feels proud of his achievement of today and believes the people of Adams county will take pride in the fact that that one of her citizens will lead the ticket. His election next fall seems probable. We believe that Mr. Ellingharr’s sterling qualities and capabilities to serve his state are so well known to our readers that further comment would be useless.—Written by J. H. Heller.

Price Two Cents

EQUAL GOLD MINE Kukelhan Brothers Know the Value of Holstein Cattle—Fancy Stock. TWENTYTWO POUNDS Os Butter in Seven Days is Yield of One Cow— Shipped Ten. The Kukelhan brothers, numbering six, and living four miles north of the city, arer gaining quite a reputation for -Using fine cattle, and lately they have been shipping them to places far and near. This morning they disposed of ten fine Holstein cows, which they shipped to Floyd M. Pelton of Lorain county, Ohio, which he will use on his large dairy farm at that place. Mr. Pelton stated that it is a difficult thing to purchase this line of cattle and he has been watching up Adams county for some time when he was in need of stock. They also sold a fine calf a few days ago to a Mr. Swartz of Berne, who was very well pleased with his purchase. For a milch cow there is none better than the Holstein, which is getting to be the choicest on the market. They also wish to mention a few records of this fine breed, which will be very interesting to a number of people here. Twenty-two pounds of butter were churned from one cow in seven days, and as high as twenty-six pounds of milk are received each day. o MAY AMPUTATE FINGER. Miss Bertha Deam, daughter of r. and Mrs. Adam Deam, may be required to sacrifice one of her forefingers by amputation. About four years ago Miss Bertha unfortunately spilled carbolic acid on the finger and the injuries have refused to heal, eat ing into the bone. Unless it grows better soon, the doctors fear that a part of the finger will have to b? taken off.