Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 135, Decatur, Adams County, 9 June 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 135.

GLORIOUS FOURTH Will be Celebrated in Decatur —Band Boys Take Hold of Affairs. OLD FASHIONED DAY Parade, Balloon Ascension, Races, Fireworks, and All the Extras. An old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration! How* does it sound to you? The Decatur City band has taken hold of this and they will make it go with a little assistance from the business men. Let’s wake the old town up once. Why, we haven’t had a real good scream for so long that it is only a memory and there are many of the younger generation who have never seen a real Fourth. Let's give ’em one. The band boys will, with the assistance of two or three of the business men. circulate a subscription list, and if sufficient funds can be obtained they will give a big celebration, including a parade, balloon ascension, special acts for the amusement of all, fireworks in the evening, etc. In the afternoon there will be an address by a prominent Indiana man, to be seected, and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. The program has not been worked out, but it will be a hummer, the real thing—if you say so. If each will do his part, it can be done with but ittle expense to any one, and it’s worth It to get out of the rut. Herbert Lachot was busy today circulating the subscription list and is meeting with splendid success. It really looks as though we would have a wake-up day. Please remember this—One man can’t do it. Give Lachot your assistance, your thanks and your boosting. .It all helps as much as the dollars. If we get the “together" spirit, it’s worth all it costs and may lead to greater things.

WANTS A MILLION Custom Officer Parr Objects to a Reward of SIOO,OOO For Work. ON SUGAR FRAUDS Iron Montain Train Goes Into the Ditch and Three Lives Are Lost. (United Press Service.) New York, N. Y., June 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A report from Washington that Richard Parr, customs agent, will receive only SIOO,t'oo for unearthing the weighing frauds of the sugar trust, is resented strongly by Parr’s friends here today. Through Parr's disclosures the government recovered several million dollars and has overthrown a fraud system, saving untold millions. It is urged that million would be only a fair reward. Secretary McVeagh will determine finally the amount of Parr's reward. (United Press Service.) St. Louis, Mo., June 9— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Three persons were killed and eight badly injured early today when an Iron Mountain fast mail train, running between this city and Texarkana, Ark., was derailed and ditched on theoutskirts of the city. The dead are Walter E. Douglas. engineer; Robert B. Shepherd fireman, and Jasper F. Lester, mail clerk. The engine and four cars were ditched. —o NOTICE TO SOLDIERS.. All old soldiers are requested to meet at the G. A. R. hall Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock to attend the lodges’ memorial services.

DECATUB DAILY DEMOCRAT.

♦T FORT RECOVERY SUNDAY Shamrocks Will Open Diamond at Ma pie Grove in About Two Weeks. The Shamrock base ball team will go to Fort Recovery, Ohio, Sunday, where they will meet the fast team of that place. The boys are putting up a fast article this year and will give some good exhibv ions before the season is over. A diamond is being constructed at Maple Grove park, where they expect to open in about two weeks. Buffenbarger will pitch for the locals next Sunday, having recovered from injuries received at LaGrange recently. The usual lineup will work Sunday. - DIAZ POWERFUL Even in This Country is Sensational Charge Made in Congress. BY COL. J. K. TURNER Americans Own Concessions in Mexico Worth Nearly a Billion. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C„ June 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Sensational charges that President Diaz of Mexico is able to use the United States officials as tools in rounding up his political enemies will be made in the house as argument for a joint investigating committee. John K. Turner, author of "Barbarous Mexico," will produce evidence showing that Diaz has given Wall street interest in concessions in Mexico worth 1900.000,000, this accounting for his influence. It is said that the Guggenheims control the entire copper output of Mexico; the Continental Rubber Co., of which J. D. Rockefeller is the largest stockholder. controls the rubber-producing lands; the Standard Oil company has a monopoly on the petroleum; Americans own two-thirds of the railroads, 8.000 miles; the sugar trust holds an absolute monopoly on the sugar lands; the Wells-Fargo Express Co. owns the entire express business.. The statements are making many of the representatives think things over.

SOUTH SALEM CHILDREN’S DAY. Interesting Program For Children’s Great Event. The Children’s Day exercises at the South Salem M. E. church will be held next Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock. June 12th. Amos Danner, superintendent of the Sunday school, announces the following program for that event: Prelude. Opening Song—Choir. Responsive Reading and Prayer. Instrumental music. Recitation —Marie Danner. Exercise —The Violet’s Gift. Song—Choir. Recitation—Marion Murphy. Exercise —“How They Helped.” Solo —Bertha Carver. Recitation—Fern Krugh. Song—Primary Class. Exericse —Golden Sun. Song —Choir. Exercise —“Garden and Field.” Solo—Maggie Lynch. Recitation —Frances Rhodes. Exercise —“The Reporters.” Song—Junior Class. Recitation—Hazel Davis. Floral Drill. Solo—Ora McAlhany. Song—Choir. Offering. Instrumental Music. Song—Choir. Closing Address— Harry Danner. Song—“ God be With You Till We Meet Again.” DENIES KEYNOTE SPEECH. And Trans-Continental Trip — Will Sail For America Friday. London, June 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—There will be no 'keynote'' speech by Colonel Roosevelt at the opening of the congressional campaign as planned by the League of Republican Clubs, nor is the story of a trans-continnental speaking tour by the former president founded on facts. He denied today that he-ac-cepted the invitation of Congressman Moore of Philadelphia to address the league. The Roosevelts sail for home tomorrow on the Kalserln Victoria.

Decatur, Indiana. Thursday Evening, June 9, 1910.

TENTH DISTRICT Democrats Select John B. Peterson as the Nominee For Congress. ON FIRST BALLOT Another Enthusiastic Convention With Three Candidates in Field. Hammond, Ind., June > —Attorney John B. Peterson of Crown Point, one of the leading corporation lawyers in this district, was today nominated as the democratic candidate for congress from the Tenth congressional district. Despite early rumors in the day that Michael Dotty of Fowler, Benton county, had enough delegates sewed up to land the nomination, Peterson won on the first ballot, having secured sixty-seven votes, whereas Duffy received thirty-four and E. P. Honan of Rensselaer, an eleventh hour candidate, secured thirty-two. At tne time he was nominated Mr. Peterson was at Indianapolis trying a case before the supreme court. Os the three Duffy was the onlyavowed candidate, Peterson having agreed to accept the nomination only if he could have it without a contest. By a prearranged slate Fred Henoch of Laporte was made chairman of the organization committee, E. P. Honan, temporary chairman, and Mayor Becker of Hammond, permanent chairman. The resolutions adopted assert the convention's allegiance to the democratic party and the principles as expounded by Jefferson, approved of the state platform, the public accounting law. and Governor Marshall's administration, and put the convention on record in favor of giving all honorably discharged soldiers of the civil war not less than $1 a day as pension. The Payne-Aldrich tariff law was denounced as class legislation in favor of the few at the expense of the many, and referred to Congressman Crnmpacker, without mentioning his name, as “one of Its chief apostles."

SUBSIDY ELECTION Interurban Company Asks For $15,000 From Washington Townshp. TO VOTE JULY 12TH Commissioners Grant Petition and Order Election For That Day. • At the closing meeting of, the board of county commissioners Wednesday evening a petition for a subsidy election for the Fort Wayne & Springfield railroad was presented and acted fa vorably upon, the day being fixed for Tuesday, July 12th. According to the notice of election as given on that day, and between the hours of 6 a. m. and 6 p. m„ the legal voters of Decatur and Washington township will have the privilege of casting their ballots. The Fort Wayne & Springfield lijie wants to build their line south and are asking at this election that the town and township vote them a subsidy of 115,000, to be given to them when the line has been constructed to Monroe, or through this township. The railroad must, spend at least the amount voted them in building said, line, which will of course cost many times more than that amount. The managers of the road believe that if they can build through to Monroe they can proceed southward from there more rapidly. o— MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. The Adams County Society Will Meet , at Berne. The regular monthly meeting of the Adams County Medical association will be held at Berne Friday evening at the office of Dr. Ernest Franz, Dr. Franz reading the paper. The physicians of Decatur will be well represented at the meeting.

SONS OF VETERAN OFFICERS. State Convention Closes —Meets at Richmond Next Year. South Bend, Ind., June 9 —Judge Sego of Valparaiso, on the fourth ballot defeated Frank Helms of Elwood and W. F. Geller of Fort Wayne for the-office of department commander at the closing sessions of the Sons of Veterans today. The other officers, chosen by acclamation are: Schuyler Tipton. South Bend, senior vice commander; Bert Hines, South Bend, junior vice commander; J. E. Bosworth, Winchester, secretary and treasurer for three years. Members 7>f the divlsiton council are: T. W. Allen, Indiaanapolis; F. S. Helms. Elwood; M. E. Hurst, Elwood. Delegates selected to attend the national convention at Atlantic City, N.-J., in August are: W. M. Kinder, Goldsmith, Ind., and T. W. Kinder, Indianapolis. IS THE SOLE OWNER A. W. Garard Purchases the Half Interest of C. E. Hitesman in “Fair.” CHANGE EFFECTED This Morning — Hitesman Will Serve as Train Dispatcher in Louisiana. Another change was recorded this morning in the city’s business world, when A. W. Garard became the sole proprietor of “The Fair” store, purchasing the half Interest of his partner, C. E. Hitesman. Mr. Hitesman has conducted the store for about two years, building up a good trade —in which Mr. Garard purchased a half Interest about four months ago. At the time of Mr. Garard's becoming associated with the business, the store was moved from Monroe street to Second street, where a newly remodeled building, finished in fine taste, and with excellent accommodations, was awaiting the stock which was accordingly enlarged. The stock is of general merchandise, and while other articles are carried, the store makes a specialty of five and ten cent stock. The music department is especially fine, and Mr. Garard has purchased for the sheet music department a newpiano, which will be here tomorrow. Miss Agnes Kohne, a talented musician of the city, makes a valuable assistant in this line. Mr. Garard is a business man of excellent qualifications, having been associated with the Schafer Hardware company thirteen years, and with Laman & Lee five years, as canvasser, and is well known over the county. The firm wishes to thank the public for their patronage in the past, and asks a continuance of their good will with the assurance that a hearty welcome is awaiting all at the store. Mr. Hitesman, the retiring member, has secured a position as train dispatcher at Baton Rouge, La., for the Louisville Railway & Navigation Co., where he was employed before coming to this city. He will not move his family to that place until fall, on account of the great heat there during the summer months.

REUNION AT WILLSHIRE. Willshire will celebrate Flag Day next Tuesday, June 14th, by giving a soldiers’ reunion. The event was planned by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Parks and the soldiers of this locality are cordially Invited to attend. There will be a patriotic program at the Baptist church at 1 o’clock, followed by a luncheon at tne Parks home, where coffee, baked beans, sandwiches and pickles wiil ba served. No doubt a number of the veterans from this section will attend. ■ -o ATTEND THE BABY SHOW. Everybody's baby will be in attendance at the Methodist church Friday afternoon at the baby show given by the first June section of the Mite sociey. Everyone is asked to bring her baby, and if she has none, to kidnap one for the occasion. All who are not accompanied by a babe under two years of age, will be fined five cents. Each babe will be given a souvenir and special refreshments, and a good time is in store for both young and old. A program will be rendered.

TO BUY TOGETHER Shoe Dealers Organize For Their Mutual Protection and Benefit. MEETING IN CHICAGO C. J. Voglewede of This City is in Attendance—Big Business Deal. C. J. Voglewede, the well known progressive shoe dealer, is at Chicago this week on a mission of much importance. He is attending a meeting of retail shoe dealers from various parts of the country, who are perfecting an organization for the mutual benefit of themselves. For a year or two past it has* been almost impossible for the dealers to buy their goods at prices which will enable them to dispose of same. The rubber line has been a particularly hard one to buy. Today’s Chicago Tribune contained an article to the effect that the present price of crude rubber would not permit manufacturers to continue making rubber footwear, the prices being prohibitive. This organization of the dealers will hold meetings several times each year at Chicago and Bostpn, when they will combine their buying so as to obtain from the manufacturer the most favorable terms, and where they cannot obtain the concessions they believe just, they will manufacture the goods themselves. It is a necessary protection and the manufacturer will find that he is “up against” a bunch of live dealers, no doubt. Mrs. Voglewede accompanied her husband to Chicago, the trip being thus one of combined business and pleasure. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Voglewede enjoyed a trip to St. Joe, Michigan, by boat. They will arrive home Saturday morning. o J. C. PATTERSON RECOVERING. J. C. Patterson is showing steady improvement from his recent attack of appendicitis and it is thought that he will be able to be up in a few days.

IS KEEPING IT UP Tom Railing is Star Pitcher in the Michigan League This Year. PAPERS PRAISE HIM J. E. Kern Writes That Tom is Gaining Fame —Team Leads League. i A copy of the Saginaw Daily News, printed at Saginaw, Mich., gives an account of a ball game played there Sunday against Battle Creek, in which the latter team, with old Tom Railing in the box won, 7 to 2. Tom gave his opponents but five hits and that is more than he has been allowing this year, all his games having been good ones. The News contains a good likeness of him and says: Toni Railing slammed out a trippie yesterday. Many of the <x>ys will remember him as the lad that hit a fast one over the back fence last year with one on. It had only been accomplished once before." The paper was sent to us by J. E. Kern, formerly of this county, and now in the real estate business at Saginaw. John says that Railing is one of the star pitchers of the league this year. The Battle Creek team is leading the league, having won fourteen out of twenty games and Tom has won all his games. Railing made the longest hit last year that has ever been made on the Saginaw grounds. For a year or two past his arm has been in bad shape, but he seems to have come in great fashion for 1910, and it is likely he will be gobbled by a major league for next year. o- ■ Following the repainting and finishing of Interurban car number one, number three appeared today compete in all the glory of paint and rei touching.

OPENS A GROCERY. Mrs. Willard Steele Opens Store on East Monroe Street. Mrs. Willard Steele has opened a grocery on East Monroe street, east of the postoffice. For some time the building has been used as a salesroom for plants grown on the Steele farm and Wednesday the stock of groceries arrived and was put in shape and Mrs. Steele is now in charge of the grocery, which is a fine one. The woodwork and shelving has been painted white and everything has a neat, clean and tasty appearance. A parrot is one of the attractions that bids the customers “Good-bye. Come again” as they depart. ■ - -o CLOSE OF SESSION ' "1 1 ““■■ , County Commissioners Finished June Term Late Last Evening. ELECTION OFFICIALS Were Named For the Traction Bonus—The Vizard Road Ordered. The board of county commissioners returned from their trip over proposed macadam roads and held a short session Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, closing the June term. The time being past for the completion of the French township macadam road No. 4, the contractor was ordered to proceed at once to complete same and unless he does so at once the forfeiture as given in his contract is to become effective. The auditor was ordered to give a copy of this order to the sheriff if contractor fails to do his part.

There being a public necessity for a change in the specifications on the Sprunger road, said change was ordered. The petition of W. P. Schrock et al. for a subsidy election to vote the Fort Wayne & Springfield railroad company $15,000 bonus was granted and the election fixed for July 12th. The inspectors were appointed as follows: E. Washington—Mathias Miller. W. Washington, Herman H. Sellemeyer. Decatur, First Ward, A Precinct — John Lose. • Decatur, First Ward.'B Precinct — George Patterson. Decatur, Second Ward, A Precinct —Charles Voglewede. Decatur, Second Ward, B Precinct —Samuel Butler. Decatur, Third Ward, A Precinct— John F. Snow. Decatur, Third Ward, B Precinct— Joseph McFarland. Bonds were ordered by the board for the Teeple Macadam road and will be purchased at once. The J. W. Vizard road in St. Mary’s township was ordered constructed. — —o - GO TO GENEVA. The K. of C. ball team will go to Geneva Sunday, where they will cross bats with a/team at that place. The team is composed of a good bunch of players and a good game is assured those who attend. The boys will drive over, and expect to leave here about 9 o’clock in the morning. A number of rooters will accompany them and a fast game is expected. —o — WILL SPEAK AT DUNKIRK. Hartford City, Ind., June 9—The Rev. Earle B. Parker of this city, who is president of the conference Epworth League of the Richmond district, North Indiana conference of the M. E. church, will deliver an address at the meeting of the organization to be held at Dunkirk on June 14th, 15th and 16th. o — NO FURTHER WORD. No further word has been received from Spokane regarding the death or the arrival of the remains of the late P. O. Sautblne. It is thought that the body will arrive about Sunday and that Mr. Stauffer, the chief of the merchants’ police force, of which the deceased was a member, will accompany the remains here.

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FOURTH ANNUAL /-, Annual Commencement of Common Schools of Adams County Held AT GENEVA TODAY Class of One Hundred and Eighty-One Awarded Diplomas —Ideal Day. Geneva, Ind., June 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Wavering between clouds and sunshine, for awhile, with just a wee sprinkle of rain—enough to give the bright promise of the rainbow —the sunshine finally gained the victory and the day was ideal for the fourth annual commencement of the common schools of Adams county, which was held on the lawn of the school building in this town this morning. The crowds began arriving in carriages, In autos, on wheels, and by interurban and steam roads — from every part of the county, until from between 800 and 1,000 had assembled from every township in the county, to witness this crowning event of the first period in the educational life of the 181 graduates. The spacious lawn of the Geneva school was the scene of the commencement exercises and ample accommodations had been made for the seating of the audience, with provision of chairs, camp stools and other seats. A platform had been erected for the accommodation of the graduates, the trustees, County Superintendent Opliger. Dr. W. N. Ferris, wljo gave the class address, and Prof. Elmer G. Bunnell, assistant state superintendent. Os the 181 graduates. 157 were in at tendance, leaving but twenty-four ab sentees. The graduates made a fine appearance as they marched to their places and took their seats—-bright young girls and boys—excellent representatives of the educational life of (Continue don page 43

THE COURT NEWS Judge Sturgis Ruled in Favor of the Traction Company Today. A MARRIAGE LICENSE Issued to a Young Couple From Blue Creek —Insane Men Here. Judge Sturgis of Bluffton was here this afternon and heard arguments on the demurrer in the case of tht Citizens’ Telephone Company vs. th< Fort Wayne & Springfield Tractior. company, an SB,OOO damage suit. Th; court sustained the demurrer, thus endin gthe suit in favor of the trae tion company. However, the telephone company prayed an appeal and the question will be decided in the supreme court of Indiana. The case of Henry Marble Co. vs Robert Spice, on account, S6OO, wa; dismissed, the costs being paid. Messrs. Foster and Kennan of Fort Wayne were here looking after tht closing of the case, which came here from the Allen circuit court.

The case of Linda Yoder vs. Peter Hoffman et al., replevin, was dismissed at cost of plaintiff. I ■ A marriage license was issued t< Lester F. Davis, 21, a merchant o Blue Creek township, and Lulu E Morrison, 20, daughter of Charle. Morrison, of Blue Creek township. Deputy Sheriff Ed Green and Titu Ernst were taken to Geneva last, ev ening in C. D. Murray's auto, wher they took charge of Charles Watso> and Alfred Boren, who have been d< ciared insane, and who will be heb' here awaiting their acceptance at the East Haven asylum at Richmond.