Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 149, Decatur, Adams County, 25 June 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 149.

END OF CONGRESS Senate and House Will Adjourn at Eleven O'clock This Evening. THE SUMMER CAPITAL Is Being Opened at Beverly, Where President Taft Will Go Soon. (United Frees Service.) Beverly, Mass., June 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —plans for the summer capital were completed today. when secret service men, opened headquarters in the Board of Trades building. President Taft will arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. The flag will fly from the city hall every day the president is here by orders trom the mayor. (United Press Service.) Evansville, Ind., June 25—(Special to the Daily Democrat*—William Swormstert, former cashier of the I Citizens' National bank, and nephew [ of Captain Gillett, indicted president, returned today from Arizona to submit to an irrest on charge of comi plicity in the bank failure. His warrant has not yet arrived from IndlI anapolis, but he says he is ready for ' trial. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C.. June 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Balling-er-Pinchot committee adjourned today until September sth. when they will meet at Indianapolis to formulate their report on the charges. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., June 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The house at 2:35 this afternoon adopted a resolution to adjourn at 11 o'clock this evening and then took a recess until 10:55. At noon today Senator Hale announced an agreement to adjourn | the senate at 11 o'clock this evening, i Following the reading of a special j message from the president urging relief for flood sufferers along the Colorado river, a resolution was adopted placing a million dollars at Taft s disposal. The president this after noon signed the river and harbor bill NUMBER OF STORES TO CLOSE. The Following stores in Decatur will be closed all day on July 4th, (thus giving them an opportunitj to celebrate in a manner that suits themselves: NIBLICK & CO. KUEBLER & MOLTZ. TRUE & RUNYON. EVERETT & HITE. F. V. MILLS. TEEPLE, BRANDYBERRY & PETTERSON. PEOPLES * GERKE VANCE, HITE & MACKLIN. CHAS. VOGLEWEDE. . HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. MYERS-DAILEY CO. WINNES SHOE STORE. SCHAFER HARDWARE CO. SCHAUB, GOTTEMOLLER & CO. LAMAN & LEE. W. A. LOWER RECEIVES BOND. W. A. Lower, who was appointed postmaster ten days ago, this morning received the blank bond to be fill ed out in the sum of $5,000 and properly signed. Mr. Lower will forward this to Washington this evening and his commission will probably be forthcoming in a week or so, when he will assume his duties as pastmaster, and will serve for four years. He has so far refused to make any statement concerning who he will name as deputy. [ Joe Lose will leave tonight for Brookville, where he will visit with Edward Geise of that place over Sun day. Mr. Geise was formerly of this place. | Charles Teeple, who has been en■oying a several weeks’ vacation at ■Men, Mich., returned home today aftfot enjoying himself very much while, gone, capturing a fine mess of fish. F Rev. Kruse arrived this morning from Spencerville to attend the jtibihee celebration of the German Refoi med church tomorrow. Rev. Kruse, who Is a former pastor, is one of the speakers for Sunday.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

VAN-WILSON SHOWS ARE HERE The VanWilaon shows arrived here I Friday night too late to give a performance as advertised. It was simply a case of hard luck. Mr. Watson, the manager, is an all-right fellow, well known here, and when ho left Ridgeville a few days ago, ordered < car to transfer his goods here, but from some reason or other the car tailed to arrive until Friday noon and the show came here on a special train. They have pitched their tents at the corner of Fourth and Monroe streets, where they will show this afternoon and evening. It is a good little show for the money, 10c, 15c and 25c. WIDOWS’ PENSIONS GRANTED. Robert Blackburn, local pension agent, reports that a pension was granted June 22nd to the widow of Samuel Tutnbleson, who died on May 24th. One was also granted May 26th to the widow of Henry A. Tindall, whose death occurred April 29th. The grants were made in a remarkably short time. THE BILLS ARE OUT Band Boys Are Advertising the Fourth Celebration in Decatur. WILL BE A HUMMER Speech by J. C. Moran— Reading of Declaration by J. C. Sutton. The band boys started out today, posting big full sheet posters, announcing the Fourth of July celebration to be held in this city one week from Monday. Many of the business men are arranging to close that day that they may join in the day's pleasure. There will be various events of interest Including an industrial parade. balloon ascensions, and the fire works in the evening. At 2:30 in the afternoon the Hon. John C. Moran will deliver the oration of the day at the court house and Hon. J. C. Sutton will read the declaration of Independence. Henry Thomas will likely have charge of the big parade and his hustling ability is enough to guarantee the success of that part of the day's pro gram. Big delegations are coming from various sections of the county and the event will be more than you have been anticipating. It's up to you to help boost. The band boys have done everything possible to make the event a success and will continue to do so. All you have to do is your part, as they have done it and it will be the biggest celebration in history. — o ■ SERIOUS RUNAWAY THURSDAY. William Langerman, who is work ing on the Mrs. Eiting farm, one mile southwest of the city, had a runaway Thursday which did a bit of damage. He was plowing with the corn cultivator and left his team and went to the house to get a drink of water. During his absence the team became frightened at a train and ran across the field into a barbed wire fence, tearing the harness and braising the horses terribly. Help had to be called before the horses could be gotten out of the fence. —- -a WILL PLAY AT MAJESTIC. True Fristoe, son ot Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fristoe. of this city, who has been playing In a theater at Piqua, Ohio, will leave this evening for Fort Wayne, where tomorrow evening he begins his duties at the Majestic airdome. He will be here this evening to spend Sunday with his parents. — O ' — ■ The family of .1. W. Edwards of this city will enjoy a pleasant reunion Sunday at the home of the son, Don Edwards, at Fort Wayne. Those in attendance will, be J. W. Edwards and wife, their daughter, Miss Florine Edwards and Mrs. Daisy Ballenger and her daughter, Dolores, of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Wesley Shepherd, and her two sons, Johnny and Walter, of Anderson, who have been visiting here. They will be joined tomorrow at Fort Wayne by Mr. Shepherd and they will return to Anderson from Fort Wayne.

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, June 25, 1910.

KERNS FRANKTALK First Speech of the Campaign Was Made to the Democratic Editors. AT FRENCH LICK Praises Marshall and Shively and Stands for Good Government. Democratic candidates for state offices and managers of the party are at French Lick this week where-they have enjoyed a three days' session at the French Lick hotel. According to all reports received it has been a splendid meeting and every one 1 pres nt, including the families of many of the editors, have enjoyed the occasion thoroughly. At the big meeting yesterday the principle speech was made by John W. Kern, endorsed for the senatorship, and as this was really his first political speech since he was given this honor, much interest was manifested. His address was straightforward, clean and manly as John W. Kern always has been. In part he said: “I shall not speak of my present candidacy for the senatorship which came about by the unanimous demand of my party in state convention assembled. further than to say, that it is my ambition to serve the people of my native state in that great legislative forum by seconding the efforts of Benjamin F. Shively in behalf of good government, and in my humble way, to the best of my ability, aiding and supporting him in such manner as to convince the people that the only thing better than one democratic Un ite dStates senator from Indiana is to have two of them who will at all times and under all circumstances work together for the public good. "And may I be pardoned if I add this other word: That in. this campaign I shall not allow myself to be diverted from the issues of the campaign by any ruse or trick of a wily adversary. It will be my ambition to conduct the campaign in a dignified manner and manly way, comporting in some degree with the exalted character of the office to which I aspire. “And as a final word, I may also add that my plan of campaign will be outlined and carried forward according to my own judgment and that at no stage of the contest will I permit it to be fashioned in any degree by the republican newspapers of Indiana, no matter how exalted the source from which they draw their inspiration." CHANGEION G.R.41. In Time Table for the Summer—New Schedule Will Go Into Effect SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH Will Prove of Benefit For Accommodation of Pleasure Seekers. A new change in the time table on the G. R. & I. railroad will go into effect on Sunday, June 26th, and will run on this schedule during the summer season. The change is good and will prove very beneficial to the pleasure seekers along the line. The following is the change adopted: Northbound. 7:54 a. Daily 5:15 p. m Daily, except SundayIl: 45 p. Daily Southbound. 7:06 a. m Daily, except Sunday 1:08 p. m Dally, except Sunday 2151 p. m .....Dally 3:16 p. m v Sunday only WILL SERVE SUPPER. The Pocahontas lodge ladies who served such an excellent chicken potpie dinner at noon today, will also serve supper. Fifteen cents. Everybody is invited to attend.

TAKEN TO EASTHAVEN. Sheriff Meyer Accompanies Charles P. I Watson of Geneva to Richmond. Sheriff Ell Meyer left this morning for Richmond, where he accompanied Charles P. Watson of Geneva, who Mill enter the at that place for treatment. For some time Mr. Watson has been slightly demented, and at times had to bo watched very closly, while at othert he appeared perfectly sane. At an. insanity inquest some time ago he was adjudged Os unsound mind. He has been in the keeping of Sheriff Meyer for the past ten days and during this time he has improved very much, although he is very nervous. It Is thought the treatment at Easthaven will be quite beneficial. FIRE NEAR MONROE Totally Destroyed the Home of J. H. Edwards With Loss of SI,OOO. WEEKLY NEWSPAPER The Monroe Herald May be Inaugurated About July First, Says Rumor. Monroe, Ind., June 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Thursday at noon the residence of J. H. Edwards, three miles northeast of Monroe, near the Brandyberry school house, was totally consumed by fire. The family was seats! at dinner when they discovered that their home was ablaze. Heroic work by the neighbors saved most of the furniture. Mr. Edwards carried insurance in the French Township company in the sum of SSOO, while the loss is estimated at about SI,OOO. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed to have been caused by a defective flue. William Scherer, Bud Summers and Ben Brown were at Kokomo and Hobbs, Ind., this week on busi less. A. S. Keller and William Mitchell were at Willshire, Ohio, the fore part of the week looking after a real estate deal. Dr. Rayl, Ben Smith. Orval Osterman, Homer Oliver and E. W. Johnson took a joy ride to Fort Wayne last Wednesday afternoon. Thursday evening Monroe had the resemblance o fan up-to-date “Midway.” The town was crowded to a late hour at the E. W. Johnson ice cream parlor by the members of the Mandolin club of Fort Wayne, who have been here the entire week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lobenstine. Those who composed the party were Eph Lobenstine, Amos Stroup, Ben H. Gerker, Harry J. Voirol. The boys entertained the large crowd of listeners with both vocal and instrumental music, and we can say are a clever and lively set of fellows. They are having a week's vacation and selected Monroe as their place of recreation. The quartet came through in an auto and have enjoyed every min ute of their time since they left home. They returned to their home this morning. Come again, boys. You are always welcome at Monroe. The measle epidemic, which has prevailed here for some time, has now narrowed down to a very few cases. And now it is rumored that Monroe is to have a real, live, up-to-date printing plant in the near future. The name of the paper will be the Monroe Herald and in all probability it will be launched about July Ist. A Mr. Harvey W. Morley and his assistant, W. A. Smith, of Angola have been in town the past few days look Ing over the field with a view of establishing a weekly newspaper and a first-class printery. We understand they are meeting with sufficient encouragement to pitch their tent at this place and devote their time and attention in publishing a Jacksonian Democratic sheet. The Rev. James M. Dawson of Indianapolis will be at the Christian church Sunday to conduct the usual services, and henceforth will serve as regular pastor, moving his family to tuis city.

TRY TO BRIBE GORE The Blind Senator Exploded a Bomb at Yesterday’s Session of Senate. TO BE INVESTIGATED Offered $50,000 to Withdraw Opposition to Indian Land Deal. Washington, D. C., June 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Senator Gore of Oklahoma exploded a bomb in the senate Friday afternoon when he openly charged that he had been offered a bribe of $50,000 to withdraw his oposition to recognition of the so-called McMurry contracts for the sale of Indian lands in Oklahoma, which, it is said, would net a fee of from four million to ten million to J J. F. McMurray of McAlester, Okla. Senator Gore mentioned no names in connection with the alleged bribe deal, but his references were so plain that it is expected that both the senate and the house will open away for the investigation of the , charges. Among those referred to by Senator Gore are: A former senator from Nebraska, who has been cons) . i ously in evidence about congres. ever since he retired from the senate. A tormer senator from Kansas. A senator (now serving) from a western state. A member of the house of representatives (now serving) from Oklahoma. The charges were so unexpected, so surprising and so serious in character that they almost took away the breatli of the members of the lawmaking body. They created the sensation of the session, and of several sessions, for that matter. They are so circumstantial and explicit that there was last night almost a foregone conclusion that each branch of congress, in defense of its own honor, will be obliged to appoint a committee to conduct an investigation, or. in lieu of that, to co-operate in a joint investigation. While the alleged principles, in what many believe will develop into a monumental scandal, are as given above, there are hints that the investigation will implicate others who have been active about the halls of congress during the winter. It is suggssted. also, that the ramifications of the inquiry may reach some of those in high official authority in congress. BONE PROTRUDED Through Flesh of Broken Finger—Miss Cleo Roop Meets With a VERY PAINFUL INJURY Fell From Porch Balustrade on Left Hand—Finger Broken Two Places. Miss Cleo Roop sustained a very painful injury while atending the Sunday school lawn party at the Van Camp home. In some way she fell from the balustrade on the porch and in falling fell with her full weight on her left hand, which she extended to save herself. The middle finger was broken in two places and in one place the bone protruded through the flesh. After setting the fracture the doctor found it necessary to take stitches to close the opening formed by the protrusion of the bone. She was taken home in a cab by Mrs. Van Camp and is getting along very well, though there is danger that the finger will always be stiff. o NOT TO WEAR HATS. A committee on the German Reformed church jubilee celebration asked that the ladies be requested in this way not to wear hats during tomorrow’s services.

SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC. In Lehman's Grove Near Berne July Fourth. The Sunday schools of French. Monroe. Blue Creek, Hartford. Wabash and Jefferson townships will give a grand Fourth of July celebration and picnic in Lehman’s grove near Berne on Monday, July 4th. The character of the celebration will be in keeping with the Sunday school spirit. It will be a "safe and sane,” good whole some celebration and picnic, and a really good time is assured. There will be a grand march and parade from Main street to the grove at 9 a. m. Celebration at the grove will begin at 10 a. m. Rev. E. W. Cole of Huntington will give a Sunday school address and Hon. C. J. Lutz of Decatur will give a patriotic address. Berne, Geneva and Blue Creek bands will play and there will be other good music. Sunday school scholars will render an appropriate program. A big dinner is the very important part of the program that no one will want to miss. Refreshments of all kinds will be served. THE GENEVA NEWS Mrs. F. J McWhinney Appointed Deputy Postmaster at That Place. TEACHERS CHOSEN Miss Daniel of Preble Gets Eighth Grade—Surveying Traction Line. Geneva, Ind., June 25 —(Special t~ Mrs. McWhinney has been named as deputy postmaster and will begin her duties at the same time as her husband does, probably July Ist. Miss ' Aspy, who has served as a clerk for eight years, will continue in that ca- • pacity. Mr. McWhinney received his ' bond this morning and when this is 1 returned and approved he will receive his commission. Mrs. Edward Walsh and children have arrived from Bartlettsville, Oklahoma, and will spend the heated season here. This is the season of the year when the hot, dry w’eather of ’ Oklahoma has a parching effect on man and vegitation alike and Indiana is more pleasant. The Walsh’s left ' here about three years ago for Okla- • homa. Mrs. Frank Chrisman, who was taken to Richmond a few weeks ago for treatment at the Easthaven sanitarium. has returned and is again in excellent health. Her many friends hope she will continue to improve. Surveyors are busy staking the route of the B. G. & C. traction line east of Geneva, via way of New Corydon. While it has not been announced whether or not the line will go to Celina via that route or via Bryant and Wabash, it is the concensus of opinion that New Corydon will get the line. Childrens Day will be observed at the United Brethren church Sunday evening, to which the public is cordially invited. A cantata, entitled "The Shepherd King,” will be rendered and you should not miss it. Miss Elisie Heck of Fort Wayne has been selected by the school board as assistant principal of the Geneva schools and Miss Velma Daniels of Preble, teacher of the eighth grade. This completes the force of teachers for the new year, 1910-1911. We think the board has used discreation and good judgment in their selections and It is a foregone conclusion that the schools for the coming year will be up to the high standard of excellence Paul F. Deistch, who has been visiting his uncle, Fred Deistch, here for some time, left Friday for his home at Denver, being accompanied by Fred Callihan, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Callahan, who intends to “grow up with the country” there. (Time will tell.) i Mrs. J. P. Habegger of Toledo. Ohio. 1 and Miss Mary Habegger Os Columbus j Grove, Ohio, are the guests of their I sister, Mrs? F. J. McWhinney, here.

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THE COURT NEWS Hugh Daniels and Floyd Death Ask for $2,000 From Margaret Shell. A SUIT FOR SLANDER They Say She Accused Them of Stealing Chickens— Other Doings. Custodian Titus Ernst of the court house is taking advantage of the va- » cation period to do some remodeling about the building, which he keeps In apple-pie order all the time. At present the steps which lead to the court room the front way are being repainted and the interior of the building will soon be bright and new. Peterson & Moran have filed a new case entitled Hugh C. Daniels and Floyd Death vs. Margaret Shell, complaint for damages, demand, $2,000. It is alleged by the plaintiffs that the defendant has at divers times accused them of stealing chickens, this report Injuring their reputation in their neighborhood. Real estate transfers: R. B. Johnson to Fred Harmon et al., 27 acres. Union tp„ $2,400; Charles Carver to Pohn S. Louho, 80 acres. Blue Creek tp„ $7200; A. C. Hirschy to Jesse Rupp, lot 430, Berne, $600; Maud L. Magley to K. Johnson, pt. lot 4, Decatur, $780; Solomon Gilpen et al. to John W. Brodbeck. tract in St. Mary’s tp„ SI6OO. — o— FACTORY MAN WAS SHOT DOWN. Robbers Cornered —Two Are Dead and One Captured. . , (United Press Service.) Lynn. Mass., June 25—(Special to Daily Democrat) —John L. Landrigan, wealthy shoe manufacturer, was shot dead and Policeman Carroll was fa tally wounded early today when three highwaymen held them up and escaped with Landrlgan’s factor), pay roll ot $4,500. Landrigan and the officer were returning from the bank with the money when accosted by the bandits, who fired several shots at them and grabbed the money. The three bandits were surrounded in the reeds just outside of Fairmount. When cornered one man shot himself to death, another was shot and killed by a policeman and the third was captured. They abandoned their booty at High Rock and the money was recovered. Officer Carroll died. o— — - ABOUT THE SICK. Dick Buckmaster went to Fort Wayne to call on his wife, who underwent an operation Thursday at Hope hospital. She passed a very restless night, but is getting along as well as could be expected. The Wayne Shoe Company base ball team goes to Decatur Sunday to play the fast Decatur team at the formal opening of Maple Grove, a summer picnicking grounds three miles north of the Adams county capital, on the Fort Wayne & Springfield line — Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold of Fort Wayne is here with her mother, Mrs. J. L. Edge, who has been quite sick for the past several days with heart trouble and rheumatism. Mrs. Edge has been suffering for some time from these affections, but for the past few days has been worse. • — o — —— RECORD-BREAKING SALE. Tubs and Dishpans Given as Premiums by Steele & Weaver. The Steele & Weaver racket store also reports a record-breaking sale, which this morning was the heaviest at any time since the opening of the store. Within a short time the 144 tubs given as premiums were gone and then in order to not disappoint the customers, brought out forty or fifty dishpans which they gave in the same way. The eight clerks were busy every minute of the time with sales in every department. ■ -o Mrs. Sarah Schaub left today for Union City, where she will be the guest of friends for a few days.