Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 155, Decatur, Adams County, 2 July 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 155.

NEWS FROM RENO Jeffries’ Trainer Says That Scrapper is in the Finest Condition. READY FOR BATTLE Johnson is Nervous—Nevada Town is Ready For the Great Fight. (By Roger Parnell, chief trainer for Jeffries.) (Unite'd Press Service.) Moana Springs. Nevada, July 2 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Contrary to popular belief there is nothing in tne statements that Jeffries will not be in the best condition of his career. The reason for some disagreement over this statement is that the comment is usually associated with his old age for the fighting game. Jeff retired at thirty. It has not been necessary for him to “come back," in the sense that he was a “has been.” Jeff will be faster than in any previous fight and his year and a half of training has made him fit to stand greater punishment than ever. (United Press Service.) . (By Pit Wright.) Ricks Resort, Reno, Nevada. July 2 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Jack Johnsen is restless and* anxious for the fight to begin. Having quit training he loafs about his hotel and plays the bass viol while Jeffries goes fishing. Frank Gotch arrived last night and went to Jeffries’ camp. (United Press Service.) Birmingham. Ala., July 2—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Mayor Charles O’Brien today issued an order prohibiting whites and blacks to congregate in the same places Monday to receive returns from the fight between Jeffries and Johnson. This is done to prevent a certain outbreak of the race war here. FIRST ACCIDENT OF FOURTH. Little Harry Yahne Examines Fire Cracker at Close Range. The first Fourth of July accident that has come to notice was that of little Harry Yahne. six-year-old son of Mrs. Anna Yahne. of the north part of the city. The little chap was examining a lighted fire cracker too closely, when it went off and struck him in the mouth. His lips were badly torn, burned and swollen, and he is suffering much pain. It is not thought that he is injured seriously, though it is always difficult to foretell results from powder burns. —o — LUNCHED WITH THE COLONEL. (United Press Service.) Oyster Bay, July 2—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —United States Senator Joseph L. Bristow, Congressman Edward Madison and Senator Murdock arrived here at noon and lunched with the former president. Roosevelt’s readiness to receive the insurgent leaders indicates the visit was important and the conferenve farreaching. It is said they will urge Roosevelt publicly to deciare his views. — SIXTY HAVE DIED FROM HEAT. (United Press Service.) Cnicago, 111., July 2— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Ten persons died in this city today from’ the excessive heat, making a total of sixty since the hot wave struck here June 14th. The end does not seem to be in sight and a gloom hangs over the city.

♦ PROGRAM FOR THE FOURTH IN DECATUR * ♦ . Firing of Anvils ♦ ♦ 7:00 a. . a. m.nn ’ "1 Industrial and Automobile Parade ♦ ♦ 11-00 a m Bicycle Races for Boys Under Twenty ♦ ♦ VOO p m . Wheelbarrow, Foot, Sack Races, Etc. ♦ ♦ 2:30 p. m.—At the Court House: ♦ Music. ♦ ’ -Xca b tion U ’ r ‘ et ' Father Flaherty * ♦ R n e V a°d C ing°of Declaration of Independence. .Hon. J. C. Sutton ♦ ♦ Vocal Solo Hon. J. C. Moran ♦ . ♦ Oration of Day Audience* ♦ “Star Spangled Ba " n ’ r a ‘ p aracbute Drop at Lot Near Jail ♦ ♦ 5:00 p. m... Balloon Ascens.on and Parachute D p Concert * ♦ 9'oo p° ni°° P rn . . . Big Fireworks Display on Court Street ♦ !♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

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GENEVA VS. DECATUR SUNDAY. Opening of Maple Grove Ball ParkFree Picture Show In Evening. A battle royal will be the base ball game at Maple Grove park Sunday afternoon at 2:30, when Geneva and Decatur cross bats. The Geneva club defeated the locals recently by a score of three to one and now the home boys say they will get even. This is the first game of the season at the park, being the real opening and it should prove a good draging card. The pari, this year is more pleasant than ever, its cool, shady spots more inviting. You are Invited to visit the grounds and bring your dinner or supper. Refreshments on the ground. During the evening a free picture show will be given. IT WAS?HOT ONE Republican Congressional Convention in the Fifth District. NOT MUCH HARMONY The Indanapolis Sun Calls the Standpatters Upon the Carpet. Indianapolis, Ind., July 2 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Indianapolis Sun, organ of the Indiana insurgency, prints a two-column editorial regarding the Fifth district republican convention at Martinsville. After quoting from the speech of Frank Tilley of Terre Haute, nominee for congress, who declared in his speech of acceptance that he is a regular and will stand by his party, the Sun says: “This sentiment was a fitting climax to a convention, the work of which was wholly in the control of the standpat element of the republican party of this state. There was no attempt by this element at disguising the animosity to Senator Beveridge because of his fight against the interests, no mouthing of words in expressing not only the opinion, but the wish that Beveridge will be defeated for re-election. “Resolutions that endorsed the Taft administration for what it had done were offered to the committee on resolutions, but were rejected because they were not ‘strong enough.’ The standpatters upon the committee insisted that Taft had done it all and that he must be given credit accordingly. ‘We do not propose to give Beveridge or any insurgent any credit for anything done,’ exclaimed one of the leading spirits of the convention. “A resolution endorsing the work of Senator Beveridge for eleven years was cut out by the standpatters upon the ground it was 'hot air’ and Beveridge was no republican- ‘You call him a progressive,’ said a leader upon the scene, ‘but I call him a rebel. The convention ought not to say a damned word about him.’ It did say but little. Its nominee said nothing at all. “Beveridge is marked for defeat, if money, crooked politicts and the political stiletto can defeat him. The democrats cannot defeat him—many of them will vote for him. The republicans who call themselves ‘regular,’ who talk in public places of their party loyalty, who call Beveridge a ’rebel,’ because he refused to vote for the Payne tariff, these are the ones who will defeat Beveridge, if he is defeated. 'i ue men who are damning Beveridge for not standing by his party, right or wrong, are the ringleaders of the movement to beat him.” a *,aa.±AAAAAAA

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, July 2, 1910.

jA CLEVER DODGE i On Part of “Mexico” Ever- ’ hart Sent Grover Odle’s Fist in Window. I J ■ tGLASS SHATTERED i ' t And Odle’s Hand Cut—- , Scrap Resulted Over Words on Street. » -- A shattered large plate glass at the Burdg millinery store, a little trail of blood that dripped from a badly cut 1 hand belonging to Grover Odle, that is carefully bandaged today, and an ill-feeling existing between the aforesaid Odle and “Mexico” Everhart, that may find an ending in the police records, is all that remains today to tell , of a fierce but mis-dlrected blow in a scrap Friday night. Odle would not be Interviewed this morning, but it is said that he was walking along in company with some lady friends Friday evening, when "Mexico” made some expressions that offended Odle or the propriety of the occasion, and he let his left fist fly with true JeffriesJohnsonian vigor toward the head of "Mexico.” "Mexico,” however, did not let himself be caught napping, but gave the proper dip to the dodge that sent Odle’s fist crashing into the large plate glass just behind him. The blow must have been a terrific one, for the glass was completely shattered and the boy’s hand cut painfully, bleeding profusely. Odle at once went to the • Burdg home and told of the affair, of- . tering to settle for the damage, but was referred to the owner. John Niblick, where he made the same offer of reparation. It is not known whether any legal action against each other will be taken by the boys. ■o GLORIOUS FOURTH ~ ( ♦ I '• Will be Celebrated in Decatur Next Monday—Everyk body Invited. i PROGRAM IS GOOD ’ And It Will be Carried Out, ’ the Weather Permitting Decorate. Next Monday is the Glorious Fourth. . ; It will be duly celebrated in Decatur, and you are most cordially invited to attend the "doings.” The program ■ complete appears elsewhere in the issue today. That the clerks and proprietors may enjoy the day to the full limit, the dry goods, clothing, hardware, harness, shoe stores and grocery stores will be closed all day. The hanks and the postoffice will also be ' closed and the Daily Democrat will not appear on that evening. The day's celebration has been planned by the band boys and they have worked hard. As a consequence you will see a good time in Decatur, though they have been forced to change the plans slightly. The industrial parade will probably not be given, but in its place there will be some feature of entertainment just, as good. The balloon ascension is guaranteed and the fire works in the evening will be as good as ever seen in this section. The speaking and entertainment at th’e court house during the afternoon will attract many and the day should be a big success. Enter into the spirit of the day. Decorate your business house and your home. Shoot off a few fire crackers and “holler” like you used to do twenty years ago. It s good for you once a year. o — OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. We have been authorized to announce that the program for theFourth as advertised by the band boys will be carried out to the letter if possible and the only thing that could . interfere now seems to be the weather. The parade is guaranteed. A slight change has been made in the hours. The balloon ascension will occur at 5 o’clock instead of 4. and the fireworks display has been changed to 9 o’clock instead of 8:30.

MUSICAL EDUCATION FREE. Any young man or woman who Is a bona fide patron of this pajier may secure free instruction in music or elocution. The Toledo Conservatory of music, with a desire- to stimulate the study of these arts, offers scholarships to applicants from each county In Indiana, valued at SIOO each, and good for a term of twenty weeks, beginning with the opening of -the school year, September 5, 1910, in any ' of the following departments: Voice, violin, piano, public school music and elocution. These scholarships are . awarded upon competition which is open to any one desiring a musical, course or literary education. Any one wishing to enter the cempetitlon or desiring information should write to Mr. James S. Shaw, business manager of the Toledo Conservatory of Music, Toledo. Ohio, be- 1 tore September 1, 1910. < o ] PORTER GOES FREE i t I Man Once Convicted of < Murdering His Wife Ac- ! qutted at Portland. i GIVEN NEW TRIAL 1 I After He Had Served a Year , in Prison on His Former Conviction. Portland, Ind., July 2—lra W. Por- 1 ter was acquitted of the murder of his wife, Mary A. Porter, by a jury in , the circuit court last evening, the re- , port being made about 7:30 o’clock ! after six hours’ deliberation. The jury retired at 1:50 o’clock yes ■ terday afternoon and it is said that in all seven ballots were taken during their deliberation. After they were discharged the members of the jury refused to discuss the matter, but it is understood on the first ballot they stood eight to four for acquittal. The , others came over one at a time on succeeding ballots, it is understood. Porter, when the verdict was returned, was so pverjoyed for a moment that he was unable to express himself. He recovered quickly, however, find, shaking each juror warmly 1 by the hand, thanked him for his freedom. Porter, who claimed all through both ’ trials, and the time he has spent in prison, has professed the utmost faith in his final successful outcome of his struggle for liberty, declared that God had guided the minds of the jurors, and put words favorable to him in the ■mouth of the presiding judge as he read his instructions to the jury. Porter, following his discharge, went 1 with various relatives who have been ' with him during the trial to a pri- 1 vate boarding house, where he spent 1 the night. This morning he went to ' the home of his sister, near his for- 1 mer home near New Pittsburg. From < there he has planned to go to West- < ville, 111., to spend some time with his s niece, Mrs. Sarah Jane Richards, who 1 has stood by him and sat by his side • every day during the present trial. 1 0 — < ABOUT THE SICK. 1 , i A message from Bloomington receiv- i ed this morning by the Vail family 1 F brings the encouraging news that Mrs. J. C. Tritch is getting along as well g as can be expected, that she passed a x fairly god night, and her condition f remains about the same as yesterday, g which was improved over the pieced- , ing day. Word from Mrs. Philip Schug of , Berne, at the Fort Wayne hospital, is £ to the effect that she shows very lit- t tie change, if any, however, she is p slightly better. ( a GETTING READY FOR PARADE. r Among those who are preparing wagons for the industrial parade for t Monday are Kirsch, Sellemeyer & f Sons, (3); Decatur Produce Co., (2); (j Decatur Lumber Co., Acker Cement ] Co., Decatur Cement Co., Gay, Zwick \ & Meyers, Fornax Mills, Lachot & Rice, Pughe Blacksmithers, Lose &. Thomas, Schaub, Gottemoller & Co., r Clarence Baughman and Chas Heck- \ man. besides several automobiles. Anybody who will arrange a wagon j are invited to join the parade which 1 forms on Third street at 9:30 a. m. 1

THE COURT NEWS Allen County Furnishes a Divorce Suit—Susie Irelan Wants Divorce. AND $1,500 ALIMONY Marriage License Business Was Smallest in Years —Only Twelve. A divorce case, in whicli $1,500 alimony is demanded, was filed here' on change of venue from Allen county. It is entitled Susie Ireland vs. Wayne Irelan, and the complaint says that they were married May 2, 1899, and that, six children have been born to them. Ireland is a track foreman for the Pennsylvania railroad and earns $77.95 per month. He owns a property worth $2,500, household goods worth SSO hand has $1,200 in money. The complaint avers also that Irelan has called his wife names, slapped her and otherwise mistreated her. One occurrence is tojd that in last February while attending a party, Irelan slapped his wife in the presence of others. He also has charged her with infidelity. Mrs. Irelan asks for $1,500 and the custody of the two minor children. The month of June this year did not prove as attractive to the fair young ladies of Adams county, who would be brides. At least the record at the clerk's office is one of the smallest in years, only twelve license having been issued. The same number were issued in Jay county, while Allen came in with one hundred and twenty-one. NEW MILLING FIRM Harmon and Frank Gillig Purchase the Van Camp Flour Mill ON FIRST STREET Will Begin Operat'ng as Soon as Possible —Harmon Gillig Manager. The large Van Camp flour mill on First street, which has been closed during the settlement of the Van Camp estate, has been purchased by Harmon and Frank Gillig, sons of Conrad Gillig, two of the most enterprising and best known young men of the county. The mill, which is one of the best and largest in this section of the state, will be opened as soon as possible. They will begin work next Tuesday in preparation for the opening, and expect to have it running within ten days. Harmon Gillig. who has had several years’ experience in the milling business and is an expert in this line, will act as manager. He has been employed as miller at Lexington, Ohio,' and for ' some time past has served as manager of tne Monroe Milling company, re- 1 signing there to take charge of the work here. Both are known as business men of integrity and enterprise and it is expected that the new firm will enjoy a most successful business. Van Camp Property Sales. The sale was made by Attorneys 1 J. C. Sutton and Henry B. Heller, < commissioners. They also sold one of t the lots belonging to the Van Camp I estate, located just south of the V3ll- 1 Camp foundry between tne foundry £ and the Bowers-Niblick elevator. The j purchasers of.the lot were Mann * i Christen, contractors, who expect to ( put up a shop and storeroom for ma- t terial. There have been a number of f inquiries regarding the various residence properties, the foundry, etc., belonging to the estate and other sales 1 will probably be made soon. —o— — Mr .and Mrs. Jesse Essex of Monroe left today for South Whitity, where they will visit with relatives. The Misses Kate Wolpert, Lena Appleman and Celia Nesswald left today non for Fosrria,- Ohio, where they will spend Sunday and the Fourth.

WHICH IS SAFEST? Are you also reading the gorgeous announcement of the mall order house whose circulars you are getting weekly?. Are you also looking in the M. O. house show window or seeing only pictures of their show windows? Which do you think the safest plan to go by, the goods themselves or fine pictures of the goods? You know, don’t you? Weil, then, burn up the catalogue you have on hand, forget to open the next one you get and spend your money with your home merchant who has the goods and not the picture to show you, and who helps pay the taxes in your community and spends his money here. EIGHTARE DEAD As Result of a Race War in Mississippi—More Killings Expected. ROOSEVELT REFUSES Stops Boom For His Nomination For Governor— Watterson Taken. (United Press Service.) Mendenhall. Miss., July 2—(Special to Daily Democrat^—Two white men and six negroes are dead as the result of a race war, following the lynching of Tom Skisser, a negro, and the beating of two others by a mob, late yesterday. Mobs today are pur suing a band of negroes through the swamps and other killings are expected. (United Press Service.) Utica, N. Y., July 2—(Special to Daily Demarcat) —The boom to make former President Roosevelt the republican candidate for governor of New York, launched by the republican club of Utica, came to an abrupt end today when a letter was received from Mr. Roosevelt, making this request. He says In part: “I ask that the club at once stop any agitation to have me nominated for governor. It would be an absolute impossibility for me to accept." (United Press Service.) Kingston, N. Y„ July 2 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Ewing Watterson, son of the famous Kentucky editor, who late yesterday shot Michael J. Martin, a hotel proprietor, and tried to kill half a dozen others, was captured today and placed in jail. He will be examined Monday. He is believed to be insane. NEW GASOLINE ENGINE. To Pump Water For Cattle on Uptodate Farm. A. J Smith* the owner of fine cattle, has added something new about his country home, which wil make It much more convenient in attending to his stock. He has purchased a threehorse power Great Western gasoline engine, through the Schaub, Gottemaller Hardware company, for which they are the agents, which he will use n pumping water for the stock on his farm. o 7 MUCH INTEREST IN THE FIGHT. The big prize fight to occur aa Reno, Nevada, next Monday and which will likely be the last big one pulled off in this country, isynow the sole topic of conversation, not only here but all over the land. The news will be received here by rounds. Here, as elsewhere over the United States, Jeffries is the favorite, his color being the only requisite necessary to get the people with him. The betting odds are about ten to seven in favor of Jeffries. J J. Magley was bitten by a dog belonging to a farmer by the name of Fackler, living near the Wells-Adams county line, Friday afternoon. The dog planted its teeth firmly in the calf of the leg. drawing blood in three places. Dr. Coverdale cauterized the wounds and no danger is feared. The dog is l lid to be naturally cross and unhospitable, and has bitten many people.

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IN A UNIQUE WAY Was Engagement of Miss Nellie J. Schrock and Dr. Orren Smith. ANNOUNCED FRIDAY At Afternoon Party—Wedding Will be on July Twenty-fifth. A wedding of this month will be that of Miss Nellie J. Schrock, daughter of Mrs. Nettie Schrock, to Dr. Orren Smith, an established physician of Indianapolis, announcement of which was made yesterday in a most unique way, when Miss Bessie Schrock, sister of the bride, entertained the members of the Thimble and Young Matron's clubs, with a number of other guests from the city and out of town, the party numbering forty. There was nothing at the beginning to signify an unusual meeting of the Thimble club, except the unusual number of guects. They all chatted as they sewed In the pleasant cool rooms of the Schrock home, wh ch had been made even more beautiful and delightful with great bowls of sweet peas, nasturtiums and other garden flowers, sitting here and there, on mantels, tables and stands. The climax came, however, just before luncheon, when the hostess announced a new’ game, carrying in her hand as she spoke, a large white bag. She stated that all had no doubt heard of the old story, “rings on your fingers and bells on your toes,” but she had something else there with bells and rings on, and that she would “now proceed to let the cat out of the bag." With those words she opened the bag and a little black kitten, wearing a white neck ribbon and large bow. to which were fastened a bell and card, jumped forth and there was a scramble to catch the kitten. The card attached thereto revealed the secret, bearing the names, “Dr. Orren Smith. Nellie J. Schrock," with the date of the approaching wedding, "July 25th.” After felicitations, and they were many and sincere, the company enjoyed the minutes on the lawn, while the tables for luncheon were arranged indoors. The tables were faultless in their appointments, and the flowers —bowls of sweet peas and nasturtiums —which lent their beauty to the rooms, also adorned the tables. Assisting the hostess in serving the luncheon were the Misses Blanche Dibble, Marie Patterson. Irene Shirmeyer. The luncheon, which was very tempting, was served in two courses from the following menu Sandwiches, pressed chicken with lettuce, olives, cottage cheese with marachino cherries, salad, preserved pineapple, iced tea. ice cream and cake. Place cards bore on one side the names of the guests, and on the. other an inscription of the announcement. Dainty little favors were whitewinged cherubim, poised on the ice cream. Out of town guests were Mrs. G. H. Meyers of Montpelier; Mrs. Robert Harding, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Steve Bryce, Bluffton; Miss Cora Barker and Mrs. Higby, Marion. The bride-to-be is one of the most lovable young ladies of the city, of earnest Christian character, and a favorite with her many acquaintances. For a number of years she has been a teacher in the institute for the deaf at Indianapolis, becoming most proficient in her profession, which requires much skill, and it was during her life in Indianapolis that she met the young man who has become her affianced. o FUNERAL OF MRS. ARCHER. The funeral of Mrs. Susannah Archer was held this morning from the home on Line street, with the Rev. Sherman Powell in charge, after ■which the procession went to the Methodist church at Pleasant Mills, where further services were conducted. The funeral was largely attended by the relatives and friends of the aged lady. Interment in the Pleasant* Mills cemetery. POSTOFFICE HOURS JULY 4TH. The Decatur postofflee will be closed all the day Monday on account ofthe Fourth, excepting the regular hours for holidays, from 8 to 9 a. m. If you have business there, get in betweeen those hours.