Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 183, Decatur, Adams County, 5 August 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 183.

PLAN CAMPAIGN - Indiana Republicans Are [ Holding an Important Session Today. HAMON IS ANGRY And Says Flatly That Senator Has Lied—Sherman Also Denies Story. (United Press Service.) I Indianapolis, Ind., Aug s—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The republican State organization met here today for the purpose of outlining the campaign. Neither Beveridge or Watson had appeared at headquarters when the meeting opened. (United Press Service.) Washington. D. C„ Aug. s—(Special to Daily Democrat I—The census bureau today announced the population •of St. Paul. Minn., as 214,744. an inereasi- of 51,840; Allentown, Pa., 51,.913; Reading, Pa., 96,071. (United Press Service., Muskogee. Okla. Aug. s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Jacob L. Hamon, J Mccusiml by Senator Gore of offering him a brige of 950,000 to approve the IndiaiM imtracts. today testified before the commission. He said: "There is absolutely no foundation for Gores (Story. Gore simply lied. 1 did not on May 6th or any other time suggest to Gore that he could get $25,000 or any other sum from the McMurray con tract I have known Gore for nine years, have loaned him money and signed notes for him.” (United Press Service.) Denver, Colo., Aug s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Senator Charles J. Hughes, Jr., who moved the appointment of a commission to investigate the Gore charges, here today, said he had never before heard Sherman’s name'connected with Indian matters. K (United Press Service.) New York, N. Y.. Aug. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —When Colonel (Continue i‘on page 4.) A WRECK ON ERIE Landslide Crushes an Erie Train Near Howell, N. Y„ Early Today. STEAMER IS SINKING Off the Coast of Alaska With a Hundred Passengers on Board. (United Press Service.) *Jfe»ttle, Wash.. Aug. s—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A wireless from Janeau. Alaska, today says the Canadian Pacific steamer. Princess May, carrying 100 passengers, is sinking off Penter Island, in the English bay. It was due at Janeau today. (United Press Service.) Middletown. N. Y.. Aug. s—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A landslide near Howell early this morning wrecked a refrigerator train on the Erie railroad. Tne engineer, fireman and one brakeman were killed. (United Press Service.) Denver, Colo., Aug. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —"Before God I am innocent. I know nothing of the death of that little girl except what 1 have read in the papers." Joe Wendling, captured in San Francisco in connection with the death of Alma Kellner, made this statement today. In custody of a detective Wendling J>roceeded to Louisville this afternoo i. He declares he will be cleared of the charge when they reac.i Louisville. Two Willshire men, Messrs. Friback and Hatch, while coming to town this afternoon weer thrown from their rig when a motorcycle frightened their horse and each received slight injuries. The accident happened three miles south of town. The rig was badly demolished.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

; HOUSE NEARING COMPLETION. • * The house being constructed by John Niblick nt the rear of his residence property, corner Jefferson and Third streets, Is nearing completion. The house is being reconstructed from the barn which was recently damaged by fire. The lathers are now at work and It will be but a hhort while until the plasterers will begin. Mr. Niblick will install a hot-air heating plant and T. Leonard is now engaged in putting In the pipes for this. The residence will be a model of beauty and convenience, strictly up-to-date in all ways. TARVIA PAVEMENT Members of City Council, Mayor and Property Owners Go Visiting. ARE AT HUNTINGTON Deciding on Material to be Used in Paving of Mercer and Adams. Mayor J. W. Teeple and Councilmen J. D. Hale, Jacob Martin, Isaac Chronister and Messrs. Fred Mills, Henry Krick, Dyonis Schmitt, E. L. Carroll. Wilson Lee and others who own property along Mercer avenue and Adams street, went to Huntington this morn ing to inspect a new street, recently built there, the material used being known as Tarvia. It Is claimed that this makes a street that resembles asphalt, but is much stronger and better in every way. as the tar mixed with asphalt serves as a binder, and as a result the street is not affected by heat or cold. It is argued that this kind of a street is much cheaper than brick, and is just as good, and the property owners along these streets feel that if the new pavement can be laid this fall, while the grade is good they will save many hundred dollars. The city council has already granted a petition to pave these streets, but can do nothing further until after they make the tax levy the first of September and the property owners, working with them, wish to rush the improvements along to completion as rapidly as possible. These two streets have been torn up now for more than a year and citizens affected are desirous of having them completed. If done this will add about two miles to the stretch of paved street in Decatur, and will make a beautiful thoroughfare. OT BURNS SOLD TO CLEVELAND. American Association Team Purchases Former Decatur Favorite. According to the Chicago Record Herald today. Otto Burns, of Greenville, Ohio, who piayed right field with the team here for two years and has many friends and acquaintances here, has been purchased by the Clevelai. team in the American League and will play the outfield. The deal was made with Danville, 111., with whom Burns has played this year and has made a sensational record. He is to report at the close of the Three-I season, about September 10th. Burns was with Decatur, 111., last year and pitched a twenty-six inning game, which gave him a national reputation. He should make good with Cleveland, as he is a hard hitter and a sure fielder. - — SUNDAY SERVICES. The Rev. J. C. valentine announces that he will preach at Mt. Pleasant M. E. church Sunday morning, his subject being ‘Luountain-top Experiences.” The Rev. J. L. Mershon of this city will preach in the evening at the Washington M. E. church in the place of Rev. Valentine, who will deliver a sermon in the Methodist church in this city at that time in the absence of the Rev. Powell. _— o~ COURT HOUSE NEWS. A marriage license was issued to Alice M. Kessler, eighteen, of Geneva, to Porter B. Hipkins, twenty-four, a carpenter of Geneva. Real estate transfers: B. B. Bailey to Charles E. Bohner, pt. lots 14 and 15, Monroe, $2,000; Charles E. Bohner to A. B. Bailey, lot 68, Monroe, SI4OO.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, August 5, 1910.

TO ENTER CONVENT Miss Stella Kohne Leaves Early Saturday For Fond du Lac, Wis. WILL DEVOTE LIFE To Cause of Religion—Has Been Contemplating This For Several Years. Miss Stella Kohne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Kohne, will leave early Saturday morning for Fond du Lac. Wis., where she will enter the convent of the Sisters of St. Agnes to enter upon a course of study for her life work. Miss Kohne will be accompanied by Sisters Charlotte and Alicia, members of the losal sisterhood, all of whom have been educated at this convent. The party will go byway of Chicago. While not many of the friends of Miss Kohne knew of the exact time of her departure, her intention to enter upon this life was known to many. She has carefully considered the matter for several years, becoming more and more confident that this is her vocation. The course of preparation in the convent will require several years’ study and one may choose teaching, music, nursing or any one of the several professions, to which she may be best adapted, and prepare to enter upon a life of service for the betterment of mankind. Miss Kohne has not yet decided upon the nature of the course she will take. After her preparation there, as she fully intends to take the life vows of sisterhood, she will be assigned to a mission. Miss Kohne will not be among strangers at the convent, as several Adams county young ladies are now there. Among them are the Misses Agnes Berling, Agnes Smith, Helen Lengerich and Mary Geels, the last two named being cousins of Miss Kohne. Miss Kohne is a young lady of many admirable traits, wholly fitted to enter upon this life of divine service, and the very’ best wishes of all will accompany her. o SHOCK WAS FATAL % John Hamerick of Markle, Who Was Carried From Burning Home, is Dead. WAS BURIED TODAY Well Known Resident of Markle Practically During Entire Life. His enfeebled strength overtaxed and his nerves shattered beyond hope of repair when he was carried from his burning home last week, John Hamerick, whose home was north of Markle, died Wednesday evening. Though his condition was serious at the time of the disastrous blaze which destroyed his home and placed his own life in jeoprady, it is realized that the shock hastened the end. He died in Zanesville. Mr. Hamerick suffered long with Bright’s disease and had been bedfast during the last two months. Following the destruction of his home by fire last week, he was taken to Zanesville, where he owned property, and cared for in his final illness. The strain of the excitement rapidly became evident in his illness, however, and Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock he breathed his last. Mr. Hamrick was seventy years old and lived in the one neighborhood practically all his life. The wife also survives, and two sisters live in Huntington. They are Mrs. Eliza Binkley and Miss Caroline Hamerick. One sister, Miss Lucina. lives in Missouri, and a brother, George, lives in Los Angeles, Cal. Funeral services will probably be held Friday afternoon and burial to be in the Feightner cemetery in Union township.—Bluffton News.

“THE POWER AND THE GLORY.” There Is something deeply inspirational in the triumph of a brave and beautiful girl over the oppression and cruelty ot factory labor. Human, tenred, and sweet, with an ever responsive smile, Johnnie Consadine, who in spite of her name is the heroine, not the hero, of Grace MacGowan Cooke’a new novel, "The Power and the Glory,” published by Doubleday, Page & Co., comes down from the pure mountain air of her childhood to work in the stifling atmosphere and whirring din of the cotton mill. Trials crowd thickly upon her from; the start. But buoyantly certain and determinedly delighted with everything, no matter how hard the way, her superb courage and never faltering hope carry her through the blackest waters of despair to a victory worth while. It is a brilliant example she sets. A BATTLE GROUND Indiana, Ohio and New York the Battle Ground This Fall. THEY ARE UNITED The Democrats Throughout West United and Enthusiastic. Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Indiana, Ohio and new York will be the political battleground this fall, according to Col. William C. Lillier, president of the National Democratic League of Clubs, who spent a few hours at the league headquarters in this city before leaving for a trip through Ohio. New York and the New England states. Colonel Lillier has just returned from a trip through the middle west and sees nothing but democratic victory ahead, he says. Colonel Lillier found strong Beveridge sentiment among the republicans throughout the west, but the democratic sentiment, he said, favors John W. Kern. Colonel Lillier was unable to say what effect the Kern charges against Senatoi Shively would have in the former’s candidacy to succeed Senator Beveridge and did not known with what seriousness the situation is considered by Kern’s friends in the west. Western sentiment for the democratic presidential nomination is divided, he said, among Harmon of Ohio, Marshall of Indiana, Foulke of Missouri and Senator Burke of North Dakota. The latter’s following is confined principally to his own state. Colonel Lillier believes. Colorado, he thought, tS divided between Marshall and Foulke. During the last six weeks Colonel Lillier has visited all parts of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, lowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, rado, Utah and Idaho, where he conferred with many prominent party leaders, including Governor Shafroth of Colorado. Governor Shellenbarger of Nebraska, William J. Bryan and former Governors Foulke and Francis of Missouri. Speaking of his trip be said. "Everywhere I found the democrats united and enthusiastic. The signs of the times point clearly to democratic success everywhere. The next speaker of the house of representatives will not« be Mr. Cannon, nor Smith of lowa, Payne of New’ York, Dalzell of Pennsylvania, nor Tawney of Minnesota. The next house of representatives will surely be democratic by a safe margin and the next speaker will be Champ Clark ot Missouri.” « — o PLANS FOR GENEVA BANK. Architect Charles N. Christen is at work on plans for the remodeling of the building recently purchased by the Farmers and Merchants’ bank at Geneva. He is drawing plans for a handsome and modern front and the arrangement of the windows in such a way as will be best for the force of managers of this new institution. o INSTITUTE THIS MONTH. County Superintendent Opliger is busy completing plai\s for teachers institute week, the program for which will be published within a week or so. This important event occurs this year August 29th to September 2nd, and the week will be the usual pleasant and profitable one for the teachers.

THIRTY NEWSTANDS Will be Erected to Install the New Street Lghting System Here. IF THE PLANS CARRY Some Action Will be Taken at Next Meeting of the City Council. Councilman C. N. Christen informs us that the preliminary work necessary to give Decatur the improved lighting system, at least for the downtown district, is moving along, and it is likely that at the next council meeting on the 16th, some definite action will be taken. At present the arc lights are in such a worn-out condition that new ones are necessary and in making this improvement the members of the council feel that they may as well be up to date and install the system that is now being used in all the big cities. The idea is at present to install thirty stand lights, each pole holding three lights, one upright and two drooping. These will reach from the Erie railroad to Jackson street, one block each way on Monroe and Madison streets, four poles to each block. The system would be a great improvement over the present one, both as to appearance and results. With this start the city can then add lights as financially able, until the entire town would be covered. The wires would be strung underground, doing away with the unsightly poles, and while rather expensive, mean the beautifying of the city and improved light conditions. THE FEATURE SHOW TONIGHT. The Guy Stock company presented “The Opera Singer” Thursday night to a fair-sized crowd. The performance pleased and the specialties between acts were cfever and especially good. The orchestra is also a feature that is worth hearing. Tonight they give their best play. “Ten Nights in a Bar Room.” and Saturday evening the close with "The Prodigal Son." TO OIL THE ROAD Probable That Highway Between Here and Fair Ground Will be Oiled. WILL BE A GOOD TEST Claimed That This Method Makes Macadam Roads Equal to Paved Streets. For a number of years the question of saving the macadam roads of the state has been discussed and tested at various places, the idea being to oil the roads, thus stopping the dust, and saving the road. It is argued that the oiling of a macadam highway at intervals of a few years makes it equal to a paved street, and prolongs its life for many years, also saving much of the expense of improvements. The board of commissioners here has frequently listened to the representative of companies who furnish this oil, but have waited to ascertain the results in other sections. This system has now been tested for years and has been found a splendid thing, where the oil was propertly distributed. but to test the question thoroughly it has now been suggested that the highway from the Monroe street bridge to the fair grounds be oiled between this and the fair, which will be held the first week of next month. This would certainly give the oil a great test, for if it holds the dust that week, it will certainly do the work ordinarily for the travel over that thoroughfare will be unusually heavy during that week. It Is probable the test will be made and the results will be watched with interest. —O Miss Agnes Kohne Is at work at iue Fair store again today after a day’s vacation on account of sickness.

HOTEL IS NOW COMPLETED. The hotel building on the site of the Old Indiana House is now complete. the building having been remodeled throughout, healing plant added and everything is modern throughout. The house contains twenty rooms and Yager Bros., who are the owners, deserve considerable praise for their enterprise. It is now ready for leasing and those who may have any designs should get busy. There are several in rhe eity and quite a number out of the city who have indicated a desire to lease the place. THE GORE BRIBERY Charges Being Investigated by a Congressional Committee. NAMES MENTIONED Public Men Being Dragged Into the Investigation Charges. Muskogee, Okla., Aug. s—What5 —What happened in the private offices of United States Senator Thomas P. Gore at Washington at noon last May 6th, formed the basis of sensational chages involving the names of Vice President Sherman. Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas, Congressman B. S, McGuire of Oklahoma and others, in a hearing before a special investigation committee here. During the thirty of forty minutes of a conference held in that office, Senator Gore testified that he had been approached by Jake L. Hamon, former chairman of the Oklahoma territorial republican committee and also former chairman of the Oklahoma state republican committee and that he had been offered a bribe oi $25,006 or $50,000 to remove certain legislation pending in congress so that $3,000,000 might be paid to J. F. McMurray, an attorney at McAlester, Okla., and his associates. The money was to represent "attorney’s fees” of ten per cent oi '30,000,000 which was to be paid to a New York syndicate for 450,000 acres of coal and asphalt lands now owned by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in this state. Vice President Sherman's name was mentioned by Mr. Haman. Senator Gore testified, as being interested in the land deal to the extent of favoring the approval by congress of what are known as the McMurray contracts with the Indians. What happened in another private room in Washington and also where it was alleged Hamon made more "overtures” relative to the land deal, was told by Congressman C. E. Creager of the Third Oklahoma district. Congressman Creager supplemented the testimoney of Senator Gore. He said that on June 16th last he had been invited by Hamon to meet him in a private room at tne Occidental hotel in Washington. o UNION CHAPEL U. B. CHURCH. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching. 10:30 a. m. The Sunday school will meet at the church Saturday at 8 a. m., to go to the picnic at Wood Chapel. The big wagon will carry all who want to go. Be there on time. The picnic in the Nidlinger grove on Saturday, August 13th, promises to be a great event. Band and vocal music galore. Speeches by different ministers and others. Refreshments, etc., etc., will be features of the occasion.' Come. —— ■ WILLSHIRE TO HAVE NEW BLOCK Willshire is on the boom. Henry Althoen, one of the live citizens, is arranging to build a big two-story block, containing five business rooms, on Main street. The second floor of the building will be used by' lodges. The lot has been cleared and work on the buildings will begin at once and they will be ready for occupancy by late fall. The rooms have been rented, but Mr. Althoen has not stated to whom or for what purpose. o — Mrs. Hannah Barkley, who makes her home with her son, Henry Barkley, and family, south of the city, and Who has been in frail health for some time, was worse Thursday and it was necessary to call a doctor. She is somewhat better again today..

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WILL HAVE LIGHTS Willshire Lets the Contracts For the Poles and Wiring of the Town. READY OCTOBER IST Will Secure the Current From Rockford—Forty Tungston Lights. Willshire will be lighted by electricity, Beginning October Ist. At a meeting of the council Wednesday night the contracts for the material necessary to w’ire the town were signed and within two months it will be one of the best lighted towns in the country. For six months or more the town has been figuring on this improvement, and have investigated various plans, finally accepting an offer from Rockford, Ohio, to furnish the electric juice at a flat rate of six cents per candle power. Rockford furnishes the juice at the corporate limits of Willshire and the latter town takes care of it from there on. The plan is to charge the individuals eight or nine cents per kllowat, thus aiding the town in paying for the street lights, one on each corner and in the alleys of the down-town part of town. lae lights will be turned on from 6:30 until 12 o’clock each evening. Contracts for the poles and wiring have been let and the old town will soon be as light at night as any city in the land. The move is one that again proves the progressiveness of the men who uo things in Willshire. o DEPOSITION TAKEN. The deposition of Miss Stella Kohne who until lately was an assistant'in the dental office of Dr. Neptune, was taken this morning in the law office of Schurger & Smith by Mrs. Effie Brokaw Johnson, stenographer and notary public. The deposition will be used later in the case of Dr. Neptune vs. Ell and Mary Steele. It was necessary to take the deposition of Miss Kohne, who is a witness in the case, as she leaves tomorrow for Fond du Lac, Wis., where she will enter the convent. ANOTHER STEP UP True Fristoe Has Contracted With the Singer Company of New York. REPORTS NEXT WEEK ■"’•MO Will Travel With Big Comic Opera Company—Goes to New York City. True Fristoe, the well known and successful Decatur musician, who has been doing the piano duties at the Majestic Air dome at Fort Wayno this summer has closed a contract for a season on the road with the famous Singer company of New York City. The Singer company has quite a number of comic opera companies on the road, some of the best ones, and the position is a splendid one. True will conclude his work at Fort Wayne Saturday and will leave next Wednesday for New York. Rehearsals will begin there the fifteenth and will continue about three weeks, when the company will begin its tour. True does not know what company he will be assigned to, or what his route will be, but it is assured he will be with a good one, as the Singer company has nothing else. Among the plays they put on are “The Golden West,” “Cinderella,” and several others. True will mingle with some of the theatrical stars of the country and will likely travel over many states and will no doubt enjoy the season to the limit. His friends will be glad to hear of his success. — - —o — W. J. and M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne florists, have filed articles of incorporation, showing a capital of $54,000. Directors named in the articles are William J., Margaret, Sally, Dick and I William J. Vesey, jr.