Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 192, Decatur, Adams County, 16 August 1910 — Page 1

• Volume VIII, Number 192.

FIRED THE POLICE Columbus “Cops” Are Discharged For Refusal to Guide Street Cars. THIRTY-TWO SANK When a Spanish Steamer Went Down in Collision With Germa Ship Elsa. (United press Service.) Columbus. Ohio, Aug. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat',—Safety Director McCune today formally dismissed from service the thirty-three patrolmen who refused to guide the street cars during the riot a few days ago. State troops will not be used in petroling the ears during the strike, according to declarations of military autliorities today. The Cincinnati troops arrived here this morning and immediately encamped on the state house grounds. The troops will be ready to quell any disturbances too serious for the city authorities. (United Press Service.) Gibraltar. Spain, Aug. 16 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Thirty-two passengers and seven of the crew of the Spanish steamer Martos were drown- | ed today when the ship sank off Carisa Point. The Martos was in collision with the German steamer Elsa in a dwrse fog. (United Press Service.) Paris, France, Aug. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Hubert Latham today failed to make a no-stop flight from Paris to London for the London Mail s $25,000 prize. Engine trouble caused him to descend near Aminds, seventy miles from Paris. (United Press Service.) Lincoln. Neb., Aug. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat (—The recent struggles brought out in today's primaries the largest vote since the plan for direct nominations has been used in this state. Both Governor Shellenbarger and Mayor Dahlman are confident of receiving the democratic nomination for governor. State Senator Aldrich expects the republican nomination on the strength of his local op tion fight. He is opposed by State Senator Cady. ■ - O—ON WAY HOME. Frank Barthol Will Arrive Tomorrow From Fairbanks, Alaska. Frank "Bartho!. who»has been at Fairbanks, Alaska, for some time, is expected to arrive in the city tomorrow, according to word received by relatives in the city. He is at present at Chicago for a short stay and will then proceed home, where he will remain. His many friends are anxious to see him after his absence from Decatur. —o— — WILL GO TO TRAVERSE CITY. Messrs. H. M. DeVoss, John D. Meyers, Charles M. Meyers and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hite will leave tomorrow for Traverse City, Mich., where they expect to enjoy a week or ten days, fishing, boating, and with the other pleasures winch are ever popular at a northern Michigan resort. 1 hey will take advantage of the excursion as will a number of others, no doubt, from this section. ■■■ o HAD HIS FINGER TORN OFF. Curtis Baxter, nine-year-old son >f Mr. and Mrs. Louis Baxter, of near Monmouth, hade the forefinger of his right hand torn off this morning. The lad was playing about the yard and accidentally got his finger In the corn sheller. The finger was torn off at the hand, inflicting a most painful wound. Physicians were summoned from Decatur and dressed the injury, which was causing the lad much suffering. He will get along all right it is believed. — o— RUN OVER DOG. Trace Nelson, while speeding down Elm street with his motorcycle this morning came in contact with a dog. while it was crossing the street, ki ■ ing it outright. Trace was thrown off the machine but received no injuries. A tube was broken off his gasounc can, permitting the gasoline to l< •'' out and causing Trace to walk bac > and push the machine to the city

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; LEFT FOR MICHIGAN. W. H. Meyers Takes Prospective Buyers to Northern State. M. H. Meyers, with a party of prospective land buyers, left Monday for different places in Michigan, where they went with the intention of looking over this part of the country and if it appears satisfactory to them, they . will no doubt Invest, as they have • been interested for some time. They will be gone several days and expect to make a thorough examination of the grounds and crop conditions, and it it is what they think they will make a purchase of a farm or two. Those who went from here were Martin Miller and A. C. Griffets of CraigvHle, and a party of three from Hatgland. Recently quite a number have made purchases and all seem to be well I satisfied with the deals they have • made. I — THE RAILROAD LAW The Railroad Law Passed by Last Congress Goes Into Effect Tomorrow. MANY COMPLAINTS i Have Been Received by Commission—Mayor Gaynor is Improvng. 1 M - (United Press Service.) Washington. D. C., Aug. 16—(Spec- ’ ial to Daily Democrat) —Two sections • of the railroad law took effect June t 18th when the bill passed: the re--1 mainder of the statute becomes effect- ? ive tomorrow. The remaining pro- > vision widens the jurisdiction and increases the burden of the interstate commerce commission. The section authorizing the commission to sus- > pend increased rates, and empower- ■ ing the president to investigate stocK 5 and bond issues, took immediate es- • feet. Complaints received by the 1 commission this year are six to ten ■ daily against an average of one and ■ one-half last year. r (United Press Service.) Hoboken, N. J., Aug. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Mayor Gaynor is e reported to be improving today at the St. Mary’s hospital. He passed a restful night. A bulletin says his condition is satisfactory and his respiration is practically normal. n —o — GOVERNOR SEEKS DELEGATES. t Wants Fifteen Indiana Men to Go to s Conservation Congress. Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 16—Govemy or Marshall wishes to appoint four- >- teen more delegates to the National 1 Conservation congress, which meets I at St. Paul, Minn.. September sth to s 9th. O. B. Banister of Muncie was ap- - pointed some time ago. The governor is willing to appoint any representative citizen, and desires those wuo care to go to write him at once. The delegates will be required to defray • their own expenses. Increased inter--1 est is attached to the conservation v meeting this year from the fact that F the Ballinger and Pinchot forces are >, expected to wage a bitter contest foi r control of the congress. t o — v CHANCE FOR THE FARMERS. n Smith & Ulman’s Big Herd Will Be Offered at Public Sale Sept. 28. Smitn & Ulman's big Hereford cattle sale to be held in this city on Se,>f tember 28th, will give to the farmers r of Adams county a chance to buy s some of the splendid animals which e have made thb big stock farm north of d town so popular, for at that time will n be offered all of the splendid show t and breed herd. None will be reservJ ed and they will be sold to the bigu (1 bidder. This is a dissolution sale and . if the farmers of the county realize i- the great future in high grade stock t they will certainly take advantage of this opportunity. MR. AND MRS. WORDEN—A BOY. n Mr. and Mrs. William Worden, well s known residents of Union township, report the arrival of a new baby boy 1- at their home Monday. The young If man is the tenth of the family, which s. now numbers five sons and five daughe ters. Mr. Worden says he was anxk ious to increase the democratic mak jority, and is well pleased. Every /. one doing nicely.

Decatur, Indiana. Tuesday Evening, August 16, 1910.

THROWN OFF TRAIN . John Strait Received Severe Gashes About the Head in Accident. NEAR OHIO CITY Five Decatur Lads Attempt to Board Freight and One Was Injured. John Strait, a young man aged . about sixteen, is confined to his home in the west part of the city with several gashes in his head, tre result of an accident which occurred Sunday afternoon. That day John, with four I companions, decided to make a trip to Ohio City, which they did. After spending some time at that place they decided to return home. As no passenger train was due at that hour, the boys at the suggestion of one of their number, concluded to return via the freight route, and accordingly stationed themselves along the track and waited for the freight which was just pulling through. Four of the boys succeeded in boarding the train, but John was not so fortunate and in some manner, unexplained, grasped the iron step of the car in such a manner that he was hurled headlong down along the track, striking his head on a tie or the rail, rendering him unconscious. His companions, seing the accident, jumped from the train and went to John's assistance. At first they feared he was beyond help, . but a physician was summoned, who . dressed the wounds, three gashes on the top of his head requiring nine stitches. He regained consciousness shortly afterward and was brought to his home in this city, where he is , still receiving necessary attention. [ He was reported better this morning and it is believed no serious results will follow. The practice of jumping on moving trains is much practiced by boys when they reach John's , age. It is most dangerous and ust ually requires a lesson of this kind t.> I teach them the serious chances they are taking in these foolish attmepts. It is likely that John and his companions will profit by this miraculous I escape. ; CHURCH PICNICS Two Scheduled to be Held This Week —Evanglical ’ and Christian. j CROWDS EXPECTED 5 ■ > Many Planning to Attend— Number of Amusements Included. r Tomorrow will be a happy day for i t the members of the Evangelical 3 church, when they will hold their picr nic, preparations for wich have been under way for the past few weeks. A committee has been appointed to see that everything necessary will be provided to make the occasion a pleas- • ant one. A special car will leave the church at 8:45, and all whit attend - are requested to take this car. This - car will also leave the park for the i city immediately after the regular 1 5:30 car passes the park. i f Another picnic scheduled to come 1 off this week will be the Sunday it school picnic of the Christian church - which is to be held Thursday at the i Robinsin park. Fort Wayne. A spec--1 ial car will convey the party to the 9 grounds and it will, as usual, be a < happy event and a day when all can f enjoy themselves at leisure. ST. ROCH FEAST DAY. 1 Today was the feast of St. Roch, >, and a day on which a large number y of people ask intercession to be sparg ed from the various epidemics which li infest the country. This dates back i- to the early history of the church and t- is a custom practiced everywhere, i- Services were held this morning at y St. Mary’s church and a large numI ber of people were in attendance.

CRAIGVILLE MAN LEAVES HOME. Newton Macklin • Disappeared Suddenly Last Saturday. Newton Macklin, a young married man of CraigvHle, has disappeared from his home, deserting his wife and baby. Macklin is about twenty-five years of age and has been farming about one mile from CraigvHle. He had rented the farm and with the family resided there, seemingly getting along nicely. The last seen of the young man was in Bluffton on last Saturday night. The police have been notified of his disappearance and are searching for him. It is not thought he has met with foul play, but that he lias simply gone away. There lias been no reason given, however, for such a move on his part, and his family relations were supposed to be of an amicable nature. —Bluffton Banner. HAVE GREAT TIME Rev. H. C. Duckett Describes Events at an Indiana Summer Home. NEAR WALKERTON With Charles F. True and Family—Writes to His Kansas Paper. Charles F. True and family are enjoying a delightful outing at Oakdale cottage on Clear lake, near Walkerton, Ind. With them are Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Duckett, formerly of this city, and now residents at Belleville, Kansas. The following letter appeared in the Belleville Telescope, which may be of interest to some of the many Decatur friends: Walkerton. Ind. Oakdale Cottage on Clear Lake. The Telescope: Dear Friends: —In this way all our friends may hear from us. Our trip from Belleville here was marked by nothing so gratifying as the kind expressions and love shown by our dear people before and as we departed, for a number were at the train to see us off and bid us God’s speed. We hurried out of the bustle of the city and arrived at Plymouth promptly at 6 p. m.. when we were met by our friends, an elder in the first church where I was pastor. We were then ten miles from our cottage on the lake, and the little Ford driven by Mr. Brice True landed us at the lake by 7 p. m., after making some stops in Plymouth for all necessary supplies. The meeting and greeting with relatives and friends can best be imagined. Five o’clock the next morning we were on the lake and in a short time three of us had thirty nice blue gills and croppies for breakfast. During the day the party of seven caught 164 fish. This was not an exceptional catch for my brother and I caught forty-five this morning in about an hour’s time. I had sweet revenge when I caught twenty-four to his twenty-one. We fish with crickets for bait. It is no less interesting when we get at the table and devour the fresh fish so nicely fried by Mrs. True and Mrs. Duckett. Mrs. Duckett is very well and happy. While I certainly will not lose any flesh, Mrs. Duckett will take on avoirdupois if her appetite holds up at its present rate. We are planning to attend church in Walkerton tomorrow, five miles away. We take our turns each morning in conducting family worship directed by the Daily Bible, a copy of which I presented to all the families in my parish. We think of and pray for Mrs. Thomas and trust she may soon recover har wanted health. Please pardon this lengthy letter. Trusting that the Lord will bless and keep you all, I am yours truly, , REV. H.-C. DUCKETT. BEN HUR MEETING TONIGHT. I ———— All members of the Ben Hur lodge I are requested to meet at the hall at . 7:30 o'clock this evening, at which time arrangements will be made to ■ attend the funeral of Mr. Otis Tyndall. By order of the scribe.

HE MADE MONEY Billy Sunday, the Evangelist, Has Quit Pulpit With a Fortune. BUYS A $6t),000 FARM Famous Ball Player Also Proved a Great Attraction as Preacher. There is money in preaching—not for the ordinary minister who takes charge of a small church as its pastor —but for the man who gets out and preaches sensational evangelistic sermons, a man who is an actor as well as a preacher. There may not be as much of the old fashioned religion but it pays better as measured by dollars and cents. ’■Billy" Sunday, who went from the base ball diamond to the evangelistic work, has demonstrated this fact. “Billy" was just as sensational in the pulpit as he was on the ball ground—he got the crowds and the money. After a few years’ evangelistic work the Rev. Billy Sunday need worry no more about financial affairs for he has settled down on a line $60,000 farm which is said to represent only a small part of his accumulation. It would take the earnings of a hundred years for the staid, reliable, conscientious Christian minister to accumulate this amount of money. But there is an evangelistic craze sweping over the land. People like sensational sermons whether there is much religion in them or not. Billy Sunday saw his opportunity, he proved his ability in that line and he's on Easty street, it may not argue well for the solid, substantial religious training of the ordinary pastor, but it is a condition that exists. The sensational preaching doesn't preach to empty pews; he doesn't preach for a small stipulated salary and then have hard work collecting it. He is wanted in every town much as a show is wanted and he often gets a big guarantee and all that generous, well-entertained people will pay in on the side. o ANNUAL MEETING Os the Board of Directors of the Reformed Orphans’ Home at Ft Wayne. WILL BE HELD THERE Mathias Kirsch of This City is a Member and Will Attend. The board of directors of the orphans’ home of the German Reformed church at Fort Wayne will hold its annual meeting at Fort Wayne Wednesday at the home. Mathias Kirsch of this city is one of the directors and will leave in the morning to attend the sessions, which are always of much importance, and depends much on the attendance of each member. Business pertaining to the coming year will be attended to and if any changes are to be made decision will be made at this meeting. Mr. Kirsch has been on the board for some time and has given much support to the institution, which has a large number of members. On Thursday the annual picnic of «the home will be held. This has been on the program for the past twenty-sev-en years and has always proven to be of much pleasure and benefit to the children. They have their own grove, comprising several hundred acres, which is well taken care of, and which speaks well for the church. A number of people from Decatur are planning to attend and those who go will certainly enjoy a day of much pleasure. A cordial invitation is extended by the members to the public to attend.

LEFT FOR SANFORD With a Number Interested in Michigan Land. Sam Shamp, representing the Indiana and Michigan Land company, left this morning w.ih a number of prospective buyers for Sanford. Mich , with the intention of disposing of some of their land, which they claim , is right up to the standard. The ' party consisted of four from this coun ty and one Kilse Bayne from Macy, • Ind. Mr. Shamp will also commence the work of clearing a strip ot eighty acres which they will use for farming purposes next year. The company has a number of men hired to keep their property in shape, clearing away the brush and weeds, so that prospective buyers can easily see what I they have for sale. ( o ! ADAIR HERE TODAY Congressman Spent Two Hours in Decatur Enroute to Bluffton. READY FOR CAMPAIGN Will Open Next Week With Four Speeches at Home —To Cover District. Hon. John A. M. Adair, congressman from this district, and a candidate on the democratic ticket for reelection. arrived this morning ovej the G. R. & I. and spent about two hours circulating among his - many friends here, leaving at 10:10 over the Erie for Kingsland, and from there went to Bluffton, where he has a speaking engagement for this afternoon. He is looking fine and feeling fit for the two months’ campaign which he will enter next week. Speak ing of his coming campaign the Portland Daily Sun says: Congressman John A. M. Adair will open his campaign next week with four speches in this, his home county. All these meetings will be evetffhg metings and will be held in the open air. Tlie first speech will be made at Powers, Jefferson township, on Monday evening, August 22nd. On Tuesday evening, August 23rd, Mr. Adair will speak at Salem, Madiso i township, followed on Wednesday evening, August 24th, at Center school house in Greene township and closing with a speech at Hector, Noble township, on Tuesday evening, Au gust 25th. Congressman Adair expects to speak in every nook and corner of the district during the campaign and as practically all his time will be taken between now and the election in November and he naturally prefers beginning in his home county and will make speeches in this county from time to time before election. While Mr. Adair’s opponent has not yet been nominated and will not be until August 30th, when the CromerCulbert convention meets in Bluffton. Mr. Adair is fully informed of the fact that the captains of industry and special interests who are sheltered under the protecting wing of the Payne-Al-drich-Cannon crowd, are after his scalp just as they are determined to defeat, if possible, every other congressman who dared to stand tor the people. —o A HOT DAY TONIC. The late Marion Crawford once remarked that “after all, the first object of the novel Is to amuse." And . surely there is, even perenially, a very wide place for the novel written frankly tor the sole purpose of entertainment. And in the hot days of summer the novel of. pure romance, diverting, open-airy, free from affectation and from pretense, is still more alluring. Such is “Blaze Derringer," I by Eugene P. Lyle. Jr., published a few weeks ago by Doubleday, Page & Company. “Blaze," the book, and "Blaze,” the hero are both live, honest, manly, and romantic throughout. It is a delight to read of such a spirit ' as Blaze ppssesses —so effervescent. > so incorrigible, so dauntless: and of i the thrilling adventures this spirit - leads him into. It forms especially ? refreshing reading for a hot summer I afternoon or evening.

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OTIS TYNDALL DEAD Took Sick Last April With Pneumonia, Terminating in Tuberculosis. DIED LAST EVENING Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon at Christian Church —Was a Member. After an illness dating back since last April, Otis E. Tyndall, one of Decatur's best known citizens, died at his home Monday evening at 8 o'clock from that dreaded disease, tuberculosis. He was first taken ill with an attack of pneumonia, which gradually grew worse until tuberculosis developed. which caused his death. Just a few months ago he was a robust man, a picture of health, witn no sings of sickness, and one could scarcely realize the change in this man in so short a time. He was but twentyeight years of age, and three years ago came to this city from Van Wert, Ohio, where he was staying with his parents. Two years ago last October he was united in marriage to Miss Florence Wo» dard of Pennville, to whom two children, Ruth and James, were born. He leaves besides the loving wife and two children, a mothe’ - , eight brothers and two sisters; also two half brothers and three half sisters. He was the son of William and Catherine Tyndall, the former having preceded him in death a number of years ago. The following are the brothers and sisters besides the mother, who still resides at Van Wert: Castro and Noah of Mendon, Ohio: Charles of Chicago; Robert, Ross and Ray of Van Wert, and Walter. Elfie and Jessie, who are still at home. The fuueral services will be held from the Christian church, of which he was a member, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. J. M. Dawson, officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. Imler, pastor of the United Brethren church. Mr. Tyndall was a member of the Odd Fellows’ and Ben Hur lodges, and these organizations will have charge of the funeral services, attending the services in a body. Interment will be made in Maplewood cemetery. o PLEASING PLAY. But Only a Small Number to Witness the Production. Only a small sized crowd was at the opera house Monday evening to witness the production of "The Little Homestead," and those who happened to be there were royally entertained. The company is composed of xi number of first-class actors and actresses, who carried out their parts in a very satisfactory manner. The company carries its own scenery and other accessories required, and It was a good show throughout. From here they went to Ridgeville, where they have a guaranteed agreement, and from there to Hartford City. They hardly made expenses here, but should they return they will no doubt be greeted with a packed house. CONSULTATION HELD Over Mrs. Fred Bloemke. Residing Near Allen County Line. Dr. C. S. Clark of this city and Dr, L. P. Drayer of Fort Wayne went to the home of Fred Bloemke. where they held a consultation over Mrs. Bloemke. who lor some time has been very sick, the attending physician being unable to ascertain the trouble, and it was decided that an examination should be made, but no real facts could be learned, the doctors themselves being unable to state the nature of the case at present. —o George Tricker went to Celina, Ohio, this morning. While at that place he will look after business in I connection with the Great Northern Indiana Fair. Word has been received in the city from Will Schrock, who is at present enjoying his vacation in New York, stating that, he is having a fine time, with plenty of interesting places to visit. He took a boat trip from Albany to New York City on the Hudson river, which he says was most delightful. He will make a visit with his brother, Robert, at Ithaca before returning home.