Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 198, Decatur, Adams County, 23 August 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Evary Evening, Except Sunday, by DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY. LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subacrlpticn Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail >2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetoffiee at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mall matter. Dr. H. "11. Downs of Danville, 111., is a repuoncan wno has had courage enough to get out for the republican nomination that Uncle Joe must have to get back to congress and the way he dresses down the old war horse is enough to make that dignitary get out his choicest epithets and dust them off tor immediate action. The pretender to the throne of Cannon wants to know if the Eighteenth Illinois district republicans with their 30,000 votes are going to send Uncle Joe back where he has become a millionaire on what the speaker calls starvation wages and his charges are direct and plain spoken. Cannon will have no trouble in disposing of his man and in getting the nomination, but he will have to make a campaign for the election. —Columbia City Post. NOTICE. All members of Reiter Encampment I. O. O. F.. are especially requested to be present at the lodge hall this evening. Business of great importance. L. C. HELM, Scribe. — o— The best place to buy a piano or organ is Cunningham's Music Store, Portland, Ind. Write me for prices on any kind you want. —John H. Cunningham, largest yer and seller tn eastern Indiana. 198t3 FOUND—A small pocketbook, containing small amount of change. Owner can have same by calling at this office and describing. HOUHEHOLD GOODS for sale cheap, if taken at once. Good as new. Call Sixth and Madison streets, small bouse in rear. 191t2 THE MYERSDAILEY CO. We’re still harping on the same old tune about those Summer Suits --A suit bought now at the price we are offering is a good investment. You still have two months to wear one, if you’re wise you’ll take this hint before the stock is closed. $20.00 and $22.50 Suits $15.00 $16.00 and SIB.OO Suits $12.45 $12.00 and $15.00 Suits $9.75 in m ■lff B

FIGHT IN NINTH The Squabble There is Unequalled in Any of the Districts of the State. WHO FOR SENATOR? Is the Question That Has Caused the Republicans a Lot of Anxiety. DEMOCRATIC NEWS BUREAU. 325 Pythian Building. Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Conditions iu the Eighth congressional district, which have set the republicans by the ears and tempted Harry Geisler of the savagely republican Hartford City Times-Gazette to "black-lightning" writing against Senator Beveridge, brought about through the pernicious activity of Revenue Collector Elam Neal, one of the senator's almoners in the distribution of federal patronage, has a counterpart in the Ninth district. It more particularly affects the state senatorial district comprising the counties of Howard and Miami. It dates back to the early -spring, when a republican candidate for the 1 state senate from these two counties . was nominated. It has to do with the ; interference in purely local party affairs by L. G. Rothschild—" Baron" Rothschild, collector of the port of Indianapolis and Senator Beveridge's tried and trusted factotum in the state. Under the rule of the republican or--1 ganization the naming of the candidate to suceed Senator Poe Kling of Peru fell to Howard county this year. William Norton. Howard county's representative in the lower bouse of the general assembly in 1905 and 1907 and ’ Governor Hanly's chairman of the committee on public morals of the house, was early in the field and w-as decidedly in favor of the temperance element of this party. Another aspirant was Fred J. Byers, a prominent young attorney of Kokomo and for a number of years secretary of the Howard county republican central J committee. Neither was satisfactory ( to the ultra-Beveridge faction in the , county. This faction was led by May- ' or Will H. Arnett, then chairman of both the county and city committees, and reputed to be on the slate of ■ Baron” Rothschild for postmaster at > Kokomo on the expiration of the term of A. E. Simmons, then serving in that capacity. The selection by this element finally fell upon D. C. Jenkins, a glass manufacturer, who was brought forward as a “business man’s candidate." The fact that Mr. Jenkins is I largely engaged in the manufacture of bar goods for saloons did not set well on the stomach of the temperance republicans. They reasoned that "he who cares not for his own household is worse than infidel," and they feared that his private interests might influence his attitude on the county option law. The Mayor Arnett crowd, ' locally known as “the city hall bunch,” ! was in complete control of the party ■ organization. It was the original purpose to force the nomination of Jenk- - ins by delegate convention, eliminat- • ing the office of state senator from the county primary election then pending, but so vigorous was the pro- > test that went up outside the regular . organization this plan was abandoned. It was agreed that the names of all candidates for state senator should go before the primary election on March i Sth, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes being privileged to name the delegates to the Peru convention to follow, thus assuring him of the nomination. Every energy of the organization was in the meantime bent to the manufacturing of Beveridge sentiment and Mr. Jenkins was "touted" as the only Simon-pure blown-in-the-bottle Beveridge candidate. To meet this, Mr. Norton, who apparently had an easy lead in the contest, came forward with a public statement pledging his support to Beveridge in event of his nomination and election. A short time before the primaryelection there was a big horse sale at Greentown, in Howard county, at which farmers and stock raisers from all parts of the country and from Miami county gathered. The candidates before the primary election were also there in force, among them, Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Norton. It soon became whispered abroad that Mr. Jenkins had received the direct indorsement for the nomination from Senator Beveridge's state manager and the word went out to all Beveridge men to “tie to Jenkins.” Traced to its source, it was found that the statement had come from Walter J. Dixon, one of the leaders in I the “city hall bunch" and himself at

one time mentioned as a possible can dilate for the nomination. It was learned that Mr Dixon had gone to Postmaster Frank Manring of Greentown, supposed to be a Norton supporter in the primary, and drawing from his pocket a letter, the cover of which bore Lewis Q. Rothschild's return card, declared that “the boss" — meaning "Baron" Rothschild —had declared in five written pages that Jenkins must be nominated for the reason that he. "the Baron," had determined that Jenkins was the strongest man in the two counties then before the primary, and that "no chances must be taken on success at the polls.” Postmaster Manring was not shown the enclosure, but It is said he took the word of the city hall man for its contents, as did others who were approached in a similar manner, and the word sent out that Beveridge, through his state manager, had demanded the nomination of Jenkins over Governor Hanly's temperance leader in the house. The story received attention at the hands of the local democratic press After several days a statement from "Baron" Rothschild was printed in which he denied that he had ever written "such” a letter. This was rather a disingenious evasion. There was no denial that he had written a letter, and naturally in the interests of Senator Beveridge, with the purpose and intent that the Beveridge crowd make all profitable use possible of IL It has never been denied and it will not now be denied, that a letter was written at that time and on the subject of the state senatorial nomination in the counties of Howard and Miami to Mayor Will H. Arnett, then county chairman. Mr. Arnett, nor anyone else acquainted with the facts, has ever seen fit to make public the real contents of the disturbing epistle. The supporters of Norton and the supporters of Byers do not doubt its import. They know it was not to forward the fortunes of either of these candidates, and they are accordingly resentful. The republican county primary went forward, one of the most notoriously corrupt in the history of cor rupt politics in Howard county. Evidence was found and presented of padded poll-books in many precinc.s and of the almost open use of regular ballots outside the election booths in the repeating of and the wholesale buying of votes. All the candidates of the “city hall bunch," which was known as the “close corporation” in the party organization, were successful, including Mr. Jenkins, and it is insisted that ail profited exclusively by the corrupt practices which marked the primary election. Mayor Arnett, following the Bever-idge-Hitchcock manipulation of the Watson list at Washington mas named as postmaster. oMiss Belvia Stone, who has been visiting with Emma and Ella Mutchler, returned to Portland today. G. W. Heller returned to Monroe today from Henry county, Ohio, where he had been attending the funeral of his brother. o— NOTICE. Notice is hereby g. : en that the undersigned has been appointed receiver for the Decatur Packing Company, a corporation. All persons having claims due them from said company are requested to file same with said receiver before September 15, 1910, and those knowing themselves to be indebted to said company are requested to make settlement at once CHARLES J. VOGLEWEDE. Receiver Decatur Packing Co. Dore B. Erwin, Attorney 198t2w-tf - ... ■ CARD OF THANKS. We desire in this manner to thank all those who so kindly assisted us in our late sad bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and father. We especially wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness shown on the day of the funeral. Wishing all may be richly rewarded. MRS. B. P. HARKLESS AND CHILDREN. — -O '■ 1 ■ NOTICE. I will start my cider mill Thursday, August 11th, and will operate same every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. 187t12 PETER KIRSCH. FOR SALE —Spring wagon, in good condition. Call on George Schiefenstein, R. R. No. 7. 195t6 FOR SALE —An oak sideboard; good as new; a kitchen cupboard, and a coal or wood range. Inquire of Mrs. S D. Beavers. 195t3 FCR RENT—A seven room house on North Third street; water in house Also a good cellar. Enquire of Jacob Atz - 196t3

SOCIETY DOINGS The Rebekahs Making Preparations For Their Annaul Picnic. OTHER SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. H. E. Keller Entertained at 12 O’click Dinner Today. Quite an enjoyable time was spent at the home of James V. Hendricks at Monroe Sunday in honor of Mrs. Hendricks' father, L. F. Lobenstine's sixty-first birthday anniversary, where a birthday dinner was served. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. James V. Hendricks, son, Ora, and daughter, Goldia; Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Lobenstine and sons. Lawrence and Walter, and Clarance Smith of Monroe. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Otha Lobensfline, from Chattanooga, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Shad Zimmerman, Mrs. W. C. Webb, daughter, Condace, son, Vernon, Helen Wyman, from Spencerville, phio; Mrs. Maud McNeeley. Mrs. Martha Leache, from Piq ua, Ohio. All enjoyed themselves until a late hour, wishing him many more happy birthday anniversaries. The Dorcas Daughters of the German Reformed church, this city, are making arrangements for an ice cream social to be given at Hoagland on Thursday evening of this week. It will be held in what is known as the Hoagland hall, one of that city's most popular rooms, and it will be a happy occasion. A special program has been prepared for the evening, which includes speeches, recitations and music, which goes to make it complete in every respect. Quite a number from here are planning to attend, and the members are working hard toward the success of the movement The proceeds are to go to the new building fund and an invitation is extended to the public to attend. Miss Jean Lutz went to Marion. Indiana, this morning to attend a morning party given by Miss Irma Smith of that place and the occasion will be an unusually happy one. Miss Smith and Miss Lutz were former schoolmates at Oxford, and the list of guests includes several others of the Oxford girls. The Rebekahs are planning for their annual picnic to be given on Thursday of this week at the Maple Grove park. They will leave on the 2:30 car car and will take well-filled baskets with them and enjoy their supper there. Mrs. Dr. H. E. Keller entertained at 12 o’clock dinner today at her home on Fourth street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Spies and daughter of Cleveland, Ohio. The Black Rag club will meet with Miss Bertha Heller at her home on Fifth street tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Charles Johnson entertained Monday evening at her home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Snellon of Willshire, Ohio. Several guests were present and a real pleasant time was enjoyed by all. One of the happiest occasions that has taken place in Root township for some time was the birthday party given in honor of the twenty-eighth birthday anniversary of S. F. Crill. The time was spent in a social way and in various amusements, every guest enjoying himself to the utmost. Late in the evening a delicious supper was served, which had been prepared by Mrs. Crill, she receiving much credit for her manner of entertaining. Those who enjoyed the affair were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Melcher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. Dwight Wilder, Harvey Clark, E. F. Christen and Henry Rhodenbeck. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stoneburner are in receipt of a card announcing the fact that Mr. Clifford A. Hess and Miss Eva Viola Hoopes were married on Monday. August Bth, at Windsor, Canada, and will be at home after September Ist at Salem. Ohio. Mr. Hess formerly resided in this city and has many friends here. ■ o SUCCESS FOR OUR TEACHERS. (Contributed.) Last Friday Prof. G. W. Warner, Miss Mabel Weldy and Mr. Muri Fulk returned home from Marion, where they figured in the graduation exercises. It is interesting to note that the latter two are from the same school, Professor Warner being their instructor. He took charge of the school six years ago, taught one year, then finished up the business course

I Everything Is New I Our Fall Goods Are Now Arriving Daily ft This morning we received a large shipment of ; S Our sale on carpets has just ended and we i S have cleaned up all of our old patterns and | ft now come all the new designs and new I I effects for fall. Prices ranging from I 25 to 70 Cts. a Yard I fl We have taken great pains in selecting £ the very latest and best patterns of the sea- § son and we know we can please you in pric- | es and quality. In this department you will 1 also find a large assortment of I Rugs, Lace Curtains Draperies and]Drapery Goods | by the yard. Everything on display, ready | S for your inspection. | I

at Marion; he returned and taught three years more, the last year ending up with the first commencement exercise in which Professor Warner had safely piloteu .miss Mamie Daniels, Miss Cleo Henry, Muri Fulk and Louis Di'ling. Mr. Dilling left for the International Business college at Fort Wayne, where he is advancing with the greatest repidity. Miss Henry and Miss Daniels are still procuring the high school course where they are meeting with success. Mr. Fulk left at once for Marion, where he has spent sixty weeks completing the academic and Class “A” work for teachers. Mr. Fulk, besides figuring greatly in the normal work, took an active part in the Y. M. C. A. work and was sent as a delegate to the Y. M. C. A. convention at Kokomo last fall, and on June 17th he and Mr. Ed Opliger of this county were sent as representatives to Lake Geneva, Wis., to the national convention, returning June 28th. Adams county is to be congratulated in having the only two boys of the school sent to the convention. Mr. Fulk will teach a rural school this winter, after which he will pursue his education. Miss Weldy, also a pupil of Professor Warner’s, finished up at Peterson one year prior to the fifst commencement and has spent most of the time since at Marion, taking oratory and music. She was one of the leaders in literaries and entertainments as an impersonator and reader, besides giving splendid musical recitals. She graduated from music as a teacher, being the only one to have pursued the course this far this year. Besides her school work she also took an active part in Y. W. C. A. work, being sent as a delegate to Lake Geneva as a delegate from the college. The last, but not the least, is Professor Warner, the pilot of the ship that has carried the named occupants thus far, has finished up the scientific course. Professor Warner cannot be too highly praised for the inspiration that has led every one of his pupils to advance upwards. His efforts have been crowned with success in the teacher's profession. He is a man of rare ability, well liked by all his pupils and friends, who are always greeted with that impressive fascinating countenance that Inspires everyone to a greater realization of his obligations to his calling. Whether this bit. of history is as the glittering helmet of a desert caravan, seen and then lost forever, can only be determined by what each individual is able to do for himself.

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