Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 199, Decatur, Adams County, 24 August 1910 — Page 1

I Volume VIII. Number 199.

|‘FIGHT” IS I THE WORD —' « Colonel Roosevelt Says They | Will Have All They Want of That. —• ' I: i POLITICIANS ON EDGE I Split in New York Republi- > can Party Widens With Each Hour of the Day. (United Press Service.) I Herkimer, N. Y„ Aug. 24 —(Special K«o Daily Democrat) —“Fight! All right. ■1 like a fight." That was the declaration made by Colonel Roosevelt this ■afternoon, when his attention was ■called to the statement made in New ■ York last night by William Barnes, jr., ■Deader of the "old guard," that he and ■his associates would welcome .a fight Kat the state convention. “So long as Bit is a fight that they expect,” conEtinued Roosevelt, “they will have all Blue fight they want." (United Press Service.) B Utica. N. Y., Aug. 24—(Special to ■Daily Democrat) —With the two star I performers in the political battle ■ which threatens the destruction of the I republican party of the state here to- |. day, Colonel Roosevelt visiting wioi I his brother-in-law, Douglas Robinson, I and Vice President Sherman at hs I home, declining to talk politics, the I politicians are on edge. Meanwhile, ■ •John Adis, chairman of the democratic I state committee, is busy here trying I to get his party leaders together and I assuring them a democrat! • victory as I-a result of the split in the republican I ranks. o CRISIS IS PAST ______ Welcome Rain Came Today in Northern Idaho, Causing Hopes to Rise. I s . -I j : !<>'*> ' '• l' MANY LIVES LOST Nine Hundred Fire Fighters Are Missing—Fires in California Also. (United Press Service.) "Spokane, Wash., Aug. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The crisis in the forest fire situation in western Montana and Idaho is believed to be improved today. Advices state that the condition in both states has improved and that rain is falling in northern Idaha. and that the worst is believed to be over. However, discouraging reports have been receiv’d early today from all of the fire zone and the loss of life and property has been terrible. There is no trace of the three hundred ranchers missing since Monday and it is likewise believed that six hundred more have perished at Thompson Falls, Montana. --a | (United Press Service.) Sacramento, Cal.. Aug. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The United States troops fighting the forest fires in the Tehoe district in Placer county are making little progress and today the flames are breaking rapidly through Placer and Eldorado counties and racing toward the Taeho plains. The property loss will be enormous. CAUGHT BIG FISH. B. P. Dykeman, who has been at Wilders fishing for a short time in toe , Kankakee river, returned home last evening with a string of fine fish that no person would mind catching. He had fourteen in all, some of them weighing as high as nine pounds. ——o The Misses Jessie and Fanchon Magley were at Fort Wayne today, where they attended the play, Ihe Eternal Light,” at the Majestic theater.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

CAR REFUSED TO STOP. Arthur Fisher, while going down Second street in his splendid new Flanders automobile this afternoon, tried to stop in front of the garage, but for some reason or other, either too much power, or too much “perpetual motion," the car refused to stop. To those who were witnesses of the affair, it seemed as though Mr. Fisher was going to run over Dr. Connell s office, next door to the garage. However, the driver, realizing that a stronger persuasive that the foot lever would have to be used in order to induce the machine to stop, turned on the breaks, and the car—stopped. HIS FIRsfsPEECH Congressman Adair Opened His Campaign at Powers Station Monday. BIG CROWD PRESENT Congressman Went After the Wall Street Interest Flat-Footed. The Portland Sun said: Although scarcely able to leave his bed for sev eral days. Congressman .). A. M. Adair went to Powers Station Monday evening. where he had been billed to opeii his campaign for re-election next November, and for nearly an hour and a half he discussed the isspes of the approaching conflict between the people and the special interests. The meeting was held in the open air. Mr. Adair speaking from the steps of the store at that place to a surprisingly large audience, there being three or four hundred voters present besides a large number of ladies who had turned out to hear the first speech of the campaign, and the large attendance was not only an agreeable surprise to all present, many of whom readily conceded that it was the largest political gathering ever held the town, but it showed conclusively that the voters are awake to the importance of looking after their own interests by sending representatives to congress who will represent the great mass of the people rather than the special interests and the trusts. The meeting was presided over by James J. Moran, the democratic nominee for judge of tne Jay circuit court, and in a brief review of Congressman Adair’s achievements during his three years’ service in congress, introduced the speaker of the evening. Congressman Adair said that his turee years' service in congress has better equipped him to represent the people of the district .or another two years. He is not ashamed of his pasj record and invites a close scrutiny or it, and if after making an nonest investigation, the voter finds where he has broken faith with his constituents or has not stood for their interest at all times and in all things he is not worthy of the support of the voter. But if on the other hand, such an investigation proved a fulfillment of his previous pledges they owe him their support next November. In conclusion he said that his republican opponent has not yet been named, and that he has no fear of the people of the Eight district whoever he may be, because it will not be •—« man that he will have to defeat, but the money-changers who have served notice on him that they are going to drive him out of congress. ——o —■ LYNN SCHUMAKER GOT TICKETS. The second pair of tickets for "My Wife’s Family,” the comic musical comedy, which appears here Friday evening of this week, were captured by Mr. Lynn Shiemaker last evening The mis-spelied word appeared in the advertisement of Baughman’s store, being the word “different,” which was spelled with one “f.” This contest is creating no little interest and from the number of papers brought in the opera house should be packed on Friday evening, as there are many who would like to go. The same offer is good tonight and tomorrow evening. Mrs. Lew G. Ellingham came in today from Rome City. She will leave tomorrow morning for Indianapolis to attend a meeting of the trustees of the girls' home, returning to Rome City Friday. The family will return here about the middle of next week.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, August 24, 1910.

MRS. RUDY DEAD I ’ Former Resident of This County Died at Home Near Bluffton Tuesday. • - • I HAS RELATIVES HERE Sister of Mrs. Emma Crum —Funeral Services to be Held Thursday. After an illness of maAy months Mrs. Mary Rudy, wife of Frank Rudy, three miles south of Bluffton, died this morning at 8:30 o’clock. She was as dieted with tuberculosis and since January has been confined to her bed.' Until the hour of her death she remained conscious and was cheerful and patient during the many long days of her suffering. . Mrs. Rudy was formerly Miss Mary Ehle, a daughter of Constant and Elizabeth Ehle, and was born in Adams county, June 14, 1860. When she was a small child her parents moved from Adams county to Wells, locating south of Bluffton about two and ' one-half miles. She was married there to Frand Rudy, March 14, 1880. and has lived since then in the vicinity of her old home. Four children were born to them, Edward, Alfred and Laverne, living near Bluffton, and Maggie, deceased. She is survived also by her husband, two brothers and one sister Dr. Ehle of Germantown. Ind.; Charles Ehle of Manton, Mich.; and Mrs. Emma Crum of Arams county, and one grandson, Earl Rudy. The deceased was a member of the First Reformed church of this city and the funeral services will be held there Thursday afternoon, leaving the home at 1 o’clock. Rev. Diefenhaca will be in charge and interment will be made at Six Mile cemetery.—Bluff ton Banner. * . Q — RACES TO BE GREAT Best Card Ever Offered Here For the Great Northern Indiana Fair. SEVEN RACES FILLED Program For Each Day is a Good One and Should Please Everyone. • l» The lovers of the racing sport who will not be interested in the card arranged for the Great Northern fair here the week of September 6th, will certainly be hard to please. With a total of nearly three thousand dollars in purses and with the entries for seven of the races closed with five to nine starters, there will be no lack of excitement so far as the race program is concerned. On Wednesday there will be a gentleman’s road race, best three in five, for fifty dollars; purse divided into seven prizes. Also a 2:30 trot, one mile,.three in five, for $250; the Geneva stake mixed race for SSOO and a five-eighth mile run and repeat., for SIOO. On Thursday there will be a three-year-old or under mixed race for horses in Adams and adjoining counties, two in three, purse $100; citizens' pace. 2:25, one mile. $500; Decatur 2:18 pace, purse, SSOO, and a five-eighth mile dash for $75. On Friday the program includes a 2:17 trot. $250; 2:13 pace. $250; free-for-all, three % year or under pace or trot for sloo,' and a five-eighth mile run and repeat for SIOO. . — LT" — HOME FROM NEW YORK. ' William P. Schrock, the clothier, returned home Tuesday from a two weeks’ trip through the east where he has been enjoying his vacation. While away he saw many interesting sights, including New York City, Albany, Rochester, and oh the way home stoppe 1 off at Ithaca for a visit with his brother, Robert, who is attending Cornell college. He also took a trip along the Hudson river from Albany, which was one of the most enjoyable features of his trip.

BIG ESTATE IN THE COURTS. The Sarah Harding Property in Jay County to be Litigated. A suit Involving one of the largest estates ever brought In the Jay circuit court, was instituted Tuesday morning in which the real estate of the late Sarah Hardy Is sought to be partitioned. The suit was brought by Fred S., Curtis W.. Vernon V., an 1 Rose Hardy, against John S. and Foster J. Hardy, the defendants being the minor heirs of me late Oscar and Dora Hardy. Besides a lot in Jaqua’s addition to the city of Portland. 937 acres of farming land situated in this county is sought to be divided. The plaintiffs each own as tenants in common an undivided one-fifth interest in „ie real estate involved in the suit win e the defendants are each owners of cne-tenth interest. —Portland Sun. WILL DECIDE SOON Dr. Robert J. Aley Will Give His Answer Within the Present Week. HAS MANY FRIENDS Who Wish Him to Remain Says He Don’t Like the “Kinks” in Politics. The many friends of Dr. Robert J. Aley here are discussing his probable resignation from office as state superintendent and from the democratic ticket to accept the offer as president of the University of Maine. It is generally believed that he will remain in Indiana. The Star this morning said, however: Dr. Robert J. Aley, state superintendent of public instruction and ’’ candidate for re-election, who was elected president of the University of Maine last week, will decide definitely before the end of the week whether he will resign as a candidate on the democratic state ticket. This statement was made by Dr. Aley yesterday. The democratic state committee holds a regular meeting Thursday at 1 o’clock and it is thought the question of Dr. -ney’s probable resignation and the choice of a successor on the state ticket in the event he does resign, will be considered at that time. If Dr. Aley decides to accept the presidency of the University of Maine he says he will not. leave Indiana until December Ist. The accumulated business in the office of the state superintendent is such that he does not believe he could, in justice to the educational interests of Indiana, leave at this time. By December Ist the business could be adjusted. Dr. Aley believes to such an extent, that his departure would mean no embarassing interruption in the administration of scholastic affairs. Dr. Aley appreciates the kind words of his friends and does not hesitate to say so. “If I had cared for political preferment,’’ he said yesterday, “I should have entered the race for representative in congress from the Second district two years ago. I had many friends who urged me to permit my name before the convention and if I had been nominated I believe I could have been elected. Politics is distasteful to me and I cannot adapt myself to the varying tides of a political career." The state superintendent was at his office in the state house yesterda , attending to routine business and the great volume of mail that has accum >• lated in the last few days. — o "LIGHT ETERNAL" AT MAJESTIC. "The Light Eternal,” one of the greatest productions ever staged, will open at the Majestic theater at Fort Wayne this evening. A special performance was given Tuesday evening for tho newspaper fraternity and the clergy. This production is a wonder ful one, beyond description almosfand should be seen to be appreciated. It was first staged at New York last year and this was the first performance outside of that city. The prepar ations have been going on since May 6th and the staging has cost about $15,000. The show will be at Fort Wayne three nights, tonight, tomorrow and Friday evenings.

MRS. TRESELT HERE f Reported That Fort Wayne Woman Who Ran Down Little Girl Was Here Mil .. | i —i ■ ON LAST SATURDAY Coroner Will Report Next Week—Hearing Will be on September 12th. It is claimed that Mrs. Tresselt, the Fort Wayne woman who ran down little «irene Cox of that place Saturday night, causing her death and who may have to answer for her negligent driving, was in this city Saturday afternoon. The report could not be verified. The inquest of Coroner Kessler was completed Tuesday, but he will not report until the first of next week. The funeral of the little Cox girl was held at 9 oc’lock Tuesday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic church and was attended by an enormous throng of friends and sympathizers of the bereaved parents. Mrs. Tresselt was not present at the service. The preliminary hearing of Mrs. Tresselt on the charge of involuntary manslaughter will be held before Judge Mungovan in the city court on September 12th, providift that the responsibility of the child’s death is fixed upon the defendant by Coroner Kessler. Attorney Vesely of Indianapolis, known to be a representative of a liability insurance company, in which Mrs. Tresselt is said to hold insurance against damage suits, resulting from any accident caused by her automobile, has been in Fort Wayne since Monday afternoon and has made an unsuccessful attempt to be permit ted to hear the coroner’s inquest of the death of the Cox child. It is Claimed that Mrs. Tresselt holds $5,000 In this company. , _ v . AN UNUSUAL SUIT Was Filed by Mrs. William Fulk at Bluffton—Wants to Sell Property. PETITIONS THE COURT Husband is in Sanitarium and Cannot Join in Deed —Will Account. An unusual suit was filed in circuit court this morning in which Mrs. Lydia Fulk petitions the court to authorize her to dispose of her interest in the lot on South Johnson street, purchased by H. D. Cook for a location for his new grocery building. Mrs. Fulk is a daughter of Mrs. Chris Ashbaucher and she and her six brothers and sisters are heirs to two-thirds of the value of the property sold to Mr. Cook, and in order to give Mr. Cook a good deed it is necessary for her to sign the deed and join in the sale, and it would also be necessary for her husband to join in the deed, were he able, but he is in the Easthaven hospital for treatment for mental trouble, and for that reason Mrs. Fulk. Is petitioning the court to authorize her to sign the deed without her husband joining in the transaction. She sets forth that her husband will not become dependent on the county and that if he regains his mental powers she will make a full accounting to him. The case will be called at the next term of court. The case was filed by Merriman & Dailey.—Bluffton News. GAVE INITIATORY WORK. The Modern Woodmen lodge held a very interesting session Tuesday evening at their headquarters, and several candidates were given the degree work. A large crowd was In attendance and a real good time was enjoyed by all. Arrangements are nearly completed for the picnic to be held on Labor day, which promises to be a pleasant affair.

) PICNIC AT PLEASANT VALLEY, i Saturday. August 27th a Subbath school picnic will be held In Mr. Porter's grove, one-half mile west of the I church, or four and one-half miles west of Peterson. Several Sunday schools will take part In the program with singing and speeches; also band music. One of the addresses will be given by Mrs. Stanley, state vice president of the W. C. T. U. She is a very able speaker and we are fortunate in getting her. Come and hear her. You will not regret it. The ladies will have a bazaar. Refreshments served on the grounds. Everybody invited. THE STRIKE IS OFF Tin Plate Workers Will Return to Work Monday— Settled at Noon Today. IT AFFECTS INDIANA Populaton of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Shows An Increase of 15,033. (United press Service.) Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 24 —(Special to 1 Daily Democrat) —The strike of (he amalgamated Association of Iron. I Steel and Tin Plate Workers against the American Steel and Tin Plare commission ended at noon today, at which hour the strike was declared off by President McArdle of the association and on next Monday 15,000 men, tin workers, employed in the Indiana. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia fields will go back to work. Muncie, Elwood and Gas City plants in Indiana are involved in the settlement. The strike has been on for several months and has been keenly felt in all the cities where factories pf this kind are located. _. f -.4. - ; •-\*L. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Aug. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The census bureau today announced that the population of Kalamazoo, Mich., is 39,437, an increase of 15,033, or sixty-one per cent. „ - —o THE HARKLESS WILL PROBATED. Property Goes to Mrs. Harkless During Life and Then to Children. The last will of B. P. Harkless was probated this afternoon. In the testament he bequeaths all his personal property, money and notes to his wife, Rebecca Harkless. He also gives his real estate to his wife, with power to sell same if she wishes. At her death the property is to be taken over bv the son, James C. Harkless, who is to pay one-third of the value thereof to each of his sisters. Mrs. Haney Harden and Mrs. Mary Ahr. The will was written February 6, 1909, and witnessed by J. C. Moran and Miss Agnes Costello. —J o PASSED THROUGH CITY. King Piano Company Runs Excursion to Toledo Today. The excursion which was run from Bluffton under the auspices of the King Piano company, passed through , the city this morning on its way to ; Toledo, with a long string of cars, and each one was filled to its capacity. The crowd was so large that the westbound train which passed here at the same time, was obliged to put off a 1 coach for the accommodation of the excursionists. The day was spent at Walbridge park, and a number of peo- , pie from this city joined the crowd ; to spend the day at that place. i o 1 GAYNOR RELEASED MONDAY. (United Press Service.) Hoboken, N. J.. Aug. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) —It has been stated at St. Mary's hospital today that the condition of Mayor Gaynor is so consistently improving that he will prob- > ably be able to leave for his farm on Long Island next Monday. - O BURKETT SOLD FARM. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Burkett of North Main street were in Decatur Monday afternoon and closed the deal by which they sold their eighty-acre farm in Adams county to John Pari rish, who has been on the farm as II tenant. The price was $l3O per acre, |or $10,400. —Bluffton News.

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THE GENEVA NEWS G. B. & C. Furnished Thirteen Passengers For the Toledo Excursion. COMERS AND GOERS The Fristoes Will Make a Pleasant Trip—Mr. Porter Goes Fishing. Geneva, Ind., Aug. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The King Piano company excursion from Geneva and Bluffton was fairly well patronized from Geneva this morning. The round trip fare was $1.85. Those who accepted the opportunity to visit Toledo were John H. Runyon and daughter. Pearl; Miss Bergie Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson. Eight more were picked up at Linn Grove, making thirteen people furnished by the G. B. & C. line for the excursion. Tile accident and death of Mr. Lull, which was reported yesterday, occurred at Bradford, Pa., instead of Bedford, as stated. Mr. an Mrs. H. A. Fristoe and daughter, Margaietta, will leave Thursday via the B. G. & C. for Toledo, Detroit and Lima to combine pleasure and business. On this trip they will buy a big line of holiday goods for the Economy store. Charles D. Porter, cashier of the Geneva bank, left this morning to join his family at Rome City for a fewdays’ outing, teasing the Big Fish. Mrs. Fern Young of Redkey, niece of O. G, Rathbun, arrived Tuesday for a week’s visit and to assist in naming the big baby boy who came to the Rathbun home last week. ~ O. G. Rathbun was called to Redkey Wednesday on account of the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. F. E. Darst, who has been in declining health for several months. Miss Edith Shuler, one of the “hello girls.” and her brother. Roy Edgar, will leave Thursday for a week's visit with friends at Wanatah, Ind. ABOUT THE SICK. * Quite a number of Decatur people are still on the sick list, but most of them seein to be improving and great hope is extended for their recovery. Mrs . Israel Stoneburner, whose friends are anxiously awaiting the news of a turn for the better in her condition, is reported as resting easier, and at present it is thought that she will recover. John Elzey, who is still very sick at his home in the west part of the city, is showing signs of gaining strength, and unless something unforseen sets in, his physician says he will recover. Mrs. Thomas Perkins is still in a very serious condition and her case is being attended to with much carefulness. A trained nurse arrived Tuesday from Hope hospital at Fort Wayne and will attend her during her sickness. Mrs. Harry Fritzinger, who has been very ill for the past week, is some better. Mrs. Daniel Niblick, who took sick while at Rome City, is still improving and it is thought by her physician that she will be able to return home some time this week. The condition of Mrs. H. L. Confer, who Is suffering with brain trouble, remains about the same. Mrs. Fred Engle, residing near the i Washington school house, south of the I city, is also somewhat better and more hope is extended each day for her ultimate recovery. Mrs. John H. Heller Is quite sick with an attack of bilious trouble. Attorney Robert S. Peterson, who has been seriously sick since Sunday, is reported about the same today. He is very weak, but apparently suffers but little pain.