Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 250, Decatur, Adams County, 22 October 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 250.

CRIPPEN GUILTY T ury Out Just Twenty-nine Minutes —Must Hang November 14 or 15. THE CASE WAS SHORT Aldrich is Resting Easy— Ship Wrecked and Fifty Men Go Down in Sea. (United Press Service.) Umdon. Eng., Oct. 22—(Special to Dally Democrat)—-Dr. H. H. Crippen was today found guilty of murdering hit wife, Belie Ellmire Crippen, and sentenced to <|eath. The jury was out just twenty-nine minutes, having retired al 2:1" this afternoon. Crippen's conviction followed an impassioned appeal by the king's counsel. Muri, in the closing argument and the instructions to the jury by Judge Aversion, that was considered favorable to the prosecution. Crippen received the verdict with a fair show of composure, having been prepared for the worst. The judge donned the black cap and pronounced the sentence of death, the date for hanging being fixed for November 14th or 15th. An effort Is being made to have the sentence commuted to life imprisonment on the grounds that the evidence was circumstantial.

(United Press Service.) Xevt York, Oct. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Diligent search for the trolley or taxicab which struck Senator Aldrich has ' failed to establish the identity of either and the affair is still » mystery. Senator Aldrich rested comfortably at his apartments today, but visitors were denied admission. (United Press Service.) Rio Janeiro. Oct. 22—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The steamship Walley is wrecked at Azorales light house off Para and fifty of the crew drowned. Seventy-five others were rescued. The ship is a total loss. END OF SUFFERINGS Came Finally to Ben Prescott, Who Was Injured Near Here Years Ago. A. P. BEATTY’S COUSIN Died at Frankfort—Mr. and Mrs. Beatty Will Attend Funeral There. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Beatty went to Frankfort. Ind., this afternoon, where tomorrow they will attend the funeral services for Mr. Beatty’s cousin, BenJ min F. Prescott, who died Thursday evening at 9 o’clock. It will bi remembered by many of our readets that some ten years ago Mr. Prescott, who was then a conductor on a Clover Leaf freight train, was seriously injured near here. He was brought to this city and later taken to Frankfort. where for weeks his life almost hung by a thread. He finally recovered partially, but never fully. A few duys ago he became worse and Tuesday on operation was performed in nopes of restoring him to health, but death followed two days later He was quite well known here. After partially recovering from his accident Mr. Prescott conducted a peanut and popcorn wagon at Frankfort. He was fifty five years old and was born near Richmond. Ind. Hie wife died ‘hree years ago and he is survived by four daughters and one son. The funeral will be held from the residence Sunday afternoon. HOCKERS GO TO FORT WAYNE. Mrs John Hocker and daughter, Mabel, of Monroe, were shopping in the city today. The family is pi epar Ing to go to Fort Wayne in two weeks to reside, having purchased a residence there. Mr. Hocker has been there some time, being engaged in the automobile business.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

HELD LAST RITES. Mrs. Hunter Was Laid to Rest This Morning. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter of Bluffton, the mother of Mrs. Ell Crist and Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt of this city was held at that place this morning and a number of people t om this city were in attendance. The services were hold from the house this morning at ten o'clock and interment was also made at Bluffton. COUNTY HOSPITAL County Hospital Much Favored by Medical Profession and PEOPLE GENERALLY Os Adams County—Niblick Homestead Deemed an Ideal Location. It is the popular opinion, as well as that of the medical profession of Adams county that a county hospital is one of the crying needs of Adams county, and much talk concerning the securing of the same is current. Some have even gone so far as to suggest that the otd Jesse Niblick homestead on Second street would be an ideal location for the same, and some of the county commissioners and county council, it is thought, would take very favorable action iu the matter, should it be brought before them in the proper legal way. For a county this size, prosperity and progressiveness to be without such an institution, is rather unprecedented. Jay county, on the south, has such an institution, which, with those at Fort Wayne in Allen county on the north are the nearest ones to which the patients from this city and surrounding territory can be taken when such treatment is necessary. the long trips to those places often being dangerous to the life of the patient, or at least attended with much inconvenience. The proximity of such an institution would also do away with the necessity of nurses in private homes, as many more patients would take advantage of a hospital, where the equipment is complete in every- detail so necessary in the struggle against disease. Such an institution in this county would soon become self-supporting. The Jesse Niblick homestead which is for sale by the heir’s, has been suggested as ideal for this in many ways. It is centrally located, the magnificent grounds comprising six full lots, making the grounds 276x198 feet in dimensions. The house itself, large and roomy, could be used for the hospital building, with but very little change, making an ideal hospital building. The matter is being favorably commented upon and it is quite likely, that with a little boosting, Adams county can secure a hospital of which she may be proud. ATT ACK OF RHEUMATISM. Seizes D. B. Erwin Enroute Home From Ohio Trip. Attorney D. B. Erwin, who returned from a several days’ business trip to Upper Sandusky, Ohio, is today confined to his home on account of an attack of rheumatism and is unable to walk. During his absence he was out in the very bad weather and the exposure brought on the attack, which affected the toes of his left foot. Enroute home he grew worse and was obliged to be assisted from the cars at Fort Wayne and taken to a doctor for treatment before coming on home. He suffered a similar attack about a year ago. —, MRS. CHARLES KOLTER DEAD. Mrs. Charles Kolter of Magley died at 2 o’clock this afternoon after a fiv-j weeks’ illness from typhoid fever. She was of middle age and is survived by husband, four sons —Fred, Ed, Otto and Rudolph, and two daughters— Anna and Freda. One son, John, died about six weeks ago from typhoid. Her maiden name was Mary Bloemker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bloemker. •

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, October 22. 1910.

GUI) MEETINGS Dem :rats Are Holding Inte ./sting School House Sessions Now. AT F 3EIDHEIM FRIDAY Get ing ’Ready For Final Two Weeks of Campaign in This County. d ■ . Ont of the best political meetings of th year was held at Freidheim Frida? evening, when addresses were made Hon. Jacob Butcher, democratic -ion nee for representative, and Hon. C. Moran, the well known attorn a. A large crowd was in attendai o and there was that enthusiastic e.il pull-together feeling that alway: orings in a unanimous vote from tlat rock-ribbed old township. The evening previous there was a dandy meeting at the Knapp school house, addresses were made by Mr Muccher and Mr. Parrish. Other me< tings have also been conducted over t e county recently and all point to an old-time democratic majority, and m /be a little more. From nowon then rill be meetings in various parts of the county practically every evenin the headquarters will be open c ch day and evening and you are re- ested to call and talk it over with • ”nty Chairman Erwin. It will b« an effort from now on to get the vc e out and then —a great victory. A smoker will be held here soon. U Ert Slack, the Franklin statesi ian, and a good one, will hold meeting at Geneva and Berne next Saturday; afternoon and evening and Samue M. Ralston of Lebanon will speak here the last week. Hons Chauncey Lautzenheiser and Thurman Gottschalk held a good meeting at Salem school in Blue Creek tp. last ni ;ht. The attendance was good and the ; sues were well discussed. — o “THE PROFESSIONAL LAUGH.” Ther. Is a certain form of hypocrisy thi t may be excusable —and that is the ’ professional laugh" kind —the laugh 11 a t must be laughed when you feel lik« smiting the person over the head o stead. Among this kind of hypocrii i 's the reporter, who must smile aid k ugh and joke at all the millior. liaces where he is informed that, "Y-s, we have some news; it is raining 'May.” Then there is the travehwi man from the city who goes ; nto a r >' lon little one-horse towns in a w-;. and at every one of which he must h'.ar the pithless jokes that he hear, -hree years ago and are really co old that he must imagine he has fc gotten all about them —and give his "professional laugh” or be classed a ? a man without humor —a stuck-up ,r..n, cr a groueb To have the “profr ssional laugh” under all circumstanci is an art and happy is he who can i.ms through the world on it. We have heard of one who recently called at t little town —not a great many mi’ s from Decatur —and in the course of time the proprietor brought up the statement that, “Well, there are' two things certain in Tfe,” and the travt 'ig man, with his professional ge *. .lity, inquired what they were, 'fl e proprietor, thinking to spring a (reat joke, replied, “Death and taxes ” And then cstme that great pro!..local laugh from the traveling urn, who clapped his hands on his 1 lee and laughed at the “joke” jut ’ as though it were the best in the w nd —and you couldn’t tell the laugh from the real article. In fact, a suspicion still lingers as to whether ha wasn’t giving the real laugh tha time —laughing at the fellow who t us so back-woodsy that he would att« (apt to spring such a “joke.” u — ■ —» A /(ONG THE SICK. The cor lition of Mrs. Magdalena Bremerkar p was reported today as being ver. serious, there being no signs of ii’i) ovement. Mrs. Join w eter Baker is still very ill at her home south of the city, there beinbut little change in h°r condition. # Rose To ueHier, who has been 'ery low forth past day or so, remains about the same. Her condition is such that he requires constant care. Mrs. Loos Dolch, who has been very sick f »r some time, is slowly improving am' is able to sit up at times

MR. KERN PROMOTED. Former Resident of This City Receives Advancement. Frank Kern of Fort Wayne, who has been connected with the Metropolitan Insurance company for some time, having recently been promoted to the position of assistant superintendent, has again been favored by the company on account of the good work he has been doing for his company. A meeting of the Fort Wayne district was held at Fort Wayne on Thursday and Friday, and at this meeting Mr. Kern was made a deputy superintendent. This is a good advance for Mr. Kern and the position carries with it an increase in salary. Mr. Immel of the New York office was in attendance at the district meeting, which was a very important one, much business having been attended to. Albert Acker, who has been the local agent since Mr. Kern left here, was also in attendance at the meeting. o WANT THAT SPEECH Wayne County Chairman Offers $25.00 For Beveridge Speech MADE AT RICHMOND Was Taken in Short Hand But Never Published and Now They Ask Why. DEMOCRATIC NEWS BUREAU, 325 Pythian Building. Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —There is a terrible state of affairs at Richmond, it all began when Colonel Roosevelt got mad and refused to speak in Senator Beveridge's behalf in Ihe Richmond coliseum; and it got worse when Senator Beveridge jumped into the oratorical breach himself and said things that were unexpected. Now comes Charles B. Beck, chairman of the Wayne county democratic central committee, offering $25 for a stenographic report of Senator Beveridge's speech —or the same $25 if William Dudley Foulke, editor of the Richmond Item, and Senator Beveridge's new-found friend, will print the speech in full. Mr. Foulke has printed part of it, but the democrats of Wayne county are not satisfied. They want it all. Is there any reason why they shouldn’t have it? It happens that the only stenographic report of the speech was made by a court reportc employed by Mr. Foulke, who expected to get a Roosevelt speech. When Roosevelt balked at the last minute and would not make the speech, the court reporter was on the job and reported the Beveridge speech. It is conceded that Senator Beveridge was very much excited when he addressed the crowd in the coliseum, and the speech, it is said, was not the part of wisdom. There seems to be some controversy as to what inspired such a speech. At any rate, the Richmond people who did not attend the meeting want to read it. Some of those who were there did not like it. Its character was such as to lead a member of the Roosevelt reception committee (which, by the way, didn't “recep), to declare that he was dis•gusted and would not actively support Senator Beveridge again. Os course the democrats are interested in the speech, and again of courjo there were no democrats there to shake the hand afterward and pledge their support—this being one of the favorite dreams of the Beveridge press bureau in Indianapqlis. So, Mr. Beck, desirous of pleasing the people of Richmond, and particularly the democrats who did not attend, wishes to have the speech printed. The following is a copy of his letter, which is reproduced from the first page of the Richmond News; “The Hon. William Dudley Foulke, Editor Richmond Item: “The speech of Senator Beveridge, delivered at the coliseum iast Thursday night, was not published in full by the Item. The speech was taken down in shorthand by Arthur Curme, who was employed for that purpose by the Item. "Richmond people have a right to knov; what Senator Beveridge said in his address here cn October 13, 1910. (Continue rwn page 4.)

FOUND OLD BOCKS Memorandum Book kept in 1861 by Conrad lir/ e Found Today. IN KNAPP BUILDING Which is Being Tom E iwn to Make Room For the New One. Two very old day-books, now mouldy with the age and damp < fifty years—lacking but one —were found today up under the roof in the a ’ i-.. of the old Henry Knapp buildi / oi. Monroe street, which is bein' torn down to make room for Mr. K app’s fine new brick business block. What is most interesting is that one >f the books bears the name of ( .'mad Brake, the pioneer Decatur maa. whose funeral took place this morning. The book is a long, bla ered one. bearing the inscript on on the fly leaf, "Memorandum of < onrad Brake, 1861.” It is filled wit! mercantile data, and gives all evid', oe of having been used by him in It, apJiig the accounts of the customer with which he dealt in his mercantilt v.ork, he having been engaged in tl is for twenty-five years. The accoun ; were from May to June of 1861. Th, items are interesting, showing that eggs sold for fiv.e cents a dozen : t one time, at another four and one I . dozen brought forty-three cents ,a <1 five pounds of butter brought forty cents. The books were probably laid away by Mr. Brake and lost i nthe ccumulation of rubbish that gatht s, no one knows how. The books we e well kept and are still very legible. o NOW WE WILL HAVE A GOO ONE Contracts have just been sig ed between the Royal Play Co., Inc., of Chicago and Mr. Bosse, manager of the Bosse opera house, insuring !us appearance or "The College Boy' ... Decatur on Thursday evening, i r-v. 01." 27th. The past attendance of the p . .c at the local playhouse has provi that “The College Boy is just the i tyle of a play that the public wants, and we are not alone in this desire. ’ he average American man or worn n sees enough of the broken homes, nd unscrupulous villain in every-d life, without going to the theater t> d paying for .he chance to see it r<; produced, as a mode of entertainme t. An evening spent at the theater to witness such a play does not refresh the energy, and after all that it w lat the public wants when attending i theater, they want to be amused, ind in an artistic manner. “The College Boy” was wri> eu for the purpose, and satisfies th- desire for light entertainment entii -ly. (t is purely a comedy, but elevi. (ng in its nature. It is full of laugh; b,e situations. and bright, catchy tiesical numbers, and has a theme so a plot that it both original and exciting. The musical nunjbers have been elected with great care, and rehearse ! under the personal direction of Rex Wilson. In the last act Miss Chariot te Duncan has a surprise in a musical number with the aid of the choru: . which is said to be worthy of a plac tn the best productions on the road. “The Colege Boy” will be aen at the Bosse opera house on T uirsday evening, October 27th. POCAHONTAS STATE OFFICERS. The following state officers were elected by the Degree of Poc ihontas at the Indianapolis great cout.eil this week: Great Pocahontas —Mrs. Nina Diggs, Muncir. Great Wenoka—Mrs. Stell Bird, Cambridge City. Great Minnehaha —Mrs. Li Ue Arbuckle, Kokomo. Great Keeper of Recons —Mrs. Pearl Thornburg, Daleville. Great Keeper of Wampu a —Mrs. Mary Teague, Indianapolis. Great Prophetess — Mrs Lulu Beech, Elwood. Trustees—Mrs. Anna Atmore, Terre Haute; Mrs. Nettie Limburge , Eaton, Ind.; and Mrs. Julia Kerr, I adianapoils. Mrs. Jessie Burdg of this «ity was appointed a member of the cc mac'ttee on wigwams.

LAID TO REST. Last Respects Paid to the Late Conrad Brake. This morning at 8:30 o’clock the last sad rites over the remains of the late Conrad Brake were held and the services were largely attended by the many relatives and friends of the deceased. Father Flaherty was in charge of the services and gave a short discourse on the life which he had led and the uncertainty of death. Interment was made at the St. Joseph cemetery HUNT FORBALOONS Toronto, Quebec and United States Governments Join in Search. TWO ARE MISSING Believed to be in Canadian Wilderness—A Revenue • Cutter Wrecked. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Oct. 22—(Special to Daily Democrat' —Revenue Cutter Lighthouse steamer, an army engineering boat, in service on the great lakes, was directed to search Lake Huron and Georgian bay and the thousand small waterways for some trace of the lost balloons, America and Duesseldorff. (United Press Service.) Toronto, Ont., Oct. 22—(Special to Daily Democrat) —With the special men of the Ontario government and the Hudson Bay company scouring the woods of northern Ontario for the missing balloons, American No. 2, and the Duesseldorn, and the Quebec government taking similar steps, it is hoped that definite word of the safety of the men will be received within twenty-four hours. Relief expeditions will leave Toronto today. (United Press Service.) New York, N. Y., Oct. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat' —The Aero club of America today received a telegram fr >m Captain Messmer, pilot of the Sv iss balloon, Azyrea, stating that he an I Griaudan, his aid, were safe at Lisdodansing, Canada, after wandering for two days and a night, and suffering intensely from cold and hunger. (United Press Service.) Havana. Oct. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The revenue cutter Castedes has been wrecked off Cape San Antonia and the captain and the crew with the exception of two were drowned. o MONROE MERCHANTS ADVERTISE Will Have Big Demonstration and Sale From October 27th to 29th. Liechty Bros. & Co., live hardware merchants of the hustling town of Monroe are announcing a great big bargain sale and a special demonstration on Moore’s ranges. In today’s issue appears a sixty inch advertisement which explains itself and to which we call your especial attention. The boys are hustlers and we have found that the business man who is as progressive as these fellows, are the ones actually able to secure the best goods at the best prices and it pays to trade with such business men. The sale also includes a big reduction on other goods. >— o FOURTH GAME IN WORLD SERIES (United Press Service.) Chicago. 111., West Side Ball Park, October 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Chicago sporting blood was not thick enough to stand the three successive defeats of the Cubs by the Athletics, and when time was called for the fourth game of the world’s series this afternoon at 2 o’clock there was considerable open space on the bleachers and no rush in the grand stand. The line-up for the two teams wa sthe same as before, with Cole pitching for Chicago and Bender for Philadelphia. The betting was two to one on the Athletics for the game and ten to one for the series. o Mr. and Mrs. Albert Katterheinrich and son are expected to arrive this evening from South Bend for a visit over Sunday with her parents, Mr. I and Mrs. James Hurst and family.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS The Ephraim Hirschy Estate Set Off to Widow. Being Less Than SSOO. A SIO,OOO FARM DEAL County Treasurer’s Office Getting Busy—Only Two Weeks More to Pay. L. Hirschy, executor for Ephraim Hirschy, filed an inventory and report, showing the estate less than SSOO, and entire estate was set off to widow upon payment of costs. Irvin Brandyberry va Oscar L. Vance, action for contribution- motion fikd by plaintiff to i’rik: out each paragraph of plea in .untznienL State of Indiana on rela’ion of the A. C. Stone and Lime Co. vs. Fred Hoffman et al., contract and bond, appearance by D. E. Smith for defendants. Rule to answer. *’l Kalamazoo National bank vr Cap pock Motor Car Co., note, $450. Answer to interrogatories filed by plaintiff. The only real estate transfer filed is that of Levi D. Asciiman, 78 acres, French township, SIO,OOO. The county treasurer’s office began to look like a banking house today, quite a large sum of tax money having been paid in before noon. But about two weeks remain for this all important duty which must positively be looked after, two weeks from Monday being the last day unless you wish to pay the penalty. — ——— . ANOTHER OPERATION FOR EYE. Henry Scherry of Preble stopped off in the city a short while this morning on his way to Fort Wayne, where he will undergo another operation on one of his eyes. This will make the fifth operation, none of the others seeming to bring the desired results. RECEIVE? BURNS Roy Wolford Was Severely Burned at His Home This Morning. CHANGING CLOTHES Right Arm and Side Burned to a Crisp Unable to Perform Duties. Roy Wolford, the well known mail carrier, met with a misfortune this morning at his home in the south part of the city, which he does npt care to again experience. Mr. Wolford, who is required to make long drives each day in performing his work for Uncle Sam. found it necessary this morning on account of the inclemency of the weather, to make a change from light to heavier clothing. While engaged in doing so he became overbalanced, and in some way fell against a hot stove, receiving a number of very severe burns. His entire right arm and a portion of his side were burned very severely, and the flesh was almost cooked on different parts of his body. He was unable to check his fall against the stove, or he would probably escaped with less severe burns. The attendance of a physician was necessary and he will have to remain quiet for a few days at least. His right arm is so sore that he can scarcely move It, and he will be de tained from duty for several daysMrs. William Biggs is covering his route. o The Wemhoff Monumental Works' remodeling is going along rapidly. Mr. and Mrs. Max Garard and son. Carl, arrived last evening from Louisville. Ky., to attend the funeral of her father, Conrad Brake, which was held this morning.