Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 267, Decatur, Adams County, 11 November 1910 — Page 1

Volume Vlft. Number 267.

MRS. LYON HONORED Was Elected President of the Eighth District by W. R. C. Ladies Thursday. NEXT CONVENTION Will be Held at Montpelier Next Year—Campfire Largely Attended. The local Woman's Relief Corp was greatly honored at the thirteenth annual convention of the Eighth district by having one of its ladies, Mrs. Ed Lyons, the president of the local corps, ■elected president of the district, a position which she will fill with grace and dignty. The election took place in the afternoon, and the list of officers of the district includes also: Senior vice president, Mrs. Sturgis of Bluffton; district treasurer, Mrs. Mattie Ett of Fort Wayne. The other officers are appointed, but the election has not yet been made. Mrs. Mary Tate Doliins of Portland was nominated national delegate, and Mrs. Inez Twibell of Montpelier, alternate, these nominations to be confirmed later by the state officials. Montpelier was selected as the city for the convention next year, Mrs. Maude Howard of the corp of that city extending a very cordial invitation. The afternoon session was the chief business period of the convention, every minute from 1:30 to 5 o'clock being filled with matters of consuming interest. The meeting was opened promptly at 1:30 at the K. of P. home, with the reading of a very excellent patriotic paper by Mrs. Thorpe of Bluffton. The ritualistic work was exemplified in a very fine way by the local corps, and Mrs. Hoffman of Hartford City, who is the state inspector, pronounced the local corps in excellent condition.

A penny drill in which all the assembly took part was a very pretty feature of the afternoon, the pennies given being delegated to the fund for the purchasing of flowers for the sick soldiers or their wives. A committee on resolutions was ap-: ■pointed, and later made a report, a copy of these resolutions being found elsewhere in this paper. The W. R. C. delegates, many of them remaining over night, were en-l tertained in a most hospitable manner, by the ladies of the local corps and their friends. Evening Campfire. The great open session, to which the public was invited, and responded in a very happy manner, completely filling the Presbyterian church, was' the “campfire” held Thursday evening. The Presbyterian church was most) tastefully decorated with flags and bunting, with plants and flowers, and what gave a most realistic effect, was the campfire improvised on the rostrum. The guns were stacked there, and a big kettle was suspended from its tripod, under which glowed a red light, as of a real campfire. With this as a background, many o fthe old soldiers present, their wives and children, who have heard by word of mouth from many of these veterans of the Civil war, the tales of their campfires of long ago, had little effort in calling to mind the days of old, with their many thrilling and valorous experiences. Miss Jean Lutz presided at the organ, and all joined in singing the opening song. “America.” After a prayer by Rev. Imler, Mayor Teeple, in words aptly chosen, extended greetings to the assembly, in behalf of the city, and Mrs. Stewart of Hartfoid City responded in behalf of the W ■ RC. Addresses, abounding in patriotism, and words of praise for the great work of these loyal ladles of the Woman's Relief Corps, were given by 1 ■ J. Lutz, Hugh Perkins, and various district officers present, while “By the experiences as an army nurse, an acp. O. Wise, L. E. Opliger, county superintendent of schools, Mrs. Mcßride of Bluffton, Mrs. L. G. Ellingham of this city and Mrs. Helena Wolff 01 Ft. Wayne, the last named telling of her experiences as a nary nurse, an account of which was given in Thursday evening’s paper. I Readings by Misses Alta Teeple and |Marie Ball were highly appreciated, as

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was the musical part of the program to which Dr. Patterson contributed with a solo, Miss Florence Sprunger with a solo, "The Star Spangled Banner;” Albert Sellemeyer with a cornet solo, Mesdames Runyon and Opliger with a duet, and the M. E. male choir with a number of vocal selections. Among the very Impressive songs rendered was “Tenting Tonight,” which brought tears to many of the veterans present. The flag salute and a number of drills were given. and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. Spetnagel. The convention closed with a record of being one of the most successful of any of the district, and the ladies are very thankful to all those who lent their aid in making it such.

A PROCLAMATION Governor Marshall Issues an Original Document For the Season. OF THANKSGIVING Recommends That Thursday November 24th, be Generally Observed. The never-ending procession of the seasons has brought the people of Indiana again to their harvest home. The common parent of us all has poured from her lap the corn and wine and oil of fertile fields and fruitful vineyards. Perhaps her children have been more greedy than generous, and the divine destiny of man may yet be far off. Systems of government and human distribution of the products of the sunshine and rain still remain imperfect. As yet we see our brother through a glass darkly, yet more clearily with the passing years. All the order of our lives changes from day to day, but one thing remains eternally the same—the gracious goodness of God hath failed us never in seed time j nor in garnered grain. It is meet that Indiana bows again her forehead to the ground and rever- ' ently acknowledge that He is good and that His mercy endureth. Let us i remember that it is the spirit ol brotherhood and not whole burnt of- | ferings which He desires. Let him i that hath an abundance consider his stewardship, and him that hath less i trust Him who noteth the sparrow's ! fall. I And to the end that all may renew I their allegiance and give thanks to our country’s God, in conformity with 1 state and national usage, I, Thomas R. j Marshall, governor of the state of Ini diana, do recommend that upon Thursday, November 24, 1910, the day by law and*custom set apart as Thanksgiving Day. the people of Indiana , whole-heartedly thank Him for that ' he hath not so far dealt thus with any i people. j In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be as- ■ fixed the great seal of the state of Indiana, at the capitol in the city of Indianapolis, this 10th day of November, in the year of grace nineteen hundred ten, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and thirty-fifth. THOMAS R. MARSHALL, Governor. __ ——o — DECATUR FRIENDS Attended Funeral of the Late Samuel Johnson at Monroe. A number of Decatur people were at Monroe today to attend the funeral of the late Samuel Johnson, whose death occurred on last Monday, and which was held this morning from the Monroe Methodist church. Interment was also made at Monroe. Among those from Decatur were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Johnson, nephew of the deceased; Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Parrish, Robert Patterson and R. E. Smith. —— “• dance and box social. - The Phi Deltas are making arrangements for a dance and box social to be ■ given at the frat rooms on next Wed- ' nesday evening, and the occasion promises to be a happy event. Danc- ■ Ing will be indulged in for some time, after which the boxes will be sold. The ■ members have the reputation of being royal entertainers and the event of I next Wednesday will no doubt afford . much pleasure to those who attend.

CORKWELL INSANE * t Will be Admitted to East Haven Asylum Within the Next Few Days. NOT UNDER ARREST But is Held to Blame For the Terrible Kingsland Traction Wreck. If the arrangements under way can be carried out by Judge R. K. Erwin, attorney for Benjamin T. Corkwell, the motorman on whose shoulders the Wells county authorities have placed the responsibility for the Kingsland trolley wreck, will not be in custody when he is admitted to the hospital for insane at Richmond. Sheriff A. M. Reichelderfer received notice from the authorities at EastHaven this morning that Corkwell has been accepted at the institution but Judge Erwin asked that he be allowed to remain here a day or two so that he can furnish a bond of SI,OOO asked of him on the indictment charging him with manslaughter. The judge said that tbe patient’s condition is improving daily and that the doctors in attendance think he will recover. In event he does and the authorities at Easthaven concluded later that he can be safely discharged he will not be taken into custody but can leave the institution whenever his mental condition will admit of it. It is not believed that any trouble will be experienced in securing bondsmen and members of Corkwell's family expect that if he is sent to Richmond it will be only a short time until he can be discharged. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. AGED LADY DEAD Miss Meta L. Fruechtenicht Died Last Evening at the Home of Her Niece. MRS. J. H. FUELLING Os Root Township—Was a Native of Germany—Funeral Sunday. The closing chapter in the life of Miss Meta L. Fruechtenicht, a lady well known to residents of Root township, where she has made her home with her niece, Mrs. J. H. Fuelling, for the past six years, and in Fort Wayne, where she resided prior to that time with another niece, was recorded Thursday evening at 5:30 o’clock, when her spirit winged its flight to the eternal mansions. Miss Fruechtenicht had reached the mature age of seventy years, three' months and seventeen days. All her life she was afflicted by being a cripple, her limbs being deformed in such away that, while it hindered her living a normal life, did not prevent the use of her hands in knitting, sewing and other thngs which passed her time pleasantly to herself and profitably to those whom she could aid in this way. About six months ago her health began to decline, from infirmities incident to one of her extreme years, and the past three weeks she has been confined to her bed. She was born in Alerdorf, Germany, July 23, 1840, but much of her life has been spent in this country. She has one brother, a well known minister, of Elgin, 111. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Fuelling Lutheran church, the Rev. Dornseif, pastor. o -...— ELKS’ MEETING. A special meeting of the Elks has been called for this evening, and as it is one of much importance, it is expected that all will be present. Arrangements for memorial services are to be made at this time and the attendance of all is needed. Mr. Maurice Neizer, deputy exalted ruler of the district, will be present to meet the members- and al) are asked to greet him. Be sure and be on hand.

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, November 11, 1910.

an attractive place To Visitors is the New Knights of Pythias Home. The Knights of Pythias' beautiful new home Is a source ofmuch pleasure, not only to the members of the lodge, but to the large number of visitorsto the city who make it a point to visit this Institution when calling here. Alex Hoyer, custodian, stated that from March Ist to October 31st, 692 visitors had registered on the visitors’ book. These hailed from nearly every state in the union—from east and west—North Dakota, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, Arkansas, California —and others. THE MONROE NEWS An Epidemic of Moving Has Struck That Place During This Week. NEW TILE COMPANY Is Now Doing Business at Lewellen’s Old Stand——The Usual Stir. Monroe, Ind., Nov. 11. And the third day—it snowed. Monroe has experienced a moving epidemic this week, as shown by the various families that have moved their belongings from one place to another after the election last Tuesday: E. B. Bailey moved one-half mile north of town, Charles Bahner into the Bailey property, Dal Grim to the John McKean farm two miles west of town, Glen Glancey into the Dr. Parrish new house, Charles Lammiman to the Jno. Hendricks property, Wesley Haggard to the John Nelson property, John Uhrick to the Haggard property, Mr. Todd to the Peter Kessler property. Peter Kessler to the Bahner property, Landon Smith to the Dr. Parrish house, Rufus Sprunger of Berne to the house vacated by John Uhrick and there are several changes booked for this and next week. Z. O. Lewellen, who for the past twenty-four years owned and conducted the tile mill at this place, has sold to Monroe and Berne men, who formed a stock company and took immediate possession. The plant is a good one and brought the handsome price of $7,000, and the amount of sctock on hand invoiced at a very neat sum. This is a strong company and the members have styled themselves as the Monroe Tile Company, and will endeavor to maintain the reputation which Mr. Lewellen has built up during his long and untiring efforts to make it one of the best mills of the kind in this section of the country, and the many patrons of this plant can rest assured of the same fair and honest treatment under the management of the young and efficient manager, Rflfus Sprunger, who began his duties at once. Mr. Lew-ellen has labored hard and long to make this branch of the business enterprise a credit to Monroe, and has been rewarded for the same. He has a wide acquaintance and we are glad that Monroe can boast of an institution of this kind located in our midst. We most heartily welcome the new firm and bespeak for them an abundant amount of success, which they undoubtedly will enjoy, as the way our farmers are hauling out tile from this place certainly indicates that the volume of business enjoyed by Mr. Lewellen will be continued by the new firm. Mr. Lewellen has moved his office to his residence just south of the mill, where he will be found at all times, where he will settle all book accounts due him. The box social given by the Royal Neighbors last Saturday was largely attended and every box offered for sale brought a fancy price. All present had an enjoyable time and no doubt there will be another entertainment pulled off in the near future. The Royal Neighbors know how to entertain. A pleasant surprise w-as sprung on Mr. and Mrs. John Hocker on last Friday evening by the Ladies’ Aid society of the Monroe M. E. church of which Mrs. Hocker was a member for some time, the occasion being in the (Continued on page 2.)

BOTH EXPECTANT United States and Mexico on the Verge of Serious Trouble. THE STRIKE IS OVER Express Drivers Will Return to Work Monday—Sensation at Wheeling. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 11 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Both the United States and Mexican governments are in expectant attitudes today. awaiting full reports of the riots in the city of Mexico on the one hand and the burning of Antonia Robrieued, a Mexican, in Texas, on the other, before making the affair the subject of international exchange. The spread of the attack on Americans to two other Mexican towns, has made the situation, much more serious than it at first appeared. There is apprehension, lest there be further clashes along the Rio Grande and further antiAmerican demonstrations. New York, Nov. 11—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The express drivers strike is practically at an end. The terms of settlement were accepted today by the men who are out in New York and if the New Jersey strikers accept the proposition, all will return to work Monday. Wheeling, W. Va„ Nov. 11—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —A third point in the tragedy involving Mrs. Laura Schenck, now in jail charged with poisoning her millionaire husband, is expected to develope today. Prosecutor Handlan promises the arrest of the man in the case and says it will cause a big sensation. 0 — SOME LATE WIRES Opposition to Caleb Powers Growing—Four Men Are Killed in Mine. DINKINS WON OUT After Over Twenty Years of Office Seeking—The First Aerial Line. (United Press Service.) Hillsboro, 111., Nov. 11 —(Special to DailyDemocrat)—Four men were killed, eleven injured, several probably fatally, and the lives of 40p others, imperiled. when an explosion occurred today in the Shoal Creek company’s mines at Panama, 111.. The cause is unknown. Louisville, Ky.. Nov. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Opposition to Caleb Powers, ex-convict, taking a seat in congress has developed in his own district. The Mountain Echo, a republican paper, published at London, in a long editorial today, expresses the hope that congress w'ill refuse to admit him. Powers was elected by less than 9,000 in a district that is normally over 22,000 republican. Muncie, Ind., Nov. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Because her husbanl was elected to the legislature, Mrs. William Hufford today became county recorder of Delaware county. The law provides that a person cannot bold two offices and to get around this the commissioners appointed Hufford's wife. New Albany, Ind., Nov. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Henry Dinkins believes in the old adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” For twenty years he has been running for county recorder and regularly defeated. On the sixth attempt last Tuesday he was successful. Lansing, Mich., Nqv. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The state railway commission today authorized the organization of the Detroit and Cleveland Aerial Navigation company, with a capital stock of $25,000 for the purpose of transporting passengers between Detroit and Cleveland by aerial route.

GOOD MEETING. The meeting held Thursday evening by tlie Young Men’s Social club was a successful one and much business was transacted by the many who attended. A number were taken Into the organization, which afforded much pleasure for the members, and arrangements for taking tn others will soon be made. Those in charge are much pleased with the large number of young men joining, and the organization will soon have a very creditable number. The club rooms will make an excellent place for them to gather during the coming winter and spend their time in reading or in sports, whichever they may choose. ELECTION NEWS Late Figures Show the Majorities in Indiana About 14,000. DEMOCRATS CONTROL Both Houses of the Legislature by Thirty-eight on Joint Ballot. The Legislative Result. Indianapolis, Nov. 11 —The Indiana legislature will be democratic on joint ballot by thirty-eight votes. The returns show that the makeup of the assembly will be as follows: Democrats — Senators 17 Representatives 63 Holdover senators 14 Total 94 Republicans— Senators 9 Representatives 37 Holdover senators 10 Total 56 Complete returns show that the democrats will control the house by twenty-six and the senate by twentytwo. This is among the largest, majorities controlled by either party in the state legislature for many years. In the senate the democrats will have thirty-one members and the republicans nineteen, giving the democrats control by twenty-two votes: In the house there will be sixtythree democrats and thirty-seven republicans, making the democratic majority twenty-six. The State Ticket. Ellingham (Dem.) 299,478 Gulley (Rep.) 285,552 Ellingham's majority 13,926 While the tabulations have not been made on the other candidate for state office it is known that all the democratic candidates were elected. A comparison of the vote in a number of counties shows that the entire democratic ticket will run about tbe same proportion as that for secretary of state. Adair’s Corrected Vote. Counties. Adair Warner Adams 1707 Delaware 388 Jay 837 Madison 2547 Randolph 537 Wells 1204 6683 537 537 Adair's plurality... .6146 o— CHOIR PRACTICE AND BENEVOLENCE DAY. The Methodist choir will meet at 7 sharp this evening and will adjourn in ample time for the lecture course entertainment at the opera house. A full attendance is desired especially on account of Sunday being Benevolence Day. The benevolence cards have been distributed to every member and probationer and it is the desire that they be signed after prayerful consideration and dropped in the basket on Sunday. Only the subcriptions are now asked for. The money can be paid any time before Feb. 1. 1911. The explanation on the cards and the list of societies with the various apportionments reveal a most opportune chance for< profitable investment for the Kingdom of the Master. A cordial responce is affectionately requested from every member of the congregation. Sherman Powell, Pastor.

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HAVE THE CHANCE Democrats Can Make Themselves Popular or the Opposite, Says Blodgett. MUCH LEGISLATION A New Liquor Law is Talked. Registraton. Redistricting State, Etc. W. H. Blodgett in the Indianapolis News says: "The democrats have been in bondage so long that as they start for the land of flowing honey, they are pursued, not by the hosts of a republican Pharaoh, but by a band of camp followers in their own party who expect the offices in their own party to be turned over to them, who expect to distribute the patronage where it will do the most good—for themselves. And already the republican managers are predicting a Belshazzar feast of extravagance in the next general assembly and in the conduct of state affairs under the rule of the democrats. But there are some things that must be reckoned with by these camp followers who are after loot, just as the republican camp followers have been after loot for many years—and getting it, too, for that matter. In the first place Governor Marshall has demonstrated his fitness and his ability to lead his own party as well as to manage the public affairs of the people of Indiana. Even since he has been but The Third Man in the conduct of state affairs, he has shown his business and executive ability and his advice when followed has saved much to the state. With the governor at the steering wheel, there is not much danger of the democratic car leaving the' track or bumping up against the polls along the way. “And again, the real managers of democratic affairs realize that Indiana is not a democratic state. It was made democratic this year by independent voters, by men who place the welfare of the people high above the political party, and the same independent voters who have given the democrats control in 1910 can wrest that control from the democrats in 1912. So men like W. H. O'Brien, Thomas M. Honan, Lew Ellingham, John A. M. Adair Andrew A. Adams, John W. Kern, and many others, will not fail to help in holding up the governor's hands and aiding him in giving the people of the state the kind of adrninstration they asked for last Tuesday. "The next general assembly promises to hold one of the most important sessions for many years. The election of a United States senator is to all intents and purposes settled. There will be no question of the selection of John W. Kern —he was the issue, made such by the governor when he got the state convention’s endorsement of Mr. Kern for the senatorship, and perhaps there are a few who would like to override the choice of the convention, the masses of the people will not permit it, and the governor will not permit it. “There seems to be a strong sentiment in favor of a high license law—not sue ha high license law as the liquor interests have advocated in the past, but a real high license law, such as in force in Pennsylvania and other states, and added to that a law empowering the governor to remove from office any official whose duty it is to enforce the laws, but who fails in his duty. Then the question of liquor in politics is answered. "The general assembly, too, will be called on to pass a law to redistrict the state for legislative purposes, and also to make changes in the congressional districts and in those laws they must be fair and honest, and not make a law that the supreme court will set aside. "The elections in Lake county, where the herding of "hunky" votes, and in Vanderburg county, where the importation of white and colored voters has ben a state disgrace for years, emphasized the demand for a registration law —one that will be effective and not one for party expediency." o George Flanders, the popular postal clerk, was off duty today on account of an attack of the old-fashioned grip. Sirs. Henry Gerke and son, Kenneth, have gone to Berne for an over-Sun-day visit with friends. They will be joined by Mr. Gerke, who will leave for that place tomorrow evening.