Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 302, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 302.

HIGHWAY ROBERY Wesley Hitchcock Held Up by Bold Highway Robbers East of Town. EARLY LAST NIGHT Looked in Muzzle of Revolver and Then Decided to Give up His Purse. Wesley Hitchcock, a farmer living two miles east or this city, on the G. A. Ught farm, had a thrilling experifflce Thursday night at 8 o’clock while returning home from this city, ly being held up by a bold highwayrobber, who forced him at the point * of i revolver to hand over his purse. Fortunately Mr. Hitchcock had disposal of the greater part of the money . to had with him in making his Christum purchases before leaving town, and the robber got a little less than . i dollar for his work. The robbery oecirred near the George Zimmerman farm. There Mr. Hitchcock was accosted by a man wearing a false . face disguise, who demanded that he halt, surrender his pocketbook and then hasten on. Os course Mr. Hitchtack, in this land of supposed peacefulness, was dumfounded and spent lome time in collecting his thoughts, before a full realization of the nature of the case came to him. This was brought about in a most decided way when he suddenly found himself looking Into the muzzle of in ugly-looking revolver which the highwayman leveled directly at his head. Mr. Hitchcock was utterly unprepared for battle, as he was weighted down with his Christmas freight and had not the least weapon with which to defend himself, so he decided pretty quickly to hand over his pocketbook. After he did so, he was told by the robber to drive on. As far as he could see, upon looking back, the robber was still keeping watch in the road. When Wesley reached home he at once reported the matter to his nearest neighbor. No search was Bade, however, as the robber had ample time to escape, and a search would have been useless. The alarm in that immunity is very great, as never before has there been such an occtirrence In that vicinity. That the safest proposition is to put your money In the bank and check it out when needed, thus avoiding the carrying of •ny great amount, is the opinion of ill, who will henceforth go prepared lor any such emergency. LODGE ROOMS PRETTY. The regular meeting of the Young Ken's Social club will be held this wening at their lodge rooms, all the Himbers being urged to be present, pensive improvements have been tn pogress for the past several weeks tad the rooms now present as fine an •PPearance as any lodge rooms in the Hty. All are working together to take the organization a success, am! hat they havedoneso is easily seem dancing lessons, which they star: •ti k week or so ago, are also proviti r Wte popular, and a large number m K°th ladies and gentlemen are becomita more familiar with the fantastic Hep. -—.— p —-— chicken dinner at monroe. The ladies of the Methodist •torch at Monroe will serve dinner tad supper to the public in the J. JHoffer new business building in Mor.on Saturday, December 24th, the tweeds to be used for church purposes. The entire community is inUted to give their patronage. The (san: Dinner, 15 Cents. Chicken Pot-pie Bread Butter Mashed Potatoes Haked Beans Slaw Jelly Pie Coffee Supper, 15c. Fried Chicken Buns Butter Potato Salad Peaches Cake Coffee — — JI ■ ■ . — Everybody is invited to attend the Hstinas entertainment tomorrow J’ enln 8 at the Presbyterian church, taglnning at 7:30 o’clock.

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HOWARD WISEHAUPT'S SCHOOL Observe. Chrlst m .._ A Bifl Dinner> rogram and Chrl.tma. Tree. Mr. and Mrs. J. D . Wlsehaupt and Jonas Trltch left this morning early, dr vlng to the school in French town«h p. District Xo. 7, taught by Howard Wlsehaupt, tbe formers’ son. Today was a special day with the school and the patrons, the occasion being a Christmas festival. At noon a most sumptuous dinner was served by the patrons, and the afternoon devoted to a very good program given by the children of the school. A Christmas tree was also in evidence and was a source of great delight. Howard is meeting with much success In his teaching, and is one of the very progressive young teachers of the county. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wlsehaupt and son will leave Saturday for Fort Wayne, where they will spend the Christmas Day with Mr. Wisehaupt’s brother, Ed, and family. NOT IN THE LIST Official Report of Cities Over 5,000 Does Not Include Decatur. PORTLAND GETS IN And so Does Hartford City —Bluffton Not Included —Causes Talk. The census department has announced the population as shown by the nose counters of 1910 for all the Indiana cities of from 5,000 to 25,000. Decatur is not in the list and this is no doubt conclusive information to the fact that we haven’t got the coveted and long-claimed five thousand. The census taking came at an in-opportune time for this city. A slump in factory population caused an exodus of people here last spring and we had several hundred less people than a year ago. Portland, according to the new list has 5,130 and Hartford City has 6,187. Bluffton is not in the list and many of those that are are several thousand below what they have been claiming. The population of the cities less than 5,000 will probably be officially announced within a few days. Ten years ago this city had but 4,143, and we can make a considerable gain without reaching the coveted mark. Opinion as to whether we have gained at all or not seems to be divided, but the greater number seem to feel that the official figures will be around the 4,500 mark. ' —O’ from noted painting. “The Hero," Appropriate Subject of Horse Sale Co. Calendars. Nothing prettier, or more appropriate, in the way of a calendar can be imagined than that which the Decatur Hore Sale company is distributing among their many patrons friends The calendar complete is tw o by three feet in size, and bears a beautiful Picture reproduced from.the painting, "The Hero,’ by Cail Kahler, a distinguished painter, who has specJ horse The picture replalized on the horse. ar fstoresents a beautiful woman, an aristo cratic dog and a noble horse W at is most interesting is the fact tia m horse Is an actual portrait of the fa ous thoroughbred Hermis, who has gained national honors * he • He is at present owned by H M. Zeigler of Kentucky, who has refused Zeg „ r 000 for him. The dog 6 ’ S a bv J Pierpont Morgan. The owned by J- P and the company is reclplen ts. What th r it of double worth to the paraß 9 . that at the head it contains ruan / 16 il Ma 5 Ch J^ne’8 30 ’ The first 27; May IL be held Thurssale of the seaso falling on day , January sth o£ on Thursday this • Friday as heretofore-^___ a t home to speno T MerryCardwell-

Decatur, Ind. Friday Evening, December 23, 1910.

A GOOD PROGRAM 1 Prepared For Saturday Evening by Presbyterian Sunday School. i .—. t CAREFULLY DRILLED > Are Boys and Girls by Mrs. i Ed Lyon—The Program i j Given in Full. i The Christmas entertainment to be • given by the Presbyterian Sunday • school children, who have been most • carefully drilled by Mrs. Ed Lyon, will be given tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. Everybody Is cordially i invited. The program: Opening March and “Welcome” Chorus. Prayer. Solo and Chorus. Recitation —Grace Baxter. Recitation —George Schug. Recitation —Mabel Bowers. Music—Violin —Portia Thomas, Dorothy Dugan and others. Song—“ Dolly Don’t Tell ”—Girls of . Miss Lutz’ Class. Recitation —Catherine Peck. Recitation —Robert Spetnagel. Recitation —Ruth Baumgartner. r “Good Cheer Boys”—Mrs. Lyon’s Class. Song—lnfant Class, Miss Perkins, teacher. Recitation —Alta Teeple. Solo —Miss Frances Laman. Recitation —Kathleen Dugan. Recitation —Helen Kocher. r Recitation —Robert Falk. ; Christ’s Birthday Gift —Warren Patterson, Veronica Rucker, Chalmer Steele. ’ Solo and Trio —“Dolly’s Prayer”— ! Catherine and Cora Peck and Rowena 1 Shoaf. Recitation —Catherine Kocher. Recitation —Gerald Cole. Recitation —Freeman Falk. ; Song—“ Why Don’t the Clock Go 1 Faster?” —Eight Boys. Recitation—Naomi Meyers. 1 Recitation—Veronica Anker. Winter Sprites—Hugh Perkins’ Class of Boys. 1 Solo —Dr. Fred Patterson. Little Stars (20 girls)—Miss Alice 1 Bailey's Class. Pastor’s Announcements. 1 Dialogue—“With Santa Claus”—Six 1 Little Girls and Master Dick Heller. Good-night—Chorus. COURT HOUSE NEWS ) _ Evidence Concluded in the Schug vs. Passon Case— No Decision Given. TWO LICENSES ISSUED r 1 The Fronefield Case Has ) i Been Sent to Allen County Court For Trial. - Marriage licenses: Elmer Lewis t Stuben 24, farmer, to Minnie Pearl 3 Burk, 19; Earl Duff, 21, farmer, Jeffer- - son township, to Coy Kerr, 19, daughter of William Kerr, Jefferson town- . ship. I Evidence was concluded 1 nthe case r of Charles C. Schug et al. vs. Sarah - J. Passon et al., to set aside final rea port, but no decision was rendered. 3 _ a George Zimmerman vs. Mallnda r Froenfield, to have defendant declared t of unsound mind, motion for change -of venue sustained and cause sent to 3 Allen circuit court. Ten days granted - to perfect change. s” ' “ i- Clara Eckert vs. M. B. &E. Traction :, Co., personal Injuries, reset for Tuest day, January 17th. i Real estate transfers: Paul G. a Hooper, com., to James Hendricks, 40 acres, Washington tp., >1.00; Sohna Barnett et al. and Alva C. Haiser, s acres, Washington tp., $4220; B. N. s Allen to D. D. Jones to Ben Allen, r tract in Wabash tp., 11.00; Adam Nussi baum to Daniel H. Habegger, 20 acres, t Monroe tp.. $2000; Clyde Death to Let- : tie M- Death, lot 23, Rlvarre, S6OO.

THE FIRE FIEND AT WORK. Chicago Plant Still Burning—Toledo Biscuit Company’s Plant Burns. (United Fraas Service.) Chicago, 111., Dec. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) —With a half dozen trucks still fighting the Morris fire at the stock yards, estimates of yesterday’s loss of life still run over thirty. Twenty-six firemen are known to "be dead, flfteeen are missing, and it is reported that fully a dozen laborers met death in the flames. Both the beef house and the tallow house are still burning fiercely. Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fire today destroyed the plant of the Toledo Biscuit Company, causing a loss of $225,000 and throwing 150 men and girls out of employment. SEEKING LEADER Democrats Are Talking About Who Will Take Stokes Jackson’s Place AS STATE CHAIRMAN Dale Crittenberger of Anderson Seems to be the Favorite. Washington, D. C. Dec. 23 —Democratic congressmen from Indiana are giving some serious thougnt to the question as to who should be chosen to succeed Stokes Jackson as state chairman, it being now virtually conceded on all hands that Mr. Jackson probably will land safely the lucrative post of sergeant-at-arms of the national house of representatives. Conceding that Jackson will capture the place, his official duties and his connection with the federal treasury would begin next spring, if a special session of congress should be called to deal with the tariff, which is not at all likely; otherwise he will become sergeant-at-arms, and that $6,500 salary will not begin until congress reorganizes regularly next December. Therefore, gossip as to Chairman Jackson’s successor, if not rampant, is at least very active in the delegation. Representative Adair, without seeking to draw any invidious line of distinction among the numerous brainy democrats in his district, proposes a man for that high managerial position whose party loyalty never wavered in the days when the party was vacillating from Cleveland to Bryan, from. Bryau to Barker, and from Parker back to Bryan, a man who always executes a double-back somersault whenever his party flops: a man who always votes for every democrat on the ticket, even if there may be times when he has to hold his nose to keep violence from being done to his olfactory nerve. This democrat of democrats, this paragon of regularity, this enthusiast of enthusiasts, whose efficient services in many a campaign are known to all men —at least all Indiana politicians — is Dale J. Crittenberger of Anderson, Ind. Mr. Adair says that for hardworking proclivities, for keen, intelligent judgment and for all-round capacity to win the next campaign in Indiana he knows of no more fit successor to Stokes Jackson than Mr. Crittenberger. He also expresses the belief that Mr. Crittenberger would accept the position and take on the burdens of the campaign if the party should call on him. Mr. Adair indicates, furthermore, that there is no dearth of chairmanship material in the Eighth district. "George Beebee, the present district chairman, would make a splendid state chairman,’ said Adair. "So would Frank Haimbaugh of Muncie. So would Henry Eichhorn or Abe Simmons of Bluffton. We grow state chairmen up In our district.” The Indiana democratic congressional delegation is full of aspirants for the governorship and is full of ideas. One idea which some of them are advancing is that Samuel M. Ralston of Lebanon has the political sagacity, the genius for generalship, the grace of manner and the optimistic , prognosticating faculty which, combined, would make him the greatest state chairman since the days of Jos- , eph E. McDonald. Mesdames Lei Locke and Charles ■ Murray spent tne afternoon in Fort Wayne.

TO INSURGE AGAIN The Republicans Will Again i Take Up the Fight For Committee on Rules. ■ AFTER THE HOLIDAYS • Attempted Bank Robbery at Westfield, Indiana, Failed ) Early Today, t ) t (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Another war | on the rules of the lower house of i congress Is to be started when congress reconvenes after the holidays, according to Representative Norris of I Nebraska, an insurgent leader. He has declared his Intent of introducing a resolution amending the rules which gives certain powers to the rules committee as fixed by the memorable fight which ended March 17th last. He says the insurgents Intend to defend and protect the rule and that they will make a stronger fight than they did before. Noblesville, Ind., Dec. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—An attempt was made to rob the Westfield State bank six miles west of here early today, but after blowing the outer doors of tbe safe they failed to open the inner plate and gave up the job. The rob--1 bers secured the crow-bars and sledge 1 hammer they used at a blacksmith shop. They were traced to Indianap- > olis. LETTER WAS IN WRECK. Arthur Suttles Gets Letter That Was Badly Scorched. Arthur Suttles this morning received a letter from Hattie Studabaker of St. Paul, Minn., which was on the fast New York flyer, which was wrecked near Fifty-seventh street, Chicago on Wednesday, at which time Christmas presents amounting to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars were destroyed. The letter contained a check and was badly scorched all around the edges, as well as the envelope. A no- • tice to the postmaster accompanied . it, giving an explanation of the condition which it was in. The check con- ; tained all the necessary writing and • it was easily recognized. o TWO WEEKS HUNT In Arkansas and Missouri Enjoyed by Dr. J. M. Miller. RETURNED TODAY Finds Great Difference in Climate —Many Decatur People There. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller arrived . home this morning from a two . weeks’ visit in Cardwell, Mo., and vi- • cinity, where they spent one of the ■ most enjoyable times of their lives with Wash Gilpen and wife and other relatives, Dr. Miller taking side hunt- , ing trips through Arkansas and Mls- ■ souri. The hunting there is remarkably fine, though very little game : aside from rabbits and squirrel was ! scared up, according to the report of i the doctor, who stated that if he had , seen any bears he would surely have i shot them. The fine stretch of timber i land for miles at a time are fine haunts for the rabbits and squirrels • and there are great numbers of them, i During his stay Dr. Miller had as his ! hunting companion Ed Beery, from i this city, who, with his wife and daugh- ■ ter, Jeanette, are spending the winter • with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gili pen. They will probably remain two : or three months longer. Dr. Miller ■ stated that the weather there is fine : at this time of the year. They have ■ had but two light freezes this far forming only light coverings of ice. Among other former Decatur people i met there by the millers were Bud ; Sheline, Joa Thomas, Mark McCon’nell and the Valls. '

IS ON THE LOOKOUT. H. Fred Bohnke, a special detective for the Pennsylvania railroad company, has been in this city for the past three days looking into a case in which the Pennsylvania is interested. He refuses to divulge anything relative to the case, but It is presumed that some one has stolen something from a shipment received by one of the local business men. Bohnke was formerly marshal of the city of Decatur, and has been with the Pennsylvania railroad for the past two years. He is a competent man and one that is hard to get anything out of relative to his company's business. However, he expects to give out something definite within the next few days, as he expects to make his arrests within that time, as his evidence In the matter is practically all in and sufficient, according to his statement, to make an arrest. —Columbia City Mail. medicallieeting Adams County Medical Association Reorganizes, | For the New Year. jQ| TO MEET MONTHLY Doctor Thomas Was Elected President—The Other Officials. At the regular meeting of the Adams County Medical association at the office of Dr. W. E. Smith on Third street, a goodly number of the membership being present, the annual reorganization of the association w’as effected. Dr. P. B. Thomas of this city was elected president; Dr. M. F. Parrish of Monroe, vice president; and Dr. C. C. Rayl of Monroe, secretary and treasurer. Dr. Parrish was also named as the delegate to the annual convention of the state medical association, which will be held in September in Indianapolis. The association has just closed a most successful year, the twelve meetings of which were of the highest interest. Great profit is gained from the study, as the papers of each session treat of matters important in the medical world, and are discussed by all the members, with the interchange of ideas and experience that cannot tend otherwise than to the advancement. The next meeting will be Friday, January 13th at the office of Dr. J. M. Miller. Dr. W. E. Smith will have the paper. —- WHERE SEALS SELL WELL. Indiana Cities That Help Red Cross in White Plague Work. The Red Cross seal bureau at Indianapolis, which directs the general distribution of the seals over the state, is this year getting enthusiastic support from many of the local committee which had charge of the sales last year and many new forces are giving their help to the cause. Among the new factors are the fourth class postmasters in the smaller towns and villages. The government officials all conduct general stores in connection with the postoffices and several hundred of them have taken the agency for the seals, whi< ’) will get the Red Cross cause before many thousand people in small communities and on farms who have not heretofore had the opportunity to buy the Christmas seals. Poor people, as well as rich, buy these Red Cross Christmas greetings to stick on envelopes and Christmas cards and parcels, not only to get the use of a bright little Christmas greeting, but every seal they buy is a contribution of a penny to the Red Cross to help Its fight against the White Plague in Indiana. The experience of the Red Cross in the last two Christmas seasons has made it clear that Indiana people will buy the seals If they are placed within easy reach of the public, and the more purchasers of the seals talk about them and the purpose for which the seals are sold, the greater the sales in every community. The selling campaign in Decatur stores is under the direction of club women of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harruff will I spend Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. Linus Beard, at Salamonia.

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AT THE CAPITOL Our Regular Letter From Our Regular Correspondent Located There. MR. TOWNSEND THERE When it Comes to Speechmaking—Prof. Opliger at the Convention. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 23 —The office of secretary of state has been given a friendly bombardment tbe last few days by some of tbe people of Vincennes, they being anxious to have In their possession the Vincennes University bonds. These bonds and their history is known to most of the people of the state. The legislature of 1907, by an act, gave them bonds in the sum of one hundred and twentyone thousand dollars in payment of what is known as a debt owe by the state to the board of trustees of the Vincennes University. The legislature of 1907 passed a bill providing for the issuance of these bonds, but Governor Hanly vetoed the measure, but the legislature proceeded to again pass the measure, this time over the governor's veto. Whatever else he is. Governor Hanly is a fighter, so he entered suit as a taxpayer of the state and endeavored to enjoin the officers of the state from certifying these bonds. The suit was tried in the lower court and the governor lost, so he Immediately appealed the case to the supreme court, and their decision and disposal of the case came on the 16th of this month, when the governor lost again, the court rendering what is known li. legal circles as a sweeping decision. About all that is left is to sign the bonds and turn them over to the people to whom they now rightfully belong. This, however, will not likely be done before the lapse of sixty days, as that is the limit of time for the filing of an appeal from the decision rendered. Such an appeal is not probable, because were the case to be heard again the same court would be called upon to decide it. and it is not often that any court will reverse Itself. It will be remembered that the Indiana supreme court did reverse themselves in the gravel road bond suit, but such cases are rare. The secretary of state will wait until tbe lapse of sixty days before affixing his signature, and in speaking of signatures it will require 2,541 signatures to validate these 121 bonds, it is enough to say that they ought to be good after all that signaturing. Couny Superintendent Opliger formed an advance guard to the meeting of the state teachers’ assaciation. He came in Wednesday and that afternoon attended a meeting of the county superintendents. The meeting was held in the rooms at the office of state superintendent of public instruction. It was well attended and ended in a better understanding of many of the perplexing problems that daily worry these school officers. The meeting also developed the fact that the present state superintendent of public instruction bids fair to become a worthy successor to Dr. Aley, who has been boosted more by school people than any other individual in the state. Mr. Greathouse is winning friends every day. He is one o fthose charming individuals, easy to meet, and easier still to admire and tie to. What is better, is that he is big enough for the place, and in time will be the most popular occupant of this important state office. The state teachers’ association holds a two days’ session Thursday and Friday, and we expect that Adams county will be well represented and that they will take an important part in the deliberations of that great event. Hon. Champ Clark Is here. He arrived Thursday evening and at the Indiana Democratic club there was a reception to this great democrat, and the speaker of the house during the time that the democrats have control of the majority. All the live ones In town dressed up in their democratic simplicity and went down and gave the Hon. Champ Clark a good old shade and wished him a long life In the speaker's chair. Colonel Dick Townsend, with his wife, spent a couple days in this city. Dick is perhaps the best known and the best hotel man In the country. CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR