Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 131, Decatur, Adams County, 3 June 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 131.

FIRST GUN FIRED President Taft Explaining the Reciprocity Bill in Chicago Today. TO SPEAK TONIGHT Meetings Are Als&Attended by Numerous Political Professors. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., June 3—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Taft came to Chicago today as the guest of' the Western Economic society to make his crowning plea for the enactment Into law of the Canadian Reciprocity treaty. The president's supporters throughout the middle west, and the supporters of Canadian reciprocity are not backward in the declaration that the president's visit will be, too, the opening gun in his campaign for renomination by the republican party in 1912. For that reason, special interest attaches itself to bis visit to the progresaive middle west. President Taft arrived at 2 a. m. over the Pennsylvania. He will be greeted by a reception committee from the Western Economic society composed of Harry A. Wheeler, Shailer Mathews, J. S. Miller, Jos. Shaffner, N. S. Wildman, Graham Tayior, J. L. Laughlin, George N. Reynolds and L. C Marshall. He will be invited to attend the luncheon of the Irish Fellowship society and is expected to accept. Later the president will receive Harold F. McCormick and the committee in charge of the great aviation meeting In Chicago, at which he will be esked to attend and to which he will be asked to extend the government's co-operation. At 6 o’clock he will be the guest of honor at a dinner given by the officials of the Western Ecomonic society, attended by the officers of the society, the patrons of the first conference, the speakers at the various sessions, the presidents of the Chicago Association of Commerce, and the visiting governors. At 8 o’clock the president will deliver his reciprocity speech in a monster meeting at Orchestra ball, at which it is declared the presidential campaign of 1912 will be informally inaugurated. Among the speakers at the evening meeting will be Shailer Mathews, president of the society; J. L. Laughlin, of the University of Chicago; Harry A. Wheeler, president of the Chicago Association of Commerce. Three meetings were scheduled for today as part of the first conference of the society—Canadian reciprocity being the theme of all the sessions. The first session was held this morning at 10 o’clock at Fullerton hall, in the Art institute, the speaker being Professor H. P. Willis, of George Washington university; Prof. E. V. Robinson of the University of Minnesota; Rodney B. Swith of Chicago; George C. White of Nevada, and exGovernor W. D. Hoard of Wisconsin. Prof. H. Parker Willis spoke on the “International Aspects of Reciprocity." He declared that the advantages to both countries certain to follow the adoption of the reciprocity pact were so evident and so considerable as to make it imperative to adopt it. Reciprocity, he said, was a step toward the establishment of those equitable trade relations with Canada which can only be reached by a marked reduction, if not actual abolition, of tariff restrictions upon the mutual interchange of commodities. The agreement, if adopted, he said, would be an important step toward revision of our system of international tariff treaties. His speech was a technical discussion of the '“most favored nation” clause, declaring ‘‘the United States has stoutly maintained its claim that we cannot properly be called upon to make common even to those nations with which we have a 'most favored nation’ clause, the advantages accorded to any one unless others which desire the same advantages are willing to extend equivalent concessions.” This Interpretation, he said, would not be relinquished. “The question would, therefore, remain whether the United States could not refuse to open such negotiations for the expansion of reciprocity agreements to other nations which might demand such arrangements. Should it refuse it must expect to see the present minimum rate basis granted by

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other countries, withdrawn. It is almost certain Germany would withdraw from us certain'minimum rates now enjoyed by the United States. The question of England’s position already has been raised in parliament. Such demands should not be refused, nor could we expect to secure much attention for the former threat that we would apply our maximum tariff rate to the country which grants a special preference to others." In his speech, former Governor Hoard declared his wish to have the farmers of the country see that most of the opposition to reciprocity is based on politics and little of it on any regard for the future welfare of the farmers. Reciprocity, he declared, would be of inestimable benefit to the farming element. Prof. Robinson of the University of Minnesota declared that reciprocity would result in cheaper mill food for stock and dairy farms, in reduced rates on fresh, cured and canned meats, fish, vegetables and fruits, wagCONTINUEh ON PAGE FOUR COAL CONTRACT For Supply For the Public Schools For Ensuing Year Was Let BY SCHOOL BOARD To Decatur Lumber Company—Date For Repair Contract Ranged. The city school board held a meeting Friday evening at which time the bids for the furnishing of coal to the schools for tne ensuing year were opened, the following being received: Decatur Lumber Co. (Delivered.) Hocking Valley, Domestic Lump.s3.2s I Virginia Spiint or Ward's Cast Iron 3.40 Kentucky Round Coal 3.45 White Ash Domestic Lump, or Campbell Creek 3.60 W. J. Myers (Delivered.) Gaguga Coal. Indiana R. M *2.35 Gaylord Coal, Ohio R. M 2.65 ! Gaylord Coal, Ohio R. M„ threefourths lump 2.75 The contract for coal was awarded to the Decatur Lumber company for Hocking Valley Domestic Lump at *3.25 per ton for sufficient amount to run the school year of 1911 and 1912, to be delivered as needed iqgthe different school buildings. The following bills were also allowed: Page Blackburn, supplies * 4.90 P. J. Hyland, plumbing at school building 28.65 Citizen’s Telephone Co., April & May 12.00 The letting of the contract for repairs at the certtral building was changed 9th to June 16th, the same to be advertised in the daily and weekly papprS';* \ o .. .— — — NEWS FROM MAGLEY. Charles Sherry is on the sick list. Last Sunday occurred the Friedheim band picnic. Those who attended from Magley were: Floyd Luttman, Ed Borne, D. Ernst, Charles Schultz and John Conrad, going in-the big automobile. _____ Last Sunday was a very enjoyable day for some young boys who were entertained by William Worthmann. Those present were: Albert Schlick- ' man, Rudolph Kolter, Lew Worthman and Ed Kolter. Clara and Carl Schneider are down ' with the mumps. A very enjoyable time was had at 1 the home of Mrs. Charlie Bittner of I Preble. Those present were Mr. and ] Mrs. Will Goldner and children, Mr. ! and Mrs. Herman Bleberich and ' daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Zaugk : and Misses Sophia, Emllie, Frieda and Mary Ehlerding, Amanda and Alwiene Ewell, Ada and Huldah Prange, Marie Grote, Winnie Schuler, Hulda Doehrmann, Katie and Anna Ehrmann and Messrs. Gustav, Otto, Carl, Mart, Herman and Ernst Ehlerding, Otto Wefel, Otto Bieberick, Mart and Gust Cchuler, George Ehrman, August Bieberich, Mart Grote, Lew Reinking and Oswald Hoffman and some young folks from Unon township.

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FAIR TO MIDDLIN Do Riches of Adams County Rank Among Ninety-two Counties of State. HAS A BIG GAIN However in Sum of Taxables For This Year Over That of Last. A recent report of the state board of accounts for each county, as Just compiled and furnished by George A. Bittier, deputy examiner, shows Adams county ranking '’middlin’ ’’ among the ninety-two counties of the state in the matter of wealth, Adams county being the forty-second in amount of riches, her total net taxables being *14,902,270. According to the report of the various assessors to County Assessor George Gentis, Decatur is not the only gainer, a report of the taxable property of which was given last week, but every township and town, in the county, except Geneva, has shown a gain, which amounts in all to *951,365 more than the taxazle property totaled last year. The personal property of the county shows a loss, but this is made up in the value of the real estate. Geneva shows a loss, however, in both. The following is the assessment of the townships and the gain or loss in the amount over that of last year; Asst. Gain Loss Union * 728,700 *72,065 Root 1 1,106,975 113,760 Preble .... 884,520 18,625 Washington 1,114,070 100,360 Kirkland ... 813,360 56,805 St. Mary’s . 733,745 76,795 Blue Creek 717,855 96,650 Monroe .... 1,289,570 151,935 French .... 768,500 65,895 Hartford ... 884,005 71,655 Wabash .. 1,020,135 29,175 Jefferson . 705,920 16,220 Decatur ... 1,689,825 68,200 Berne 628,455 12,350 Geneva .... 323,435 *22,560 Monroe, Corp 107,250 13,225 THE LAST RECITAL Before Closing of the Musical Term to be Held June 23rd. AT THE ACADEMY Many to Take Part and Certificates Will Then be Awarded. The Sisters of St. Agnes in charge of the Academy of Music, and the St. Joseph’s Schools, are making preparations for the ■semi-annual musical recital, wffich will be held Friday afternoon and evening, June 23rd, at which tijne the pupils taking part will receive their grade certificates for the Completion of the various grades. It would be of much pTeasurte to the Sisters to have the parents and friends j * » 4 of the pupils present fit the’ exercises, but as the class itself comprises eighty students they are unable date the many who would'ijfagnd. In the afternoon the primary mediate classes will give- theft refufy tions and in the evening the rriorq advanced pupils will take part. . Botri programs, of the younger, as well as of those more accomplished in music, will be good and interesting, in both piano and violin. This will be the last recital to be given during this term, as it will be brought to a close of the thirtieth of this month, and the academy will remain closed until the first of August, when the teaching will again be taken up. — o MINISTERIAL MEETING. Regular meeting of the Decatur Ministerial association will be held at the library, Monday at 2:00 p. m. All the mlniSkrs should be present as this will be the last meeting until the first Monday in September. Rev. Hessert <vill read a paper.

DAUGHTER ILL At Lima, Ohio, Was Word Received by Mrs. Frank Shoemaker Friday. A message received Friday by Mrs. Frank Shoemaker from her niece at Lima, Ohio, conveyed the news that 'her daughter, Mrs. Edward Reynolds, was quite seriously ill and for her to come at once. Nothing definite relative to the nature of her illness was "stated, only that she had taken sick ’on last Saturday and was removed to the hospital on Monday, where she has since been receiving careful attention. The family here is much concerned concerning her welfare, as ’ they had received no word whatever previous to the message, and Mrs. "Shoemaker left at once to be at her daughter’s bedside. LARGE BULK MAIL Handled by Postoffice Force During the Month of May. THE RECORD KEPT Handled 161,104 Pieces Outgoing—159,736 Pieces Incoming Mail. The postoffice force is certainly glad that June has come and hope that this month will strew a few more roses along their path than that of May which has been one of the hardest for them In their history. During the entire month of May they were required to keep account of the number of pieces of mail handled by them, and their report Just completed shows that there were 161,104 pieces of outgoing ■mail handled by them in 20,814 minutes or a little more than 346 hours; 159,736 pieces of Incoming mail handled in 13,261 minutes or 221 hours; 71,.715 pieces delivered by the city carriers in 4,739 minutes, or 78 hours; .27,028 pieces collected by the city carders in 2,367 minutes or 39 hours. The rural carriers delivered 12,584 pieces of first-class mail, 46,121 newspapers and 1,226 magazines. They collected 7,728 pieces of first-class mail. The count of mail handled and the time put fn by the employees is kept account of by order of the postoffice department, which is collecting data from all the offices of the United States. The total number of pieces of mail handled as shown by the above report was 320,840. The outgoing mail handled in Bluffton was 115,481; incoming, 169,873. o — —- INFURIATED CAT Attacks Mrs. John Helm, Residing East of Town, and Lacerates BOTH HER HANDS In a Terrible Manner—Cat Had Been Addicted to Killing Chickens. Mrs. John H. Helm, a young woman residing east of this city, is suffering with badly lacerated hands, the result of an attack made upon her by an infuriated cat. The cat had been addicted to chicken killing, and resolving to put an end to this, Mrs. Helm atteriipted to catch the animal. She placed a saucer of milk on the ground near the house, and while puss was lapping it, Mrs. Helm walked up and took hold of the cat, The infuriated animal, its tiger nature probably aroused the more by its habit of killing the chickens and drinking their blood, turned upon the woman and buried ifs fangs and claws in both her hands, biting and scratching them in a terrible way. Her cries soon brought Mr. Helm to the scene and in his attempts to get the animal off, the cat turned upon him and also bit him severely. A doctor was hastily called from this city to dress the wounds. No serious results from the bite of the cat are anticipated.

June 3, 1911.

EXPRESS THANKS G. A. R. Passes Resolutions Thanking Those Who Assisted in the MEMORIAL SERVICES Os Last Tuesday—Meeting Held Last Evening by the G. A. R. The following resolutions were passed by the G. A. R. at a meeting Friday evening: Decatur, Ind., June 1, 1911. Sam Henry Post, No. 63, G. A. R., in regular session in their hall on the above date, passed by unanimous vote, the following resolution, as submitted by the undersigned committee: We, the comrades of said post, most cordially thank the ladies of the Relief Corps, the gentlemen who furnished the vocal music, the brass band and the drum corps, the boys of the gun squad, the teachers and the scholars of the schools, the reading by Mrs. Alice Funk, the timely and patriotic address of the Hon. John C. Moran, and Revs. Semans and Imler, and the citizens in general, for the splendid service rendered us on Decoration Day. We also want to thank the Decatur Dally Democrat and Herald for their splendid historical editions of Sam Henry Post, reciting the history of our post from its organization in the year 1882 to the present date. We especially wish to thank the business men of Decatur for the patriotic spirit displayed by closing their stores In the afternoon, and their liberal contributions toward the expense of Decoration Day. B. W. SHOLTY, EZRA CUTTING, C. T. RAINIER, Committee. On motion, the above resolution was ordered spread of record and a copyeach, handed the daily papers for publication. RESIGNS POSITION Ed Berling, Holding Good Position With the Pennsylvania Railway IN A NEW BUSINESS Will Aid His Brother Here to Carry on Extensive Poultry Trade. Edward F. Berling, son of Mrs. H. Berling, of this city, who for a number of years has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania Co. at Fort Wayne, has tendered his resignation, the same taking effect Friday. After having completed his term of schooling in the Fort Wayne business college he obtained a position with the company as stenographer, and with the developing of the many business qualities which he possessed, worked himself up to the position of yard clerk in the trainmaster’s office. For some time his health has been failing, owing to the constant strain of his wirk, and only last year was given a leave of absence to recuperate, and since then it has been a question with>him whether he should continue his work with the company or look elsewhere. So with the resignation he enters business with his brother, Joseph, in the poultry line, and will devote most of,his time to the carrying on of their extensive business, which they are at present operating. The best of success is assured him by his many friends. RECITAL PLANS COMPLETE. Miss Ida Peterson, instructor of music in the schools of the city, announced this morning that all arrangements had been made for the music recital which will be given by the members of the Junior and senior classes on Sunday afternoon at the Reformed church, starting at 3 o’clock. There are sev-enty-five in the chorus and it was impossible tb have the members of the other classes to take part.—Bluffton Banner.

POLICE COURT NEWS. The case of the State vs. Warren Jones, who was charged with assault and battery, and whom It was alleged, struck his mother while she was residing on the farm with him, Is being tried today. It is impossible to get the prosecuting witness to recount the facts that caused the filing of the affidavit and the result of the trial is in doubt. Two witnesses remain to be examined at the time of going to press. Friday night an arrest was made by Policeman Melchl and this morntug the party, John Heck, true name unknown, was arraigned in 'Squire Stone's court and was found guilty of public Intoxication and fined a dollar and costs. He created a scene when apprized of the result and determined to go to Jail. , Four C-Allfi for the police Friday, wanting them io kill dogs which had bitten or attempted to bite people, were sent in to polled headquarters and four trips were made but the dogs had disappeared when the marshal arrived. TRAIN BURNS UP Millionaire Berg and Wife Lose Their Lives—Many Others Injured. MEDERO IS ENROUTE Hotel Fire at Cincinnati Causes Panic—Steamer Burns at Buffalo. (United Press Service.) Detroit, Minn., June 3 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —L. F. Berg of New York, president of the Mobile & New Orleans ralroao, was fatally injured, his wife instantly killed, one man fatally hurt, and six others seriously in- . Jured, early today, when the Winnepeg Flyer struck a washout at Berdas and was ditched. The Bergs were traveling in a special car, which was consumed by fire, -.ogether with the entire train. Many passengers narrowly escaped incineration. Eagle Pass, Texas, June 3 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Leaving here today Francisco Medero’s special train entered Mexican territory. Medero issued a statement declaring that henceforth his efforts will be to insure peace. The insurrecto army will be disbanded and the government will give each man fifty dollars, a horse and twenty-five dollars for his gun. A body guard of 150 men will board the train later i nthe day and accompany Medero to the capital. Cincinnati, Ohio, June 3 —(Suecial to Daily Democrat) —Three persons were slightly injured and two firemen overcome by smoke in a fire which damaged the Walton hotel early this morning. Guests of the Walton, Armour and Bristol fled to the streets, panicstricken. Buffalo, N. Y., June 3 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fire early todaywrecked the interior of the million-dol-lar passenger steamer, Northwest, of the Northwest line, plying between here and Duluth. The total damage Is estimated at *750,000. .—o DEATH OF TWIN BABES. Son and Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cloud. The burial of twin babes —a boy and a girl—born prematurely Friday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cloud of Oak street, took place today. The death of one occurred at birth, about three o’clock, the other living two hours, , passing away at 5 o’clock. K. OF C. MEETING. The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held on Monday evening and as at previous meetings, a good attendance is desired. Nothing of particular importance is so far scheduled, but it is desired that all attend so that what business does arise can be properly taken care of. — ■ o—■ — WOODMEN INITIATE. Ben Elzey, Lawrence Green and John Biehl were given the first degree by the Modern Woodmen and next week will receive the second degree. Albert Williams will also be initiated next week. A very good time was enjoyed.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Blue Creek Ditch Case Adjourns Until June Nineteenth. THE LAST WEEK Os Court Until the September Term Opens—What Was Done Today. — .—..111) The Blue Creek ditch case trial was again adjourned today noon until June Uith, when it will again be taxen up and will probably take about two weeks longer before it will be finished. As next week is the last week of court until the September term opens, the trial will be taken up in vacation. In the Blue Creek ditch case, the remonstrators objected to the filing c** the names submitted as new part as owners of real estate described in the petition. C. E. Sturgis, special Judge in the case of the Maryland Casualty Co. vs. Decatur Egg Case Co., on contract, demand, *4,316.82, was nere yesterday afternoon and there were further issues in the case. A petition and showing was filed by the plaintiff to require the defendant to show cause as to why the defendant does not produce books, etc., as required by the court Citation ordered against John W. Vail and Charles S. Niblick, president and secretary of the defendant company, returnable June 10th, as prayed in petition. The partition case of Elizabeth and Ben P. Rice vs. Henry H. Hart et al. ,was submitted. Finding for plaintiff on complaint, Plaintiff Elizabeth Rice, one-fifth, and the defendants, Henry Hart, Jesse W. Hart, Harvey D. Hart and Mary Bremerkamp, entitled each to one-fifth of real estate in question. Judgment and decree for partition. As the real estate is indivisible, it is ordered sold at public sale, after due notice; one-third cash, one-third in nine months, and one-third in eighteen months, at six per cent interest, deferred payments to be secured by mortgage and personal security. D. B. Erwin appointed commissioner; bond, *B,OOO. Rebecca Eady, executrix, vs. City of Decatur, *IO,OOO damages, L. C. DeVoss enters appearance for the city. Miranda Q. Moore, guardian of Adelle Barnett, files inventory, which the court approved. The final report of Sue H. Kirk, administratrix of the George Hartman estate, was allowed and the administratrix discharged. Sarah A. Tyndall, administratrix of the Henry A. Tindall estate, filed proof of publication and posting. Real estate transfers: Franklin M. Schirmeyer, trustee, to Adam J. Smith, lot 80, Decatur, *240. u— - WILL GIVE AWAY SILVERWARE. J. B. Stoneburner of the Star theater, has arranged to give to the ladies of Decatur beautiful and high grade silverware, consisting of teaspoons, tablespoons, knives and forks, sugar shells and butter knife. His plan is to give a coupon with each ticket to his theater or airdome, and a certain number gets one of the pretty presents. In this way every one is treated alike and all who wish to may secure a complete set of the silverware. Ten '.coupon get a spoon, fifteen get a sugar shell or butter knife, twenty get a tablespoon, etc., until your set is complete. He began, issuing these coupons this afternoon. o - SPRAINED THUMB. Will Shoemaker, an employee of the Ward Fence company, on last Saturday met with an accident in some way, having his thumb very badly sprained. Upon his return to work a I short time later he was unable to car- • ry out his intentions and since then t has been off duty. The sprained mem- . her is quite sore, it refusing to heal i as it should and several more days - will have to be devoted to nursing before he can have the free use of it.