Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 265, Decatur, Adams County, 11 November 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 265.

STREET CAR WRECK Two Elevated Trains Collide at New York City During Big Fog. THE KING AND QUEEN Attend Coronation Services in Idnia — McNamara Trial Postponed Today. (United Press Service.) London, Eng., Nov. 11 —(Special to Pa y Democrat)—King George and Queen Mary sailed at 2:30 o’clock today from Portsmouth to India to attend the coronation of Durbar. This is the first visit or uie king and queen to that country and they will be absent until the last of January. Los Angelas, Cal., Nov. 11—(Special to Daily .'democrat)—Because Judge BordweL was compelled to take part in a big civ' case here today the trial of Janies E. McNamara, on dynamiting charges, was postponed today. The counsel for both sides spent the day over the records of the veniremen, who are still eligible for service. It is now considered certain that Judge Bordweil will dismiss Alexander Crippling owing to the fact that Grippling says he cannot convict on circumstantial evidence, where the penalty of death is involved. New York, N. Y., Nov. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two heavily loaded elevated trains on the early run of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit system collided in a big fog and fifteen passengers were seriously injured. Two cars were smashed and axes had to be used to chop away the debris so that the injured could be removed. New York, N. Y„ Nov. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A federal grand jury under the direction of the department of justice, is holding a secret session here today, investigating the Trans-Atlantic Steamship trust, it was learned here today. “THE GIRL IN THE TAXI.” “The Girl in the Taxi,” which comes to the Bosse theater for an engagement of one night, Tuesday, November 14th, was first, produced in Paris under the title “Le Fils a Papa,” which might ho rendered “Like Father Like Son.” The piece created one of the greatest sensations the French metropolis has ever known and ran for more than 1,000 nights. It was originally written by Anthony Mars, that past master in the art of intrigue. The American adaptation was made by Stanislaus Stange, and hold* the record for the long runs of any similar play In New fork. Chicago and Boston. The locale has been changed from Faris to New York, but the play retains all the humor and at mosphere of midnight life, which made It so popular abroad Mars, the author, has long been known here and in Europe for his clever and amusing, entertainments. He was only twenty one, when in connection with Bissin. although he will not reach ha’feenhe wrote “Surprises of Divorce." and tury for another twelve-mouth, he has to his credit an average of a play a Tnar. In the author’s opinion, “The Girl in the Taxi” Is by far the cleverest and funniest piece credited to Ms facile pen. It contains more wit and humor, more interesting and amusing characters, md more ludicrous, yet possible complications and embarassments than half a dozen of bis other plays combined. ’ O* — " " GETTING SCARCE. I In some of the products that are handled by the merchants there is Retting to be a marked shortage. Tn some respects the price is holding down for a short while until the shortage is generally felt, and then it wijl. Ro soaring. Tn potatoes, cabbage and other farm products all are being bought that are offered. It is thought that no shorage will be felt here as all merchants are well supplied at this time. Some repair work was done to the ’ntdrurban switch at the station this morning. Harry Quiiiu arrived last night from Kansas City for a visit with his aunt,, •'lrs. Mary Eley, and other relatives.

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START BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY. j Michigan Men Incorporate to Build Decatur (Ind.) Plant. Decatur's beet sugar industry was launched yesterday when the HollandSt Louis Sugar company of Holland, Midi., filed articles of incorporation with Secretary of State Ellingham. The corporation is capitalized at $2,SOO,OOO, and of that amount SBOO,OOO is to be represented in Indiana. The ' farmers about Decatur, Ind., where the new plant of the concern Is to be 5 situated, have agreed to raise sugar' beets in large quantities. Formerly they have grown beets for the Michi- , gan companies and are said to have i realized large profits. Business men ■ of Decatur are elated over the coming | of the new industry, which is the first of its character to enter Indiana.— 3 Indianapolis Star. 1 COURT HOUSE NEWS — First Week of Two Weeks’ Court Vacation Has. Pas-s-1 ed—The Jurors to BE DRAWN MONDAY New Partition Suit—Administrator Appointed in the Ernst Buuck Estate. C. L. Walters filed partition petition, j entitled Florence Lucinda Small McLaln vs. Robert and Daniel Everett 1 Small. Fred C. Buuck qualified as administrator of the Ernst Buuck estate, giving $6,000 bond. I _ Real estate transfers: Ernst Buuck I to William Buuck, realty in Preble tp., JI; Frank Simpson to L. Cherryholmes, pt. lot 143, Decatur cemetery, quit claim deed. $1; Edward Luttman to Jonas Liby, 1 acre, Preble tp., $125; Edward Luttman to Jonas Liby realty in Preble tp., $100; Jessie E. Luttman to Jonas Liby, realty in Preble tp., $2,000; Henry A. Meyer et al., to Eli Meyer, trustee, lot 35„ pt. lot 364, 365, 366, Decatur, $1000; Eli Meyer trustee to George W. Krick lot 35, Decatur, $450. In the matter of Irvin D. Landis et al. vs. Adams County Pub. Co., et al., County Clerk James P. Haefling fixes Monday, Nov. 20th as the date when the receiver may call into court any ‘ officer or person connected with such business tor examination with reference to the assets and liabilities of the business, which said examination shall be made under bail. The first of the two weeks’ court vacation has passed and the clerk and assistant have been busy making up the dockets for the November term, which opens on the twentieth. The petit and grand jurors will probably be drawn next Monday. O "• POLLY OF THE CIRCUS. I “Polly of the Circus,” which comes to the Majestic theater, Fort Wayne, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 16th to the 18th, is one of the best attractions on the road, and carries a number of horses and one of the largest scenic productions that/ 1 ever has been in Fort Wayne. Georgia Olp plays the part of Polly. Mr. Thompson, who built the huge hippodrome, and is the owner of the greatest amusement park in the world today, Luna Park, Coney Island, New York City, has spared no expense in showing this play on the road exactly as it was seen in New York and all j large cities. I By special arrangement the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway com- ! pany will run a special car on the evening of November 16th, leaving De-1 eatur at 7:00 p. m„ and they will reserve your tickets for you. The tlck- ' e ts will call for seats between the 1 fourth and tenth rows on the ground floor. The price tor the luuud trip ticket, and ticket to the show will be $1.25. S*" —— o— — Seventeen cows, belonging to Soren Jensen of Bankville, Conn., are just getting over a two days’ souse. Apples had fallen on the ground and i were left to ferment, and were respon Bible for the cows getting drunk. The I animals finally became fighting mad 'and Jensen couldn’t milk them.

IS NOT FEASIBLE At This Time to Build a County Hospital Reports the Committee AT MEDICAL MEET i Held Last Night at Dr. Thomas’ Office—Expense is Exceedingly Great. That it is not feasible to build a county hospital at this time, on ac-; count of the great cost of building and | maintaining such an institution, was the report made by the committee of doctors at the regular monthly meet-| ing of the Adams County Medical association held at the office of Dr. P. B. Thomas Friday evening. The committee was appointed some time ago by the association to investigate con-, ditions relative to the building of the , county hospital, which has been advocated for some time, the committee' comprising Dr. Vizzard of Pleasant' Mills and Drs Boyers and Costello. The report of the committee as read on Friday evening by Dr. J. S. Boyers, gave some very interesting things relative to hospital maintenance. According to the report the highest item in the hospital maintenance expense list is the laundry bill, j strange to say, which would be about, $2,500 per year for a hospital of 12 to 15 beds, and this is not to be wonder-! ed at when one considers the scrupu- 1 lous cleanliness which must attend all that is connected with such work, the necessity of sterilizing, etc. The cost of building a hospital, such as would be desirable here, would be from $15,000 to $20,000, and as much more would be required to equip it. The cost of maintenance per year is estimated at about $6,000. The report was heard with much interest. During the evening Dr. Costello read a very instructive paper relating to di- 1 sease of the bowels, which was dis-' cussed with much interest. Those present at the meeting were Drs. Parrish and Rayl of Monroe, Drs. Beavers, Miller, Boyers, Costello and Thomas of this city. At the December meeting which will be held w’ith Dr. W. E. Smith, the annual election of officers will take place. ST. CECELIA’S BAY I Due Honor Will be Paid to the Patron Saint of Music November 22nd. ACADEMY OF MUSIC Entire Day Will be Devoted to the Rendering of Beautiful Music. The pui. <s of St. Agnes Music i Academy will give due honor and re-j spect to the great patron of music—l St. Cecelia —on November 22nd, by i having a recital at the music academy, which will be divided into three sections. In the morning at 9 o’clock the pu- i pils in the lower grades will recite, I and at 4 in the evening there will be, a continuation of the same. On account of the large number in these grades it is necessary to divide them into two sections. In the afternon at 2 the advanced pupils will play, and there will be several vocal duets, also instrumental duets and quartets, and all scholars are invited to attend. The pupils are all very enthusiastic, and no doubt it will be a delightful entertainment. The program is not yet completed, but will be given in a few days. It will be for pupils only, as It is alone for their benefit, the parents and other friends not attending as on most occasions. MR. COULTER RETURNED. Alden Coulter, who with Mrs. Coulter, left Friday for Larwill, Ind., re-, turned home and will remain here un- ( til about the holidays, be having some business to attend to before he can close up his affairs with the Rawley Medical company, for which he has ' been ths agent for some time.

Decatur, Ind. Saturday Evening, November 11, 1911.

THE LABORING MAN. Will be Addressed Sunday Evening by Rev, Dawson. Sunday evening at 7 o’clock, J. M. Dawson of the Christian church will preach to the laboring men. You should not fall to hear him. He made this subject a study for several years, and has spoken to laboring men over the j.tate. He has arranged for spec- ! lai music, and some one at the door to make you at home. He wants each man to speak to his friend and bring I him along. The only thing he will ask is your presence, and ne wants that, for no lime has been spared to make the evening- a pleasant one. -„ ■ HUSBAND KILLER Mrs. Jane Quinn of Chicago Has Beer. Placed Behind Citv Tail Bars. NEW YORK STRIKE Is Causing Mix-UDS of All Kinds—Great Massacre is on at Shanghi. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., Nov. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Mrs. Jane Quinn, formerly of Michigan City, Ind., and 1 suspected by the police of the willful ! murder of her three husbands, two by shooting and the third by poisoning in order to ootain ine insurance was today placed in jail beside Mrs. Louisa Vermilya, also suspected of five inur ders by poisoning. New York, N. Y., Nov. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Refuse is piling up in the streets here as the result of the garbage drivers’‘Strike. The department drivers and others will meet , tonight to consider plans for the gain : ing of the strike. Every member of the reserve police force was on duty I today to quell any outlreak, as a result of the strike. Shanghai, Nov. 11 —(Special to I Daily Democrat) —News reached here today that a terrible massacre of Chinese foreigners by Mando troops of Ranking continued today. The imperial troops are said to be securing the . fleeing populace and chopping them to I pieces, wherever found. Fifteen thou- ! sand are already believed to have been killed. Washington, D C., Nov. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —That fears of a massacre of the foreigners of China 'as specified were indicated here to- | day in a dispatch from Rear Admiral I Murdock, commanding tho American | fleets, and stated that the Mando troops attempted to set fire to the foreign settlement of Soo Chow. - ' ' ■ -o— BOUT THE SICK The condition of Mrs. Alexander Tanvas remains about the same and she is resting as well as could be look!ed for. She passed a fairly good night ■ and is able to talk to those caring for ' her and of the household. Her condii tion is regarded ,as serious Miss Harshberger, a trained nurse of Fort Wayne is in attendance. Word as to the improvement of Mrs. G. T. Burk, now at the Hope hospital, , Fort Wayne, is that she is doing well, and hopes for her recovery are more encouraging. John Klelnhenz, who has been afflicted with dropsical affections for some time and who has been up anc down, is reported as being some worse, and closer attention is sary. He is unable to lie do ing to the filling up of his lungs, would prevent his breathing, i it very difficult in Ms resting. o STEEL IN EYE. Harry Miller, an employee of the Decatur automobile works, is required to be off from duty at present, and is nursing his right eye, in which he had the misfortune to have a piece of steel lodge, and which is causing him much pain. The eye was not injured, but owing to the tenderness of the member it will require rest and treatment for several days at least. Mrs. Robert Blackman went to Portland this afternoon to spend Sunday with friends.

A GOOD SHOWING » I . 'Auditing Committee Reports ' i on Books of Great Northern Fair Association. DEBTS PAID OFF j j 3 i Leaving But a Small Balance ■>' to be Taken Care of—ln Good Condition. J * An auditing committee, composed of | Rudolph Schug, E. E. Zimmerman and i E. B. Adams have completed the work i y of auditing the books and accounts of | the Great Northern Fair association and the results show that the association made a real profit this year of $300.87. Copies of the report are now 7 being printed at this office and will p be mailed to the various stockholders. The number of cash tickets sold at the gate were 9.696; grandstand tickets, . I 1,096, the total receipts being $2,- , 644.35. Other receipts were as foli lows: Races, $244.50; privileges, 1 $704.50; displays, $65.50; exhibitors’ [ tickets, SSB; hacks, $57.25; subscriptions, $321.75; show license, $10.00; | other sources, $74.90, a total of sl,- ■ 536.50, and a grand total of $4,180.85. 1)1 The disbursements were $2,679.84, i. ■ leaving a profit of $1,501.01. After ; paying off all bills for 1910, the balI' ance in the treasury was $300.87. The excess money was paid on the deficit ■ i of former years, leaving a debt of only 8 i $152.29. The show ing is certainly a s , good one and the managing board and a ( the officials are deserving of commen- > , dation for their efforts. O'"' — j RETURNED TO EASTHAVEN. :1! — g | Sheriff Thomas Durkin, in company f. with John Kuhl, left for Richmond, i- ■ where he placed the latter in the t, Easthaven asylum for safe keeping, i- He had been confined there some time f ' and it was only a short while ago that y[ he made his ' et-away, and Sheriff - Durkin was f .nt in pursuit, locating j his man at 1 ort Recovery, Ohio. Ali though he In harmless at all times, o and appears all right, at times he c shows signs of weakness and some i-' time will be necessary until freedoni f can be allowed him. ’JO ASSIST PASTOR I1 Several Out-of-town Minisf ters Will Assist Rev. R. L. Semans in I1 1 3 QUARTERLY SERVICES -I I Next Week—Rev. C. Travis to Preach Opening Eveni ing on Tuesday. t r Several out-of-town minsters will be - here next week to assist the Rev. R. 3 L. Semans of the Methodist church in fc conducting the quarterly meeting Services, which open Tuesday evening and continue over Sunday. The first evening, the Rev. C. Claude Travis ot the ,' Wayne street Methodist church, Fort s'Wayne, will preach, and a. very good sermon Is anticipated. Another good i sermon will be delivered Wednesday i (evening by the Rev. Charles Smith of ? Markle. ... ‘"f Thursday eveni --- .Parker of “'■c Triday evv -.the Rev. U' .pe giv ’Cp, and vlfl be mdent. A is anI tleiy.. mi •meeti Ings. ■ A peculiarity is again evidenced today, which has occurred for the past eight years and which will occur again next year, then to cease until eightyeight years have passed. It is the , fact that today’s date is 11-11, ’ll, or November, the eleventh month, Saturday the eleventh day of the month, and the year eleven. This event will occur In December next year.

j, FUNERAL OF MRS. VAIL i Held This Morning From the D. Sprang Home. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Vail was held this morning at 9 o’clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dan Sprang, with whom she spent her lust years, and where her death occurred Monday evening. The Rev. R, L. Se- | mans'of the Methodist church was assisted by the Rev. W. H. Gleiser of the Presbyterian church, in conductJug the service. Interment took place at. Ossian, where Mrs. Vail spent the greater part or ner life, residing there for at least a half century. Many friends and relatives testified to the esteem in which they held Mrs. Vail in their attendance at the funeral this : morning, and in their beautiful floral : offerings. WITH THE LODGES Many Interesting Sessions ( ?-re Eeing Hid These Days in Lodge Circles, I. O. O. F. ROLL CALL Elks Enjoy Social SessionYeomen and K. of C. Doings Next Week. The local order of Odd Fellows are arranging to hold their regular annual roll call of living members on Monday night, November 20th. Cards have been sent to eacn member asking him to be present. As usual nearly all the members will respond. Reminiscences and a big smoker will occupy the evening These are feature nights of the year and all the members make it a point to be present on that evening, if no other. With a large number of the mem bers on hand the Elks’ lodge enjoyed one of (lie best social sessions hold for some time. They are becoming quite popular these days, and members are also realizing what they miss by not attending. Talks by different members on topics interesting and beneficial to all are among the pas- ■ times of the evening and highly enjoyed. A smoker which generally fills i the room with circles of blue smoke, so that one could be able to carry a ! good sized chunk away with him ' brings the session to a close and al-1 ready the members are looking forward to tho one a week away The Yeomen are getting in somi? | good practice for their going to Fort I Wayne on the 27th of this month, | when they will give the degree work i upon a class of candidates. The 10-' cal Forester team is acknowledged to be right up to the top-notch, and their efficient work in the past has no doubt obtained for them the honor of giving the work at this time. The pedro party and dance of next Wednesday to be given at the K. of C. i hall will be a pleasing social affair of I the week and a large number of those I enjoying this great pastime will be present. Admission per couple will lie fifty cents and one of the many good times of the past will be recalled. The Modern Woodmen lodge has completed arrangements for the conferring of the degree work upon a ■ class of five candidates next Wednes-1 I day evening, and they are looking forward to an occasion of much pleasure The work will be conferred by the local forestry team and they are busy at present getting into shape for the time set. In addition to it a big time is anticipated and the evening will be brought to a close with a social good time and a smoker. It is the hope of all that every member make arrangements for attending then and a tlime of their Jives is assured them. “THE SQUAW MAN.” No detail in the immense labor of adequate production has been too trivial for Messrs. Gilman & Company to oversee and look after with the carefulness which in the past has been synonymous with their names as managers, and “The Squaw Man" on its presentation will be as near perfection as brains, money, Infinite labor and vast experience can make It. Bosso opera house. Friday, November 17th.

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A LARGE NUMBER Fifty Thousand Cases of Tuberculosis Prevail in Indiana. DEATH LIST IS 5,000 Smallpox Considered by Many so Terrible, is Far Less Dangerous. “The American people held up their hands in horror when 400 persons ■were killed in the San Francisco earthquake a few years ago, but when more than 1,000 persons died from tuberculosis in the same city and the same year, not one penny was raised ’ to relieve the suffering of tubercular patients, or to prevent the disease from spreading.” Dr. Frank B. Wynn, while lecturing at the Board of Trade building yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the home nursing department of the Indianapolis Civic League, thus criticized the American people for failing to realize the importance of stopping the spread of tuberculosis. He gave special attention in his address to means which should be adopted to prevent the disease from spreading. “Do you realize,’ said Dr. Wynn, “that one out of every sixty persons you meet on the streets of Indianapolis is a tubercular patient? Do you realize that there are 50,000 persons afflicted with tuberculosis in some of Its many forms in the state today? More than 5,000 persons die from the effects of tuberculosis in Indiana annually, and still the promiscuous spitting by tubercular patients continues in homes and public places, filling the air with tubercular bacilli to endanger the health, happiness and lives of the healthy public. "People run from smallpox. It is what might be called a dramatic disease. The effects of it can be seen on the body of the patient, but there are 750 deaths due to tuberculosis where smallpox kills only one. Tuberculosis is an undramatic disease, and for this reason people fail to realize the importance of stopping its rav- ■ ages. It is like a thief in the night. : It steals into our bodies when we are ’not aware, and no one can tell when the disease has its beginning.” Dr. Wynn divided tubercular patients , into two classes, the careful and the j careless. He said the careful tubercu- : lar patients take steps to destroy I sputum by placing it in a vessel filled : with a disinfectant, or by expectorati ing in paper or cloths which are burned. He said that every person comes i directly in contact with tuberculosis, i and that cleanliness, fresh air and sunshine are the best known preventives of the disease. The address of Dr. Wynn was the last of a series of lectures that has been conducted under the direction of the home nursing department during the month. The lectures will be discontinued until spring,? when other addresses will be given, pertaining to the treatment and prevention of diseases which prevail during the summer months. Richard L. Ewhank will deliver an address at the Board of Trade building Monday afternoon al 4 o'clock on “The Laws Concerning Women in Indiana ” The address will be given under the auspices of the Indiana Re- ; strieted Suffrage Association, and ad- ! mission will he free. o COLD WAVE COMING. Temperature Which Sent Thermometer Below Zero Headed This Way. Washington, D. C., Nov. 11 —A cold wave which Friday sent the mercury to 22 degrees below zero in southern Alberta and to low readings in North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana, is moving eastward. Decidedly cooler weather is indicated tor Saturday in the North Atlantic states and the Ohio valley. Cold wave warniners have been issued for Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, | and storm flags have been ordered up along the great lakes. The edge of > the cold wave area today extended i over the upper Mississippi valley, Ne- - braska and lowa. I -o— — Miss Lulu Beachler of Union City r fs in the city for a visit with friends. Miss Agnes Melbers will go to Fort ■ Wayne ibis evening for a week-nd visit with i.iss Gertrude Hllgeniann.