Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 304, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 304.

WILL KUNKLE IS CHAIRMAN

District Convention n Session Here Today Selects Wls County Man TUC DEX<II B V° ° rder and read the call o f ‘he conlilt J\LjUL.BJ i lvlt^' enlion - I Pon vail lor nominations 1 ’ f or temporary secretary, Mr. Stine of Bluffton presented the name of John -t x- 1 H Qro+ H ' Heller of the Decatur Democrat, Endorse National ana otat who waa unanilnougly chosen ~o m „ Officials m, ttees were then named as follows: Democratic Officials On Credentia|g Mr Campbell Chairman. John Briggd, of Adams; Lewis r - v oore, Delaware; B. E. Rubreeht, Ja - T i H. E. Jackson, Randolph, and _ ~ T-,1-»TXT/-‘C nAMT ,ohn a - Mortz - Wells. WELLS BRINGb BANI Qn Organlzation F r Foreman, Adams: Alfred Dais, Delaware; Del Dragoo, Jay; \nDale Crittenberger for btattarson 1 ee, Madison; Charles Wyson, landolph; R. W. Stine, Wells. Chairman—Jake Denny On Resolulions r t * -*- C - N - Ch risten. Adams; W. M. Fitor Lieut. Gov ■ ans, I>e i aware; w H Harkins, Jay; -1. F. Wilkie, Madison; E. S. Edgar, landolph; Charles G. Dailey, Wells. THE WINN . The co n Vetltion then a <ij oUlne d uu - W. a. Kunkle, of Wells County. j O . clock whpn Mr Rgebe agajn ...A-rmu ade< f s he convention to order and askpernianent organizat N. J foi . lhe report of the committoc6 Chairman—B. H. Cambell. Elwoo . AFTERNOON SESSION. Secretary—J. H. Heller, Decatur. At x o>clock Mr Reel)e called she . invention or order and asked for reW. A. Kunkle of Bluffton was elec )rtg The Committee on credentials ed district chairman of the Eighth du ported {ha| there fontests trist at 1:20 this afternoon. <. d that all delegateg had a rjght to Adams county was called they g av te way to Wells, and Mr. Fiank C|- ke committee on organization reDailey, In a splendid fiive-mlnut rted as follows: speech, nominated Bill Kunkle a nt ] emen o f the convention: chairman. Henry B. Heller of Adam^. o your committee on permanent county seconded the nomination, “'.anization beg leave to submit the Mr. Kunkle was named by a uh an luwlng repo rt: mous rising vote. He made a shor yp a t th e office of A. P. Beatty speech, thanking the convention U| or g an j zed t, y selecting R. W. Stine the honor. Chairman Campbell t el c j la j rmac ot the committee and E. introduced the speakers for the as secretary. sion, Congressman John A. M. Adair o, Qr p ermanent chairman of the conPortland, Hon. Frank Deiley of Bl tion we have selected Bart Campton, A. P. Beatty of Decatur, and ot Madison county. ers who each made ten-minute e chairman from Adams county, speeches, full of democracy, and eac F orelnari; Delaware county, Mr. was applauded In earnest. ttman; Jay county, Mat Hart; * ison county, Harrison Jones; RanThree hundred democrats from ovei h county F g Caldwell: Wells the Eighth congressional district, met ty> j A Morris. in I'tecatur today, the occasion being r p ermanent secretary of the conthe district convention and the put on W e have selected John Heller pose to select a district chairman an^ ams county. member of the state committee. It, ass j s j ant secretaries,we have se was a crowd of enthusiastic, well man ( aR democratic editors in nered, earnest, democrats, united 'Eighth congressional district, the one purpose—the good of the P ar n eßpe ctfully submitted, ty. The advance guard came in DELL DRAGOO. Thursday noon and each train since q R wYSONG. has brought in delegates and boosters ALFRED DAVIS, from over the district. The fact tha' E K SHAL LEY. W. A. KUNKLE OF BLUFFTON ROBERT

I- — , I JOyJglk *r iiMs*’?. ~. - ’ - «As»d | 4Ht ’'•-■’W**M i ajflb & 7" Today Elected Democratic Chalrmai of the Eighth District.

Mr. Kunkle was without opposition, held the crowd down to some extent, but each county was well represented. I Headquarters were at the Hotel Murray, whore the boys met Thurs-: day evening, and the preliminary plans were laid. The convention prop- ( er was held at the Pythian Home on Third street, where the assembly hall was decorated and arranged for the occasiou. Pictures of Governor Marshall, Senators Shively and Kern, adorned the walls and the flags and bunting were tastily displayed. V arlons business houses welcomed the visitors by displaying the national colors. The largest delegation arrived over the Clover Ixtaf at 10:46, bringing with them the Klnr piano company’s band from Bluffton. They were met by the reception committee and escorted to the K. of P. Home, where District •Chairman Beebe called the convention

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committee on resolutions then ed in the following words. the democracy of the Eighth ssional district, in district ineetetubled, hereby renew’ our taith pledge our fidelity to the timeil principles of the democratic mnd we view with satisfaction iwing sentiment throughout the n favor of those principles, preli certain victory for the demoarty in 1912. thus assuring to Ipltj of the nation a safe and i ministration of governmental ! 1 inder the supervision of a I tic president. I lost heartily concur in the acI the democratic state central I De of the state of Indiana in I I lorsement of the Hon. 1 hom- | | irshall, governor of the state I I ,a, as a candidate for presilß he United States, in the year — rnestly endorse the records ... . . .i V nt

faithful and honest work or d States senators, the Hon. F. Shlvuly and the Hon. I tern, all in behalf of a whole d we commend them for ■ esmanship and their honest ' rs to servo and their un .•■fidelity to the people who led them. commend the democratic ' in the house of representa- ' t congratulate them on the I it record they have made in Itheir constituents, and lor ' ~s of the entire nation. i 'tally commend the record I (gressman from the Eighth I f al district of Indiana, the jA. M. Adair. His faithful j g his close attention to his I d been a source of pride to , bents and we congratulate , t upon having so faithful a »' ( f their interests in the j 1 ED ON PAGE EIGHT.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, December 29, 1911

HONORED DEMAND Governor Harmon of Ohio Responds to Governor Marshall’s Demand for MR. GEORGE GIBSON Charged as Leader of Gang Who Blew Safe at Middlebury on Dec. 18th. (United Press Service.) Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Governor liar mon today honored a requisition from Governor Marshall of Indiana for Geo. Gibson, now under arrest at Toledo, Ohio. Gibson is charged with being the leader of a gang of six men who blew open the bank at Middlebury, Indiana, on December 18th. Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 29— (pecia! to Daily Democrat)—Federal legislation, which will make lawyers who aid the information in industrial conspiracy of restraint of trade equally guil ty with the corporation magnates is proprosed here today by 7 Governor Marshall as a step in the solution ol the problem of “Big Business." If corporation officials are found guilty of violating the federal anti-trust laws and either fined or sentenced to imprisonment, the Indiana executive be lieved the same punishment should be ' given lawyers who aided in the formation of the criminal industrial eon spiracy. The governor thus amplified his remark that an attorney should be , made an “accessory before the fact” , ■ in the case of criminal busteess in a . talk made at the Jackson club ban- • quet at Lafayette last night. hanghi. Dec. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Doctor Sun Yat Sen was ; elected president of the new republic ( of China at a meeting of the provis- ( ional military assembly here today, j The vote was 17 to 1, and the eight- j eenth delegate changed his vote in or- ; der to make the election unanimous. , The new president was at once noti- ] fied and accepted the position. UNION BAfBERSI I c Hold Interesting Meeting ( and Elect Officers for the ’ Coming Year. < t CLOSE NEV YEAR’S ®

Another Meeting Last Evening Advanced Steps of Previous Meeting. -X ' At a recent nie in S of the I. J. B I U of A., or unifl l1 * 20 * 1 barbers of the city the electin' 01 officers who will serve for the <?>” ,in ß *’ ear as well ’ as transacting business which came up before committee for disposal. Anot-V meeting was held Thursday eveß'S. at which time tbe initial steps ’' re furthered and other matters di^ sed ' The following were the of’ rs elected: rrcsident Jharleß Ix,se Vice Prpi‘ ent— Leonard Merriman. Financial Fred Hem hen. Record!? Secretary Charles Kitson. Treasm ~ Prank CarrolL Guardis Mclntosh Guard^ arve nin,er ' „ , T-n-tjr-H. Ruckman, Charles

ITUStr Burdg, F rve Elzey ' ■ o- —— ED CROSS SEALS. The sal sale of Red Cross Christas continues with great num™ah jd, the time having been ex"Jto January Ist. The school ® n ' |in working for the vacuum , ' offered by the McCrum-Howell c * ,iy, aided materially in the ' the chief work of which, howwas done under the direction of ri-Kappa sorority. Between six -even thousand seals have been in this city. so 1 frs. Chris Sirebe and daughter, Milid, wAt to Monmouth to spend the y wist the Willis Fonner family. I

POULTRY AND CORN SHOW Will Be Held at Berne from Tuesday to Saturday of Next Week. Next week should be a great week for IJerne. In the first’ place everybody who has good poultry and good corn should bring them'to the exhibition. By doing so you will encourage others as well as yourself. Strive for a premium. The exhibition will last from Tuesday to Saturday and will be held in I). F. Wittwer’*: building cn the corner of Main a?d Sprung?’.streets. Bring your family to torn and let your wife and the children see the show.--Berne Witness. SERMON ON PRAYER Young Evangelist Clyde Lee Fife Preached a Sermon on Prayer at

CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1 ! *— j That Made Wonderful Impression —A SensationLecture Tomorrow. r — 1 One of the greatest surprises that the Christian church of Decatur ever had was the sermon Thursday night on “Prayer” by Clyde Lee Fife, the head of tne Fife Brothers’ Evangelistic company. It was something new on the subject and the young preacher in elegant attire and with grace and eloquence preached with a tenderness and conviction that moved the entire audience so that strong men wept out loud. He skinned the church members, he defied the forces of unrighteousness, he praised the good people who prayed to God and lived out the gospel regardless of their religious differences, and certainly convinced the people who were there that absolutely nothing will go .with God and 1 right-thinking people but a religion ! lived out in daily life and above the 1 reproach of the ungodly. The young 1 man said in part: “There are men in this town who ( will take undue advantage to make a nickel, who will take the name of God | in vain and take bread out of the ’ mouths of fatherless and helpless chil-, dren to buy finery for lewd women and then on Sunday come up and sit r on the front seat in church, pass around the bread and wine and lean I in public prayer, with the blessings of God upon their lips and unclean money in their pockets and follow all this with Nearer, My God, to Thee,’ sung from a hymn book tightly clutched in a red fist that has signed docu-

ments that have been a curse to the homes ot this city. Such a man is a ■ mill-stone about the neck of the ' church, a weight that will drown the ' kingdom of God in the despair of ob--1 livion and of failure before our very 1 eves while we look on in wonder and astonishment as to what can be the j ' matter. I ‘ You tell me how many homes in this town have the Bible read, and have family prayers once a day and 1 will tell you what can be done here in bringing this city to a better state of affairs religiously. There arc men in this audience that 1 dare say have not shed a penitential tear for so long that their eyes are too dry to wink. They have become so hard-hearted that they can look a widow in the eye and rob her and never bat an eye any more than a snake would In looking at an August sun. Tell me that God will prosper and extend his kingdom in Decatur over such as that. Not much. And the man out of the church that will do a thing like that is just as low down as the man in the church who would

do it. “Now, if this is too hot for you to take right off the bat. you had better not stand so close or get a thicker mit. When I can’t tell the truth here in Decatur, I will move on to the next town. But while I am here, I am going to do my duty by you. “The trouble is that this whole business is usually begun at the wrorg end. Let the church get right first. Then people on the outside will hear you and you can speak with power If you have a debt to pay, pay it cr tell why you can’t. If you have be'-n in a family row over some foolishness, fix it up. If you have been at cuts with some one in a business or church way, settle it now. Precious time is I (Continued on Page 8.)

ST. JOSEPH’S WIN I Renssalaer Basket Ball Team Defeated the Decatur Hoosiers Here THURSDAY EVENING Good Game Was Played and I Large Number on Hand to Witness it. The “Decatur Hoosiers" basket ball team engaged in a hotly contested game Thursday evening with the St, Joseph’s team of Renssalaer college, the Decatur hoys being defeated by a score of -10 to is The game was interesting throughout, excellent plays being made by both sides and were well received by the large crowd present. In the first half of the game the Renssalaer boys secured thirteen points to the local boys’ four. In the last half of the game more interest was taken by the home team, they securing a slight gain on the visitors, but were unable to make sufficient points to conquer. A large crowd was present and were well pleased with the game put np hy both teams. In the last half of the game Carl Smith, who was one of the guards, in some waj or other stepped on the side of his foot, and crushed the bone, causing him to be replaced for the remainder of the game by Glen Neptune. The I following was the line-up for the locals: Carl Smith, Earl Brackett and Gregg Neptune, guards; Glen Falk, center; Beery, Shoemaker and Ed Coffee, for- 1 wards.

DANTE’S INFERNO. The identical SIOO,OOO production that played the Murat in Indianapolis early in the season for a week will be at the Star. For strange, startling, sensational and awe-inspiring situations and effects, this reproduction of the great Italian poem is pronounced bv the best of critics to be unequaled on the stage today. COURTHOUSE NEWS The Kirchner Trial Will Probably be Lengthened to Wednesday OF NEXT WEEK

______ Many Witnesses Examined Deed Reported in Yant Case—Realty Transfers. The Kirchner trial which has been in progress in the circuit court since last Thi'rsda" afternoon, will probably not be concluded till Wednesday of next week, taking much longer than at first anticipated. The evidence of the defendants’ witnesses on their cross complaint was completed today, when the plaintiff began the offering of evidence in answer to that of the defendants’ cross-complaint. The suit is brought by Edward Kirchner against his daughter-in-law, Bertha Kirchner, and children, for the possession of a farm in Kirkland township. Maria Yant et al. vs. Sarah Street et al., partition; appraisement filed, approved. Proofs of publication and posting filed and approved Report, of sale approved. Salo confirmed. Deed ordered, reported and approved. Real estate transfers: John .1. Schwartz to Joseph Ruff, 30 acres, French tp., $2000; Julius Haugk to Fred Schafer, trustee, 31.83 acres. Root tp., $6,200; Fred Schafer to Holland 1 St. Louis Sugar Co., 31.83 acres, Root , tp., $6,200; Julius Haugk to Fred | Schafer, trustee, 31 acres, Root tp., | quit claim deed, $6,200; Fred Schafer to Julius Haugh, realty in Root tp.. i SI.OO. o- — | ' Mrs. Florence Stauffer and sister,, t Mrs. Barney Everett, of Kalamazoo, Mich., went to Fort Wayne yesterday s afternoon to visit with their sister, v Mis William Covault. e

TED RAMSEY ILL. Word from Mrs. Ted Ramsey o! Fort Wayne ts to the effect that her husband is quite ill as the result of a I Cold with which he had been suffering since Sunday, which he contracted following the taking of a bath. He ini proved somewhat until Thursday when he was sent for to come to the WelisFargo Express company’s office ami open the safe, he being employed by that company, and from which he suffered a relapse, and he was very sick at the time of writing to Mrs. Ram sey yesterday. K. OF P. ELECTION Knights cf Pythias Chose Their Officers for the Ensuing Term. THIRD RANK WORK Conferred Upon Two Candidates—Frescoing of the Home is Completed.

The Knights of Pythias elected new | officers Thursday night and conferred t the third degree upou two candidates,' Milton Miller and Henry Adler. The new officers are as follows: { Chancellor Commander — Fred Fruchte. Vice Chancellor —Albert M. Selle meyer. Prelate —Milton Girod. Master of Work —Fred Ashbaticher Keeper of Records and Seals —J. C. i Tritch. Master of Finance—John R. Parrish. Master of Exchequer—D. N. Erwin. Master at Arms—John Bieneke. Inner Guard —J. O. Hoagland. Outer Guard —Floyd Acker.

s Trustee—O. L. Vance, second term e of three years. ;, j Representatives to Grand LodgeC. L. Walters and E. A. Aschbaucher. I I The terms of office are for a hall I year, with the exception of that of 1 master of finance and master of ex chequer, which are for a year, and 1 that of trustee for three years. Foi i eleven years F. V. Mills has held the | office of master of finance, which he filled with excellency and care, beimsucceeded this year by John R. Pa.' rish. ; The lodge session was held Thurs day evening in the regular lodge room for the first time since the frescoing has been completed. The frescoing was done by Mr. Kover of Fort Waym> and his four assistants, and is a mas1 terpiece of art in this line. The walls > of the entire home show the exquisite workmanship of this artist. The main lodge room is in tan and buff, and that of the hall, pool room, smoking and dining room in light green, and the lounging and card rooms, in red, the i ladies' parlor in tan and huff, eombin'ed with beautiful and harmonizing j stencilings. The great work of the lodge room, I however, centers in the large wait I painting at the front, the figures of I which are nearly life-sized. The paintIts an enlarged copy made by Mr. KoI ver himself, from a picture which has ■belonged to the lodge for years, repre--1 senting Damon and Pythias, and the

i friendship which existed betwoer ■ them, being one of the virtues upor ' which the K. of P. lodge is built. Ac 3 i cording to the story Damon incurrei t the displeasure of the king and was . imprisoned. During this time nines i in his family at. home made his re turn there a matter of great desire to him, and Ills friend, Pythias, pleader : with the king to allow him to take his place in prison, as a guaranty n I Damon's return Should he not re I turn, Pythias was to suffer death in--1 stead of Damon. The day for tin- e.. ecutlon came and Damon was delayer ( in his return. The king, believing In . Damon's perfidy, orders Pythias exe cution in his stead, and just as he is a > about to take his place to lay his head 1 t on the executioner's block, Damon. t riding with ail possible speed, comes t l from the distance in time to save j ■ Pythian, who would have given his < |]|fe for him. The king, pleased with , 'the fidelity of the two, releases both ( land pardons Damon. Mr. Kover de-1 I voted eight days’ time to the reproduction of this picture, which is a very pleasing one. The wall around | the picture is painted to represent thr scene as viewed through oak-framed windows, with side columns and pan els. i

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FARMERS INSTITUTE Next Week Promises to be the Best Ever Held in Adams County. JANUARY 4TH AND STH Excellent Program Has Been Arranged and Big Crowd is Looked For.

With but little remaining for every- . thing to be in readiness for the holding of the Adams county farmers' institute on Thursday and Friday of next week, C. S. Mumma, president of the organization, assures the public that the meeting ot the coming week will he the best ever, tne best speakers obtainable having been secured by him. I The program for the two days' session : speaks tor itself and a record-breaking crowd is looked for. The meetings will be held in Meibers' hall and all will be in shape in a day or so for the program to be carried out as scheduled. The program Follows: First Day—9:3o a. m. Music Ihnno Solo Irma Houk. Opening—Rev. Goodwin, pastor U. B. church. I Barnyard and Green Manures—-J. P. ' Prigg, Daleville, Ind. ) Discussion by Institute. Insects Injurious to Farm Crops and their Remedies—Prof. James Troop, Purdue, Lafayette, Ind. Discussion by Institute. Miscellaneous business, announce meats, etc. Afternoon Session—l:oo. Vocal Solo —Marte Patterson. Corn Improvement—J. P. Prigg. Discussion by Institute. Alfalfa in Adams County—A. W. Gulick. Discussion —J. C. Cowan. Vocal Solo —John C. Houk. Orchard Fruits and How to Have Them—Prof. Troop. Questions by Institute. Adjourn.

Evening Session—7:3o. Instrumental Music. Address Co operation—Hon. C. L. Walters, Decatur, Ind. Vocal Solo John R. Evans. Lecture—Household Leaks — Mrs. Laura B. Leonard, Indianapolis, Ind. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Hallie Leonard. Announcements. Adjournment. Second Day—9:3o a. m. Vocal Solo —Miss Helen Fonner. Opening Exercises —Rev. L. C. Hesscr, pastor Gorman Reformed church. Horse Breeding on the Farm —J. P. Prigg. General Discussion. Woman's Part on the Farm —Mrs. Leonard. I Organization of the six north town ships. Adjournment, Afternoon Session—l:oo. Piano Solo—Miss Frances Merryman. Hogs—J. P. Prigg. J Sugar Beets—Mr. Ell Wagner, of the Holland St. Louis Sugar Co. ! Vocal Solo—Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer. ' ’ The Boy and Girl Problem—Mrs. Leonard. ' | Adjournment.

n ! Officers. n I C. S. Murnnta p,resident, Farmers' c ‘ Institute. d E. W. Dailey, secretary, s : Woman’s Auxiliary. Mrs. Charles Schenck, president. Mrs. Jeanette Harden, secretary. > I _ —. LODGE DOINGS. The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held on Monday evening, the usual routine of business being scheduled for the evening A good attendance is desired The Yeomen are looking forward to a very interesting meeting on next Wednesday evening, when the Installation of officers will come up before the members to make an evening of pleasure. A surprise by the outgoing officials will also be rendered, the plans at present being unknown. A good crowd is looked for. F. BURNS. SCHIEF ENGINEER. Harry Van Kirk of St. Mary’s, Ohio, for four months chief engineer at the interurban power house, has resigned He is succeeded by Frank Burns, former chief engineer.