Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 151, Decatur, Adams County, 24 June 1912 — Page 1

Volume X. Number 151. .

DEMOCRATS TO BALTIMORE “nolic picnic

Bryan Assures Fight If Convention Upholds Parkers Selection 1

NAME COMMITTEE To Confer With Bryan and Parker Relative to Compromise Candidate. ALABAMA FOR BRYAN Senator Raynor of Maryland is Being Considered for the Place. Baltimore, Md., June 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The democratic national committee after a few hours' session this afternoon postponed until tonight action on the selection of Alton B. Parker by the sub-commit-tee as temporary chairman of the par- j ty’s national convention. Chairman Mack and National Committeeman Hall of Nebraska, supporters of William Jenings Bryan, were named as a committee to confer with both Park- 1 er and Bryan during the afaernoon, w’ith the Idea of effecting a compromise, if possible One of the compromises suggested and discussed informally. after the meeting had adjourned, was that Bryan himself should' make the keynote speech of tempor-; ary chairman, and Parker to serve as permanent chairman of the convention. Bryan supporters expressed themselves as believing that Bryan would not consent to this or any other i 'omiromise with the conservatives.' National Committeeman Taggart c-f: Indiana was the first to suggest that j a committee call on Bryan and dis- j cuss the situation with him. Discust cns ot temporary chairmanship side-1 tracked all considerations of contests, but sub-committees were appointed to ’ act on them and report to the full ( committee tnnight. Immediately following the recess of the committee | Chairman Mack and Commlteemen ■ Hall, Taggart and Sullivan withdrew ' for a conference prior to the call of the first two men on Bryan. It is said t ; U Senator Raynor of Maryland is being considered as a compromise candidate tor the temporary chairmanship. The Pennsylvania delegates voted in caupus this afternoon to oppose Parker as temporary chairman in case : the issue reached the convention floor.j Later ..the Alabama delegation, which is pledged to Majority Leader I ndcr j wood in the presidential nomination contest, tendere'd its support to Bryan in fight against Parker. A few moments aftdF the action of the Alabama delegates the Texas delegates sent a I v Jtten protest to R. M. Johnson, the Tcbcas national committeeman, and ; member ot the sub-committee on his | vote for Parker as temporary chair- ’ man. Chairman Cone Johnson of the j state delegates signed the letter for the delegation, asking Committeeman Johnson to change iiis vote and oppose. Parker. Baltimore, Md., June 24 (Special Daily Democrat)—The platform will declare for economical politcial government, lower tariff and income tax. and curb the alleged money trust. It will oppose Injunctions in labor dis- • vt-s without proper hearing, and criticize President Taft and his administration. The president will be particularly opposed for having vetoed the tariff bill. The supreme court “rule on reason” in trust decisions will be condemned. Baltimore, Md., June 24— (Special to Daily Democrat)—William J'linings Bryan may become the progressive element of the democratic pai ' against Alton I\ Parker for temporary chairman of the democratic national convention. The Nebraskan said today in a statement issued by him that. if the progressives cannot center on some other candidate he will personally become their candidate. He said, however, that he hoped some one else would be agreed upon to Daily Democrat) —“No comp’.o-

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mise” was the ultimatum which William Jennings Bryan sent to the democratic national committee shortly before it met today to act on the selection of Alton B. Parker for temporary chairman of the national convention by the sub-committee. Bryan reitterated his declaration that a progressive will finally be chosen as temporary chairman. He sent word to- Chas. F. Murphy, Tammany hall leader, that the national committee should either reject Parker or prepare for a fight on the floor of the convention, when it convenes here tomorrow. Baltimore, Md., June 24—Special (o Daily Democrat) —Consideration of the iniative, referendum and recall and woman's suffrage in relation to the democratic national platform were taken up by the party's chiefs today. The indications were that woman's suffrage would not be mentioned in the platform, the party leaders prefering to leave the question to the different states for the next four years. It was not so certain what action would be taken on the initiative, referendum and recall. The general impression was that the proposal would be indorsed as concrete propositions, but that there would be no specific affirmations. ——— o — ,—— _■ FRANK STEED A SPEEDER. Frank Steed of Geneva, was one <jf a trio arrested at Portland Friday for association, having caught by the officers in a meadow near the South Portland hrick yard. The two men and the woman were well under the influence of liquor when taken. Steed paid ten dollars on a fine and costs assessed against him and was released when he stayed the docket for th'i remainder. The Geneva man; acceding to the following from the Portland Sun, made a sensational run: “Steed made a frantic effort to escape when first detected by the offi cers and dashed for liberty across the forty-acre meadow, with Policeman Wingate in pursuit. The officer had to pull his revolver and fire twice before Steed was taken. At the second shot, which sent a bullet in rather close range. Steed turned to look at the officer and stumbled. When he fell Wingate closed in on him. The run was a long one, and both the officer and his prisoner were fatigued when the chase ended.” MARSHALL BOOSTERS. ™ z Had Red Carnations Pinned on Lapels ty Mrs. Marshall at Indianapolis. When the “Marshall Special," headed for Baltimore, Md., for the democratic national convention, and bearing the Decatur party, left Indianapoils Sunday, each member of the party had a red carnation pinned to the lapel of his coat 3v Mrs. Marshall, the favorite flewer of the state s chief executive. The governor view'ed the party as they left the city and gave them a glad good-bye. and appearing in a good mood as the party marched the station. Samuel M. Ralston, nominee fbr governor, was on the first section of the train and at Shelbyville made a sport address. Governar Marshall also stated previous to their departure that he was confident of the nomination at Baltimore. 0 — SUPERFINE STRAWBERRIES. Isaac Everett, living south of the city, has made a record as the banner local | strawberry grower, many of the berries being double the size of a walnut, and of. unusually good flavor. Though the season is well along, the crop this morning yielded some seven-ty-five quarts. — CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICES. The childrens day services at the Union Chapel church Saturday evening were a grand success. The house as crowded and many could not get in. The children, and all connected with the entertainment, acted their parts well. The singing by the school was one special feature of interest., All who were present said- It was the best ever. I

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, June 24, 1912.

Will be Held Tomorrow in the Henry Eiting Grove Southwest of Town. ST. PETER’S CHURCH Picnic Greatly Enjoyed by the Many Who spent Day on the Grounds. Tuesday, if the weather man will permit, as it now seems probable that he will, the St. Joseph's school picnic will be held in the Henry Eitiug grove, just southwest of the city, wher? the one last year was also held. Arrangements for a day of complete amusement have been made, and the older folks as well as the young, will be given a opportunity to enjoy a day of outing. Hacks will be run to and from the grounds, those wishing to go will be able to find them on the street at any hour. The St. Peter’s church picnic held in the Herman Gerke grove north of town Sunday, was one of the most enjoyable events of the season and large numbers gathered for the day, which favored them with ideal weather. Refreshment stands were on the grounds which were liberally patronized by the many who made Sundby their place of amusement at this place, and who greatly enjoyed the day of pleasure. : ■ , Another picnic held Sunday was that of the Preble Lutheran church, and was attended by many Decatur people in the afternoon. .The crowd began to gather from the noon hour and it being their annual school picnic, one of the largest crowds ever was present. A program by the chilIren in the afternoon was the chief event of the day. while other amusements helped to make the day complete in every respect. It was held in the William Grote grove one mile 'north of Preble. 0 IN FLOOD DANGER Family of Mrs. Sholty’s Brother Threatened With Floods Near NEW ORLEANS, LA. Breaking of Canal Sends Town of Harvey Under Water—Great Danger. AJrs. B. W. Sholty reseived word this morning from her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jfssle' Vincent, of Harvey, La., that the floods which have been threatening them for some time, are now in their r/iidst and that condi tions there are serious. The town of Harvey is located on the west bank of the Mississippi river just across from. New Orleans and other towns ol that district with thousands of acres of plantation land are f looded wit it from three feet to five feet of water, which Is rapidly rising. Mrs. Vincent's home at that time was on a small island about four squares from the rapidly rising waters, and she stated that by yesterday, the floods would have reached them. The floods of her home were occasioned by the breaking of the levee of the Harvey canal which was built by the slaves of Mr. Harvey during the old days, through his large tracts of land and connects with the Mississippi river and the many baybus and lakes of that district. The waters from the great Hymelian crevasse in the Mississippi river which flooded many acres of that district, spread over to the bayous and the bayous in turn swelled the Harvey canal to such an extent that the levee there broke sending their volumes of water into Harvey and surrounding territory. As the Hymelian crevasse cannot be re-ysi-ed and the floods still feed the

bayous, and the Harvey canal, it is feared that the floods will continue until October. It may necessitate the closing of the mills and other businesses and conditions are fearful The small truck farmers are heavy losers, and are obliged to flee to the cities. Cattle and stock as well as peo. pie from the flooded regions are coming in on boats and rafts, and much stock is lost by starvation. The Vincents had planned to build this summer, and their lots are now under two teet of water. Fortunately the building materials had not been taken to the grounds or they would have been lost and swept away in the flood. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and children visited here recently and are well known here. — o A GOOD DRUBBING Given the Delphos Ball Players by the Monroe Base Ball Team. SCORE WAS 24 TO 0 One of Player’s Head Laid Open With Blow from Bat—Other News. Monroe, Ind.. June 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A large crowd of Monroe fans and rooters were sorely disappointed Sunday when they attended what was supposed to be a good game of ball. A bunch of misfits arrived in town, claiming to hail from Delphos, Ohio, but in reality was an aggregation front nowhere in particular, and did not understand the game. They were taken into camp by receiving the j>orst or an equ.il drubbing to that administered to the so-called Decatur team of barnstormers who were sent home with a complete set of goose-eggs on last Friday Both teams exhibited a miserable game of base ball, and the Monroe team has a strong and fast team, in which each and every member is an expert in the ball game, and it is a disgrace for such bunches of ball players (?) to grace a diamond opposing a strong team. The score was 24 to 0. Monroe is promised a good game when the fast team of Pauld ing, Ohio, will cross bats with our team and the fans are guaranteed a good, clean game between these two teams as they are evenly matched and are said to play a fast game. So turn out and root for your home club. An accident occurred in the fifth inning, when one of the foreign players, named Archer, was struck in the head with a bat. which slipped out of one of the batter's hands, while in the act of striking at a ball. A large gash was cut in the unfortunate young man's head. He was immediately conveyed to a doctor’s office, where it required several stitches to close the wound.

AU persons Interested in the Smith cemetery, one and one-half miles south of Monroe, are requested to meet at the cemetery on next Wednesday morning to clean and otherwise beau tify the place. s The Jersey cow sale held at this place last Saturday was again attended by a faige crowd and many cows wore sold at a fancy price. Protracted meetings have commenced at the M. E. church, last Saturday night being the first, by Evangelist Reed. A large audience greeted him at the various meetings held here since his arrival. The ordinance of baptism was observed at the M. E. church Sunday evening, when two parties were immersed. Lon Blower and family of Portland were over-Suliday guests of Mr. pud Mrs. Ben Shirk. Charles Lammiman left Monday for Green county, where he went to lock after the large farm he owns at that place. A. I. U. TUESDAY NIGHT. The regular meeting of the American Insurance Union will be held Tuesday evening at the Yeomen hall. All members are urgently requested to Business of importance.

CONTEMPT CHARGE Two Jurors in Eady Damage Case Were Taken Into Court Saturday. HAD A DISCUSSION Relative to Electric Lght Poles—New Trial Motion Not Acted Upon. Owing to the fact that Saturday was the last day of the term Os the Allen circuit court, and that there was a great amount of other business to attend to, the matter of the motion for a new trial filed by the defense in the Eady case was not acted upon at this time, but was deferred until the next term of court, which opens in September. Two of the jurors in the case, however, were brought before the court on contempt charges, according to the following from the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. “Cornelius Gearin and William Zeddis, jurors who served in the trial of the case of Eady vs. the City of Decatur, were brought before Judge O’Rourke in circuit court Saturday on charges of contempt. Both men presented statements to the court of what they had said and done in connection with the trial of the cause and Judge O'Rourke, after admonishing them to be more careful in the future, discharged each. Their being brought before the court on the contempt charges resulted in affidavits presented by Attorney Guy Colerick in moving for a new trial in the case, in which it was charged that the defendants while serving as Jurors had looked at certain cross-arms on electric light poles In Fort Wayne and that Gearin had discussed with Attorney Colerick the effect his knowledge gained had had on certain answers made by the jury and that Zeddis had discussed with Deputy Sheriffs Frank Eick and Harry Lowry observations that he had made prior to the verdict by the jury. When these affidavits were presented in the motion for a new trial, Judge O'Rourke instructed Prosecuting Attorney Hiljemann to bring the affidavits.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Red Men and Pocahontas Will Hold the Annual Memorial Sunday. JUNE 30 AT CEMETERY Speaker of the Day Will Deliver Address—New and Beautiful Ceremony. The memorial services for the decoration of the graves of the departed brothers and sisters of the Red Men and Pocahontas orders will be held Sunday afternon. June 30th. The lodges will meet prior to 2 o'clock at the hall where ritualistic services jwill be had and from there will march in a body to the cemetery where the graves will be decorated and further public ceremonies will be had. A special feature instituted this year will be' the securing of the biographies of all the departed members, the same to be inserted in the public ritualistic services at the proper time. Great efforts by the committee in charge to have the biographies accurate is being put forth and the ceremony will perpetuate the names and usefulness of the lives of the members as the services are held. The Red Men have six brothers dead and the Pocahontas also have several sisters. After the ceremonies at the Decatur cemetery the lodges will assemble in the grove where the speaker of the day will address them The speaker has not as yet been selected and a committee meeting is scheduled for this week at which time the final details will be arranged. — o - Miss Dorothy Erwin of Ft. Wayne spent Sunady here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erwin.

TAFT WINS ON FIRST BALLOT President Will Again Lead His Party At Coming November Election

MRS. C. G. EGLY, POSTMASTER. Will Take Charge of Berne Office July First—lmportant Office. Mrs. C. G. Elgy. recently appointed postmaster at Berne, succeeding John F. HUty, will take her office July Ist. Assisting Mrs. Egly as deputy will be her daughter, Miss Kathryne Egly, who has been attending college, at Bluffton, Ohio. She is an accomplished musician and has frequently appeared in this city as a vocalist, winning much praise. The office to which Mrs Egly has been appointed is an important one, and the salary will be SI,BOO a year. The town has a population of over 1,400, but as a postoffice it ranks above towns of that size, owing to the fact of its large amount of mailing matter. A great publishing house, that of the Meunonite church, is located theie, and it issues immense amounts of j matter for the mails. The parents of Mrs. Egly are Mr. ! Snd Mrs. Daniel Schlcnbesh, and it' was in their farm home in Cedar! Creek township, Allen county, on June 7, 1864, that the soon-to-be postmaster of Berne was born. This farm home was where the town of Grabill is now located, and it was in this locality that Mrs. Egly attended school. She was married in January, 1886, to Mr. Egly, and, renting his home place for a period of ten years, the latter, with his wife, moved to Berne where he engaged <u the grain business. He is now thus engaged there, with an elevator business also in Ft. Wayne, his son being associated in business with him. The husband is active in politics and is the present chairman of the republican central committee of Adams county, one of the most prominent business men of Berne. o —: BAND PRACTICE. Every member of the city band ! s requested to be on hand this evening at prompt 6:30 o’clock for practice for the street concert.

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JAMES S. SHERMAN Chosen for Vice President— Running-mate of President Four Years Ago. TEDDY WITHDRAWS Has Already Been Nominated to Lead New Party by His Followers. Chicago, 111., June 24—William Howard Taft, president of the United States, has the renomination for which he has been fighting j within his hands. His name was placed before the rei publican convention shortly after 8 j o'clock Saturday night by Warren G. | Harding of Marion Ohio, and the nomi ination was seconded by John Wanamaker of Philadelphia and Nicholas Murray Butler of New’ York. LaFollette was the only other candidate presented to the convention. Colonel Roosevelt early in the after 1 noon cutting ail ties with what he designated as a packed and fraudulently constituted assembly. Winner on First Ballot. The president was nominated at 9:30 o'clock, the vote being: ■ Taft 561 Rosevelt 107 1 Not voting ... f 343 1 Cummins 17 ' Hughes ..., 2 In Indiana's delegation one Roose- , velt man voted with the Taft forces, , two voted against- the platform, and i seven declined to vote. I The ten Cummins delegates in the lowa representation cast their ballots .-g*lnst the resolutions. Every one nf the Stubbs-Roosevelt eighteen from ' Kansas stood pat with the colonel, but (Continued on Page 2)