Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 154, Decatur, Adams County, 27 June 1912 — Page 1

Volume X. Number 154.

PROGRESSIVES GAIN GROUND

Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Governor Securing Hold on Clark Men

FIGHT A HOT ONE New York and Illinois Give Solid Support to Progressive Leader. CHEER CANDIDATES Combined Efforts to Restore Quiet—Nominations to be Made Tonight. Baltimore, Md., June 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Victory came to the forces of Governor Wilson this afternoon in the first clash with Speaker Clark in the democratic national convention. The convention voted to seat the ten Wilson delegates from South Dakota and overruled the report of the credential committee, which gave Clark the delegates. The national committee had previously given the vote to Wilson. The vote of the convention was Wilson, 639*6; Clark, 457; 15*6 not voting, and 2 absent. Indiana voted 11 for Wilson and 19 for Clark. The great surprise of the vote was the action of ‘he Illinois and New York delegates in easting their solid vote for tho Wilson cause. The Illinois delegation is pledged to support Clar.x for the nomination, and New York had been violent'y opposed to Wilson. In the roll call, however. New York gave its 90 votes to Wilson and Illinois supporters voted all of its fifty-eight delegates for him. The New York action was interpreted in some quarters as meaning that Chas. Murphy, the New York leader, who controls the state delegates, had finally decided that Clark could not be ] nominated and that his maneuvering was to be in a position to dominate the situation when the break conics in the presidential balloting. Demonstrations for the various democratic presidential candidates was one of the features of the convention this afternoon For twenty-two minutes the ( delegates cheered their favorites, and it required the combined efforts of the officers of the convention and the po lice to finally still the tumult. The demonstration was started by the supporters of Governor Wilson at 1:54 o'clock during a debate on the contested delegates from South Dakota. The credentials committee seated the delegates pledged to Clark and the Wilson forces presented a minority report to the convention. After the Wilson forces had cheered for 1-' minutes the demonstration became geuteral, each of the presidential nomination candidates being cheered by his supporters Inquiry as to the reason so the move of Illinois and New' York developed that an interesting conference was held last night between Rodger Sullivan and the Tammany chieftain, at which the former endeavored to convince the New York leader that the rank and file of the Party stands for a progressive candidate. It is said that Sullivan left MurPhy’s room without securing the latter’s promise to desert Clark, but the action of the New York delegation today indicated that Murphy had "seen a light.” The danger of a fight over the Illinois contest was averted by a smart parliamentary trick, when Representative Pafmer, at the conclusion of his debate on the Philippines, mo*ed that the remainder of the report of the credentials committee be adopted. This motion was carried by a viva voce vote, seating the Sullivan men without a fight. The result, however, was a foregone one, because of the result of the South Dakota contest, although the Harrison men were on the

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' platform ready to make a fight, but they did not object. The report of the permanent organization, making Ollie James permanent chairman, was then adopted. Parker named the following committee to escort James to the chair: Senator Bankhead of Alabama, Representative Hughes of New Jersey, Senator Pomerene of Ohio, Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston. Prior to the vote on the South Dakota contest word went around that as the Sullivan delegates, who are instructed for Clark, had entered into a compact with the Wilson people by which the latter agreed to vote to seat the SulUvan delegation from Tlliniois this afternoon in return for a promise from Sullivan to throw the Illinois vote to Wilson, after they had complied with their instructions by voting for Clark on the first ballot. Baltimore, Md., June 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—William Jennings Bryan today routed the conservatives in the democrat!'' national convention when the sub committee of the resolution committee chose him and Senator O’Gorman of New York to write the party’s platform. The two leaders began work immediately. This after non at 4 o’clock it will be submitted to the sub-committee. At 7 o’clock tonight it will be presented to the full committee. It is a foregone conclusion that it will be adopted by both bodies. Tomorrow it will be presented to the convention for adoption. Bryan and O'Gorman are working from the tentative platform which the sub-committee already has drawn. Baitimcie, M.d., June 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Action on the re- | port of the credentials committee and the prospecting of the permanent organization was the business before the democratic national committee, when it convened today. With these ■ two phases of the convention work ! disposed of the selection of a presi- ' dential and vice presidential candidate was next in order. Then would cojte the adoption of a platform and the party's national convention of 1912 would be history. The nomination of a presidential candidate was expected to come late this afternoon. With the names of a large field of candidates to be presented it was not hoped early today to complete the selection of a standard bearer before tonight. There was a possibility that one ballot might be taken before nightfall. The adoption of the platform will not be made before tomorrow. Baltimore, Md., June 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—“The fight is already won. There is nothing to say about what is left. There has been and there will be things happening, not only every day, but every hour,” William Jennings Bryan today uttered this declaration when asked to outline his plans for continuing the fight on the Murphy-Taggart-Sullivan combination of conservatives. He had been up since 5 o'clock this morning He was without coat, vest and the perspiration was running down his face In streams. JUDGE ERWIN AT BALTIMORE. Baltimore, Md., Jtine 25—Judge Richard K Erwin of Fort Wayne, democratic candidate for judge of the supreme court, “bought for” his friends. Judge Erwin and others of the Fort Wayne special train party, including \V. F. McNagny, of Columbia. City, started before midnight. Their sleepers parked in the Mt. Vernon yards o f the Pennsylvania at 4 o’clock this morning. The party, after wandering ‘ all around the shores of the Chesapeake bay,’’ as one of them declared, reached the Pullmans. An Indiana policeman. guarding Baltimore as’Thomas Taggart would have it guarded, directed the party how to find the Pullmans. —o — Henry Duddleson of Jamestown, O . who visited here with his cousin, Mrs. William Blackburn, since yesterday, has gone to Bryant to join Mrs. Dud- . dieson, previous to their return home.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, June 27, 1912.

ALL NEXT WEEK. Lanham's Lyric Players will open a week’s engagement at “The Bosse” theater on Monday, July Ist. This company is one of the strongest acting stocks in this part of the country, and their policy of ten and twenty cents has made them very popular in the cities they have appeared. Mr. Bosse considers himself very fortunate in being able to obtain the "Players ’ for this week’s stand, and heartily recommends them to his patrons. They carry eight people and give a complete change nightly. Their vaudeville is far above the average. Their opening bill will be “The Girl and the Man." — o— MR. FRUCHTE BETTER. Anxious friends of Lewis Fruchte, who Tuesday evening was so painfullyinjured when he figured in a runawaywill be glad to learn that he is reported by those caring for him to be doing as well as could be expected at the present time, and much time will be necessary for his injuries to heal. The leg which was broken, and from the bones of which fragments were also broken, will require some days to properly knit, and it will make it necessary for him to remain quiet for several tyeeks. He is resting quite well, but is severely bruised, and the wound on the head needs close attention for proper healing. o CHILDREN’S SERVICES The annual children’s day exercises of the Bleeke German Lutheran church, northeast of the city, will be held next Sunday afternoon in the church grove, beginning at 2 o'clock. A good program will be rendered and there will be many amusements. Ev-1 erybody is cordially invited. WATCH FOR BULLETINS. The Democrat has again secured wire service direct from Baltimore relative to the nomination, and will! issue window bulletins as fast as the word is received at this office. Watch the window. FOOT IS CRUSHED Joel Gerber, Well Known French Township Farmer, Painfully Injured WHEN HIS WAGON Passed Over His Foot—Was Dragged Some Distance —Thumb Dislocated. Joel Gerber, a prominent farmer, 1 living two miles and one-half northeast of Vera Cruz, was painfully injured about 12 o’clock Tuesday, when he attempted to jump from his wagon while his team was running away. While the injuries are not of a dangerous nature, Mr. Gerber will be con--1 fined to his home for sometime. ; He had just completed hitching up the horses in the barn lot at his home and hud failed to fasten one of the check reins. Just as he was driving out of the gate, both horses scared at a wheelbarrow filled with grass and started to run. Seeing that he would be unable to hold them without the rein being fastened, Mr. Gerber leap- , ed from the wagon, but in doing so caught his foot in the reins. He was dragged for a distance of seven or eight rods and when the lines became loose the heavy wagon passed over his right foot, breaking the bone in the instep and otherwise injuring the foot. His right thumb was also thrown ' out of place and he was badly brfiisled and sciatched. He received a se- ' vere scratch on one shoulder. The team ran for a quarter of a mile, when they went into a fence which stopped then).—Bluffton Banner. Mr. Gerber is a resident of French township, Adams county, and is well known here. o Ellsworth Brown, formerly empioy--1 ed at the Frank McConnell stand, this I morning began learning the duties of ' a conductor on the interurban, under ' Conductor D. H. Hunsicker.

MORRIS STORE REMODELED. Is Completed and Opening Will be Held Saturday—Special Sales. The remodeling of the Dierkes building in which the Morris five and ten cent store is located, has been completed, the stock is being arranged and everything will be ready for the opening next Saturday. This event will be celebrated with several special sales—sales on brooms, screens, preserving kettles, etc., and many will no doubt be on hand for the opening. An addition to the building, extending it to the alley, has been made, and the same handsomely in accordance with the rest of the store, and fitted up with shelves, tables, cabinets ,etc., for the stock which has thus been enlarged with more ample accommodations. More stock is also on the way. Mr. George Morris of Bluffton, Festus Rhoten, the general manager of the stores, are here to assist in arranging the stock, and to help with the opening. Mr. Ray Collins, the local manager, has also several extra clerks assisting at this time. o EASTERN STAR. A regular meeting of the Eastern Star Friday evening. Business of importance. o WILL TAKE A TEST Two Mail Clerks in Local Postoffice Will Take Examination Saturday. FIRST OF ITS KIND In the Local Office—Will be in Charge of Chief Erie Clerk Hubler, On next Saturday at the local post ' office will be held an examination for mailing cierKs—tne first of its kind ever held here. Two will take this examination—S. E. Shamp and Jesse Helm, who are in the mailing department of the local postoffice—and the examination among other things will include a test of their skill in “casing” mail directed to various cities within the state, a test of their ability in assorting the mail with dispatch to assure its leaving by a special route that will take it to its destination in the shortest time possible. This examination aomes as an extra, the mailing clerks having been obliged to pass the regurlar civil service examinations upon their entering the service. The mail “cased” here is only of that directed to points within the state, as that sent out of the state is assorted by clerks on the trains. The examinaion held here will be in charge of J. C. Hubler of Chicago, chief of the clerks on the Erie railroad. HELD ITS ELECTION Star of Bethlehem Elects Osficers to Guide Its Destiny During THE ENSUING TERM A. M. Henry Elected to Office of Commander—An Efficient Staff. The regular election of officers was held Wednesday evening by the Star of Bethlehem, the following staff of efficient members being selected to guide the course of this order during the ensuing term: Commander —A. M. Henry’. Vice Commander —S. E. Brown. Scribe —C. H. Ault. V Accountant—C. H. Ault. Treasurer —Mrs. J. C. Hower. Marshal—Mrs. Lavina King. Chaplain—Mrs. Eliza Peterson. Inside Guard —Mrs. A. M. Henry. Outside Guard —J. C. Hower. Past Commander —S. W. Peterson. Trustee —Henry Stevens. It is requested that each and every’ member attend the meeting next Monday night at 8 o’clock prompt, at the hall.

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CARS NOW RUNNING Parts for Repair of Engine Arrived and Soon Placed This Morning. FORTY-EIGHT HOURS Was Traffic Delayed—Everything Going Smoothly Now—Watched Cars. After some delay in transportation, the parts for the repair of tiie engine at the interurban power house, which broke Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, I arrived and were put in place this morning in time for the operation of the cars by 10 o'clock. No cars had been running since the engine “went dead’’ Tuesday’ morning, and the car which left here at 10 o’clock this morning was the first one run in for-ty-eight hours. However, as soon as the parts arrived from Salem, Ohio, everything went smoothly and encouragingly. To allow the adjust ’ ment, however, and the fitting of the parts in place, the three-hour schedule was adopted today, but later the hour and a half schedule will be put on again. An amusing and rather unusual thing to the employees of the road, was that when the engine broke the I cars were necessarily left on the road | at the points where they happened to be when the engine stopped and “the juice gave out.” The one near Fort Wayne was in charge of Conductor D. H. Hunsicker, and that near St. John’s, in charge of Conductor Jesse Schug. These officials stayed with their cars during the forty-eight hours j that the current was dead, in order to see that they were not entered and played havoc with during the time of j their enforced stay on the line. Conductor Schug reached the city this morning for the first time in fortyeight hours, bright and cheery, and in good spirits, in spite of his long vigil. I He stated that he w’as thoroughly: armed during his watch, and every- | thing passed off well. FIREMEN LEAVE Crowd of Thirty-two Left for Dunkirk to Attend Annual Convention. HELD THERE TODAY Were Accompanied by City Band and City Officials— Also Many Citizens. With the expression of confidence on their faces that they would secure the Volunteer Firemen’s association meet for Decatur in 1913, the Decatur firemen, city officials and others —thir-ty-two in number —left over the G. R. & I. this morning for Portland, thence to Dunkirk by traction, to attend the annual meet of the association, which is being held there, and which city is the host of the thousands of visitors gathered for the day. Tho firemen, all wearing linen dusters, and panama straw hats, carrying canes with Decatur pennants, presented a strong line-up, and were prepared to wage a battle with any city who should fight for the 1913 meet. They were accompanied by City Attorney L. C. DeVoss and Councilmen Isaac Chronister and John D. Hale, as well as other citizens, to witness the day’s program. From Portland they boarded their specially chartered car, waiting there for them, to continue their trip to Dunkirk, and in company with the Decatur band were well received upon their arrival there. They formed rank at the city hall this morning at 6:30 o'clock, and when all assembled, lead by the band and the new’ fire apparatus, proceeded to the station with a step in harmony to the tune of the music makers. L. C. Helm, who is a member of the committee which met Wednesday at Dunkirk, left on the noon train Wednesday and interceded for the meeting to be held next I year.

MRS. ANNA LAMAN PURCHASER. Buys Everett & Hite Building—Will Remodel Second Story. A notable change in real estate circles took place Wednesday, when Mrs. R. K. Allison sold the business block on Second street, which has been occupied for several years by the Everett & Hite company, to Mrs. Anna Laman, the consideration being $6,250. The Everett & Hite grocery will continue to occupy their quarters on the first floor, and the law firm of Schurger & Smith will retain the office suite on the second floor. The second floor, however, will be handsomely remodeled similar to the office rooms of the Erwins just across the hall, and will be fitted up in a modern and attractive style. P. G. Hooper represented Mrs. R. K. Allison, and D. B. Erwin, Mrs. Laman. POLICE COURT NEWS Florence Stauffer is Found Guilty of Operating a House of 111 Fame. GETS TEN AND COSTS Amounting to Probably S6O is the Penalty—She Paid at Once. The case of the State vs. Florence Stauffer, in which she was charged with operating a house of ill fame, went to the jury Wednesday afternoon at 4:45, after a day and a half of interesting and intensive legal fighting. Attorney DeVoss, representing the defendant, challenged when or portunity presented itself, and Prosecutor Parrish took very good care of the state's interests. Many witnesses were called, among them being the wives of the citizens who live in the vicinity of the alleged house, some of the ladies refusing to appear only under protest and in the company of an officer. In the arguments considerable originality was shown by both ottorneys, DeVoss limiting himself to an argumentative style while Parrish made effective use of questions, leaving the jury to draw their own conclusions. The jury remained out upwards of an hour, and when the verdict was returned it was received by Special Judge C. L. Walters, who read the finding of the jury. The jury found Florence Stauffer guilty and assessed her fine at ten dollars and costs. The full amount is close to sixty dollars, which she paid. The defendant cried when the verdict was made public. This morning it is said that legal notice will be given the owners and lessees of the property in which she lives to have her vacate, as they are liable under the statutes in allowing her there. The size of the new mayor’s court room proved ample for the accommodation of the necessary spectators and little or no suffering from the heat was experienced. (j PORTLAND VS. SHAMROCKS. The Shamrocks will cross stubs with the Portland city team next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. This is the first time the Portland team has had a chance to cross bats with the Shamrocks since 1906, when the Shamrocks took three out of five games from Portland and gave Decatur the championship of eastern Indiana and Western Ohio. The Portland team is corning with the heart to win, and the Shamrocks are strengthened with new players, and no doubt a good game will be pulled off. The Shamrocks played a good game last Sunday, but were beaten by the close margin of three scores. Manager Ault of Portland says he will bring 200 fans with him. Everybody welcome. Ladies will be admitted free to the grounds. — n—S. S. PICNIC AJ“ FRIEDHEIM. The Friedheim Lutheran congregation will give its annual school picnic next Sunday. June 30th, at 2:00 p. m. in the Doehrman grove, one-half mile east of Zion church. A good program for the children, bowling alleys and ohter .amusements, plenty of refreshments, music and singing,, and the day will be made a regular picnic. Come one, come all.

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FUND IS RAISED Finance Committee for Soliciting Funds for HomeWeek Celebration. MAKES A REPORT Showing That $1,200 Has Been Subscribed—slooo Was Amount Required. The ‘Old Home-Week” celebration so much desired and so enthusiastically boosted during the past few weeks is now an assured event for this fall. The finance committee into whose hands was put the task of soliciting funds for the affair, reports that sl,200 has now been subscribed for this fund. It will be remembered that tho agreement was made to have the celebration provided SI,OOO could be raised, and the fact that the amount subscribed has exceeded this and that there are still others willing to subscribe, is a source of much Joy to those actively engaged in furthering the plans for the event. The following is the roll of honor, showing the subscribers up-to-date: Steele & Weaver. Lee & Stults Co. Callow & Rice. Everett & Hite Co. John W. Beel. L. A. Holthouse. H. A. Colchin. Winnos Shoe Store. D. M. Hensley. Henry Knapp. Decatur Herald Co. The Bowers Realty Co. Niblick & Co. Joe J. Tonnelier. Ed Johnson. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Henry Schlickman. The Myers-Dailey Co. C. F. Holthouse Peoples & Gerke. Frank McConnell. Geo. F. Menig. Beineke & Girod. The Democrat Co. Yager Bros. & Reinking. Jacob Martin. E. L. Carroll. Burt Mangold. Frisinger & Sprunger. Lose & Thomas. Kate Burdg. Decatur Lumber Co. Meyer, Scherer & Beavers. A. Bernstein. Runyon, Engeler & Co. Baker & Hower. Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. Eli Meyer. F. V. Mills. Charlie Voglewede. The Morris Co. Joseph & Lang. Page Blackburn. W. L. Lehne. The Kitebier Co. M. Fullenkamp. U. Deimuger. Fred W. Schaub. The Hclthouse Drug Co. Schafer Hardware Co. First National Bank Old Adams County Bank. Roy Archbold. C. Rademacker. M. E. Andrews, Benj. Knapke. D. Gerber & Co. Dyonis Schmitt. Vance, Hite & Macklin. Hunsicker Brot l . Gay, Zwick & Myers. Smith. Y'ager & Falk. Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons’ Co. Charles D. Murray. I. A. Kalver. A. J. Harting. Brushwiller & Baker. J. S. Colchin. Wemhoff Monumental Works. P. J. Hyland. The Ward Fence Co. Mutschler & Co. Decatur Produce Co. Hower Hower. Simeon J. Hain. Mrs. C. H. Hayslip. 11. 11. Dremc-rkamp. Nick Miller. Sherman Major. Heckman & Co. o — EAGLES TONIGHT. Every Eagle is requested to be present for the meeting this evening to be held promptly at 8 o'clock, at which time important business will come up before the lodge.