Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 189, Decatur, Adams County, 8 August 1912 — Page 1

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Vol-me X. Number 189.

HAD BIG DOINGS Atnerican Yeomen Had Na< Bjtional and State Officers as Guests. GAVE FINE TALKS Degree Work Was ConferBred on Class of Candi- | dates—Many Present. JJflie American Yeomen Wednesday evening enjoyed one of the biggest occasions ever arranged by the local organization in some time, and a rec-ord-breaking crowd was in attendance tot the meeting of the Supreme Master of Ceremonies, Mr Stillcop, of Des Moines. lowa, headquarters of the lodge in America. The state manager. Mr. W. F. Carter, of Indianapolis was also present and thv two honored. guests of the local lodge made the evening one of seldom occurrence. Mr. Stillcop gave a very interesting talk on the history of the lodge as did Mr. Carter, which proved to be very interesting from every point of view. Following the talks, brief ones were made by local members, while the degree work was also conferred on a number of candidates. Following the business session a social hour followed, at which time a mingling of guests was participated in for the remainder of the evening, and toward the close refreshments ' were served to the many present. The visitors spoke in high terms the local lodge and that the standard which is maintained by them places them in the front rank with any city of this size. It is a rapidly growing organization and before long will be one of the strongest in the city. WAS FALSE RUMOR. (United Press Service) Chicago, 111., Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A wild rumor gained considerable speculation here today that Colonel Roosevelt had been shot. A United Press representative was greeted by Colonel Roosevelt with a handshake that made his arm numb “Do I look like I was shot " laughed Roosevelt. He added in response to another question, “I am feeling bully.'’ ABOUT THE SICK Harve Sprague No BetterConsultation Held by Physicians Wednesday. OTHER SICK PEOPLE Are Doing Nicely—Mrs. Ben Schrank on Rapid Road to Recovery. - The condition of Harve Sprague, the barber, still is giving alarm to the attending physician and those caring for him, and but little hope can be given for his recovery. Liver complaint, from which be has been su sering, has rendered him bedfast for some weeks and yesterday a consultation by the local physicians was held, with Dr. Menser of Monroeville, a family doctor of the Sprague family. The m;\ny friends of .the well known man are anxiousij’ awaiting the outcome of Mr. Sprague’s illness. Mrs. Henry Berning of north of the city is suffering from a severe attack of bowel trouble. I Miss Marcella Stevens of Columbia City, who is a guest at the Dr. D. D. Clark home, was taken sick quite suddenly. but is thought that her illness Is not of a serious nature. Mrs. Bea Schrank still gives encouragement to her friends and near ones, and that she will soon be enjoying her former excellent health is the opinion of the attending physician. —G — County Surveyor C C. Ernst will leave tomorrow for Mt. Clemens, »h wa he will recuperate for ten days.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

PROCEEDINGS IN BANKRUPTCY. Scheduling his liabilities at sll,-! 112.30, while his assets total but 48.25, David E. Studabaker of Decatur today filed a voluntary petition In 1 bankruptcy in the local federal court. I Dick M. Vesey of this city was his ' attorney. Mr. Studebaker went I through the bankruptcy courts once j before, in 1900. Mr. Studabaker gives ' his occupation as that of a bookkeep-. er. Os his assets $29.50 are household goods. The Old Adams County I bank is bis creditor to the extent of l $9,266.84, while the estate of M. S. j Vesey of this city la nlso the creditor to a small amount. Os the debts a large number are scheduled as un-' known in regard to the amounts.—Ft.' Wayne News. CONFERRED TODAY Roosevelt and Vice Presidntial Nominee Meet Executive Committee. CLOSE UP MATTERS Mr. Roosevelt and Wife Left for Home at Oyster Bay This Afternoon. (United Press Service) Chicago, 111., Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Members of the nanational progressi’’3 committee met with the two candidates today to choose an executive committee, a treasurer and headquarters. Senator Dixon also assumed his new duties ab chairman of the committee. Jollification and serious business was mixed today by the party leaders. Before the national convention resumed its session at 11 o'clock Colonel Roosevelt and Governor Johnson held a reception to the members of the convention notification committee. The colonel ! and Mrs. Roosevelt left this afternoon for their home at Oyster Bay. Washington, D. C., Atfg. B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Taft returned from Cincinnati to Washington shortly after nine o’clock this morning, and went direct to the executive office. Washington, D. C., Aug. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Adjournment by August 17th was the date fixed by leaders on both sides of the house today following the action of the senate last night in appropriating free passage of American ships through the Panama canal. It was the belief of the leaders that consideration of the bill might be completed today. WHAT BRYAN SAYS. Regarding the Acceptance Speech of Nomination. Lincoln, Neb., Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat)—President Taft’s recent speech of acceptance hangs in for a slaying from William Jennings Bryan in- the latter's Commoner, which said today: "President Taft's speech of acceptance will for several reasons stand out in politicaly history as a very remarkable public utterance. To begin with he accepts Senator Root's guarantee without a smile and even adds his acceptance of the proceedings that resulted in his nomination. What an astounding indifference to the justice of the public. He completely has his conscience feared not to be sensitive in regard to the methods employed at Chicago.’’ o PRAISES WILSON’S SPEECH. (United Press Service) New York, N. Y., Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The democratic national committee today received the following telegram from William J. Bryan: ‘•Governor Wilson’s speech of acceptance is admirable." Champ Clark said it was “a masterly literary effort and ought to please the entire country.” ~o 4 NOTICE TO BEN HURS. All beneficial members are requested to bo present at their hall next Friday* night, August 9th. There will Ibe business of importance. By order of CHIEF. ——o Albert Brittson, former postmaster here, and now located in central Michigan. is here looking up old friends.

Decatur, Indiana. Thursday Evening, August 8, 1912.

ANNUAL PICNIC Methodists Will Enjoy Outing at Goldthwaite Park at Marion, Indiana. ON NEXT WEDNESDAY Round Trip for Seventy-five Cents—Everybody Invited—Better go Along. Say, what are you going to do on Wednesday of next week? if you havn’t any particular plans, why not join the Methodist Sunday school excursion to Goldthwaite park, Marion, Indiana. After weeks of investigation and efforts to arrange for rates, it has been announced that the annual Sunday school picnic will this year be given at the most beautiful and attractive park in the central part of Indiana. A rate of seventy-five cents has been secured over the Clover Leaf, the train to leave here at about 8 o’clock Wednesday morning, taking you direct to the grounds and returning at about 8 o'clock in the evening. The distance there and back is ninety miles and the rate secured is a wonderfully cheap one, much to the satisfacvtlon of those in charge. John T. Myers of the Myers-Dailey store hrs the publicity affairs in charge •'.nd that assures the success of the event. The young men and boys of the Sunday school will sell the tickets and every man, women and child in this county are invited to join them on this day of joyful picnicking. Get the basket ready, gather up the family and go along. Old soldiers who wish to visit the veterans’ home at Marion may do so at this time, at but little cost. It's, an opportunity for everybody to enjoy a day’s outing at a lower cost than has been offered for many months. Loosen up, join the happy throng, buy your tickets now, so the guarantee to the railroad company can be taken can of; put on yoiy picnic duds and be at the depot Wednesday morning.

IN LARGE NUMBERS Many Decatur People Attended Methodist Day at Fort Wayne Today AT ROBISON PARK Ninth Annual Outing of the Fort Wayne DistrictBig Ball Gtme. Decatur sent a large delegation of people bound for Robison park, Fort Wayne, today to attend the ninth annual outing of the Methodist church, or better known to all as “Methodist Day.”. J. A. Beatty, superintendent of the Fort Wayne district, issued invitations some weeks ago and great plans have been made in the meantime for the entertaining of the hundreds of guests who attend from all sections of the Fort Wayne district of the North Indiana conference. The invitation announced that Sunday school work would be a special feature of the day and it was carried out according to plans and as a day's outing of this kind would permit. Methodists and friends from everywhere and their families responded to the general call and the entire day at tlie park was another of the happy occasions enjoyed on previous years. Dr. L. O. Hartman, of Columbus, Ohio, secretary of the Ohio Sunday School association, delivered an address which was listened to by many. A base ball game by the ministers and Sunday school superintendents was another .cature of the day and a feat highly enjoyed by all. — THE BRIDGE WORK The work on the Monroe street bridge has been temporarily stopped by the rains. The construction of the second arch to the west of the one already in is under way, and in a few days will be completed, ready for the placing of the placing of the reinforcing ron which forms a net work over the arches.

ARE WELL PLEASED The work of the old soilders in securing signatures for the erection of a merioral movement is going merrily on and the committees in charge are greatly pleased with the results they are meeting with from the public in general. Everyone seems to realize what a monument like this will mean to Decatur and Adams county and for this reason everyone is affixing their signature to the list handed them. AT THE STAR. Tonight the Star theater will show a three reel subject entitled “The Glasr Coffin” which is a story upon the fairy tale order being the experiences of a princess who was buried in a glass coffin and reserected alive after a thousand years of endurance. The experiences of the princess is depicted faithfully and it costs a nlckle for the children and a dime for the older ones. Tonight only. COURT HOUSE NEWS County Clerk Haefling Burned Wagon Load of Old Election Ballots Today. MORE ROOM NEEDED For Use of County Officials —Two New Cases Were Filed With Clerk. County Clerk Bleeke had a warm job on his hands this morning, when he carted out a wagon load of old election ballots which had been stored in his office as required by law. The ballots were taken to the river bank east of the jail and burned. Quite a discussion of how to make more room in the court house occurred at the clerks office this morning. Mr. Schurger suggested the tearing out of the old wood shelfs and the installation of steel ones and showed how much room not used now could be utilized. Others believed that the only thing to do is to build additional rooms to the Iniilding, giving more space for the auditor, clerk, recorder and furnishing a place for the surveyor, prosecutor, assessor and others not now taken care of as to office room, as they should be. Attorneys Hooper and Lenhart filed two new suits at the clerks office. The first is entitled First National Bank vs. August Smith et al, suit to quiet title. The other is the Hoagland State Bank vs. William Fuelling and W. H. Fledderjohann, suit on note, demand, S6OO. 0 DANIEL BOONE ON THE TRAIL.

What the Little Rock, Arkansas Daily Democrat has to say of the Robt. H. Harris show that is to appear here Saturday, August 10th: “The citizens of Little Rock were royally entertained with a new form of amuse ment last night. The Robt. H. Harris Daniel Boone on the Trail company presented a three hours’ show last night and it safe to say that never in the history of Little Rock did so many people gather to see a show except to the biggest of circuses. It teaches a grand lesson, showing the hardships and deprivations of the early settlers of our country. The big tent is arranged and supplied with scenery, mechanical effects and show paraphernalia to perfect the western spectacular production in a creditable manner. The parts are well played by the members of the company. The action of the drama is fast and the comedy vrey strong. Perhaps the happiest character in the production is tlie old negro servant, who follows “Marse Colonel Boone” through thick and thin. The big audience seemed to be out for a good time, and if applause and laugh count, everybody thoroughly enjoyed the production. A special free entertainment will be given in front of the big tent previous to the big show to which everyone is cordially Invited." o A CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our neighbors and friends and also the Grand Army and Relief Corps for the many kindnesses during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. LUCY A. EDGE AND CHILDREN.

RACING PROGRAM Three Big Days for Lovers of the Sport at the Great Northern Fair FOR THIS YEAR Nearly Two Thousand Dollars in Purses are Hung Up—Week’s Program. The Great Northern lair will be held this year, September 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20. It will be even better than those heretofore, and the managers are getting busy now for the event. The races this year will be especially good, as may be seen from the following program as just announced: V/ednesday, September 18th. County road race, trot or pace, purse $75.00. Open to horses in Adams county, only, that have not been tracked for speed. Purse divided: First money, S2O; second money, $17.50; third money, sls; fourth money, $12.50; fifth money, $lO. Free entrance to the grounds. Free stalls and straw. The usal 5 per cent will be charged for entrance. Entries close at 12 o’clock (noon) )on day of race. 2:20 trot; purse, $250.00. Thursday, September 19th. 2:16 trot; purse ..300.00. 2:18 pace; purse, S3OO. 2:25 pace; purse, $250.00. Friday, September 20th. 2:13 pace; purse. $300.00. 2:25 trot; purse. $250.00. Ladies’ road race; purse, $75.00. American Trotting association rules to govern. Entries close September 14, 1912. Entries made on or after Septem- j ber 6th no bar. Entrance fee, 5 per cent of purse and 5 per cent additional from money winners. Five to enter and four to start. All class races will be 3 in 5, onemile heats, unless otherwise stated. o_ FELL TEN FEET Joe Keiss Suffers Hard Fall from a Distance of Ten Feet. PAINFULLY I NJURED And is Forced to Lay Off for Several Days to Recuperate —Not Serious. Joe Keiss, an employee of the Lee & Stultz company, had the misfortune to fall the other day, which caused him to lay off from work for several days. Joe was engaged in putting up some spouting and had placed a ladder against tho house so that, he could crawl up to his work but failed to get a solid foundation ror tne ladder to rest on, leaving it insecurely propped up. He did not notice the perilous position and climbed to the top where he started to work. A swing to one side sent him toppling to the ground, where he was picked up He managed to hitch up his team and come to town and to work for a while, but was forced to lay off on account of his injuries paining him severely. His neck and shoulders received the brunt of the fall and are strained severely. His arm is skinned up at the elbow and in his side is a large, painful bruise. He is forced to stay at home for the next few days in order to recuperate strength. The fall, while not far, was from an awkward position and the force of the fall was enough to shake him up consiberably. —- —o AT TiiE CRYSTAL. The Crystal management has secured the Mysterious Dunbars for a week’s engagement here, starting on the 19th, and they will place some high class vaudeville on the boards al that popular theater. They come well recommended and Manager Parent can well be proud of the week’s bill.

WAS NOT MERICA GIRL. Marshal Hudson Monday afternoon received word from Eaton that a girl answering the description of Marie Merica, fifteen year-old Celina girl, who disappeared from her home recently, had been seen on a country pike near the little Delaware county town, carrying a suit case. The local officer, together with the Eaton police, investigated the matter Monday afternoon, but it was soon learned that the girl seen resides near Eaton. George Botts, Montpelier "prizefighter,” is held by the police here on a technical charge, while the officers are investigating what is believed to be a white slave agency conducted by Botts and others, and of which the Merica girl was a victim.—Hartford City News. CURRENCY CHANGE Paper Money to be Made One-third Smaller, According to Governmnt. A NEW DESIGN ALSO Will Mean Economy and Afford Better Protection Against Counterfeiting. One of the latest government changes to come to the public notice is that paper money will be reduced in size and probably national bank notes will be reduced one-third, and new designs produced by the secretary of the treasury for the purpose of economy to the government, more convenience to the public and protection trom counterfeiting. The decision to make the change has practically been reached by the secretary. It is proposed to make the dimensions 6 by 2% inches. Tire paper money now in circulation measures 7.28 by 3.04 inches. The designs of all paper money—United States notes and certificates and national bank notes — would be systematized and made uniform for every denomination. This move is expected to save the government about $900,000 annually, and the national banks, which pay for the plates for their notes and part of the cost of redemption, about $200,000. The economies would be effected in steel for the plates, in paper and in labor. For many months the only deterrent to the step by executive authority has been the belief that it would be necessary for congress to appropriate about $1,000,000 to replace the national bank note plates which have been paid for by the national banks. This problem has been solved by having the general design of all national bank notes uniform, requiring only one engraved plate for each denomilation, and placing on the notes by surface printing the name, location and charter number of the bank. This would do away with separate plates for each bank. Eighteen months would be required to effect the change by the preparation of the designs, engraving of the plates and printing of the notes. To meet the objection that for a time at least there would be two sizes of currency in circulation it has been suggested that the government print in advance a sufficient quantity of the notes of the new size to be exchanged at the sub-treasuries and national banks on a set date. The change could be substantially accomplished within a few days, treasury officials believe. There are now nineteen different designs of currency. HENPECK DOINGS. A. Sovine, the Henpeck merchant, was in our city today, passing out circulars for the big blow-out he is to have at Honduras on Saturday evening, August 17th, and from the appearance of the bills being scattered by Mr. Sovine, the event will be another of those prominent affairs for which he is noted, when patrons for miles around go to attend the doings. Speakers have been secured and fireworks galore will be on hand for the evening. He invites you, one and all, to come, and says that there will be plenty of rtd lemonade to go around —, o— LEAVES BOY. Mr. and Mrs. George Berning of north of the city are the proud parents of a baby boy, which was left at their home by the stork on Wednesday.

Price, Two Cents.

PAT BURNS DEAD Aged Civil War Veteran and Long a Resident of This City, Died at THE SOLDIERS’ HOME At Marion, Where He Spent Several Years—Once in Business Here. John Malichi Burns, beter known to Decatur people at “Pat” Burns, a civil war veteran, died at the soldiers’ home at Marion Monday. For many years he made this city his home, and during his early years was engaged in the saloon business. Later on he spent some time in buying and selling horses, afterwards leading a retired life. Previous to his going to the soldiers’ home at Marion he stayed at the county infirmary, and was one of the best known veterans in the city. He was seventy-one years of age, and served in the forty-seventh New York infantry. Burial will take place at Marion. His War Career. John M. “Pat" Burns, a soldier of the civil war, died at the Marion branch military home, August 5, 1912. “Pal” Burns served in Company G, 47th regiment, New York volunteers, till the close of the war, when he enlisted in Company E, 18th United States infantry, serving three years’ enlistment. “Pat” then came west, stopping at Van Wert, Ohio, then to Decatur, Ind., and was one of Decatur’s business men for several years, until he met a reverse, dealing in horses, and as age grew upon him, his failure and not being able for labor, he gained admission to the home, where he remained until his death. PREDICTS A WILSON VICTORY. H. H. Bremerkamp, one of the best known men in business circles at Decatur, while in Fort Wayne last night stated that in old Adams county, the garden spot of Indiana democracy, what few republicans there are left, a majority favor Colonel Roosevelt for the presidency. “In my opinion," Mr. Bremerkamp declared, “Taft will be third in the race, with Roosevelt second and Wilson first. If the democrats do not win this time there certainly is no use for them to ever try again.’’—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. SHOW NEXT WEEK The Guy Stock Company Show here all next week Cor. 4th. and Monroe. SEVERAL NEW PLAYS Will be Presented here. This Company enjoys confi- a dence of the Public. Tfie Guy Stock company, the old Decatur favorites, comes to Decatur on their eighteenth annual tour next week with a bigger better, and greater show than ever before. Yesterday the advance man made his initial appearance and completed the first arrangements for the coming of the show which will hold out on the old site the cornor of Fourth and Monroe streets. The Guy players under the management of the Mercer brothers carries with them a band of excellent quality, Composed of about sixteen pieces and every day at noon and at seven o’clock in the evening they will give free band concerts. This company of players have been coming to Decatur for years, both under canvas and at the opera house and have every time gave performances which pleased the local audiences. Last year they played here during the fair week and drew overwhelming houses. This year they come in a week which has no other attractions to digress the thought of the public and again we believe they will draw houses which will tax the efforts of the management to care for. The Guy players have always treated the local public in a manner to be proud of and are reaping the benefit in having the public's unqualified confidence.