Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 100, Decatur, Adams County, 26 April 1913 — Page 1

Volume XI. Number 100.

INTERSTATE LAW In Drainage Proposition to be Applied Here—Enables the ______ WORKING IN UNION Os Adjoining Counties and States — Will Prevent Flood Conditions. The new interstate drainage la* passed by the last legislature of Indiana, through which adjoining cou~ies divided only by the state line highway, may Join in the dredging of streams, or the construction of drains, may be found especially applicable in Jay, Adams and Randdph counties, in Indiana, and the adjoining counties in Ohio. Land owners of north Jay and southern Adams counties, along the Wabash river, are Just now being permitted to enter their fields to plow and get the ground in shape for the spring planting. The delay was caused by the floods the latter part of March and some farmers along the immediate course of the Wabash river are yet held back in their work because the ground is too wet The same is said to betrue tn Randolph county along the course of the Missleslnewa river. Water let out of the Grand reservoir at Celina, which found its way into the Wabash river after th* floods, served to hold the waters in Jay county beyond the original course of th* stream and this, too, caused the water to stand over many fields longer than it would otherwise have don*. The new interstate law may be taken advantage of in thl* and Adams counties, it is said. Petitions filed heretofore in which it'was sought to have the Wabash river dredged, were thrown out of court by a two-thirds remonstrance, but this, it is claimed,' would not be permissible under the' new law where the required number, of petitioners Join In an effort to bring about relief or protection from high waters. The new law, however, does permit landowners to remonstrate against assessment*. The condition in the vicinity of New Corydon is one that landowners along the immediate course of the stream have Just cause to fear. Mercer county, Ohio, has dredged that portion of the river pasing through that state to a point west of the state line in Indiana. The water Is brought down Into Jay county much more quickly than prior to th* time the stream was dredged and with the lower end yet to be widened and straightened by the dredging process, much property ramage occurs at every high water.—Portland Sun. AMONG THE LEADERS. That American cars stack up with foreign made cars was demonstrated in th* recent tour of France reliability run of 2,680 miles. Out of twentyeight starters, only nine came home with an absolutely clean score, and one of these was a Buick, the only American car entered. The test was backed by the newspaper L’Auto, to establish whether or not a light car with a chassis not to exceed $1,600, could make a complete circle around France .taking in the Alps and Pyrenees, with no more than ten minutes each morning for oiling * and adjustments. The competition . called for an average of 19 miles an , hour on each daily run, and the toe boards, underpan, bonnet and radiator filler cap had seals which could be broken every morning for ten minutes only. The trip had to be made in fifteen days, this including twelve running days, when the mileage varied from 190 to 254, and three days which were given up to public exhibitions. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the neighbors, and all the friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us durin gthe death of our beloved wife, daughter and sister; also to Rev. Stephenson, Rebekahs, the quartet, and for the many beautiful floral offerings. HARVEY D. RICE. MRS. CHRISTENA KUNTZ. BROTHERS AND gISTERS. —o — Jesse Niblick left this afternoon for Dayton, Ohio, where he will spend Sunday with relatives. /

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SUFFRAGE PLEAS TODAY. (United Press Service) Washington, D. C., April 26—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Arguments for a constitutional amendment to get the women ballots were made today before the senate commission by a score of women suffragettes of national prominence, including Dr. Anna Shaw, Mrs. Robert LaFollette and Helen Gardner, authoress. “The real issue for equal suffrage," said Mrs. LaFollette, "is not whether all women and men should demand the right to vote, but whether it is for the Interest of home, society, and government that people as a whole shall debate over the governmental laws. Are we not people?"

A BOARD MEETING School Board Held Regular Session—Visited by Delegation of Patrons. TALKS BY SEVERAL Board Submits Proposition from State Board to Attorney C. J. Lutz. As the time for the close of the school year and the employment of the teachers for the next year approaches, the usual Interest in the result Is manifest Two weeks ago the school board adopted a resolution that all teachers desiring a place In th* school next year should respond by filing applications by the 23rd of the month. t To this all have responded, excepting Miss Sutton, the science teacher, who has made other plans, and Supterintendent Rice. It is likely that there will be but few changes. At the regu--1 lar meeting of the board Friday even- , ing, about thirty patrons of the school I appeared, asking the board that Mr. 'Rice be retained for another year. Short talks were made by Dr. Boyers, French Quinn, Dick Myers, J. L. Gay, D. N. Erwin, C. L. Walters, Henry Krick and W. J. Archbold. A motion made by J. T. Myers carried that the re-election of Mr. Rice would meet the approbation of those present. The meeting was friendly and to these talks short replies were made by each member of the board, each assuring the men present that they wished to do the best thing for the schools. No action was taken and will probably not be at once. Mr. Rice was out of the city today. The regular meeting of the board followed the session with th* visitors and the board decided to submit th* proposition from the state board concerning the making of a levy for a sinking fund for the building of a n*w school house to Attorney C. L. Lutx, who will render an opinion Monday. The board allowed the bills, including the teachers' salaries, and attended to other routine business affairs.

THE WHITE SISTER. At th* Bom* Opera Heuae Monday Evening, April 28th. It is generally thought, When one first sees that "The White Sister” Is to appear at the theater, that it deals wholly with religion. Such Is not the lease. On the contrary, a love story is woven In this wonderful play that is unsurpassed for intensity and naturalness. There is also enough lightness in the performance to satisfy the desire for a smile, and the play in general is one that appeals to all, whether they be young or old, wives, mothers or sweethearts. Love, without doubt, is one of the greatest elements in our lives, and religion is another. Which should come first is a question that has destroyed more happiness, broken more homes and has been the cause of more misery perhaps than any other that will ever arise. It is this same question whjch the author, F. Marion Crawford, has used for his greatest play, “The White Sister," which will be at the Bosse theater, Monday, April 28, one night only. S. R. Clark of North Second street will leave Monday for Lansing and other points in Michigan, where he will decide upon a location for the future.

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Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, April 26, 1913.

ANOTHER INNING D. A. Baumgartner Not Permitted to Pass Teachers’ Examination BY MR. OPLIGER Refused Papers and Questions and Cannot Pass in Any Other County. , The public had almost fo.-gottep the Opliger-Baumgartner controversy of several months ago and had supposed that the hatchet had been hurried until this morning when another chapter seems to have been started. Among the teachers who presented themselves at the high school building for the purpose of taking the teachers high school examination was Mr. Baumgartner teacher of German in the Decatur high schools. When Mr. Opliger distributed the questions he did not include the German teacher. The latter waited some little time and then asked the county superintendent if he was not going to provide him with paper and questions to which question Mr. Opliger is said to have replied that he certainly was not as he could not recommend him for a license. Mr. Baumgartner has taught in the schools here for several years and has many friends over the county. He became involved with the superintendent some months ago over some family troubles, resulting in his license being revoked. ll* appealed the case and the state superintendent reversed the decision. Just what action will now be taken is not known. It would be Impossible for Mr. Baumgartner to take the examination in any other county without the recommendation of Mr. Opliger and he may be forced out of school work.

DEATH OF UNCLE Richard K Erwin, sr., Died Last Night at His Allen County Home. HE HAD BEEN ILL And Death Was Not Unexpected—Was Uncle of D. B. Erwin, Attorney D. B. Erwin and Dan Erwin are in receipt of word of th* death of their only paternal uncle, Richard Kenney Erwin, *r., which occurred Friday night at 7 o'clock at his home in Abolte township, Allen county. He had been ill some time and his death was not unexcepted. He was eightyone years old and was the last living one of his father's children. He was the youngest of the family, his brother, David, father of D. B. Erwin, being the oldest of the children. Richard also had the distinction of living to be the oldest. He was first married to Miss Margaret Armstrong. After her death, he was married, June 5, 1863, to her sister, Mrs. Louisa J. Armstrong. The couple celebrated their golden wedding last June, the event being a most happy one. He leaves several children. Mr. Erwin had been a resident of Allen county since 1832.

COBB PLAYS TOMORROW. (United Press Service) Detroit, April 26—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Under a special ruling made by President Johnson of the American league, “Ty” Cobb will be permitted to re-enter the game of the Detroit Tigers immediately, despite the fact that he was suspended by the National committee. Manager Jennings announced this afternoon that Cobb would appear in tomorrow's game between Detroit and Cleveland. Today’s game was called off on account of rain. o - - WILL MOVE FAMILIES HERE. C. Duke, chief engineer for the interurban company, and C. E. Frazier, master mechanic, went to Rushville to visit over Sunday and to prepare to move their families here.

FISHER IS ARRESTED.

Young Muncie Drug Clerk Arrested on Paternity Charge. Muncie, Ind., April 26 —A charge of paternity was filed in Justice Coons’ court this afternoon against Ottis Fisher, alleged betrayer of Ada Underwood, who is the relatrix. Attorney A. M. Waltz, one of the attorneys for Miss Doris Underwood, indicted* yesterday by the grand jury for shooting Fisher, was here to bring the suit. Fisher was arrested and released under bond. He 'has retained attorney Walter Bait The filing of the paternity suit removes further doubt as to the motive Doris Underwood had in shooting Fisher. RESCUE? ALIVE Two Miners Taken Alive from Coal Mine—Death List Now Reaches 93. ARREST MILLIONAIRE President of Bank Faces Charge of Assault on Representative Sims. Finleyville, April 26—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Ninty-three dead bodle* have been recovered from the Cincinnati coal mine. Although it is believed that there can be no less than a score dead or alive still intombed, the rescuers brought to earth alive early today two men and which gave anxious relatives fresh hope. Charles Crawl and Philip Legler, the men rescued alive were taken to a hospital immeadiately weakened by 52 hours of starvation and imprls onment with only two syces of bread between them for food. "In one room," said Crawl, “we found an old man and his son alive. They were weak from starvation. We tried to pull them along but had to give It up. I thought I would go Insane. My mind was beginning to give away when we saw the light of the rescuers.” Washington, B, C., April 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Physical valuation of the Railroads of the country will be made without further delay. The Inter-state commerce commlsion stated that they had nearly completed the election of a board of engineers to take charge of the work. Washington, D. C., April 26—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The arrest of Charles C. Glover, millionaire president of th* Riggs National Bank, by sargeant at arms, and his appearance before the house on the charge of contempt because of assault made upon Representative Sims of Tennesee, was recommended today to the house by the sub-committee who investigated the affair. Glover will probably not be brought before the bouse until after the tariff bill Is passed.

Washington, D. C., April 26—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Wearied from the exertion of the tariff bill, office seekers, and the California-Japan developement, President Wilson today boarded the yacht Sylph and started on a cruise down the Potomac and into the bay intending to stay away until tomorrow night. His daughter Eleanor and his physician accompanied him on the trip and all work will be left behind, SOCIETY WIPES OUT DEBT. At the meeting of the Presbyterian ladies’ Aid society at the home of Mrs. W. A. Lower Friday afternoon, the ladies rejoiced in wiping off the books a debt of $11.90, which it had incurred. A special effort was made to raise the remaining few dollars and this was done, leaving a little balance m the treasury. A good attendance created much interest, and after business, refreshments were served. Mrs. George Burket and Mrs. James Stonerook will entertain the society at the Stonerook home on West Monroe street on Thursday in two weeks. o : C. E. Bell went to Lafontalne to join his wife in a visit over Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Bell went earlier In the week to attend the commencement exercises, her brother and sister being graduates.

VONNA SELLS WEDS Former Decatur Young Lady Wedded to Earl Fryer at Fort Wayne FRIDAY AFTERNOON Groom is Young Druggist Employed by Myer Bros. —Trip to Michigan. Miss Vonna Sells, a former Decatur young lady, daughter of Ora Sells, was I quietly married Friday afternoon at! 3:30 o’clock In the Allen county clerk's office in Fort Wayne, to Mr. Earl Fryer! Mr. Fryer Is a popular young business man of Fort Wayne, employed at one of the Meyer Bros.’ drug stores in Fort Wayne, and is said to be a fine young fellow. Friday was the bride's sixteenth birthday anniversary. The groom is nineteen years of age. With them for the ceremony were the parents of both, who agreed to the securing of the marriage license. Miss Sells is a daughter of Mrs. Amanda Hamrick, and since leaving here last fall, they have been living in Fort Wayne. After the wedding, the newly married couple left on a wedding trip to Michigan. They were to be joined on their trip by a couple of friends, whose wedding was Friday evening. Mr. Fryer has a home furnished In advance for his wife at 1105 Lake avenue, Fort Wayne. —————— — Mrs. George Gay returned from Fort Wayne where she visited at the Frank Jones home. The little son, Frank Jones, is dangerously 111 at the Lutheran hospital. After appendicitis, typhoid fever developed.

RED MAIL WAGONS Will Soon be in Style—Postoffice Headquarters Says Hereafter PAINT THEM RED Whether This Applies to Automobiles and Motorcycles is Not Known. Very soon all vehicles used by rural mall carriers In the delivery of mail over their routes, will be painted red—a bright vermllllon. This Includes the running gears as veil as the top or canvas part of the vehicle. According to the new ruling each wagon purchased in the future must be painted red; or if the old wagon be repainted, it must be dine in red. Until the old one is worn out and a new one is purchased, or the old wagon has reached the state where a new coat of paint is needed, the old garb will be in order, as the red paint applies only to that of a new wagon, or the required repainting of the old. The ruling says "all vehicles.” Whether this includes motorcycles and automobiles, several of which are used on the routes from Decatur, is unknown.

ONLY THREE DAYS. The time for the filing of mortgage •xemptlons is fast drawing to a close, and unless many take advantage of the opportunity the time will have expired before they have attended to the matter. In many Instances it is thought that the time for filing does not end until the time has expired for paying taxes, but this is an error, as April 30 is the last day in which the exemptions may be filed. ACTS NEARLY ALL DISTRIBUTED. The new acts were just received at the Wells county clerk’s office Friday. This means that they will soon be proclaimed law, as the proclamation is held, awaiting word that they have been received by all the county clerks. They are sent out according to alphabetical order of the Counties’ names, and Wells Is near the "Izzard” end. Adams, which leads the list, received her supply last Saturday.

j RAIN WILL NOT STOP THEM. The April shower of today will not Interfere with the base ball game to be played tomorrow afternoon between the Decatur Shamrocks and the Old Time Favorites. This game is for a j booster cause and every one should ! buy a ticket. Game called promptly at 2:30. BROKE RIGHT ARM. Lee Reed, manager of the Adams Stave company of this city met with a very painful accident Friday evening, while cranking his automobile. .The crank flew back with such a jerk that it broke his right arm. A local physician was immediately called and the broken arm was put in splints, where it will have to remain fop some time. | o— , ■ < IN THE CHURCHES State Convention of Christian Churches in Indianapolis May 12-15. EPWORTH LEAGUE

To Give Program Sunday Evening—Rev. Huber at Christian Church. ' It is expected that a number of the members of the Christian church of j this city will attend the annual coni vention of the churches of Christ of Indiana, to be held at Indianapolis May 12, 13, 14 and 15. This is the first time the convention has been held in the capital city for many years, and the sixteen churches of this denomlnation there are making elaborate arrangements for entertainment. ' This will be the last year when delegatee will be entertained with lodgilngs and breakfasts free of charge, i The 1912 convention made ft a matter 'of record that after the Indianapolis J convention, free entertainment should Ibe eliminated. Registered delegates . will be entertained in the homes of Infamilies. Only those delegates who register will be entitled to this entertainment and to various other entertainment features which are b«lng provided. The delegates will enjoy an automobile trip over the city on ,the forenoon of May 13. The visiting members will be entertained at a banquet at Butler college on the evening of the first day. The visiting Sunday school superintendents will be tender!ed a banquet at the Y. M. C. A. buildling on Thursday night, and officers of the Christian Endeavor societies will also enjoy a banquet on the same evening. Governor Samuel M. Ralston will deliver the address of welcome at the first session, and the Rev. Frederick E. Taylor, pastor of the First Baptist ; church, will welcome the delegates on j behalf of all the Indianapolis churches. I The sessions will be held in the Central Christian church, where dinners and suppers will be served to the delegates. Reception committees will meet all interurban and steam trains each day of the convention.

The Epworth League of the M. E. church will give the following program Sunday evening. Mrs. C. H. Col- 1 ter will lead the meeting. Subject, ; “Our Italian Neighbors.” Song. Scripture Lesson —Eph. 2:18-22. Song. Prayer. “Our Italian Neighbors—" Asa Prob- 1 lem or an Opportunity”—D. E. Smith. Vocal Solo —Gladys McMillen. “Why Does the Italian Come to America? What of His Religious Life? —Miss Bess Congleton. Piano Solo —Robert Colter. Musio—Ladles' Quartet. Rev. D. K. Huber of the Christian church at Brookston, Indiana, will preach at the local church tomorrow morning and evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. GOES TO PENITENTIARY. (United Press Service) Chicago, April 26—(Special to Dally !Democrat)— Evillne Arthur See, founder of the absolute life cult, was today sent to the penitentiary following his conviction a year ago in which he was I charged with contributing to the delinquency of a young girl apostle of the cult. The supreme court refused a 'new trial.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Smith Divorce Case Set for May 16—Counter-show-ing by Husband to WIFE’S APPLICATION For Temporary Allowance— Her Petition is Overruled Marriage License. The complaint in the case of Adeline Smith vs. Joseph Smith for divorce and $25,000 alimony was lost, also the plaintiffs application for a temporary allowance. Upon her request, she was given the privilege and did so file, a substituted complaint and petition for allowance. Mr. Smith filed a counter-showing and the petition for allowance was over-ruled. The plaintiff excepted and was given ten days to file her bill of exceptions. The case was set for trial May 16. In his counter-showing to the petition for allowance, Mr. Smith says: That he left home January 1 to go to his farm In St. Marys township to work, intending to return home that evening. Upon leaving, he kissed his wife and she kissed him and there were no harsh words or anything to Indicate that she was about to leave him. He returned home sooner than he expected, which was about one o’clock that afternoon, and found her gone. She had accompanied a son by a former marriage to his home in Michigan, and he states that he believes ehe is still there. He recite* that he i* sixty-nine years old, and jhis only real estate is a 144-acro farm lin St Marys township, valued at $14,.500; he owns stock, etc., valued at I SI,OOO ,and has accounts coming to him in the sum of $2,250. He gets a pension of $lB a month, and Is able to earn by labor about SSOO a year. He that his wife owns a 38 acre farm in St Marys township valued at about $3,000; and a residence in this city, valued at $4,000, with good house, barn and other buildings. For this he furnished the money and improved it at a cost of $4,500, the same being In his wife’s name. Her house he alleges would rent for S2O a month and her farm for $l5O a year. His indebt'ness he alleges Is $3,200. Hfc says that in December, prior to leaving him, his wife drew the sum of SIOO from him, and that he thinks she has sufficient to maintain her, during her separation form him. He alleges she deserted him against bls will and is living away from him against his desire. He asked that he be required to give i her no allowance nor suit money. The allowance petition was overruled.

Licensed to wed: Rollo M. Houck, teacher, bom September 7, 1888, son of George M. T. Houck, to wed Edith L. Beery, seamstress, of Peterson, bom February 17, 1888, daughter of Reuben Beery. C. A. Neuensch wander, adminlstraI tor of the Cleophas Lehman estate, reports sale of personal property, which Is approved. ~ In the three cases against William T. Wilson, the defendant defaulted. The plaintiffs are Charles R. Ashcraft, Samuel Blachly and Aaron C. Moser. The papers and transcript In the case of The State on the Relation of Mildred Christman vs. John Monnot, bastardy, were received in the Adams circuit court on change of venue from the Allen circuit court. Upon application French Quinn, receiver for the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company, was authorized to issue SIO,OOO worth of receivers' certificates to pay for repairs heretofore ordered made. Licensed to wed: Ginerva McDermitt, born June 3, 1886, daughter of Lorenzo Don Calaw, to wed Samuel Coons, painter, born June 3, 1893, son of Dennis Coons. Rev. Kohne of Willshire officiated at the wedding this afternoon at 2:45 o’clock at the county clerk’s office. —a— — CHILDREN HAVE TYPHOID. i Mrs. John Steele left this afternoon ■ for the home of her daughter, Mrs. i Wilson Miller, at Fort Wayne. Elva and Ima Dale, the two Miller children, I are ill of typhoid fever.