Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 72, Decatur, Adams County, 25 March 1915 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Excepl Sunday by TO MUTUi COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Ratee Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier............. 15.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. THE ANTILOBBY LAW:Those who opposed the enactment of the anti-lobby law by the recent Indiana legislature, are pointing to the fact that .with approximately half the thirty days following adjournment in which financial reports must be filed already passed, but few of such sta'ements have been filed with the secretary of state. On the face of it, this is a manifestly unfair standard by which to judge of the efficacy of the new statute. The anti-lobby law was designed as a restrictive measure, framed to thwart the devious and qu stionable methods of the paid lobbyist. Until it can be shown that the paid ' lobbyist was at work in all his old- i time glory in defiance of the law, it is reasonable to assume that the law i was reasonably effective in accomp- I lishing what it was designed to do. i Reports thus filed show the expendi- < ture of sums for attorney’s fees and I similar expenses that appear infinite- : simally small as compared to expendi- 1 tures popularly supposed to have been i made in influencing legislation in for- ' mer years, and as a matter of fact i it is probable that there was much j less of this thing than in the

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p days. It is altogether probable, also -1 that the explanation for this fact Is " f to be found in the new anti-lobby law. We were told by Indianapolis desV patches in the closing days of the session that powerful lobbies were on hand for the breweries and other In- = terests against the woman suffrage proposition, the state-wide prohibition 8 bill and the movement for a constij tutional convention, and it noted that ’ thus far no reports filed indicate the ) presence of a force of this character. ' That, fact appears to be the only i strikingly aching void in the situation and there is still time under the law , in which this information, as yet missing, can be supplied. It is going to be awaited with uncommon Interest in the appraisement of the efficacy or the failure of the anti-lobby law ! n Indiana. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. In the course of an address the other day former President Taft said: "Now is the time for every good American to stand by the president and the flag" Mr. Taft is one of the men who are sufficiently large of mind to drop petty < political differences to spread the gos- , pel of the American propaganda. He , has been the chief executive of the 1 nation, and he can see the necessity ' of a non-partisan patriotism. < Mr. Taft knows the responsibili- f ties of the presidential office, and he ( can appreciate the troubles of the pre- .■ sent executive. His advice should not c be taken lightly. He is speaking for ’ a better Americanism, and he speaks from a full knowledge of the American , situation which comes from a wide g experience. Now is indeed the time h to stand by the president in thought 1 and in deed. He has made no mistakes thus far in handling the foreign sit- t uation, and it is not likely that he c will make any mistakes if a solid Am- 1 erican citizenship, regardless of party c politics, is behind him. —Battle Creek c Journal. v

NEW SENSATION Thomas Taggart is Named as Man Who Indemni- > fied Roberts’ Bond. 1 a SUMMON WITTNESSES Defense is Getting Ready to Take Up Their Case by Tomorrow. Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 25—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Thomas Taggart, democratic national committeeman, was directly connected with Roberts in the sensational election corruption conspiracy trial this afternoon, when L. C. Bruenig, agent for the National Surety company, testified that Taggart findemnifred ffiie Surety company and paid a premium of 1200 in order to obtain the release of Roberts on a SIO,OOO bond when he was indicted with the 115 political aides. Mayor Roberts was again released on a $5,000 bond this afternoon. The bond was supplied by John Beggs, manager of the Commercial Distilling company, and was approved by Judge Anderson. This charge was preferred on demand of Anderson, and was that Roberts had conspired to tamper with government witnesses in this trial. Anderson i personally conducted the investiga- i tion that brought Thomas Taggart into the case. He had previously i granted the request of District Attor- I ney Dailey that the light of day be

thrown on the men who were indemnifying the bonds of the men. Tne court instructed Marshal Storen not to approve any bonds until the Surety company appeared in open court. When Bruenig appeared Anderson questioned him. “Who indemnified the first bond of Roberts?" asked the court. “Mr. Taggart indemnified the bonds.” said Bruenig. “Let me see how many other bonds is your company on?” “Five or six.” How much premium did Mr. Taggart pay?” "Two hundred dollars premium,” said Bruenig. “Did Taggart go on other bonds?” “He only went on Roberts’ bond.” Crawford Fairbanks already has been brought in as donating $1,500 to the “slush” fund. Today’s development was even more sensational. Shea, Smith and Steel are still in jail. Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat! —It became known today that the defense in the Terre Haute conspiracy trial was summoning witnesses for Friday of this week. This indicated that the government would close after three weeks of taking evidence which would be much earlier than previously admitted. Leo Smith attorney for Defendant Arthur Gillis, the undertaker, today filed with the federal clerk, subpoeneas for nine witnesses. Witnesses have testified that Gillis was promised the business of hauling the city’s dead in return for alleged crooked work at the polls. Mayor Roberts, Sheriff Shea, Judge Smith and Alexander Steel were taken to court today in the custody of the marshal. Although the mayor's attitude has changed greatly during the trial, the loyal’y of Mrs. Roberts and her daughter has been unfaltering.

Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Black coffee, without sugar, molasses and bread made up the breakfast of the four men in jail today and who were’jailed’ yesterday on order of Judge Anderson. But Mayor Roberts was the only one of the party with an appetite. He proved himself forehanded by bringing from his pocket a lump of sugar. He had been in jail before. His companions watched the process and watched him eat without smile or comment. \ o BOMBARD RUBSION TOWNS.

Petrograd, Mar. 24—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —In retaliation for Russia's occupation of Memel, the Germans have applied the torch at Fuwalki capital of the Poland province of that name, according to dispatches today. Russian aviators brought word that every government) building has been on fire and tliat the glare of the burning buildings on Tuesday night could be seen for miles. As a further ace of vengence, German* warships have bombarded a number of unfortified Russian villages in the province of Couriand on the Baltic. Seven German ships accompanied by twentyeight torpedo boats appeared along the coast and leveled the home of peasant villages. —e — John C. Magley, jr., of Root township is quite ill from injury resulting in a sprain of the back in lifting.

8 DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Presbyterian Aid—Mrs. J. S. Coverdale. Zion’s Lutheran Aid—School House. A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! Rose plot, Fringed pool Fern’d grot— The veriest school Os peace: and yet the fool Contends that God is not— Not God! in gardens! when the eve is cool? Nay but 1 have a sign ’Tis very sure God walks in mine. —Thomas Edward Brown Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kiracofe have returned from Wren, Ohio, where yesterday at noon they attended the wedding of their sister. Miss Fannie Kiracofe, and Mr. Orlando C. Figley. The Rev. Barberson officiated and ’there were twenty-six of the nearest relatives and friends who witnessed the ceremony which took place at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. N. I. Kiracofe. A fine dinner followed. White carnations and ferns were used in the decorations. The bride wore a white satin gown with accessories to match. In the evening an old-fashioned belling was given them by their friends. The brida! party and the relatives of both families were guests today at a dinner at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Figley, of near Convoy, Ohio. The bride has visited hero often, having many relatives. The groom is a carpenter.

WELL UNDER WAY (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) large that the state association officials feel that it would be an imposition on Logansport hospitality to permit free entertainment of guests in the homes. The stay of the visitors in that < ty will be made delightful in many ways, with sight-seeing trips and otjier popular features. X o SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED. Indianapolis. Ind., Mar. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Samuel M. Roes, 43, who until recently was superintendent of the General Sherman Protestant Orphans’ home here, was arrested today and held on $2,C00 bond, charged with contributing to the delinquency of girls in the orphanage. John P. Leyendecker, attorney for the directors, preferred the charges. The girls are said to have ranged in age from twenty to fifteen. 0 Mrs. Charles .Magley, who fell from a wagon a week ago and injured her back, is somewhat better. A young colt, which was being broken, was hitched to the wagon, and in trying to get out, Mrs. Magley was thrown. County Commissioner William Reppert is confined to his bed, su?ering from a severe cold. He was unable to attend the joint joint meeting of the Adams county and Van Wert county, Ohio, commissioners, which was held this morning. A clipping from a Lima paper gave a graphic ’account of a capture of three negro sate'breakers at that place by Erie Detectives Leverton and Floyd Death. The negroes had complete sets of burglars’ tools and were taken from an Erie train. A lively fight ensued before the men were subdued. Mr. Death was formerly an Erie operator in this city and is a son-in-law of Chief of Police Melchi.

In a joint meeting of the Van Wert county commissioners and the Adams county commissioners, which was held this morning at the office of Surveyor Phil Macklin in this city the commissioners agreed on the building of the county line bridge, ordering the county of Van Wert to proceed with the work. The county surveyor from Van Wert was also present. The proposed bridge is known as the Snyder bridge. ■ ■ --o HOGS FOR SALE. Hampshire hogs at hog prices. All ages. A lot of sows will farrow soon. SUMNER MUMMA. 63t12 R. R. 12, Decatur, Ind. WANTED —Hustler in each county ?s agent for first-class line of Paints and Roofing. Liberal commission to reliable man. — Federal Paint Co., Cleveland, Ohio. 65t3 FOR SALE - —Six-foot show’ case. Apply at Clarence Baughmon sto?b. 67t3 When wanting stucco work done, call on Geo. Baumgartner, Berne, Ind. 'Phone 220. 65t30* LOST —Small black purse near Geo. Zimmerman homo, east of town. Contained $4 in bills and some small change. Finder please return to til’s office, or call ’phone 492. 56t6

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TO THE CHILDREN Is Left Estate by the Late Henry Heuer —Will is Probated Today. FARMS ARE GIVEN To Sons—Money Bequeathed to Sons and Daughters —Executor Qualifies. To the children is given his estate by the late Augustus Henry Heuer. The instrument was executed Januaiy 17, 1915, and witnesses were Fred Jaebker and Charles A. Dugan. To the son, Martin Henry Heuer, is given the undivided one-third of l<so acres in Washington township. To the sons Lee Christopher John Heuer and Theodore Heuer is bequeathed 160 acres in Root township, and the personal property. The daughter, Fredericka Sophia Heuer, is to have a room aftd board at the farm at the expense of these two sons, as long ns she lives. To the son, Herman Frederick Heuer, is given the sum of $2900, of which he has already received S9OO. To the daughter, Fredericka Sophia, he gives $2000; and the same amount to the second daughter, Emelie Margaret Fredericka Franz. The remainder of the personal estate is to be divided among the children equally. He asks that his broth-er-in-law, J. H. A. Christianer, serve as executor. Ms Christianer qualified as such, giving $4,000 bond. o FOR SALE —70 white oak trees. Inquire of Samuel Helm, Decatur, R. R. No. 9, ’phone 12-E. 72t6 ROOMS FOR RENT—Five furnished rooms with bath in connection. Everything complete and furnished, except linens and silverware. Inquire of Mrs. Dick Townsend. 515 Madison St., ’phone 151. 72t3 FOR RENT—House on North Tenth St. Inquire Frank Johnston. 72t3 FOR SALE —A Seneca folding camera, postal card size, carrying case, 6 plate holders, tripod, focusing cloth, 6 extra lenses. .Camera alone cost sl6. Will sell entire outfit for less than cost of camera. Inquire at this office. 70tf

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