Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 138, Decatur, Adams County, 10 June 1916 — Page 1

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HUGHES AND FAIRBANKS AND ROOSEVELT TOO HUGHES RESIGNS AS JUDGE DE SUPREME COURT—JOHNSON SLATED AS ROOSEVELT S RUNNING MATE.

(United Press Service) BULLETIN. Indianapolis, Ind., June 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fairbanks told the United Press this afternoon that he had not made up his mind on what he will do. He may not decide today. BULLETIN. Coliseum, Chicago, June 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The republican convention adjourned sine die without hearing from Fairbanks or Hughes. BULLETIN. Washington, D. C., June 10, 3:30 p. m.— (Special to Daily Democrat) — Supreme Court Justice Hughes this afternoon sent his resignation to President Wilson. It follows: “I hereby resign the office of associate justtice of the supreme court of the United States. “I am, sir, “Respectfully yours, “CHARLES EVAN HUGHES.” (United Press Service) THE DECISIVE BALLOT. Chicago, June 10—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The official vote on the third ballot: Hughes 949J/ 2 Roosevelt W/j Weeks 3 LaFollette 3 Dupont 5 Lodge 7 Absent 1 BULLETIN. Coliseum, June 10—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—Chrales Warren Fairbanks of Indiana was this afternoon nominated on the first ballot by the republican convention as the party’s candidate for vice president. The vote: Fairbanks 364 Burkett 110 Webster 2 Burton 2 Johnson Borah 8 Absent ..- 4 BULLETIN. Coliseum, Chicago, June 10— (Special to Daily Democrat)—The republican national convention adjourne sine die at 2:02 p. m. BULLETIN. Coliseum, Chicago, June 10—Spec ial to Daily Democrat)—James P Goodrich, republican gubernatorial nominee in Indiana, said at 11.43 . o’clock today: “Fairbanks will be named vice president and we will make him take it. Penrose was quoted as saying Fair- | banks was far ahead of all others in E the consideration of leaders the vice preidential candidate. BULLETIN. Oyster Day, N. Y„ June 10—(Spec | ial to Daily Democrat)— Colonel Roose | velt telegraphed Chicago at neon that | he will approve Senator Lodge of Mas- ' sachusetts as a compromise candidate. BULLETIN Chicago, June 10— (Special to Daily I Democrat)—The republican conferees announced at 10:40 that the pro„r< s give conferees had unanimously agI reed to submit the name of Justice | Hughes before the progressive coni' vention. bulletin. Auditorium, Chicago, June 10- | (Special to Daily Democrat -Tle I progressive convention was called to I order at 10:42 o'clock. BULLETIN. Auditorium, Chicago. June 10t' (Special to Daily Democrat)-Theo- | dore Roosevelt was placed in nominaI tion in the progressive convention by I Bainbridge Colby, of New Jersey, t I 12:19 p. m. Medill McCormick, .ong

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a staunch Roosevelt man, announced that he would support Hughes. Balloting then began. Although Hughes had not been formally nominated the states began voting for him. (By Perry Arnold) Coliseum, Chicago, June 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Charles Evans Hughes was chosen the republican standard bearer by the republican national convention today. His vote was 949% out of a possible 987 ballots. Colonel Roosevelt, his nearest competitor for the honor, polled only 18% votes. The nomination made on the third ballot of the convention and the first taken at today's session. Hughes’ nomination was made unanimous on motion of Alexander P. Moore of Pittsburg, Pa., and seconded by Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts. Illinois was the first of the states to withdraw her "favorite sons” in Hughes’ interest. The others clamored aboard the band wagon' in a regular scramble as soon as the convention met.

Chairman Harding sent the following telegram to the justice: “Hon. Charles E. Hughes, Washington, D. C.: — “With deliberation and enthusiasm under circumstances which could not have been more complimentary and with unanimity 'never excelled, in past conventions you have been nominated by the republicans of the nation as our candidate for president of the United States. "Voicing the sentiment of the convention over which I have presided by the courtesy of my fellow delegates, I congratulate you and the country upon the outcome of this convention. “WARREN G. HARDING, (Signed) “Chairman.” Selection of Justice Hughes came after Colonel Roosevelt’s eleventh hour attempt to swing a compromise candidate for both his own bull moose party and the g. o. p. in the person of Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts. it was perfectly apparent that the republican delegates proposed to run their own steam roller over the colonel’s aspirations this year. Selection of the “silent man” of present-day politics was celebrated ,y the usual uproar and parade of he state’s standards. There was a rief bit of aplause and then everybody stood up and talked and handclapped their enthusiasm. TEDDY BY ACCLAMATION. (By H. L. Rennick) Auditorium, Chicago, June 10 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Theolore Roosevelt was nominated as tlie progressives’ candidate for president of the United States by acclamation of the progressive national convention at 12:33 o’clock this afternoon. Roosevelt's nomination came in the face of the Colonels own recommendation that the progressives and republicans unite on Senator Lodge. Bedlam broke loose in the auditorium as chairman Robins suspended the rules, made the nomination by acclamation and announced the result, all within a minute. To the very last instant George W. Perkins fought for a compromise. Governor Hiram Johnson of California, who will probably be the progressive vice presidential candidate, seconded tlie nominating speech for the Colonel after Bainbridge Colby of New York had made the nominating speech. Anxious to nominate before ike republicans had nominated Hughes, Governor Johnson and Colby urged haste and spoke but a few minutes. They were jockeyed about, however, (Continued on page 2)

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, June 10, 1916.

CHILDRENS DAY Methodist Congregation to Have Children’s Day Exercises ON SUNDAY EVENING Well Studied Program Will he Given—The Public is Invited. Tomorrow evening, commencing at seven o'clock Children’s Day exercises will be held at the Methodist church. The public is cordially invited to attend. The following program will be given: Chorus —“Ye Happy Bells of Children’s Day.” Praise Recitation, “The Ladder of Life” —Velma McClure. Dialogue—“Higher on Life’s Ladder.” Duet—LeeAnna Vance and Monai Butler. Recitation, “Still Climbing”—Dorothy Perrin. Song, “Lullaby”—lnfant Class. Dialogue, “One by One.” Recitation—lreta Lamlin. Dialogue, “Welcome to the Cradle Roll.” Song, “Cradle Song.” Recitation —Naomi Stults. Dialogue—“The Beginners.” Chorus —“Let the Merry Church Bells Ring.” Dialogue —“In His Steps.” “The Call.” Recitation, "Collection Recitation” —Dorothy Walters. Chorus—“ Cheerily Help.” Song and Drill.

TO BE GRADUATED From the St. Joseph High School —Commencement Tuesday, June 13. A FINE ADDRESS Will be Given by Rev. A. Kroeger—Program is to be in Two Parts. A fine program has been announced for the annual commencement exercises of the St. Joseph school next Tuesday evening, June 13, at the Bosse opera house, at eight o’clock. Fourteen young people will receive diocesan diplomas; eleven for completing the first year of the new com mercial course, and three will receive gold medals and diplomas from the Academy of Music of the Sisters of St. Agnes. The address will be delivered by Rev. A. Kroeger, assistant to Father Seimetz. The program is in two parts, the second part being by the under-grad-uates and primary students. The program and graduates’ names follow: Greeting Song—Chorus, Piano Solo, “The Two Larks” — Hilda Bosse. Address —Rev. A. Kroeger. Piano Solo, ‘Whe Witches' Dance” —Fern Edwards. Class Poem and Hymn—Eighth Grade. * Piano Solo, Impromptu — Lillian Keller. Distribution of Diplomas—Rev. J. A. Seimetz. Diocesan Diplomas —Elmo Ehingen Simoon Schmitt, Frederick Heimann, Rose Nesswald, Hilda Bosse, Ambrose Kohne, Charles Keller, Mildred niblick, Cecelia miller, Richard Deiningen Beatrice Keller, Marie Murtaugh, John Holthouse, William Heiner. Certificates for One Year's Commercial Course —Gerald Durkin. Anna Smith, Naomi Gass, Mary Coffee, Richard Tonuelier, Charles Holthouse, Richard Ehinger, Martin Laughlin, Virgine Smith, Adrian Wemhoff, Alfred Mougey. Gold Medal and Diploma for Music

—Fern Edwards, Lillian Keller, Hilda Bosse. Class Motto—The Will to Achieve. Class Colors—Cardinal and White. Cless Flower —Red Rose. Part 11. Chorus, "The Brownies”—lntermediate Pupils. Music —Hilda Bosse. "The Doll’s Symposium”—Primary Grades. , “I Can Hardly Wait Until I’m a Man”—Bernard Meyer. "Midsummer Eve” —Musical Fairy Play. Tableau. SHOWER IS GIVEN For Miss Brandyberry by Philathea Class of Baptist Sunday School AT ROGERS HOME Wedding to Prof. Rufus East Will Take Place Saturday, June 24. Miss Etta Brandyberry, graduate of tlie Decatur high school, a teacher in tlie country schools, active in the several departments of the Baptist church one of the most highly esteemed young ladies of the city, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Brandyberry,, will be married Saturday, June 24, to Mr. Rufus East, of Cromwell, former principal of the Monroe schools, now a resident of Fort Wayne. The announcement of the date ft the wedding was made by Miss Brandyberry last evening after a shower had been given as a surprise for her at the home of Mrs. F. G. Rogers of thirty members of the Philathea class of which she is member. The party began with a buffet luncheon at G:3O o’clock and a social evening followed. The gifts, which were miscellaneous, were hidden in various places. They were tied and long string ends left which were wound about in spider web fashion, over chandeliers and here and there, making it difficult for her to trace their length to the hidden gifts and it was fully an hour and a quarter before she had found all. They were worth the trouble of unwinding, however, for there was a very excellent assortment and expressive of the love and good will of her associates. Mr. and Mrs. East will live in Fort Wayne, where Mr. East has taken a position in the offices of the Bowser Company. He was a former teacher at Monroe, and later was in charge of the Cromwell schools. He is very well and favorably known here. oateHrenamed Board of Review Sets the Dates When Complaints Will be Heard BY THE BOARD Townships and Corporations May Appear on Dates Named Herein. The county board of review in session since the first of the week, announces that complaints of taxpayers of the several townships and corporations, on assessment made, .will be heard on the following dates: Union, Root and Preble—June 13. Kirkland.. Washington and St. Mary's—June 14. Blue Creek, Monroe and French — June 15. Hartford, Wabash and Jefferson — June 16. Geneva, Berne and Monroe—June 19. Banks, Corporations and Oil Companies—June 20. Decatur Corporation—June 21.

CAN YOU HEAR IT The Call for College?— This is the Subject for Epworth League. ON SUNDAY EVENING Harvey Everett Will be the Leader—Music and Talks Will be Given. The Epworth League topic for Sunday evening at the Methodist church will be "College is Calling You? Can You Hear?” Harvey Everett will be leader. Tlie program follows: Song. Prayer. Song. Scripture. Duet—lnstrumental. Talk —If one is absolutely debarred from college, what is the. next best thing to do? —C. L. Walters. Song. Talk —Why is the demand for college trained young people constantly increasing with their increase in numbers. Vocal Duet —Cecil Andrews and Abbie Bigham. Talk—What does the college supply which cannot be obtained from a mere perusal of text books. Benediction. A cordial invitation is given especially to high school students, graduates and those who are at home from college.

WAS BIG EVENT L. T. Brokaw Returns from State Prohibition Convention at Indianapolis. TICKET IS NAMED Hickman and Haynes for Senators and Moudy for Governor. L. T. Brokaw has returned from Indianapolis where he attended the state convention of the prohibition party, held there this week. It was a big event for the boosters for that party and Mr. Brokaw came home more enthusiastic than ever. Four delegates were chosen to the national convention to be held at St. Paul. Minn., they being J. Raymond Schmidt, Indianapolis; Sumner W. Haynes, Portland; F. W. Lough, Indianapolis, and Edward W. Clark. Indianapolis. The platform reaffirms the previous stand on the liquor question. The following state ticket was nominated: United States Senator (short term) —W. H. Hickman. Terre Haute. United States Senator (long term) —Elwood Hayes, Kokomo. Governor —Alfred Moudy, Waterloo. Lieutenant Governor, Albert Stanley, Indianapolis. Secretary of State—Ransom Pope, Elnora. Auditor of State—Harry Peacock, Union City. Treasurer of State —A. W. Benham, Crothersville. Attorney General —T. E. Ballard, Crawfordsville. Superintendent of Public Instruction —E. A. DeVore, Indianapolis. Reporter of Supreme Court —F. Agnew Gillespie, Indianapolis. Chief of Bureau of Statistics —Mrs. Laura B. Leonard, Indianapolis. Judge of Supreme Court, Second District—John 11. Parker, Greensburg. Judge of Supreme Court, Third District—Benjamin F. Watson, Indianapolis. Judge of Appellate Court, First District—A. T. Riley, Greencastle. Judge of Appellate Court, Second District—Albert B. Kirkpatrick, Kokomo.

EXTENDS OVER SUNDAY. Great Fort Wayne Centennial Celebration for One Day Extra. Many of the people of Decatur will be glad to know that Fort Wayne has decided to continue its celebration over Sunday and that many will now be able to take in the great historic pageant which will be given on Sunday evening and* also the exposition and circus which will continue all day long with three programs in the morning, afternoon and evening. The pageant as given during the present weeks proves to be the most wonderful thing of its kind ever produced in America and the opportunity to see such a spectacle may never come again in a life time. Those who will be unable to go to Fort Wayne to see the pageant tonight should not fail to take advantage of the extra performance. BUYS UPSTOCK Dyonis Schmitt, President of the Hoosier Packing Company BUYS OUT THREE MEN Two New Directors Elected — Business Employs Twenty-two Men. Dyonis Schmitt, president of the Hoosier Packing Company, has bought the stock owned by Fred Mutschler, Albert Mutchler and Jacob Meyers, and added It to his holdings in the company. The deal was made last night. No funlier change in the company’s affairs other than tlie election of two new directors, will be made. The new directors, replacing two of the former stockholders, are John Schieman and Simeon Hains. Tlie two Mutchlers will all connection with the company while Meyers will continue to work for the corporation for some time. He is not fully decided just what lie will do. Thee Hoosier Packing company is one of Decatur’s most prosperous industries. Employing twenty-two men, it works every day, sends meat to all parts of the state any enjoys the confidence of its. customers. Under the able and honest direction of Mr. Schmitt, thu president, it has grown in three years, from an industry doing only a local business, and hiring but three or four men, to one doing a state business and employing a quarter of a hundred skilled employes. From the present outlook of the business, still more men will be needed in the near future. The ice plant | is running full time, turning out capa-, (Continued on Page 3.) WILL W WAY Will be Subject for Christian Endeavor Society's Study AT THE U. B. CHURCH Sunday Evening — Jesse Swartz Will be Leader —Fine Program.

“The Will and the Way” is the promising subject for the Christian Endeavor society of the United Brethren church Sunday evening. Jesse Swartz will be the leader and has announced the folowing fine program : Song Prayer—Mrs. Ball. Song. Scripture Reading—Leader. Talk}—“The Intellect, the Sensibilities and the Will’’—Mrs. Burt Lower. Instrumental Music —Mary Aurand. Bible readings and references by various members of the society. Reading—Miss Helen Shroll. Song. Benediction—Mrs. Harman.

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IT IS NO DIVORCE Supreme Court Decides Adeline Smith and Joseph Smith ARE NOT DIVORCED Affidavit Was Defective and Court Had no Jurisdiction. “When is a divorce not a divorce?” This is not a riddle, but an interesting jioint of law decided by the supreme court of Indiana. And its solution brings the rather startling fact that Mrs. Adeline Smith, who according to the Wells circuit court, was given a divorce from Joseph Smith in July 1913, with $6,000 alimony; tlie payment of costs, including S4OO attorney feets, is not divorced at all. And this is due to the fact that her affidavit was made in Michigan before a notary public and there was no certificate made by the clerk of the court having jurisdiction in the case. Word that the supreme court had reversed the decision of the Weils circuit court, was received today '.,y Attorneys Heller, Sutton & Heller and Judson Teeple, who are Mr. Smith’s attorneys. Some time ago the appellate court to which Mr. Smith appealed, found that it covered points of law not in its jurisdiction and sent it to the supreme court with the recommendation that the decision of the lower court be sustained. The supreme court however, reversed it. The Indianapolis Star says relative to the case: Affidavits —Foreign Notaries—23oo4. Smith vs. Smith. Wells C. Reversed. Cox C. J. This case was transferred from the Appellate court with an opinion and suggestions. See N. E. 1,013. (1) Action for divorce by appellee, wife. The affidavit of residence, with the complaint, was sworn to before a Michigan notary public and the appellant contends that for this reason it tftts insufficient. Tlie affidavit may be sworn to before a notary of this state, but this affidavit was not certified to as is required by Sec. 459, Burns 1914, by the clerk of the Circuit Court, that lie has power to administer oaths. The affidavit of residence is jurisdictional and there must be a showing that it was made before an officer who had power to administer oaths, as Sec. 476, Burns 1914. regarding the certificates of notaries, is not applicable. “It follows that the purported affidavit is insufficient either at common law or under the requirements of our statutes, and that because of the absence of a proper affidavit tlie court below was without jurisdiction to try the case.” A new complaint for divorce by Mrs. Smith was immediately filed this morning by Attorneys C. L. Walters and L. C. DeVoss. 808 IS EDITOR IN CHIEF A copy of the “Hoosier Sig” a sixteen page magazine, issued by the Lambda chapter of Sigma Chi, has reached this office and we note with much pleasure that the editor in chief is Robert 11. Peterson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson and one of the popular young men of this city. Bob learned the printers trade and the linotype at this office and lie is well qualified in every way to take care of most any job on a newspaper or magazine. The Hoosier Sig is a well printed and well edited paper and Bob and his friends have a right to feel proud of it. WILLI AMS FOUND GUILTY. (United Press Servlr«) MunPle, Ind., June 10 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Gene Williams, deputy prosetutor, was found guilty of conspiracy to solicit bribes by a jury here today. The penalty is two to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. Williams will appeal to the supreme court in case a new trial is refused. o _ Mrs. George Tucker and son, Kenneth, returned today from Ft. Wayne where she visited since Wednesday.