Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 22, Decatur, Adams County, 4 August 1904 — Page 1

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democrats name ticket for Governor John W. Kern

CHOSEN BY ACCLAMATION Convention an Enthusiastic Love Feast Strong Ticket Named Throughout— Convention Will Adjourn Today. Indianapolis, Ird., August 3. Amid wild cheers of enthusiasm that give evidence of the confidence of the democrats in the state, the con venton here today nominated their ticket John W. Kern, the well known Indianapolis lawyer, was named for governor by acclamatim at noon. The rest of the ticket so far as named at three o’clock was as follows: For lieutenant governor—Warder W. Stevens, of Washington county; for secretary of state —Edward J. Fogarty, of South Bend ;for treasurer, Capt. D. F. Allen of Frankfort; for auditor, James R. Riggs, of Sullivan for attorney generral, Joseph H. Shea, of Seymore; for reporter of supreme court, Walter F. Chambers; of New Castle; The only contests were for lieutenant governor and attorney general, and the winners were chosen on first ballot. The convention will probably close today. Indianapolis, Ind., August 3.— The democratic state platfi rm adopted at today’s convention is an acoeptionally strong one. J 1. It endorses the St. Louis plat form and the candidates nominated thereon, without referring to Judge Parker’s telegram. 2. It points with pride to state legislation enacted by the democrats in the interest of labor and for the promotion of education among the people. 3. It finds cause for alarm in an alleged purpose of the state administration to combine all of the state institutions in one central board anil declares in favor of maintaining the present individual boards. 4. It condemns the ripper bill and charges the state administration with attempting to destroy the non-part isanship of the state institutions. 5. It declares for an adequate primary reform law. 6. It makes a broad and sweeping charge of extravagance against republican legislatures. 7. It traces the of the payments the state debt and seeks to prove that the republicans are not entitled to the credit they claim in that line and that the reduction of the debt has been possi ble because of the revenues provided by the democratic state la" tax.

Jim Hohn, a genteel young man whose home is at Monroe, was arrested last night while calling on his sweetheart at the home of Joe Eley in this city. Hohn had some trouble last week with mail carrier Andrews, of Monroe, who filed an affidavit against him for assault and battery. Constable Andrews went to make the arrest when Hohn pulled a gun on the officer and escaped. He was arrested by Sheriff Butler and taken to jail. He gave bond at noon today and will be tried at Monroe tomorrow. Through her attorney, L. C. DeVoss, Mrs. Lovina Marker Friday filed suit for divorce from her husband, Charles M. Marker. The complaint alleges that they were married April 22, 1901. and lived together four months, until Auguet 25, of the sameyear. Adultery is charged and the names of Myrtle Smith, Emma Daughty and Della Marker are mentioned in a conspicious way. Mrs. Marker asks for the custody of the two-year-old daughter, Hattie, also for SSOO alimony, a monthly allowance for the child and a decree of divorce. The School Board met Wednesday ing in regular session, and at once proceeded to appoint their members to the Carnegie Library board, the parties ebeosen being Rev. E. A. Allen and Attorney Clark J Lutz. This now makes the Library board complete, and they will work in acconlance with the members chosen by Judge Erwin and those appointed by the oity council. Other business of importance was then taken up and the question of what date to open school was thoroughly dscussed and argued by the board members, the board finally agreed to open school on the first Monday in September, the date being September sth. This will give all the teachers and scholars a chance to to attend the fair, which will not conflict in any way with fair week. No other business of imnortnnce being brought up the board adjourned. The vacation is more than half past and another month will find the students back at work. It is believed the coming year will be a sucessful one. The first regular session of the city council for the month of August was held Tues, evening, al! members present but Teeple. A petition for a sidewalk was presented by W. B. Suttles, Daniel Kitson and others and was referred to the proper committee. Bids for codifying the city ordinances were re oieved as follows: Simcoke & Heller <95; E. B. Adams <l6O. The con tract was not awarded the matter going over to the next meeting. A new health ordinance giving the secretary and city police further power was carried through first and second roll calls but lost on final. Waterworks Superintendent W. E. Falk asked for the establishment for watering troughs near L. C., Hughes’ residence in north part of town and near Harry Wilkinson’s residence in the west part of town, but nc action was taken. Bills were allowed as follows: J. H. Davis, work <19.50; Peoples & HoPhouse supplies, fl; Western Fuel Co coal. <582.66; John Robinson, rent, ii 9 00- Sam Frank, salary, <45; Reynolds, taltfy, ♦«; Krick* Tyndall, goods, <30.28; G. R. *1 freight, 21.90; W. E. Fulk, pay ro . *159 75; John Coffee, pay roll, *BS 59 M. J- Mvlott. pay roll, D F. Teeple, drayage, : » A mo*. w™. f c. Helm, pay roll, 121-00, Chailes.Draper, labor, <1

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4. 1904.

The Cincinnati Price Current issues the following statement on crops today: Winter wheat harvesting practically closed. Threshing returns limits to Indiana and Illinois, some disappointment elsewhere, and indications unchanged,a favorable week for spring wheat. Corn and minor crops in general is looked for. The test oil well on the R. K. Erwin farm north west of town drilled in by W. H Shepherd was shot Tuesday and proved a dry hole. One hundred and t wenty quarts of nitro-glycerine were used. A slight showing of oil was noticeable in the sand but not sufficient to encourage further prospecting. A number of people saw the shot. John Keler who had been on a protracted spree for several days, was arrested last evening by night Policeman Reynolds and lodged in jail where he was given the privilege of sobering up. This morning promptly at nine o’clock he was brought up before Mayor Coffee, who on hearing the evi dence in the case concluded that John was guilty and fined him <9.30. John promptly stayed the docket for sixty days and was turned locse. There is one kind of business that is not overdone in this country—that of farming. The large cities with their slum districts, are overcrowded. Thousands live from hand to mouth. Misery prevails where these people are huddled together. Vice dwarfs young people who, if engaged in honorable employment on the farm, would grow up to vigorous manhood and womanhood How to induce such people to emerge from their miserable abodes is one of the great problems of the day. It is difficult of solution and yet much could be accomplished if those abundantly able to do so would effect organizations and push along the good work. Such an organization was started in Chicago some time ago. It may be in active operation, but little has been heard of its doings of late. A sorrel horse, belonging to the firm of Peoples & Holthouse, last Monday met with an accident, as the result of which he had to be killed, thereby entailing this firm a loss of one hundred dollars. About five- thirty a call was sent into the barn for a horse and buggy and one of the employes of the barn went upstairs to bring down the horse, and as they were passing a surrey a singe tree rubbed against rhe animal, causing him to jump sideways and kick, its left hind foot catching in the surray spring, holding the horse fast. Before assistance could reach the animal and unfasten its foot it fell heavily on its side, breaking the leg spuare off. After c i reful examination of the broken leg it was decided that the horse o mid never get well, and to put the poor animal out of its agony it was speedily hit in the head with a heavy sledge hammer, which caused sudden death,and a relief from all of its sufferings. Charles Hookemeyer who lives about five miles north of our city, mi t with a painful accident Monday morning which may make him a cripple for life. Early in the me rning Charles picked up his fish pole and started for the river intending to catch a nice mess of fish for dinner. He arrived at the river ill right and started to fish, but the finny tribe were not biting very well, so he took off his shoes and stockings and proceeded to wade in to deeper water,. While walking out from the bank he came in contact with a rusty nail which was jammed into his knee cap with terrific force. Charles did not mind the injury much at the time and did not suffer any pain until last evening when his leg began to swell, causing him all manner of suffering. His parents then sum ; moned Dr. C. S. Clark who after a careful examination dressed the wound. He informed us this morning that nflamation had set in and that he might have blood poison, which would necessitate amputation, and that the chances were that he would probably have a stiff leg the remainder of his life even should the leg be saved.

Herman Cowan returned to his home at Bobo, after a few months visit at Richland Center, Wisconsin, where he was the guest of Clyde Martin. A fishing party left this city Tuesday for a two weeks "fishing excursion to the northern peninsula of Michigan. The party is composed of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Allison, Judge R. K. Erwin, R. K. Allison and L. C. Waring of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Deam, of Bluffton. It is their express pur pose to bag al] the game in White Fish Lake, and whether they do or not, it is already understood that a mighty gay and festive time will be on the boards every minute of their allotted absence. The controversy between Dick Townsend and the city council concerning the building of the cement sidewalk in the front of Burt House was settled Tuesday both sides coming to an agreement, wherein Mr. Townsend will put the sidewalk down to the grade that was established by the city engineer and build next to his building a three-foot step the entire width of the building, which will be used exclusively by him to set his chairs upon. The agreement was only settled after a long controversy in which legal talent was used, and the council forced to serve an injunction upon Townsena to stop him from putting in the walk according to his own views, and not in accordance with the engineer’s plans Mr. Davis will at once proceed to put in the walk in accordance with the agreement. Manager Hively of the Rosentha’s closed a contract Monday with the Fort Wayne Shamrocks whereby that famous and fast aggregation of ball players will play in this city on Thursday, August 41th, the day of the 160th reunion. This team has a reputation as ball players and there is no question as to their knowledge of the national game. They will put up the finst exhibition that the fans heie have ever been able to see this season. To secure this team the Rosenthals have made some extra concessions, and it will require the the hearty co-operation and attendnee of all to meet expenses. This attraction was also secured to please the members of the 160th, and to assist the entertainment committee to entertain their comrades. The game will be called at three o’clock so that every one may be able to attend. Come out and see just how good the Rosenthals are when matched against the best amateurs in the state. Geneva, Ind, August 2.—-The town of Geneva was the scene of a riot last evening in which several well-known local characters and a number of Italians were the principals. Daring the early part of the afternoon Richard Votaw, known as “Nigger Dick,” Bert Webb and Ernest Twigg began abusing the Italians, who were employed by a contractor on local street work. Shortly before supper Twigg began an altercation with one of the foreigners, and soon brickbats were flying thick. The friends of the foreigner began assisting him, and Twigg, with some of his friends who had arrived, were routed. About this time Votaw came down the street and he was soon in retreat. Votaw was badly cut about the head with rocks, brickbats, etc. During the melee a plate glass window in A. M. Redding’s store was smashed and a door in a wareroom broken down. Two Italians were also hurt. Mai shall Whiteman swore in a number of assistants tonight and they were prepared to take action should the rioters again break out No arrests have been made. The sympathy of the public is with the Italians. Sheriff Butler was notified but the disturbance was finlly quieted without his assistance. Votaw and Webb are under bond to appear at the September term of court for assaulting an old man here a few weeks ago. Today their bondsmen sent word to Decatur that to be relieved and the two young mean will be sent to jail tonight.

Sheriff Butler and Martin Gerke arrived home at 2:30 o’clock Thursday driving here from Bluffton. They brought with them Chauncey Miller whom they arrested at Springfied, 111. and who is wanted here for forging a check for <75. The prisoner is in jail here anxious for trial. He admits his guilt and will probably plead guilty. He says he committed the crime to secure money to take him to Hot Springs for treatment for rheumatism. At an all-night's session which concluded Saturday morning at St. Marys, Ohio, the directors of the Fort W’ayne & Springfield Traction railway company let the contract for a 675 horse power engine, the same being awarded to the Buckeye Engine Co. Cincinnati, Ohio. The engine is to be completed and delivered here as soon as possible and will be used to furnish the power in their central power house. The company are progressing as rapidly as possible and from now on their improvements will be more noticeable. The grade is practically complete and the bridge abuttment are going in along the line. Then comes the laying of the rails and the building of the necessary shops and stables. The buying the big engine practically concludes the purchase of nessessary machinery. The four teen-year-old son of Henry Hoppe, of Fort Wayne, is lying at the point of death at the home of his uncle, - Charles Scheimann, near Monmouth, the result of an accident which ;occurred J Tuesday afternoon. He was in the, barnyard and was throwing up potatoes and striking at them with a large and very sharp butcher knife wheih he held in his hand. In some struck his right leg just below the knee with the knife, inflicting a terrible gash and severing the artery. Blood spurted from the wound in a stream notwithstanding all remedies that those present could administer. Dr. D. D. Clark was summoned and was taken to the scene by Chiaimer Schafer in his Cadilac automobile in eleven minutes. The boy was unconscious and nearly every drop of blood in bis body had been lost, his pulse being almost imperceptible. Vigor ous treatment was used and the lad recovered consciousness at three o’clock this morning. He was reported slightly improved this afternoon and bis physician has hopes for his recovery, as his age is favorable. An older person would scarcely be able to recover from the loss of strength. Undoubtedly one of the prettiest social events that was ever held in our city was given Tues, evening by Miss Blanch Carrol at her home on Winchester street in honor of Miss Roberta Salesbury, of Bellefontaine. Ohio. Nearly fifty guests were yresent. Miss Marguerite Hughes received the guests at the door, while Misses Inez Snellen and Edna Huffman directed them to the cloak room. The lawn and surroundings were decorated with Japanese lanterns and on the south side of the house a large tent had been erected, decorted in Indian style, on the south side of which sat a fortune t eller. who read fortunes for them. On the north side was the punch bowl, presided over by Misses Jean Lutz and Marie Alison. A peanut hunt was installed, all the guests being lined up across the street and and at a given signal were off to see who could find the largest num ber of peanuts, which had been secreted about the promises. Miss Georgia Miller was awarded first prize and Miss Roberta Salsbury the booby. After this contest all assembled in the house where a marshmellow roast was indulged in, following thisjeame a penny contest it which Georgia Miller again excelled and as was awarded first prize, Miss Vada Martin re ceiving the booby. Refreshments were then served and for the remainder of the evening dancing and numerous other games were ind-iged in until a late hour. The out of town guests present were Miss Francis Manship, and Messrs. Paul Kear md E igene Irland, of Van Wert, aid Miss Jean Sutton, of Geneva.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 22

i There will be a meeting of Company “B.” Thurslay evening at the council rooms at 7:30 o’clock. This will perhaps be the last meeting that will be held and will be of importance to every member. Let this be the largest attendance we have yet had. It is expected that all business will be closed up. Be «ure and come. Few people in Decatur realize the magnitude of an ocean steamer or what is required to meet the demands of the passengers each year. E. X. Ehinger of the First National Bank who has represented the North German Lloyd line for years and has sent a number of passengers over their ships gave us a list today which shows the provisions necessary each year and w’hich are contracted for. It shows that enough meat is used to supply a city of 54,000 inhabitants the meat representing 13,2<0 oxen, 14,208 pigs, 7,205 calves and 16,243 sheep. Besides this over a million pounds of poultry and game are used. Nearly five million eggs were used last year, potatoes enough to supply a town of 90,000 people besides an amount of other eatables almost beyond comprehension and costs <4,000,000 i n .ually. Samuel Robinson, a well known man here, about the age of thirtyseven years, met with a serious accident Tues, night, as the result of which he will be a cripple for life, if he should live, and the chances for his recovery are very slim. All during the day Tresj a • Samuel was drinking hard and was somewhat under the influence of liquor when he started for the G. R. &I. railroad to return to For Wayne, where he has been working for the past two years in the railroad shops, having come down here on Monday to visit for a few days with friends. He left Second street and walked west on Jefferson street until he came to Vail’s factory where he stopped and spoke a few words with the night watchman and then stepped upon the Grand Rapids railroad track and started for the depot. As he thus walked along a freight train came up from the south and partly passed him, when he endeavored to catch one of the cars and board the train. He had undoubtedly misjudged the rate of speed that the train was running, for as he grabbed the siderail on a box car hejwas hurled from his feet and thrown with considerable force uganst the next car. The small of his back coming in contact with a corner of the oar. He lost his hold, falling heavily along side the track where he laid for at least five minutes, until the night watchman at Vail’s factory discovered him, being attracted to the place by Mr. Robinson’s moans. The watchman hurried to the depot and secured aid and the injured man was carried away from the track and laid on a grassy plat and Drs. D. D. Clark and J. M. Miller summoned, who reached the scene a few minutes later and carefully attended to the suffering man’s wants. Arrangements were at once made to take him to the home of his wife, who lives on Adams street, they having seperated two years ago on aoconnt of Mr. Robinson’s drinking, she however permitted them to bring him in the house and put him in bed, where Drs. Miller and Clark made a thorough examination as to the extent of his injuries, finding a hole in the small of his back probably two inches in diameter which had effected his spinal cord, leaving him perfectly helpless as to the use of his lower limbs, they being completely paralyzed. The doctors informed us this morning that arrangements were being made to take him to the hospital at Fort Wayne at once so that he may receive proper care and treatment. Both physicians are of the opinion that if he lives and the chances of this are indeed very doubtful, that he will be a cripple for the re m ain der of his days as he will never regain the use of his lower limbsHis condition was anything but favorable this morning and the doctors give but little hope for recovery.