Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 29 August 1907 — Page 1

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AGED PASTOR IS CALLED Was Seventy Years Old and Well Known—Had Been 111 Several Week*. Rev. Durling Brayton. Reckard, who for many years has resided in this city and to whom the credit la due for the / installation of a Baptist church in this city, has been claimed by the grim reaper. For many years he has served in the ministry and his services were in lemand at many important charges. Several years ago he moved to this city, and by energetic and ceaseless work he raised the funds that paid for the building of the Baptist church in this city. It was at the time of the building of this church that Rev. Reckard was overtaken by an attack of nervous prostration and since that time he has been ill most .of the time. fl'V. About a month ago he was taken ill pt -with a fever that proved to be a hopeI less case of typhoid and owing to his I old age, even his closest friends w did I. not entertain hopes for his recovery. I Monday night at about 8 o’clock the ■ > - end came and he passed peacefully ■ -into eternity. ' The deceased was born I in Vermont and was seventy years ■ and twenty days old. The entire comI munity mourns the departure of such I an estimable citizen and the bereaved ■ friends and relatives have the sym- ■ pathy of all. The funeral will be held fl'" at the Baptist church Thursday morn- ■ ing at ten o’clock, and interment at fl the Maplewood cemetery. ■ - —o ■ ANOTHER CROP OF CANDIDATES ■ -Congressman Rauch Would not Mind ■ Being Governor. fl The latest developments in Demofl cratic state politics, as reported by I the Indianapolis Star, is an announcefl ment from a semi-authoritative source ■ that George W. Rauch, of Marion, repfl resentative in congress from the Elevfl enth Indiana district, may be a candi- ■ date for the Democratic nomination fl for governor. Mr. Rauch’s friends in || the Eleventh district are planning ■ to spring his name at the Opportune time, and it is bald he is by no means over the movement. The ? effort to secure the gubernatorial nom|j| ination for him has the backing of his fl most sincere friends, as they do not it is possible for him to be Isl re-elected to congress in such a strong district, and they would flB regret to see his political career nipped ■| in the bud. Among the Rauch guberlfl<liatorial boosters are a number of ReH publicans, who cherish the warmest Jj| friendship for him on personal j| grounds, and wish him a bright polit- • I leal future. fl. —— o—>l BEFORE MAYOR THIS MORNING » Mike Lee and Marion Vine Picked up • f on the Street for a Plain Case ■ of Drunkenness. ■ Mike Lee, the painter from HuntM ington, arrived in the city Tuesday ■ and brought with him a good sized ■ jag. He paraded the streets of the city last night in a drunken condition | and was picked up by the police and i|flfl placed in jail. He was arranged beI fore Mayor D. D. Coffee Tuesday flou the charge of public intoxication. (.The Mayor listened to his story about Khis having two children depending ■ upon him at Huntington and as he ■ had done nothing unlawful except, to drunk, he was released. ■ The next on the program in the ■ same court was Marion Vine, comknown in this city as the “mis-. ■ sing link.” Mr. Vine had consumed large amount of whisky last night Band walked past the Bultemier livery flstable where several boys were boxHe stopped to watch the ptig- ■ ilistic stars when one of the boys ■ threw the boxing gloves at him and ■ began joking him. This did not a § ree with the disposition of Vine, U who drew his knife, informing the ■ lads that he would not stand for fl their abuse. Policeman Bohnke and fl Marshal Green took him in charge landed him in jail. He was given ! HLaV hearing Tuesday, and after the gave him a good lecture he, ■was released. ■jk. p >■* Mrs. William Lyman, of Indianapflqlis, is in the city making a short visit Bwith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George flfltoUser.

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PAPER VALUES ARE HIGH Thirty-Five Million Last Year an Increase of the Dutchman’s - Per -Cent. Washington, August 28. —A Washington dispatch to the Tribune says that President Roosevelt has awakened to the imperative necessity of having action taken which will insure state recognition of the authority and jurisdiction of the federal courts. To this end Attorney-General Bonaparte, with the president’s approval, will attend the conference of the attorneys-general of the various states to be held in St. Louis on September 30. With his approval also Mr. Bonaparte will make a statement of the attitude of the federal government toward the state courts and Is expected to submit an earnest plea for the adoption by the attorneysgeneral of a just and proper course of procedure toward the federal courts. Washington, August 28. —In the year 1905 alone there was manufactured In the United States over $35,000,000 worth of news paper, according to an announcement made today by the census bureau. In the fiveyear period, 1900/05, the production of news paper increased In value 79 per cent. The total value of paper and wood pulp manufactured In 1905 was over $188,000,000. Os this $37,000,000 was of book paper, $30,000,000 wrapping paper, and $22,000,000 fine papers. New York leads in this industry. While Massachusetts comes next, followed by Maine, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Washington, August 28.—-At this time, when nearly every city In the country 1b engrossed with the problem of obtaining a sanitary milk supply, the recommendation of the federal milk commission, just made public, ought to be of special interest. — J —o —e- ' CAUSED BY EXTREME HUMIDITY Impure Milk Also Causes Much Illness Among Infants Aged from One to Eight Months. s? \ ‘ ; ( 7 o“The number of deaths of infants due to summer sickness is unusual this summer,” said a prominent physician, discussing the effects of the weather in Indiana at the present time. “While the number of deaths among children is not particularly alarming,” he continued, “it is a suri prising and wonderful demonstration of the direct effect of the extreme humidity on infants. There are more deaths of this nature being reported to the board of health, I understand, than there has ever been a record of before. Physicians who make a specialty of children’s diseases are’ finding more difficult cases than in previous seasons and are experiencing less successful results in treating them.” The physician then went on to explain the cause of the Illness. The unusual humidity is at the bottom of ' all the trouble, affecting the food of Infants to such an extent that an apparently well child may be seized with intestinal trouble and die within a few hours while a physician is combating the disease without obtaining the slightest advantage. The presence of so much moisture In the air causes a vegetable growth In the milk, which although it cannot be detected by older persons, has a disastrous effect on the infant, causing disorders which attack the child immediately and which have caused Its death sometimes almost before the physician has been able to give it any medicine. Indiana babies which are suffering most from the illness brought on by the unhealthful condition of the pillk, are thoSe ranging in age from a few months old to about eight months old. Their one and only nourishment is milk, which is hard to get absolutely pure-in the first place, and which spoils within a few hours on account of the growths Induced by hot wet atmosphere. Mothers are unable to detect the unhealithful condition of the fnilk because they are not able to find anything unusual in the odor, the taste or in the • appearance, and are unaware that they are feeding their children poison until the doctor shakes his head.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, August 29. 1907.

MISS ORVIS AS HOSTESS At a Happy Afternoon Party Given for Charlotte Dorwin—Other Events. By Perle Burdg. A small band of missionary ladies gathered at the home oj Mrs. Dr. Beavers yesterday afternoon to hold a regular meeting. The program opened with a song by the company, then a beautiful vocal solo was sung by Miss Florence Sprunger, after which . papers were read by Mrs. Beavers and Mrs. Dier. Immediately following this , Mrs. Clark Lutz rendered a piano solo which was very pleasing to all. The , Important questions of the society were discussed and then delicious refreshments were served by the hos- , tess. The number present was small , but mighty. Miss Charlotte DorVln was the ; complimentary guest at a porch party given by Miss Minnie Orvis yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. > W. W. P. McMillen on Winchester . street. The guests were invited to . bring their sewing and spend the afternoon in just a social manner. Excellent music was rendered by dlfter- • ent members of the party. At six o’clock an elegant three course dinner was served the young girls who were: Misses Bessie Boyers, Leota Bailey, Inez Snellen, Margaret Kenyon, of Ft. Wayne, Helen Niblick, "Gene Lutz, Frances Dugan, Harriet Morrison. The Helping Hand Society of the German Reformed church will not meet Thursday of this week as announced, but will meet a week later. The postponement is made on account of the fair. Miss Fe Frona Crist entertained at a dinner party Sunday In honor of her niece, Miss Mabel McLaughlin, of Elkhart, who will return home Wednesday after spending many pleasant weeks with relatives and friends. o A PLEASANT TRIP HOME The Twelve Days’ Opean Trip Was Thoroughly Enjoyed—Happy to be Home. Mrs. Jennie Studabaker and Mrs. Dorwin arrived home yesterday . from a two months’ trip abroad. ' Both stood the trip home wihout sickness, sailing from Naples, August 15th, being on the ocean twelve days. They reached New York yesterday and Immediately came home. The many letters received from Mrs. Studabaker and published in the Democrat gave an excellent account of their travels in foreign lands, but they both return better Americans and even better Hoosiers. They were as glad to welcome Decatur friends as their friends here were glad to welcome them, and up to the time of going to press a mutual admiration society has had a busy session. Both talked freely of the delights of Europe, but they never in .their lives—thirty-eight summers—were as glad to see the happy faces of their home and native land. But their trip has been one long happy dreaip and will ever be remembered with pleasure and delight. — o OLD ADAMS COUNTY FLOURISHES V The Old Adams County bank publishes in this issije its regular statement, showing a most flourishing condition, and proving that theTlie“~an<f ’ fall of the price of stocks on Wall street in no way affects the conditions in Adams county. The’ total resources are $1,040,421.44, the deposits aggregating very near the $900,000 mark. The report is a daisy and well worth your study. o . Captain F. F. Boltz and wife left this morning for Boston where the . captain will attend the Supreme Council of 33rd degree Masons. They will also make an extended trip through the east, stopping at New York, Balti- ( more, Washington and other points, j During his absence Austin Oliver will take his- place. Mr. Oliver has been acting as agent at the station at New ( Castle. —Bluffton Banner. j 1 1 O" —- Mrs. Clara Mumma and son Walter 1 arrived today to be the guests of her i daughter, Mrs. Albert Acker Tor a few I days.

RACES BEGAN THIS AFTERNOON Three Good Cards on ProgramJudges at Work—Business Houses to Close Tomorrow. The Great Northern opened ypsterday morning under perfect conditions. The weather is beautiful and the grounds presented a busy and picturesque' scene, everybody anxious for activities to open. The crowd came slowly but steady and at noon the crowd was estimated at 12,000. It was day and they were there in plenty, those under twelve years being admitted free. Consequently the merry-go-round and other attractions did a very flourishing business. In every department, stock, poultry, art, canned goods, etc., the judges began work early today and many premiums were awarded the red and blue ribbons being already profuse over the grounds. The names of the judges are withheld by the associar tion until their work is completed, but each has been selected because of his ability and experience in his particular line. Judge Bartholomew, who starts the races is on hand and is acting this afternoon In that Capacity. He is’ one of the best in the country and will give complete satisfaction. The races x began promptly at one o’clock this afternoon with the 2:24 trot, best three in five for a purse of $350. There were five entries: M, Laura Davenport, Ithuriel King, Equor and Bob. In ,the second race, the 2:19 pace, pqrse $350, were nine entries: Fred Patchen, Girth Mark, Silver Ore, Marie King, Blue Fornlan, Lady Hamilton, Black Maid, Stephen Decatur and Lection. In the half mile run eight fast ones entered for a piece of the coin being Otsego, Starter, Flying Brook, Lady Patchmore, Walter W, Red Seal, Two Star and Wycatu. Each heat of each race promises to be a hot one and the boys are busy picking the favorites. Today promises to be the banner day in the great northern history. Thousands are coming, and if the present good weather continues, it is believed .all previous records will be broken. The program for Friday is also good and another monster crowd is anticipated on that day. This afternoon practically every business house in the city will close from twelve to five o’clock to permit employees to attend. Those who have agreed to this are Everett, Hite and Son; Fred V. Mills; L. Yager Sons; J. H. Vogewede and Son; Elzey & Vance; Shafer Hardware C&.; Steele and Weaver; Chas. Voglewede; Myers, Dailey Co.; M. Burns and Son; Holthouse Schulte Co.; Winnes Shoe Store; Niblick and Co.; Laman and Lee; Boston Store; Decatur Hardware Co.; Fred Tague; True and Runyon; Kalver Clothing Co.; S. E. Hite; Hower and Hower; Gay and Zwick; Meyers, Presdorf and Moses. o PICKLING AND PRESERVING TIME Not Much Fruit for the Busy House, v wife this Year. It is now the pickling and preserving season and housewives who think it is their mission in life to can, pickle and preserve every green and succulent fruit or vegetable they can lay their hands on are at their wits’ end. They can find precious little to “put up.” Fruits are out of the question. There are no fruits worth mentioning, even the lowly crab apple, which is supposed to defy all unseasonable weather and conditions, is scarce. Watermelon rinds are about all that is left to preserve; While home grown fruits have been scare, the commission men say that the fruk crop on the Pacific coast will also be limited this season. The California fruit districts have been scoured in the satisfy the demands of customers, but the early orders sent in have been only about half filled and no new orders will be accepted for future delivery. The apricot crop is the only one which has any prospects now, and one man has been able to place a fair sized order for canned apricots on the high grade California variety. The wholesale men are in equally bad straits. o Word has been recived here to the effect that Hon. Hugh Dougherty and family, who have been touring Europe during the summer, sailed Tor America last Friday and that they will probably be at home in Indianapolis or in this city one week from today.—Bluffton News.

I THE CLIMATE IS . Advantages There a»e Many and the Opportunities Good for Investors. Americatis in general have a very distorted idea of conditions exlstant in Mexico. Few people, who have not 5 spent some time in the neighboring republic, know that life and property 5 are as safe there as here, and that the c opportunities offered to an enterprising person are by far greater than in 5 our own country. > Magazine and newspaper articles ■ written by tourists, who spend a few days or weeks in the country, are r largely responsible for this general ignorance of true conditions. Cllnjatic- < ally speaking, nearly the entire repub- ’ lie is ideal. The larger cities are all r on the tablelands, ranging from 4,000 I to 8,500 feet above the sea level. This > elevation is sufficient to prevent, any » extremes of temperature and the rapid - changes so well known in Indiana are , unheard of in Mexico. 5 The city of Oaxaca, the capital of i the state of the same name, is said by authorities to enjoy as nearly a s perfect climate as can be found in the i world. The temperature ranges bei tween 60 and 75 degrees the year I around, seldom going below or above those marks. In fact it may be said i that Oaxaca enjoys all the advantages ; of both the temperate and torrid ! zones without their respective disadL vantages. Oaxaca is a city of 40,000 [ people about 300 miles south of Mexi ico City. It is in the heart of one > of the most wonderful mineral coun- , tries on the continent and Is rapidly , becoming the metropolis of the richest t portion of the country. ; The entire country is very well poi Heed and there is a much smaller per- . centage of lawlessness than in the United States. The gendarme (pollce- [ man) is a familiar figure In every , Mexican town or city being stationed .on each comer. A day and night force prevent even the slightest infraction ‘ . of the, law. The rural districts are policed by mounted officers known as s “rurales,” their efficient work have , made them famous the world over. , The people are divided in three great , classes known as the upper, middle and lower classes. The upper is composed for the most part of the landed members of society. The middle class is formed of that portion of the popu- ’ latlon who have enough education to hold the ordinary positions in mercantile enterprises, while the lower class are those who do all of the manual labor. The upper class are very well educated, invariably speaking one or more ' languages other than their own and are in every way the equal of other 1 nationalties. The middle class are hard working people, pleasant to meet and always polite and respectful. The members of the lower class are employed in menial capacites entirely. They have little or no education, but are hard workers and never quarrelsome. Paul Wooten. AT EIGHT THIS MORNING 1 i <■ ! Miss Oval Barnett Becomes the Bride of Mr. Ed Kintz—Both are Popular. An unsually pretty wedding occurred : Wednesday a tthe St. Marys Catholic ' church at eight o’clock, when Miss 1 Oval Barnett became the bride of Mr. ' Ed Kintz, in the presecne of a large 1 of friends and relatives. Father 1 was very simple and impressive. The ' bride was becomingly gowned in cream 1 silk, and was attended by her nearest 1 friend, Miss Alma Starost. The best : man was Lewis Kintz. The groom is a < well known young school teacher, son I of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kintz and has i a host of friends who highly respect : him in every manner. The bride is 1 a very charming young lady and is 1 the favorite wherever she goes. Im- i mediately following the services the ] happy young couple drove to the home 1 of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Barnett, < where an elegant four course dinner i was served at twelve o’clock to twen- t ty-five friends.- The Democrat extends congratulations. o L— t C. O. France returned last night i from Bluffton, where he saw the tail i end ball team take off their hats to 1 our old reliable “Biddy” Bums and < acknowledge him as a pitcher of ( ability as well as outfielder. <

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SOME TIME .DURING THE FALL Just a Social Session of the Commit-tee—-Cincinnati After Cont vention. There will be a function down at French Lick Springs during the fall that will attract national attention. Mr. Taggart, who is always a brilliant and pleasing entertainer, 4s making plans to invite the members of the Democratic national committee to be his guests at French Lick. It will be a social occasion, pure and simple, he says. No business will be transacted, but it is quite likely that politics—big politics—will be talked in an informal way. There are as many members of the national committee as there are states and territories in the Union, end the national chairman hopes to entertain them for . several days under his hospitable roof. Joseph Rice, of Cincinnati, one of the vice presidents of the Duckworth club, and a member of a committee appointed to present that city’s claims for the Democratic national convention, had a conference with Chairman Taggart. He says he found Taggart entirely without bias in the matter, but in favor of a city that can offer a hall of large seating capacity. Music hall in Cincinnati will seat 10,000 persons, Rice said. The six cities that are pressing their claims for the national convention are Louisville, Chicago, Atlantic City, Cincinnati, St. Louis and St. Paul. o A8 SEEN IN MADISON COUNTY Three Candidates There Who are to Fight It Out Before the Congresslbhal Convention. Anderson, Ind., Aug. 27. —Republican politicians who are. in a position to know say that Madison county will have only one candidate for the Republican congressional nomination after next January, that the reorganization of the county committee will carry with it a settlement of the now much mooted question, “Who will be Madison’s candidate?” The man who succeeds in gaining control of the new committee will be the county’s choice it is declared by many of the wise heads of the party. This method of settling the three-oomered fight is now beginning to be waged in an aggressive manner between Ed Toner, Albert Vestal and Judge John F. McClurawill be in lieu of a general primary. Friends of all three candidates favored have favored a primary at one time or another, but now they seem to be agreed on the proposition that it would be too expensive and that the other way will bring about the sarde result at a very small cost. It stands to reason that the man who can organize the county committee to suit himself,which would mean hat forty-four out of the eighty-six precinct committeemen would be for him, would stand the best show of carrying the county in a primary. With the organization to dohis bidding he could set up fences that his opponents outside the breastworks would have a hard time throwing down. The three opposing candidates are seeing things in this light and from now on the activities of each will be in the precincts bending his energies to secure the election of a precinct committeeman who will be favorable to him. But after it is settled which one of the three is to have the backing of the country, the county can’t help but be ~ an 1 Important factor In —the ” congressional convention. In the first place it will have the largest delegation. In the second place the chances are that only one and possibly two other counties will have candidates. State Senator Hawkins, of Jay county, is mentioned as a possible candidate as is also ex-Congressman Cromer. Wells, Adams and Randolph counties have no candidates up to this time. It is the importance of Madison county’s position that makes Toner, Vestal and McClure all the more anxious to win out at home and thus be able to go into the convention with a big delegation at his back. oThe proprietors of the electric theater are showing their progressiveness by putting on a new show every night this week. Tonight’s show is from one of the best films that has ever reachdjd 'this city, showing a genuine bull fight, and two other comic shows. Don’t fail to see it.

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