Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 33, Decatur, Adams County, 17 October 1907 — Page 7

Bvells-fargo co LlAWred and Accepts PosiHi ‘»Kas Their Agent at Fort Wayne. 1 " HI .. Bell, one of the best 1 - l)» sinesri men of Decatur ' become a citizen of Fort accepted the position for Ihe Wells-Fargo Express in that city. This company '' had an office there, but ?. rt .cent arrangements made Fort Wayne & Springfield gir-ng them a direct line, e decided to open an office .'^■ d make an effort for a share ■business. The promotion of ;■, is a deserving one, followof faithful and progresH hustle. He win prove Iw «^H ttna n in the right pltce. and establish a flourishing trade Kj Welle-Fargo in the Summit Wje will likely retire from duty October 20th, and assume place by November Ist. He his family for the preshe,^Hs fiuccessor here has not been will within a few days, its thing yet to put to test :llj^H r e an auto driver was set tell^K on near Kokomo one night ta *ek Two men fastened a wire to a tree on either side of just low enough to catch the under the chin. The first that came along discovered before he came in contact itHhe dangerous device and had ■ved. W Bryan went around the world the most beautiful thing he --flfe. sunset on the ocean. The KI to him is when the cows are ■ and the hogs slopped and the out and his pipe not far ■ ■AN BRIDAL TOUR. ■ll Known Couple Will Blight Vows To Love and ■are For Each Other. Kt eight o'clock this evening, or hour, Rev. L. A. Stangle will ■ the holy bonds of matrimony ■ Elizabeth Jones and Mr. Levi Nelcouple will leave ImmediK :i a bridal tour, and will be in this city after their return days. Notwithstanding the the groom is three score ten and his bride-to-be is but Byars his junior, they were as hapas are lovers of sixteen in joy of the event. Both are ■ known residents and though of S' mature age. believe and we have many years of happi■nfore them. — ——o— — Bn the superior court at Anderson ■ Boland has brought suit against Bcig Four Railroad Company for WO damages arising from the fail»jb deliver to him an annual pass. opens up a question of law Men the Interstate law and the ■ law relating to contracts, and ■io doubt attract much attention H federal and state courts.

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FOR STATE CONTROL. Meeting of State Railroad Commissioners at Washington. Washington, October 12.— Prominent Republicans are saying that in the interest of party harmony President Roosevelt will, soon after his return from the canebrakes of Louisiana, be compelled to talk about the third-term movement. The demand that he make a statement will, it is said, come from the managers of the Taft campaign. They are “up in the air.” The national capital end of the Taft campaign makes no secret of the fact that the situation as it now’ exists is wholly unsatisfactory to them, and they intimate that the Columbus (O.) end of he campaign is in the same frame of mind. The demand is that the Taft boom be untangled from the Roosevelt third-term movement, and it is pointed out that the only way to untie the knot that is causing so much worry is for Mr. Roosevelt to say once more and say it in away that can not be misunderstood, that he will not, under any circumstances, accept next year's nomination. Washington, October 12.—From the very first session of the convention of the State railroad commissioners’ meeting here it has been apparent that the state commissions generally are opposed to the surrender of any of the rights of the states to regulate commerce within their borders. Every attempt so to increase the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission as to transfer state powers to the Federal government will be strongly opposed. The state commissioners want the dividing line drawn plainly between the scope of the Federal government and that of the state governments. Aside from this most of the commissioners point out that just such meetings as the present should furnish the uniformity of action which advocates of centralization wish to obtain through Federal legislation. - ■ 9 - FELL AND BROKE A RIB. A. R. Bell Met With an Accident on the Road. A. R. Bell returned this morning from Southern Ohio, where he spent the week purchasing timber for the firm of Smith & Bell, and while performing his usual duties in measuring up the lumber as it was loaded on board the car, he fell over a board the result being that he sustained a broken rib on the right side. The injury did not cause him any pain at first, but later in the the week he was forced to see a doctor and have the injury dressed. He is around performing hie regular duties for the firm, and seems to suffer no inconvenience as a result. o —— WORKER LIKE A CHARM. Mr. D. N. Walker, editor of that spicy journal, the Enterprise, Louisa, Va„ says. “I ran a nail in my foot last week and at once applied Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. No Inflammation followed; the salve simply healde the wound." Heals sores, burns and skin diseases. Guaranteed at Blackburn Pharmacy 25c.

A CASE OF INTEREST. The First Ruling on a Law Passed by the Last Legislature. A decision was given this morning by Judge Sturgis which is not only of interest tb many districts in Wells county, but which will be read with interest in every section of Indiana where the trustees have abandoned schools under the new law enacted by the last legslature. The ruling of Judge Sturgis was in favor of the plaintiff and he issued a peremptory writ of mandate instructing the trustee to immediately provide transportation for the children the entire distance. He took the view that the law meant by transportation that the school children should be hauled from their homes and not part of the way only. The point was raised by the attorneys for the trustee that the road to Thompson's house was not a public highway, but while the judge expressed the opinion that it was regarded as a public highway he held that even leaving out this point it was the duty of the trustee to provide transportation the entire distanle. One section of the statute on which the judge ruled and which helped establish the point raised by the attorneys for Thompson was that the trustee does not need to obandon a school where the attendance is less than twelve if he finds upon investigation that the conditions, because of roads, streams, etc., do not warrant him in abandoning the school. On this ground if the trustee had found that he could not drive to the homes of all the children in the district it would have been his duty to continue the Schrock school instead of abandoning its. —Bluffton News.

CHILDREN BORN IN SQUALOR. Gypsy Woman Gives Birth to Twin Babies. The gang of gypsies who were here the first of the week went to Bluffton, and the Banner tells of an Increase in the tribe, as follows: < Os al the dirty, repulsive gangs of gypsies that ever entered a civilized community the one that struck town about noon today was the limit The outfit consisted of four rigs, to which were hitched some half-starved horses and mules; several children with barely enough dirty rags hanging from their bodies to cover their nakedness, and the usual number of men and women, the latter of whom at once began hustling the fortune telling business, while their husbands went after suckers in the horse trading line. Last night, while camped a short distance south of the city, there were, two additions to their party, when one of the young women gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. From all appearances the stork has other contracts to fulfill with them and will continue to hover over the course of the foreigners. Born in squalor, sloth and ignorance, the outlook for the two babies is indeed very dark. Their path in life is already ordained. They will grow up in the degeneracy that surrounds them in their parents and relatives, mate early to one of their kin with the formality of a marriage ceremony, the conditions of which, if one was had, would not be kept and their entire life will be productive of nothing save evil. But with all its discrepancies and drawbacks, such an existence has its good points, for in it is contained the secret of living without working. TO SPEAK AT RICHMOND. Congressman Adair to Address Commercial Club of That City. Congressman John A. M. Adair has accepted an invitation to address the members of _ the Commercial Club at Richmond, on Monday evening, November 11, on some subject pertaining to business conditions. The meetings of this club are held once each month, when the members listen to addresses by men of various trades and professions, The last meeting in September was addressed by United States Senator, James A. Hemenway, and Congressman James E. Watson has accepted an invitation to appear in December. At Winchester Wednesday, Judge Macy, after hearing the evidence in the petition of the C. B. & C. to have the subsidy tax of 154,000 voted by Portland and the adjoining township placed on the tax duplicates, gave a decision favorable to the railroad company, and instructed that the auditor should place the tax on the duplicates and Collect the same. It was another victory tgg the C. B. ft C. — Bluffton News.

APPRECIATE VISITORS Prof. Shirley of Wabash Visited Decatur Schools and Gave Stirring Talk. The schools are progressing. The enrollment is growing a little stronger as the weeks go by, and a growth in interest is quite noticeable. Several reasons may be assigned for this increasing school spirit. Our school board are adding each year better equipment to the school buildings. All the buildings are fast becoming more sanitary, better heated, lighted and decoiated. Better equipments are being placed in the schools. The primary departments, the laboratory', the drawing, the commercial and all the other departments of the schools are being fitted with up-to-date appliances. Another source of benefit and encouragement is brought to us by visitors. These are of two kinds, foreign and home. This week Prof. Shirley, of Wabash College, called on us, and gave to the high school quite a stirring, talk. He uses ts his subject: “Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might." Mr. Shirley made a strong plea for the culture of the mind, stating that now is the time, while the brain is in a plastic condition, soy every pupil to put forth his best efforts in promoting his education. In this report we are not unmindful of the stimulus that comes from our citizens. Several of our patrons visited our schools the past week, and spoke words of appreciation. Os the number of visitors we recall the following: Dore B. Erwin, Fred V. Mills, Ulysses Drummond, Jeff Bryson, and John Vail. Come in, gentlemen; help us to a better school spirit.

BY MIRL LAISURE. Who Claims They Alienated His Wife’s Affections—Ask for SIO,OOO. Attorneys L. C. Devoss and C. J. Lutz, Monday afternoon filed a rather sensational damage suit in which Mirl Lalsure demands SIO,OOO from his fa-ther-in-law and mother-in-law, whom he accuses of alienating his wife's affection. The suit is entitled Mirl Lalsure by his next friend, Virgil JLaisure, vs. William and Mary Smith. The young couple separated October 1, and since that time Lalsure has been unable to induce his wife, Elizabeth Laisure, to acknowledge or receive him as her husband. This fa<rt, he claims, is due to the conduct of her parents, who harbored and sheltered her and wrongfully and maliciously alienated her affections. The Smiths live near Berne, and are wealthy and honorable citizens. The case will no doubt create considerable interest. o— Some miscreant on last Saturday deliberately rode away with a bicycle in front of the Smith, Yager & Falk Drug Store, and as yet has not returned the machine. The party is well known, rand if the machine is not returned in a few days prosecution will follow. A word to the wise is sufficient. A number of small boys and some men for the past several days have been in the habit of grabbing the cables holding the arc lights in place on various street corners, and have gotten many lamps out of order. This is a practice that should cease, as it is a dangerous one, and there is «e telling when one will receive a shock. The chief electjjcian of Spencerville was killed last week by this method, and whet occurred to him might happen to some Decaturite. oS beware. There is occasionally a farmer who thinks that a man with a store is getting rich all the time. It would do a heap of good if such thinkers could shoulder the cares of the business man for a few weeks and have to do the figuring it takes to meet the demands of expense and paying bills for help and stock. The small home merchant is not accumulating much money. He is a hard working man, puts in more hours than any other class of men and has more worry than a dozen individuals ought to have. A small church was in need of repairs, and a meeting was being held to raise funds for that purpose. The minister, having said SSOO would be required, a wealthy and equally stingy member of the congregation rose and said he would give a dollar. Just as he sat down a lump of plaster fell from the ceiling and hit him upbn the head, whereupon he rose hastily and called out that he had made a mistake—he would give SSO. An enthusiast present forgetful of everything, called out fervently, “O, Lord, hit him again."

THREE OTHER CASES. Bill Smith is Defendant in Divorce Case—Two Improvement Lien Cases. Mary Rice wants another divorce from Clement J. B. Rice, and has filed suit to obtain such a decree. They were divorced about a year ago, but made up and were married again last June. Mrs. Rice says that her husband has beaten, cursed and threatened to cut her throat out, has also been guilty of adultery and a few other charges. She asks for the custody of the child, $350 alimony Wnd a monthly allowance of SB. Attorney D. E. Smith appears for Florence E. Smith, who filed suit for divorce from William E. Smith, better known as “BiH" Smith. The defendant is accused of adultery, and failure to provide. SSOO alimony and an allowance, and the custody of the four children are asked. A. P. Beatty filed two new cases in which the old Adams County Bank is plaintiff. The suits are to foreclose alley Improvement assessments against H. S. Porter, $125, and J. H. and H. J. Yager, $175. William Drow has been granted letters as administrators for Lewis Evans, and filed bond in the sum of S6OO. A marriage license was issued today tb Levi M. Nelson, aged seventy, and Elizabeth Jones, aged sixty-six. Each has been married once before. A marriage license was issued to Christian F. Stopperbagen and Mary Zwick, each aged forty-three. Both Jive in Preble tpwnSbip, and the groom was married once before.

OTHER SOCIAL ITEMS. Surprise on Mrs Kahn Sunday Evening—Pythians Entertain Tonight. ' ■ i A pleasant surprise was in order last Friday evening, when a number of friends and neighbors of Mrs. J. I. Butler gathered at her home on South Ninth street to remind her of her birthday anniversary. The party numbered thirty in all, and they proceeded to enjoy themselves to the limit. Music and games furnished amusement for the evening, and at a late hour a dainty supper was served, which can not be overlooked in mentioning the features. The hostess was presented with a beautiful present by the guests in token of their sincere friendship. The party consisted of Mesdames Peter Schneider, Henry Stetler, Thomas Andrews, William Biggs, A. Stoneburner, Cora Archbold, Mary Elzey, W. H. Gilpen, J. Eady, Wm. Sheller, T. H. Moore, Amos Biggs, N. Moon, George Chronister, Ernest Steele, Charles Hunt, B. David, J. I. Butler and Nellie Eady and the Misses Eliza Spangler, Vida Stoneburner, Estella Chrenister and Ethel Butler.

Mrs. Alphonse Kohn, of West Jefferson street was the victim of a pleasand snrprise party Sunday night, when tweaty of her neighbors gathered at her home to assist in celebrating her 'forty-third birthday anniversary. Twelve games of progressive pedro were played, and the first prizes were carried off by Mesdames H. H. Bremmerkamp and Henry Myers, the boobies being awarded to Mesdames John Hermann and Martin Mylott. The evening was one of pleasure and was a pleasant reminder of the approach of the forty-third milestone of the hostess. Besides enjoying the interesting games, the guests were delighted with an excellent luncheon. The event will no doubt be remembered by the victim of the merrymakers. Mrs. Belle France delightfully entertained Sunday at a twelve o’clock dinner at her home on Second street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bart France, who were recently married at Chicago. Those present were Mrs. H. L. Confer and son, Mrs. Corbin, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France and family. Miss Stella Ellis and R. R. France, of Alliance, Ohio. Counterfeit $lO bills are in circulation, bankers report. They are dated 1901, have check letter A, face plate No. 461, back plate No. 201, serial No. 84629945. The pictures of the Buffalo and Lewis and Clark are defective. We love to associate with people who will say this is the best world, the best country, the best state, the best county and the best town they ever lived la, and this the best hour of their life.

PRELIMINARY TRIAL. Charged With Murderous Assault—Notebook Saved Life of Mr. Haugk. Julius Haugh, the well known contractor came within an ace of losing his life Saturday evening, when Mike Everett, a young man of shady reputation, stabbed him under the heart with a large jack knife, and from what the doctor states, the only thing that saved his life was a small memorandum book tfcat he carried in his vest pocket, through which the knife ran and then entered the flesh about threequarters of an inch, inflicting a meanlooking wound, and permitting the blood to flow freely. The cutting affair happened in front of this office about seven o’clock Saturday evening, at which time the men were talking about some business matters, and tiheir loud talking had attracted a fair sized crowd, who saw the entire performance. Everett for some time past had been in the employ of Hougk, acting in the capacity of fireman at the stone quarry, and was receiving a nice salary and free house rent. On last Monday at noon Everett quit his jot, and Haugh, upon short notice was forced to secure another man to fill the place. Everett secured a position with the ecatur Packing Company and worked there all last week, during which time Haugk never had an opportunity of talking with him. Saturday evening Julius came up street and paid off his employes and then went to the Sprague barber shop on Madison street, after which he again started up street on his wheel. When he arrived at this office Everett hailed him from the sidewalk and Haugk pulled up to the curbing and Everett then asked him why he didn’t leave his check at the usual place. Haugk in reply Informed him that) he had nothing coming on his half-day’s work, as he had applied it on his rent. Everett then became quite angry, and one word led on to another until Everett became so mad that he lounged at Haugk with a big jack knife in his hand, the blade striking the coat near the lapel, going through this and then passing through a small memorandum book in the vest pocket, through a shirt and striking the flesh just beneath the heart. The blow came so unexpectedly that it knocked Hangk from his wheel to the brick pavement, where he was assisted to his feet, Everett in the mean time making his escape. Haugk then felt the blood running, and made an examination of the injury received, and immediately repaired to Dr. S. D. Beaver’s office, where the Injury was dressed. The wound was a mean-looking one, being about an inch long and threequarters of an inch deep, and the doctor there informed him that the small book he carried in his vest pocket undoubtedly saved hie life. The police in the meantime started on a still hunt for Everett, and at eleven o’clock Saturday night captured him at his home and took him to the county jail where he spent Sunday. Monday morning at ten o’clock Everett was brought from the jail to Squire Smith’s office, where he was represented by Attorney L. C. DeVoss, who made a motion to have the hearing of the case go over until Tuesday morning at eight o'clock, which was consented to by Prosecutor H. B. Heller. The squire however announced to both the attorneys that he had raised the bond to one thonsand dollars, and Everett, being unable to give bond in that amount, went back to jail. The case promises to be interesting.

AT TIME OF SICKNESS. ■'erWenaaaSMSffiEXUHl Spent Last Six Weeks at Poor Farm—Perhaps Oldest Man in County. Fred Augsberger, of Blue Creek township, the aged man who was taken to the County Infirmary some six weeks ago, died at 4:30 a. m. 4:30 o’clock. The deceased was a man eighty-nine years of age, and has a son living two and one-half miles north of Berne, who is quite wealthy. He has resided with his daughter, Mrs. Vogt, in Blue Creek township until six weeks ago. when he was taken tt> the county institution to spend the closing chapter of his long life. Mr. Augburgpr has been a good hard-working man all his life, until he became so feeble that his physical condition would not permit of further labor. He was well liked by many people. He was subject to epileptic fits, although he did not become uncontrollable. His death at the infirmary is Indeed a sad fate for one who has been so prominent In his community. *