Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 14 November 1907 — Page 1

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Father should help He Should Also Carry His I Share of the Responsibility —A Few Licks. I J beg of 1 the Democrat to publish H) S e word for the club woman, since ■hey published what the puzzled moth■r had to say- 1 wish the learned tieman from Columbus, and the Kuzzled mother to investigate, and I Km sure they will find the incorrichildren from all classes of Homes. from homes where the mother ■ever leaves her door (only to gos■ip with a neighbor). A mother who ■eems to have nothing to do but Block after her children, sometimes ■from the preachers home. I As to the club going matrons and ■he card-playing sisters, I am afraid ■vou are not well informed. The ■greatest' class that seeks this diversion is found among the young wornHen, who are employed during the day ■and who form small clubs amonfe ■themselves. Surely an innocent di■version for even those who supply the ■energizing force of the commercial ■and industrial world must play someHtimes, and if a mother should spend ■an occasional evening In the amuse■ment she is all the better able after ■the recreation to care for her family. ■ This woman (or she would not be fit ■for a club), does not neglect her chil■dren, because she is intelligent and ■ financially able to see that they are ■left in good hands and their comfort ■and well being are carefully considered ■before she leaves them a few hours. ■Of ceuree there are bad and foolish ■ mothers who do not devote much time ■to their children, but these are in the ■minority and you will find few of them ■club women. This class you find much ■ prefers to spend her time gossiping land doing harm with her tongue than ■ doing club work of any kind. Mrs. i Shaw is quoted as saying, “She be- ■ lieves that children enjoy more edu- ■ rational advantages and that more ■ interest is taken in their development ■ than for many years past.” She also ■ thinks the children of the so-called ■ society women are well provided for. I"I think,” she says, “that there is a ■ tendency to berate the woman of social I position and she is made the target for ■ all kinds of abuse by people who are I narrow minded, and wish to get their I name before the public.” A woman’s club and card parties seem to be to a man like a red rag to a bull, for some unfathomed reason a mere man cannot be reconciled to the idea of woman’s clubs. He has clubs of his own and he attends them, some every night in the week, "but that’s another matter.” I think the fathers should be flayed as well as the mothers, so that they would be made to realize that they have some responsibility in the upbringing of their own children. The father should know what his children are doing as well as the mother. A CLUB WOMAN. THINKS HE IS IN IT Three Other Candidates for the Republican Gubernatorial Place. Hon. Charles W. Miller, of Goshen, who is making a real live race for the republican nomination for governor, was circulating among the faithful here yesterday. According to his own personally conducted dope sheet he reads the future well, and can convince any one—unless most awfully mulish— that one vote In his party’s state convention will preserve to him the necessary number of votes to win. He is making a lively race and there will likely be something doing about convention time. The other candidates before the republican state convention are Congressman James E. Watson, Rushville, Billy Taylor of Indianapolis, and Lieutenant Governor Miller, of Columbus. The friends of each have headquarters and are showing the sort of life that would indicate that they want the nomination, and that badly. 4 . ~ 1-

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DAVID LAMAN DEAD One of the Pioneers of this City Sank to Sleep Last Evening-Poor Health. David Laman, aged seventy-one years, and one of the oldest and most respected citizens of our city, died Tuesday night at his home onWinchester street at six o’clock after an illness dating back a year, death being due to heart trouble and dropsy. Mr. Laman was born and reared near Mansfield, Ohio, where he received his early education, and resided until a young man. Fifty years ago he was married to Miss Sarah Welch, of Delphos, and they resided there for fourteen years, finally moving to this county and taking their residence up on a farm north of this city. They resided there for eighteen years, or until they moved to this city and since that time until his, demise he made his home on Winchester street. Mr. Laman was first taken ill about a year ago, when he commenced to suffer from frequent attacks of heart trouble and dropsy, and his decline from that time was rapid. His last trip up town was made on September 1, and since that time he had been confined to his home and bed. Last evening while sitting in his chair he informed his son Samuel Laman, that he had a very strange feeling as if something was going to happen and that the end was not far distant. He took a dose of medicine and in a few moments informed his sister that he was sick at the stomach, after which he laid back in his chair and expired in a peaceful and easy manner. He was a member of te G. A. R., having (fought (through the late war with company B of the Ohio calvary and was considered a brave and fearless soldier and at the end of the rebellion received an honorable discharge in recognition of his service to his country. He was a member of the M. E. church of this city and was a devoted and earnest worker in its behalf and his many kind acts and deeds of charity will be sadly missed by those who came In constant touch with him. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the M. E. church, Rev. Wilcox officiating, and interment will be made in the Decatur cemetery. He leaves a wife, one son, Samuel Laman, two daughters, Mrs. J. S. Bowers and Mrs. Wilson Lee, two brothers and three sisterp to mourn their loss.

AND VISITING PRIESTS Celebration of the Good Father’s Thirty-Fifth Anniversary as a Priest. What terminated in one of the most complete surprises that has ever been given here was that of Tuesday night when a committee from the K. of C. lodge went to tne nome oi Kev. Theo. Wilkn and notified him that a large delegation of his friends were waiting at the hall to assist him in celebrating his thirty-fifth anniversary in the priesthood. Rev. Wilken admitted that he was completely shocked by the sudden news, but he was equally glad to go and partake of the festivities that were in store. About one hundred couple had gathered at the spacious K. C. hall and arrangements were complete for an evening of pleasure when the Father arrived. An interesting address was delivered byFather Traverse, of Portland, in opening the session and following this was a delightful social session. During the evening elaborate luncheon was served to the immense crowd and everything that goes to make an •of this nature most enjoyable was on hand. Father W’ilken has served in the priesthood for thirty-five years yesterday,, twenty-seven of which he has spent in Decatur, and the banquet of last night was a tribute to him, in the appreciation of his efficient work. Besides the large number of Decatur people, Father Eberle, of Goshen, Benzinger, of Hessecastle and Widan, of New Haven were present. Father Wilken will no doubt remember bls thirty-fifth anniversary for many years as the occasion was most enjoyable.

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IS OUT ON BOND His Father, the Anti-Saloon “Cyclone” Visits Bluffton and is Interviewed. George Cotton, of Elkhart, was in the city today and while here talked regarding his fight against the saloons of Elkhart. He stated that six applicants tried to get saloon licenses last Saturday at Elkhart and out of this number Cotton and the anti-saloon element remonstrated against five. Out of the five remonstrated against only one applicant was granted a license. Mr. Cotton was here partly in the interest of his son, Frank, who was granted a new trial Monday at Portland on the charge or perjury, on which he was convicted at the last term of court. Arrangements were made this afternoon by which bond was to be furnished for Frank and he will be released this afternoon and is expected in Bluffton by tomorrow. It is now felt very doubtful if Cotton will ever come to trial again on the perjury charge, and it looks very much as though it will be dismissed and he will be with ohly the one charge, that of issuing a fraudulent check, pending against him here. His friends believe there is not a case here in which a conviction can be secured. A strong defense will be made.—Bluffton News.

INTENTIONS NOT BAD ■ Impersonated Rural Route Inspector, Secured Board and Twenty Dollars. Information from Indianapolis says that Mose Krohn, the former Decatur man, indicted by the federal grand jury for impersonating a government official, has given bond in the sum of SI,OOO for his appearance in court at the proper time ana is again at liberty. During the past few months Mose has been having rather a tangled time at his profession, that of living well without doing any labor. A fewweeks ago he struck Indianapolis, where he hunted up a comfortable looking restaurant, represented himself to a U. S. rural route inspector and engaged room and board. His game lasted about ten days, during which time he borrowed twenty dollars from the proprietor, on the strength of a check supposed to arrive daily from Uncle Sam’s office, but which never came. Finally Mose slipped out of existence so far as the restaurant was concerned, and was congratulating himself on his smoothness when picked up by a real government man. When arraigned Mose admitted his guilt, but said he intended no fraud as he was expecting his check from Peoria, and then expected to pay his bill. He also said he had worked the same plan several times before successfully. His story may appeal to the court and then it may not.

WORKING HARD AT NEW CASTLE An Effort by Temperance Forces to Make the Town Dry. Newcastle, Ind., November 13. —Ministers of the city, backed by the temperance people, will make an effort to make Newcastle "dry,” and if successful, Thanksgiving day will be made the occasion for a big celebration. Plans are now being formulated for the campaign against the liquor traffic, which is expected to be of a whirlwind nature and to be the greatest effort to get rid of saloons that this city has ever known. Next Monday morning or earlier, if possible, the campaign will begin and remonstrances will be circulated to all parts of the township. Quiet inquiries in the last few weeks have shown that the time is now ripe for such an action, and the temperance people will take advantage of It. To make a blanket remonstrance successful, it will be necessary to obtain 696 signatures, the vote for secretary of state at the last election showing 1,390 voters, although the population and number of voters has greatly increased since that time.

THE FANS ARE HAPPY Claude Varnell, Owner of the Springfield Club, Will Locate in Indiana. Claude H. Varnell, of Wheeling, W. Va., who bought the Springfield Central league base ball franchise late last season, closed a deal Tuesday whereby he purchased the lease on the league park in this city and early next spring the pennant winners of last seanon will represent Fort Wayne in the old organization. Dr. Frank R. Carson, of South Bend, W. W. Irwin, of Terre Haute, the circuit committee of the league got in here last night and this afternoon the details were finished up in the office of Harper and Eggeman. John W. Eggeman will be the legal representative of the club. Mr. Varnell is a man of financial resources atfiply sufficient to carry the club and all of his dealings here have been on a strictly cash basis. He will retain Jack Hendricks as manager and the latter will move here from Chicago with his family in time to get his men together for the spring practice. After the lease had been transferred from William Malle, who bought it from Isadore Mautner, it was extended for three years and will run five years from next March which will fill out the life time of the Central league under its present organization. This may effect Decatur's chance for its continued berth in the 1.-O. league, as some of the fans here may prefer to "boost” for the bigger league. o ■ ——■ ■ —- THE HISTORICAL CLUB Many Church Societies— There is Much Adoing in Society. Having served in the priesthood for thirty-five years yesterday, Father Wilken appropriately celebrated theoccasion. The following priests were here to assist in the celebration: Father Oecbtering, of Fort Wayne; Father Weldau, of New Haven; Father Bathe, of Avilla; Father Kroll, of Fort Wayne; Father Hummer, of Fort Wayne; Father Thomas, of Fort Wayne; Father Eberle, of Goshen, and Father Traverse, of Portland. The occasion will be most memorable to all who were present.

A most delightful party was given at the home of Miss RoseColchin Tuesday night in horo of her birthday anniversary and thirty-six of her friends were royally entertained for the evening. The affair was planned by Miss Colchin and was dispatched to the satisfaction of all present Progressive pedro was the prevailing amusement of the evening, in which prizes were won by Gertie Bremerkamp and Frank Ceaser. A guessing contest was also indulged in and prizes were captured by Miss Cela Parent and Ed Ceaser. Excellent vocal and instrumental music was rendered during the session, which completed the royalty of the occasion. Elaborate refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Anna, Cela, and Vena Parent, Anna and Kate Wolperi, Gertrude Bremerkamp, Tina Schurger, Clara Cesar, May Carrier, May, Nora and Bessie Webber, Emma and Agnes Gilllg and Messrs. Ed, Frank, Burnie, Roema and Omer Parent, Herman and Frank Gillig, Joseph Wolpert, John Webber, Joseph Palmer, Louis Kintz, Andrew Schurger, Frank and Edward Ceaser, Henry Lasche and Alva, Harvey, Frank and Ed Baker, also Mr. and Mrs. William Parent. o The theater goers of Bluffton are indeed fortunate. “Too Proud to Beg” was at the Grand last evening and never having heard of the production only about two hundred people attended, the remainder joining the throng at the Fall Festival. This morning it was learned that the play was one of the best seen here this season and deserved a crowded house. The work of Master Richard Follis and Miss Vivian Follis, two children, is declared wonderful, and the cast supporting them was fcood. Should the play return in the future it will be accorded a splendid patronage.— Bfnffton Banner.

SAY GOOD THINGS The Country is Prosperous and it is Time to Unbelt. Credit men of the country met at the Claypool Hotel, in Indianapolis, Monday and discussed existing financial conditions. At the close of an all day session they asserted the belief that the country is “all right” and that no one need be alarmed for the future. A statement which is to go broadcast over the United States was issued last night, tl is to go out as the official views of the board of directors of the National Association of Credit Men. The statement follows: The National Association of Credit Men, the largest commercial organization in the United States, with a membership of 9,000, representing a vast amount of capital invested in the manufacturing and mercantile business of the country, through its directors in meeting assembled, at Indianapolis, Nov. 11, 1907, affirms its implicit faith in the commercial integrity of the nation and in the business principles on which the affairs of the mercantile community are conducted. Be it, therefore, Resolved, That from trustworthy trade and financial information, received from every section of the country, the association unhesitatingly declares general business conditions to be fundamentally sound, and believes the present financial disturbance, notwithstanding the stringency of the currency, will be of short duration. Be it further Resolved, That the association calls on all its members to support one another in an effort to restore the confidence of the people so unnecessarily shaken at this moment, and to urge upon every one the necessity of upholding business interests by depositing their money now, as in the past, in the banks of their respective cities and towns, to the end that it may be used tor its legitimate purposes, viz., the carrying on of the vast business of the country. Be it Resolved further, That this association pledges every member to do all in his power to restore the confidence of the public at large in the solvency and prosperity of our nation.

AT BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. W. H. Merryman and a Good Speaker is on the Program. A convention of the Sunday schools of the township will convene at the Baptist church next Sunday afternoon with one of the strongest programs arranged tnat nas ever been rendered in the city. Dr. W. H. Merryman will deliver a discourse at this session and the program will be quite interesting. In the evening a session will be held at the Methodist church, where Dr. Merry vtiMAdeltver an object lesson sermon on "Moulding in Clay.” ’Mr. Merryman is a speaker of fame, and it was only through the energetic efforts of the promoters of the convenion that his services were secured as he was required to cancel one of his dates to come here. During this 'session the high school orchestra will furnish music and beside this, music will be forthcoming from the McKean quartette, Mrs. C. B. Wilcox, Presbyterian mixed quartette, and the Reformed church choir. Mrs. C. Vogt who is succeeding Rev. D. B. Kessinger as president of this organization, is doing all in her power to make the convention a success in every particular, and she deserves the hearty support of all who are interested in the welfare of the Sunday schools of the county. o Mrs. Ed S. Moses, of north Fifth street left Tuesday for Yankton, North Dakota, where she will spend a few weeks with her daughter, Gertrude. who is assistant principal In the bonservatory department of the Yankton college. ■ o A local foot ball team is being organized and the best material in Decatur will be selected for our eleven. The boys have several dates in view and they will make the surrounding towns go some to defeat them.

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IT MAY BE VALUABLE He Has a Patent on an Automatic Crossing Signal for Railroads. That William Conrad, a member of the Decatur high school, is a genius, of no mean ability, was demonstrated this morning when a patent he has been working upon for some time, was found to be perfect’ and if nothing intervenes Mr. Conrad may In the near future realize a fortune from his contrivance. The thing that Mr. Conrad has been working upon for some time is an automatic crossing signal that is used in railroad circles to signify the approach of a train at country or city crossings, thus doing away with the arms that are used by some lines in blocking a throoushfare when a tarin approaches. Some lines have adopted this bell service, but It is far different from the service that Mr. Conrad has perfected, the bells now being operated from a tower, while Mr. Conrad's service is automatic. This morning after several weeks of diligent labor, he experimented with his new apparatus and found it to answer the purpose in every respect. The experiment was made on the Grand Rapids line above the target, while the south bound passenger was pulling out of this city and the bell rang while the train was a thousand feet away from the crossing, which would give any person ample time to clear the same and thus many accidents would be avoided. The apparatus consists of two dry batteries, a coil of wire and a small bell, the lines being attached to the rails, and the bell to a post with a small wire leading up to it. The batteries are then put into full play which sends the current down the track a thousand feet and when the engine strikes the point on the rails that are charged it completes the circuit and starts the bell to ringing. The cost of operating a safety device of this description Is very small, and will no doubt be adopted by many lines If he is afforded the opportunity of demonstrating Its workings. Mr. Conrad has perfected all his patent papers and they are now without doubt well on their way to Washington, D. C., where he will be afforded complete protection. Mr. Conrad is certainly to be congratulated upon his success as it means a great future for him.

WILL WORRY ENEMIES I He Will Give Them no Chance to Fix up a Slate. g Washington, November 12. —Silence in regard to the presidential nomination until the convention meets will be President Roosevelt’s policy. The president has opened the door of publicity far enough to allow this fact to emanate through authofltive channels from the White House. Having made this fact known the president has closed, locked and barred the door of publicity. The information, as it came directly from the White House, Is that the president will not again repeat his utterance made on the memorable election night of 1904, when he called the newspaper fraternity of Washington to his office and dictated the statement that has now become historic. The president is absolutely fixed in his determination that he will stand upon that declaration and not renew it. He sees no occasion to do so. As he looks upon it a renewal of his assertion would furnish the greatest comfort to his political enemies, while as matters now stand his opponents in his own party are confounded and up in the air. The president’s closest friends, who want to see him nominated for a third term, are the ones who have secured from him a promise that he will remain silent on the subject and let events take their course without interruption. These friends are afraid the president will again make some pledge or statement that will inhibit the Republican convention from naming him. As to the statement of three years ago they are of the opinion that they can place the president in such a position that he will have no difficulty in explaining the necessity of again seeking the suffrage of the country.

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