Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 14 November 1907 — Page 2

MANY ARE INJURED The Loss Will Aggregate Two Hundred Thousand Dollars. Muncie experienced a most disastrous conflagration Friday, which destroyed the Joseph A. Goddard wholesale house. About it, the Muncie Star has the following: A fire that was one of the most disastrous in the city's history and that carried with it magnificent features of thrilling heroism and bravery as well as a display of gross inefficiency in the ranks of the Muncie fire department, started on ths fourth floor of the imposing structure enclosing the wholesale grocery of the Joseph A. Goddard company, 215-225 west Seymour street, at 9:15 o'clock yesterday morning, and wrecked their establishment. In an interview last night Joseph A Goddard said he did not think the loss would exceed $2®0,000. About $150,000 insurance is carried. Asked concerning the possible plans of the company the veteran wholesale dealer expressed the belief that the company would rebuild. proceeding with the re-construc-tioe as soon as possible. No other fire ever created as much interest in this city as that which raged yesterday. It was interesting chiefly on account of its bringing to the surface the very thing the citizens at large claim they warted to knew — the real strength of the fire-fighting force since the badly muddled condition of the department underwent the counsel’s investigation and was passed up to City Attorney Fred McClellan to draft impeachment charges against Acting Ffire Chief Paul Karlen. Thousands of onlookers saw and admired the best in humanity. They witnessed the mad and surging flames as they attacked one of the finest business institutions in the state and their heart interest was awakened in the daring and bravery of gallant firefighters. who fought with all their might and who. after rescuing and carrying stricken and injured brothers from perilous positions and burning debris return’d to the blazing edifice only to be rendered helpless by suffocation and exhaustion. To experience a relaxation of their confidence through the glittering inefficiency of the firemen as a force and the everpresent incompetency of their directing power during the early part of the fire, and then to have the same confidence multiplied time and again by the sudden appearance of the real hero on the horizon in full charge of the situation, was one of the features that developed to the favor of all. This man was John Casey. A FORMER PASTOR His Many Friends Here Are Already Congratulating Him.

Rev D. B. Kessinger pastor of the United Brethren church at South Bend was married Wednesday evening to Miss Elizabeth Iden. of Bourbon. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. The above clipping will no doubt cause considerable surprise in this communty among Rev. Kessinger’s many friends, who in ail probability were not aware of the fact that he was contemplating matrimony when he left this city a very few months ago for his new charge at South Bend. However the above speaks for itself and ■we are unable at this time to give any explanation of the services, as the paper gave nothing in full. Rev. Kessinger for several years acted in the capacity of pastor at the United Brethren church in this city, and during that time he made a host of friends who wish him much joy and happiness in his married life. Mr. Kessinger left this city several months ago to assume charge of the United Brethren church in that city and although several letters have been received by his friends here since his absence, he never mentioned the fact of his approaching marriage. The Democrat joins with his many friends here in extending congratulations. Produce dealers in Indiana and adjoining states are beginning a crusade against the marketing of spoiled eggs. They have been successful in enlisting the aid of some of the western trade journals in the hope of obtaining the strict enforcement of the pure food law, which makes persons selling bad eggs subject to a fine. The occasion for this agitation at this time, they say, is that the high prices and the scarcity of fresh eggs new is an inducement to many farmers and country dealers to hold their supplies for better prices.

HUNTERS' LICENSES Damage Suit Filed—November Term Begins Week from Monday. Attorney L. C. DeVoss has filed a divorce complaint wherein Effie M. Springer seeks a legal separation from John M. Springer. According to the complaint they were married May 2. 1895. and have four children, Ella, eleven years old. Villa, seven, Lena, five, and Selvoy. one year old. The defendant is charged with adultery, abuse, cruel and inhuman treatment, and abandonment. The plaintiff prays for a’ divorce, the custody of the children named and a judgment for SSOO. Peterson and Moran have filed a new case entitled Mark Burdge vs. John E. Jack. The complaint is for possession of real estate and damages the demand being for S3OO. The clerk's office is a busy place for hunters' licenses, fifteen being the r.umber Friday. This is a clean cut graft tor the state as the one dollar license fee goes to the state, no part of it being the property of the county. It is safe to say that one hundred license have been issued in this county during the past few weeks and taking it the state over, a neat sum of money will be realized from this source. The November term of court will begin on next Monday and then one week later Judge Richard K. Erwin will retire from the bench and Judge James T. Merryman will succeed thereto. This important period in the life of the twenty-sixth judicial circuit will be the occasion of a banquet given by the Adams county bar association.

BRYAN TO BE THERE Arrangements Are Complete for this Great Democratic Event. The fever has struck Adams county and several of the Democrats are arranging to attend the Bryan banquet at Lafayette on Monday, November 18. The occasion will easily outclass anything of a similar character given by the fast and furious Jackson Club, of Lafayette. The Adams county Democrats always like to get in on all the good things, consequently they are harboring a keen desire to see Lafayette and the mighty Bryan. A reception at 2:30 in the afternoon will start t^le fireworks for the day. This reception will be held at the Hotel Lahr. At this time a number of addresses will be made and then at six o’clock the big show begins. The Coliseum is a large building and will comfortably seven hundred banqueters. After the banquet the doors will be opened and admission will be given to those unable to gain admission during the banquet hour. The boys from this city will likely join the Fort Wayne delegation and go by special car over the Wabash Valley from Fort Wayne. It is thought that one hundred from Fort Wayne and the territory contingent thereto, will plant both feet in Lafayette on this day and date

Friends here of Mr. and Mrs. D. M "Byers, former residents of this place residing now at Kecderbrook. Mich., were greatly grieved upon the receipt of the news last Tuesday announcing the death of their little four-month-old babe and only child, which occurred on Monday last at the home of Mrs. Byers' parents in Indianapolis, where Mrs. Byers has been visiting for some some time and ij is reported that the condition of Mrs. Byers is very critical. Mr. and Mrs. Byers have the sympathy of all friends here in their tours of sorrw and grief. —MnroeVilie Breeze. The insurance war, the most talked question in Bluffton for a period of two weeks, is scarcely ever heard mentined now. The non-union and union agencies are plugging along at their old gait as before the battle and insurance is being written according to the Dean schedule. The modification of several portions of the city s rating has not yet been taken up by the raters, as was promised the nonunion companies when they threw up the sponge but luls done when the occasion arises to rewrite any of i the buildings the new rate upon which was objected to. —Bluffton Banner. The quail hunting season opens under superb weather conditions. The ♦pmp°ratmust be cool, but not too cool if it would be right. It is just | right at an early hour this morning Then the weather must be just damp ’ enough, but no too damp—and it Is I just right.

TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY Good Program Has Been Arranged—Two State Officials to be Present. The next annua! convention of the Adams county S. S. Ass n will be held at Geneva on Nov. 13 and 14. The first session will be held on Wednesday evening, the 13th. On Thursday there will be sessions in the forenoon afternoon and evenmg The first two meetings will be held at the M E. ehurch, and the last two at the V. B. chureh. The program arranged for the occasion is very strong and attractive. No doubt one of the best if net the best ever arranged for an Adams county S. S. convention. Two state officials will be present to participate in the program. Many other excellent speakers from various parts of the county win ne tnwe to deliver addresses on the different phases of S. S. work. There w-.il be something interesting and beneficial for everybody. A special soloist from Hamliton. 0., has been employed for the occasion ere win be other syeeiaJ musie that will please you. The Mennonite male choir will sing on Thursday evening. Parents. S. S. superintendents.teachers, officers and all interested in Sunday school work are especially requested to attend this convention. Come and get new ideas, new inspirations and enthusiasm to take home to your own school. You will encourage us with your presence. You can help make this the best convention ever held in Adams county. Every S S. in Adams county should be represented. Free entertainment will be provided for all. Let every superintendent announce the convention next Sunday and make special effort to have his school represented. Train accommodations now are good. Plan to come. Don't forget the date. Nov. 13 and 14. Write for program to the president or secretary. Jesse Rapp, Pres, Berne; Mrs. C. Vogt, Secy., Decatur.

The turkey intended for Thanksgiving dinner should be fed for a few days on a morning meal composed of corn meal or bran mixed with Tolled apples, roots, or potatoes ani an evening meal of whole corn. After that it will be ready for a special fattening ration. One composed of three feeds per day of corn meal and boiled potatoes, with an evening meal of wheat whole corn or buckwheat, will round him into shape. Three weeks’ feeding of the latter ration will be plenty for a bird in good condition. Merchants who place goods ov* side their stores are creating a habit of unconscious theft among the school boys especially the grocers, who do not keep their baskets covered up. Almost any day when the children come and go from school, they can be seen to deftly swipe something from the outside stands, just because ft is handy and they think they are not observed. One man saw his younster turn the trick and he tanned him to a standstill. The grocers are to blame, in his opinion, as much as the children, for having the opportunity thrust in their way. The Express Sculptor is the title of the new show to be given at the Pictorium this evening and is one of the best films ever shown in Decatur. The film is not only beautiful in its coloring but is instructive and interesting in every respect. Remember Mr. Stoneburner is securing nothing but the best attractions on the market and it will pay you to attend. Farmers in general report an abundance of rabbits but a scarcity of quail this fall, and as the hunting season soon opens, those who are nimrodically inclined, are beginning to examine their shotguns with a view to have a few days’ sport. Farmers ail over the county, however, will endeavor to protect the game, by prosecuting trespassers who do not secure the necessary written permits. Friday was an Indiana summer day after the weather was straightened out. and was as soft and balmy as one could wish. Friday in the opinion of weather prophets, is always the fairest or foulest, and kept up its reputation today. The thermometer registered 55 degrees at noon and nobody had any fault to find. The farmers and everybody need just such weather until Thanksgiving to get their work completed before goJ ing into winter quarters. ANNOUNCEMENT COLUMN GROWS James A. Hendricks, of Monroe, has announced his candidacy in the Sec- ■ ond district. J. A. Cline announces for Assessor of Root township and Edi ward Gallmeye for Assessor of Preble | township.

NEW TAX DUPLICATES The Mid-Winter County Institute to Be Held on November 30. ■ II — A marriage license has been issued to William S Christlieb and Edna E. Fisher. The auditor's office is busy putting on the finishing touches to the tax duplicates, which will be turned over !to the treasurer January first, and which will contain the taxes to be collected in 1908. The mid-winter county institute is dated fr this city on November 30. This institute is usually one of the best of the year, and this one will be ,no exception to the general rule. County Superintendent Opliger is busily engaged in visiting the schools 1 of the county, and now is about half • way through the list. Every school in the county is flourishing, and the very best reports come from each one of them. EDWARD BENJAMIN RICE. Edward Benjamin Rice was born in Monmouth. Ind., April 20, 1879. Died at Berne, Ind., Nov. 3. 190", aged 28 years, seven months and 16 days. When a babe he removed from the place of his birth, with his parents, to the city of Decatur, where he lived until 20 years of age. when he took up his residence in the city of Berne, where he lived until death. On the 4th day of February, 1894. he gave his heart to God and was baptized into the Baptist church at Decatur, Ind. Three years ago he became a member of the Evangelical church of Berne. Ind- which connection existed till God took him home. In the year 1904, on the 9th day of June, he was united in marriage to Miss E. Pearl Hahnes. of Hoagland, Ind. Os this union was born one son. Newell Berman Rice. The union was crowned with happiness, and blessed with the peace of God. Our loved one leaves to mourn his departure, a loving wife, one son, one sister a devoted father and mother, innumerable relatives and a host of friends. Our loved one was a member in good standing of the Order of Oddfellows and the Knights of Pythias. We mourn our loss deeply. We are at a loss to describe our love for our friend, brother, father and son, but inasmuch as it has pleased the Father to remove from us our loved one. we commit his body to the grave and his spirit into the keeping of Him who gave it.

RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. The members of the official board and the Sunday school of which our beloved Miss Grace E. Harb was an I active member and a devoted worker,' wish, in this public way. to express I to the friends their utmost sympathy ! in this sad hour and note their sincerest regards for Miss Grace. As a Sunday school and as a church we deeply lament the great loss we sustain, in the fellowship, love and unbiased usefulness of our lovable co-worker. We bow in submission to' the will of our common Father who has translated her, but with hearts welling up with unmeasured grief. We bespeak for the friends the holiest sympathy of the entire church for this transient separation from their precious jewel, this queen of simplicity, ability and goodness, who for 27 years has adorned their homes and We will strive by the help of Almighty God to imitate the noble life and spotless character of our own beloved Grace, and meet her again when this short stay in earth has come to a close. Sgined—Mrs. Etta Ball, Howard J. Wisehaupt, Miss Lillie Steele. S. S. Com. Mr. Thos. Trim, Secy Official Board. TWO MORE CANDIDATES. Two new names are added to our announcement column, that of Peter Forbing. who seeks the nomination for commissioner in the second district, and John Lose for trustee of Washington township. He has begun an active canvass for the place.

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j DECISION INTERESTS Mayor's Right of Veto Extends to Legislative Acts. The supreme court has rendered a decision of interest to cities and the powers of its officers. The decision says: 21041. State ex rel vs. Wagner. Shelby C. C. Reversed. Monks, J. (1) the veto power conferred upon the mayor of a city by the provision in Section 52. Acts 1905, page 245, that "every ordinance, order or resolution of the common council" must be signed before it shall "become a law," and if vetoed by the mayor "shall not become a law ’ unless again passed by a two-thirds vote, aoes not extend to a simple resolution of the common council which does not involve any exercise of the law-making power. (2) The fact that an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of councilman was made by the council by written resolution, instead of otherwise gave the mayor no right of veto thereon. (3) The legislature has power to confer the executive power of making appointments to fill vacancies upon a legislative body of a municipal corporation. A fair inference to be drawn from the above decision is that the mayor has no right to exercise the veto power upon anything save the legislative acts of the council. In the matter of transacting the business of any city, the council have absolute auahority, o Messrs. Schmuck and Miller, proprietors of the Electric theater, present for the public's approval this eveing a new three subject film entitled "In West Africa" which shows the life of the African in every respect and is pleasing and instructive. "The Disagreeable Remedy" is a comic film showing how an American acts while taking something he does not like. The last subject "Save the Pieces” is comic in every respect, and is bound to please the public. Do not miss this show as it is one of the best ever shown in Decatur. Vince Beil, of Craigville, was in Bluffton Wednesday with his son for the purpose of securing a large number of fruit trees, which will be planted on his farm near Craigville. Mr. Bell also bought quite a number of catalpas. which he said would be set out for the purpose of raising trees for fence posts. They grow rapidly and make good posts in a few years. Mr. Bell said that he had a number of Carolina poplars at Craigville which he had deadened although there are no sewers at Craigville for them to run.—Bluffton News.

WILL BE GOOD STREET Metropolitan Block Being Used in the Improvement. The brick for the Seventh steret improvement arrived this morning and are at present being distributed along the line of the improvement. The brick are the best manufactured for street use at this time being Metropolitan. and when the street is completed the property owners will more than be satisfied. Mr. Haugk has secured a force of fifteen expert negro workmen from Marion. Ind., who will take «p the work as soon a sthe brick have been distributed and push the work rapidly to completion. Mr Haugk is confident that he can complete the work within the time required by the council and will have the same ready for acceptance by December 1. Mr. Haugk was forced to secure these colored laborers owing to ths scarcity of labor in this city. A. L. Knapp this morning received a long distance call by telephone to the effect that the high officials of the Clover Leaf will be here on Monday night of next week for the opening night of the Fall Festival. They said that this was [he only night they would be able to attend and this was perfectly satisfactory with the management of the festival. The officials will come in their special coach and Harry Webber, traveling passenger and freight agent will be with the party. —Bluffton Banner.

THE ELECTIONS. The outcome of the election, yesterday justifies the expectation * well-informed and competent politic forecasters tor the results are but on the whole the democrat every reason to reel encouraged 9, have the advocates of the consent, tion of popular rights against the rule of corporations in municipal ment, for in the cities where this is 81 was drawn fairly and people’s champions were victoriom The most notable Instance is the rem in Cleveland, where Thomag son was re-elected mayor in spite £ the combination of corporation po Wfr and federal Influence. Mayor i son's creed is government for the p w pie against specially favored interest, and his victory insures the people Cleveland the fulfillment of policies they have thrice indorsed by their votes. The promises made by h e street railway companies through Burton were mere subterfuges an j the people knew it and repudiated them. The public service co-pors'jcj, will now be forced to deal justly with their patrons, for the people wfl uphold the arm of the courageous Tea L. Johnson. The election of a republican governor in Kentucky has no political ,| g . nificance. Local issues alone wafted Mr. Wilson to success, and the only expression of part: san belief in selection of the legislature. There the democrats will have a majority 13d a democrat will be elected United States senator. Wilson's election was due to 1 his alignment on the side of the whisky interests, which constitute Kentucky's principal industry. The republican victory in Pennsylw nia. in the face of the wholesale grafting on the part of the party's laden, proves what has often been said, that the majority of the Pennsylvania voters like to be buncoed and admin the bunco man. In New York, where the republic®; and so-called Independence league: fused the democrats won a sweeping victory. It was a fight of democrat; against an alliance of the old enemy] and a cohort of the dissatisfied, engineered. it is shrewdly suspected, lit’ the president himself. The results prove that Greater New York is loyally democratic to the core. The municipal elections in Ohio ladicaxe general democratic gains, despite the results in Columbus, where the liquor traffic was the issue, and In Cincinnati, where the republicans who fought Boss Cox two years ago returned to his fold and won over a divided democracy. Perhaps nowhere was the trend toward democracy more forcefully Illustrated than in New Jersey, where the latest returns indicate an overturning of a republican majority of 30.000 ad the election of the democratic nominee for governor by a majority of 1.006 or better. —Ft. Wayne J 0 urnal-Gatette.

As predicted at the time the conference at New York ended, the conns of the Erie railroad since that tins has been one of conciliation and stej by step and concession by concessiM they are approaching every more nearly to the demands of th striking machinists The men are striking are firm in their stand state positively that they will accept peace on no other terms than the com plete abolition of the piece work system and they are confident that J* Erie will come to their terms in the long run. —Huntington Democrat The Elite Players played to house all the week and the com® ol verdict with all the people In 0111 city was, that they were the company in repertoire that ever ph! ed here. Specialties and were good, band and orchestra = ,J P* In fact every members of the compatf both ladies and gentlemen, " ere *_ f behaved off and on the stage. * will play a return date in May.—( from the Dramatic News Reporter St. Marys. Ohio.) On October 1 the new foreign pos rate adopted at the meeting of the universal postal convention in April became effective. The new ra makes the charge for foreign po»tag cents for the first half ounce cents for each additional instead of 10 cents for each the present rate prescribes. T plies to all mail sent to foreign c tries, except Canada. Mexico an To these countries the dome*- ic r * 2 cents for each half ounce good. The change of postal rate . 5 to 3 cents for each half ouc ter the first is the only >“ ! change adopted by the last uni postal convention.