Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 21 November 1907 — Page 2

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HE WILL ACCEPT Providing the Party Thinks Him Stronger than Any One Else. Much has been said about the candidacy of Hon. W. J. Bryan for president, so much in fact, that he made the following statement, and this statement is honest and honorable as is the man. “Now that the election of 1907 is past and plans are being made for next year’s campaign, Mr. Bryan feels that a statement is due to the public. Those who prefer another candidate are entitled to know his position, and those who favor his nomination have a right to demand an answer to the question so often put, ‘Will you accept a nomination?’ His refusal to answer the question has led to the circulation of many rumors and unfriendly newspapers have taken advantage of his silence to misrepresent his attitude. “Mr. Bryan will not ask for, nor seek a nomination and he will not assume to decide the question of his availability. He has been so amplyrecompensed by his party for what he has done, and for what he has endeavored to do, that he cannot claim a nomination as a reward; neither should his ambition be considered for he has had honors enough from his party to satisfy any reasonable ambition. The only question that ought to weigh with the party is whether the party can be strengthened and aided more by his nomination than by f be nomination of some one else. If lie can serve the party by being its candidate he will accept the commission and make the best fight he can. If, however, the choice falls upon another, be will not be disappointed nor disgruntled. His availability is a question to be decided not by him, not by a few leaders, not even by the leading newspapers that call themselves democratic, but by the voters of the party, and to them he entrusts the decision of the question. They are the supreme court in all matters concerning candidates as they are in all matters concerning the platform. “He assumes that they will not select him unless they desire to make au aggressive fight for the application of democratic principles to present conditions and he also takes it for granted that the organization of the party will be in harmony with the platform and will be composed of men whose political records will invite confidence and give assurance that a victory, if won, will not be a barren victory. “The next campaign will be an appeal to the public conscience. The investigations have shown not only the corrupt use of large campaign funds, but the only source from which they be drawn, namely the corporations that seek to convert the government into a business asset. The democratic party stands for the doctrine of equal rights to all and special privileges to none, and, therefore, cannot promise favors to favor-seeking corporations. If it made such promises to the corporations it would have to betray the voters as the republican party has done in order to reward these corporations as the republican party has rewarded them.

“The democratic campaign must be carried on by volunteers who work because they desire the triumph of democratic ideas. We cannot hope to appeal to the sordid or to buy the purchasable even if such purchases would contribute toward democratic success. No one would favor Mr. Bryan’s nomination unless the party is willing to open its books and show where its contributions t?me from and for what the money is expended. “The republican party ought to be challenged to conduct its campaign in this open and honorable way and if the republican leaders refuse to accept the challenge the democrats can well afford to leave the issue with the public. An appeal to conscience is politically expedient as well as morally right for the conscience, and is the most potent force with which man deals. The national conscience has already been aroused and a large majority of the voters have been educated to the necessity of real reform —a reform that will make this government of the people, by the people and for the people. It only remains for the democratic party to convince the voters that it can be entrusted with the work of reform, and nothing will do more to convince the voter than a refusal to negotiate with predatory wealth and an honest appeal by honest methods to the honest sentiment of the country." Mrs. H. Harruff left this afternoon for Salamonie, Indiana, where she will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Beard, for some time.

WANTS MORE MONEY Underestimated Biggest Undertaking Ever Attempted in this Section. Some time ago G. T. Burk, of this city gave a contract to Bert Hunnicut of Bluffton, for the removal of his monster elevator from Curryville to Peterson, but It now seems that the contractor bit off too large a slice. The following article Is from last e venires Bluffton Banner: After moving the Curryville elevator the length of itself, Bert Hunnicut, who had the contract for moving it four miles to Peterson, has stopped work for the present and either it will have to be torn down or a heavier outfit secured. The rollers were placed under it and everything was supposed to be ready, but when it got to moving the workipen saw that they had underestimated the immense weight of the building. It is thirtyfive by fifty-five, and sixty feet high. Inside is a couple sets of elevator machinery and the weight of the whole was such that it broke two inch planks that the rollers move on. into pieces less than a foot long. Sixteen gangs, each containing four rollers, were used under the elevator and it is said that when a plank would break and the roller get on the ground that they would bury themselves in the earth. Mr. Hunnicut has thrown up the contract and unless he receives more money the building ■will be torn down and moved in pieces. He thinks, however, that he can do the job entire for about $2,000, more than twice the amount of the original estimate. The size of the undertaking has interested many, and they would like to see Mr. Hunnicut have another chance. V it is decided to try once more, he will get a heavier outfit and tackle again the largest engineering feat that has ever been attempted in this part of the counry.

THE POULTRY SEASON Twelve Hundred Chickens a Day—Decatur Packing Company. The Decatur Furnace company have future business that will keep their present force busy until the first of the year and perhaps longer. Negotiations are pending for the securing of a superintendent to take the place of Mr. Doherty, who soon leaves for his new field of labor in Chicago. In the meantime no time will be lost and the factory will be operated to its capacity. Since May first at which time the first iron was run, the plant has been a busy place, and those financially interested therein are more than pleased with the showing made. The Decatur Furnace factory bids fair to excel even the fondest hopes of those who advocated its worth and benefits. About the busiest place in the city is furnished by the Decatur Produce company. The poultry season is on in full blast and several experts in dressing poultry and about twenty girls are busy as bees. It is a sight worth seeing, as 1,200 chickens are killed, dressed, packed and made ready for shipment each day. The Decatur Packing company is another busy place, and in their expansion they are selling meats all over northern Indiana. Ohio and southern Michigan. Their business Is growing fast. They too, employ several expert meat cutters.

MUST PAINT GASOLINE CANS. Violation of Law to Uae Anything but VaHViiltlom. The law which went into effect November 1, requiring gasoline cans to be painted red is a provision for the safety of the public in handling and using this dangerous liquid. It will be noticed that the law applies to not only dealers when selling gasoline, naptha and benzine at retail, but also to persons who keep those liquids for use. Gasoline, etc., can only be delivered to the consumer in cans, casks,' barrels and packages painted a vermilion red (meaning a very bright red) having the name of the contents stenciled thereon. Consumers can purchase or have gasoline, etc., on I hand to use only when the same is contained in cans or packages so painted and stenciled. It Is unlawful to put kerosene in cans, packages, etc., 1 not so painted and stenciled. In other words, tanks on stoves, in autos, boats, engines, etc., can only be filled from cans, barrels, etc., that have been so painted—bright red —and stenciled.

HELD AT GENEVA I— . , Program Was Splendid and the Meetings Exceeded All Former Ones. Geneva. Ind., Nov. 15. —The third session of the Adams County Sunday School Convention was opened Thursday afternoon at the Geneva U. B. bhurch, with a goodly number of people present to enjoy the excellent program that was to be rendered. The session was opened by song service followed by scripture reading and prayer by Rev. J. Parker. The reports of township presidents were then read after which Mr. Burnie made a well planned speech on “Teacher Training.’’ Rev. Klelwer then gave a report of the work in Adams county, which was followed by a beautiful solo by Miss Clara Nocha. W. H. Merryman the district president, then proceeded with an illustrated lecture on "The Call of the Cross,” which touched upon every vital issue of young life, and his talk will no doubt put much inspiration in the Sunday school workers of Adams county. Mr. Merryman is a speaker of note and commands recognition wherever he goes by his clever and instructive talks. This talk was followed by an excellent solo by Miss Lillian Egley, of Berne, after which Jesse Roop, county superintendent 'gave an interesting talk on “Extension Work in the State.” The secretary and treasurer’s report was read as follows: ■Cash on hand, $16.85; amount contributed during the year 1907, $90.73; total, $107.58; disbursements, $83.84, of which $50.00 was sent to the state as the opportionment for Adams county, leaving on hand $33.74. After this report, Miss Noche sang another solo. The round table was dismissed on account of lack of time and the session was closed with a song by the Mennonite choir, composed of forty people. The closing session, which was unusually long, convened at 7:00 o’clock last night, and was most interesting. Song service conducted by E. A. Luginbill, opened the meeting, which was followed by devotion services. At 7:30 o’clock a report of the nominating committee was read with the following officers nominated: Jesse Roop, Berne, president; J. T. Merryman, Decatur, vice president; Mrs. C. Vogt, Decatur, secretary and treasurer; Rev. J. W. Kliewer, Berne, secretary of the teachers training deparment; O. E. Kemp, secretary home department; Mrs. Jonas Tritch, secretary primary department; Harvey Segur, Decatur, A. B. C. department. This report was adopted and stands as elected. Special music was then rendered by the Mennonite choir, of Berne, and it was great, after which W. H. Merryman favored the audience with an elegant iddress. Miss Nocha, the famous soloist, then sang another solo, which was much appreciated. Rev. J. S. Buyer, of Linn Grove, who recently came out victorious in the saloon fight in his town, delivered an address on "The Question of Today” (temperance) and his discourse was forceful indeed. He talked freely and without reserve of the evil that emanated from the saloon, and it element, and his talk was enthusiastically received by all. A song and the usual offering followed by the closing song and benediction, closed one of the most successful conventions of its nature that has ever been held in Adams county. The total collections were $14.37 and subscription for extension fund was taken to the amount of S2O. The program as It was rendered was unusually strong, with music and speeches from the very best talent obtainable, and the promoters of this organization are deserving of much credit for the clever manner in which its affairs were conducted.

BEDROOM WITHOUT A BED. Latest Thing In Flat Construction In Cities. A new era In fiat construction, in which bedroomless apartments, made possible by the introduction of sanitary disappearing wall beds, is the feature, is about to be launched upon its journey of popular acclaim or defeat by a firm of western flat builders. It is claimed that flat buildings thus constructed will make two and three room suites serve the purpose of the old four or five room apartments. The bed when not in use is folded into a closet or recess, ventilated and lighted by a window or vent, creating an all-day sanitary arrangement. The I bedding is securely fastened at the foot of the bed and when shut away for the day the sheets and comforters hang slightly separated, thus affording 1 proper sanitation. When not in use the ornamental face of the bed presents to the eye a large cheval plate mirror and mantel place. When the bed is down, automatically closing doors form an apparently solid wall. —December Popular Mechanics.

AT MURRAY HOTEL To be Given for Both the Retiring and Incoming Magistrate. Saturday, November twenty-third, will mark the retiring of Richard K. Erwin as judge of the twenty-sixth judicial district and the assumption of this highest office in the county by James T. Merryman. The occasion is to be fittingly observed by the members of the Adams county bar, who are planning a most delightful affair. At eight o'clock in the evening of the date mentioned a banquet will be served at the Murray house, when perhaps seventy-five lawyers of this and surrounding counties will be served. The committee in charge of the event are John C. Moran. Henry B Heller and J. Fred Fruchte. The invitations will be Issued early next week, the list including, besides the local attorneys, county officers and editors, the bar from Jay, Allen and Wells county. Judge Daniel D. Heller has been chosen to preside as toastmaster, and responses will be made by Judge Frank S. Roby, of the appellate bench, Indianapolis; Judge Edward O’Rourke and Hon. Henry Colerick, of Fort Wayne; Judge John F. LaFollette, Portland; Judge C. E. Sturgis, Bluffton and D. E. Smith, of this city with addresses from Judge Erwin and Judge Merryman. The subjects for the toasts have not been assigned, but will be within a few days, and the program can then be given in detail. That the banquet will be a very pleasant, sumptuous and thoroughly enjoyed event is assurred. Mr. Murray is arranging for a high class orchestra and the attorneys are looking forward to a happy evening.

ENFORCE THE LAW Quotes an Opinion from Attorney General Bingham Right to the Point. Prosecuting Attorney Henry B. Heller is in receipt of a letter from Governor J. Frank Hanly, enclosing a copy of an opinion of the attorney general relative to prize fights, and requesting him to give the same consideration. He also asks Mr. Heller to make a sincere effort to enforce the law in Adams county and adds: “Prize fighting in Indiana, whether advertised as such, or as boxing matches,” must end. Similar letters were sent to prosecuting attorneys and sheriffs all over the state, and it is quite probable that the “fistic carnivals” will not be enjoyed by the sports of this section for some time to come. While there have been no scraps here of any consequence, the local fight fans have been taking in thq game at Fort Wayne pretty liberally. In part Mr. James Bingham, the attorney general said: “It makes no difference whether the bodily harm inflicted is slight or I serious. It is not necessary that it be either brutal or fatal. It matters not whether the contestants are friends or enemies, or whether the contest is for points or to a finish, or whether it is for a limited number of rounds or until a decision is rendered. If the contest is between two or more persons in a public place, by agreement, with an intention on the part of the combatants to inflict any degree of punishment or achieve a victory. it at once sinks to the level of a fight and is in violation of the statutes.” He quotes numerous authorities. It is safe to predict that athletic contests will not be very numerous in Decatur this year.

received a contract from the city to tear down the old brick stack at the city plant, has completed his task and the matter will be taken up tomorrow evening, before the council to dispose of. The task was no small one and Mr. Smith experienced considerable trouble in completing his contract. It was stated today by Fort Wayne business visitors that fully one hundred and fifty of the Fort Wayne Elks were planning a trip to this city tomorrow evening to attend the carnival. This, with the large crowds already attending, will make a crowd there that will exceed anything of its nature in any of fflie surrounding! cities. —Bluffton Banner.

fOLETS HONEMffi W f Cures Coughs, Colds, Croup, La Grippe, Asthma, Throat The Genuine i« m tbe and Lung Troubles. Prevents Pneumonia and Consumption yellow packaj THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG COMPANY,

SQUIRE BAILEY QUITS Suit Filed Against the Traction Line to Prevent Use of the Steam Engine. Jury commissioners Moltz and Dunbar met at the county clerk's office Thursday and assisted by Deputy Haefling proceeded to draw the juries for the November term. The grand 'jury who convened last Monday are H. G. Edwards, Blue Creek; William M. Tague, Monroe; Edwin Ferry, Jefferson; Emanuel Hart, Union; John Ketchum, Jefferson, and John Brown, Wabash. The peiit jury selected and who will be ordered to report for business on Monday, December 2nd, include: Walter P. Johnson, St. Marys; Ben Gerber, French; Charles Chrisman, Hartford; William Stauffer. Blue Creek; Frank Coppes. Washington; Daniel Kipfer, French; Emanuel Gerber, Kirkland; Marion E. Johnson, Monroe; Charles Ewell, Preble; John H. Hall, Root; Edward Luttman, Root and William A. Ruby, of Blue Creek. A. B. Bailey, a justice of the peace in and for Monroe township, has tendered his resignation to take effect at once. He will ask for an appointment as a notary public. County Attorney E. G. Hoffman has brought a suit in the superior court at Fort Wayne to enjoin the Fort Wayne and Springfield Traction company from using a steam engine to pull its gravel train in Allen county. The farmers have complained that it frightens stock, horses and has caused no end of trouble. The franchise does not give the right to use this engine.

FINANCIAL CONDITION OF ERIE. Continues to Cause Discussion at Hurrtlngton. The local financial situation has not changed any in the last twentyfour hours. No deposits have been made by the Erie road to cover the payment of the checks that are expected tomorrow. At the Erie superintendent’s office it was said at three o’clock that they had received no word of any kind. Bankers declare they cannot furnish currency for the Chicago banks, and that therefore they will not undertake to pay checks on them in currency. That means the most of the employees’ checks cannot be paid in Huntington unless the road rushes currency here. Numerous rumors are flying around as to the arrival of the money on train 13 and also of the arrival of the old pay car, but no authority for either story is found. Street corner financiers have evolved many plans for the settlement. A communication has reached this office suggesting the issue of smaller checks oh the same Chicago banks against the big pay checks, and another man suggests a sort of clearing house certificate. But nothing has yet been done. —Huntington Herald.

IMPROVES HUNTINGTON PLANT. Waring Glove Company Have Complete Motor Power Now. At the plant of the Waring Glove factory the Huntington Light and Fuel company is installing a new motor, one of five horse power. It will be used to operate the cutter. The entire plant will then be operated by electric power with a gasoline engine in the cellar for emergency use on the cutter. Within a year the complete change in power has been made and with the Improvement the plant is in condition to operate at any time and without delays which were tying it up a few months ago. Mrs. Margaret Jeffries, local manager for the company, is now breathing sighs of relief. Keeping the factory In operation has part of the time been her great trial. L. C. Waring, one of the proprietors, was In the city from Decatur Friday and was much pleased with progress made on the work. —Huntington Herald. o Dan Haley is at present busily engaged in arranging matters preparatory to opening a meat shop on east Monroe street in one of the Steele buildings. Mr. Haley has had considerable experience in this line and will no doubt meet with much success. He will be ready for business some time the latter part of this week.

MAKING NEW LOAN Applications for Stock Wj Again be R e . ceived. The German Building Loan F(a and Savings association are back into the swim again, and prop(| to be a factor in helping build i Decatur and to populate it with k thousand people in 1910. To thia e ( several new members of the boa of directors have been added, tl board being Godfrey Christen, y ] Schirmeyer, Mat Kirsch, James j Haefling, W. P. Schrock, C. 8. M lick and L. G. Elllngham. The o« cers are Godfrey Christen, president Mat Kirsch, vice president; p. j Schirmeyer, secretary, and C. 8. jm lick, treasurer. Several loans are b ing mdae, and they are now In a pm tion to take care of any more that ai desirable. Application for stock | desired and with the past record < this association, the public general should soon become a patron of it German. There is no better or safe ■way to save money and at the sam time have it earn a respectable 1 terest. More than five hundred boust have been built in Decatur br th German Building and Loan Fund a sociation, a record of achievement c which our people are justly proui This record can easily be duplicated It is expected that within the nextfet months that this association will tak on its oldtime vigor. WELL KNOWN HER] The Mother of A. P. Beattj and Lived Here Many Years. Mrs. Elizabeth Beatty, who for m than sixteen years, resided with h son, A. P. Beatty in this city, died the home of her son. H. C. Beat near Convoy, Ohio. Thursday moruii about 4:30 o’clock, after sevei months of intense suffering. T aged lady has made her home wl her son in this city since 1891 wl the exception of five years, which s spent in California and last July s went to Convoy, vuio, to make a ri with her son. when she was taken and since that time she has gro weaker and weaker until at last t death angel came. Although she i slightly troubled with a heart disei the physicians state that she sim passed away responsive to her age, which was 81 years. The ceased was a lady loved by all ’ knew her, and the news of her den will cause most poignant son among her many friends. A. P. Be: left today for Convoy, where he remain until after the funeral, wk it is thought, will be held next 1 day. 0 — MANY WERE TURNED AWA' Auditor of State Investigates In ance Companies. Several propositions for the for tion in Indiana of fraternal benefic associations, commonly known fraternal insurance companies, w. have been presented at the offid John C. Billheimer. auditor of si within the last few days, have 1 turned down. In addition to th [proportions from insurance companies of other st to enter Indiana have been refu It develops that the auditor is k ing a very close watch on such sociations. He believes the spiri fraternalism and not that of P 'should prevail in these organizatl The law requires that when it I s posed to form a fraternal benefit association, the promoters shall with the auditor for inspection articles of the association, a cop the proposed bylaws and a cop the proposed policy or certifies! benefit to be issued. A numb? there documents filed with the an> have been objectionable, and he refused to grant to these P ro1 ’ associations the authority to do iness in the state. c A C.tMItAVTMa CFRB F p?otrS ftcMftg, Blind. Bleedffik. Piles. Druggists are amhorizea fund money if PAZO OIWTME tn hi < » l ’ r —r