Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 19 December 1907 — Page 6

HE MAY RECOVER Otto Seidel, Threatened With Ejectment from Office, Shot Himself. Otto Seidel, republican councilman from the third ward, Fort Wayne, has been drinking heavily of late. Tuesday night he appeared at the council meeting intoxicated, was bodily ejected from the room. He awaited in the hall and had a fight with one of the member. The council demanded his resignation and threatened impeachment. He refused and kept on drinking. Last evening about eight o’clock he went home and told his mother with whom he lived, that he was going to end it all by shooting himself. She thought he was only talking and scolded him for drinking. He went to a room he used as an office and a few moments later a shot was heard. The aged mother hurried in to find her wayward son lying on the floor, a bullet hole in his breast. He was taken to a hospital and the physicians express some hopes for his recovery. Seidel is well known in Fort Wayne, and was quite popular until his recent actions became known. o PLANS ARE COMPLETE For a Debate With the Monroe Castle on Important Question. The members of the Holy Grail held a special meeting in the lecture room of the M. E. church last night to make arrangements to attend the funeral of George Hurst in a body. The Hurst bey was a member of this organization and was held in the highest esteem of all the members who paid just tribute at this afternoon’s services. George was an active worker in the organization and he will be sadly missed not only by his parents, other members of the Hurst family, but also by all who knew him. Boys of the Holy Grail acted as pall bearers. At a recent meeting of the boys of the Ho y Grail of the Decatur castle, it was decided upon to have a debate with the Monroe castle on “Resolved, That the world owes more to the printing press than to the pulpit’’ Decatur has the negative and Herald Wilcox Howard Wisehaupt and Ben Beavers have been chosen to participate in the debate. The debate will be held at Monroe one week from next Monday night and the boys are expecting a great time. A VALUABLE BUFFALO ROBE. Nebraska Man Offers Schafer Hardware Company a Trade. Some time ago the Schafer Hardware company advertised a secondhand automobile for sale. They received inquiries from all over the cour ry and the machine was sold within a few days ago. Since then they have received offers from dozens of people to trade everything imag. inable. The incident proves two facts that it pays to advertise and that people want automobiles. Os all the letters received, however, the best one came yesterday from W. C. Cooper, of McCook, Nebraska who wanted to trade a Buffalo robe for the machine provided the car is modern and in first class order. He explains that Buffalo robes are scarce and he values his at $550. o- ■ ROOT TOWNSHIP THANKS. I desire to thank the Democrats of Root township for their confidence and votes in the recent primary election. and if elected trustee will endeavor to fill the office in the interest of the whole people. CHAS. E. MAGLEY. o This evening at the close of the seven o’clock service the forty hours devorion at the St. Marys Catholic church will cease. Al! of the services have been largely attended and the speaker they have with them is one of no mean ability. The regular services, however, are being conducted by Father Wilken. John Elzey went to Monroe this morning to attend the funeral of his son s child that died last Monday morning.

Mrs. Fred Blazer asks us to state Id the recent fire which destroyed their home jn the southwest part of town they saved absolutely none of their household goods excepting the sewing machine and tha twas badly damaged. James Waggoner, of Monroe was a business caller to our city today, on the afternoon train and will play against a picked team here this evening.

THEY WON EASY When,, Chicago Failed They Threw Their Forces to Denver. Washington. Dec. 13. —After deciding to hold the next democratic national convention at Denver, Colo., . and fixing the date of the meeting for I July 7, 1908, the democrat!'' national committee late Thursday entered upon a more spirited debate on the propriety i of accepting more of the SIOO 000 of- ' sered by Denver for the convention than actually needed to pay the conIvention expenses in that city. The ■ opposition to the acceptance of the 1 contribution took the form of a resolution by Representative Clayton, of Alabama, declining money not actual- < ly needed for convention purposes, but i after a long debate the resolution was ' I laid on the table by a vote of 31 to 14.1 Mr Clayton. Representative John I Sharp Williams, of Mississippi, and I i Governor Hoke Smith, of Georgia all spoke in favor of the passage of the i resolution. Mr. Smith was especially j emphatic in saying that the SIOO 000 ; which had been offered to secure the republican convention and refused by the republican national committee had been offered to and was about to be j accepted by the democratic committee. He said the republicans had turned down the offer because it was regarded as in the nature of a bribe and that democrats in view of that circumstance could not afford to accept in Mr. Williams spoke in a similar vein, as also did Mr. Clayton. Mr. Taggart advocated the acceptance of the SIOO,OOO. saying it would be needed now even worse than in 1900 and that at that time it would have been practically impossible to have opened headqaarers for Judge Parker if they had not the extra money secured from St. Louis, where the convention was held. Mr. Clayton declared that the acceptance of this money would be in line with the very practices in campaign contributions that had been condemned by the committee. Mayor Tom Johnson advocated the acceptance of the money offered by Denver. He said the money for campaign purposes is contributed by corporations in legislation or otherwise, while the contribution of Denver could not be ascribed to any such purpose. The people of Denver, he said, have a regular organization for the purpose of attracting conventions to the city for business reasons and it was perfectly proper for the democratic national committee to accept the offer.

BOOSTING BUSINESS Will Marry Any Couple Free and Give Them a Handsome Certificate. In yesterday’s issue 'Squire James H. Smith announced in glaring head-; lines that from now on until January Ist he would marry any couple who secured the necessary license, free of! charge. The offer loked like a rare Christmas bargain, but it seems the generous reduction in the standard price has but stirred up his competition for this morning. 'Squire James H. Stone proved himself equal to the occasion by authorizing us to anaounce that from now until January Ist, he will not only tie the nuptial knots for those who apply to him free of charge but will likewise present the couple a beautiful marriage certificate properly filled out and ready for framing. It’s appaently now up to 'Squire Smith or some other hustler empowered with the rights for uniting those who love, ■ to throw in a bed room set, a house and lot or some other trivial gift Get in the game, 'squire. DAMAGES AGAINST THE ERIE. Well* County Jury Gives McCalley Heirs <3,200. The jury which retired at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon to deliberate on the verdict in the big 110,000 damage suit against the Chicago 4 Erie railroad, was out ten hours before they reached an agreement. At two o’clock this morning they delievered their sealed verdict to Jury Bailiff Poffenberger and it was read in open court at alne o’clock. The verdict in its general findings was for the plaintiff and the damage* against the railroad company were fixed at 13.200. This ! t the amoffut I which the Jury awrrded to the estate of Wi liam McCril y. the engineer who lost his life in a headend collision at Servia. Wabash county, two years ago.—Bluff; on News. - . — I — Benjamin Shilts of Wren, Ohio, was a business caller to our city today

A DITCH ORDERED I Teeple Drain Petition Confirmed—Hoffstetter Cace Set for Trial. Charles J. Grim gave his evidence in his case against Maria G. Grim and was granted a divorce on th a grounds of abandonment and adultery and was ordered to pay the costs. In the matter of William E Swartz vs. Journal Publishing Co., a demurrer vj-s filed to M. F. Ri»e petition for rtnt allowance. There being no objections to the petition of Henry I. Teeple et al for a drain, same was confirmed and the ’diU- t'dere e-tablrhcd and rderred to L. L. Baumgartner as sup »rinteni dent of construction. A joint demurrer to the complaint Ivs as filed in the case of Daniel P. i Ford vs. Smith Shoemaker and VvilI liam Anderson, a $4,000 damage case. A demurrer was filed by the plaintiff to each paragraph of defendant's answer in the case of Frank H. Barthel vs. Henry E. Keller, a $5,000 damage case. Attorney Bipler, of Rochester, Ind. was attending to business in the Adams circuit court today. The case of Christ Hoffstetter vs. The National Supply company, its officers and agents, an Injunction suit. A motion supported by an affidavit for a continuance was filed by the defadant in the case of the State vs. Charles LeMay. rape. The case was ' set for next Monday and the court has not yet acted upon the motion. Judge Edward O'Rourke, of Fort Wayne, will be here tomorrow to hear the Niblick estate matters. Hunter’s licenses were issued this week to Clarance Belersdofer. of Berne. Pontius and V. H. Finch, of Geneva. o . — CALLS THEM TRASH And States Some Facts to Support Her Opinion of Them.

We are in receipt of communication denying the connection of Mrs. Alice Jeffrey of this city with the Emenhiser’s who recently indulged in a divorce case at Muncie. It seems she has also written to Muncie parties for the following appeared in today’s Star: On last Saturday afternoon Susan ' Emenhiser, of this city, while under j oath and presenting evidence for a divorce from William T. Emenhiser. testified that she and her husband separated when he deserted her several years ago and left with a woman named Alice Jeffrey, of Decatur. Ind. Mrs. Emenhiser not only testified to that but said her husband and the corespondent took with them the Bible of the Emenhiser family, and for that reason she could not give the accurate ages of her seven living children. The applicant was supported in this testimony by her daughter. Evidently this testimony did not receive a warm welcome from Alice Jeffrey, for the latter has written a communication in which she vigorously denounces Mrs. Emenhiser and brands her testimony as not being true. In one paragraph of her letter the Jeffrey woman writes: “I never had anything to do with those people for they were too low. Go to her home and you will see what she is." In another place the letter reads: ’’Mrs Susan Emenhiser was the worst thing that ever entered our city. She sold bricks in rags for junk and she was run out of town for her meanness.” Judge Leffler granted the divorce to Mrs. Emenhiser as there was sufficient evidence to show desertion. The divorcee is the mother of Ruth Emenhiser, who has attained great notoriety on account of her relations with Tobias Gaddis, who shot a whitecapper at Blomington recently. A party of relatives from this city and county went to Marios today to attend a surprise party upon Mrs. Jennie Cater, formerly of this city. In the party were Mrs. Ed Huffman and children, Mr. and Mrs. Marion French. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Mr and Mrs. T. A. Studabaker, Miss Leila Studabaker Mrs. Frank Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Baumgartner of Decatur. —Bluffton News. Mrs. Dyke Frislnger went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the daj with friends.

MEETS NEXT MONTH At Indianapolis—Prizes Are Offered Grain Men for Best Exhibits. The grain and elevator men have received letters from the Indiana Grain association, which read as follows: At a recent meeting of the Board of Managers of the state association, it was decided to hold a corn show in connection with the annual meeting to be held at the Claypool hotel. Indianapolis, Jan. Sth and 9th. 1908. The state has been divided into districts and each will offer a purse to be divided into & prizes to be given as follows: Ist prize. $10.00; 2nd. SB.OO 3rd $6.00; 4th, $4.00; sth. $2.00. The northeastern Indiana district will offer prizes on yellow corn exhibits only but if you have white com exhibited, it will be scored that you may see what you have. Each exhibit will consist of 5 ears of the best yellow corn that you have, and same will be scored by experts and prizes awarded according to their decision and also the corn will be returned to the party that made the entry that it may be returned to you together with the scoring. We ask you to take this matter up at once with your farmer friends and get as many exhibits as possible and do not forget to ask them to come along with you to the meeting as we believe it will do them good. There they will see corn from all over the stake. Talk this matter with your friends and help push the show to a great success. For further information, write or phone E. M. WASMVTH, Roaneke, Ind. W. M. DOAN. Ossian, Ind. C. G. EGLEY, Berne, Ind.

BIG COAL DEPOSIT FOUND. Will Make Washington Second Anthnacite State. Discoveries made near Glacier, Wash., and verified by A. G. Bennett of Wilkesbarre, Pa., formerly superintendent of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coal mines, promise to place Washington second to Pennsylvania as a producer of antharcite coal. Mr. Bennet has made a thorough inspection of the deposit and analyses of the product and says it equals the Wilkesbarre coal, while a conservative estimate places the amount of coal above the water level at 6 000,000 tons. The vein is eight feet thick and extends a considerable distance into Whatcom county. The deposit, which was discovered by Arthus Alexander, of Minneapolis, while hunting bear, will be developed by the Washington Anthracite Coal company, recently organized in this state with a capital of $3,000,000. Gen Thomas H. Cavanaugh, of Prosser. Wash., who is at the head of the enterprise, announces that it is expected to begin shipments to various points in Washington and adjoining states within a year.

THE SHOWS ARE GOOD. Professor Leon’s show at the Bosse opera house last night was well at- | tended by lovers of good amusements and all were well pleased with the performance. The nail driving con. I test which was to have come off was ' postponed until tonight on account of the ladies failing to go upon the stage as their names were read. Mr. Leon, however, stated that tonight this contest would be pulled off if he was compelled o send to Winchester for the ladies. In this contest the lady who drives eight nails in the shortest time gets a beautiful present and no doubt it will not be a hard task to get Decatur ladies to participate tonight. Tomorrow night concluded Prof. Leon’s engagement in our city and Monday he will leave for Alexandria. AN EPWORTH LEAGUE INSTITUTE Will Be Held Near Alexandria Next Summer. Dr. Leslie J. Naftzger, presiding elder of the Muncie district of the North Indiana M. E conference, waa present at the district Epworth League cabinet meeting at the High street church In Muncie last evening Following the session he made the announcement that some time next summer there will be an Epworth League institute for the state of Indiana at Beulah Park near Alexandria. This is a very important news item to Methodists and church people generally tn this section as it means that many of the most noted Epworth Leaguers tn the United States will be present at the institute. Last summer there will be twelve and one of them will be held at Beulah Park.—Muncie Sar.

JS UP TO GOVERNOR Attorney Smith Receives Welcome Information from Secretary. State Board of Pardons, Room 121 State House. Indianapolis, December 12. 1907. David E. Smith, Atty., Decatur, Ind.: Dear Sir —I have to inform you that the Board of Pardons voted unanimously for a full and immediate pardon to be granted Joseph Osborn. It is now up to the governor to acquiesce in our decision. What he will do we know not, as ue is aosent from the state, but we hope for the best. Very truly yours, J. J. GILLETTE. State Board of Pardons. The above received Friday morning was indeed welcome, not only to Mr. Smith, but to many others here, who have been working and hoping for Joe’s release. Four years ago on Christmas eve Joe heard the verdict which sentenced him for life. His was a cheerless Christmas that year, but it begins to look now as though his Christmas this year would be enjoyed by him outside prison walls. It is believed Governor Hanly will approve the boards action, and that Joe will soon be free. The board's action is somewhat surprising in that their opinion was unanimously in favor of a full pardon, not a parole or a pardon with any strings attached. Certainly they must be convinced as to their beliefs. The relatives of Mr. Osborn in Grant county, will also be happy over this news. The governor's action should be taken in a few days.

Marshal Fred Bohnke is out gathering a few of the delinquent po'l tax payers and is succeeding in collecting the same in a magnificent manner. There are only a few left and unless they settle within the next few days suits will be brought against them for the amount due. If you owe boys, you had better walk up and settle. J. B. Stneburner on tomorrow after noon between the hours of one and two o’clock promises all children under the age of twelve years a treat in the way of a free show. This will oe the opening of his new show and he is anxious that all the little chaps see this performance. He has a new film which will please one at this pe> formance. Remember the many enterprising firms that are asking for your patronage in these columns. Look through their ads carefully and see if they do not have what you want Do not be afraid to deal with any one of them — they are not ashamed to quote you a price publicly or compare their wares with all comers. What better guarantee can any merchant make you? You never go where you are not invited in social occasions, why do you wish to go where you are not invited on business occasions Erie employes are not looking so--ward to the coming of the Erie pay day Saturday with as much concern as they did a month ago when there was much stir by reports that Erie checks could not be exchanged for cash. As the financial flurry is now generally considered a matter of history, no further embarrassing situations are anticipated when pay checks for the month of November are presented to local banks and business men for exchange of accounts and cash change.— Huntington Herald. The remonstrants from the third ward in Goshen won in the six days’ fight before the county commissioners. and the petition of John Gerser for a liquor license was refused. Only ten signatures on the remonstrance were declared void. The temperance organizations are now encouraged to continue the fight tn Elkhart county.

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HAD A GOOD TIME M. E. Mite Society Enjoys Afternoon With Mrs. Ellingham. There will be joint installation cf the newly elected officers of the Eastern Star blue lodge and chapter on the evening of St. John’s d'y, cember twenty-seventh. The Masons and their families are invited to attend. At the regular meeting of the Eastern Star lodge Friday night the follow, ing officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: Flora Kinze! worthy matron; J. D. Hale, worth patron; Anna Winnes, associate matron; Mrs Hensley secretary: Mira Moore, treasurer; Nora Parrish, conductress; \’ellie Blackburn, associate conductress The meeting was an enjoyable one and a good corps of officers have been elected. A very delightful surprise partv was given at the home of Mr and Mrs. Ola Gaunt Thursday evening in honor of Roy Gaunt’s birthday. An elegant time was had and before the guests departed, an elaborate luncheon was served much to the delight of all. Those present were Misses Locia Garner, Nellie, Ruth and Blanche Worden and Messrs. Willie and Lawrence Myers Louie. Carl, Harry and Charles Worden. Dee Traster and Mrs. Traster. o — Allen county country schools are suffering for want of pupils and County Superintendent of Schools Felger stated last week that there wi'l be probably from twelve to fifteen schools close down In the country for want of attendance. Th® law requires that every school mast have over twelve scholars on the roster. If the attendance does not reach over fifteen it is optional with the trustee to close the school. In the west at least, the skirt will continue to cling to the feminine figure. but the sleeves must not puff. Such is the declaration of the Chicago dressmakers’ club on the fashions forth? present season The hipless figure must be draped along the conservative lines only, declare the arbiters of fashion. Gowns of empire effect are the vogue. The skirt will fall loose from the waist and will be long and clinging. For evening gowns the sleeves must be shorter and tight. The owner of shapely arms, therefore, will be happy. The little daughter of Mayor and Mrs. A. M. Hamilton is sick at the home of her parents on south Main street, with what the doctor this morning pronounced to be a light case of diptheria. The quarantine has not yet been placed on the house, but will be this evening, and no one is admitted-now. For the past two days the child has been suffering from bronchial trouble, and it was this that brought on the throat disease. She is not seriously ill, however and it is thought will get along all right. —Bluffton Banner. Master Mechanic W. Y. Yergens is making a cleaning up shower of all the booze fighters. Last week he fired the arch leader, Birch, today he let out another gang of some ten or twelve machinists, who had be c n with the company for some time Most of these were the bowery tough and trouble hunters who have been causing so much trouble of late. It is thought by Erie detectives that when M. Yergens gets through with his weeding out process the company will have a nice quiet force of boys in its employ who will settle down into good law-abiding citizens. One thing i’ positive, booze fighters will not be tolerated in the future. There is » limit to everything, even the worm will turn. —Huntington News-Demo-crat