Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 5, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1908 Edition 02 — Page 2

PLEASED THE HOUSE The Gamblers of Wall Street Got Theirs in Several Hot Shots Washington, Jan. 24.—Charging that the Aldrich financial bill was prepared in the interest of the gamblers of Wall street, and denouncing th; bill as a vicious piece of legislation, Representative John A. M. Adair, of Indiana, addressed the house yesterday afternoon, his subject being '“Financial Legislation." It was his maiden effort and he spoke for an even hour. He was allotted fifty minutes and at the conclusion of his time Chairman Tawney of the appropriations committee moved that he be given ten minutes more, which was done. His excoriation of the high financiers of Wall street seemed to please the house There was a full attendance of members and his address elicited more applause than is ordinarily given a new member.

He said in part: I live in a large agricultural and manufacturing district, where the success of the banks entirely depend upon the success of the farmer and manufacturer. I am, therefore, schooled in honest banking and know but little about the methods employed by the frenzied financiers who operate on Wall street. I have no patience with and shall lend no support to any bill the purpose of which is to give the banks, either national, state or private, any special privileges designed to aid and benefit the banks at the expense of the people. On the other hand. Mr. Speaker, I believe we should enact such legislation as will strengthen the banks and provide for the people safe depositories for their money. We must have banks. The business of the country could not be carried on without them; but the laws under which they operate should be so stringent that it would be impossible for a depositor to lose a single penny. I would enact a law making it criminal and prescribing a heavy penalty for its violation, for any corporation of any character to issue stock in excess of its actual investment. Believing this was the first and most important step, I introduced a bill in this house, known as H. R. 10489,which is now in the hands of the committee on judiciary, and which Is a bill to prevent and punish overissues of stock by combinations consolidated companies or trusts engaged in interstate commerce. This bill, in substance, provides that whenever two or more corporations engaged in interstate commerce shall enter into any lawful merger or consolidaion whereby the two or more corporations shall fall under one management in any manner, directly or Indirectly. and said consolidated corporation or merger management thereof shall issue stock, common or preferred, the total volume of such stock shall not exceed the sum total of the actual market value of bona fide outstanding stock six months previous to the date of consolidation or merger in the several corpo.ations so merged or consolidated .

It also provides that if any corporation, corporations or consolidated corporation shall violate the provision of this act then each officer and each member of any board of directors or board of management or board of trustees of any such corporation, participating by vote, act or otherwise in such unlawful overissue of stock shall be guilty of the crime of public cheating and shall, upon conviction in any circuit court of the United States, be fined not less than SI,OOO and confined In a United States prison with hard labor for not less than twelve months. Mr. Speaker, I honestly believe that if congress will enact this bill into law, and the states will enact a similar law governing the Issue of stock and bonds by corporations organized under state laws, and not doing an interstate commerce business, that the leading cause of financial panics will be 1 eliminated. I also believe that Wall street has had the deposit of government money long enough, without pay-' ing interest to the government for its vse. The ladies of the Pleasant View Baptist church church of near Wren, Ohio, met at the parsonage on Wednesday, Jan. 22. 1908, and organized a Home and Foreign Missionary society, of which they elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Rev. J. Vuker; vice president, Mrs. C. H. Snyder; secretary, Mrs. Daniel Myers; asst, secretary, Mrs. W. W. Stewart; treasurer, Mrs. M. D. Conner; chorister, Mrs. M. D. Pomeroy. The society is to meet with Mrs. C. H. Snyder, of R. R. No. 4 the first Wednesday in February.

SAY THE VISITORS Enrollment of Over 1,300 — Trustees and Teachers Working Hard The different grades at the west ward school were vi-ited by a number of the citizens of our city today and his closes a week that will no doubt have Its effect upon the future progress of the pupils, teachers and all concerned in the welfare of our educational institution.-. Du.ing the week a large number of people have taken advantage of the special invitation xtended to them to attend the schools and it is a recognized fact among all who attended that our schools of today are in far better condition than ever in the history of our town. In the four public schools there are more han thirteen hundred pupils enrolled, and if the number of students increase as it has for some time past it will be necessary within three years to erect another building to accommodate all who are seeking an education. Twenty-three teachers have charge of thia large number of pupils and an interview with any person who has visited the schools recently will be convincing evidence that the teachers are doing much to make our schools advantageous to every scholar and to prepare them for their business life. In the year 1885 the central building was built and took the place of the old school building which is now known as J. D. Hale's warehouse. The new school was well patronized and as the town grew, it became necessary to build another. This was done in 1890, when the west ward building was erected. These two institutions were inadequate to accommodate all who cared to attend and 1893 the north ward building was erected. The construction of this added much to the convenience and temporarily relieved the situation, although it became necessary to erect another in 1896,which is known as the south ward school. Our first commissioned high school was launched in 1886 and consisted of a three year course. The four year course commission was received in 1899. However, after we had received the commission, there was danger of losing some on account of not having the proper equipments, but since then our high school has been equipped with everything that could be useful to the students. The commercial department under the instruction of Jonas Tritch is advancing rapidly as well as the science department under the instruction of Mr. Frazee, of Purdue. During the time since the central school building was constructed, seven city superintendents, have served in the following order: George Luckey, W. J. Myers, C. A. Dugan, A. D. Moffett, W. F. Brittson, H. A. Hartman and Prof. Beechler. All of these gentlemen have materially aided in makingthe Decatur public schools what they are today, although many of the accomplishments must be attributed to the unceasing efforts of the school board and teachers. During this year sanitary plumbing will be done at the west ward, the slate roof will be relaid on the south ward building and several oher repairs will be made before school opens next September. It is right that every parent, and In fact every citizen, of Decatur, should do all in their power to assist in making our schools better each year and their efforts will be highly appreciated by all.

IS BETTER TODAY Well Known Farmer Fell Twenty Feet—His Spine Was Injured Berne, Ind., January 24. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Cleothas Lehman aged thirty-five, a well known farmer, living five miles southeast of here, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon. He was trimming shade trees on his farm when he fell to the ground a distance of twenty feet, alighting on his head' and shoulders. He was very seriously hurt, his spine being quite b"diy injured and he was unconscious many hours. Dr. Reusser of this place is attending him and reports him some improved today. There are some hopes for his recovery, though his Injuries were supposed fatal at first. o A card received this morning from Fred Johnson, who last season played outfield on the local team, informs us that he arrived safe and sound at Kobe, Japan, on December 30. Mr. Johnson, together with several other parties from Columbia City, are bound for the Standard Oil company’s I field in the far east, where they expect to make their fortunes.

WILL BE MODERN Promised That the Improvement Will be Made During Coming Summer Al hough Decatur people have been promised time and again that the Clover Leaf would erect a new depot in our city, and al hough they htve even gone so far as to make the statement that *he plans and specifications for same w re completed it was too good news to believe nd many of our citizens regarded :h> announce m°nt as a mere joke. However, an official of the road wa« in the city a lew dayj ago and st ted that in th ir appropriations for this year a sufficient amount of money was allowed for rhe construction of a new depot which is to h’ve all the modern cnoveniences. The old d pot is to be moved a short di nance westward and convened into a freight office and the new one erected where the old one now stands. The work is to be commenced some time during the summer and will no doubt be completed before the leaves begin to fall. This is indeed gratifying news and will without doubt be welcomed by every one in our city and vicinity, especially if the promise is really and truly fulfilled. o 1— DECATUR IN RACE To be Decided Three Years Hence—No Chance for the Other Towns Newspapers of cities of the gas belt have suggested a municipal beauty contest to be decided three years hence. The cities mentioned as situated best to enter into such competition are Anderson, Muncie. Marion. Logansport, Kokomo Richmond, New Castle, Winchester, Bluffton. Portland, and Decatur. The proposition is made with the intention of increasing the civic pride of the cities of eastern Indiana. If the promoters carry out their intention and put the matter in definite form, it will be presented to the common councils of the municlpal-

ities named and the request made that it be given all due consideration. The date for the contest is set three years in advance, so as to give each city an opportunity to make a number of public improvements that have been contemplated for some time. The affair would be so arranged as to start each city on an equal footing without regard to its size. The merit system of grading probably would be adopted and a schedule provided as to the grades to be given. The judges would be selected from a list of persons prominent in the United States for their identification with civic improvement organizations. It is proposed to have a list of public improvements that would be taken into consideraiion so long as to require the judges to remain in each city for one or two days in order to make a tour of inspection. The sidewalks, gravel, macadam, and paved streets, public buildings, parks, fire fighting apparatus, sewer systems, surface drainage and all other features of the city or those things which go to make a city would receive consideration. It is believed by the projectors that each city would express a willingness to enter into the contest because of the recognition that would be gained by the distinction

A BAD YEAR FOR FRUIT. Report Says That Plum Culture is no Good in Indiana. The past year was the worst for fruit of all varieties that has been experienced in Indiana in recent years. This statement is made by Walter Ratliff, of Wayne county, in the fifth annual pomolobical report which he is now preparing for the United Staes department of pomology. Mr. Ratliff is the state agent of the department. In his report he also informs Uncle Sam that the state of Indiana is an exceedingly poor place for plum culture. For the past five years an almost total plum crop failure in Indiana has been reported. Last year early budding followed by killing cold practically ruined the entire fruit crop of the state. BRYANT SCHOOL CERTIFIED. The Bryant high school has recently been placed by the state board of education on the list of certified schools This means that its graduates are eligible to teach in the common schools of the state, and meet all the requirements of high school training required by the provisions of the new law. By this law, in addition to the high school training all beginning teachers are required to take a twelve weeks’ course in some recognized 1 training school for teachers.

LACK OF EVIDENCE Is Reasons Given by Judge Royse for His Reversal of Verdict Attorney John C. Graves, who was two weeks ago found guilty of a charge of embezzling less than $25 of the funds of the Arbuckle-Ryan company, of Toledo Ohio, was granted a new trial in the Kisciusko circuit court on Tuesd-y morning and will have another opportunity of proving to a jury that he is not guilty of the charge of using the funds of the corporation 'for his per onal requirements. The motion for a new trial, which was argued on Friday hst, was sustained by Judge L. W Royse on Tuesday morning, when be gave a lengthy resume of the case and ordered a new- trial. Judge Royse, in making his decision, went over practically every detail in th"* complicated case and at the close stated that the defendant wa- guilty and for that reason he was entitled to a second hearing of the case by a jury. He read over the letters which passed between Graves ■’nd the company and stated that in all the letters Graves had been frank with the corporation and told them in each that he was handling the business for them; that he did not at any time claim that any of the certificates of sale, which he had taken in his own name, belonged to him and also that the president of the company did not in any communication dispute Graves’ authori’y to do as he was doing in the matter of purchasing the certificates of sale and settling claims against the estate. He stated, however, that while Graves was not necessarily guilty of fraud when he took the certiflc’tes in his own name, yet he was guilty of carelessness, as he should have had a written contract authorizing him to do so. The judge’s opinion and decision was unusually lengthy and occupied one hour and twenty minutes and it was listened to with Interest by a well filled court room. The new trial will doubtless be held during the February term of court — Warsaw Northern Indiana. —o

OVER INTERURBAN Visit Bash Fertilizer Plant and Fort Wayne Poultry Show Fifty farmers between here and Fort Wayne enjoyed an unusual excursion Thursday as guests of Ed F. Koeneman of Hoagland, who as agent for The Bash Fertilizer company, of Fort Wayne, has had their patronage for some time. The party was picked up along the traction line by the 8:30 car this morning and went to the Bash plant, seven miles west of Fort Wayne on the Huntington line, where they weire shown just how fertilizer is manufactured. Afterward they attended the poultry and pet stock show at Fort Wayne. Mr. Koeneman stood the expense and the trip was a very delightful one no doubt. Those who composed rhe party were: Messrs. Herman Reiter, Herman Reese, Henry Bulm ! ’inn, George Schookman. John Silking, Frank Beckman,Louis Silking, Marshall Round, Charley Baltemeyer, Charley Mailand Henry Reiter, Emitt Witte, Louis Koeneman, F. C. Hubler, Wm. Hockemeyer, August Ballmeyer, Henry Hickman, Henry Scheimam, Henry Birning, Henry Schroeder, Fred Bultemeier, Henry Dirkson, Charley Schroeder, Charles Getting, Ernst Schroeder, Henry Getting, D. F. Scheiman, Fred W. Droege, Ferdinand Malland, Martin Scheiman, Wm. Aumann, Charley D. W. Scheiman, Martin Reinking, John Fuhrman, Conrad Dohrmann. o Treasurer Archbold informs us that not many of the resident property holders along Seventh street are taking advantage of signing the assessment roll and up to this time but few signatures have been secured. The time to do this will be up the ninth of February, then it will be a case of pay in cash. The people all seem tc be perfectly satisfied with the street and no complaints are being heard. o —— The following letters remain at Decatur postoffice unclaimed: William Seldon, Mrs. Ella Tucker, Rev. J t. Taney, Mrs. Sarah Martin, U. L. Hene, C. M. Martz, V. L. Ott, Dick Berry’.

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HAS SEVEN ITEMS Gives Property to Mrs. Gregory—Provides for its Disposal at Her Death The last will and testament of the late Augustus C. Gr gorv was filed at Ihe clerks office Thursday. It was written April 8. 1902, witnessed by Charles S. Niblick and French Quinn and includes seven items. The first provides for the payment of debts and funeral expenses S cond bequeaths his souvenir gold cane, a miniature of his father and a number of souvenir spoons, napkin ring, and a valuable oil painting ‘ The Boy with the Dove’ heirlooms of the lamily. to his son, Robert B. Gregory. Third gives to his daughter Cordelia Gr.gory Townsend a souvenir set of china ware and the oil painting "Fishing Scene.” Fourth bequeaths SSOO to his granddaughter Jirene Gregory, to be paid as soon as convenient. Fifth devices all personal and real property, except that mentioned. and those items not to be fulfilled until after her death to Mrs. Gregory. Sixth provides that after the death of Mrs. Gregory the property be divided between Robert and Cordelia, share and share alike. Seventh names his .nte, Lucy J. Gregory, as executrix, uot to give bond or inventory. Agreeable to the terms of the will Mrs. Gregory asks that no d ims be filed in court, but be presented to her for settlement.

SOUTH OF GENEVA Men Worked Several Hours to Control it—Pressure is Strong Geneva, Indiana, January 23.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The gas mains from the new fields east of Bryant to this place were completed last evening, but just at the time when the managers intended to turn on the pressure here a leak in the line was reported. Before the repair gang could reach the place, some miscreant had set fire to it and the flames shot up in the air many feet. The leak occurred a half mile south of here and the flames lit up the territory for a mile around. The men worked until nearly morning to control it and the proof of plenty of gas was conclusive to those who have been skeptical The gas has been on here today, but on lowpressure, but our citizens are confident of plenty of the convenient fuel tomorrow. WILL MAKE EXTENSIVE TRIP. Harvey Harruff has complet'd plans to leave this city on the eighteenth day of next month for a trip through Texas p nd Oklahoma. He will make a continuous trip to Victoria, Texas, after which he will go to Oklahoma, stopping at Dallas and Fort Worth on his way. His first stop in the latter state will be at Lawton, and from there he will go on an extensive trip over the state. The object of the trip is to find locations for prospective homeseekers who desire to locate in those localities.

In answer to invitations to a carpet rag sewing at the home of Mrs Ella Crozier of rural route No. 8, about eighteen of her friends promptly responded. The ladies proved themselves able sewers and by noon the carpet rags were sewed and put away ?h 8 T th6D inV ’ ted her frlends ■nto the dining room, where she had .spread a bountiful dinner to which ! >»™ justice. Aller Mrs. Crater hronshi and the ladies were soon busy at work knotting the same. Th en as n „ more sewing could be found for Sese ladies to do they said goodby and de parted for their homes, all hoping that in the near future Mrs .CroTeJ wil be pleased to have anmi . •s.tasp.r... Tb," ® ,rae " gh,, >'' dames Marsare, J',«“ Halil. Hein,. E ,„ Mil , " A & “ 1 "- ver, Ollie Knittie F™ ’ Hann ah RaMiller, Daisv Krick Ida Della Stevens, Mieses Mary Tracey Stevens, Ma^L E . f Dessie Crozier ' Magley and

MR. FONNER’S Took Everything ingßjJ With His Bronze gro C. E. Magley’s tc — That the Adams county try raisers have the right goods and ar e gathering > t ! -hare of the prize money evid-:.« i: • vitig made by W a }■' r i: Magley. who had thei. D cxl.ibi: at the Fort Wayne sI&H we-k. Mr. Fonner showed .. »brab d Mammoth Ilronze de birds were scored lowing manner: first cock first hen. second h--n b< er-1 first pullet and first s < a result came home with v. r cups, one worth twen- ] a :s and the other fifteen < which is a remarkable sli ■ ■ • king into consideration tfeAk r° td against several : Charles E. Magley who Rose Comb Brown Leghorns bids cor'd as follows: first BA shed el. second cockerel and a tie acockerel and as a result he s' some very pretty ribbons. d ley only showed a very few jece birds, and would have have secured many more pr All he entered all that w ere a Tnese boys have quite a as poultry raisers and are to ’ emulated ujton their sure set. feature alone should show poultry men that it pays nothing but the best. —O ■ - IS LOSING HIS MIND. t W. H. Ernst is Reported in a pa able Condition.

S. E. Hitchcock received afl this morning from Al Oppenh.-fl Mari tt’, Ohio, telling of the <fl able condition of William H fl the former Bluffton man. who isl near death from cancer of thefl He states that the unfortuna.tefl has almost entirely lost his minfl though he knows his callers he sfl of events and occurrences of sfl years past and realizes nothing fl present. He is able to be upfl around the house, but is very fl physically. The cancer is steadilfl ing its way over his face and thfl and forehead are now being sfl consumed. Mr. Oppenheim saysfl the physicians say the man mafl for mamy months and may die afl time. Happily he is not aware <fl awful affliction and in his demfl mind he is living in the past whfl enjoyed his health. —Bluffton Bafl TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE ll Road Superintendents in Wells Cl ty Protecting the Roads. E Two gravel road superintend! this morning exercised their auihl and forbid the drivers of the I wagons of the Ohio, or Standard! company, from driving across tw<l cently constructed highways fl heavy loads. Yesterday many isl of the heavy pipe passed over I Studabaker road northeast of I city, and seeing the damage that being done by the steel tires cut deep ruts in the pike, Abe Studabi warned the foreman of the hau gang that they must either widen tires of the wagons or else gre lighten the loads the wagons were tying. This morning W. N. Huss, perintendent of the Bluffton and Re burg pike, came to this city and I cards printed bearing the warning t prosecution would follow any and violations of the heavy hauling 1 —Bluffton Banner.

A minister in giving up his chai once said: Brethren, I have decll to leave this field of labor. Tbj are many reasons for this. In the fl place you do not love me, for ) have not paid me a cent on last yed salary; you do not love each otil for there has not been a wedding this parish for many months; C does not love you. for there has i been a funeral since I came here; J do not love God for you are doi nothing to promote his kingdom h< on earth. I have decided to take I position of chaplain at the city i and I have decided to preach my fa well sermon from the text: “I go prepare a place for you.” The ch will now please sing, ‘‘Meet 1 There.”