Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 13, Decatur, Adams County, 26 March 1908 — Page 1

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Jeet~ THIS EVENING When Congressman Meiers Will Sound Keynote— Simmons for Delegate Indianapolis, March 25,-State Chairman Stokes Jackson called the conven*>n to order. He was suffering from , sever cold, so hoarse he could not jpeak abov e a whisper and had to turn gavel over to an assistant. After (h e meeting places for the various eommittees were named, following the invocation, the meeting adjourned unm 7:30 this evening, when the keysst6 speech will be made by Ex-con-psasman Meiers, of Biomington. The nominating speeches will be made this evening and all that will remain for tomorrow will be the adoption of the platform and the nominations.

Indianapolis, March 25.—The question as to who are to be delegates at lirge to the national convention, is ausing much discussion. It is reported that at a conference last night a slate was arranged, including John W. Kern, John E. Lamb. Terre Haute. Abe Simmons, of Bluffton and either n. F Shively, of South Bend, Or G. V. Menzies, of Mt. Vernon, with the ctacces favorable for Shively. Talk this afternoon that Slack is to be tamed for lieutenant governor aroused the camps of Herring, of South Bend and Halt, of Rushville. The platform that will be adopted is being built along lines that will meet the approval of Mr. Bryan, John W. Kern being one of the builders. One leading plank will refer to local option and another to the non-partisan control of state institutions. Indianapolis. March 25. —(Special to Daily Democrat)—With all kinds of tumors of a compromise ticket in the air the democratic state convention was called to order just before noon today. Since Thomas Taggart won out it the local election last night, insuring him bis place on the national committee as h e thinks, he is asserting that he will not do anything in the governorship fight. Os course there it talk that Taggart is for Ralston, bat he denies being for any one. The latest talk just prior to the opening of the convention was that a compromise ticket was to be named from the gubernatorial candidates. Balsion to be nominated for governor, Slack for lieutenant governor, McCulho?h for treasurer, Marshall for attor*T general and Parks Martin for auditor of state. Marshall and Slack said tky had heard of no such arrangeaect and denied any part in it. C. C. tan. of Elkhart, candidate for governor, is here in the interest of his boomHe was accompanied by about 100 Woters wearing tall white hats and who made the hotels ring with cheers ®d songs for Conn. This man Conn get a good showing of votes and if * break is made at any time that hrald prevent the nomination of Rals- ’*■ it looks certain now that the nomtttion will go to Conn.

■ ADAIR COMING HOME | ■Wih Not be a Candidate for | ■ Governor Before Convention w ashi n gton March 23.—The exodus ftsgrcssuieu to the state convenwl" today. Present indi°ns are that only one member «f igß. Representative HolligfißJbe left here to hold the fort. Honiday insists that somebody EEr 10 be lert ° n tbe iid aiid ’ being SlS. dumber politically, that duty fa " s upon himself. RepreS■£ a ' I ' es Rauch and Cox will start to ||H^ aila ,od ay. Representative Adair eave Washington Tuesday 'even||HL will ar nve In Indianapolis noj n Wednesday. He says he s 0 l bat he will be on hand Uta B,O P to any mention of his tt c °nnection with the nominah? gOvcrnor - He is not a candie says, and his name will not go the convention with his con‘'e ' eret beless if the convention him he will accept and will hitnseif tn *v_ ... _..v HwR-k ri ) ' c vlm a “d vigor. 211 g 0 the convention in the jS3<. of Mr - McCullough and Mr. * tw ° ca udidates from my dis°ne of the men in charge of '■ aDdldac y for governor.

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LEGAL BATTLE ENDS The Company Will be Reorganized and the Plant Made a Modern One At eight o’clock Saturday evening the jury in the case of the State vs. Kalver & Hurst returned a verdict finding the defendants not guilty and : when court convened this morning I they wer e legally discharged accord- ! ir.g to the records. The defendants, Isadore Kaiser and Will Hurst, are the owners and proprietors of the fertilizer plant located on the Coverdale farm, north of the city. About a year ago an affidavit by Mr. Fuhrman caused their arrest for maintaining a nulsance. They were tried last fall and the jury disagreed and the retrial be gan last Monday morning and continued until Saturday afternoon, when it went to the jury. The costs in the cas e had the defendants been convicted would hav e reached nearly *1,500 and probable such a result would would have meant the abatement of the plant. Kalver & Hurst are now reorganizing a *IO,OOO company to take over the concern, purchase the ground and put in a modern and up to date fertilizer factory. A larg e perecent of the stock has already been subscribed for and a plant employing quite a number of men may develop within a few years. Q WAS UNCONSCIOUS Monroe Young Man Does Reckless Driving and 1 Runs Into Child Excitement, was at high tension on Secoqd street last Saturday night! when Walter, be little three-vear-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ross was hurled to the pavement with terrific force, cr.used by careless and reckless driving by a young man by the name of Reickard who resides at Monroe. The Monroe youth had driven to the city and seemingly Was trying the speed of his horse as he drove north on Second street at an exceedingly rapid rate. In arriving at the comer of Second and Madison street he turned his hors e quickly to the east just as the Ross child, accompanied by its parents, were starting across the street from the Elzey & Vance clothing store. Th« child, however, was a short distance ahead, although but a few feet from the curb when it was struck in the head by the wheel of the buggy', rendering it unconscious, and hurling it for several feet. A larg e crowd soon gathered and several persons made an effort to apprehend the reckless driver, but without avail as he hastened away. The mother of the child fainted from the shock of the accident and it was some time before the child regained consciousness. Medical aid was hastily summoned and administered and the child it is thought, will soon recover. However, this does not exonerate the young man who ran the child down and we are informed that he will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

LIABILITY IS RESTRICTED. Some Good Advice Given to Bonding Companies. Bonding companies in Indiana going security for bank and trust company officials, will be restricted to a period of liability not to exceed three years instead of ten years as provided by the statute of limitations. The reduction in the limit has been decided upon by State Auditor Billheimer upon the advice of Attorney General Bingham. The insurance law's of Indiana provide that insurance companies may limit the time in which suit may be brought to collect surety from them, to no less than three years. The bonding companies have been lowering this period of time to one year. The auditor has found also that some of the bonds filed by trust companies and bank officials safeguard the depositors against embezzlement and larceny only. Since these discoveries were made, the auditor has been trying to induce the companies to file bonds that conform to law. The bonding companies have made some concessions and mor e satisfactory bonds nowire being issued.

Dcatur, Indiana, Thutsday, March 26 1908.

GERKE — EMERY Both Parties Are Well and Favorably Known in this Community Tuesday night at 5:30 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gerke will occur the marriage of their nephew, Henry Gerke. conductor on the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban and Miss Doily Emery, a prominent young lady of Blue Creek township, both parties being well and favorably known in this community. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Klausing in the presence of but the Immediate friends and relatives, after which an elaborate wedding supper was served. The newly wedded couple will then repair to this city, where a neatly furnished home on the corner of Nuttman and Ninth streets awaits their arrival. The groom is a hustling young man, possessed of excellent business qualifications. He is held in the high esteem of all as is his bride to be, who hails from a highly respected family of Blue Creek township. Their many friends join in wishing for them a prosperous and happy future life. ——— o— . - ... - OF INSPECTION Os Trees that Were Shipped to this State from California

State Deputy Entomoligist. Rudolph Miller, was in the cltyTuesdayniornlng for the purpose of inspecting a shipment of trees enroute from Redlands, Cal., to Freemont, Ind., the purchaser being J. Jarvis. Mr. Miller’s visit here was in compliance with a new state law which necessitates th e inspection of all trees that are shipped from one state to another. The precaution is taken for the prevention of germs of any description being carried by the trees. The law is a creditable one and is strictly adhened to. The snipment of trees that transferred here today via the Wells Fargo express company left California a few days ago, passing through three states and in each the process of Inspection was observed. As Decatur was th e first stop the shipment made in. Indiana, it became necessary for the entomoligst to come here and inspect same. His examination was a careful on e and before giving his stamp of approval for the goods to continue on their way. he was convinced that they were absolutely fre e from germs.

A NEW ATTORNEY Jesse Swartz Becomes Member of the Bar—A Few Items of Interest Jesse A. Schwartz, of Union township, and a well known young man, was Tuesday admitted as a member of the Adams county bar. He was examined by Attorneys C. L. Walters. Dore B. Erwin and John C. Moran, who reported favorably and Mr. Schwartz was duly sworn in. He passed a box of good cigars among the attorneys and officials. Frank Sullivan vs. Grand Rapids and Indiana Ry. Co., damages $610; appearance by A. P. Beatty as attorney for defendant and ruled to answer. James H. Sullivan vs. G. R. & IRy. Co., damages $1,650, appearance by A. P. Beatty for defendant, rule to answer. Jonas Gilbert vs. Norma Gilbert et al, partition, Attorney Sutton for the plaintiff allowed $25.00 to be paid as costs. A marriage license was issued to Henry Gerke aged thirty, an interurban conductor and Dollie Emery, aged twenty-two, daughter of Isaac Emery, of Blue Creek townbip. — ___ o Sheriff Eli Meyers and Clerk J. P. Haefling left this afternoon for Richmond. having in charge Ernst Shanefield, who they will place in East Haven asylum. Messrs. Meyers and Haefling will go to Indianapolis this evening to attend the state convention.

WAS SERIOUSLY ILL From Pneumonia and His Life Was Despaired of— It is Glad News The many friends of Lewis Waggon-1 •r. formerly of this city, who now I resides at Sawtelle, Cal., will be glad to learn that he is improving from the | attack of pneumonia he has been suf-1 sering from for some time. The fol-! lowing letter received here today from i his wife explains his condition: “I am ■ happy to tell the Decatur people that I Lewis is improving and sat up half I an hour this evening. It is so good * to have him up once more for I never | expected to see him up again. There ' were four or five days that his life I hung in a balance.” Mr. Waggoner has become of a ripe old age and it ! was thought by all that he would never recover from the dread disease. He had a wonderfully strong constitution, however, and bright hopes are entertained for his recovery. He lived in this city for many years residing on Seventh street, and he is known by almost every person in the city and vicinity. He was a soldier in the civil war and while fighting for his country h« was shot in the left arm, which was afterward amputated. He has many staunch friends in Decatur who are deeply interested in his welfare.

THE NEW OFFICERS The Board Visited County Infirmary this Afternoon —Will File Report The members of the county board of charities and corrections met at the office of County Clerk James P. Haefiling at 2 o’clock Tuesday p. m. and qualified by taking the oath of office, administered by Clerk Haefling. These officers serve for aterm of three years. The officers as sworn in this aftenoon are Miss Hattie Studabaker. president and Mrs. W. A. Lower secretary. The other members of the board who qualified are S. B. Fordyce, A. Van Camp and Henry’ Lankenau. Mrs. E. X. Ehinger who served on the board several years, has resigned and Judge Merryman will appoint some lady to fill the place within a few days. Immediately after being sworn in this afternoon, the board drove to the county farm, where they inspected the infirmary as required by law. They will report their findings to the county commissioners and the state charity board.

- FIRE LOSS WAS SETTLED. Napoleon School House Will Be Remodeled at Once. Mann & Christen, the well known contractors, have returned from Napoleon, Ohio, where they assisted in the adjustment of the recent fire loss, the sum agreed upon being about $12,500. The board at once ordered plans prepared for the repair and remodeling ' of the school building, to do away with the third story. They consulted Mann & Christen in everything and it is ’ quite probable that the Decatur firm will be employed to rebuild the school house. The confidence thus reposed in Mann & Christen certainly speaks well for the Decatur firm and they thoroughly appreciate same. —o MAY GO TO DALLAS, TEXAS. D. E. Smith Chosen as Elks’ National Delegate. The Elks lodge of this city recentlyselected the Hon. D. E. Smith as their delegate to the Elks national conven tion to be held at Dallas. Texas, dur- ' ing the month of July. Mr. Smith is past exalted ruler of the local lodge and was selected as national delegate last year, but could not arrange his business so he could go. However, he will likely make the trip this year and it should prove a delightful one as Elks week at a national meeting is always a live affair. —o — Miss May Bixley returned to her home at Muncie this afternoon after making a pleasant visit in the city with Agnes Conter. J. M. Wilson, who has been employed at this office for several weeks will leave for Chicago this evening to accept a position.

TO DEFEND THEM Refuses to be Interviewed and the Temperance Forces Become Worried Nor is the saloon fight over yet. The saloon men, although they are overwhelmed by the amply signed remont strances in the office of the county auditor, will not yet admit defeat and have employed the most able counsel ■ in the state to attempt to find a loop ! hole hrough which they may creep and remain in business. I The man who is to champion their ■ cause arrived in the city this afternoon from Terre Haute, and, as an interview with him was not available, his name was not learned. It is understood that he is in the employ of the Terre Haute Brewing company, which furnishes the bulk of the beer drank In Bluffton, and his mission here is solely to break the power of the remonstrance. He is a little, bewhiskered Individual, but according to reports, he is of colossal intellect, especially trained to pick flaws in petitions and anything detrimental to the saloon interests.

He is now busily engaged at the office of Auditor Garrett, going carefully over the four remonstrances and comparing them with exact copies in possession of the saloon men. What the liquor element is planning to do remains in the dark, but all of them appear outwardly confident of ultimate victory. Os course, they will not expose their hand until they can fill it from the cards up their sleeve, but it’s a safe bet there will be big doings before the end is reached. —Bluffton Banner.

AIN’T THAT GLORIOUS The News is Fine—Yes and it Will Be Modern in Every Respect Work will begin on the new Clover Leaf railroad depot within two weeks according to a statement from H. H. Eggleman, of Frankfort, superintendent of construction. Mr. Eggleman was in the city last Sunday evening and while here stated that he had been working hard in the preparation of the plans and specificationsand that work would begin very soon. The first movement that will b e made will be the moving of the old depot a distance of about fifty feet westward. The new station will be built on the corner wher e the railroad and Winchester street intersect. The supeintendent states that it will be constructed as the depot at Charleston, 111., which is modern in every respect. However, excavation for a cellar will be made before work will begin on the depot and at last it is a cetainty that Decatur will hav e a new station at the Clover Leaf. The structure will be of brick and Decatur men will be employed to do the work if possible, hence it will be a good proposition for the city in more than one way. Let’s all rejoice.

JUST HALF A CENTURY OLD. The fiftieth birthday anniversary of Mr. G. F. Gerber was pleasantly celeI brated at his hom e oue mile north of Monroe Sunday evening. March 22, by over 40 persons who came with well filled baskets. Mr. and Mrs. David Everhart. James Wagner. Christ Roath. Joe Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Will Trim. Mr. and Mrs. Dal Grim, Sam Hower, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Wagner. Mrs. Lyda Hunter. Grandma Trim. Miss Jenny Gerber. Misses May and Rosa Wagner, Laura Hower, Caroline and Alice Gerber. Emma and Selma Roath, Leota and Lucile Trim, Lucile Deloris and Lizzie Grim, Jenny Hower, Fred, Harry and Jim Gagner, Fred. Albert and Dave Roath, George. Abe and Paul Gerber, Arthur Grim. Ray Peterson, Floyd Hunter, Francis Hower, W’ayne Wagner. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Gerber. o DUCK HUNTING AT ROME CITY. D. M. Hensley is in receipt of a letter from a friend at Rome City, stating that duck hunting is the popular sport there just now and that the boys ar e finding plenty of this game. Should any of the Decatur sportsmen who enjoy this line care to they could probably meet with success by accepting this tip which Mr. Hensley is genet-; ously furnishing his friends. I

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NO INSTRUCTIONS Delegates to Both National Conventions Not to be Mortgaged Washington, March 24—Ther e has • been a decided revival of the third I term talk here at the capital the last I week. Some of the men who up to this time have been active supporters of the Saft candidacy are now talking of the probability of the renomination lof the president if it shall turn out at the national convention that the so-called Taft-Roosevelt forces are in control of the convention. Even Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, is telling his friends that there is a decided prospect that Roosevelt will be the party's nominee. The interesting feature of the situation is that a great deal of the third term talk just now comes from the most intimate friends of the president. And it is a fact too, that the White House is not talking any steps to stop this revival of the third term movement. Third-termers who are in the confidence of the president call on him, come away smiling, and quietly say to their friends, i ‘‘Look out for Roosevelt at Chicago.”

Washington., March 24.—The belief is growing that the delegates to neither the republican national convention nor the Democratic convention will be mortgaged in advance of the convention. The tendency is now distinctly toward permitting the delegates to each convention to exercise mature judgment after they get together in the convention cities. All the information received here from out over the country indicates that there is to be a halt called in the movement to bind the delegates to rhe Chicago convention. The most influential men in the republican party are becoming insistent that the delegates shall be left free to do what seems to be the wise thing after tuey assemble at the convenion citt- Os course, the managers of the Taft candidacy, who started out to have delegates instructed, whether or not. are not in sympathy with the demand' that a halt shall be called, but the indications are that, inspite of their oppositions are that, in spite of their opposion be slow to instruct.

;AT STEELE’S PARK Struck the Belgium While Later Was in Bed—Lichtensteiger Saved Life ' A scrap in which the two participants had murder in their hearts, occurred at Steele’s park last evening, between Elmer Smith, a local character and Emit caper, a native of Bel glum. Both men are employed at the I Frisinger & Sprunger horse barns. During the day Smith became “jagged” and toward evening became very insulting. He used some ugly words when talking to Caper and the latter, a big fellow, bumped Elmer's head on the floor. Smith went to his home at the entrance building, secured a big butcher knif e and told his wife he was going to kill the foreigner. He went over to the barn, where Caper and Henry Lichtensteiger were in bed and raising a window struck Caper two or three times with the knife, inflicting slight injuries on the arm. Caper jumped out of bed, grabbed a heavy poker and had it not been for Lichtensteiger. would undoubtedly have finished Smith’s earthly career, : but Henry got the door locked and held the Belgium a prisoner until he had cooled his anger. Caper is a peaceable fellow and a good worker, whom Mr. Frisinger brought here last fall and by those who know of the affair is said to have been entirely blameless in yesterday’s affair. No arrests were made. Q WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? A message from the Cincinnati Enquirer to this office was received last evening reading as follows: Charles W. Ray and Grace Pankhart. of Decatur, were married in Newport today. Who are they ” We have been ask ing thg same question ever since the message came, but without result. If the parties haii from this county, they are not very well known or at least our detective force were unable to learn anything about them.

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