Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 18 June 1908 — Page 1

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BURROWS’ KEYNOTE Fairbanks Tendered the Vice Presidency and May Accept Chicago, June —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Early among the arrivals ot the delegates was Chauncey Depew, but the manner of nis coming was pathetic, compared to former years, when his appearance at a national convention was always the signal for an ovation. Today he slipped into hie seat uncheered and was soon lost sight of. Directly under Chairman New’s desk is a telegraph operator clicking oft the proceedings on a leased wire directly into the white house with a loop to Secretary Taft’s office and the big chief knows instantly what is going on. Demonstrations were given the leaders as they entered, but the hubbub ended at 12:15 when chairman New called the convention to order. The delegates’ seats were not filled and New suspended proceedings, pending their seating. A picture of Taft on a blu e silk banner was carried into the hall and created a sensation. A flashlight picture was taken and at 12:12 Chairman New began his opening remarks. His mention of Roosevelt’s name brought wild applause. Bishop Muldoon’s prayer wa g short asking: "Lord grant us a’l peace, purity and patriotism, through Jesus, who taught us to pray to the saying, Our Father, who art in Heaven,” repeating the Lord’s prayer. The call of the convention was read and at 12:32 Senator Burrows began his keynote speech Senator Burrows, the temporary chairman, was introduced by Chairman New. The senator’s voice ig not strong, but comparative quiet was ■obtained when he began. His speech wa s areview of what th e Republican

party has accomplished in the lait four years. Little mention was made of President Roosevelt except toward the closing paragraphs of the speech when cheer upon cheer followed the first mention' of Roosevelt Senator Burrows said: "The crowning act in the drama of th e Russo-Japanese war was that in which the president himself took the initiative, halted the armies of Russia and Japan, bringing about an honorable, and, it is to b e hoped, an enduring peace. “Yet nothing has added so much to his just fame as his persistent anti irrevocable refusal to break the unwritten law of the republic by accepting a nomination for a third term By this act of self-abnegation he places his name and fame in the secure keeping of history by the side of that immortal Washington. ‘ The work of this convention will soon be concluded. The platform will voice the dominant thought of th© People, and the candidates nominated must stand upon it firm and erect. They must hav e the patriotism and sagacity of a Lincoln, the tenacity of a Grant, the wisdom and moderation of a McKinley, and the co’fnge of a Rosevelt. With such a platform and such candidates the issue Hon. GEORGE B. CORTELYOU. ®** ll being talked as a Vice Presidential possibility.

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cannot be in doubt. The Republican party confidently submits its record to the approving Judgment ot the American people and, upon its re- i newed declaration of faith, invoke* continuation of public favor.’Chicago, June 17.—(Special 3 p. m. At Senator Lodge’s second allusion to Rosevelt, during his speech this afternoon the feared and expected stampede to Roosevelt began. Lodge referred to him as the “best, most abused, but most popular president in JMstory.”' The cheering started. New York, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Nevada delegations leaped to their feet and yelled. Indiana and Illinois and a half dozen other states followed and the galleries took up the shout of “Roosevelt” "Roosevelt,” until the iron rafters seemed to shake. The Ohio delegation remained silent. After twelve minutes cheering Senator Lodge tried in vain to quiet thorn and retired to rear of platform. Flags waved, old men and young jumped into the aisles, danced and acted as though mad. After sixteen minutes cheering the Taft men began to look worried. A brother of Vice-President Fairbanks led the cheering in one part of the hall. Alice Roosevelt Longworth covered her face in her hands unable to control her emotion Twenty-five minutes after the yelling started the crowd began yelling: “Four, four, four years more.” At 2:45 Senator Lodge was able to resume and concluded in five minutes, after which the Roosevelt cheering began again. It was the greatest demonstration ever witnessed at a national convention. Chicago. June 17—(Special)—The report of the committee on credential seating the Taft delegates was adopted as was also he report of the committee on permanent organization. There wer e dissenting voices from the Indiana delegation but Burrows snapped "motion carried.” Burrows then introduced Senator Lodge, the permanent chairman, who delivered his speech.

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Chicago. June 17. —(Special to the Daily Democrat 2 p. m.) —The committee on rules decided against the Burke resolution, decreasing the rep resentation of the southern states and decided in favor of the resolution increasing the representation from territories. The Americas plub, of Pittsburg, for Knox, Blaine Club of Cincinnati for Taft, marched through the hall. They were followed by the Danville Commercial Club and a Taft band playing the “Last Rose of summer.’’’ Senators Beveridge and Hemenway jumped on chairs and shouted, as did the entir e Indiana delegation, when the Marion Club of Indianapolis, marched through the hall yelling “Fairbanks.” The Columbus Glee Club were given fifteen minutes to sing Taft's praises. Chicago, June 17.—1 p m.—Samuel Gompers today presented his labor plank to the resolutions committee. It begins: “The republican party is in accord with the great American .emancipator when he declared that labor is prior to and independent to

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capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor and could not have existed | if labor had not first existed. Labor < is superior to capital and deserves much more consideration. Through Lincoln’s wise policy, the shackles were stricken from 4,000,000 chattel < slaves. The republican party has , been a staunch defender of property ; rights, yet holds and declares that , personal rights and human liberty !, are entitled to first consideration. * j We therefor pledge a law by congress , guaranteeing 'to fwage 'earners ’thej I right of organized effort to the end , that such organizations shall not be' j deemed combinations in restriction of I, trade. We pledge ourselves for a law . prohibiting the issuance of an injunction in cases arising out of labor disputes when such an injunction would not apply when no labor dispute existed” This plank was written by the American Federation of Labor and further declares for an employers’ liability act, absolute woman's suffrage, for separate department of labor with a secretary of labor in the chairman’s cabinet, for a federal bureau of mines and mining and for postal savings banks. The fight on this plank was taken up by the resolution committee. The Cummins vice presidential boom was launched at noon, with the announcement that all the factions in that state had agreed that this is the solution of the lowa troubles. The lowa delegation held a meeting which lasted until noon and then announced that they expected Taft to help nominate Cummins. It was 12:19 when Burrows rapped for order. The credential committee announced they would report in an hour. Henry Baker, %f Minnesota! and James D. Conner, who attended the first republican convention in 1856 were then presented to th e convention. The two venerable men stepped to the front of the stage and were given a rousing cheer and the marching clubs then started around the hail.

Chicago, 111,. June 17.-9:30 a. m. —When the committee on credentials adjourned at five o’clock this morning, it had completed its work so far as the actual hearing of contests is concerned. Taft’s control has not even been shaken. In every instance, the original report prepared by the national committee was approved. It was later admitted by the allies that this situation leaves them not a single chance, even though the fight is carried to the floor of the convention hall. “The federal people are in control” they declare, “and ( we cannot even whimper.” It may be decided later today to carry the fight to the floor. If this is done there will be a motion to adopt the minority report, drafted by Mayor Bookwaiter, of Indianapolis, seating each of th e 110 contested delegates. During the session of the credential committee early today a fist fight between the opponents was averted bj the police. Chicago,June 17. —10 a. m. —The pro gram for today was mapped out in Washington this morning. It was that permanent organization must be concluded before night and that Lodge should deliver Jiis speech as per| manent chairman this afternoon. As soon as the marching clubs parade in the hall this afternoon the report of the credential committe will be presented and adopted with a whoop. Lodge will then speak and tomorrow will be left for the adoption of a platform and the nomination of candidates. o — JUDGMENT AGAINST CITY. Squire Smith Rendered Decision In Favor of Oil Company. The case entitled Monitor Oil company vs. the City of Decatur, which has been pending in Squire Smith’s court since May 28, was decided Tuesday morning by the justic e of peace in favor of the plaintiff and judgment in the sum of $61.13 wa s rendered against the city. The amount in question accrued from the buying of oil from the said company and the i accuracy of the amount was question- ; ed by th e city officials. L. C. DeVoss 1 defended the interests of the city, 1 while D. E. Smith represented the i plaintiff.

Hocker and Smith. Monroe’s hustling hardware men, are patentees of a scientific lawn mower sharpener that seems to b e an article of much merit. With It attached to your mower you can sharpen it yourself in a very short time and you will have a mower that ..works like anew one. Messrs. Hocker and Smith are finding ready sales for their sharpener.— Berne Witness. .... : . >

WILL CUT OFF THROUGH TRAINS j Clover Leaf Will Reduce Their Expenses. 11l defined rumors which have been current among the employes of the Clover Leaf railroad for some time re garding the proposed change of time wer e practically verified yesterday when it was semi-officially announced from high authority that the rumored t change will go into effect next Sunday. < The change in question involves ths ] cutting off of two of the trains over j both the eastern and western divi- f sions. In other wordg trains No. 3 ( and 4 will run no farther east than s Delphos and trains No. 1 and 2 will j run no farther west than Frankfort. ■ Nos. 3 and 4 will, of course, run b»- j tween St. Louis and Delphos, while Nos. 1 and 2 will run between Toledo and Frankfort. This aivangemeat leaves but one train through between the two terminals which ig the Commercial Traveler trains 5 and 6, arriving here at 5:50 a. m. west bound and 7:00 p. m. east bound. It is, of course, possible that the change will not affect the local schedule as it may be arranged that the trains affected will leave their terminals old and new at th e same time which they have done heretofore, but it is very probable that some change, more or less marked will take place. 0 A FORMER RESIDENT Deceased Was Wife of John Strait and Has Many Relatives in County News of a sad nature reached the city Tuesday morning of the death of Mrs. Susanna Strait, wife of John Strait, living at Sunsbury, near Ger man town, Ohio. While the time cf her death is not exactly known, it is believed to hav e occurred some time early yesterday morning or during th e night. For more than two years the deceased has been afflicted with abcess affections, and other complicated diseases, these finally resulting in her death at the already stated time. The debased had reached the age of sixty-one years, and together with her husband had formerly resided here, but about five years ago moved Sunsbury, Ohio, wher e they have lived ever since, her husband having been engaged in farming. The deceased leaves a husband, a brother, Perry Andrews, of near Monroe, and was a half sister to Jess e Essex, also of Monroe, to mourn her loss, besides a number of other relatives residing in this county, and numerous friends. o SPECIAL CAR FOR OSSIAN. Will Be Run Next Week for the Epworth League Convention.

i On account of the Epworth League ; convention to be held at Ossian, Ind , - next w-eek, the local chapter has ■ made arrangements wijh th e Fort I Wayne and Springfield interurban ! company for transportation to the convention. The Decatur chapter ex- > pects to take at I® 3 - 81 fifteen persons and a special rate of SI.OO has been offered for the occasion. Delegates as well as others, may take any car Tuesday p. m, or Wednesday. No stop off permitted for tickets are good for continuous passage only and are good returning on any car not later than Friday night. Leaguers from the surrounding churches invited to take advantage of the above rates. — ——c — WAS MARRIED LAST DECEMBER Homer Craig, Completely Surprised His Friends. Homer J. Craig, surprised hi s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Craig and other friends here Sunday, when he arrived and introduced his wife to 1 them, as they had never had any intimation that he had taken any lead- I ing part In a wedding ceremony. He was married last December but the 1 affair had been kept a secret unt'l i the happy couple were ready to be- i gin housekeeping. They ar e residing < at Muncie, Mr. Craig being th e agent i for the Remington typewriter com- I pany in -that territory. While a lit- < tie late, the oorteratulntions were i neverheless numerous and sincere. < — o- 1 Mr and Mrs. F. V. Mills hav e re- 1 turned from a visit with friends and ] relatives at Fort Wayne. 1

FORMER A DELEGATE; To General Confederation of Women’s Clubs— Expect Great Time Mrs. John Niblick, as a delegate to the general confederation of Women’s clubs, accompanied by Mr. Niblick, left yesterday afternoon for Boston, where a series of evening sessions of the ninth biennial will open Monday evening, June 22, with a fin e concert in Symphony Hall by fifty members of the famous symphony orchestra of Boston. Th e musical feast will be provided by the Massachusetts state federation of women’s clubs, as its greeting to the biennial delegates and visitors. On Tuesday evening the convention will b e formally opened by the president.

Mrs Sarah S. P. Decker, of Colorado. Th e invocation will be given by Re”. Samuel McChord Crothers, of Cambridge, the eminent divine and genial essayist. The governor of Massachusetts will welcome the convention in the name of th e commonwealth, and th e mayor of Boston will bring the official greetings of the city. After the welcome of the Massachusetts state federation, as hostess, has been given, Mrs. Sarah S. Platt Decker will respond to all greetings in the name of the federation. Several brilliant addresses ar e scheduled for the event among which will be an address on “National Legislation on Child Labor” by Hon A. J. Beveridge United States senator. Presidents evening on the following Tuesday, clcse g the series of brilliant meetings, and if all former precedents are fol- - lowed, it will not be an anti-climax. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Niblick expect to have i ,a grand time on their extensive trip and do not expect to return for two f weekg. Mrs. Niblick is an enthusiast tic worker in behalf of the women’s , club, and she has held several respon- .. sible positions in the association.

/jig j Sainz’ » J W ijggewf i W;. \ . ■SW li l Bl wl / VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS. ATTEND EMBALMING SCHOOL. Gns Reinking has returned from a several weeks’ stay at Cincinnati, wher e he took a course of study in the Clark's school of embalming, learning th P requirements and preparing himself to take charge of his share of this line of work for the firm of Yager Bros, and Reinking,, of which he is a member. The course at Clark’s school is on e of th e best in the land and Mr. Reinking gained much useful knowledge. o MANY TO ATTEND CONVENTION The Fort Wayne district Epworth League convention to be held at Ossian will be largely attended by members of the organization from over the district. Decatur will probably send the largest delegation among whom will be Messrs, and Mesdames Jonas Trltch, C. B. Wilcox and Mrs. J. W. Vail. Ella Bell, Misses Grace McKean, Ethel Butler and Stella Chronister, Frank Mills. Tom McKean and Don Burke. Others will probably go and a fine time is anticipated.

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i WILL CELEBRATE JULY FOURTH Big Doings at Maple Grove Park, Decatur. The Maple Grove Park company has placed an order with Butler Bros, of Chicago, for a large supply of fireworkg with which an excellent display will be made a t the park on the evening of the Fourth of July, and we are now assured to have an appropriate celebration of this prominent holiday. It has been some time s inc e Decatur people have enjoyed a riproaring Fourth of July celebration, and the wide awake people of this vicinity are hungering to hear the whiz of th e skyrocket and the report of fircrackers which bring back sacred memories of the most eventful day in 1776 when ' the declaration of independence was , duly signed and in effect. It was even a more important occasion than is realized by many and in commem-

oration of same the park company will not only have a display of fireworks, but in the afternoon a balloon ascension will be made and in other ways an interesting program will be carried out. The contiguity of the park to the city and the convenient transit to the place and reurn by th e interurban js a positive assurance that hundreds of people will attend. o — WAS WALKING A WIRE

Across St. Marys River, Lost His Foothold and Fell to Bank Kenneth Neptune, son of Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Neptune, had his right leg broken Between the knee and ankle Monday afternoon. Kenneth is a venturesome lad, just at the age when a boy can’t take a banter and consequently will be laid up for two or three weeks. The accident haopened near the Fritzinger stone quarry at about 4:30 o'clock. A crowd of boys were walking back and forth acros s the river over the wires, strung by the Standard Oil company for the us e of their pip e line walker. There are two wires, one above to hold to and another on which to walk. Kenneth had crossed the river and was nearly to the east bank, when bis feet slipped from the wire and he hung in th e air for a moment or two, making a desperate effort to again catch th e wir e with his feet. Failing in this the nervy little fellow tried to reach s afety hand over hand, but his strength soon gave out and he f“ll fifteen feet to the sand below. Both bones of the right leg were broken squar e off, one protruding from the flesh two inches or more and making an ugly wound. Some man who witnessed the accident picked the boy up and carried him across the river, where E. Fritzinger took him in charge and conveyed him home In his buggy. The broken leg wa s set by the physicians hastily summoned and Kenneth is resting comparatively easy today. Th e koy has been quite unfortunate in his short career, having had both arms broken and now a leg. o Mrs. Simeon Beatty, of St. Paul. Minn., who for a short time has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Beatty, went to Anderson today, where she will make a visit with her mother, returning here the twenty-sixth day of this month.

r r . r i PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. Whose fluiding hand i t controlling the convention in every detail.