Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 25 June 1908 — Page 3

MACHINE made platform Planks Not What the People Want Chicago, June 20.—The Republican j, r ty now has a candidate for the -egjdency whose nomination was die£ted by the white house. Whether country will approve this departure it American Politics will be decided in November. It would be concealing the pnth not to say that many of the y s best men feel that a mistake sls made yeserday when the convents named William Howard Taft, vow tha' the act has been committed they will attempt to hide their regret-s nd. as members of a party that has j wa ys displayed a militant spirit, ,]]] do what they can to elect the ondidate next November. The consummation of the work of the machine was not a difficult task. The order from the white house, ismed months ago, was to round up DC t fewer than 700 delegates. Frank H Hitchcock, the manager of the nachine. proved himself a trustworthy employe. He promised to have 704 delegates, and he almost had them. He bad 702. The machine did mt miss a revolution, although the men fa charge of it had many misgivings before the final result was reached. They were nervous until the ballot ms well over; but they know their lervousness was uncalled for. The machine was in even better order ihan they had believed it to be. The Roosevelt demonstrations were continued until the end. They were

Mt so much for Roosevelt the man, or for Roosevelt the president, as for Roosevrtrian principfles—for radicalism Spectators were .surprised at the outburst of sentiment for radicalism. That this sentiment permeated the convention very generally was shown by he reception given the Meas for which Senator La Follette ind his Wisconsin followers stand. It was apparent all through the convention proceedings that the platform planks on the tariff, trusts and inflinjunction were pot what the party wanted. These planks had been pat through the shaving machine; it was necessary so to frame them as to keep promises that had been made in the work of getting delegates. The planks were not up to the expectation of the crowd, and so it was that it every opportunity the radical idea wen r.ppciuse. Many of the delegates ire saying privately that they believe a great mistake was made In framing a platfoim that would satisfy *h? steel trust and several other trusts, the Hill-Harriman-Yioak>im railroads tit! the benflclarls of a high tariff They fear that when the campaign comes on there will have to be much explaining. The sincere advocat is of tariff reduction are greatly disappointed with the tariff plank. The more they study it the more confident they are it it a direct promise to the high tariff hunters that they shall not be harmed when the party undertakes revision next year, if it shall undertake ft. The trend of the comment is that it will be impossible to say what the effect of the “trimming” es the platform will be on the radical wing o'the party until after the Democrats have held their convention. It is admitted on tall sides that if the Democrats should be guided by wise counsel conditions may be created which will make a close campaign n ext fall. Whatever the Democrats io. the politicians are saying, the hattieground is likely to be Indiana. Ohio and New York The campaign will rage in other states, but the thickest of the fight will be in these tiates, for It is generally admlttel ’hat as they go so will the Union go. The scen e in the convention after 'he nomination had been made was same old scene. When it bettOe certain that the machine had Scything fixed there was little en’husiasm among the men outside the ’fad roller roundhouse. The names 01 the field candidates were presented a matter of form, and because it a d been determined to stand for the Wnciple of fair play until the last flitc h had been reached. The orators *ho spoke for the field candidates in e main were merely "tolerated." obably the reason for this was that e crowd saw how it was going, was anxious for It to go. The leather was jjot, and everybody was When the nnal vote was bounced delegates and spectators de a rush for the exits and the ’Monstration soon petered out. Burthe man who nominated Taft, e ' ive d respectful attention.and Cocha f nominate< d La Follette, made syorable impression, although he interrupted by some ill-mannered severa l times. But like Goverltdlian!y ’ Cochems stood his ground th ~ aVe disturbers as good as ttvL, Senr ’ ft was all over ev ‘ lad 7 WaS th o hig job been finished, although the im-

portant f fact stood out that many thought it had been finished In the wrong way. — THE YOUNG MATRON’S — II . Were Entertained in a Charming Manner by Miss Minnie Orvis

One of the biggest social events of the season happened June 15 at the home of Ambrose Q. Durbin in Monroe township, when his friends and neighbors gathered at his home to remind him that it was the 46th anniversary of his birth. Also it being the 21st anniversary of his marriag e to his estimable wife, it wa 3 made a double surprise and special event. In the evening Ambrose was enticed to go to a neighbors to look at a horse and when he returned at 9:30 the house was full, the yard full and some in the bam yard. To say that Ambrose was surprised would be putting it mildly. But Ambrose finally recovered and was persuaded to come into the house where he partook of ice cream and cake and felt better. There was ice cream by the gallon and cakes by the dozen and plenty for all. The time was spent in social chat interspersed with instrumental music and in the wee small hours of the morning the crowd departed for their homes, every one being glad they were there, and wishing Ambrose and his wife many more such happy occasions. By actual count there were 109 present and partook of the festivities of the occasion. Among those present were Jacob Huser and wife, Frank Mock and wife, Raleigh Longenbarger and wife, Chas. E. Martz, wife and family, Albert Duer and children, Wm. Moschbarger wife and family, J. M. Andrews and wife, J A. Yeoman, wife and family, William Herron wife and family, Elmore Cook and wife, G. R. Martz and wife. J. A. Haggard, Jacob Kessler, wife and family, Chas. Lammiman and wife, R. E. Gould, wif e and son Daniel, John H. Durbin and wife, Americus Quigley and wife, Mrs. Emeline Wolfe, John Durbin iSr, and wife, James Stogdlll, Mfe and son Ralph, tjbe Misses Tina Lammiman, Nellie Lammiman, Maud Martz, Edna Mock, Blanche Shamon, Felsia Duer, Daisy Andrews, Nolon Cook, Beulah Cook, Addie Haggard, Vera Quigley and Myra Wolfe and the Messrs. Clyde Mock, George Mock, Chas. Andrews, Henry Cook, John and Lew Lammiman, George Durbin, Luther Wolfe, Daniel Durbin, Orlan and Harry Martz, Harvey Bovine, Realie Gilbert, James Hartnett, Orville Martz, J. T. Durbin. Alex Durbin, Robt. Durbin, Floyd and George Sprague. 4 The Young Matron’s were entertained in a charming manner Friday afternoon at the pretty home of Miss Minnie Orvis. The home always pretty, was unusually so yesterday, with large bunches of pink roses, through all the rooms. Needlework, occupied the guests until five o’clock when Miss Orvis and her mother, Mrs McMillen, served a splendid luncheon. Larg e pink roses were given as favors. During the afternoon, the guests had the pleasure of looking at some of the needlework of Mrs. Ferry, the aged grandmother of Miss Orvis. Mrs. Ferry though nearing her ninety-fifth birthday, does beautiful needlework. The geusts included Mrs. Ora France and Mrs. Sheldon Smith and the Young Matrons were represented by Mesdames Studabaker, Bell, Flanders, Tyndall, Peterson, Heller, Quinn, Ellingham, Moltz and Reid.

The Euchre Club always a jolly crowd had an unusually good time with Miss Rose Christen as hostess, last evening. Mrs. J|. S. Paterson and Mrs T. M. Reid led th e club in points. Mrs. Fred Bell was a visitor at the club. The next meeting will be with Miss Gertrude DeVoss on Sixth street. WILL ATTEND BIG CONVENTION Col. Reppert and Family to Leave for West Next Week. Col. Fred Reppert, wife and daughter, will leave this week on a two months’ trip through the west, returning in the fall, in time for Mr. Reppert to take care of his many fall sales. They will go direct to Colorado Springs and from there to Denver, where Fred will take in the democratic national convention. After that big event, they will go to Yellowstone Park, Salt Lake City and various other portions of that country, very probably visiting the Pacific coast. It should prove a delightful trip. o —"" John Prillman, of Decatur, was the guest of his mother east of the city yesterday. Mr. Prillman is one of the youngest, yet most trustworthy operators in the United States. He is now employed as night agent at the Erie station. —Bluffton Banner.

AT FORT WAYNE Mr. J. F. Alleman is Manager—Begins His Duties Monday H. L. Center, owner and manager of the Center Ice Cream company here, closed a contract Friday night with Mr. John F. Alleman, whereby the latter becomes agent for this enterprising concern for th e city of Fort ayne, and will begin his duties Monday. A branch house will be put in there at once, this move being made necessary by the increase in the company’s businss at Fort Wayne. They will have their own wagons there anJ Fort Wayne dealers may thus order their cream as they desire it and have It delivered at a few moments notice in any quantity desired. Mr. Alleman is a competent man who has had years of experience in the business and will no doubt build up a big trade for the Center company at Fort Wayne. If the business this year grows as seems possible now, the Coater company will make other improvements next year, making the Fort Wayne branch a distributing station for that part of the state. It’s a safe statement that the Confer company has made greater strides this year than any similar concern in the state and are just getting started. Ws claim that “Kornie" is some hustler. Watch the Confer grow.

1 " o A WISE SELECTION More Nominations Will Be Made Next Friday and Officers Elected The semi-annual nomination of officers for the Ben Hur lodge took place at their regular meeting Friday night and the court has presented an excellent corps of people as candidates for the different chairs. Nominations were made as follows: Chief, Adam Wise; judge, Mrs S. E. Shamp; teacher, Mrs. Adam 'Wise; scribe, Harvey Harruff and Mrs. D. Burrell; captain, Havey Lee; guide, Carl Moses; organist, Miss Annoti Daily. Mrs. Kramer was also nominated for judge. At the next regular meeting which will be held next Friday night more nominations will be made and the candidates will be voted upon and electad. Initiatory work will be conferred upon Mr. Beard, son-in-law of Mr. Harruff next Friday night, also and a glorious time is anticipated. Two weeks from the time of their election, the officers will be installed and will at once assume control of the order. L. L. Baumgartner, who has so satisfactori’y served as chief of this order for the past two years, has won the admiration of all of the members by the clever manner in which he has cared for the interests at stake and his administration will never be forgotten. o ■ WILL HUSTLE THINGS

A. J. Smith, M. Ripley and J. D. Nidlinger Are the Members The board of directors of the Great Northern Fair association which met Friday, continued in session all day. Some very important business was transacted, one of the moves being the. appointment of a committee composed of A. J. Smith, as chairman, and M. Ripley and J. D. Nidlinger who will have entir e charge of this year’s fair. Heretofore this work has devolved almost entirely on the president and secretary, and this committee will take a big load from their shoulders. They will be the business, finance and printing committee, will look after free attractions, improvements, in fact will give the fair. Thev are progressive men and the public may feel assured of a big show this year. The work of lowering the old grandstand will begin Monday, E. M. Tisron, securing the contract. He should complete the work in a week and George Brewster will at once take charge of the work of erecting the new grandstand. The 1908 fair will be pushed along from this time until the date for the event, the last week of August. —o The many friends of Miss Leila Pelham, of Geneva, and formerly a trimmer here, will be surprised to learn of her marriage last Wednesday to Carl Dubois of Kokomo. Sh e and Mr, Dubois fw>re married at Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and gave their friends a happy surprise. They returned to Kokomo to announce their wedding and will make their home in that city. Mr. Dubois is in bust-[ ness there as a photographer.—Port-* land Commercial-Review,

Julius Johnloz Furnished Bond in Sum of SSOO A MARRIAGE LICENSE Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Amerine Were Wedded by Squire Smith William L. Sipe et al have deeded forty acres in Blue Creek township to William N. Smitley for 23.300. J ulus Johnloz, of Monroe, arrested on a perjury indictment has filed his bond for SSOO for his appearance.

A marriage license was issued Sat- ' urday to Harriet B. Amerlne, aged twenty-seven of Decatur, and Samuel A. Elliott, a decorator, aged thirtyeight, of Muncie. The brides maiden ; nam e was Hawkins and she was divorced about a month ago from Benj. Amerine. The groom has also been married and was divorced five years ago. They were married at -eleven o’clock by Squire James H. Smith at his office, a few guests being present. They will reside at Muncie. — o— — HAVE GROUND FLOOR The Building Will Be Equipped With Modern Improvements A contract which was duly signed Friday afternoon at three o'clock by a representative of the Ward Fence company and John Webber, of Fort Wayn, proprietor of the building located on the corner of Third and Monroe streets, which for some time has been occupied by a bowling alley, is to the effect that Mr. Webber will have the building thoroughly renovated, the interior painted and papered, and office rooms constructed for the occupancy of the Ward Fence company. This transaction has been under way for some time, but arrangements to close the deal did not materialize until late this afternoon. Furnace heat will be furnished and five private office rooms, general office for the stenographers, mailing

room and a large aispiay room will be arranged conveniently in the building. The location Is ideal and the Ward Fence company will establish permanent quarters therein instead of erecting an office building near their factory. The new quarters will be ready for occupancy by August first. - ■ ■ o — PORTER GETS LIFE SENTENCE. Jay County Wife Murderer Found Guilty in Second Degree. Portland. Ind.. June 19. —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The jury in the case of tha state vs. Ira Porter, on a charge of murdering his wife, returned a verdict at 11 o’clock last night finding him guilty of murder in the second degree. The case went to the jury at six o’clock last evening after an eight day trial. He will be sentenced to prison for life. o WILL VISIT HERE Mr. Fuhrman Teaching in Nevada and Will Return There

W. E. Fuhrman and sister, Miss Ada Fuhrman, are the guests of their father, David Fuhrman and family of Washington township, after two years in Nevada. Miss Fuhrman has been visiting relatives at Carson City.while Mr. Fuhrman has been located at Weyrington .Nevada, in the center of the gold and copper mining district,, where many fortunes have been made and lost in the past few years. He is the principal of the schois there and has contracted to serve another year, expecting to return about August 15th. Both are delighted with the country which is 6,000 feet above the sea level. The climate is delightful, storms and bad weather being practically unknown to that locality. The farm lands are all irrigated and is devoted generally to the raising of small fruits. Mr. Fuhrman is full of the west and we take it he will reside there permanently. During two months of his absence to was an assistant in an Indian school.

MORE IMPROVEMENTS Grandstand to Be Lowered and an Addition Built Thereto An enthusiastic meeting of the board of directors of the Great Northern Indiana Association was held at the office of Secretary A. A. Butler. They waded through a lot of business, chief among which was the letting of a contract to E. M. Tisrcn for the low-ering of the grandstand. In addition to this piece of enterprise an addition will be made thereto of one hundred feet in length. While the presnt grandstand is commodious, yet it always has been inadequate for accommodation of all who asked for it. Their premium list for thir 1908 exhibit are ready for delivery, and soon they will be scattered every which way. The directors propose to make the exhibit this year a record break, and they are now bending their energies to this end. The fair is dated for August 25, 26, 27 and 28 and every mother’s son in Adams county should boost for the best fair in northern Indiana. For the first time in the history of th e association family tickets will be sold for one dollar and a half, good for all four days, and good too, for the entire family

THE OFFICIAL VOTE Taft Resigns and Luke Wright Appointed in His Place Chicago, June 19.—(Special)—The official vote for the vice presidency is announced as follows: Fairbanks one; Sheldon, of Nebraska, ten; Gui'd seventy-five; Murphy seventy-seven - Sherman 816. His nomination was made unanimous and the convention adjourned sine die. Washington, D. C., June 19.—(Special) —President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory message to Sherman, as did Mr. Taft, the presidential nominee. The latter announced his resignation to take effect June 30. President Roosevelt at once announced that Luke Wright would succeed Taft is secretary of war. Wright was formerly governor-general of the Philippines and ambassador to Japan.

Chicago, June 19—(Special 11:45 a. m.) —James S. Sherman, of New York was nominated for th e vice presidency on the first ballot. Murphy of New Jersey received seventyseven votes and Guild of Massachusetts seventy-five. Chicago, June 18—For president of the United States, William H. Taft, of Ohio. Taft on the first ballot; Taft by 702 votes; Taft by the unanimous choice of the convention. Such is the record of the culminating day of the Republican national convention of 1908, effected amid scenes of tumultuous enthusiasm and after a nerve-racking continuous session, lasting nearly eight hours. With the president named and the platform enunciated, there remains only the nomination of the vice president to complete this momentous work. Tonight the whole city is given over to wild exaltation in honor of the new 'candidate whose name goes echoing through the country. I Th e picture within the vast ampitheater as the presidential candidate .was named today was truly grandiose in its magnitude. In front, to the right and left, below and above the I .billowing sea of humanity restless | after hours of waiting and stirred from 'one emotion to another was in a fever of expectancy for the culminating vote. The favrite sons of other states had been named, save Knox and LaFoilette, and now on the roll call came Ohio.

As the buckeye state was reached, the tall, gaunt form of Theodore E. , .Burton, with student-like face and severe black clerical garb, advanced to the platform to nominate Ohio's 'candidate. He spoke fervently, with the ringing voice of an evangelist, which went through the great building. The close of his speech of norm I ination was the signal for loosing the long pent up feelings of the Taft legions. Instantly the Ohio delegates were on their feet, other Taft states following; while the convention hosts in gallery and on floor, broke into mad ' demonstrations. I A hush of expectancy hung over the assembly as the call proceeded. j Hasty summaries showed that Taft was far in advance. When New- York was reached the Taft column totalled 427. Ohio carried the Taft total to 551, or twenty more than enough to nominate. Still the count went on until the final result wa s announced by Chairman Lodge. Announces the Vote.

“For Theodore Roosevelt, 3 votesfor Joseph B. Foraker, of Ohio, 16 votes; for Charles W. Fairbanks, of Indiana, 40 votes; for Joseph G. Cannon, of Illinois 61 votes; for Robert LaFollette of Wisconsin, 25 votes; for Charles E Hughes of New York, 63 votes; for Philander C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, 68 votes, and for William H. Taft, of Ohio, 702 votes. ’ A great shout went up a s Lodge concluded his announcement, and with one accord the cohorts of Cannon and Knox and Hughes and the others joined in a common tribute for the candidate of the party. Roosevelt on Taft. « Washington, Juna 18—Immediately w - as called and seconded the nominaupon receiving the news of the nomination of Secretary Taft for the presidency, President Roosevelt said: “I feel that th e country i s indeed to be congratulated upon the nomination of Mr. Taft. “I have known him intimately for many years, and I have a peculiar feeling for him because throughout that time we worked for the same object with the same purposes and ideals. “I do not believe there could be found in all the country a man so well fitted to be president. "He is absolutely fearless, absolutely disinterested and upright, but he has the widest acquaintance with the nation's needs without any within and the broadest sympathies with all our citizens.

"He would be as emphatically a president of the plain people as Lincoln, yet not Lincoln himself would be freer from the least taint of demagogy, the least tendency to arouse or appeal to class hatred of any kind. “He has a peculiar and intimate knowledge of and sympathy with the needs of all our people—of the farmer, of the wage worker, of the business man, of the property owner. “No matter what a man's occupation or social position, no matter what his creed, his color or the section of the country from which he comes, if he is an honest, hard-working man, who tries to do his duty toward his neighbor and toward the country, he can rest assured that he will have in Mr Taft the most upright of representatives and th e most fearless of champions. "Mr. Taft stands against privilege and he stands pre-eminently for the broad principles of American citizenship which lies at the foundation of our national well-being.’’ o OPERATOR SAW HIM

He Was Arrested Afterward at G. R. & I. Station With His Companion Night Policeman Amos Fisher arrested two suspicious looking characters at the G. R. & I. depot Thursday and placed them in jail. The men whose names are unknown, have been loitering about the city for the past few days, they having been stranded on account of the Reid carnival company going to the wall. Since being in the city they have been selling rings and ladies' slippers which suposedly was stolen goods. Herbert Majors, operator at the Clover Leaf station, left his office for a few moments last night and upon returning was surprised to find one of these men in th e office. He had gained entrance through a rear window-, but luckily had not taken anything before Majors returned. The unknown man said he entered the office to telephone a friend. Fisher was notified of the I strang e looking men and he made the ! arrest a short time afterward. The men w-ere given a hearing this morning at eleven o’clock, when each plead guilty to public intoxication and were sentenced to fifteen days in jail. In the meantime the officers will look up the records of the characters in question.

DEATH CAUSED BY DROPSY. Miss Norma Pearl Gilbert Answers Call. Miss Norma Pearl Gilbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Gilbert, of Monroe. died Thursday at 7 o’clock p, m. from dropsy. The deceased was born in Kirkland township and lived there for some time removing afterward to Monroe with her parents. The funersl services will be held from the Pleasant Valley chuch tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock, Rev E. L. Jones officiating. The burial will take place at Ray cemetery. o During the electrical storm yesterday afternoon lightning played many freaks and struck a number of wires and trees throughout the city. At the Alphonse Kohne south of the city the fluid struck a large wind mill near the house, but fortunately no one was injured.