Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 24 November 1910 — Page 4

THEDEMOCKAT t m4'» "■ ■VBRYTHUBBDAY MOJtNHfG BY t |W G> ELL*NGHAM, Publisher. HOOPBB YBAR IM ADV ANOB. Entered at the poetoffice at Decatur, ind., as second class mail matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMI CO. THE RETURNS ■/,. V AND NATIONAL ISSUES . Q • .i ' l.f - ■ • •• The official returns of fn Indiana make it clear that the republicans sunered a much more disastrous defeat in national affairs than in state affairs. This can readily be seen by a comparison of the vote for congressmen with the vote for the candidates on the state ticket. The pluralities of the democratic state candidates elected ranged from 13,376 for judge o fthe supreme court, second district, to 11,569 for state geologist, and the plurality of the secretary of state —the head of the ticket —was 12,367. The total of the t pluralities of the twelve successful democratic candiates was 36,742, and the plurality of the one successful republican was 2,030. Thus the democrats had a net plurality of 34,712 in the congressional election, against an average of about twelve thousand on the state ticket This is further evidence that the strongest factors in influencing the z election were the tariff and the high cost of living. Undoubtedly this caused a general democratic trend from which the republican state candidates suffered; but the fact remains that many thousand men in Indiana voted against the republican 't. congressional candidates that voted for the state candidates. The state candidates had no such burden to carry as had the men who aspired to be national representatives. State officials could have no voice in the framing of a new tariff law, the prevention of a ship subsidy law, or, indeed, in affecting any of the national influ-

ences that have an effect on the cost of living; but congressmen have to vote on all these things, and herein Indiana, as elsewhere, the voters had lost confidence in the republicans. Undoubtedly the greatest burden the republican candidates for congress carriqd was the tariff. It was in van that they assumed progressive attitudes and talked of revising the tariff on the basis of the difference In the cost of production at-home and abroad. They were committed to the “principle of protection” by their party allegiance, and they were committed to the support of a high protective tariff by their party’s history. Not one of them dared announce that ■he would work and vote for a low tariff. In fact, the announcements they made in regard to the tariff were 'more or less indefinite and conflicting. The people who had been fooled two years ago by misleading talk? and a misleading platform plank concerning the tariff were evidently determined to take no more chances. They were not concerned so much about the elusive difference between the cost of pro(toetjpg at home and abroad as they were in the enactment of new tariff schedules that would relieve them from the strain of the present cost of living. So several thousand of them . who were content to have the repub■a' Ucans administer the affairs of toe I state of Indiana Voted for the democratic candidates for congress and sent twelve of them out of a delegation of thirteen to Washington. Such effects as these suggest that there is just one thing for toe republicans to do toward regaining their standing with the people, and that is to begin toe revision of the tariff downward at once. After toe 4th of next March will be too late, whatever . jte achieved in the way of downward revision will be credited to the democrats. The republicans have only three months in which to work, a time too short to make a completely equitable revision, but not too short -to reform some most iniquitous schedules of the Payne law. —Indianapolis News. There never was a better opportunity to do a good, kind, Christian act, one that will be thoroughly and fully -

appreclated than right now' in Decatur. A young man named Buffenbarger lies dying of tuberculosis at his nome -in the north part of the city. When he'-had health he toM excellent, care of his family, paid his debts and was a splendid citizen. For a year-and a halt he has been unable to work, and havlng too much pride to ask for help, ‘They taa'Ve lived as best they can/ Wto iaid r they have pot had a pound of meat in the house for a year. His .family consists of a wife and two' small children. . ‘lAst night, at a gathering of men, abotft twenty-five dollars Was raised to aid them and the -money Was turned over to E. JC Ehinger, cashier, of the-.Old Adams County bank. - Jf any citizen here or e’sewhere do do some real home mission W&t’ he may leave his share to this wprthy cause at the bank. To give is better than to receive. Try it.

THE PARTING* IS THE HARDEST With this issue I cease to be an active fixture with the Amid the pleasant scenes of congratulations over new honors won, yet there comes the sad ones—the parting. And in parting company with the Democrat and those with whom I have been daily associated, there comes the test that hurts the worst of all. The Decatur Democrat has long been a part of my life. I have seen it grow and prosper, and I have seen It when It grew but did not prosper. I have seen it in all the angles of fortune and misfortune, and now that it is one of the solid business institutions of this city and county, will never ■ cease to be the pride of my life. Its success and growth is due to the combined efforts of thosewho have been associated with me, and in leaving, its destiny will not be turned over to new minds or its policy changed. For six months or more the editorials have been written by Mr. John H. Heller, who will succeed me and be the editor in name as well as in fact. They were splendid, and he will continue to make the Democrat the same excellent newspaper that it always has been. I bespeak for him the same kind, courteous treatment, the same loyal support that has been given me. I appreciate more than words can tell the many offers of support before the election, and the exceedingly gracious compliments and congratulations since the election. They "have

come all ways and I leave with the well wishes of a most gracious people. It is my hope that I may serve the state in away that will merit a continuance, and then I hope again for a speedy return that I may take up the joys of real life among real friends. LEW ELLINGHAM. And now it is said that Crumpack', er, the only congressman from this state left to look after the interests of the g. o. p. will have the entire distribution of patronage in Indiana. If it is as disastrous a gift as it was for Senator Beveridge, he might well shudder for his future aspirations, On the strength of this trading capital it is now announced that Mr. Crumpacker is fixing bi? for the gubernatorial nomination in 1912. -Beware, young manl. Beware! The census report tag. this county just slight decrease over ten years ago. The falling off is probably due to the fact that spveijaL zhnndred .eH - men and their families 'have 'left here during the past two s yedrft r - r r " Over In Ohio the republicans are just figuring out that everywhere that Teddy spoke, there is shown a wonderful democratic gain. Teddy says he has nothing to take back, so we may look for a similar result In two years from now. > Lew Ellingham eaves today for Indianapolis, where tie will familiarize himself with the duties of the office of secretary of state that he may be ready for the high office which he assumes on the thirtieth of this month at noon. Lew Ellingham has been a resident of this city for sixteen years. He has been one of those live, progressive ones, that makes us regret that he is to leave for a period, even

though we realize that he goes to a! deserved.-honor. He will prove a worthy state officer and Adams- coun-' ty friends will watch his career with interest and the feeling that he will please every citizen of Indiana with whom or for whpm he transacts business. Never-thedess it’s just a little hard to part comparer with a fellow Who baa been your pal, and a real one, too, for a dozen years or more, but these things happen whpp duty calls. So “Good-bye Lew; take keer of your "sat!” . i 'I 1 I-' Seated about the ; festive board at Hotel Murray Monday night one hundred citizens said farewell to Mr, Billingham, secretary of state-elect. It was a most happy occasion, not because they were saying good-bye, but because the good-byes meant the advancement of their mutual friend to a high state office. The banquet was well served, was most palatable, the toasts were fitting, well delivered and it was one of the evenings which draws the business men of the community into a closer fellowship. Feelings of regret that we are to loan our fellow-townsman to the state for a few years and that his family will join him in making Indiamapolis their home were expressed, but good cheer prevailed and every one is glad that Adams county has been recognized as a part of the great Commonwealth of Indiana. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. Notice is hereby given that on the 30th Day Os November, 1910, at 7 o'clock p. m., on said day, the Common Council of-the Qty of Decatur, Ind., at the chamber of the common council of said city, will receive and hear remonstrances of all persons the amounts assessed against their property respectively, on the assessment roll hereinafter described, and will determine the question as to whether such lots or tracts of land have been or will he benefltted by said improvement in .the amount named on said roll, or ip a greater or less sum than that named in said rolL or in any sum. at which time and place all the owners of such real estate may attend in person or by representative and be heard. Said improvement is of Adams street from Second street to Mann street In said city. The parallel streets and alleys within one hundred and fifty -feet of said street so Improved are as follows: . The first alley north and the first alley south ot Adams street. The same being streets and alleys on which there Is property benefitted and liable to be assessed. The preliminary assessment roil, . with the names of owners and description of property Is on file and , can be seen it the office of the pky clerk.If -any property within the benefit-: tted district has been omitted from Abe ", said roll; or where a prima facie assessment has not been made against property liable to be assessed, the same, at such time and place of. hearing, will be placed oiq said assessment roll, and be assessed with the \ special benefits accruing to the same ; by reason of said improvement. Said . assessment shall be final assessment in the matter of the improvement Witness my hand and seal this , 22 nd day of November,l9lo. H. M. DeVOSS, 276t7 City Clerk. —• ... ....... r, . PUitlV SALE. ' ' I'.- SNWMSMSmmF .. The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction, four miles east es Decatur, one-fourth mile south and one-fourth mile fast of Rlvarre, known/ as the Joel FWk ' ftmn,beginning at 10 o'clock Am„ Friday, November 25, j mo, six head of horses. flve head ot-: cattle, ‘4B head of .ewea, 1 buck, fisruv ing implements and tools, 8* dozen chickens, grain and bay, and other ar» tlcite, at the qsual terms. 5 ‘ ,W. B. FALK A CO. i Ed Kirkland, Auct ,-p Dan Erwin, Clerk. _ —Q-x ... . BUTCHERS REDUCE THE PRICE OF MEAT. By an agreement of the local butchers the price of meat, has been reduced and from now on the patrons of the dealers in this city will be given an advantage from heretofore. Reduction of pork, three cents per pound. DYONIB SCHMITT. BAKER & HOWER. SIMEON HAINES. FRED MUTCHLER. WILDER A CO. 275t2 - - . n Many from this city attended the dance glyen last night at the Ed i Rumzchlag home south of this city. - DEMOCRAT WANT 'ADB PAY BIG

— - —— MRS, JONEB RECOVERING. I .'Vb ' i W 9 *•. ’ I Warren Jones, of Willshire, Ohio, transferred here this morning on his way to Fort Wayne to spend several days with his wife, who is a patient at the st. Joseph hospital Mrs. Jones was operated upon there last Wednesday for gall stones and Appendicitis. Nine gaU stones were removed, the largest about as large as a quail's egg. Word to'Mr. Jonhs Sunday evening was that she was getting along very nicely and while Weak, It .to thought she will recover in good time. • , V ' '»».■«'' '' ■■ bl.,— London, Nov. 20—(Special to to Dally Democrat)—No pardon or commutation of the sentence of Dr. H. H. Crippen, the American wlto-murderer, will be granted. This was declared today at the home office. After a thorough investigation of the case Home Office Secretary Churchill announced that Crippen must'hang oh November 23rd. < ' Yammaya, Colyana, Nov. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Amid pomp and ceremony, which he loathed in life, encased in a rare casket, which he would have shunned as an evil thing,- the body ot county Tolstoi, writer, dreamer and idealist, was brought to his home here today to be laid to rest as he had wished at the foot of Poverty Oak. There win be no church ceremony to mark the final obsequies. Laredo, Texas, Nov. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrats)— Startling reports of an. invasion of Mexico from America by fugitive Mexicans was received here today from the Rio Grande region west to EH Paso, Texas. Armed Mexicans are reported crossing the jlver boarders at points 800 miles from El Paso, where it Is unprotected. The forces are mobilizing, determined to march on Charnkhua. ——— o . in - Protesting against the dismissal of the charge Os an attempt to intimidate voters which was lodged against their clteht on electtion day, attorneys for Senator'Stephen'B. Fleming sought before United States Commissioner Thomas J. Logan today an opportunity to establish theid contention that the action against Mr. Fleming was malicious, false and wholly unwarranted, and that It was designed to injure his business and social reputation and standing. They made a fight to get Walter -8. Cramblettj 1 who filed the affidavit, Into court fin Wder that they might examine hlrii, ideclaring that they would waive all legal technicalities and fight, the case out fairly and equafely upon its essential facts as established by testimony of witnesses. Commissioner Logan, however, entered a dismissal of the ease by direction of the United states dltsrtot attorney, after Mr. Fleming's attorneys filed a writtea protest against the dismissal of the case until tt should be probed to the bottom. They sought. It was declared, ■et ; to evade the case upon any grounds, technical or otherwise, and contended strongly for an Examination. Commissioner Logan held, however, wlth the motion for dismissal filed by the United States attorney, it was not within, hia province to hear testimony, the case ended t» dfoWayne Sentinel. t -. ■.. in ■''i*.!' "»■*’ Geneva, liwL, Nov. 31—(Special to Dally . Democrat)—Charles Augburn, aged seventeen years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Augbura, living seven ■dies east of here In Jefferson townskip, dlo at 5 o’clock this morning of leakage of the heart and a tubercular affection of the lungs, from whleh hb has suffered for tour years, though be did not take Ms bod until last Saturday, when Dr, Price was summoned and dlkgnoee ,the trouble He Is sdryfye, by-the parents and fivo brothers. Mt*. Jesoa Barber loft Saturday for • vtott with friends aM relatives hi Dariw eountyj-Ohio. > ■ I JlHsa Gretchen WW Mttle Wghter and Mrs. Mkurtto WdUls wntortainad sixteen of her little girt friends from i to 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Each little girt bad irecelved the following Invitation: "I would be glad to have you come to my birthday party Saturday from 2 to 4 p. m. Please bring your doll. Gretchen Wells." Mies dyetchen proved herself to be quite a queen at entertaining. Many games were enjoyed and at 4 o'clock a dainty luncheon was served by her mamma, consisting of fruits, candy, nuts, cake and sandwiches. AB left, wishing Gretchen many happy returns of the day. Ifrt. Garfield North of Arcanum, Ohio, is visiting with friends in Geneva. • Mr. Edward Fledderjohann and Mr. Cal Peterson and the Misses Madge Hite and Ina Everett of Decatur were calling on Geneva, friends enin& naviu& .

Brethren congregation, prftaciiGd - an | able sermon Sunday atoning, It being mission day, and his subject was "Hoihe Missions.” ’Rev. Waldo Spoke earnestly of the responsibility of the Christian denominations being held responsible In the sight of God for the Christianizing of foreigners who come to free America to Uve. We think the pointe of his subject were well taken. Mr. and Mrs. John Whiteman, daughters, Ethel and Zella, and grandEthel May? visited friends ft’ Marlon Sunay, returning home on tHf 8:30 car... A number of gueste were stotetf lh’ one of our principal stores Sunday Relating Instances bt what happened five, ten and fifteen years ago that day and to say it was very interesting would be a mild way of expressing It. One particularly so was an epoch in the life of our esteemed Jello w-towns-man. Dr. H. M. Aspy, as"told by himself and to know and realize the thrilling episode, you can know the truth by. asking Doc what happened to him fifteen years ago Sunday, November 19th. The ladies of the M. E. church will serve a Thanksgiving dinner ,at the Masonic hall Thursday, * November 24th r to which .the public In general is Invited to bring their families and attend. The prices are, adults 25 cents, and children under ten, 15 cents. The menu includes turkey, wifih dressing, cranberry sauce, cake, pie, etc., and last but not least, a good supply of Aunt Mary’s baked beans. —o ■_ CAUGHT BETWEEN CARS. ' D. W. Dibble of Ft. Wayne, a brakeman on special northbound freight No. 8 on the G. R. & I. railroad met with a painful accident Saturday afternoon near the Van Camp foundry in thia city. He was riding and working between the cars, when In some manner, owing to a defect in" the car, he was caught between the two. 'One of his legs suffered the most severely, and while no bones were broken, he was badly bruised and it was necessary to take him to his home In Fort Wayne on a stretcher on the 3:12 passenger train. His injuries were not serious. QUARTERLY MEETING TONIGHT. Rev. J. A. Beatty of Fort Wayne Will .Preside, •? The special services at the Methodlit church Sunday were well.attended and a splendid meeting resulted. The love feast at 6 o’clock in'the morning waa unusually good as' were all the other services. In the evening the R«v. X A. Beatty of Fort Wayne, presiding elder, was present and gave aa excellent sermon, and he will also preside at the regular business meeting of the quarterly conference at the church at 7 o’clock this evening. Decatur was well represented at the C. B. L. ot I. Initiation at Fort Wayne Sunday afternoon, when a large cltos of one hundred received the Initiatory 1 degree. While there were none of tin. candidates from Decatur, a large number of the Decatur order were Fitnesses of the. impressive service and participated in the attending festivities- The exercises took place in the Aldine hall and after the lnltiatlon a banquet was held, followed by a program tn the evening. Besides musical 1 numbers there were talks by C. B. L. ! of I. officials from surrounding towns. : John Starost of this city, a former i president of the local order, and Miss ; Rose Colchln, for , many years seers- i tary, were among those who gave to* 1 foresting addresses. The day was one i of much, pleasure to, all> Those pres- i ent from the local order were: Misses ’ Vena and Anna Parent, Edith and i Blanch Eryto, . Rose Colchln, Mrs. i James K. NihUck, Mnu Charles Nib- i |ick, Mto. Clara Herman, Messrs. John I Starost, Ben and Joe Knapp, Julius Bright ( Pete Loshe and George Bright i . i. . " ■ ii" ''"hOiA . 'in/i' . "*■'» ': j ■’i I One of the most remarkable horses I in the world is True Worth, a stallion, i formerly owned for a number of years by David Flanders A Son of thto coupty. It FID be remembered that True Worth was one of the fastest trptters In this section and during the seasons of 1904-1905 won many first premiums, making a record of about 2:20. Two dr three years ago the horse was sold to Kern A Campbell of Midland, Mich., Who In turn sold him to a race horse epmpahy In Michigan. Nothing had bisen heard pf -toe old-time winner and it was supposed his racing days were over, but this year "he wae again on the track and made the greatest seaeon of his life, trotting a mite on the Detroit mile track to the remarkable time of 8:10U. one of the fastest miles on record, and perhaps the world’s record for a horse fourteen years old. Immediately afterward the splendid animal waa sold to an eastern atock torm, and will spend the rnmaindef of hl. day. to New York state.

that if True Worth had been properly he believes his record of 9:10 When fourteen years old matase that a safe / statement.' ' . L»AVt OtNVCR TUEMAV. “ morning early over the Erie cago, ahd from there proceed to Denver, where they will make,thelr future home.' The change Is made bn account df the falling health of one of the daughters. Mr. Schlickman asks us to announce that during his absence bls son, August, will look after both' Ja feed yards and will attend to the busihess in the same manner as heretofore, taking care of all customers. - — o .. ! ‘ Maryland CasuMy Co. vs. DeCatur Egg Caso Co., contract, 14,318.82, appearance by C. J, Lutz for defendant. The Kuebler & Molts Co. name ehanged as petitioned for to The Kuebler Co.. Kalamazoo National Bank vs. Coppock Motor Car Co., additional paragraphs of answer and counter claim aied. ■ ~. Judge Merriman has appointed L; G. Botkins at Geneva; William Tucker at Berne and William Worden and Ed Green at Decatur as riding bailiffs.' ; Prosecutor Heller filed a new ease against the G. R. A I. railway company for failure to mark up the time and arrival of trains thirty minute* before time of, arrival- The complaint comes' fifem Geneva and the penalty is a fine of fifty dollars. This ts the first case of this kind ever filed here. '' • . ...-i ' Abagdil Painter ,et al. vs. George Shroll et it, partition, report of distribution filed and commissioner discharged.*. ■ , ,j/i Judge Merryman charged the grand jury In tegular form Monday and they at once proceeded to work. William Roop was named as foreman and W. H. Ward ds the bailiff. They wIH be in session a week or Hen days. Marriage licenses: Bert Croyle, 25, , harness ffoaker, Fort 1 Wayne, to Julia Linlger, 22, of this city; Martin Bulfemeler, 24, farmer, to Martha Koenemann, 25;- dhughtef bf kbene- ' mann. 'r i MANHATTAN GAIETY GIRLS. Bosse Opera House Thanksgiving J Night, November 24th. . Burlesque, as a rifle, Is considered by many as unclean and unfit for ladles to attend. I. want to say here ~ that the Gaiety Giris' *' show. rq- . fined throughout and guaranteed to be without smut of any kind. I booked this attraction to be mpral aqd refined and I never book any other kind. JLadies, do not fail to see a real, refined burlesque show, 1 The Manhattan “Gaiety; Giris” will please you. My wife and daughter will be . there. Yours to please. BOSSE. J ■ H||||||>. Jl.lM.tf I.* Il’ I ill 111 f I*l A'lsi - El Paso, Texas’ Nov. 22— (Special to DhUy Democrat)—A real revolution to to ptpgress In Chitohua. Blood; fighting between royal troops and to* surgents to reported from many places. A pitched battle to on ati Firrel, Where a band of revolutionists gathered and after dynamiting the town, fled to the hills. They were pursued and routed. All telegraph wires have been commandered by the government and a system of censorship to being maintained'; A force Os revolutionists to reported to bejgath^ ; ering in the east section of Derango, headed by Gomes Palatlo, and they .have declared for Mecato tor presl-. " dent, Reports by telephone from the Interior state that tfoops are being J” massed. ■ ats-.vffiany points. United .. ,' j States troops are patroling the; banks < ' of the Rio Grande to prevent the ; smuggling of arms and ammunition Into Mexico by the revolutionists. * . ■ -nfi-.-{V *' ■ - ; Lerado, Texas, Nov. 22-—(Special to Daily-Democrat)—News fro mthe lnferior differ as to the extent of the revolution, but it is known that several serious clashes have occurred between the government'troops and the revolutionist*. • f El Paso, Texas, Nov. X 22—(Special to Daily Democrat)—lt is reported here that 2,000 Yaqui Indians will join the revolutionists. The Indians have ’ opposw the government for years. ■ ——O—: 5 Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson will move this week into the D. B. Erwin * nronertv on North Second street