Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 20 April 1911 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT KVEHYTMUKBDAY MORNING BY (.EW G. ELLINGHAM, Publisher. •I.W PRK YKAR IN ADVANOK. 1 " Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, ■nd., as second class mall matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ABAMI CO. The Outlook magazine for April says some nice things about our governor, Thomas R. Marshall. He is spoken of as an efficient, strong and trustworthy official, a statesman and a diplomat and one widely considered among the possibilities for the democratic presidential nomination next year. The fight for the Indiana plums seems finally to have ended. Bob Hanna, a standpatter, wont at Fort Wayne and Luster Roush, an antiBeveridge, defeated D. H. Swaim at Bluffton. It is supposed to have been a compromised distribution, but like all such passing around affairs, will leave its sore spots. It's but the fortunes of political war. The Mexican war is beginning to get a little serious. The time is approaching when American boys will probably be sent across the border line, some of them never to return. The step is one which many believe could be avoided and If our soldiers are sent to their death in the southern republic, some one is going to be held accountable therefor. Spring approaches; the air, while still a little too keen for short slevees and straw hats, improves a little each week, and another fortnight should find the trees in blossom. By the way it has been a perfect spring for the growth of crops, the cold holding back the fruit and wheat just right, so those informed tell us. But now it’s time for the warm streaks and when it comes it will no doubt remain. We’re ready for it. J. Kirby Risk, of Lafayette, an oldline “boss” in the democratic ranks of Indiana, touched Decatur today in his hustle for business. He is a Bryan man. one of the kind who voted for him three times and wants to live long enough to vote for him as manymore times as he can be induced to run. Ju?t now be insists that it is the duty of Wilson, Kern, Marshall, Clark and the other big 'uns, to get behind Bryan and repay him for the work he has done as the father of the new political doctrine. Indiana democrats are getting ready for the 1912 campaign. Already talk of organization is heard, one big question being, "Who will succeed Stokes Jackson as slate chairman ” Among those named are E. G. Hoffman, the hustling, pleasant and affable chairman of the Twelfth district, and Peter J. Kruyer of Plymouth. Either man could handle the job and if chosen will devote a year to the work of retaining the democrats in control in Indiana. The achievement banquet last week did much toward enthusing the rank and file, who demonstrated that they were ready and anxious to be enthused.

Mrs. Frances Goddard, president of the Colonial Dames of Colorado, and for years one of the leading supporters of the woman's suffrage cause, has repented, and is now as much opposed to the movement as she was formerly in favor of it. In a recent article in the Ladles' Home Journal she said in part: “No law has been put on the statute book of Colorado for the benefit of women and children that has been put there by the women. The child labor law went through independently of the women's vote. The hours of working-women have not been shortened; the wages of school teachers have not been raised: the type of men that go into office has not improved a bit. "As for the effect of the vote on women personally, 1 have known scores of women who worked for the republican party one year and worked for the democratic party next year, telling me frankly that 'the democrats gave us more money.* "Frankly, the experiment is a fail-

ure. It has done Colorado no good; It has done woman no good. The best thing for both would be if tomorrow the ballot for women could be abolished." THE BANQUET Tfie achievement banquet given by the democrats of Indiana at Murat Temple, Indianapolis, was perhaps the most elaborate event of the kind ever held in the state. Not less than twelve hundred people were present and the enthusiasm bubbled over. Each committee did its work and the occasion was marred by no hitch. Hon. Hugh Daugherty, chairman of the executive committee, introduced J, Ham Lewis, toastmaster, and the prince of the nation in that line. He is superb, a lawyer who should have ben an actor, filled with good cheer, and capable of imparting it in chunks that keeps everybody feeling good and wanting more. His dialect stories were rich in point of humor and perfectly told. His matchless oratory at times when he became sincere almost carried the audience away. Governor Marshall was the host and no one could doubt the sincerity with which he greeted the guests from a distance. Governor Wilson was the headliner and able to hold the His talk of an hour was the most logical, plain and impressive heard in years. He is a deep thinker, a pleasant speaker, a leader who has proven his ability to execute during the short time he has been governor of New Jersey, an educator of much prominence, and now more than ever a possible president of the United States. Then there was Colonel Peck, ex-governor of Wisconsin, and a famous humorist. His fifteen minutes' talk was so full*of life and humor that the crowd forgot his age, and was ready to accept his invitation to walk through the Badger state next campaign, with him. There were others, all good, all in fine spirits and the occasion was simply beyond pen description. You should have seen it and drank in the spirit. You would have joined in the three cheers for Bryan. Marshall and Wilson, had you done so, and meant it. "THEM" HENDERSON KIDS. To Give First Class Performance at Opera House This Evening. Manager Bosse and the management of “Them” Henderson Kids company, which appear herethis evening, were surprises indeed to know the demand for seats for tonight. Evidently the people of this city know of the fun-making ability of Charles Gardner and his all-star company. There are three acts in the play. The first act starts the love story; also the fun that the kids and the audience have with uncle Ben (Charles Gardner). There is not one line or situation in the play that is not clean and wholesome, but at the same time the funniest of all funny plays. The demand for seats would indicate that the people of this city wish to show their appreciation to Manager Bosse for securing this high-class attraction for the first show after Easter. The prices are so low that you cannot afford to miss it. 25c, 35c and 50c. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reppert, sr., ar Vera Cruz was an unusually nappy one Monday, when the children ano otner relatives and friends gathered there in reunion, the affair being a sort of double birthday celebration for the couple, who are near the three-score and ten mark. The birthday of one was last Sunday and the other will be next Sunday so the party or reunion was held between the two anniversaries. A general mingling and exchanging of greetings with sumptuous dinner and supper marked the day with pleasure. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reppert, Decatur; Mrs. R. Schug, Berne; Mr. and Mrs. William IRieppert, Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walters, Decatur: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Yager, Vera Cruz; Mr. and Mrs. John Fulk, Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pflefer, Vera Cruz; Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Schug, Decatur; Mrs. I. Reppert, Bluffton; Mrs. Harry Franklin, Bluffton; Mrs. Jacob Bossert and son, Olen, Bluffton; Miss Stella Schug, Berne, Ella, Bessie and Mabel Walters, Decatur; Esther Yager, Vera Cruz; Ada and Louise Reppert, Monroe; Urban Schug, Berne; Herman and Ervan Walters, Decatur; Dallas Reppert, Monroe; Ralph and Dwight Fulk, Bluffton. Not for some time has the Knights of Columbus hall presented such an » < * ~ A.

attractive appearance as on Monday evening, when the seventh annual Easter ball was given, and which was attended by fifty couples. The attractive, as well as artistically arranged decorations, which the hull had taken on during the past week for the happy event appealed to all and many a complimentary remark was bestowed upon the committees In charge for the excellent taste which was displayed in the decorations. Around the main chandelier in the dancing room proper was a center piece of several hundred streamers, so evenly hung that not a flaw was noticeable, and that much diligent work was put in, showed for Itself. The music for the evening was indeed the best ever rendered, being in charge of John Wemhoff and Miss Naomi Niblick. Many visitors from out of the city were in attendance and until a late hour the hand somely furnished home was the scene of much delight and amusement. Mrs. J. L. Edge will be seventy-six years of age Wednesday and the day will be very quietly celebrated. ’On next Sunday, however, will come the real celebration, when M. V. B. Arch bold and family of Fort Wayne will spend the day here, Mrs. Archbold being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edge. Decatur friends of Miss Nettie Schannep of Redkey, formerly of Hoagland, but who attended the Decatur high school a year or two ago, have received Invitations to the commencement exercises of the Redkey high school, which will be held Friday evening, April 28th, at the Methodist church at Redkey, Miss Schannep being a member of the graduating class. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harruff, who are preparing to go to their home at Fremont. Mich., and whose household goods w’ill be shipped Wednesday, were given a farewell surprise Monday evening by about thirty of the members of the Ben Hur lodge, their pastor, the 'Rev. D. O. Wise, of the Evangelical church being also t guest. The crowd was a jolly one, and a happy social time was spent. A picnic supper, spread on the floor, the paper tablecloths being spread with, a quantity of all things good to the palate was a pleasing feature of the evening. Later in the evening speeches were given by Mr. and Mrs. H. Harruff, William Teeple. Mrs. Mary Dailey and others. Mr. and Mrs.Harruff have been loyal members of the lodge for many years, and t are among the best loved members, having the love, esteem and good wishes of all, and it is withthe utmost regret gret that the lodge bears the departure of this family. But, as one expressed it, “Decatur’s loss is Fremont's gain." Miss Blanch Ervin was given a birthday surprise Monday evening by the G. W. C. club girls who came in to spend a delightful evening with games, music and a luncheon contributing thereto. Miss Ervin was presented with a handsome souvenir spoon as a gift. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Smith of Geneva visited here today, Mrs. Smith being the guest of her brother, Eugene Runyon, while her husband went on to Fort Wayne on business. Mr. and Mrs. John Fuhrman were entertainers at Easter dinner. Guests were Mrs. Ora Newhard and daughter, Merzlna; Miss Iva Lett In the afternoon they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. James Tumbleson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuhrman and son, Thurman, and the Misses Ethel and Fannie Ruckman.

The Ladies’ Aid society of the Salem church will meet on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Alfather, at which time much business is scheduled to be looked after. A good attendance is expected and all members should make an effort to be present. o DID NOT BENEFIT HEALTH. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McWhirter, who went to Taft, Florida, some time ago, hoping to benefit the health of Mrs. McWhirter, have returned here and will probably make this place their home, as the climate did not bring the desired benefit —in fact, Mrs. McWhirter seems to have grown worse. She stopped off at Winchester to visit a daughter and Mr. McWhirter came on to Decatur and is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Dallas Hunsicker. ■ ■ ■■' ■■ Itw DAILY CENSUS REPORT. r — The feminine population of Decatur was increased by two. A ninepound baby girl was born Monday afternoon to Marshal and Mrs. Frank Peterson and one also to Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Graber.

I for an extended visit through m south and southwest. H* »°® B ,lrs ‘ " St. Louis, where he will spend a <" days, and from there will go to Kansas to visit an uncle. He will go on down the Mississippi to New Orleans, where he will stay a few days. has taken a camera and has promised bis friends a host of Interesting southern views. The trip will occupy his time for about fifteen days, and is a vacation that he has been look ing forward to for several seasons past. John W. Williams, one of our well known citizens, is also going to take a trip of a few days, first going to New Philadelphia, Ohio, where he will visit with friends and relatives of for mer days, and from there he will go to Petersburg, W. Va., where he will take a trip through the battlefields of the civil war, studying them In sequence as they occurred, and as he participated in them. Several of the "boys” from here are contemplating the trip, and Mr. Williams will probably be Joined In the visit by a few of them. Many of the old union soldiers make this pilgrimage each year, to visit the scenes of their victories, and many cherished memories are treasured by these old veterans, of sacrifices given, of battles fought, and of the victorious onward march of Old Glory to Richmond. — DECATUR’S BALL TEAM. The baseball fans at Decatur will be satisfied with an amateur orghnization, which now announces it is ready to play ball. The South Siders team of this city may take them on for some games if the Decatur team develops enough strength to make it interesting for the locals. —Bluffton News. Decatur may have only an amateur team, but they will make Bluffton's best one go some if they are not too bashful to ask for any dates. They are very good in making a noise, when it comes to this kind of sport, but when the smoke clears away toward the close of the season our sister city is generally scrapping for the rear seat. Oh, well, Bluffton, that's all right.”

REV. McCARTY'b WIDOW WEDS. Mrs. Isabelle Williams of Portland and Onie Jones of Gary were married Saturday evening at the home of the bride by the Rev. L. A. Huddleston. They will make their home there. The marriage came as a distinct surprise to the Portland friends of tue bride. She was sixty-nine years of age Saturday, and is the widow of the late Edward T. Williams, whe committed suicide in a hotel at Anderson in 1904. Later she married the Rev. William E. McCarthy of Portland, from whom she was divorced more than a year ago. She met her present husband, who is but forty years of age, at Gary a year ago while she was there visiting a niece. He is also a ■widower, having divorced his first wife in 1907. Rev. McCarty formerly preached in this city. o WAS GRAND SIGHT. Knights of Columbus Line of March on Easter Was Great. Quite an impressive ceremony was that witnessed at the 6 o’clock solemn high mass at the St. Mary's church on Easter Sunday, when the Knights of Columbus, numbering upwards of one hundred and thirty members, attended mass together and received holy communion in a body. Another inspiring scene was that at the elevation when the Decatur assembly of the fourth degree of the Ideal council, No. 864, performed a greater manifestation of their faith when in the forming of a human cross was made and the salute with bayonet at the elevation of the sacred host This solemn and impressive act not only received the approval of the home council, but was sanctioned by the master, the Honorable Joseph McGowan, of Indianapolis. This was the first demonstration of its kind to be held by any of the various councils of the state and the local members are receiving much praise for the high respect which was shown on Sunday last. o —— ANOTHER CAR OUT. Big Decatur Truck Makes Them Ail Look ArounO. A new Decatur truck, which attracted the attention of all who happened to be on the streets today, made its appearance this morning in another demonstration of the elegant work being turned out at this manufacturing establishment. * The name of J. R. Carper, Artificial Ice Manufacturer, was handsomely finished in gilt letters, very neatly corresponding with the deep body color of Prussian steel blue. The car will be taken at once to its destination

" "U. c,r " hM “"” d an earned reputation. YOUNGSTOWN MAN’S CRIME. U nited Press Service.) Youngstown. Ohio. April ial to Daily Democrat)— bearing t . approving blindness «"" hl impossible for him to support hl. family. Grant Rlckerd. Ia plumb, r o rf«v took an axe, murdered his »ne and four children, and badly malme< tlms are his wife, aged 46. lean, aged 8; Raymond, aged J; CUren,lK,.d u, and Helen, aged 15. After slaving the five with the axe. Rickerd then fired several bullets into their bodies. _______ SCOTTISH RITE RING. Judge J T. Merryman is always happy, but more so today than usual -all because of a handsome Christmas present, which he has just received, the same having been made to order It is a handsome ring, a gift i from his wife and children, and em bodied in it are all the emblems of the thirty-second Masonic or Scottish Rite degree, surrounding a solitaire diamond' It is a beauty and highly prized by Judge Merryman, not only for its intrinsic value, which is great, but because of that which It signifies. _ — -* MRS. ALLISON HOME. Mrs. R. K. Allison, who was operated upon four weeks ago at the St Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, has recovered sufficiently that she was able to be brought home Monday afteinoon. She has done remarkably well and while she is not strong enough to be up yet, she is getting along very well, indeed. The Krick-Tyndall factory is at this time in the vortex of the usual spring rush and are running their plant night and day in a furious effort to catch up with the orders which hourly pour in upon them. Ftty-five men are securing steady employment here and several car loads of tile are shipped daily. The yards have been stripped of the reserve stock and the nine big kilns, one the largest in the state, are being forced to their fullest capacity in an effort to fill the orders. An interesting feature of this factory is the provision made for the en tertainment of weary wayfarers who chance to come this way. The night shift is in charge of “Cap" Allen, who installed a system for handling these people the first of the year which shows some very interesting results. He produced a "hotel register,” and each tramp who comes here must register. On the fly-leaf are the rules of the house: European plan; No smoking allowed; No sleeping with boots on; Clean up your sheets in the morning, and Hours from 6 p. m. to 6 a. m. To date, there have already been 741 tramps registered and slept in the valve room, where they enjoy a uniform temperature of about ninety degrees.

Mr. Allen has also received some relics of which the intrinsic and historical value is great He is the proud possessor of a copy of “Poor Richard’s Almanac." published in 1784 by Benjamin Franklin, just before he was sent by the colonies to England to handle our affairs there. It contains many of the bright sayings attributed to this great mind and is also well interspersed with scriptural quotations. He also has a ’poon which was forged for his ancestors’ use, when they were colonists in the old Dutch settlement under the rule of Peter Stuysevant and it is a diminutive piece, being about three inches long, the forging showing plainly at the shank of the handle. Mr. Allen has many other interesting relics and he will willingly exhibit them to the curious, and to see the almanac alone is well worth a trip to the factory. -a— This was a happy day for Charles Ewel, a retired farmer of Preble township, who celebrated the approach of his eighty-third milestone. Although nothing elaborate had been prepared for the event, the happy occasion could scarcely pass by without at least the members of the household and the near neighbors extending their heartfelt congratulations tn the elderly gentleman, who for seven and forty years has made his abode in that town. Fifty-one years ago he came to this country from Germany, locating in Allen county, where for four years he acted in the capacity of clerk in one of Fort Waynes prominent business establishments. After his arrival in this county he operated a general merchandise store for some years, and where he ga(ned esteem and respect of the many, which he enjoys today. He and Mrs Ewel are living with their son, Otto,

which for many years habited, and he now is spe 11( j| nK advanced years In ease and co®f * He I. still hale and hearty, good health, and conies to the often to carry ont his necessary bJ ness affairs. He la always and a man who attends to his OWn a t fairs and who never interferes mingles with that which belong, / others with which to content is perhaps one of the best known r ,* idents of the county and Is respfc.,2 by young and old alike . ,— ...o—.. WHAT DID SHE MEAN? At a recent wedding a baby hu shrieked without intermission to the great annoyance of the guests, e(c As the bridal party was leaving th, church a slight delay occurred. On, of the guests seized the opportune to say to the first bridesmaid; ■What a nuisance babies are at a wedding!" "Yes, indeed!" answered th, bridesmaid angrily. "When I out the invitations to my wedding I shall have painted in the corner, ‘No babies expected.*’’—Judge. ■ " ■ ■<> — BETTER TODAY. Members of the household of Mrs Peter Forbing were in much better spirit today as the result of her much improved condition over that of Monday. She was able to speak some and move about more easily, although the change for the better might be btit short, as has been witnessed on former occasions. The greatest event of the year, probably, for the three high school, of Berne, Geneva and Decatur, win be the oratorical, musical and athletic contest to be held in this city Friday, April 21st. The program for this will be announced later in full Suffice it to say at present that there will be three separate divisions. The first will be the program to be given at the Bosse opera house, beginning Friday morning at 10 o'clock, in which the freshmen and sophomores will contest in oratory, discussion, reading and music. There will be but two judges—one for the music and one for the literary part of the program. In the afternoon at three o'clock at Steele’s park will be the athletic contest At. 8:00 o'clock p. m. second section, including the juniors and seniors, will contest in music, oratory, etc., as did the morning sc - tion. The opera house will be apportioned into three sections. One of the side sections will be given to the Berne people, one to the Genera delegation and the central section to the Decatur people. Tickers will be twenty-five cents and seats will not be reserved. Everything else in the contest will be free. The meet promises to be a most interesting one. The Decatur preliminary athletic contest will come off Thursday evening at Steele’s park. ■ -U — POLICE COURT NEWS. Jacob Kiper, who was arraigned Saturday afternoon on a charge of assault and battery, preferred by Mrs. Willard Steele, was found guilty and a fine of |I.OO and costs, making a total of $9.25, was assessed. The dotted was stayed and Kiper returwi home. Monday evening the marshal was called to the Erie statior where be picked up a stranger from Chicago, claiming' Huntington as his home, who was suffering from delirium tremens. He was taken to jail where he is being attended by the county doctor, who reports his condition a» being serious. The civil suit entered by M. f Burkhead against P. H. Wagner, alleging a breach of contract, was called for trial this morning at 9 o'clock, but the defendant was not read? so s trial and the hearing was postponeuntil 7 o’clock this evening in ord * r to allow sufficient time for the seco. Ing of witnesses. ■■— o " JOHN JANSON VISITS HERE John Janson, of Janson. Canada stopped off here between trains was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jam** Moses north of the city. Mr, Jasso® is from the part of Canada where Carl Moses and the other catur boys have located and he o> ed here to visit with the relati-e the Decatur boys. Mr. Janson is brother of United States senate. • son of Nebraska. He is a large agent and the town in Canada named in his honor. TAKES NEW POSITION. Miss Florine Edwards has work as stenographer for the » & Bell office, the Increased bun of which needs increased help • Edwards was formerly BtenogrS jl)e , for the Erwin law office and ■' ceeded there by Miss Vernia » Democrat Want A« ? a '