Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 29 June 1911 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT. IWiaBMMI BOBBUM BY «J»W O, KLUNQHAM. FBBUtMr. «J» ran YBAJi » JMwsd at UM prwtoflUe at Decatur. | •nd. m atKiaid claw urail matter MT" resr m.. irr.-r OFFICIAL RAPER OF AOAMB CO. — ... '" - ■ .. "——l. L. THE WOOL BILL By a vote of 221 to 100 the house of representatives. Tuesday passed the bill revising the wool schedule. Every democratic member but one —Francis, of Ohio —voted for it, as did twentyfour republicans. Os these latter at ' least two were standpatters. No such j majority as this was looked for. It was doubted whether the bill could command a united democratic support. And, indeed, it would not have been surprising had it been found that there were quite a number of Bailey democrats in the house. Yet only one man on the democratic side voted in the negative. So we have another proof of the effectiveness and intelligence of the new democratic leadership. More than that, the bill was felt to ' be so fair —though it was severely criticized by’ some who voted for !(♦ that it commanded twenty-four republican votes. And in the affirmative vote the standpatters themselves were represented. The action of the house will greatly strengthen the wool bill in the senate. It is believed that there is a chance for its passage. Every effort will be made to prevent the tinanue committee from smothering it. and to bring it to a vote within a reasonable time. We should think that even Senator Bailey would hesitate long before opposing a bill framed by a democratic ways and means committee, indorsed by the democratic house caucus and supported on the final vote by every democratic representative, except one. It would oe better for him to follow his own precodent and resign—that is, if he Is unable to support this democratic meas- 1 tire. As to the bill itself it is not n<> es- ' sary to say much. It imposes an ad valorem duty of 20 per cent on raw woo! in place of the present duty of about 44 per cent. The duty on manufactured products is more than cut in two, the reduction being from an average of fW* per cent to an average of about 42 per cent. Ad valorem duties have been generally substituted for specific duties, and the lowest taxes are imposed on the cheapest good instead of, as now, on the most costly. The new schedule is. therefore, a great improvement over that now in force. It ought to make a strong appeal ’to the senate insurgents and to the ;psesfdent. The insurgents bitterly o] pcs ed the wool schedudle of the PayneAldrich law, and the president Lt. - de nounced it as “indefensible.” Here is a chance to get something better j It may not be all that Is desired, bn-j nevertheless it is a great improvement over the present schedule. It ought not to be difficult for republicans who really favor lower duties to vote for it. Twenty-four of them did vote for it Tuesday. So the case is submitted to the senate. It is to be hoped that body will act prompt!’ and favorably on the bill to the end that some of the burdens now resting on the people may be lightened.—lndianapolis News. DR BOYERS’ 1W i / SEI APPOINTMENT The appointment of Dr. J. S. Boyers as a member of the Indiana state board of health has caused general satisfaction here, where he Is known so well, and where his qualifications for the place are well understood. The doctor is at present in California, but it is presumed and hoped that he will accept this place of high honor. He is peculiarly fitted for the place, being a firm believer in the things preached and taught and urged by the board, and his sound ideas along these lines will prove beneficial to that now very necessary* part of the state’s government. He is a splendid gentleman, a well qualified physician, a student of all things pertaining to his profession and to the gen-

eral welfare of his community, a doctor who thoulg old in experience, believes in keeping up to date, and who still goes to school at regular Intervals. His appointment at this time, coming unsolicited, is a recognition of his ability that any man 1 uilght well be proud of —and it again places Decatur on the map. The health board is one of the most important of the state. Its members are often quoted on affairs of d«ei>est interest, and Dr. Boyers will prove a most capable officer. After being in business for some ( fifteen years, the Geneva Herald editor has suddenly discovered that the i Decatur Democrat is the official couni ty paper and in a column article in this week's issue so accuses us. Now why all this fuss and fuming. We admit ft, yea, more, we are proud of it. 'lt is the custom the world over to award the publishing of such notices as are published in but one paper, to that paper recognized as the partypaper. There has been nothing irregular about the practice here. It ’s followed by men in office, no differ[ence to what party they belong, and will be just so long as the man in office appreciates the work done for him and his party. Upon that paper also rests some responsibilities well known to every one. It is not all gravy by any means, and while Brother Rayn is complaining of his agreement not to receive any money unless the roads were completed, we might say for his enlightenment that this, too, is the general rule, that a large number of the roads were never built, and the allowance of last month w r as earned years ago. It is not very difficult to observe the handwriting back of the Herald article. Root's amendment to the Canadian reciprocity bill was defeated by an almost unanimous vote last evening. It it believed that the bill Will now pass without amendments which will seriously affect it. Immediately after the I vote was taken a resolution was preIl ared fixing the dates for voting on I the reciprocity bill for July 24th, the tanners’ tree list bill. July 25th an! the wool bill July 2fiih. This would mean the close of the special session‘by August Ist. Objections to this plan are being made, however and it may not be accomplished. George K. Tiask, lor years the rail road editor of the Indianapolis Star and Journal, and for forty years the railroad correspondent of the Ameican Press, the oldest active reporter in the United States, died at Indianapolis yesterday. He was a lovable man, of whom it was said “he whis tied his way into your confidence," and did it ever occur to you that a man who whistled continually is a hanpy individual, good to meet? Mr. Trask began his newspaper career when in middle life, but he made (good and his items were of interest Ito the many over the state. Have you cut the weeds? The time of year approaches when they are most obnoxious and they will soon be dangerous. It is a well known fact that aside from Injuring the appearance of a town, they cause disease. Further, it is against the law to permit them to grow. The board of herAth has ordered them cut and ft's up to you to do it. This don t kiean in the front yard alone, but she entire lot and the alleys as well. Dont think you are being persecuted If you Lave to pay for not giving attention to this admonition. President Taft is to visit Indianapolis over the Fourth and the boys are having all kinds of trouble In placing the right fellows on the reception and other committee. One would think there might be some politics In this visit. It should be remembered that about a year ago William Howard refused flat-footed to have anything to do with Indiana. Just when and why he changed his mind has not been announced. The revision of the wool schedule is up to the senate, and the action of ’ that body will be watched from . Maine to California. From present appearances the members of the two

houses of congress will not have much use for their summer cottages, and Washington is an awful hot town 'during July and August. If you don't think something ought to be done to improve West Monroe street, take an automobile or buggy ride, or even a walk along there and see if you don’t change your mind. The Wren Herald, newest publics-' tion in this section. has reached our : exchange table. It is a newsy little sheet, published at the office of the Willshire Hernld. under the direction of Miss Fern McClure. Full of news that is news, with eight pages of good reading, and just enough advertising to prove that it has a field, it looks like a permanent fixture in the newspaper world. _. ins w 111 1 ' * The tramps arrested Saturday night are to earn their board, as they will be worked upon the streets, under guard. This may help some. If these fellows understand that when picked up here they will have to put in about ten hours a day, they will shun us completely and consistently. King George V is now the ruler of England in name as well as in faet. Though he has had all the powers for a year, the red tape of yesterday was necessary to comply with the rules set down in the British empire, greatest of all the world. It was a gorgeous event, but we prefer the rather modest inaugurations as they are performed in Washington. Senator Paynter of Kentucky has read the hand-writing on the wail and has side-stepped in the senatorial fight in that state, leaving a cleatfield for Ollie James, the stalwart congressman from the Blue Grass region. Paynter was a follower of Bailey and his defeat is said to be the first of a series of fatalities growing out of the Lorimer investigation. The “hobo” headquarters in Decatur should be broken up isme way or eth- • er. The arrest of a bunch of them Saturday night came near resulting in a serious shooting. They are, as a rule, bad citizens, and drastic measures should be taken to keep them away from here / The four children of Mrs. Margaret Gleckler. cne of the oldest pioneer ladies of In: a township, will long have occasion to remember her sev-enty-eighth birth anniversary, the mouier bringing all of her four children to this city and taking them to a jeweler, selected each a gold watch and chain, which she presented to them with her love, in remembrance of the day. The children are Frank. David and John S. of Union township, and Mrs. William Ainsworth of Allen county. Mrs. Gleckler has lived her entire life in Union township, seventyfive years of which have seen spent within sight of the place where she was born. She can therefore be called its oldest resident, and no one is more beloved or more widely and favorably known that she. A booster sterial. running over the Clover Leaf, arri.cd here Tuesday at 11 o’clock, cairying all the traffic uaicials of the road. A message was sent ahead and about twenty-five of the Decatur business men met the officials at the train and a half hour s discussion of local traffic conditions was had. Concerning the new depot which was to have been erected this spring, the superintendent said that the company desired more ground than they now had, in such a location that one could be used as a freight depot and several dead end freight tracks could be laid. . The location that the company desires is a plot of ground just east of the present depot and back of the o' 1 cemetery. The amount needed was stated at about one hundred and fifty feet in width and of sufficient length ' to allow of building the tracks, in all : probably six or seven acres. This, the superintendent said, should be secured by the city and turned over to the company upon which to build. The 1 present plans contemplate a $5,200 ■ building. The city of Decatur has been in sevi erpl deals of this nature, a few years ago giving a portion of land to the company upon which to build a “Y,” 1 and shops, and another $30,000 subsidy for the erection of shops and an ice plant here. While it is certain > that the company will have to build f 1 some kind of a building here, it is ( ' probable that the city will refuse to 1 subsidize anything. ‘i « ’ The Decatur City band has all ar- ■ i

rangements under way for a band concert and social to be given on the evening of July Fourth on Court i street. They will give a delightful coßrert and there will be Ice cream < and cake for sale, and many other features of a pleasant evening's program. Come, and eat ice cream and hear the music. The boys Monday received their new uniforms, and their appearance will be as pleasing to the i sight as their music is to the ear. A ; committee meeting will be held this evening to make furtbex plans. FORTY YEARS AGO. Henry Schaphorst. Who Died in Fort Wayne. Resided m Adams County. Henry F. Schaphorst, aged seventyone years, eight months and twentyone days, a pioneer resident of Fort Wayne, died at 11 o’clock Sunday evening at his home, 1210 Orchard street foflowink a stroke of apoplexy, which he suffered Saturday. The deceased was born tn GermanyNovember 4, 1539, and came to this country with his parents at the age of two years, settling in Adams county, which was his home until forty years ago, when he moved to . Fort Wayne. He was a car builder bytrade, but retired a number of years ago. He is survived by a widow and four children: Edward Schaphorst of Denver, Colo.; Louis and Miss Amelia Schaphorst and Mrs. Eugene Stirnkorb, all of this city: four brothers, William and Fred Schaphorst of this city; August Schaphorst of Toledo, and Louis Schaphorst of Lincoln, IT., and two sisters. Miss Sophia Schaphorst and Mrs. Charles Neuerge, both of Fort Wayne. Three children, bis parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The dec-eased was a member of the German Lutheran church. _— o Tuesday was a happy oae for the many who attend the Catholic school picnic, as well as the many children for whom the affair was especiallyplanned. The dawning of the day ‘presented very threatening weather, and many were in doubt as to what the result might be. Slight sprinkles added more sorrow to the younger folks, but with the passing of an hour or so the dark clouds broke and the sun came creeping through the scattering clouds, which gave rise to a most pleasant day. Early this morni ing large numbers of the children I were conveyed to the grounds on hayracks, while during the day many could be seen going to and fro from the grounds to partake of their dinner or spend a few pleasant hours in the woods. The Eiting grove was cleared and put in shape for the event and was a most ideal spot for the holding of the picnic. Various sports were indulged in during the day and this afternoon a ball game between the Fort Wayne Catholic high school and the St. Joseph's team was played. Stands, with refreshments, were to be found and the day did not fail to give the real pleasant relief which was afforded in previous years. ATTENDS INSTITUTE. L. E. Opliger is Attending Superintendents' Meet at Capital. County Superintendent L. E. Opliger left this morning foi Indianapolis, where he will attend the institute of county school superintendents, which convened there this afternoon, and will continue over Wednesday. A business session was held today and this evening a reception will be given I Much business relative to the inter- ‘ est of all will be attended to and the assembly will be a very profitable one. — o TO THOSE CONCERNED. Mayor Teeple has issued notice flat no fire crackers or other eplosive? will be permitted to be discharged on the streets until July Fourth, and the safest way to avoid trouble is to cease this practice at once. MAYOR TEEPLE. ■— —- ■ —o The Pythian Sisters at their regular meeting Monday evening named their officers who will guide the affairs of the temple during the ensuing six months. The following excellent stafl ■ will be installed: i Most Excellent Chief — Myrtb I Fruchte. i Excellent Senior —Sadie Miller. Excellent Junior —Ella Peoples. s Manager—Mrs. Jessie Burdg. s Mistress of Records and Corre- > spondence—Lydia Shamp. Mistress of Finance —Lydia Elzey. Protector of Temple—Grace Huni sicker. i'• Outer Guaid —Della Carroll. ’ Representative to Grand Temple—- - Maude Hower. i Alternate—Mrs. Elizabeth SellemeyI'er. 1 Installing Officer—Orpha Erwin. 5 i o — _ > ■ Relatives And friends of Mrs. ' Amanda Kain of Markle, who planned a surprise upon her today in honor of • her Sixty-fourth birthday anniversary

were themselves surprised when «£• returned to her home from - as Mrs. Samuel Fisher. Mr. > who is a well known Huntington reel- < wiih Mrs Kain, visited i dent, together with Mis. nu.u, the Methodist parsonage and we married at 9 o’clock this morning, t were unaccompanied. AaMUBMMt of the marriage cans- < quite a stir among their man. v Mends who had made preparations for the affair in honor of Mrs. Kain quiet- : lv but she had in some manner learned of it. She and Mr. Fisher accord- i ingly made their plans for the wed- . ding at the same time and the celebration at the bride’s home in Markle became a double one. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Fisher spent a short time with friends in this city and then returnejl to Markle. Many friends had gathered to receive them and but a few of their most intimate friends anticipated the marriage announcement. In celebration of the two events, a big dinner was served and the day was a pleasant one. Both parties are well known in Huntington county. Mrs. Fisher has for many years been a resident ot Markle. Her first husband. Rev. David Kain, who died a number of years ago, was pastor of the German Lutheran church. Mrs. Kain returned to Markle several months after, spending some time keeping house for : her son. Lewis-Kain, at Logansport. Mr. Fisher is employed at the Knud-son-Mercer lumber yards and is a well known resident of Huntington. He is sity-six years of age. He has a pretty home on Joe street prepared for his bride and they will soon take ■up their residence there. —Huntington News-Democrat. Rev. Karn was many years ago pastor of the Concord Lutheran church, north of this city and, resided in this vicinity for some time, -where he and his wife were very well known. Mrs. Kain is the mother of Clem T. Kain, I of Bluffton, a state accountant. FARMER PATENTEE. T. I— Steffen, Residing on the County Line, is Granted Patent. That those residing in the countrydistricts are just as capable of obtaining patents and tne carrying out of their reasoning faculties, and putting them into active use, has again come to our notice, when T. L. Steffen, a (prominent farmer, residing on the I Wells-Adams county line, was granted a patent on a new kind of wagon bed lining. The new apparatus has been on exhibition at several places in Bluffton and consists of a canvas lining, which is often seen surrounding a hog rack. The new device is so adapted that a hog rack, or in fact any kind of a bed with a solid bottom, with the use of the patent, can be used for the hauling of small grain. o VAIL LUMBER MILLS. Recently Destroyed by Fire at South Whitley to be Rebuilt. A. T. and J. W. Vail, who owned the big stave and mills at South Whitley that were recently destroyed by fire, started a force of workmen Monday morning to clearing away the debris, in order that they might start the work of erecting new buildings that will be built on this site. The business men of South I Whitley have donated freely to this' j cause and they have shown to the Vails that their intention to raise the required amount of cash. $2,000, was in good faith and that their demands would be met and they are making the necessary preparations to rebuild.! The business men have raised $1,500 ■ in cash so far and they are positive' that they will be able to raise the other SSOO before the end of the week and they will then have complied with their part of the program. The Vails expect to put up first-class buildings In every respect and will equip their new mills with modern and up-to-date i machinery. The plants employ seven-ty-five men.—Columbia City Mail. V. P. A. ELECTS OFFICERS. To Serve For the Ensuing Half Year. The Young People's Alliance of the Evangelical church held its semi-an-nual business meeting at the church ■ Monday evening, the following officers to serve for the next six months 1 being elected: President, Mrs. E. B. ■ Kern; vice president, Mrs. Fred I Linn; recording secretary, Miss Lilah ’ Lachot; corresponding secretary. Miss • Gladys Kern; missionary secretary, Sam Cramer; treasurer, Mrs. Eugene - Runyon; organist. Miss Crystal Kern; | secretary and treasurer of the building fund, S. C. Cramer. Reports of the various committees covering the past half year’s work were given, 1 showing it to be in a very good con- ! dition, with the outlook equally good ■ . inn’

Mrs. Frank Dillery, of St. Minn., a sister of John and X| ( .|) I Ornlor of this city, and many ..°J ago a resident of this city, | g (1 1 and word to that effect was re (( .J here this morning, having r away on last Wednesday eveningß 9 o’clock. For several years she J been in failing health, suffering f rj complications, which, together her advanced age, brought on dea They were residents of this city , til twenty-six years ago, when the f a ily moved tb St. Paul, where they ha since lived. Nine years ago she n a visit here, renewing her many quaintances, and was held in v< high esteem by the many she k n , Mrs. T. C. Bixler, a daughter of deceased, whom she had not seen 1 twenty-five years, and her daught Miss Rosella, of Muncie, also torn residents of this city, were at t bedside at the time of her death.,» through her the sad news was c< veyed to the many relatives here. | sides a wide circle of friends w will recall her last pleasant visit, i leaves many relatives to mourn her i mise. The children include Jo] Frank, Edward, Henry, Mrs Enn Smith, Maggie and Mary of St Pa and Mrs. T. C. Bixler of Muncie: al the following brothers and sistet John Omlos of Rout 1 and Nichol Omler or this city; Fred Omlor Fostoria, Ohio; Ben of Wausa Ohio; Mrs. Elizabeth Weber of Mi cie; Mrs. Amelia Gass. Waseon. Ohl Mrs. Amelia Loshe of St. Anthoi Ohio. funeral services were hi ‘at 9 o’clock Saturday morning fn the Catholic church at St. Paul “Father Eberle has been in t priesthood for nine years. He » ordained May 24, 1902, in the Cat! dral of the Immaculate Concept! by the Rt. Rev. H. I. Alerdtng. I was appointed assistant to Fail Gus Oechtering at Mishawaka, a afterward was appointed for one p I to Father Wilken at Decatur. On Ji 3, 1905, he was assigned the chai at Portland. Ind., where he spent i years. He came to Goshen July 1907. Father Eberle leaves ma friends in Goshen. He early ■» the respect and confidence of the c zens, and his departure from Gosh will be mourned as a loss. He a carry with him the best wishes of i “Father Gustav Hottenroth of H Wayne will succeed Father Eber Father Hottenroth has been in I ' priesthood fourteen years ’ This evening at 7:45 o’clock at t Presbyterian church, as announc last week, will occur the ordinati and installation of' the Rev. Willi H. Gleiser, who assumed charge the local pastorate May 21st. aft his graduation this spring- from t McCormick Theological seminary Chicago. A number of visiting min ters will be present to assist tn t impressive service. The Rev John Ferguson of Lima, Indiana, mode tor of the Fort Wayne presbytery, v preside and preach the sermon: tl Rev. Edward Montgomery of tl Presbyterian church of Fort Wayi will charge the people, and the R< W. E. Hunter, pastor of the Ossii Presbyterian church, will charge tl pastor. An invitation has been < tended to every mlniste: and the members of his congregate as well as to the public at large, attend the service this evening ■■ ■ o ARGUMENTS CROWDED OUT. I Decatur School Board Case Argu< Thursday. On account of another trial that ri over into Monday afternoon in tl Allen superior court the argutnen j in the Decatur school board j the vacation of the alley, which »'f to have been given Monday. wereP 01 poned until Thursday afternoon. , SAW AN AIRSHIP. J. D. Hale and William Jackson a very earnest in their belief and s.a ment this morning that they sa» airship pass over the city about i o’clock Monday evening. app parin & i go over the northwest part of ,h 5 ‘ i Several lights were plainly vis>- p BAPTIST PICNIC. Churches of Pleasant Mills and Th City Will Spend Day Tcjethen At a meeting of the mernlje J b ]l^g Baptist church of Pleasant J > ■ the Baptist church of this ci • 1 1 frtr the hoM 11 rangements were made foi t of a-jiicnic on the Fourth o the two churches combining ■ nic will be held in the Patent g three and one-half miles s°utI■* 1 ■* the city on the Pleasant 5 1 the distance being about t m from each church. Committee been appointed who will l° oh s< necessary arrangements a' l ' that everything will be in . nne < for the event, which will oe the many ways for the keep sa f e, sane and commendab •*