Decatur Democrat, Volume 57, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 20 June 1912 — Page 1

Volucne LVII

BATTLE RENEWED IN CHICAGO

Taft Forces Holding Their Advantage In Convention Today

ARGUE CONTESTS Heated Controversy Between Brilliant Leaders Republican Party. ENGLISH PASSES LIE Hurls Epithet at Dye of the Ninth District—Fairbanks Dodges Blows. (United Frees Service. Chicago, 111., June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat)—4:oo p. m.—A wild stampede of delegates started when Governor Hadly of Missouri arose to correct a statement of former Representative Watson of Indiana. In a few minutes the stampede to Hadly had started. Three-fourths of the states are now marching about the hall screaming for Hadly. The demonstration has lasted twenty-five minutes and is gaining every minute. New York T*G leaders are now caucusing to avoid Hadly's nomination Chicago, 111., June 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Beaten in their first attempt to amend the temporary roll call of delegates at the republican national convention the supporters of Colonel Roosevelt for the republican presidential nomination today renewed the battle. Governori Hadly of Missouri opened the battle for the Roosevelt forces. He argued that there were seventy-eight delegates supporting Taft on the roll call prepared by the national committee who were not rightfully entitled to their seats. He argued that the convention should unseat these delegates and put in their places the Roosevelt delegates, whose claims were supported by fourteen members of the national committee. He was followed by W. T. Dovell, who spoke for the Taft forces. He plunged right into the Washington contest, holding that the Taft delegates were rightfully entitled to their seats. “Colonel Roosevelt charged on the very day that the Washington convention was held that there was a plot on foot to steal Washington from him.” said Dovell. ‘‘That statement was absolutely false." x Former Senator Janies A. Hemenway of Indiana was one of the chief speakers, who supported the roll call of delegates prepared by the national committee. He was frequently Interrupted by Bill Flynn, Rooseveit leader and chairman of the Pennsylvania delegation. Hemenway said’ ' Let me tell you men in the Pennsylvania delegation that you don't want to listen to argument. You want to appeal to passion. You won't hear anything that tells the truth about yourself.” Hemenway referred to the seating of the Taft delegates at large from Indiana by the unanimous vote of the committee and said: “Shame on such contests. They were paper contests, anyhow.” Referring to the Indiana contest George L. Record of New Jersey said that there was no Question but that frauds were committed in Marlon county by the Taft forces which should have invalidated the entire election. He reviewed at length the allegations that automobiles filled with negroes, went from ward to ward to vote illegally. One °f the delegates asked him why the national committee voted to seat the Taft delegates at large from Indiana if such was the case, but Record did not reply. Former Congressman Parsons of New- York asked why the affidavits in the Indiana contests should not give the names of persons used *s repeaters. Record said that that was impossible because Roosevelt

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watchers were denied admission to the stolen places William E. English of Indianapolis called William Holten Dye of the Ninth district a "liar," when Dye started the approval of his charges. Former Vice President Fairbanks of Indiana ducked, as the two men took jUieir seats over his shoulder, and for a moment a free-for-all fight came near. He finally got the men back in their seats and the incident was closed. Record in summing up for the Hadly motion said: "The issue between us is clear. We desire to submit the views to the party voters: and the opposition desires to submit this to a closed room, where only hand-fixed delegates can participate. It is simply in a nut shell, whether the bosses or people shall rule.” In conclusion Hemenway said that the contest had been decided by the national committee and he defended the members. Flynn shouted, “How about Penroe?" "1 will answer you,” shouted Hemenway. Chicago, 1P.., June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat)—lt was just 11:16 o’clock when Chairman Elihu Root called the convention to order and directed the aisles to be cleared. Root was very hoarse. While this was going on Frank B. Kellogg, the Minnesota lawyer, was talking to the Roosevelt leaders. He asserted that the attitude of Francis J. Heney of California in his speeches was a detriment to the Roosevelt cause and that Heney simply stirred up trouble. •

Chicago, Hl., June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Colonel Roosevelt today insisted that his supporters for the republican presidential nomination continue the struggle to demand to remove from the roll call of the national convention the delegates who he alleges are holding their seats through fraudulent action of the national committee. The final instructions were given by the colonel at a meeting of prominent Roosevelt delegates shortly after midnight. “Support your leader," said Roosevelt. "Stick to Hadley, Johnson and Record. If I could be nominated by the present roll call I would not accent. The roll is fraudulent. Mr. Root's position as temporary chairman is acclaimed by the use of sixty votes which are on the roll by fraud. The roll must be purged.” o THE THEFT OF A HAM With a String and a Joke Attached Thereto. When the Daniel Haley family on Mercer avenue went to the summer kitchen to get breakfast, they found a ham and a new package of coffej gone. The kitchen had been left unlocked and the thief had likely gotten in without rpuch trouble and made away with the provisions. County Recorder and Mrs. Andrew Welfley reside next to the Haley home, and the two men called across to each other in neighborly fashion this morning, Mr. Haley apprizing Mr. Welfly of his loss. The fact that they had butchered together in the winter, both taking a part of the meat, and that each had a part of the hams left, made the matter of the loss of mutual interest. When Mr. Welfley returned to the house, Mrs. Welfley was engaged in cutting meat from one of their hams for breakfast, and without telling her of Haley’s loss, told the unsuspecting woman to take the ham over to the Haley’s home. She did so, without knowledge of the joke he was about to play on her. until her arrival there, when the Haleys, scenting the joke, informed her of their loss, and all joined in a hearty laugh over Mr. Welfley's way of leading his wife to make a timely presentation of a ham, in which if circumstantial evidence without knowledge of the joke, had been considered, might have led her into an awkward position. Mrs. Clem Uhl and babe of Toledo, Ohio, went to Fort Wayne this afternoon for a visit.

PEOPLE'S SERVICE. Pastor Jones of the local Baptist church reports that the people’s service of last Sunday was more than double in numbers that of the Sunday before. These services are. held from 7:00 to 7:30 p. m., Sundays, and are open to all. Any one may enter into the discussions and propose questions for discussions. No one is allowed to monopolize the titpe and everyone is expected to take some part. The meetings are actually in the hands of the congregation and the response last Sunday evening was splendid. Question for discussion at 7:00 p. m. Sunday will be “Will a Heroic Death in Behalf of Another Avail Anything for One's Salvation?” Some subjects for future discussion are: "What to do With Tramps,” What to do With Child Labor.” “What to do About the Poor,” "What to do About Missions," "Who's to Blame for the Intemperance of Our Country.’ Answers to these questions are sought in the Bible. Bring your Bible, note book and pencil to get the-bene-fits of these meetings. Services begin at 7:00 sharp and dismiss at 7:30 for the preaching service to follow. FAIR ASSOCIATION TO MEET The members of the Great Northern Indiana Fair association are requested to meet at the interurban assembly room, Friday morning at nine o’clock when business relating to the coming fair will be taken up. C. E. Magley, fair secretary, has sent out notices in advance to the members, but also wishes to take this way in bringing the meeting before each, as the attendance of all is desired. o U. S. JACKSON WORSE. (United Press Service) Greenfield, Ind., June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The condition of U. S. Jackson, of this city, sergeant-at-arms of the national house of representatives, is again serious today. After Improving from a several weeks' attack of sciatic rheumatism he suffered a relapse last night. BUILDING AGAIN Adams Heading Mill Beginning Erection of Fireproof Dry Room. * WORK IS PROGRESSING

Said to be a Hoop Factory in Contemplation—May be Built by Fall. Active steps for the rebuilding of the dry room at the Adams heading factory, which burned to the ground a few days ago, were begun Tuesday, when a force of about twenty men were put to work cleaning up the rubbish, preparatory to the beginning of excavations for foundations for a new building which will be built from cement blocks, furnished by the Acker cement works. The building will be built twenty feet longer than the old dry room, making the new building one hundred six feet long and accommodating eight more cars of material. The heighth and width will be substantially the same and in the building it will require over three thousand first-class blocks. The block manufacturer is already getting out the order and they will be delivered in time so that as soon as the foundation is in the work of construction can be commenced immediately. The -building of the dry room will be immediately under the seuperviaion of the Adams company, no contract for the building being contemplated. It is thought that sixty days will see the new dry room in operation. Just south of the site of this building operation, men are working on the boilers which were in the old stave mill owned by Mr. John Vail, and which was burned several years ago. It is said that there will be a hoop factory erected on this spot, but active information is lacking, owing to Mr. Vail being in Chicago for the balance

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of the. week. However, It is said that the factory will have a band sawmill, one cutter and adequate machinery to handle lots of work, if it is erected. If this factory is built it will employ thirty men In the factory Itself and probably as many more In the country getting out the lumber. KEIPER SITS UP. Henry Kelper, the young man shot sotu'w, weeks ago by Willard Steele, is able to sit up 4’ the county infirmary and it is thought will be able to be removed to his home next Sunday. The nurse who has been caring for him for four weeks, was dismissed today and his recovery is thought to be a rapid one frotn now on. — —o VISITS FORMER HOME. John Beam of Minn., who until several years ago resided at New Corydon, is a visitor in the city calling on P. K Kinney, an acquaintance and friend of many years. Mr. Beam is now engaged In the real estate business in Minneapolis. DEAL CONSIDERED S. E. Shamp Contemplates Purchase oTGeneral Store in Fort Wayne. WILL MOVE THERE If Purchase is Made—Was in Ft. Wayne Tuesday on Business. I— ---.I S. E. Shami was at Fort Wayne Tuesday on business relating to a deal which is now In consideration- - that of the purchase by him of a well known general store in that city. The i matter has not yet been" definitely closed, and Mr. Shamp will go to Ft. Wayne again next Tuesday when the matter will bt> given further attention. Mr. Shamp was formerly engaged in the mercantile business and for two or three years has been considering re-entering his old business. The store at Fort Wayne is in a good location and is an established business and should he purchase, Mr. Shamp will move to Fort Wayne to make that place his home. Should he make the purchase, he will resign his present position as a member of the local postoffice force, to give his entire time to his new business. Should he purchase he will probably take possession about the middle of August, though that is indefinite as he will be obliged to give some thirty or sixty days’ notice to the postoffice department upon resigning, and the relinquishment of his positon there will have to be considered before he takes possession of the new. IS BADLY INJURED Michael McMullen. Nephew of Dr. H. F. Costello. Run Down by Train IN FORT WAYNE This Morning—Leg Cut oif —Served as Train Caller for Pennsylvania. Dr. H. F. Costello left this morning on the 10 o'clock car for Fort Wayne, in response to a message received at 7 o’clock this morning that his nephew. Michael McMullen, of that city, had met with serious injury this morning when he was run down by a Pennsylvania railroad strain. He was badly injured in other ways, besides having one leg cut off. Mr. McMullen is employed as train caller for the Pennsylvania and the accident happened, it is presumed, while he was on duty near the offices of the company, at sometime between 6 and 7 o'clock. The unfortunate boy was eighteen years of age and is the son of Dr. Costello's sister. He is a brother of Miss Marie McMullen, who is also well known here, where she has often visited. The lad was taken to the St. Joseph hospital.

JOE HARRIS WEDS Well Known Man of City Surprises Friends by Taking a Bride. WED LAST EVENING Bride is Mrs. Hannie Boardman—Groom’s Injury Did Not Deter Wedding.

The news of the marriage of Joe Harris, the well known Decatur man, to Mrs. Hannie Boardman. which occurred Tuesday evening at about 8:30 o’clock at the home of the groom on West Monroe street, will come as a distinct surprise to his many friends. The utmost precautions of the couple to keep the happy affair a secret were taken, but somehow such good news will leak out, and though the groom, when interviewed this moru’ng, stated that we "must be dreaming," and although the minister, Rev. R. L. Sernans, whom it is said officiated at the wedding, stated that he was not at liberty to give out anything relative to the matter, we have it upon good authority that the marriage did take place as stated before. The bride is a well known Cleveland, Ohio, lady, who has visited in the city on several occasions, and is a lady of esteem. Mr. Harris is an employe of the tinning department of the Schafer company, and on Monday morning, June 3, while working on r. house in Rockford, Ohio, for his company, suffered a fall to the ground, resulting in the fracture of a leg. He has since been confined to his bed, and is under the care of a trained nurse from Fort Wayne, but the fact of his injury and disablement did not postpone the wedding, and the ceremony took place at the bedside of the injured man. The couple today are receiving the very best wishes of their many friends. On account of the injury of Mr. Harris it was necessary' for County Clerk Bleeke to call at the home, where the marriage license was issued Tuesday afternoon. AGED FATHER DEAD Frank Roop Called to Bucyrus, Ohio, by Death of His Father, John Roop. HAD JUST RETURNED From Bedside Last Week —Deceased Was Eightyone Years of Age. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roop of north of the city left this morning for Bucyrus, Ohio, in response to a message received Tuesday morning that his aged father, John Roop, had passed away at 11 o'clock. Mr. Roop had been ailing for some time from ailments superinduced by infirmities of old age, combined w|th heart trouble and Mr. and Mrs. Roop, who were called there by his ( serious illness some time ago, had returned only last Wednesday from: his bedside. The deceased was eighty-, one years of age. August twenty-first, and was one of the pioneer men of Bucyrus. His wife died twenty-one years ago, but he is survived by ten children. All but two of them—Frank, of near this city, and R. P. Roop of Canada, reside near Bucyrus. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Roop left this morning on the 10 o'clock car, going byway of Fort Wayne. o— MAY EXCHANGE “DORGS” F. A. Martin of Fairbanks, Alaska, and C. L. Meibers of this city are in a fairway Os each securing what they have desired for some time—Mr. Meibers an Alaskan dog, and Mr. Martin a fine bird dog. A letter received yesterday by Mr. Meibers from the far north, dhted May 19, and which took just one day less than a month for its transmission, bore on the exchange which rnsty be effected within a short time.

NEW STREET COMMISSIONER. James Smith, who severed his connection with the city as street commissioner and accepted by the mayor at Tuesday evening's meeting of the city council, has been In the service of . the city for a year and a half, and rendered complete satisfaction while a city official. He was succeeded by Jacob B. Buhler, whose bond was ac--1 cepted, and this morning he began work at his duties. SUGAR BEET NOTES Abandoned Beet Fields Are Now Coming Out in Good Shape Since Rains. CULTIVATE AT ONCE Davis Dailey is Plowing Up Nine Acres of Corn to Put in Sugar Beets. The recent showers are bringing up I beet seed that was planted two or three weeks ago and many fields that have been condemned will now become splendid beet, fields. Watch ' these and take care of them and they may become your best money-producer ' next fall. Beets planted this week will probably turn out as well as those planted several weeks ago. I Cultivate your beets before they are ( blocked and thinned. It is reported that in some cases the hand laborers , advise otherwise. Pay no attention t<s them. Get your advice from the field , men of the sugar company. They want you to have a big crop, and will tell you right. If in doubt at any time call Mr. Robinson, phone 420; Mr. , Thomas at Monroe; Mr. i Wagner, I 'phone 648; the office, ’phone 7, or F. I H. Hubbard, 'phone 649. You can depend on any of these. j i Farmers should cultivate the beets this week, if possible. The haying time will be here almost immediately and you should lodk after the beets and corn before you get into the hay field. It is important and it is the time now to make your investment pay you handsomely. 1 Davis Dailey, one of the best known i farmers of the county, today began i plowing up nine acres of corn which did not “come" as it should on account of the drouth, and will plant it in beets. He will test out the late planting of beets and the field men say he will have a good nine acres that will pay him well. Sugar Beet Notes. (By Mr. Robinson) Watch the beets grow since the rain has come! And by the way, the weeds are growing too. So it is important to ( get in with the cultivator and clean 1 them out as soon as the ground is j dry enough to permit working the I land. Also, have the laborers busy, tMnning for the beets will very quickly become so large as to be injured bythinning. An article in a certain farm paper has come to our notice, which advocates the hilling up of beets. DO NOT PLOW THE SOIL UP CLOSE TO THE BEET PLANT. It is liable to cause crown rot. Shallow, level ' cultivation is decidedly better to conI serve moisture for the crop. For that reason it is important to start the cultivation early and get the weeds before they are so large as to require , deep cultivation to remove them. The moisture is now in the ground for, making a crop. Keep it there by a | mulch of fine, loose dirt. At the last cultivation it is safe to turn the shovels so as to throw soil toward the beets, but care must be taken that it is not piled against the beets. Some have thought that the beet would extend above the ground and be injured by exposure, but that is not true.- The beet will stay down where it belongs as a general thing, and in cases where some beets extend above the ground there is no loss to the grower because that part of the beet is not cut off in topping, as some suppose, but is used the same as any beet grown wholly under ground. Some farmers report that already their early beets are getting so large as to permit of but one or two more cultivations. The prospects for a good beet crop are indeed very bright. Farmers, who have beet seed left, that they will not use, are requested (Continued on Page 8)

COUNCIL DOINGS James G. Smith Tendered His Resignaton as Street ’Commissioner. ACCEPTED BY MAYOR I Will Construct Two Sewers in Near Future—Claims Also Allowed. The usual bulk of business was threshed out by the city council at the regular session held Tuesday evening, and new work outlined for further continuance in the betterment of I the city. All of the five members responded to the roll call and the clerk, on request of the mayor, read the minutes covering the last six weeks' work, which were received and approved. The first work of the evening was the filing of the proof of publication to hear objections on the Ward Fence sewer; another also, to hear objections on the Monroe street sewer, petitioned for by Samuel Butler. There being none to offer by any interested property owners, the improvements were ordered constructed and Tuesday evening, July 2, at 7 o’clock, at the council chambers, the common council will receive bids for the construction of the two sewers. The resolutions for both were adopted. Frank Peterson, city marshal, asked I that owing to the advanced cost of I living, he was unable to live on his present salary and asked that it be increased from fifty to sixty-five a month. The request was referred to the judiciary committee. James G. Smith, who served in the capacity of street commissioner, ten- ‘ dered his resignation to the mayor, j who in return filed his report of ac- ( ceptance, the same taking effect Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, and Jacob B. Buhler was appointed to fill the vacancy. This being an appointment of the mayor, no action was necessary J outside of receiving the mayor’s re- ' port, which was received. Mr. Buhler then filed his bond in the amount of $1,500. which was also received, and he began his new duties this morning. Jacob Atz, who has been complaining 1 for several months of the over-flooded , condition of North Third street, dur I ing rvet spells, and whose petition for a sanitary sewer was lost some time previous, again asked the city for re . lief in releasing the waters which rush back on his property and flood his cellar. This was referred to the street and' sewer committee, to take proper steps in this respect. The Erie rail- ’ road company, which is about to dou- ( ble track through this city, and in its i construction west of the G. R. & T. railroad will close off an alley fir so. . was brought up by Councilman Chronister to protect the interests of the , city, and the city attorney was notified to look into the matter as to their proposed work. Mrs. Sullivan, who on previous occasions has complained of ( an over-assessment on Adams street, was present and made a report of ! what she believed was above the assessment. No action was taken. A gasoline storage tank for the use of the fire apparatus at the city hall building was asked for, and left in the hands of the purchasing committee with power to act. The two wheels of the new truck which were greatly damaged in the run to the fire at the Adams mill on Monday, are to be replaced with new ones and word was at once sent to L. W. Coppock of 1 the Grand Rapids Motor Car com- , pany, formerly of this city, who sent | word that he would send the two immediately, and to return the damaged ones for repairs. The city, which expects to extend its electric light lines in the western part of the city, and which has not a sufficient number of poles to go ahead, ordered that the purchasing>eommittee with the superintendent, purchase the nesessary number. The street commissioner was also notified to notify A. J. Smith to maek repairs on his walk on East Adams street, where approaches are made from the garage- entrance, and to repair same within five days. The firemen asked that they be assured the amount of SSO to attend the firemen's convention on the 27th of this month at Dunkirk, as expense money, which was granted, and they were instructed to file their bill of expense, which would be allowed to the amount mentioned. John C. Moran was present with a resolution stating that CONTINUED ON PAGE-EIGHT.

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