Decatur Democrat, Volume 57, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 27 June 1912 — Page 1

Volume LVII

OLLIE JAMES CHAIRMAN

Endorsement Made Unanimous By the Delegates From Every State

15 A PROGRESSIVE Chairmanship of Resolutons Committee Was Refused Today by WILLIAM J. BRYAN Senator Kern of Indiana to Fill Place—Convention Adjourns Until 8 p. m. (United >.ess Service.) Baltimore, Nd., June 26—(Special to Daily Democrat}—lnability on the part of the credentials committee of the democratic nat’anal commi'lee to Lavr its report' ready for the day’s seision resulted in the convention reaching a decision to postpone further consideration of business until tonight. Former Governor Blanchard of Louisiana, for the conservative forces, immediately after the convention met at 12:25, asked that the business sessions be postponed until 8 o'clock tonight. “I do not expect that you recess now," he said. "I know that this assembly wants a flow of oratory and the orators are here. But no business can be transacted, and I move that when a recess is taken it be taken i.util 8 o'clock tonight. The motion was carried, and former Governor Joseph B. Folk of Missouri was introduced for the first speech. After listening to speeches by Folk, Rayner, Representative Clayton. Senator Gore, John Temple Graves and others tn which the parry's principles were ( praised, and the outlook for victoi y , held to be favorable, the convention adjourned at 2:18 o’clock this afternoon until 8 o’clock tonight when the . reports of the rules and credentials j

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; I committees are expected to be acted upon. Baltimore, Md., June 26—(Special to Daily Democrat)—By a vote of 41 to 11 a motion made by William Jennings Bryan in the resolution committee of the democratic national convention today to adopt a platform after and not before the national ticket Is criminated, was carried. The new program will have to be ratified by the convention before it becomes active. 1 It was expected that ft would be acted upon tonight. The action of the committee, lead by Bryan, is is said, is to make the presidential candidate ■ run on the platform, rather than to have the platform used to boom any particular candidacy. The resolution committee of the democratic national | convention this afternoon agreed to recommend to the convention tonight that the request of the resolution committee to nave consideration and adoption of the platform follow instead of precede the naming of the ticket was carried by a vote of 21 to 16. The plan was a progressive measure and proposed by William Jennings Bryan. It was considered certain that report of the committees of the convention would be adopted by tonight without a fight. Supporters of Governor Harmon in the presidential nomination struggle won a victory today when the rules committee, by a vote of 22 to 15, decided that the unit fully instructing the Ohio delegates to vote for Harmon should be enforced. The minority members of the committee will present a minority report, insuring a fight in the convention. Nineteen of the district delegates are for 1 Governor Wilson. Muncie, Ind., June 26—(Special to Daily Democrat)—"Boland and Hart 1 did not vote the sentiment of the demI ocratic voters of the Eight congressional district of Indiana. Ninety per 1 cent of the voters of this district are [ with William Jennings Bryan. This

was the telegram sent from here today by a committee of democrats, consisting of W. B. Chambers, Walter Gray and John Schafer, to Senator Kern, at Baltimore, concerning the vote of the two delegates for Alton B. Parker in_the temporary chairmanship contest of the democratic national convention yesterday. Baltimore, Md., June 26—(Special to Dally Democrat)—William Jennings Bryan today refused to accept the chairmanship of the resolutions committee of the democratic national convention. Senator John W. Kern of Indiana was then elected, although he said that he preferred not to serve. The committee, immediately after it convened, sent a committee, consisting of Senator O'Gorman of NewYork, Senator Culbertson of Texas, and Senator Raynor of Maryland to wait on Bryan and offer him the position. Bryan arrived at the committee room unannounced, passing enroute the committee appointed to call on him. While waiting for the committee to return the proposition of the majority was put to Bryan. He refused, saying: “There is a decided possibility that this convention may not be a unit, in Its recommendation to the convention. I myself declare to reserve freedom of action. It is a certainty there will be suggestions to the committee which I cannot assent to do. 1 will not personally assume the responsibility of an individual member of the committee. I can make my fight for the principles for which I stand, and if defeated here, I reserve the right to carry that fight both onto the floor of the convention and before the voters of the United States.” Baltimore, Md., June 26—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The credential committee of the democratic national convention today elected Joseph Bell of Indiana chairman and Frank Donahoe of Massachusetts secretary. Bell, who is an Indiana lawyer, is a lieutenant of Thomas Taggart In Indiana democratic politics. Baltimore, Md., June 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Ollie James of Kentucky, today was unanimously chosen for permanent chairman of the democratic national convention by the committee on permanent organization. Practically every state endorsed him for the position. Senator Kern of Indiana, Senator Burk of North Caroline, Senator Culbertson of Texas, Senator Martin J. Wade of lowa, who were placed in nomination, sent word that they could not serve and their names were withdrawn in favor of James. Baltimore, Md., June 26 —(Special CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE AGREEMENT MADE I Invoicing of Leffinger Gen-, er al Store at Fort Wayne Satisfactory TO SAM E. SHAMP And He Made Agreement to Purchase—Will Take w Charge August Ist. Sam Shamp has returned from Fort Wayne, where on Tuesday he met with J. E. Leffinger, the well known merchant of Fort Wayne, relative to the invoicing of the fixtures of the Leffinger general store, for which Mr. Shamp has entered into an agreement to purchase. The invoice was accom--1 pllshed to the satisfaction of both parties, though all matters have not yet been adjusted. He will take possession of the store, should everything turn out satisfactorily, about August Ist. The Leffinger store is located at the corner of Calhoun and DeWald streets, and Is one of the established businesses of that city. Mr. Shamp, who has served for some time as a member of the local postoffice force, will probably resign to take full charge of his Fort Wayne business. Mr. Shamp is a veteran business man, having been engaged in the mercantile business prior to entering the civil service employ.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday June, 27 1912.

I. 0. O. F. INSTALLATION. Next Monday night, July Ist, the Odd Fellows will hold the semi-an-nual installation of officers to serve a period of six months. The election having occurred In June the Incoming officers will be prepared to take charge of the work and push It. The officers for the next term will be Charles Steele, N. G.; John McCrory, V. G.; Charles Helm, financial secretary; Mel J. Butler, corresponding secretary; Robert Patterson, treasurer. No changes will be made in the committee of trustees GRAVE ACCIDENT Lewis Fruchte’s Runaway Horse Throws Him from Rig Tuesday Evening. HIS LEG IS BROKEN r - And Other Injuries Inflicted —Was Returning Home from Farm. Lewis Frucnte, the well known citizen, residing corner Fourth and Jackson streets, was very badly and seriously injured Tuesday evening about 8 o’clock, when his horse ran away and he was thrown from his carriage, receiving a broken leg. a scalp wound and many bruises and general scratches about the entire body. Mr. Fruchte had spent the day at the farm as usual and was returning to his home, with his horse and buggy, driving east on Nuttman avenue from the country road. The horse driven by Mr. Fruchte is one that he has I had five years, and was not in the habit of frightening at automobiles. In fact one had just passed Tuesdayevening while driving along, and the' horse had not frightened, but just as I they approached th* G. R. & 1. rail-1 road, they met another coming from the east —a truck automobile, making a very heavy noise as it passed. The horse frightened and ran and Mr. Fruchte was unable to hold it. When it reached Fifth street, the animal turned south, but in turning ran upon the lawn near the Walter Kauffman home, striking a tree. Mr. Fruchte was thrown with great force from the rig, and when neighbors and friends who witnessed the accident hastened to him, he was found lying on the sidewalk, very badly hurt. A doctor was summoned, and in the meantime, the injured man was carried to his home, which is located just a little ways from the scene of the accident, where his injuries were given attention. It was found that both bones —the tibia and fibula —of the | left leg had been broken squarely off | | at about a third of the distance from | j the ankle to the knee, the fracture I producing four or five fragments of j broken bone. At the top of the left ! side of the head there was also a scalp wound about two inches long, and his body showed numberless bruises and scratches. While the injuries were severe, it is thought Mr., Fruchte will recover all right. Causes Another Mix-up. ' When the Fruchte rig struck the tree, the rig was badly damaged and the horse breaking loose from the carriage, continued its flight down Fifth street, causing other complications. Mrs. Alva Nichols and five others were driving east on Madison street’, intending, after spending the evening driving, to call at the Peoples & Gerke store to get Mr. Nichols after closing time. On the front seat with Mrs. Nichols were her two daughters, Beulah and Catherine, and on the rear seat were her mother, Mrs. Vcrena Miller, Mrs. Sophia Johns, and Mrs. Nichols' invalid daughter, Margaret. Just as they neared Fifth street, and the B. J. Terveer home, Mrs. Nichols was horrified to see coming from the north, the runaway horse, and from the south an automobile. She hastily tried to pull the horse and carriage back out of the way of the oncoming horse and automobile, but just as she did so, the Fruchte horse, frightening more at the auto, gave a plunge directly into the front of the bed of Nichols carriage. This tipped the carriage so that Mrs. Nichols and two daughters were thrown out onto the curbing. Mrs. Nichols, however had presence of mind enough to run to the rear wheels, where she (Continued on Page 2)

WEDDING NOTES Prof. Oren Frazee Claims Bride at Jeffersonville Monday. WELL KNOWN HERE Former High School Teacher Here—Jas. Kizer Weds Hartford City Girl. The many Decatur friends of Professor Oren Ernest Frazee, a former teacher of science in the Decatur high school were pleased to receive this morning, announcement of his marriage to Miss Alice Bell DeVoi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. De Vol, which occurred Monday, June 24th, at their residence near Jeffersonville, Ind. Mr. Frazee was teacher of science in the Decatur high school for some time, but since leaving here about four years ago, has been teacher of science in the high school at Columbus, Indiana. Mr. Frazee's parents reside at Peru and he is well known over this section of the state. The wedding announcement came as a surprise to his many friends here. */ A big wedding dinner was given Sunday at the Silas Kizer homestead in Hartford township for the son, James Kizer, and bride. The marriage took place at the bride’s home in Hartford City, the couple arriving at the Kizer homestead at 11:30 o'clock Sunday from Hartford City, where seventy-one relatives and friends were awaiting them, with a supmtuous dinner spread. The groom is a brother of B. F. Kizer, assistant to County School Superintendent L. E. Opliger. They will reside on the homestead, belonging to the late Silas Kizer. Those present w-ere Messrs, and Mesdames John Shafter and daughter, Bertha; Amon Steiner and family, Samuel Opliger, daughter, Wilma and son Lester: Joseph Eckrote and family; Alonzo Shanks and children, Flossie and Grover: David Runyon, jr., and family; J. W. Younts, Hartford City; F. M. Reynolds and daughter, Opal; Curtis Reynolds and family; John Bieberstine and daughter, Amelia; Marion French; Roy French and family; Clyde Gilbert; J. P. Steiner and. daughters. June and Clinton: Mrs. John Chrisman, Mrs. Emma Nichols and family, Mrs. Benjamin Nichols, Mrs. David Heller and family, Merlin Heller, Nellie Hunt, Lilly Ehrsam, Lena and Alice Bonteller, Mabie Bugh, Mary Bugh, Jennie Kirkwood, Henson Hall, Everett Reynolds, Joseph Kizer. Walter Watkins, making a total of seventy-one persons. FAILED TO RETURN Charles May, Who Boarded Clover Leaf Train Here Sunday Evening for HIS BLUFFTON HOME Failed to Get There —Mother Sends Friend Here to Look for Him. Tim Smith c; Bluffton, was in the city last evening trying to get a trace of Charles May, aged thirty-two who left here Sunday evening at 6:39 o'clock and failed to return home by 7 o’clock Monday evening. Mr. May's father. A. B. May, has been working in this city, and the boy came over last week, to visit a short while with him. He has been suffering from asthma, since two years of age, and on Saturday had been ill. He asked his father to go with him to the train, which he did, the father buying his ticket and putting him on, as Charles stated that he thought he was not Too ill to know- what he was doing and could make the trip alone. He failed to return there by Monday evening and as the boy-s mother was alarmed over his continued absence, sent a friend here to get a trace of him. lie is an employee of the piano factory at Bluffton and has a good position there. •

) THE BANNER FISHERMAN John Redllnger, Ohio Mail Carrier Caught 150 Fine Ones Here. > John S. Redllnger, who with his wife and daughter, Agnes, of Convoy, Ohio, have been spending three weeks with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mbs. John Drake, Is an expert fisher, fldr. Redllnger went fishing In the St. , Marys river, It Is said, and was suc- ' cessful in catching 150 very fine fish the smallest weighing at least ten pounds. He caught one so large . that it pulled him into the river. Mr. Redllnger is mail carrier at Convoy, Ohio,—Contributed. TA E CASH ONLY Thieves Enter Andrew Harting Restaurant near G. R. & I. Tracks and ‘ TAP CASH REGISTER . Entered Through Rear Window Fixed During Day for His Night Call. Andy Harting, who conducts a restaurant on Monroe street, just opposite the G. R. & I. depot, was a victim of a thief or thieves, who entered his . place of business some time during • Tuesday night, making their entrance through a rear window, and after taking the loose change, amounting to be- : tween three and four dollars, left in i the cash register, made no other disi turbance. That it was a person familiar with the place is evidenced ’ by the fact that he had visited the; store sometime during the day, and | when the chance permitted, ran a match between the latches on the window, so as not to permit the lock to work far enough to make a hold, , and all he had to do when he made his , night call was to hoist the window. He returned the way he had entered, and although he left no clue outside of the missing money, his tracks were left plainly in the mud belov the window, and in such away that the proprietor feels that he would ■ have little difficulty in naming the . thief and will lay low for him. Ray-j mond Harting, brother of the proprie- j tor, closed the restaurant at 10 o’clock Monday night, and when the place, (Continued on Page 2)

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ARE A NEW WORRY Insects in Potatoes and Tomatoes Will be a New Source of Care. * ARE MANY INQUIRIES Regarding Same Are Sent in ■ to Entomologist of Purdue University. Tv j insects are causing a tremendous lot of worry in the ranks of Indiana potato and tomato growers this year, judging from tts inquiries which are daily pouring Into the office of Professor James Troup, entomologist at Purdue university, and unless something is done to check their onslaught, growers in this state will j find themselves losers to the extent of hundreds and even thousands of dollars. The fact that these inset is both bore into the stems of the plants has given them the popular name of "Tomato Stalk Borer” (Papaipema nitela) and "Potato Stalk Borer” iTrichobaris trinotata.) The former is a member of the night-flyer family to which the cutworm belongs, and not only infests tomato plants, but corn and several other grain and forage crops. It is also fond of many of the common weeds of the state, such as the cocklebur, ragweed, and wherever these weeds are found in or near a tomato field, the tomato plants are very likely to suffer from the “borers.” Professor Troop describes the adult moth as a grayish, with the outer edge of the front wing of a lighter shade and bordered within by a lighter colored cross line. The moth lays clusters of fifty eggs or more on weeds near the ground, where they pass the winter. These hatch early in May and the young larvae begin feeding in the tissues of the leaves. They soon work their way down into the stems, which they bore out, causing the stalks to wither and die. The larva is very industrious, and is often known to cause the death of several plants. When K it is full grown in July, the larva is about an inch in length and is recognized by five white stripes on the back and sides of the body. It remains in the pupa state in the lower part of the burrow, and remains in this state for (Continued on Page 2)

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