Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 140, Decatur, Adams County, 23 June 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

THE STANDARD BEARERS Roosevelt and Fairbanks Are Nominated

CONVENTION ENDS Senator Fairbanks Nominated by Acclamation Telegraphic News of the Convention Events, Which at Ten O'clock. The events of the convention proceedings can be told in a few words and those PresidentJßoosevelt nominated by acclamation for president Senator Fairbanks of Indiana nominated by acclamation for vice president. Oratory was profuse. The appearance of George Bruce Cortelyou who has been selected by the president as chairman of the national committee was not tender-' el a very rousing ovation and the ■ sentiment against him is of the| « kind that ’does not work well. At I two o'clock the convention adjourned before which Permanent Chairman Joe Cannon was named chair* man of a committee to notify President Roosevelt of his nomination, and temporary chairman Elihu Root a chairman to notify Senator Fairbanks of his nominatijn for the vice presidency. [ Western Union and Indianapolis Star Messages. ] Special to The Daily Democrat CHICAGO ILL., June 23—A resMO* « COVIRS-OR RICHARn YA TH. Tlu- celebrated Governor of Illinois who recently was defeated for governor. olution was passed naming Joseph G Cannon us chairman of the committee to notify Theodore Rosevelt of his , nomination on July 27. Ellin Root was made chairman of the committee to notify senator Fairbanks of his nomination for vice president August 3rd.

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CHICAGO, ILL., June 2 (10:41 a. m.) —Clerk calls roll of states for presenting names of candidates, Alabama yields to New York. ExGovernor Black now coming to platform. Chairman Cannon introduces Mr. Black amid great applause. 10:44—Ex-Governor Black of New York in spirited speech places President Roosevelt in nomination. 10:45—Fairbanks remained away from convention this morning. Beveridge acting chairman of delegation called to order 10:30. CHICAGO ILL, June 23—‘ExGovernor Black's speech was a characteristic arraignment of the democratic party and a beautiful eulogy to Roosevelt. The wildest enthusiasm and cheers lasting twenty one minutes followed the speech. Thousands of flags were * SENATOR DICK An Ohio Senator who cuts some • ice at home waived and the delegates shouted themselves hoarse. Beveridge seconded the nomination and said “The people trust Roosevelt as president, but better yet love him as a man. ■ The people will elect him because he does things, not merely discusses. Seconding nominations were also made by George A. Knight of California who made the list of the convention, also by’ Harry Stilwell Edwards bf Georgia; Joseph B. Cotton of Minnesota, and Harry S. Cummings of Maryland, Chairman Cannon lead in singing the Star Spangled Bonne’- and the band I *IIH* — -» - — • ■ *—■ . - — tn. ■ — p ■ I • u! . r| , /tri SENATOR SPOON KB. One of the “Stalwarts" who won out in the Wisconsin fight. pluyed “A hot Time in the Old , Town Tonight ’. It was u widly enthusiastic scene.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 23, 1904.

Ex-Governor Bradley of Kentucky andJCunnings a nergo of Maryland also seconded Roosevelts nomination. The roll call was unanimous and Roosevelt declared the nominee. CHICAGO ILL., June 23—At 1:24 Senator Dolliver of lowa placed in nomination Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana as vice president. Seconded by Senator Depew of New York. Seconds were also made by Senator Foraker of Ohio, Governor Pennypacxer of Pennsylvania, Ex Senator Carter of Montana. Several other candidtes withdrew and at 2:08 Fairbanks' was unanimously elected. In seconding Fairbanks nomination, Senator Depew of New York said “He is a vice presidential candidate of full presidential size. Convention adjourned sine die at 2:22. BADLY FRIGHTENED Mr. and Mrs. Schafer Encounter Obstacle While Making Automobile Trip They Got Near a Drunken Driver and His Glycerine Wagon. Chalmer Schafer and wife made an automobile trip from Indianapolis to this city tie first of the week bringing home two new Cadilac machines that are beauties. In speaking of the trip Mr. Schafer said they had one experience that frightened them badly and he is still wandering how they escaped soquickly. While running between Montpelier and Hartford City they come to a place along the road where a bridge was out and a temporary road had been constructed through an adjoining field. This was very rough and a deep ditch ran along between the new and old road. They ran the automobiles down into the field and then for the first time noticed a sight which fairly made their hair raise. There in the ditch was a wagon load of nitro glycerine with horses pulling with all their strenght and a drun. ken driver boating and swearing at the horses as they pulled up the bank a litlto ways and then fell back. Chalmer says he expected momentarily to be blown into eternity astride a glyoerne can. Near the scene were a number of farm houses and the people vacated hurriedly, fully expecting their buildings to be blown to atoms. At one house was a sick woman who was carried out on a cot and taken to a place of safety. How the manever got Into the ditch without an explosion no one knew, not even himself. The Schafers didn’t wait for particulars but as we have hoard of no explosion we presume the fellow managed to get out some way or other. S. of V Notice. All Sons of Veterans desiring to have theii names placed on charti i must be at G. A. R. Hall tonight, us this will be your Inst oppoatunity to attain this distinction. John W. Tyndall, Captain.

BIRTHDAY PARTY — Little Girls at Pieble Enjoy Gnod Time, with Faye Sickafus. Faye Lucile Siokafus entertained her little friends in Preble, Ind., in honor of her fourth birthday. The out of town guests were Hope and Dorthy Ferry of Laketon, Ind. Ice cream, straw berries and cake were j served for refreshments and each | little guest received a kodac picture of the party as a souvenir. AN ACCIDENT Mrs. Ellen Daily and Daughter Hurt Their Ris Overturned with Slightly Disastrious Results.—No One to Blame. Mrs. Ellen Dailey and her daughter Miss Corrine, who returned from school at Notre Dame yesterday, were driving on Wiley Avenue last evening when their horse became frightened at an autombile belonging to Chalmer Shaffer, of Decatur, and an exciting runaway was the consequence. The horse whirled complletely round in the I street, upsetting the rig and throwing both Mrs. Daily and her daughter out onto the asphalt pavement. Mr. Shaffer stopped his auto at once and went to their assistance and assisting them into the car took them home. Both ladies received a bad shock and severe injuries but I nothing serious. Mrs. Dailey was almost unconscious for a few minutes but soon recovered. Miss Corine had a bone in one wrist broken and Drs. Springsted and Fowler were called to set it. Her face was also badly scarred by coming in contact with the asphalt pavement, but no gashes were cut and the scars will not be permanent. Mr. Shaffer expressed the deepest regret for the accident and acted the perfect gentleman in the matter and Mrs. Dailey attaches no particular blame to him. Her horse was caught by Ad Craig before it did any damage.—Bluffton News. IS VOID The County Officers Act is Unconstitutional Supreme Court Rules on Important Case.—Treasurer Must be Elected This Fall. INDIANAPOLIS, June 22—The act of 1903, by which it was attempted to postpone tho election of a large number of county officer' to make the terms of all such offices begin on the first day of January, following their election is unconstitutional. The supreme court so decided today in affirming tho case of Frederick L. Genimer vs the state on relation of William H. Stephens. None of the judges dissented though Judge Jordan merely concurred in tho result without approving Judge Dowling's opinion. The effect of this decision will make necessary next fall the election of 38 circuit judges, thirteen prosecuting attorneys thirty seven county auditors, twenty nine clerks twenty seven recorders, thirty nine treasurers, eight sheriffs and four coroners to succeed officers whose terms would have extended a year or more by postponing the election of their successors under this law.

CAUSED PANIC I. Frank Bolen’s Actions at Geneva Story of the Marion Insane Man and His Ax.—He was Taken Through Here Last Evening. GENEVA IND.,June 22—Frank Bolen, who escaped from the Marion authorities Monday evening arrived in this place yesterday afternoon. He was recognizeed by quite a number of our citizens who did not know of his trying to get away from officers. On his arrival here he immediately telephoned his wife where he was and shortly afterward began his “Diamond Dick” performances, minus his guns, of course. J. T. Langle, of Marion was in this place looking for'a location for a music room who re cog-I ( nizing Bolen and knowing that he had been held at Marion awaiting to be taken to Richmond, at once telephoned to the sheriff that Bolen was here. The Sheriff teleponed to have him held till he I would get officers here to take him back to Marion, but in some manner Bolen got wind of it and about I 6:30 last evening he appeared on 1 our streets announcing that they had him at Richmond three ‘lines and wanted to take him again but iif they did they would have to see | the governor of Ohio as he was going across the line. After which he gave the horse a few smart cuts j with the whip and then begun flourishing an ax he had in the bottom of the buggy. Suspicioning that he would likey go out to D. B. Ford’s near the state line, northeast of town a telephone message | was at once sent to Mr. Ford to |be on the lookout for him as he I was extremely violent and notify the authorities here at once if he put in appearances. Later on in the evening a message was received from Ford announcing that Bolen was there and would sta.v all night. Marsh Whiteman at once deputized L. G. Bodkins, Wm. King and O. O. Gaskill and with his deputies went out to Mr. Ford's and got Mr. Bolen. On their arrival at Fords Mr. Ford told them he was sleeping and going quietly to his room secured him before he was able to do any harm but on his awaking and finding an officer in i his room he became quite violent and it was a wise move in the I officers taking every precaution j possible. He was brought back to i town and placed in the calabs oe to await the Marion officers arrival. Deputy Sheriff Mills and Chas. Jones from Marion arrived cn the I 1:50 train and returned with Bolen to Marion at 2:40 yesterday Bolen was here several hours last evening and was taken to Marion at I nine o'clock over the Clover Leaf, j ST. JOSEPH PICNIC Annual Event a Pleasant One and Well Attended. An ideal day for tho picnic said , everyone interested and so it proved. A big crowd arc attending annual picnic of the St. Joseph schools tho i I event living held at Forbing’s grove south of town All day cabs, carriages and hacks have been going !to and from the grounds and a happy throng of children and tho big brothers, sinters, mammas and I papas have enjoyed the festivities, games and the big dinner in the : grove. Tho day was one of tho | | most delightfully spent of any in the schools history and a Utt ing r. ’fibration of the closing of a successful year of study.

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COUNTRY DANCE The Miller Home, South of Town, Scene of Happy Event. John and Casper Miller entertained seventy five of their young friends last evening at their home just south of the city to a good old fashioned barn dance, and if all reports of the same are true a most enjoayble time was had by all present. The grand march was scheduled to start promptly at eight o’clock and just at that hour the fun commenced. The big barn floor had been nicely cleaned and was in fine condition for the dancers, the barn being well lighted and nicely decorated for the occasion. The music was furnished by Will Smith, rag time orchestra and was right up to the standard and the dancers kept the boys busy playing for them. The floor was always filled and time and time again nine sets were on the floor at one time no one wanting to miss a dance. The fun kept up until an early hour this morning when all adjourned voting the Miller boys as fine entertainers. AFTERNOON PARTY Pleasant Social Event at Kuebler Home Mesdames Kuebler and Crawford Entertained Their Many Lady Friends. Mrs. W. A. Keubler and Mrs. Frank Crawford delightfully entertained fifty of their lady friends yesterday aftern<jmi _ow honor of Mrs. Julius Spies of Cleveland, O. at the home of Mrs. W. A. Keubler on Monroe street. The house was beautifully decorated with house plants and colors beautifuly arched and draped in artistic designs which put forth a pleasing appearance. After all the guests had arrived they were entertained by playing progressive letters a new game but which all readily caught on to and for several hours the time was thus most pleasantly passed. Os course prizes were given to the lucky and unlucky ones and Mrs. Dr. Connell and Mrs. Charles Niblick were successfull in capturing first while Mrs. Jacob Kalver and Mrs. Ben Knappke were forced to content themselves with the boobies. After the awarding of the prizes a surrptnous three course luncheon was served during which Misses Blanch Carrol and May Coverdale furnished music and rendered some beautiful selections. The out of town guests . who were present were Mrs. Justin Roy of Bluffton, Mrs. Henry Chi of Toledo, 0., and Mrs. Clem Holthouse of Delphi Ind. NOT A SUCCESS John Hey Don’t Th'nk Much of Patent Incubators. John Hay, a popular citizen of Bingen is the best fellow to take a joke l in northern Adams county and just now some of the boys are having a good laugh at his expense. Recently John borrowed an incubator of Mr. Buuck and set it with 100 eggs. For several days he has talked about the many good spring chickens he was going to have and each day he eagerly w n lied for some sign of life in the old machine. Finally a lone little chicken popped out then another and another until the number increased tosevon and John was wild with joy, but sad to relate they stopped I right then and all the c, taxing J >hn Could do failed to bring ( rth another chick. Well John says those seven were a little expensive but they are go >d ones anyway.