Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 213, Decatur, Adams County, 17 September 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

DEMOCRATS open campaign

gen. Weaver of lowa Spoke Last Night

A great speech Monster Crowd Filled Court House to the Doors Introduced by Heller—An Open Honest, Convincing Talk That Made Democratic Votes.

General James B. Weaver, of lowa, opened the democratic campaign in Decatur last night, speaking to a vast crowd. The court I room was packed to the doors, standing room being a scarce article. The immense crowd paid the very closest attention to the speaker. and every word he said went home The Decatur city band, under the managem net of Noah Loch, furnished the music, and the stir about the streets last night easily convinced every one that the campaign was on. The band escorted the speaker from the Burt Honse to the court room, he being accompanied by a committee. After several selections by the band, Judge D. D. Heller introduced the speaker in a five minute speech, formally announcing the opening of another presidential campaign in Adams county, the purpose of which is to give our standard bearers Parker & Davis, the biggest majority e’er given in our history. General Weaver is a man who thinks for himself, and who for over fifty years has been known ss a fighter for the interests of the people. His argument last night was logical, earnest and con rincing, one that should appeal to every honest voter. He said that he was for Parker & Davis for four principle reasons, namely their position on the questions of imperialism, taxation, labor and the vast superiority, intellectually and otherwise of Mr. Parker over Mr. Roosevelt. He took up each reason separately and proved his point in a conclusive way. He paid particular attention to the imperialistic question, the position of our government with thd Philnpinos, and the labor question. General Weaver came from Colorado direct to Indiana and declares that citizens of that state are greatly incensed over the president’s attitude in their recent labor troubles there. He declared that Colorado would cast her vote for Parker beyond a question of doubt. He also brought good news from New New Jersey, Connecticut and other eastern states. He appealed to the old soldier as well as to the liberty loving young man of the country and showed the great Wr ng now being perpetrated upon the citizens of the Phillipine Islands, who have fought for liberty for two centuries and whom we have bought body and soul, and are now holding as our property. Scarcely a person left the court room during the hour and a half the general spoke, and he held the closest attention of everyone during the entire time. He left here ibis morning for Sullivan, Indiana, where he speaks tonight.

The Daily Democrat.

THE OPERA Costomes, Scenes and Music Sure to Please You. Lovers of comic opera turned out enmasse on Monday night and the theatre was packed to the doors with delighted humanity. The Graves-Morton Opera Co. presented a high-class production of Alfred Celier's masterly musical feature, “Dorothy”. It is a bright, breezy comic opera'with plenty of dash, vim and vigor. The costuming, scenic effects and meritorious work of the company were a revelation to the large and appreciative audience. Before the doors opened a long line of people extended from the box office to the street. ‘The advance sites were very large and standing room was at a premium. “Dorothy has a cast of very capable people and the various acts, as interpreted by the members of the company astounded the audience. It is seldom that a comic opera troupe possess the talent, finish and ability of this opera company; these facts helped to make the performance a distinct success. One of the most picturesque scenes was the minuet in court costume, a brilliant stage picture that will long linger in the memory of the spectators. O]>era house Monday, Sept. 19.

IS FOUND Rtv. Alexander Located at Toledo— Mas Been Drinking. Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 17.—The Rev. A. D. Alexander, pastor of the M. E. church at Alto, this county, who has been missing for a week and whose unexplained absence created a stir throughout the Northern Indiana conference, is at a hotel in Toledo, Ohio, confessedly conscience stricken over a lapse from right living The story of Alexander’s misconduct is told by himself in a letter which his wife, who is still at the little parsonage in Alto, received from him yesterday evening. He admits his wrong doing and begs his wife to join him in Toledo. He says he will find for them a home among strangers and redeem the past. There is in the letter no attempt at concealment. Mrs. Alexander will not attempt a reply to her husband until she has thought the situation over carefully and advised with her friends. Presiding Elder Herrick has not announced what action the church authorities will take in the case, save to indicate that the pulpit at the Alto church will be declared vacant immediately. GREAT INTEREST Meeting at Baptist Church Attracting Good Crowds. An all-day meeting was held at the Baptist church yesterday. The meeting was well attended, and was one of marked spiritual power. The service last night saw a marked Increase in the attendance and was perhaps one of the best held so far. Mrs. Leslie spoke with great earnestness and power. If you want to help and be helped come out to these services. They will continue indefinitely.

DECATUR, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1904.

IT LOOKS BETTER Report for Indiana on Corn, Potatoes and other Crops. Practically everything except corn, in all parts of the state, needed the rain as the drouth was very severe in some localities. In some of the southern countries, particularly. not only were the unmatured crops suffering, but pastures and stock water had failed, and water for household purposes was getting low. Corn is ripening very nicely, but not so rapidly as was hoped for last week and while the indications then published that with favorable weather the bulk of the crop would be safe from injury by frost l>etween September 15 and 25 still | hold good, it is probable that a considerable acreage will not be out of danger before the first of October. Cutting of Corn for the silo is under way and in a few places it is being shocked Late potatoes are being dug. The yield jis fair and the quality good. I Clover seed is being hulled; the yield varies from light to unusjually heavy. Tomatoes are late and are reported to be rotting in some localities; but generally they’ , are yielding enough good fruit to keep the canneries in operation and barring an early killing frost, i promise a good crop. Both the 'onion and cucumber crops in the north section are yielding heavily. i Winter apples continue to fall; the pear crop is below average; the bulk of an unusually heavy crop .of plums has been gathered and grapes are plentiful. Plowing for ; wheat progressed slowly and in I some localites was suspended on account of the drought; but rains Sunday night probably relieved the I situation.

RED MEN ACT National Meeting Rtcomtnded That Saloon Men be Barred. The national meeting of the Red Men has taken final action on the question of admitting saloonkeepers which has been before the organization for several years. The meeting is being held at St. Joseph, Mo., and at Wednesday’s session there was an announcement of a proposed revision of the laws by which saloonkeepers, bartenders and retail liquor dealers are to be barred from membership in the Red Men. The amendment was read by Robert T. Daniel, chairman of the committee on the revision of laws, and was adopted by a safe majority vote. The amendment also provides that any member who shall engage in the retail liquor business after having been admitted to the order shall be liable to suspension. It is not incumbent on the state council to accept the new law, but it is recommeded to them for adoption. Another amendment similar in character, which was also accepted, provides that any branch of the order hold ' anv >*• !1. picnic or other ente’tainment on Sunday, it is liable to have its charter removed, and the same penalty is to apply if any intoxicating liquors are sold at such entertainment. Gift enterprises, lotteries and games of chance also come under the ban of the law revision committee. Thedelagates attended a barbecue today. MARRIAGE LICENSE Three Issued this Week—A Decline In the Market. Marriage licenses have been granted this week to Edward Moser and Mary Egly. Charles Matthew son and Susie Archer, David Ritter anil Dora Nodle. Only fiifteen licenses have been issued here since August Ist. For some unaccountable reason there seems to be a decline in the matrimonial market.

COURT NEWS Two New Cases Filed Today * Ditch Sult Comes from Jay bounty— Probate, Civil and Criminal Cases Acted On.

Attorney A. P. Beatty, representing Kerr F. Albertson, doing business under the firm name of the New York Granite company, filed suit in circuit this court this morning against NV. S. Hughes, suit on account, demand 1175. —o— A suit was filed here today on change of venue from the Jay circuit court. It is entitled William J. Baughn and six others vs William R. Banta and two others. The plaintiffs pray that the defendants be immediately restrained from constructing a drain in Jay county over which some trouble has arisen. Jacob F. Denny and Charles E. Schwartz are atorneys for the plaintiff. —o—

Della Cowan vs William Cowan, divorce and alimony, motion to strike out parts of complaint overruled. j _ -oCity of Decatur vs Dick Town- , send et al appearance by L. C. Devoss for the city. Maud Wass vs David E Smith, assignee of J. B. Stoneburner estate. evidence heard and special Judge Shaffer Peterson took same under consideration. —o— In the Louis A. Henning assignment, a motion was filed for an attachment. State vs Green Burkhead, keeping gaming house, motion filed for change of judge. State vs Mart Andrews, selling liquor ou Sunday, plea of guilty, fined S2O and costs. Evidence was heard this morning on a petition filed by J. B Stoneburner to compel D. E. Smith assignee to pay taxes. Cause submitted Taken under advisement by court. —o— David D. Mettler, administrator, for John Mettler estate, filed an inventory. —o— Sharlotte C. Schoch vs Jessie A. Diehl, quiet title, default as to defendants. J. C. Moran appointed guardian al litum for minor defendants. Answer filed by guardian. Cause submitted STOLE DYNAMITE

St. Marys and Celina People are Frightened Again. Word was received here this morning that three hundred pounds of dynamite had been stolen from a party west of Celina last night. Had it been three hundied pounds of something else that was stolen no esjieciul significance would have l>een attached to the theft, especially in this city, but in view of the recent attempt made to blow up the bulkhead at the reservbir, the thought that this large amount of explosive may now be in the hands of someone who may repeat the effort to destroy the big pond is not calculated to create a feeling of absolute security in this neck of the woods. However, the chances of any one finding an opportunity to dynamite either of the reservoir banks at this time are exceedingly slim, as they are being closely patrolled by an ample force of men. —St. Marys News.

A GREATER DECATUR

Clover Leaf Proposition To Be Voted Upon

HORSE STOLEN Alphonse Kohn Loses a Driver Valued at $l5O. Alphonse Kohne, who resides on Jefferson street, is® the loser of a fine roan horse, valued at one hundred and fifty dollars, and up to the I present time has found no trace of the animal. The loss was first noticed on Thursday morning when Mr. Kohne went to the stable to feed the stock, and found the barn j door ojien and the horse gone. He iat once notified the authorties who . have made a thorough search, but have as yet found no trace. Mr. Kohne is of the opinion that the animal was stolen, as every indication points that way. He will certainly be thankful for any informai tion that may lead to its recovery.

PLEAD GUILTY Chauncy Miller Sentenced This Afternoon Admitted Larceny and Embezzlement and Took Mis Dose of Two to Fourteen Years In Prison. Chauncey Miller who early last spring forged the name of Martin Gerke, for whom he had worked several months, to a check for seventy-five dollars, and with five dollars of Mr. Gerke’s money left here and was captured after a several months’ chase through the west . was this afternoon fined a dollar, disfranchised for three years and sentenced to the Jeff< rsonville reformatory for a period of from two to fourteen years. Two seperate indictments were returned against Miller, one for larceny and embezzlement and one for forgeiy. His conviction was an assured fact, and after studying over the matter, the young man ,who by tie way is smart and a dangerous criminal, concluded to plead guilty to the minor offense, that of embezzleing five dollars. Accordingly he appeared before Judge Erwin this ! afternoon and announced his guilt as an embezzler. The court then imposed the penalty state above. Miller is a fine looking, well dressed fellow, twenty-three years old and says his home is at Muncie. He will be taken away next week with the Bailor boys. The case against him for forgery will probably be dismissed, as he could not be tried now for two years. ( Evangelical Church.

The second quarterly meeting of this charge for the conference year will be held tomorrow at the Calvaiy society, Rev., D B. Koenig, of Berne, conducting the same. (Quarterly conference Saturday evening at 8:30 The Rev. Mr. Koenig will preach in Decatur Sunday evening at 7:30. It will boos interest to you to bear this able s]>eakcr. A. B. Haist, Pastor.

NUMBER 213

GREAT OPPORTUNITY Clover Leaf Officials Here Today A Special Election will Soon be Called to Settle the Railroad Propt sition. The Clover Leaf proposition is , now up to the legal voter of Washington township. President Shonts with Robert Williams, the latter

| being general manager, with headquarters at Toledo, Ohio, were here . today, and laid bare their proposition, which if accepted will make Decatur one of the most important points on the Clover Leaf route. The improvements they propose,together with what they expect from Washington township, amount in cold tacts and figures to $97,458. I They expect the ground for all the trackage and other improvements, and in addition they expect the wherewithal to construct a twelvestall round house, a sixty-five-foot turntable and a lfix24 foot water tank This together with the cost I of the ground will not leave much change left in a $30,000 bill. They propose to put in 34,840 feet or about six and one-half miles of sidetracking, an ice house 150x200 feet twenty-five feet high, all the machinery appertaining thereto, t including gigantic ice crusher, a i water tank, coal dock, elevated I track, and in all according to previous knowledge given upon the subject. The only delay now is a blue print showing the exact location of all these That is ex]jected to arrive by Wednesday or Thursday, and then the matter will be taken up by this end of the deal. The auditor will be asked to call the board of commissioners into special session, and they will be asked by petition to call a special election, thus giving the people an opportunity to vote for or against the granting of such a subsidy. Thus the opportunity so long prayed for, will l>e given us. As soon as the reprint arrives and the exact amount required is as. certained, the Democrat jwill Jfurther discuss the ■’ feasibility of a Greater Decetur It is not out of place to state that the opportunity is a golden one. AN ACCIDENT Miss May Davison Punctures Finger with Needle. Miss May Du vision, an employee of the Waring mitten factory, had the misfortune while sewing on her machine, to run a needle through the index finger of her right hand. All at tempts to pull it out by the other employees was useless, and she was forced to call on Dr. D. D. Clark for assistance. The wound, while not a large one. is very painful and Miss Davison ]>assed a very restless night, being much better however, today. It will he several days before she will again be able to resume her place.