Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME 111

THE LEGISLATURE Bribery Charged by Representative Baker The Newhouse Railroad Commission Bill Passes the douse Wl h Votes to Spare. At the conclusion of a lone; and st u born tight, the senate pissed the Indianapolis truck elevation measure hr a vote of 33 to 12. The senate refused to exempt Indianapolis from the effect of the amendment to the cities and towns bill extending the terms of present municipal officeholders. Toe senate adopted a c incurrent resolution to permit the women's organizations of literary clubs of j Indianan ilia to pl tool bud of Rob- i ert Dale Owen in the state capital. The house ways and means committee and the senate finance oom mittee decided that the Vincennes o'aim matter would be passed over to the next session of the legisla ture. When the Pa-ks anti-cigarette bill Dims up in the house Representative Ananias Baker, of Fulton and Cass oounteis, created a sensttio.n. In explaining his vote for the bill, he opened a sealed letter which be declared had been sent to him by the “cigarette trust,' and took out a hundred dollar note, which he waved before the astonished niemliers. The effect was apparent in the immediate overwhelming vote in favor of the bill, which was passed by a vote of 74 to 17.

I'nder a supension of the constitutional rule, the house of representatives pissed the Newhouse railroad commission bill, which has already passed the senate. The bill creates a railroad commission composed of three persons to be appointed within sixty days after the bill becomes a law. No emer gency clause is included in the meisure. The commission will adjust freight and express rates; will supervise passenger traffic and adopt regulations necessary to govern car service and the location of switches and sidings. Appeals from the decision of the cinrnission may l»e t ikon to the app-late oiurt. Heavy penalties are provided for violations of the act. The o nnmisaioners will reci ve a salary of 14,000 a year anil will be allowed a clerk at $1,500 and a secretary at |2,500. together with expenses. GOT DRUNK CHEAP

Three Sports Worked Washtr Racket to a Standstill. • Three D'oatur sports worked an old racket on the saloons a few days ago, whereby they secured a cheap jag and the various proprietors are losers several dollars in goods and cash. The sports want to a hardware stoie and bought several pounds of washers and then proceeded to play the penny slot machines in the different saloons. When they won a number of checks they would take a few drinks and then sell the rest to the tender for cash. One saloon man found 189 washers in his machine and many they didn’t have Dtime to count them. Every saloon where a penny machine is o|>erated came in for their share, and all they oeuld do was to “grin and take ’em.”

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AUDIENCE SURPRISED Prof. Alexander Is an Exceptionally f nt Musician. A surprise name when Mr. Alex and<-r faced the audience, dairying n mindolin. That it was a mandolin was in evidence, but the ex quisite melody brought from t I made those less prejudiced in favor of the instrument, yield up any preconceived notions of its limit* tions. Not until he had played in ill five classical and difficult selec tions, did the extent of his abilities ' and bis exquisite conceptions of the theme satisfy the expressed appro ciations of the auditors. The young man is exceptional in this iday when it is dangerous to speak of the expression of sweet sounds. I—Findlay Morning Repulican. At the M E. church, Thursday even ing, Mirch 2nd. GIVES ADVICE Speak Easies to be given the Law Straight Attorney Lutz Instructs Berne Saloon Fighters as to Their Rights.

On Monday evenins’ there was quite an interesting meeting held at the council chamber, when there were about a score of temperance workers in attendance to consult the town's attorney, C- J Lutz, of Decatur, on the question, whether or not it was the duty of the Town Council to interfere or investiagte into the saloon business carried on in this town. Mr. Lutz made it clear to everyone present that it was no more the duty of the conn oil than of any other private citizen of this town. Several questions were asked by different ones pres ent, wuioh Mr. Lutz always an swered satisfactorily. It was also shown that the town marshal was rendered helpless in this case unless supplied with the proper papers from a justice of the peace or other officer. Mr. L utz told the temperance forces that the only way they cm pursue their crusade against the saloon men is by having those, that are seen entering the places, subpoenaed to appear liefore the grand jury and they to determine I whether or not the proprietor of . the saloon or ‘ blind tiger” is guilty of violating the laws ot the state of Indiana. Mr. Rohrer and the other tompleranc i workers then left the council chamber, giving their in tentions of following out this latter plan—Berne News.

DON’T MISS IT Miss Zeola Hershey at Presbyterian Church Tomorrow Night. To whom this may concern: I take great pleasure to present a few praiseworthy remarks of Miss M. Zeola Hershey as an elocutionist. She has a remarkable magnetism, a strong mind, a vivid imagination, which appeals to any audience, and above all a charming stage presence, and ability to impersonate a wide variety of characters and truly interprets her author. Church and lecture course commit tees will make no mistake in securing the services of such a noble artist.—Jas. L. Allen, Redpath Lyceum Bureau. Miss Hershey will give a delightful entertainment at the Presbyterian church tomor row evening.

DECATUX INDIANA. THURSDAY tt EVEMN(I. FEBRUARY 23. 1905.

COURT NEWS Some Routine Business Transacted Today J. W. Stem burner Appointed Admlnl - - trator of Henry Dilling E*Me -Other Business. Albert Br’ttsnn et al vs Forest and Gradie Light, foreclosure of i chattel mortgage. 1100. Case dis missed and costs paid. —n— Edward Dirk*on va John H. WaitersandS D Kunkle, suit on | note, appearance by b. Peterson for defendants, ruled to answer —o— Calvin Miller vs George E. McKean et al, special appearance by |D. E. Smith and Sh iffer Peterson for McKeau.Full appearance for by some attorneys for Martha A McKean and T. H. Andrews. —o— Peter C. Miller vs Charles A, Hunter, note i 150. Demurer to t oomplaint filed. -o_ Constance C. Shrimp va \ aleni tine Shrimp, divorce, application ■ for temporary divorce. —o— Oswin Sprunger vs (.). F. Bowman et nl, special appearance by Hooper & Lenhart for Berne Canning company, upjiearance by Beatty for Simison; rule to answer. Same entry in case of Joseph Lugenbill. —o— Berne Artificial Stone company vs D. W. Bowman et al, appesranoe by Beatty for Simison; ruled to ■ answer In the assignment of J. B Stone burner, a partial repoit was filed by Assignee D. E Smith. —o— Application for letters of admin istration in the estate of Henry J. Dilling was tiled this morning and Jess.*) W. Stoneburnerw as appoint nd. He filed his hond which was duly approved by the court. —o — Henry Hoppe], executor of the : will of Jacnh S. Riley, deceased, filed an inventory this morning. —o— Charles Morrison, g tardian for Simuel Sims, tiled his account cur. rent, which was allowed. z —o— William fl. Martz has teen tip pointed guardian for Zora White. ' and has filed his bond.

A MORAL WAVE Has Struck Ohio Cllv—Slot Machines Are Banished. A great moral spasm has swept over the people of Ohio City snd in more senses than one that town resembles in lack of active mirth the cense quietude of the forest. For the first time in nearly four years the saloons of the town have been divested of the musical cabi nets, which is only another name for in >ney slot machines. The sa ioonkeepers of the town submitted gracefully to the mandate of the mayor and council, and now the wayfarer in passing along the streets is not attracted to the saloons by the strains issuing fr ,m the music box and the alluring prospect of waxing wealthy bv the investment of a nickel or a quarter. It is said that the ready compliance of the saloonkeepers in the musical cabinet manifesto has wiped out the immediate prop mot of a local option election in Ohio City.

IS VERY SICK Po (master Beam nl Willshire Is Dan(erously 111. Postmaster Jacob Bum, of Willshire, is still confined to his home by sickness He took the lagrippe early in the winter, and has thus far been unable to eradicate it from his system. Mr. Beam was a soldier in the war of the rebellion and saw much active service an d endured tb<* major portion of the hardships incident to soldier life in the early fiO's. All this is now telling on a rugged constitution, and each winter's attack of tne lagrippe leaves its victim considerably weaker Saturday and Sunday Mr. Beam was very much worse, and it was feared that death was only a matter of a few hours, but he revived considerably, and was much stronger yesterday. His physicians, however, feel that there is little hope for his recovery. — Van Wert Times CHURCH COURT

A Church Trial Among the Possibilities Bryant Family Will Settle Their Troubles Before Conference. James W. Logan, of Bryant, lias filed charges with W. J. Seekins, president of the Indiana conference of the Wesleyan Methodist C mnec 1 tion of American which will doubt less result in a church trial at a date not far distant. The charges of Logan are snnastional in the extreme. He avers that a brother in the church was responsible for the separation of the Logins on the eighth of last N ivembst. He not only intimates but declares that Mrs. Logan placed more confidence in this particular member of the church than she did in her husband that because of her infatuation for another she deserted him—Logan—and that the brother whom he alleges is the cause of the separation continues to be her first friend and adviser. The domestic amity of the Logans apparently was first dis turlied early in the year 1903 and in May of that year they went to Portland and employed Judge John F. LaFollete, th- n a practicing attorney to draw up nn article of agreement whereby tho husband was to leave the wife and remain away two years and in this wAiv she shor ’d be allowed a clear right of way ror a divorce on grounds of abandonment after two years. But after a few days a reconciliation was affected and the couple went together and lived as man and wifi until in last November when the old troubles arose and a separation followed. The husband was in Pirtland Tuesday retaining attorneys and making prepirations for his church trial and civil suits which ho says he will institute.

INTEREST GROWS Evangelist Sermon List Nisht was Interesting One. The interest at the Christian church meeting is unflagging. Many'people came in from the country last night. Rev Legg treated of “The Great Physician,” who never lost a that was placed in His care in good faith. There have been accessions every night this week. The theme for this evening, “Salvation in Type,” will no doubt attract an audience that will fill the house, as the in terest still continues tu inorease.

BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Lota Hower Celebrates the Event Representing Martha Washington She Receives and Entertains Her Friends in Charming M< nner. Miss Leota Hower celebrated her eighteenth birthday anniversary last evening by entertaining about forty of her friends ata Washing on party given at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ddlas H >w er, on North Ninth street. The young guests have declared the occasion one of the happiest in history. The Hower home was decorated in a suitable manner, fligsand bunting being elaborati ly displayed. The dining room was perhaps the most attractive room, where red. wnite and blue bunting reached from the walls and chandeliers to the Corners of the table. A three course dinner, delicious, was served and enjoyed. In the principle guessing contest Miss Inez Ernst and Jesse Helm won first prizes and Dyke Fris’nger the booby. Another contest in which the guests guessed the contents of a package hanging on tie wall formed no end of amusement, and the big prize went to Jan es Cook. Miss Hewer was gowned to represent Martha Washington, and presented a charming appearance. She was the recipient of many beautiful presents.

WILL IMPROVE LINE Telephone Representative Returns From Chicago Purchase Three Miles of Cable and 0 her i Material—Will Build Full Metallc System. F M. Schirmeycr, secretary and managerof the Citizens Telephone Company, and Field Manager George Kinzle returned this morning from Chicago, where they had been several days in rhe interest of the company. They purchased j lockout phones for their various now country lines us planned and many new fields will he entered this spring. They also arranged for miterial, including wire and three miles of cabin, necessary to construct a full metjlic system in Decatur. This improvement will be made at once and will make its system the equal to any in the country. By the motalio system is meant that a separate return wire is used for each ’phone, thus doimz away with the common return, where a dozen people may be heard at once. With the full metalio system the company may combine other modern improvements, such as the automatic ’phone where one may talk direct without the necessity of calling central. The work will begin at once. Shut Down To-Night. ” The city water and electric light plant will be shut down at elevon o'clock tonight to allow the con nection of new machinery, i’a- | trons will please take notice. By order of water wmks commithv.

NUMBER 37

SCOTTISH RITE Masons to Hold Semi Annual Session a! Fort Wayne. The semi annual reunion of the b Mlles of the Ancient ami Accepted Sootish Rite of the Valiev of Fort Wayne will be held in Fort Wayne Tuesday and Weilne-diy. Mirch II ami 15. The program as arranged provides enough work to interest, and keep busy all the time those who attend. On each evening at o’clock a Imnquet will he held in the dining hall of the Temple and interesting toasts have been arranged for both occasions by the Messrs Charles E. R»a«J, John W. Vordormark and Charles D. T.llo, who constitute the banquet com mittee. CLUB MEETING Turned Into Washington Day Celebration Mrs. Daniel Sprang Provrd Htrcelf a Splendid Hostess and Delightful Entertainer. Mrs. D.n Sprang entertained the Shakespeare club yesterday, a number of invited guests Icing present, including Mesdaraes J. C. White, F M Bchirmeyer, E J. Bailey, Jeff Bryson, J. W. Vail and D. W. Beery and Misses I Donathan and Congleton. After the regular work, always interesting, the affair developed into a Washington celebration, which proved one of the most delightful social affairs ever given in Decatur. In anticipation of the occasion the interior of the beautiful hr me had been decorated in the National colors, while the tables also were gaily clothed in red, white and blue and small flags were given as souvenirs. A three course luncheon wus one of the features of the delightful occasion. An evening of amusing games and pastime follow ed and the Washington birthday me°ting of,the club for 1905 will be given an honorary page on the secretary's record. ARRESTED AGAIN Howard Davis Charged with Stealing Wheat - Released on Bond. Howard Davis, who with Hiram P. Sells was acquitted of larceny a sow davs ago, was arrested again this afternoon by Sheriff But’er, the same charge, petit. 'aroeny being alleged.' The warrant was issued last fall against Otis Wells and Howard Davis, but before the latter was arrested the other charge was filed and ho was arrested on th it one first. The pres ent case against him is fir stealing wheat, it being alleged that he and Wells stole throe two-bushel sacks of that cereal from Joe Murphy. Wells has confessed and says that Davis helped him and that the wheat was hauled away in his wagon. He will be tried in circuit court, probably during this term. He gave bond this afternoon in the sum of ♦ 300, the same being signed by H- P- Sells and Samuel Ameriue. In Iho esse of tho State vs Clem Knoff before 'Squire Smith, for assault and battery, with intent to kill, which was set for a hearing this morning. The defendant Knoff asked for a change of venue, which was granted. The case was sent to Mayor Coffee, whore it will ' he heard Si*urrl-'y morning -it ten 1 >ck.