Daily Democrat, Volume 4, Number 121, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1906 — Page 1

pD HOT MESSAGE TODAY L President Whacks the ■ Standard Oil Company

Icret rebates *>*M ■ . Kke Three-Quarters a ■lion Yearly for Them I ■ PLAYED TODAY .tes Sensation With *«■ x Special Message to M Congress. ■B S.-r'l’V" liae Special j a ®JiSHLWrON. D. C. May 4.agreement on court ruling of the rate bill has been Kgted by the Republican faction. "■•. t a is entirely satisiac f ’ president. An amend Ke* mil ' sifered by Senator Alli ■ icrs jurisdiction on the . w th*! district in which comh.re its principal offices. to complaint of railroads against Mk'U • ■ of the interstate com it ■ '■gee < . sum ruling. This agree is ‘- h e result of President ■mevclt - astonishing message to It is believed that the Standard Masters have been called down ■k bringing such denuciation on the Od Company It is believed had the bill passed some time ■ the president's attack never have been made SB S. rippx-Mcßae Special. |B *a*ln: _*..- . 11. <*.. May I. Pre.siR*«- < h sent to congress Ioyfl a seiis.ifiotial message. that is |„. t|| C trump card in ieri ~'iuii legislation. Aceomfl i‘h message is u lung repot by *'.mmissiouer of t'orpoitiariiehl. The message was a one charging the Stimtß " ' mpnny of benefiting themIn ;||,. Uil | un ,| secret railroad nt". C Io the tune of three qua, ( d a i.’ililion dollars a year, tieIB* l ’'* 1 o- ' "■) are charged with 'tit! ll®** ""'ip*'mon and charging < on®rn* “•* "■ they is no compel it ioii. u:,.| ..nti ageoiis prices tor le B** 1 “'I The existence rd' other “ is admitted thus: “It is iniiialt ‘‘ v true that the SianU^ 1 ' '’>! 1 "inpany is the only great Mp r P'*iat;on which is in I lie iinined m* 1 ' l' a 't lias Ih-cii benelited. and is *bi' moment benefiting, in wholly |Bp >ro l*t' lashioii by an elaborate Bot rate discriminations, which B ™ ut it to profit both at the expense B 1 “ rivals and rd' the general pub-

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lie. The Attorney General reports to me that the investigation now going on ns to the shipments by the sugar trust over tin- trunk lines running out of New York City tends to show that the sugar trust rarely if ever pays the lawful rate for transportation, nnd is thus imprr.perly. an.l probably unlawfully, favored at the ex|H-nse of its <om|*titors and of the general public.” The message was the sensation of the day, much gossip ami speculation follower! its transmission to congress ami the public. It is admitted that it came at at; opportune time for those who favor railroad legislation ami almost caused a stampede among the stand patters. New York, May I. The president's message on the oil industry with its accompanying report of Commissioner Garfield, was received at the offic of tilt- Standard Oil Company this afternoon by M. F. Elliott general counsel for the company. Elliott was asked tor a ,'tateniynl on the are towed and otrr unqualified declarnninl to all the charges, saying: “It is difficult to comment hurriedly and with tine restraints on the astonishing re|s>rt of Mr. Garfield, ami also tin* message of the president. Mt* must, however, in justice to ourselves, ami our shareholders, immdiately express our uidtottnded surprise over Garfield’* report, on w hich, of course, the president's message and strictures are bused, and our imqmtlitid declaration that it is absolutely unfair and unjust toward us.” THE PROHIS Holding a County Convention Today WILL NOMINATE A TICKET They Talk Hopeful of the Future and Hope to Cut Some Ice Thia Year. The Prohibitionists of Adams counts arc holdfiig their county convention today at the Bosse ()|M*r:i House. A large representation of this party was assembled there and the meeting was progressing in harmony a! the time we go to press. A preliminary meeting was held this morning at the same place a which time several stirring addresses were made which were loudly applauded. The lenders of the party, however, while not claiming a victory his fall, are liop-ful id' reducing tin* majorities of Ixdh the Repubticau nnd Democrat parties an I make a very creditable showing. They expect to nominate a full ticket and will make a determined fight this fail. A mass meeting will be field this evening i.t the Christian church. The ticket nominated wilt Im* announced in tomorrow’s issue.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, May 4, 1006.

SPECIAL MEETING Os New City Council Held I Last Night WILL BUY STREET SWEEPER Width of First Street Pavement Fixed—Chris. Vogt Elected City Civil Engineer. The city council held a special meeting last evening nnd transacted some imputatit business which needed prompt attention. Mayor Coffv ■ presided »tid every councilman answered to the roll call, The first matter to come before the council was the *e li *tion of a city civil engineer to fill the office made vacant, by W. E. Fulk. This fail! ig within the jurisdiction of • Mayor Coffee he promptly appoint <i 'c. V*"gt. who for some time past has il>een associated with the interurban railway. I’jhih motion by Christen | the appointment of the mayor was latitied by the council. The matter of salary then came up ami upon a .motion by Christen it was fixed al seventy tlollars jmt month, ami his ■lsmd wft' fixed nt two thousand dollars. An ordinance governi'ig the apl>ointmciit of a city civil engineer was read for a first time ami was pa."<*d. The rules were suspended find the resolution advanced to n second reading, this also carrying. Burt.then moved the rules In* »ti«|>eu«lrd and the resolution mhamwd to it* | third reading and final ,>as*age. This I carried and the resolution was icelarhtd adopted. l.')xni a motion by • iristen the bill of the !»<<at’.;r Lumltv: jCompany off s TTT.7t for coal was a<'lowed. Burns then moved that the city purchase a street sweejx’r ami jdo its own cleaning »t the brick streets. The motion was properly seeJotided mid carried. The purchasing [committee was then in..trm*tt‘ l to get prices, etc., and report at the next tegular meeting. Burn* moved the I matter of the city roller which had been leased to Wood* *k • ompatiy in I19&4 to l»e Used ill constructing stone loads, and which came back in a damaged condition, be referred to the street nnd sewer committee with |»wer to effect a settlement and reftort !■> the council for their approval. The js'tition of Roman Johns for a brick sidewalk along Cleveland street was referred to the street ami sewer committee with instructions to report at the next meeting. A> there had I never liern Muy specified width set I forth in tin* jn'tition* of Frank Burger and Eli Spruuger for a briek street on First street. Van Camp moved that the south [sirtion of the street from Monroe to Adams street In* thirty-six feet in width, and that the north portion of the street from Monroe to Marshall street Im- thirty-tour feet in width. This motion carried. Christen moved that the matter of purchasing furniture for the furnishing of the council room complete be referred to the purchasing committee, they to repot at the next regular meet mg Martin move I that the finance committee look after the contract for moving the safe to the library building and also after the matter of blocking up the floor with briek to hold the same. Motion carrid. Burns moved that the council ndjmint until their next regular meeting. May l'>. THE WHIST CLUB IN SESSION Another of Their Famously Pleasant Evenings, The Whist Club enjoyed another of their happy meeting* last night, i living entertained Mr. and Mr*. W. A. Knebler and Miss Rose Christ n. at tin Kaehler home. There wen* four } taldes and the total results showed a 1 difference of but twelve |s>ints be■twreti the high an.! low scores. Mr-. E. X. Ehiii.rer and Mr. Ellingham making tiie high number, 215. The refrt.d merits and the serial hour were enjoyable features of the evening.

WITH A CIGAR BOX FACTORY H G Ritter, of Minster. Wants to Locate Here. ♦ ——— H. G. 1> 'l< *. **! >!::■:.<> i *. v. a.** in our city today looking far a location to stint a cigar lx>x factory and if suitable arrangement* can Im* made he will move the necessary machinery to this ri'y. He will employ tiftcer men and ten women for a starter and will iucrea-e the number a* the business increu-fs. He ha* a factory with a capacity of tumil g out one thousand boxes a day which can be in-cni'-cd irt any line. H<* i- figur •_ with wveral partic- i: Portland, concerning th* id«*a of ioeati*ig tic-re. but would dv-tre Ib-c.i'ur triuh m**n on account >■’ the ra!r*»ad taciht i-. if the proper inducement could he offered hie . Ni-veral part •- In th* city are iiiler»-»ted in the project nnd further d-veh«pments may be announced later. COURT NEWS Attachment Issued for Valentin? Shimn FOP. CONTEMPT OF THE COURT New Care Filed by Merryman fc Sut ton -S itt Kirchner Care Went t» the Jury at Noon. I An atts hment wu* i«*md thia I morning) for Valentine Si,imp and |*aiue «»» onler#d to thi -hertt: of I Jay county to Im* served. Tin- ea-c i» filed by t'ou*taii<-e C. Wheat, wh<> war. formerly tin* wife of said Shimp nnd who was granted a divorce from him in the Adan ' < ireuit Court March 111. I'JHS. At that tune Shimp "a* ordered to pity hi* divorced wife the sum of five dollars |»*r month to support heir only rliild, Marie, until *aid child is ten year* old. He has never paid a red cent of this and now owes Mr. Wheat the sum of *45, wherefore said Slump must appear in court anil show why he ■diould not Im* punished tor contempt of court. Tin* < a«r of \\ dliam S. <>tt v*. Martin Krehner. damage* *”>. went to the jury at uooii today. The evidence was conclmied about ten o'clock and the court allowed each side fortyfive minute* for arguments. Sheriff Butler went to I'orti.n.d t* •lay on im|i»rtant busine**. he having received word that sere amounting t<> Site) ha*l been allowed him in commissioner* court there. A CLASS OF THIRTY ONE First Communion at St Mary s Church Sunday At the St. Mary’s i'atlioiic church Sunday thirty-one will take the fii*t communion of the ehtireh. The nameof the communicant* are Earl Crawford, Fin I Weber, John Igmrem e Wert/Jierger, Aloysious Parent, Her nnrd Voglewede. Joseph Coffee, ( laud Coffee, la*o (ieimer. Robert Bogner, Cienins tiu*<*. Laurenc Brown, John G<m les, Fred Miller, Earl Breincrkamp, Otto Miller. Herbert Steigmyer. Bernard Lang. Peter Spangler, Estella Smith. Beruardetta Curbing. \ era Radamacher, E-tella Mylott. Agues Kohne. Ague - Mcdwr*. N<x*mi Nibliek, Dora Steigmyer. Su*an Bentz .Brtlia Bogner, Margaret Gallogy. Sarah Carrier and Marie Kintz.. Both masses Sunday will l»* one hour enilier, at * ven and nine o’dock. sun time, CIVIC SOCIETY MEETING. Regular r.seling of the Civic Society at Library Building this evening. At 8:00 o’cieck. Everybody invited.

SAD FUNERAL — Remains of Charles Rayn Brought From the West GENEVA SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ■ Several Music Lovers Went to Muncie Today to Hear the Great Ncrdica. Geneva, link. May 4. Th< remain'[ of Charles Rayn, »><•, „f Mr. ami j Mr*. Fletcher Rayn, who died in Mil ' <<t, S. D.. Monday, were brought here * y«)i rday and the f<. ial -• -.** !• * j were held t<*dsy from the liomv of the! parents, west of town. The .toeeared [was a yoirng man. unmarried ami ai I'druggist1 'druggist by profession. He, with hi* two sisters had taken up land claim* In South Dak**’ -)*!l.< year* ago. *Hi*i [death was rau-e«l by apfM-mlirtti* ami | I the shock to hi* family and friends was awful. Her. Well* eon.lm led I [the funeral service*. Interment wn* I made in West Lawn cemetery. Today wa* the last day of selwol land the world would Im* a murti diff if evenrbodj on it felt a*: the Jimi teachers 'rlt ti • <•!.! bell r»’i4 fur tl • Li tin:* Thi.* year has been one «*f the m«*t ■ isurrt years in th* hi«t<»ty of tlw I muflke t* to lie wmuratnfeh <! on it * wis*e Mdkrtiftft of tnMrwEverything In* ’ '*• -HMthh in th* working* of the Ix»L the pttptlr* nndtrd harti and Am.-ng the bumlre 1* of people iftumsAiir Indiana ami Ohm wl«* s< u; 1 1,* Muncie folnv hear t'* an* .»* N ■ i*. rt tbi* ■ ■ Mr. and Mr., W B. Hale. Mr*. F.. F Walsh, Mr*. H J. Green nnd Fred ; Patterson. Mr*. Green went from I M<>iitf**!ier, where she i* visiting am! itie* otlu r* went byway of \\ itrebeMter ♦ where they joined a crowd of sixty. IN’i»t only d<* they bear Nordics, one of the world’s famous smger*. but they . nl-*o will hear Pstricolo. the great i Italian pianist. MEET TONIGHT — CiviclmprovementSociety at the Library TO ARRANGE FOR TUESDAY I Getting Ready for the Cleaning up Day—You Should Attend This Session. , The Civic Impro'emeiit S,**icty will meet thi- evening at the Library and a* this i* t<> be one of the m<wt important session*, they have held, it is desired that every member who can |*>."iblv do so, Im* |in*«*nt. At thi* meeting arrangements will be ( made for the big cleaning up day, next Tuesday. May S. The '*M*i»tv ; desires thi* day to Im* one that w ill prove their sincerity and every ciiizvn ot Decatur should help them. Get your rubbish together *<• it can Im* handled easily. Clean up the stivvt* and alleys, your yard* :u;d your business place*. It is house I cleaning .lay and the spirit of cleanli- . ms- is st ueic'-ary one to every t <>m- . munity. The plan* for thi* day *uc- ! cessfully carried out wilt he the <*:iii -e of a healthier, happ'er and more ; lieautiful Decatur. The city council I will pttreha-e a street swee|>er and tuetiv city will *oou shim* in an attractive way. Come to the meeting > : *nr .i-*ist:.m*e at.d *ugg. •; viis are desired. i

Number 121

NEXT TUESDAY IS THE DAY Arranging for Cleaning Decatur on Next Tuesday, [ Tuesday. Mav S tin rust* it doe* not rain, and m ease of rai l on Thursday. May l't) ha- been .ijiart for a ’general cleaning up <>f city and it i* desired ami requested that ail |s>r*o*i» having refilM* or trash (except kitchen slo,*) which they wish hmiled away to have *ame in rw*|>taeb's <>r mat pile* on «i le of -*reet or alley *,• that same can be easily loaded on wagon*. E* ' ryotie i* invited to lend all assistance jsissibie in helping elean up |: ‘nth*ne<l. anti all hivn - h *ol* wto lh.av< iw»t Iw* •( Mhliritwl niv »!**> inA STATEMENT Issued by Engineer on New Electric Line FROM NORWICH TO BLUFFTON Meeting Held al Van Wert TodayRoad Will Be Built if t®e People Want It. .' M' •** N. V-*i ... ■ ' T.* ■ ■ veril ly of Van Wert ronnty gull n** toe I follow,reg Staten < t: Mr. G. X Ge*»g*j h* firiu *4 1 Wii'* in • pf»>miiwnt artueu* <>f V«n W«i and Puttam evuatics. Ohm, and Adan * ioiuutv. Indiana, relative to plan* for . line through Van Wert. It ri proI Ltremi to emtstrm i an interurUn rail. r way exterelmg from N.*rwaik, Ito Bluffton. Indiana, tm* route bring prartirftJlv mi mr hue. Thu* nuvi will im** thrt»u<h **nit Fm*’ , tween three terminals, ttamriy. Tiffin. Findlay, Ottawa. Van Wert ami l<eratn At Norwalk, two riretnes g > Cleveland ami at Bluffton there are two to I‘Hliauajiol». thru affurdntg excellent op|M<rtuu:ty for through traffic between these great eitire. Tla-re r* an elretrie rua<l now budding through [Ottawa to Toledo, thus giving an otttI anre, by this route, from Toledo !•> | India nap die i* 211 mile* the same a* [the >.iiorte»t distance between three |citi<* by steam raiireal; and from Cleveland to lndiai .i|M>ls, thi* route i* only nine nub** longer •ban l.y steam road. There are no <**ngecin; elev * trie liure. and ihmic pc dti>M>* The intportanee «f the proptwed road a* part oh a great tnt’.k system i» a[*pareut. The Rigg* Ji S.. inu t’ointMiiy [have had vl.irge of ',* ruction .md mai.itenanre of inuurruu* railroad*. both steam xml electric, and they ar** well equipped to direct the enterpriM*. Tbev are of th** opmiuti that the road ean b* built, if the people ahmg the line give proper ami reasonable asaistam**. Th*»*v present at the mvctittg pledged their it ary *up* *rt and eoo|teration. If upon iuv *stigatto.i. the entt prise ap|s*al* to the rest of tire jieopie along the line a* it <|<m * !•> those at this meeting, then seems to be no doubt that the road will Im* p ish ed to an early comp'et : ot*. The exact rout ■ through the country wnll dejieml, of .-otirre*, u|*>n the attitude of the land owner* regarding the right-of way. Inquiry will at om-e Im* made before making the survey. L. E. Glen-on of Van Wert county , F. Itouglns*. of Putnam county and J, B. Holthoa-e, have been appiiuti ! as trust**e» to secure <qit>'*n. right-of-ways, etc. Thi y receive u, ei*m[>en*:r tion for their work and are entitled to the <*onU<letiee and any a-sisfianee yen van give them. 1. R. Tudor. Os Van Wert. V. L. Matthew-, of Ottawa, ami 11. R. M< itz were elected as a evmmitti* * to effect the preliminary cor|«>rnt*? organization.