Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 7 January 1907 — Page 1

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MEETS THURSDAY Indiana Legislature Will Soon Convene A VERY IMPORTANT SESSION Organizations and the Reading of the Governor's Message on the Opening Day. Indianapolis, Jan. 7.—The sixty-fifth Indiana general assembly will convene in this city, at the state house, on Thursday morning, Jan. 10. The session will extend over a period of sixtyone days and will be one of the most important sessions in recent year. The party caucuses will be held Wednesday night. It is thought Representative Branch will have no opposition in the Republican caucus for the speaker of the house. The Republican members of the house will caucus in the house chamber at the state house on Wednesday night. The Democratic members of the lower house will hold their caucus at the Grand hotel on the same night. The Republican members of the upper house will hold their caucus in the senate chamber at the state house on Wednesday night and the Democratic members will hold their sesison at the Grand hotel. It is reported on reliable authority that Governor J. Frank Hanly will personally read his message to the legislature at the opening session. The reading of the governor’s message, has, in the past, been generally done by one of the clerks. If the precedent is followed, no other business than the reading of the message and the organization of both branches will occur on the opening day. Some of the measures which will occupy the attention of the legislators during the sixty-one day session are: A 2-eent fare railroad bill. A public depositories law. A bill to regulate insurance companies. A measui'.' to give to the state railroad commission more power in order to enable the commission to enforce its rulings. Strict supervision of all private banks by the state authorities. Legislation to reform primary elections. Increase of the liquor license to 11,000. In the line of reform a half dozen other measures of vast importance are under consideration. W- —o- — EVEN INCLUDES RED LEMONADE — Pure Food Laws are to be Strictly Enforced. No more are we to have any red circus lemonade or the bright cherries in the seductive cocktail- Green candy is to become a thing of the past, and sawdust will be missing from the breakfast foods. “Unto the pure all things are pure, but unto them that are defiled, nothing is pure." Beginniii- Jan. 1 all things in the food and drink line are to be pure, providing the new pure food law which went into effect that day accomplishes the ends sought by those who framed it. Ignorance will not be tolerated as an excuse for violating the new law. If there is any manufacturer or dealer throughout the length and breadth of the land who is not familiar with its provisions it is not the fault of the government. For weeks the agricultural department has been busy mailing the new regulations to those interested in the new law. The main provision of the law has been discussed sc much since the measure was enacted last spring as to have become generally familiar to the public. The regulations as to adulteration effects all drugs and medicines as well as food articles. Factories will be required to be ' j open at all times for inspection. Labels must not in any way misrepresent the product to which they are attached. Artificial coloring matter in food and drinks will be large done away with. The government is preparing for the Strict. enforcement of the law. • Federal inspectors will be kept busy buying Samples in the open market to be tested and analyzed.

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NEW MANAGER IS IN CHARGE Chicago Wan •• at Head of Angola Furnace Company. An Angola dispatch to the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette this morning, said: Mr. J- Daugherty of Chicago, is the new manager of the Angola Furnace Co. Unfortunately for Angola the furnace company, which has been doing a good business here for the past several years will be removed to Decatur, as soon as buildings there can be completed for the factory. Decatur capitalists showed their business enterprise by providing good buildings and subscribing stock sufficient to put the factory on a good financial footing. So Angola will lose one of its most promising manufacturing institutions. and what Angola loses by short-sightedness Decatur gains by her business enterprise. COUrFrOUSENEWS Alfred Foster is on Trial Today BEFORE THE COURT AND A JURY

James T. Merryman Acting as Special Judge—lmprovements at County Treasurer's Office. Alfred Foster, indicted by the November grand jury, for conducting d house of ill-fame on Winchester street, is on trial before a jury in the Adams Circuit court, this cause having been called at nine o'clock this morning. James T. Merryman is acting as Special judge, |a venue having been taken from. Erwin. Prosecuting Attorney Henry B. Heller, assisted by J. C. Moran! appear for the State, and L. C. De Voss is defending. Foster has been in jtV several weeks since his arrest. Quite a number of witnesses have and quite a little interest is manifested in the case. The William Ray assault case, whicn has been continued several times, will not be tried until the next term of court. I

The case of Calvin Miller vs. George E. McKean et al., suit on note and to set aside a conveyance, has been redocketed, it having been returned from the supreme court. John Ryitn vs. Jay W. Chapman, in- ’ junction default of defendant. William IFnchs, executor of the Charles Filchestate, filed a petition to dbll bank (stock and stock in stone black company. Same ordered at private sale. 1 The Sch ‘oil divorce case in which alimony is demanded, is set for trial tomorrow. Eli tion commissioners, R. S. Peterson and Jg Fred Fruchte. w-ere busy at thejclak's office today, handing out ticketsiaid supplies to the subsidy eh etionjinspectors. A marriage license was issued Saturday to B®th»] r. Dynes of Jay county,- a I Kafir A. Kneuss o' Wabash townskip. 1 A marriage license issued today, was to Daftd J, Mazelin of Monroe township and Mary J. Schwartz of Berne. | — The effietgof County Treasurer Lachot has befit cleaned and brightened in away mat shows a marked improvement. (Anew cabinet, a coat of varnish ana a ne w railing on. the counter helrtott. A new dose of wall paper will complete the office and Mr. Lachot is after that. THE STRIKE WILL BE SETTLED No Further Conference Necessary on Southern Pacific. <Scrii*a-x cEa e Special.) Chicago, Jan Interstate Commerce Knapp announced today’that nutters had progressed sat;;fact oriiy to ,, j the settlement of the an tin Southern Pacific, that* no futther conference: will be neceimry un | CSS some unex-. pected hitch #< ;ars

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening January 7, 1907.

A BOLD THIEF Advertered a Sale at Columbia City THEN HIRED THREE HORSES At Fort Wayne, Took Them to Former City and Sold Them at Auction. The police and sheriffs of a dozen counties of northern Indiana are looking for the boldest horse thief who ever showed himself with the borders of Allen county and whose nerve ; was as remarkable as the scheme which he carried out successfully. The fellow’, who gave his name as Hays, on Saturday morning hired two horses and a buggy, valued at $350, at the Fred Myers livery, on Washington boulevard east, hired a third horse, a saddler, valued at $l5O, at the Horstman Bros, barn, on West Main street, drove the animals to Columbia City and disposed of them at auction oil the court house square, making his escape with $221 which he realized from the sale. The most daring part of his game was the fact that he had advertised the sale in the Columbia City papers. He hired a Columbia City auctioneer to cry the sale and Sheriff Logan Staples of Whitley county, was one . of the bidders on the animals. [ One of the Myers horses was purchased by Charles Hickman, residing It was worth $166. The Horstman L $125. The other Myers horse was bought by John Cox, who lives seven miles south of Columbia City, for $66. t lt was worth $66. The Horstman . saddler was bought by Cha’lei: Roberts of Whitley county, for $75. The I buggy and harness were not put. up . for sale, but were left at the George i Bair livery barn, in Columbia City. . Sheriff Jesse Grice, Mr. Fred Myers, . and Mr. William Horstman went to Columbia City yesterday and procured the stolen outfits. Sheriff Staples of t Whitley county, has previusly recov- [ ered one of the animals and had notit fled the other two purchasers The innocent victims of the crook willingly gave up the stolen property. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.

FOR EMBEZZLMENT Orvill Brenthinger Was Arrested Today FORMERLY WORKED IN DECATUR Indicted by Grand Jury for Purloining Money From Loch, Dirkson & Company. Orvill Brentlinger, a rather nice looking young man, comfortably dressed and wearing a light spring overcoat, was brought into court this afternoon by Sheriff Eli Meyers, who had captured him at Fort Wayne. Brentlinger was indicted by the November grand jury for embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses. The indictment shows that on December 30th, Brentlinger, a native of near Honduras, was employed for Loch, Dirkson & Co., his duties being to canvass the country, selling stock food and other articles. On the day mentioned he disappeared, his account with Loch, Dirkson & Co. being short about thirty dollars, which, he refused to make good. He has been working at Fort Wayne and was arrested there this morning. Judge Erwin fixed his bond at SSOO and he is making an effort to secure bail and thus avoid going to jail. o TO CLOSE AT SIX O’CLOCK P. M. The following firms will close their respective places of business at six o’clock each evening except Saturday: The- Hub. & Vance. MyersDailey Company, Holthouse, Schulte & Company, Charlie Voglewede, Fred Tague, J. H. Voglewede & Son. Winnes Shoe Store.

TALKING OF SUNDAY SERVICE I Sunday Delivery of Mail on Rural Routes Being Talked About. ft is unofficially reported that the postoffice department is considering , the advisability of establishing a Sunday delivery of mall on the rural routes, and that the experiment will be tried about the middle of next year. This new step is in response to the demand of the farmers in thicklysettled districts for newspapers and mail matter on Sunday the same as is accorded tow-n residences at the postoffice. The publishers of daily newspapers all over the country are urging the proposition. The carriers would not welcome the new departure with open arms, especially- at their present salaries, but it is supposed that they will be given extra compensation. o— — FOR ROAD SUBSIDY Election is Being Discussed Freely THE USUAL TIME AND PLACES Contest Occurs Wednesday and Great Deal of Interes 1 : is Being Manifested. The st-.-,ets w. ”e well Ailed with jeople all day today ami the principal topic of conversation was the subsidy flection for the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company to be held Wednesday. The talk was pretty evenly divided and one could get any kind of a “tip” he wanted. The election in this town and township is for a $25,000 subsidy to extend the traction line south to Portland. The election will be the same as usual, opening at six and closing at six, and will be conducted at the usual voting places, i The inspectors came in today to get their ballots and supplies and everything is in readiness. On the same date similar elections will be held in Monroe and Wabash township, the amount asked from this county being $52,500. Elections will also be held in Jay county on the same date for a subsidy and all alon gthe line the election is being talked. The companysays that with this subsidy they can push the road through to Portland without a hitch and urge the carrying of the election. Up until this time the election has been quiet, but since Saturday the issue has been thoroughly discussed pro and con. The returns will be received at this office and should get in early Wednesday evening.

CASE VENUED . FROM HERE Was Decided in Allen County Court for Plaintiffs. The case of Andrew J .Peterman vs. The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Bryant, James L. Rupel and George R. Houser, taken on of venue from this county to Adams, and from there to Allen county, was tried before Judge O’Rourke and a jury in the j circuit court at Ft. Wayne on Thurs!day. After a short deliberation the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, giving him judgment in the sum of $1,007.53, the full amount demanded in his complaint. The case grew out of the presentation by Peterman at the Bryant bank, of a check on the First National bank of Montpelier, for SI,OOO. At that time, Peterman owed a note held by the bank, which was due and payable, and they asked that they be allowed to deduct the amount of this and the interest due. The bank officials claimed that he agreed at first, a'd they cancelled his note, and gave it to him, with the difference in cash. The following day, ' Peterman returned the note and demanded the money, which the bank refused. Peterman in the trial of the case, denied that he had ever given such consent. Th? jury evidently adopted his view Jf the case. The defendants will make a motion for a new trial, and if denied, will .appeal the case to the highe” court.—Portland Commercial-Review oTHE WEEK OF PRAYER The Week ot Prayer will be observed at the Presbyterian church this week. Services will be conducted each evening, except Saturday, commencing at 7:00 o’clock and continuing for one hour. A cordial invitation to all.

GIVEN TO SENATORS Patronage in Eight District Goes to Senators i FIRST APPOINTMENT AT MUNCIE Postmaster Lambert There Not Likely to be Considered as He is Charged. . With Political Activity Washington, Jan. 7. —Senator Beveridge said today that the question of the distribution of federal patronage in the Eighth and Eleventh districts has not yet received consideration. He stated that he will have a talk soon with Senator Hemenway about it. On March Democratic congressmen will supplant the present Republican members from those districts and as usual, the administration thereafter will look to the senators for recommendations. The appointment of a postmaster at Muncie probably will be one of the matters discussed. The term of David Lambert, the present postmaster, will expire in March after Representative Cromer ceases to be a member of congress. This is the best federal office in the Eighth district. While the salary is not so large as that of congressmen, the incidental expenses are much less. It is understood that the name of Mr. Lambert will not be considered by the postoffice department in filling the office. His official record is all right, but the department is not pleased with Mr. Lambert’s rather active participation in politics. In the charges filed byGeorge F. McCulloch, Mr. Lambert was accused in effect of making a plaything of civil service and the report of Inspector Birdseye is said to have substantiated the charges in a very large degree. Notwithstanding Mr. Lambert’s good official record, the roller probably will be put under him without any delay.—Ludlow. JANUARY SESSION Commissioners in Midst of a Busy Session

TWO PETITIONS FOR DRAIN Vacancies on Subsidy Election Board Filled—Liquor License is Granted. The commisisoners met in regular session this morning. William Miller, commissioner for the second district, qualified and entered upon his second term. The board organized by the election of Martin Laughlin as president, a place he admirably fills. The petition for a drain filed byJohn M. Blujnberg, was acted upon favorable. The viewers’ report and assessments were confirmed. A remonstrance was filed against the location of a ditch petitioned for by John Bogner. New inspectors for the subsidy election Wednesday were appointed. In this township Henry EiLng and Lee Vance could not serve and Jacob Magley and Henry Barkley were appointed to the vacancies. In one of the Geneva precincts. W. W. Briggs was named to take the place of S. W| Hale. A liquor license was granted to Jon-i athan Baker of Geneva, he being the, only- applicant. The county council tried to meet, I but a refusal of Herman Reiuking to j serve and the absence of John 0., Kraner made it impossible to make any appropriations. The vacancy of Mr. Reinking was filled and they finally concluded their business. The petitions for macadam roads| filed fey William Macke, et al., Henry j Elerding et al., J. A. Watson et a1... Herman Rieter and Henry F. W Bui mahn et al., and James O. Hoagland et al., were examined and approved. I Surveyor Baumgartner was appointed , engineer for all the proposed roads, j

THEY CAN’T FIND THE MONEY Dr. Younge’s Administrator Has a Search on Hand. The Tri-State Trust company has been made administrator of the estate of the late Dr. John W. Younge, who died intestate so far as known. To Harry Keplinger of the First National bank he said he had $9,000 in. cash, but this has not been found and the statement may not have been true. Sol A. Wood is attorney for the two sons who are the only heirs. The alimony due their mother was never paid and she is the principal creditor of the estate. It was on the application of the boys that the action was taken. —Fort Wayne News. o WRONG INFLUENCE Trying to Array Farmers Against Merchants L. C. MILLER FAVORS SUBSIDY Believes the Splendid Macadam Roads Made a Debt Worthy of Payment. I see an article in Saturday’s Democrat, written by Mr. E. Meyers, in which he tries to influence the people to vote against the subsidy for the Interurban Railroad, at the election to be held next Wednesday, and if that was all the effect the article would have, I would not think of answering any part of it, but the object of the article from beginning to end seems to be to create animosity and feeling between the farmers of Washington township and the business men of Decatur.

’ Now, this should not be, for if there ’ is any class of people who should be I on friendly business relations with each other, it is the farmers of Washington township and the business men [ of Decatur. When we look at the II splendid system of macadam roads in Washington township (the best, perhaps of any township in the State of Indiana), and then remember that the ' people of Decatur have paid almost two-thirds the most of all these roads, thereby putting every farmer of the township in a position to come to town at any time he desires. The farmer, should remember that the system of roads they have, largely paid for by Decatur, has added many thousands of dollars to the value of Continued on Page 2. BOOSTS CLOVER LEAF LEAGUE — - I Delphos Man Agitates Base Bait. Circles. fc; C. P. Suttles'.has returned ftom|j>. Clarksville, 0.. where he visited oyerfift. the holidays with his parents. Mr. £s. Suttles, who, is .a well known base ball player, has., in mind a plan, / which if he is successful in carrying out will be pleasing -to the fans in . Delphos other towns along the Clover LtW railroad. It is his intention to make an effort to organize a .> league for next season, comprising the towns of Decatur, Bluffton, ■ Warren, Marion and Frankfort and perhaps Van Werf. The idea looks plausible as transportation to and from the various towns, it is believed could be a nominal charge. Mr. Suttles is known in the above named towns as a ball player of considerable reputation, and he expects to go to Frankfort inthe next few days and see what can be done at that end of the circuit. 'tyhile it is a little [early to talk base ball, the enthusiasts ]' here are beginning to wake up and are 'anxious for a good team next summer. —Delphos Herald. o • TO ATTEND THE LEGISLATURE Senator Tyndall and Representative Vizard Leave Tomorrow. Senator John W. Tyndall and Representative John W.’Vizard will leave tomorrow- for Indianapolis, where legislature assembles Thursday. The I governor’s message will be read at I noon on that day and the organization begin at once. Both V .r.n’s count’" I gentlemen were members of the last lassemb.." a.i.t urvJerstaT’.i the law mak ting business.

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