Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 14 January 1907 — Page 1

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] A NEW DITCH LAW V 3 Senator Tyndall Will Pre- >|| sent Such a Bill TWO LEGISLATIVE FIGHTS ON fl. — 4 | A Public Depository and Primary I Election Bills—Fighting High a! |£* Saloon License. — Jan - H- - Senator John jt;| Tyndall of Decatur, has in course of 10l Separation a bill amending the present ditch law, which, while placing the c eaning of ditches in the hands of the county surveyor, guards against exorbitant fees which has been the G giteat evil for the last two years. Senf'l ator Tyndall s bill will give the surthe power to allot ditches for aeaning but will not give him the power to advertise for bids. It will provide that the ditches be cleaned put by the property owners. It will I allow the county surveyor $3 a day for > his services and will provide that he notify a specified number of property 5| Owners in one day, this to guard J against the official putting in too much ’■time ia the wa -' o£ notifying the ‘1 property owners and thus prohibiting > exorbitant fees. 9“I believe,” said Senator Tyndall, Hfthat it is better for the surveyor to 1 |o this work than it is for the trus--1 Sees. Some trustees would probably " prompt about alloting the ditches ! jvhile others would not. All of the . |Utcb should be cleaned out at the Kune time as nearly as possible." ■ Senator Tyndall has two bills before „ the senate relating tc the pay of j county and township officers. One proll jides that members of the county pouncil shall receive $3 a day for - Mach day of their services and the | members of the township advisory ’Board $2 a day. It is also provided e the members of the county coun- | <Cil received 5 cents mileage. At pres- | >nt members of the county council get ilO a year. Senator Tyndall says that Hrith this salary it is often difficult ’1 |o get them together in a meeting s Hrhen their services are needed. He ’believes in paying them according to what they actually do. I Indianapolis, Jan. 14. —From presI >nt indications it is likely there will be [ 1 kt least two notable fights during this iflKession of the Indiana General AsI ■embly. One will be over the proper 1 Worm for a public depository law and ; the other over the primary election I till. That a depository law will pass Pjllßpems certain, but what form it will Ktake is at the present indefinite. AlKready there have been ideas enough to keep the legislators busy Bfifor the next few weeks. As soon as Kkb< committees report their bills it K|is expected that a flood of amend■Bments will begin to pour in that Hmake the bills now referred to the almost unrecognizable ■■ Indianapolis, Jan. 14. Apropo the B expected fight in the legislature on ■the SI,OOO liquor license question, the ■prohibitionist state committee will to■morrow issue a leaflet entitled. The ■Real Truth Regarding High License.' ■in this leaflet, brewers and distillers ■will be quoted as favoring the high ■ license plan. Statistics will be given ■to show that where the high license ■ has been in operation it has not ac■complished the beneficial results ■claimed for it. ■ BECOMES A MAGAZINE WRITER Miss Jessie Magley's Abilities are Recognized. i In the Modern Woman, for March, H will appear a special feature article, ■ entitled, “Marriage Certificates and K Men,” by Miss Jessie E. Magley of ■ this city. The Modern Woman is a ■ popular home magazine publish' d at ■ Boston and it is needless to say that ■ the March issue will be a popular ■one in this city and county. Miss ■ Magley is a deputy in the county ■clerk’s office and for several years Khas devoted her spare moments to ■her talent for writing. She is clever ■and the future holds forth success to ■her. The first recognition in a popu■lar magazine is always the difficult ■part of a writer’s work and Miss BEessie’s many friends congratulate her Hi upon this first victory.

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OVER 5,C00 INSANE IN INDIANA Entire List is the Same as it Was Last Year. Indianapolis. Jan. 13.—-In its annual report the board of state charities gives some figures showing the number of insane persons in the state. The entire number is exactly the same as it was one year ago. The figures show that there are 5,130 insane persons in Indiana. Os this number 4,359 are enrolled as patients in the four state hospitals for the insane, 176 are in their own homes or with friends or relatives awaiting transfer to the hospitals, 500 are in the county infirmaries and 45 are confined in the county jails. Included in the 4,359 persons enrolled at the state hospitals are 286 patients on furlough, and this number, with the insane persons in jails, asylums and in their own homes make a total of 1,057 that are not now receiving state care. The report says that the insane in most of the county institutions, because of the lack of skilled treatment, are in a deplorable condition and that not until the state is able to care for all her insane citizens, as provided in the state constitution, will the conditions existing in the jails and infirmaries be remedied. COURT HOUSE NEWS Last Week of the Term Opened This Morning HEARING A TOWNSHIP CASE Troy Huey and Shepherd Daugherty Settling a Line Fence Controversy in Court. A marriage license has been issued to Emile Aeschlimann and Ina Selva Eley, both of Berne. Each is nineteen years old. The last week of the November term of court began this morning, a two weeks’ vacation beginning next Monday. Kerr F. Albertson et al., vs. W. S. Hughes .account $175, cause dismissed and the court costs paid. The case of the State on relation of Troy Huey vs. Henry Decker, trustee of Wabash township, for an alternative writ of mandate is being heard by Judge Erwin today. It is a suit resulting over a line controversy. According to the complaint Huey and one Shepherd Daugherty are neighbors, living along the Wabash river. In 1902 they agreed to build and did build a line fence, Huey agreeing to keep up one end and Daugherty the other. After two years, the complaint says, Daugherty failed to keep his end of tbe fence in repair. Huey served notice on him and then served notice as required by law on the township trustee. The latter refused to order the fence repaired because the land is low' and a fence expensive and because the fence is on a public highway. The suit followed. About twenty witnesses are appearing. Attorneys for the plaintiff are James Moran of Portland, and J. C. Moran of this city, and for the defendant, J. T. Merryman and Jacob Butcher.

THEY ARE NOW DEAD BROKE Bluffton’s City Council are Not Long on Cash. From now on until next July, the city will be run on an economical plan for the very good reason that there will be very little money on hand to permit of any out of the ordinary expenditures. The decision was reached last night when the plan of building a brick stack and an addition to the water works plant for the housing of the new boilers came up. It was found that there wasn’t sufficient funds on hand to build as desired and as called for in the specifications. However, the plans and specifications were adopted as read but the council decided not tn push ;ho building of the new addition before July, when the July taxes will be in the treasury and when the stringency in the money market "ill have been relieved. —Bluffton Banner.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening January 14, 1907.

A BANQUET ROYAL

Given by the Westinghouse Engineers FOR COMRADE R. J. DICKERSON Who Left Sunday for Cleveland to Accept a Deserved Promotion —Delightful Affair. Last Saturday night, promptly at 9:30 o’clock at the Baker & Anderson restaurant, the Westinghouse electrical engineers who have been wiring and equipping the cars for the Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction company, gave an elaborate banquet in honor of their fellow workman, R. J. Hickson who left early Sunday morning for Cleveland, to enter a new and more remunerative filed of work. Not until after supper Saturday was the banquet planned or even anticipated by the perpetrators, and this fact greatly puzzled the invited guests, w'hen they sat down to a table heavily laden with none but the choicest of things to eat, as though it had been planned several days before. At 9:30, the twenty-two guests that were invited, including a representative of the Democrat, were seated at the beautifully decorated table and were served in three courses, and the eatables were of such a vast variety that it is safe to say not a single person could sample all. After the supper was over, Toastmaster C. Hughes called upon F. W. Shelden for an address, which he ably delivered, stating that although he was very sorry to see Mr. Hickson leave, yet he was taking a step higher in his professional career and that he was to be admired for being eligible for the promotion. Br. Brown then responded with a short talk sanctioning everything that was said by Mr. Shelden and emphasizing his sorrow on account of “Bob’s” leaving. G. Jack brought a loud applause from the merry crowd by rendering a song, ample proof that he has been on the stage as has been stated. His voice is one that he should be proud of, and the guests demonstrated their appreciation of the same by frequent encores. Mr. Dickson was then called upon for a selection, and he acquitted himself in an admirable manner. The recitation by Mr. Jack that followed, entitled, “The Kissing Cup,” was well received, and the following program ensued. Song by Jack ,a very interesting and impressive talk by H. Rushbridge, address by Mr. Jack, talk by Mr. Dorwin and Mr. Kelley delivered an elegant address, reiterating that much honor was due Mr. Dickson and that he was 'ascending and pursing. Intermingled with the impressive talks were funny anecdotes and jokes that were fitting to the occasion. The Westinghouse boys are a jolly lot of fellows, gentlemen of the very best type, and cater to the better class of people in the various cities where duty calls them, . and much credit is due them for the I gentlemanly manner in which they have acted since being in the city. Those present were: Messrs, and Mesdames Charles Hughes and daughter, Harry N. Rushbridge, G. W. Brown, and H. F. Bohnke, Messrs. A. J. Kel- ' ley, L. B. Boulton, C. M. Mason, R. J. Dickson, J. Stepleton, Gilfred Jack, L. M. Murphy and Misses Frances Robison, Nellie Snellen, Bessie Wherry and Mrs. Jeff Bryson. Q THE MISSION REVIVAL MEETING. The meetings are still going on in the Morrison building in full blast. Sixty-two souls have been converted and the shouts are going up. The house has been too small for the crowds that have been attending. The Christian people are getting in earnest and it looks like the meeting is just getting started. Many people are made to live better and happier in Decatur than in the past. F. Hopkins, wife and daughter are in charge, and extend a cordial invitation to all to attend. o MEETINGS AT THE EVANGELICAL The services will continue this week at the Evangelical church. The interest manifested during the week of prayer promises better things for this week. Everybody welcome to attend.

THE NEWS CAME IN BUNCHES, — J. J. Mayer Receives Many Startling Messages in a Week. Three deaths, a birth and a marriage, was the record of news received by John J. Mayer and wife from relatives last week. On Monday they received an invitation to a wedding of a nephew, on Tuesday, notice of the birth of a son to his sister; on Saturday, Mrs. Mayer was called to New Castle on account of the death of her grandmother and shortly afterwards was informed of the death of her cousin, Banker Shaw of Farmland, who died on the train while en route to New York. In the meantime, Mr. Mayer was told of the death of a nephew at Muncie, who had been married only a month and committed suicide. The latter young man had a successful career and no reason can ■ be given for his rash act. Going to the cellar just after dinner with a song on his lips, he picked up a rifle and blew his brains out. finTHßTrnTture Changes Appearance of Old Adams Co. Bank A MODERN COUNTING ROOM Tile Floor and Entire New Fixtures — The Work is Nearing Completion. The new furniture has been installed at the Old Adams County Bank and that well known and substantial financial institution presents a palatial appearance, equalled by no Indiana banking house. A tile floor is the first attractive feature that appeals to one as he enters the door and adds to the attractiveness of the interior. The furniture is of golden oak, built by the Aetna Cabinet company of Indianapolis, and aside from its beauty, is built for convenience of the force of employees. At the front is the president’s private office, then come special apartments with windows, for the cashier and assistant cashier and then the desks for the bookkeepers and other officials. Everything is modern and those who enter unaware of the changes, scarcely realize that it is the same place where they have transacted banking business for a third of a century. The change of furniture has required about a week and will be completed by tomorrow. o ACCIDENTS ON THE ERIE The Management Makes Investigation and Delivers Sermon. The management of the Erie railroad has made an investigation of every accident which occurred on that system during 1906, and has laid the result before its employees, together, with a sermon on caution. During the year there were 1,513 accidents on that system, resulting in damages amounting to $249,269.91. The accidents are itemized under twenty different classifications, and investigation shows that ninety-five per cent of them could have been prevented if each employee concerned had done his full duty. In many instances it develops in suits against the railroads for damages resulting from accidents, that the parties suing w-ere criminally negligent. Especially is this true among employees who bring suit. Many times it is recited in courts that the injured party, while in the employ of the! road, deliberately disregarded his own safety in attending to his work. Sacrifices in personal endeavor to render the company a special service are of course exceptional and called for only in emergency, but the customary instruction given new employees, particularly in road service, is “look out for personal preservation.” AN IMPORTANT CLUB MEETING The members of the Commercial Club are requested to attend a meeting at the club rooms this evening to consider a factory proposition. It is very important that a good attendance is out and you owe to yourself, your neighbor and your city to be present.

SCHEMER IN JAIL I 1 Man who “Himmed” i Peru People ; t i WILL HAVE TO ANSWER CHARGE ; t < Os Obtaining Money Under False Prei tenses —Worked Marl Bed ( Scheme. * 1 (Scripps-Mcßae Special.) Peru, Ind., Jan. 14.—Charged with obtaining the sum of $13,00 from the ' iteople of Peru, under a misrepresentation, three years ago, George Butler, a brick manufacturer from Fort Wayne, was arrested and placed in jail today. The complaint was filed by Richard Howard, who put SI,OOO with Butler’s scheme to develop marl beds near Albion, Noble county, Indiana. The scheme was a bold one, it is said, in which there was no chance for the people who invested, many of whom lost all their savings in the affair. : Butler claims that he was on the “square,” but the marl beds were no good and the scheme failed. He says he lost $7,500 himself in the deal. His victims are angry and he will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. o LARGEST IN ALL THE WORLD Will be the Indiana Traction Line System. When the big merger, now gradually crystallizing to control all the . syndicate traction lines in Indiana, is finally incorporated and made ready ■ to launch into busienss, it will own i and operate 682 miles of interurban ( railway in the state. . In addition to 1 this the street car systems of several cities will be under its control. Judging by its mileage the merger company will be the largest interurban traction company in the world. The lines to be merged and the mileage of each are as follow’s: Indianapolis Union traction, 315; Wabash Valley, 111; Indianapolis & Northwestern, 93; Indianapolis & Eastern, 79; Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit, 31; Indianapolis & Western, 20; Richmond Street & Interurban, 18; and Indianapolis Coal traction (the Plainfield line) making a total of 682. To this must be added the mileage of tw’o extensions that are now being built and that will be completed next spring. The Wabash Valley is extending its lines from Logansport to Lafayette, a distance of thirty-five miles, and the syndicate is extending the Plainfield line to Brazil, a distance of fifty miles. o GET DOWN TO WORK AGAIN Legislature Convened Today—New Bill in the Senate. (Scripps-Mcßae Special.) Indianapolis, Jan. 14. —After an ad- 1 journment covering a period of three full days, the General Assembly settled down to business this afternoon, both houses convening at two o'clock, in the senate fifty bills have already been introduced and in the house a regular avalanche of bills is expected this afternoon. The senate commit- j tees are already swamped with work.' ( Speaker Branch announced the house committee this afternoon. Indianapolis, Jan. 14. —Senator Cox today introduced a bill in the senate j limiting the price to be paid for arti- J ficial gas in any city over 10,000 in-, habitants to sixty cents. After the j expiration of the present franchise of the local gas company, this becomes effective in Indianapolis. o AN INDIANA MINE EXPLOSION Probably Ten are Dead and Several Badly Injured. Scripps-Mcßae Special. Clinton, Ind., Jan. 14. —Joseph and Ed Wolfe, John Herman and Peter j Ledwist. and possibly several others I employed at Mine No. 7, near this, city, were killed in an explosion to- > day. The blow-up occurred in either: 'the tenth or eleventh entry. At this time it is impossible to tell how many more men are in the mine but probably ■ ten are dead. Six injured were taken out.

Number i 2 ADMISSION FEE TO BE CHARGED Music, at the Rink Tonight—Ten Cents if You Want in. There will be music at the rink tonight and the usual crowd is expected. Beginning with tonight, a rigid rule wil Ibe enforced on music nghts, that is that everyone who enters the room must pay ten cents. The management have been rather lenient on this matter heretofore, but from nowon you must pay if you wish to go in. No entrance fee on off nights or during afternoons, only when music is on. Please remember to take a dime along with you. Price of skating is the same as before. FARMER?INSTITUTE Annual Session Will be Held Next Week THE PROGRAM IS A GOOD ONE Special Instructors Beside a Number of Well Known Local People.

The annual session of the Adams County Farmers’ Institute will convene in this city Friday of next week, continuing two days. Already plans are being made for the event, which President Moses anticipates will be I the most successful one held here. I The special instructors for this year I are C. J. Whistler of Lafayette, Ind., and Miss Bertha N. Miller of Frank|lin. Among the local people who will take part are a number of successful I people whose papers promise to be (most interesting. On the program are I Esaias Jones, Davis Dailey, A. J. ' Porter, Fred Bell, Senator Tyndall, Judge Erwin, Mrs. C. Vogt, C. J. Lutz, Rev. Fowler, J. L. Aspy, Ralph Gates, Dr. Connell, Grace Pontius, Myrtle Pontius, J. M. Frisinger, Miss Miller, and others. Every wide awake farmer should arrange to attend these meetings. o THE PRICE OF ICE MAY SOAR Not a Pound Has Been Packed Here Yet. While this mild winter perhaps pleases some people who dread the ■ chilly blasts, it’s tough on the coal ' and ice man, and speaking of the ice man. do you realize that not a pound of ice has been put up in this locality yet. While there are still six . weeks of chances, we may get a week or two, but if we don’t look out for next July and August. If it becomes necessary to ship in artificial ice, it would become a luxury and those who think they can pay forty cents a hundred high for frozen water will realize what a bargain they have been having, for the artificial ice would cost about four times that. Let’s hope for a few day ice weather before spring . 0 PRESIDENT ADMITS HIS WRONG Frankly Says His Report Was Partially at Fault. (Scripps-Mcßae Special.) Washington, Jan. 14. —President Roosevelt today sent to the senate his | report of investigation, which he sent to Brownsville, Texas, looking into i the real truth of the negro soldiers who shot up the town. In the president's opinion, he was fully justified . in discharging them but he frankly 1 admits his error of barring them from | further employment by the govern- ' ment on account of the lack of “valicity.” The president’s frank admission of error in this regard is likely ■to silence his adversaries, since this was the main point that Foraker and others fought out in the senate. o MUST ACCOUNT WITH THE STATE (Scripps-Meßae Special) Springfield. 111., Jan. 14—Suit was begun today against the Illinois Central railroad for an accounting with | the state of Illinois. No figures of the amount demanded were given in the . suit. | J. F. Trim, residing on North Eighth street, who had his shoulder dislocated a few weeks ago, by falling on an icy sidewalk, is still suffering with the injury, and it will be same time before 'he can resume work.