Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 16 January 1907 — Page 1

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A COUNCIL SESSION Regular Semi Monthly Meeting Held OBJECTIONS TO NEW SEWER The Fort Wayne & Springfield Company Say Their Assessment is Much Too High. The councl met in regular session last evening at the council chambers, Mayor Coffee presiding and every councilman being present with the exception of Christen, who is on thf sick list. The maintenance bond of C. D. Fry, the contractor who constructed First street, was filed and upon motion was accepted and ordered spread of record. A petition asking for a sewer to be constructed in the southwest part Os the city was presented by Mrs. Ida Whitright and upon motion was referred to the street and sewer committee. This being the night set for the hearing of objections upon the assessment roll on the McLaughlin sewer, several of the property owners appeared and filed their objections in writing, namely, the Lenhart heirs, Mrs. Wllhe’mina Holthouse and Mary and B. J. Terveer. Upon examining the engineer's report it was found that several small errors had crept into the same as to the lot numbers nr-d upon motion the report was referred back to the engineer and the street and sewer committee with instructions to make the necessary corrections and report back to the council. Attorney J. H. Koenig, representing the Fort Wayne & Springfield Interurban railway, filed the company s w’ritten objection as to the assessment on the North Second street pavement, which objection stated that the amount was In excess in the sum of one thousand dollars as to the benefits received by the company and that they would ask the city council to cut their assessment down. The matter was not heard last evening and upon motion was continued until this afternoon at two o’clock, when a further hearing was had. The reports of the treasurer and city clerk were filed and upon motion was referred to the finance committee. Upon motion the water works superintendent, electric light superintendent, or any city official needing supplies, shall file their requisiton at any regular meeting, as toothing will be purchased between rdeetings. This is a good rule and Will avoid much trouble. A resolution authorizing the city clerk to draw an order on the treasurer for seventy-five dollars to defray expenses in the case of George McKean against the city, was read and adopted. The following bills were then read and allowed: L. G. Ellingham ? 32 - 75 G. R. & I. railroad 151.54 National Bank 118.90 Tom Leonard 9.C>'> Bass Foundry 104.85 General Specialty company .. 73.50 Union Oil Works 21.55 Lagonda Mfg. Co 11 D. F. Teeple 43 - 50 National bank 1.x.50 M. J. Mylott 57,51 M. J. Mylott 3104 Adams Express company 16.21 Joel Reynolds I,ao C. & E. railroad A. C. Gregory 15,1,0 H. M. DeVoss 200 L. C. Helm 142,50 Eureka Hose Company 225.00 Old Adams County Bank 315.00 Old Adams County Bank .... 337.a0 There being no further business, the council adjourned. K, —o — J. w. VIZARD WRITES US Says Assembly is at Work—Miss Hart Arrives. A letter from Dr. J. W. Vizard Adams county’s representative to the Indiana legislature, says the assembly is down to business, that many new bills. *re being introduced, the most important being those relating to insurance, temperance, drainage and election laws. Miss Bertha Hart has arrive.', and began her work yesterday morning Speaking of her, Dr. Vizard says: yfehe has proven hereslf to be above the average stenographer and the representatives are very much pleased with the selection."

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MURDERER M’CLURE is dead Man Who Killed His Children to Punish His Wife. Thomas Jesse McClure, a life convict, aged forty-five years, died Saturday at the state prison of tuberculosis. He had been an inmate at the prison hospital since January 1. The death of McClure recalls one of the most brutal and cold blooded murders ever committed in the state. He was sent up in November, 1903, from Tipton county, where he had been living on a farm. In the fall of 1903, following the separation of McClure and his wife, Mrs. McClure took her two little children and went to the home of her parents. Soon afterwards McClure rented a livery rig at Marion, Grant county and drove down into Tipton county to the home of Mrs. McClure’s parents. Mrs. McClure was away at the time of McClure’s call and McClure took the children into the buggy ostensibly for the purpose of giving them a ride. He conducted them a few miles away and stopping at a lonely place in the highway shot them to death while they were sleeping. He laid them at the side of the highway and drove back to Marion, but was soon afterward arrested. He was tried in Tipton county and sent up for life. It was supposed that he had intended to kill his wife also, but was thwarted in his plans by her absence from home. He admitted that he killed the children to punish his wife for leaving him. Lawyer R. S. Peterson of this city, assisted in defending McClure and it was due to his efforts that the murderer was saved from the death punishment. THE EARTHQUAKE Over a Hundred in the Death List FIRE DOES GREAT DAMAGE City of Kingston on Island of Jamaica, Suffers a Terrible Loss. (Scripns-Mcßae Special.) Holland Bay, 40 miles east of Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 16. —The latest advices from Kingston say that over 100 dead have been identified. Thus far no Americans are in the list, but several prominent Englishmen are, notably Sir James Ferguson, also Captain Young and Capt. Constantine of the Royal Steam Packet company of London, who were ashore from ther ships which were harbored in the port. Sir Alfred Bittinham, Governor of Jamaica, today wire the following official report to London: “An earthquake did considerable damage and was followed by fierce fires, which continue though confined to about one-sixteenth of the city, containing wharves and warehouses. The camp hospital was destroyed, killing thirty soldiers. No officers were killed.” Scripps-Mcßae Special London, Jan. 16. —The British foreign office today ordered relief sent to Kingston from Trinidad and other West India ports. 0 THEIR FIRST HORSE SALE The Decatur Horse Sale Company is Ready for Business Saturday is the date for the first horse sale at the new barn of Boch & Rice. The boys are rapidly putting everything in shape and indications point to one of the best sales ever given in this city. The Horse Sale Company is preparing to make these sales the best ever and as Decatur is a noted market for horse flesh, there is no doubt of the success of their undertaking. They expect to bring buyers from all over the country and this will afford a market as good as any in the country. Farmers wanting to either buy or sell, should attend these sales. o FARMERS INSTITUTE NEXT WEEK Farmers are requested to bear in mind the fact that the annual institute will be held in this city next week—Friday and Saturday. This should be the banner meeting of the association. Be sure and attend.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening January 16, 1907.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Administrator in the Noah Sheets Estate FILES HIS BOND FOR $12,000 Two Guardians Appointed—Two Berne Men Apply for Naturalization Papers. Christopher C. Sheets, filed application and was granted letters as administrator of the estate of his father, Noah S Sheets, deceased, and filed bond for $12,000. The widoi waived her rights to said appointment. John Meyers was appointed administrator of the estate of Charles Bixler and filed bond for S2OO. Bixler is the young man who was killed in the Erie yards at Lima, a few w'eeks ago. Jacob Habegger was granted letters as guardian for Carl, Christena, Esther, Martha and Joel Ferdinand Habegger, and filed bond for S3OO. Nancy Sheets has been appointed guardian for Ruby, Sidney and Noah F. Sheets and filed bond for SSOO. Clara B. Thomas vs. William Hamilton et al., suit to quiet title, default of all defendants, waiver on part of Charles and William G. Speicer. David C Schwarz vs. Henry Garber, et al., suit to quiet title, proof of publication of non-residencei filed. Charles D. Porter vs. Arlie Carpenter et al., rental and contract, reply to answer. In the Arthur F. Fast petiton for a drain, filed on change of venue from Allen county, affidavit and motion for change from Judge Erwin and motion sustained. Jacob P. Habegger, a well known business man of Berne, filed a petition in Circuit court this morning to be admitted a citizen of the United States. He was born December 22, 1855 in Switzerland and came to this county July Ist, 1876, and has lived here continuously since that time. He is superintendent of the Berne Shirt Manufactory and is a prosperous business man. His brother, David Habegger, who came to Berne on the same date, and is also a prosperous and well known citizen there also filed application for naturalization papers. They will have a hearing on their applications on June sth. o ATTENDED BIG FAMILY DINNER Adams County People Were at Murray, Indiana. A social gathering and big family dinner was served by Mrs. Laura Wisehaupt at her home in Murray Sunday in honor of her daughter, I Mrs. Mary Musgrave of Remus, Mich. This was her first visit with the family for about fifteen years. An elegant dinner was served at the noon hour which all enjoyed. Those pres--1 ent were Mrs. Mary Musgrave of j Remus, Mich., Mrs. Martha Roop of I Bluffton, George C. Ditzler and wife lof Markle, Henry Teeple of Pleasant Mills, Mrs. Dorothy Swank of Bobo, Mr. Charles Ditzler, wife and two daughters, Hazel and Edith, of near Uniondale; Mrs. Sarah Harker of Murray, William E. Maddux, wife and daughter. Marie, of near Kingsland; and Laura Wisehaupt of Murray, who has already celebrated her seventysixth birthday anniversary September 23. 1906. All of those present report a jolly good time and only wish such occasions would come more often. — Bluffton Banner. o RUSSIAN BANK IS DEMOLISHED Bomb Exploded and Fire Followed — Several Killed (Scripps-Mcßae Special.) St. Petersburg. Jan. 16. —A bomb exploded in the* Municipal Credit company’s bank shortly after midnight and the building was destroyed by fire. The loss is enormous. Several people were killed but owing to the military guard established around the building it is impossible to get the details.

AGAINST THE “BLIND TIGER” Two Such Bills Introduced in the Senate Yesterday. Two bills, looking to the elimination of “blind tigers,” or “speak easies,” were Introduced in the senate and one in the house yesterday. Mr. Ganiard and Mr. Mattingly introduced the senate measures and Mr. Pierson the house measure. The Ganiard bill and the Pierson bill are the same, both having the support of the Anti-Saloon league. What is known as the “search and seizure’ clause is the gist of the AntiSaloon League bill This provides that on the application of anyone who thinks that liquor is sold unlawfully, a warrant may be issued authorizing the search of the premises in question, and all liquor, glasses, etc., taken in charge and held until the determination of the case. The bill provides also, that liquor sent C. O. D. is to be regarded as having been sold at the place of destination. The bill has the provision that the possession of a government license, or the posting of a notice that liquor is on sale is prima facie evidence that liquor is being sold. Druggists are to sell intoxicating liquors only on prescription, and these prescriptions, signed by the party offering them, are to be filed in a book in the drug store where the sale is made. The fine for keeping a “blind tiger” runs from SSO to SSOO, to which may be added imprisonment in jail for a period of from thirty days to six months. A BIRTHDAY PARTY In Honor of Miss Winifred Johnson LODGE AND SOCIETY NOTES Ladies' Aid Society to Meet at Presbyterian Church Parlors—Historical Club Session. BY PEARL BURDG. Miss Winifred Johnson delightfully entertained last evening, in honor of her seventeenth birthday anniversary. The first part of the evening was spent in making words out or the letters of Miss Johnson's name. Miss Pansy Bell captured the prize. The latter portion of the evening was spent in dancing, after which an elegant two course luncheon was served. The guests were: Misses Pansy Bell, Lucile Hale, Edna Hoffman, Alma Dailey, Messrs. Dyke Frisinger, Dale Peoples, Arthur Mangold, Jesse Helm, Dick Erwin, and Milo McKenney. Mrs. Dicer and Mrs. Fristoe will entertain the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church and their friends on Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. The afternoon’s program will be excellent and will commence at 2 o’clock, after which refreshments will be served. Everyone is cordially invited. The Historical Club had a pleasant meeting" with Mrs. Gillig, at her home on First street, last evening. The Bible study was the Second Period of Assyrian History. The next meeting will on next Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs. James Rice. The members of the Rathbone Sisters are requested to be present at their regular meeting, on Thursday evening. By order of Mr. Garard. captain of degree staff. On Thursday evening will occur the regular meeting of the K. of P. lodge. — — IT LOOKS LIKE WINTER TODAY Real Snow Storm Seems to Have Arrived. It’s here —you've been anxiously holding your breath for two months, awating Old Dame Winter, but she has been delayed—now she’s here, and expects to make up for lost time by staying several weeks. The snow has been falling constantly since midnight and some good sleighing may follow. The ice and coal men have again regained consciousness and actually smiled this morning.

AT WASHINGTON Indiana's Political Chief Entertains CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS A New Chinese Exclusion Act—Plans Already Being Formulated for Next Campaign. Washington, Jan. 16. —John B. Cockrum of Indianapolis, who has been in Washington for several days on business, gave a dinner at the New Willard Hotel to the members of the Indiana delegation. The vice president and Senator Hemenway were not present. Washington, Jan. 16.—The civil service commission today announced that examinations for places in the departmental service in Washington will be held as follows: In Indiana, Indianapolis, March 13, 26, 27 and 28 and April 17; Bloomington, March 13, and April 17; Fort Wayne, March 13 and 20 and April 17; Lafayette, March 13 and April 17; Terre Haute, March 25. Washington, Jan. 16. —The house committee on foreign affairs has received the bill of the subcommittee that has been engaged for many weeks in drafting a new Chinese exclusion measure. As soon as the details of the bill became known to the Chinese minister it ■was stated by a member of the legation that it was not at all satisfactory to the Chinese government. Washington, Jan. 16. —Plans for the national campaign of 1908 already are being formulated by Republicans. A meeting of the executive committee of the National League of Republican Clubs is being held here today for the purpose of making a preliminary arrangements for the opening of the campaign. Today’s meeting was called to order by Gen. Edwin A. McAlpin, the present of the league. Later the delegates were received at the White House, the president extending to each of his callers a hearty greeting. o CANNING INDUSTRY IN INDIANA

State Has Eighty-Nine Factories —All Good Concerns. Figures just compiled by Miss Mary Stubbs, state statistician, show' the extent of the vegetable canning industry in Indiana during the past year. There are at present eightynine factories in the state (exclusive of the factories that can pickles, jellies, fruits and preserves) having a combined capital stock of $2,407,400, $157,100 of which is preferred stock' and $2,250,300 is common stock. The total output of canned goods in these factores during the year consisted of 3,124,909 cases, almost double the annual output first reported by the factories. The first total output reported by the factories was 1,522,910 cases. Miss Stubbs’ figures show that last year the goods canned by these factories was obtained from 40, 676 acres of ground. All of the factories reporting employ home labor except one, and an-| other employed 15 per cent of home labor. The figures on the tomatoes canned in the state during the( year show that the price paid a bushel for; raw tomatoes ranged from 18 to 35 cents, and the price a ton ranged, from $lO to sl7. The approximate returns to the producer an acre was' $7. The tomato canning season opened all the way from Aug. 1 to Sept. 15, and closed all the way from Sept. 5 to Nov. 1. The number of persons employed at canning tomatoes per factory ranged from 25 to 200. Thir-ty-three of the eighty-nine factories canned tomatoes. The pumpkins that were canned during the year were purchased by the ton at prices ranging from $1.50 to $2.50. The pumpkins were grown in, the cornfields and only yielded the, producer from $6 to $lO an acre. The pumpkin canning season only lasted about two months, beginning as early as Oct. 1 and closing as late as Nov. 20. From 20 to 50 persons were em--1 ployed in each canning factory in putting up pumpkins. ,

WILL PENSION EVERY SOLDIER Service BUI Has Passed the United States Senate. A bill has been passed by the United States senate which is of interest to every civil war veteran. This was a service pension bill which provides for stipulated monthly pension allowances for all veterans, the monthly allowances depending on the age of the pensioner. The bill provides that all veterans over sixty-two shall receive sl2 per month; over seventy a pension of sls per month and over 75 a pension of S2O per month. This bill was something in the nature of a compromise bill and is expected to pass the house also. The veterans had endeavored to get a fixed pension allowance for widows but they are not mentioned in the bill. The service pension bill would not affect the pensions received by veterans on grounds of invalidism and would not cut down present pensions of larger amounts granted on proof of sickness or injuries due to the service. The service pension bill prohibits the charging of attorneys fees for the securing of a pension under this bill as the pension can be secured just as early without the services of an attorney. thFnew orators Had a Chance at Spouting Today : ON THE ANTI-LOBBYIST BILL 'other Legislative News —The Prudue Medical Bill Was Up Again Today. 1 > l Indianapolis, Jan. 16. —Some sproutE ihg orators got opportunity to try out ' their voices at today’s session, when . Representative Elliott of South Bend > introduced his anti-lobby bill and I moved it be passed under suspension I of rules. The question was then on ! suspension of rules and Condo of ! Grant county, seconded the motion. I I Cravens, a Democrat, objected, declaring that the bill had not even been read by the members of the legislat- > ure. Condo shouted: “It’s been pub-

Ished and discussed in the papers of I the state for months.” Cravens yelled back: “Are we to pass bills as they appear in the newspapers or as they appear here?” At this junction sevi eral Republicans objected, joining the ’ Democrats against Condo and Elliott. ; Speaker Branch was about ready to : cut off the debate, whe ex-Governor ■ Durbin who sat by him laughingly i asked that the fun continue. Edwards, • a Republican, declared that if any . member of the body was so afraid . of a lobbyist that he couldn’t stand it to see one, that a guard be appointed , to keep the lobbyists away from him ■ until he can get home and his consti- ’ tuents send “a real man ” here to rep- • resent them. Others said they didn’t want the bill referred to the commit- ■ tee. on rights and privileges and the motion to suspend was withdrawn. Purdue University went at its fight with the Indiana University with a vengeance this morning, when a joint resolution was introduced in both the [house and senate, legalizing the action of the board of trustees of Purdue in their contract entered into with the Indiana Medical college. If this . resolution slips through it will seal ; Indiana’s fate as a medical school un- [ der the dominion of Bloomington, as ,it is impossible without Purdue’s action in taking over the Indiana Medical ■ college. The minority in the senate made a play for economy today, when the house bill for the appropriation of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars was passed by the senate for the paying of the expenses of the General Assembly. The Democrats tried to cut it to one hundred thousand. The committee on elections meets this afternoon at three o’clock to make a report on the election contest begun by Thad Talcott of South Bend, to unseat . Senator Bingham who was truly elect- ! ed. FIVE ARE KILLED IN EXPLOSION (Scripps-Meßae Special.) Norristown, Pa., Jan. 16. —Five men 1 were killed by the explosion of a engine at Bridgeport, today.

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