Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 8 February 1907 — Page 1

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|A SPECIAL SESSION ■Congress Meets Again I in March ■ raise salaries of indianians ■ Beveridge Not Discouraged With His Child Labor Bill—Other Washington News of Interest. Washington, Feb. 7. —Members of ■the cabinet are authority for talk the ■last twenty-four hours that Congress ■ may be called in special session im■mediately after March 4. Information ■cabled from London is to the effect ■that the American tariff commission ■ which is now on its way home has ■ paved the way for a reciprocity treaty ■ with Germany. Xt was tentatively ■ agreed several days ago by influential ■ senators and the president that it ■ would be necessary to hold an extra ■ session of the senate to act on the ■ Santo Domingo treaty. If, as anonunc- ■ ed. a reciprocity treaty with Germany ■is also to be submitted for considers- ■ tion. the house will also have to be ■called in extra session. House leaders ■ says that the lower legislative branch ■is determined that it shall be con■suited in the ratification of any reci- ■ procity treaties. The information ■as to what the tariff commission will ■ recommend is still indefinite, notwithstanding the news sent from Europe. ■ The president and Secretary Root ■have not received any definite information from the commission. Slice for Indiana Employes . Postal employes in Indiana will re■ceive a big slice of the big salary ■ melon which the house committee on ■postoffices and postroads, of which ■ Representative Overstreet is chairfl man, is preparing to have congress ■cut for the postal employes of the ■ country. There are about six hun- ■ dred clerks in postoffices in the state ■ who will come in for a SIOO increase. ■ Then there are about 650 letter carBriers who will get a similar increase. ■ the total of which will be $6,500. ■ There are some 500 railway postal ■ clerks in the state who will also get ■ SIOO a year each of $5,000 and there Bare 2,130 rural free delivery carriers Bin the state who are down for $l2O B each increase a year, the total of I which class increase will be $250,000. Beveridge Not Discouraged. -f Senator Beveridge will not aban- ■ don his program for regulating child I labor as a result of the decision of the I house committee on judiciary that a I Federal child labor law would be un- ■ constitutional. He has abandoned all ■ hope of persuading the senate to I act on his bill at this session, but he B insists that congress, at the next ses- ■ sion under the pressure ot public ■ opinion, will pass just such a law as ■he proposed. He is firmly convinced ■ that the judiciary Committee is ■in its conclusions. In the mean :i. I word comes to congress tha many ■ state legislatures are moving fi-. ■ ■ the enactment of stringent : ■ legislation. The prevails .. ' ll B congress seems to be that >- ■ suit of the general awaken; -- ■ subject state legislature- uii ■ judicious child labor laws : . '■ d ■ enforce them. At any rate < ■ proposes to wait and give iV' ■ states an apportunity to de. . ■ problem. 4 Senator Hemenway has !:• -a: • ’ ■ the chief of ordinance of tin ■ partment to the effect that ? h>I partment is ready to send to ■■ 1 ■ ver Military Academy four ■" ■ breech loading field rifles with hmBbers equipment and harm -s to :e,’laCv ■ three old-style field pieces. The ex ■ change will be made as soon as ■ Fleet, superintendent of the ' ; B Academy, can execute the 1> . '■ Hget it back to Washington. SI The controller of the curren 5 approved the Commercial Nao-'nm ■ bank of Chicago as a reserve ■ for the First National bank o: ■ pelier. The controller of the currenc.' ba. ■ approved the Columbia Nan ■of Indiankpolisas a reserve ■the First National bank of Richmond. 1 The February 1 report of ' : ■delivery division of the pos ■partment for Indiana show■are in operation now 2.1 11 ■routes in the state. This is an ■®* twenty-five since .nine ■■ Continued on Page -•

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I WILLSHIRE WANTS IT BADLY | v Don’t Care Much Which Way, But Want a Traction Line. Speaking of the building of the traction line through Willshire the Herald says: Here is Millshires chance to get into the game from a business point of view. It seems only a matter of time when Willshire will be actively located on a traction line. Now, the thing to do is to pull for the route that will prove the most profitable to Willshire from a business standpoint. The Herald is inclined to the Chattanooga route for the reasons that the town and people living along the proposed route are sadly in need of rail connection with the outside world. It would also place us in closer touch w’lth a people with whom we are more or less intimately associated in a business sense. However, we are susceptible to argument, and won’t throw stones in the way of either projected route. But we do want a traction line. And as soon as one can be induced to build through Willshire—north or south—it makes little difference to us which direction. Dr. S. K. Christy is another man who says that he will do as much for the proposed traction as L. Riker offered to do; and in addition thereto he will give the right-of-way through his farm lands, if his neighbors will do likewise. This is the right kind of talk, and will help, but what is needed most is concerted action on the part of the people interested-'-in Willshire, Pleasant Mills, Chattanooga or Rockford and along the proposed route. It is true, the traction line may come without any agitation on the part of the people of Willshire; as will the Millenium, but the traction line maypass us by several miles, and f? it does so, the Millenium will seem mighty long in coming. A GREAT OFFER From the Agricultural Experiment Station THEY WILLUSIVE AWAY SEEDS T To Farmers Who Will Give Them a Fair Test —Corn, Oats, Peas and Beans are Included. The Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station is preparing to furnish a limited number of interested farmers of Indiana with a fewleading varieties of corn, oats, cowpeas or soy beans to test on their own farms. Four or five varieties which seem to be suitable for the locality where they are to be tested will be furnished, free of cost, in sufficient quantities to plant a quarter acre of each variety of corn, and a tenth acre of each variety of the other crops, on condition that an honest effort be made to conduct the test according to instructions and report . suits at the end of the season. Last year about 600 such co-opera-tive tests were conducted by farmers in all parts of the state. A summary of the results will be published in a few days. Copies of this report may be had upon application. The reports received from experimenters show clearly that these local tests may be of great benefit, as, through them, many farmers are made acquainted with varieties that are better suited to their conditions than the ones they are using. Anyone interested in this offer may secure full particulars concerning the Station’s requirements by writing to A. T. Wiancko, Agriculturist, Experiment Station, Lafayette, Indiana. IS HANGED AT MICHIGAN CITY The Murderer of Indianapolis Policeman is Executed. Scripps-Mcßae Special Michigan City, Ind., Feb. 8. —George Williams, colored, who with Jesse Coe, another negro now a fugitive, killed policemen Peddicord and Russell in Indianapolis last September was hanged in the Indiana state prison this morning. The prisoner walked to the gallows shortly after midnight. Twelve minutes after the drop fell, Williams was pronounced dead.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening February 8, 1907.

A HAPPY WEDDING Tumbleson-M’Clain Nuptuals Celebrated MANY GUESTS WERE PRESENT A Delightful Event at the McClain Home Near Berne Last Evening. « One of the happiest wedding events ever solemnized in this county, occurred at six o’clock last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. McClain, three miles northeast of Berne, when their popular and beautiful daughter, Eva Juno McClain, became the bride of Mr. Edward W. Tumbleson. Sixty guests witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. John Jackson, and partook of the festivities which followed. Miss Norah McClain served as bridesmaid and Mr. Curt Tumbleson as groomseman. The bride wore a stylish and pretty gown of mouseline de sole and the groom the conventional black. Immediately after the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served, thoroughly appreciated by every guest. Then followed an evening of games and music. The bride was the recipient of many useful and handsome gifts from her admiring friends. The guests were: Messrs, and Mesdames N. H. McClain, James Tumbleson, Vance Mattox, John Striker and son, Louis Eley, John Hamrick, Reuben Clark and son, Dan Sprunger and children, AndrewPorter, J. B. Kai ver, Rev. and Mrs. John Jackson, Misses Laura Tumbleson, Lula Pashong of Huntington, Nona Porter, Fannie Huser, Bessie and Ola Gates, Zona and Suie Clerk, Lena Dro, Inez Ray of Portland, Nora and Meida McClain, Levina Reiter and Luella McClain, and Messrs. Russell Kerr, Sam Dro, James Durbin, John McClain, Charles Clymer, Clarence Beitler, Paul McClain, Giles Porter, William Eley, David Habegger, Rufus Huser, Ernest and Curt Tumbleson, Chelson Arnold, Chalmer and Albert Hamrick. "■ - — • COL. TOWNSEND IS POPULAR Illinois Traveling Men Call Him a Prince. The T. P. A. Magazine in a short write-up of a traveling men’s banquet held at Peoria, Illinois, handed Dick Townsend this sweet-scented bouquet: "‘Dick Townsend, proprietor of the National Hotel in Peoria, is so close to the traveling men in that section that they could not even leave him outside the door, but felt that they must bring Brother Dick right into their hearts and their minds and that he must take part with them in the very happy exercises of Saturday night. Dick Townsend distihguished himself as an orator while talking at the banquet in describing the relations of the hotel man to the traveling man, and his talk was voted excellent. Dick Townsend is given the reputation by those who visit his hotel, as being one of the roost hospitable, painstaking, careful, thoughtful and conscientious hotel men in that see.inn of the country.” o BURGLARS BLEW THE SAFE In a Craigville Store, But Got Nothing for Their Trouble. Burglars entered the Frank Hower general store at Craigville Wednesday night about midnight and shattered the safe with a charge of dynamite. After ransacking the Clover Leaf depot they left the town. The Hower store Is located on the principal street of the town. The burglars got In evidently with skeleton keys as in the morning both front and back doors were found open but not injured. The work was done on the safe with a sledge hammer, cold chisel and high explosive, either dynamite or nitro-glycerin was used, as the safe was badly wrecked. There was no cash in the safe and the only thing negotiable that could be found was a check for SIOO, but this and a lot of notes and some accounts were not taken. The /own was not disturbed by the explosions.

FREE MAIL CAUSES THE DEFICIT It is Claimed Government Officials Use Millions in Franks. Washington, Feb. 8. —If the postoffice department were given credit for all the service it renders the government the deficit in postal receipts would be practically eliminated, according to the report of the house committee on postoffices and postroads on the postoffice appropriation bill which was submitted to the house today. The government departments and other government offices in Washington reported that for the six months ended Dec. 31, 1906, the postage upon matter they sent through the mails would have aggregated $2,285,427. The committee estimates that it is fair to assume $5,000,000 worth of mail is carried for the government annually from Washington without credit to the postoffice department. The deficit in the postoffice department for the fiscal year 1906 was $10,516,996, and the committee estimates that this would be entirely covered if it were possible to compute the amount of mail franked by federal officials in all parts of the country, in addition to the amount of free mail going out of Washington. The increases in compensation to the employes of the service, including clerks, carriers in city delivery offices, railway mail clerks and rural free delivery carriers are practically as recommended by First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock in his last annual report. The proposed increases in salaries will aggregate nearly $9,000,000. Th,e report does not attempt to estimate the actual amount of cut in pay to railroads for postal service, but it is generally believed by members of the committee that the reduction will aggregate $10,000,000. heiHnlnstitijte Farmers Met at Berne Yesterday SESSION A SPLENDID ONE C. J. Whistler of Lafayette and Local People Gave an Interesting Program. The supplemental session of the Farmers’ Institute was held at Berne yesterday and was a most successful affair. President Moses and a number of others from this part of the county attended. Prof. Whistler of Lafayette, who lectured here this winter, was on the program and was listened to with interest by the many present. The program by local talent was also splendid and the day proved a very pleasant and profitable one. The attendance was 210, making a total for the year of nearly three times what it was last year, certainly a very creditable showing. The program rendered was as follows: Opening, 9:30 a. m.; Music; Poultry, For Pleasure and Profit, C. S. Mumma; Discussion, Eli Waggoner; Farm Management, C. J. Whistler, Lafayette; Discussion, from a financial standpoint, C. A. Neuensch wander; recitation. Afternoon session—Music; Seed Corn, Selection and Care, Ralph Gates; Discussion, J. L. Aspy; Disposition of the Corn Crop, C. J. Whistler; Potato Culture, Sylvester Pontius; Discussion Daniel Welty; Recitation; Music, conducted by Gid Reisen. o — A DYNAMITE CAP EXPLODED Slightly Injuring a Five-Year-Old Son of Alpheus Acker. ' Dr. Christy was called to Pleasant Mills Sunday evening to attend the five-year-old son of Alpheus Acker, who was injured by the explosion of a dynamite cap. The little lad was hammering the cap with a nail when the explosion occurred, and the index fingers and thumbs of both hands were cut by the powder, and the inside corner of the right eyelid. The injuries bled profusely, and for a time the little fellow was unconscious. Dr. Christy believes that no serious results will ensue, although the injuries were quite painful.—Willshire Herald.

AFFAIRS IN SOCIETY The Dinners and Parties are Numerous SEVERAL CLUB SESSIONS HELD Euterpean Society, Bachelor Maids, Young Matrons and Others Hold Meetings. BY PEARL BURDG. A small company of friends was entertained in a graceful manner last evening by Mrs. W. A. Kuebler on Monroe street, in honor of Miss Bessie Piiliod. The out of town guests were Mrs. R. Reuss and Mrs. Charles Centlivre of Fort Wayne. A six o’clock dinner will be given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hite this evening, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hite of Winchester street. Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb of Winchester street delightfully entertained the ladies of the Euterpean Society last evening. The study of Raphael was the subject of the evening and Mrs. John Kern had the important paper. Another very prettily appointed dinner of last evening was the one given by Mrs. E. E. Snow of Market street, in honor of Miss Kate Hammell. Yesterday was the birthday anniversary of each lady. The dinner was elegantly served at nine o'clock. The guests were Misses Stella Ellis and Kate Hammell, and Messrs. George Klein, Ed Coffee and E. E. Snow. The musicale to be given by the Athletic club this evening will be held at the Library club rooms. Admission is ten cents. Mrs. W. A. Kuebler gave a twelve o’clock dinner yesterday in compliment to Mrs. DeVilbiss and.. Mrs. Cole of Lancaster. O. Just a few friends were present. Miss Bessie Piiliod will be the guest ot honor at an evening party this evening, given by Mrs. J. P. Haefling. The guests will be the members of the Bachelor Maids club. The members of the Bachelor Maids were charmingly entertained last evening by Miss Mayme Deininger at her home on Madison street. Euchre was the special amusement. Misses Ada and Bert Deininger won first prizes and Misses Bert Voglewede and Mayme Conter captured the seconds, after which dainty refreshments were served in two courses. Mrs. H. R. Moltz pleasantly entertained the Young Matrons’ club yesterday at their regular meeting. A few out of town guests were present. Mrs. A. J. Smith of Second street, is hostess to the Ladies’ Mite Society of the M. E. church this afternoon. A very enjoyable meeting of the Pastime Club was held at the home of Miss Edna Crawford on Fourth street last evening. Miss Louise Holbrock captured the first prize and Eleanor Forbing the booby, while playing progressive pedro, after which a two course luncheon was served by the hostess. Military pedro afforded Miss Margaret Vesey’s guests much merry entertainment last evening at Miss Vesey’s home. The company was given Continued on Page 2. o LANDS CONTRACTS IN RANDOLPH Calvin Miller Secures Three Gravel Roads to Build. Contractor Calvin Miller of this city was at Winchester yesterday, where he was the successful bidder on three gravel roads, aggregating seven and one-half miles. His bid totaled $23,720, and was the lowest against five bids filed. Mr. Miller has done some work In Randolph county and has more than pleased every one concernvd. n»e ■ -.ill be let. next month and Mr. Miller expects to land his share of them at least. This means that Calvin will be busy in that section for a year or two to come.

GOVERNMENT WANTS ENGINEER To go to Philippines—Also Wants Other Employes. Indianapolis, Feb. B.—The civil service commission has announced examination to fill thirty vacancies in the position of surveyor in the Philippine service. The positions pay $1,400 The qualifications are that the applicants must be either senior class students in a reputable engineering school or must have had three years’ experience in surveying. There is also a rigid physical examination prescribed. The examinations will be held on February 27. The commission also desires an assistant assayer in the office of the surveyor of customs at Kansas City, Mo. The examination will embrace chemistry, arithmetic, practical questions in assaying and training. The position pays $1,200. The examination will be held March 6. On the same day the commission will hold an examination to obtain engineers in the Indian service at Fort Peck, Mont., Carson, Nev., and Araphoe, Okla. The engineers desired for second and third places must have experience in gas and acetylene lighting. The positions pay about SBOO. The examinations will embrace questions in electrical and steam engineering, heating, refrigeration, gas and gasoline engines and hydraulics. COURT HOUSE NEWS a Evidence Heard in Robison Divorce Case BUT NO VERDICT RENDERED Several Reports-Filed in Probate Matters —The Major-Oliver Suit is Decided. In circuit court this morning, Judge Erwin heard the evidence in the divorce case of Vida Robison vs. Jesse D. Robison. Cruel and inhuman treatment were alleged and the judge took the matter under advisement. Ada Major et al., vs. Alma Oliver et al., submitted, finding that Ada Majors, Amanda Schroll, Marion, Thomas and Benjamin Oliver are each owner of one-fifth of real estate mentioned in complaint, their interests subject to the life estate of Alma Oliver in one-third of the interest, finding also that Andrew Gottschalk has mortgage on said real estate. Property ordered sold and John C. Moran appointed commissioner. Edwin Heller, trustee in the Peter Parrot trusteeship of Deb rot, filed a current report which was allowed. Edwin Heller, guardian for Aurilla and Claud Studler, filed current report which wag approved. William F. Blakey, guardian for Richard Bischoff and four others, filed a current report which was allowed and the cause continued. Daniel Cook, guardian for Harriet and Lewis Johnson, filed a current report, approved and cause continued. Maggie Miller vs. John Reynard et al., quiet title suit, proof of notice by publication to non-residents filed, default of all defendants. John A. Wheeler vs. George Baker et al., quiet title, proof of publication of non-residence notice, default of defendants. Marriage licenses have been issued to Sadie May Ashbaucher of French township and Jeff Augsburger, and to Edward W. Tumbleson and Eva J. McClain of Monroe township. ACCEPTS A NEW POSITION Miss Rose Christen has accepted a position as bookkeeper at the First National bank and will begin her new duties Monday morning. Miss Christen has had several yeans’ experience. having held a position in F. M. Schirmeyer’s loan and abstract office I and is competent and popular.

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