Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 58, Decatur, Adams County, 8 March 1907 — Page 1

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i CORN SPECIAL | large Crowd Greeted ■ Purdue Corn Train FOUR COACHES ARE CROWDED SKoc Lectures Were Given and EnI joyed by Many Adams County Farmers. large crowd of fanners greeted til< seed corn special yesterday afteras it puued into the Grand Rap- & Indiana station at two fortyH|< o’clock, and the two cars that |Kr converted into lecture rooms packed and many were turned HBray. The train has for the past been making a tour of Indiana sent out under the auspices of jfte Purdue University Agricultural jMperiment station and the Pensylrailroad. The train was compo.:ea of four cars, one being used for th' storage of papers that are distijbuted along the line, two cars being for lecturing purposes, and a 9Kiing and sleeping car. When the Aytthr stopped every one present was to step into the two lecturing gajfcrs and be seated. In the rear end the car was a chart which was HLI during the lecture to demonfsjjitrate certain points relative to corn HKlsing. T. A. Coleman of Rush HBunty, acted as lecturer in one car D. F. Maish of Frankfort. Ind.. Itfifted in the same capacity in the SBher car. As soon as the crowd was the lecturers started and gave fine talk for twenty minutes |MLon the best way in which to plant . ffiui raise corn to produce the best reHHht. Lecturer Coleman said that SBer' was no reason for any farmer hiving a failure in a corn crop and in he would only give his best interand time to the raising of corn. hi could swell his present acreage by bushels. His theory is for the the farmer before planting his se u d jM||prn to give it a thorough test in IHhe house under favorable conditions. then do his sorting before going •Into the fields and planting the same. He cautioned the farmers in the plant- ■ *4»g to be sure that the seed was being <Jually distributed, as this fact alone essential when it came to raising HHbod corn. The climate and land in ||&is section of the state, he said, was adapted to raising corn and the fanner should take as much in producing a good crop of sSpra as he would in raising his stock tfor market purposes. The main feain raising corn, he said, was the of the seed, and to bring the Kst results he instructed the farmers £■> go into the fields after the cun mature and at some time befoie general husking begins and g the best portions oi theit field and select good looking, "ei ears that are held in r >- ,n clean, thrifty looking staiks stand up well, have a- >1 development and are of tedim The ears selected sh'm.d K strong and symmetrically ■ with straight rows of ever >iz ! dented kernels. The m- 1 ia always be a little roughei a ... average of the crop, otherwise ■lar.ety will become smooth' : ' yfear and the kernels shallower 1■ • die nt should run squarely aeroand there should be no ■' or pointed margins. A well si of seed corn may ear. Hbrth 125.00 more in its p: duemg ■Bowers than a bushels selee ■ ■ Eh" crib in the spring. After ■n the seed corn it should be S dry place where each ear will b v a constant circula aKf pure tu and should be I' 11 " 1 1 the winter from a or extreme changes of temp' or humidity. The lectuu to very attentively by BLe present, and there is no ■it that every farmer present ? new in relation t tin of corn and may in •' ■ofit by the twenty minui devoted to the lectin e with the purpose ami id■ev would secure seed e >i purposes, but to ■o informed them that tlw to give a«av but d they trusted that grasp those firmly and i them. The lecturers were ■o have made a study

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ing and who adapt themselves each year to farming their own farms. Among other notables on the train were Prof. G. P. Cristy of Lafayette, J. P. Davis of Sheridan, J. P. Brigg of Muncie, and C. B. Benjamin of Leßoy. The train pulled into Decatur on time and left the city north bound on their regular schedule time. o ARCHIE ROOSEVELT IS BETTER Recovering From Diphtheria—Father Spent Night in Boy’s Room. Washington, March B.—Archie Roosevelt is much better this morning. He has been ill with diphtheria for several days. His father, the president, spent the night in the sick room, taking the same preventions against the disease that the physicians do, and he will therefore not be barred from attending to official business. a IhiriT term tfhite House Callers Urge Favor a Third Term SENATOR DEPEW SPOKESMAN Representative Champ Clark Says the Country Will Never Stand for Third Term for Any Man. Washington, March 7. —Pressure is again being brought upon the president to reconsider his determination not to accept another nomination. Several Republicans, who were callers at the Wihte House this morning, urged the president to not place himself in a position in which the party would be embarrassed if the next Republican convention should renomi nate him. In sizing up the situation Senator Chauncey M. Depew of New York, who was among the president’s callers said: “If it should become known that the president under certain circumstances would accept another term, he would be renominated and re-elected without opposition. At present there are a number of presidential candidates mentioned with whom I could live in peace and harmony, but there is no concentrar tion upon anyone.” • There were several senators and members of the house in the White House lobby at the time and they all agreed with Senator Depew’s view of the presidential situation, with the exception of Representative Champ Clark, one of the Democratic leaders of the house. Mr. Clark, true to his Democratic faith, “viewed with alarm" the suggestion of a third term for Roosevelt. “Not unless the republic is on its last leg,” said Mr. Clark, ■do I believe that the people will stand for a third term for any president.” A PLEASANT AFFAIR Was the Pocahontas Session Last Night the c. w. b. m. meeting Other Society Doings—Mrs. 0. M. Snellen Hostess at a Luncheon and Dinner. A Picture. I strolled last eve across the lonely down. One solitary picture struck my eye; A distant plowboy stood against the sky— How far he seemed above the noisy town! ! the bosom of a cloud like sod, id its bruised cheek, as he movwatching him, I asked myself . very truth stood half so near to God-—rflla Wheeler Wilcox. The members of the Pocahontas (Continued on Page 2.)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening March 8, 1907.

ANOTHER TRY OUT Postmasters at Anderson and Elwood Saved THE EIGHTH DISTRICT PIE Senator Beveridge to Chcose the Muncie Postmaster—lt is Really a Cromer Victory. Washington, March 7. —Senators Beveridge and Hemenway continued to wrestle with the Eighth district postoffice problem today. Senator Hemenway went to the White House during the forenoon accompanied by ex-Representative Cromer who sat out in the waiting room while the senator talked over the district situation with the president. It was suggested by the president that in the interest of harmony it might be advisable to have Robert P. Grimes postmaster at Anderson, and William A. Finch postmaster at Elwood, recall their resignations, and thus be permitted to serve out their terms, which have two years and nine months yet to run. The junior senator said it was Immaterial to him whether this course was pursued or not, and at the suggestion of the president he agreed to take up with the postoffice departmnt the question of having these two postmasters recall their resignations. Both Grimes and Finch resigned last Saturday at the request of Representative Cromer, that he might have an opportunity. to appoint their successors. First Assitant Postmaster Hitchcock was willing that the resignations should be asked for because the postoffice inspector, who investigated the charges lodged against these officers by George F. McCulloch, recommended that they be let out. The president says frankly that he does not take much stock in the recommendations of the inspector. He feels that if Grimes and Finch deserve dismissal the penalty should have been applied more than a year ago when the charges were made. The situation with reference to the Muncie office is different. The commission of David Lambert, the present postmaster, expires next Monday. At the conference between the two senators on Tuesday it was agreed that Mr. Beveridge as the senior senator, should have the first pick in the district. courthouseTews Geneva Given Verdict in Annexation Case • ■ FAST DITCH CASE IS ARGUED Motion to Dismiss Fritzinger Appeal Argued—Judge LaFollette on Bench Here Today. E. Burt Lenhart, commissioner to make deed in the land in controversy in the case of John S. Whitehead vs. David Latham, reported the deed, which was approved and commissioners discharged. Thomas T. Lister vs. Walter E. Lister, et al., report of sale, deed reported, final report filed and commissioner discharged. Judge John F. LaFollette of Portland is here today hearing some important cases assigned to him, among them being the Arthur C. Fast petition for drain in which a motion to dismiss the appeal was argued. The case was brought here from Allen county and w r as argued before Judge Erwin several months ago, but afterwards a change of judge was asked and the cause was assigned to Judge LaFollette. The ditch in controversy touches the counties of Allen, Huntington .Wells and Whitley, and the liiigaiion has been since 1903. The petitioners have also filed a motion to strike out certain papers filed in the cause. Attorney Brooks of Wabash. end Merryman & Sutton of this city, represent the petitioners and j

Barrett & Morris, Thomas Ellison and Judge Aiken of Fort Wayne and D. E. Smith of this ci‘y the remonstrators. Judge C v, in has not yet given his decision in the case of Daniel B. Ninde vs. Richard Klein in which an interesting law question comes up. In this case L. G Ninde of Fort Wayne an 1 A. P. Beatty of this city represent the plaintiff and Robert Hanna of Fort Wayne, and Peterson & Moran "1 this cl’y appear for the defendant. The case of William F. Pyle et al., vs. Town of Geneva, to set aside ordinance for annexation of territory, was concluded last evening and Judge Erwin gave his decision, finding for the town of Geneva, that the prosperity of said town and territory will be materially retarded and the safety of the inhabitants and property endangered without such annexation. Judge LaFollete has announced that he will be in Decatur until tomorrow noon and offered to hear arguments for a new trial in the case of R. O. Johnson vs. Christian Amacher . A motion to dismiss the appeal in the Erastus Fritzinger case from the assessments on North Second treet was argued this morning and Judge LaFollette said he would give a declion before leaving A marriage license has been issued to Lloyd D. Welder, an oil pumper of Geneva, and Myrtle Pontius, a daughter of Sylvester Pontius, also of Geneva. TRIED TO AMEND Representative Vizard’s Motion Failed CONFLICT ON “BLIND TIGER” He Claims Beardsley Bill Conflicts with Provisions of the Gainard Law. Indianapolis, Ind., March 7. —Representative Vizard of Decatur, made an attempt to amend the Beardsley bill regulating the sale of liquors by druggists when it came up in the house today on second reading. "This bill,” he declared, “makes It impossible to punish any druggist for violating the law.” The amendments were turned down by the house and the bill was passed to engrossment. Vizard was much chagrined seeing that the house did not care to amend the bill, so he moved that further consideration of the measure be indefinitely postponed. His motion was lost. “All right,” he exclaimed. “This virtually knocks out the blind tiger law." Indianapolis, March 7. —Friends of temperance who have watched closely pending legislation in the general assembly say there Is no conflict between the provisions of the Ganiard “blind tiger" act and the Beardsley 7 bill, later passed by the senate. Criticism has been made of the Beardsley bill on the ground that its principal section would be in conflict with certain sections of the Ganiard act. Drafters and supporters of the two measures deny this. LEGISLATURE NOTES Senator Tyndall of Adams and Allen. will not be able to get his ditch bill through, but he has it all written out, and when he goes home he will- put it in his desk and wait until the next session and then hand it to some one to have it enacted into a law. Some cf the Democratic papers in the Eighth district have suggested Senator Hawking, the author of the anti-trust bill, as a Republican candidate for congress. The senator from Jay and Randolph received in his mail a bunch of newspaper clippings booming him for congress, but he is not losing sleep over the matter. — Indianapolis News. Fred V. Mills is iv c. »c.ing from a soige of lagrippe which kept hint at home several days.

A SPECIAL SESSION City Council met Last Evening ERROR IN THE SCHEIMAN PLOT And Proceedings Will Have to Be Gone Over Again—Mr. Martin to Procure Street Bonds. The council met in special session last evening at the Library building, Mayor Coffee presiding and every councilman being present with the exception of Christen. A resolution rescinding all the former actions in the Scheiman addition, owing to a flaw in the description of the property 7 was read and adopted, and it will now be necessary for Mr. Schelmann to refile his plot and rectify the errors made in the former proceedings. A resolution authorizing the city clerk to draw his warrant on the city treasurer for seventy-five dollars to cover the expenses in the case of George E. McKean against the city was read and adopted. This case will be retried next Thursday at Fort Wayne. Upon motion it was decided that Jacob Martin should leave for Indianapolis at once and procure the necessary bonds for the First and Second street improvements. A resolution authorizing the city clerk to give notice to property owners along Madison and Third streets as to the matter of hearing objections to the improvement was read and adopted. Upon motion the plans and specifications for both Madison and Third streets were adopted. The following bills were then read and allowed: J D. Wisehaupt $ 10.40 Henry Peters 4.60 G. R. & 1 192.40 W. G. Spencer 4.56 D. F. Teeple 46.22 G. R. & 1 51.35 Springfield Coal Co 54.40 No other business coming before the council they adjourned to meet at their next regular meeting. A CHURCH MEETING Baptist Ladies met With Mrs. Campbell IN AN INTERESTING SESSION Quite a Number Present—lnterest Being Manifested in Next Sunday's Meeting. Interest continues to grow among the Baptist membership as time goes on. Every Baptist that has been consulted gives expression of an earnest desire to see the Decatur church in action, and has expressed a willingness to do all that can be done in the way of assisting the church. One of the most interesting meetings that has been held for a long time, was held by the Ladies’ Aid Society at the home of Mrs. Campbell Thursday afternoon. A very large gathering took place at this home and every member was more than pleased with the outlook. God in His goodness has seen fit to bless us. so let every Baptist and anyone who is interested in the church be present Sunday morning. At the close of the morning service the church will take action upon the question of calling a pastor, and it is very important that a large number be present at this time. The following ladies were present at the Ladies' Aid: Mesdames Everett, Moser, Miller, Coverdale. Winnes, Campbell. Hite, Yager, Shamp, Watts, Chronister, Stoler Smith and Miss Ruby Miller. The president, Mrs. Everett announced that the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Shamp, one week from the coming Thursday. E. ERNEST BERGMAN. FOURTEEN HURT IN COLLISION i-ous were of the others aeriouciy, in a collision of trolley cars, which occurred here this morning.

MAY PARDON DR. LANDFAIR An Effort to Release Him From Michigan City Prison. An effort is being made at this time to secure the release of Dr. C. L. Landfair from the prison at Michigan City and today an attorney, John A. Treuthart of that city, was here interesting himself in behalf of the doctor. He was engaged In hunting up the members of the jury that presided at the trial of the case, his object being to get them to sign a petition for the parole of Landfair. It is represented that the governor has agreed to take this matter up just as soon as the present session of the legilature is adjourned and this lends the friends of the doctor considerable encouragement. It will be remembered that he was sentenced to the prison at Michigan City for a period of from two to fourteen years upon the evidence introduced by Frances Beeler, a girl of this city. Since going away, his license as a physician has been revoked by the state board The doctor has already served eighteen months of his time. —Bluffton Banner. FOR ANOTHER YEAR German Trade Protocal is to Stand TRADE AGREEMENT STILL GOOD President Roosevelt to Treat the Subject in His Next Message to Congress. Washington, March 8. —Germany has formally made known to the United States her intention to extend for another year the proctocol signed last March for the regulation of the commercial relations of the two countries. The North report to the president recommends a series of important changes in the administration of our customs law, most of which can be effected by executive order. Legislation will be required to bring out some of the changes and this will be asked for by President Roosevelt in his next annual message to congress. In addition to this the North commission has drawn up a basis on which a new commercial treaty with Germany can be negotiated when the senate shows a disposition to ratify such a convention. Washington, March B.—Major-Gen. Jesse M. Lee of Greencastle, who was recently retired, has arrived here from the Philippines. He says he hopes to return to Indiana for permanent residence. “It will take a long time to get things on a permanent basis in the Philippines,” said he today, “but in time it will be done. The Philippines will never be a white man’s country because of the climate.” ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY Taken on Request of Jerome—Three Forms of Verdict Possible in Case of Acquittal. New York, March 8. —Lawyer Delmas officially announced in court this morning that the defense rested its case. He had notified Jerome last evening, greatly to the surprise of the district attorney. The case will likely go to the jury one week from today. This morning at the request of Mr. Jerome, an adjournment was granted until Monday, Delmas agreeing to the adjournment. In case of an acquittal of Thaw, which is generally expected here and elsewhere, by those who have followed the evidence closely, the verdict can be returned in three different forms. First, not guilty. Second, not guilty on the ground of insanity at the time of act. Third, not guilty on the ground of insanity. On either of the first two forms Thaw would be set free; on the last the court would have to send him to <he insane asylum. It is understood that Evelyn Thaw will be called :w a witness for the „tace onday to identify certain letters. May McKenzie will probably be the first witness called by the

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