Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 69, Decatur, Adams County, 21 March 1907 — Page 2

The Daily democrat. ■ Published Every Evening, Except Sun-1 day, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier ■■ *5.00 ( Per month, by mail “5 cents Per year, by mail Single copies 2 cents | Advertising rates made known on application. ■ Entered at the postoffice in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. - h7”hELL ER. Manager. TUESDAY A GREAT DAY. The lot sale Tuesdy bids fair to eclipse expectations. The people, bo.h from the city and country, are taking

an unusual interest, and at a glance see the many advantages. They see that the real estate is worth the price asked. They see that new factory additions means more people in Decatur, more business and higher values on real estate. These elements are all working to the end that sale day will mean lot sales, and lots of them. We are glad to note the interest that is being manifested by the farmers. They are seeing the benefits to themselves as well as to residents of the city. Here, as always, there is a mutual benefit that is good for both alike. A better market for the products of the farm means ready sales at a good profit. A good and thriving business city enhances the value of farm land as well as real estate in the city. All these material benefits are being thoroughly discussed by all, and the result means a successful lot sale, and the sale of the lots will bring greater advantages to all concerned. The boosters are still boosting.

IT’S TO YOUR INTEREST TO KNOW That the Smartest Spring Fashions for Men and Yung Men

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distinctively smart mode s. including the conservative Chesterfield, *he shaped back medium-length model and the short Top Coat; also the latest model 0 fifi “Cravanette” raincoat, Absolutely water proof, extra special value at wZU The new spring styles in Hats, both stiff and soft at $i to $3 In Spring HABERDASHERY we show all that’s new and smart, from collar to half hose,, most moderately priced. Tomorrow is Spring Opening DAY. The Myers-Dailey Company

There is more interest today than at any time since the project was first launched. Men, women and children are wearing the badge, the emblem iof progress. They are working to make this effort a shining success. • They can not fail. Arrangements are going forward for a great day in Decatur next Tuesday. Business houses will close and everyone will be on hand to buy a lot, and this makes the first step toward a Greater Decatur. Have you pledged? Uncle Sam has taken the first steps toward reorganizing his staff of commercial ■drummers." Twenty-five

candidates who seek to enter the consular service have been notified to appear before the state department to demonstrate their fitness. The examinations are the first under the new rules, which were framed by Secretary Root and passed upon by congress, reorganizing the consular service. In addition to the subjects covered by a general academic education the examination includes the knowledge of one foreign language, either French, German or Spanish. While twenty-five candidates are taking the examinations, there are only eighteen vacancies, and thirteen of these, paying from $2,000 to $5,500, will be filled by the promotion of competent men already in the service. With the extension of Uncle Sam's foreign trade, which is growing at a rapid rate at the present time, a large number of other vacancies will occur, which will have to be filled promptly by men fitted both by experience and education. —Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette. Thomas F. Ryan is many times a millionaire, but he has never permitted the fool notion to enter his head that Uncle Sam must conform to the ideas and ways of the millionaires. Educated as a Democrat, he recognizes the justice of making no distinction between rich and poor in governmental affairs. He remembered the Jeffersonian injunction of “equal and exact justice to all, special privileges to none," and he wants his fellow-mil-lionaires to accept these wholesome maxims of the founders of the Republic.—South Bend Times.

are now here ready for your inspection —and try-on and that we offer you and your friends the first opportunity of viewing the largest and most magnificent display of Spring apparel w e have ever had. If 3on can’t come tomorrow, come the cay after, or any day this week. If you wish to dress w ell at little expense-if you want a suit or overcoat of smartest style and of strictly high quality. It is to Your interest to ccme here at once and make an early selection of our splendid assortment of MICHAELS-STERN FINE CLOTHING which we show in all the most fashionable fabrics in a broad variety of handsome weaves. Look where yon may you positively cannot get values to equal those we offer jou in Spring Sack Suits for Men and Young Men from $lO to $22.50 of most advanced single and double breasted style with every detail as perfect as if exclusivdly custom-tailor-made with a special offering of selected styles and fabrics, fully equal in value to most S2O ft | E suits at w I v Spring Overcoats for Men and Voting Men at $7.50 to sl2

MUM’S THE WORD (Continued from page 1.) tion. Washington, March 21. —There is an impressive lesson for postmasters in the outcome of the recent rumpus over the postoffices in the Eighth Indiana district. It is that the president will not tolerate political activity on the part of postmasters. He has tried to make it clear on many occasions that postmasters must keep out of politics, and attend strictly to the government's business. Here and there postmasters have failed to exalize that the chief executive means what he says, and in more than one instance the offending official has come to grief. Washington. March 21. —The Indiana bureau began a thorough investigation of the claim of a Dayton, 0., man that he is one of the heirs to a section of in the heart of the city of Fort Wayne. A preliminary examination establishes the fact that the claimant’s ancestors. who were Indians, did at one time own the land in question by grant from the govenment. The question to be determined is whether the land ever lawfully passed out of their possession. It will take several weeks to trace the records. o READY TO FIGHT INSANITY New York. March 21.—Thaw’s lawyers are busy today preparing for the affidavit which Jerome will file with the court this afternoon to show that Thaw is insane. Thaw’s attorneys profess the belief that no lunacy commission will be held, but that if it is it will declare Thaw- sane now. New York. March 21—Craig Wadsworth, second secretary of the American embassy at London, arrived today on the steamer Oceanic. His name was connected with Mrs. Holman during the Thaw trial and it is believed he is the missing witness so often mentioned by Jerome. The latter said today, however, he would not need the witness now. o SERIOUS FIRE AND EXPLOSION Philadelphia, March 21—With an explosion hurling burning oil on the employes and fire, and so badly injuring them that they are in the hospitals In a critical condition, the whole city fire department fought a stubborn blaze which destroyed a million dollars’ worth of property In the Atlantic refining works at Point Breeze.

I A WELL MADE SUIT i ■ PUTS A MAN AT EASE! ■

| The man who thinks he ought to be to | buy a good suit or top coat for §lO or 81 d is 1 right; he can, but he must know what he is ■ buying; for nowadays so many suits, instead g of being made in shape are pressed in shape, i WE GUARANTEE THAT WE SELL

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■ New Goods now practically all arrived. ■ | ELZEY & VANCE, i ■ Corner East of Court House Decatur, Indiana. ■

Millinery opening Thursday after-1 noon, Friday and Saturday. You are I invited to attend. Mrs. Fetzer. 68 — ‘ If you want anything in the hard-! ware line, go to the Decatur Hardware Co. They will save you money. 69-6 t If you need any machinery call at the Decatur Hardware Co.’s store, as i they have everything new and the best line. 69-6 t The Decatur Hardware Co. handle ; the Osborne machinery, Moline riding plows, walking plows, best and strongest built. 69-6 t

If You Are Lost and have no home, yon can get possession of any of the following bargains by April Ist, or sooner, if you come at once. Bear in mind there are three farms in here, 40, 80 and 100 acres —will take city property in part payment. 100 acres, 5 miles of city, good improvements, good soil, $85.00 per acre. 100 acres, 3 miles of city, good house, frame bam, and other buildings, S4BOO. 80 acres in section 16, 2 miles south of city, 70 acres cleared, 6-room house, good well, good soil, 10 acres fair timber. Price is right. 77 acres all under cultivation; but 6 acres woods; 7-room frame house, cement cellar, bank barn, half black soil, in French township. $75.00 The best bargain on the market. 100 acres near Beery church, good buildings. $85.00 per acre. Good 80 in Kirkland township, good buildings. $90.00 per acre. 120 acres fine farm and fine improvements in Kirkland township. 118 acre on interurban, good improvements, near city.s9,ooo. 80 acres of fair soil; will trade for small city property and give time on differenece. 40 acres *4 mile of interurban, near city, good buildings. S3COO. 50 acre farm in Kirkland township. 40 acres in Root township,s2,6oo. Frame house, small frame barn, all cleared. 80 acres in Washington township, 5 miles of city, all cleared, good bargain, good buildings, pike and school on farm. NEW ONES IN THE CITY. Good house on South Fifth street. 2 vacant lots in Fullenkamp addition. 3 vacant lots on South Eighth street. House and lot near green house. House and lot on vest side, SI,OOO. Lyman property on North Fifth street. Up-to-date in all respects. Fine residence on Eighth street near Monroe street DAN ERWIN Corner, Monroe & 2nd. st. Decatur, Ind.

Hand-tailored suits i n blue fancies and club checks, worsteds, §ls to $25. The best as-

sortment, both in patterns and styles i of $lO, $12.50 andsls suits for men and ! young men you ever saw. J Mothers’ Attention! | Our children’s department is a won- ! der. We are showing Buster Browns at ■ $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $5.00. ■

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Plans and specifications are now on file at the office of Charles N. Christen. architect, for the erection and completion of a one-room brick school house for the Lutheran congregation in Root township, Adams county, Indiana. Bids will be received until April 12, 1907, by the Lutheran church trustees. THEO HOBROKE. LEWIS WEBER, WILLIAM GERKE, Trustees. 67-6td. 2tw. o Do not forget the Decatur Hardware Co. for coal oil, 10 cents a gallon. 69-6 t

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