Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 79, Decatur, Adams County, 29 March 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening. Except Sun day, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates. < Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier J»-00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail 1 2 - 50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur Indiana, as second class mall matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. ROCKEFELLER ON OVERCAPITAL. IZATION. Speaking regardless of the methods by which his enormous fortune has been accumulated, it can be said that John D. Rockefeller occasionally has some very sane thoughts. For instance, he says that “properties should be capitalized at only their legitimate value.” And then he says further, as to the general business condition of the country: "On its surface it is good. Business

is booming and everyone seems to be satisfied. But there is an undercurrent that does not look so good. I have not quite made up my mind if the increased production of gold is responsible or not. It is impossible to , see how such a situation will work j out. Personally, I do not like the out- ’ look.” ' It appears from this expression that John D. Rockefeller is not prepared to say what causes the undercurrent • of dissatisfaction that makes the out- ' 1 i look bad to him. He is not sure that:, it is the over-production of gold. Pos-' 1 sibly if he were pressed he would ad- j mit that the over-capitalization of “properties” of which he spoke has i 1 something to do with the financial ‘ uneasiness that gives him gloomy thoughts of the future. Water is all right in its place, but it is not a desirable investment in the form of stocks. FOR SALE—Two Tennessee Jacks, one 14 and other 15 hands high. For sale at the right price. Robert Hanlin, R. F. D. 2, Ft. Recovery, O. 75 — FOR SALE—Cigar wagon, with electric light and storm front on, set double buggy harness, set single buggy harness, and a cutting box. D. H. Hunsicker, Decatur, Ind. 70-6 t

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W. B. PATTON’S NEW PLAY “The Slow Poke" Here Next Tuesday Evening. Mr. W. B. Patton’s production of "The Last Rose of Summer” in this city is fresh in the public mind and the announcement that this company will play an engagement here in his new play, "The Slow Poke,” will meet with popular approval. Local critics say it stands at the head of plays of its class. It is real, human and powerful and is one of the most interesting heart stories of western life that has been presented in years. The play alone stands on its merits, yet nothing has been slighted in the way of mountings and effects. The scenic equipment this season is of the most costly and elaborate character and many new and novel effects are introduced. The stage has revealed no more picturesque and interesting a character than that of the big hearted westerner, Barry Ware, “The SlowPoke,” which Mr. Patton so admirably presents. It is a characterization possessing a distinct charm of its own, for which Mr. Patton's genial, sunny nature and unique personality is so fittingly suited. He possesses that rare quality of genius that has been given to but a few—a quality that denotes the real artist. The supporting company is an excellent one and the engagement will prove one of the season's most enjoyable offerings.

At the Bosse Opera House, Tueseday. April 2. NOTICE. All K. of C. members are requested to be present at the lodge room at five fifteen, standard time, Sunday morning, to attend the Communion in a body. By order of 75-2 L C. N. CHRISTEN. o No eastern markets were obtainable today owing to the fact that this is Good Friday and is duly celebrated in the east by a holiday. The markets will be obtainable tomorrow and will be run corrected as usual. The leak in the Standard Oil main near the Chicago & Erie railroad bridge has been plugged and the shameful waste has been stopped. Won de rif old John D. won't lower the price of crude stuff to make up for the loss sustained. A young man who seemed to have a pretty fair sized load of booze on board, arrived at noon on the train east on the Clover Leaf and while getting off of the car struck the brakeman a terrific blow on the jaw, nearly knocking him under the train. The blow was struck without any provocation whatever and it seemd as though the young man was merely looking for trouble. The company at one o'clock wired Agent Dull to secure the services of the marshal and arrest the fellow and they would prosecute him.

Every one should make a special effort to dress in the newest and neatest garments at this season of the year. If appearance ever counts, it does just now; and if a store was ever prepared to please it’s customers, it is this store at just this time. You will find the H. S. & M. Clothes in our store; as good an evidence of our good quality as you can ask. The same standard of quality throughout the store. Easter Hats, Shirts, Gloves and Neckwear in great assortments.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence, 1% miles northwest of Pleasant Mills, on the old Andy Teeple farm, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., on Saturday, April 6, 1907, the following property: HORSES—Mare 6 years old, with foal; sorrel mare. 6 years old this spring; good match team sorrel colts, Norman bred, two years old this spring; Belgian sorrel mare colt, 7 months old. CATTLE —Three milk cows; 1 cow 7 years old, was fresh in February; two cows. 3 years old, giving milk; heifer, 2 years old; Jersey heifer, 1 year old; two calves, six months old. HOGS—Black Poland China brood sow with eight pigs by her side, three weeks old; two Chester White sows with pigs by her side, 4 weeks old; one male O. I. C. hog, weighs 125 pounds, 4 months old. SHEEP—Thirteen head of Shropshire sheep; twelve head of ewes, some with lambs by their side and some to have lambs; one buck POULTRY—Ten dozen chickens; four yellow bronze turkey hens and one gobbler; twelve head of dry land geese; five head of ducks. POTATOES—Twenty-five bushels of good eating potatoes. GRAIN, ETC. —100 bushels of corn, ten bushels of good wheat and three tons of good bright wheat straw in the barn. FARM IMPLEMENTS, Etc.—Two wagons, top buggy, two sets single harness, set of work harness, threehorse Cassidy riding plow, double shovel plow, single plow, Ackman harrow. spring tooth harrow, log chains, double trees, two-horse National riding plow good as news with spring brake foot gear, twelve-row safety corn shredder. HOUSEHOLD GOODS — Beds, stoves, piano, sewing macnine, chairs, fruit cans and other articles too numerous to mention Also incubator. TERMS—AII sums of $5 and under, cash in hand; on sums over that amount a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving note with approved security. GEORGE THOMAS. Fred Reppert, Auctioneer. o Sunday evening, in the Presbyterian church. All cordially invited. Milton Girod made a business trip to Berne today. Chris Yoder of Berne, was in our city today attending the horse sale. Mrs. J. Merriman returned to Berne today, after making a pleasant visit with firends here. oIf you want anything in the hardware line, go to the Decatur Hardware Co. They will save you money. 69-Ct FOR SALE —Some extra fine strong breeding Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels, $1.50. Inquire of D. F. Ault, 21 Pixley Blk., Ft. Wayne. 72-6 t FOR SALE —One 3-year-old gelding. one yearling mare; one fresh cow with calf by side; two Durocs with pigs by side; B. P. Rock, W. Wyandottee, R. C. Brown Leghorn and R. C. R. I. Red Eggs for hatching. Inquire of E. S. Christen, Decatur, Ind. Phone F-12. 76-6 t

ARTEMUS WARD’S FUN. Hew the Humorist Used to Win Laughs In His Lectures. However much the audience might laugh, even to a tumult of merriment lasting a minute or two or perhaps longer, Artemus Ward stood with the gravest mien and unmoved face. He could not help laughing while writing or planning a good thing, but no necromancer was ever more self poised when he stood before his audience. The greatest fun of the whole was the manipulation of the panorama itself. Things would go wrong every now and then, and the audience would fairly scream with laughter, supposing it was a mistake, while as a matter of fact Artemus was always at the bottom of it all. For instance, the prairie fire would go down at the wrong time and then break out again when the scene it was to illustrate had wholly passed, or the sick looking moon would refuse to stay down in the midst, while the lecturer was apparently almost overcome with vexation and despair. Then the wrong music would be played, and the house would break out into roars of laughter, as when he touched upon one really pathetic recital and the piano ground out “Poor Mary Ann." In the midst of a really Instructive talk on the Mormon question or a truly impressive description of the mountain scenery around Salt lake he would stop as if a sudden feeling of distress had come over him which must be explained, and, pointing to an absurd animal in the foreground of a picture, he would tell the audience how he had always tried to keep faith with them, but mistakes must sometimes occur. “I have always spoken of this animal as a buffalo and have always supposed he was a buffalo, but this morning my artist came to me and said, ’Mr. Ward, I can conceal it from you no longer; that is a horse!’ ” The effect was simply indescribable. When quiet came again, be would seemingly become wholly lost to everything around him as he described some absorbing and thrilling incident, turning it into ridicule the next minute by the innocent and apparently merely incidental remark, "‘I did not see this myself, but I had it from a man just as reliable as I am.”—Enoch Knight in Putnam's. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. If you must be frank, be frank with yourself. Every defeat develops a lot of new excuses. Most men are optimistic as long as things are coming their way. Pleasing people is like laughing. It has to be dune without an effort to be effective. The most sincere person in the world does not mean it when he says, “I don’t care.” Some people get credit for being patient when the fact is they are merely afraid to talk back. Some people who never recognize a rebuff notice the slightest bint that can be construed as an invitation. Down at the bottom of their hearts most people believe a little in fortune ; telling and spiritualism and the mysterious generally.—Atchison Globe. Only One Oojection. Some sage said that “life would be tolerable if it were not for its amuse-' ments.” Many people give most cor-1 dial assent to this dictum. No objec- 1 tion can justly be made to it except that it is not true—London Saturday Review. Had to Do It. Mrs. Turnbull—lt’s too bad your husband cut off his flowing beard. Mrs. Crimpie—Yes, he had to do it. I gave him a diamond scarfpin for a birthday present

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EGGS FOR SALE—Settings from White Brahmas, nigh scoring hens. My birds took first prizes at the De catur Poultry show. Price 75 cents per setting. Michael Miller, Monroe, R. R. No. 1. 54-*2mo. See Julius Haugk for stone, cement blocks, Portland cement and coal. Fresh car of cement just received. Phone 74. 71»-24t FOR SALE—Rose Comb Rhode Island Red eggs. A setting of 15 eggs for 50 cents. Inquire of Lose & Sons. 75-ts o I WANT TO DRILL YOUR WELLS. Am prepared to drill wells of any size 1% to 3 inches. Have had many years experience and guarantee my work. Call on or address me at decatur or phone 98. 76-6 t. JESSE O. SMITH.

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NOTICE. Decatur, Ind, March 28, ’O7. By mutual agreement our partnership in the practice of the law has been dissolved. Mr. Merryman will remain in the office until his term of office begins. Mr. Sutton will retain the offices and continue in the practice. We heartily thank all who have at any time entrusted us with their legal business. Respectfully, JAMES T. MERRYMAN. JESSE C. SUTTON. 74-d4t&wlt. LOW PACIFIC COAST RATES. From March Ist to April 30th, the Erie R. R. will have tickets on sale daily at very low rates to the Pacific Coast and intermediate points. For further information apply to Erie agents, or write O. L. ENOS, Traveling Passenger Agent, Marion, Ohio. o GOING TO PAPER THIS SPRING? John W. Edwards wants to do your spring,paper hanging, house and sign painting. Call him if you need anything in his line. 73-*lmo EGGS FOR SALE—R. C. Buff and White Orpingtons. Winners of Ist, 2d, 3d and 4th prizes at Decatur Poultry Show. Chicken with best rec-

lord of all breeds. SI.OO per 13. J. B. j Drummond, Decatur. 74-18 L ; FOR SALE—One bay brood mare, 7 years old, in foal; one brood sow, with pigs by her side. Inquire of John Scheiman at the City Coal and Feed I'ard. 71-»6t The Decatur Hardware Co. handle the Osborne machinery, Moline riding plows, walking plows, best and strongest built 69 . 6 t See F. F. Snyder for all kinds of cement work, masonry, and raising of buildings. F. Frank Snyder, South Seventh street. Phone 462. 69-*6t EGGS FOR SALE—From large exhibition Bared Plymouth Rocks. 75c per setting. Fred D. Bell, Bell-View Earm - 74-6 t If you want coal oil B o to the Decatur Hardware Co. Why? They sell It at 10 cents a gallon. 69-6 t Have you seen the new spring suitings at Henry Meyer’s, above the Model Cigar Store? 71-12 t

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REAL ESTATE Sjch-1 fine firon ani good values la at'ed in Vtn Wert Couuty Ohio. 176 acres, 10 ro»jj house, a drove well, wind pump, summer house.bank barn 4"x80, well fenced with page wire, well ditched, 2| miles to market will sell f >r $8» per acre and take $1 000 cash and give from 6 to 20 years to pay balaee at 6 percent interest. 142 J acres, 8 room bouse, a good barn, well ditch- d and fenced, 6 cil wells, paying ¥1 1 day, 3 miles from a good market, SBS per r.cre. will take SIOOO cash and give sto 20 years to pay ba'snee at 6 percent interest. 80 acres, 4 room house, donb'e log barn with broad stab'e i mile to church ai d school, 3 miles to « good market, will take ss.ooo—slooo cash balance in 5 years at f> percent interest. A gcxi 40acres to trade for a residence propert y or a business. 100 acres, 8 room house, word house, smoke house, one barn 40x5", with sheds, corn crib, hog pens and all necessary buildings. All in good repair, tw'o god orchards, w’ell fenced and ditched, on pike 2% miies to Van

1.1 Wert. Price $lO5 per acre. i. 40 acres, 5 room house, good barn 7 and granary, good orchard, all black . soil, well ditched and fenced, 6 miles ’ to Van Wert. Price $4,000. a 60 acres, 7 room house, new gran--1 ary, good barn, all black soil, well t ditched and fenced, 5% miles to Van Wert Price $6,000. “ 160 acres, 2 good sets of buildings, ’ three barns, all cleared except 10 I- acres, wel fenced with wire fence, t well ditched with tile, has no open ditches, on pike. 2 % miles to Van f Wert. Price SIOO per acre. f 60 acres, 5 room house, summer i kitchen, good frame barn, good soil. t 10 acres in wheat; 15 acres plowed for oats, well ditched and fenced, on • pike, 2% miles to Van Wert. Can give ; possession this spring. Price $5500. r Will take $2250 cash and give five . years to pay balance. 40 acres, all black soil, level land. • on pike one mile to market, will exI change for a livery stock or residence property, or sell for $2,500 and take SIOOO cash and give 5 years to pay ■ balance at 5 per cent interest. Meat market for sale, doing a good business, tn a good town. Will sell at invoice. Reason for selling, poor health. Millinery store for sale; one of the leading stores in Van Wert. Grocery store doing a good business. Will sell at invoice. In a good town of 10,0(10.

W. H. PARKER 412 13th, St. Decatur