Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 117, Decatur, Adams County, 13 May 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 15.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail >2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager.

FROM THE COMMONER. President Ingalls of the "Big Four" railroad, evidently has seen a great light. He is now giving the railroad managers some advice that should have been given and heeded long years ago. In an address before the Pittsburg Traffic club he said: “This is what all railroads must do —submit to the law.” Had this been done years ago the railroads would not now be complaining so bitterly. Mr. Cortelyou may as well come to the front with the facts about the contributions to the republican campaign fund. The public is getting them one by one. There was the >50,000 Mr. Perkins took from the insurance money, the >50,000 that Mr. Harriman gave, and the >200,000 that Mr. Harriman raised among his friends. That accounts for about five per cent of the total slush fund. A Philadalphia shipbuilder replies to a congressional charge of fraud in the building of government ships by private contract by declaring that it is “an infernal lie.” With even shipbuilders engaged in forcing men into the Ananias club the chances are that the organization will soon be one of the largest in the country. “Infernal liar” is a new addition to the list. Even the proverbially slow Philadelphian seems able, now and then, to give even the White House pointers on adjectives. The New York Herald does not pose as a humorist, but it at least laid claim in that line, when in a recent issue it said: “Early in the fall one of two twin brothers living in Madison county, Kentucky, became demented and was sent to the insane hospital. The other twin accompanied him to the institution. Shortly after the two brothers arrived the sheriff of Madison county received a telegram from the superintendent, saying "Two men who look just alike are from your county—one for confinement. One is talking of building a railroad to the moon and the other says the republican party is opposed to trusts. Which is the crazy man?” A Montana man is waiting for the world to come to an end May 13. But with everything so backward this spring, he is likely to be disappointed. Louisville has begun an active fight for the Democratic national convention of 1908. Several cities will ask for the great gathering, but Louisville believes in getting an early start in the race.

If the Republican ticket ifi 1908 should be Taft and Hughes the writers of campaign songs will be up against a hard proposition. About the only thing that approaches rhyming with Hughes is booze and that word is not very poetical.—Columbia City Post. Have you noticed how insignificant a mere dollar is in these days oi unexampled. unparalleled and underfed prosperity? Perhaps you have not thought much about it if you have been able to make two dollars grow where only one grew before. The high cost of living makes that extra dollar necessary. Senator Platt of New York announces that be will retire from politics at the end of his term and settle

down and “see the world go round.” Well, it will continue to go round, all right. It will do that even after Roosevelt retires frm the presidency, though not so fast, dear brethren. It looks exceedingly strange that the persons having the selection of the committees for the ceremonies attending the unveiling of the Lawton monument at Indianapolis on Memorial Day could not find a Democrat- Every place is filled by a Republican, and it looks as if the whole thing was to be merely a Republican meeting. But Then Law ton himself was a Democrat, and so were all of the principal heroes of the Spanish war —Miles, Dewey, Schley, Hobson, Lawton, Ensign Bagley, the first to lose his life, and many more.

MET ON SATURDAY Joint Session at Bluffton May 28 MACADAM ROAD BOND SALE Winchester Road Bonds to be Sold May 21—Commissioners to Paint Court House. A certified copy of the proceedings of the commissioners of Wells county relative to the macadam roads on the Adams-Wells county line, and for which a petition was presented to the board in Wells county at their last session. Three petitions were presented affecting the townships of Preble, Kirkland and French in this county. At their meeting Saturday the board set May 28 as the date for a joint meeting with the Wells county board, said meeting to take place in Bluffton. Treasurer Lachot has advertised tt* bonds for the Winchester Macadam Road, another improved thoroughfare for Root township. The date of the sale is Tuesday, May 21. the total amount of bonds being >4.280. payable in twenty semiannual installments of >214 each, witfi four and one-haif per cent interest The commissioners have ordered specifications for the painting of the court house, an improvement necessary for the preservation of the building. Charles N. Christen is drawing up the necessary specifications and bids will later be received.

W. J. BRYAN S NEW BOOK. It Recounts His Travels of Last Year Around the World. This is the title of a new and profusely illustrated book by Col. William Jennings Bryan, recounting his noted journey around the earth and through Europe, which was so widely heralded through the American press. The book is an illustrated and descriptive record of that entire journey, which is so memorable in current history. The journey embraced a period of a year, and covered practically all the nations of the earth. Col. Bryan traveled with camera and pencil, and not only described, in brilliant phrase, what he saw, but further illustrated Ms journey by photographs. These photographs constitute a striking pictorial presentation and lend especial interest to the book. They number 240, and they show in picture the world as he saw it. They constitute just that many striking object-lessons of the people of all countries in their cities, towns and villages—in their homes and everyday occupations. The book will interest every reader as a unique presentation of a wonderfully interesting Journey. It is sold only through solicitors. The Thompson Publishing Company of St. Louis. Mo., are the fortunate publishers. They advertise for agents in another column of this issue.

PUBLIC SALE. The undehsigned will offer at public auction, at her home on South Mercer avenue, Decatur, Indiana, beginning at «.«6 o’clock, p. m., on Saturday, May 25th, her household goods and furniture, including: Beds, bed clothing, stoves, pictures, carpets, cooking utensils, dishes her splendid assortment of imitation animals and fancy work, and numerous other articles. 3td2tw Mrs. William Burdg. o FOR RENT—A house on north Second street. 5 room cottage: good repair; both kinds of water, inquire of Maud L. Magley, R. R. carrier. ’Phone 11 M I

THE CLASS OF ’O7 ArrangementsßeingMade for Commencement DINNER AT REYNOLDS HOME Miss Winifred Johnson Entertained at Dinner —Many Other Pleasant Events. By Pearl Burdg. All plans are now tending toward the time of the commencement exercises of the class of 1907 of the Decatur high school, which has made such progress under the direction of superintendent Beachler and the able corps of assistants. The class roll of 1907 is as follows: Misses Winifred Johnson. Fannie Fry singer, Leonia Winans, Messrs Walter Brazell, Harry Dibble. The excellent young people have had diversified opportunities from the home standpoint, as might measure opportunities, yet ai' have acquired excellent markings in the grade recording and will come to graduation day credit equal to any who have taken a place in the ranks of the high school alumni. While the class is not quite as large as usual, there are but few towns of this size who can turn out a more thorough class than will receive diplomas during the month of May in Decatur. Miss Clara Lange will entertain the Pastime club this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reynolds entertained in a delightful manner yesterday at a twelve oclock dinner in compliment of the Messrs. Oscar and Floyd Shaw, of Alliance, Ohio, this occasion was planned especially to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Osct»r. The dinner served in four courses. Those who were entertained were: Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Bn>, kaw. Mr. and Mrs. James Slagle, of Marion. Ind., Mrs. Effie Johnson.JBsses Ada and Emma Cowan, Berminta Reynolds. Master Tilman Johnson. Mrs. C. A. Dugan this evening at Russell will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dugan this evening at their home on Monroe street. A small company of young ladies were the guests at a six o’clock dinner given by Miss Winifred Johnson Saturday evening. Those who were present besides the hostess were: Misses Edna and Emma Hoffman. Marie Berry, Lucile Hale, PansyBell, Fannie Frysinger, Alma Dailey. The Maccabees will hold a meeting this evening at their hall. The following men from Wayne were entertained by Mr. Kuelber yesterday while they were in the city attending the K. of C. doings: Messrs. Julian Franke. George Dewaid. Tom Quinn, Harry Barrett. Philip Deemer. Thinar Heinie. Bill Conroy, Sunday Mrs. C. L. Johnson, wife of one of our prominent business men. was hostess to a number of young people at a twelve o’clock dinner in honor of Miss Josephine Bowers, of Peterson. Those present were Misses Goldia Noffinger, Adda and Ethel Brandyberry. Messrs. H. D. Osterman, Atis Lobenstein and O. V. Graham. The afternoon was pleasantly spent with music by the Monroe Glee club. o Enos Lord and family were visiting friends at Bluffton yesterday. Mrs. McClean went to Hessacastle yesterday to visit relatives. Chris Strebe went to LaOtto this morning in the interest of the G. R. & I. railroad company. Joe Miller, of Ft. Wayne, arrived in the city this morning and was transacting legal business. John Bollinger and his gang, Forrest Steele, Joe Beery and Money Gessinger, went to Berne this morning where they are building a dwelling. A. P. Mylott, of Richmond, who was here visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mylott and also attending the initiation of the K. of C.’s returned to his home this morning. A special meeting of the Commercial Club will be held Tuesday evening at eight o’clock to make arrangements to officially request President Roosevelt to stop here for a few minutes on his journey from Indianapolis to Jackson, Michigan, on the night of Decoration Day. His train is expected to pass through here about 9:50 p. m.—Bluffton News. We are prepared to clean your carpets or renovate your feathers. We will call for your goods and deliver them when cleaned. Call us by phone. Dorwin & -Tolm I

Decatur’s Advertisers Clothiers | fl Qfj — — ' DECATUR, IND. j The fact that you are reading these lines justifies the inference that you are interested in good clothes. HOF] Vwr wife.•Svl i" • J • x ■-v tlrr* l ™* I > > Wi We carry the famous, i xSguaranteed Hawe’s Hat ■ N il at 53.00 1 It 1 Oar shoe department is a eo'nn Btf f 1 hummer. Why pay regular The Moxall at 3 . s2>oo 1 I shoe store prices when you We also carry a complete *" I | t can save money at the Hub. assortment for 50c, SI.OO VJ I Best Elk Shoe at . $2-75 and Si 50. \ ' ~ \ Others ask $3 00 We admit and freely, too, that in this age of misrepresentation and newspaper exaggeraticn one finds it quite difficult at times to separate the chaff from the wheat. There are hundreds, however, who have performed this feat successfully, simply by pinning their faith to the Hub. A store that has done much towards the advancenaent of ready to wear apparel to its present enviable position. A visit to this store and a careful critical comparison of our offerings should convince anyone who is open to connection that The Hub submits a trading propositicn unequalled by any clothing store in Decatur for instance. Men s and Youth’s Suits the best that money can buy from $4 OO to $20.00. Our Trouser Department is the largest in the county. Here is everything that is new and desirable can be found from SI.OO to $5.00. B. KALVER CLOTHING CO. ONE PRICE TO ALL

STOLE A MARCH Marriage Announcement of Portland Couple WERE MARRIED IN MICHIGAN Thomas Weller and Lilian Van Tilburg are Married —Known by Many Decatur People. Cards have reached this city announcing the marriage of Miss Lilian Van Tilburg to Thomas Weller, a popular young barber of Portland, which occurred at Centerville, Mich., one week ago today. The bride lived in this city for some time, until she with her parents moved to Portland to make their future home, and while here she made a multitude of friends, who join her many Portland friends in wishing for her a prosperous and happy future life. The young couple have gone together for several months and after planning the marriage, made it known to the brides' parents, who somewhat objected to their daughter’s marriage at the present so the couple stole a march on them and wended their way to Michigan, where they were made one. The groom is a popular barber at Portland, and is held in the highest esteem of all who know him. The bride is a sister-in-law to John Reiter of this city. - - o NOTICE TO BREEDERS. Smart and Rock. Smart is the Chas. Ahr Belgian stallion that Jacob Huser and William Scherer have purchased and Rock is the well known Huser horse vhlch he kept at Monroe three first days ‘n the week, and at Berne the last three days of the week. Ransom Smith has been employed to care for these horses. 98-lmo o Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best for women and children. Its mild action and pleasant tasxe makes it preferable to violent purgatives, such as pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet and a sample of Orino at THE HOLTHOVSE DRUG CO. WANT*£D —Good shelled pop corn at F. M. Mills’ grocery at once. 115-3 t

NOTICE OF SALE. OF MACADAM ROAD BONDS. Notice is hereby given that I, J. F. Lachot, treasurer of Adams county, state of Indiana, will on Tuesday, May 21, 1907, at the room of the board of commissioners in the auditor's office in the city of Decatur. Indiana, receive sealed bids for the purchase and sale of certain macadamized road bonds hereinafter described ordered issued by the board of commissioners of said county for the construction of said roads hereinafter named as follows, to-wit: For the construction of the Winchester Macadam road in Root township, Adams county, Indiana, the entire issue of bonds for said road being in the sum of >4,280.00, being in twenty semi-anrual payments bearing date of May 15, 1907, and each bond being in the sum of >214.00 with Hi per cent interest, payable semiannually with coupons attached Sealed bids will be received until 10 o’clock a. m., of said day. Each bid must be acw mpanied with a certified check in amount equal to three per cent of the amount of the bid, which check must be drawn against monies deposited in any reliable bank in said couaty: said check must be made payable or endorsed to the board of commissioners and shall be held as guaranty for the performance of such bid. andi should such bid b£ accepted the said check shall be forfeited to the county, should the bidder fail to comply with the conditions of his said oid. Each of said bonds will bear date of May 15, 1907, and should the bonds be not ready for delivery on the day the said bids are received and accepted, »he interest will be refunded by the purchaser at the rate of four and one-half per cent from date of May 15, 1907, until the date when the purchase price of said bonds are paid to the county treasurer and the bonds delivered. The above described bonds will become due on the 15th day of May. and the 15th day of November of each year, commencing with May 15, 1908, and are made payable, including interest, at the First National Bank. Decatur, Indiana. Said bonds are issued exclusively for the expense of the construction of the above described roads pursuant to the laws of 1897, 1899 and 1903. The amount of bonds to be sold including bonds already sold in said townships for free gravel and macadam roads is less than four per cent of the total valuation of said township for taxation. Further particulars will be furnished on application. Bids must be on each set of bonds separately. L. F. LACHOT. 116-4 t. County Treasurer. NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS. We are pleased to anounce that | Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or o*Jier harmful drugs, and we recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

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Plain Figures on Paint and Painting WHEN you paint, it is not the firrt cost of paint, but the final co of paint and painting that really counts. . Divide this “sum total’’ by the number of F*; sr ! ° -LndnUtf also consider the extra cost of getting the surface ready tot y r when paints wear unevenly. These things determine real »a kFigure it this way: The average house takes about 10 g» Lead and Oil or ‘ 'cheap paint, ’ ’ and about 7 gallons of Lowe Brothers “High Standard” Paint non' and "HIGH The fire* would cost about <11.50 st the lowest price (<l.Sper<* " .Ju . STANDARD would cuet about <U2S al the highest price <»1 • e»— •S«r—considering the years of wrar-tbe cheap pawl c,stß r.'Jl Ulf per year. and the "HIGH ST ANDARD'' only C. 45 perJ?*“ n.-ri-ft' —Them/fact*. With "shoddy" paint you risk c racking. peeune. TTu !■_ . fading. chalking and a bad surface tor repainting. ° With "HIGH STANDARD" Paint, proper'y applied, yon have I none of these troubles—it keeps its beauty ana protecting uua- ■•> ’ W. and falls gradually leaving a smooth, clean surface. Before you buy paint, or consult your painter, send for "Paint and Painting"—the mo.t useful booklet on the subject yet P u aUmße lisbed. Malled/rer with name of your nearest dealer. Address THE LOWE BROTHERS COMPANY. 45H4SA Third SiJHyton.o. F" _ I — T v* 7 - Fftiatm&kers Varnish maker* I * New Terfc Chieaga «*”•** C ' T Holthouse Drug CompanV Decatur, Indiana

| Farmers Attention Just received a load of high-grade fer tilixers and in order to sell it ‘ will sell It cheap. Inquire John Sehinnan, at City Coal 4 Feed Yard. ’Phone 240. I -—«