Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 190, Decatur, Adams County, 7 August 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening. Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.00 Per month, b ymail 25 cents Per year, by mall ' $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. MARK UP THE BUYING PRICE The market trust should mark up their buying price and make Decatur the best market for butter and eggs in the country. That is the way to boom Decatur and especially the business of Decatur. Good round prices are the elements that make business for any hustling town. Let's get in the band wagon and make our markets second to none. Every business man is directly interested and directly benefitted by good top prices in her markets. The elements that makes a city a favorite so rgood buyers, is the tone of her markets. The top price for produce indicates that business life is raging at fire heat. Give us good markets. Federal Judge Pritcherd. one of President Roosevelt’s appointees, has raised an issue in North Carolina that gives point to the charge that the

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present national administration desires to "wipe out state lines.” The legislature of North Carolina enacted a law fixing certain railroad rates on business within the state and prescribing penalties in the way of fines and improisonment for any violation of the i law. The state charged that the i Southern railway violated the law and ! it proceeded to enforce the penalty, i Fines were imposed and certain ofi fending agents of the railway company were sentenced to jail for thirty days. At this point Federal Judge Pritchard stepped in. He not only enjoined the enforcement of the penal provis- . ions of the statute, but he released the railway agents from confinement and declared the law unconstitutional. Judge Pritchard s argument was, that if the state was not restrained from ‘ enforcing the law it “might” impose such heavy penalties as to "bankrupt the railroads" and make it difficult for ( them to "successfully operate their trains or carry the mails or continue ■ their business in interstate coms merce.” ’ The net earnings of the steel trust ' for the three months ending June 30 I were $42,000,000. Its net earnings for the year will be about $170,000,000. j Most of this enormous profit comes >, out of the pockets of the American /people. The tariff gives the steel • trust practically a monopoly of the ' American market and it fixes prices ■ to suit itself in the United States. It has taken a contract to supply I 12,000 tons of steel rails to Japan. 1 These rails are to be good rails and they are sold to the Japanese several dollars less per ton than the trust charges American railroads for rotten 1 rails. As the American public pays > for the rails used in this country the excess over what the rails are fairly • I I worth represents the steel trust s ! stealage. I■ “ - If public sentiment, as expressed on the streets last evening, prevails generally. our people are in sympathy ! with Sunday base ball, as now being s played by the Decatur management, t On the other hand. Prosecutor Heller i is being congratulated for his efforts

in making Decatur wholesome and clean from the violations of the liquor law. The Journal-Gazette does not believe that the prosecution of the Decatur and Portland base ball players for participating In a game on Sunday will meet with the approval of the better element of American citizenship. Not because that better element does not believe in the command, “Keep thou the Sabbath holy,” but because human beings cannot be coerced into the suppression of all pleasure by law, nor converted to puritanism by statute. Base ball whether played on the Sabbath or on day, is a wholesome sport. It is the national game, and the man who toils in the shop every day in the week loves it as dearly as does the rich merchant who can afford to take any afternoon off. To the laborer as well as to the rich a game of ball affords a couple of hours in God's free air and sunlight coupled with an exhibition of the skill and prowess of strong, vigirous young American manhood. And what spectacle can be grander than that which is afforded by two nr three thousand American men, away from contaminating influences, away from the stifling air of the city or the poisoning atmosphere of the saloons, sitting in the open, watching the work of athletes whose prowess is born of temperance and physical health? No one doubts the wholesomeness of field sports, but we must remember that the toiler has but one day in the week to indulge his pastime, and that day is Sunday. COiJNCILSESSION (Continued from page 1.)

by Christen the bill of the Sunday Creek Coal company, amounting to $261.40 was allowed and the clerk was ordered to draw his warrant for the same. From all present appearances the council and city is experiencing some trouble with the W. J. Hamilton Coal company, who received a contract to furnish coal to the city some time ago for one year and to avoid all unnecessary delay and shortage. The matter was referred to the purchasing committee, who will look into the validity of the contract and declare the same cancelled and will no doubt enter into a new contract with the Sunday Creek Coal company, who in the past had been very prompt in their deliveries. The following bills were then read and allowed: M. E. Babcoek $ 1-25 D. I. Weikel 77.71 Wm. Geary 10.00 Sam Frank 45.00 C. W. Dorwin 235.50 G. R. & 1 54.40 D. F. Teeple 69.13 Telephone Co 19.70 Ft. Wayne Elecric Works.... 177.20 Geo. Keiser & Co 43.57 National Carbon Co 54.00 Monarch Electric Wire C 0.... 254.47 Milt Leavell 4.65 M. J. Mylott 247.50 C. Vogt 72.75 D. D. Coffee 5.00 G. R. & 1 108.18 National Supply Co 2.02 W. E. Fulk <, 62.50 Carbondale Coal Co 121.90 Geo. Keiser & Co 11.49 Kalver and Hurst 1-00 H. Harruff 20.00 Tom Peterson 24.10 F. Hankins 1-50 W. J. Hamilton Coal Co 472.47 J. J. Foughty 2.00 J. C. Patterson 100 No further business coming before the council they adjourned to meet at their next regular meeting. o . - -..... — SPECIAL MASONIC MEETING. The Royal Arch Masons will meet in special session tonight at their lodge room. A full attendance is desired. ■ —o—< NOTICE. Next Thursday, August Sth, has been the day set for cleaning the Reynolds cemetery. All those who wish to take part and help at the good work should come prepared at an early hour. By Order of Board of Trustees. Q. FARM FOR RENT—With good buildings on it. Inquire of Wash Kern, Decatur. Ind., R. F. D. No. A, Box 81. The above will have wheat to sell this fall. 186-6 t WANTED —Two or three union carpenters or those who will join the union at once. Inquire of Smith and Annen. 188-6 t WANTED —Carpet weaving at 313 south Eleventh street. 180-1 mo FOR SALE—A creamery; good location. Inquire at this office. ts

COULD NOT WIN Kokomo Took First Game Yesterday BURNS PITCHED GREAT BALL The Locals Needs the Hole in Our Pitching Staff Patched UpBall Dope. STANDING. Played. Won. Lost Pct Richmond 8 6 2 .750 Portland 9 6 3 66b Decatur 8 5 3 .625 Bluffton 7 3 4 .428 Kokomo 9 3 6 .333 Van Wert 8 2 6 .222 The tail end Kokomos gave us a drubbing yesterday that was practically not only a surprise to them but was a surprise to the local fans who had been contemplating how the locals would increase their percentage at the expense of our visitors, but it was a case of the worm turning and biting, and its bite was a most bitter sting. A fair sized crowd was present to see the defeat and were forced to admit as much as they hated to, that the Kokomo team played the best ball and that they were entitled to all the credit for winning the game. Lacey, the auburn haired twirler, who has been distinguishing himself as a pitcher so far this season, was on the slab for the visitors and their victory was due more to his effective work than anything else, as the locals were unable to solve his delivery to any great extent, and eight men died an ignominous death on the bases. Knapp on the other hand was not as effective as he had been against other teams, and was touched up quite freely, six hits being secured off his delivery in four innings, which resulted in three runs. This was enough for Captain Behringer, and Knapp was sent to the stable and outfielder Burns, the emergency man. was substituted, and he pitched a most remarkable game for five innings, or the rest of the game, letting the Kokomos down with one hit, which was very scratchy and striking out five men. a very creditable record indeed. The damage, however, had been done, and although Biddy worked hard, his team mates were unable to overcome the lead and another defeat was credited against us and we now adorn third place in the percentage column. What the local team needs most now are pitchers, and we must have them, else our finish as far as being a contender in the league race can easily be seen. The team has practically but one pitcher, and he does more work and plays more different positions than any man on the team, and is practically overworked, and needs a rest, and unless the management makes up soon he will commence to lose his effectiveness, and instead of being our winning pitcher, will be credited as being our losing pitcher. The management, we understand, have a string on several men, but let us cut the strings and get some one here to do the work. The fans are tired of hearing the same old story, that so and so will be here today, and when today arrives so and so does not appear, and it becomes a case of falling back on old reliable Oscar Way to do the work, which so far he has borne up well under. The race in the Indiana-Ohio league is going to be a warm one, and if Decatur expects to be in the race it is up to the management to waken up and get several new pitchers and our team will then be the best balanced one in the league.

Decatur. Name. AB R H PO A E Behringer, 2b.. 4 0 2 4 5 0 Pierce, cf .... 4 0 2 1 0 0 Wallace, ss .. 3 0 0 1 3 0 Burns. ls-p ... 4 0 0 1 2 0 Way. lb-rs .... 4 0 0 8 0 1 Witham, 3b .. 4 0 11 2 0 Winger, c .... 3 1 0 71 0 Nash, rs-ls ... 4 0 0 0 0 0 Knapp, p .... 1 0 0 0 0 0 Weber, lb .... 3 0 1 4 1 0 Totals 34 1 6 27 14 1 Kokomo. Name. AB R H PO A E Fiant, 2b 4 0 1 2 2 0 Hail, ss 4 11 1 3 1 Reece, rs .... 3 11 2 0 0 Gillis, lb .... 4 0 1 9 0 0 Orr, c 4 0 0 8 0 0 Wise, 3b .... 3 0 11 2 0 Shinn, If .... 3 1 2 2 0 0 Grimes, cf .... 2 0 0 1 0 0 Lacey, p 3 0 0 1 2 0 Totals 30 3 7 27 9 1 Kokomo 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 o—30 —3 Decatur 0 0100000 o—l Summary— Earned runs—Kokomo 1. Base on balls—Off Lacey 2. Struck out —By Knapp 2; Burns 5; Lacey 7. Left on bases —Decatur 8; Kokomo 2. Double plays —Wallace to Behringer to Way; Wallace to Behringer to Weber. Hits —Off Knapp 6 in four innings; off Bums 1 in five innings. Time of game—l:2o. Umpire—Burke.

VAN WERT DEFEATED. Van Wert, 0., Aug. 6— Portland won a close game from the locals todaj • Hay, of Van Wert, struck out ten men and Foley. Van Wert's shortstop, accepted eleven chances without an error. Portland ..0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 o—30 —3 3 3 Van Wert 00100000 o—2 6 - Wagner and Harms; Hay and HUlinger Bluffton, Ind., Aug. 6.— Owing to the lateness of a train, Richmond did not arrive in time to play their regularly scheduled game. - ■ ■ Most Everybody Has more or less trouble with Leaky Roofs, Gutters or Eave Troughs. WE CAN RELIEVE YOU Turn your troubles in this line to us and we will “bear the white man’s burden” long enough to see that your work is properly done by experienced tinners.

Schafer Hardware Co. SEE Haefling & Ernst FOR ALL KINDS OF Electric Wiring WORK GUARANTEED CHICHESTER’S PILLS VTHE DIAMOND BRAND. A Ladles! A»k roar Druc*ist for /j\ (LaM < hl-cbee-ter’e BGimondßrand/zyk Fills in Bed and Gold wE bones, sealed with Blue Ribbon. \ / T/ D?i^^t. O )uk , f«cH-CIIt‘STF.R’S | L DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for «5 \ V Jm years known as Best. Safest. Always Reliable SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVtRYWitERE Eye Eai' Nose Throat Glasses Fitted also special treaimen for Diseases. Lungs Kidneys, Stomach and Rheumatism, Cancer treated. J, N. Younkin D. O. M. D. TOCSIN, IND. Farmers Attention Just received a load of high-grade fer tlllzers and in order to sell It quick 1 will sell it cheap. Inquire John Sehin nan, at City Coal & Feed Yard. ’Phon, 240. $6.50 Round Trip $6.50 j DECAUTUR TO NIAGARA FALLS via CLOVER LEAF ROUTE Wednesday, August 21. Through coaches and sleeping cars direct to the Falls without change. Secure reservations early. For particulars consult nearest Clover Leaf AgenL WANTED—AII your cement work. We guarantee to do your work honestly and at a fair price. Satisfaction guaranteed. All kinds of cement and concrete work done. Tom Peterson & Co- ts NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Notice is hereby given to all contractors that the contract for the construction of the Coppock Motor Car Co.’s plant will be let Monday afternoon, Aug. 12th. 1907. The plans and specifications are at the office of Oscar Hoffman, where all contractors may see same that they may make bids on construction of said plant. A certified check for SIOO must accompanv all bids. Coppock Motor Car Co. ii i. THE BEST SHINE IN TOWN MT Murray House

STOP! And take a look at our windows and see Our Warm Weather Goods Even if the weather is warm our summer goods will Keep Vou Cool. We offer you the best bargains in the city- Seeing is believing and you need not go any further if you visit our store first for you will be more than satisfied. We offer big cuts on all summer goods, white as well as plaids, dots and stripes. A FEW PRICES All fancy zephrs, embroideries and gingham suitings, former price 20c, go now at I S C P er yard Scotch lawns, worth ioc, for 5c per yard Those fine, silky fancy plaids, worth 50c per yard, go at • cents Remember, we show the best line of ready-made shirt waists in the city and these are offered at a reduction, a great opportunity, $3.75 waists at $3.00; $2.50 waists at 2.00; $2.00 waists at $1.85, SPECIAL—A beautiful white waist, splendid value for the money, for 65 cents True & Runyon. HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR COAL IF NOT IT IS TIME, We have the best of all kinds at the right price. HARD COAL from the SCRANTON MINES. If you want SOFT COAL take a look at BLACK NANCY. THE PRIDE OF VIRGINIA —new to this market. DON’T FORGET US WHEN YOU WANT Building Material ANYTHING NECESSARY FOR HOUSE OR BARN Decatur Lumber €O. A Favorite Bargain 2 Last year's Faw orite Hard Coal B Stoves at last year s prices We carried over from last year a few “FAVORITE Base Burners. To make room for our this years stock we will sell these fi ne stoves at reduced prices. If yon intend to buy a Harf I Coal Stove don’t lose any time in getting one of these bargains. SCHAFER"? HARDWARE CO.