Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 208, Decatur, Adams County, 28 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 $5.00 Per month, b ymail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Sintered at the postoffice in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Congressman Shively, of South Bend, is of the opinion that Roosevelt will be the republican candidate for president on the ticket next year. He says that he would be willing to lay a nice sum that if the president were caught and searched plans and specifications for securing the nomination would be found in his pockets. Shively believes the candidacy of Taft is a scheme to make easy the nomination of Roosevelt, as the fight in Ohio between Taft and Foraker will prevent the convention from nominating him and start the tide Rooseveltward with such momentum as to be irresistable. —Columbia City Post. Judge Erwin, of Decatur, has announced his intention of becoming a candidate for governor of Indiana subject to the will of the democratic party. The judge is well known and is one of the best democrats in the state. He is in the same district as Congressman Adair, who is also looking with longing eyes upon the gubernatorial nomination. But the avowed candidacy of Erwin will no doubt settle the matter with him. The 12th district expects to have a man in the race also —one for whose services there is an urgent demand in many parts of the state.—Columbia City Post.

When oats were 32 cents the Berne Grain and Hay company had an adver- J tisement in this paper warning the farmers not to contract their crops. Those who red the ad. and governed themselves accordingly can now pat themselves on the back for having followed the advice, for oats is now--43 cents. It pays to read the ads. as well as anything else in a newspaper.' —Berne Witness. STATEMENT OF FIRST NATIONAL They Publish a Statement of Their Resources and Liabilities. Now comes the First National bank and in conformity to a call from the treasury department, publishes a statement of the condition of this well known banking house. They have resources and liabilities to the amount of $603,065.60. with individual and time deposits of about $400,000, thus showing that they are all wool and a yard wide. The First National is one of the old institutions of Decatur.

LEHNE’S ANNUAL WATCH SALE During All of August Take advantage of this sale and get you a good watch at greatly reduced prices. Look at this for a bargainFor Men—GOOD ELGIN or WALTHAM, in a 20-YEAR GUARAN- ' TEED CASE, for SIJ .00. Also for Ladies—GOOD WATCH. GUARANTEED FOR 20 YEARS, $ 10.50 and $ 12.00, This will be a GREAT OPPORTUE.TTY for the teachers who need a gt/: watch to get one at a bargain We 'irrv all the leading- makes, such as ELGIN. WALTHAM, ROCKFORD. SOUTH BEND, and don't forget the HAMILTON, the best time-keeper in the world. RememEer this sa’e will last during August ’ F-as-4«» i only. Everything guaranteed. LEHNE, The Jeweler

IT WAS EASY MONEY Bluffton was Outplayed and Outclassed BIDDY BURNS IS THE STUFF The Pennant Winners Hang the First Game of the Series on the Cellar Champions. - GAMES TODAY. Decatur at Bluffton. Richmond at Van Wert. Kokomo at Portland. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Decatur 8; Bluffton 4. Richmond 8; Van Wert 2. Kokomo 2; Portland 7. — STANDING. Won. Lost. Pct Decatur 15 11 .576 Richmond 15 11 .576 Portland 15 13 .555 Kokomo 13 15 .444 Van Wert 12 15 .444 Bluffton 10 15 .400

Before a mere handful of fans and knockers Bluffton went down in defeat before the champions by a score of eight to four, and as a result the ball players of that city have not a person whom they can term their friend and 1 the city of “asphalt pavement'' is cast t in gloom. In the eyes of the Bluffton ■ management and players, Decatur was I to be the pivot upon w-hich they werej going to show their reversal of form and at our expense they were expecting to steadily climb to the top of the ' percentage column. But hard was the blow, and instead of climbing up they I were forced farther down in the cellar position, the place they expect to hold the remainder of the season. For three innings the Blufftonites looked as if they were going to make their threat good as they fell onto Laxon ' without any apparent trouble and registered four runs that looked mighty good to the fans. Captain Behringer, however, showed his base ball judgment and ordered "Biddy” Burns to warm up and show the Wells countyites what kind of stuff he was made of. Burns started in to do his deadly ■ work in the third inning, and never i ceased until the last man was out. i During his short stay in the center !of the diamond he made monkeys out , of the “Giants” and did not permit a Iman to get as far as third. Behind such magnificent pitching the locals buckled down to business and in the fourth scored their first run and start--led on the road to victory. In the fifth , we secured two more and finished up the job in the sixth by falling on Carmichael, the big curley haired pitcher, for four hits and five runs. It was a I great battle to win and demonstrated the kind of stuff the locals are made. They never gave up even with a score of four to nothing staring them in the face. The feature of the game was the marvelous fielding of Behringer, ■ Wallace and Weber and the hitting of third baseman Cullen. For Bluffton Vogel, their big catcher, was the ; whole cheese. The Bluffton aggregaj tion is demoralized and the locals - should experience no trouble in taking I all four games from them. The hand■l ful of rooters that accompanied the t 1 team to Bluffton yelled themselves 1! hoarse much to the discomfort of the s j Bluffton fans, many of whom left beII fore the game was over. The same ? j teams are playing again today. The ' score.

Bluffton. AB R H PO A E Boyd, cf 5 1 2 1 0 0 Laßue, 3b .... 5 0 1 0 4 1 Smith, 2b ... ; 11 - 3 0 Wills, lb 5 0 1 11 2 0 Vogel, c 4 0 1 6 3 1 Partlow, rs .... 4 0 0 2 0 0 Ryan, If 2 11 3 0 0 Donovan, ss ... 4 0 2 0 6 2 Carmichael, p. 4 11 2 2 1 Totals 38 4 10 27 20 5 Decatur. AB R H PO A E Behringer, 2b.. 5 11 1 4 1 Pierce, rs 5 11 2 0 0 Cullen. 3b .... 5 1 4 1 2 0 Weber, lb .... 4 0 1 11 0 1 Burns, If-p .... 5 11 11 0 Wallace, ss .. 2 11 11 0 Johnson, cf ... 4 2 2 1 0 0 Quinn, c 4 0 1 8 1 0 Way, cf 4 1 0 1 0 0 Totals 38 8 12 27 9 2 i By innings— Decatur 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 o—B0 —8 Bluffton 13000000 o—4 Summary: Two base hits —Boyd. Carmichael, Cullen 2, Johnson. Sacrifice hit —Wallace. Hits—Off Burns 4; off Laxon 6. Struck out—By Carmichael 4; by Laxon 2; by Burns 8. Bases on balls — Off Burns 2. Hit by pitched ball— Weber. Wallace. Stolen base —Laßue. Passed ball —Quinn. Left on base — Bluffton 9; Decatur 6. Earned runs— Bluffton 2; Decatur 4. Time of game —1:56. Attendance—loo. Umpire— Gardiner.

NOTES. Still tied for first. Cullen certainly had his big stick with him as he secured four hits in five times up. Keep up the clip, Jack. Now for three straight with Decatur I—another old time rival. —Bluffton News. Eat ’em up, Jake. Burns again demonstrated his worth to the team when he relieved Laxon in the third and he faced a pretty tough proposition. But Biddy was equal to the occasion, and completely mystified the Bluffton team. Several spectators became very rude during the contest, and two well ’ known citizens of that city rushed out ■ on the diamond and threatened to do violence to the umpire. The umps, | however, just laughed at them and or-, dered the teams to proceed with the I game, much to the amusement of the crowd. Behringer made a stop and throw in the eighth inning that caused every spectator to stand up and cheer. He was playing close to second and the ball was hit near first. Cap started after It, fell down, but grabbed the ball and retired his man. It certainly was a heady piece of work. Johnson, the Bluffton outcast, did his share in yesterday’s victory by securing two hits and two runs and also by putting up a star game in the outfield. Guess Johnson will do. Weber played his usual steady game' at first and picked up several throws • out of the dirt and thus saved errors. I Weber is without question the best in the league. Umpire Gardiner, the newly appointed umps, did his duty in a very proficient manner and aside from two decisions, one of which favored the locals, and the other Bluffton, he experienced no trouble. His decisions on balls and strikes was excellent and not a kick was registered. Gardiner has the nerve and will certainly stick. Catcher Quinn was in the game from start to finish and it was his terrific drive to the right field in the sixth that started most of the trouble.

Rab Rare jumped Kokomo Monday to join the Sioux City Western league team. The loss of Hare will be severely felt by the Wildcats as Rab has been playing, a sensational game for them. Hare will make good with Sioux City as he is a fast, intelligent, hard working player. His pal, Johnny Fisher, is pitching for Sioux City. Richmond has opened a hard series of three games with Van -Wert at Van Wert. The Buckeyes have recently been strengthened by new material and at the present -time are playing the most consistent ball of any team in the league, with the possible exception of Decatur. —Richmond Palladium. o CARD OF THANKS. We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy, help and kind offices of our friends and neighbors during the death and burial of our son and brother, Richard C. Andrews. We wish especially to thank ( the Monroe Camp M. W. of A. the I Pocahontas lodge and the ladies of I Decatur for their beautiful floral offerings. I Hazel C. Andrews, and family.

MOTT’S THE SPOT Is the Verdict of Robert D. Beery HE ARRIVED HOME TODAY Gives an Account of the Outlook and Wonderful Growth of the Dakota Country. Robert D. Beery, formerly of this city, but now Auditor of Hettinger county, North Dakota, arrived this morning having been absent for a little better than two years. Mr. Beery first went to North Dakota in 1905 and was so impressed with the country that he decided to make it his home. At that time there were only 300 people in the county. There are now 6,000 people, which will give our readers a pretty fair indication of the progress of this country. One of the best evidences of progress is the fact that there are nine new school houses in the Mott district alone. This district comprises four townships. These schools are all well attended and will have to be added to in the near future. Mr. Beery has about 80 acres of wheat and oats and say's both crops are looking fine. He has also about 6 acres in com, which looks promising. His wheat and oats are all in shock. The wheat will average about 15 bushel per acre and the oats 40 bushels. Mr. Beery says he never a more prosperous and contented people, especially in a newcountry and he is pleased to know that so many of his old Indiana friends have settled in Hettinger county, and he strongly advises more of them to do likewise. About three months ago two enterprising young men from lowa started the Mott State bank with a capital of SIO,OOO. They have already deposits aggregating nearly $75,000 and their business is increasing at such a rate that they have been obliged to employ additional help. All lines of business in Mott, which is the county seat, of Hettinger county, are thriving and there are many fine openings for business enterprises. The Cannon Ball Telephone Co. has recently been organized to operate from Mott to Richardton. The permanent survey’ of the Northern Pacific Ry., the southwest branch, has recently been completed and there is now every indication that the road will be built through Mott next year. Mr. Beery declares with all his heart that "Mott’s the spot.” o NEW OFFICERS AT HOAGLAND Telephone Company Select Men for Ensuing Year. Hoagland, Ind., August 26. —The Hoagland Switchboard association has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, «George Shookman; vice president, B. Mclntosh; secretary, John T. Tackler; treasurer, F. C. Hubler; directors, William Scheuman, H. Reiter and William Melchiver. The report of the secretary showed the association to be in an excellent financial condition, w-rn piospects bright for future buslnesj and for the ■ addition ’o the line of new f.rrrons. The association only recently installed a new switchboard of luO-line capacity of the Monaich type, miking it possible to multiply the number of patrons o ATTENTION POST.

The members of Sam Henry post G. A. R. are requested to meet at the hall this evening at 8 o’clock to make arrangements for attending the funeral of Comrade Reckard. Commander. — ' o HOLDS AN EXALTED POSITION. The important engagement of the near future at the Bosse Opera House Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, September the 14th is that of Fred G. Conrad’s company in his own special production of “Monte Cristo.” That the greatest of all romantic dramas will receive a presentation fully in keeping with its exalted position among the plays of the English speaking stage, it is reasonable to expect, both from the reputation of Mr. Conrad as a manager and from the fact that he is using the production which is one of the best of modem Dantes arranged for him, Eugene Moore. For several seasons Mr. Moore toured in the play and presented it with great success in all the leading cities. The valuable results of his experience in the play as star and director of the company are evident, Mr. Moore being a scholar and a supporter of the best in the drama. It will be a complete scenic production with a thoroughly capable company.

WHITE WAISTS A BARGAIN To make room for new goods we are offering these goods at greatly reduced prices. ou will find them right, all right, m fit and quality. A few prices: 75c Waists at SI.OO Waists at. . ■ zxq $1.50 and $1.25 Waists at . • $2.00, $2.25 and $2.50 W aists at . |’go $3.00 Waists at ‘ ' 4'22 $3-75 Waists at SILK WAISTS $4.00 and $4.25 values at 2.99 $5.00 and $4.50 values at < WASH GOODS r~ Down they go to make room for the new fall goods which are arriving daily. Special prices that will interest yon. To find out jnst what we are doing come in and look the lines over. TRUE cfi RUNYON

BANK STATEMENT. Report of the condition of the First National Bank, at Decatur, in the state of Indiana, at the close of business, August 22, 1907. Resources. Loans and discounts . ...$ 396,000.99 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 7,314.44 U. S. bonds to secure circulation 25,000.00 Premiums on U. S. bonds 500.00 Bonds, securities, etc.. 25.900.00 Banking house, furniture, and fixtures 4,000.00 Due from national banks (not reserve agents). 23,011.00 Due tjam approved rer serve agents 80,174.92 Checks and other cash items 2,505.45 Notes of other national banks 643.00 Undivided profits, less exnickels and cents 177.30 Lawful money reserve in bank, viz: Specie $15,588.50 Legal tender notes 21,000.00 36,588.50 Redemption fund with U. S. treasurer (5 per cent of circulation) 1,250.00 Total $ 603,065.60 Liabilities. Capital Stock paid insloo,ooo.oo Surplus fund 20,000.00 Undivided provts, less expenses and taxes paid. 3,544.60 National bank notes outstanding 25,000.00 Dut to state banks and bankers . .$54,876.61 Individual deposits subject to check. 129,814.58 Demand certificates of deposit 269,767.81 Certified checks 50.00 Cashier's checks outstanding .... 12.00 454,521,00 Totals 603.065.60 State of Indiana, County of Adams, ss: I, C. A. Dugan, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. C. A. DUGAN, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 28th day of August, 1907. EARL B. ADAMS, Notary Public, My commission expires Sept. 20, 1908. CORRECT—Attest: WILLIAM A. KUEBLER, DYONIS SCHMITT, M. F. RICE, Directors.

FOR SALE—I6O acre farm in Preble township, three miles north and three quarters mile east of Preble. Good soil, barn 40x80, 10 room house, and other good buildingp. Can be bought right. Seventeen arcres good timber, and farm is located close to church and school. Charles Miller, R. R. No. 4.

TO BE GIVEN AWAY Monday, Sept. 2 A $45 Singer Sewing Machine At the PICTORIUM TONIGHT “Looking for a Medal.” “The Poacher’s Daughter.” All show* now belrg pat on ara new and have never been shown aay place before. J. B. STONEBURNER, Prop

SIZZLING HOT These days, especially in the kitchen. What a relief a good GASOLINE STOVE is to the housewife. Does away with firing up the cook stove to bake or wash with. Just turn the valve, light with a match, then turn off the heat when the work is done. There is both comfort and economy in it. A Three-Burner i Insurance or ,-T,l I•' T"- f 7 ?*’ New Process Gasoline Stove, complete with large oven, for $3.75 Other styles and sizes at proportionately low prices. SCHAPER HARDWARE CO. An Entire New Line of Photographic Work Os all kind has been added to the stock of the SAUTBINE STUDIO FOR FAIR WEEK Special offers will be made on all goods during Fair Week on<y. If you are not going to have your photo taken, call and see what kind of work we are doing. An investigation wi conrince you that we are putting out the finest of High Art work. 6 framing and enlarging A SPECIALTY R. T. SAUTBINE, Proprietor STUDIO ABOVE NACHTRIEB’S DRUG STORE