Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 211, Decatur, Adams County, 31 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 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. Judge Pritchard, of the United States court of North Carolina, has handed down a decision in which he gives the federal constitution sweeping latitude over the states; in fact, it would seem that the creators of the constitution builded higher than they ever dreamed of. Judge Pritchard declares that a legislature cannot frame an act so as to deprive a citizen of a right vouchsafed him by the federal constitution. It does not possess the power “to deprive this court of its jurisdiction and the sooner those questions are determined the better it will be for all parties concerned. The decision grows out of the North Carolina rate law, in the enforcement of which the governor took a bold stand. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. The New York Herald, in its leading editorial on Sunday, presented a strong argument in favor of disposing of the Philippine islands. The Times is delighted to be reinforced by such distinguished company, in the advocacy of a cause that appeals to the judgment of sober-minded people generally. Every year that Uncle Sam keeps this white, elephant on his hands means the expenditure of millions of dollars that ought to be de< voted to the construction of waterways in our own land. Even under the most favorable circumstances the Philippines will never be a blessing to us. Therefore, let us get rid of them! —South Bend Times. BLUFFTON MAN WAS MUDDLED Returned from Fair and Couldn’t Find His Way Home. Bluffton is not a large city, but it is big enough that one of its oldest citizens can get so badly bewildered he cannot find his way home as was evinced last night. David Hurt, living on east Wabash street, had been to Decatur, taking in the fair. He returned on the eleven o'clock car, and started, as he thought, for home. Instead, he was going west, and soon began to wonder that he passed no familiar places. He turned about, but in his wanderings became only the more at sea. Finally, by the foundry, after fully a half hour’s tramp, he met George Stout, and asked him where he was and which way was his home. Os course he appreciated fully, the fact that the joke was on him when he was told where he was, and begged like a good man for his friend not to give the story out. It became known, just the same, and today, he is laughing with his friends at his own bewilderment. —Bluffton Banner.

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THE OPERA HOUSE Great Melodrama Here Next Tuesday “A .BREAK FOR LIBERTY” Founded on Escape of Biddle Brothers from Pittsburg Jail—“ Monte Cristo” September 14. One of the greatest melodramas ever written, “A Break for Liberty,” will come to the opera house Tuesday September 3. The author has taken for the foundation of the play the life, trial and escape of the famous Biddle Brothers, and the result is a play full of thrilling situations, exciting climaxes and a great love story. Briefly, the story is as follows: Two brothers, Ed and Jack Biddle, get in with a tough gang and attempt to rob the grocery store of an old man, who surprices them, and is killed during the struggle by one of the gang, who is supposed to be a detective, and who immediately accuses the Biddle Brothers, who are arrested .convicted and sentenced to die. Ed, the elder broth, er, has a strange influence over all women with whom he comes in contact. and he uses this power over the warden's wife, convincing her that he is in love with her, and inducing her to provide them with pistols and the means of severing the prison bars. After they have overpowered the I guards she takes them through her house and runs away with them. They are overtaken shortly and a desperate battle ensues between the officers and escaping prisoners, in which the brothers are mortally wounded and soon die although Ed lives long enough to be avenged by taking the life of his false accuser. From the foregoing it can be readily seen that there is ample opportunity for dramatic action, and as the company engaged is the best that can be secured, it is to be predicted that full value will be given to all situations. All special scenery is carried and a perfect production is promised. A fine revival of the greatest of all romantic melodramas. “Monte Cristo,” is to occupy the Bosse Opera House for one night, Saturday, September the 14th. Manager Fred G. Conrad of the attraction promises that this most absorbing and thrilling of dramas will have its two requirements thoroughly well supplied, a good company and special equipment of scenery. The play as presented here, will be as perfected by one of the best of modern "Monte Cristo” star actors, Eugene Moore, who has presented the play with great success in all the leading cities of the country. It is well known that no play ever written has exceeded Monte Cristo in the power of its climaxes, or in the fascination of its story. The star part of Edmond Dantes, afterwards Count of Monte Cristo, has the added force given it by Mr. Moore during his hundreds of performances of the role, la is to be hoped ahat the laudable ambition of Mr. Conrad ao provide the beet kind of theatrical entertainment will be encouraged by a liberal patronage of this famous classic.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence, three miles north and three-quarters of a mile east of Preble, beginning at 10:00 o clock a. m., on Thursday, September sth, the following personal property: Sorrel colt, coming 3 years old; 2-year-old colt, 6-year-old driving horse, 6-year-old western mare, black mare with foal, team of work horses. Two cows one with calf by her side; two steers, spring calf. Twenty head of shoats weighing about 140 pounds each, thirteen spring pigs, three sows with pigs, three sows, will farrew soon; full-blooded Victory boar. Two dozen chickens. McCormick binder. McCormick mower, hay rake, two wagons, gravel beds, Cassady riding plow, walking plow, three breaking plows, shovel plows, carriage, spring wagon, buggy, two sets double work harness, two sets single harness, double set buggy harness and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms of sale—All sums of $5 and under, cash In hand; on sums of $5 and over a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. Four per cent off for cash. Charles Miller. Noah Auctioneer. o MUST PAY UP. All delinquent electric light rentals not paid up Monday. September 2, will be cut off as the official year closes on that date and no accounts will be carried over.

JURY THREW OFF THE COSTSMan Who Harbored Dbg Was Fined One Cent. “We, the jury, find the defendant guilty as charged in the affidavit, and ask that he be fined in the sum of one cent, and that our costs as jurors be thrown off.” Such was the verdict of the jury that tried John Haines, charged with not paying taxes on a dog he harbored, in the court of Justice George H. Himes, yesterday morning. “That was the most peculiar verdict I ever heard of,” said an attorney last night in commenting on the verdict, and particularly that portion in which the jury costs were remitted. “I expect to get a picture of that jury and a true copy of the verdict,” he continued .and forward the same to a paper that is published for the legal profession. Haines was assessed on the dog in this city, but he later moved to Dunkirk. When he learned that a charge had been preferred against him he came to Muncie and settled the tax with Trustee C. E. Lambert. This did not exempt Haines, however, for he was arrested by a constable. Attorney C. A. Taughinbaugh, who represented Haines, said he would appeal to the circuit court on account of the affidavit being faulty.—Muncie Star. —o PINCHED ON FAIR GROUNDS. Officers Arrested an Intoxicated Stranger. John Jones, true name unknown, was pinched at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon by Marshal Green and Deputy Sheriff Butler and charged with intoxication. He flourished a knife promiscuously, but did no damage and was released after paying a fine of a dollar and costs for public intoxication and receiving a lecture on how to behave at a fair. o JOINT STATEHOOD PASSED UP Oyster Bay. N. Y.. August 30— By authority of President Roosevelt,James R. Garfield, secretary of the interior, announced today that no further effort will be made by the administration toward bringing up again in congress the question of the joint statehood of Arizona and New Mexico. The verdict of the people recently expressed in these territories will be accepted by the president as final, Mr. Garfield said. NORTH END GROCERY SOLD. Mrs. Yaney Buys it and Will Remove Building. Mrs. Anna E. Yaney has purchased the north end grocery from O. N. Snellen, the deal having been made yesterday. She will remove the building to her property near the site of the new automobile factory, where she will conduct the first store in new Decatur. She will carry a first class stock, and solicits the patronage of all. The store will be ready for business in a few days.

NOTICE FOR BIDS. Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the city of Decatur, Adams county. Indiana, will receive sealed bids or proposals for the constructin and digging of a sewer known as the Myrtle Chronister sewer, starting at a point on Decatur street where the alley between Marshal and Indiana streets intersect said Decatur street, where the sewer is now located thence running east to Fifth street and there to terminate according to the plans and specifications now- on file in the office of thfe city clerk of said city until seven o’clock p. m., of the 6th of S e ptember, 1907, Each bidder must file with the city clerk when he files his bid the usual statutory affidavit and deposit with him a certified check for the sum of SIOO.OO or deposit SIOO.OO in cash as a guarantee that he will accept said bid and carry out the construction of said work. The successful bidder will be required to give a bond with surety to be approved by the common council insuring the faithful performance of said work according to contract. The council reserves the right to reject any and all bids this 20th day of August. 1907. CARL O. FRANCE, leach w-204-2t City Clerk. o NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of August. 1907, the Common Council of the city of Decatur, Indiana, adopted a resolution declaring it was necessary to construct a sewer on and along the following route, towit: Commencing at the southwest corner of the north ward school lot in said city, thence to run west along and in the center of the alley to Decatur street and there to empty into the Marshal street sewer and there to terminate. Said sewer to be con structed of good ten Inch glazed sewer tile and according to the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the city clerk of said city and fixing the council room of said city where all persons whose property may be affected by the construction of said sewer may be heard at seven o'clock p. m., on the 6th day of September, 1907. CARL O. FRANCE, leach w-204-2t City Clerk.

DECATUR’S CHURCHES ST. MARYS CHURCH. First Mass at 7 o’clock Standard time. Second, Mass at 9 o’clock Standard time. Vespers at 6:30 o'clock Standard time. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Rev. Musson, of Monroe, Ind., will preach in the Christian church tomorrow, both morning and enening. Theme for morning, “How Affliction Works Good for People.” 11 Cor. iv. Evening, “A Lesson from the Parables of Jesus.” Luke xv., xvi. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 9.15 —Sabbath school. Lesson study: “The Two Reports of the Spies.” Num. 13:17-20. 10:30—Morning worship. Sermon theme: “The Citizens of Christ's Kingdom.” 6.; 30—Christian Endeavor Society. Subject of study: “I Can" and “I can't.” Consecration meeting. Isa. 35. , 7»: 30—Evening evengelistic service. ' Talk theme. Human Sympathy. A cordial invitation is extended to each and all of the services. Alfred Fowler, Pastor. UNITED BRETHREN CHUIICH. (Cor. Madison and Ninth Sts.) Rev. Daniel B. Kessinger, Pastor. Sunday school at 9:15. John D. Stults, Supt. Every one who values Christian character, should be a patron of this thriving, growing, efficient school. Sermon at 10:30: theme, “A Righteous Defiance of Public Opinion. Y. P. C. U. at 6:30 assisted by the Juniors. Sermon at 7:30; theme, “The Leadership of Jesus.” There will be but one more Sunday in this conference year. Everybody invited to be present at each service.

EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Sunday school at 9:15. A. Xan Camp, superintendent. Morning worship at 10:30. Young People’s meeting at 7:00. Evening service at 7:30. The pastor will speak on “Impressions of the Bible Conference at Winona." A cordial welcome is extended to ail of these services. A. B. Haist. Pastor. WATSON NOT IN IT (Continued from page 1.) ernorship I would never be in a position to carry to the finish the ideas that I have set and for that particular reason I shall not. for the present time at least, announce myself as a gubernatorial candidate. There is plenty of time for that anyhow. Should I eventually change my mind —well the republican nominating convention is not held until next year and candidates grow and die in that length of time. NATIONAL GAME (Continued from Page 1.) deal. Some hours later, after the check had been mailed and Stewart had been ordered to report here, Portland telegraphed that the deal was off. The point will be carried to the official board for settlement. In the meantime Van Wert will continue to play Stewart—Van Wert Bulletin.

STRAYED OR STOLEN —A dark brown mare, height 15 hands, weight 1,100 pounds, scratches on left front leg, puffs on right hind leg, saddle marks, two white spots, is inclined to switch her tail. She was missed from the fair ground at Decatur, Indiana, on the night of Aug. 28th. A liberal reward will be offered by the owner, C. Schooley. Send all information to Ed Green, City Marshal, Decatur, Ind. 210-3 t o— LOST—A dark serge coat between Decatur and Steele, Indiana. Finder please return to J. M. Baker. 211-6 t Frank Linn, of Chicago, is in the city the guest of friends and relatives. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN—A brown and white spotted curly water spaniel. Return to C. U. Dorwin and receive reward. 210-6 t LOST —A gold bracelet somewhere between Third and Fifth streets. Finder return to this office. Money to loan on farms at low rate of Interest No commission. Partial payments allowed and interest stopped. DORE B. ERWIN, Tues & Frl Attwnay-at Law. CEMENT WORK GUARANTEED. We are ready to take contracts for all kinds of cement work, such as con Crete foundations, sidewalks, cellar floors, etc. Where we furnish the material, we guarantee the work. Send ns your orders, or call us by phone. No. 555. BUTLER A BUTLER, 71-*tf Deewnr, lad.

Woman at Her Best. A woman's character and powers are finest about 40. A woman has gained everything at 40 and lost nothing; she is at the full vigor of her intellectual powers, she has acquired experience and judgment, and is not far enough away from youth to have become unsympathetic even to its wildest vagaries.— Bystander. The Coster and the Fishwife. “Any one who swears," says the Bishop of Carlisle, “manifests the beggarliness of his vocabulary.” The greatest indignation ie felt in Billingsgate and Covent Garden at this unwarranted slur on the powers of men who seldom, if ever, repeat themselves in a ten minutes’ speech.—London Globe. Try a Democrat "Want Ad."

The Ft. Wayne 4 Springfield R. R. Co. Will run an excursion on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER IST to INDIANPOUS—BOYD’S PARK Return Tickets to Indianapolis. .$2.50 Return Tickets to Boyd's Park... 1-50 Train leaves Decatur at 6 a. m. Will also run 1% hour schedule all day Monday, Labor Day. THE HANDICAP Seed Clean e r and Grain Separator will take 99 per cent of the Buckhorn out of Clover and Alfalfa. Will make a marketable seperation of oats from wheat, and grade all kinds of grain for seed purposes. HENQV KNAPP, Agent Decatur, Ind. Light Up Electric wiring eupplies of all kinds. For new work and your repair jobs. Electric lamps of all sizes from 4 to 32 C. P. in stock Schafer Hdw. Company

LAND AT WHOLESALE A Harvest of Dollars Doot tvm Just tor the take ot rirmlr.g. Don't term |ut tor the harvest of grain. Make farming a bualnees proposition. Look to the harvest ot dollars Throw prejudieo and sentiment tg wln d- Sean your yearly profile with a bueloeeeeye. See that you get a fair roturn on the money you hare Invested ■H ao for your labor. Did you earn a fair Intereat on your capital and a lair day's wages tor every day you worked lart year! That’s a hard thing to do when you're terming high-priced land*, but K'a eaay when ▼oo’we got good, cheap land. Farmers In North Dakota make four limes the profits they did in their old home* tn other states. Too can sell Wor SO acres of high-priced land, take the money and tmy SOeor4oo acres of just as good or better land In North Dakota and increase your profits proportionately. We are MiUng good, rich wheat land for tit to CO an acre. Some we soli lart year produced 110 to 911 an acre in wheat this year. Does the harvest of dollars in any other state make the same showing on the money Invested? And remember you escape the rUkt of a purely commercial business. OUT THEY GO To NORTH DAKOTA Land of Sunshine and Wealth Ai the people come In prices *re advancing. The quicker you come the more laud you can get tor your money. We own over 100/M0 acre, for yon to eelect from. Aik today tor maps, Plata, prices and Brow. ; Sirmer In whoee columns the tarmera In thia land ot big crops aad tree tuel tell what they are doing. They ten bow they raise wheat, flax, oaU, barley, epeltr, potatoes. They ten about their live stock and > dairy products. Come right wait uutH land goes higher. Bring a homeeeoker with yon. Write l “ iuck * rt ‘ on We MM !«.»•• seres ot sbelM urhost lends tee eaha M smeieasie. L E. WATSON AGENT DECATUR, - INDIANA

Fine Tobaccos ALL THE LEADING BRANDS WE HAVE YOUR FAVORITE —-try the “PRESCRIPTION” The best 5c cigar and most popular cigar in this market. Make Us Prove It THE holthouse drug co. GOING ! GOING ! GOING I Are you GOING to have a sale? If so let me add it to the list of over 50 sales that I have booked for this fall. Date your sale early and get • ahead of the rush, as the man that buys at the sale today will not be a bidder on the same article tomorrow. W’ I have some good open dates in August and September. Office Burns' Harness Shop. PHONE: 312; Office Yours for a Successful Sale, Fred Reppert, The Auctioneer. H Attention Everybody Are You Going to Have a Sale ? If you are, remember John Suphler, the live stock and genral auctioneer is prepared to handle your sale successfully. Call early for dates. PHONES: Residence 531 Office 430 John Spuhler THEATRE TALK NO. I. DID YOU EVER READ THE STORY OF MONTE CRISTO? It’s a wonderful story, so full of interest that the boy who starts to read it should be on excellent terms with his mother, because in nine out of tea cases he will forget to carry up the coal, forget to perform ■ his errands, forget his meals A while following the hero S A YVOD uCrlUl through the trials and triumphs Cf nwv of b«ro’s career. OlViy* MONTE CRISTO, NOT THE - REAL MONTE WHO LIVED IN THE STORY OF DUMAS, but Fred. G. Conrad’s theatrical Monte Cristo, will visit this city in a week or two. EVERYBODY IN TOWN WILL WANT TO SEE THE PLAY, but to enjoy it best this paper advises a reading of the novel before witnessing the theatrical production. ABOUT THE CONRAD COMPANY, but it has as good a reputation as any Monte Cristo SSSSs Company on the road, and will doubtless present the great BK JHSVv’ melodrama to the satisfaction JMBSSjS of all theatre-goers. Conrad guarantees the attraction and he says he will give you G v "YOUR MONEY’S WORTH, OR YOUR MONEY BACK, 1 ’ "Monte Cristo’’ is oneof the greatest plays and like "East I Lynne” and "Uncle Tom’s L/< Cabin" will live forever, hav- L wl-wMrW iag won a place in the affec- fc < tions of the theatre going pHJC- "A <4 public. The play possesses the same drawing power that Lsi? * ■ ' '*• ~ m greeted its initial production. 8 From a dramatic standpoint, I no play excels it and the sit- I nations are sensational to a F de ß ree I the world is at my feet. J DRAMATI7Fn C^3 O ” WAS THE FIRST 0F A LOWG UNE BOOES and has f*irly proven the best after its almost continued aervice of ever sixty years. FOLLOWING ITS EX- ”, AMPLE the successful play’ TV a «« that have in recent years been 1116 BeSt Os All made from booksare"Ben Hur, - “The Christian,” “Tess o f tne hood Was in Fl D’Urbervilles,” “When Knightt^P*JaVth OW £ OUTIJVE t BUT TH * PLAT THAT HAS AND MUST JrevJiL THEM ALL JS “MONTE CRISTO.” Usual price*