Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 302, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 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, by mall ...25 cents Per year, by mall $2.50 Single copies 2 cents “ Advertising rates made known on applies tion. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Mr. Bryan is in receipt of a practical demonstration of the iniquities of the present tariff law in the shape of a handsome hunting case gold watch, Elgin movement. The watch was presented to him by Mr. Charles A. Keene, president of the Independent Watch Dealers’ association. On the front of the case is engraved words to the effect that the watch was presented to Mr. Bryan by Mr. Keene, and on the back is engraved the following: “As a demonstration of the methods of the American watch trust this watch was bought in England for $7.98. The same grade cost the dealer in this country $10.58, a differenece of nearly fifty per cent.” Attached to the watch is a card bearing an explanation of the way in which American watch buyers are “held up” by the watch trust through the power conferred upon it by the Dingley tariff law. Henry Clews, the New York broker, being asked “would it benefit the country if the buying of stocks on margins were to be prohbiited by law,” answered. “No, and it can’t be done.’ That’s what the owners of the powerful Louisiana lottery said a few years ago; but they soon realized their mistake. The lottery is a thing of the past and the way the lottery went stock gambling will go. once the American people are thoroughly awakened to the damage it does to the real bus-

What s a Better XMAS PRESENT Than a GOOD PHOTOGRAPH THE HOLIDAY prices are now on at the Sautbine StuJ dio, above the Nachtrieb drug store. All I ask is for you to call and investigate my work and prices. rl. sautbine, The Uptown Photographer HENSLEY for Your Xmas Presents If you are looking for v g r3^e watc^es we vL jjgp liSBjISI have them.We ale® carr the cheaper ones at prices From 65c to $65 You surely are aware this has been a big fall in prices everywhere. Be sure to get the market prices. See our line of Umbrellas, Ladies and Gents, Rings, Chains, Pins, Charms and Lockets. Our line of diamonds is unexcelled. If you havn’i already selected your presents, don’t delay as you know you miss good opportunities by waiting. Com e while we have a large stock to select from. [Hensley the Jeweler

iness interests of the country. —Commoner. '| A Chicago bride of a year ago has had an injunction served upon her husband forbidding his visiting her, or even speaking to her, for a year. She alleges she was so “harrassed, nagged and hounded” during the past twelve months as to make life unbearable with the defendant. This is a new way of taking the “rest cure." There are other wives—and husbands, t o—who 0 —who would doubtless like to follow this young woman’s example, had they the courage of their convictions. —South Bend Times. FELL HEIR TO SOME MONEY. Arthur Johns Shares in Grandfather's Will. Arthur Johns, an employ at the Fashion stables wa sthe recipient of a telegram Saturday morning requesting him to go to Fort Wayne at once and receive some money which he had fallen heir to. The young man went and was given a neat sum of monev which was left by his grandfa-her. Henry Miner, late of Monroeville, who died about a year ago. Mr. Miner owned eighty acres of land near Monroeville. In his will be provided for an equal distribution of his wealth to his children and grandchildren. The administrator of the estate just made a final settlement hence the Johns boy was called to Fort Wayne. o Frank Stone, of Fort Wayne, was a business caller to our city today. Nelson Bricker, of Geneva, was a business caller to our city today. Shaffer Peterson returned from Fort Wayne today, where he was attending to legal matters. Bub Mischaud, of Berne, returned to his home this afternoon from a business trip to our city. R. D. Patterson went to Geneva this afternoon to attend the encampment of the I. O. O. F. lodge. Moses Augsberger, trustee of Hartford township, passed through our city today enroute to Fort Wayne. Walter Johnson, of Monroe, transacted business in our city today and returned to his home this afternoon.

C.E. RALLY TONIGHT Il tl (Continued from pegs 1.) Mrs. E. H. Willson, of Fort Wayne, will arrive on the evening car to give an address, also a special talk will be given by Mrs. C. Vogt, besides this, the program will consist of instrumental and vocal solos after which dainty refreshments and a social hour will follow. This will not only prove interesting to the young, but to the fathers and mothers who are truly interested in the welfare of the boys and girls of the city. The rally will be free of charge and every one will be extended a hearty welcome if they come. Remember at seven o’clock. Come one and all. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vaughn and Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Mills responded to invitations to take dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wid Dorwin on Fourth street, Sunday noon at twelve (o’clock, which was given by Mirs. Dorwin in honor of Mr. Dorwin’s thirtieth birthday anniversary. The dinner was charmingly served and the guests more than enjoyed the event: “The Maccabees” is the topic for the ■ Historical club tomorrow evening when they meet with Mrs. Crabbs. Mrs. Ella Rice has charge of the ■ important paper, and Mrs. Schrock i the entertainment. All the Elks who are to take part in the minstrel show are requested to 'be present at their hall at 7 o’clock. The members of the Pythian sisters will hold their regular busines meeting this evening at their hall. All members are urged to be present. At a late notice, the announcement that the Historical club will meet with Mrs. J. B. Rice of Fifth street, instead of with Mrs. Crabbs, was made after it was too late to change the other notice. Last evening Mr. Cooper, of the Rescue Mission at Fort Wayne, gave a very interesting talk on mission work at the German Reformed church. Although Mr. Cooper is not an ordained minister of the gospel, yet he delivered an excellent talk, one from which his listeners reaped many good thoughts and which they will put in action in the near future. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity. Many of the leading societies and clubs have discontinued their meetings until after the holidays, then the social ball will commence to roll faster than ever before. The young people of the various churches are preparing for their regu- ' lar Christmas entertainments. Watch for the programs and the evening which they will be rendered for they will be something worth hearing. Miss Minnie Orvis will arrive home ! tomorrow from Fort Wayne, where she has been visiting friends. — Mrs. Bubors and four children arrived in the city from Geneva to be entertained by Mrs. Med Mille until evening when they will leave for Satultas, I. T., to make their home. Miss Flossie Bollinger delightfully entertained four of her most intimate girl friends yesterday at her home at a twelve o’clock dinner. Those peesent were: Misses Lulu Atz, Mary Stults. Pearl Baumgartner, Katherine Bremercamp. The latter will entertain the same company next Sunday at dinner. —- w* V— A small party of merry classmates gathered at the home of Miss Grace McKean and held a jolly old time surprise on her last Friday evening at her home on Fourth street. During the evening light refreshments were served. The Shakespeare club will meet with Mrs. Morrison on Wednesday afternoon at her home. A company of ladies left Saturday for Fort Wayne to spend the day. and to witness C. William Crane in “The Father and the Boys” at the Majestic in the evening. The ladies were: Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer, Mrs. J. C. Patterson, Mrs. Fred Mills, Mrs. C. D. Lewton, Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb, Miss Rose Donathan, Miss Marie Patterson, Margaret Mills and Miss Johnson. Another dinner party of yesterday worth note was the one given by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Holthouse at their home on north Third street. The guests of honor were Miss May Holthouse and Erman Smith. Mrs. Eli Crist pleasantly entertained a small party of lady friends last Friday evening in honor of her mother, Mrs. Daniel Hunter of Bluffton, at a six o'clock dinner. The occasion was given to celebrate Mrs. Hunter’s eigh-ty-fourth birthday anniversary. Al-

C ORT WAYNE A SPRINGFIELD RY. In Effect February 1. 1907. ‘>eoatsr —North. Ft. Wayne-—South 8:00 a. m. 7:30 a-tn »:00a.m. 10:30 am 12:00 ano 1:30 p. tn S OOp. na- 4:30 p.m 0:00 p.m 7:30 p.m 9:30 p.m. 11:00 p. m ToOedo, 9L Louis & Western Railroad West Bast. 1— 6:soam. | 0— 4:92 a. m 3—10:38a.m. | 3—12:28 p. mk- 9:11p.m. | 4— 7:00 p. m. •38—10:33 a. m. | •29— 1:10 P- “ • Lo«ai freight. GET WEDDED TO THE MODEL WITHOUT A MATE W. H. LINDSLEY WEATNFR. Snow tonight and possibly Sunday; heavy rain north portion; colder extreme south portion tonight. though up in years, Mrs. Hunter still is young and enjoyed the dinner as if she were still young m years. Many small but beautiful rememberances were given her. A small formal dinner party of yesterday was the one given by Miss Caroline Louthan. of Nuttman street, in compliment to C. F. Smith and sister Flossie, who moved to our city last week from Kingsland, Ind. Miss Naomi Dugan entertained a few of her girl friends yesterday at a twelve o’clock dinner, given at her home on Monroe street. c- — "He Never Said Turkey to Me Once.” This saying was more familiar to the former than to the present generation, but comparatively few people know its origin. An Indian and a white man who were hunting together killed a crow and a turkey. The white man said to the Indian. “You may take the crow and I’ll take the turkey, or I’ll take the turkey and yon may have the crow.” ’ The Indian replied, “May be all right, but you don’t say turkey to me once." —St Louis Republic. The Origin of the Word Filibuster. The name “buccaneer” was chiefly affected by the English adventurers on our coast while the French members of the profession often preferred the name of “flibustier.” This word, which has since been corrupted into our familiar “filibuster,” is said to have been originally a corruption, being nothing more than the French method of pronouncing the word “freebooters,” which title had long been used for independent robbers. Mean Thing. “I really must get to my room,” said the first college girl. “I can’t afford to keep late hours, must preserve my complexion, you know.” “The idea!” exclaimed the other. “I thought the kind you bought was already preserved.”—Philadelphia Press. Independent. “I thought you were married, and, yet you’re sewing on your own buttons.” “I am married, but I keep my independence, let me tell you.”—Meggendorfer Blatter. Very Stupid. Village Schoolmaster (explaining “biped” and "quadruped”)—Now, Jones, what is the difference between me and a pig? Jones—Couldn’t tell you, sir.— London Opinion. A man who can laugh at himself can laugh at the whole world.—Balzac. The Invention of Spinning. The invention of the art of spinning was ascribed by the ancients to Minerva, the goddess of wisdom. The date 1500 B. C. Is given as that of the beginning of the art in Greece, under the direction of the king of Arcadia, but pictured inscriptions on Egyptian monuments show that the use of the spindle and distaff was known In that country much earlier. The first distaff was simply a stick, around which the fiber to be spun was loosely coiled, held in the left hand; the spindle was a sort of top set in motion by a twirl of the hand, the fiber passing between the finger and thumb of the right hand. This invention was improved upon in the course of time by placing the spindle in a frame and making it revolve by mechanical action of the hand or foot in connection with a wheel or treadle, thua giving the true spinning wheel. The first recorded use of this was In the early years of the sixteenth eentnry. but it was probably made and used long before this. The first spinning jenny, a machine working eight spindles, was invented in 1767. Insulted. Eph— What were de mattab wif Sal an* dat druggist? Rufus— Why. she wanted some complexion powder, an’ be gib her powdered charcoal.—lllustrated Bits. Suppers kill more than the greatest doctors ever cured.—Scotch Proverb.

1 SEASON'S 4 BIST IN . f / in frrrwG / WOMBATS nA L /WOBS CORRECTLY} to® Woman’s Shoe The Shoe is the most important part of a Woman s wardrobe. It makes or unmakes her entire outfit. Most Women appreciate this fact and for this reason are very particular about their Shoes. Our Spring styles will appeal to the particular Woman. Choice selected leathers. Street and Dress Boots, Lace or Button styles Whatever your Shoe price may be, Madam, you'll find the best Shoes at that price right here . When you find prices below ours, you’ll find quality way below also. We count it a pleasure to show you our new Shoes. WINNES’ SHOE STORE THE PICTORIUMi TONIGHT His Affinity. Troubles of a Tramp. Bird Nesting. The Adventuress. SONG. ' Those Songs My Mother Sang. All shows now being put on are new and have never been shown any place before. J. B. STONEBURNER, PropEmil Franz, of Berne, wsa a business caller to our city today. Mrs. C. M. Myers, of Geneva, returned to her home this afternoon from a visit with her mother, Mrs. M. Fullenkamp over Sunday. Dr. J. W. Maxwell, formerly special national lecturer for the Modern Woodmen will deliver an address at an open meeting Tuesday evening at the Modern Woodmen hall on Madison street. Everybody invited. C. L. Walters, Clerk. J. B. Stoneburoer, manager of the Pictorium, presents a new show to ’ the public this evening in two films. The first subject being “His Affinity,” “Troubles of a Tramp” and “Bird Nesting.” The second being “The Adventuress.!’ These films are the finest on the market and will more than please all those who see them. Mr. Stoneburner’s show Saturday evning was attended by a large crowd and the pictures shown were the best ever produced in Decatur. Remember this is the only real and up to date five cent show in the city. o NOTICE TO ROYAL ARCH. The Royal Arch Masons will confer ' degree work tonight. All members are earnestly requested to be present. Limit of Human Strength. Experiments upon a number of men have shown that a man 5 feet high and weighing 126 pounds will lift, on an average, 156 pounds through a vertical distance of 8 inches or 217 pounds through a height of 1.2 inches. Others 6.1 feet high and weighing 183 pounds could lift the 156 pounds to a height of 13 Inches or 217 pounds to a height of 6 inches. Other men 6 feet 3 inches high and weighing 188 pounds could lift 156 pounds to a height of 16 inches or 217 pounds to a height of 9 . inches. By a great variety of experiments it was shown that the average i human strength is equivalent to rato- , ing 30 pounds a distance of 2% feet to 1 £ second. Fancy Work. "Mrs. Follansbee tells me that she 11 studying Chaucer,” said Mrs. Oldcae tie. I “Indeed?” replied her hostess. "Sh« , always was crazy over fancy work.”— Chicago Record-Herald The Same Thtng. He—Ro you were never In love? Shi —Why. no! But I’ve been engaged te heaps of men who were.—Bystander.

i Save Money: : BuvaFFlat Cost: We will closa oat our line of ■ Silver and Gold Watches : ■ Elgin and Wal<on Works ■ and all Sterling Silver Novelties at just what they ■ cost us This is not just a statement but a ■ POSITIVE FACT ■ Useful Christmas presents at the right prices A very Complete Line of Plated Silverware ® Nickleplated Tea and Coffee Pf Pots and Chaffing Dishes Pocket Knives and Shears Ice and Roller Skates ® Carpet Sweepers O Hand Sleighs and Wagons ■! ■ H Push Cars ■ VelocopedeS and Triycles ■ Fur Coatsßobes and Gloves Phonographs and Records E Schafer Hardware Co. | ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ I v Why not Make I Xmas I Some Heart Glad Comes With a pair of fine I n a ~ . Dress Shoes, or Blit OnCC House Slippers. Say, one of the family or a friend (j J Lui bring in the Babe and see our ieggins and overgaiters J. H. Voglewede & Son. | Opp. the Court House

Miss Elenora Forbing returned last j night from a visit with friends at Fort Wayne. D. E. Lauferty, of Fort Wayne, arrived this morning on his regular business trip. The council will meet In regular’ session tomorrow evening and take up some matters of interest to the city’s welfare. At this meeting objections will be heard on the Seventh street improvement and several reports are due from the city engineer on sewers recently constructed.

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■l I That Christmas Watch j ■ Should combine beauty and reliability. Our selec- J I tion of cases this year is more complete than ever | before and the designs more attractive We sell B ■ only works of such proven quality as to insure sat- | i ■ isfactory service to our customers. Here are a few ■ ■ ■ specials for ■ Ladies Gold Pilled Watch I • ■ V V ‘ R Hunt,n 9 Lase J Gent’s Gold Filled Watch £ ■ 17 Jeweled Elgin for ■ Sr $lO and sl2 50 * I surely a bargain. We also £ i ■ have a nice line of I „ UMBRELLAS, LOCKETS, CHAINS i J all kinds of Silverware. Brooches, Toilet Articles I ■ Vn Come in and get our prices and you will bny. | ■ All engraumg free. ; ■ LEHNE THE JEWELER ; ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■BllßlHllßßlßßl

The Kleinhenz fee house has been remodeled and fixed up for the winter eic harvest that is due to reach us in. a short time and lie expects to store enough to furnish his customers t i this coming summer. Fred Falk, of Jonesboro. Ark., who have been guests of friends and relatives in our city for some time, will leave tonight for their home. Mr. Falk played the pipe organ at the M. E. church yesterday and acquitted himself grandly as in olden times when he used to officiate at the same piano.