Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 26 February 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun day, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week. by carrier 10 cents i Per year, by carrier ~..., $5 00 i Per month, by mail ~_■ r 25 ceats l Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. The antißoosevelt Republican papers are using a great deal of space talking about ‘ the abuse of the federal ■ patronage” in the interest of Taft. And Mr. Rosevelt "defends” himself by showing that fedral officeholders are mostly working for Foraker. Fairbanks. Knox and the other Republican candidates. The sum of the whole thing, from their viewpoints, seems to be as to whose ox is being gored, and not as to the palpable and disgrace- , ful violation of the civil service laws. In every state United States officeholders are admittedly neglecting the public’s business, while they are putting in their time working in politics. Here in Indiana the different Republican factions have built their machines around the Fairbanks, Beveridge and Hemenway appointees in the state at large, and each Republican congressman is using his postofflces as rallying points. Not in a generation has there been such a shameless misuse of patronage as that which exists today. At a dinner in Washington Speaker Cannon said it would be found on studying the history of the country that “every once in so often a period of abnormal activity led by an abnormal man develops.” After making this thrust at Roosevelt and his actions, Mr. Cannon sqgd: “However, if the study is pursued you will End that the storm blew over and when the sun came out we were still doing business at about the same oid gait in the same old way at the same old place.” Here is where Cannon is mistaken — that is, if it may be assumed that the people are in earnest about taking charge of their own affairs. There are some kinds of "business" that will not be permitted to go along at the "same old gait in the same old way.” THE liS TIME Mrs. Elsie Stalter Will Become a Bride—A Record Breaker DIVORCED RECENTLY Mr. George Thomas, the Groom—Bride’s Signature is Familiar / “Truth is ofttimes stranger than fiction” and this old adage came to our mind this morning as we glanced at the marriage records at the county clerk’s office for there, again, appeared the familiar signature of Elsie Mathewson Douglas-Thatcher-Stac-ey-Blossom-Stalter. The records disclose the fact this lady of recordbreaking fame in cupid’s line is now to be claimed by Mr. George Thomas, another of the best known citizens of this locality. The groom is sixty-five and the bride sixty-one. Mrs. Thomas to be, will approach the altar for the sixth time. Three of her husbands live but are divorced from her charms, two are dead. Her maiden name was Elsie Mathewson. She was married December 26, 1864, to Thomas Douglas; again May 12, 1883, to James Thatch-

HORSE SALE FRIDAY, FEB. 28 150 HEAD DECATUR, IND. If you ar e in need of a horse, come in and look over our consignment. We have the horses and you buy them here for the high dollar. If you have a horse to sell you can get the highest market price for him at our sale. Our sales are attended by large numbers of eastern buyers. They will pay you everydollar your horse is worth. Commission the same whether sold at private sale or auction. Attend this sale. ATTENTION FARMERS —W e will have in this sale some good brood mares safe in foal and a number of nice colts. Decatur Horse Sale Co

er; November 14, 1888 to Henry Stac ey; August 18, 1902, to Jehu M. Blossom; August 16, to Daniel Stalter. From the latter she was divorced February 10, 1908, three weeks ago last Monday. Our sincerest wishes are extended that Mr. and Mrs. Thornias may live happily for many years 1 IP cotne, ■ •— o COURT HOUSE NEWS The State Completes Its Evidence Against Mike Everett BIG CROWDS ATTEND Case Will Go to Jury Friday Two New Cases Filed —Probate Affairs The case of the State vs. Mike Everett, assault and battery with intent to murder Julius Haugk, is sill the 1 headline feature in the court room and each session finds an audit nee present that almost taxes the seating capacity. The state completed its evidence his afternoon and the defense will likely require all day tomorrow, so that the case will likely not go to the jury before Friday noon. City of Decatur vs. Chicago & Erie Ry. Co., to collect electric light bill, demand SIOO, answer filed by defendant. City of Decatur vs. Clover Leaf Ry., company, account S2OO, answer filed by defendant. Frank H. Barthell vs. Henry E. Keller, $5,000 damages, appearance for plaintiff by C. L. Walters.

Mary F. Schwartz vs. Emma Koos et al. partition of real estate, cause dismissed at cost of plaintiff on her motion. John G. Sheets, guardian for Ora SV. Sheets et al, account current filed and approved. Andrew Gottschalk, guardian for Della M. McAlexander. filed final report. The final report of Peter Soldner as to Mary Girod was approved and ; the guardian was discharged. Amos Hirschey, admr. of Peter Inninger estate filed a report of sale ! which was confirmed and deal or-1 dered. Charles F. Nelson was appointed administrator of the estate of his father the late Levi Nelson. Attorney A. P. Beatty filed two new cases entitled Ludlow L. Sheline vs. Frank Trim et al. suits on two notes, each demanding S7OO. o As the bonds on Madison and Third streets have been due since December 1, 1907, and I need the money, I would ask all who have assessments due on same to please call on City Treasurer and pay their assessments, or same will be put in hands of attorney for collection if not paid byMarch 1, 1908. Please give this your early attention. JULIUS HAUGK. 44-4 t Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most obstinate coughs and expels the cold from the system as it. Is mildly laxative. It is guaranteed. The genuine is in the yellow package. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. — o If you have- Catarrh, rid yourself this repulsive disease. Ask Dr. Shoop, of Racine, Wis., to mail you free, a trial box of his Dr. Shoops’s Catarrh Remedy. A simple test, will surely tell you a Catarrh truth well worth your knowing. Write today. Don’t suffer longer. W. H. Nachtrieb. © NOTICE. Henry Krelnbrock wii; grind corn with or without cobs; also other grain at his home in Bingen, Ind., every Friday. 3 2 -i w | o Democrat Want Ads. Pav.

MAY BE AMENDED I > Representative Landis Says Currency Bill Will Be Amended ' PURE FOOD BUREAU Sirups Made from Corn Starch — Temperance Forces Lose Hope Washington, February 26.—Representative Landis, of Indiana, believes that the Aldrich bill, in an amended form, will be enacted into law at this session. He does not favor it in its present shape, but thinks it will be so amended that it can be passed by both the senate and the house. He had a long talk with Aldrich about the bill. Speaking of his conference with Senator Aldrich, Representative ; Landis said: "Senator Aldrich is not : inclined to be opinionated or dictator-1 ial on this question. He admits there is room for discussion on the proposition including railroad bonds as the basis of a note issue, and he does not. as so many other eastern men do, fly : into the air and gesticulate wildly when suggestions are made looking to the incorporation into his bill of a provision authorizing a tax on deposits in national banks to raise a fund to reimburse depositors who lose money in the banks that fail.” Washington, February 26.—Recent opinions by the government pure food bureaus and the department of chemistry place the stamp of approval upon sirups made from corn products and known as “corn sirups.” Manufacture of sirup for domestic and commercial purposes from cornstarch has become a business of such proportions during the last ten years, almost within the last half decade, that conditions affecting the industry are of vast itnportance to corn growers of the country.

Washington, February 26.—The temperance forces lobbying before cofigrets have about abandoned hope of .getting much legislation at this session. The subcommittee of the senate committee on. judiciary, which has been having hearings on the bills to regulate interstate commerce in intoxicating liquors so as to prevent shipments into prohibition states, has as yet arrived at no conclusion. It was announced yesterday that the Bacon bill would probably be reported. TO MEET SATURDAY Township Assessors Will Organize and Prepare for Work NEW APP O I N TEES Frank Spangler and Albert Meschberger to Succeed Irwin and Groves The various township assessors will meet at the office of county auditor Lewton Saturday morning to organize, arrange an average schedule and prepare generally for their spring canvas. which begins next Monday, Mar 2nd. The Saturday meeting will be in charge of county assessor George W. Gentis, who will direct the various townships as to the manner of procedure, which though similar each year, always tends towards an improved manner of equalizing the assessments. Two of the regular assessors, Cary Irwin, of Jefferson township, and Harry Grove, of French township, have resigned, the former on account of sickness and the latter because he will remove to Texas. Auditor Lewton has appointed Frank Spangler to serve in Jefferson township and Albert Meschberger in French, both being the present nominees for the office and they will begin work with the rest Monday. NOTICE. Owing to the fact that I will change business on the first of March, the city clerk s office will be moved from the Democrat office to the city offices at the corner of Madison and Third streets. All bills should be filed at this place and the records will also be kept there open to the public. Orders for labor or supplies will be issued from that office. The public will please bear this in mind' and govern themselves accordingly. CARL 6. FRANCE. 101 every day City Clerk.

| WELL DESERVED, The Praise that Comes from Thankful Decatur People. ' OneJtidney remedy never fails. Decatur people rely upon it. That remedy is Doan’s Kidney Pills. Decatur testimony proves it always reliable. Sam Ruggles, living about three miles south of Decatur on the road to Willshire, says: “I suffered for several years with what I thought was Rheumatism. At times I thought that every bone in my body ached and it was with difficulty that I could get around. I was so sore right across the small of my back and so weak that 1 was in constant misery. At times it became so severe that I could not leave the house. Stooping caused agony and when I straightened again I suffered more. I consulted several doctors, used their medicines and applied liniment without benefit and I continued to get worse and worse. One day while in Decatur. I was complaining to a friend and he advised me to get Doan’s Kidney Pills, saying that they had cured him of severe trouble. I got a box at the Holthouse Drug Co.’s store and before I had used all of them, I could walk around without a support and I continued using the remedy until th aching, weakness and soreness w-ere’ removed and I felt well and strong again. I have not had any truoble with my kidneys since I used Doan's Kidney Pills and I can go out and work as I ever could. I feel like a new man.” For sale by all Dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., .Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name —Doan’s —and take no other.

A SHOW FRIDAY “Uncle Rube” the Attraction at the Bosse Opera House HOME TALENT PLAY The Musical Program Will Be Unusually Good Don’t forget the Modern Woodmen local talent benefit “Ucnle Rube” or “An Idyl of Old Vermont" a rural musical comedy with a chorus. Uncle Rube is a play that while you are not laughing until your sides ache you are enjoying the musical numbers that are being rendered by the chorus which will be beautifully and fancifully gowned and their formations are calculated to please the eye. The ladies of the 'chorus are the Misses Bessie Baumgartner. Agnes Voglewede, Bertha Kinney, Bertha Kohne, Vera Ehinger. Grace McKean, Marie Boknecht, Inez Snellen, Irene Garard. Margaret Garard, Agnes Coffee, Verda Niblick, Naorni Niblick, Josie Schumaker. Veravglxdamacker, Agnes Meibers. True R. Fristoe will have charge of the musical end of the show and the between act music will be turns bed by the high school orchestra. Also remember the concert by the city band before the show. Admission will be 23c; no extra charge for reserved seats. Board open at usual place Friday at Ba. m. Children under twelve will be admitted to the gallery for 10 cents. “Uncle Rube” will be the best musical show yet seen at Bosse opera house and the Woodmen will greatly appreciate your patronage and guarantee you value received for your money. Remember, it’s Friday night only. o— SAVED THEM. Dr. J. O. Greeson, State Secretary of American Veterinary Medical Association. KoKomo, Ind., savs- “The Zl J IOBB on which the Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy was used, was sold yesterday. We give this remedy the credit for saving them ” Sold by HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

R_Y S T A L theatre OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film—“Edinburg and Its Castle.” “Soldiers Must “The Price is a Kiss.” Second film—“A Little Girl Who Didn’t Believe in Santa Claus.” illustrated song. “When Vacation Days Are Over” (Sung by Ethel Desmond). SCHMUCK & MILLER

FAVOR WATERWAYS President Sends Another Important Message to Congress WAS READ TODAY Shows Results to Be Gained by Development of the Inland Waterways Special to the Daily Democrat: Washington, D. C., Feb. 26 1908.— President Roosevelt sent to congress a message accompanied by the preliminary report of the inland waterways commission, the substance of which has already been published The president tells congress Unit unusual care has been taken in compiling the report and that the subject with whi< h it deals is of the utmost importance both to the present and the future of our country. Tfie message follows: To the Senate and House of Repre•enatives: I transmit herewith a Preliminary Report from the Inland Waterways Commission, which was appointed by me last March in response to a widespread Interest nnd demand from the people. The basis of this demand lay In the general and admitted inability of the railroads to handle promptly the traffic of the country, and especially the crops of the previous Fall. This report Is well worth your attention. It is thorough, conservative, sane, and just. It represents the mature judgment nf n body of men exceptionally qualified, by personal experience and knowledge of conditions throughout the United States, to understand and discuss the great problem of how best to use our waterways in the interest of all the people. Unusual care has been taken to secure accuracy nnd balance of statement. If the report errs at all it is by overconservatism. It contains findings or statements of fact, a number of specific recommendations, nnd an account of Inquiries still in progress, and ft is based In prtrt on statistics and other information contained in a voluminous appendix. The subject with which it dhals is of critical importance both to the present and the future of our country. Rivers Poorly Developed. Onr river systems are better adapted to the needs of the people than those of any other country. In extent, distribution. navigability, and ease of use. they stand first. Yet the rivers of no other civilized country are so poorlv I developed, so little used, or play so I small a part in the industrial life of ! the nation us those of the United ! States. In view of the use made of I rivers elsewhere, the failure to use our ' own is astonishing, and no thoughtful ! man can believe that it will last. The accompanying report indicates clearly i the reasons for it and the way to I end it. The Commission finds that it was I unregulated railroad competition which prevented or destroyed the development of commerce on our inland waterways. The Mississippi, our greatest natural highway, is a case in point.' At one time the traffic upon it was without a rival in any country. The report shows that commerce was driven from the Mississippi by the railroads. While production was limited, the railways, with their convenient terminals, gave quicker and more satisfactory service than the waterways. Later they prevented the I restoration of river traffic by keeping down their rates along the rivers r«Z couping themselves by higher charges elsewhere. They also acquired water {??? an , d termln «ls to an extent wh ch made water competition Jmpos- I •Ibe throughout the country the l railways have secured such control of canals and steamboat lines that to- I day inland waterway transportation l is largely in their hands. This was ' natural and doubtless inevitable under the circumstances, but it should not be allowed to continue unless under careful Government regulation. Requires Intelligent Regulation Comparatively little inland freight is carried by boat which is not carried a part of its journey by rail also. As the repost shows, the successful de velopment and use of our interstate waterways will require IntelLgent regulation of the relations between rail and water traffic. When this | 8 done vhe rad ways and waterways will assist instead of injure each otter Both will benefit, but the chief benefit will accrue to the people in general

rests on the fundamental conception that everv waterway should be made to serve the people as largely an d in as many different ways al possible. It i 8 poor business to develop a river for navigation in such away as to prevent Its noe for Power, when by a little foresight it could be made to serve both purposes. We can not afford needlessly to sacrifice power to irrigation ® r 'rogation to domestic water supplv' when by taking thought we may have an three. Every stream shriuid be used to the utmost No stream can be so Used unless such use is planned for (Continued on page 4 j

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