Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 29 February 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun day. by LEW G. ELLINGHAMSubscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by xiail .25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur,! Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. B—■ ■ i —■ BRYAN ON TARIFF REVISION At the conclusion of his regular i speech in Carnegie Hall, New York a i short time ago, Mr. Bryan was asked ' several questions. .Among them was • one inquiring whether he stood “for ! Immediate and radical tariff revision." In response to the question Mr. Bryan ' said: "Whether the revision that I stand for is considered radical or not is a ' question of opinion. I stand for Im 1 mediate revision. I will have it tmoor- 1 row if I can't get it today. (Laugh- ! ter.- I would rather have had it yesterday than today. (Great laughter.) Now as to that word radical', it is a matter of opinion. I used to be radical. Now I am very conservative. I (Laughter.) What people thought was radical a few years ago is now regarded as not only conservative but neces-

sary. (Applause.) And many who 1 j thought that I was dangerously rabid ( a few years ago now think that I am , inexcusably slow. (Laughter.) I be- j lieve in the immediate revision of the ', tariff, downward not upward, and I I, would commence by putting upon the 1 , free list the articles that come into di-1 rect competition with the articles con- ! ( trolled by the trusts. (Great ap- I ( plause.,) I would give thee men a , certain length of time —not too long ■. (laughter)—-say a few months, and I ■ would say to them: ‘lf you don’t stop conspiring behind this tariff wall we will take the wall away and make you compete with the world.’ (Great applause.) I would give the men a 1 make material reductions in the neces- j saries of life, and I would go through ' the tariff and I would pick out the ■ fraudulent paragraphs that were put 1 in by stealth for the purpose of secur-' ing advantages that even the framers of the law did not understand, and one i of them would be the duty of 150 per cent that was put in for the protection ■ of oil, after it had been put upon the free list. If you read the statute you will find it says that if oil comes from a country that puts a tariff on oil, then we shall put a similar tariff on oil from that country’, and it happens that our only competitor in oil is Russia; she puts a tariff on oil, and therefore while on its face we have a free trade in oil, yet really we have not got it at all. (Applause.) I would then pro-

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ceed to make such other reductions as were possible —and when I say possible, I mean that the laws are made by the representatives of the entire coun- ' try, and in the making of the law you ' have to consult the opinions of these i people who represent all sections of 1 the country—-and I would proceed as rapidly as possible to make such reI ductions as would be neces-ary to put iour tariff upon, a revenue basis, so that our tax laws would be made for I the purpose of securing revenue for ithe government and not for the pur- ! pose of enabling a few people to get rich at the expanse of the rest of the people." (Applause.,THE STATE CHAIRMAN State Chairman Jackson made a good impression upcn those Adams ; county Democrats whp had the pleas- ; tire of meeting him and hearing him discuss organization and Democratic ■ opportunity. He is throroughly alive jto the duties and responsibilities of I the chairmanship, and proposes to per- . mit nothing to be left undone to bring ' success and victory to the Democratic , cause. His strong card is organization i and in this work he brings a famillari ity and knowledge that comes with an experience of. twenty odd years as chairman of the executive committee in his home county of Hancock. His ■ discussion of the fine points in compact and effective organization were really good, and contained all the earmarks of practicability. While but

little of it was new to the working organization in this county, ye r many valuable points were made p:ain. His coming was thoroughly appreciated. and the glad tidings he brought was enjoyed by the hosts of th? Adams county Democracy. Here is wishing for Mr. Jackson a pleasant life as the head of the Indiana state Democracy, and with it that success that comes only througli victory. “Uncle” Nate should be decidedly careful about making "A STRONG BID for the republican congressional nomination or Boss Cromer may ■ knock it off to him. Then the dear | i people would proceed to show' him I just how popular he is at home —he would probably run 2.000 votes “ahead of his ticket” like he did when Farm- . |er Weisel carried the county against. him by 488 for senator two years i ago.—Portland Sun. Anyhow, gentlemen, you must learn that in the Eighth district vocabulary there is no word can rhyme so well with Cromer as owner. —Andtrson Bulletin. ; Mr. and Mrs. John McCarty and chiii dren arrived from Van Wert, Ohio, where they were visiting. They left ! for Berne this neon. Rev. C. T. Payne, of St. Paul, is . keeping his regular appointment at ■ 1 Craigville church tomorrow.

COURT HOUSE NEWS i Judge Merryman Will Try Murder Case at Huntington Soon t > THE KELLER CASE — Plaintiff Concludes Evidence —Case Will Probably Conclude Monday Judge Merryman has accepted the appointment as special judge to try a murder case at Huntington. beginning on March 9th, one week fiom Monday. The case has been tried twice before, each resulting in a disagreement of the jury. It will require the greater part of the week. Judge Merryman knows none of the facts in the case. The case of Frank H. Barthel vs. Henry E. Keller, to collect $5,000 damages for an interest in the patents of the Keller incubator, continues in circuit court. The plaintiff completed his evidence at noon and at that time Judge Merryman dismissed the jury until Monday morning, when the defense will begin and it is probable ■ the case will go to the jury some tinje i Monday afternoon. Several hours were taken up last evening and this morning in an effort to introduce the evidence of R. K. Allison, who. it was stated

had seen a letter making an offer for the patents. This was done to show . the value of the patents but the court ■ ruled the evidence incompetent. The jury wer e excused at noon to allow them to reach their homes for Sunday and enjoy a good rest, several of them having served continually during the week, including one entire night. o “UNDER SOUTHERN SIKIES.” The one conspicuous play of southern life now being presented to the public is “Under Southern Skies” written by Lottie Blair Parker, author of “Way Down East." Its success has been extraordinary and it grows in I favor with each succeeding 'season. | “Under Southern Skies" is now in its seventh season and it js unquestionably one of those plays which like i “The Old Homestead" and “Way i Down East” seems destined to go on ' forever. “Under Southern Skies” has been called th e “Way Down East” of the south, and many even prefer , its scenery of beauty, and air of roI mance. to the homelier of New England plays. The scenery of “Under Southern Skies" is a reproduction of i the luxuriant, flowery landscapes and I stately homes of the south, the women . > wear the dainy, airy costumes affected I lyy the high born southern woman. I and the play fairly bubbles with the | gay and lavish hospitality for which ’ ■ the people of the south have always 1 been noted. Woven throughout the 1 ■ scenes of merriment and music with : which the play abounds, is a story of s intense interest that holds the aut ( dience from the rise to the fall of the ■ curtain. A large cast is employed in

the presentation of this play; twentythree people, and each one has been selected because of his or her special fitness for the part. Altogether the appearance of “Under Southern Skies" at the Bosse opera house on Monday, March 2, will be one of the big events of the theatrical season. SHOW WAS SUCCESS (Continued from page 1.) and was entitled to the generous applause she received. Miss Minnie Orvis as Mrs. Marie Bunn, was another excellent character and as she is an I old time favorite, soon won her j way to the heart of her listeners. Miss j Clara Terveer, as Millicent Lee, the leading lady, was one of the strongest characters of the play and she carried her part out with a vim that carried conviction to her listeners. The entire cast was strong and all are entitled to more or less credit. The musical numbers which were under the supervision of True Fristoe, were catchy and up to date and more than made a hit with the audience. The chorus ■ was made up of sixteen young ladies. I who were all possessed with excellent 1 voices, and their work was the hit of the evening. All the specialty numbers were well received and showed that much time and work had been spent in drilling the same. Mr. Thomas, who had charge of the performance, and selected the characters for this play, is deserving of much credit for the way everything was carried out and showed to his many friends that 1 he has wonderful ability in this line. The Woodmen are more than pleased with the result of their efforts and appreciate\he support extended to them bv the nnblic

luuih inc puuiic. I o IN POLICE COURT X (Continued on page 2.) he could handle and was soon down and out. He informed the court that he had no friends and no money and under the circumstances he could look no place for assistance. The court took his case under advisement for a few moments and finally discharged j him. as he was a stranger la a strnge land, and was making every effort to care and provide for himself. When •discharged Schmitt in a very polite manner tipped his hat to the mayor, and in a very dignified manner bowed his way out of court and went his way rejoicing. FOR JOINT SENATOR. Please announce that I will be a candidate for senator from Allen and Adams counties subject to the will of the democrats as expressed at their joint convention. S. B. FLEMING. r, * Mr. and Mrs. John McCarty, of Van Wert, passed through her e today enroute to Berne. Mrs. L. C. DeVoss has gone to Portland to make a visit with D. M. Robbins and family. Miss Mary Hite will leave Monday for Hamilton, Ohio, to be the guest of I Mrs. A. Bennett. 5Us. E. B. Parker, of Wakarusa, arrived this afternoon to remain for ■ some time as the guest of her parents, i Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hale.

THE FOWLER BILL It Was Reported to the House by the Committee on Currency MORE PAY FOR ARMY The Ship Subsidy Bill Seems Doomed to Defeat this Session Washington. February 29.—8 y a vote of 11 to 6 the house committee on banking and currency voted to report the modified Fowler currency bill. Representative Weeks, of Massachusetts, doing so despite his opposition to the federal guarantee of deposits feature. He has, however, reserved his right to oppose this feature on the floor, and probably will vote against the bill if this provision remains in it. Two Republicans voted against the bill. Representatives Burton. of Ohio, and McKinney, of Illinois. Os the seven Democrats on the committee, Representative Gillespie, of Texas, voted to report the bill, and Representatives Gloss, of Virginia, and McHenry, of Pennsylvania, stated that they would have done so had their votes been necessary to get the bill before the house. Washington, February 29.—The house of representatives adopted a special rule restoring to the army appropriation bill the provision for an increase of pay for enlisted men and noncommissioned officers in the army. It had been voted out in the house yesterday. The prospects for important army and militia legislation at this session are now better than at any time since he regular army was enlarged and reorganized under the administration of Elihu Root, when he was secretary of war. More pay and better facilities are likely to be provided for soldiers, both in the national and state organizations. Washington. February 29.—The subsidy bill seems doomed to defeat at

this sesion of congress. It received two setbacks. In the senate its consideration was objected to by the Democrats, who quietly let it be known that they intend to fight the bill from start to finish. The most serious blow was administered in the house committee on postoffices and postroads, which voted not to incorporate the bill in the postoffice appropriation bill. o— — 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 comer 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 boar this in mind and govern themselves accordingly. ■im CARL 6. FRANCE. lOtevery day City Clerk Foley’s Honey and Tar cures the most obstinate coughs and expels the cold from the system as it is mildly laxative. It i s guaranteed. The genuine is in the yellow package THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO — If you have Catarrh, rid youreelf thisi repulsive disease. Ask Dr. Shoop ? a / :lne ' Wis.. to mail you free a triai box of his Dr. Shoops’s Catarrh Remedy. A simple test, will surelv vn,,/v” * , Catarrh truth well worth your knowing. Write today. Don" suffer longer. W. H Nachtrieb ——<>— _— La Grippe and Pneumonia Foleys Honey and Tar cures la gnppe coughs and prevents pneure R ,T fuse any but the genuine ixx the yellow package. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. ‘ — -o To Break in New Shoes Always Use Allen s Foot-Ease, a powder. It Dre . vents Tightness and Blistering cures Swollen. Sweating, Aching feet. At all druggists and shoe steres, 25c. Sample mailed Free. Address A S Olm stead, Le Roy. N. Y. ' A SECOND HAND STORE— Will do repairing, upholstering or specialty work. Corner of Second and Jefferson street* Phone 433, J. C . Tindall. P 3tsaw Miss Sophia Eaton after attending school at Fort Wayne, is spend ™ Sunday with her parents at Willshire

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THE ] R YST A L OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES, First film—"A Tale of the Sea." A Tale of a Mouse." Second film —“Thieves Caught in I Their Own Trap.” "Doings of a Poodle.” “The Wonderful Mirror.” ILLUSTRATED SONG. “When the Winter Days are Over." | SCHMUCK & MILLER When at Hoagland, call at the Midget’s Restaurant for Lunch or Meals W. STAFFORD, the Proprietor, will treat you right Farmers Attention ■BK. ’o’ r ’"I I ffll ife. d I I When it comes your way to hold a sale. Don’t forget the Monroe man, a good of property and its value. Telephone me at my expense* J. N. Burkhead The farm, live stock general auctioneer. Monroe, Indian®*