Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 91, Decatur, Adams County, 15 April 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday. by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrierlo cents Per year, by carrierls.oo Per month, by mail2s cents Per year, by mail >2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates mad e known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Vncle Nate certainly wears goggles. Advance sheets bi his blue book says “I see no factional venom and believe I will head a united party in the district. "* The subsidy election on May 14, should carry overwhelmingly. The amounts involved are five thousand dollars for Washington township and Decatur .and three thousand dollars for Monroe township and Berne. The main question that bothers the leaders of the Republican party is to know how to get around the unusual difficulty of having two Republican candidates for congress from the same town, since John A. M. bolted. —Bryant Independent. When it is figured out to every voter in Washington and Monroe townships the insignificant tax required to pay the Fort Wayne and Springfield right-of-way subsidy, there should be few who will fail to advocate it by their vote. Sixth street residents propose to get up high and dry, and were so persistent about it that the city council gave them a brick street. Thus again is it demonstrated that our people are progressively progressive. The council had about decided to taboo street improvements for this year, but our enterprising people will not permit them. When Benjamin F. Shively first entered upon his congressional career, to fill the unexpired term of the late Major Wm. H. Calkins, he was by law entitled to draw the salary of that office from the date on which Calkins’ resignation took effect. Oct. 20. But he declined to do this, though he never got any thanks or even public recognition for this action. He drew the salary from the date of his election in November. 1884. Major Calkins made it known that he would resign his seat in congress shortly after he was nominated for governor, but the resignation did not take effect until Oct. 20—South Bend Times. ACKER CEMENT WORKS. Located on north Second street, opposite Heckman Flouring Mills, manufactures the ideal cement block, porch column, etc. Have on hand large supply of blocks of last year's manufacture. Cement work in all designs. Orders filled promptly. 90-12 t Samuel Acker, Manager. — o Christian scientists and those who are studying the text book. Science and Health with key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker G. Eddy, please communicate with Mrs. E. Hamil. Hotel Shamrock, Geneva, Ind. 86-4 t

Have you selected yuor Easter Don’t wait until the last minute. Come in today and have them laid away. J. H.Voglewede and Son. Opp. Court House

WILL BUY STOCK Many Decatur People Will Visit Coppock Motor Car Company ON THURSDAY P. M. With View of Purchasing Stock—Ward Fence Building Booming The Coppock Motor Car people are | ‘ doing a great business. Since it was ' decided at their last meeting that they would sell 810.000 worth of additional stock many have expressed their willingness to buy a portion of what was ’ for sale. However, to convince the (prospective buyers of the practicabil- ■ ity and value of the cars maun fact ured a number of men who anticipate buying stock will go to the factory tomorrow. where the merits of the car will be demonstrated. That Contractor Adamson expects to rush the work of constructing the Ward Fence buildings to completion is evidenced by the fact that up until today noon brick was laid as high as the window sills on the south end and part of the west side. Mr. Adamson expects to have the brick work done within six weeks and he will have a large force of men working. The brick are being furnished by Henry Mayer, and they are of the finest kind. The Ward Fence people continue to do a thriving business at the Marion factory. I * HIS FIRST BALLOON TRIP. Interesting Story of Dr. Fowler's Experience. Dr. W. N. Fowler, of Bluffton, Ind., has had awide experience as an African traveler and as an explorer of the attic regions while surgeon with the Walter Wellman expedition, but during the period thus spent it is probable that an experience in Paris last May was characterized by more condensed excitement than that of his months spent in the dark continent or in the north. The story is related in the March Century Magazine, by Henry B. Hersey, inspector of the I’nited States weather bureau.who, in the course of an article concerning his experiences with baloons. says: “I have usually been lucky in making landings, but I had a rather exciting experience on one trip last May in France. I had gone up from Paris, taking with me Dr. W. N. Fowler. surgeon of the Wellman polar expedition. who wished to learn how to manage a balloon. We had gone about forty miles from Paris, and our experience had been very pleasant. As our ballast was nearly all used up. we were lettinfe; the balloon come down from an altitude of about four thousand feet. It was rather open country, with occasional small tracts of woodland. We floated down over one of these little patches of timber not much more than a hundred yards across. There were three or four poplar trees that stood high above all the others, and I did not notice that the top of one of these had been broken off, leaving a sharp point. Our balloon came down a little faster than we expected, and as our basket swung along a few feet from this tree, the gas bag. extending out above us. struck on this sharp stub- driving right through the balloon and tearing an opening ten feet in length. Our netting became entangled in the tree.

‘ while the gas poured out quickly. This ! left us hanging sixty feet above the I' ground with almost no gas in the balloon, which threatened to , loose. There was only one thing to do, and that was to get out as quickly as possible. The doctor climbed out on the tree and descended to the ground. I then threw from the basket all the ballast and other loose material. and getting on the tree, climbed up to where the netting was ‘ caught, and succeeded in disentangling it. letting the balloon and the basket drop to the ground. The peasants had gathered round by this time and cheerfully took hold And assisted us to get the balloon out and pack it up for shipment. ” —Fort W%yne News. PIPE LINE GANG — Is Soon to be Quartered at Preble—New Line from Chicago East TWO HUNDRED MEN Means an Increase in Business for the Decatur Merchants Another pipe line is to be constructed from Chicago to the Pennsylvania, by the Standard Oil company and a gang of two hundred men will soon be camped at Preble. The work has already began from Chicago and another force of men are to work from Preble west, then the work of laying the line east from Preble will begin. This means that the two hundred men will be stationed in this county for several months and the business men of Decatur will receive this information with gladness as they realize from past experience the advantage in having a Standard Oil squad near. They buy goods in large quantities and pay the cash. It is said that at these camps each day a sufficient amount of food is left over to feed many hungry families. The boss feeds his men plenty of the best. A representative of the company is at Preble now arranging for the work. This is what is known as an eight inch gang, and includes sixty Americans and 150 foreigners. -o NOTICE. The Alabastitjeening of the Ben Hur-Red Men’s hall will be let at the office of L. L. Baumgartner Monday evening at 7:30. April 20, 1908. ENOS PEOPLES. JAS. N. FRISTOE. 91-5 t Chairmen of Committees. SOMETHING GOOD. Some special articles with special ’ prices: Clematis —Purple flower. 4 to 6 inches, canvassers prices, >1.25; our price , 50 cents. Clematis—White, very fragrant, 50c. Roses—Crimson Rambler, 50c; Prairie Queen. Ramblers, always popular. 50c; monthly bloomers. 10c. ’ Gold fish. Cineraris in bloom for Easter at the greenhouse. Ernsberger Bros. &. Moses. Phone: Office 476. Residence 195. Phone: Office 476; Residence 195. 90-4 t

1 -Jllr LOW CUT FOOTWEAR We invite attention to our choice and unusually handsome lines of Women's Low Cut Footwear. The newest creations of the World's best Shoemakers are here. Oxfords, Colonials, Pumps and Slippers in many exclusive designs. A d'isplay well worth any Woman’s time coming to see. Prices reasonable in every instance. Winnes Shoe Store

! THE LAST WEEh BEFORE EASTER I" W ' on h ave not yet p° TC^ y° ur new Easter suit, top coat, hat or other ' furnishings ton have only a few more % davs in which to do so. 1 OUR S STOCK 1S STILL COMPLETE S ne<est aQ d most stylish things Iv / 1 0 ff Jr i ' 1 the season has produced. We have all ■ /y the latest COLLEGE styles i a suits, top Wf ■ 1c 3 w coats and hats.just the things the young 1 ■ V W men are all looking for. We also have & an exceedingly large assortment of new ■ Zx 1 ; and attractive patterns in conservative, I \ suits —suits that will be in style as long r-i/Y IP jt ' ’lk • as t^iev are worn - S 1 ha"'.m h ade S g uhs £ $15.00t0525.00 MOL S en s good substantial guaranteed S S I S ° i,S SIO.OO to $12.50 | ■ Meo’s good scuff Suits and reliable I iwHßit qai ' iti,S $5.00t058.50 Ijf W I ■ i Topcoat! ' $ 6 - sot °s 2o - o ° | I w / Boys and Children's Suits C ol S iai Mfr 1 IfcJ ' i CLOTHES ~ “ g We have an ellegant assortment of boys’ and children’s suits in all the J SOLOMON BROS. & LEMPERT. newest shades and styles. Plain jacket and pant suits $| to $7. g I—Knickerbocker and blouse suits §2 to $6.50I NECKWEAR HATS SHIRTS Ibe a.u'Vh’7 x’7 E 77°" haS ° f ‘ EdipSe ’ ■ clubs, shield and band tecks, bows Albert Hats - Stlff hats » brown > black and'Famous’shirts. Eclipse shirts ■ and four-in-hands. Bows ioc, 15c, mo( Ks, $1.50 to $5. Telescope, sl. $1.25 and $1.50. Famous shirts * and 25c, Four-in-hands 25c, 50c, 75c al l colors. $1 to $3. Alpine shape, 50c. The best 50c shirt ton the * and 51 to $2. market. I Remember-We Quorontee One" Dollar's Worth of Goods for a Dollar {^%"- & VANCE

THE PICTORIUM TONIGHT . First reel —“Sold Again.” Second reel—“ The Towing Automobile.” SONG. “When the Sun Shines in the Heart it Turns Darkness to Day.” Three gold pieces tonight. J. B. STONEBURNER. Prop ICE, ICE Do you use it? If so leave your order with the City Ice Line And secure artificial icc for your coolers this season, H. L. Confer PHONE 92 C=. THE i== RYST A L :theatre;= OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film —“A Child's Prayer.” “In Birdland.” Second film—“ Getting Rid of His Dog.” “That Mother-in-law is a Bore.” ILLUSTRATED SONG. When You’re Drer ming, Dream of Me.” . SCHMUCK & MILLER GIRL WANTED —T> do house work in small family. Mrs. H. F. Callow. 301 N. Fourth St. Phone 252. 90-3 t

AM 'FASTEN iSk The Glorious Springtime tho Calender of Fashion begins at Easter. While nature has been at work preparing for the change of seasons, skilled artists have been engaged in the manufacture of beautiful goods to match the season. pr ? par( ; d *0 show you the most complete stock m all departments, you will find everytnwg needed t° make your Easter outfit ard quality Very PriCeS for the best stand " EASTER neckwear 25 n c e to W soc. be nObby Bows ~ that are she l’ r °P er Ask to See Them A*Wl Xew line nobby wash co,lars in nil colors. NEW EASTER SUIT £ we alwarTT/* ll^ 111 tb j ß - ear as we U as former seasons jl-J ored - styles that are a? bt>y new . snappy s,yles we " tail ' K XiCKC. now from «17 in 0.-^! ways exclusive to our store. Price 1/ Wssaonee Th!v ' n °°’ ?18 00 - »<» ¥22-00. Call at jg.i “ mg freelyeve,y da x WIF niblick & co.