Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 24 April 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. . S ; PubHehed Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subecription Rates: Per week, by carrier 1# cents Per year, by carrier <5.00 Per moath, by mail 3B cents Per year, by mail $3.50 Single copter 3 eentfl rates mad e known on application. Entered al the pestoffice at Deeatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. TRUSTS HAVE MULTIPLIED In a recent strong speech in the house of representatives, Congressman Adair pointed out that the Sherman i anti-trust law has been in effect eighteen years, and he challenged the Republicans to point to an instance where that law has been sufficient to destroy a single trust. On the contrary, he said, they have multiplied until there are now more than 400 of them, with a combined capital of ten billions of dollars. Mr. Adair then gave particular attention to the lumber trust. He showed how it has controlled the lumber industry, which is the fourth largest in the United States, and how it has steadily increased the price of lumber by wiping out all competition in the trade. Mr. Adair called attention to his bill to repeal the duty on lumber and scored the Republicans for keeping it pigeon-holed, and then he added: “I confidently believe that if my bill to repeal the duty on lumber was submitted to a vote, there is not a member of this house would dare vote against it, and then go home and face his constituents. There is one thing absolutely certain, if you did vote against it, you would have to look to the trust for a job instead of the people you are now supposed to represent. So far as I am concerned I want the Record to show that I am now ready and anxious to cast my vote for the repeal of the duty on lumber and the destruction of the lumber trust. If you deny me this opportunity to so vote. I

(Big After Easter Sales! I Great Cut in Prices ! | We have made a cut of 20 per cent discount on all Ladies | | Spring Suits, from the regular retail price. Call early and get I | the latest novelties at Bargain Prices. During this sale you can g I get some exceptional values that are to y our interest to buy now 1 I Ladies White Waists I I department will be , Vvf; f ■ found, Fine Lawn waists at 1 O $1 $1.25 $1.50 $2 to $3 W ® ee our new liae before you 1 If make your purchase. We can 1 I please you. 1 I vi'i m Ladies Wash Suits j 1 1 have a nice line of wash waists and skirts at I I $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 and $5.00 I a Less than you can make them for and nobby new styles to se- I 1 lectfrom. Ask to See Them While Stock is Complete. I I NIBLICK & CO/VVR’Y I

shall see that my constituents are informed as to where the responsibility rests. I have carefully estimated the amount of lumber used by the people of my district, and I believe if you will pass my bill repealing the duty on lumber the people of my district will be saved more than SIOO,OOO annually. And what is true of the lumber trust is also true of other trusts.” A letter of thanks signed by 682 of the vets in the Marion soldiers’ home, has been sent to Congressman Adair. The thanks is for his efforts in behalf of the old soldiers and their widows. The United States senate, with its ' large Republican majority, found time j to pass the Aidrich banking bill and the ship subsidy bill. The Aldrich bill is a Standard Oil measure. Its author Senator Aldrich, is the father-in-law of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and the representative in the senate of all the “interests." The ship subsidy bill is for the special benefit of lines of steamships controlled by such eminent patriots as Morgan. Harriman and men of their class. But the senate can find no time to do a little legislating for the people, such as reforming the tariff and the like. In Texas the fight between the Bailey Democrats and the antl-Bailey forces continues to be at fever heat. Meetings are being held daily. Senator Bailey is making a desperate fight to maintain himself, while his opponents appear to be equally determined to down him. The Democratic majority in Texas is so great that the Republicans are hardly taken into account politically. For years there have practically been two Democratic parties in the Lone Star state. In the days of Gov. Hogg two Democratic tickets were actually put in the field, and yet this split did not enable the Republicans to accomplish anything.—South Bend Times. Mrs. Henry Eiting went to Fort a ' Wayne today. While there she will 1 visit her sisters. Mesdames Henry 1 and William Havel and Mrs. Masbaum.

BUYS A NEWSPAPER W. H. Pletcher, Clover Leaf Agent, Resigns to Engage in Business for Himself BEEN HERE 7 MONTHS Will Locate at Grover Hill, Ohio, Where He Will Publish Weekly Paper W. H. Pletcher, who since last September has served in the capacity of agent at the Clover Leaf railroad in this city, will tender his resignation to the company next Saturday, the same to take effect May fourteenth and his household goods will be moved to Grover Hill, Ohio, in the meantime, where he has purchased a newspaper and job plant. Mr. Pletcher made a trip to Grover Hill last Saturday and while there purchased the above stated office from Grover C. Hipp, who is forced to retire from activity on account of feeble health. In connection with the weekly newspaper office. Mr. Pletcher will also have the selling of all daily papers that go to that city. Grover Hill is an enterprising little town of 1,200 inhabitants and with but one paper it is a remarkable field to engage in and from indications, the new proprietor will meet with an abundance of success. However, Decatur people regret to hear of their departure from our midst. Mr. Pletcher is a well qualified railroad man and has been offered many lucrative positions by the management of different systems, but his desire to engage into business for himself prompted the move he has just made. The best wishes of all will accompany this most estimable family to their new abode. o TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. The partnership heretofore existing between Isaac L. Babcock and Wm. H. Ward and known as I. L. Babcock and Ward, dealers in real estate, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. ISAAC L. BABCOCK. Itw3w WM. H. WARD.

IIS NOW IN THE WOMAN'S PRISON Mrs. Ella LaPointe Taken to That Institution Yesterday. Sheriff and Mrs. W. A. Lipkey left on the 6 o'clock car this morning for Indianapolis, taking Mrs. Ella LaPointe. the self confessed slayer of Mrs. Florence Besanacon, to the Indiana prison for women, where she will serve a sentence of from two to twenty-one years for her awful crime. There was but one expression of regreat made by the half breed woman as she left this morning, when her eyes filled with tears, she gave goodbye to the best home she had ever known during the hard struggle for existence of her career. —Bluffton Banner. HE IS PROSPERING Warren Moses, Formerly of this City, is Succeeding in the West HE IS SECRETARY Os the Northern Montana Fair Association—Been There Eight Years A letter from Warren Moses, who for many years lived in Adams county. leaving here about eight years ago for Great Fans, Montana, states that he has been cuosen secretary of the Northern ‘Montana Fair association of that place. Mr. Moses was engaged in newspaper work in this city and so rsome time was h member of the reportorial staff of the Decatur Joprnal. After going to Montana, he secured a position on a newspaper and we are informed that he commands recognition as a writer. His election to secretary of the Fair association is an honor that Mr. Moses will no doubt prove himself worthy of and his Decatur friends will be glad to hear of his progress in the west. The northern Montana Fair will be held Sept. 21-25 and from a phamplet enclosed in the letter we note that $7,000 in purses will be given to race winners, hence the organization is evidently in the very best of circumstances.

TO GREAT BEYOND Eight-Year-Old Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Carpenter Dead WAS ILL FOR WEEKS And Died this Morning at Four O’Clock—Was Joy of Home After an illness of long duration, Goldie May. the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Carpenter, of southwest of this city, died this morning at four o’clock after making a heroic fight against death. She was taken ill some time ago and her condition grew worse with the approach of each day. until the spirit took its flight to whence it came. The deceased is the daughter of Jesse Carpenter a prominent Washington township farmer and she was beloved by all who knew her. She had just reached the age when the parents considered her the joy of their home when the grim reaper called. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock and interment will be made in the Zion cemetery. Several Decatur people will attend the funeral as the Carpenters are well known here. COURT HOUSE NEWS (Continued from page 1.) The case of Magley vs. Duemling is making slow progress in the Wells circuit court. The defense began their evidence at four o’clock yesterday, but the entire time this forenoon was taken up in calling the docket aid setting cases for trial. This has delayed the above case, which did not resume until one o’clock this afternoon. Dr. Duemling is on the stand this afternoon. A CONCRETE FENCE POST. George W. Pyle, of Geneva, Has a World Beater. Geo. W. Pyle, of Geneva, was in the Witness office Wednesday afternoon and exhibited drawings and specifications for moulds for the purpose of manufacturing a reinforced concrete fence post. He has a patent on same which was dated the 7th of this month. He claims to have a post superior to any on the market. He has ordered some cuts made and will soon be ready to place the invention on the market. The inventor is well known to many in this vicinity and he claims his posts have been tested in many ways and have proven themselves to be all right m every respect. —Berne Witness. oJohn Schug made a business trip to Berne this afternoon. The Helping Hand society of the German Reformed church were delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. John Spuhler yesterday afternoon. The ladies spent a few hours sewing after wihch a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Ct IM ' 11 v LOW CUT FOOTWEAR We invite attention to our choice and unusually handsome lines of Women’s LowCut 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

CO YOU KNOW ? that when one half of the Young Men in Decatur buy their clothes regularly from Thg MyersDailey Co. its a fair indication we’re handling the right kind of goods. No Matter Who V-the man is or his statfc/L life ' MICHABL S STERN * CO ’ has P roduced the refined, dignified garments that will best comply with I his particular taste,- clevyjyMRMM er and graceful, three button, fancy pcckets and L 1 IV flaps with cuffs to match, Ml I’V Trousers, full peg top. IhJS The smarteßt Suits for summer season fCT NT TNS MARCM « ff Ats OO MICHAELS-STERN <O/ LU FINE CLOTHING T T ■ICWACLS. STERN * €•. MKNCtm. N- V. Boys’ Best Clothes at slaughtering prices. Our entire Children’s Department to be sold at $1.50 to $2.50 less than you can purchase elsewhere. Russian and Sailor Suits for little men that sold at $3, $4, $5, |6, NOW $1.98, $2.45, $2.65, $2.95, $3.15 Double Breasted Suits made with plain or Knickerbocker trousers, that sold at $2, $2.60, $3, $4 50, $5.50 and $6 NOW $1.38, $1.45, $1.90, $2.00, $2.48, ands2.9s. liltlH “Suits That Suit” l.f If You Want Something Neat And Attractive in footwear; Oxfords or Shoes that fit the foot; comfort giving and stylish you should call on J. H.Voglewede and Son. The Foot Fitters Opp. Court House