Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 118, Decatur, Adams County, 16 May 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Polished Every Evening, Except Sun<*ay. by LEW 6. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier >5 00 Per month, by mail 23 cents Pen year, hr mail .$3.5« Single espies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on *pplleatk>a Entered at the poetofflee at Detcanr, Indiana as second class mall master. H. HELLER, Manager, “To the publishers pulp is a business proposition.” says the republican Sioux City Journal s nd patter And to the man of Prge famjy shoes, clothing, lumber, sugar, etc., are a “business proposition.” The tariff tit upon them operates just like the tariff tax on pulp. A Maine manufacturer offe:s Congressman Littlefield $5,000 if b- will prove to the satisfaction of twel e disinterested men or women that the protective tariff is a good thing tot American workingmen. As Congressman Littlefield resigned in orde- to make more money than a e mgressman's pay, here is a chance t.> make a good start. —Commoner. Representative Tawney, of Minnesota, chairman of the committee on appropriation, recently addressed the house of representatives in these words: "With a deficit of sixty or six-ty-five millions at the close of the present fiscal year, and with a prospect of a deficit of 150 millions at the end of the next fiscal year, our entire surplus in the treasury threatens to be wiped out, and it is almost certain that an issue of certificates of indebtedness will be necessary to meet our obligations. With this unpleasant prospect this congress is appropriating more money than any of its predecessors, and it is time for the members of this body to stop and reflect what we are coming to.”

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Representative Watson will start home tomorrow. He does not expect to return to Washington at this session of congress. Speaker Cannon regrets very much to lose him at this important stage of congressional developments, but private affairs of importance calls him home. — Washington Dispatch. As politics is about the only business —private or public—that Mr. Watson engages in, it is presumed that the conference season has again opened, and he has hastened to the rescue of his political interests. This is one time that it will pay him to be vigilant. HE WILL GRADUATE Ralph M. Erwin Will Graduate from Chicago College of Medicine May 19 WELL KNOWN HERE And a Nephew of Dan N. and D. B. Erwin of this City—Promising Youth Invitations have been received in this city announcing the annual commencement exercises of the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, which will occur on next Tuesday, May 19. Among the eighty graduates is Ralph Mort Erwin, son of the late Dr. Erwin and a nephew of Dan N. and D. B. Erwin of this city. Only recently the young M. D. was united in marriage with Miss Blanche Lawson. daughter of Robert Lawson, who is at the present superintendent of the Southern Pacific railroad in California. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin will remove to California, where the doctor will engage in the practice of his profession. The young graduate is well known by many people in this city, all of whom will be glad to hear of his educational achievement.

THE GAS QUESTION All Important Case for Decatur People Being Heard Today BY JUDGE MACY In Circuit Court at Portland —Arguments Will Continue All Day Portland, Ind., May 16.—Judge J. W. Macy, of Winchester, arrived here on the 2:12 o'clock train Friday afternoon to occupy the bench as special judge in the Jay circuit court and hear the argument of attorneys in the case Os the Citizens Gas and Oil mining company against the Warren and Indiana Oil company to have a temporary injunction issued by Judge LaFol leite declared permanent. The case was assigned to Judge Macy who called the trial on April 23 and heard the evidence which required one week to submit. He then postponed the time for argument until Friday of this week. It is expected that Attorneys F. B. Jaqua and F. H. Snyder, who represent the opposing litigants in the case, will take the major portion of Saturday to present the facts as they see them. This is the case on which depends the future of gas service for Decatur people and the result after four months of anxiousness will be awaited with much interest. A SUNDAY DINNER Try It Tomorrow at the Hotel Murray from 12 to 2 O’clock A SPECIAL OFFER Seventy-Five Cents a Couple for a Delicious Sunday Repast Manager C. D. Murray, of the Hotel Murray is making an effort to secure the patronage of Decatur people for his Sunday dinners. The price is seventy-five cents a couple, beats cooking your own meals these hot days. Dinner from twelve to two. If you enjoy a good repast try the Murray tomorrow and you will certainly enjoy it. The menu will be: Chicken broth, ncfcdles New onions Radishes Lettuce Steamed Salmon Saratoga Chips Sliced Tomatoes Prime Roast of Beef, au Jus Chicken Pot Pie Veal Loaf, au Gras Cream Sweetbreads in Timbals Sponge Charlotte Mashed Potatoes Wax Beans Asparagus on Toast Spinach Eggs Ribs of Beef, Brown Potatoes Shrimp Salad. Mayonaise Pumpkin Pie Apple Pie Strawberry Short Cake Vanilla Ice Cream Salted Wafers Assorted Cake Cream Cheese Wheat and Rye Bread Tea Buttermilk Milk Coffee MONDAY, MAY 18. Is the opening for Family Vaudeville at the Bosse Opera House. Martin the famous "American Jap” has been especially engaged for the opening bill. He is one of the finest jugglers in America today and his act alone is worth the price of admission. Remember the date, next Monday, May 18. Children 5 cents; adults 10c. Doors open at 7 o’clock. Come early and stay as long as you likt.

the RYSTAL theatreOPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film—“A Lord for a Day” (a comedy). Second film—“At the Dogs Music Hall.” “The Pleasant Side of a Soldier's Life.” (a comedy). ILLUSTRATED SONO. “Only a Dream of the Golden Past.” SCHMUCK & MILLER

SOAKED THE DETECTIVES. Judge McGee, in his decision, handed down in the Louisville City court, recently, clearly defines tjie rights of the union men. and the defendants, Charles Davidson. John Ditsch, J. Stuerle and August Hanke striking pressmen formerly employed by the Globe Printing company charged with disorderly conduct were dismissed, says the Louisville New Era. The union men were upheld in their actions in connection with the strike. James and John Kinnarny, who conduct a private detective agency, were fined SSO each and required to give bond in the sum of SI,OOO each to keep the peace.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Rev. Kohn Sues to Collect Payment for a Cider Press CASE BEFORE JURY Inventory Filed in Schamerlos Estate — Judge O'Rourke Here Julius Haugk and E. Woods vs. Erastus Fritzinger et al, lien SI,OOO. before Judge O'Rourke, answer filed, rule to reply, separate demurer to five paragraphs of answer filed. The suit on note for $l5O, recently filed by Craig Miller vs. George B. Bowers, has been dismissed and the costs paid. Rorace Kohn vs. Joseph W. Hakes suit on note, demand $250, began this morning before a jury. The plaintiff is the Rev. Kohn, a well known minister of near Willshire, and the suit is to recover for a cider press, which he sold to Mr. Hakes. «C. J. Lutz is attorney for the plaintiff and D. E. Smith represents the defendant, and the fight was quite interesting. After the jury had been empanneled the attorneys made their statements and the cause proceeded. The case will likely go to the jury this evening. Mr. Hakes claims the cider press was old and worn out and not worth the sum agreed upon and that same had been misrepresented to him. The plaintiff rested after two minutes, offering note in evidence.

C. A. Dugan and F. W. Jaebker appraisers in the estate of Christian Schamerloh. deceased, of which William and Henry Schamerloh are the executors, filed their inventory, showing personal property of >1.764 and notes, stock and bank certificates of $12,461.45. a total of $14,225.45. This inventory is the largest filed for some time. The will of Christian Schamerloh has been filed at the county recorders office. Joseph Shady has given Martin M. Shady a quit claim deed for twen- ! ty-five acres in Kirkland township. The deed was dated March 28, 1908, but just recorded. THREE NATIONS (Continued from page 1.) little game was very amusing. Another game before leaving this country for which the winner received a beautiful bouquet of roses, was called “Hunting Roses,” and Miss Johnson found the card which read as follows. “The lucky finder in this hunt “Should entertain us with a ‘stunt’ , and Miss Johnson very cleverly rei sponded with a Chinese song. One more country was to be visited and the party bade Ireland goodbye and exchanged best wishes for , all. having a safe journey as they did when leaving Germany for Ireland. When they raeched Japan the usual , pleasant greetings were given as they were received by Otis Dibble and Miss Beatrice Van Camp and served by the Misses Marie Allison, Fancheon Daugherty and Inez Snellen. They were first seated upon the floor and the menu of this country was tea, ; rice, salmon salad and salted wafers. Before leaving this country each one fished from a fish pond, and caught either a pretzell, Japanese parasol or a silk shamrock which will ever be . prized as a souvenir of the occasion. This room was very beautifully decorated in Japanese lanterns, parasols '■ and various articles representative of that country. This room like the others,was as near perfect in representation as it could be. The guests ■ were then seated in the four rooms after passing through the reception • room, which probably was the most

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beautiful of all, being decorated in the D. H. S. colors, purple and gold, the senior colors, black and yellow and the junior colors scarlet and gray. Other decorations were the most beautiful cut flowers of numerous varieties. throughout the entire home. The master of ceremonies Hugh Perkins, then announced another contest. “How Many Ades” which caused every one to be enthused. Miss Clara Boknecht gained first honors and was awarded a beautiful prize. Five toasts were next and each one responded promptly as they were called. The following were given: “Futurity,” D. B. Erwin. “Responsibility,” C. E. Hocker. “Terrestial Lights,” Miss Johnson. “The Departing Seniors,” Harry Weldy. “To der Class vat Cratuates,” Benjamin Beavers. They were appropriate and received with much applause. During the entire evening the national airs were played by John Wemhoff. and he certainly deserves much praise for his proficient playing. Another pleasing feature of the evening was the delicious refreshments served at the close of the program. The Mreses Helen Niblick and Leota Bailey were assisted by the girls who served during the evening. A short time was then spent in 3 social chat and the guests departed for their respective homes and will ever remember the event as a most pleasant one and the royal entertaining qualities of the junior class. - - ' a —~ ■ Insist upon DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. There are substitutes, but there is only original. It is healing, sothing and cooling and is especially good for piles. Sold by B. Doolittle.

$1.75 SUNDAY EXCURSIONS From DECATUR To TOLEDO AND RETURN Marion si, Frankfort $1.50 CLOVER LEAF ROUTE .. For particulars call on or address W. H. PLETCHER, Agent, Toledo, St Louis and Western R. R. DECATUR, IND.

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DETECTIVE ASS'N MEETING? I The Adams county qetectlve association will meet at the Drew hall in ' Geneva, at 10 o’clock on Thursday, I May 21st. A good attendance is i desired and all who can should arrange to attend. 115-6t'

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