Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 120, Decatur, Adams County, 19 May 1908 — Page 2

TheJDaily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail ,2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Detcaur, Indiana as second class mail master. J. H. HELLER, Manager, Jeems Watson, candidate for governor on the republican ticket, patterning after the once George W. Cromer, has left his duties at Washington and has hied himself to the tall timber of Indiana in an effort to locate a few stray votes at the polls next November. George got his for such actions. Will Jim?—Bluffton Banner. In making demands on the county treasurers tor advance payments of , taxes, the state officials admit that ' without these advance payments the state cannot meet its bills. In other words, the state has been living for years beyond its income and its treasury is bankrupt. And yet the tax rate j has been increased and the assessed I value of property has been raised 60 j per cent. What has been done with the money? The net earnings of the steel trust in 1907 were $160,000,000. Its net profits, were $133,000,000? The steel 1 trust could sell its steel rails at sl6 a * ton and make a profit; but as the . tariff keeps out competition, it sells its ! rails at S2B a ton to American consum- 1 .ers and ships them abroad and sells ' ■them to foreigners at S2O a ton. The steel trust js a “friend of the tariff"— one of the “friends” that the Republl-] '‘can party talks about when it has any- I thing to say about tariff revision. I

A bankers' club in Chicago has th- 1 vitfed Mr. Bryan to address a banquet I of its members on finance. If there j is anything wrong or ruinous in bank- I ing that Mr. Bryan doesn’t ably, elo- , quently and sincerely advocate, what the deuce is it? —Indianapolis Star (Rep.). It would seem that the Star, which I is now in the hands of a receiver on e charge of insolvency, would have common sense enough to avoid such silly flippancy as this. It is now Rev. Richard Spetnagel, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The beautiful and impressive ceremony incident to the adornment of the pastoral robe, was appreciated by the membership and friends of the church. Pastor Spetnagel bears all the credentials of a polished pulpit orator, and a minister who is heart and soul converted to the work of the church. The Democrat extends the glad hand and assures the Spetnagels’ that Decatur, irrespective of church or creed, bids them welcome. BUYS ANJNTEREST (Continued from page 1.) informed by Mr. Archbold that in the fall new and more adequate quarters will be secured for the factory and business will be done on a large scale. The proprietors of the broom factory have authorized us to inform the farmers that there will be a market in Decatur for broom corn this fall and they will pay from S3O to S4O per ton for same, hence it would well pay the farmers to plant an acre or two in this valuable product. More than 9,000 brooms have already been disposed of and the purchasers are loud in their praise as to the qualities thereof. The firm of iSheline and Archbold promises to be a prosperous one.

Our excursion through the Gulf Coast Country of Texas leaves Fort Wayne, June 2nd, at 5:18 a. m., via Kansas City, a daylight run. Call on Mr. Wm. Hartings, of your city, and join his party to see that wonderful country, where the land produces two and three crops a year. American Investment and Development Co., 302303 Elektron Bldg., Fort Wayne, Ind. 120-3 t ■ B Ask for Allen’s Foot-Ease, a Powder. It makes walking easy. Cures Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen and sweating feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores. 25c. Don’t accept any substitute. Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. Umsted. Leßoy, N.Y.

IS THE LAST WEEK Billion Dollar Congress Will Soon Be No More THE APPROPRIATIONS The Deficit Next Year Will Reach Million and a Half Washington, May 19. —Both houses !of the Sixtietn congress began business with the idea that this will be the last week of the session. Before the week ends it will have earned the title of a "billion-dollar congress.” It is estimated that the total appropriation will reach the enormous sum of $1,026,000,000, which is said to be the largest amount ever appropriated at a single session. The various items I contributed to make up this prodigious aggregate are as fellows: Sundry civil, $120,000,000; legislative, executive and judicial, $33,000,000; army, $95,382,000; postoffice $221,765,000; pensions $163,000,000; fortifications $11,500,000; agriculture $11,642,000; ' District of Columbia $11,500,000; dlploI matic and consular $4,000,000; naval ; $122,662,000; Indian $9,000,000; urgent deficiency $26,000,000; public buildings $25,000,000; igpneral deficiency $17,000,000; military academy, new immigrant station at Philadelphia, relief of cyclone sufferers in the south, etc., ■ $1,500,000; permanent annual approi priatlons $154,000,000. These appropriations are for the fiscal year, which begins July 1, 1908. It is too early :to give anything like an accurate estimate of the revenue of the government during that period of twelve months, but members of the appropriations committee think they will run somewhere between $850,000,000 and $900,000,000, This Would mean a deficit of between $125,000,000 and $175,000,000. Chairman Tawney the house ootemlttee warned the touse last week that the deficit Wbuld reach $150,000,000, and if this prediction is fulfilled the sut)>ius now in the treasury will be wiped out by June 30, 1909. inasmuch as at the end of this fiscal year there will be a deficit of between $60,000,000 and $65,000,000.

WITH HIGH HONORS Raymond Knoff Will Graduate from Chicago Dental Surgery College 26TH OF THIS MONTH After Graduation He Will Engage in Business at Chicago Invitations have been received in the city announcing the fact that Raymond Knoff,, who for many years lived in this city, will graduate from the Chicago college of Dental Surgery on May 26. The graduation exercises will take place at 2:30 p. m. at the Garick theater. Mr. Knoff was educated in the Decatur public schools and after discontinuing his school life here, he accepted a position with Dr. J. Q. Neptune, where he sought to learn the dentist trade. He was an unusually intelligent young man and absorbed many ideas relative to dentistry that proved useful to him in bis college work. He left here a few years ago for Chicago and entered college. In the meantime he worked to pay his tuition and he is a self made young man who deserves a successful business career. After graduation, Raymond will engage in business at Chicago, and although but twenty-two years of age, he bids fair to receive a liberal patronage, as he leaves college wtfh the highest honors attainable. Raymond is well known to all Decatur young people who predict a prosperous future for him. o "

TONIGHT. At the Bosse opera house, refined family vaudeville. Owing to circumstances over which we had no con- , trol, we were not able to show the t moving pictures last night, but will show everything advertised tonight. Moving Pictures, Illustrated Songs, . Trovalog, Mr. Roes, Foreman of the Fun Factory and Martin, the “American Jap.” Doors open at 7 o’clock. \ First show at 7:30; second show at i 9:30. Prices 5 cents for children and 1 10 cents for adults. Come early and ’ stay as long as you like. Satisfaction guaranteed.

MARION OWLS ARE COMING. Strong Independent Bunch is Scheduled. A letter received from Marion this morning verified the fact that the Marion Owl ball club, which is one of the best independent teams in this section of the state will play here next Sunday. The Marion Owls have always been a drawing card to Decatur “bugs.” They are a bunch of fast clean ball players, composed of the best independent material in Marion and are coming for blood. The Decatur chaps are working out each evening and expect tp be in excellent form when pitted against the fast Marion aggregation. The locals struck a winning streak last Sunday and expect to keep it up. Several new faces will be seen with the home boys and a large number of fans should turn out.

COURT HOUSE NEWS A Deal in Wool Causes a Stubborn Legal Battle IN COURT HERE

Two Marriage Licenses—A Drain Petition Ordered Docketed i One of the most stubborn legal battles heard in the Adams circuit court for some time is that of Abraham Wiel and Bro. vs. Charles F. Davidson, suit : on contract, demand $1,200. The case 1 came here from Wells county in April, 1 1907. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Judge Qlds, of Fort Wayne, and J. C. Sutton of this city, and for the defendant Mayor Hamilton, of Bluffton, and C. J. Lutz of this city. The plaintiffs are commission men at Fort Wayne, and 1905 authorized Davidson, of Bluffton, to buy wool for them, claim- . ing that they were to fix the price. They allege that Davidson paid more than the amount authorized and that he also purchased western wool and shipped to them for Indiana wool. Every question asked a witness is objected to and a vigorous argument follows. The case will probably not reach the jury before Thursday. In the case of Conrad D. Gallmeyer, trustee vs. Edward Gallmeyer et al. injunction, damage and quiet title suit Lutz and Erwin entered their appearance for August Conrad and Fred Jaebker, rule to answer. In the matter of Frank O. Martin and others, petition for drain, proof of service of notice filed, waiver of service of notice by part of land owners filed. Cause ordered docketed. Joseph Cloud, aged twenty-seven, and Orpha Barnett, aged twenty-seven were granted a marriage license. Another marriage license was that issued to Eli Zook, twenty-five, a farmer and Martha Barnes, nineteen, both from near Berne. Abraham Meyer has sold to J. Fred Spuhler, inlot number 43, in Decatur, the consideration being S3OO. ______ *>__ _________ NOTICE. The undersigned desires to notify the business men and the public, that my wife has left me, and I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. Charles E. Passwater. 119-3 t o REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. For sale, 149 acres good black land ’ very best buildings, fences, well tiled. ' close to German and English schools ; and churches; 80 acre of good land at a bargain; also a business establishment for sale. Come in and see me. j Call on C. Lautenheiser, Opp. Court House, Decatur, Ind. FriTus

VALUED SAME A8 GOLD. B. G .Stewart, a merchant of Cedar View, Miss., says: “1 tell my customers when they buy a box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills they get the worth of that much gold in weight, it afflicted with constipation, malaria or biliousness.” Sold under guarantee by all dealers. 25c. MATINEE VAUDEVILLE, Owing to the commencement exercises at the opera house tomorrow evening, Mr. Bosse will give a matinee at 4 o’clock, the admission will be 5 cents to everybody. — - o . Democrat Want Ads. Pay.

IT WILL BE BUSY * Commissioners Will Have Plenty to Do at Their June Session A BOND SALE Crushed Stone to be Purchased—The Board of Review The June term of commissioners court will be another macadam road session. Petitions for the Decatur and Monroe Extension Four, the Elmer J. Cock, G. H. Mar z, M.F. Parrish, Sherman Glendening Extension One and the John Berning roads will be presented to the board and asked to be constructed. Viewers will report on the French Township Four, Hendricks. Geneva. Ceylon and Wabash Township, Broadstock, Bucher and Schug roads. Two roads will be sold the West Pleasant Mills and J. F. Lachot.

Treasurer Lachot will sell the Ahr macadam road bonds on next Monday. The total issue Is $9,460, payable in twenty semi-annual payments with interest at four and one-half per cent. The board of commissioners will at their June session buy crushed stone I for the repair of the various roads in I Adams county. The stone will be purI chased for delivery at Bingen, Decatur, Monroe, Berne, Geneva, Craigville, Peterson, Pleasant Mills, Rivarre, Preble and Magley. The board of review will meet the first day of June and begin a thirty days’ session adjusting the assessments in Adams county. WILL TEACH HERE (Continued from page 1.) Hoagland. The selection of the teachers and janitors having been made, the board has only to allow the teachers' and other employes’ salaries, which will be done Friday night and thus one of the most fruitful school years that Oecatur has ever experienced will close. o A TRADE OF CITY PROPERTIES Attorney D. B. Erwin Will Erect New Modern Home. An exchange of real estate made today, means the eractlon of one new modern home in Decatur at once and another in the future. Attorney Dore B. Erwin traded his home to Col. Fred Reppert for the vacant lot on north Second street, between the Jacob Atz and O. L. Vance homes and a comfortable bonus. Mr. Erwin will begin next week the erection of a modern and comfortable cottage home, which will further beautify that portion of the city, and expects to occupy same by early autumn. Mr. Reppert will rent the Erwin property for the present, but expects at some future time to build a handsome dwelling on that site. The trade is satisfactory all around.

DEMOCRAT WANT ADG. PAY. STOVINK Trade Mark IS NOT A STOVE POLISH Stain a clean red or gray stove cover with Stovink. As the cover becomes hot it changes from brown to yellowish, and wh(n very hot be. comes black and stays black till it wears off. It can never burn off. If put on too thick, smooth it with a cloth after it becomes black. Any polish may be used over Stovink after it has been once heated hot. It takes an elegant polish, saves labor, and helps make stoves look neat. ..DECATUR HARDWARE CO. ICEJCE Do you use it? If so leave your order with the City Ice Line And secure artificial ice for your coolers this season. H. L Confer PHONE 92

\A/e Have Buggies Galore Young men art you anticipating the purchase of an up-to-date buggy. If so we can shjw you the largest and best assortment in th© city, We have special jobs of vehicles arriving daily and tve urge com parison with any other / \■' ?' / X I Tz'SMHB / - - ' . ■ ; ■ - - ~. «• - ■' - on the market, as to quality and price. WE CAN also show the very best line of light harness, neat and up to-date at prices to Fuit the purchaser and we have rare bargains in store for all who nay us a visit. Don’t Delay. ATZ & STEELE Three doors South of Fashion Stables.

W |i fl' 1 I • 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 display well worth any Woman’s time coming to see. Prices reasonable in every instance. Winnes Shoe Store

J. S. COVERDALE, M. D. EARL G. COVERDALE, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Eyes tested. Glasses Fitted Ors, J.S. Csvsrtfale and Son Office l ißtf 2nd Street Decatur, - Indiana BOSSE’S =OPERA HOUSF = TO-NIGHT Refined Vaudeville Consisting of ILLUSTRATED SONGS MOVING PICTURES, TROVELOG, SPECIALTY ACTS. First show at 7:30, Second show at 8:30 p. m. Box office open at 7 o’clock. PRICES - Children sc, Adults K)c Come early and stay as long as you like Democrat Want Ads. Pay.

■ How Is This " — One cuatomer in telling his experience in selecting paint, told J fg us after visiting several places where paint is sold, that when he ask- £ ■ ed the merchant “what brand of paint he considered the best ” the E HI merchant would say “my paint is the best.” “Then what brand M do you consider the second best” To this he would answer "Well I g 9 believe Lowe Bros. High Standard is next beet.” After having his | 5 questions answered in this way at several places the customer con- a 2 eluded that LOWE BROS. HIGH STANDARD is notonlythe _ next best but THE BEST. g _ We shall not try to tell you what it will do tut refer you to H ; ji customers who have been using LOWE BROS' HIGH STAND- Is ARD PAINT for the past 25years It has more friends than any ■ m other brand of paint sold in tbis market because each package con- E i tains full U. S. STANDARD MEASURE of Paint Goodness • Make Us Prove It. ® | HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. £ BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBIIUI <

A GREAT STALLION. Orllnde, Jr —See him, style from the crown of his head to the frog of the hoof, with blood of such stallions as Onward Benzetta, 2.06%, Colbert 2:09%, Garette 2:09%, Thornton 2:09%, Onward 2:10%, George Wilkes King Reno, Anton, Hambletonian No.

IfwHO I J** 3 SHOE I on I I |cai?F, < A ey M /SHOEI I Fit an d Service 1 combined to the 1 highest degree in the “Florsheim” s hoe. ’■ B After once wearing a I B pair you will always I ■ look i° r the “Name on I G the shoe.” I J. H. VOCLEWEDE & SON. I | Opposite Court House. Decatur, Ind. 1 -.' HORSE SALES Decatur, Indiana, Friday May, 22 Our last two days sale was a great one. We had a great consignment of horses and a great crowd of buyers. We have for our coming sale some heavy draft horses, fat chunks and wagon horses, some farm mares and colts a lot of drivers with and without records, general purpose horses nssome cheap work horses. If you want a horse attend this sale. Commission the same whether sold private or at auction. After the sale 18 sets of new harness will be sold. Fred Reppert Auctioneer < Decatur Horse Sale Co

10, Dolly Spanker, Belmont, Mambrino, Abdallah and D. B. Messenger; Orlinde's great grand sire Ham- ’ bletonlan No. 10 was owned by Mr. 1 Ryrdyk, of New York, and his bones now rest under a SIO,OOO monument, i the monarch of history. Orlinde is i owned by J. Butler & Co., Decatur, '• Indiana. 119-31