Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 123, Decatur, Adams County, 22 May 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Punished Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15 00 Per month, by maM 25 cents Per year, by mail *2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application Entered at the poetoffice at Detcaur. Indiana as second class mail master. J. H. HELLER, Manager. ABOUT THE UNIT Is it right or just that any town or township should have the liquor traf- i sic thrust upon it. Is it right or just that any town or township should be made helpless and placed at the mercy j of a county or city that does not care! to throw off the “yoke of intemperance? I Should home rule, which is enlarged [ in the constant claim of champions I for state rights, be denied the smallest i hamlet or the most spasely settled; township? These are all important ■ questions just at this time when po-, litical parties are trying to solve the liquor problem. A short time ago the little town of Lyons. Cook county, Illinois, was pointed out by an Indianapolis newspaper, through its staff correspondent as a horrible example, in its efforts to secure prohibition by the means of the ballot. At the election held last month Lyons was given prohibition and all of its many saloons wiped ont by the voting of one day. Could this have been possible under county local option, as advocated by the Republican state platform of Indiana? Far from it The big city of Chicago would have squelched every ambition of the little town of Lyons, and the home rule that its citizens prayed for would have been denied. But, come nearer home. Allen county, in Indiana, has at least ten dry townships. Would this be possible under county local option with the city of Fort Wayne voting in that election? Are there not many towns or townships in Marion county that would be denied prohibition under county local option? Does not the same conditions hold good in many counties and in many states? And. after all. is not county local option contrary to home rule? Does not city, ward and township local option meet all requirements, guarantee home rule to the most insignificant settlement and make it possible for it to have exactly what it wants and when it wants it. The state platform of the Democratic party in Indiana is clear on this question and in its demands for city, ward and township local option; it but applies the old principle that it has ever stood for. and that is, home rule. Back through a half century of political history the Democratic party has pleaded for the rights of the states against the encroachments of federal centralization. Down through the cities, towns and counties of the state it has continued the same fight for home rule. For two legislatures it has assailed the Metropolitan police law for the reason that it wiped out

home rule. On the temperance question it takes the same stand. With city, ward and township local option * every community has an opporunity | to get what it wants and local rule t in its fullest meaning is assure-i Indiana Democracy takes no new | stand when it asks for such option for it is only pleading again for home rule that it has advocated for half I a century. —Hoosier. A member of the Republican congressional committee says that the Republican party will need from $3.090,000 to $4,000,000 to make its national campaign ‘if we are to have a real fight.” He added that $5,000,000 might be needed. The managers are thinking about how they are going to get the money. There is no use talking, you will have to thaw oat and build a house. While qnite a number of new houses have been and are being built, still the daily cry is house, house, house. It has become a sort c* a nightmare

ito the real estate men, until there is ' serious talk among them of going on a strike. Every house built this summer has been rented before a nail was driven in the new structure. Twenty-five houses could be rented within the next ten days. Who will build the twenty-five? Any superstitious person can rent his house before the contract is given for its erection. If those agreeing to build a house will leave their names at this office, the Democrat will find a renter, and it will not cost a cent for the trouble. Daily inquiries are being made for houses, and these daily inquiries are coming in such number that the problem is beginning to look serious. Build a house and join the ; agitation for homes to shelter those who want to detjsit their residence in Decatur. Judging from the meager outline I given the public about Decatur’s probable new city hall and fire department the scheme looks good. Such a building is so badly needed that its erection is a matter of public need and utility. The city's offices at present are net only beneath the dignity of the best town in the universe, but they are inadequate in every way for the transaction and safe deposit of the valuable papers and records of our corporate city. This is likewise true of the means of protecting life and property by fire. This is a serious defect and the present council could do nothing that would pay a better per cent, on the investment, than by improving the fire protection in every way possible. ’ While all these weighty problems are being dissected, the street and sidewalk improvement should not abate. There is nothing that gives a town that dashing look of reliability and progress as good streets and cement walks.

A GREAT SUCCESS (Continued from page 11 Grace Carnahan, of Oxford; Mrs. Olive Allison, of Richmond; Mrs. Alice Kramer, of Lafayette. Counsellor —Mrs. Jennie Erviue, of New Albany. Delegate at large to the national convention to be held in Toledo in September —Mrs. Amelia Coilins, New Albany. —- - * GOOD SHOW LAST NIGHT. The Bosse Opera House is Attracting Large Crowds this Week. The new show at the opera house last night pleased a fair sized audience. Mr. Lewis, the German politician. kept the audience in an uproar; the moving pictures were fine and everybody went away well pleated. Mr. Reed showed some new steps in dancing. The opera house for balance of this week has two of the best comedians ever seen on the local stage. Mr. Bosse has changed the time of the first show to 8 o’clock and the second to 9 o'clock owing to the fact that 7:30 was early for a great many that have a late supper. Remember the time. 8 and 9 o’clock. Go and see the show Come early and stay as long as you like, is his motto.

TOM CLOUD LOST HIS GRIP. , Two Discharged Cooks Helped Themselves. Two colored men. who have been serving as cooks at the Murray hotel ’ got numerous yesterday and were ■ handed their pay envelopes. They 'went to Fort Wayne on the 5:30 car j last evening with a load of "hug | juice” on and a grip belonging to t Tom Cloud, the fireman at the hotel. ! The grip contained a razor and cup. ’ and some wearing apparel valued at .twelve dollars. Tom swears vengeance against the “nigers” and if | they ever expect to meet him we | would advise that they return the stolen goods, as soon as possible. For the evoking stove or range there is nothing better than Luhrig Washed Egg Coal; no soot; no clinkers; white ash. Let us have your orders. Phone No. 8. J. D. Hale. 123-30 t o IT REACHED THE SPOT. Mr. E. Humphiey. who owns a large general store at Omega. 0., and is 1 president of the Adams County Telephone Co., as well as of the Home Telephone Co.. of Pike county, O . says of Dr. King’s New Discovery: “It sav- ! ed my life once. At least I think it did. It seemed to reach the spot—the very seat of my cough—when every--1 thing else failed.” Dr, King’s New . Discovery not only reaches the coagh ' spot; it heals the sore spots and the weak spots in throat, lungs and chest. Sold under guarantee at ail dealers »0c and sl.o®. Trial bottle free.

HE WAS SURPRISED Marshal Bohnke Was the Victim of Birthday Surprise Party Last Night IS 39 YEARS OLD Mrs. John Peterson Entertained Young Matrons’ Club—Other Items A genuine vld-fashipned surprise party was held last evening upon Marshal H. Fred Bohnke at his home on north Second street, the event having been most successfully planned and executed by his wife in honor of Mg Bohntes's thirty-ninth birthday, and the event was complete in every respect. At six o’clock after the arrival of the guests and the victim of the event, all were ushered into the spacious dining room, where 3 most sumptuous repast was served, and the guests instructed to enjoy themselves. During the progress of the dinner Mr. Bohnke was presented with a beautiful stickpin by his friends while his wife completed the surprise by tendering her husband a beautiful gold watch. The evening was spent in conversation and at a late hour the guests departed wishing Mr. Bohnke many more such happy events. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames Fred Bohkne Sr.. A. P. Beatty, C. O France. Louis Mailand, Jesse Smith, J. A Peoples, Misses Vena Bohnke. Marie Smith. Leila Peoples. Belle Wilder. Jessie Magley and Dwight Wilder.

Come to the gas office next Saturday and buy your tread, white and dark cake, fig and raisin cake, cookies. oatmeal wafers, potato salad, cottage cheese, pickles, gingerbread rhubarb pie. creaat pie. lemon pie, and lemon crackers. Honrs 10 a. m. until 3 p. m. Proceeds are or the benefit of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. John S. Peterson delightfully entertained the Young Matron's club last evening, which will be their last regular meeting for this season. A delicious two-course luncheon was served and a social hour followed. A number of cut-side guests were present who were: Mesdames Harry Deazn. of Bluffton: French Quinn, of Paragould. Ark : C. B. Wilcox. C. A Dugan. I. Kalver and N. Hull. The closing meeting next week will be spent in a social way at which meeting Mrs. L. G. Ellingham will entertain at her home. At the “Friendship Shower’’ there were forty guests present at the beautiful Niblick home given in honor of Miss Gertrude Radamacker who has announced her engagement to CityClerk Thomas Ehinzer. The decorations were of pink and white and pret-1 tv flowers. Miss Radamacker received many, very beautiful girts. Prvgiessive pedro was the game played and high honors were won by Mrs. L. Holthouse and Mayme Deininger. first prize and the Misses Kate Heneford and Clara Large second prize. Elegant refreshments were served. The out-of-town guests were the Misses Anna Brink and Bessie Pi’licd. of Grand Rapids. Ohio. Mrs. D. E. Studabaker entertained the Ladies’ Mite society at her home this afternoon in a very pleasing manner. Small tables were used on the beautiful lawn upon which dainty refreshments were served and a delightful time was enjoyed by all. A farewell class meeting of the class of ’OB was given at the home of Miss Frances Bryson. AH members of the graduating class being present. The home was beautifully decorated and the class flowers, lilies of the valley were used. A contest “Names of Great Men" was very interesting and Miss Pansy Bell received the highest honor and was awarded a prize. “Fortune Telling’’ was an ■ amusing feature after which several ; selections of music were rendered - and dancing ensued. Delicate refresh- • meats were served by the hostess and t the members of the class departed saying they had a fine time. This event was one of the most brilliant -of the week, which ends commence--3 meat.

A jolly time was had at the C. B. L. of I. hall last night. A pedro party at which forty couples were present made an enjoyable evening. First prizes were won by Miss Vena Parent and Will Liechty and second by Miss Loretta Hackman and Fred Hess. Music was furnished and a jolly good time followed.

Initiation and something doing at the K. of C. hall Monday night. A full attendance is desired. , Mrs. E. L. Carroll is entertaining Mrs. Thomas Carroll, of Huntsville. Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vail, of Cardwell, Mo. PRIMARIES ARE A NECESSITY. And Conventions Should Carry Out the Wishes so Expressed. Harrisburg, Pa., May 22. —William J Bryan spent an hour and a half between trains in this city yesterday and occupied the time by holding a Conference with Jere S. Black, of York; Warren Worth Bailey, of Johnstown, and other prominent Bryan men who were defeated in the Democratic state conventi -n here yesterday in their attempt to have the delegates at large instructed for the Nebraskan. When asked about the result of yesterday's convention Mr. Bryan said: ‘T appreciate very much the efforts of the Democrats who attempted to secure a resolution in the state convention in harmony with the vote of the Democrats at the primaries. The difference between the primaries and the state convention illustrates forcibly the necessity for primaries. When voters speak for themselves, they say what they think and do what they please. When voters put their interests in the hands of uninetructed delegates they take chances in the delegates using the power for themselves and against is just such betrayals of public trust that have led to the extension of the primary system.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. The undersigned wishes to announce that there will be an English divine service at our church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. J. H. Klausing, Pastor. NAB HORSE THIEF (Continued from page 1.) township, this county, about miles from the city. It is learned from the Graves family that Crossman is of a roving disposition and has no permanent home, although he has relatives at Mitchell's Mills. Pa. He visited the Graves home recently, coming here from Coesse. where he wa smet by the relatives. On his departure. the family wished to bring him to Columbia City to take the train, but he objected. He took the train at Larwill, for Chicago. Concerning the letter found in Crossman's pocket, Miss Graves says it was written to him enclosing a note which had been written by Crossman's sister at Mitchell's Mills, and which she had forwarded to him The family knows nothing concerning his arrest.

WILS SELL FIFTV (Continued from n-aga 1.) scheduled in the success column in their wonderful invention. The proposition telegraphed by Mr. Schonacker has been accepted and a demonstrator will be sent to New York within two weeks. o Mrs. Frances Cook and Miss Pearl Cook went to Monroe and will -visit there for several days, E. C. Stouder. chief of police. Huntington, Ind., was in the city enroute to Fort Wayne on business. o Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best for women and children. Its mild action and pleasant taste makes it preferable to violent purgatives, such as pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet and a sample of Orine at THB HOLTHOL’SE DRUG CO. A great many people imagte* they have heart tremble when the fact is that the whole trouble lies in the stomach. The pains in the tide around the region of the heart are not necessarily heart trouble. We suggest that you start with the stomach and whenever you feel a depression after eating or whenever your food seems to nauseate cake Kodol. It will not be' very long until all these “heart pains’ win disappear. Take Kcdol now and until you know you are right again. There isn’t any doubt about what it will do and you will find the truth of this statement verified after you have used Kodol for afew weeks. It is sold here by B. Doolittle. NOTICE. The different street and sewer assessments are row past due, and must be paid. The new law requires the city treasurer to certify all delinquent assessments to the county auditor with a ten per eent penalty added. The auditor will enter on tax duplicate and if not paid the property will be sold for delinquent taxes according to law. Do not take this as a threat but pay up and save yourself cost and trouble. W. J. ARCHBOLD, i 115-12 t City Treasurer.

We Have Buggies Galore Young men art yon anticipating the purchase of an up-to-date buggy. If we can show you the largest and best assortment in the city. We have special jobs oi vehicles arriving daily and we urgecomparsonwith any other a ' B ■. on the market, as to quality ;nd price. WE CAN also show the very best line of light harness, neat and up-to-date at prices to suit the purchaser and we have rare bargains in store for all who pay us a visit. Don’t Delay. ATZ * STEELE Three doors South of Fashion Stables.

SINCERE THANKS. If You Have Catarrh, Asthma or Branch its, Read What Thankful People Say About Hyomei Mrs. M. A. Drake, N. Y., writes: ”1 could not speak above a whisper, I inhaled Hyomei. and it gave me instant relief. Hyomei will cure Catarrh and Bronchitis if used as directed.” Lodwick Edwards, 1323 Madison Ave, Columbus, 0., writes: “I will let you know what your Hyomei inhaler did for me. It cured me of my Bronchitis all right. I feel very thankful to you for your valuable medicine.” Mrs. Bertha Wekely, Pleasantville. Pa . writes: “I want you to know I used your Hyomei for Hay Fever with good results, haring suffered with it for many years, and this is the first thing I ever found that ever gave me any relief.’’ Hyomei will cure Catarrh, Bronchitis. Hay Fever, Asthma, Coughs or Colds, and Holthouse Drug Co., will give you your money back if it don't. It is a pleasant remedy, and gives relief instantly. Just breathe it in through the pocket inhalbr that comes with every 3100 outfit. Extra bottles for subsequent treatment are only 50 1 cents. - MEANS STOMACH COMFORT. ' i It’s of Special Value to Many Here ’ in Decatur. A notable discovery, and one that appeals especially to many people in Decatur, is the combination of stomach : help in the Mi-o-na treatment. This preparation works wonders in cases of indigestion or weak stomach. It acts directly upon the walls of ' the stomach and bowels, strengthening and stimulating them so that they readily take care of the food that is eaten without distress or suffering. So positive are the good effects following the use of Mi-o-na that the remedy is sold by Holthouse Drug Co. under an absolute guarantee to refund the money if it fails to cure. A 50cent box of Mi-o-na will do the good the stomach needs, which is simply to make it do its own work. !

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Ralph Todd, of Bluffton, is making up a program for a meeting of the eighth district bankers at Muncie on June 12, o Here comes the Spring Winds to chap, tan and freckle. Vse Pinesalve Carbolized (Acts like a poultice) for cuts, sores, burns, chapped skin. Sold by Holthouse Drug Co. Don’t cough your head off when you can get a guaranteed remedy in Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. It is especially recommended <for children as it's pleasant to take, is a gentle laxative thus expelling the phlegm from the system. For coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, hoarsen|ess and aH bronchial trouble. Guaranteed. Sold by Holthouse Drug Co. “ ■ — The trouble with most cough cures Is that they constipate. Kennedy s Laxative Cough Syrup does not constipate, but on the other hand its laxative principles gently move the bowels. It i s pleasant to take and it it especially recommended for chilidren. as it tastes nearly as good as tnapte sugar. Sold by B, Doolittle.

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The Decatur RADIATOR The product of combustion rise to the top of the combustion chamber, then enter the drum traveling around from back to a point near the front, then down and back to smoke pipe. This gives a long heat tarvel that insures great fuel economy. All paite exposed to intense heat are cast iron (Note the fire travel.) The Decatur Furnace, positively the best furnace on the market, has more good points, more satisfaction giving features than furnaces costing more money. Schafer Hardware Co. AGENTS