Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 124, Decatur, Adams County, 23 May 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. PuD|i»hed 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 >2.56 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, Here Is a true to life wool story. Last year Ike Hendrickson sold his wool clip for >58.70. This year from the same sheep he sheared wool that sold for >17.30 —a slump in wool prices under that dear Republican protective tariff of $41.40. The sheep were in practically the same condition as last year, but Mr. Hendrickson sold his wool at 32 cents last year and 12 cents this year. Os course there were not so many pounds of wool on the sheep as last year but why not say the Republicans are responsible for this? That is the way they "soaked” the Democrats in the other panic a fewyears ago.—Rochester Sentinel. The Anderson Bulletin publishes the following news item, which is a pretty good illustration of the way the protective tariff affords protection to the American workingman against the "cheap labor of Europe:” A sister of Charles O'Crowley, of this city, living in Ireland, wanted a typewriter such as her brother here uses. It is a wen known make and cannot be bought anywhere in America singly, by the dozen or by the hundred tor less than >IOO each. Yet' .sb O'Crowley bought a new and latest and best pattern of the same machine in Ireland for >6O. The machine she bought was made in America by the same people and of the same material that the machines sold here for not less than >IOO are made of. A lesson in tariff, says Charlie. Reckoning from the year 1852 every Democratic presidential nominee up to 1806, except Stephen A. Douglas in 1860, lived east of the Alleghany mountains. Franklin Pierce hailed from New Hampshire. James Buchanan from Eastern Pennsylvania, Geo. B. McClellan from New Jersey; Horatio Seymour, Horace Greeley and Samuel J. Tilden from New York. General Winfield Scott Hancock, the nominee in 1880. was credited to Pennsylvania, but at the time of his : candidacy he was stationed in the state of New Y'ork. Grover Cleveland. nominated three times in succession, was a New Yorker. The Republicans, on the other hand, during

Stumps Make Good Turpentine But a Mighty Poor Farm If you want to go into the turpentine business, don’t buy North Dakota land; we hav’nt any stumps from which to make the turpentine. If you want to spend the rest of your natural lite grubbing out stumps so that your great grand child can have a dairy farm, why, that's your business, but if you want land that will for your hist year s work give you a great big bumper crop, we say to you COME TO NORTH DAKOTA NOW We will sell you land from sl2 to S2O an acre that will make you rich. You don't have to wait years for a crop either. You can break in April and harvest a big crop the same year. You can make money every year all the time and be paying for the farm while the other fellow is whipping his land into shape to get his first crop. Our lands are traversed by railroads, affording every facility of the best markets. You will have good schools for the youngsters —good churches and nearby neighbors. We have free rural delivery—rural telephone lines and every' convenience known to : jmodem fanning, and better land—more productive land, and at one-fifth the price of the land you are trying to farm. Sell the old farm—come to North Dakota—buy a bigger one and put the balance in the bank. We Are Colonizers —Not Speculators We own the land we are offering you. We bought it in large tracts and will sell it in smaller tracts at close figures. The land is all personally selected, and no culled pieces. Tell us just the kind of land you want, and well show you a piece that we know will win you. We also have a large number of improved and partially improved farms. WRITE US FOR DESCRIPTION AND PRICES. WHEELOCK & WHEELOCK U 3 Waldorf Block, time. FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA

the entire existence of *eir party. ' dating from 1854, chose their presi- ' dential candidates only twice from the east—Blaine in 1884 and Roosevelt in 1904. On these two occasions they took the vice-presidential candidate ’ from Illinois in 1884 (ohn A. Loganand from Indiana in 1904 (Charles W. I Fairbanks).—South Bend Times. HUGHES MAY WIN ■ Indiana Man in the Race for Bishop of the M. E. Church CHANCES ARE GOOD Led for a While But is Now Fifth—the Seventh Ballot There is much interest among the Methodists of Indiana as to the result of the election of bishops at the general conference at Baltimore Eight are to be elected and though balloting has continued each day this week, but two have been selected. Among those in the lead is Rev. Edwin H. Hughes, president of Depauw university, whose position varies from fifth to first place. The seventh ballot vote follows: Total number, of effective ballots. 767; necessary to a choice. 512. Lewis. 469; Quayle, 450; Stuntz, 427; Smith, 419; Hughes, 403; Downey. 345; McIntyre, 310; Hingely. 277; Jennings. 199; Goodell. 191; Cooke, 186. The ballot disclosed significant changes in the positions of the leaders the chief feature of which was the drop of the Rev. Charles L. Goodell, pastor of Calvary church. New York, from fifth to tenth position. This was believed due to the publication of a story that Dr. Goodell is a divorcee. Dr. Goodell in a statement to the Associated Press, attributed his loss of strength to that fact, and also admitted the truth of the charge, but added that he divorced his wife on statutory grounds and did not remarry until after her death. o GOOD SHOW LAST NIGHT. The Bo«se 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 pleased. 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 supepr. Remember the j time, 8 and 9 o'clock. Go and see I the show. Come early and stay as long as you like. Is his motto.

WHO DOES HE MEAN Leslie M. Shaw Makes a Vigorous Speech at Chicago IS AN OPTIMIST A Designing President Has Too Much Power Given Him Chicago. May 23. —Former secretary of the treasury Leslie M. Shaw, said in ar. address here: "A few months ago the largest capitalized corporation on the globe sent its representative to the chief executive of the United States asking permission to take over its principal competitor. It is currently reported that permission was granted, and. so far as I know, the American people approve. I have no hesitancy in saying that this is the only first class country in the world where permission could have beer obtained from the executive department of the government. Anywhere else such a request would have been answered. ‘Consult your lawyer.’ ” Mr. Shaw said: "I am expressing no opinion as to the wisdom or want of wisdom of such procedure. I am simply citing instances to illustrate the operation of the law of evolution which carries us onward and undoubtedly, in the main, toward better things. Every condition, however, is fraught with danger. The pessimist is never without foundation for his fears, nor the optimist for his hopes. I am an optimist. but I want to emphasize the fact that a designing, unscrupulous and ambitious executive, clothed with authority to fix rates, to determine the life tenure of corporations and business combinations, and to grant or without franchises would be in a position to perpetuate himself and his friends in office as long as he was willing to accept political support as the price of immunity. I want to suggest that it is wise to protect against the day when the unmitigated demagogue shall be exalted” Secretary Shaw's address was delivered before the convention of the National Electric Light association.

Miss Bessie Hale has improved so nicely from the recent operation that she underwent that she Is now pronounced out of danger and it is expected that she will soon be to be about once more. Miss Gerard, the trained nurse from Fort Wayne who cared for Miss Hale, was discharged from the case Thursday, as she was no longer needed. She was secured last night to take care of Miss Hale’s uncle J. P. Hale, who was taken sick at his office this week. He is reported better today, and his condition is not considered dangerous, but it was thought his improvement would be more rapid if he had a trained nurse—Bluffton Banner.

IS SHUT DOWN. Another unfortunate break in the cutting machine caused the Waring Glove factory to shut down again at noon today. It is closed until Monday at least. The shut-down is regretted especially because of the layoff a week ago for a similar reason, the factory not resuming work until Tuesday of this week. —Huntington Herald.

BURNEDTOGROUND Home of Dayton Steele Was Completely Destroyed by Flames THIS MORNING Origin a Mystery—Loss Will Aggregate Si,loo—- — S7OO The home of Dayton Steele in the vicinity of the Steele school house was completely destroyed by fire this noon, the origin of which is a puzzle to all. Mr. and Mrs. Steele had just completed eating dinner when they detected the smell of smoke. Upon opening the kitchen door, they were horrified to se the back portion of their home enveloped in sweeping flames. As best he could. Mr. Steele carried water to extinguish the conflagration. but in vain as ere the flames haa oecome extinct the house, furnishings and about twenty fruit trees were completely destroyed. Samuel Helm, who resides near the Steele home, noticed flames escaping from the roof when he drove past this noon and the concensus of opinion is to the effect that a spark from the chimney is the cause of the conflagration. It is estimated that the loss of the house, furnishings and contiguous fruit trees will aggregate >l.lOO, while >7OO insurance was carried. It is probable that Mr. Steele will build a new home.

THE SENIORS DANCE A Successful Social Event Closed Commencement Festivities OTHER SOCIAL ITEMS t Special Church Services Tomorrow—Leipsic Party Here for Dance

The Senior dance given at the K. of C. hall last evening was a grand success. The hall was beautifully decorated in the D. H. S. colors and senior colors and pennants of this school and several universities. Promptly at 9:00 o'clock the grand march began and was a very pretty scene, when more than forty couples were upon the floor. Excellent music was furnistied |>y the Med Miller orchestra and a long program of ' dances were given. Every one enjoyed the evening. Some of the out-of-town guests were the Misses Helen i McGee and Hunter, of Fort Wayne; Hilda Tudor and Mabel Lord, of Portj land; Miss Georgia Long and Mr. and Mrs. Torrence, of Marion; Messrs. Harry Detamore and Clarence N’ihcols of Portland. — Memorial services will be conducted at the M. E. church in honor of our dead. A fine sermon will be rendered by Rev. Stangel. of the U. B. church and special music will he rendered by the choir. You are cordially invited to attend the service.

I An excellent program will be rendered at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock in charge of Miss Pearl Burdg. The best talent of our city will render selections of i music or readings, and it gives promise of being a fine entertainment . Come and help the good work along Messrs. L. Edwards. Pientiss. Warner, Virker. Hagerman. Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards and Mrs. O. P. Edwards. all of Leipsic. Ohio, are being entertained at the John Niblick home. They will remain until tomorrow. o ■ Ice! Ice! We deliver nothing but artificial ice. Send your order. Phone 92. 124-ts

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TRANSFERS of REAL ESTATE. ' Reported by the Decatur Abstract and Loan Company. Money to loan at lowest rate of Interest on farms ' and city property. Privilege of partial payments. Abstracts of title carefullyand neatly prepared. Rooms 3 and 4 Traction Building. Decatur, Ind. State to B. W. Sholty, inlot 7, Geneva. >I.BO. State to B. W. Sholty, section 3/ Washington township, >3.25. State to B. W. Sholty, inlot 689, Decatur, >25.14. State to B. W. Sholty, inlot No. 25, Geneva. Ind.. >2.21. Ed S. Christen to Fannie Christen, Sec. 16. Root township, >3,000. Amos W. Snyder to Wm. Eicher, Sec. 13, Hartford township. >2,675, Sam S. Egly to Henry Schindler, lot 140, Berne. >I.OOO. H. M. Zook to H. M. Zook & Co., Sec. 33. Berne, >4.000. Anthon Simon to Christen E. Stauffer, part inlot 352, Berne, Ind., >175. Catharine Causey to John Iluscr, Sec. 36. Monroe township. >9.000. Berne Grain & Hay Co., to Trustees Geneva lodge, lot 143. Geneva. >2.350. State to Robert Smith, Sec. 8, St. Marys township. Cassius M. Andrews to Mary L. Andrews Sec. 27 Union township, >6.000. G. W. Curran to Henry Sovine, Sec. 19. St. Marys township. >3,500. Isabel! Young to Marcus Barto, Sec. 32 St Marys township, >SOO. Hester Ross to Henry Sovine, inlot 533. Decatur, >1,500. Christina R. Niblick to Isabell Young. Sec. 32, St. Marys township, >I.OO.

BANK STATEMENT. JOHN F HOCKER. President. DR. M. F. PARRISH. Vice-Pres. MENNO S. LIECHTY, Cashier. C E BOLLINGER. Ass’t Cashier. Report of the condition of the Monroe State Hank, a state bank, at Monroe. Adams county, in the state of Indiana, at the close of its business on May 14. 1908. Resources. Loans and discounts $ 33.192.78 Overdrafts 4.76 Banking house 3.523.53 Furniture and fixtures 2.095.58 Due from banks and trust companies 5.067.15 Cash on hand 2.948.08 Cash items 28.95 Current expenses 432.88 Interest paid 100.00 Total resources $ 47,393.71 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in S 25,000.00 Surplus 60.00 Undivided profits 47.74 Demand deposits $ 8.186.84 Demand certificates 13,411.54 21.598.38 Exchange, discounts, etc.. 687.59 Total liabilities $ 47.393.71 Stat* of Indiana. County of Adams, ss: I, Menno S. Liechty. Cashier of the Monroe State Bank, do solemnly affirm that the above statement is true. MENNO S. LIECHTY. Subscribed and affirmed to before me, this 22nd day of May. 1908. A. B. BAILEY, Notary Public. Mr commission expires November 20. 1911.

Park Privileges EVERYBODY get one --- - w The Board of directors have set a price on each and every Privilege and invite the public and stockholders to meet with them on June i. at 7 p m. at the Interurban Office to make arrangements. PARK OPENS JUNE 14 Everybody Come

THE FURNACE READ, INVESTIGATE THEN BUY .... Decatur Furnace Deep ash pit. Easy to clean. Easy to operate. Large fuel dcors. Simple in construction. Cast iron back pipe nine inches. Burns any kind of fuel properly, Large flue with leng indirect fire travel, Large air circulating capacity and radiating surfaces. The Decatur Furnacejpoeitively the beet furnace on the market, has more good points, more satisfaction giving features than any furnaces costing more money. Schafer Hardware Co. AGENTS

CARNIVAL WEEK!! REID’S Big Amusement Company Will open Here for One Week Commencing Monday, Mav 25th. This is one of the Largest and Best companies on the road this season, with Fine Shows, Gleeful Sports and Innocent Amusements-something attractive, pleasing and instructive High-class Up-to-date Attractions

Adams "Mamie" Show One of the most elaborate productions of the 20th Century, The "Dance of the Flames.” showing you the real and beautiful visions of this well-known feature. "Mamie” is probably known to be the greatest of all Electrical dancers today In America. "Buster” Adams, the smallest and youngest comedian now traveling, will be seen in his songs, dances and funny sayings at each performance. Green’s Vaudeville Theatre with a collection of noted performers that have entertained thousands of people, and will entertain and amuse you.

Copt. James Dawson’s Big Hippodrome and Wild West Exhibition with his Broncho Busters, Scouts, Trappers, Sharp Shooters. Trained Dogs and Ponies, and the realistic of life in the far west. A show not only worth the price of admission charged, but worth your time and while of traveling , miles to see. -L- a , Wharton’S Old Plantation -Rag-time Opera, or Fun Factory of the Midway, where you laugh till your buttons drop off. Layman Brothers 20th. Century Riding Gallery Something Pleasing, Pleasant and Fascinating to both Young and Old.

THE DERBYS in the World s Greatest Aerial Acts

ARE THE DAILY FREE ACTS

Remember the Date, and Attend !! i *******************4t******** : A High Class Farm • * ="" '' ■ ■= « : FOR SALE \ : • •==== • * « • 100 ACRES OF GOOD WALNUT LAND (00 • * * * * * Black sandy soil, with new farm buildings * « modem in every way, well fenced, in good * locality of Adams county. Thi s a model * ( stock farm and a bargain for any one who « * wants a farm of this kind. Enquire at this * » office. # * *

Prof. Uriah's Reptile Exhibition In this show you will see one of the finest, as well as the largest, collections of reptiles ever owned by mankind, and with these poisonous, creeping reptiles one of the strangest persons born to live. He sits there day after day, carressing and playing with them just as a mother would play with her child, and should we take him away from these reptiles he would become frantic and die from grief, longing for his pets. Wharton's "Girls From Paris" a high-class Illusion that never fails to please and amuse you. See the “Girls from Paris.”

MISS EVA REID in a Grand Balloon Ascension and Parachute Drop.