Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 159, Decatur, Adams County, 3 July 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier ~.10 cents Per year, by carrier ss.vo Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 ‘Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application, Jlntsß-J postoffice at Decatiff, Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. ——— i j IT IS REVISION UPWARD All that was needed to prove that the Republican tariff plank is a delusion and a snare, as far as the tariff reformers are concerned, was the commendation of the American Economist, the high tariff organ. This It now has. The Economist is fairly jubilant over the victory won in behalf of extreme protection. “The Republican party,” it says, “in national convention assembled, has declared anew for the policy of protection —protection that shall be adequate —and has rejected ’he demands of the tariff agitators for a revision of the tariff downwards.” Which, of course, means that the party has declared, either in favor of leaving the tariff as it is, or of revising it upward. We quote from the Economist, which, be it remembered, is the uncompromising champion of Dingleyism: “The free traders and advocates of tariff revision downward will not find a word or syllable in this tariff plank that tends to furnsh them the slightest crumb of comfort. There is no promise in the platform of tariff revision downward. » » • After full consideration of the whole subject, the Republican party in convention assembled did not declare for revision of the tariff downward, nor did it give the slightest intimation that the belief is entertained by the great body of Republicans throughout the land that the tariff rates of the Dingley law i’e too high.”

a=s| SEVENTH ANNUAL BIG |T~ JULY STOCK REDUCTION SALE SALE STARTS. MONDAY JULY STH. 1908 On Monday, July 6, 1908 we will start one of the largest Reduction Sales that has ever been given in this city. We have the largest open stock in the city and we always give you the reductions in all classes of merchandise we carry. THIS SALE CONTINUES ALL DURING THE MONTH OF JULY Wash goods will be sold at a big reduction. There will also be some big bargains in Silks and dress goods Carpets, Lace Curtains and Underwear. Make our store your headquarters, as daily during this sale ’ will have special bargains to offer. 8 We A GREAT BIG SAVING FOR THE PURCHASER Your Money I I\JTRT R.T Til Goods Sold Counts Double J 1 lIJLZI— OC \J\J, Strictly _ I As Advertised

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tariff plan which is advocated contemplates, according to the Economist, making the present rates —or other “adequately protective rates”— the minimum, and the imposition of still higher rates to force fair treatment from other nations. We do not often find ourselves in agreement with the Economist. But it seems to us that what it says about the Amazing plank adopted at Chicago is true. Every one knows that there are hundreds of thousands of Republicans over the country demanding tariff revision in the drection of lower rates. Manufacturers who are held up by the trusts feel very deeply on the subject. When the convention met it knew just what it meant. It knew that it could not be silent on the tariff question, knew that it could not refuse to pretend to promise a real revision. And yet this convention put itself on record as favoring sufficient protection to put our manufacturers absolutely on a level with those of other lands, and then to give them “a reasonable profit” besides. This can mean nothing else than what the Economist says it means. It is no promise of revision downward. The proposition is not to equalize conditions here and abroad, not to make up to our manufacturers the excess of the w’ages they are supposed to pay over those abroad, not to help them out in the matter of raw material, but after having done all these things, after having removed every obstacle, and taken off every handicap, we are to tax ourselves to give the manufacturers —such as the steel trust —“a reasonable profit.” So it is a great victory for the standpatters. The Economist is quite right. For once it is absolutely right. The party has thrown itself into the arms of the standpatters. Taking this plank in connection with the refusal of the convention to demand publicity for campaign contributions, and also in connection with the great activity of the agents of the steel trust at Chicago, it is hard to see how any tariff reformer can get much hope from the

tariff plank of the Republican platform. There Is less comfort than > ever to be got from it now that the American Economist, a besotted high tariff organ, has commended it with such touching enthusiasm. —Indianapolis News, Rep. FOURTHATMONROE Preparations Made for a Big Celebration There Saturday ITS JULY FOURTH Hon. C. J. Lutz Will Speak —The Attractions Are All Good

Many Decatur people will go to Monroe Saturday for an all day celebration of the Fourth. The busy, bustling little town have made plans for a good time that day and no doubt every one who visits there will be well entertained. The morning program includes a ball game,industrial parade vaudeville show and other events. In the afternoon there will be a stirring oration by the w r ell known and gifted lawyer, Hon. C. J. Lutz, also a military parade, races, ball game and a hundred other events of interest. At eight o’clock in the evening there will be a grand display of fireworks that will make you all "sit up and take notice.” Every hour in the day is to be an entertaining one for Monroe’s guests and if you want to spend a day In celebrating, join the throng that will go early and stay late. If you can't stay all day, come any way and see the part you like the best. Sts o — — TO BE NOTIFIED JULY 28TH. Washington, July 3.—Announcement was made that it has been finally decided to have the notification of Mr. Taft’s nomination take place at Cincinnati, July 28. The announcement was made by Judge Taft through his secretary following correspondence between Mr. Taft and the notification committee. The time and place were found to be agreeable to all concerned.

THE GENEVA NEWS Mrs. Hardison as Hostess— Miss Hartman Announces Engagement A BIG FOURTH Old Town Will Make the Eagle Scrdam— Other

Items Geneva, Ind., July 3. The home of Mrs. J. H. Hardison was the center of a splendid social gathering at which Miss Sue Hartman gave formal notice of her approaching marriage to Mr. 8. M. Kirk, of Bergholz, Ohio. Mesdames J. H. Hardison. A. P. Hardison, W. D. Cross and Robert Brown were associated hosts of the occasion. The large number of ladies present did all in their power to add to the festivities of the approaching nuptials. A literary, musical program befitting the occasion, was rendered. All did their merriest to show their esteem of bride to be. Mis® Hartman has been a prominent personage in the social ranks in Geneva. Mrs. Wig Briggs entertained the birthday club Thursday afternoon with patriotic vigor manifest throughout the afternoon. A fine Fourth of July luncheon and patriotic souvenirs. Each lady found her name engraved on a cannon cracker which was the guide to her place at the table. The hostess did the occasion fine and each lady guest gave the heartiest endorsement to the program of festivity. Geneva will celebrate in grand style. The business people to a man have taken Ibold of the enterprise with the result that a grand parade, in which the business concerns will be represented with splendid floats. Mr. D. E. Smith, of Decatur, will deliver the address of the occasion from the grandstand in midtown. A body of young ladies will give a flag drill and sing the Star Spangled Banner. The merchants and the people are taking up the celebration of the Fourth in a commendable and patriotic spirit. Just as it should be.

Some rumors are afloat concerning some important business changes said to be about to take place. Mrs. Corliss, of Detroit, is visiting in jtown, the guest of her long-time friend, Mrs. W. H Church. 000000000000 0 2 O THE CHURCHES O o 2 000000000000 ?ION LUTHERAN CHURCH. There will be English preaching at our church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Text of sermon: Luke l>: 1-10. Theme of discourse, “Jesus, the Friend of Sinners.” A cordial invitation is extended by pastor and congregation. J. H. Klausing, Pastor. EVANGELICAL CHURCH. The Sabbath school will meet at the usual hour 9:15. At 10:30 public worship with the morning sermon. The young people will hold their meeting at 6:30 with Mjss Ella Eddin„ ton as leader. The topic for discussion la “Longings and Satisfaction. At 7:30 the regular evening sermon. There will be preaching at Choi Salem class also Sunday a. m. at 10:30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 9:15 a. m. Bible school. 10:30 a. m. Patriotic Service. 2:00 p. m.. Junior C. E. 6:45 p. m. Senior C. E. 7:30 p. m., Evening Popular Service. ST, MARYS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low mass 7:30 sun time. High mass 9:30 sun time. -7:00 p. m. Vespers and benediction. COURT HOUSE NEWS (Continued from Page One) branch, Fred B. Boise, $797.50. Attorney Frank Dailey, of Bluffton, has notified the court officials here that he will be in Decatur Saturday to file a suit for a receiver against an oil company, which has headquarters at Geneva. It will be one of the biggest cases of the kind ever filed here.

announcement Owing to the fact that the farmers are so verj busy with their wheat and hay harvest, and in view of the fact that the Fourth of July comes on Saturday, we feel that in justice to our customers, we should keep our place of business open all day Saturday, also in the evening , = Myers-Dailey Co

WILL ARRIVE HOME TUESDAY Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick Had an Enjoyable Trip. Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick who have been sight seeing at Boston, writes to friends that they will arrive home next Tuesday and say they have been having a most delightful time. They have visited Concord, Plymouth and Newport and historic old Boston has kept them very busy. The biennial club federation closed Tuesday night and was a great success, says Mrs. Niblick, and she will no doubt have an interesting report to make. MONROE NEWS, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Andrews visited relatives and friends in our town this week. R. O. Johnson and family from Kendallville are visiting J. P. Johnson and family. George H. Martz is reported much better. Miss Hartwell, a trained nurse, that was employed in the Martz home, has returned to her home in Fort Wayne.

Children’s day was observed at the M. E. church last Sunday. A large audience was present to listen to the well prepared program given by the children. Everybogk is planning to have a good 4th. We expect to carry out our program to the letter. Everybody is interested. Everybody is helping. Come an denjoy the day with us. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will serve a chicken potpie dinner the 4th. J. W. Everhart who has been on th e sick list I s able t 0 look after business again. J. F. Crist, manager of the Monroe telephone system, has been in the sick list for the past week. Mrs. Rose Eagen was visiting John Miller and family. Mrs. Charles Balmer was a business caller in Decatur today. The Modern Woodmen, of Monroe, expect to hold their memorial services at the M. E. church Sunday, July sth, at 10:30 p. m. Everybody is invited to attend. Rev. J. A. Sprague will deliver the address. ,