Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 194, Decatur, Adams County, 14 August 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier. 18 cents | Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail 12.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Sintered at the postoffice at Decatar, Indiana as second class mail matter. ~I HL HELLER, Manager. IT DID NOT WORK A few weeks ago “Uncle’’ i was using the first column in the 1 Muncie Star almost every day in an : effort to belittle Congressman Adair 1 and his excellent record in congress which is a decided nightmare to his envious opponent. Os course “Uncle’’, • Nate paid for every line published in the Star. There was a -whoop and j a hurrah over the discovery of Sulloway who contributed to the mudslinging. Then “Uncle” Nate had his “Washington special” letters running every week in such country papers ’ as would use it. But all at once, and that too with a sudden jar that most took one off his feet these abusive articles ceased. Why, do you suppose? “Uncle” Nath knows why. So does the Muncie Star and almost everybody else—there ’ was absolutely- no truth in any of these paid articles and the machine suddenly woke up to the fact that in-i stead of injuring Mr. Adair with the ; voters they were actually making him more votes The same people who read these articles had read the Muncie Star during the last session of congress! when the Star was publishing a newspaper instead of a paid organ and they remembered that the Star had recounted much of the good work Adair had done in congress. They remembered that at that time the Star had said that in one short session Adair had made a reputation for himself and had become one of the leaders in congress. And the Star readers were not timid in telling their disapproval of such tactics. Hundreds of former Star readers have found it out and quit a paper whose influence can be swayed by a few dollars and at the same time they have shown their contempt for the man who seeks their votes by such methods. —Portland Sun. To make use of the classic language of the Hon. Joe Cannon, there was a “wide space between the government’”, waistband and the bottom of its vest” for the month of July. In other words, the government spent during that month $24,800,000 more than it took in. And that is going some, even for this extravagant administration. There is one thing that politicians should learn to understand. It is that the average citizen doesn’t want to be bored with politics during the month of August and not very much In September. The month of October

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affords ample opportunity for getting off about all the political bluster that an obliging electorate cares to endure. —South Bend Times. 5.J....... J! If Tom Marshall is elected governor of Indiana, and he will be, there is one thing that the people can expect, and that is, he will be the governor ' and will enforce the laws of the state. He will not become the tool of a lot of good fellows or do the bidding of those who are looking for favors from the executive head of the state. — Columbia City Post. Now, what’s the trouble? James E. Watson was billed to speak the other day to a "big meeting” of negroes at i the state fair grounds. When he ar- . 1 rived on the spot he found, according to the Indianapolis papers, about “30 ( men and as man ywomen and chil- ( dren.” The following week Senator . Hemenway was to speak to the colored people at the same place. And here is . .how’ it was, according to a dispatch to , ' the Cincinnati Enquirer: j An Emancipation Day celebration t advertised for the negroes of Indiana ! ’at the state fair grounds this after- ‘ i noon, with Senator Hemenway as the , principal orator, failed to materialize. ] 1 About 35 negroes were present. Sen- ■ i j ator Hemenway, being informed of the 1 1 situation, decided not to make a 1 I i speech. It is tradition that September 1 's , soon enough to begin the general work. | < 'of a presidential campaign. This year ' it would be well to bgin at once. Two visible facts indicate the wisdom of ; such a policy. One is the demoralization cf the Republican organization in ' several great states whose electoral | votes are indispensable to Mr. Taft. There is no longer a Republican or- ( ' ganization, in any real party sense, in Wisconsin. Other demoralized states ' might be named. And the situation in Illinois is not ideal. Another visible fact is the steady series of intimations that come from thousands of Republican farmers in lowa, in Kansist, in Nebraska and elsewhere. It it too widely assumed by these Republicans that Mr. Bryan represents the Rosevelt policies more fully and truly than does Mr. Taft. This is an ominous impression to have exist hi the public mind. —Chicago Inter-Ocean. Dr. Bowman, of Marion, Ind., who will address the Brotherhood of American Yeoman at an open meeting on Monday, Aug. 17th at their hall over Stoneburner's music store. All invited to attend. Refreshments free.

THE SOCIAL DOINGS! Miss Naomi Myers Entertains in Honor of Her Ninth Birthday ICE CREAM SOCIAL Holy Grail Boys Will Leave Soon for Winona Lake About twenty little girls responded to dainty Invitations issued by Miss Naomi Myers for a party which was given at her home this afternoon, the occasion being the anniversary of her ninth birthday, The scene was a very pretty one with little maidens dressed in charming gowns present playing numerous games, etc., and enjoying an ideal time. The party was held on the beautiful lawn, which was decorated for the affair. After an enjoyable social time the hostess daintily served delicious refreshments which were appetizing and most refreshing. Miss Meyers was the receipient of many beautiful presents by her many friends and playmates and the occasion was one which will long be remembered by those present. The Mt. Pleasant Ladies’ Aid Society will give a social at the home cf Mr .and Mrs M. R. White at Preble On Tuesday evening, August 18. They extend an invitation to the public to attend. At a meeting of the Holy Grail boys this week all arrangements for their camping out at Winona Lake were completed and the boys will leave next week with the expectation of having one of the best times in their lives. The outing will last for ten days, and the expenses have been reduced to a small degree. The outing is held especially for the members of the Holy Grail Society from all over the country and visitors from far and near will be there. A large number of the boys from the local lodge have signified their intention of going. o NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Norice is hereby given to property owners whose lots and parcels of land abutt on th e alley commencing in the alley on the north line of Monroe street in said city between First and Second streets to the south line of Jackson street and there to terminate, also commencing at the alley at the west line of First street running thencg west along the alley between Monroe and Jackson streets to the east line of Second street and there to terminate, that said alleys have been completed and that the city civil engineer has filed his final estimate and report with the Common Council of said City has caused an assessment roll of the costs and expenses of said improvement, together with the names and description of the property and the amount of such assessments to be filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City, and that the Common Council will on the 18th day of August, 1908, at seven o'clock p. m. at the council rooms, hear any and all remonstrances against their respective property on said assessment roll and will determine the question as to whether such lots or parcels of land have been or will be benefitted by said improvement in the amounts named on said roll, or in a greater or less sum than named thereon or in any sum. Witness my hand and the seal of said City this 4th day of August, 190’S THOS. F. EHINGER. lew2w City Clerk.

E. L. CARROLL GOT EVLFN. I Hid His Statute from View of Inquisitive Elks. “Brownie” is willing to swear that Ed Carroll is the meanest man in town. Among the Elks base ball advertising schemes was an imitation of Bro. Carroll and how he was supposed to look after the first inning cf the big contest. Now really there was something familiar about the imitation and Ed didn't like it very well. Yesterday he loaded up a big pump with whiting and put a plaster on the window that kept Brownie busy for an hour. Today he mixed up a concoction of lamp black , and oil and souzed the entire front of the store so thoroughly that Browmie had to miss the first seven innings of the game to clean it off. o THE BATTLE IS ON Decatur and Fort Wayne Elks fighting for Championship * - THIS AFTERNOON Parade at Three O'Clock i Created Considerable Interest Decatur took on a gala appearance this afternoon the occasion being the ■ Elks ball game the proceeds for charity. A number of tine downtown business places were decorated and nearly every window had seme appro- 1 prtate announcement of the gt.rne. | The Fort Wayne Elk team accom- I panied by a bunch of rooters, arrived j at 2:30 on a special car. over the interurban and unloaded at the station. where they were met by the local team and a reception committee. True Fristoe’s new military band led the big parade, sending forth music, particularly weird and inspiring and the mardh to the park began. The teams sified up well as they marched boldly to the scene of battle, and the estimated crowd of 82,500 who followed, anticipated a fierce contest ' that may continue far into the night. Among those who looked particularly graceful in uniform were Tom Haefling and W. P. Schrock, who were added to the list of substitutes to unnerve the visitors. o PUBLIC SALE. The Andrews livery stock will be sold at public auction to the highest and best bidder at two o’clock p. m., on next Friday, August 14. The entire stock will be offered at once, no bids received on single Items, and includes the following: 5 head of horses. 5 top buggies. • 1 shoe wagon. 1 sample wagon. 1 open buggy. 1 carriage. 3 sets double harness. 5 sets single harness, good as new. Robes, blankets and fly nets, hay, grain and other articles. TERMS —Cash or bankable notes. JANE ANDREWS. J. N. Burkhead, Auct. 191-3 t o FARMS SOLD ON THE MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN. This is a rare opportunity to own a farm. I have a few’ small tracts of land in Michigan I can sell for small cash payment, balance $5.00 per month. One day’s ride will reach them and any one ca u profit by an investment of this kind. Ask further information of Dan Erwin, Decatur, Ind. 190-12 t o PUBLIC SALE OF FARM. The Christian Sprunger farm one mile northeast of Berne will be sold at public auction on Tuesday, September 1, 1908. Sale begins at 1 o'clock p. m. and closes at 4 p. m. Said farm consists of 79 acres of good land. 12 of which are in heavy oak timber. Farm is well drained, has a good orchard and plenty of good water. Buildings are many and is pretty good condition. Barn is 40 by 76, house 22 by 34, all frarqf: other good smaller buildings are on the place. TERMS: —One-half cash on day of . sale and one-half in one year, note to draw interest March 1, 1909, ■ when purchaser will be given possession. For further information, call on or write to C. C. Burry, Berne, InJ. Jeff Liechty, auctioneer, eod THE SPRUNGER HEIRS.

jwiLL VISIT HERE “DicisJC Blossom, an Em-1 ploye\of the Government is C<3kming Home TO VISIT RELATIVES He is a Member of the Ma- ♦ rine Band at Pensacuola, Florida \, Dick Blossom, who for several \ years has been stationed at Pensa- 1 cola, Florida, in the service of the government as a member of the ma- I rine band, will return next week to I enjoy a visit with his mother and 1 other relatives in this city. Dick has I progressed rapidly in the service of 1 the government and his diligent and efficient work has mad*- him a favor- I ite among the recruits. However, he I is anxious to pay his old Decatur I friends a visit and renew the friendly ' relations. Mr. Blossom is possessed of a remarkable musical talent, which < soon became known after he entered I the service, and although he was at I first detailed to fulfill the capacity I of printer in the yard, it was but a ’ I short time until he was chosen as a 1 member of the piarine (band. His | many Decatur friends are glad to ’ learn of his rapid advancement as i well as the fact that he will be in , our city in the near future. o i NOTICE TO COAL BIDDERS. The City of Decatur, Indiana, by and ' through its Common Council, will on Tuesday, August 18, 1908, at seven i o’clock p. m., at their council chambers in the city of Decatur, Indiana, I receive bids on approximately four thousand (4000) tons of coal or a year’s supply to be delivered as the i I city will direct. Rids will be received I 'on % Lump Mine Run, Egg. Nut and ' ' Slack. W. Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois coal. The common council reserves the 1 right to reject any and alltblds. I Dated at Decatur, Indiana, this 21st ' day of July, 1908. THOMAS F. EHINGER. City Clerk. o NOTICE TO OIL BIDDERS. The city of Decatur, Indiana, by and | through its Common Council, will on Tuesday, August 18, 1908, at seven o'clock p. m. at their council rooms 1 | in the city of Decatur, Indiana, receive I bids on approximately 15 barrels of engine oil and 12 barrels or a year’s supply- of not less than 600 W. cylinder oil. The common council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated at Decatur, Indiana, this 21st day of July, 1908. THOMAS F. EHINGER, City Clerk. o A Certain Cure for Aching Feet. Shak e into your shoes Allen’s FootEase, a powder. It cures. Tired, Aching. Callous, Sweating, Swolen feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample Free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Leßoy, N. Y. o ——— PIANOS AT WHOLESALE PRICES ' TO EVERYBODY. I am now selling to all who desire a piano almost any of the best makes of pianos at or below the price paid by dealers all over your territory who get their piancs consigned to them to sell for the manufacturers. Write me at once for information and prices on any make of piano. John W. Cunningham, Outright Buyer, Portland, Ind.

THf PICTORIUM TONIGHT First reel=“All for a Crown” Second reel—“Dyna*cite Duel.” Third reel—“ Mandrels Feats.” (hand colored, extra.) SONG. Two illustrated songs. Admission 5 cents. Admission b cents. John B. Stone burner CARRIAGE and SIGN PAINTING CALL ON Med Miller Shop over Buhlers Blacksmith Shop on FIRST STREET

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