Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 228, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1908 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by lew g. ellingham. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier........ 1® cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 j Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents I Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second ciass mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. | STANDS BY ITS PRINCIPLES In a statement given to the newspapers, Chairman Jacksen of the Democratic state committee effectually squelches the Republican falsehood about brewery contributions having been made to the Democratic committee. The statement is as follows: ‘•The frantic efforts of the Republicans to escape a fair consideration of the vital, issues of the campaign have caused a good many false and a good many silly things to be forced upon the public from their side of the road. Among other things, there is a report that the liquor interests have contribute! immense sums to the Democratic campaign fund. This story is not true. To use the ‘shorter and uglier’ word, ft is a He. Neither the liquor interests nor anybody for them or in their be-i half have given a cent to our funds. | They have not been and will not be solicited to do so and have never been expected to do so. “The only money we have had for the expenses of our campaign has come from the candidates on our tick- 1 et and from Democrats who are interested in the success of our party from I unselfish reasons —not one of whom.

has any sort of connection with the ’ liquor interests. For many campaigns ! these interests, as is known to ail in-1 formed persons, have ccntributed their ' money and votes to the Republican party, which they have done all they could to keep in power. The Demo-, cratic party has had no help, financially or otherwise, from that sourceasked for none and expected none. “The Democratic party is a party of principles. It stands by its principles regardless of who favors or who opposes them. This is precisely its attitude la this campaign. We have adopted platforms that express our beliefs with respect to the questions before the people. We stand on these ' < platforms and are fighting for our beliefs —and we shall continue to do so. i We are right, deserve to win this .

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election and we shall win it The people are with us and they are not going to be fooled, hoodwinked or misled by i any ferm of falsehooi or misrepresentation. “STOKES JACKSON. “Democratic State Chairman.” THEY WANT A SQUARER DEAL Weeks ago it was given out that about the middle of September President Roosevelt would publish a letter extolling the merits of Mr. Taft. When the letter appeared, it was discovered that the president was still for Taft. . This was expected. Mr. Roosevelt had hardly used a quarter of a million I ■federal officeholders to nominate Taft for the mere pleasure of forsaking him ' so he says that he is still for him. And then he proceeds to tell what he thinks Mr. Taft will do if elected. On this subject Mr. Bryan calls attention to the fact that Mr. Taft is still alive and in good health and able to • speak for himself. And Mr. Bryan I wants to know what Mr. Taft thinks he will de and asks that he make his position clear. It is needless to say j that Mr. Taft has not made his post- j ticn clear on any issue—that he has dodged and quibbled and tried in various ways to amend the platform on . which he stands and which was specially built for him. Surely Taft ought I to know his own mind as well as Roosevelt knows it. but he seems net to. And Taft is the candidate, and not Roosevelt. Mr. Bryan believes that the president's Indorsement of the Republican candidate is without ‘. force unless he will promise to stay in Washington and run things for his , man in the event of his election. And Mr. Rosevelt's way of running things is open to fatal objections. The people want a new deal —and much squar- • ler deal than they have had at the ‘ hands of Roosevelt, Taft, Cannon, Cortlevou & Co. 1

HARMONY S 1 jIN THE EAST j | One of the best signs of the cam- ' paign in the east is the harmony that prevails among the Democrats of New .York. At their state convention last week every element in the party was t represented and all past differences s were buried in order that a united sup- , port might be given to the national and c state tickets. Lewis S Charier, the nominee for governor, is a popular man ,and satisfactory to all members e of his party. So far as Mr. Bryan r is concerned New Yora is no longer j “the enemy’s country.” This fact was t demonstrated throughout the conven- t i jtion. Whenever his name was mentioned it was cheered enthusiastically. n And when he appeared before the c

- convention to speak, Mr. Bryan’s re- ; ception was such as to prove beyend • question that he was in the “bouse -of hi sfriends.” It has been apparent for several weeks that New York means to cast its electoral vote for Bryan and Kent. The unity of the Democrats is enough in itself to guarantee Democratic success, but the fight that is going on between the ' Republican factions makes the result ' certain. Rcosevelt dictated the nom- ■ inations of Hughes for governor, just [ as he dictated the nomination of Taft , for president, and defeat will follow in both cases. The average man resents presidential bossism. In 1883 President Arthqr ordered the nomination of Folger for governor and Grover Cleveland beat him 190,000. I—————— 1 —————— AND EVEN THE SUPREME COURT Along the same lines we have men- , tioned before, that of the immense and i ' uncalled for increase in expenditure at the Indiana state capitol the fol- 1 lowing comparison of the supreme 1 I court should’prove of interest: SUPREME COURT. Republican—l9o7. Judge’s salary $ 6.0001* Judge's salary 6,000 * Judge's salary 6.000 Judge's salary 6,0001 Judge's salary 6,000 ' \ Stenographer’s salary 720; Stenographer's salary 720 Stenographer's salary 720 | Stenographer's salary 720 Stenographer's salary 720 T Sheriff’s salary 600 ; c j Librarian’s salary l!800 ! s Assistant librarian's salary.... 1.200j 5 Books 2.000 Expense fund 2,000 ! Special 5.000 Total ... 846.200 ’ Democratic —1892. Judge's salary $ 4.000 ’ Judge’s salary 4.090 ' Judge’s salary 4,000 * ’ r Jiyige's salary 4.000 ( ' Judge’s salary 4.000 j Librarian's salary 1.500 1 Sheriff's salary 500 J Messenger's salary 900 Expense fund 2.000 Bocks .. 2.000 1 Total ..$26,900 Mr. Bryan is right in not permitting ’ the president, or any one else, to accuse any Democrat of wrong doing without producing the specifications 1 o.- proof of guilt. 1 The campaign is promising of much ( excitement. With Bryan and Taft 1 making public speeches and with the < president busy with his mighty pen. time could not hang heavy on our hands 1 The Misses Bowers announce their millinery opening for tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. 228-3 t 1

HABEAS CORPUS Proceedings Brought by Frank Cramer to Secure His Own Child MILLER GOES FREE Acquitted by the Jury—A Damage Case Set for Trial —Other Notes Frank Cramer who was yesterday convicted for failure to support h|s, child, is beginning to think that In-' diana has some queer laws. When his wife died, she gave the daughter over to the care of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Lyons. After being found guilty of a felony in not supporting the child he did as required by law. filed a bond in the sum of $660. that he would provide a suitable home for the babe, who is a little girl, Dorothy May Cramer, and who is nineteen months old. Now the I Lyons. it is said, object to giving up the girl, having become greatly attached to her. and today Cramer filed a suit through his attorney. L. C. DeVoss. a habeas corpus proceeding to force the grandparents to give him the babe that he may fulfill’the order of court. The Lyons live in Blue Creek township, and it is not known whether or not they will effer any defense, but anyway the fact remains that theriaw works out lit a rather peculiar manner, i A similar state of affairs has come to pass in the Durbin case. Jacob Miller, charged with selling liquor on Sunday, was acquitted by the jury which returned a verdict as- j ter a short deliberation. He was act-| Ing as a bartender for Louis Keller at Monroe, when the alleged misdemeanor was committed. The case of the State vs. Julius Johnlox, perjury, was continued by agreement and the bond continued. Similar action was taken in the case of the State vs. Mary Fravel. perjury. A. Gottschalk, executor of the Wilson H. Shepherd estate, filed his final report and notice was ordered returnable Monday, October 19. Ed Heller, trustee for Deßrot. in the Peter Parent estate, filed a new bond which was approved. The case of Drusilla Mentzer vs. Clarence Hicks et al. damages $290 was set for trial for Tuesday, October 6th. A marriage license was granted to John Kuntz, 21. and Ida E. Meyers. 17. both of Geneva County Clerk Haefling received a letter from Geneva this morning, enclosing a two dollar bill and asking for a marriage license quick, as the groom is in the calabcose and wants i out and has been informed that the | quickest way out is to get married. I The license was granted to John I Kuntz, aged 21. and Ida E. Meyers, , I aged 17. o NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. Notice is hereby given to property , owners whose lots and parcels of land abut on Ninth street, on and along I the following described route: Commencing at the north side of Nuttman avenue in the City of Decatur, i Indiana, thence running north on Ninth street to the south side of Day- ■ ton avenue and there to terminate, ' that the common council of the city of Decatur, Indiana, on the 15th day ' of September. 1908, duly adopted and ' passed a resolution to improve said street with macadam, along above de- , scribed route, and that on the i 6th day of October, 1908, ~ I at 7 o’clock p. tn,, the council will at ‘ the council rooms hear all persons whose lots er parcels of land are effected by the proposed improvement and will decide whether the benefits that will accrue to the property to be assessed abutting on the proposed said improvement and to the city will be equal to or exceed the estimated cost of the proposed improvement. By order of the Common Council, made and entered of record this 15th day of September. 1908. THOMAS F. EHTNGER, 228-lteach w2w City Clerk. o One of the worst teatures of kidney trouble is that it is an insidious dis- ■ ease and before the victim realizes his danger he may have a fatal malady Take Foley’s Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as it corrects irregularites and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. O —; Ask for Allen’s Foot-Ease, a Powder. It makes walking easy. Cures Corns.. Bunions. Ingrowing Nalls. Swollen and sweating feet. 7 ‘ all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Don’t accept any substitute. Sample FREE. Ad-

IT WAS A HOT ONE (Continued from Page Oce) from another would be sufficient to ' start this work, which cannot be other than a successful means of broadening the knowledge cf the children. May this suggestion from the library be rewarded by the receipt of a number ’of stereoscopes and a goodly collection of views. The circulation of ■ books from the library and attendance in the reading rooms has bee remarkable during the summer months, and we anticipate an increased growth in all lines during coming months. Tbe October magazines are being received daily and are filled with interesting articles and serials. The report i fcr past month ending Sept. 21st, shows a borrower's record of 1,401. Books circulated. 1,048; number of books on shelves, 3,496. number magpublication after the > lection. I submit that our committee has given the better evidence of its freedom from connection with, cr obligation to, the predatory interests. Our committee, has not knowingly received a dollar from an official of any corporation known as a trust and it will not receive any money from sueh. If any money is contributed by such persons withcut the knowledge of the committee it will be returned as soon as the fact is discovered. The Democratic party i- making an honest and an honorable fight in defense of the principles and policies enunciated in its platform and it expects and will demand fair and honorable treatment from those who are in charge of the Republican campaign. With great respect, etc., very truly 'yours, WILLIAM J. BRYAN, j Detroit, Mich., Sept. 22, 1908. o BOYS STEAL CREAM A Penitentiary Offense Committed by Decatur Y ouths Last Night BROKE IN HOUSE And Stole Can of Ice Cream —A Serious State of Affairs Last night at the time when the wedding ceremony of Miss Marie Beery and Jesse Sellemeyer was be-' Ing performed boyfl, members I' of a belling gang, which had congregated at tht Berry home, stole the brick ice cream which had been purchased for the event, and as a consequence, the men may have a serious charge to face. Marshal Bohnke had ben called to quell th a dis turbance made by the bellers, and it was while he was on the opoosite side of the bcuse that the'three boys, whose names we have and upon request of the officials we withhold, forced entrance to the porch and stole the ice cream, leaving the case in the alley. The trick was indeed dastardly and tin the event that the prosecution is ' pushed against the youths, they would without doubt meet serious 'ates. Mr. Beery was compelled to buy mope ice cream, although he could not get it in the colors as was the cream which was stolen. '• OBITUARY. Fannie May Everett was bom May 13, 1883, departed this life Sept. 17, 1908, aged 25 years, 4 months, 4 days. She was converted to Jesus Christ a t the age of 14, and united with the Pleasant View Baptist church, of | which she was a devoted member. (Whenever her health permitted she was a t her place at the Bible school and church. She was a very successful teacher of the primarv class at the Bible school. She was patient in her afflictions to the last She began ailing about 5 years ago, and had been a constant sufferer and confined to her bed for twenty weeks. She leaves a mother, four sisters, three brothers and many friends to mourn their loss. But what is their loss is her gain. Her father has preceded her to the home above over two years ago, where he greeted her coming. Truly it ma. be »hl cf her. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; yea, , saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. The funeral services were held at the house, conducted by her pastor. J. Vuker, Sept 18, 1908. The body was laid to rest by the side of her father in the Wren. Ohio, cemetery. oDemocrat Want Ads. Pay.

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