Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 245, Decatur, Adams County, 13 October 1908 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT Pvbtißhed Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLIN GHAM. Suh*cri r 'tio— Pw week, by carrier 1# cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Btnrle copies cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflca at Decatur, Indiana, as second class mall matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. — National. For President, WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President, JOHN WORTH KERN. State. For Governor, THOMAS R. MARSHALL. For Lieutenant Governor, FRANK J. HALL. For Secretary cf State, JAMES F. COX. For Auditor of State, MARION BAILEY. For State Treasurer, JOHN EISENBERGER. For Attorney General, WALTER J. LOTZ. For Judge Supreme Court, M. B. LAIRY. For Judge Appellate Court, D. W. FELT. Reporter Supreme Court, BERT NEW. For State Statistician, PATRICK J. KELLEHER. For Supt. of Public Instruction. ROBERT J. ALEY. County. For Congress, JOHN A. M. ADAIR. For Joint Senator. STEVEN B. FLEMING. For Representative, THURMAN R. GOTTSCHALK For Prosecutor, HENRY B. HELLER. For Auditor, HENRY S. MICHAUD. For Treasurer, CHARLES YAGER. For Sheriff. ELI MEYER. For Surveyor, CHARLES C. ERNST. For Coroner, J. C. GRANDSTAFF For Commissioner —Ist Dist., HENRY ZWICK. For Commissioner —2nd Dist., JAMES A. HENDRICKS. o WATSON IS FOR ANY OLD THING Immediately after the passage of the county local option law by the special session of the legislature, James P. Godrich, chairman of the Republican state committee announced rather glibly that local optic,n as an issue was now out of the campaign. When Thomas R. Marshall, commenting on the Godrich declaration, intimated that in that event it might be possible to discuss a few of the issues on their merits, then Mr. Goodrich got scared and placed county local option again

Bosse’sOperaHouse I FR'DAV OCTOBER 16 The Wilber Amusement Co. Present The Queen of The Rockies With a P jwerful Cast and Eleborate Scenic Effects 300 Nights in New York 250 Nights in Chicago A Romance of the Golden West I PRICES 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents Seats ou sale at Holthouse Drug Store

■ ir. the race. James E. Watson so discusses it—where it is popular—and where it is not, he sort ’er winks the other eye. Like all other Republican leaders except Governor Hanly, he has no sympathy with the law. He believes it is gocd campaign thunder, and for this purpose he is working it to the limit At times he really grows eloquent in its defense, but any one that knows Jim Watson, knows that he can grow passionately eloquent on , a very small provocation. He is at his best, however, when “out with the boys" and when the cares of defending Prohibition is the farthest from his i thoughts. Some great campaign stor- , ies are told on Jim. the assumed Prohibition, but in reality the Republican j candidate for governor of Indiana. We assume that most of these stories should be taken with a dose of salt, but j the public record of Mr. Watsen is so i well known that the voters of the state i will really ascribe much truth to them. :He has wobbled on so many public ■ questions, been so weak and vascil- ; ating on others, in fact had so many , entangling alliances in which the people expected much and received but little, that it is hard to restore confidence in Jim. The American people are much the same. They expect their public men to te strong, sturdy and reliant. They do not expect them to always agree with their own ideas, but they do expect them to stand firm tc their own convictions and to defend them, sincerely and honestly. Jim i Watson is a sort of a hocus pocus poli- : tician—we will not say statesman. He J carries all sorts of patent applied for i and made to order opinions. He is | wihat the curbstone politician calls I foxy. In his smooth and oily way he ■ finds cut the sentiments cf a community or what is uppermost in the mind o' a particlar individual and he is i Johnny on the spot with this particular pleasing doctrine. When time for ac- > tion comes, he has expressed forty different views, and force compels him I to act contrary to thirty-nine of those ! expressed views. That is Jim Watson. I The story is not new. It is as he is ' generally known throughout the length and breadth of Indiana. That being | true, his devotion to prohibition and itempenance is not taken as a serious ' asset in his campaign for governor. I What he says and what he does is so separate and distinct that no conneci tion is possible. Such a man at the ■ head cf our state government is not a pleasing thought. Indiana is a great state. Her resources are large, and her industries and state institutions are important. Too important to place at the head of the state government a man whose chief recommendation is that he is a practical politician. Independence in thought and action is what is needed, and such a man is Thomas R. Marshall. He is brilliant, of high mind and pure thought. He has no alliance with any one. and as governor of Indinaa. he would be governor in fact as well as in name. Such a governor can be trusted and no interest no matter what that interest may be.

will receive special favors at hisl hinds. Thomas R. Marshall' How that name should inspire every Democrat. It should Inspire him net alone as to his own duty, but it should inspire him to action and to work. Your neighbor and your neighbor's neighbor should be importuned to help in the great work of placing at the head of our state government a man of high ideals and a clean and wholesome purpose. There are no strings tied to Thomas R. Marshall. His appeal is the appeal of independence itself, and should be heded by every Democrat—and Republican as well. The campaign speeches of Judges O'Rcurke and Erwin last evening were ' listened to by a large and attentive ' audience. The issues as discussed , were plainly presented, and now it is hard to understand how any one can refuse to support that Christian gen- 1 tieman and champion of the common ' i people. It is hard to understand bow any one can refuse to support that independent but brilliant Democratic I candidate for governor. We do not ' believe there will be many. The people seem to be of one mind this year. ( and the duty of the hour is for every Democrat to work for the success of his party tickets. ______________ I It is true that the money of the country is controlled by the banks , of New York and Wall street. That i being true, it is little wonder that they oppose the guaranty of bank deposits. They oppose it and proclaim that such j a governmental policy will prove ruinous to the business interests of the country. But it won't. It will cut off ( a few of the holes where New York’s “undesirable citizens” have been enjoying special privileges, that's all. It ' will make the country bank as stable and reliable as the New York bank, that is what hurts them They want these special privileges. They want the government to pay them for having those privileges and they want the people to pay them again. Bank guarantee insures the depositors, the little ones as well as the big ones, the poor ones as well as the rich ones. Who objects to safety? Is that anarchy and against the ideals of good citizenship? GOOD SPEECHES ———————— ; Were Delivered by Hons. ’ i Edward O’Rourke and . R. K. Erwin i TO LARGE CROWD « i I Who Listened Attentively 1 for Two Hours to the Eloquent Speakers i < i A crowd that comfortably filled the i court room heard ; the issues -of the i day ably and thoroughly discussed last i evening by Judge Edward O'Rourke ( and Judge R. K. Erwin, of Fort ] Wayne. Chairman Gallogly presided 1 and after a song <r twe by the glee ] club, introduced Judge O’Rourke, who i spoke for an hour, in his intersting i and capable way, touching first on the ] splendid traits of character of the i Democratic candidate. W. J. Bryan, , who he proved was honest, sincere, j fearless and of ability. He then dwelt upon the revision of the tariff, the ■ i publicity cf the campaign funds, the ] bank guarantee and other important > features of the Democratic platform. He vrs listened to attentively 1 throughout. Judge Erwin followed in cue of the best campaign speeches ever heard in Decatur, and the audience cheered his almost every sentence and when he tried to close cried “ go on,” “give us some more.” He criticized the Republican administration, state end national for the enormous increase in expenses,which more than doubles that of the last Democratic administration, fourteen years age. Judge Erwin also explained the bank guarantee plank of the platform and kept the crowd in a good humor while pouring in the hot shots. Don’t I fail ta hear Adair tomorrow evening. o Typewriting neatly and promptly executed. See Wiil Hammell at Schurger & Smith’s law •ffice. o BROOD SOWS FOR SALE—I have | for sale five brood saws that will farrciw about October 20. Joe Brunnegraff, R. R. No. 11. 245-6 t

COURT HOUSE NEWS This Morning’s Session Showed First Decline of the Season A I SHORT SESSION Demurers Overruled in Two Cases and an Answer Was Filed This morning's session of ccurt was the quietest, so far this term and was over in half an hour. Court news will likely be scarce from now on until after election. David E. Scctt vs. L. A. Graham, suit for an accounting, demurrer to complaint, overruled, to which ruling defendant excepts. Rurode Dry’ Goods Co. vs. Frederick Schafer, suit on account, demurrer overruled; answer filed, general denial. The defendant also filed twenty interrogatories which plaintiff is ordered to answer within ten days. P. B. Dykeman, has been granted a hunter's license, good for one year from date. Joseph W. Smith, executor of the Polly Steele will, filed final report, notice being for October 31. Orlen S, Fortney et al has transferred to Sarah A. Tindall, a tract of land In St. Marys township, for SBOO. 0 ARE YOU A BOOSTER If So Join the Crowd in Patronizing the Home Cigar Makers THE REASONS WHY They Are as Much Deserving of the Patronage as the Merchants There are few, if any, Decatur people who do not believe in patronizing home industry. It is a characteristic sc essential to a progressive people and if the many who believe in this, would themselves adhere strictly to the rule, Decatur would advance as she has never done before. The home dry goods merchants, hardware merchants, shoe sellers, clothing men, harness manufacturers land in fact the representatives of all lines merit the patronage of the people. To a large extent they get it, and we suggest that these merchants, to the man, patronize home cigar makers and thus practice w’hat they preach. The various manufacturers of home cigars are placing on the market cigars that will compete with any of the foreign, in fact they are better. Why should not they be? The large cigar manufacturing establishments in the cities buy their tobacco of the same firms that the Decatur manufacturers do, and while it is true that in buying large quantities of tobacco, they get better prices, they are at the big expense of paying the salaries of their traveling salesmen, who represent them on the road. If it is right to buy from home merchants and it is right, is is as much so to buy home cigars and not only this, but tJbe merchants should do as is done in Bluffton and F-rt Wayne, and that is, if a man asks for a cigar, give him a home cigar and only change at his request. The money made by Deca tur cigar makers is spent at home. They patronize the clothier, grocer, jeweler, shoe seller, dry gcods merchants, butcher and in return the merchants should make themselves an example as a true advocate of home industry by smoking home cigars. It will mean much for the citizenship of Decatur, The place to smoke home cigars is Decatur; the time, now and always henceforth Begin today and join the boosters or take off your regalia and quit preaching heme trade. - f HOME WANTED FOR GIRL. Do you want to take to raise a girl of good parentage, twelve years old and capable to help you in the household duties and about the farm? If you do and will call or write this office we will give you the address of her guardian with whom you can make proper arrangements. If you live in town it is needless to apply as it is the desire that she be placed in a gocd country home. Inquire at once if interested. 243-3 t

“THE QUEEN OF THE ROCKIES” Splendid Performance at Opera House Friday Night Unlike many of the melodramatic offerings of the day, "The Queen of the Rockies” has a strong plot, consistently worked out by a cast of twenty clevej people and the great jumping horse “Jess.” In stage settings that are at once unique, splendidly beautiful and of crigin-31 treatment. It is a play full of mystery and romance of the golden west. The play carries one through a series of exciting acts and scenes, its weirdness startles, the scenic display <and pretty costumes pleases the eye, and the comedy is cf that efFrvesant kind, stirring up the bubbles of fun and lending a delightful cha m to the performance. This great attraction will appear here for only one night at Bosse's opera house Friday, October 16. SHIP W ENGLAND Decatur Produce Company Contracted Today to Export Amount of Poultry TO FOREIGN COUNTRY Will Begin in Earnest Within Two Weeks to Fulfill Obligation O. H. Hanson, of Buffalo, N. Y., a representative of cne of the largest poultry concerns In the United States was in the city today and after a lengthy conference with the proprietors of the Decatur Produce company, he secured a contract from them which calls for the packing of from 50,000 to 100.000 pounds of poultry to be exported to England. This is a recognition well deserved as this company has one of the best equipped establishments in this part of the country and the goods shipped therefrom are perfectly wholesome. The’ produce company will begin within two weeks to fulfill this obligation and a force of at least forty people will be given immediate employment. Eastern buyers of poultry and eggs are all placing bids for the output of the Decatur concern, realizing the superiority in quality. During the summer season, the produce company has done a good business. The market for eggs has been gcod, however, and as a consequence they have less than 1,000 cases on hands, while poultry has been sold as readily. The busy season is just approaching and the management is preparing for it. It Tastes Good and Creates Strength Yinbl the famous cod liver and iron medicine, without oil. Vinol is much better than cod liver oil and emulsions, because, while it contains all the medicinal value they do, it disagrees with no one. As a body builder and strength creator for old people, delicate children, after sickness, and for stubborn coughs and colds Vinol is unequaled. Smith, Yager 4 Falk ORUCJCISTS Decatur, Indiana jfe. a \ Wwjfee / // . xj J ' Fresh Oysters ! Ar > Baker and Anderson’s

SPECIAL SPECIAL We have just received a beautiful line of 16x20 pict. ures with a nice frame well worth SI.OO our price compl ete 57c one with every $2 OO in trade between now and Jan. uary let for 39c. Don’t fail to see these and ask for cupon. We have a complete line of underwear, hoseiry knit goods, combs, bats and etc for that we will put up against anything in the city in price and quality. A FEW OF OUR MANY BARGAINS Childrens Sock caps for only • lOt Beller Grade ........ 25 and Qgt Misses Bns and Ladies union suits OUC Baby Hoods Shirts and Hose •_ , IOC Neckties well wor h 2Ot °r IOC Scarfsand Fascinators from IUC to 51.Q0 L dies and Childrens double mittens .... IO to 25c 2400 Matches • . . 10c Large Lamp Complete ... ...... gQg Stove pipe Elbows Shovels and Dampers 10c No »BJapC°a Hods 25C No | 8 Galv. Coal Hods 35c Flower pots all sizes and prices Enamelware to meet any price. 5 Gallon Galv Oil Can 60c 2 Gallon Galv. Oil Can . . 25C We have received one solid car load of holiday goods and wiil be able to show to our trade the greatest line of china toys and noveltives ever on display in Decatur Watch us and when in need of anything in our line come in The Store You Hear so Much About. THE RACKET Steele <fc Weaver FOR INVESTMENT or HCME Better Your Conditions and Income on One Fourth of Money Invested. A few “REAL BARGAINS” in Austin County, Texas 306 acres Brazos Bottom Farm. 150 A. in cultivation. One real good house, 4 tenant houses, bams, sheds, etc. Richest soil. Price S3O per acre. ; 320 acres fine land, 5 room dwelling, large barn, all kinds of fruit, figs, pears, etc. Fine water. Located in thickly populated neighborhood. A beautiful place. Price only S3O per acre. ‘ , 959 acres, large 9 room dwelling 4 tenant bouses, 130 acres timber, I balance fine level prairie, a lovely place, 4 miles from town, 500 t yards from school and in first class neighborhood. Price S3O per acre. i 320 acres Coice prairie, well fenced, good well and windmill, fine land, I no buildings, cn R. F. D. 5 miles from town, lays in a square and can easily be subdivided into 4 80-acre farms. Fine improved i farms joins this tract. Price S2O per acre. ' The undersgned owns a farm of 261 acres in the same neighborhood and the idea of this advertisement is to draw more good Indiana neighbors. First come fit st served. Land is going up fast in priee. Cheap roundtrip excursion rates every first and third Tuesday in each month. Address in English or German. Oscar C. Smith Box 60. Kokomo, Ind A RARE BARGAIN FOR SALE SO acre farm, 6 miles from Decatur, good six-room house, large barn, all other necessary outbuildings, wind pump and drove well, well drained, fairly well fenced, close to school and church, on pike road, soil sandy clay loam mostly slightly rolling, all under cultivation but 20 acres of second growth timber. Price $5,000.00. If you are i n the market for farm or city property, come in and see us before you buy. Northern Indiana Real Estate Co. ■ Office over Burns Harness Store. Decatur, Indiana. 1— O / FR ATE For HOMESEEKERS EXCURSIONS First and xhird Tuesdays of Each Month during Year 1908 VIA THE CLOVER LEAF ROUTE From Decatur to TEXAS, MISSOURI, COLORADO, ARKANSAS, And other Q t , kANSA S, OKLAHOMA other Southwestern and Western states and territories attention o to e rh e L co f mfort en and aDd Employes are ‘nstructed to pay special .reion Tickets. convenience of holders of Homeseekers’ E* c F A«nt rt T U l la r C c ] UPO ° ° r addrCSS T * L * McCullough gent, oledo, St, Louis & Western RR. Decatur. Ind. I

Dr. W. H. Johnston, the Fort Wayne osteopath physician, will visit Decae.oh TOk . c“ S “"’ “«««» 235-5 t

*'" On the top wave of public favor— Admiral coffee. 209-ts — SEE L. C. Mills at Monroe before selling your poultry. 234-1-*