Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 259, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1908 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT PuWi«hed Every Evening, Except Sund»*. by , LEW G. EL L I N G H A M. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 1» cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mall $2.50 •ingle copies cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second class mail 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 of 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= THIS IS THE ISSUE

A committee of bankers from the central and western states are up in arms against the postal savings bank proposition as advocated by the Republicans in their national platform. They are sending to the bankers all ever the country the following very good explanation of both the postal savings and the guarantee of deposits, and they give some excellent reasons why both bankers and depositors support the Democrats upon the guarantee of deposits which they claim is the best. This is no matter of theory, it is a fact, according to the platforms of the respective parties. The Republican party pledges a law providing for postal savings banks. The Democratic platform pledges the party to the enactment of a law providing for the guaranty of deposits. The Republican platform says: “We favor the establishment of a postal savings bank system for the convenience of the people and the encouragement of thrift.” The Democratic platform says: "We pledge ourselves to legislation under which the national banks shall be required to establish a guarantee fund for the prompt payment of the depositors of any insolvent national bank, under an equitable system which shall be available to all state banking institutions wishing to use it. "We favor a postal savings bank if the guaranteed bank cannot be secured, and that to be constituted so as to keep the deposited money in the communities where it is established. But we condemn the policy of the Republican party in providing postal savings banks under a plan of conduct by which they will aggregate the deposits of the rural communities and re-deposit the same under government charge in the banks of

Wall street, thus depleting the circulating medium of the producing regions pnd unjustly favoring the specula tive markets.” Every vote will count for one or the other. The Democratic platform endorses the postal savings bank, provided we cannot secure a law providing for guaranty of deposits; but it stands for the guaranty of deposits as against the postal savings bank. Mr. Taft is in favor of the postal savings bank and opposed to the guarantying of deposits. He says: “The Democratic party announces its adhesion to this plan, and only ■ recommends the tried system of postal savings banks as an alternative if the new experimental panacea is not available. The Republican party prefers the postal savings banks as one tried, safe and known to be effective, and as reaching many more people now without banking facilities than the new system proposed.” (From speech of acceptance of Wm. H. Taft, July 28, 1908.) Mr. Bryan stands for guaranty of deposits. He says: “Then, too, the banks must remember that the question is not merely whether depositors shall be made secure. but whether the security shall be given by the banks themselves or by the government through a postal savings bank. The refusal of the banks to permit the passage of a law granting security to depositors is responsible for the growth of the sentiment in favor of the government savings bank, and the sentiment will continue to grow unless something is done to satisfy the demands of the people upon this subject. “The Republican party proposes the establishment of a postal savings bank system; the Democratic party prefers the guaranteed bank because it is bet. ter for the depositor and better for the banker; it gives the depositor the security he needs and yet leaves the banking business in the hands of the banks. But the Democratic platform declares for a postal savings bank if the guaranteed bank cannot be secured, and in -‘November more than ninety per cent of the voters will by their ballots demand either the guaranteed bank or the postal savings bank. Can the financiers prevent the carrying out of this demand? “The bank must decide, therefore, whether he will favor a postal savings bank which, in the absence of the guaranteed bank, will grow until it absorbs the banking business, or preserve the present system of banking by giving to the people, through a

, guaranty law, the protection which they must otherwise find in a government bank. “The Democratic plan, therefore, contemplates a less radical change ' than the Republican plan. In his notification spech Mr. Taft charged the Democrats with being socialistic in some of their remedies. The charge ; was not well founded, but I might | reply by charging him with advocating . an unnecessary extension of the government’s sphere of activity in the , establishment of the postal savings bank, when the guaranteed bank would answer the same purpose without any considerable increase in the number of government employes. I would rather see the banks attend to the banking business than to have it transferred to the government, and be-1 j cause I prefer to have the banking business done by the banks rather than by the government I urge the guaranty of deposits as the easiest solution of our difficulties.” (From Mr. Bryan’s spech delivered at Topeka, Kan., Aug. 27, 1908.) Bankers Must Make a Choice. , Whether the money of the commun- . ity Is to be deposited in the postoffice, I or whether it shall be deposited in i their own banks. ; Depositors Must Make a Choice. Whether they want to have their ’ money deposited in the postoffice at ■ 2 or 2*4 per interest, or whether it • shall be deposited In a bank which is as sound as the United States treasury at the usual rates of interest. Merchants, manufacturers and jobbers must make a choice whether the money of the community which they need in their business shall be deposited in a postal savings bank with headquarters at Washington, or whether it shall be retained in the banks

• of the communty, for the use of the . community. All the people must decide whether the banking business shall be done , by the banks safely guaranted or by ' the government THEY LIKE HIS INDEPENDENCE That Thomas R. Marshall is above ' all else independent and honest is I freely admitted by every one who • hears him speak. He hobnobs with no one for the sake of votes. He is a ■ new figure in Indiana politics, and if ’ we mistake not, is destined to elevate I the tone of political life as well as ■ these who seek and are honored with party nominations. He places the of- ■ fice of governor on a high plane. He believes that no party should operate its schemes of cunning from the first and greatest office of the state. He believes that an executive should perform all the duties of an executive, and that a legislative branch should perform its functions and assume the responsibility of its part of our state government. In all this he is right. No one man should have the power that is now assumed. Mr. Marshall has made a magnificent campaign and his election governor is claimed by his friends and admitted by his opponents. His greatest strength lies in his utter independence and a belief in his honesty and integrity. These elements are elements of strength at any time, but more especially are they strong with the people. We need more men of the caliber and independence of Mr. Marshall in public life. The people know they need them. The Board of Trade Taft and Sherman club has put out a banner in the down-town section which reads: “There must not be UNDUE interference with legitimate business — Taft.” The Bryan and Kern club of Chicago has met this challenge and will locate a banner in the same section with these words: “There shall not be ANY interference with legitimate business — Bryan.” It will be remembered that when Mr. Taft was asked in New York last winter what wag to become of a man who was willing to work and could get nothing to do, he replied: “God knows.” One other distinguished Republican has recently followed this lead, says the Indianapolis News, and unloaded the trusts on the Almighty. Senator Dolliver, in a ppeech last week, at Reno, Nev., said in substance that God and not man made the trusts and that God would be responsible ' for their regulation. ’ He continued ' thus: “Trusts are governed, not by any statute, but by the laws of God, made for the protection of His own people. i The laws of God are equal to the task of regulating the growth of the trusts. “The sugar trust,” he added, “is in the hands of the Author of the universe.” The state end of the campaign has contributed its full share to the gloom that prevails at Republican headquarters. The double-dealing character of the whole Watson-Hanly campaign, the terrific extravagance of the i state government, the neglect of the ■ public business by paid officials who . give all their time to party politics, I the raids upon the public treasury by swarms of officials, inspectors, examiners, supervisors, experts, investiga- | tors, detectives and the like, rivaling the Gcths and Vandals m search of plunder—all these things and manymore have stirred the people to open revolt. The state house is going to be cleaned out and a Democratic legislature will aid Democratic officials in disclosing to the public tbe full measure of the official iniquity charged in the Democratic state platform. It is not surprising'that something akin to melanchcly, if not melancholy itself, has marked the Republican campaign headquarters for a camping site. • i . ————— POCKETBOOK LOST—Some one relieved me of my pocketbook Tuesday night. I would ask him to be fair and bring the pocketbock back and I will divide with him. I am sure it was a Republican because he kept it all. J. 8. Hart

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Miss Anna Clark Entertains the Only Originals at Pedro OTHER SOCIETY NEWS The Bachelor Maids Hold a Meeting—The W. R. C Ladies The Only Original Club were entertained at progressive pedro last evening at the home of Miss-Nona Harding. The first prize at this game went to Miss Anna Clark and the second pnze was won by Miss Celia Kinney. After the close of the games dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held with Miss Celia Kinney next Wednesday evening. Mrs. John Melotte entertained the round table of the W. R. C. yesterday afternoon and an enjoyable time was had. Refreshments were served. The ladies will meet with Mrs. John 80lI linger Nov. 11. The Bachelor Maids were entertained at pedro last evening at the home of Miss Rose Voglewede. The highest hinors of the evening were won by Misses Bertha Voglewede and Edna Ehinger. A delicious three-course luncheon was served by the hostess. * The members of the Eastern Star are requested to be present at their regular meeting Friday evening. o THEY THANK THE DEMOCRAT. In behalf of the Decatur Church of Christ and ourselves as well, we wish to thank the editors and publishers of the Decatur Daily Democrat for their kindness in giving in a large part of their valuable space to write 1 ups of the Evangelistic services that have been in progress at the church, and which close tomorrow night (Fri-! day) with a lecture entertainment. No citizen of Decatur or Adams county can afford to not be a subscriber of this paper, for it is a clean, honest and fearless defender of the right and treats every one with respect. It ranks far above the average daily in , cities the size of Decatur. May it ever be prosperous and useful in its service for humanity. ADDISON WILLARD CRABB, ELSIE MYRTLE CRABB, Evangelists. T, A COOPER, Pastor Decatur Church of Christ. o POLITICAL CALENDAR... Oct. 31. —Hardscrabble school house Union township, Hons. C. J. Lutz and D. B. Erwin. Oct. 30.—Salem school house, Blue' Creek township, Hons. C. J. Lutz and ■ C. Eotzenhizer. Oct. 30.—Preble, Hons. John C. Moran and A. P. Beatty. Oct. 29. —Luckey school house, Un--1 ion township,' D. E. Smitjf and J. C. Moran. Oct. 31. —Berne, Walter J. Lotz. Oct 31. —Geneva, Waite*. J. Lotz. o WHAT CAUSES DYSPEPSIA? And Incidentally Constipation, Coated Tongue, Nervousness, Headache and Other Symptoms Did yen ever know that the stomach I is a chuYn? That just as soon as you are done eating, the healthy stomach commences to rcl! the food around, and mixes it thoroughly with uue juices of the stomach? . | And did you know, dear reader, that j if the stomach is run down or flabby, . so that it cannot do tlje churning, tihat I dyspepsia is the result? If the food is not churned, it lays heavily on your stomach, turns sour, and causes all kinds of distressing symptoms, such as headache, coated tongue, constitpation, etc. And so, as every physician will tell you, the way to cure dyspepsia is to fix the churn, or in other words, build up the stomach so that it will properly mix the food. If ycu have dyspepsia and want to ' get rid of it before it gets rid of you, go to Holthouse Drug Co. the druggist, and get a large hex of Mi-o-na tablets. The cost is only 50 cents, and every reader cf Democrat is welcome to his or her money back if Mi-o-na does not cure. c TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Any person holding claims against Jacob F. Mangold are requested to present same at once to Miss Katherine Mangold, who will settle same. 257-2 t

THE KERN MEETING (Continued from page 1.) appointed him to other offices and when Mr. Taft finds out next Wednesday monting what the wild and wolly people of this country have done to him he will never want to go before the people again.” General W eaver followed Mr. Kern in a talk of nearly one hour, and made a good impression on a large number of former soldiers who were in the crowd. At the hotel many called on Mr. Kern and assured him they had confidence in his election. Among his callers was Master Costello, son of a leading physician of Decatur, anfi Mr. Kern and the lad, who is about the same age as John Kern, Jr., became quite chummy.— Blodgett, in Indianapolis News. HAPPILY WEDDED Miss Emma Sellemeyer Became the Wife of Rev. Vitz of Defiance Today A HAPPY EVENT Rev. L. C. Hessert Officiated —Elegant Wedding Dinner Was Served This morning at the country home of Harmon W. Sellemeyer, his oldest daughter, Miss Emma, known and loved by many, was, by the employment of a simple but impressive ceremony, united in marriage to Rev. Nathan Vitz, of Defiance, Ohio, the wedding occuring promptly at 10:30 o’clock. The home was beautifully decprated in cut flowers and streamers of beau- . tiful colors, when Rev. L. C. Hessert s os this city joined the lives of these i estimable people. Uncles and aunts only of the contracting parties were , the recipients of invitations to the , gala affair, twenty-five of these being , ' present. At the close of the ceremony 'the guests were seated at a table heav- , ily laden with the delicacies of the season and according to the report of A. H. Sellemeyer of this city all did justice to it. Mr. and MYs. Vitz left this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock for Fort , Wayne, from where they will proceed I to Definance, where a neatly arranged home awaits their arrival. The newly wedded couple are both well known in this community. The bride, one of Adams county’s most highly respected young ladies, had attained an education which created a demand for her services as instructor in the public [ schools several years ago and after I successfully teaching in the country for two years, she was granted a po- . sition in the Decatur schools, where j for two years she has made a record ; unexcelled. In fact she had been api pointed for a third term, but resigned :on account of the approaching marriage. She is held in the highest esteem of all who extend hearty ccn,gratulations. The groom a graduate of Tiffin, Ohio, has been in the ministry for three years, is a brother of the Rev. Henry Vitz, who for fourteen years was pastor of the local Reformed church, and is now pastor of the German Reformed church at Defiance, Ohio. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Anna Everhart, of Indianapolis, Rev. O. Vitz and F. Reppert, of Vera Cruz. o — WANTED—HICKORY TIMBER We are In the market for second growth hickory for which we pay the highest cash price. Are you going to clear anything out your woods? If so, we want the hickory. Come in and get our prices and dimensions. A. M. York, Phone 502, Decatur, Ind. 255-3 mod-w SAW MULL FOR SALE. I have a saw mill at Linn Grove, Ind., will sell building or machinery separate or together. A bargain. Inquire at once of George Gentiss at sheriff's office, Decatur. ts o ELZEY’S CHOLERA BALM. Has been sold for the past eighteen years and has proved itself a val uabl remedy. Try it. lam also agent for Dr. Clark Johnson’s Indian Blood Syrup made in New York. All persons having any disease arising from tm pureb lood such ag rheumatlsin.dropsy. kidney disease etc., should see me JOHN ELZEY. 154-30 t 1108 Monroe St.. Decatur. Tnd — o On the top wave of public favor— Admiral coffee. 209-ts Try Admiral coffee. 209-ts

announcement We wish to announce to the people of Adams county that we have made arrangements with three Eastern tool and hardware factories to take their entire lot of odds and ends in tools, steel goods, hardware and novelties. These goods are all high grade and manufactured by two of the best factories in their line. The line consists of Hatchets, Hammers, Braces, Sledges, Bits of all kinds, Hand Saws, Curry Combs, Horse Brushes, Punches and Plyers, Hay Forks, Manure and Clover Forks, Shovels, Silverware, Pocket Knives, Common Knives and Forks, Butcher Knives, Carving Sets, Butcher Saws and Steels and a line of goods you would expect to find in any well stocked hardware store. This was made possible only by our being able to take a very large amount of goods, but we believe there will be little doubt but that we will be able to ’ handle the amount all right, as we feel the people of Adams county are looking for high grade goods always, and especially if they can be bought at one-half their real value. Our first shipment have now arrived and we have them ready for your inspection. We have taken a few different articles at random and given prices: MONEY SAVERS All steel hatchets, hammers, hand axes, 75c. to SI.OO values. Our price 35c A good substantial brace, 50. reg.,Our price 25c Ratchet brace, nickle plated. Reg. $1.50. Our price.. .98c A fine handled ax, any size, reg. $1.25. Our price.. .75c Fine hand saws, any size teeth, reg. $1.75. Our price.9Bc 24 in. arge Butcher saw. SI.OO reg. Our price 65c Sledges any size 7c lb. reg. Our price 5c lb. Files of all kinds at less than one-half regular price. 12 in. and 14 in. Bastard files 10c j Slim tapers, any size 5c 8 and 10 in. mill bastards 8c Curry combs sold everywhere for from 15c to 25c Our price 9c 20 in. Plane. Reg. $2.00. Our price $1.23 ,4 oz. bottles of sewing machine oil, reg. 10c. Our price 5c 14-16-18 in. horse rasps, reg, 75c. Our price 37c , Nut augurs, any size. Reg. 50c to 85c. Our price... 25c Boring machie augurs, any size. Reg. 50 to 85c. Our price 25c Set of augur bits, 13 in. set. Reg. $3.00. Our price.sl(Bo A fine hatchet or hammer handle. Reg. 10c. Our price.sc Leather end chisel handle, reg. 10c. Our price 5c 1 7 in. butcher knives, reg. 50c to 60c. Our price 43c. 25c i Kitchen knives and forks, all fancy’ handles, sold reg. at $1.50 to $2.00 set of 6 knives and forks. Our price wood handles 6c each, bone handle .... 10c each 1 qt. bottles blue ink, reg. 60c qt. Our price 20c qt Levels, any size, from 14 to 24 in. fine grade. Reg. 75c to SI.OO. Our price 47c Reg. size steel squares, reg. 85c. Our price 50c Revolving leather punches, reg. 65c. Our price 39c 10 in. wire plyers, reg. 75c. Our price 43c Silver knives and forks, reg. $2.50 set. Our price... .$1.50 Rodgers Bros, knives and forks, reg. $4.00. Our price $3.00 Lar ?i ne n ° Ver -° r shredder corn fodder forks, reg. SI.OO. Our price & 50c We Guarantee Them We can't take the space to give all the items, but they are all great bargainst. These goods are high grade and will bear close.insp ection. All articles are plainly priced and our guarantee go with them. — iiiiw SCHAFER’S Up-To-Date Hardware store