Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 294, Decatur, Adams County, 10 December 1908 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Exc«ptSurv <*»y, by LEW g. EL L I N G H A M. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-cl ass mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. NO POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS THIS SESSION OF CONGRESS Word frc m Washington is to the effect that if postal savings banks are to become an institution of the United States government at all, they will not be the creatures the sixtieth congress. Leaders of the senate, where the bill to establish this kind

of money depository at present rests, are said to have reached a determination not to forward the measure at this session. Prom this it would appear the senate does not feel that the duty is incumbent on that body to fulfill such part of the pledges of the republican party as Is embraced in the postal savings bank measure. After attempts to obtain consideration for

Candies and Nuts!! Wehave by far the biggest line of candies, nuts and fruit of all kinds to be found in the city, and Christmas shoppers will do well to call and see us before buying their supply. JUST RECEIVED 150 pails of the choicest candies obtainable, and we will give special prices to School Teachers, Churches and Societies Oranges, bananas, in fact everything in the delicacies are at Rinehart, Smith & Parrish RESTAURANT 2 doors north Schafer Hdw. Co. Call early, it’s the old Coffee and Rinehart stand.

Let CHRIS MEYER Make ALL YOUR CLOTHES Suits from sls up Pants from $4.50 up Perfect fitting garments, most stylish, finestworkmanship. Bring in yonr old clothes, let us make them look like new.

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the postal savings banks bill by the senate during the latter part of the last session had failed, it was agreed that it should be made a special order for December 14. This was considered at the time as meaning the adoption of the bill and its friends were elated that a definite time was fixed for disposition of the matter. The leaking out of the news that the senate will not touch the bill this session doubtless is a rude shock. The Chicago platform under the head of "Pos

tal Savings Banks" said, “We favor the establishment of a postal savings bank system for the convenience of the people and the encouragement of thrift.” The republicans have claimeu the postal savings bank proposal as a party asset. The future course of the measure will be watched with interest. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. Important legislation is seldom expected from congress in a short session. The Sixtieth congress is not likely to differ from its predecessors in this respect, although owing to the president's recommendations the schedule may include questions sufficiently urgent to occupy the attention up to the last hour of March 3 next. Problems of labor and of transportation will not cease from troubling because of the passing of one bill or the defeat of many bills. If promoters nf “just as good for

less money’’ articles would get busy on all commodities they might put a stop to clamor for a tariff to fence out stuff "made in Germany.” SOCIAL FUNCTIONS A Big Union Service of Young People’s Societies Next Sunday THE LODGE NEWS The Royal Neighbor Officers Other Social Items of Interest The officers who w r ere elected Tuesday night to guide the destiny of the Royal Neighbors lodge are Mrs. W. E. Smith, oracle: I-rs. W. H. Fledderjohann, vice oracle; Mrs. Olie Scheiman. past oracle; Mrs. E. E. DeWitt, recorder: Mrs. Lettle Enos, receiver; Mrs. William Biggs, chancellor; Mrs. Anna Yahne, marshal; Mrs. William Jeffries, inner sentinel; Mrs. Cliff Lee, outer sentinel; managers, Mrs. Dorsey Hoagland and Mrs. William Richards; physician. Dr. W. E. Smith. The lodge has wisely selected the above mentioned, as they are all able to perform their duties efficiently.

Berton Kiefer and Miss Harriett Ritter were united in marriage at the home of Charles Hill in Van Wert last evening. The couple is well known to many Decatur people. Those who forward social items by mail to the Democrat are kindly requested to write plainly, at least the names, so that no mistakes will be made in publishing the article. The union young people’s service to be held at the Evangelical church next Sunday evening should he largely attended. The service will begin at 6:00 o’clock and last for one hour. The members of the Ben Hurs are requested to be present at Friday night's meeting. Business of importance will b etransacted. “Woman ha® just one duty in life,” says A. Man, “and that is to look pretty.” He makes the demand as if it were the easiest duty he could inflict on feminity, hut what wots mere man of the price of face powder, or the cost of the manicure’s services? How would he like to spend hours a day with the masseuse, having all the individuality rubbed out of the face, and doll baby nonenity left in its place. How should he, pray, like to restrain all expression of mirth, or sorrow, or anger, lest perchance a few tiny wrinkles or crowsfeet make their appearance? Emerson, our New England philosopher and mystic, exclaims, “Beauty is its own excuse for being,” and so it Is. if it’s the right, sort, hut perish the thought of too much and too patent loveliness. Better to scruh floors and wash dishes and sew endless seams for a living than to be a slave to the one duty of looking pretty. No woman should be ugly, but every woman if she thinks the right thoughts and beautifies her mind with lovely ideals will reap a harvest of loveliness that will shine in her face through the medium of her soul.

The union meeting of the young people’s societies of the city to be held at the Evangelical church Sunday night, beginning at six o’clock, will be interesting, and the public is cordially invited to be present. The members of the Eastern Star will meet tomorrow evening and a full attendance is desired as the election of officers will take place. The Ladies’ Mite Society of the M. E. church will meet at the home of Mrs. J. D. Hale tomorrow afternoon Dee. 11. All members and friends of the society are invited. —— » BRYAN’S VISIT IN GALVESTON Galveston, Tex., Dec. 9.—W. J. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan who have been spending several weeks in southwest Texas and Mexico, reached Galveston today and became the guests of Col. W. L. Moody. The party left during the day for the hunting lodge at Lake Surprise, the canvas duck preserves. Mr. Bryan will speak here Thursday afternoon and night, after which he and his wife will return to Nebraska. o- — ■ NOTICE TO K. OF P’S. Something doing at the K. of P. hall tonight. Every member is requested to be present.

Chicken stew at Bud’s Place Saturday night.

BAD CIRCULATION. Causes Piles —External Treatment Won’t Cure Them. Free circulation of blood in the lower bowel will cure any case of piles. Piles may be due to constipation or any of a dozen other causes. Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid, the only internal, tablet remedy for piles, opens a free circulation in the bowel, and cures the cause. 24 days’ treatment is sold for $1 at Holthouse Drug Co., and Is guaranteed fully. Dr. Leonhardt Co., Station B, Buffalo, N. Y. Write for booklet. IN CIRCUIT COURT Trial of Smith vs. Laisure Was Delayed Until this Afternoon A SQUIRE SUMMONED Failed to File Transcript and Must Do So—The Other Items There came near being a law suit in circuit court this morning, but It didn’t quite materialize. The cause William G. Smith vs. Merl Laisure, suit on account, demand $125, was set for a hearing. The parties and witnesses were here, the jury assembled and all in readiness, when it was discovered that the justice who Had heard the case and from w’hom an appeal was taken, had failed to file a transcript. The defendant’s attorney filed motion to dismiss the appeal and leave was granted plaintiff to file amended and perfected transcript of proceedings before tt»e justice, Joel Liddy, who was summoned to appear In court this afternoon. He came on the 3:17 train and the case will be heard this afternoon, requiring about an hour. Peterson & Moran are attorneys for plaintiff and C. J. Lutz represents the defendant. The Fort Wayne & Springfield R. R. Co. vs. Andrew Miller et al, condemnation proceedings, motion filed by plaintiff to strike out each and every exception. Objection filed by dant. W. G. McCormack, guardian of Warren and Savetta McQuiston, Silas W. Hale and W. W. Briggs, were appointed appraisers.

Suits Worthy of Paris Artists LITTLE details distinguish a Paris importation from the usual “shoppy” suit. This year there is the “Direetoire” cut, the raised waist line, the sheath skirt effect, the high standing and lay-down collar, the patch pocket, the long sleeves, etc. The “Bischof” models we are showing embody all- these features. These goods are designed after the best creations of the leading foreign artists. You could go walking in Paris or Vienna and be in the reigning fashion with any one of these suits. Come in. You am see the snap and smartness of these garments the instant you look in our mirrors. The wear is guaranteed both by us and the makers. Plainly it is to your interest to make your selections now before the choicest patterns are taken. To give you even a greater inducement to come at once we have marked the most desirable garments far below their regular values. c Y e c 1 M U - tratC S fcw ° f tbe mauy we are sli <->wing. Look for the trade-mark B. S. &S. m every garment.

NEW MODELS are arriving daily. See the new Directoire Backs. Fine Broadcloth coats thrt were sl2, This week SIO.OO Come in all colors, Brown, Blue, Green and Black. / Ask to see them while they last.

Hart SchatFner & Marx

THE BOOKKEEPER. His method of working is very appealing, and many a time have I stood in a state of dumb marvey watching him add a column of figures from three to six feet long. Here is the way he does it, and it is exquisitely fascinating. He takes his pencil between his fingers, draws a deep breath catches his mental stride and is off. With the speed of a runaway automobile that deft hand shoots up the line, as with superhuman ability he annexes single, doubles, triplets and certainly combinations of greater number In mad haste. His eyes blink at the top, he relaxes for an instant, sets down a little figure with 42 to carry,and is off again. How he ever got the 42 to carry I do not know. I never could find it in my head or out, though I added it up at least fifteen times getting anywhere from 27 to 72 to carry. It was the langest single chunk of btain produce ever I witnessed. In desperation I divided the column -into ten different installments and came within 3 of the correct solution, which being so small a difference and not worth fighting over, I let go. I would back that man against the best adding machine in the country, for the machine might break down; he never will.

Chicken stew at Bud’s Place Saturday night. Democrat Want Ads. Pay

You probably have your ow tt idea made up as to the kind of overcoat you will wear this win. ter. Is it isn’t a Hart Shaffner & Marx or Clothcraft Overcoat guess again; you’re apt to make a mistake if you dont buy one of these makes. You’ll find them here and they are the be st clothes made. We sell them becaase that’s what we stand for and >ou stand for. We offer you profit in clothes buying, as good profit as we make in selling. H. S. &M OVERCOATS - - = sis to $25 CLOTHCRAFT “ - s - 10 to 15 Good values in “ - - * $4, <j.so, We’d be glad to show you our Overcoats if y oU ’u give us a chance, it’s worth your while. SPECIAL—Do your Xmas shopping early while assortments are complete. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys

Why are You . Waiting so Long? to do your Christmas shopping when others are getting the cream of the stocks by selecting early and having them laid away for them. You don’t need any money until you get the goods as we are glad to lay your selections away for you Come early, get just what you want, then you don’t have totake just what you can get. Have it off your mind. We have beautiful presents for everybody, young and old, lady or gentleman. Goods to suit everybody. Hensley the Jeweler

Mrs. T. Malley and Mrs. Josephine Mallby went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends.

» JUST ARRIVED Some new styles in Ladies Dress Skirts. SPECIAL This week. — Ladies all wool Panama skirts in Brown, Blue, Black and Green at $5.50 woitn $7.50. Ask to see them.

Cash Andrews went to Lagrange thit morning for a visit with his son Home* ard family.