Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 21 January 1909 — Page 2

Fhe Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. 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 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as eecOiid-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. 5*.... — ' - g» MAKES A FAVORABLE REPORT The senate committee on public morals has made a favorable report on Senator Mattingly’s bill in regard to campaign contributions. By one of its provisions corporations are forbidden to make any contributions for political purposes. There are other provisions which will, if enacted into law, do much to purify elections. Corporations ought not to give any money to party committees. Indeed, they have no right to do so. They are not organized for any such purpose. The money that they hold is trust money, held for the benefit of the stockholders, to whom it belongs. Through the election of weak or cor-' rupt men to office, or through the successful efforts or corporations and others to corrupt them after they get into office, we have developed rather close business relations between public officers and corporation agents. These relations are held by many to be even proper, or at least necessary. It has come to such a pass that , men cannot get even what they are fairly entitled to without buying it. ■

In other cases “strikes’’ are organized simply for the purpose of extorting money from corporations. In still others the corporations pay lavishly fcr privileges to which they have no shadow of right. All this grows very largely out of the contributions which corporations make to party campaign funds. Tariff favors, we know, are bought this way, and have been bought for many years. It is pre-

Money Saved! I — — ■' 5 & In the last 30 days we have received a very large stock of Saddlery gocds and horse clothing and are 1 now in a position to save you from 25 to 35 per’ct. on H Horse Blankets, I Plush and Fur Robes, I Storm Fronts, - Horse Covers, | Horse Collars, Pads, Whips | All Horse Goods, and Sundries The goods are all regular and high grade and will I be kept in stock at all times of the year, We have the goods and prices to talk for themselves B and will be glad to show you our new department F., whether you buy or not. Red Rope Halters, K wW each 20c I {J Bft. Sisal cow ties, each . |OC h Sp Bft.Jute cow ties, each . 7'4C b Large size stable blankW ets,each 95c K W. J®* 7 Lar^e size » w ° ol F SL* horse blankets that were $3.75 now . 52.75 f <7 ’ I° w pri ced blanket |, |g | B Heavy rubber stormfropt c / ■ ■ X** large well made F i Horse \ each $2.45 h \ Clotilico / horse COLLARS r \ J’ J X Less than the former 0 ■v prices. » a Our prices on all Harness Sundries and | ■ Saddelry Hardware Will Surprise You f I ~SCHAJFE R'S I ■ Up-To-Date Hardware Store i

cisely so in city and state matters. Money is given to that party which : seems most likely to win, or to that party which nominates the ticket most . easily influenced by the corporations. When there is doubt the corporations J give to both parties, so that, after the i election, they may stand well with I the government, no matter which par--1 ty controls it. The corruption, therei fore, has its root in this campaign contribtuion evil. There is no rea- , son connected with politics why a • railroad or gas company, cr a brewer should give any money to be used ' in a campaign, national, state or municipal. Always there is back of such gifts the desire to ge something which the corporation usually ought not to have. Now Senator Mattingly pro--1 poses to put an end, as far as this '.can be done by legislation, to this whole disgraceful business in Indiana. His bill is based on the theory that ' elections ought to be decided by the ' free and unbought vote of the people i — that the people alone should decide them. This principle is coming to Ibe more and more recognized in national affairs, both parties in the late campaign having refused to receive money, at least directly, from corporations. But the states can do vastly more than the nation to stop this abuse, for the officers voted for are almost without exception state and local officers to whom it would be difficult to make national legislation apply. Even the electors whom we choose to elect a president are state officers. In view of all this it will have to be admitted by all that the 1 chief responsibility tin this matter rests on the states. We should spare no effort to get corporations out of politics. Until they are taken out, we may be sure that politics will con-

■ tinue to be corrupt.—lndianapolis ■ News. I J’. CARD OF THANKS. i Mrs. Frank Schumaker and children ( desire to express their thanks and , appreciation to the neighbors and ,' friends for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy that have 1 been extended to them following the sad death of the husband and father.

SOCIAL COLUMN Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lutz Pleasantly Entertain Last Evening K. C. INSTALLATION Mrs. E. A. Mann Celebrates Birthday—Other Interesting Items The installation of officers for the K. C. order will occur on next Sunday evening, beginning at seven o’clock, instead of the following Sunday, as previously announced. The officers to be installed are C. S. Niblick, grand knight; Benjamin Kohne, deputy grand knight; H. J. Yager, chancellor; Nick Miller, warden; Dr. H. F. Costello, financial secretary; Joseph Lose, recording secretary; Dyonis Schmitt, treasurer; Albert Colchin, inside guard; James Colchln, outside guard; Frank Heiman, William Hartings and John Baker, trustees. The ceremonies incident to the installation will be carried out in detail, and a large number of the membership will be in attendance. The K. C.’s are rapidly growing and if not now, soon will be one of the strong societies of the city. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lutz pleasantly entertained last evening at six o’clock dinner for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. France, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Adams and their guest Mrs. Ammeiman. of Detroit, Michigan. A most delightful time was enjoyed by all present.

Miss Lizzie Haines was hostess at a party given last night forth eßachelor Maids, and the members of this popular club enjoyed themselves to the limit. In honor of her forty-ninth birthday anniversary Mrs. E. A. Mann gave a delightful feix o’clock dinner party last evening in honor of a number of her friends. After serving the delicious repast the guests were entertained by a number of contests which proved very amusing. The hostess was the recipient of beautiful presents. In the party were Messrs, and Mesdames John Amspaugh and family, Elie Amspaugh and family, Wm. Baker, Ross Malory, 0. T. Mischaud and Master Robert, Wm. Buller and family, Miss Grace Tindell, Miss Anna Amspaugh, Mr. Frank Hurst, Mr. Otis Dibble. Among the society events of last evening, the evening party given by Mrs. John Bollinger was perhaps the most enjoyable. Those present were Misses Lillie Steele, Della Harruff, Nellie and Jennie Winnes and Fanny Rice. A delicious luncheon was served.

Mrs. C. C. Schafer royally entertained the Thimble Club this afternoon including several outside guests. This is one of the most popular clubs of the city. Mrs. John Niblick will give a fashionable five o’clock dinner this evening, the guest of honor being Mrs. Duke Stoops, of Petersburg, Indiana. • o — PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for public auction at his farm miles east and half mile north of Decatur, or half mile south and half mile west of Watt, Ohio, at what is known as the E. M. Merris farm, beginning at 10:00 o’clock a. m. Tuesday, January 2b. 1909, the following property, towit: Horses. Cattle, Hogs—One bay Norman horse coming 3 years old; I Belgium mare two years old, 1 good farm horse 14 years old. One cow, one-half Jersey, coming 4 years old, will be fresh in June; 1 Jersey cow, II years old. and one-half Jersey calf. One young Chester White sow, 1 good brood sow. will farrow in April; 4 shoats weighing about 35 pounds each. One Troy wagon, good as new; 1 walking coin cultivator, 1 spring tooth harrow, 1 Bryan breaking plow, 1 Buckeye mower, 1 hay ladder good as new, 1 set dump boards, 1 double set work .harness as good as new, 1 single sdt harness, 1 surrey, 1 bugby, 1 mud boat, 1 drag boat, set log bunks. 1 set skids, 60 feet of Sweediron log chain, and 6 dozen chickens. About four tons of hay in mow (all good hay) about 200 shocks of good I fodder, corn in crib, and many other articles. Terms —$5.00 and under cash on day of sale; over $5.00 a credit of nine months’ time will be given to purchaser who gives approved security . W. J. CROZIER. ‘ J. Spuhler, Auct. ;

A GOOD RECORD AT PAYING Indebtedness on Cathedral at Fort Wayne Being Reduced. Forty thousand dollars has been paid on the Cathedral indebtedness within a little more than seven years. This splendid record has been accomplished by Rev. R. F. Roche since his advent as rector of the Cathedral. The annual finacial report of the parish was read at all the masses on Sunday, and was most gratifying to all concerned. During the past year $5,110 over and above all current expenses and interest have been paid on the church debt, which nowamounts to $56,000. Father Roche was assigned as rector here on May IG, 1901, and has been tireiess in hi> energies to liquidate the great debt of the parish. That he is attaining success in the conduct of his work is shown by the above results. His faithful work is sincerely appreciated by his parishioners by whom he is held in high esteem.—Fort Wayne Sentinel.

ANOTHER GAME —* Selling’s Bowling Club Defeated Elks Last Evening AT THE PALACE Many Spectators Witnessed the Exciting Contest STANDING. Won. Lost. Pct. Berling's Five .4 2 .667 Postoffice 1 2 .333 Elks 1 2 .333 Palace 0 0 .000 Another interesting contest was pulled off in the bowling league last njight, the Elks and Berling Five battling for honors. The game was spirited throughout, and interested a large number of spectators. The Postoffice and Palace teams bowl this evening. The results: Berling Five — Berling 190 168 200 Johns 192 116 173 Lachot .180 151 202 Shafer ...130 178 169 T. Peterson 170 154 183 Total 863 767 927 Elks— Peterson 200 215 179 Shafer 126 145 165 Coverdale 201 176 147 Dorsey 138 165 145 France 133 135 181 Total ,795 836 817

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at his residence 2% miles east of Monroe, Indiana, beginning at 10:00 o’clock a m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1909, the following property, to-wit: Horses, Cattle, Hogs—One brood mare, 9 years old, with foal; 1 horse coming two years old, 2 yearling colts. Sever. head cattle —One registered Shorthorn cow, with pedigree; 1 thoroughbred bull calf, 2 Jersey cows, 1 fresh on day of sale; 2 other cows will be fresh in February, 1 yearling heifer. Eighteen head of shoats weighing about 70 lbs. each. One farm wagon, hay rigging, 50-tooth iron harrow, double fan end gate, seed sower, 5-hoe wheat drill, 2 steel breaking plows, hay in mow. corn in the crib. Have sold my farm and am moving away. Terms —$5.00 and under cash on day of sale; over $5.00 a credit of nine months’ time will be given to purchaser who gives approved security. T. W. CRUMBAUGH. J. N. Burkhead, Auctioneer. o — FREE TO LADIES —On Friday afternoon the box ball alleys on Madison street will be open to ladies only from 12 o’clock noon until 7 in the evening. They can have the use of the alleys free of charge on that d V' 17-3 t o MONEY TO LOAN. Plenty of money to loan on farm property at 5 per cent. Privilege of partial payment at any interest paying time. SCURGER & SMITH, ts Attornes at Law and Abstracters.

HYOMEI CORES CATARRH, ASTHMA, Bronchitis, Croup, Coughs and Colds, cr money back. Sold and guaranteed by HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

Odd and End Sale WE WILL PLACE ON SALE Fri. and Sat. Jan. 22-23 or MEN’S AND BOYS SUITS-Good wearing L u merchandise, one suit of a kind at a reduction from 25 to 50 per cent. 0 £ YOUTHS COATS AND VESTS-will make Lu splendid school clothes at 51.50 to 55.00 Coat and Vest. We would like you to look these goods over if we can fit you and the merchandise suits you we can be of mutual benefit to each other. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys

IS ON COMMITTEE (Continued from page 1.) we returned home from the last annual meeting, we were in the midst of a commercial stress that was as much of a puzzle as it was painful. A financial stringency was then developing that resulted in quite a commercial struggle which greatly limited sales and curtailed profits. The unpleasant situation has now passed and prosperity prevails. President Clark today announced the following committees: Pure Foods —W. S. Baldridge, Farmersburg; Ralph Hill, Delphi; Ed Foster, Attica; H. T. Cooper, Evansville; W. S. Schwier, Fort Wayne; Sol Frank, Petersburg; A. G. Meise, Vincennes; W. M. Madden, Evansville, Resolutions—D. N. Foster, Fort Wayne; G, D. Lindsay, Marion; J. P. Hogan, Terre Haute; G. W. Donaldson, Vincennes; L. C. Stiefel. Angola. Legislation—G. B. Slaymaker, Anderson; W. S. French, Evansville; Fred Abel, Seymour; J. Earl Fonts, Muncie; F. V. Mills, Decatur. Organization—L. H. Rulo, South Bend; E. W. Tech, North Vernon; Elwood Lawson, Newcastle; Ben Solinger, Bluffton; A. E. Werkhoff, Lafayette. Arbitration—M. A. Stout, Bluffton; F. A. Vogt, Mishawaka; E. L. Mclntosh, Connersville; Charles Taylor, Princeton; F. J. Kapps, Vincennes. President's address—W. M. Madden, Evansville; John T. Cannon, Greencastle; George Ridgway, Carlisle; M. Duke, Fort Wayne; F. W. Martin, South Bend. T,he association took a recess yesterday afternon to permit the members to visit the legislature in a body. President Clark announced the credentials committee, which reported this morning. A smoker and vaudeville performance was given last night at the German House for the association with the Jtadlana,poiis jobbers and manufacturers as the hosts. o INDIANA SOLONS (Continued from page 1.) man, of Mt. Vernon. The first three named spoke without qualification, while the last named senator declined to announce his position at this time. Three of them are for the repeal of the law, but will not support the township and ward unit, while the fourth is for repeal, but would support the Democratic position. o FOR RENT—B room house, nice paper, varnished floor, plenty of water. I have received a letter from my son, to look after the property and not to sell the same. Property back of Dr. Trout’s. Mrs. J. Johns. ' FOR RENT—Ten roomed house with all modern improvements, including hot water heat. Eli Meyer. 17- 3 t

FOR TFRADE 95 acres three miles from Decatur, good buildings to exchange for k acres, will give long time on difference. Residence and store building with stock of goods; will exchange for small farm. 53 acres in St. Marys township, SBO.OO per acre; will take in eicharg* for part pay medium price city property in Decatur. House and lot worth $1,000.00 will give in exchange on 40 acres in Vniot. Root, or Preble township and pay cash difference. Fine city business property on a brick street, refits readily for per month; will exchange for good 80 acre farm. 5 room house on south Russel street, will sell on easy terms, or uh in exchange vacant lot as part payment. Fine residence property on brick street, modern in every way, will achange for good farm. Fine residence on Mercer avenue, together with another house and lot which rents well will exchange for farm. Good rent proposition house and lot, will exchange for live stock. \ acant lot on Monroe street, will exchange for good work team. \ acant lot will exchange for good family horse. Cheap work horse will exchange for good cow or young cattle. If you have anything in the trade line or to exchange in any way, bain mind it costs you nothing in this agency unless sale or trade is made. THE ERWIN AGENCV — A NEW WAY== t To Buy and Pay • FOR YOUR SPRING SUIT Don’t delay. Come in and let me explain ** CHRIS NEVER, The Tailor 135 S, Second St. Decatur, India 81 200 HEAD Decatur, Ind, January 22nd. signment* forFht We WSU hold our ntXt re B u,ar sa,e ’ ° Ur F'ii foal some f a Sa ' e conslsts of heavy draft horses, brood ® XL ho 2 ! horses ’ two and th ™ colts - a 10t of aXo?" nd 80,116 Cheap Work - ed 3 If vt h C ° nsi S nme "‘ before you buy. # best buyerST * t 0 Bell bring h!m to this sale - We are r- c DECATUR HORSE SALE $