Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 28 January 1909 — Page 2

The 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 second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. After the 4th of March Theodore E. Burton will be in the United States senate and not at the head of the house committees on rivers and harbors, where he has not only displayed but actually prosecuted his hostility to inland waterway improvements. Mr. Burton's notion of the conservation of the nation s natural resources as that issue comprehends inland waterways seems to be that anything that may divert trade and traffic from Cleveland is foreign to the beneficence of the scheme. Meanwhile, we may as well cheer up. Soon Mr. Burton will be merely “a new senator," —Fort Wayne Sentinel.

Talk it over. If you think some one had done you an injustice, wronged you in his opinion o you. your acts or motives, and you care enough about it to be hurt or ‘ - touchy” go and talk it over. In nine times out of ten you will find you had a chip on your shoulder, and that the person against whom you had a grievance was the one who by chance knokced it off. Generally, if you talk things over you will find that you are the one in whom “feeling” expresses itself, and that the other person is ignorant of our feeling or innocent cf its cause, even if he had discovered it. Talk it over quietly and reasonably, and it will generally settle itself. —Elkhart Review. IMMENSE CROWDS (Continued from Page One) district school has many 511 s. too many classes and too many recitations. Ten minutes too short for a recitation; too much rush to give the child the proper mental discipline; proper supervision and discipline Is not possible in the district schools. The average country building is lack-

ing in health maintaining requisiies. He emphasized the inspiration of numbers. Too many changes in teachers. The idea that any one can teach young children. Mr. Opliger endorsed agricultural teaching in public schools, but is not practicable in the district schools. The speaker agreed with Mr. Cantley in declaring that the whetting of one mind against ai other is another advantage in favor of the large school. In centralized schools better supervision is possible. Spreading over too much ground makes thin all along the line. He says the county superintendents have too many schools to visit in too short a time. Better supervision makes bet-

ter teachers. Trustees should pay for janitor service. The speaker contrasted the conditions prevailing where pupils are hauled in comfortable conveyances with those when pupils are obliged to walk through all kinds of weather and over all kinds of roads and declared in favor of the former. The hauls should not be too long, four one half miles should be the limit. The village school and its environments is not what it ought to be in point of morals. The country boy is not the superior of the city boy because he is a country boy, but because of environment. First exercise, music solo by Mrs. Jrsse Sellemeyer which was highly good housekeepers are poor homeSpetnagle made some very appropriate remarks touching upon the farmers’ life. “The Home Maker” oy Mrs. Chas. Schann. She made the point that housekeeping and homemaking were different things. She said many god housekeepers are poor homemakers and the reverse. Homemaking is not an easy task, but no true woman would wish to change her position. Mothers need not have an extraordinary amount of intelligence to have the confidence of her children. Read much, the speaker said, don c depend upon neighborhood gossip. The woman behind the coffee

urn may be of more importance than the man behind the gun. The speaker read a selection from Mrs. Hutchison. Mrs. Schank’s paper was well pre- 1 pared and well received. I Next exercise, "The Farmers daugh- 1

ter," by Mrs. Dyke Frisinger. The fanner's daughter, the speaker said, i» or ought to be the most independent individual in the world. Good wholesome food, plenty of fresh air and exercise is essential to health, and these can be had in abundance in the country. An education is to be desired. A wife or mother could not be over educated. Do not let the girl stop her education with the grammar school, but get a high school education. The wolley 'lines, telephones, public libraries, etc., places the country girl on the same footing as the city girl. Mrs. Frisinger handled her subject well, and her paper was appreciated by a large audience. Next subject, "The Farmer as a Citizen.” by Cantley. He declared the farmer is an important part of our government. He says that nine-tenths of the wealth of the land passes through the farmers hands first. There are wealth producers and wealth gatherers. Mr. Cantley said the agricultural products for 1907 aggregated ,7.644,000.000. The speaker asserted that the Agricultural districts furnished the largest quota of soldiers during the civil war. The farmers .are *the greatest physical force in the country. The moral force of the agricultural citizen is powerful. Mr. Cantley declared that the votes against the liquor question will come from the rural districts. One peculiarity of the farmer is his ccnservativeness —too slow to investigate. The farmer should be a politician. Mr. Cantley is a speaker of pleasing address and his addresses were highly entertaining. Report of Com Contest.

Yellow—First. O. T. Johnson; second, V. Linker; third. J. H. Fuelling. White—First, Jas. T. Dailey; second, O. T. Johnson; third, C. E. Magley. Number of entries 16. o— AN OPTION CLASH (Continued from nage 1.) fish bill yesterday afternoon than it could have had on a fishing excursion. and finally it refused to pass the bill making a closed fishing season in the streams from April 30 to June 15. THE BILL WILL LIKELY PASS. Dr. Landfair Wants to Practice Medicine Again. The bill which was introduced in the senate at Indianapolis by which the medical board is permitted to reinstate physicians, whose licenses

have been taken away from them, has passed the second reading in the body, and according to reports from Indianapolis, will come up for final passage today. It is claimed that there is no doubt, but what the bill will pass in the senate and little trouble is anticipated in the house. Dr. Landfair, this city, is especially interested in this bill, as he will be given a chance to get reinstated if the bill goes through. He has been assured by the board that if this bill passed he will be given back his license, which was revoked when he was sentenced to the Mcihigan City prison on the charge of malpractice. —Bluffton News. o FIXED THEM BOTH UP. A Bill Covering the Brownsville Scandal.

Washington, Jan. 28—Senate leaders have drafted a bill for the settlement of the Brownsville question which meets with the approval of President Roosevelt and Senator Foraker. It provides for the appointment of a commission of general officers to consider all applications of the discharged negro soldiers for reenlistment. The conclusions of the commission are not to be final, but must be submitted to the war department for review. In the event that the commission finds that there is no evidence to connect the applicant for re-enflistiaent with i the Brownsville affray the applicant is to be restored to service in the army.

NEW RULE FOR NOTARIES. Must File New Recommendations from Judge of Court. Indianapolis. Jan. 28.—Contrary to a practice of long standing. Governor Marshall has ordered that hereafter all notaries public seeking for a renewal of their commission must file a new recommendation from the judge of the circuit court of their county. For a number of years it has been the custom to file one letter of recommendation at the time when the first commission was asked and this was

permitted to fulfill the obligation for las many renewals as were granted. I The action of the governor is beI lieved to be based on the fact that a man s reputation may change within a few years.

SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. D. D. Heller Entertained the Shakespeare Ladies A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE At Home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Worthman — Other Events Through the efforts of Miss. M. Hay, patriotici instructor and Mrs. V Lyon, national aid, the G. A. R. and W. R. C. will give a program at their hail on Friday evening, Feb. 12, to commemorate the birthdays of McKinley (Jan. 29) Washington (Feb. 22) Grant (April 27) and to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Abr?m Lincoln. There will be short talks and recitations by the little folks, also good music. This will be an evening of free entertainment and this post and corps are always happy to welcome all to their home.

The Ladies 1 Shakespeare Club held its annual business meeting at the home of Mrs. D. D. Heller yesterday afternoon. The course of study for next year was decided, and committees appointed to prepare the program Mrs. D. D. Heller acting as president and Mrs. Tyndall as secretary. A Shakesperean play, Corialanus will occupy the first month. Study of Bayard Taylor's life and writings followed by several weeks work on Central America will complete the year's program.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Lee pleasantly entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank France, a company of friends who. for several years, have enjoyed these gatherings. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames Frank France, C. J. Lutz, Fred Tague, C. F. True, C A. Dugan, D. B. Erwin, Jacob Atz, J. C. Paterson. H. F. Linn. Eli Meyers, J. N. Fristoe, Rev. and Mrs. Spetnagle, Mrs. Dollie Durkins, Mrs. Kate Place, Miss Rose Christen. Miss Dcdie Jackson, Miss Roenna Shoaf.Dr. Sowers and Masters Richard Spetnagle and Lawrence Linn. The hostess served dainty refrehsments and a delightful social evening was enjoyed by all those present

A birthday surprise was given last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Worthman to celebrate Lena’s twenty-second birthday. The guests were Misses Johannah Fruchte. Lena Reppert, Matilda Schlickman, Winnie Kruetzman, Lydia Worthman, Clara Schneider, Rosa Hilderbrand, Hulda Scherry, Molly Peck, Amanda Fruchte, Emma Hilgerman, Amanda Worthman and Messrs. Edward Kolter, Edward Fruchte, George Reppert, John Hilgerman, Wm. Byehold. Clark Reppert, Albert Strahm, Charles Bieneke, Avgust Peck, Henry Hilderbrand, John Kolter, Welten Geraw, John Gerber, John Conrad, Louis Worthman, Rudolph Kolter and William Worthman. The evening was spent in playing games. Lunch and refreshment was served by Miss Emma Hilgerman, Lena Worthman, Amanda Worthman and Lydia Worthman. Songs were sung by Magley quartet and many presents were received. A good time was had by all present and the guests left at a late hour.

Attention is called to the meeting of the Ladies’ Mite Society of the M. E. church which will be held at thr home of Mrs, W. J. Myers on north Fifth street, Friday p. m., Jan. 29. A cordial invitation is given to each member and friend of the society.

MONEY TO LOAN on farm property at 5 per cent. L. C. DeVoss, Decatnr, Indiana. 3-30t-dw o—— FOR SALE —A second Hand low wheel wagon. Will sell cheap, inquire of U. E. Cramer, located at rear of Van Camp flour mill. 23-3 t ■ o LOST —A pair of black gauntlet gloves. Please return to this office. o Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for

Children. Successfully used by Mother Gray, nu.se in the Children's Home in New York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 10,000 testimonials. They never fail. At all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.

DON’T GET A DIVORCE. A western judge granted a divorce on account of 111-temper and bad breath. Dr. King’s New Life Pills would have prevented it. They cure Constipation, causing bad breath and Liver Trouble the ill-temper, dispel colds, banish headaches, conquer chills. 25c at all druggists.

DO NOT WANT PUBLIC TO KNOW Reports in Steel Consolidation In Hands of the President. Washington. January 28.—1 t looks as if President Roosevelt had effectually blocked the efforts of the subcommittee of the senate committee or the judiciary to get at the bottom of the arrangement by which the United States Steel Corporation absorbed its rival, the Tennessee Coal and Iron company. The committee, after a preliminary inquiry, recalled that the bureau corporations of the department of commerce and labor, had made an investigation of the steel trust; that this report had never been made public, and that no prosecution Jhad ever been undertaken ag.inst the alleged trust. So the committee decided to call on the bureau of corporations, for this report. Herbert Knox Smith, chief of the bureau of corporations, when he received the official request from the committee for the report, demurred, and communicated with the president. The president immediately directed Mr. Smith to bundle up all the papers in the steel trust investigation and send them over to the white house.

THEY ENDORSED IT Farmers’ Institute Endorse County Local Option THEIR REPORT A Pleasant and Profitable Session of the Institute

Among other business of the farmers’ institute this ertterruon, they adopted resolutions endorsing the present county local option law in the following language: Resolved, That whereas, we, the Farmer's Institute of Adams county, Indiana, believe that the present temperance agitation and the abolishing of the saloons is to our financial benefit and moral betterment, and that of our neighbors and fellow citizens. It is our duty and pleasure, as an organization, to endorse the same, also endorsing the present local option law, with the county as a unit, and that we implore the legislature not to repeal the same; Resolved, That we thank and congratulate the officers of this organization on their efficient management for the able speakers they have secured, and the success They have attained in this undertaking. Resolved, That we thank the ministers of the different churches, the local press and the general public for their co-operation qin making this institute a success. Be it resolved or seen to. That a copy of these resolutions be published in the local papers and a copy of the same be forwarded to each of our representatives, Messrs. Gottschalk and Fleming at Indianapolis.

The officers for the coming year were elected this afternoon and are ar follows: President, C. S. Mumma; secretary, C. E. Magley; treasurer, William Miller. 1,104 people were jn attendance at all the sessions. SHIPS OFF FOR RENDEZVOUS Section of American Fleet Leaves France Mid Fond Farewells. Ville, France, Jan. 28.—The battleships Connecticut, the flagship of Admiral Speerry; Vermont, Kansas and Minnesota left here this afternoon for Tetuan bay, on the north coast of Morocco, where the sixteen warships that are now entering upon the last lap of their famous cruise around the world, will rendezvous before sailing for Hampton Roads. As the vessels left port the crowds on the water front cheered loud and long. In reply to

a request made by the people of Nice, the squadron steamed slowly past that place and a great crowd cheered and waved farewell. o — FOUND IN WHALE STOMACH Leg of Man With a Shoe on the Foot. Messina, Jan. 28.—An enormous whale has been captured on the coast at Catania and in the stomach was found the leg of a man with a shoe on the foot. The shoe indicated that it had been worn by an Italian sailor who probably was a victim of the great tidal wave following the earthquake of Dec. 28.

DEFENSE IS BUSY The Bubb Damage Suit Grinding Away at Auburn LUTZ IS POPULAR Is Recognized as an Excellent Trial Lawyer Auburn, Ind., Jan. 28. — (Special to the Daily Democrat)—The counsel for the defense in the Bubb damage suit have submitted about one-half of their evidence and at the present pace the jury will have been instructed and retired to the room by nightfall tomorrow. The defense is meeting the evidence on every material question presented by the prosecution, and by those who have heard the evidence it appears that no judgment will be rendered against the interurban company. Attorney C. J. Lutz, of Decatur, as leading counsel for the defense, has proven to the Dekalb county bar his worth as a trial lawyer, and he is recognized as one of the cleverest yet appearing in this court. A number of Decatur people were on the stand today, mostly interurban employes who testified in behalf of the defense. The arguments will be made tomorrow, and a verdict is looked for Saturday morning. The case is attracting considerable atetntion in and about Auburn.

The ladies are holding the boards at the Farmers’ Institute this afternon, and an enjoyable afternoon is being spent Mrs. D. E. Studabaker is president of this branch of the work. J. L. Aspy, of Geneva, is at Dayton this week attending a meeting of the national association of Po-land-China breeders. He is a member of the board of directors of the association, and is one of the leading members of the association. The local Elks bowling team played last evening at Fort Wayne, against the Elks of that place at their new home on Berry street and were again successful. Decatur lost the first game by twenty-eight pins, but in the second and third games pulled together and with magnificent bowling routed their opponents and were victorious by eighty-nine pins. A number of Elks from this city accompanied the team and made their presence known by hard and earnest renting. A return game will be played in Decatur in the near future. o . Many little lives have been saved by Foley’s Hone yand Tar, for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. It is the only safe remedy for infants and children as it contains no opiates or other narcotic drugs, and children like Foley’s Honey and Tar. Careful mothers keep a bottle in the house. Refuse substitutes. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o BRAVE FIRE LADDIES. often receive severe burns, putting out fiflfs, then us e Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and forget them. It soon drives out pain. For Burns, Scalds, Wounds, Cuts and Bruises its earts’h greatest healer. Quickly cures Skin Eruptions, Old Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Felons; best Pile cure made. Relief Is instant. 25c •X all druggists.

SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE Racking la grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia over night are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. The sore and inflamed lungs are healed and strengthened, and a dangerous condition is quickly averted. Take only Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o A HORRIBLE HOLDUP. “About ten years ago my brother was “held up’ l in his work, health and happiness by what was believed to be hopeless Consumption," writes W R. Lipscomb, of Washington. N. C. "He took all kinds of remedies and treatment from several doctors, but found no help till he used Dr. King’s New Discovery and was wholly cured by six bottles. He is a well man today." It’s quick to relieve and the surest cure for weak or sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Coughs and Colds. Bronchitis. La Grippe,Asthma and all Bronchial affections. 50c and 11.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.

SURPRISED HIM F. A. Estes, Wyandotte, Ky., says: My hogs were so sick they could not eat and they were all scouring very badly. I gave them Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy and to my surprise it cured them without a loss.” Sold by H. H. Bremerkamp, Decatur, Ind,-

SOLD IY WUifiISTS EVERYMEK

85 acres three mile, from Decatur, good buildings to exchange I acres, will 10Q « Ume 00 Residence and store building with stock of guoda; will I small farm. I 53 acres in St. Marys township. ,80.00 per acre; will uke i B eich I for part pay medium price city property tn Decatur. r I House and lot worth ,1.000.00 will give in exchange on 40 acre, ln r Root, or Preble township and pay cssh difference. x Fine city business property on a brick street, rents readily for per month; will exchange for good 80 acre farm. 5 room house on south Russel street, will sell on easy terms, or In exchange vacant lot as part payment Fine residence property on brick street, modern in every way, wfll change for good farm. . Fine residence on Mercer avenue, together with another house and >« which rents well will exchange for farm. Good rent proposition house and lot, will exchange for live stock. Vacant lot on Monroe street, will exchange for good work team. Vacant 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, in mind it costa you nothing In this agency uniess sale or trade is nude. THE ERWIN AGENCY — A NEW way== =: 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, Indiana

Don’t Read This For an autioneer that speak* English and German languages. Call phone at Preble at my expense. NOAH FRAUHIGER, Preble, Ind.

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 a t Holthouse Drug Co., and is guaranteed fully. Dr. Leonhardt Co., Station B, Buffalo, N. Y. Write for booklet.

SNOW AGENCY

No. .04 Is a four room cottage on Elm street, corner lot, fruit, stable, cistern, brick walk, etc., $600.00. Na 765—1 s a one acre tract a half mile from Decatur, plenty of fruit, dug well, good four room house, some other buildings. $450.00. No. 766—1 s a nearly all black land 2614 acre tract, within a mUa and

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a half of town, good frame story asd half house on brick foundation. dross well, all wire fenced, $2,650.00. No. —ls a 90 acre dairy arm good tenant house,* dairy barn for fit? cows, sheds, cribs, etc., drove All fitted up for dairy business, 000.00.