Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 29 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 ....s#oo 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 postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. The Strickland bill, designed to protect suffrage, went to engrossment in the house Wednesday, with a few amendments that were satisfactory to the Democratic majority, some of them being identical with those proposed by the Republicans. By a vote of 59 to 38, the Republican amendments were tabled. It seems to us that this bill is in the main a good measure. If it is so strict as to exclude any voters that have a right to vote, it can still be changed. We doubt, however, whether it is fairly open to that objection. It is certain that no man in either house, no man of either partv. favors any scheme to rob any one of the right to vote. That is not the purpose of this bill, ot of those back of it. What is wanted is an honest election law. The desire is, not to evade new abuses, but to stop old ones. Frankness compels the assertion that for many years the Republican party in this state has, for one reason or another, seemed to be on the side of loose election laws. Many of the members of that party strongly antagonized the Australian ballot system. This great reform we owe to the Democratic party. And now there seems to be something of the old temper. —lndianapolis News.

ROBBED UPLAND POSTOFFICE Marion Yesterday. James Baughman Pleaded Guilty at Marion, Ind., January 29. —James Brughman, the safe blower, who was arrested at Anderson Tuesday night, pleaded guilty in the Marion circuit court yesterday to robbing the Upland postofflce last Monday, lie will be turned over to the federal authorities. Baughman expressed a desire to plead guilty with the understanding that the officers ask him no questions about the others concerned in the Upland robbery. The officers, however, have information concerning the other safe blowers, which they believe will lead to their arrest. Lee Baughman, a brother, and Lewis Lykins, a brother-in-law of James Baughman, were convicted two months ago iu he Grant circuit court on the charge of burglary. — o A bargain sale day at the Decatur Packing company meat market for Saturday only. Hams and beef cuts at special prices. 24-2 t 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.

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TREND OF MINDS More Than a Hundred People Eager for Spicy • Evidence THE ELEY TRI AL Enticed Bald Heads to the Mayors Office Last Night As was expected, the mayor » office was the scene of a mass of curious humanity last night when the s'ated time for the opening of the Eley trial was at hand and the extent of the sore disappointment which fol lowed the announcement that a change of venue had been taken and the case deferred until Monday. After some difficulty, the officers formed an aisle through the vast throng to

allow the defendants to enter the office, and just at the time that the anxious spectators had their ears turned toward his honor awaiting the introduction of the first bit of evidence, the thunderbolt came that the trial had been postponed and cries of agony emanated from every corner of the room, the men escaping as rapidly as possible that they would not be identified. The defendants by their attorney, J. C. Moran. asked for a change of venue to the court of Squire James H. Smith, which was granted, and the case set for Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Whew this announcement was made the crowd went into a panic for the reason that the office of Squire Smith lacks in dimensions to accommodate all who were there last night. At any rate it is safe to say that the squire will not have occasion to be lonesome at the time for the trial. Why so many people would brave the storm to hear a little spicy evidence is a question perplexing to the ordinary mind. It is a fact to be deplored by all right thinking people.

TRIES EXONERATE CROMWELL Randolph Ward Talks A»out the Panama Canal. New York, January 29. —Exonerating William Nelson Cromwell and Charles P. Taft from any complicityin the Panama railroad project, in which connection they were scored in congress Tuesday by Representative Rainey, of Illinois, Randolph G. Ward a consulting engineer, today issued a statement to the press, taking all responsibility for the enterprise. Neither, says Ward, was W. S. Harvey concerned in the matter. The engineer declares that he was prompted by a desire to furnish the best way of developing the canal territory, and challenges Rainey to submit a fairer and more effectual way it he can. He says: “The project advanced by me would do more to give employment to and support the people of Panama than any other one thing.” o WHEEZER OR SNEEZER? Have You Heard of Hyomei for Catarrh, Ashma and Hay Fever? If you wheeze or sneeze, hawk or spit, snuffle or blow, something is the matter with the membrance of your respiratory tract, ana you need Hyomei.

And you need Hyomei because It will cure you of any catarrhal or inflammatory condition that exists. It isn't a stomach medicine, or spray, or douche, but a very pleasant, healing, antiseptic balsam, from the eucalyptus forests of Australia. You breathe this balsamci air through a small, hard rubber inhaler, and it reaches every nook, corner and crevice of the membrane, and promptly kills the catarrh germs. Holthouse ■•rug Co. will sell you a complete Hyomei (pronounced Hlgh-o-me) outfit for SI.OO, on the moneyback plan. ‘‘The use of Hyomei cured Mr. Cutler of catarrh in 1904. He has strongly endorsed the use of Hyomei tn many instances, and we are glad to go on record regarding this marvelous catarrh cure, and endorsing its use.”—Mrs. A. Cutler, 201 Post Ave., Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 12 1908.

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GO DIRECT TO NEW YORK The President Will Not Wait on Ceremonies on March 4. Washington. January 29.—President Roosevelt will not follow the custom and ride back to the white house, March 4, with his successor in office. He told a New York congressman today that he would go direct from the capital after Mr. Taft takes the oath of office, to the Union station and take a train for New York. The president’s purpose was made known in accepting the invitation of the NewYork county committee to be allowed to act as his personal escort on the way from the capitol to the station. This invitation was presented by Representative Parsons, Bennet and Olcott, of New York. The county committee will have 500 members in line They will form part of the great parade to the capitol, will go with the ex-president to the train and return to their place in line on the return march.

A PATRIOTIC DAY Abraham Lincoln Renews the Youth to Patriotism TO THE TEACHERS Superintendent Opliger Addresses the Teachers Your attention is called to the approaching centennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

The day will be appropriately celebrated by the American people throughout the entire nation. This occasion seems a most fitting one for a special lesson in patriotism and a special study in character. Abraham Lincoln was a cheerful, kind, modest, honest man in time of peace; a brave soldier in time of war; a citizen of whom it may be said served acceptably and efficiently in evqjy public office to which he was entrusted; a patriot by instinct and a statesman by divine right of character and brains; and an executive, who held malice toward none, possessed charity for all, claimed firmness in the right at the critical moment or crisis of our great republic. He was the Moses, who led the black race and the people out of the wilderness of oppression into the promised land of liberty. He gave this nation a new birth of freedom and provided that that nation of the people, by the people, and for the people should not perish from the earth. He, the Savior of our country, announced, proclaimed and secured for us that great principle of justice, liberty and equity of rights to all mankind, as provided in our great documents, the American Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. His life, character, and services form a worthy ideal to hold up before the pupils of our public schools. I, therefore, recommend that the schools be permitted to join in the observance of the day before mentioned. A special form of program is suggested, a copy of which I am enclosing herewith. It is sincerely hoped that every school in Adams county prepare a suitable program based on the life and works of Lincoln. This program to be rendered on Friday afternoon February 12th. A great effort should be made to have the patrons be present at these exercises. This may be done by writing special invitations, and by considering the school a committe on invitation, each one soliciting attendance for that day. We believe much good can be done in this way to bring about closer relationship between patron and school, and thus strengthen school spirit and co-operation by this concerted action for the remainder of the school year. Your success will depend on your own efforts. Hoping to receive a favorable report from your school on the additional blanks at the bottom of your monthly report card, and wishing you a pleasant, successful day. I am. Sincerely your friend, LAWRENCE E. OPLIGER, County Supt.

— FARM BARGAINS.— By arrangements with Evans Holt Co., of Fremont, New-ago county, Mich., we are prepared to offer the best farming and fruit land in a good improved country at avrey low price. All kind crops with as good and seme better yields per acre than here. Also fruit of all kinds a sure money maker. Call on or write for catalogue and price list, H. HARRUFF Decatur, Indiana. Fri

MANYSOCIALEVENT Many Dinner Parties Given Last Evening THE SOCIAL CLUBS Society Has Had Another Week Filled With Pleasant Events Mrs. W. W. P. McMillen entertained yesterday at five o'clock dinner, ten ladies, in honor of Mrs. Stoops ot Petersburg. The table decorations were in pink and white, a centerpiece of cluny lace over pink with pink candles in a crystal candlebra harmonizing with the quaint old pink and white china and the presence of Mrs. W. P. Ferry, ninety-four years

old. at the table, reminded the guests of the things of yesterday. The place cards were pretty little valentines. A very delightful social evening followed the dinner. Those present were Mesdames Stoops, Niblick, Morrison, Nachtrieb, Dugan. Ellingham and Miss Studabaker. Mrs. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, was unable to be present Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Carroll delightfully entertained at six o’clock dinner last evening in honor of Mrs. Trask of Petoskey, Michigan. The table was beautifully decorated with light pink carnations and smllax. Carnations were given as favors. The dinner was followed by music and dancing. The guests were Messrs, and Mesdames Brackett, /Ward, Steele, Vail, Mrs. Trask and the Misses Vedi Madge and Fern Ward.

Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Rainier entertained at six o’clock dinner ten young ladies from Fort Wayne, friends of their daughter. Mrs. Rosenwinkle, of that city. They came on the four o’clock car and returned at ninethirty. Mre. C. L. Rainier, Geneva, Mrs. Griffin of Grand Rapids, Miss Velma Porter and Miss Blanche Dibble and Otis Dibble of this city were also guests. After an elegant fourcourse dinner, the guests indulged in music and games until time for the last car back to Fort Wayne. Miss Midge Smith entertained the Thimble Club tyesterdny afternoon. Refreshments were served and the exquisite needlework for which the ladies of the club are becoming famous was the order of the afternoon. Mrs. R. B. Allison very pleasantly entertained at noon dinner today for Mrs. Stoops. The guests were Mesdames Stoops, Morrison, Champer, Crabbs and Miss Studabaker. Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison will give a tea this evening in honor of Mrs. Stoops of Petersburg. The Pastime Club was royally entertained last night at the home of Miss Jessie McClain. A most delightful time was had by the ladies. A box social will be given at the C. B. L. of I. hall next Monday evening instead of Wednesday evening and a cordial invitation is extended to the public. A delightful time is assured those who attend.

Mrs. M. Fullenkamp and Mrs. Frank Gass gave a progressive pedro and peanut party to about ninety of their friends last evening at the home of the former. The house was decorated * Ith handsome fems and other plants. There were ten lucky prize winners among the ladies. AX pedro the first prizes were won by Mrs. Connell and Mrs. Herman Pittman. The second by Mrs. J. K. Niblick and Mrs. D. D. Coffee, the third by Mrs. Med Miller and Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp. At progressive peanuts Mrs. Helen Betling and Mrs. Peter Dodane won first and Mrs. John Lose and P. K. Kinney second. The first prizes were exquisite hand-painted plates. The second beautiful shirt waist, and the third line centerpieces. Following the awarding of the prizes an elegant two-course luncheon was served. Mrs. D. M. Reed, of Huntington, assisted in entertaining. She and her daughter Margaret will extend their visit two weeks.

The Ladies’ Mite Society of the Methodist church were entertained at the home of Mrs. W. J. Meyers this afternoon. Mrs. Dan Beery assisting, Mrs. Robert Case, of Magley, will visit with Mrs. W. J. Meyers tomorrow and Sunday. This will be Mrs. Case’s last opportunity to see her many Decatur friends before leaving for her new home in Indianapolis.

THE MEMBERSHIP INCREASES Church Statistics for Last Year Show a Wonderful GainChurch membership in the I nited States was increased by 720,647 last year and 1,874 churches were added to the number previously in existence. The number of ministers was increased by 2,835. These increases are said to be all less than normal, due like other decreases probably to the depressing effect of the financial stringency. The gain in church membership makes the total number now 31.283,543, which Is divided among the different creeds having a million or more each as follows: Ronmn Catholics, 12,394.731. Methodists. 3,120,448, Baptists 2.054.301, Baptist Colored 1,864,877, Methodist Episcopal south 1,749.899. Presbyterian north 1,278,259, Disciples of Christ 1.274.725, regular Baptists north 1,187,356. There are 26 other , denominations gtading down to a membership of 100,000 apiece. Os 155 denominations only 34 have more than 100,000 each.

GOT AN OVATION (Continued from page 1.) possible in order that the disturbance of conditions incident to the revision of the tariff shall be cut as short as possible. The original plan was to start the session not earlier than March 15, but Speaker Cannon has insisted that five days could be saved and no inconvenience caused by shoving the date forward to March 10. Washington, January 29.—Representative James E. Watson, of Indiana, extended to Vice-president Fairbanks an invitation to give a “consolation dinner - ' to the Republican members of the Indiana delegation who were defeated for re-election. Mr. Fairbanks accepted the invitation contingent upon his dining-room table being large enough to seat so many. The dinner will be given some time next week, the date to be fixed definitely within a few days.

The Foresters team of the Modern Woodmen lodge will meet at the hall tonight to indulge in drill prac tice and it is important that every member be present. o— —— LOST —A child's fur collar some place in the city. The finder is requested to return it to this office. 24-3 t o The new system of trading —see Charles Hendricks or phone 580.

VINOL CURES CHRONIC COU6HS, COLDS IND BRONCHITIS After Other Remedies Fail “I have been troubled with a chronlo cold and bronchitis for a long time and have tried many remedies without finding relief. Through the kind suggestion of a friend I tried Vinol, and after taking four bottles, am entirely cured.” A. H. Wilde, 733-Bth Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. S. McDonald, 147 W. Congress St. Paul, Minn., writes: “I contracted a severe cold last winter and thought I would never get rid of It I tried Vinol as a last resort, and it has completely cured me.” Vinol combines two world-famed tonics, the healing, medicinal properties of cod liver oil and tonic iron, deliciously palatable and agreeable to the weakest stomach. For this reason, Viaol is unexcelled as a strengthbuilder for old people, delicate children, weak and run-down persons, after sickness and for Chronic Cough* Colds and Bronchitis. Smith, Yager & Falk DRUGGISTS Decatur, Indiana

«««?****•***, 9* • THE : : GRAND : ♦ « « One of the finest Bhcwg ever J • come to the city. Don’t forget r • « • TONtQMT « • • • C rack Riders of the Russian _ _ Cavalry. • The Child Slave. * • • • Song—Cheer up, Mary. • • _______ •' # Everybody goee Grand. * • • CHICHESTER’S PILLS

— 4 NEW 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, Indian FARMS wanted TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN— I desire to list for sale for a short time several up-to-date, good. ductive farms, as I have in view a number of good prospective buj«» for farms from 80 to 200 acres. Bear in mind it will cost you nothing to list unless satisactory sale » made, and that this is the high tide In farm sales from now until Marrs 15th. and if you expect to sell, you often miss a good opportunity by 5.3 having your farm listed and on the market. Send in by mail or call a office, corner of Monroe and Second streets. Dan Erwin

PARISIAN SAGE CURES DANDRUFF. If it Don't Holthouse Drug Co. Will Give You Your Money Back. Yes, Parisian Sage, the most invigorating hair restorer, cures dandruff and grows hair. The women of America, who have luxuriant hair, know It does, and that is why thousands of attractive women throughout the land are regularly using It. For years this almost marvelous grower of lustrous and beautiful hair was confined to the elite of Europe and New York City, but about two years ago it was given to a select list of druggists, and today can be obtained in any city or town 4n America where society women of refinement dwell. Parisian Sage Is the most delightful hair tonic in the world. It makes the hair soft, lustrous and luxuriant in a few days. It is perfumed most daintily and is not sticky or greasy. It stops falling hair, cures dandruff and itching scalp in two weeks or money back. Holthouse Drug Co. sells it for 50 cents a large bottle, and guarantees it, or direct, all charges prepaid, by American makers, Giroux Mfg. Co.. Buffalo, N. Y. Save your bands from the Don Cavalier and get the present at the Model. - ts

SNOW AGENCY

No. .64—Is a four room cottage on Elm street, corner lot, fruit, stable, cistern, brick walk, etc., 1600.00. No. 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. Na 766—1 s a nearly all black land -6H acre tract, within a mile and

See inow Agency’s Larger Lists of Farm and City Properties Tree From Tox CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS 3’4 = PER CENT BONDS ===== ISSUED FOR NEW CITY HALL Dated, Jan. Ist h t 1909> D ae> j an< y 1959 . ; p RICE $101.87 & INTcrued interest.* 111 inveitor sl ° lß 7 ° FROM 340 P 6l " ctnt P ar annum per cere )tcatur this is equal to a per cent taxable investment. Call for further particulars the old Adams county

Mia* "COUGH KMW OXT3MDB Coughs,Colds, CROUP, Whooping This rtnedy csa ahwvt to 4* i*m a Is piusaM to uk* It essuiu m tons i other hsretfsl dr«| sad aut to stvt» ts c»5 deafly is a baby as to m Unit Price IS test* larst Ku S* cua. Don’t Read This For an autloneer that English and German la-guagex Call phone at Preble at my » pense. NOAH FRAUHIGER. Preble. Ind.

a half of town, good frame story tai half house on brick foundation. well, all wire fenced. $2,650.00. No. —ls a 90 acre dairy a"® tenant house, dairy bam for DW cows, sheds, cribs, etc., drove v< AH fitted up for dairy business. |H--900.00.