Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 114, Decatur, Adams County, 13 May 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 Singl ecopies . .£ cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofiice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. HOW THE TARIFF WORKS In October of last year H. E. Mlles, a vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers, describing himself as “a Republican manuficturer and a protectionist,” issued a pamphlet on tariff making, and one embodying some statements on the tariff by the Hon. Sereno E. Payne. From the latter this paragraph is taken: “The entire cost of converting beets into sugar, including the cost of the beets and all other material used in the operation, together with the cost of all labor Involved, is only 46 per cent, of the wholesale pride of the sugar. (Census 1900, Vol. 6, Part 2, Page 495.) The tariff is 75 per cent, of the wholesale price, or nearly double the cost. The average wholesale price per pound of sugar in Great Britain in 1905 was 2.65 cents. In New York it was 5.26 cents, or nearly double. A great refiner tells me the cost of sugar from sugar cane is about the same as from beets.” The meaning of that can more clearly be comprehended in connection with an article published in the New York Journal of Commerce within a week, which shows that the sugar trust has been selling sugar for export two cents a pound under the price for domestic consumption. Perhaps a more illuminating view of this condition may be had by this quite reasonable illustration, assuming that the trust had a distributing agency in this city: (Enter two Country Grocers.) First Grocer—l want a barrel of standard granulated. What's the price? Agent —Where's your place of business? First Grocer —Cobourg, Ontario. Agent—Export price $2.60. Here’s a 325 pound barrel. The amount is $8.45. Thanks. (To the second grocer)—What can I do for you. Second Grocer —A barrel of standard granulated. Two-sixty is pretty cheap, isn’t it? Agent—Where’s your place of business. Second Grocer —Hammondsport, N. T. Agent—That’ll be $4.60, a 325-pound barrel is $14.94. Second Grocer —How’s that? You sold this man a barrel for $2.60. Agent—Oh, he’s a Canadian dealer. He gets the export price, which is $2 a hundred under the domestic price. Second Grocer —And that’s what the tariff does it it? I see. That is exactly what the tariff does. And it is further pointed out that, while the sugar tariff is equal to 80 per cent., and the article is a daily necessity in every household in the country, whether poor or rich, the tariff on furs of the rich is but 35 per

Gasoline and Oil Stoves The Schaub, Gottemoller and Co., hardware store is the home of good GASOLINE AND OIL STOVES In our consignment we have the absolutely safe ' generating kind that are bound to please and w r e J invite comparison in prices. Our line of gasoline and oil stoves is complete embracing the very best makes the country affords and those anticipating the purchase of one cannot afford to fail to see wnat we are offering. Schaub, Gottemoller 4 Company.

cent., on their expensive hats 50 per cent., their paintings and statuary 20 per cent., their automobiles 45 per cent., and their diamonds 10 per cent. Yes, it is the same tariff dear wage earner, that they told you was levied for your benefit. —Rochester Herald. Every time a Decatur citizen has occasion to visit any or all of the towns in this part of the universe, he comes back filled to the brim with statistics showing just how much better Decatur is than any of her neighbors. He does not need to draw on his imagination either. While other towns are advertising their size figuring from the enumeration returns, Decatur can get in on the job with the figures to back them up. Decatur showed nearly twice the gain of any town around here, including the parlor city —and if you do not know where that little burg is located, go to Bluffton. Senator Beveridge is trying to raise a little dust for campaign purposes, and is showing real opposition to some of the tariff schedules as proposed in the senate of the United States. No matter what the motive may be, we congratulate him just the same. Any ‘Republican senator who will even try to show a little independence's deserving of commendation, and while he has a poor show to succeed, he deserves something for the exhibition of his nerve. YOU WILL LAUGH From Beginning to the End If You Attend “In the Village by the Sea’’ NEXT MONDAY NIGHT It is One of Those Plays True to Life and Char-

“In the Village by the Sea“ is an absolutely true picture of New England home life and character, a play as pure and clean as it is popular. It is one big laugh from beginning to end and the sweetest love story ever told. It is as sweetly natural as the breath of the fields the good folks who move in the scenes are real and their honest humor and every day views of life are cheerful, while throughout the clever chain of events runs the golden thread of a unique love story. The piece will be staged by home talent under the auspices of the juvenile band at Bosse opera house on next Monday evening. May 17th and as the cast is a notably strong one, and as a number of specialtes will be on between acts there can hardly be a dull moment in the entire evening. Some new features will he the boys’ quartet and Decatur’s new orchestra. The proceeds will purchase uniforms for the juvenile band, and the boys are busy selling tickets for the entertainment. The price is only twentyfive cents, and the music will alone be worth it. Seat sale opens Monday at 8 a. m. at usual place. Remember the date and patronise the boys, and you will be amply repaid by a really clever evening entertainment. o WOOL JUMPS THREE CENTS Kalver & Son announce today that they will from this time on pay twenty-eight cents per pound for wool until further notice. It is sai * that I there Is a sort of dealers war on which has caused this advance of three cents at one jump.

BASE BALL DOPE Cal Robison Returns from Portsmouth, Ohio HAD NO CHANCE Two New Clubs to be Organized in this City Cal Robison returned yesterday afternoon from Portsmouth, Ohio, where he was to be given a try out on the O. P. league team of that place. Cal was not given a chance to pitch a game, however, and could not show his ability. The team was made up before he got there, and was on an exhibition tour when he reached that city. Cal is some pitcher and had he been given a chance he would without doubt have made good. He has dceided to remain In the city. On his return home Cal stopped at Union City, where he pitched a game for the team of that place, letting his opponents down with three scratch hits and winning the game by the decisive margin of 14 to 3,

It is understood that a base ball team will be organized in the city in the very near future composed ’f local talent. There is much good talent here, and without doubt our city will be represented by a fast organization. A movement is cn foot for the organization of a ball club which will be composed of members of the Woodmen lodge. The lineup will consist in part of the following: Frank Peterson, Roy Wolford, Cappie Johns, Cal Robison, Dr. Mangold and the remainder will be selected from the excellent material represented in the lodge. The organization of this team will be perfected soon. Alvy Buffenbarger has gone to Kokomo to try out as pitcher on the team of that place. He has the goods and with a half chance he will certainly make good. The high school club is arranging to go to Van Wert Saturday to cross bats with the high school club at that place. A number of rooters will accompany the team. o “WIRELESS” STARTS DYNAMO Omaha Auditorium is Lighted from Distance of Six tyiles. Omaha, Neb., May 12. —The lighting of the big auditorium by electric impulse from the wireless tower at Fort Omaha, six miles away, was a novelty to which visitors at the show of the Omaha Electrical Exposition were treated this evening. The method used was that developed by Dr. F. H. Millener, experimental engineer of the Union Pacific railroad, and is the same used by him some months ago in operating a motor car at a distance. From now on the show will be lighted by wireless each night.

ARE HOME FROM TERRE HAUTE H. J. Yager and C. S. Niblick Returned from K. C. Meeting. Herman J. Yager and Charles S. Niblick came home last night from Terre Haute, where they had been attending a state meeting of the Knights of Columbus and which they attended as delegates from the order in this city. The city of Terre Haute outdid herself in the entertainment of the many Knights who were there from all parts of the state attending the sessions. Mr. Charles R. Duffin of Terre Haute was elected state president and their next meeting will be at Gary.

THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ILL Frank J. Hall, of Rushville, Collapsed Yesterday. Rushville, Ind., May 13. —Much alarm was caused last night, when Lieutenant Governor Frank J. Hall was found lying on the floor of his law office, apparently in a precarious condition, and there is still uneasiness through fear that his illness may develop into typhoid fever. The collapse last night is believed due to overwork. Last night when Mr. Hall was found he was in a slightly delirious condition and physicians declared he was suffering from an attack of acute indigestion. At the same time it was said that there were some symptoms of typhoid fever. The patient was taken to his room at the hotel and the physicians procured a trained nurse at once to look after him. During the night the indications of delirium continued at intervals and his mind frequently seemed to be wandering. The physicians and nurses had much trouble with the patient to get him to take the medicines prescribed, and it was with greatest effort that the patient could be induced to take the treatment. It is learned that the lieutenant governor has been on the verge of illness for several days but that he would not give in or cease his work. He attempted to pass his feelings off and his friends did not realize his condition. Today the condition of the lieutenant governor was reported much better and the indications of delirium were not noticed. Physicians are closely watching his case and hope to prevent anything serious, and especially hope to avert an attack of typhoid fever.

SOCIETY IS BUSY Women of Christian Church to Hold Another Pastry Sale at Mutchler’s LADY MACCABEES Miss Estella Sellemeyer to Give Spade to the Juniors on Class Day The women of the Christian church will hold another pastry sale at Mutchler’s meat market. All members of the church are requested to contribute something in the pastry line. The Lady Maccabee class initiation last night at the G. A. R. hall was a very pleasant affair. Six ladies were initiated and are now members of the Decatur hive. They were Mesdames Andrew Artman, H. Mann, Percy Williams, John Burk, Fred Linn, George Zimmerman and John Hay. At a recent class meeting of the seniors, Miss Esther Sellemeyer was elected to the honor of giving away the spade to the juniors. She will give the spade away at the close of class day exercises.

Mrs. Chris Vogt was hostess at a meeting of the Aid Society of the Reformed church Wednesday afternoon, Business, sewing anl a social hour occupied the members. Delicious refreshments were served. There was an unusually large attendance as a number of outside guests were invited. The G. A. R. will present a beautiful flag to the city public schools tomorrow. A short program will be rendered by the W. R. C. and the high school. The exercises will begin at 2:30 p. m. We wish to extend our invitation especially to the G. A. R. and W. R. C. and their friends and to every one. The program Is as follows: "Marching through Georgia.’’ Introduction —Patriotic instructor. Presentation of Flag—Mrs. Lyons. Song—High school. Declamation —Edwina Van Camp. Oration —Martin Hoffman. Recitation —Marie Ball. Song—High school. Mrs. L. G. Ellingham will entertain the members of the Shakespeare Club at her Lome on Winchester street tomorrow, Friday evening, at 7:30, and It is the wish of the hostess that every member be present Miss Ellen Krill is entertaining the Sew-ing Club this afternoon at her home north of the city. A new name will be selected for the club this afternoon. Miss Fannie McConnel went to the club on the one o clock car.

DID YOU HEAR? I /I — we are g j v j n g i n Suits and FurO about the “S‘ Boys? If not don’t lose any time in ft SelfTO “™ t ‘ onis «>e only absolute proof. Children’s Rompers and Wash Suits 50c to $1.50 -i Men’s Negligee Summer Shifts qij 50c, SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. IH I Men’s Guaranteed Suits, Latest Styles and Colors. (fck $7.50, SB.OO, SIO.OO, $12.50, $15.00, SIB.OO to $25.00 If you need a suit dont fail to see these values. ELZEY & VANOE Comer East oflCourt House Dwatur ’ Miana

WILL SELL HORSES 250 Head of Fine Animals Will Be Sold Tomorrow AT THE SALE BARNS Auctioneer McNabb Will Do the Talking Necessary Tomorrow morning at ten-thirty o'clock another famous horse auction will begin in the First street stables and more than two hundred and fifty animals will find m-w homes under the hammer. The buyers or the Decatur Horse company have made a special effort during the past two weeks to get together the best consignment of horses ever sold in the city and a glance through the spacious barns will certainly convince that they have succeeded. The consignment consists of excellent drivers, general purpose and draft horses, just the kind the market demands, and it is thought that no difficulty will be encountered in disposing of them at reasonable figures. Hundreds of people have visited the First street stables during the week and the yhave admitted that the horse company has the goods as never before. Communications have been received from a number of the eastern buyers and in all probability a goodly representation will be here. Auctioneer McNabb, of Ashland, Ohio, who has won the admiration of Adams county people, will again be in the stand and he will sell the horses if there are any to sell. It is expected that many farmers will attend the sale.

LADIES’ NIGHT AT THE GRAND. We extend special invitation to the ladies to visit The Grand theater tonight. Special program has been prepared, and we guarantee you an evening of pleasure and amusement. Mr. Albert Sellemeyer has consented to give you one of his favorite cornet solos, and Miss Verena Niblick will wHnlro a When you come to paint, B don't forget we fly the Little H Blue Flag—the sign of reliable B paint. It’s your protection beB cause it stands for I WBrothers I MtSkw I kpraint H which gives best results and is g| most economical. Let us show ■ you the latest color cards and ■ talk your painting over with you. ■ For Sale by Holthouse Drug Comp’y

be there in her best bib and tucker, I and sing the beautiful song "Musette with 15 highly colored slides. Miss Kohne and Mr. Miller will entertain . you with high ciass music. The pictures tonight are extra good and amusing. Come early and avoid the rush.

LOOK AND LISTEN 1 The agent of the Ox Gall Liniment is demonstrating its wonderful values to the public for a few days in this city for the benefit of the suffering people. Ox Gall liniment is guaranteed to cure Rheumatism, r Lame and weak Back, Cnillblains, Sick Headache, Bums, i Eczema, Neuralgia, Cold in head or on Lungs. Ox Gall s has no equal. Three 50 cents. Sold at 113-t6 [ —■———— Smith and Yager, Druggists.

At Your Service —FOR Graduation and Wedding Presents -ATLehne’s Jewclery Store is the place to buy them, as you always get the latest and best quality that your money can buy at prices that will bear comparison. I have made a special effort to put in stock all the latest designs m Watches, Kings, Cuff Buttons, Silverware etc. See the line of souvenir spoons over designs to select from. By buying in large quantities lam able to sell spoons with Court House and Library on them for 50c each. Get a litfiny wedding ring or the wedding will not be complete without it. All Engraving Free. Lehne the Jeweler (MAYS MORE" j Mus * Get Out of Business I AU Goods must be sold at a Great Sacrifice I 1 all gallons or quart goods such as the fa- I I wn«»rSM nticeUoClub ’ SoloR y e > Gins ’ I I pos? C al! good for medical P ur " I I Get your sa PPly now before too late. I yCURLEY' J

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS ON ADAMS AND MERCER STREET The undersigned contractor wants all property owners to know that if they want the stone or dirt abutting their property, they must get the same before it comes in the way of the contractor. Get it at once. 107-6 t JULIUS HAUGK.