Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 155, Decatur, Adams County, 30 June 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LE W 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 Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. VALUABLE ONLY AS A GRAFT The Republican leaders in congress admit that the tariff law they propose to make will not furnish enough revenue to pay the expenses of the government on the scale on which it is run. By imposing so;called • protective" duties which ate so high as to prohibit importation of the articles on which the duties are put, revenue is cut off, while at the same time the consumer is placed at the absolute mercy of the American concerns which produce the "protected” articles. In this condition of things it becomes necessary in the opinion of President Taft and the other Republican leaders at Washington to levy special taxes. Mr. Taft now thinks an income tax cannot be imposed until the constitution has been amended, and this would take a half dozen years. During the last campaign Mr. Taft thought differently, and said in his speech of acceptance that an income tax could be devised that would not be antagonistic to the constitution, as that instrument now stands. The president proposes a 2 per cent, tax on the net earnings of corporations in excess of $5,000 as one method of adding to the revenues, and other forms of special taxes may be found necessary. It

FUR at I-9MQ SSI Started Monday and Continues Until Saturday, July 10th. Inclusive t Remember we intend to enlarge our Suit and Skirt department and in order to do so we are going to try to dispose of every article, we carry on our Second floor including Carpets, Rugs, Linoleums, Queensware, all spring and summer suits skirts and dresses. We havn’t the room to quote prices on everything but will have the prices low enough that when you call you will be tempted to buy. Below you will find a few of our prices. One Piece Tub Dresses Long Sleeves SHIRT WAISTS Short Sleeves Wash Suits We have on display In this assortment ' have on sale our entire line These Dresses are made of Gingham a handsome line of you will find a few ° f Wash SUitS and this is the weather and Lawn with embroideried and tuck- olJTr4<T r > forthem. You can buy our ed yokes. SHIRT Three Quarter $7.00 Suit for $4.95 !f4 - OODresses * 2 - 79 WAISTS Length Sleeves “V? #5,95 Mk 4.soDresses $2.95 frW fia 11.00 Suit for $6.95 5.00 Dresses $3.59 that sold at $1.25 P k that sold at $2 and 12.50 Suit for $7.95 . | calicoes sxc | ggc WBr g3c | A DAINTY LE. dOF FL AXON In This sZ Mnslin The ideal Fabric for LVLUollll iwd A rts • We include all wash goods, ging- / JRvA hocks tor spring or summer Xvm k , < r* Underwear B ““ t V Cor “‘ s SUCH AS For such uses, daintiness and beau- * embroideries, laces, curtains. We ty are prime requisites. These are WHi want to see you at this sale. F Gowns, this, the delicate a linenli^°7urface hi This sale is for cash only, The leading Corset of the r' and texture of Flaxon remain after JH W’ ——v/nO ]« The wear Guaranteed. W O" Store Will ' 42c oKirts ana and India linen _ saving money B e Open Every f/J blu SI.OO corsets 87c Corset Covers Comes in white Evening. 125 Corsets . 98 C — = Corsets . . . $1.15 rXX“-"‘ FULLENKAMPS ’ ' . 3.00 Corsets . . . $2.10

seems that "protection.” has about run to seed as a revenue producer and is only effective as a graft. Editor G. L. Saunders, of the Bluffton Banner, has come to the relief of suffering humanity and is making a campaign in behalf of the coatless man at divine services. Woman’s ' rights are not in it with the down . trodden man, whom fashion has imposed upon for all these years. Think of doing your duty to your country and your God, all the time sweltering —if not swearing—in hot coats, choking collars and tight-fitting trousers. If Editor Saunders succeeds In Improving the fashion in the discard of the coat, we move that he proceed upon the invention of some sort of regalia that will also put out of commission the hot trouser. Pajamas are not very neat, but my, how comfortable. In the tariff debate in the senate the other day, when the subject of print paper was under discussion, Senator Tillman said that many of the papers that were demanding free paper were "the very headlights of protection.” Because of their inconsistent attitude he denounced them as humbugs, and declared that they want for themselves what they deny to others. All of which, so far as that class of papers is concerned, is true. But they have learned, at least, that the foreigner does not pay the tax, as they used to assert with such glib and partisan zeal. The Dingley rates on print paper amounted to $6 a ton, a practically prohibitive duty. The Payne bill, as it passed the house, lowered the duty to $2 a ton. In the senate it is proposed to split the difference and make the duty |4. The Democratic position is that print paper and wood pulp should be free.

SOCIETY COLUMN Mrs. Mary E. Artman Entertains C. W. B. M. Thursday Afternoon , THE QUEEN ESTHERS A Surprise is Perpetrated On W. A. Hamerick— Other Notes The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church will hold a picnic and outing meeting at Maple Grove park Friday. Accompanying the merry crowd Mesdames Fred Mills and Daniel Sprang will leave the city on the 2:30 car. An excellent program will be given. * * * The C. W. B. M. will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary E. Artman Thursday afternon at 2:30 o'clock. Topic; , “Our Mission to Papal Countries;’’ hymn; prayer; Bible lesson, Math. 7:1-9, leader, Mrs. Fleming; circle of prayer; solo, Mrs. Shoemaker; talk, ; by Pastor Rev. Vernor; readings: “United Mission Study for July;” i story, “Lorenzo Policarpo;’’ roll call; ; business; hymn; benediction. ; ♦ * * . The Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the M. E. church will meet with Mrs .J .3. Bowers Thursday afternoon at 2:30 promp. The following program will be given: Devotion- i als; Minutes of last meeting and roll call, Secretary; paper, “Work in the Sunny South," Mrs. O. L. Vance; instrumental solo, Marie Allison; subtopics; vocal duet, Rev. and Mrs. Powell; echoes from district convention, Delegates; business; social ; hour. Reception committee: Mesdames Bowers, Lewton and Vance.

Miss Margaret Mills and her Sunday school class enjoyed a picnic at Maple Grove yesterday. Miss Neva Brandyberry accompanied the teacher and her class. The picnic was held in the Dorwin woods where it was cool and pleasant and here a table was loaded sumptuously, in true picnic style. After the picnic dinner the afternoon was spent pleasantly. 1 fire was built and fudge was made, which never tasted better. The happy young folks in the class are Misses Irene Eady, Cedi Andrews, Celia Andrews, Esther Shrank, Gertrude Rav, Winnifred Ellingham, Gladys Meyers, Dorothy Dugan, Gladys Meyers, Mabel Meyers, Mabel Harb, Edna Steele, Grace Butler and Nellie Meyers. * * * W. A. Hamerick was thirty-three years old Monday and that evening his family, neighbors and friendf perpetrated a surprise upon him that was all kinds of a success. About fifty invaded his home on Ninth and Jefferson streets, where they made merry for several hours. The orchestra boys were there and furnished the music that helped to enliven the occasion. Mr. Hamerick was presented with a Morris chair and which was appreciated to the limit. Ice cream and cake were served to the guests. * * * Misses Garard, Velma Porter, Alice Burrel and Ella Eddington will have a fishing party tomorrow. A lunch will be taken and a picnic supper spread. Their fishing expedition promises to be successful as they will go in a boat to the best places to fish. * * * The Ladies' Aid of the Evangelical efiurch have prepared a program which will be given Thursday evening at 7:30 at the church. Song; scripture lesson and prayer; business session; dollar experience; reading, Vernia Smith: short sketch of Ladies’ Aid; E. J. C. selection; reading, Naomi Cramer; recitation, Zelda Schnitz; selection, E. J. C.: recitation Mabel Cramer; reading, Bessie Baumgartner. * * * Miss Victoria Stone will entertain

We Invite Comparison On our line of GEM Work Shirts, we believe we sell the best 50c shirts sold in town, for sizes, workmanship and fit they can't De beat. We give you a work shirt made with extra long sleeves and body too at the same prices. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

at eight o’clock this evening a fewfriends in honor of Mrs. R. C. Stone of Muncie. The gathering this evening promises to be a very pleasant one. Mrs. Stone and daughter Ruth arrived in the city a few days ago for a visit with Decatur friends. * ♦ ♦ Rev. and Mrs. Richard Spetnagle today were the host and hostess to a large company of old friends from Rockford. For several years, just before coming here, Rev. Spetnagle was the minister of the Presbyterian congregation at that place. He was well liked while there, and the members of the congregation gathered together and made the trip to this city to see their old pastor and his surroundings. The guests enjoyed themselves and enjoyed seeing the city. Those present were Mesdames L. C.

Springer, D. C. Kinder, E. W. Bower, W. I. Pixler, W. F. Hileman, Wm. Hymons, Wm. Ketcham, Al Davis, M. L. Dimmick, W. F. Penn, Wm. King, J. E. Loyd, Messrs. Henry Dysert and Tom Ketcham. - ■ -o—— WILL ARRIVE HERE SATURDAY Mr. and Mrs. 0. P. Edwards Are Home from a Visit to Europe. It is expected that Mr, and Mrs. O. P. Edwards will arrive in this city Saturday from their extended trip across the waters. Accounts of their travels denote that they have had a most enjoyable time visiting the scenes and places of note in Europe. They have been absent for two months and have seen most of the beauties of the country visited.

LAW SUIT HEARD TODAY A Neighborhood Quarrel Was the Cause —Mrs. Blaxer Acquitted. This was a hot old afternoon for a law suit, but the one entitled Lew Sampson vs. Mrs. Elwood Blazer was equally as warm. The case was set for last evening but was postponed until one o’clock this afternon and when the hour came, all the parties were there and many others interested. The affair looks almost like a feud and there are those who say that the end is not yet. After hearing all the testimony, and learning that the parties were on opposite sides of the street when the provoke took place, the mayor acquitted the defendant. Democrat Want Ads. Pav