Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 173, Decatur, Adams County, 22 July 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW& 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. THE DEMOCRACY STILL A LIVELY CORPSE The Indiana Commercial Travelers' Democratic club gave a banquet at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis last Saturday night, at which several prominent Democrats made speeches. Speaking on the subject “A United Democracy,” Hon. John W. Kern said, among other things: “Every Democrat here carries in his heart the hope for a united Democracy. The rank and file of the party are now and always have been united. The divisions have been and are among those who regard themselves as leaders. Party unity will come with a united, and unselfish and honest leadership, for it is that only which will inspire that confidence necessary to success. The party organization must commence with the voter in the precincts and be built upward. It must stand honestly and fearlessly for the masses of the people and must be absolutely divorced from every special interest which seeks to use the party and its organization for selfish purposes. • • • “The Indiana Democrats especially have cause for rejoicing. In the late election the plurality against the national ticket was less than 10,000; eleven out of the thirteen congressmen were saved; a majority of the legislature elected, which gave us once more a Democratic senator, and while the most of our state ticket was defeated by trifling pluralities, we elected to the office of governor our own glorious Tom Marshall, who has made

good at every step, and who has the confidence and good will not only of the united Democracy of Indiana, but of the great Democracy of the Union, which is witnessing with delight his successful administration and indulging in the hope which is becoming a prophecy that here is the man with clear head and stout heart, so grounded in the true principles of Jeffersonian Democracy as to make him an ideal leader of the great Democratic party of the republic in the great contest of 1912.” On the subject “Indiana Democracy,” Hon. Samuel M. Ralston said, among other things: “The banner of Democracy was never more significant than it is tonight. It waves over a united and militant Democracy, and we do not catch its full meaning if we fail to see that it represents the sentiments the hopes and aspirations of thousands of people who are not willing, through error of judgment, to be called Democrats. By and by they will discover their mistake and wear our party name with all the enthusiasm that attends a reformation. “Yes the Indiana Democracy is a militant Democracy. Two years ago

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it had but four representatives in congress. Today it has eleven, every one of whom is made after the pattern of a statesman and wedded with the zeal of a patriot to the cause of the masses. Two years ago it had no representative in the United States senate. Today it has a senator, profound as a student of government and brilliant as a leader, whose service? for the people during the few months he has been in office have attracted international attention. 'Two years ago it did not have a governor. Today it has a chief executive who thinks more of his office and the duty he owes to the public than he does of the Chautauqua platform. He knows that there is such a thing as a constitution and that it throws limitations about his great office, and he respects them. His measure is being taken by more people than fibme folk. "Two years ago no one seriously expected the Indiana Democracy to furnish a candidate on our national ticket in 1908, but in les.s than a year thereafter our party sentinels throughout the Union having regard for character, ability and fitness, urged the nomination for vice president of that faithful party servant, whom to know is to love, John W. Kern. His nomination and defeat followed, but who does not concede that he strengthened the ticket and endeared himself by his manly bearing to the Democracy of the nation. ."Indiana Democracy, ■will never cease to stand for the constitution of the republic, and to insist that the government shall operate within the limitations of the organic law.”

AN ANGRY GAMBLER Ben Tomlin, of Hartford City, Will Close That Town Up Tight FALL GUY NO LONGER If He Can’t Operate a Poker Game, No One Else Can Gamble Netled by the raid on his poker game, while he claims other games of chance are permitted to operate without molestation, Ben Tomlin, for twenty years a professional gambler and never known to be a piker or a welsher, according to his own views, has declared himself, and, if he goes through with his proclamation, this city'probably will see a most stringent enforcement of the blue laws. Tomlin says he believes in the old saying, “Live and let live,” but now that he is shut out of a means of sustenance, for he claims he cannot live unless permitted to gamble, he will demand a rigid enforcement of all the laws, both against the cigar stores, in regard to card playing for checks and shaking the dice box, the keeping open of these places of business on Sunday, as well as every other institution that breaks the law by doing business on the Sabbath. He declares he means what he says, and has informed the officers that he wants every cigar store owner, now permitting card playing for checks, placed under arrest. He does not want the officers to warn them to close up, but insists that they be arrested. Tomlin says he was given no warning, but the officers just came and pinched him. Now he wants them to do likewise with the rest. If they refuse to do It I he will file the affidavits himself, he I says. Besides this, Tomlin demands I that minors be prohibited from visltI ing the places. Tomlin says he has I been the “fall guy” long enough. He I declares he has been fined more than I any other gambler or saloon men in I the town and that his assessment for I the same offense has been heavier. I "I’ve been persecuted, not prosecuted, I and there have been times that the I fines assessed against me have left I me In destitute circumstances. I have I been repeatedly fined and then fined some more, and to pay all these ass- | essments I have been compelled to give my life insurance policy for security for one loan of $250, and I have mortgaged my household goods for another touch of $l5O. Altogether I have paid between JL2OO and *1,500 in fines.” —Hartford City News.

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SOCIETY COLUMN Mrs. W. B. Weldy Entertained Guests at Her Home for Dinner REBEKAH PICNIC Mrs. Helen Berling Entertained Friends at Dinner Party Yesterday On tomorrow, Friday evening, the Masons will confer the Fellowcraft craft degree on Rev. Richard Spetnagle and L. L. Baumgartner, and the members of the craft will take heed to the announcement and not overlook a good thing. Mrs. Helen Berling entertained at a dinner party last evening Mrs. Bremerkamp, Mr. and Mrs. B. Uhl and Mr .and Mrs. J. H. Voglewede. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. B. Uhl of Toledo, a few friends, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Voglewede and Mrs. Helen Berling gathered at the Voglewede farm, south of town and spent the time in a pleasant way. At noon a bountiful dinner was served and the afternoon spent very enjoyably. There will be a red and white social given by the members of Beulah Chapel church on their church yard on next Saturday evening. The occasion will be an exceptionally happy one, and they extend an invitation to the public to come and help them have a good time. Mjiss Lilah Lachot was given a pleasant surprise by a number of her friends Monday evening. Guests were the Misses Bertha Voglewede, Kynt Voglewede, Marie Patterson, Electa Glancey, Pearl Purdy, Helen Walters, Anna Amspaugh, Ida Van Camp, Beatrice Van Camp, Ruth Ernst, Jessis Simison, Bessie Baumgartner, Charley Lose, Frank Bremerkamp, Lawrence Kleinhenz, Carl Moses, Mr. Miller, Will Dowling, Dick Boch, Dr. Zehr and Herbert Lachot. Mrs. W. B. Weldy entertained Mrs. John T. Baker and daughtre Rosa and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Weldy and son Bryce at dinner today. The Rebekah lodge will hold a picnic one week from today on July the 29th. They will leave here on the one o’clock car for Maple Grove park and the gentlemen folks will leave in time for supper. Mrs. Jacob Omlor at her home south of the city, entertained the following people for dinner today: Mrs. Mary Miller of Fort Wayne, Mrs. C. V. Connell and Mrs. Dyonis Schmitt and children of Decatur. A most delightful time was enjoyed.

HE IS NOW SUP’T Bert Segur Receives Merited Promotion in U. S. Service IS DOING WELL Former Decatur Young Man Succeeds in Philippines

News reaching the city recently from Bohole, an island in the Philippine group, is to the effect that Bert Segur, a former Decatur young man. has been promoted to the superintendency of the road department of the railroad In that island. Mr. Segur left the states eleven months ago, going to vebu island, where he engaged in surveying for the government He started in the service at a handsome salary, and has been faithful to his duties. Last April he was sent to Bohole, where he was given a position as chief engineer. Ere he had been there a few weeks the railroad inspectors called him before them and offered him the position of superintendent which carries with it the neat salary of 11,600 per year. He was informed by the bureau that he could have all the money needed in the island for the next two years and at the expiration of that time he may return to the United States. The friends of the young man will be glad to learn of his rapad advancement, in the far-off country.

SECOND QUARTERLY MEETING The second quarterly meeting of the conference year will be held over this coming Sunday at the Evangelical church, Decatur. The first meeting will convene Friday evening at 7:30. After the sermon the quarterly conference will be held, at which time a lay delegate and one alternate will be elected to represent the Decatur society in a ministerial and layman's district meeting to be held Oct sth. There will be preaching Saturday evening 7:30. Sunday 10:30 and Sunday evening. Rev. S. P. Maas, of Berne, will oJlciate. The public is invited to these special services. Rev. Maas is an able spaeker and you will be delighted to hear him. D. O. Wise, Pastor.

BUYS THE BONDS A French Township Farmer Buys the Lobsiger Macadam Road Bonds DELIVERING COAL Items of Interest Around the Court House on a Dull Day E. B. Adams went to Bluffton this morning his business being in connection with tne John Lobsiger macadam road, the bonds for which were signed yesterday. The road in question is on the county line dividing French township this county, and Harrison township Wells county. The bonds are sold to a wealthy French township farmer, who takes the entire issue made by this county, and all of which will indicate that the Adams county farmers have money in their boot F. C. Foreman, of Berne, was here today making a report as one of the appraisers in the Jacob Rumple estate. The report was filed. The Decatur Lumber company, who on yesterday was given a contract for furnishing the county with coal for use next winter, is today delivering part of their contract, and are filling part of the court house basement with a good grade of this fuel. The treasurer's office is getting ready for the grand rush that is promised for after harvest. Many of the delinquents have promised a settlement at that time, and it is safe to say that they will be given bat little rest without a fulfillment of the promises made. A strenuous effort will be made with these collections at that time. The transcript for the bonds in the

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We Received This morning, another shipment of Union Suits for Men. They’re made for us by the Star Knitting Works and they fit and wear just a little better than any other make garment sold in the city. Try them and be convinced. Prices $1 and 51.50 a Suit. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

August Walters road were yesterday sent away for the approval by one of the large bonding houses. It is expected that they will be readily sold after their return and approval. TITLES AFFECTED (Continued from page 1.) Lots 276 and 277, Berne. Part of outlet 78, Decatur. Part of S. E. quar. section 29, Blue Creek township. West half S. W. qnar. section 17, Union township. South half S. W. quarter, and north half N. W. quar. section 7, Monroe township. N. W. quar. section 7, Jefferson township. Northwest quarter of section 32, St. Marys township. West half N. W. quar. section 21, Kirkland township. Northwest quar. section 7, Jefferson township. East half S. W. quar. section 11, Wabash township. • Northwest S. W. section 18, St. Marys township. Southeast quar. settion 7, Washington township.

’’’LEST YOU FORGET — OUR JULY CLEARANCE SALE Is alive with Amazing Bargains in Summer Suits, Trousers, Furnishings and Hats. We offer a Special Lot (for quick sale.) 50 Suits at SIB.OO originally $20.00 to $25.00 45 Suits at $15.Q0 originally SIB.OO to $20.00 65 Suits at SIO.OO originally $12.50 to $15.00 45 Suits at $ 8.00 originally SIO.OO to $12.00 , J 0 ALL OUR STRAW HATS AT O A GREAT REDUCTION JsFIl MEN’S TWO PIECE SUMMER SUITS 'ml ATONE ' HALF PRICE You will have to hurry if you want any of thess Bargains because they will not last long. ELZEY, VANCE & HITE East of Court House. Decatur, Ind

Northwest quar. section 17, Union tiwnship. South half N. E. quar. section 22, Monroe township. Southwest S. E. quar. section 18, Jefferson township. Northwest, N. E. quar. section 33, St. Mary s township. Part southwest N. W. section 20, Wabash township. Southeast S. E. quar. section 29, Root township. Part S. W. S. E. section 28, Jefferson township. South half N. E. quar. section 16, Hartford township. Northeast S. W. quar. section 15, French township. Part S. E. S. E. qnar. section 76, Washington township. Part of section 28, Wabash township. If you own any part of these lands you should see that the papers are recorded as soon as possible. o 10,000 post cards for 1 cent each at The Racket Store. 170-6 t STRAYED —A black sow weighing one hundred and eighty lbs. Has also brown and white spots. Any information will be most thankfully received. Simon Klopfenstein, Monroe, R. R. 3.

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