Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 188, Decatur, Adams County, 9 August 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Every Evening. Except Sunday, by LEW a ELLINQHAM. Subscription Rates Per week, by carrier..... — .19 cents Per year, by carrier..... $5.90 Per month, by mail ........25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Sintered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. OPPOSES AN INCOME TAX * John D. Rockefeller is opposed to an income tax. Naturally, he dis- ' likes parting with $150,000 ofc $200,000 a year, which it is estimated, would be 2 per cent, of his annual income, of from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000. He is quoted as saying: “When a man has accumulated a sum of money within the law; that is to say, in a legally honest way, the people no longer have any right to share in the earnings resulting from that accumulation. The man has respected the law in accumulating the money.” Waiving the question whether Standard Oil methods have respected, evaded or violated the law', Mr. Rockefeller’s reasoning would debar the government from collecting any property tax whatever; for a tax on property involves a share in accumulations and their earnings. Mr. Rockefller’s logic would lead to a poll tax in which the day laborer wduld pay equally with the millionaire. It may easily be assumed that such a system of taxation would commend itself very much to Mr. Rockefeller’s judgment— South Bend Times. Republicans of Indiana should bear in mind that the Payne-Aldr.< n tariff law was considered too much of an imposition upon the people of this country by Senator Beveridge to get his vote and the senator claims to be a good republican, too. The

THE GREAT NORTHERN INDIANA FAIR AU GUST 24, 25, 26 and 27,1909 —= STEELE’S PARK - - - DECATUR, INDIANA GREAT ATTRACTIONS GREAT DISPLAY OF ARTS The La Mothe Trio have been employed for this n The dis P la y s are Better ’ Newer - Bi^er and big event and will give a performance in front of Brighter than shown during any previous fair, the grand stand every afternoon. You cannot afford to miss this Great Annual The Trickster Trio will display some real comedy Show that will eclipse all other fairs, and acrobatic stunts in a Mystic House which will — — that will also be located near the grand stand CZ AAA D J D There will be other new, novel and up-to-date k y < Yv.vvv-rUrSeS and a renUUITIS events that will be worth coming miles to see. "" a rppAT crnrir ’ *’ 3 BIG RACE MEETS 3 A GREAT STOCK SHOW Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. »2.500 to The Stock Show this year will eclipse all former V* be paid in purses. Come and see the fastest horses shows of the kind in this part of the state as the en- ' =a on as^eß^i track. tries will be large in this department. *”* - 3 BIG CORNET BANDS 3 D ° N T FORGET D^ TE J -n . ; .... --■ <-_ZL_yg then make arrangements to come. Bring tne The Geneva, Berne and Decatur Bands will fur- family with you. Enjoy at least one day of recrenish music which will liven the occasion. - ation and pleasure. EXCURSION RATES: AU Railroads and Interurban Line Entering Decatur, Ind. Get a Family Ticket. The price being only $1.50 is Reasonable and is Within Reach of All | • —l^—— I .■■■!!! — THE BEST FAIR GROUND, FASTEST TRACK, BIGGEST DISPLAYS, OF ANY COUNTY FAIR IN THE STATE

•interests’’ had 90 troub’e, however, ( in pursuading Taft to swallow the , dose although an effort has been made to make it appear that Taft was for downward revision. —Columbia ] City Post If you are run down Foley’s Kidney Pills will help you. as they strengthen the kidneys so they will eliminate the impurities from the blood that depress the nerves, and cause exhaustion, ( backache, rheumatism and urinary irregularities, which sap the vitalitv. Do not delay. Take Foley’s Kidney Pills at once. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. BECAME VERY ILL Mrs. Molly Weldy Enroute to Decatur Became Very 11l CHANCES ARE SLIGHT For Her Recovery—The Family is Sent For Mrs. Molly, widow of the late Joseph Weldy, formerly of this city, is lying at the home of her sister near Craigville, suffering from a severe case of pneumonia and but very slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. Mrs. Weldy moved from Decatur to Chicago several years ago and was on her way to Adams county for a visit with relatives. She bad just gotten to the home of her sister near Craigville last Friday when she was taken suddenly ill. A physician was hastily summoned and a diagnosis of the case revealed a serious case of pneumonia. Since Friday she has been notified to hasten to her bedside if they wish to see their mother alive. The afflicted woman is a sister of Alex and John Barnett of this city, I and is a cousin of Mrs. J. B. Stonei burner. The many Decatur friends of , Mrs. Weldy will join m hoping that f she is restored to health. o ’ C. Grimm and wife returned to 5 Monmouth on the one o’clock car, af- > ter trading in the city.

SOCIETY COLUMN Mrs. Theodore Kennedy Entertained at Dinner Yesterday OTHER SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. D. V. Steele and Daughters Entertained a Party of Friends Mrs. John Fleming entertained at dinner yesterday, the guest being Miss Kate and Mr. Harold Henneford. The afternoon was spent in a quiet social way. Mr. and Mrs. Gus SeUemeyer entertained at dinner last Saturday evening, guests being Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schaefer of Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Theo. Kennedy entertained yesterday at twelve o’clock dinner at their home in honor of Clem Kennedy, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Julia Failor and children, Edith and Mart. All enjoyed themselves very much and had a very pleasant time.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Moore entertained at an elaborate dinner party Sunday, covers being laid for ten. The afternoon was spent in a quiet social way. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Byrne of Granite City, 111., Mr. and Mrs. Barnett, Mr. and , Mrs. J. B. Stoneburner and daughter, and Mr. George Barnett.

Mrs. D. V. Steele and daughters entertained at dinner yesterday Miss Margaret Steele of Lagrange and Mr.' Albert Steel of Fort Wayne. Miss Mar- ( garet Steele has been visiting in the city for a week or so and will return this evening to her home. Mr. Parker returned this afternoon. Mrs. Frank Maley gave a dinner party yesterday at her home on rural route twelve, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. I Twigg of West Virginia. A number of relatives were present and the day was spent socially. A dinner party was given last Sunday by Mrs. Elijah Walters in their honor.

VISITED THEIR FATHER’S GRAVE James Niblick Buried at Warrensburg, Mo., in 1870. Mrs. James Bell of Decatur, Ind, and sister, Mrs. William Adelsperger of Toledo, Ohio, who were enroute to Seattle, stopped off at Warrensburg, Mo., to see the grave of their father James Niblick, who was buried there in the old ceemtery in 1870. They were accompanied by Mrs. Adelsperger’s daughters, Mrs. J. E. McElfatrick and Miss Sara Adelsperber and Mrs. Elfatrick's son M r Howard McElfatrtck. Q— — A LONG JOURNEY ■ ■ ■■ ■ s Mr. and Mrs. M. A, Ripley Will Be Gone Five Weeks IS A LONG TRIP To Exposition and Several Other Places in the West

M. A. Ripley and wife will leave tomorrow for an extended visit in the west, and will be gone from Adams county About five weeks. Leaving here they will go to Spokane where they will remain for a few days a guests of Mr. Ripley’s brother, B. C. Ripley. From there they will proceed to Seattle to see the sights at the big ' exposition after which they will go to Longmount, Colorado, for a stay with nieces of Mrs. Ripley. From there they go to Lafayetteville, Arkansas, for a visit with another broth'er of Mr. Ripley, who is teacher in 'the schools there. From Lafayetteeville they will return to Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Ripley expect a most delightful time on their journey. They will visit many historical places in the west while gone, and will see relatives that they have not seen for years. Many (Decatur people),,have i witnessed the Seattle exposition and they have all returned saying that it is simply great.

James Eady went to Lynn today, where he is working.

IGNORANT OF BIBLE Good Bible Students Are Few and Far Between OPENED THEIR EYES Superintendent Aley Makes Some Surprising Statements

Indianapolis, Aug. 9. —The public school teachers of Indiana as a class are practically in ignorance of the facte of the Bible, according to Dr. Robert J. Aley, state superintendent of public instruction, who addressed the delegates of the Teachers’ Training Institute at Bethany park. Dr. Aley declared that wherever he had investigated he founi with a few exceptions, that the school teachers of the state knew very little about Biblical truths. The poorest answers which are continually received by the state board of education upon the teachers’ examinations are those giv en to the questions relating to the Bible, he said, not more than one per cent of those who take the examinations from time to time being able to give satisfactory answers to common questions on the scriptures. The assertion, which he made during the course of his address upon the subject, “Building up the Adult Bible Class,” was the topic of an endless amount of comment among those present following the session. Many of the Bible students said that the Bible could be taught In the school free from any reference to creed or belief and stated that in their opinion steps should be taken to place courses in Biblical instruction in the curriculum of the common schools of the state.

CARD OF THANKS We wish in this manner to extend our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of Mary Helen Powers. Andrew Welfley and family.

CLOVER LEAF TRAINS CROWDED Eleven Coachee Were Carried Through Here to that City Yeeterday. The Clover Leaf Sunday train yesterday to Toledo was a hummer, eleven or twelve coaches being carried into that city, and they were all crowded to the brim. The crowds at the various stations were so great, that it was found necessary to attach the baggage to the rear coach and this necessitated the delay ot putting on baggage after the train made thw start. It was a slow process and they made Toledo three hours late.

CART WAS STOLEN Number of Reckless Young Men Persist in Depredations OFFICER AFTER THEM Frank Parrish Delivery Cart Was Taken Saturday Night During the past few weeks there have been a large number of depredations committeed by young men of this city, and the officers are busy trying to keep tab on the violatoers. A few days ago a wheelbarrow was stolen from T. C. Corbett and thus far it has not been returned. Last Saturday night some miscreants stole the delivery cart belonging to Frank Parrish, and the contrivance was found this morning on Fourth street in a dilapidated condition. A wheel was broken to atoms and the body of the cart had been roughly used. The cart was seen in front of the resi taurant Saturday night at nine o’clock but at closing time it was ■ missing. It is thought that a number of reckless young lads did the deed and they will probably be captured yet. I IT

The bicycle which was stolen from Curley Radamacher some time ago has not been found yet and probably never will be. The thief who stole the wheel has undoubtedly,so altered it that it cannot be identified.

MOVING A CHURCH L. L. Mason of Geneva, » Moving the Old Methodist Chui ch THAT CARNIVAL — w Everybody Got Their Money’s Worth and Are Satisfied Willshire, August 9— (Spjecisd t» the Daily Democrat)—L. L Mas 0B Geneva, is here this week moving the old Methodist church, now the prop, erty of Joe Waggoner, who is haring the building moved along the Clover Leaf tracks, and it will be used b f him for the storing of coal. Mr. Wag. goner will then have a good place for the storing of this fuel, which will u> doubt be in great demand this wig. ter. Mr. Mason is an old hand in the moving of buildings, and it is expected that the removal will be but the wost of a few days.

The carnival has come and gone, and so far as we have heard, everybody got their money's worth and are satisfied. The attractions were ail good, and our people had a round o! amusements and a good time, aid Willshire was advertised well during the three days. Those who had charge of the enterprise have worked hard and the success is due to their energies. It is thought that the carnival has come to stay, and that they will be given every year. o — < NOTICE Rev. Walters will preach at the Evangelical church on Sunday, August 15th, at 7:30 p. m. Rev. Walters it a good speaker and you cannot affordtu miss it. All are cordially invited to attend. ij

For indigestion and all stomach trouble take Foleys Orino Laiatire as it stimulates the stomach and liver and regulates the bowels and will positively cure habitual constipation. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO