Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 192, Decatur, Adams County, 13 August 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEWG. ELJ.INGHAM. Subscription Rates Per week, by carrier......lo 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. ITS AN UNJUST TRIBUTE After nearly five months of effort the special session of congress has passed a new tariff bill and adjourned. The result of its work is wholly unsatisfactory. Every one knows that the Dingley law enacted in 1897 was a gross outrage on the people of the country. It carried the highest duties ever imposed up to that time. It was practically prohibitory of all importations which came into competition with trust-controlled products and the people, being helpless, were shame-, lessly robbed in all directions. And now we have this new law which rais-! es the tariff higher even than the Dingley law. Champ Clark, the Dem-, ocrat’c floor leader in the house shows

that when the twenty-five per cent maximum duty goes into effect next March, the average rate will be twen-ty-seven per cent, higher than that of the Dingley law. And what are the people going to do about it? What are they going to do about the enormous increase in taxes, in expenditures, in the cost of living? What are they going to do about the unjust tribute that they must pay to the trusts and special interests under this new tariff law, this latest manifestation of organized greed and legalized brigandage?

If the conclusions of John Callan O'Laughlin, the Washington correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, are correct, the hosiery manufacturers got the best end of the argument in the final tariff wind-up. He claims that the cotton schedules, as finally fixed, are a decided advance over the Dingley rates on the cheaper grades of hosiery as well as upon the more fancy laces and embroidery. Time and retail prices will tel! whether or not he is right in his deductions. — South Bend Times. Republican papers announce that Beveridge will be very strong next year for the reason that he opposed the tariff bill. It is something new in the popularity line for a man to attain such distncton by fightng a party measure. Paradoxical as it may seem the Republican press of

Come to the Jav County Fair ■ ’ . ’ . x . ■ Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. 09 Is the week for the Big Fair this year. New Exhibits, New Features all through. You’re Expected! Come on! JAMES F\ GRAVES, Sec’y.

. Indiana is praising the new tariff law and at the same time compli- ; menting Beveridge very highly for his efforts to overthrow the iniquitous measure. But a man can not serve two masters; neither can < he be for any against a law at one ’ and the same time. —Columbia City 5 Post ) =-===« ’ The Republican leaders are much 1 divided as to the result of the new . tariff bill upon the party's future. La- • Follette and his followers denounce it 1 ! openly as a product of the interests, while ultra standpatters brand LaFollette, Beveridge and the other bolting senators as fakirs. The president is reported to be arranging a trip to the t middle west to apologize for the s measure. Gen. Warren J. Keifer, one 'of Ohio's most conspicuous Republi.l can representatives in congress, has , no hesitancy in criticising the bill. He 1 opposed the bill, it is reported, because it provides for free trade in | spots and high protection in others. . A dispatch from Springfield, the home > , I town of Gen. Keifer, reports him as I saying that > “the measure taxes prosperity and thrift, but not wealth, and that it contains many crude and 'dangerous points. He adds that there 'are no provisions in it to reduce the cost of living. His principal objection to the bill is its want :f uniformity and its inequitable and sectional charcter. He insists that if you leave out the tariff on things which are immaterial to the common people, the new law is higher than the Dingley bill it supercedes. The General claims that not half of the Republican congressmen and senators favor the bill.’’ —Lebanon Pioneer.

GO TO WISCONSIN Mrs. Helen Berling and Misses Clara and Gertrude Smith FOR PROFESSION Os Sisters—Two Decatur Ladies Will Be Professed Mrs. Helen Berling accompanied by the Misses Clara and Gertrude Smith and Master Bernard Smith will leave for Fondulac, Wis., early tomorrow morning to be in attendance on Sunday for the religious profession of sisters and novices at the St. Agnes convent there. Sister M. Cleta, formerly Miss Agnes Berling and Sister M. Ernestine, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Geels, west of the city, are to be professed and will engage (Continued on page 4.)

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Agnes Krick Entertained Her Sunday School Class Today OTHER SOCIAL NEWS Another Dance Will Be Given at Maple Grove Tonight She couldn't mend her darling's socks because it was so hot; She couldn't sweep, she couldn't sew or handle pan or pot; She sat out on the porch and tried by languid fanning there To get herself cooled off a bit and stir a little air. She said it vvps too hot to live, too hot for work or play; It grieved her much that winter time was still so far away; She took off all the clothes she might without becoming rash; Upon the floor she saw her beads of,, perspiration splash. Her frizzles all came out, her hair hung in bedraggled strands, And everything she touched adhered like sirup to her hands; She sataround and sadly sighed and longed to journey far Across the spreading plains to where the snow-capped Rockies are. By chance an advertising page beside her elbow lay; She read concerning bargains which she might secure that day; Forgetting all about the heat she rushed with all her might And dressed herself and went to town and gladly shopped till night.

Miss Agnes Krick and her Sunday schol class went to the park today, where they enjoyed a picnic supper. The girls who composed the company were Misses Ruby Parrish, Ethel Butler, Nellie Nichols, Vada Martin, Florine Edwards, Stella Chronister, Grace Purdy Vida Stoneburner, Flossie Bollinger. Another guest, Miss Emma Byerly, of Knightstown, Indiana, will add to the pleasure of the house party given by Miss Jean Lutz at her home just south of the city. In a few weeks Miss Byerly will arrive in the city. She is now teaching in the Sailors' and Soldiers’ Orphans' Home in her own city. Formerly she taught in the high school of this city, and so has many friends here. Another dance will be given tonight at the park and the event promises to be well attended as usual. Tittle Dora Williams, five years old, gave a birthday party for her cousin, Beatrice Smith of Lynn, Wednesday afternoon. Little girls who were present were pleasantly entertained during the afternon by playing of

school games. Delicious refreshments were served. — o IT WILL BE STEAM HEATED Contract for Steam Heat in the School Building in Berne. The National Mill and Supply Co., of Fort Wayne, landed the contract for the steam heating plant to be put into the new school house being built in Berne. The contract price was ,2,285. There were nine bidders and several hundred dollars were between the high and the low bidders. The construction of the building is being pushed and will be completed without delay. The building will be sanitary in every way and will be a handsome addition to the school facilities in Berne. COURTHOUSE NEWS Ella Debolt Wants a Divorce from Chauncey Debolt HE ABUSED HER Wants a Divorce and Alimony in the Sum of Five Hundred Dollars L. C. DeVoss as attorney for Ella Debolt has filed a suit for divorce, it being the second or third attempt she has made to sever tne matrimonial bonds with Chauncey Debolt, to whom she was married August 20, 1898. The complaint is a lengthy document detailing abuse, cruetly and inhuman treatment received at the hands of her liege lord during most of the years of their married life. They have three children, Clariment nine years, Lea seven years, and Edith four years, and the plaintiff wants a divorce, alimony in the sum of SSOO and | fifteen dollars a month for the support of herself and the children. A restraining order was also asked for and issued as the plaintiff fears bodily injury from the defendant, so she seeks the protection of the courts from such interference and cruelty. They seperated August 10, 1909, and since then have not lived together. The plaintiff wants her maiden name, Ella Reed restored.

DON’T CALL LIAR Ira Cook Pays Nine Dollars for Resentment to This HAD A QUARREL With William Kemper and a Real for Sure Fight Ensued Ira Cook, of the south side, does not fancy, being termed a liar. His resentment to such an allegation, in the form of an assault, injured the person and feelings of one William Kemper who caused Cook’s arrest upon the charge of assault and battery. Kemper and Cook, both of whom are youths of about sixteen summers, indulged in a little controversy Tuesday and after the former branded Cook as a liar, the story goes that Kemper received a few terrific jars from the fist of opponent. Thus grounds for an action were furnished and the perpetrator of the quarrel lost no time in filing an affidavit. The trial was scheduled for this morning and after entering a plea of guilty, Cook stayed the docket and was released from custody. It was said that Cook could have easily proven provoke charges against his antagonist but this he did not do and the affair ended. Squire 'James H. Smith assessed a fine in the amount of nine dollars which seemed indeed reasonable to Cook, who feels that he has received full value. Q NOTICE. It- is known that several persons have been taking fire hose from the department houses for individual purposes and without permission. Persons having said hose will promptly return same. Hereafter, no one will be permitted to use any of the aforesaid fire hose unless by my consent. L. C. Helm, Fire Chief. FOLEYSKIDNEYPHLS Foe Bagkachc Kiomcvsamo Buadoeo

Special: We have placed on sale today 25 Boys’ Knee Pant Linen Suits at the extremely low price of 50c P er suit. These Suits formerly retailed at SI.OO and $1.25 and are practical suits for the boys during this warm weather. Sizes-Ages Bto 14 years. See our show window. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

BE MORE ARRESTS (Continued from page 1.) tie will be the new cashier to succeed William H. Marker, and John E. Shirk, son of Mrs. E. H. Shirk, who owns 44 per cent, of the stock, will be the assistant cashier, taking the place of Noah R. Marker, to whom the bank owes its present embarrassment o FUNERAL OF CASPER HEIMAN It Was Held from the St. Marys Church this Morning. The funeral of the late Casper Heiman was held from the St. Marys church this morning, and at that time the church was crowded by the many friends, neighbors and others who have known the deceased during all the years of his residence in this county. Rev. H. Theo. Wilken delivered the funeral discourse and paid a tribute to the life and character of the deceased. Interment followed and the remains were laid to rest in beautiful St. Joseph cemetery. o LOOKING FINE AND DANDY Congressman Adair Now at Hls Home in Portland. Congressman John A. M. Adair, who since the adjournment of congress one week ago, has been with his family at Bay View, Michigan, arrived home Wednesday morning looking fine and In the pink of condition. Wednesday he attended the Old Settlers’ meeting at Ridgeville, where he delivered an address and Thursday he will go to Riverside Park at Eaton, where he is on the program at the “Johns’’ reunion.—Portland Sun. —o Daisy Fly Killers 8 cents, 2 for 15c at Racket Store. 192-2 t

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THE SENATOR NAMES THEM Washington, D. C., Aug. 12. —Secretary Nagel, of the department of commerce and labor, will go to Beverly, Mass., Friday for .1 conference with President Taft at which the matter of appointments of census enumerators will be settled. In Indiana Senator Beveridge's recommendation will be necessary. In the two Republican congressional districts the senator and Republican representatives will jointly recommend. In the remaining eleven districts the senator's recommendation will prevail. o A LUCKY JAY COUNTYITE Spokena, 'Wash., Aug. 13. —'William Kessler, registered from Portland, I

SEASIDE EXCURSIONS Via The CLOVER LEAF ROUTE To Atlantic City, Cape May, Anglesea, Avalon, Holly Beach, Ocean City, Sea Isle and Wildwood, N. J.; Renoboth, Del., and Ocean City, Md., and return. Only $ 16.50, August 12 to these prominent resorts and return. The choicest vacation spot in the country. Fill up your lungs with salt sea air. You’ll feel better all winter. Tone up for business cr society duties. Actually get in the swim: a bath in the Atlantic. Mr. T. J. McCullough ticket agent T. St. L. & W. R. R. at Decatur will give further particulars and route you “THE LUCKY WAY.”

Ind., who drew claim No. 157 on th, Flatheaa maian reservation, is a well-to-do farmer living near Bryant, ii Jay county. __ A CLERICAL POSITION. Few realize that to hold a clerical position requires more than a knowledge of bookkeepeing or stenograph.’ and the ability to operate a typewriter. The details of office work are not overlooked by our instructors, who have held various responsible clerical positions. Do you know of a B. B C. graduate who has failed or is unemployed Bluffton (Ind.) Business College. 191-3 t Daisy Fly Killer—lo cents each it i Baughman’s 5 and 10 ct store. 189-at