Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 208, Decatur, Adams County, 1 September 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 $5.0) Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.5i) 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. Surely it was bad enough to pass the Payne-Aldrich-Cannon tariff bill but it is adding insult to injury for President Taft to travel over the country at the people's expense to de fend it No one would object to the use of any part of the $25,000 a year allowed the president for traveling ex - penses if he were going out merely as president and on public business. But if he journeys as the leader of the Republican party and to make speeches in the interest of that party he should either pay his own expenses or ask the Republican national committee to do it The story that Hanly will make an effort to succeed Beveridge for senator in Indiana is revived quite frequently in this state. So far as heard from the ex-governor has kept mum on the subject. He is evidently keeping his eye on the situation and if the political wheel revolves to his advantage he may become a candidate. A good many standpat republicans are satisfied that Beveridge hurt himself by his attitude on the tariff question, but they don't want anything to do with Hanly. There is really an opening for some other gentleman—Jim Watson, for instance. —Columbia City Post. Speaking of President Taft's forthcoming tour of the country— at the people’s expense—during which he

proposes to "defend” the new tariff law. the Indianapolis News (Ind. Rep. I says that, since the day it was passed "the imperfection of the Payne bill have become increasingly apparent, and its so-called "downward revision” has done nothing toward relieving the people of the ever-increasing burden they are bearing. On the contrary, there has been a general tendency toward higher prices, toward a decided increase in the cost of living, the very thing it was hoped to decrease by real tariff reform. And with this increase in the cost of living there have as usual, been (comparatively .flew cases where there has been an increase in the rate of wages. As a matter of fact, it is doubtful if this thoroughly unsatisfactory to everybody except “the interests.” The task of defending it is one which few statesmen will envy the president.”

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PAID IN AND OUT City Treasurer Archbold Publishers Statement of City’s Finances ■FOR ELEVEN YEARS The Amounts Paid in and Out During That Time By City Officials Decatur, Ind., Aug. 30, 1909. Editor Democrat —Since the people of this city have been kind enough to allow me to hold the office of city treasurer since September 1, 1898, I feel that it is my duty as their treasurer to render them a little extra service. If you will allow me the columns of your paper, I will greatly appreciate the privilege of giving the public a complete account of the receipts and disbursements of the city treasury from September 1, 1898, to July 31, 1909. I am a firm believer in the publicity of public affairs, and believe that by laying down the facts before the people that they will enable us to establish firmly the policies of the city on a business basis. Municipal affairs can only succeed when regulated by an intelligent and wideawake people. I mean a people who know a demagogue from an honest man —a people who know that the spendthrift theory cannot be worked on an economic basis. We have people enough in this city to care for her interest, if they only have a chance to get at the facts. Therefore I feel it my duty to open the treasurer's record to every voter. I have watched the city affairs for the last eleven years and have concluded that our greatest troubles come from bad business systems. We have suffered considerable by erroneous methods that lack the qualities of economy. There is only one way to win in this business proposition. The revenues of the city must be cared for. The indebtedness must be cut down, and the enormous interests must be saved to the people instead of the bondholders. With the above objects in view we will show you where the money goes and in future articles we will attempt to show you how at least to keep some of it from going. In the following you will find the receipts and disbursements of the city treasury from Sept. 1, 1898 to July 31, 1909:

Receipts. Disburse. General fund . ...$ 5,192.90 $ 2,345.16 License 2,927.00 Interest fund .... 2,662.85 3,008.04 Misc. streets and sewers 3,848.11 3,321.46 Sinking fund .... 469.91 Fire department.. 287.10 Salaries 2,772.18 Streets, general . 3,018 56 Electric lights ... 5.747.98 4,407.99 Water works .... 9,345.26 10,632.05 Temporary loan. 19,000.00 17,900.00 Money in treasury July 31, 1899 .. 1,501.47 Total $49,194.01 $49,194.01 Money in treasury Aug. 1, 1899 ..$ 1,501.47 General fund .... 5,316.42 $ 781.96 Streets, general.. 3,493.03 Sinking fund ... 480.01 Interest fund ... 2,720.08 4,036.04 Licenses 3,100.00 Fire department. 221.96 Salaries 3,355.76 Electric lights .. 6.326.75 4,653.87 Water works .... 10,052.51 11,976.25 Misc. street and sewers 4,265.61 3,623.84 Temporary loans.. 20,400.00 19,500.00 In treasury Ju'y 31, 1900 2,520.17 | Total $54,162.88 $54,162.88 Money in treasury Aug. 1, 1900 ..$ 2,520.17 General fund .... 5,548.12 $ 526.70 I Streets, general... 1,176.48 Licenses 3,091.50 Fire department. 104.50 Salaries 4,597.51 Interests 2,778.07 2,214.95 Sinking fund .... 490.24 949.92 Electric lights .. 6,680.31 5,377.02 Water works .... 9,071.77 12,378.27 Misc. street and

I sewers 3,202.86 4.467.76 Temporary loans.. 20,500.00 19,400.00 Money in treasury July 31, 1901 .. 2,689.93 Total $63,883.04 $53383.04 Money in treasury Aug. 1, 1901 ....$ 2,689.93 $ 751.76 General fund 7.029.01 Fire department.. 216.45 Licenses 3,418.25 Streets, general . 2,430.95 Interests 3,027.17 5,062.76 Salaries 4,168.45 Sinking fund 244.14 500.0 b Electric lights .. 5379.22 4,324.43 Water works .... 12,324.79 12,628.41 Misc. street and sewers 4,599.95 4,227.48 Temporary loans.. 17,000.00 19,500.00 Money in treasury July 31, 1902 .. 2,401.71 Total $56,212.46 $56,212.46 Money in treasury Aug. 1, 1902 ..$ 2.401.71 General fund .... 6.723.51 $ 1,745.75 Streets, general ~ 1,353.89 • Licenses 3,945.50 Fire department. 396.90 (Continued on page 4.) REACHED ANTWERP Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sprunger Write of Their Delightful Voyage TO OLD COUNTRY Will Be Absent Three Months and to Visit Many Places of Interest Miss Florence Sprunger has received a letter from her mother and father, written from Antwerp, Belgium, where they arrived safe and 1 sound, feeling fine after a delightful trip. They enjoyed every moment of the time and expect to see many places of interest, while Mr. Sprunger is attending to business. They left here about a month ago, Mr. Sprunger going to represent the firm of Frisinger & Sprunger, horse importers. He will purchase a large shipment of j Belgium horses for the trade here, and will bring them to their farm here about November Ist. Mr. and Mrs. Sprunger left Antwerp on the day. the letter was written for Nemour, Germany, where they will remain for, some time, it being expected that the greater number of the horses will be ■ bought. After completing the work there they will visit many cities of ( interest in the old country, and the trip will prove entertaining as well as profitable.

SENT HER TO JAIL (Continued from- page 1.) daughter. She took up the quarrel and said some ugly remarks to Mrs. Gross, who promptly had her arrested on a charge of provoke. Mrs. Harke plead guilty and there was nothing for the justice to do but to fine her, and he made it a dollar and costs, amounting to $9.30. The convicted lady had no money and was sent to jail for nine days. She asked to have her little babe brought to her and this will probably be granted her. The trial (occurred at eleven o'clock this morning. While it seems cruel to take this woman away from her home to serve a term in jail, it is perhaps ail that can be done and it's likely the time will be more of a rest than the unfortunate lady has known in several years. o Dan Beerv is transacting business at Berne this afternoon. | Mrs. C. J. Weaver, Mrs. Sadie Cowly and Mrs. George Steele are at Monroeville today. , Mrs. Dr. Sowers returned from Winona today where she has been spend- , ing the summer. ! Mr. Louis Dolch went to Monroe, ’ where he will visit with his parents ’ for the rest of the week. CARD OF THANKS In this manner we desire to exter.a our sincere thanks to those who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of our wife and mother. M. L. Oliver and Sons. —— CURES CHICKEN CHOLERA Mrs. G. A Beazley, Trenton, Ky., says: “I certainly had fine success in treating my fowls for limberneck and cholera with Bourbon Poultry Cure. I gave them this medicine in both drinking water and feed. I like this remedy fine." Sold by H. H. Bremerkamp

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Lulu Schaub Gave a Party Announcing Her Engagement SHAKESPEARE CLUB Historical Club Commences the Last of the Month The Historical Club will commence its meeting on the twenty-first of this month. The clubs hooks will he given out to the members this week The books contain a full outline of the winter's study Mrs. Jane Crabbs, Mrs. L. C. Miller, Mrs. John Fleming and Mrs. S. D. Beavers were on the book committee and they have mapped out all the work in a good style. Alaska and the other possessions of this country will be studied. The order of each meeting will be current event, study of lesson and entertainment. Mrs. Chris Boknecht will be hostess at the regular meeting of the German Lutheran Aid Society Thursday afternoon. The ladies of the Maccabees are planning for a delightful Itime at their lodge room on next Monday night September the 6th, the annual reunion will be held at that time. A good program is being prepared and refreshments will be served. Every member is requested to be present. Miss Lillian Hora of Union City, was the guest of honor entertained last evening by Miss Lula Schaub at her home on south Fourth street. The house was beautifully decorated with potted ferns and golden rod, which made it very attractive. The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre which afforded a great pastime for the entire evening. Those who succeeded in winning prizes were Miss Kint Voglewede first, Mrs. Tom Haefling second and Ada Deininger third. A very neat and tasting luncheon was served by Miss Lula which was enjoyed by all present. The invited guests were Bertha Kint, and Agnes Voglede, Ada Deininger, Mrs. Tom Haefling. Mrs. James P. Haefling. Emma and Mayme Terveer, Rose and Mayme Center, Edna Crawford, Louisa Brake and Edna Ehinger.

Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical church will meet next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Loch on Fifth street in their regular business meeting. On Friday afternoon will meet at the parsonage to make comforts. All come. The C. W. B. M. of Christian churcn holds its monthly meeting with Mrs. Eady, south Tenth street Thursday afternoon 2:30. Program: Song—“To the Worq.” Scripture reading. Prayer. Topic—‘Benefits of Special Object Work." “Mission of Living Link” —Mrs. McKinney. “Life Line Fund" —Orphan support —Mrs. Burk. Scholarships—Station Suport—Mrs. Eady.

The Mosses Memorial —Mrs. Fisher. Other Special Work—Mrs. Huut. Business period which will include election of officers for next year.

Mrs. Blanche Huffman of Preble, gave a very pleasant six o'clock dinner last evening, covers being laid for five guests, who were Mrs. Arthur Rose guest of honor of Jackson, Mich.: Misses Lizzie Peterson, • Eva Acker, Minta Acqer, Bessie Congleton, Miss Reynolds of Illinois. An interesting meeting of the Missionary Society of the Prebyterian church was held yesterday at Mrs. Frank Gast's home on Mercer avenue. Opening the program Mrs. C. A. Dugan read a paper “The New Domain." Following the lesson, Miss Irene Schirmeyer gave a piano solo. Mrs. Fay lor of Chicago, played on the mandoline and her little daughter sang several times. The Gast family will leave soon for the west and the friends in attendance yesterday expressed their best wishes for the future of their hostess and family in their new home. Miss Bessie Congleton will give a picnic supper at Maple Grove park tomorrow ev-ning in honor of Mrs. Arthur Rose of Jacqson, Mich. Many of Mrs. Rose's friends will attend, and the event promises to be enjoyable. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian church will meet Friday (Continue don page 4.)

. BOY’S CLOTHES FOR SCHOOL WEAR There are a lot of clothes for boys made now-a-days that we wouldn’t care to sell Know they would never please you; that you wouldn’t get your money’s worth. We’ve made a special effort this season to give you the best there is in style, fit and wear and the’re clothes we are glad to sell and they’re clothes you’ll be glad to get for your boys. Double Breasted Styles, either plain or Knickerbocker pants, 7 to 17 year sizes, come in the new colorings, Gray, Olive, Green and Tan mixtures. Prices: 82.00, 82.50, 83.00 and 83.50 See our North Show Window. % Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys

COURTHOUSE NEWS Marriage License issued to Well Known Young People of County WILL SELL THE LAND F. S. Armantrout, Administrator, Filed a Petition at Clerk's Office A marriage license was issued to Orva M. Smith, aged 18, son of Martin L. Smith, to Pearl Heller, aged 18, daughter of Edwin Heller a Berne merchant. The groom is just two days older than his bride. He was born December 24, 1890, and Miss Heller on December 26, 1890. In the matter of the estate of Hubert Topp deceased, Frances S. Armantrout, adminstrator has filed a petition versus Elizabeth Topp and other heirs to sell sixty acres of land in Jefferson township. The petition shows that the land is worth $4,500, that there was personal property valued at $1,500, and there are iiabiliites to the extent of $4,200. Jacob Butcher is attorney for the administrator.

Real estate transfers: Samuel H. Hocker to William Yager tract in French township, $5,000. Sheriff Eli Meyer and Deputy Presdorff are busy this week, notifying jurors of their selection to serve on the September petit squad. • o— — THEY GO TO TOCSIN (Continued from page 1.) of the camp and the selection of officers an elaborate banquet will be served and a delightful time will be had socially. Tocsin starts off with a goodly number and they will undoubtedly increase rapidly as many have indicated their intention of becoming identified with the order. Dis- . trict Deputy Hardendorf is doing some good work in this section, and he is increasing the membership of the various camps wonderfully, Best line of school hose in city.. 10c Dutch collars 5c DON’T MISS THIS Saturday, Sept. 4th, we will offer a lot of beautiful pictures at 10c, samples of which can now be seen In our window at The Fair, 5c and 10c Store. Monroe Street

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S'" OSSE OPERA HOUSE ' ONE NIGHT ONLy . FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 3d. The Hilarious Rural Comedy A Pair of Country Kids /tP * The Realistic Explosion. The Wharf V L t Scene. Rescue from the Waves. The Al Country Dance. The Lively Kids. The vLL Funny Old Folks. »>.<> A Scenic Production Complete. 10 Great Specialties and Musical Numbers, A Guaranteed New and First Class Production. PRICES: 25, 35 and 50 Cts. Seats on sale at the usual place. ——J Undertaking ZXt MOnroe Liechty Brothers and Biere have opened an Undertaking Establishment at Monroe and they are now ready to receive calls at any time—day or night. If In Need Os Cement, Coal or Building Material of any kind, do not fail to call upon Leichty Brothers at Monroe before buying. Their prices are right. The Monroe, Ind., General Hardware Dealers. ■'**<*--! »• * ftf iKfi ■

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