Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 227, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1909 — Page 4

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 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. EXCELS IN TWO IMPORTANT RESPECTS Recognition accorded .dignitaries of the Catholic church today is in sharp contrast with the proscriptive ideas that have had wide vogue in at least Xwo periods pt our national life. , Neither in politics nor religion are men of the world or protestant clergymen afraid to greet the priest, the archbishop or the pope's representative as man and brother. Nor is this wholly due to toleration from the protestant side. Greater frater nity has been manifested by Catholics toward protestants, especially among the higher prelates of the church in the United States. Thought is measurably free in our' protestant denomination; and while this may lead to chaos on the one hand, it has enabled many eminent ministers of brains and character to study Catholism with an open mind —historically as in the heroic annals of New France, and contemporaneously as revealed in missionary and charitable work. Mtay ihave been greatly impressed with the wisdom and effectiveness of the Catholic organization, and still others with the devoted service and self-sacrifice of the benevolent orders. If relaxationl of creeds has tended toward religious ■ indifference, it has at least promoted tolerance and charity. It is a common observation of protestant scholars that the Catholic church excels in two important re-

spects—one being its assiduous attention to children and other its uninterrupted hold on the masses, from which protestant congregations too often find tnemselves far removed For these phenomena there are many explanations, but one in particular may be worth mentioning. This is the emphasis the church lays on worship and service and the latitude it allows in matters of personal conduct. For one to pay his vows to the Most High and to do some good as one goes along must have a great power of attraction as a gospel for daily living. Is it significant that it is upon these heads that protestant opinion so often condemns the church of Rome? Is it a suggestive theme for study that sometimes in our protestant circles we seem to pay more attention to long prayers and the tithing of mint and and cummin, the playing of cards, the use of Sunday afternoon, attendance at the theater, than we do to the visitation of the sick and the hungry, the clothing of the naked and cups of cold water in the name of Christ? Do the mass- j es still flock to Catholic services be- , cause they are more comfortable there and not repelled either by superciliousness or reproof for amusements? At least one would dislike to admit that the growth of Catholicism in numbers and standing is unexplainable by natural causes. At least it would be unwise to comp’ain of the church’s success with children and with the poor without an inquiryl into the reasons that have made such success possible and perhaps an effort to adopt and adapt those principles and methods in the other denominations. —Indianapolis Star. Ttie Democrats of Brown county have already nominated their county ticket to be voted for in November, 1910. That is going some. I The Auburn Courier have cut out all clubbing features and from this time on will sell their newspaper on ' its own merits. This is what /every newspaper should do, land in the place of premiums give their readers

DECATUR, INDIANA, SEPT. 21 st. 1909. To the Housewives of becatur: The Gas Company requests your attendance at their present office next door to the Daily Democrat office for one week commencing Friday, September 24th. 1909, that the company may have the pleasure of showing and demonstrating to you the latest and most up-to-date gas appliances for use in the kitchen, as well as other parts of the home, including Economical gas heating stoves. " ... The gas range makes kitchen work lighter, easier and pleasanter. It makes sunny tempered cooks. The low prices and the easy terms as regards payment place the up-to-date gas range within the reach of everyone. Gas is an economical fuel to cook with. Miss Malley J. Johns, teacher of domestic science, will be in attendance and demonstrate the many advantages and economy of cooking with gas. Light refreshments such as biscuits, cookies, etc., will be served. Yours very respectfully INDIANA LIGHTING COMPANY.

every item of local news that is fit I to print. The Democrats of Hartford City held their nominating convention Tuesday evening and ' selected a strong ticket headed by Dr. G. W. Sweigert for mayor. Hartford City is the livliest political spot on the map, and the Democrats are usually fast enough to get the gravy. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAYOR. We are authorized to announce the name of Henry Lankenau as a candidate for Mayor of the city of Decatur, subject to the decision of the Democratic city primary election, to be held Tuesday, October 5. 1909. We are authorized to announce the name of E. Burt Lenhart as a can- . didate for Mayor of the city of De--1 catur, subject to the decision of the . City Democratic Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. FOR COUNCILMAN. We are authorized to announce the name of Isaac Chronister as a candidate for Councilman of the First Ward, subject to the decision of the | Democratic Primary Election, to be ■held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. We are authorized to announce the name of H. Fred Linn as a candidate for Councilman of the First Ward, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. FOR CLERK. We are authorized to announce the name of Huber M. DeVoss as a candidate for City Clerk, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. o— THE FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON The Funeral of Henry E. Peters Held this Afternoon. The funeral of Henry E. Peters which occurred from the Evangelical church near Magley this afternoon, was attended by a large number of the life long friends of the deceased. A great tribute was paid him by the minister in charge and he was laid ito rest in the little cemetery there. The deceased has had a busy but pleasant life, and the surviving widow and three daughters will miss his 1 kindly way and good advice.

HISTORIC PICTURE Is Shown in the Modern Advertisement of Holthouse, Schulte & Co. IN TODAY’S ISSUE The Half Moon and the Cermont as They Will Appear in the Parade A picture showing the Half Moon, the boat which Henry Hudson used in his discoveries and explorations, ; and the Clermont, the first steamboat, las they will appear in the HudsonFulton parade, which will start up the Hudson river on September 25th, is shown elsewhere in this paper today in the advertisement of Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Hart Schaffner & Marx, manufacturers of fine clothing, have issued this picture. Their artist visited the reproductions of the two historic boats and has shown them in a vivid and interesting picture. The picture shows the passengers on an ocean liner cheering the two odd-looking craft as they plow their way up the river. The Half Moon, in the foreground, shows the Dutch sailors returning the cheers in much the same manner as they probably hailed the natives on the island of Manhattan three hundred years ago. The little Clermont, shown in the background, was able in its original form to attain a speed of five miles an hour, according to Robert Fulton, the inventor, with the wind blowing against it all the way when it went I up the Hudson river a hundred years ago, completing the first journey of i importance ever performed through I the power of a steam engine. , o 1 NOTICE ■ The Knights of Columbus will have 1 special meeting at their hall Friday . 1 evening to make arrangements for : (he funeral of brother Charles Col- • chin. Every member is urgently requested to be present. By order of the Grand Knight.

■ I Wil ■ If you want to see everything that is new and fashionable in boy’s, men’s and young men s clothing and furnishings be sure to come to our Mammoth Clothing Show Wednesday, September, 29th< We will show you the latest styles and fabrics at prices far below what you have been used to — paying for values as good* DCIUIC'MDE'P This is an out-of-the-ordinary exIxOlVllZdVlDlllX hibitionof out-of-the-ordinary clothing—one that will pay you to see. We are not asking you to buy—but only to come and look and examine and try on the new models. SEE OUR SPECIAL VALUES MEN’S $8.50 $lO $12.50 and sls SUITS Hand Tailored Suits $15.00 to $25.00 Boy’s Suits $1.50 to $7.50 ELZEY-VANCE-HITE Corner East’of Court House Decatur, Ind.