Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 265, Decatur, Adams County, 6 November 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW O. ELLINGHAM Subscription Rate*: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier |5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mall 12.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. THE TIME TO JUSTIFY THEIR EXISTENCE In an address on “Democratic Day" at the Texas state fair Governor Harmon of Ohio declared that if there ever was a time for the Democratic party to justify its existence that time Is now. Speaking of the Payne-Al-drlch-Cannon tariff law he said that for many years the Republican party and through it the national government, have been controlled by interests which thrive by the artful use of the taxing pow-er as a means of private gain. And then he added: “One thing has been gained and will not be lost. The system of legislation for private instead of for public advantage stands at last stripped naked before the eyes of the people. They can no longer be deceived about its nature, design and operation.” Let us hope that it is true that the people “can no longer be deceived" about the nature of the present and other Republican (tariff)*. Mr. Taft ! thinks they can, and he is doing his ■ part by traveling over the country (at' public expense) trying to make the! people believe that the latest tarjff grab its a good thing for them. The Democratic party has stood flrm from the beginning, as Governor Harmon also said, against granting by law any special favors and advantages whatever. And when the people wake up to that fact the Republican party will ! go out of business. The steel trust and the so-called independent steel men have entered into a “gentlemen's agreement" to pick the pockets of the American people. The Aldrich-Cannon-Taft tariff law prevents outside interference and this “gentlemen's agreement” heads off home competition. ' And the same thing is true in all, other lines controlled by the big trusts and big interests. Is it any wonder that the cost of living is mounting higher all the time and that the common people are being reduced to a condition of serfdom? Decatur Democrats got in a wrang'e among themselves and elected a republican mayor. Those cases generally turn out that neither side of the controversy is satisfied in the end and wish they had pulled together for the election of the ticket. If a Democratic newspaper should slop around, bolting the ticket so promiscuously as some of these alleged party leaders, the editor would be driven out of the county. —Bluffton Banner. My, what a lot of good city administrations there are going to be in Indiana after the first of January, 1910! Every mayor-elect is promising to give his people an administration the like of which they never experienced. A year later the sound of the chorus of hammers will be heard in many cities. —Columbia CityPost. FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOV/ Do you want to laugh, do you want to have a good time, do you want to thoroughly enjoy yourself? If so you should meet “My boy Jack” foi he is a jolly- good fellow, he may be in hard luck, but he does not lose his nerve, he may love a girl that doesn't love him, but he is not embittered, his father may- disown him, but he is still independent and self reliant; he helps his chum win the girl that he himself would give his life to own and laughs in his pain, and jokes in his sorrow. You can't help admiring him, and feel better for having met him, the most blase man of the world, whom nothing interests. Who is looking for a new sensation finds it. in “My boy Jack.” “Jack Paden" is a thoroughbred American. "Johnny on the Spot” and always stands pat. He will be here at the

BEAUTIFUL NIAGARA FALLS AT 1 GR4ND THEATER , A particularly pleasing attraction has been secured by the Grand theater for first half of next week. Albert Earl, who has appeared before 1 crowded houses in all the great cit'es '] has been engaged to present the fa- [ mous travelogue, “Beautiful Niagara Falls” illustrated with wonderful nio- ' tion pictures and colored views, many of which are many of Mr. Earl's exelusive copyrighted views and cannot be seen elsewhere. Mr. Earl and his entertainment come bearing the highest endorsement of press and public and it will be possible to sit in a comfortable seat at the Grand and wnjoy a ramble about the American and Canadian Falls, over beautiful Goat Island and around the great gorge, accompanied by a guide who I 'knows how to point out every inter-1 esting point. This will all be given in addition to the regular program. AMUSEMENTS “The Fiddler and the Girl” appeals to those wanting the better class of plays and who prefer natural and consistent acting to ranting, strutting and posing. The story hi brief follows: John Heberleln, a good natured German violinist, is given em- j ployment on Miss Della Raymond's, ranch. When John and Della meet, they discover they are old friends. They are laughing and talking of their childhood days when Warner, who is Della's foreman, sees them and as he is anxious to marry Della to get, her property, he becomes very jeal-, ous of John. Comedy, pathos and strong dramatic situations follow each other in quick succession, including John's discovery that Warner is a notorious cattle thief, the great card I game between Della and Warner for i John's life, and the realistic duel between John and Warner and ending i w-ith Jobta wininng Miss Della and becoming foreman of her ranch. Pleasing specialties are also introduced at Bosse opera house, Thursday, November 11. NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING The Democratic County Central Committee of Adams county, w-ill meet at ten o’clock on Tuesday, No-; vember 9, at Democratic headquarters in this city, for the purpose of setting a date for the Democratic Primary Election, and for the transaction of such other business that may come before the committee. T. M. GALLOGLY, Chairman. THE INDIAN MEDICINE MAN can produce roots and herbs for evlery ailment, and cure diseases that I baffle our most skilled physicians, ! who have spent years in the study of drugs. From the roots and herbs of the field originated Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which for thirty years has proved more poteat and efficacious in curing female ills than any combination of drugs known. o NOTICE Miss Florence Sprunger will give piano and voice lessons to those desiring to learn. Two years of study at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music has well fitted her for this work. Phone 307 or call at 224 south First street. o- ■. — FOR SALE—4OO shocks of fodder in field. Mrs. Malinda Fronefleld. 264-6 t o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

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SOCIETY COLUMN Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer Entertained in Honor of Her Son Albert /the EUCHRE CLUB Surprise Party Was Given in Honor of Miss Althea Pence A pleasant party w-as given last evening by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Baxter at their home on Elm street <n j honor of Miss Aletha Pence, of Wren, O. The twenty-two young people (present enjoyed themselves immensely, a pumpkin contest was especially lenjoyed. Miss Lauretta Bosse won first prize by guessing the nearest to the correct number of seeds in the pumpkin and Air. Alva Buffenbarger won second prize. Games and a mock wedding followed the contest. A taffy pulling ended the evening frolic. Appropriate j souvenirs were given to the guests i which will be a reminder of another happy occasion. Guests were Misses Ethel Hildebrand, Adaline Sneider, Bertha Bogner, Tot Hildebrand, Loretta Bosse, Ruth Patterson, Grace Baxter, Althea Pence, Messrs. Will , Lose, Perm Hibble, Leo Bogner, ! George Scheiber, Alvy Buffenbarger, ilohn Lose, Charles Baxter, Donald Patterson, Floyd Baxter and Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Baxter. On Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Bright two miles south of Peterson, the Ladies’ Aid of Beulah chapel w-ith a few friends and neighbors, met and were most delightfully entertained. After transacting business, a two course luncheon was served. At a late hour the ladies Returned to their homes voting Mrs. Bright a fine entertainer. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brackett entertained at six o’clock dinner last evI ening, the guests being Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan and Mrs. and Mrs. L. -G. Ellingham. Following the dinner the evening was spent in a social way, much to the delight and pleasure of all. Dr. Spetnagle of Chillicothe, 0., Rev. Richard Spetnagle, Mrs. Kate Place, Mrs. Wilson Lee, Mrs, Macletoy, Miss Frances / Laman* MJrs. Richard Spetnagle and son Robert were guests at a dinner which Mr. and Mrs. C. F. True gave today at their farm near Poe. The party left over the interurban. Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer gave a birthday party last evening for her son Albert. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. .Jesse Sellemeyer and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance and daughter. Miss Della Sellemeyer and Albert. The occasion was a very pleasant one. The Euchre Club met with Mrs. C. O. France last evening, and enjoyed a very pleasant meeting. The customary four tables of euchre were played and prizes were awarded. Refreshments were served. The Ladies Maccabees will meet at the G. A. R. hall next Monday evening at 8:30 o’clock. All members are requested to be present.

I Mrs. Richard Spetnagle entertained | at a sewing party yesterday afternoon at her home in honor of her sister, Miss Martha Mackleroy, who, will be her guest for several weeks, - From half past two the hour of the party, during the rest of the afternoon, a pleasant social time was enjoyed by the ladies present. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess and was greatly enjoyed by all. About twenty-five ladles were in the com- > pany. Miss Mackleroy, the guest of honor, arrived a few days ago in the city on her visit and has in the meantime become quite well acquainted with the young people of the city. THE SAFE IS HERE — — i (Continued from cage 1.) , lection will be pushed and perhaps paid within a short time. The tax duplicates for use in 1910 i are being rushed along to the completing stages and it ite the hope of i the auditor's office to have them completed in time to turn them over , to the treasurer by the first of the year, at which time taxes may be I paid upon them. This is one of the big jobs and requires lots of time to ■ extend all the taxes in each of the i townships and corporations. ~o FILES QUEER CASE (Continued from pare 1.) , household to place the gasoline in the ’ can where it was placed and that therefore he is no way liable. Hahn was an operator at Portland and has since been transferred to Union City.! The case was filed yesterday and the ' statute of limitations expired today. I o HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Through some misunderstanding the H. S. notes were not published last week, but we will try to furnish the public with H. S. news hereafter. ■ ' Quite a number of visitors were in attendance this week. Glad to have ■ them. Come again. i Supt. E. E. Rice went to Indianapolfe Thursday morning to attend the j • state school boards and superinten-! I dents association. The basket ball series began last night. Much interest is being taken by both the boys and girls. The boys . are going to rent a room to play in • during the cold winter months. Quite a number of H. S. students were at the spelling bee and box : social at the Bobo last night. Matie t Chronister, a H. S. student, won the prize as best speller. This speaks well of the dear old D. H. S. of which - we are all so proud. i ' 1 Results of the games last night were Crimsons 3, Theatas 2, and McKenI zies 4, Tigers 1. l BOUGHT THE INDIANA HOUSE i 1 At two o'clock this afternoon Henry B. Heller as the commissioner, offered for sale the Indiana House, located [ at the corner of First and Madison . streets, the property being purchased , by John H. Yager for 21,700. Besid< s . the purchase price he assumes a street assessment of 2480. Some of Mr. Yagers friends are hinting that ■_ John is contemplating committing the , terrible offense of matrimony. s -o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

IN POLICE COURT Three Were Up Before His Honor this Morning, First for Some Time AN ASSAULT CASE Your.g Woman Says Coxie Grim Choked Her Severely Last Evening There vfas a short session of police court held this morning, the first in some time as the old town has been unusually quiet. The first called was Jacob Kiper, a young man who was celebrating the closing hours of the saloon in this city and whom the 'mayor released after Jake promised to be good from this time on. Henry McLean was also given his freedom after he told his story. Charles (Coxie) Grim was the next to appear. He was charged with assault and battery by Ella Louden, who said that he had met her in the alley at the rear of the Debolt Housq 'and had choked her severely. Coxie (denied the charge and fought the case, but the court held he was guilty and assessed a fine of a dollar and costs, which was arranged. , ■ There is some discussion now as to whether there will be as much use for the police court as heretofore, since the saloon is a thing of the past. Whether this fact will make any difference here or not is of course only conjecture, but In other Icities of this locality, the business ' has Increased. LAST DAY OF:TERM (Continued from page 1.) urday afternoon to James Fenstermaker aged 28, an oil pumper, to Mary Christman, aged 28, both of Geneva. They were married at 1:30 l at the cozy corner of the county clerk’s office. o 1 . Simeon P. Beatty, located at Minneapolis, where he is employed by the Wells-Fargo Express company, will arrive home tomorro wfor a visit with Relatives. His mother, Mrs. A. P. Beatty, has been quite sick for some time and is slightly worse today, her illness being the cause of Mr. Beatty's visit home at this time. Tomorrow- at the Church of Christ revival services will begin and continue for the coming two weeks. Evangelist Frank Thompson of Cairo, 111., will have charge of the services, and some very Interesting and inspiring sermons will be delivered by him. The pastor. Rev. Vernor, has done all he could in preparation for this occasion, and the congregation will profit very much by it. ■ o NOTICE Rapid Cholera Remedy and Egg Producer Rapid Roup Remedy Rapid Louse Killer Rapid Gall Remedy are strictly guaranteed. Smith & Yager drug store. o Don’t Neglect That Cough! It certainly racks your system and may run into something serious. Alien's Lung P.alsam will check ft quickly and permanently. For sale at all druggists.

CO/VXIFNG ALBERT EARL King of Illustrated Entertainers in his Famous Travelogue Beautiful Niagara Falls Special Motion Pictures Superb Colored Views Vivid Interesting Description Realistic Sound Effects As presented over 5,000 times to over a half million pleased patrons. Thousands declaring it Equal to a Trip to Niagara Falls. In Addition to the Regular Show. AT THE GRAND THEATRE Mon.. Tues.. Wed., November B+lo @ Wabash Portland Cement Great Strength, Durability, Fine Color. But for Sidewalks, Foundations, Floors, Wails, Css. crete Blocks, Bridges, Eto. WABASH PORTI.AND CBM ENT CO., General Office*. Detroit, Mich. Works, Stroh, lndl*ni. Kirsch. Sellemeyer & Sons. Decatur. Ind.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, superintendent of the construction of the Louis Bracht diten in Kirkland township, Adams county, Indiana, on Saturday, November 20, 1909, at 10:30 o'clock a. m. at the office of the couty surveyor, in the eity of Decatur, in saikl county, receive sealed bids for the construction of said ditch in accordance with reports, plans and specifications therefor, now on file in saUd cause. Bids will be received and contracts let as follows: Main ditch: Section 1 from station 170 to 196. Section 2 from station 144 to 170. Section 3 from station 118 to 144. Section 4 from station 92 to 118. Section 5 from station 64 plus 90 to 92. Section 6 from station 32 to 64 plus 90. « Section 7 from station 0 to 32. Bids will also be received on the Main ditch as a whole. and to the lowest an dbest bidder or bidders. Bidders will be required to file with their bids affidavits as required by law, upon forms furnished by such , superintendent and each bid shall be accompanied with a good and sufficient bond in a sum twice the amount of such bid, conditional for the faith ful performance of said tontract, if the same be awarded to him. such bond to be approved by said superintendent. The said superintendent reserves : the right to reject any and all bids. No bids will be accepted in excess on the estimated cost of such work or in excess of the benefits found. ORVAL HARRUFF, 265-2 td —44-2 t Sirpt. of Construction. NOTICE Miss Jean Lutz has on display at Mrs. Burdge’s millinery store, artisI tic handpainted scarf pins, belt pins, ' and hat pitas for Xmas presents. They J are a few samples of her work, which you may order from Phone 58.

TONIGHT THE CHILD WONDER AT THE GRAND. The little four year old child wonder will entertain you tonight at the Grand theater. This little lady has exceptional ability and will some day make a wonderful musician. You can not afford to miss this opportunity to hear her, as she is a most wonderful little tot Come early and get a good chair. We will open promptly at 1 o'clock. The price remains the same 5 cents. —■ o WANTED —A second cook and a dish washer at the Murray house. Inquir eat once. , , o FREE—How to safely earn 2 per cent monthly in wheat speculation Market Insurance Co., 92 LaSalle St, Chicago, 111. ■o — — FOR RENT OR SALE—A five .room house in good condition; well and cistern and some fruit. Inquire at this office. 265-ft ■< o FOR SALE—I6O acres of land mostly | black sold, well improved, good .buildings; also one place for ren. I Possession can be had of this prop- ■ erty first of December. Inquire of i. Mrs. Wash Kern, Decatur, Ind, route 'nine. o- - WANTED—Young men to learn automobile business by mail and P re ' pare for positions as chauffeurs and ' repair men. We make you expert fa ; ten weeks; assist you to secure pc • sition. Pay big; work pleasant; de , mand for men great; reasonable, write for particulars and sample 1« son. EmpUfe Automobile InstituA Rochester, N. Y.