Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 29 January 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. EULINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, Uy carrier $5 00 Per month, by mail... 25 cents Per year, by mall .. $2.50 Single oopiea 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, fcdiana, as secoad-class mall matter. J. H. HE L L E R, Manager. A few days ago the cartoonist of the New York Herald represented the beef trust as a sort of a satyr, half beast and half human—the beast being a bull, of course —sitting on top of a cold storage building, with a club marked "Arbitrary prices” and a snug look of complacency on his countenance as he surveyed a struggling crowd of meat boycotters in front and a throng of farmers with cattle for sale at one side. But since the government prosecution has commenced another cartoon of the same parties has appeared—but with another figure, Uncle Sam, with his drawn sword marked "Prosecution,” towering like a giant above the cold storage building, while the trust satyr, trembling and cowering, is starting toj climb down. Uncle Sam —that Is, the people of the United States—are com-1 petent to handle any trust, whether of meat, milk, eggs, sugar, tobacco or ! I I steel—if they only will.—South Bend Times. SUPPRESSED. A Story That Won a Prize and Yet Was Never Published. A number of years ago a series of prizes for the best detective story was offered by a certain well known western newspaper, and the late F. R. Burton, in collaboration with a fellow craftsman, entered tbe competition. Their story, the theme of which in- 1 volved an ingenious method of robbing a safe in spite of tbe protection i afforded by a time lock, was one of the , five which won prizes, and the authors’ portraits were duly published in the issue of the paper which announced the result of the competition. The prize money, constituting a considerable sum. was promptly paid over, but to the author’s surprise, although tbe other four winning stories were published, that of tbe time lock failed to appear. After a few weeks a representative of tbe paper called upon Mr. Burton, explaining that the editor was anxious to know what authority be > had for bls story and whether it would really be possible to rob a bank after the fashion that he had set forth. With the help of a pencil and a few diagrams Mr. Burton easily proved the accuracy of tbe method to the apparent satisfaction of bis interviewer 1 and thereafter looked forward to a prompt appearance of tbe story. But a few days later the secret of the delay was revealed. A special envoy of the paper waited upon him, full of consternation and apology, and pre- ' pared to make any amends within rea- 1 son. but was emphatic in announcing that it was absolutely Impossible to publish the story, because after expert investigation they had become ( convinced that if it should appear in , print it would destroy the protective power of every time lock safe in the 1 country, and the representative of the 1 newspaper did not take his leave un- i til he had obtained what Mr. Burton , under tbe circumstances easily grant- , ed—a signed agreement releasing the i paper from its obligation to publish the story and solemnly pledging him- ' self not to attempt to publish it else- 1 where. Accordingly the curiosity 1 piqued by this bit of inside history is likely never to be gratified.—Bookman. Ready, as a Rule. . “Woman." observed tbe epigrammatic boarder, "is a puzzle without an answer." “Huh!” snorted old Gnimpley. “I 1 never saw a woman without one yet" t —Boston Transcript. 1 - A Failure. Wigg—At tbe first night of Scribbler’s new play 1 understand there was a big bouse. Wagg— Yes. but 1 most of the audience left early to 1 avoid tbe rush.—Philadelphia Record. 1 j The torpedo leaves the gun at a rate j of 40 knots an hour. LADY WANTED To introduce our very complete spring Hne of beautiful wool suitings, wash fabrics, fancy waistings, silks, etc., hdkfs., laces and peticoats. All up-to-date N. Y. City patterns. Fin- • est line on the market. Dealing direct with the mills you will find our prices low. Profits SIO.OO to $30.00 weekly. : Samples and full Instructions packed i in a neat sample case, shipped ex- < press prepaid. No money required. Exclusive territory. Write for partic- i ulars. Be first to apply. Standard Dress Goods Company, Department C--189, Blnghampton, N. T, c

THE SOCIAL NOTES Decatur Ladies Will be Entertained in Fort Wayne Homes Over Sunday. GUESTS AT DINNER Entertained by Mrs. Millard Cowan —Slumber Party for “Foxy Five.” Home-keeping hearts are happiest. For those that wander they know not where, Are full of trouble and full of care. —Shakespeare. The "society column" of the paper is pre-eminently the woman's page, and no part of a paper is so slighted by the men-folks as this little corner. They delight usually in reading about that in which they have a part, and they are usually so busy that they are given very little time to indulge in “parties and pink teas" and the like, in which the feminine world delights, and which the men-folks have come to look upon as the “social world of women.” It then develops upon the home folks to make the “home” i the man's social world, and impress | upon him that the “social whirl’ is not something apart from him, some(thing to which one puts on a "Sunday frock" and goes "away-off to,” but that in one's own home, which lightens care and brings rest and recreai tion. This is what a well-posted married man said recently for the benefit of his daughter: “Never forget for a single instance as long as you live that the 'men-folks' are continually on the firing line in this battle of life. You never dream what blows they get and what wounds they carry. Never nag a man. Never whine at him. Os course, he doesn't wipe his feet, nor hang up his clothes, nor put things away, nor shut the doors and drawers. Dear me, you didn't think you were marrying an old maid, did you? Nag & Whine is the firm that runs the divorce mills. So, girls, be good to us when we come indoors. There is only a fight with hard knocks for us out in the world." Miss Marie Patterson will be the guest of Misses Martha and Emma Kettler at Fort Wayne over Sunday and will be in attendance at a dinner party to be given this evening by Miss Emma. The C. B. L. of I. has made arrangements for a ball to be given at the hall next Monday evening. Misses Letta and Ode Fullenkamp. Amelia Weber and their guest, Miss Nona Ulman of Moline, 111., will be entertained over Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Reed at Fort Wayne. The club of girls who have quite recently named themselves "The Foxy Five,” were entertained at a slumber party Friday night by Miss Gladys Meyers, with the evening hours devoted to marshmallow toasting, corn popping and ghost telling stories, and all those other things that make a winter's evening indoors the best ever. The guests were Dorothy Dugan, Veda Hensley and Winifred Ellingham. Paul Mills arrived last night from Greentown and will be a guest of the H. Hite family over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Reiter and son, Richard, will spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reiter at Fort Wayne, the occasion being the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Henry Reiter. A quiet wedding in which Decatur people were the parties, took place at Fort Wayne Thursday, when Miss Madge Phillips, daughter of Mrs. Belle Harmon of this city, became the bride of Chauncey Brokaw, the ceremony being performed by Samuel P. Huser, a justice of the peace at Fort Wayne. The couple secured the license here Thursday, and, accompanied by the bride’s sister, Miss Gertrude, went to Fort Wayne on the 11:30 car, where the wedding was performed. The bride wore a gown of brown voile, with hat and gloves to match. The young couple will make their home until spring with the parents of the groom on a farm north of the city. Best wishes are extended to them. o . WANTED—An experienced maid to do housework In suburb of Chicago. Inquire at once, 223 Adams street, Decatur. Btß

ONLY ONE FIGHT (Continued from page 1.) to Daily Democrat) —Mail train No. 31 on the Lake Shore railroad crashed Into the rear end of a limited passenger train near here today. Several passengers and trainmen were badly bruised. (United Press Service.) Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fourteen Italians were found guilty today by the federal grand jury in the "black hand” cases. All are charged with conspiracy and using the mails to extort by means of threatening letters. Motions for new trials were filed. — 9 — SIXTEEN MEMBERS Os the Graduating Class of the Decatur High School This Year. DATE NOT YET SET For Commencement Though it Will Probably be Held May Twenty-Seventh. Though the date has not been officially set and the members of the class have been too busily occupied with their studies to think of much else, the commencement exercises of the Decatur high school will probably be held May 27th. This, however, will depend upon the ability of the class to secure a speaker for the evening, and upon many other things bearing upon the matter and nothing definite can be annouced at so early a date. The graduating class this year is quite a large one, numbering sixteen, of which seven are boys and nine girls. The class roll includes Anna Winans, Perth Crays, Alma Kooken, Lilly Teeple, Effie Patton, Caroline Dowling, Irene Evans, Dorothy Walters, Hazel Sowers, Fred Meyers, Free Frisinger, Bruce Patterson, Don Burke, Homer Raudenbush, Howard Wisehaupt, Frank Mills.

I Thev Must Go This Timell | A Great Slaughter Sale of {Ladies and Misses Suits and Jackets.?*.?* Think of it, A Handsome Ready-to-wear Suit $5.87 We have gone into the Ready Made Garments very heavily and while we expect to carry over a few the last of the season; we only have about 100 Suits and Jackets left and we are going to SELL THEM QUICK. We have placed them on sale at a great sacrifice. Suits that sold from $16.50 to $30.00, we Q7. At nn are offering at VUiOl ' COME QUICK IF YOU WANT A BARGAIN * I Fulienkamp’s Decatur, Ind. I I

INTEREST WAS HIGH — f Large Audience at Evangeli- i cal—Music by Mesdames ' Runyon and Kern. AN INSPIRING SERVICE ! i ' _ i Interest High at Methodist < Revival—Men’s Chorus Leads in Song. i ■ i Most Intense interest was manifested by the large congregation which assembled at the Methodist revival Friday night. The pastor preached on 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Seven souls , bowed at the altar. All but two were satisfied. Many other anxious souls were present There will be a brief service this evening. Both choruses wil sing. Everybody come. A large audience gathered Friday evening again at the Evengelical church. While the revival tide was < not so high, yet a deep religious sentiment was noticeable throughout the entire service. One more person acknowledged Christ in the pardon of sins. Mesdames Runyon and Kern rendered special music, which was enjoyed by all present. A short service will be held this evening. Both to- 1 morrow morning and evening an op- ] portunity will be given to those who ; wish to unite with us in Christian fellowship. - o REV. I. W. WILLIAMS TESTIFIES. 1 Rev. I. W. Williams, Huntington, ’ W. Va., w-rites as follows: “This is 1 to certify that I used Foley’s Kidney ' Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and am free to say that Foley’s Kidney Remedy will do all that you claim for it.” Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never disappoints those who use it for ob- ■ stinate eoughs, colds and irritation of the throat and lungs It stands unrivaled as a remedy for all throat and lung diseases. Sold by all deal- . era. ’ *°

NOTICE. '< I desire in this manner to call tl attention to the taxpayers of Ad county. That John B. Stoneb has heretofore received the »I>. meat as delinquent tex collector L Adams county, and should you receive notice from any other person that your texes are delinquent, PW no attention to such notice unless served over the signature of Mr. Stoneburner, except the insolvent taxes of which James Frlstoe Is appointed by the board of commissioners for such taxes. C. M. YAGER, Treasurer Adams Count). —— o — Hanging lamp at one-fourth off the regular price until Feb. 10th. I have a nice assortment to select from. Page Blackburn, The Druggist. 16t12 INTEREST IS TAKEN At the Farmers’ Institute at Berne —State Speakers Gave Addresses. MENNONITE CHOIR Gave Special Music—Two Days’ Session Will be Held Next Year. C. S. Mumma, president of the Adams County Farmers’ association, reports that the institute held at the Schug hall at Berne Friday was a good one. The interest ran high and It was necessary to oall the fire department and tne ponce to keep them within bounds. One hundred in the forenoon and one hundred and fifty in the afternoon was tne attendance record. H.C.Mills of Purdue university spoke on the dairy and the dairy fattie, while E. E. Martin of Hancock county gave profitable talks on soils and beef catUe subjects, and Jess Rupp of the Bank of Berne talked on “Home and its Influences.” Excellent music was fudnished by the Menonite male choir. The institute was one of the best held at Berne in several years, and next year, it is quite likely a two days’ session will be held.

.ion, j : •. =SftLE= o Os Trimmed Hats Begins Wed. Jan. 1%. i To clean up my stock, I offering special bi, 1 ■ a : ns IU trimmed dress bars, both black and colors fl 0 Including silk, velvet and felts, at the uoudefnll, I ! low price of ffi 98c, $1.98 and $2.98. j| All untiininied hats go for 49 cents at ■ mrsTm. p. burdg millinery store ■ 80808080808080800808 O B O B 0 ■ 01:| E ZZw FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR VO UR banking affairs,[much or little will receive the same care and consideration that we have given to our depositors for years. There is no better time than now to see what 4 per cent interest on certificates of deposit left for one year can do. THE CRYSTAL | I “NEW SHOW"