Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 12 February 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW Q. E L L I N Q H A M Subscription Rates; Per week, by oarrlew^...... .14 cents Per year, by oarrte*.. $5.00 Per month. by maU. .. M cents Per year, by maU $2.50 Single ooplea ...............2 cents AdvertiHUiM rates uiuie known on application. Holered at the posfefSco at Decatur, *ldinna. as second -elass mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. THIS IS THE HARMONY THEY TELL YOU ABOUT The Richmond Palladium (Rep.) owned by Mr. Leeds, who has just bought the Indianapolis Sun, contained the other day evidence of the quality of “harmony” that exists among the republicans. Mr. Leeds is for Beveridge and he thinks there is a conspiracy to "down him.” And here is what his paper said: “With all the political finesse of his long experience as Cannon's whip, James E. Watson marshalled his political allies against Beveridge and insurgency in the Sixth district at the Rushville convention. Skillful manipulation and well-matur-ed plans, which sought to put Beveridge in a box and yet leave no trace to the outward eye only failed of complete success by the efforts of Beveridge’s strong following in Wayne. * * Watson's attempt yesterday will set the district to thinking. It in believed that this is the beginning of the fight by the regular organization of Aldrich and Cannon to smash insurgency at any cost. The plans are, it is said on good authority, to defeat the whole republican ticket in this state in the hope that the patronage . will revert to Watson and Hemenway as advisors to Mr. Taft in the next national campaign. • * Watson will stump the state making speeches in favor of the tariff. It is pointed out that this is calculated tc have a bad effect on the whole state situation and indicates that Watson is either blind or fully intent on the destruction of republican success, for his reputation as a lobbyist at Washington is widely known.” And then came Mr. Watson and offered the following suggestion in rebuttal: “To defend a bill passed by a republican senate, a republican house and signed by a republican president; to defend a bill voicing the judgment of congress on a principle that has been fundamental in republican politics from Lincoln to Taft; to defend a bill which I personally believe to be what President Taft called it —‘the best tariff bill ever passed by the republican party’—that is tret-on and betrays a disposition to destroy the party!” Mr. Watson concluded if that was treason and was evidence that he had entered into a conspiracy to “smash Beveridge," that it was for Mr. Beveridge's friends to put it in their pipes and smoke it, ‘ whether it tasted good or not. Harmony? Why, to be sure! atiao '.'esMßi jiublui House and lot on East Chestnut i street for sale or rent, subject to sale. Enquire of C. L. Walters. 22t6 <

County Manager Wanted The Magazine Specialists Association needs a County Manager —experience unnecessary—willingness TO WORK ABSOLUTELY essential. We prefer a young man or woman but any one sending good references will be given a chance to demonstrate their ability. You may do the work we require in your spare time—we instruct you thoroughly. As soon as you can do our work we will give you a permanent position directing the work of others, Manager THE MAGAZINE SPECIALIST’S ASSOCIATION. 601 Bancroft Bdg. New York City

THE SOCIAL NOTES “Heart Hunt” Will be Given by Euterpean Club Monday Evening. LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY Universally Observed Today —Party at Charles Johnson Home. Everywhere In the great United States today, in some manner or way, is tribute being paid to the memory of the revered Abraham Lincoln, who was born February 12, 1809, just one hundred and one years ago today. One of the greatest characteristics of this great man was his humility, his simplicity—which, after all, is the characteristic of true greatness. It is not a matter of wonder then, that his favfiy permission of "McClure's" Abraham Lincoln orite poem, one whose authorship is unknown —but which has come down to the present generation, long cherished as the favorite of Lincolnshould be the one whose whole substance is centered in the opening verse as follows: O why should the spirit of mortal be proud? Like a swift-fleeting meteor, a fastflying cloud, A flash of the lightning, a break of the wave, He passes from life to his rest in the grave. Miss Lilah Lachot entertained the Entre Nous club at a farewell party for Miss Bessie Baumgartner, one of the members who is to leave next week for her home at Linn Grove. A very enjoyable evening was spent by the girls, and a dainty luncheon, in two courses, was served. The guests were the members of the club, the Misses Golda Gay, Bessie Baumgartner, Matilda Sellemeyer, Ruth Ernst, Electa Glancy, Ruby Miller and Lilah Lachct. The valentine social, which was to have been given Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Steele, by the C. E. society of the Christian church, has been posponed on account of the sickness of Miss Margaret Daniels’ mother. Miss baniels being the president of the society. A large attendance, numbering fifty or more, characterized the St. Valentine social given Friday evening by the Eastern Stars, the proceeds derived from the silver offering going to the State Masonic Orphans' home. Everywhere in the Masonic hail were red hearts strung, draped from chandelier to chandelier, and wall to wall,

while valentines artistically arranged, also added to the beauty and cheerfulness of the scene. A fishing pond, from which came forth all sorts of articles —not known to the "finny tribe" —proved to be amusing, as did a heartpiercing contest. A large red heart suspended, was the point at which the piercing darts were aimed —but it was seemingly more difficult than Cupid' stask—for it became a great matter of contest as to who could successfully pierce the heart. Thbre were valentines for all—not one slighted unless, of course, he failed to ask at the 'postoffice,’' which had been extemporized from a window, curtained off in one corner of the hall, in which were comic valentines addressed to each, and bearing upon the particular hobbies of each recipient. A luncheon of sandwiches and coffee was served, partners for this being secured by the matching of the “sentiments" on little candy hearts given each guest. Mesdames Ed Bailey and David Eley were guests at the John Niblick home this afternoon and at supper. The Ladies’ Aid society of the United Brethren church met Friday with Mrs. J. J. Foughty. Quite a large number were present The devotional and social features of the meeting were fine. The hostess served a very fine two-course lunch at the close of the meeting, which was enjoyed by all present. The offering amounted to between four and five dollars. The January section of the Ladies’ Mite society of the Methodist church held its afternoon social, which has long been deferred, at the church parlors Friday afternoon. Among other business transactions was the arrangement for a musical to be given at the church after Blaster, and various committees to arrange for this in every detail were appointed Friday. Blach lady has also pledged herself to earn a dollar by the first of June, the amounts to be applied to the society’s share of the debt incurred in the church improvements. The collection Friday amounted to $4.25. Invitations for a "Heart Hunt” have been issued by the music section of the Euterpean club, the envelope bearing red heart stamps and seals. The party will be given at the home of Miss Midge Smith on St. Valentine’s evening. The young people of the United Brethren church will hold a social at the home of Reason Mumma on South Sixth street next Tuesday evening. The public is cordially invited to be present and participate in the joys of the occasion. If you are less than 100 years old you are young enough to mix with the crowd. Lay aside your grouch one evening and help the young people to have a good time. Miss Veda Hensley was hostess FYiday night to the girls of the “Foxy Five" club at another one of their series of BTidav night slumber parties. The girls spent the forepart of the evening with “just having a good time,” closing with a midnight lunch of fruit, sandwiches and cider. The club includes Dorothy Dugan, Winifred Ellingham, Gladys Meyers, Vivian Dutcher and Veda Hensley. It was a jolly fun-seeking crowd of the Pochahontas members that boarded the interurban car Friday evening for Monmouth, w’here they were met by a hay-rack, padded with soft and sweet-smelling hay, sent by an envoy from the Charles Johnson farm, to convey them to that hospitable farmhouse for the evening. Twinkling lights from the farmhouse greeted them from a distance, and upon .arriving there they found that everything had been done to make the evening one of the utmost pleasure. At 10 o’clock they were all invited into the dining room, where a hot and savory oyster supper added further to their physical comfort by preparing them for the ride-in the crisp, cold air back to the interurban station, where they took the last car for home. The party included Mr. and Mrs. James FYistoe, Mr. and Mrs. George Steele, Mrs. Sadie Cowley, C. J. Weaver, Mrs. Al Garard, Mrs. Charles Patton, Mrs. John Christen, Mrs. E. S, Christen, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Brokaw, Mrs. George Hunt, Mrs. C. E. Hitesman, Mr. and Mrs. James Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eady, William Darwechter, Mr. and Mrs. Harve Kitson. Decatur was well represented at the box social giver U-Iday '"Z'--"'.. g "*• the Dent school house in Root township east of this city, of which Miss Clara Bokriecht is teacher. Twentyfive from this city were in attendance, among them being the high school ' quartet—FYank Mills, Lawrence Biggs, Gregg Neptune and FYank DeVoss— ' who contributed much to the pleas- . ure of the social by their singing. A goodly sum was realized from the 1 sale of the lunch boxes, which will (Continued on page four.)

TWO MORE SAVED Eighty-Seven Passengers and Crew of Seventy Went Down With Ship. THE STEAMER CHANZY ■ ■■■ ■ I Three American Vaudeville Stars Aboard —Many Bodies Washed Ashore, Marseilles, FYance, Feb. 12 —(Spec- ' ial to Daily Democrat)—An anguishsmitten crowd besieged the offices of the FYench-Atiantic Steamship company here today, hoping against hope I that there might be news of other sur- . vivors than the two reported saved from the steamship General Chanzy, which foundered Thursday night in the channel between Minirca and Majorca island. There were eighty-sev-en passengers aboard and a crew of ( seventy. Many of the bodies have . been swept ashore. A passenger nam- ' ed Bladez from Marceilles and another named Marcel Morell, who is an Algerian custom officer, were washed ashore today on pieces of wreckage. Three American vaudeville actors are known to have been aboard the ship and are believed lost. Some of the ill-fated steamer’s mail sacks were washed ashore. They were badly burned showing effects of the explosion of the boilers. (United Press Service.) Paris, Feb. 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Officers of the FYench-Trans-Atlantic Steamship company declare that the wreckage of the General Chanzy was not due to the explosion of the boilers but that the explosion occurred after the ship struck the rocks. SPECIAL PROGRAM In Memory of Lincoln Will be Given by Epworh League at METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Evening—Address by Prof. E. E. Rice—Special Music Given. In celebration of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, a special program will be given by the Epworth League at the Methodist church Sunday evening, the services being promptly at 6 o'clock. The lesson will treat of the equality of all nations in the sight of God, and Miss Helen Walters will be the leader. A special feature will be the address given by Prof. E. E. Rice, and Don Burke, one of Decatur’s most talented musicians, will render some of his own violin compositions. The program in full Is: Opening Hymns. FYayer—Rev. Powell. Scripture Lessen. Bible References. Violin —Don L. Burke. "Lost.” “Found.” Address —“Lincoln Day”—Prof. E. E. Rice. Vocal Solo —Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer. Extemporaneous Remarks. Men’s Chorus. Announcements. Closing Hymn. David’s Prayer. * , WAS BUSY SESSION (Continued from page 1.) , guardian for Elma and Edna Neader- i houser and filed her bond for SSOO, which was approved. Real estate transfers: Fren Scheiman to Jonathan Andrews, 40 acres, Monroe township, $1,500; Jonathan Andrews to William Scherer 80 acres, Monroe township, $8,000; Simon Smith t" Williem I T . Wonnai et al., 80 acres, French tp., $9,500. < ——— i Attorneys in the Johnson vs. Amach- ] er ditch case, which has been in the courts here for some time, have com- ' pleted a massive brief in the case. They were assisted by Effie Brokaw I Johnson as stenographer. e — — ] FOR SALE—A Scotch Collie dog. Enquire Mrs. Lucinda Coon, Mercer i Avenue. c

CONTEST COMMENTS.' The price of the daily, $1.25 tor three months by carrier is cheap enough for anyone. Contestants should bear in mlud that there remains but three more weeks of the contest. Contestants should remember that a fiveyqar weekly subscription, $5.00, gets them 50,000 votes. There is no time like the present for making a strenuous effort to get in front and stay there. Absolute fairness is guaranteed to all, and every one has an equal chance. It all depends on yourself. As we have not the time to write to all the contestants as fully as we should wish, we request them to read these columns carefully every day. If in doubt about anything, call up the contest editor on the telephone, either local or long distance at our expense. We will give you every satisfaction. There have been errors in the vote column and candidates names omitted along with the votes being credited with the wrong candidates, through typographical errors, and these may happen again. If any candidate should run short of subscription books, they can just write a list of names on ordinary paper until they have telephoned or written the contest editor for more subscription books. • ~.... Just three days remain in which candidates have to secure enough subscriptions to make their extra voucher for 200,000 votes for $50.00 turned in. Candidates should be sure to make all bonuses offered for that is where the secret of winning lies. PUBLIC SALE. As I have sold my farm and am going to move to Arkansas, I will offer at public outcry, without reserve, at residence 3 miles north and onefourth mile east of Preble, or 5% northwest of Decatur, one the Ernest Eickhoff farm, at 10 o’clock a. m., Wednesday, February 16, 1910, the following property, to-wit: Horses — One bay horse 4 years old, weigh about 1650 pounds, well broke; 1 baymane 6 years old, weigh about 1400 pounds, will make some on a good brood mare; 1 bay mare 13 years old, weigh 1500 pounds, safe in foal to Conrad roan horse; bay mare 13 years old, weigh 1100 pounds, a good work mare; and 2 good spring mare colts. Cattle —Five fresh cows, these are all good cows, will have calves by day of sale; 1 cow fresh last December, about 4 years old; 1 registered bull 2 years old, weigh 1300 pounds, a good getter; 1 heifer about 1% years old, 2 steers about 2 years old, 2 spring calves and 1 small calf. Three brood sows, will farrow by the first of May; 24 shoats that will weigh about 35 pounds each, 7 ewes, mostly young ones; and about 5 dozen chickens. Implements—Milwaukee binder in good running order; Milwaukee mower, six foot cut; manure spreader, a Corn King; hay tedder, hay loader, John Deer riding plow, spring tooth harrow, spike tooth harrow, 2 cultivators, one good as new, land roller, hay ladder, hog rack, check rower, disc grain drill, good as new; 2 wagons, both good ones; carriage, top buggy, spring wagon, truck scales, will weigh 1600 pounds, 2 sets double work harness, 2 sets fly nets, some household goods, 1 range stove, 2 heating stoves, 2 bedsteads, 3 iron kettles, hay forks, shovels and spades, fanning mill, some corn fodder in the field, light bob sled, set of hay slings, incubator, dump scraper, set of dump boards, 160 gallon oil tank and many other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under, cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of 10 months will be given, the purchaser giving his note therefor with approver freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No goods removed until settled for. Four per cent off for cash. Plenty of lunch on the ground. EARNEST EICKHOFF. Frauhiger & Leonard, Aucts. o I* V • 1 vu. CHICKENS FOR SALE. Buff, t'acL and white Orplngtcj chicks; also 120-egg size Incubator and brooder. Address Hiram Mann, Decatur. Ind., or "phone 532. 26t6 o FDR SALE—-Organ, in good shape. Apply James Coverdale; Phone 448, 313 S. Eleventh street a . LOST —A neck scarf, black on one side and dotted, blue stripe on other side. Please return to this office and oblige. 36t6

jrxsa EVERYONE IS PLtL*JED. I inculding ourselves, because we arft V* ’ n pleased If our patrons profit by our PT j AM’ | 1/ \ 'F* -AVwif ’» 4 I Wl 111 work and receive genuine satlsfae. W / tion. We clean and press a suit of *ll nllWW' l/H men’s clothing, or a lady a tailor-made ‘WHH ’*UU**' dress, in a manner that makes It just ■' like new, at a liberal price. The Ret*is French Dry Cleaning Company Local Agents—The Misses Bowers Millinery, Decatur I the I "WHITE STAG” I 5 CENTS I It Listens Good I Tastes Better S For Sale by All Dealers. W. H. JOHNSTON’S Institute of„ Osteopathy Main office Fourth Floor Shoaf Bdg. Fait Wayne, Ind. BRANCH OFFICE, Room io, Interurban Bdg. Decatur. Our 1910 Real Estate List Has some excellent properties, and good bargains—never before placed before the public. We have a large number of other tracts, ranging in prices from $90.06 to $125.00 an acre. Also lands in Michigan, Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas, in all stages of improvements. Drop in and see us before investing. SNOW AGENCY, Phone 230, DECATUR, INDIANA.

1 — No. 820—Is an acre tract with ; new cottage house and cellar, on Mercer Avenue, $1,500.00. 2 — No. 817—Is a half acre on West Adams street, fair house, drove well, etc., $2,000.00. 3 — No. 798 —Is a three quarter acre tract on traction line south of Decatur, good house, etc., $1,325.00. 4— No. 754—1 san acre and a quarter tract on traction line In north Decatur, comfortable residence, etc, $2,200.00. 5 — No. 831 —Is a one acre tract at Eleventh and Nuttman streets, a first class residence, well, cistern, stable, etc., $2,500.00. 6 — 743 —Is a well located fifteen acre tract near the traction line, good buildings, nice poultry farm. Price, $2,350.00. 7— No. 790—1 s a seven acre tract on the public road adjoining the corporation of Decatur. No buildings, good drainage, $200.00 an acre. 8— No. 808—Is a well located twen-ty-two acre tract, on public road, just outside the city corporation, good drainage, $95.00 an acre. 9— 845—1 s a well located 160 acre tract; new barn, drove well, comfort-

’u propertJ ’ we can B upply almost any demand that may be presented. Have you coined our re cent list?

16 No. 717 Is a four room cottage IB south east Decatur on the gas and water lines. City water, cistern ,etc., $525.00. 1/ No. <92 Is a six room cottage on Market street, city water sewerage, on gas line, etc price’ SBOO.OO. 18— No. 775—1 s a comfortable cottage on south Ninth street, has cistern, chicken park, etc., $875.00. 19— No. 723—1 s a five room cottage on Eleventh street, in good location Front porch. cistern, etc., SBSO eo 20— No. 805—Is a well located cottageon North Third street. Has good chicken park, cistern electric fights etc., etc,, $925.00. S ' 21— No. 776—1 s anew five room cottage on South Line street, has good cistern, drove well, coal house etc $M50.00. ’ tc - 22— No. 830—Is a sinx room cottage t ’ Wlnch ester street. i 8 on good 8e water lines, $1,200.00. 23— 820—Is a new cottage with celWe have also some high priced c for well Improved farms. “

able bouse, on pike road, ochard, etc., $14,600.00. 10 — Numbers 827 and 828 are forty acre tracts witr fair Improvements, near market, school, etc.; good drainage, $3,700.00 and $3,800.00 each. 11 — No 829 —Is a good 80 acre tract on the stoned road, good drainage, well fenced, good house and fair barn, ets., $7,500.00. 12 — No. 794—1 s a well located 67 acre tract that is well drained and has good two story house, two barns, etc., etc., $7,250. 13— No. 823 —Is a well improved 100 acre tract on stoned road, in good location, good buildings and well drained, SIOO an acre. With this may be sold an adjoining 20 acre tract. 14 — Numbers 832 and 833 are each a 160 aere tract; one can be bought for SIOO.OO an acre and the other for $125.00 an acre. The land locations and buildings are good on each tract. 15 — No. 934 —Is a 199 acre tract in good location. Is a good average quality of land, has comfortable old buildings, is fairly well fenced, is near market, school, etc. Price, $83.00 an acre.

lar, cistern, etc., cement walks, about an acre of ground ,on Mercer avenue, $1,500.00. 24— No. 796—1 s a well located six room residence on South Fifth street, electric lights, cistern, drove well, stable, fruit, etc., $2,150.00. 25— No. 831 —Is a number one, seven room residence with cellar, stable, drove well, cistern, fine shade and fruit,' on North Eleventh street about four city lots —$2,500.00. 26— 844 —Is a new six room house, on tile block foundation, on East Oak street, near Mercer avenue, two porches, cistern, open staorway, natural wood finish, bath room, closet, sink and city water., $1,325.00. 27— We have also some fine locations and lots for city residences. > n Schelman's addition for from $175-0® to $325.00 each. In Fullenkamp's addition at about $375.00 to $500.00. On Front street and on Marshall street near the traction line at reasonable figures. city residences that may be traded