Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 14 February 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW & ELLINQHAM ■'*'*" " 1 *■ * * 1 Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrten,.......19 cents Per year, Uy carrie*. fc ........... si.uu Per month, by mail...cents Per year, by mall IXSB Single sopies > oeaU Advertising rates mads known on application. Entered at the poatbfllce at Deoaiur, gidlana, as secoad-slass mall matter. A H. HELLER, Manager. —————— l TIMELY PARAGRAPHS (From the Philadelphia Record.) Ship subsidy, tuch as is proposed In the bill Just reported in congress, is another name for a bounty which no government of the people has a right to bestow and which no citizen has a right to receive. The ways and means committee that had a hand in devising the schedules of the Payne-Aldrich tariff is not a proper body to carry on an investigation into the cost of living. No one would think of getting from the devil an impartial explanation of his own deviltry. Perhaps the most Ingenious explanation of the high cost of living invented by the predatory rascals who are really responsible is to lay the greater part of the blame at the door of the American housewife. That lady will have her influence later on. High prices are generally and rightly attributed to high taxation. There is little complaint insofar as the taxes are collected at the custom houses and find their way into the federal treasury; but there is a rising tide of indignation against the burden laid upon the mass of the population by protected monopolies and combinations, which goes only into nidividual pockets. . i. . ....ixi The Indianapolis Star is the official I organ of Senator Beveridge. It speaks with authority, and this is one of the things it says: “At one point the president and Mr. Beveridge disagreed ; and at all others they are in accord.” Therefore Mr. Beveridge favors the ship subsidy grab, the central bank scheme, stands with Mr. Taft in his support of Ballinger against Pinchot, and other matters. The only point of disagreement, according to the organ, is as to the mere amount of tariff graft that the republican majority in congress should realize. It is good to keep the record straight. GOOD GASOLINE STOVE FOR SALE An Insurance, eighteen-dollar gasoline stove, as good as new, with oven, will sell for ten dollars. A good opportunity for any one wishing a gasoline stove. Don’t wait. Call or address Mrs. J. H. Heller, Third street, ’phone 277. ts a L. A. Graham was at Fort Wayne this afternoon. Louis Clark of Geneva was a business caller in the city today.

■ L. ■ . . ■- 1. 1 1 1 . 1 ■■■■■= -i .i 1 m 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 Many Valentine Parties and Socials are in Order Today—A Double BIRTHDAY EVENT At Fuhrman Home—Soldiers Enjoy Supper in Honor of Lincoln. A Valentine from Her. See yonder lad a-footing free, How Jocundly he hies! The morning's tingling ecstasy Is dancing in bis eyes. A flowery way becomes his path, The skies a golden blur, The earth a paradise—he hath A valentine from her! A sudden song escapes his lips, A Joy-reverb’rant thing; Through love's divine companionship He feels himself a king. He dreams of no sad aftermath. This buoyant worshiper. And all, forsooth, because he hath A valentine from her! —Clinton Scollard. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Sellemeyer and daughter, Miss Matilda, entertained Sunday at a 12 o’clock dinner in honor of L. L. Baumgartner and family, who are soon to leave for their new home at Linn Grove. The guests enjoyed a sleighride to the country home, where they enjoyed a delightful time and did full Justice to the bountiful dinner. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Baumgartner and son, John; Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Michaud and daughter, Florine; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lachot and sons, DeWey, Dwight and Noble, and the Misses Esther Sellemeyer, Bess and Pearl Baumgartner, Caroline Meschberger, Lilah Lachot and Jessie Simison of Berne. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett had as their guest at dinner Sunday, Mr. Ollie Chronister, while at supper they entertained Mr. and Mrs. Enno Lankenau and family of Fort Wayne and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lankenau of this city. The public is cordially invited to attend the box social to be given Tuesday evening by the young men of the Christian Endeavor society of the U. B. church at the home of Miss Mary Mumma. Each lady attending is asked to bring a box of lunch. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the society. On account of the lecture of Mrs. Mary Sibbett, which will be held tomorrow evening, the Historical club has postponed its meeting this week. The meeting was to have been held tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Dr. Sowers. Not only is February 12th the natal day of Lincoln, but Samuel and John Fuhrman, twin brothers of Root township, also claim the honor of arriving in the world on that day—just fortyeight years ago last Saturday. This day, which has always been a momentous one to them, is celebrated annually by them, each in turn giving a dinner party to which the family of the other is Invited. This year the dinner was given at the home of Samuel Fuhrman, and at 6 o'clock all gathered around the festive board, where

i all the substantiate and dainties of ) the season were served. Not least among them was a large turkey, rich and savory, brown and crisp from the oven, and a large birthday cake, pleas- ( I jng to the eyee as well as to the taste. The only guests other than the members of the two families were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fritzinger, Mrs. FTteinger being a sister of the two celebrants. That many, many more such happy , events may be their lot, was the joy- ( ous wish of all. The Queen Esthers will give a valen- - tine social this evening at the home | of Miss Mamie Kitson, Miss Juno Knoff assisting in entertaining. The affair promises to be quite an entertaining one, and the proceeds derived from the ten cent fee will be used for the benefit of the society. Misses Vera Goeke and Margaret Miller of Fort Wayne were entertain- , ed over Sunday by Miss Ethel Ehinger at her home in this city. Mrs. James Bell of Peterson is here for a week's visit with Mrs. Catharine Niblick and daughters, Mary and Amelia. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ward, who are - J making arrangements to move from {.heir home west of the city to another east of Decatur, on the 22nd of this ' month, were given a farewell party Saturday evening by a number of their neighbors who gathered in to spend a delightful evening, in which games 1 [ of all kinds, music and a good oldfashioned taffy pulling were promt- ' 1 nent features. A shower of good 1 wishes for success in their new home • were extended to them, yet over all ’ i hung an air of regret that so soon these good friends and neighbors 1 would leave that community. Those , present were Misses Grace Ward, I Theo. Barger, Susie Weldy, Gladys ' Clanser, Belle Niblick, Grade Barger, ' Nettie Frauhiger, Nellie Diehl, Ad- ’ die Dailey and Frances Ward of this city and the Messrs. Ernest Messick, i Merritt Howard, Harvey Ward, Alvin Vaughn, Chester Howard, Henry Ward, Charley Yarger, Melvin Tucker, Wilson and Harry Heckley. The newly elected officers of the . Royal Neighbors will entertain the ’ members and their husbands at their hall Tuesday night. I Mrs. J. F. McFreeley and children, . Paul and Thelma, of Fort Wayne were entertained over Sunday by their aunts, Mesdames James Bain and , Adolph Hoffman. They will return toL morrow. o—i A SAD MESSAGE E—- — News of Death of Their Sister, Mrs. Kate Wilhelm, Received I , 1 THIS MORNING i By Mesdames Bain aad Hoff1 man—Death Followed Op- ' eration for Appendicitis. ’ A sad message, bringing the news of ■ the death of their half-sister, Mrs. • Kate Wilhelm, which occurred this ' morning at 2:30 o'clock at her home in ! Ligonier, was received this morning 3 by Mesdames James Bain and Adolph - Hoffman. The death followed an op- ■ eratlon for appedicitls, the relatives 5 having known of the intended opera- ' tion, nevertheless the news of her death was quite unexpected. Mrs. Wilhelm is known to all Decatur residents. She was formerly Miss Kate King and spent the greater part of her life here, going to Ligonier several years ago. She was about fifty-six years of ago. Besides the two halfsisters she leaves two brothers, Sylvester and Lane King, of this city. Mrs.Wilbelm’s husband diedabout two years ago. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon and relatives from this city will attend. Mrs. Wilhelm was also an aunt of Mrs. Charles Helm of this city. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Evans went to Monroeville this afternoon. Mrs. Sarah Ball of Magley passed through the city this afternoon on her way to Fort Wayne, called there by the Illness of her sister, Mrs. Samuel Miller. Mrs. Millei 1. .s teca i pc.> health for some time, and added to this misfortune is another, she having fallen and broken several ribs. o More people are taking Foley’s Kid- i pation, no appetite or feel bilious, i give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets a trial and you will be pleased 1 with the result. These tablets invig- ; orate the stomach and liver and strengthen the digestion. Sold by all ! dealers. i

A QLItER PEOPLE The Hopi Indians and Some of the Superstitious Ideas They Have. THE BUFFALO DANCE Ceremonies Indulged in by the Tribe—lnteresting Chapter From Jabergs. Toreva, Ariz., Feb. 4, 1910. Dear Friends:— People in general are more or less superstitious, but the Hopis are much more so than any people we have ever met, and we know very few of their superstitious beliefs as they are shrewd enough not to tell them. We will tell briefly a few which we have noticed by observation. Hopis desire friendship and are very careful in their doings, always trying to avoid any ill feeling toward them by us and if they imagine one is vexed they would do anything to again make up, as “the witches bother them in their sleep if they are not on friendly terms. Will relate an instance showing same. Several weeks ago we invited our neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Moran, to spend Sunday with us. They had previously asked an Indian to bring burroughs down so they might ride home. The Indian brought down a horse instead, thinking he might get more money. We told him we wanted burroughs. He kindly took his horse back and brought them, and then sat around the house expecting his dinner. We finally told him he was not desired in the house. He then left and was seen among the rocks all day until about 4 o’clock, when he took them home. The witches bothered him that night, so the next day he was down early in the morning and began chopping wood for us without any commands; carried water and all other jobs, finallyventured to come into the house and asked, “Um quatsy?" which means “Are you my friend?” and when we said, “O-ey Yes,” he said “Now I’m happy.” About December 22nd they have certain ceremonies at which time the chief sets the sun back, that is, starts the sun back north. Then the sun comes back as far as the land of the buffalo; then they have a Buffalo dance. This occurred last Saturday, January 29th. We had the pleasure of seeing it and give a short description of same. There are only four dancers, two ladies and two men. They have their peculiar customs. The men have on white trousers, velvet shirts, both being decorated beyond recognition. Then a head of feathers and a goat horn on each side and faces blackened, with a gourd, rattler in each hand. The ladies have on neatly knit blankets, made especially for this dance, their heads covered with feathers and a board painted up to represent a sunflower, which has long feathers around it until the entire measures about three feet in diameter. This they fasten on their back. The dressing is done in a kiva or cellar. The chorus leads. This consists of about twentyfive boys, dressed in every unimaginable way, each one having a banner, on which they extend skins, feathers, ribbons, etc. They have a large drum made of sheep skin and start off singing, the dancers leading until they come to a selected spot. Here is where they show their superstition. The girls start off a march after the boys, having the sunflowers on their backs. Then after a certain amount of coaxing the girls come back, just as they think the sun should do. Then they have about the same kind of proceedings when the days get too long and they again start the sun back south. Glory to the Hopis, or we would have either an awful long day or night. They further show their peculiar beliefs in the wood Moqui, which is really the tribal name, but as Moqui means death, they are very careful how they associate the wood, and are very popular about the handling of the dead. As soon as the death occurs a person is wrapped in a blank et and thrown lii a deep crevice. This is the case only when it is a young child. Should it be a grown person he or she is buried sitting up and eveiy Jay for four days the relatives carry peki and peaches to the grave. This is his nourishment until he has passed to the land beyond, wherever they think that is. We are unable to say. They only mourn four days, and sometimes not even the neighbors know of the misfortune. At present they are having the whooping cough and midnight burials are common. We can see the great comet over the hills each evening. They are very Superstitious of it. but we have been

F | SPECIAL SPECIAL I | THE BOSTON STORE I I Beginning Tuesday morning we will put on sale 50 pieces of •- B I Linen Toweling/ worth 5c for 6c. I 1 gj — —————— I ginghams I 1 S Now is the time to do your Spring Sewing. We have in our entire | line of GINGHAMS for Spring and Summer Am<shengs, Bed | | Seal, Seersucker, Toile De Nord and Scotch. Largest line ever shown | Bill , 3 in the City. Prices range from ■ 1 8c to 25c I 1 H s 1 B Make Your Selections Early. 3 I The Kuebler & Moltz Co. Decatur, Ind. I > ariifci—'iCTiinrimm

unable to learn their idea of the same, ‘ but they won't venture out until after , the moon rises and they are afraid ' .. . I i of meeting the “Man in Red, too, be-j i fore it is moonlight. As we had the ’ pleasure of harboring a man until about 9 o’clock just about a week ago, ’ we learned just why he was afraid. I Some time ago they tied ba-hoos • (feathers) on their dogs, horses bur- ' roughs, cats, around all their shrines, 1 in their children’ sears and on every- ’ thing they expected to be good. If J they didn’t do this their horses would 1 leave them; likewise their dogs and burros. 5 Some, too, are very superstitious ; about medicine. The government 5 doctor visits each village weekly, but 1 some won't take a bit, no matter how J sick they may be, but their “medicine > man” will paint a baby’s tongue when ’ it has pneumonia, and they willingly 1 give him a sheep. But some are be--1 ginning to see differently, and no matter what the doctor gives them it’s ‘ bas quangive (very sweet), whether r it is quinine, or compound cathartic 1 pills. These are a few ways in which they ■ show superstition. No doubt there L are many more that we have never * heard of. We shall next write about the things ' the United States does for the In- • dian. Yours sincerely, 1 MR. AND MRS. JABERG. ' THEY WERE BUSY J - 3 Mail Carriers Stagger Under , Three Days’ Load of Mail ; With * MANY VALENTINES " And Garden Seed Packages 1 Thrown in—St. Valentine 1 Rushing Season. 5 t s A legal holiday and suspended work f for the clerks and carriers is like “borrowing from Peter to pay Paul," -for there always comes the aftermath s of heavier work. Such was the case i today; for with the undelivered mail 1 from Saturday, Lincoln's birthday, that 1 coming in on Sunday also, and the ? heavier burden of the valentine seai son, the carriers were so overbudrened that in many cases it was neces--3 sary to take extra carriers along. The s valeutiue luslx was quite heavy, and i the carriers at nearly every door, hand- - ed out missives that made the cars Tiers app .ai in the eyes of the recij.- ■. ients like Cupid's or the angel’s ems bassadors, or like the imps of his Sar tanic Majesty—just according to the a nature of the missive received. Then, 1 too, there came in the mails today, a s package of seeds for each head of the t family, from Congressman Adair, a which happened to come Just in time for a valentine message, and which, r when planted and In full garden bloom y and fruitage, will put the gaudy and bet flowered valentine to complete shame.

FOR SALE—Rat Terrier pups. Inquire of Dyonis Schmitt, or 'phone 79. 38t3 FOR SALE —157 acres, well improved and fenced, 1% miles from town, extra quality land, a bargain at S9O per acre. Seeley & Evans, DeLong, Ind. 38t12 o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

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 $90.00 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 i new cottage house and cellar, on Mer- j cer 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 —Is an 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—1 s a well located fifteen acre tract near the traction line, good buildings, nice poultry farm. Price, $2,350.00. 7 — No. 790 —Is 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 —Is a well located 160 acre tract; new barn, drove well, comfort-

In city property, we can supply almost,any demand that may be presented. Have you examined onr re cent list?

16 — No. 717 —Is a four room cottage in south east Decatur on the gas ; and water lines. City water, cistern, .etc., $525.00. 17 — No. 792 —Is a six room cot- , tage on Market street, city water, , sewerage, on gas line, etc., price, SBOO.OO. 18 — No. 775 —Is a comfortable cottage on south Ninth street, has cis- ‘ tern, chicken park, etc., $875.00. 19 — No. 723 —Is a five room cottage 1 on Eleventh street, in good location. ! Front por-b cistern, etc., $350.00. 20 — No. 805—Is a well located cot- ' tage on North Third street. Has good f chicken park, cistern, electric fights, 1 etc., etc., $925.00. i 21— No. 776—1 s anew five room cot- s tage on South Line street, has good cistern, drove well, coal house, etc., t 22— No. 830 —Is a sinx room cottage t on Rugg street, near Winchester t street. Is on good sewer, gas and 1 water lines, $1,200.00. , 23— 820—Is a new cottage with cel-1 f We have also some high priced ci for well improved fams.

FOR SALE —80 acres good soil, fair fl bouse and barn, woven wire fence, well, etc.; two miles to geod market, 30 rods to school. Price $65 per acre. Seeley & Evans, DeLong, Ind. 38t12 FOR SALE —Fine dairy farm, 185 acres, 1 mile from R. R. station, new house, bank barn, $55 per acre; on easy terms. Seeley & Evans, DeLong, Ind. 38t12

able house, 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 —Is a well located 67 acre tract that is well drained and has good two story house, two barns, etc., etc., $7,250. 13— Na 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 acre 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—1 s 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 —Is a well located six room residence on South Fifth street, electric lights, cistern, drove well, stable, fruit, etc., $2,150.00. 25 — No. 821 —Is a number one, seven room residence with cellar, stable, drove well, cistern, fine shade and fruit, on North Eleventh street—about four city 10t5—52,500.00. 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. In Scheiman’s addition for from $175.00 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. :ity residences that may be traded