Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 59, Decatur, Adams County, 10 March 1910 — Page 2

The DailyDemocral Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW & ELLINA HA M Subeerlptiea Rates: Per week, by cuaier 10 cents Per year, by carrier ..*6-00 Per month, by mall 26 cents Per year, by mall ..... 12 50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application Entered at the poetßttce at Decatur, Btdiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Not long ago President Taft declared that he could not remember a time since he was twenty-one years old that he was not holding office. Well, if he lives three years longer—as every one hopes he will, and in , good health, too—he will And himself enjoying that life which has heretofore been denied him. The charge has been made frequently by republican papers which are friendly to Senator Beveridge that James E. Watson and ex-Senator went down to Washington and tried to prevent the confirmation of postoffice appointments which the president nad made on Beveridge's recommendation. It is said that Mr. Watson had a list of about twenty names to which he objected and an equal number that he desired to have substituted. Neither Mr. Watson nor Mr. Hemenway has condescended to deny these charges, though they have been called upon by the Beveridge organs to explain. But why should they deny or explain? They feel that they are under no obligations to Beveridge, but quite the contrary. They have bread of their own to butter. Likewise they have friends to reward and (doubt- ■ less) enemies to punish. Being free men in a free country they have a right to “knock' wheresoever and whomsoever they please. At least this seems to be a sound view of the matter from a democratic standpoint. The Philadelphia Record says: “During the campaign the republican candidate frequently discussed the tariff program of the party, always interpreting it as a pledge for “downward” revision which the party could not and would not violate. Hardly was he Inaugurated until he convened an extra session of congress to redeem his promise to the country. While the house manifested some disposition to perform this legislative work in good faith, the reactionary majority of the senate was under con-

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trol of Chairman Aldrich, a sworn en- ' *my of everything partaking of a gent ulne reform of the tariff law. The result was the Payne-Aldrich bill, which is a mere mockery of the earnest demands of the nation for a substantial 1 moderation of exorbitant protective * duties on necessaries of living. In I i spite of this Preaident Taft signed the bill, and has since declared at Winona and elsewhere that it is the best tariff ever enacted. To crown all, he has made this tariff an article of party faith and orthodoxy, threatening republican senators and members with the loss of administration spoils and patronage if they fail to render it obedience. This capitulation of President Taft to the reactionaries of his party cannot be said to have contributed to his glory as a statesman. By his surrender upon the weightiest question of the time be has not only forfeited the confidence of a large body of the republican party, but he has seriously lessened his Influence npon congress. ARE r"eADYTO PAY Great Northern Fair Board Audit the Accounts and Will Settle. ALL BILLS ALLOWED Premium Lists Ordered — Many Attractions For This Year’s Event. The managing board of the Great Northern Indiana Fair association held an important meeting Wednes day, at which time they audited all the accounts of the last year's business and arranged to pay off all the outstanding indebtedness. The assessments made some weeks ago have been collected, or practically so and the association starts off with a clean page, hoping to make the fair of 1910 the greatest ever. They have contracted for the printing of the premium lists for the year, and they must be ready for delivery by May Ist. They have closed the contract for the appearance here of the famous Hoagland Brothers, in their hurdle riding, chariot and other feature races, which will be worth seeing. Another feature decided upon is to be a farmers' buggy race, when the boys will have a chance of showing off their roadster and for which a suitable purse will be hung up. There will be other attractions this year and much to see, as will be noticed from the announcements which will appear from time to time.

SOME SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. Sarah Decker Gives Enjoyable Chicken Pot-Pie Dinner to W. R. C. 1 ——. ’ A KNOTTING BEE t ? At M. E. Church Parlors—- [ Rolland Smith Celebrates 1 His Birthday. i t Rolland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Smith, of Tenth street celebrated his fourth birthday anniversary Wednesday in a pleasant way by giving a ' dinner, to which were invited his : grandparents, his great-grandmother. ■ and several other relatives and friends. Theie was a general good time for all and Rolland was given several beautiful presents, which be ! will cherish as a reminder of this pleasant anniversary. At noon a very good dinner was spread, and not least , of the delights was a birthday cake, which adorned the center of the table, and over which the eyes of the little one grew wide with wonder as they saw the four candles —one for each year of Rolland's short life —lighted and twinkle a merry greeting. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith and three children, Mr. and Mrs. David Stoler, Grandma Rugg and Donna Parrish. One of the most delightful dinner parties of the season was that given Wednesday by Mrs. Sarah Decker at her home to the members of the W. R. C„ Mrs. Decker being the oldest member and also a charter member of that order. To say that it was a chicken pot-pie dinner is sufficient to bring to the minds and palates of all a realization of its exoellence, and all privileged to share it are unanimous in praise of Mrs. Decker's abilities as a cook and hostess. Those present were Mesdames Decker, Helm, Wertberger, Williams, Kennedy, Purdy, Sprague, T. Mallonee, Brushwilder, Grancy, Long, Kennedy and Lyon. The ladies of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church are spending a busy day at the church parlors. From early this morning until late this afternoon they knotted comforts and made other bed room supplies, which they will send to the Old People's Home at Warren, the society of this church taking upon itself the obligation of furnishing one bedroom there. The ladies took their dinners, which they enjoyed during the noon hour recess. The Philathea Bible class will meet Friday evening at 7 o’clock at the home of Miss Ethel Butler. This class is one recently organized and Includes the members of the Sunday (Contlnaed on page four.) A LIVELY DEBATE At Woodmen Hall Proved America Has More to be Ashamed of Than Proud. ONE WAS INITIATED Into Order—They Plan to Celebrate Third Anniversary in April. • With one of the largest crowds present in some time the Modern Woodmen held a very interesting and important session at their hall Wednesday evening. The degree work was given to one candidate, Howard Wihehaupt, making him a full-fledged Woodman. loiter in the evening a debate was held, and proved very interesting to those present. Those who took part were Clyde M. Rice, Fred Schurger and Howard W’isehaupt, negatives, and Frank McConnell, C. E. Hitesman and Charles Enos, taking the affirmative side. The subject was, “Has America more things to be proud of than she has to be ashamed of.” Both sides gave a number of good points, but when decided upon by the judges the affirmatives were victorious and proved that America really has more to be ashamed of than to be proud of. Afterward some business was talked over and plans to celebrate the third anniversary of the local lodge, which will be held some time in April, were adopted. Since the organization of the lodge here it has grown to be one of the best in the city and many a pleasani occasion is enjoyed by the members.

Special for Saturday March 12th I I any hat in the assortment for — $1.50 This means a big saving to you. .Better look them over. All colors. I shapes and sizes. See our show window. Holthouse, Schulte & Company I Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys. & — - — jl

A RESEARCH CLUB Geneva Ladies Held Enjoyable Session—Mrs. Graves Was Surprised. HAS BEEN LEADER Various Visitors at Geneva —William Gee Suffers From Rheumatism. Geneva, Ind., March 10 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Research club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Dr. Graham and all enjoyed the lesson of the day. Afterwards a delicious luncheon was served and then Mrs. C. J. Graves was greatly surprised when she was presented with some beautiful table linen from the members of the club. She responded in a few well chosen words and from the tears and handshakes which followed it is evident that the friendship between she and the other members will be lasting. Mrs. Graves has labored faithfully as the leader of the

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club, the study being “The Life of Christ.” S. B. Fordyce of Decatur was a business visitor in Geneva on Wednesday and called on many friends. C. C. Schug of Berne was looking after business in this locality on Wednesday. William Gee, an oil worker, and well known here, is detained from his labors by a severe attack of sciatic rheumatism. He is suffering much pain. Postmaster Dyke Frisinger of Decatur was in Geneva on Wednesday circulating among friends and acquaintances. Rev. C. J. Graves returned Wednesday from Fort Wayne, where he attended the district Methodist conference, and he reports a splendid session. Wilda Watts, representing the Schafer Hardware company of Decatur, was calling on Geneva business men today. o L. L. Baumgartner and family are moving today to Linn Grove, where they will make their home, Mr. Baumgartner having purchased a store and residence property there some time ago.

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sheler were the guests of friends at Fort Wayne and returned home on the afternoon train.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS 10c A Bunch 10c We now have on display the largest assortment of flowers ever show in the city, among them are numbers that can not be found in other stores, they 1 1 arejworth more money but they all go at the small sum of 10c. Easter comes early and so must the people that gets the nice ones. Take a look at our south winI dow and see something pretty. The Racket Store Steele & Weaver.

Mrs. Veronica Smith and Mrs. ctifc. Lang will go to Fort Wayne Thundjj to attend the funeral oi »«. Phiij ( Ehinger.