Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 105, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW a ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier *5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mall *2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the nostoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. AS A POLITICAL BAROMEIER The state of Indiana has for fully half a century been a political storm center of the United States and has decided very frequently the political issues of the country. In 1860 the October election in Indiana swept the state into the republican column, and, to a great degree, insured the election of Mr. Lincoln in the following November. In 1876 the recovery of Indiana in October by the democrats during a presidential contest was a forerunner of the election of Tilden and Hendricks in November of that year. The bitter and determined struggle of 1880 resulted in democratic defeat in Indiana and the loss of the presidential ticket. In 1884, under the leadership of Hendricks, McDonald and their able and energetic lieutenants, the state saved the day tor the democratic party and its electoral vote, secured by a close margin and after a fierce contest, placed Grover Clevehnd in the white house. Harrison reclaimed it in 1888, only to have it return to democracy in 1892. In 1908 the capture by the democrats of the legislature, the governorship and the great majority of the congressmen has placed the state one more in the doubtful list. The verdict of the state this autumn is therefore one of the utmost importance in the political affairs of the United States. To the republican party the result will be of the most far-reaching effect. A loss again of the legislature and the majority of the congressmen by that party would not only be taken by the country as evidence that the state was in the democratic column again, but that the republican division upon the issues of the campaign is of a character that would prevent unity in a national contest. It is impossible for that party to conceal from the people that their organization in Indiana is divided upon the question of approval or disapproval of the recent tariff legislation. The avoidance of the approval by the conventions but serves to disclose the divisions of sentiment existing among the rank and file as well as among the leaders. It portends that the leaders cannot place the republican voters of the

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state as a unit for either approval or : disapproval, and politicians know that * If any percentage of either the democratic or republican votes is lost In • Indiana it means the loss of the stale # to the party whose vote is short. , That democratic troubles exist in the i state is well known, but they are prin--5 cipally upon state matters, and, if na * tional Issues are made the key of the i canvass, as is more than probable will be the policy of that party, they • will thus mass the voters upon the ’ weak point of the republican line and cover their own deficiencies at the same time. The news from Indiana next November will outline future national campaigns for both the great political organizations in no Indefinite r manner. —Cicinnati Enquirer. 1 1 The editor of the Marion Chronicle 1 (Standpat Rep.) is quoted as saying that “two of the congressional conventions have already demonstrated ’ that Senator Beveridge is out of line ' with the sentiment of the republicans of the state.” And he likewise declares that the assumption of the Beveridgeites that Roosevelt will support their propaganda is "absurd.” But then, according to the opinion of Mr. Beveridge’s state chairman, all of those republicans who disagree with the senator are “of no great importance.” —Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette. T. P. A. NOTICE. The annual state convention of the T. P. As will be held at Fort Wayne, Ind.. May 6th and 7th. All members are cordially Invited to attend these meetings, which will be held at the Elk's Temple. The program will b. as follows: Friday Afternoon. From 2 to 6 o'clock —Reception of Members. Friday Evening. Beginning at 8 O'clock —Business Meeting at Elks’ Temple. At 9 O’clock —Dance and Supper at Anthony Hotel. Saturday Morning. Parade —Starting at 8:30 O’clock. Business Meeting at Elks’ Temple at 9:30 O’clock. At 10 O'clock Automobie Ride for Ladies. Saturday Afternoon, At 2 O’clock Musical Entertainment at Elks’ Temple for Members and Ladies of T. P. A. We urge that all members of Post X be in attendance. T. M. REID, Pres. C. H. COLTER, Sec y. o If you have ever tasted Center’s birch beer, you don't know what you have missed. You should always have a case of it in your pantry. Sixty cents per case. Call 'phone 92. 82-2w* When the children come home from 1 school in the afternoon, tired and thirsty, give tnem a drink of Conter s : cherry cider, with a few crackers. This will make them happy, while it doesn’t spoil their appetite for supper. oixty cents per case, deliverel. Call 'phone 92. 82-2w*

SOME SOCIAL NEWS I _____ Mrs. Walters Given Farewell Surprise by Historical Club Ladies. THE AID SOCIETIES Program for C. W. B. M. Meeting—“ The Co-Work-ers’ ” Class—Notes. Wednesday. Concord Lutheran Aid—Mrs. Chas. Johnson. Zion Lutheran Aid —Mrs. Hobrock. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. Harvey Schroll. C. W. B. M—Mrs. P. G. Williams. M. E. Missionary—Mrs. M. F. Rice. Presbyterian Aid—Mrs. J. C. Patterson. Friday. Queen Esthers—.Mrs. D. Sprang, Huldah Loser. Christian Aid—Mrs. Frank Parr. Woman's league —Mrs. J. N. Frisloe. Thimble Club—Mrs. Ned Steele. When Mrs. D. G. M. Trout and Mrs. Adlesperger called on her Tuesday evening Mrs. John Walters had no idea that she was to be the victim of a clever little plot of which these two ladies were the advance agents, and no wonder was it that as they were deep in the mazes of a game of flinch, and lost, apparently, to all earthly things—that the good woman was transfixed with surprise when the front door suddenly opened and In w’alked a silent ghostly file of what seemed to have the form of humans wrapped in white sheets and pillow cases. Sucu they were, of course, and summoning all her courage, Mrs. Walters without a “flinch" walked up and bade them welcome, and in a very short time succeeded in identifying I the members of the Historical club, of which she is a member, and who thus took this way of bidding her farewell before she and her family leave the first of June for Delaware, Ohio, to join Mr. Walters in making that place their hornet While the company chatted they regaled themselves with refreshments consisting of pop-corn and candies, and music also contributed to their amusement. There was a vocal solo by Mrs. Percy Williams, a piano duet by Margaret and Dorothy Walters, and last, as all bade their hostess and each other adieu, with the extension of many good wishes to go with Mrs. Walters and family to their new home, Mesdames Trout and Fristoo sang a “Good-night Song." Those present were Mesdames P. G. Williams, Amos Gillig, S. D. Beavers, R. S. Peterson, John Fallj, Jesse Sutton, L. C. Miller, Miller Burns, Mary Congleton, Jane Crabbs, Dr. Sowers, Nettie Schrock, D. G. M. Trout and J. N. Frjstoe. J. N. Fristoe. The club presented to Mrs. Walters a beautiful hand-painted plate as a token of their esteem. The adult Bible class of the U. B.

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church, named “The Co-Workers," held an unusually interesting meeting at the church Tuesday evening. This class was organized a short time ago and has gained nine new memfiers, making a total membership at this time of forty-seven. They meet the first Tuesday in each month and the Bible lesson is gone over and a general interest created or renewed. It was decided Tuesday evening to begin a membership contest and the class was accordingly divided —the men in one department and the women in the other, to work for new members. The time limit has been set for July Ist, and at that time the side having the most members will be given a banquet by the losing side. The new pins recently ordered will be ready for distribution next Sunday morning. The cost is one cent and those who have not already paid for this badge should be at the church Sunday ready to do so. Friends in this city have received announcement of the wedding of Miss Nina Jones of Redkey to Mr. Floyd , Burchard, a young teacher,of near Hartford City, the wedding taking place April 14th. The young people i are now at Marion, where the groom is attending the normal school. Miss Jones is known here, having often visited at the Kenyon home, and sev- , eral from this city who attended the

Marion normal last spring and summer made the acquaintance of her and i Mr. Burchard, who were students i there at that time. The Winchester Herald says in part ’ regarding the eighth district club convention held Tuesday at Winchester: From 1:30 to 2:15 a recital was given, including organ solo by Mrs. B. S. Hunt; vocal solo, Miss Marie Patterson; trio, Mrs. J. P. Clark, Mrs. J. D. Miller and Mrs. Will Cheney; vocal solo, Miss Gertrude Lefever; vocal solo. Miss Mullin; duet, Misses Mullin and Newton; vocal solo, Miss Freda Newton; Piano solo, Miss Vava Mills; whistling solo, Miss Vera Mullin. Miss- Leona Harting arranged a most enjoyable series of entertainment features for the girls of the G. W. C. club who met~with her Tuesday evening. In a series of games, first prizes were won by Rose Colchin and Kate Ginley.and second prizes by Anna Miller and Vena Parent. Miss Bertha Knapp will be hostess next Thursday evening. The Woman’s Missionary society of the M. E. church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. F. Rice, corner Fourth and Jackson streets. Mrs. Rice will be assisted byMrs. W. J. Meyers and Mrs. MaryEley will have charge of the program, the subject to be "The Student.” • , The regular weekly dance of the Phi Delta Kappa lodge will be given this evening at their hall and a good time is assured for those who attend. Invitations to a large number have been issued and a large crowd will no doubt be in attendance. The American Woman’s League will hold its regular meeting Friday evening with Mrs. J. N. Fristoe. All members, especially those of the building committee, are urged to be presents . The May section of the Presbyterian Aid society will hold Its first social at the home of Mrs. J. C. Patterson tomorrow afternoon, to which all the ladies are invited. About tuifty-flve couples attended the ball given last evening by the C. B. L. of I. and the attending festivities. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harvey SiKioil and a goodly attendance is desired. Mesdames Dan KP.son, Joseph Hower, Robert Perkins and John Stevens went to Monmouth on the 1 o’clock car this afternoon to attend the meeting of the Concord Lutheran Aid society at the home of Mrs. Chas. Johnson. ”A Journey by Stages and Relays to Some of Our Mission Stations” will be the subject of the study of the Christian Women’s Board of Missions (Continued on page four.)

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