Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 113, Decatur, Adams County, 13 May 1910 — Page 2

The Daily democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by L EW Q. ELLINQHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by oarrler $6.89 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rate* made known on application. Entered at the oostofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. HE IS STILL A BOLD BAD MAN The prohibition republican press still insist that John W. Kern is unfit to represent the state ot Indiana in the United States senate. They say that he had the nerve to defy the brewers and that the brewers are for him. Do you see any truth about a statement that bears the earmarks of such direct contradiction, and is it hard to discern whether it matters any which side of the brewery fence Mr. Kern is on, so far as this prohibition republican press are concerned. It is evident that politics Is at the bottom of the game, and if they have their way Mr. Kern will be placed in the attitude of being six in a bed with the brewers and at the same time he will be defying them with red hot coals of wrath. Isn't it ridiculous and haven’t the prohibition republican press shown the true color of their political hair. They expect this sort of iliconceived rant to cloud the mind of the voter and cause him to fail to inquire whether or not the foreigner still pays the tariff tax. Even the partisan voter is forming a nasty habit of enquiring as to how much of the tariff loot goes into the channels of good government and how much into the close fists of the special interests. The laborer, whlse wages has failed to keep pace with the rising prices of everything consumed, is beginning to ask pointed questions as to where he comes in on the game, and be has good ground for suspicion at least, that ‘he dice are loaded and that he will get his, where he has been getting it —in the neck. The merchant who is compelled to add from twenty-five to one hundred per cent to the selling price of his merchandise, is compelled to protect himself and his business by truthfully stating that the added increase in price is but a Christmas present to the trusts and special interests. Fearful lest the people get too wise, the republican press in Indiana have become great moralists, and many of them can already give the average preacher cards and spades and beat him at his own game, while the staid and sturdy deacon is simply not in it at all. They can scent moral disorder at half range. They see in John W. Kern a bold and bad man. The only place their vision seems clouded is in viewing the object of their charity—Albert J. Beveridge. He has not worked at it long and he has not worked at it hard, but he is the real thing they say. But even the temperance people of Indiana are onto Albert J. Beveridge with both feet. He handed them out the

LET US SHOW THECute little Buster Brow Russian Blouse and Sailor suits for the little Chaps—made of navy, royalblue, brown and red serge: neatly trimmed with braid. SIZES 2 1-2 TO 8 YEARS Prices range from $2.00 to SB.OO The Meyers-Dailey Co

double cross once, but nay, nay, Pauline, never again. The temperance people of Indiana are wise in this campaign, and It is a safe bet that the prohibition republican press will be wiser when the election returns are all in. THE PEOPLE'S OPPORTUNITY It is admittel that the people are at last thoroughly disgusted to the iniquities of republican tariff legislation. They know fcov, under such legislation, for every dollar that they have paid into the public treasury for public purposes they have paid five to private individuals for pitvate purposes. Under the hign"protecting" the country's industries, tariff laws have been enacted to swell the enormous gains of trints and monopolies that not only needed no protection, but that were shi >- ping their products abroad and selling them at prices far below those exacted from the American people, ine democratic party has called the attention of the people to these and other things time and again and begged me voters of the country to assist ... in righting the worst wrong of the age. Will they do it now, >r will large numbers of them throwaway the opportune by supporting eitner republican regulars or '‘insurgents,” both of whom are still committed to the policy of "protection," which is the foundation stone of legalized larceny, monopoly and almost prohibitory prices of the necessaries of life? i ———— TRUSTEES MEET (Continued rrora page 1.) sells), the association concluded to ! accept his invitation and went in a body after passing the following resc- ' lution and fixing the time and place t for the next meeting: “Resolved, i That we extend our heartfelt thanks to the people of Berne for thqjr uniform, courteous treatment of us dur--1 ing our short stay here, and especially 1 to the town officials for tendering to l us the use of the town hall as a meeti ing place for our association.” The above resolution was unanimously adopted. ' Then, as above stated, we adjourn- ‘ ed to see the road drag on a try-out. - We found that although the ground E was dry and in places hard, yet the drag did splendid work, with but two horses hitched to it. Our verdict was that the road drag Is another thing ’ that has come to stay. That more s good can be done with one of them . in a short time than in most any other t way. Besides they make a good oval road bed, smooth and not so liable to become dusty as roads do which ’ are worked with a grader. '* This was a very interesting meeting i of the trustees and we believe a profitable one. There can be nothing lost by an exchange of ideas and notions. Every trustee present seemed to en--1 Joy himself to the limit and was glad • he was there. Brother Trustee, you 1 cannot afford to miss these meetings. 1 The next meeting will be held in Decatur June 14, 191®. We left the matter of place of meeting with Mr. Butler to arrange. Let every trustee in the county be present at this raeett ing. Respectfully, t JOHN' T. KELLY, Sec y. o FOR SALE —House and two lots on 1 North Second street. Inquire of * Mrs. Lase Baker. 110t6

SOME SOCIAL NEWS Euterpeans Close Meeting Thursday Evening With Shower For Two OF ITS MEMBERS Who Will be Brides of the Spring—Surprise for Leona Hunsicker. I found Him in the shining of the stars, I mark'd Him in the flowering of His fields. —Tennyson. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Friday, Mite Society—Methodist Church. Medical Association — Saturday. Shadow Club — One of the most charming and happy little surprises in the history of the Euterpean club was that of Thursday evening, planned and carried out by Miss Rose uunathan, with the assistance of Mrs. J. C. Patterson, at whose home the affair was given, the surprise being a shower for two of the teachers of the city schools — the Misses Annette Johnson and Mary Miller, who will be brides of this spring. Upon arriving at the Patterson home there was apparenUy nothing to distinguish the evening from that of the regular club meeting. The lesson was on Verdi’s opera, II Travatore, and was very nicely carried out under the direction of Miss Irene Schirmeyer and Mrs. Fred Fruchte. After a study of the life of Verdi, the composer, and the reading of the four acts of the opera by the various mem--1 bers, musical selections from the op--1 era were given. There were instrumental numbers by Misses Ruby Mil- ’ ler and Midge Smith, Mrs. Jesse ’ Dailey and Mrs. Fred Fruchte, songs ’ by a ladies’ chorus, and a solo by Miss Marie Patterson. At the conclusion of the program came the surprise. Miss Dunathan moving to the dining room ’ door, which had been kept closed during the entire evening, remarked that as the season had been unusually rainy, and so many of the ladies had come without umbrellas, they had taken the precaution to prepare an ' umbrella large enough to protect both 1 the Misses Miller and Johnson from ; "the showers.” With these words the ' door was thrown open and there burst ! upon the astonished eyes of the guests ! of honor a most charming view. My- ; riads of candles in their rests on the 1 plate rails, side board and table r gleamed brightly and the fragrance of 1 many flowers filled the air. The decorations were carried out most charm--1 ingly in the club colors —pink, white, and green, and the club flower, the ’ carnation. The sideboard was banked with plumosis fern and pink carna--1 tions, among which twinkled many candles. The most attractive point, however, and about which the most * interest centered, was the table in the 1 center of the room, over which from the chandelier was suspended a large pink, white and green Japanese umbrella. The chandelier stem was twined with pink ribbons and greens, 1 among which nestled the pink shaded electric lights. Under the umbrella was a bank of pink and white carnations, surrounded by many myste-rious-looking bundles, and all guarded J by many lighted tapers. Miss DunaI than then invited the company into the dining room and the two honored ones, who were so overcome with surprise, were seated at the table, and asked to explore the mysteries of the packages, finding therein gifts from each member of the club, for which they expressed their thanks and appreciation with many little exclamations as each new one came to view. After this pleasant part of the enter tainment the company returned to the living rooms which were appropriately and attractively decorated with sweet peas, bleeding hearts and verbenas, and an interesting- little contest, entitled “stately courtship,” was enjoyed. This was a romance In which blanks were to be filled with the abbreviations of the names of states. The luncheon that followed was nicely served, carrying out further the color scheme in the appointments and the menu. Tne reiresuments were served from the following menu: Charlotte russe, strawberries, pink and green reception sticks, salted almonds and hot cocoa with marshmallow. Pink carnations were given as Tavors. The occasion will be remembered by all as a very happy one, but mingled with the extension of : good wishes to the brides to be, was much regret that the club will lose two of its very best members. Miss Johnson has been teacher of English

In the Decatur high achool for several years and resigns to become the wire of a young physician whom she met during her college years. Miss Miller has also served as teacher In the city schools and will become the wife of Melville Clem, a hardware merchant of Monroeville. Forty ladles enjoyed the party given Thursday afternoon at the P. O. Hooper home by Mrs. Hooper and Mrs. R. K. Alliscon for Mrs. W. H. Nacfitrleb, who win be here but a few weeks longer before going to her home in Michigan. The Hooper home took on a gala appearance for the occasion, great quantities of dogwood blossoms, violets and other wild flowers, combined with tulips, forming the pretty floral decorations, A. most novel feature of me entertainment was a pantomime performance in which each guest took part. Each was given a card containing a suggestive word or sentence, which she was required to act out or present by pantomime performance to the spectators in such away that they could guess what she was doing. The picking of cherries, the making of an apple pie and other domestic scenes were presented in a most realistic way—that is as far as the acting was concerned —for not a word was the performer allowed to say. All were given cleverly and were declared to be equal to any moving picture showmodels which they took pleasure in rivaling. Then came a little “ty party.” Cards with questions to be answered by words ending in “ty” were given out and the honor in guessing the greatest number were conceded to Mrs. 3. C. White of Logarsport. Mrs. P. B. Thomas contributed to the enjoyment of the affair by giving a number of songs. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. P. W. Smith of Richmond and Mrs. J. C. White of Loganspcrt. Becatur people, - who have heard Rev. Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman, the distinguished American evangelist, will be interested in hearing of his engagement to Miss Mabel Moulton, the only daughter of Mrs. Ruth Weeden Moulton of Providence, R. 1. She is a member of one of the oldest families there, and of the First Baptist church, which is the oldest church In America, being founded by Roger Williams. Miss Moulton is a decendant of five of the charter members of the church. She is a young woman of conservative manner, charming personality and brilliantly educated and will be a great help to Dr. Chapman. Dr. Chapman will conduct a revival in Fort Wayne this fall and the wedding will occur soon after. The honeymoon will be spent at their home In Jamaica estate, Lond Island. Little Leona Hunsicker was six “happy years old" Thursday and to celebrate the event In a fitting way a surprise party was given for her in the afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hunsicker, 230 North Eighth street. Jollity reigned, games of all kind contributing to the fun, and at 5 o'clock a luncheon was served. Miss Leona was the recipient of many beautiful presents and wishes for many more happy birthdays. Those present were Bolores Ballinger, Luclle Butler. Luetta Chapman, Fred Ahr, Helen Wilhelm, Ailce Lenhart, Malcella Teepie, Theodore Drake, Donald Hunsicker, Reba Wflhelm, Naomi Teeple, Cecilia Gaffer, Leona Hunsicker. Mrs. Fred Vaughn entertained the Fortnight club yesterday afternoon. One of the interesting amusements was a word contest in which seventeen names of articles found in a lady's work basket were to be formed from transposed letters. Mrs. Harvey Smith won the honors in this. The club decided to continue the meetings during the summer months, but instead of holding one every two weeks they will be held the first Thursday In each month. Mrs. John Moran will be hostess at the next meeting. The largest number that has been in attendance for some time was present at the Knights of Columbus hall Thursday evening to take part in the pedro party and dance. Pedro came first and ten games were played before the winners could be picked. Miss Rose Colchin was presented with a beautiful umbrella and Paul Miller received a dress shirt. After this dancing took the place of the former amusement and until a late hour fifty couple enjoyed themselves very much. The dinner party given yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lachot for the newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lachot, was a most pleasant one. Other guests were Mrs. William Doehrman and daughters, DeVona and Mildred of Lima, Ohio; Miss Jennie Ernst of Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hower. Miss Marie Glutlng of Attica, has been visiting here and has been

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a guest of honor at a number of parties given by her friends. Another was given Thursday evening by Miss Edith Miller, the guests numbering fourteen. Many games, with music, provided a good time, and refreshments, consisting of cake, tutti-frutti and lemonade were served. The party had planned to watch for the comet, but as the hours proved too long, they grew sleepy and one by one abandoned the project Those present were Ralph McGregory. True Miller, Lawrence Biggs, Vane Chronister, Jacob Colchin, John Lose and Ralph Gentis and Misses Edith Miller, Marie Gluting, Mamie Hartig, Lena Meyers, Anna Meyers, Opal Harruff and Irene Garard. The Friendly Few ladles were entertained by Mrs. Harvey Teeple in s pleasant way Thursday, the ladies chatting over their needle work. They have decided to enlarge their circle and three new members will be taken in at the next meeting in two weeks. Mrs. Leo Wilhelm will be hostess. The Bachelor Maids will this evening meet at the home of Miss Emma Terveer. o Act 1—1657: Scene I—On1 —On the banks of the Yonne, near Semur, in southern France. Act II —1659: Scene I—A1 —A saloon in an Inn. Scene 2—Apartment of the Marchioness. 49 Anti Constipation Tablets Will Produce Permanent Results. BflWf ARE YOU TROUBLED WITH CONSTIPATION? 49 Anti-Constipation Tablets will produce permanent results. Have been used for 49 years with equal results. You get 35 tablets for 25c, the largest amount given by any company. Ask any druggist for 49 Anti-Consti-pation Tablets. They all handle them. ■SORTER M the I AINTER AND Carriage Trimmer THAT’S ALL Over Buhler’s Blacksmith shop E. Madison Street

■ FOR SALE—Bicycle—Call at F. V. Mills' grocery. 112t3 1 FOR RENT—Five room house, South Eleventh street. Inquire of Mrs. ■ A. C. Gregory, 515 Madison.

Rewxo, Maell, Brush, Ford and DeTam ble Automobiles

. Reo—4-cylinder, 30 h. p $1,250 j Reo—22-h. p 1,000 5 Reo Runabout 500 ' Maxwell—l-cylinder, 30-h. p.... 51,500 ' Maxwell—4-cylinder, 22-h. p.... 900 Maxwell—4-cylinder, 22-h. p. (touring car) 1,000 Maxwell—2-cylinder, 12-h. p.... 600 , Brush runabout $485 . Brush —3 passenger 505 . Brush —4-passenger 510 , Brush —Road Racer 600 • DIAMOND AUTOMOBILE CASINGS > 28x3 ....$16.86 32x3)4... .$28.31 J 30x3 .... 18.10 32x4 .... 38.76 30x3)4 .... 26.70 34x3)4.... 30.87 32x3 .... 19.33 34x4 .... 41.47 Auto"casings in seconds at greatly redueedjp rices. Also full line of inner tubes. Ford Touring cars, complete with i Broalua-Sesllne 117 EAST COLUMBIA STREET

announcement now ill h av e added an Auto- I mobile Department and will carry in stock Automobiie tires, [Casings and Inner Tubes] park Plugs, Glass Fronts, Batteries, “7* Seats, Lubricating Oil, Hard Oil an other sundries and will keep as coniff ? e , a of sizes and kinds as the , ra . e w *ll demand. <| We solicit your usiness and assure you our prices will | meet all competition. f I *Bl SB* m I I SCHAFER H’D’W CO. I

Good chance for a good barber. See W. H. Stephenson, Bluffton, Ind. it BUGGY FOR SALE—Good as new: cost $125. Will sell for S4O. A. P. Beatty. 113t3

top, wind shields, gas lamps, horn and speedometer $950 Ford Runabout Roadsters $959 De Tam ble —16-h. p $650 De Tamble —4-passenger surrey.. TOO BARGAINS IN USED AUTOS 1 Olds Runabout, with top $125 X Olds Runabout, with top 2!5 1 Yale 5-passenger Touring car.. 350 1 Bendlx 3-passenger car 350 AUTO SUNDRIES Wind Shields, $12.00 up to $25.00 Wind Shields, full brass frame.. 15.09 Prest-O-Llte Tanks, $lB and ... 25.09 Keystone Auto Carbon Oil, gal.. .75 Keystone Anti-Carbon Oil, 5-gai. lots 60c X-Ray Medium Oil, gal 65c X-Ray Medium, Oil, 5 gal. lots.. 50c No. 1 Gas Engine Oil, gai s<k No. 1 Gas Engine Oil, 5 gal. lots. .40c * Automobile Co. FORT WAYN-, IND.