Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 118, Decatur, Adams County, 19 May 1910 — Page 2

The Daily democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW a ELLINQHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.09 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mall matter. J, H. HELLER. Manager. THE SENATOR IS TOO OPTIMISTIC Senator Beveridge is credited with having returned to Washington from Indianapolis and given out a statement that Indiana will give 50,000 republican majority in the next election. The senator is too optimistic. Were the election to bo held early in June instead of early in November, the state would go democratic by a large majority. Every republican knows that there is great peril in the present condition of political affairs, and every republican knows that Senator Beveridge is largely responsible for it. Insurrection has been followed by ostracism until there is hardly a prominent republican whose activity is in evidence m republican circles. Fairbanks, Watson. Hemenway, Durbin. New. Gowdy, Goodrich, landis, Cheney, Steele, R. S. Taylor, W. L. Taylor, Foulke, Bookwalter —all have been relegated in the rear and in their place we have "Barpn” Rothschild and a handfull of Senator Beveridge’s appointees at Indianapolis in control of the party. The near democratic press of Indianapolis is constant and persistent in its attacks upon the administration and its supporters and studiously suppresses all testimony in its favor. The papers of the state, outside of a small circle, are snubbed in every way and only mentioned to ridicule or distort their utterances. Preaching insurgency, they demand that all republicans shall sumbit to their interpretation of party policies under penalty of being read

Anything More Urgent Than Imi'ifM If there is and you tUltml lii m are sure about it1* It'' V-rgjji attend to the more important matter If there isn’t-take $22.50 uliijiPil SUITS If you conclude to buy, you’ll have made this a profitable business day for yourself. We also have a great line of Young men’s suits at $5.00 up The Meyers-Dailey Co

out of the party. All this does not presago victory and Mr. Beveridge must be peculiarly misled as to political conditions in Indiana. The republicans of Indiana are in the same condition as the democrats of Indiana w ere in 1896. Unless a different spirit is manifest toward each other between now and November —unless harmony can be brought about within the party —they stand about the same chance of carrying Indiana that the democrats did of carrying it in 1896— -Huntington Morning Times, (Rep.) EUROPEAN TRIP « Miss Pansy Bell Will Join Mrs. Eva Gregg and Daghter, Naomi, IN TRIP ABROAD Leave June 21 From New York —Will Witness the Passion Play. Miss Pansy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Beil of this city, is preparing for an European trip that will prove a most enjoyable one, as well as delightfully educative —in fact Miss Pansy is choosing this in preference to a further course in college next year. She will leave June 21st in company with Mrs. Eva Gregg and daughter. Naomi, of Greencastle. the party sailing from New York. They will be gone about three months and their tour will include visits at all I the principal places of interest in Europe. They will also visit the Passion Play at Oberammergau. which is played by the people there every tenth year. Mrs. Gregg was the wife of Rev. Gregg, former pastor of the Methodist church here. FOR RENT —Five room house, South Eleventh street Inquire of Mrs. A. C. Gregory, 515 Madison. WANTED —Rag carpet and rug weaving. We make it in oriental design. Mrs. Robert Poling, 910 West Adams Street. 'Phone 344.

SOME SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. John T. Meyers Gives Afternoon Party for Mrs. Charles Bell. A CLASS PARTY Will be Given by Gregg Neptune —A Miscellaneous Shower. Sun by sun the happy days Descend below the golden hills With promise of a morn as fair. —Tennyson. Such seems to be the fulfillment in spite of all the dire predictions that accompany the appearance of Hailey’s comet CLUB CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. T. W. Watts. Thimble Club —Mrs. Dan Vail. Presbyterian Aid —Miss Gusta Cramer. Friday.’ Christian Aid —Mrs. C. C. Enos. Sewing Club—Mrs. Dan Sprang. Twenty-five ladies were entertained in a most pleasant way yesterday afternoon by Mrs, John T. Meyers, compliment to Mrs. Charles Bell, who has been visiting here for several days before going from Fort \Vayne to her new home at Akron, Ohio. The ladies brought their needlework and conversation provided a pleasant accompaniment while they sewed. A darning contest was entered into with much spirit, and the honors for the best work went to Mrs. R. K. Allison, who was awarded a handsome sterling silver handled darner as a prize. A luncheon, nicely served ill two courses, completed the after--1 noon’s entertainment. Gregg Neptune of the sophomore class today issued invitations for a class party to be given Friday evening at the Neptune home, corner of ! Third and Jefferson streets. InvitaI tions were in the form of cards tied : with the class colors, maroon and gold. The Christian Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs. C. C. Enos on Nuttman avenue Friday afternoon and a large attendance is desired.

The twenty-six members of the Philathea Bible class of the Methodist church, taught for several years by Miss Mary Miller, arranged a very pleasant surprise for her, in the na(Continue con page 4.) TWICE IN LIFE ! ' Has Grandma Ferry Witnessed the Passing of Halley’s Comet. • s • ! ’TELLS OF INDIANS i ~ And Their Terror Seventyfive Years Ago—Tried to Shoot Comet. To very few people is given the privilege of seeing Halley's comet twice in its trips around the world and probably the only person in the county who remembers having seen it when it made its second last appearance seventy-five years ago, is Grandmother Caroline Ferry of this city, mother of Mrs. Dr. McMillan, with whom she makes her home. As Grandmother Ferry is now ninety-five years of age, she was twenty years old when the comet made its second last appearance here. At that time she made her home at Fort Wayne, which was one of the strong Indian towns. The Indians, in their superstition, she said, were so frightened by the appearance of the unusual heavenly spectacle that they tried to shoot the comet with their bows and arrows, hoping in this way to put an end to it. So frightened were the ignorant and superstititious Indians that they feared the world was coming to an end and all were in a panic. Two years prior to this, in 1833, occurred the “falling of the stars,” which was also another great heavenly spectacle, and the Indians —the white people, too—were much alarmed at this time, and tried the bow and arrow stunt, hoping to overcome “the enemy” with these, their trusty weapons.

DOINGS IN MONROE (Contlaued from Dace 1.1 start the matter, and we are assured first-class Fourth of July celebration. Monroe has always done what she ad vertised and this year, if they can get the movement started, will be no exception to the rule. So let's wake up and prepare for a big time on the glorious Fourth. Uncle James Johnson is putting a and otherwise remodeling itCMFW block foundation under his house an 1 otherwise remodeling it. It will add much to its appearance when completed. Ben Smith bas completed his automobile garage and has the same now fitted with crippled autos. He also received a large stock of supplies and oils this week and is now ready to “doctor up” all lame autos that may be “run in." Peter Rich, one of our prosperous farmers, had the misfortune of losing three head of fine steers Tuesday evening, caused by bloating from getting into a clover Add and overeating of the clover. It is said that thev were in the field less than a half hour. The loss will reach about $125. SHORTHORN SALES Col. Reppert Will Cry Two of the Largest in Country Next Week. ONE AT MANSFIELD, O. A Number of Adams County Farmers Will Attend — Another at Lexington. On next Tuesday, May 24th, Col. Fred Reppert of this city will cry a public sale of Shorthorn cattle at Mansfield, Ohio, for the Maxwalton farm, one of the greatest of its kind in the world, and wnere Selection.

the grand champion bull of America, was bred. Quite a number from here will attend this sale, and some of the great herd may come to Adams county. Mansfield is on the Chicago & ETie, and this makes it of easy access. It’s worth the trip to see the great farm. Colonel Reppert has catalogues which he will give to any one interested in this sale. The follow ing day he will cry a sale at Elmen dorf farm. Lexington. Ky. This farm the greatest in the world, composed ol 8,000 acres, and with a million dollar residence, is owned by James B. Haggins, America's greatest stock raiser, millionaire, and owner of Brazil dia mond mines. Both sales are admitted to be among the leading Shorthorn sales in the country for this year and the fact that Ooione! Reppert will serve as auctioneer is conclusive proof that he is at the top of the heap in his profession. He would like to have as many as can from here to accompany him to either or both of these sales. —o LOST—A package containing a linen centerpiece. Finder please return to Mrs. D. D. Heller, Fifth street, or to tins office. 118t3 LOST—Purse, with small amount of change. Leave at this office. 118t3 BARBER SHOP AND OUTFIT FOR REN i —Good chance for a good barber. See W. H. Stephenson, Bluffton. Indiana. It Don't torture yourself with sick headache, bacbache, biliousness, when you ban get 49 Anti-Constipation Tablets that will regulate the bowels and cure constiption; 25c a box.

Only Two Days More *. The time is growing short for the opening of our new store and we have spared no expense in making it the finest store in the city. Ever- r || dollars worth of merchandise is the best money will buy at the lowest prices will mak * X J L\i and 10 cent store in the citv. We want everybody to come and spp it o 6US ea(^n £ 0 yj see ic next bamrday. We will have the largest sale on White Lined Enamelware ever given in town, consktirvr i j oi large sized Dans kettlp.? p+p ss worth from 25 to 35 cents, choice 10 cents. <S Think of it,'be on deck Wehav P ’ elC ’’ £ jjl and the sale will begin at 10 o’clock, none sold before, not over two nipooo f & amount t° a customer. Remember, at | j Steele & Weaver's BIG RACKET STORE

YOU “Dressing THIN - 0N And to do This You Must Have Light Weight Weanng Apparel. 11 H| _ ... First you must have a ttJjl| Light Weight Corset ■J ; j American Beauty Corset P, i— as they are made of 0 light weight Batiste r\ and are guaranteed to jt» Wear and Fit. If not perfectly satisfactory you will be replaced *£| with another or pNx your money back. && PRICES * sl. sl-25. sl-50 to $3. WASHGOODS SUITINGS We have now on display the most up-to-date line of suitings, These suitings are suitable for Wash Suits, Skirts, Long Spring. Coats and Dresses. All the leading shades at a price from 12% to 50c per yard. Do your selecting quick as you may look for a rush on these goods.

THE BALL GAME AT ROCKFORD. All members of the Shamrock ball team are requested to meet at the Model cigar store Sunday morning at 7:30 for the game at Rockford, a good line-up will go to Rockford and a good game is expected. The lineup follows: Stevens, 2b. Engle, rs. Smith, lb. Buffenbarfier, p. Robinson, If. Ault, c. McMillan. 3b. DeVosß, ss. John, cf. Shoemaker, sub. o FOR SALE, TRADE OR RENT—A good lot in west part of town. Inquire of Dallas Hunsicker, at Hunsicker Bros. 118t6 For Sale Gasoline Stoves and? Coal Ranges. Over 30 different styles, almost new, can be bought at your own price. Inquire at Indiana Lighting Co. o doors West of Old Adams County Bank, Monroe street Decatur, Indiana.

TEAM HARNESS FOR Slo.ooi.Kmng PS We have made up Eighteen sets of farm and Breeding Harness that we are going to offer our customers here at home, at SIO.OO less than our regular selling prices (and our selling prices are low.) Our own manufacture and nigh grade in every respect. Full sizes and heavy stock. Oak Tanned Leather Throughout Y e do this to make room for the new numbers and style now coming through and to close out all of last winter’s stock. This is a rare chance to buy heavy harness at less than they ever have been offered in Decatur. Schafer Hardware Co.