Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 124, Decatur, Adams County, 26 May 1910 — Page 2

The Daily democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 110 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by ,mai1.........25 cents Per year, by mall s2.uo Single Copies 2 cents advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffloe at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. PAY YOUR MONEY AND TAKE YOUR CHOICE The republicans of the Ninth district Tuesday nominated Edward E. Neal for congress. Mr. Neal is no doubt a good man, but the platform is truly remarkable. The president was praised, not for what he has done, but for what he had tried to do —for having “honestly and fearlessly endeavored to secure legislation conforming to the spirit of the last republican national platform." Coupled with this is the following enthusiastic tribute to Senator Beveridge: He has been active, honest and fearless. He championed and voted for what he believed to be was right. We moit heartily en- - dorse his candidacy for re-election and pledge him our enthusiastic support. Here is the beginning of the trouble. The convention was compelled to commend both the president and the senator, and yet the president has spoken of the tariff as the best ever, while the senator has said both by his word and his vote that he could not "stand for it.” However, this is a situation which has this year to be faced by all Indiana republicans. The Ninth district handled it quite as well as did the state convention. But what shall be said of the indorsement of the record of Mr. Landis, former congressman from the district? It was necessary to say a good word for the president, and another good word for Mr. Beveridge. Yet, after having said that Mr. Beveridge had done all things well, and after having accepted the progressive view as to the tariff, even including a commendation of the tar"iff commission idea, the convention said: We point with regret to the loss in prestige to the district and state by the present democratic representative in congress from the Ninth congressional district, succeeding our former distinguished representative, the Hon. Charles B. Landis, and respectively submit that in this district with its republican majority the republican party should exert every honorable effort to rectify such error, as far as possible, by the election of the nominee of this convention and the retirement or the present incumbent. Mr. Landis is, as every one knows, * O L“ Q a determined standpatter, and a great champion of ship subsidy. So we have an endorsement of the progressive Beveridge', of the progressive idea

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of tariff legislation, and—at least Juferentlally—of one of the original standpatters. It is even said that Mr. Landis could have had the nomination if he had been willing to be a candidate! Not that Mr. Ijtndis is not a worthy gentleman, but that his principles are in utter conflict with those for which Beveridge stands. —Indianapolis News. i It is a fair challege that Champ Clark, the democratic leader of the house, flings at Mr. Taft. The president has admitted in his speeches that the tariff on woolen goods should be reduced. Very well, says the leader of the minority; send a special message to congress, demanding the reduction in the woolen schedule, and if Chairman Payne will report the bill the democrats will offer no amendments. That is a fair proposition. It disposes of the plea that the excesses of the Payne-Aldrich bill cannot be corrected without opening up the whole question of tariff revision again. The woolen schedule which Mr. Taft himself refuses to defend, can be revised downward without touching another rate in the tariff act. If Mr Taft is wise he will accept Mr. Clark's challenge and help give the American people to cheaper clothing at once. — New York World. Indiana republicans ought to be permitted to save something at the next election, but it is doubtful if they can do so with the insurgent press, attacking everything labelled republican and exerting all the influence they command to drive everybody except insurgents out of the party. The Indianapolis Sun is a conspicuous example, and demands complete subserviency to insurgent policies, because "Indiana is insurgent and is one of the states that constitute the backbone of the republican party.” It must be confessed that just at present Indiana is not conspicuous as a part of the "backbone.” It has a democratic governor, democratic legislature, eleven democratic congressmen, one insurgent senator and two regular republican congressmen. If the state can't make a better showing this fall, and it won’t unless the warfare on a republican administration and republican leaders is abandoned by the soI called insurgent faction, there is danger that Indiana will be the backbone of the democratic party' with nothing to indicate the existence of the repubican party in Indiana. —Huntington Morning Times (Rep.) NOTICE TO COMMON SCHOOL GRADUATES. Common school graduates of 1910 wishing additional county commencement programs shall notify the county superintendent, by letter, as to the number desired, within the next ten days. Each program will cost you ten cents, postage extra. L. E. OPLIGER. 123t3 County Superintendent. o ■ - - — ■ NOTICE. The annual meeting of the German Mutual Fire Insurance company of Preble township will be held Saturday afternoon, June 4th, at 1 o’clock in the Friedheim school house. WM. GALLMEIER, President. HERMAN REESE, Sec’y. 120t4

SOCIETY DOINGS Freshmen Enjoy Hayrack Ride to Fruchte Home Near Magley, A JOLLY GOOD TIME Mrs. Daniel Huffman Surprised on Fifty-Third Birthday Anniversary. It may be That only silence sulteth best. —Tennyson. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. A. Kohne Thursday. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. John Schnitz Training Class —United Brethren Parsonage. Art Exhibit —Central School. Thimble Club —Mrs. Roy Archbold. Class Day—Opera House. Friday. Art Exhibit —Central School. Commencement —Opera House. M. E. Mite Sodfety— Church Parlors. The home of Trustee Daniel Huffman of Preble township was the scene of a happy surprise and pleasant social gathering Wednesday evening, about fifty of the -riends of the family, including the fifteen members of the Friedheim cornet band, coming in unannounced about 8 o'clock to make merry on the occasion of Mrs. Huffman’s fifty-third birthday anniversary. A jolly good time, with conversation and the extending to Mrs. Huffman of many good wishes in honor of the anniversary, were in order. The band contributed in a great manner to the pleasure of the evening with their excellent music, a sample of which a reporter of this paper was privileged to enjoy by telephone connection with the Huffman home. The band is cer tainly right up to tha notch and Preble township is to be congratulated for its worthy musical organization, the equal of which is not to be found every day. The merry-makers brought with them baskets of good things lor a supper, the like of which is seldom enjoyed, except by those with a wellstocked farmhouse larder at hand. It was late in the night before the party disbanded and it was done then, with many regrets, though with wishes that the pleasure of this occasion may be repeated many times again.

The pupils of the west ward, taught by the Misses Ruby Miller and Nellie Winness enjoyed a picnic on the school lawn Tuesday afternoon after recess. Plans had been made to hold it the week before but it was necessarily postponed on account of the rain. Outdoor games were played and then the luncheon to which each contributed, was spread on the grass and the afternoon was a happy closing to the school term. The members of the St. Vincent de Paul society were present in goodly number at their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Kohne yesterday afternoon, where they worked at their needlework, and aj 4:30 o'clock enjoyed the tempting luncheon served by the hostess. The children of the Christian Sunday school under the direction of the Misses Dessie Beery and Ruby Artman, are preparing an excellent program for Children's Day, the first Sunday in June. A surprise party has been arranged for Mrs. Margaret Engelking of Fort Wayne in honor of her birthday anniversary, a supper to be one of the features of the entertainment. Among those from this city who will attend are her sisters, Miss Clara Zeser, Mrs. Theresa Schafer and Mr. Stahl. The Misses Clara and Emma Terveer returned this morning from Fort Wayne, where they attended a miscellaneous shower and reception giv eu by the Misses Emma and Catherine Gtmkie at their home in honor of Miss May Friberger, who, on June 15th wil! be united in marriage to Mr. Charles Fristeffer, also of Fort Wayne. The wedding will take place at St. Paul’s church, and is being looked forward to as a very happy affair. A very tempting 6 o'clock dinner was served to a number of friends and in the evening a number of young gentlemen joined the young ladles and the home was a beautiful scene for several hours, while progressive hearts wen being played. Miss Friberger is well known here, as she has visited friend: here on several occasions.

A jolly hayrack party of freshmen, accompanied by the Misses Lucile Gilllg and Margaret Walters, left Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock lor theji'ruchte home near Magley. where they spent the evening hours so merrily and so happily that they were surprised to find through the cold gray light the hands of the court house clock pointing to to 2:30 when they returned to the city. The spacious Fruchte home with Its wide porches was thrown open to them, and dancing and music, with many games both indoor and out, lent their entertainment. Refreshments, qonsisting of cake, ice cream, bananas, pop-corn and candles, were served and the evening was brimful of mirth, marking the occasion as one of the best in the history of the class. The Misses Winifred Sowers, Neva Brandyberrx, Lillian Rice, Reba Quinn, Florence Meyers and Frances Cole were guests at a slumber party given Wednesday night by Miss Naomi Dugan, the hours furnishing a round of merry-making that extended far into the morning. The party attended the picture shows early in the evening and then returned to the Dugan home where the comet w*as viewed in all its glory and dancing and music were indulged in. At mignight they retired to their slumber rooms and there enjoyed a luncu, spread picnic fashion, with another at 3 o’clock. In spite of the continual feasting all were ready for the tempting breakfast served this morning by Mrs. Dugan. The party will be remembered long as the happiest one of the elosing school year’s events. The K. of C. Hall was the scene of a happy affair Wednesday evening, when one of the largest assemblies that ever met in the hall gathered in response to invitation for the Reception of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geirner, whose wedding took place Wednesday morning. The dancing began promptly at 8 o'clock and continued until 11:30, after which/the many guests departed for their respective homes. The affair was in charge of Fred Shurger and was carried through without anything to mar the pleasure. The music during the evening was furnished by the Ctty orchestra, composed of Elgin King, Bruce Patterson. Ralph Moser, John Geary and Bernard Wertzberger, who entertained the large crowd until a late hour. A number of out-of-town visitors were in attendance and were given a cordial greeting by all. A lunch was served at the Schlickman & Girod restaurant, plates being laid for 250. Many good wishes were extended to the newly wedded couple. o BEDDING PLANTS FOR SALE. We have an excellent assortment ofi bedding plants this year and you are invited to call. Pretty geraniums for five and ten cents each; fifty cents to one dollar per dozen, ready to place in your yard. We will appreciate it if you wil call in the morning as we are so busy during the afternoon that we cannot wait on our trade as we would like to. 120t3 ERNSBERGER BROS. & MOSES

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Tonight at the Crystal theater the > vaudeville feature will be Mr. Rosniel 1 in “The Devil," something entirely • new and a distinct departure from the beaten path; something that must be seen to be appreciated. Mr. Rosniel • comes direct from the Pearl theater 1 at Fort Wayne, where his act has had ' enthusiastic praise from the newspaper critics and the general public. The ' Journal-Gazette says in part; “Seldom 1 are local theater goers given an opportunity to witness an act which com- ’ pares at all with the one at the Pearl ‘ last night. Mr. Rosniel’s skit, ‘The Devil,’ is a high-class bit of work that is certainly out of the ordinary. His costuming is particularly appropriate and his whole portion of the entertainment holds the audience in suspense." The motion picture Aims for tonight are two new comedy subjects that I will make you laugh and grow fat. Two new illustrated songs will be Mr. Drake's offering and the usual excellent music. Always the best show at the Crystal, and always, 5 cents.

RANKS THINNING Efforts to Increase Membership of G. A. R. Foiled by Death. A KENTUCKY MURDER Mrs. Edlin Killed TwoFirst Accident at Indianapolis Speedway. (United Press Service.) Terre Haute. Ind., May 26 —(Special to Dally Democrat)— Department Commander O. A. Summers, addressing the Indiana G. A. R. encampment here today declared that he has been greatly disappointed in his effort to increase the membership of the department. Instead he said the ranks are diminishing, 624 having died during the past year. Over three thousand veterans and members of state military organizations formed a parade three miles long today. None were overcome by exhaustion. The protest against the placing of a Lee monument in the Hall of Fame at Washington will come up tomorrow morning. (United Press Service.) Henderson, Ky., May 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Bain W. Edlin, 44, a liveryman here, was shot and instantly killed this morning by his wife, Dora Edlin. following a quarrel at their home. The woman then shot and killed Mattie White, a negro cook, in the house. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., May 26 —(Special to Daily ‘Democrat —The first accident incident to the race meet at the motor speedway occurred at noon today, when a monster car driven by Belli, of Indianapolis, skidded and turned over, pinning Beill beneath it. He suffered a broken rib and internal injuries. — o THE MADRIZ ARMY REPULSED. (United Press Service.) Bluefields, via wireless to Colon, May 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) The Madriz army today was repulsed in its attack on Bluefield and has fallen back in disorder. The attacking force lost the greater part of 200 killed and wounded. Americans assisted in the victory. - —o LIBRARY CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY The library will be closed all day on Memorial Day, and after that date the summer schedule for closing will be adopted, the hours being from 1 to 5 and from 6:30 to 9. o EASTERN STAR TO MEET. The Eastern Star lodge will bold a very important meeting Friday evening and it is desired that all members who can attend, will do so. Please be there. o Mrs. Elwood Blazer, who has been very sick with appendicitis for several days, is recovering and no operation will be necessary as feared at first Miss Naomi Baxter returned this afternoon to her home at Fort Wayne after a visit with her grandfather. Ward Cline, and family. She was accompanied home by Mr. Cline and his granddaughter. Miss Florence Lichtensteiger, and by their guest, M. W. Garard of Green county, Ohio, all of whom will visit with Mr. Cline's daughter. Mrs. Clarence Baxter, for several days.

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