Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 154, Decatur, Adams County, 1 July 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening,' Except Sunday, by DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY. LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 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 postoffiee at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. THEY SHOULD NAME THE ONE The Winchester Herald. Rep., has this to say of the Insurgent senator who is reported by the Washington correspondent of the New York Tribune as appearing upon the floor of the senate with the flowing bowl: ‘The item appeared in the New York paper about a month ago and has been widely copied and comment-! ed on throughout the United States. 1 The charge made by the Tribune is . a serious reflection upon the public conduct of a United States senator and ought rtot to be passed without : investigation—no matter what party | or faction the official may b| affiliated j with. In this day and age the people of the United States have no use for a public official who will so far forget the dignity of his office and the duty he owes his constituents—saying nothing .of the personal side —as to exhibit himself in the nation's capitol in a state of intoxication. That the senator poses as a “paragon of virtue,” as the Tribune puts it, when he is outside of Washington, does not strengthen his case to any appreciable extent. ■‘lt is to be hoped that the charge of the Washington correspondent is unfounded, but if grounded upon fact he is entitled to no more protection by silence that John Jones gets when he pleads guilty to intoxication before the mayor or the justice of the pease and pays his little dollar and costs. The “insurgent” correspondents at Washington have been very assiduous in attempting to clarify the moral atmosphere in that vicinity. Here is a chance for them to refute an uglycharge that may prove injurious if permitted to go unchallenged.” At a meeting of the democratic state committee it was decided to establish a press bureau, and in a fewweeks the political news of the state will be given through this new means of publication. It is hoped that they will be fair and honest in their treatment of the news of the capital and the state. Now the republican congressional candidates have met Senator Beveridge and made an effort to modify his campaign plans, and cut down to a minimum his state convention program of insurgency, in which he himself admitted that he had “kicked the stomach off the Payne-Aldrich tariff Jaw.” It is becoming more and more painfully' evident that Senator Bever idge is working both sides of the political game and that he is working it for political purposes. Even the sweet-tempered and mild-

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mannered Fort Wayne News draws the line on fleas—but these happen to . be democratic fleas. If there Is one kind of fleas that are even more intolerant than another, it is the democratic brand, and then to think that this year they are going to be more numerous and vigilant than ever before, means a bad summer for the News. Cheer up. Taggart, the dog. Not on your tin-type. Taggart is the king bee flea. And while it is only the first of July and a long time until November, yet you had better watch your dog. ... L—3! It may be an open quest ion this year ss to whether the republicans or the insurgents will survive the campaign, but the question as to which faction represents the party will have to be settled before the next campaign or , the next administration will represent neither. As the Chicago Inter-Ocean declares, “the insurgents, if they mean what they say. and the historic | republicans, if they mean what they I say. stand for antagonistic principles ;of government,” and the attempted | compromises of 1910 will not hold the I vote A in line in the national campaign two years from now. —Hunting- , ton Morning Times, Rep. THE PRIZE fIGHT John Stoneburner Will Get Complete Report of the Big Battle. MONDAY AFTERNOON — At the Star Airdome —Bout For Points Between Two Local Men. Who are you for, Jeffries or Johnson? It don t matte any difference to John B. Stoneburner, the Star theater man. Desiring of pleasing his pai' trons he has arranged for an official , report of the big prize fight which i occurs next Monday afternoon, and I he will receive same at his airdome ‘| at the hour the fight begins. The will ’ open the airdome at 2:40 and in about • a half hour the reports will begin to t come in. In the meantime while the .' crowd is gathering he has prepared a program that will interest all who go there. At that time he will put on a sparring exhibition between two well-known local men. six rounds, for ' points. The contestants will be Will ■ Foreman and James Young, both . heavyweights, who will give a good performance. He will also have some music and other events to en- ’ tertain the’erowd in case there should ' be any delay in the arrival of the • messages. Come on, boys. I A number of those who attended the Phi Delta Kappa dance at Bluffton last evening returned home on the 1 morning train. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Porter and chil- ■ dren of Parker City are visiting with i his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, R. Por- . ter. Mrs. Eliza Cline of Root township, who has been so seriously sick, shows no improvement. Mrs. Cline is a sister of Mrs. Daniel Shackley and Geo. Cline of this city. Ed Marhenke of near St. John's, w-ho has been a patient at the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, since a week ago last Monday, when he underwent an operation for appedicitis. is recovering nicely. He will be able to come home within a short time.

SOCIETY DOINGS Birthday and Happy Surprise for Miss Florence Meyers. THE QUEEN ESTHERS I Have Picnic at Maple Grove —S. S. Boys Contribute to Bulding Fund. ——- | I "I count this thing to be grandly true, That a righteous deed is a step toward God, Lifting the soul from its common ( clod ( To a purer air and a clearer view. ( , 1 “Heaven is not reached by s single , bound | But we build the ladder by which we f rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies ] And we mount to its summit round ( by round.” < i CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Friday. Thimble Club —Bess Schrock. A Fort Wayne exchange says: ‘ The 1 Archer studio, in the Art school building, was well filled last evening with the friends of the advanced pupils of < Mr. John B. Archer, who gave the closing recital of the season, assisted by Miss Agnes Stemen, soprano, and Miss Margaret Spencer, contralto. The program consisted of fourteen numbers and each number was most thoroughly appreciated by the audi- 1 ence. Miss Kettler gave a group of . three of MacDawell's charming compositions and surprised even those | who knew her at her best by her artistic playing. Miss Kettler is a natural musician and plays with intense feeling, making each note a vivid portion of the picture.” Miss Kettler has a class of music pupils in this city, where she is meeting with good success. A happy event was that given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Shoaf, near Peterson, Thursday evening as a farewell for Mrs. Clara Benedict, who leaves Saturday for her home at Oak county, Ohio. The evening was spent in music and outdoor amusements and everyone enjoyed the occasion. A delicious luncheon was served. Those present were Mrs. John Linniger, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shoaf and son, Martin. Mrs. Clara Benedict, Miss Lulu Shoaf Misses Annie Martin Stella Egley, Julia Linniger and Messrs. Noah Egley, Charles, George, Frank, Harvey and Dodge Linniger, Louis Egley, Charles and Fred Shoaf, Sam Crist. Edward Miller, Charles Craft, Harry Martin and Frank Shoaf. Boys are boys and right you are. Boys can do great things, as evidenced Thursday night at the home of Miss Susie Mayer on North Second street, teacher of a class of boys in the Sunday school of the German Reformed church, when she entertained her boys. They had a surprise in store for the superintendent of the Sunday school. He was invited to meet with them and have lunch and refreshments, when he was presented with a purse of no small amount, raised by the boys, by hard labor and all in the last six weeks for the building fund of their church, for which every member is working so hard at this time. To say the least, it was an agreeable surprise, and worthy of imitation —a noble thought. A very happy birthday supper was that arranged by Mrs. D. W. Meyers

as a surprise for her daughter, Florence, guests being members of the V. W. A. club. After supper there was music, a visit to the picture shows, with cool and delightful refreshments at the Sunshine Icecream parlor. The club includes the Misses Reba Quinn, Neva Brandyberry, Winifred Sowers, ’Lillian Rice and Florence Meyers. , Twenty-four ladies were in attendance at the Helping Hand social at the home of Mrs. George Henneford on First street Thursday afternoon Needlework for the society busied the ladles after which a social time, with the serving of a two-course lunch was enjoyed. Mesdames Lyman of Indianapolis were out of town guests. Mrs. Fred Heuer will be host ess in two weeks. A profitable session at the home of Mrs. S. E. Shamp was enjoyed Thursday by the Baptist Ladies’ Aid. The devotional was conducted by the president, Mrs. John Everett, and after the business period came a social season, during which refreshments were served. Mrs. John Daugherty of Third street will be hostess in two weeks. The Misses Ruth and Frances Miller are at Bluffton, where they are guests at a house party given by Miss Smalley. They attended the Phi Delta Kappa dance last evening and were (Continue Con page 4.) AT THE CRYSTAL Official Story of the Coming Prize Fight Will be Received. GIVES EVERY BLOW • 1 I— Six Rounds Between Red Stevens and Happy Smith Will be Given. The Crystal Airdome will no doubt be well filled next Monday afternoon, when the Jeffries-Johnson fight will be reported blow by blow, round by round, just as it happens. Prior to the arrival of the returns a six to ten round sparring exhibition has been arranged for between Red Stevens and Happy Smith, two of the most scientific young boxers of Decatur. This will no doubt prove a splendid amusement for the fight fans as it will be good and strictly on the square. Other atti actions will be provided if there is any delay in the arrival of the messages, and if you want to hear the returns of the battle as fast as it happens come to the Crystal. The admission is only twenty-five cents. The gates will open at 2:45 and the program will begin immediately. ye there and get a good place for the Johnson-Jeffries scrap may last two or three hours. o — MRS. TRITCH IMPROVED. Word from Bloomington this morning is to the effect that Mrs. J. C. Tritch is somewhat improved today, which is quite encouraging to her friends here. She was operated upon Tuesday for peritonitis ,and according to a message received late yesterday afternoon, her condition at that time was alarming. — o MEAT MARKETS CELEBRATE 4TH All meat markets will close at 11 o’clock July 4, 1910, for the balance of the day : BAKER & PENNINGTON. D. SCHMITT. FRED .MUTCHLER. SIMEON HAIN. WILDER & BARKLEY. — • CALL FOR BANK STATEMENTS. (United Press Service./ Washington, D. C., July I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The comptroller of currency Issued a call for the condition of National banks at the close of business on June 30th. o —- The management of Maple Grove park was quite disappointed last Sunday in not getting the moving picture shows to operate on account of ute voltage being too strong. A strong endeavor has been made to get it into working order bj Sunday evening of this week, and it is hoped that everything will come off all right. The association has been at great expense in fitting up the airdome and everything will be done to carry out the rest of the program. o LOST—Yellow purse containing $3.25 in jam at Baughman store sale Saturday ’morning. Finder please return to Mrs. R. A. Davis, Eleventh street, or this office. 149t3

ir-- —ir- .. z ir — — J V --r-.r-t*-JWe Were Verv Busy I | This morning making up orders for our custom- | f ers that are making preparations for the fourth, S Bear in mind our store will close Satmday night - and open Tuesday morning. Order \oui supplx g this evening and we will make deliveiy eaily Sat- 1 - urday morning. j You May Look For 7 OUR BIG GENERAL SALE x ’ad next Tuesday. Sale starts July 6 and contin- 1 I ues throughout the month. _ Again let us call your attention to the fact that _ H Our Store Will Close All Dav Mon- T day July 4th. nr— WiMfcy ii -ii ' -1 _

WILL PLAY KOKOMO. A picked team from the St. Joseph’s high school, this city, is making arrangements for a ball game to be played with the Catholic high school team of Kokomo. The game will be played at Maple Grove park, this city on next Tuesday and the locals are putting in gome good time practicing. and expect to defeat the visitors. Kokomo has a name as a good base ball town, but will have to go some in order to win from the local team. Q READ BROCK'S ADVERTISEMENT. We wish to call your very especial attention to the large display advertisement of Uncle John Brock, to be found in another column of today's ’ issue, in which he announces a newline of handsome aluminum ware, ' that is just the article for your kitch- ' en. You know it's all right, or Mr. Brock wouldn’t say it was. You are invited to call and inspect and inquire the prices. A souvenir given with every purchase.

nr;: na rss r OUR BIG ANNUAL JULY SALE = I ' | U Opens Saturday, July 9th. r; * U But prior to that time we have some l I Real Values in Ginghams, Scotch Lawns f Kimonas and House Dresses. At this time we are also offering some specials in dainty summer wear. See them in the window. I Remember we are closing out our Fancy China i Ware at 50c on the SI.OO. Our Store day " ext Mo l lday ’ July 4th t 0 Join in the . Don t forget the big annual sale begins July 9th. 1 TRUE AND RUNYON J □i, . JE__ —acrjn: 3ar~ ir~.. n 1

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