Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 4, Decatur, Adams County, 5 January 1911 — Page 2

bn. Daily Democrat. 8 !- X =3' ■■-■ VII Tl '• *ubli»n«d Every Evening, Except f, Sunday, by ] DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY < LEW G. ELLIMGHAM JOHN H. HELLER -r r mu I !■! i gn=x=n Subscription Rates Per Week. by carrier 10 cents' Per year, by carrier sb.<»o’ Per month by mail cents Per year, by mall *2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application I Entered at the poetofflce at Decatu", "ndlana, as second-class mail matter. the GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE No person who is fair and just, will read the message of Governor Marshall to tne sixty-seventh Indiana General Assembly, find not pronounce It the advice and admonition of a man of rare wisdom, a man who thinks deeply and broadly, who is trying to serve every citizen of the great state, be he rich or poor, democrat or republican, wet or dry, farmer or merchant, young or old. His advice is sound, not a single topic of interest at this time is overlooked or dodged. Squarely and fairly he meets them all. He is not bowing to the powers of pillage or nodding to the whim of any boss. He is not dictat-ing—-simply advising. He has spent two years studying the questions most vital to us all and in his message today he gives the lawmakers of the state the advantage of that study. If they will listen to that advice they will not go far wrong and they will beyond any question receive the ‘•Well-Done” from the folks at home.

< I i j .'/ck \ ~ b ° lAf V ? ' L A u I d I ' M II \ i \ >tlclw*i> *•'n •» C* 11. r“'’"-—JJk Bo«B«SMr "’• (IK Vt I If you want a Really Fine Suit or Overcoat at little Cost, take advantage of OUR FIFTH ANNUAL WINTER CLEARANCE SALE The importance of this sale will be better appreciated if you’ll come and see for yourself the values we’re offering. Now You Can Take Your Choice Os $20.00 to $22.50 Suits or O’coats at $15,00 $16.00 to slß’oo Suits or O’coats at $12.45 $12.00 to $15.00 Suits or O'coats at $9.75 $7.00 to SIO.OO Suits or O’coats at $5.75 If you have any clothing needs, or can anticipate futur requirements, this is your opportunity —Don’t hesitate — but act quickly. Boy’s Suits’and O’coats at deeply Reduced Prices 1 lot of $2.75, $3.00, and $4.00 values in Boy’s knickerbocker suits, special this sale k Th® Myers-Dailey Go. I /Clothiers & Furnishers.

Sixteen years of extravagant admin- i istration in state governmental as- , fairs has Increased the taxes and made debts. It is time that we reconstruct, and there is only one way ' to do it—retrench. This is the advice of the governor and it doesn’t | require a Rockefeller or Morgan In I business to figure out that unless we ,do so. somthing is "goin’ to bust" before long. The new laws suggested will improve conditions. We have promised them for years, have begged the opposition to give them to us, and now that we have the reins, we should practice as we have preached. We have every ’ confidence i» the world that the legislature of 1911 will be long remembered as the wisest of all time in Hoosierdom, the most economical, the makers of laws that are fair, and honest to men of every station. . EXECUTRIX SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. I ■■ -- Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, the executrix of the last will and testament of Anson VanCamp, deceased, will offer tor sale at public sale at the late foundry and ' machine shop of the decedent, known as the Van Camp Foundry and Machine . Works, on North Eighth street, in the City of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, on Monday, January 16, 1911, ’ at 1:30 p. m„ the personal property • of said estate, consisting of one book . case, 1 lot of books, 1 lot of glue, 1 lot of asbestos pipe covers, 2 elevator gears, a lot of tools, nipples, couplings, steam and gas engine supplies, and fittings, iron, steel and brass junk . and various other articles. Terms —Cash in hand on day t>f ! sale. LAURA A. VAN CAMP, Executrix. ’ Heller, Sutton & Heller, Attorneys. 3tfi

SOCIETY DOINGS “Progressive Eats" Affair Given by Entre Nous Club For Guests. A NOVEL AFFAIR Mrs. Helen Blossom of Fort Wayne Attends Shakespeare Club Meeting. The safest principles through life instead of reforming others is to set about perfecting yourself.—Hayden.

CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Thursday. C. W. B. M — Mrs. J. M. Dawson. Needlecraft— Agnes Gillig.» Euterpean —Midge Smith. Helping Hand —Mrs. John Spuller. Men’s Bible Class—Geo. C. Steele. M. E. Missionary —Mrs. Sherman Powell. Queen Esthers—John Vail Home. Friday. Christian Aid—Mrs. C. C. Enos. A very happy New Year’s day was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Finley Bryan, when they entertained a number of guests at an elegant New Year’s dinner. Music and singing and a good social time was enjoyed by all. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Davison Mattox, Mr. and Mrs. William Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stove, Mr. Jesse Burnett. Elmer Burnett, Ralph Burnett. W. H. Frazier, Katie Frazier, Allie Wolf, Leah Porter. Roy Stove, Ralph Stove, Paul Stove, Bertha Bur--1 nett, Ota Burnett, Anna. Etta and Teddy Burnett, Miss Dollie Burnett. The guests departed, all voting Mr. and Mrs. Bryan and family royal entertainers.

The annual reunion of the Helm family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Helm. At noon the family gathered around the table, which was loaded with all the good things a good appetite could desire, and to which all did ample justice. The afternoon was spent in social conversation. At a late hour the guests returned to their different homes, wishing- Mr. and Mrs. Helm many more such returns. Those present wete Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Helm and daughters, Frances, Mary and Naomi; Mr. and Mrs. John Helm and daughters Goldie, Nellie and Mildred. and Mr. and Mrs. Forest Light and children, Gladys and V> alter.. The Menu-ates were entertained Wednesday afternoon and evening in a delightful way by Miss Frances Merryman, the guests busying themselves with their needlework until 6 o’clock, when there was a tempting luncheon in two courses. A number of friends besides the Menu-ates were present, they being Miss Sylvia Eaton, Miss Helen Niblick, who is at home from Lake Forest, Ill.; Miss Sallie Vesey of Fort Wayne, Miss Bessie Boyers and her guest, Miss Jenkins, a classmate at the college at Jackson. 111. Miss Pansy Bell will entertain the Menu-ates next week. Everything is in readiness for the dance to be given by the Knights of Columbus at their hall on next Monday evening and the event promises to be one of much prominence. It is to be strictly invitational and many of the members are planning to attend. This will be the first one that has been held for some time and will without doubt be a grand success. ;

There was a large attendance of f the ladies of the Shakespeare club at the meeting at the home of Mrs. John Niblick yesterday afternoon. The paper was prepared and read by the hostess, treating of “Persian 'Literature Old and New,” and sub-topics • given by the various members carried out further the subject of the paper. Mrs. Helen Blossom of Fort Wayne, a member of this club, was present for the first time this year. On account of the illness of Mrs. J. C. Patterson, Who was to have entertained the club next week, the meeting will again be held at the home of Mrs. Niblick. Mrs. Patterson will have charge of the program. One of the most novel forms of entertainment given in the city in some time was that arranged and carried out Wednesday evening by the Entre Nous club for their guests, the Misses Jessie Simison or Berne and P,ess Baumgartner of Linn Grove, being a "Progressive Eats” affair. The girls had as their starting place at 5:15 o’clock the home of Miss Pearl Purdy on First street. Here to fortify against the cold of their long and several walks of the bitterly cold ev-

enlng, they partook of a steaming and savory oyster stew, with crackers and pickles as side dishes. From here they went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Michaud, where Miss Matilda Selleraeyer served sandwiches, potato salad, pickles and coffee. The home of Miss Electa Glanecy was next in order, and here they enjoyed scalloped corn, sandwiches and tea. Proceeding to the home of Miss Ruby Miller, creamed salmon, pickles, wafers, and postum tasted “mighty good," while the sandwiches, baked beans, pickles and cocoa served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lachot were acceptable. A visit at the home of Miss Gvlda Gay Was next In order, after partaking of peaches with whipped cream, cake and a glass of milk, they repaired to the home of Miss Lilah Lachot, on West Monroe street, where they spent the remainder of the evening, the club holding its usual session. During the evening fruit salad, with whipped cream, cake and tea, were indulged in, thus closing the “progressive eat” The members of the Black Rag club spent a delightful afternoon with their needlework Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Thomas Ehinger, conversing as their deft needles flew busily. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. Frank Bell will entertain the club in two weeks. The joint public installation of the G. A. R. and W. R. C.offlcers at the G. A. R. hall this evening, at seven o'clock, with the program in connection therewith, will be largely attended by the public in general. A very 1 good time is in store for all who ’••ill be there. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kunkel will give a 6 o’clock dinner party this evening at their home near Monmouth, that will be much enjoyed by the follow-' ing guests: Mr. and Mrs. Lou Houck, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Magley, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Kunkel, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Magley and daughters, Dora Marie and Florence, and son. , Charles.

1 The Concord Lutheran Ladies' Aid society was well represented Wednesday afternoon at the meeting at the home of Mrs. J. C. Magley a, Monmouth. A very excellent program was carried out. Mrs. Charles Houk having the reading. The society will hold its next meeting with Mrs. Oscar Fritzinger. Miss Mayme Brown was entertained at dinner today noon by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Schug. She stopped off here enroute from Berne to Rockford, Ohio, for a visit. The artist, Hunt, and his works, will be studied this evening by the Euterpean club members at the home of Miss Edith Smith, Mrs. Roy Archbold arranging the program. The Needlecraft club will be entertained this evening by Miss Agnes Gillig. ■' " o ..FIRST HORSE SALE TODAY. Will be Held Every Other Thursday From Now Until June Sth. The first sale for the season of 1911 at the stables of the Decatur Horse Sale company on First street, is on today. Auctioneer Mac, as he is known, is here again and in good | form from the sound of his musical voice. The crowd was not so large as was anticipated and the prices very low. The members of the company, while disappointed to some extent, were not discouraged, and will continue to have these sales until June Bth. Quite a number of foreign buyers were here and these sales mean much to Decatur.

TiiE CAPITOL NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE OXE ; boys to know that not all his appointments will be announced at this time, jHe has had a hair of a time. With , applications enough to have supplied the union with inspectors, and for the good of the service having to make a readjustment of the districts, he has had trouble enough to make a policeman sore on his job. Mr. Fry happens to be disposed to not take trouble seriously, so the strain has had no bad effects. The warmest thing that has happened in a long time was the annual meeting of the state board of agriculture. The annual election was on and ap effort was made to break up w-hat is recognized as the closest corporation in existence. The sixteen members of this board have been In the habit of perpetuating themselves in office, and they sue ceeded again handsomely, burying their opposition by a two-to-one vote. It Is now said that It will take a special act of the legislature to put any one of them out of business. L. G. B.

r BEGINNING TODAY | I Our Great Annual Clearance Sale | I Coats, Suits, Skirts, Furs and silk waists | I I 1 The values are greater than on previous clearance I sales, and the quauity of merchandise to be/sold is S 8 much larger and will be sold regardless ofjprice. Now 8 | is the time to buy. Good merchandise, Best Quality I s Correct styles and remarkable low pi ices. 8 1 _ | 1 " ■ @ I The Boston Store | £ Our Slogan—No Trouble to Show Goods. §

LEGISLATURE CONVENES — CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE oppose the anti-saloon league nor to placate the liquor interests of this state. It is made with the belief that wherever the people of this state desire the abolition of the saloon, the law will be enforced, but that whereever the saloons have been abolished without their consent, perjury, disregard of law and blind tigers have resulted. I am further of the opinion that no option iaw is valuable unless territory voted dry under it is dry. I urgently recommend, therefore, the enactment of a twin measure which will strengthen the present license law, divorce the saloon from the brewery, Increase the license fee and bond of the license, limit the number of saloons, increase the penalties, and provide for a suspension of the license on a second violation and a complete revocation on the third. I i also recommend the repeal of the law i which permits the organization of i clubs as literary and educational, but whose only object is to obtain liquor unlawfully. I want you to make dry territory, in fact, dry, and to convince the man engaged in the sale of liquor that he must obey the law. In this way, I believe people will find that this change in option with additional regulation will work for law. order and temperance. As the governor is held responsible for the acts of all officers, he asks that he be empowered to remove his own appointees and that where an elective officer fails to do his duty, the governor be given the power to order the attorney general to file proceedings against the said officer in his home county court and if the judge finds the officer guilty as charged he may remove him. The governor further recommends that the corporation laws be so revised that watered stock in a corporation be a thing of the past and that all railways incorporating must secure con-

sent from the state commission. Touching on the matter of trust companies Mr. Marshall advises that trust companies and banks be not allowed to do business in the same building or under the same officials and that if trust companies do a banking business they must have the same reserve as any other bank. He suggests that a law be enacted that will provide for the raising of a local tax in each county where petitioned for to build an armory for a militia company. He touches upon the state board of health problem, the preservation of water power, the supreme and appellate courts, the school book question, suggests that instead of celebrating our birthday of Indiana in 1916 that we erect a permanent building that will stand for centuries to come, and that a commission be appointed to look after this monument. Laws governing highways are insisted upon, recommends that burglary be divided into I two classes to properly take care of the boy and the hardened crlm'nal. The govern-." appeals to the legislature to pass two appropriation bills He reminds them that in 1915a debt of ».;.)■) WW win be due and it will be necessary then to lexy a tax,! that the next few years should be allowed the state to get ready for that and that thia la not the time ta u-

crease the tax. He says in plain words that he will veto an approi priation bill that does so. No new offices or boards should be created. Reduce the expenses. Don’t be ex travagant. Concluding the governor says: The "Well Done.” which you hope to receive from the people will come to you, not from the volume, but from the character of vour work. Be loyal to Indiana —to all ner citizens, high and low, rich and poor. Consider every question in the light of public good. Beware of the importunities of every special interest and let it not be only the proud but the justifiable boast of every member of this general assembly to be uttered at this adjournment—“l can say upon my honor as a gentleman and in the face of High Heaven that unawed my influence and unbought by gain, I have sought in all my deliberations to keep a people's government.’’

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East Buffalo Market East Buffalo, N. Y.. Jan. s—Special to Dally Democrat)—Receipts, 3200; shipments, 570; official to New York yesterday, 760; hogs closing steady. Medium and heavy, $8.50 @58.55; Yorkers. |8.50(758.65; pigs and lights, [email protected]; roughs, $7.40©57.60; stags, [email protected]; sheep, 3000; strong; tou lambs, $7.00; cattle, 50; . steady. Chicago, 111., Jan. 4 —Wheat—May, 98%c; July, 94%c; Sept., 92 T gC. Corn —Jan.. 44%c; May, 48%c; July, 49%. Oats —May, 34%c; July, 34%c; Sept., 33%c. Toledo, 0., Jan. 4 —Wheat-Cash, $101%; July, 96%. Corn—May, 50%c; July, 51 %c. Oats—May, 37%; July, 36%. No. 2 Red wheat 90e No. 2 White wheat 88c Good roll butter 18c@22c