Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 11 May 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT i; 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 15.00 Per Month by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoflice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mall matter. The Decatur Automobile company has made wonderful strides during the past few months. From an obscure little plant, with apparently no chance to more than exist, they have suddenly taken on life, that means much, not only for the stockholders, but for every citizen in Decatur, and the present plans to double their size is but the beginning. All the years they were striving to get breath, they had a truck nearly as good as the one which is meeting with so much success now — but the world didn't know it. When the boys went east and proved that, and when they made the wonderful run with a loaded car from New York to Boston, and that fact was advertised over the country, the vistory was won. Now, it's only a matter of time. In five years from how you won't know the northwest portion of Decatur. This is not a prediction, but a natural result of what must come with the steady growth of the plant. !___!> While it is doubtful if the best fire company in the world could have saved much of the property destroyed by Wednesday's fire, and while the “laddies" did everything they could, and the citizens i worked bravely, the blaze recalled the fact that we are sleeping on the oars, as regards a better equipment for fighting flames. Had this fire occurred at midnight, with the same stiff wind blowing, the entire west portion of the city would have

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undoubtedly been wiped out. Wednesday the central hose company was on the ground In eight minutes after the alarm came in. Had it been night, however, it would probably have been a half hour and the fire would have gained such headway and spread over so wide a territory that It would have just had to burn out. How long are we going to wait before action is taken? Fort Wayne dreamed along until the Avellne hotel was licked up in a blaze and thirteen Ilves paid the toll. The loss of property is terrible, but the loss of life is worse. It’s too important a proposition to play with It's time to act. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Notice Is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Decatur, Indiana, will on the 16th Day of May, 1911, at their council room in said city, at 7 o’clock p. m„ receive sealed proposals for the following described improvement, as authorized by improvement resolution for the construction of a sewer on the following route, towit: Commencing on the west side of Fifth street at a point ten feet east of the northeast corner of inlot No. 21, in Fullenkamp's addition to the town (now city) of Decatur, running thence south to the alley between lots 34 and 27, thence west to center of alley running north and south between lots 37 and 29, thence south to street at southeast corner of inlot 42, thence west to Elm street sewer and there to terminate: all work to be done in accordance with improvement resolution and plans and specifications on file in office of city clerk. All bids shall be accompanied by certified check for $25.00, as evidence of good faith. Failure of successful bidder to enter into contract and bond shall forfeit amount deposited. City council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witness my hand and seal of said city this 4th day of May, 1911. H. M. DeVOSS, may 4-11 City Clerk. _o —— PLANTS FOR SALE. Early cabbage and tomatoes at 6c per dozen at Werder Sisters. No. 347 phone. 524 Marshall street. 106t6 DEMOCRAT WANT 'ADS PAY BIG

SOCIAL DOINGS Van Camps Hold Reunion at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Belus Van Camp. EAST OF THE CITY German Reformed Endeavorers at Mutchler Home— Social Mention. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Thursday. Euterpean—Mrs. John Parrish. Flohrul de Purin—Emma Conrad. U. B. Ladles' Aid—Mrs. John Wisehaupt. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. Leonard Merryman. Pocahontas Dinner—Niblick Building. Entre Nous —Ruby Miller. Needlecraft—Jessie Magley. Friday. Christian Aid—Mrs. G. C. Stele. Medical Association—Dr. S. D. Beavers. Queen Esthers—Miss Vera Myers. A Good Motto. “It's good to say ‘Good Morning,’ It’s fine to say ‘Hello,’ But better still to grasp the hand Os a loyal friend you know. A look may be forgotten A word misunderstood, But the touch of the human hand Is the pledge of brotherhood.” Mrs. Albert Ramsey of Geneva was very pleasantly surprised at her home Tuesday by several of her friends in honor of her birthday anniversary. Those present were Charles Foughty of Bluffton, Sylvia, Jesse, Amos and Eva Ramsey, Mrs. Sarah Simison, Mrs. Clara Pearson, Golds Marie, Prean, John and Lawrence Pearson, Mrs. Bessie Chrisman, Mrs. Malinda Chrisman, Misses Blanche and Alma E. Chris-

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man, all of Linn Grove; Mrs. Nettle Brown of Petroleum, end daughter, Miss Ela, Mrs. Rosanna Chrisman of Linn Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ramsey.—Bluffton Banner. The Orient club spent Its usual delightful afternon yesterday with Mrs. I. Kalver and besides needlework, there were two contests to furnish entertainment. One wns the transposing of letters which, when formed Into their order, spelled the words "Orient Club." Another was the making of as many words as possible from those same letters. Mrs. I). H. Erwin and Mrs. L. W. Coppock were the prize winners. A most delicious lunch added to the pleasure of the afternoon. Guests other than club members were Mrs. L. W. Coppock and Mrs. A. 11. Barnard. Mrs. Charles Elzey will entertain the club next week. The Misses Huldah and Ella Mutchler were hostesses to the members of the Christian Endeavor society of the German Reformed church Wednesday evening at their beautiful country home north of the city, the party, which numbered Twenty or more enjoying the walk there in the delightful May weather. One of the business matters discussed was the purchase of a large new pulpit Bible. Following this there were contests, Including a menu and smelling contest, and then delicious refreshments were served. Out-door games of all kind were played on the lawn. The next meeting will be in June with Miss Sue Mayer. Tonight the dance of the C. B. L. of I. will be given at their lodge rooms and a large crowd Is looked for. A very happy reunion of the VanCamps was that at the Belus VanCamp home cast of the city, this counI try home being in the height of beauty and comfort at this time of the year. Both dinner and supper were served the party, the tables being crowned with a boundless variety of dainties and substantials that fill a good counI try larder, and the tables were beauti- | fled with pretty spring flowers. The following were members of the party: Grandman Van Camp Robinson and husband, John Robinson, of V era Cruz; Mrs. Laure Van Camp and daugh-

ters, Edwina and Naomi; Mr. 11111 Mrs. Willis Van Camp and children, Wilda, Cleo. Doris, Roy and Kerml . Mr. and Mrs Utyal Woods and daugh ter, Laure, of this city, and Miss Hazel Van Camp ot Magley. The Union Chapel Aid society spent yesterday afternoon quilting at the home of Mrs. Marrlanna Murphy, east of the city, a good social time being also enjoyed. IS STILL NEUTRAL United States Does Not Recognize Mexican Insurgents at Beligerents. "HANDS OFF” POLICY Five Thousand Men Will Guard Foreign Property and Public Buildings. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C.» May 11—(Special to Dally Democrat)— Recognition of the Mexican insurgents as beligerents is little nearer today than before the catpure of Jaurez, declared officials. By recognizing the insurgents the United States would abandon claims for damages suffered by American citizens. It would also be regarded as a declaration of moral support to the insurrectos, which would amount to a reversal of the "hands off ’ policy. Medero may now import arms and amunition and supplies as he pleases and individuals may cross the boarder at will. Expeditions, consisting of three or more, how-ever, are prohibited under the neutrality laws. Mexico City, May 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A conference for the safe guarding of lives and property of foreigners is in progress today with ambassadors and ministers of all countries in attendance. The outcome is

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Mrs Laure Van Camp was at Fo t Wayne yesterday on business per taining to the settlement of the Van Camp estate. While there she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. \\. IRost, who is a teacher. Mrs. Rost will come here the first of June for a two weeks’ visit with Mrs. Van Camp before returning to her home at Schenectady, N. Y., to spend the summer.