Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 62, Decatur, Adams County, 12 March 1912 — Page 2

DAILY pEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rat«s Per Week, by carrier 10 eeuta Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 2t> cents Per Year, by ma 11... $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising raise made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail. The beautiful snow, somehow or other, doesn't inspire the poets nearly so much in March as it does in December. One would not guess from the weather today that spring was anywhere near, and perhaps it isn’t. Mr StilLweii of Anderson and Mr. Hawkins of Portland are slated for the jobs of delegates to the republican national convention, if the Rosevelt forces control the Eighth district. Both sides are claiming the majority. The Eighth district congressional convention will be held at Winchester on Tuesday, March 26th. At that time, J. A. M. Adair will be renominated for his fourth term in congress. His record will re-elect him, and he will continue to be one of the leaders in the lower house.

It now develops that as late as June 27, 1911, Roosevelt asserted with great positiveness that ho would not be a candidate for the republican presidential nomination in 1912. This fact, however, does not disturb him in the least. It seems to be his idea that as he made Taft he has a right to unmake him. The investigation of the steal trust being made by a democratic com mittee reveals that J. P. Morgan & Co. received the sum of $70,000,000 as a fee for services in bringing about the organization of that beneficent enterprise. And the people are paying a high rate of interest on that $70,000,000 right now. President Taft is being greeted on his western trip in the most cordial manner since he has assumed his office. That he will be nominated on the first ballot, is the claim of the New York papers, based on an investigation that is convincing. His hat is also in the ring and seems to be about a number eight. Mams county will send seventeen delegates to the state convention next week. The Eighth district will present three candidates, Mr. Ellingham, for secretary of state, Mr. Denny, for lieutenant governor, and Mr. Caldwell, for judge of the supreme court. R. K. Erwin, a former resident here, is also a candidate for supreme judge.

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DOINGS IN SOCIETY 1 “An Evening in Japan” Will be Enjoyed by Y. P. A. This Evening. I > AT RUNYON HOME i > ‘ Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Murray Will Give Pedro Party—- , Other Social Notes. When the spirit of love and , charity fills the heart, there is no room for malice or unkindness.— Selected. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Y. P. A. —Mrs. Eugene Runjon. Young Matrons Mrs.. Della Neptune. Historical Club—Mrs. S. D. Beavers. Wednesday. Flcrhul de Purin —Cecil Eady. Mother's Club —Mrs. J. C. Sutton. Shakespeare—Mrs. Dan Sprang. Thursday. Ruth Circle—Mrs. A. D. Artman. Needlecraft —Mamie Kitson. Giris of True Blue —Effie Miller. Helping Hand Mrs. Otto Reppert. Embroidery Club—Mrs. Dalias But ler. Mrs. Pctrrsr.r. FRIDAY Zion ..utheran Aid—School House. Orient Club —Mrs. Otto Kirsch. Queen Esthers—M. E. Church. Mite Society - Airs. Fred Schafer.

Potted hyacinths, with their green foliage and pretty, fragrant white blosecms, were charming and suggestive decorations of the C. D. Lewton home when Mrs. Lewton entertained Monday afternoon at a St. Patrick’s sewing party. The nimble fingers of the twenty ladies wielded their needles busily while they' chatted during the first hour and all were quite ready to lay aside the embroidery work for an interesting contest. The contest was an original one of Mrs. Lewton’s, and consisted of twenty slips of paper ■—one for each guest, on which was written or depicted something which represented the name of the lady. On one the name was suggested by a rebus or charade, on another a jumble of words, and on others an illustration or picture. It was surprising how many different suggestions the names called to mind, and a most interesting hour was spent with the contest.. Mrs. W. L. Lehne deciphered the greatest number and was conceded first honors. Refreshments were very delicious and tempting, both to palate and sight, and carried out the color scheme of green and white. A called meeting of the Ruth Circle will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. A. D. Altman, when special business will come before the society All members are urged *o attend. Miss Mamie Kitson will have the pleasure of entertaining the Needlecraft club Thursday evening.

The Queen Esthers will meet at the Methodist church Friday evening at which time Miss Margaret Mills will be hostess. The Mite society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. Fred Schafer Friday afternoon. All are requested to be at the meeting early. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray will entertain a company of friends at pedra this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Runyon entertained at dinner and supper Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoffman and children, Margaret Jane and Catherine Elizabeth, and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Hoffman and son, Frederick. The Young People's Alliance of the Evangelical church will meet this evening at 7:30 prompt with Mrs. Eugene Runyon. As the society has been taking an active interest in missionary work, the study this evening will he “An Evening In Japan,” at which time a letter from a missionary in Japan will be read. After the business and study period, there will be a social time.

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Jackson entera orry crowd of young people Saturday evening. The evening was spent in various games and social chats. Rollo Jackson and Dave Myers were leaders in singing solos and duets, which were very entertaining. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Vein Shifferly, Misses Vora Mitch, Carrie Standiford, Gertrude and Wildas Shifferly, Messrs Dave Myers, Rolla Jackson, Orne Standiford, Artie Jackson,

Cleo Jackson, Myle Jackson, Dewey Jackson. Miss Helen Fonncr was the guest of the Misses Bessie and Hattie Wilder Sunday night. The Zion Lutheran Aid society will meet Friday afternoon at the school house. Mr. and Mrs. John Gerard had as guests at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday, Mrs. Newton Anderson and daughter, Marjory, of Gideon, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Christen and children and Miss Mary Colchin. The Christian Endeavorers of the Presbyterian church will meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Miss Lucy' Mclntosh, in a business meeting and all members should be on hand for the outlined work. The meeting of the Orient club, as stated in Monday evening’s paper would be with Mrs. Otto Kirsch on Wednesday, was an error, and should have read, to meet on Friday. Miss Cecil Eady will entertain the Florhul de Purin society tomorrowevening. St. Patrick's colors afforded the make-up for the surprise planned for Katharine, Rosa and Fannie Sprunger by the mother, Mrs. Sprunger, on Monday, which presented a pretty appearance for the many guests who assembled there. Games and music were indulged in and for several hours delighted the guests immensely. Rest esh men is were served the guests by the hostess. At the home of Miss Grace Hurst on Monroe street the Y. P. S. C. E. of the United Brethren church will hold their regular business meeting. At! this time the dollar social contest will | close. Each member is authorized to I report with their dollar, and state how I it was earned.

INTERESTING CASE ON TRIAL. Owing to the fact that a state case requires twelve jurors, and that his office had a limited capacity, 'Squire J. H. Stone held court today in the circuit court room when the case of Hower & Baker came up Tor trial. This is the case that grew’ out of the charge made by John T. Willets, of South Bend, state food and drug inspector, who stated that January 23rd, he came to this city and bought a sample of hamburg steak of this firm, which was later found to contain sulphite preservative, which is prohibited by the state. The firm denied having any kind of preservatives about their place of business and decided to stand trial. As Mr. Willetts was not prepared for the immediate trial asked last Thursday when the affidavit was filed, the case was set for today, and with H. E. Bishopp, the state food chemist, was present to serve as witnesses for the state. It took until 11:30 o'clock to empanel a jury, and the examination of witnesses did not begin until 1 o’clock, after the noon adjournment. After the statement of the ease, by the prosecutor, R. C. Parrish, Mr. Willetts tooß the witness stand, being the first called by the state. He has been in his position since last June, and has eighteen counties under his supervision. He visits each, takes samples of foods and sends them to the state chemist, who makes the examination. The attorneys for the defense, who are Peterson & Moran and C. J. Lutz, took interesting steps in bringing out just how the inspector packs the goods ready to send. He stated that he went from shop to shop, bought a parcel or two at each place, marked them, carried them under his arm from place to place, and finally went to his hotel, put them in his grip and later packed ten packages in a store box which he picked up at a grocer's.

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The samples were wrapped simply in the paper in which they were bought, and he placed a sticker on the cord, marking it with the serial number unner which the chemist knows them, and makes the examination, the chemist having no name on other mark by which he can distinguish them. The packages thus placed in the wooden box. without special packings, which is dosed simply by the boards are sent by express, subject to any breaking open, or without protection from oth er boxes, or drugs or any thing el. c that might happen to be sent with the box of food. At time of going to press, H. C. Bishop, the chemist, was on the stand. The case w ill probably not be concluded until late this evening. The case is exciting much interest because, while many affidavits have been filed before against Decatur merchants, for alleged violation of the pure food law, they always slipped up and pleaded guilty, thus ending the matter. Hower & Baker, however, declare they are innocent of the charge, and demand trial. WANTED —Ten first-class linemen for electric light work; 29 cents per hour. Nun-uniun preferred. Gary Light & Water ('o., Gary, Ind. 60t2

WANTED —Position as record clerk, can typewrite, experienced in state institution work.—Elizabeth Drummond, Hillsboro, Ohio.

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