Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 13, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1914 — Page 2

DAILY democrat •übllshod (vary Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATVS DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM __ JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 16.00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made knows on application. Entered at the pcstofflce in Decatur, ndiana. as second class matter. BETTER BUSINESS The tact that the New York Central and the Clover Leaf railroads have 1 placed large orders indicates renewed, confidence in the transportation bus-1 iness. The railroads look forward to; t acme relief in the rate situation, and < it probably will develop that many t roads are only now refraining from t placing considerable orders for equip IJ ment until the pending rate appeals i c are settled. The passage of the tariff I and currency acts, and the approach f of spring, which, as it nears, brings 1

renewed activity in many ways, indicate that American business is adjusting itself to new conditions and is gaining thereby. The same encouraging reports come from other divisions of trade and manufacturing. A NewYork financial dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer shows that the general retail trade is improved, restricted though it still is by the mild weather. The wholesale markets are more active, bank clearings are larger and active buying is confidently expected as. for months, merchants have kept their stocks comparatively low, and now will he ready to expand. What is of great interest to the business! man who in the last year has suffered from the lack of capital is the declaration tiiat the money market te easier, and that rates are more a< - ceptabie than for some time Railroad presidents when asked as to the prospects for 1914, replied rightly that a great deal depended <>n the' crops. Now it is said that the agricultural prospect is encouraging- and this ought to give renewed encouragement to the carriers. Soil conditions throughout the country are excellent aud rains have been in need of mois- j ture. The whole tone of trade aud

The Myers-Dailey Go. January Clearance Sale OF FINE CLOTHES AT REDUCED PRICES 33 % to 50 % DON’T miss a chance like this gentlemen. Buy clothes now for coming needs; you make a big saving. $12.50 and $15.00 sl6 50 and $18.50 $20.00 and s22.so $7.00 and $!0.00 §ui ts and Suits and Suits and Suits and Overcoats Overcoats Overcoats Overcoats at at at at S(J7S S ls~ $ 5” Special values in Boys Suits at Half PriceClearance Bargains On All Furnishings

1 financial news is for the better. It is a feeling that begets optimism, for the very good reason that actual resumption is to be noted in many lines, while other lines that were restricted are reaching outward. The new year, from a business standpoint, has open ed well.-Indianapolis News. Half of January has become history. The days are slipping by and almost before we know it we will be well into the new year. Let's make it the best ever, but let's do it and not just talk about it. There are so many things to do that will help, if enough people will just catch the spirit and hang on to it. The city is infested with tramps They have become a nuisance and something should be done at once to disperse them. They annoy the housewives, insult people on the streets and quarrel among themselves, the shooting of last night being one , of the results. They are a bad class ' to harbor and some means to clean I them out should be immediately used A reader of this paper suggests that one reason there are so many here is . because the boxcars used by the Erie ; for their track men the past year are I left in the west yards and provide ’ 1

I comfortable homes for the tramps and loafers. These should be move! out and whatever action is necessary to get rid ot these undesirables should be taken by the officers and without delay. Adams county will receive 51.511.19 j as her share of the state fund from I the automobile tax. this money to be used in repairing our roads. This is for a half year and this year the fund will no doubt amount to nearly $3500. which should help considerable. The fees sent in from this county amounted to $1,627.38. or in other words Adams county’s share of taking care of the lund, making the distribution, etc., was about SIOO. This county has 440 miles of macadam road kept in repairs by the county, and while we have more miles of stone road than any other county, a number have more gravel roads and as the law includes all those roads kept in repair by th? county, the showing of this county may be a disappointment to some. The money which comes from this source must be used in repairing the roads and we believe it will prove satisfactory. if the officials here see that this is done.

fmiINGS in society! q ...... —... WEEK'S CALENDAR. Wednesday. Elite Embroidery—Marguerite Gerard. German Reformed Aid —Mrs, David Gerber. Shakespeare—Mrs. W. A. Lower. G. W. C. —Miss Rose Colchin. Thursday. Poinsettia—Ode Fullenkamp. Ruth Circle—Misses Daniels. Euterpeau—Mrs. Florence Myers. Friday. Mite Society—M. E. Church. Christian Ladies social —Mrs. Noah Mangold. Poverty Social—U. B. Parsonage. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Me Barnes was the scene of a happy birthday anniversary when Mrs. MeBarnes entertained the Baptist La dies’ Aid society at Pleasant Mills. It being Mrs. Mcßarnes’ fifty fourth anniversary. The day was spent in sewing and music. At noon a dellc'ous dinner was served by tiie hostess. for which she was praised. Mrs. Mcßarnee received many useful gifts. -uuong them being a beautiful berry set presented to her by the ladies. Those who enjoyed the day were Mrs. Libby Ritter. Mrs. Grabel Everett. Mrs. Dan Roop. Mrs. A. M. Fuller. Mrs. L. W. Warner. Mrs. Catherine Roebuck. Mrs. M. F. Aspy, Mrs. Ed France, Mrs

Addie Free!, Mrs. Al Roebuck. Mrs. Frank Masters. Mrs. William Noll. Mrs. Oran Fortney. Mrs. G. 1. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Mcßarnes. Miss Oval Fortney, Miss Hazel Dnvis, Miss Cora Mcßarnes, Helen Masters. Ruth Noll. Bertha Mcßarnes. Edwin Davis, Harry Roebuck, Frank and Rufus Fortney. D. B. Ervin. Jacob Ats. and H. S Michaud, who attended the Knightof Pythias installation, smoker and luncheon at Berne last evening, report a good time. More than fifty of the W. r. T. U member?'' were entertained by Mrs. Dr. Coverduie and Mrs. H. L. Coverdale yesterday afternoon. Mrs. A. R. Bell, as superintendent of the Mothers' department. had prepared an excellent program which was rendered by each lady on duty. When the president. Mrs John Niblick, took charge of the business session, she presented the following resolution, received from the national and state officers: "R* solved. That we heartily endorse the movement for national constitution al prohibition embodied in the joint resolution introduced In the United States congress by Congressman Rich mond Pearson Hobson, proclaiming ar amendment to the constitution forevet prohibiting the sale, manufacture for sale, importation, exportation or trans

I portation for sale of beverages or l foods containing alcohol.” By a ununI imous standing vote this Decatur I chapter of 110 women endorsed this resolution, and will consecrate their time and talents toward its accomplishment. This decision will be forwarded to the national officers in Evanston, 1)1. Tills band of Christian mothers are truly grateful that Decatur has passed the holiday season without having one intoxicated person confined in our county jail. No one remembered of a similar occurrence in the entire history of Decatur. The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society held its election of officers last evening at trie norae of Miss Ireta Erwin, transacted its regular business and then had a social time. The new officers are: President. Jesse Cole; vice president. Hester Jane Long; secretary, Olive Perkins; treasurer. Ireta Erwin: pianist. Lulu Ata: chorister. Stella Perkins. A special program will be given next Sunday evening at the church and Miss Jean Lutz will be leader TO OBSERVE DAY Local W. C. 1. U. Will Join With Others in Observing Tomorrow

AS THE DAY ——— Known as National Prohibition Amendment Day— At Baptist Church. The Woman's C hristian Tempera mt: Union will join thousands of union.-, | n the United States iu cbt-erviag Jan aary 15 as the "National Prohibition | Amendment Day." An afteruoon serv-l ce will be held at the Baptist church I tt 2 p. m. The program will bo a--1 follows: Singing—No 131. Scripture Reading—John 14 Singing— No. 90. Reading Proclamation issued by tin I National President —Mrs. Lillian Stev I ins. Symposium How Can We Most Efficiently Carry Out Our Plans? —I Led by Mrs. Mary Eley. Each one' tresent is invited to tell ho* the canj test assist the campaign. Address—“Frayvr a Power’’—Rev. Love, nustor of the United Brethren church. White Ribbon Rally Song. Address — "Individual Rcspou.-ib.l ty"—Rev. Rilling pastor of Ute Evau-t telical church. Informal Discussion—" What 'This Movement Means to Me" —Led by I Mrs. W. A. Ix»wer. "Ir.duir.M a Song" and "Some Gu»u i Day." A moat cordial invitation is extend i si to every one. men as well as wo men. to be present. COURI MOUSE NEWS Many Geneva people were here to-1 lay serving as witnesses in the di-1 voree case brought by Lodema White | •gainst George R. 'White. The trial! •a being held before Judge D. B. i 4mlth and the evidence tn part giv ' •n. Hotter, Sutton A Heller are Mrs ' White's attorneys, and I*. C. DeVoss < ounse) for the defense. Henry Pfeiff, r vs. Herbert L Satr ' mers et al.. os contract. Ruling Kguiusl defendant* to answer am.-ad , d complaint. Edward Zimmer et al. vs. Helena' Barling. Answer by defendant. Coon-' ter-claini tiled. Rule to answer cosn-j ler-claim. Tl:a Grove Garage Co. vs. Wui A I

Bauman ct al. Summon* orden-d rv 1 turnahle February 10. E. M. Ray. aocrelary of the Trtnily , C«aa*elical church of Beran, filed no- i tree of the «*l«*cUon of Philip Souder ' •a trusUe _____ I Baal eataie UMilin Ua« Bab ! ( dock to Joahua 0. Parruh. reel outate In Kirkland tj*., M.loo. John H in lan to Jnuies F. Bailey. 4» acrca. Jcfi- I •rw.ii tp., I3OW. ■i —'B ■■■'■ ■"' • O'"""- aneaaa—w »w'■ TO MICHIGAN CITY. Deputy Sheriff Jeaae Kelly. itarva Clark ind Gerald Durkin left thia tnormni tor Bli-'Uigeia City. taking with them John Gannon sad therloii William, »'hn * ill ba«iti a jiruon term ,to;«rtglp )(«*, l- >r lartiMi 'I hey * ar* the loen < au*M with atolrn cent* on —- - - ■» -e -■ —- — —- WOOD. | Good cook wood tor tain. Lr»ina TUwuo hi* ttl

Attempted Suicide (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) yesterday morning before breakfast, and when he was found he had the empty paper marked ‘'poison,” and a spoon. The family stated that he had bought the poison at the Holt house drug store for rats. It is said that Mrs. Syphers was quite ill several months ago of a bad case of hernia, aud an operation was advised at that time, though she ] would not consent to do ao. It is said the family has been in very poor circumstances and that food and fuel had run very low. Mr. Syphers carries an industrial insurance policy, and a few days ago he asked the local agent how much money would be paid to his beneficiaries If he would die. It is quite evi-1 dent that the poor creature had the | suicide in mind then and determined | to bring greater comfort to his wife' he evidently loves very dearly, by I taking his own life. He stated to the physician that! when fifteen years of age he had suffered an attack of spinal meningitis! and that since then he had every di-1 sease known except smallpox and yellow fever, and he seemed to think that| the burden of life was greater than I he could bear He is in a very bad condition today! and Is scarcely able to speak above a whisper. Ills eyes remaining in a fixed and staring condition.

RABBIT SEASON OVER. Th. rabbit-hunting season is now at an end in Adams county. Saturday was the last day that the cotton tails could be killed legally, the law protecting them from now until April 1. There i*s been such apecclation as to what the rabbit law really is and ;l:o state game commissioner, when •ked for his interpretation of the law, slated that the closed season on rabbits is from January 10 to April 1. Hunters should govern themselves accordingly. WANTED—Traveler for 1914. a be gtnner; salary, commission and ex pause money. Liberal offer and agreement. —J. E. Mcßrady, Chicago. o cigar case, candy case, 1 desk. 1 safe, tobacco wall case. For sale or trade. Inquire at Girod A Baker's restaurant. 4t12

' Practical QO ' Fashion Hints 2 I v * AwE. S By G ‘ a> °“ zjtww r n* - •Y Mfv i’A- \ ! iixil xj II Ify l g| j v* rau al P The yoke is a favored feature of! both tailored and dressy blouse* this I season Thi - design «“823» way be made with | or without the yoke. Aa illustrated the yoke to Used aud ths waist to made | rs a flowered cotton crepe. Thia to one of the meet practical materials fur the > business blouse aa It launders well and requires co iroulng- The aoftei j ■ilka, crepe de Chine. Habutai or pongee are atoo good blouse materials for the same reason In applying the yoke I bare fend It simpler to turn In the hsih allow j an-e, baste down and nreaa flat Wore attaching to the waist It to sure to he eieu if this la done. It to neater to use the French seam fur soft mate rials; for hoary nr wool fabrics the same may be bound with seam binding or narrow bias strljw of the material There la a Mck on each shoulder in frunt tn allow sufficient fullness to the i waist a full length sleeve with a deep cuff and a softly rolled collar. This dealgo may be made la else 3fl with 2 yards of Sd inch material. The pattern I* cut In & sites. 34 to 42 Thu li a Pert ret Pattern Be sure to a Uta right ttoe, passing the tape over the fullest part of the bast for dimeMK a. It may be obuUsd by fliltag out tb« c-upo-i aud enclosing 13 cento In stomps or coin to tha Pattern Depait meat of this paper.

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Men:Our Special Sale enables you to save Two to hive dollarson a suit or overcoat without being asked to pick from “Left-Overs” or broken lots. These clothes are made for us by Hart, Schaffner & Marx and Clothcraft Thats about all we need to say to most of you; you know so well the value in the clothes. To those who don’t know; there never will be a better time to get acquainted, never a bigger chance to get the best clothes made at such extraordinary prices. Here are some of the prices MENS FANCY SUITS MENS OVERCOATS $25.00 Suits now S2O 00 $25.00 Costa now $22.50 Suits now $19.50 $22.50 Coats now S, tBQ $20.00 Suits now $10.75 S2OOO Coats now $- gM $18.50 Suits now $15.00 $18.50 Coats now $16.50 Suits now $13.50 $lB 50 Coats now . | lJ4< $15.00 Suits now $12.00 sls-00 Coats now 13.50 Suits now $10.50 $12.50 Coats now $12.50 Suits now $9-50 SIO.OO Coats now SIO.OO Suits now SB.OO $8.50 Coats now

Holthouse, Schulte & Company Good Clothes Sell r s f r Men a- d Boys SPECIA 10 lb. FINE GRANULATED SUGAR 49 Cents Taple Peaches, can 14c <'ampbell Soups, can k Pie Peaches, can .Jc Salmon, can Sc & Ik fleets, can .»to Mince Meat, box to Hominy, can to Jello (all flavors) k 1-umpkin, can to catsup, bottle *r Corn, can to Matches, box 4c Peas, can to Grape Nuts, box 14c Beans, can to Tomatoes. .J... 2 for Ik Pork and Beans, can 14< Beans, pound fc THE CASH STORE ” '■■■■■?' 1 . _ZT~T 1 AN HONEST LOAN la offered you on Pianos, Furniture, Teams, Fixtures Diamonds Etc. Loan Time Total Cost $35.00 3 Months $4.80 Other amounts at the same proportionate rate in amounts from 14.04 to 1150.P0. or can arrange for longer time If desired Payments can be I«id monthly or weekly and they will be so small that you will not feel them. All diamonds and jewelry left with us stored in burglar proof vaults. our agent will be tn Decatur eve ry Tuesday. Name Address Fort Wayne Loan Co. Established IPM ROOM 2, 704 CALHOUN STREET HOME PHONE FORT WAYNE. IND. A Licensed and Bonded Company,

p OR rent—Furntsned room, fur nace heat; bath. Strictly modem, nquire this office. 273tf FOR RENT—An eight roomed bouse, with acre of ground. on So. Chestnut St. Inquire at C. T. Rain ter home or 'phone SW. &u FOR RENT —Two furnished rooms, with heat, bath aud all modern Improvemenu. 223 8. First street Phone Ml. nwj TO RENT—-One front office room, one middle office room, two unfurnished housekeeping rooms—J. ||. Btoac

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HOUSB FOR RtNT. s«veo room iiouae on brut ura*. three oquarea from court hou»r la quire at thia ohlce. or 'puona <S. IBJ ■ ■IJ—»llll ■ < ■ ■!■ ■— — POVNB—On Monroe atreet. a umuii black cloth glovt. Cell at thia flee. I*' —a ■ — WANTED—Girt tor faeerel bawa work. Only two in family Call pbooo 331, or inquire ot 1. H. Sloe* Sw ond BL