Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 209, Decatur, Adams County, 5 September 1914 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Pukiiahatf lv*ry Kvznlng fizcept Bunday By THE 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 mall 25 cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on Application. Entered at the postofflce In Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. It you didn’t register today and won't get to do so tonight, be sure to arrange to do so at the next and last registration in October. Thirty-nine counties in Indiana will hold a special registration today. Adams county is in the list and will make a good showing by the per cert o£ registrations filed. If it pains Al Graham to be mentioned in connection with the republican leaders, how do you figure that a democrat could stand to hob nob witli them, conflab and join their monster meetings which are so large that one cannot find out even where they are held? If you have not registered yet you can do so up to nine o’clock this evening. It is important that you qualify at this time that you may vote in November. To be sure you have another opportunity to do so in October unless something should happen to prevent you. Don’t take the chance. The herald insists that the truth is not in us when we say that the big (?) republican meeting was held at the Graham & Walters office. We wonder what the great secret is. Have you noticed that they have never explained where that wonderful meeting was held? The Herald insists that if the republicans were still in power and a high

protective tariff in force there would be no need of a war tax. Just what revenue there would be from a tarig at a time when no importations are being received is difficult to understand hut Uncle Thad has away of figuring things out to suit nlmself whether they do any one else or not. Fortunately, we have at the head of the Government at this critical time a man in whose calmness and judgement we have as great confidence as we have in his patriotism. He will, we are sure, make no mistake, nor will he permit any to be made if he can prevent it. The American people must do everything in their power to help the I’resident. They should be as neutral as their Government is, and as it must remain.—New York Heraid. The Noblesville Times makes a sen-

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sible and practical appeal to voteis when it says: ‘‘When it comes to selecting a man to represent Indiana in the senate and a man for the njnt'i district in the bouse of representatives the people will prefer men who have stood and who intend to stand by President Wilson in his program of reform. What good would it do to elect a congress opposed to the president? What progress could be made with a congress opposed to policies of the head of the government? Would it not be far better to elect men in symathy with the chief executive who has shown intense Interest In the welfare of the people?’ A Wayne county farmer marketed ninety hogs at Cambridge City this week, says the Newcastle Democrat, that averaged 334 pounds each, and he got $9.50 per hundred, or something over $3,000 for the bunch. And this is a democratic administration, with the tariff off hogs and corn. A Rush county man told us yesterday that he has 600 porkers to put off In September, when they will average 200 to 300 pounds, and this farmer is whooping it up for the Wilson administration. —Plymouth Democrat. The Germans are today mourning a hundred thousand dead as a result cf the Paris siege, according to an early morning dispatch. If they are, the allied forces likewise had a heavyloss but it is hard to learn the exact conditions because of the censorship on all the news. Never in the history of the world has such a war drama been played and never has there been such a veiling of happenings. It seemed impossible in the day of the modern newspaper, but there is no doubt that in some way the roreign governments are preventing the sending of I real news. 1 naddition to ail the other rearons for encouragement which Americans must feel regarding the future, it is especially encouraging that Washington understands the dimensions of the world crisis precipiated by Europe. The President and the Secretary of

the Treasury are cooperating heartily and vigorously with banking and bu -.1ness interests to deal with the altered circumstances under which business worst happens abroad. Congress is showing itself patriotically appreciative of the needs of the moment, and is no less responsiv thsn the administration to the requirements of this fateful occasion.—New York Sun. As the order bears the endorsement of C. C. Ernst, ex-surveyor, and there is no record of its payment by Mercer county authorities in the treasurer's office, the Democrat must have access to information that is not at the disposal of the public.—Evening Herald. If there is one thing more disgusting than another, it is the wail of the whiner. The Herald Las the same opportunity to get information from

any of the public offices that the Dem-

ocrat has, and they know it. They know that they have access to any of the books of the county and that they are always treated courteously. If they were not you would hear a real howl. The trouble is they are not looking up this information and their informant gets his tips all from one office. Had the compiler of the midnight war extra just walked across the hall from the treasurer's office to the auditor’s, he could have easily ascertained the information as to this arid the other orders. President Wilson representing one of the great powers signatory to The Hague convention, and in pursuance of the terms of article 3 of that instrument, has offered the services of the United States as a mediator to bri.ig the great European conflict to an end. it is too much to hope that the offer will be effective at tills moment. The passions aroused are too hot to cool without more blood-letting. But it • will serve, for the present, the important purpose of re-emphasizing, both at home and abroad, the American attitude of neutrality and friendship for all the nations involved in the war. It will also serve to impress on all minds, both at home and abroad, the fact that America stands for peace and is ready at all times to do all in her power to promote peace and end war. In the end, when once “this fiery web is spun.” that Europe is bent on spinning, the good offices of our President will probably be accepted. Everything tends to show that to Amerima will fall the greater glory of playing the part of the mediator of the world’s vast conflict. President Wilson’s offer shows that we appreciate the opportunity, accept the responsibility and seek the fit occasion—Chicago Herald (Ind.).

WHAT CAN THE ANSWER BE

Will some good' kind soul—prefer-' ably a dear, sweet i Republican—kindly tell me— If the Republican party should succeed in this election, what is its program? Maybe Mr. Hays will enlighten me. ,

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Or perhaps Fred Sims —who could not be impolite to even a Democrat. Os course, really, it is the duty of the Mr. Miller with the “Th” to his name to see that the people of the state are enlightened, seeing as Mr. Miller is a candidate for the highest ' office on the ticket at the coming election; but Mr. Miller and all the rest of ’em appear to have been stricken with paralysis of the vocal organs 1 j and writers’ cramp and —oh well the sort of languor and lack of initiative that afflicts the Republican party generally the last few years. Os course all this dullness may be only a cloak to cover up the fact that the gentlemen do not desire to talk about Issues and things—that they don’t dare. • • I notice that the “big guns" are keeping mighty quiet about legislative records. Can it be. think you, that they are quacking in their boots for fear their own legislative record will be resurrected from the dark grave where they have entombed it? Well 1 don’t blame ’em for that either— considering what I saw of that record in the making over at the State House. Hiding it away was one of the wisest things the party ever did. You notice, don't you, that not a republican in the state, not a party leader, not a candidate, is appealing to the people on the legislative record of his own party. Now It is different with the Democrats — the record of the bills passed by the 1913 Legislature is one of the brightest pages in the history of Indiana Democracy. Taken as a whole, there has never been a legislature in the state of Indiana that passed so much progressive legislation—that gave the state such splendid laws. 1 It was this Legislature that the 1 State Board of Charities commended tn its annual report, saying the year had been notable for the large number 1 of excellent laws passed. The progressive party in its 1914 platform stated that, “More truly popular legislation has been effected during the last two years than ever before in the history of the nation.

| DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Mite Society—Mrs. O. L. Vance. “It Ip a good and safe rule to sojourn in every place as if you meant to spend your life there, never omitting an opportunity of doing a kindness, speaking a true word or making a fiend. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church with Mrs. C. D. Lewton, Thursday afternoon. The program, with but few exceptions was given as announced, and a fine study was enjoyed. In the Bennet home, which is being rebuilt in the south, after destruction of the old one by fire, is a room for two missionary teachers, which is named for Mrs. J. W. Vail of Decatur who for many years has been conference treasurer. The Decatur society is completely furnishing the room, with comforts, linens, and everything necessary for a girl's room. Arrangements for the furnishing were completed yesterday. The opening of the home will be September 30. Miss Veda Hensley has gone to Geneva for a visit over the week-end with the Misses Helen and Mary Hale. Mrs. O. L. Vance of North Second street will entertain the Mite society of the Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Mrs. Annah Laman and daughters, Nevah and Naomi, arrived safe in Indianapolis after their long trip in their new automobile, becoming quite experienced in the operation of the car enroute there. They are guests of Mrs. M. E. Hue, wife of the salesman who demonstrated automobiles at the Laman & Lee store, while Mrs. Laman's husband was living, and who has visited here at times at the Laman home. Mrs. Hug and Mrs. Heiser planned a picnic for yesterday for Mrs. Laman and a number of other social

We congratulate the people on the passage, at the last session of the legislature of certajn progressive measures.” But what I really started out to see about was whether or not I could get somebody to tell me what the Republican program is to be. Wild denounciation and inflamatory speeches are not sufficient to satisfy tiie judgment of the voters of the state.

Assume that the Republicans succeed in this election, (which is impossible for two reasons, first, because there are twenty-five holdover senators, and second, because they can’t get voters enough) what do they promise. The only promise found in the Republican State Platform of 1914 is in these words: “We pledge our party to resist the tendency toward local, state and national extravagance, which bids fair to make taxation amount to confiscation, withgut benefits to the people proportionate to public Exactions from property-holders, which by them are in turn imposed upon fixed charges go to constitute the general cost of living.” Doesn’t sound like much, does it? By the way, here is something I lust happenerd to think of. Hasn't any bearing on the subject in hand, but I just happened to think of it. In 1910 the Republican machine in Indiana turned over the organisation to Beveridge, and with the skill of trained seamen laid mines all round him. and purposely and studiously encouraged his defeat. The old guard of the Republican organization delighted in his ruin. Beveridge had fought the Payne-Ald-rich Tariff Bill. Many other then the Republican members of Congress did the same. Dolliver of lowa gave his life in a determined fight to explain the injustice of the law. From that hour to this the Republican Party has been under the ban of public sentiment. Its bravest and best men either abandoned its ranks or refused to affiliate with it while Hill claiming to be republicans. In this campaign by systematic denounciation the old gang are again endeavoring to obtain power in this state. Yet, these pretended leaders would rather see Shively elected than Beveridge, and the followers) of Beveridge would rather see Shively elected than Miller.

affairs are planned in her honor. Mrs. Laman will ship her car direct from Indianapolis to Battle Creek, Mich., where they expect to make their home in the future. Mrs. Charles Cooper entertained at a delightful afternoon party Thursday for the birthday anniversary of her sister, Mrs. Joel Barnow, of Muskegon, Mich., who is hegresu SgM(tBGK.QR Mich., who is her guest. There were games and music and Mrs. Cooper, assisted by her daughter, Maud, served a very appetizing luncheon. Mrs. Barnow received several nice gifts. Those who enjoyed the good time, besides the guest of honor and her son. Louis, were Mrs. James Vincent, St. Louis: Mrs. John Cooper, Muskegon, Mich.: Helen Koenenjann. Williams; Mrs. B. W. Sholty, Mrs. Fred Gall and three children, Mrs. Herb Breiner. Mrs. Reuben Lord and daughter, Naomi. The Three Link club, n social auxiliary of the Rebekahs, was entertained by Mrs. Burt Hunsicker and Mrs. Amos Yoder at teHuh nercisk:g SHR Amos Yoder at the Hunsicker home last evening in a very pleasing way. The ladies brought their needlework and talked an<j had a pleasant time. Refreshments were served. Miss Fay Everett, who has been the guest of Mrs. Ed Miller at Preble for a week, returned today to her home at Wren, Ohio. The Preble Lutheran church will hold its annual mission festival Sunday in the grove a half mile from Preble. The W. C. T. U. was to have met with Mrs. Fred Linn next Tuesday, but this meeting has now been postponed until the week following. The attention of the members is called to the change.

The social given by the United Brethren Ladies’ Aid society last evening at the home -jf Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hoagland was largely attended, and a good time enjoyed, with a musical program, conversation and refreshments. Mrs. F. D. Annen of Chicago, who is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case, was the guest of honor at a lovely sewing party yesterday afternoon, given by Mrs. Case. Thirty-two ladies brought their needlework ancT had a delightful time renewing associations and chatting. Latqr the sewing was laid aside for a clever little guessing contest and in this Mrs. O. L. Vance won the prize. Mrs. Case wy assisted by the Misses Dorothy Dugan and Bess Schrock in serving a luncheon ijj two courses. Out-of-town guests invited were Mrs. Don Quinn, Terre Haute; Mrs. Emery Wilson, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Stephenson, Indianapolis. Mrs. John Niblick and Mrs. A. D. 'Suttles accompanied the Suttles children, Mary, Josephine and Arthur Daniel, to Robinson park, Ft. Wayne, today, where they enjoyed a picnic and the delights of the park. Miss Mabel Burns of this city attended a dinner paj-ty given her aunt, Miss Alice Burns of Fort Wayne, who has often visited here, at which her engagement was announced. The Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette says: “Miss Alice Burns gave a beautifully appoint-, ed dinner at 6 o’clock on Thursday evening at her home on California avenue The table was elaborately decorated in yellow ana white. A large golden basket filled with yellow and white flowers formed the centerpiece and suspended from the yellow dome above the table were clusters of golden rod tied with yeliow ribbon. Yellow daisy place cards were used and yellow roses were given as souvenirs. After dinner an impromptu musicale was given and a puzzle worked. The puzzle proved to be a heart on which was written, “Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one; John C. Hilker and Alice Burns, October 6, 1914,” thus announcing their engagement. The announcement was a great surprise to the guests, The bride-elect was a member of the class of 1912 of St. Augdstine's academy, and yellow and white were the class colors. Miss Mary Fuhrman entertained at her home Friday evening in honor of her cousins, Misses Reba and Rhoda Fuhrman of Matthews, Ind. Guests were Ireta Miller, Vera Eady, Doris DeVoss, Vivian Burk, Grace Gerard, Eva Augenbaugh, Leota Lessler and Frances Falk of Oak Harbor, Ohio; Reba and Rhoda Fuhrman, Floyd Hunter, Robert Colter, Robert Smith, George Miller, Dee Ward, Ishmael Macy, Ralph Roop, Alex Sutton, Billy Linn and Chalmer Niblick. o — ~, UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES Th’ oyster— th’ edible kind— ez with us wunst agin. Th’ utlier Kind, like th’ poor, ez with us always.

PEACHES CAR EXTRA FANCY ELBERTA PEACHES due TUESDAY CHEAPEST PRICES OF SEASON HUNSICKER 4 MILLER CITY BAKERY COMBINATION SALE HORSES, MULES, AND COWS SATURDAY Sept. 12,1914. The Decatur Horse Sale Co. will offer for sale on the above named date at the First Street Sale Barn, in Decatur, Ind. 60 head of good work horses consisting of the big heavy draft kind type, some good brood mares, general purpose, driving and a few cheap horses. 5 Span of good young mules as good- as grows, with plenty of size, weight, well broke and gentle, in good condition and broke to all harness double. 10 HEAD OF GOOD FRESH MILCH COWS If you have anything in this line that you wish to sell we invite you to enter same in the sale and realize the high dollar. A commission of SI.OO for entering and $2 00 more if sold, will be charged. DECATUR HORSE SALE COMPANY JOHN SPUHLER AUCTIONEER GET YOUR School Books AND School Supplies AT The Drug Store on the East side of the street. CALLOW & KILL PEACHES —One Car of Fancy Elburta Peaches to arrive here Monday Sept. 7th. SEE US FOR PRICES RUNYON ENGELER CO.