Decatur Democrat, Volume 40, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 10 December 1896 — Page 6

THE DEMOCRAT PUBLIHHKI) WKRKLT. dbmooratio press publishing co. LEW G. ELLINGHAM, EDITOR. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Entered uttlie PostofficejH Decatur. Indiana as Second-Class Mail Matter. THURSDAY, DEC. 10. Bro. Evaßl' B h aK b>en west looking after that reputation he left out there, and returns bearing unmistakable evidence of being the right fit for postmaster. Ihe plot thickens. ______ Clark Fairbanks still leads for the senatorial plum which will be handed out. to the highest bidder by the next Indiana legislature. His vast corporate interests and barrels of money makes him a very fitting republican aspirant. Mark Hanna will dance at the ■ presidential inaugural ball. Immediately atierwauls many ho’ders of juicy official plums will dance and after this the toiling milious of this continent will not onljC dance, but they will pay the tiddler in the go d realm besides. The compliment paid the Hon. John T. France la-t Saturday night , was a deserving one. In' the late, campaign he won additvoial honors; forth? hard and effective w< rk done in behalf of Adams eoun’y democra-'l cy, and to n member h m in an bon-' orary manner was a fitting* finale i to a hard fought campaign. Another candidate tor postoffice | honors has been announced. It is ] Major R. B. Allison, an old time j republican with an acquaintanceship with the powers that be, that will make aU other candidates turn green with envy. He al>o bears a relationship with Mrs. Mr Kinley. True it dosen’t come nearer than second cousins, bus it’s close enough to be dangeious Mr Horton, the United States Consul at Athens, Greece, in a report to. the State Department says that the . wheat crop in Ru-sta has been very poor, and as about twothirds of the whole amount of w heat used in Greece is furnished by Russia, wheat has gone up in price and is still raising. -He suggests it as an opening for the American product, and implies that heretofore American wheat has been shipped to Greece. President Cleveland’s last message to congress came rnerriilv to hand at the opening of congress. Monday at high noon. His record for long messages was surpassed this time by some 20,000 words. He deals with public questions in* his usual fearless manner with the exception that he still leaves tin patriots of poor Cuba to fight hei own battles, without recognition from ihi« country. The message widi a few exceptions is of high character. We most respectfully invite our readers to peruse the large Aiming advertisement of Fields - Company, the hustling dry goods merchants of Geneva. We want t<further add that our personal knowledge of their large store rooms and the immense stock on display enables them to please you in any style or quality. They also discount all bills and can meet almost any competition at anv place. If yo» contemplate the purchase of anything in their line it will pay you to visit Geneva and their store. Senor Gonzalo de Quesada, a Cuban, has recently reestablished the Cuban legation in Washington, and hopes during the coming winter to get recognition from congress or the president for his country. It is rumored that the president, through the secretary of state, ha« taken a decided stand on this subject; and early last month gave Spain -trotice to suppress the Cuban rebellion within three months from that date or submit to the recognition of Cuban independence by the United States. Senor De Quesada in at. interview, speaking of the military situation in Cuba, said that during the past few months the Cuban army has received qver 7,500 rifles and several pieces of artillery, a large quantity of amunition and other necessary supplies The Cuban army consists at. present of 35,000 armed men, and 70,000 moreieady to take up weapons as soo,a as they • can be supplied. The Cuban generals took th<s precaution to drive i the cattle into secure .places when they had the chance to do so, and they have enough food to last their forces lor two years to corns. They are healthy, notwithstanding contrary reports given out by the They are in good spirits and intend to keen up th? fi<rb» til their independence is gained.

COUNTY OFFICBKS. Collect Fee* and make a Heport to the CommU.lonern. AUDITOR. On account transfers 36 Affidavits f >o Licenses 12 <0 Approving bonds.. non I School fund, mortgages, deeds 14 11 Litigated cases 1 11,1 Tux certificates 1 Miscellaneous Total ’•'« 05 CLERK. Civil cases sl7l 27 Probate cases 74 SS Criminal cases 3 85 Marriage licenses ... 140 00 Other licenses 1 50 i ranscript and copies. 11 1)5 Certificates, seals, affidavits. 16 85 Naturalization 23 05 Total 447 35 RECORDER. Deeds ft3l 40 Mortgages 1,1 35 I Releases 18 85 ! Mechanic’s liens ... •• • • 7 75 Certified c«>py of records 17 50 Town plats &c 3 • 0 M iscellaneous ——— • ■ - 25 Total •-'.>2 10 SHERIFF. Fees on collections and sales $64 98 On writs collected •• • 472 I Fees from clerk si 50 Deeds and.,certificates. 5 00 i Total 150 20 j DECEMBER 'ETTI.EMEX f. state tax f 4.69 s .)S i Benevolent institutions. ... 2.398 “s. State debt sinking fund 1.4 5 96: st ite edu‘ational fund ,- 749 47 state school tax 5.57 S 66 ; Permanent endowment 239 10 County tax 22,005 87 i Township tax 4.D-'4 91 TuitionJax 4a ; Special school. 12,5' ? Is. Road tax 471 93 Dog tax 70 si j Comity sinking fund 17 ■ Turnpike fund 1,631 76: Township bridge tax 253 80 | Library tax . I‘3 .59 ’ Corporation tax. ....... 9.443 31 ! Total 72,855 42 ■ THE FA IK. The Carnival of the seasons and ; International Congress, for übiebl ingenious brains and nimble singe rs o■ - j have been working for .weeks and ; weeks, opened up last night with] good promise. The idea brought ■ with it suggestions of 'beauty, but ■he reality, as the vision of repeated booths, each with their bright colors and artistic se.tings and brillian' hues, presented a picture tar ahead j of the ideal in the minds of the most ; enthusiastic designer. The booth) in front upon entering the hall is January ami Direeniner booths with their snow a ,-d ice trimmings of ove-green, including a fia.e Christmas tree, which is the delight ol the little folk-. These booths an presided over by ladies-whb will sell i vou lemon ice, or fancy and useful ! articles at any price. Just to the I right is August b oth with its brtgh I colored rainbow did a paint m'g of the brownies, where you may git a drink of lemonade drawn from Jacob’s well. February is the doll bool h which is alwavs a strong feature at a fair, ih radient with its miniture people, winsome in daint\ clothes and lace trills. May is the housekeeper’s booth. ' These ladies • iffer choice fruits and toothsome things for the inner man, besides numberless indispensable articles for housekeeping. June is the flower booth and is artistic and attractive, and draws its share of patrons and : admirers. September and Octobe- i are golden in their autumn collors One of the attrac iye features of of t.ht September booth is two young men seated b neath the yellow trimming of th? sunflower with white aprons, thimble and needle, busily engaged in dre<«o g dolls and trimming hats. November is Thanksgiving booth where you can be served with pumpkin p-e, doughnuts coffee and refer articles typical of a Thanksgiving dinner. Then comes April booth with its fishing pond And July with its national colors, uid refreshing iee cream. Windy March with flying colors and barren twigs presented a very attractive appearance, and was continually crowded bv the little folks purchasing candy and sweets. In every booth are different characters representing the costumes of the differed countries. Each character makes a striking appearance and is a verv attractive feature. Last but not least was the fine musical program, which was rendered and is well worth three times the price of ad-mi-sion. There will be ach inge of program each evening and new features added to the booths, which will make the fair .one of the most pleasant and entertaining events of the season. * - -.3' Ihe Journal editor is wrong again. We do not think him daft because of a disagreement with us, but he’s daft on a few questions po i-ie. We have many times prov--1 en it.

INSTITUTB REPORT. On Saturday, December 5, 1890, the teachers and trustees ot Hart ford and French townships, convened their first joint institute at Linn Grove. Ou motion Mr. C. E. Stuckey of French township was elected permanent chairman f r the year. On motion Lissa French was electen permanent secretary. The work of tiie program was then taken up. Subject I. “Opening exerci-es” was conduced by B. F. K’zer assisted by E. Baumgartner. I’he exercises consisted of songs ai d devotional exercises, followed by instrumental music by Miss Lizzie Lindsey. The roll was then called and all the teachers responded but one. Subject 11. Essay or review on, “An outline of Indiana’s school system,” by W. Miller and E Runyon. Mr. Miller not being present, Mr. Runyon took up the subject. He said, “Indiana has a school course that cannot be excelled. Compa: e the school laws of Indiana with that of other states, the Hoosier State’s the best. There is one link missi; g in the chain of education, and that; is compulsory education. Discus ■ sion of subject by T. J. Ah Kean. He agreed with Air. Runyon that] I ndiana’s school system is one of I 'the best systems in the United | States. That the ’ present school i ! text books are better than the old. : Ihe new books are inductive; the: old books are deductive. Then fol- ' ■owed a general discussion of the rulijfct by the I\ zerdid not agree that our sellout sysl< mis the best, he believes that Massachusetts has a belter one.] We have to great per centage of scholars out of school, who <ug t to be in. school. J. C. Moran I (funks, we like our system because ; a e live-m Indiana. We have de-1 sects in our system but it can be irn-| proved, it has not yet reached per ] lection. Subject 111. Select reading by) Miss Delilah Huffman. Ihe title] ot her selection was, “A sound mind in a sound body.” Then followed sele< t reading by Miss Ku’h Kizer, subject of selection, “Success.” Che selections were then discussed by ins itute. Institute adjourned for noon. Afternoon ses-ion opened ] with’“Vocal Alu-ic” by E. Banin-’ gartner., The roll was then called,! the teachers responding with quota-) lions Subject IV. “Guizot’s history of <<6viTiz.ition.’,’ A class exercise was conducted by C. Hocker, using the institute as a class. The class disagreed as to the happiness and benefits derived from the progress and inventions of civilization. A spirited discussion followed. Fur want of time several subjects were omitted. The program for the next institute was assigned by trus tees Hill and Stuckey. The institute then adj mrned to meet in a joint,jnstitme at District No. 6, French township, on January 9. 1897. U. E. Stucky, Cnairmau. Lissa.French,. Secrptary. HOLIDAY GOODS--The Finest, Tie Neatest, The Newest Stock of Holiday Goods in the city is at . . DRUG STORE. DECATUR, - INDIANA. Fruit Trees aud Vines. f+rtlise Plants, Gut Roses and Carnations. Designs or Ms s Funerals f¥ll Kinds Roses and F'lom/ci’s. Ofncniental Trees f°r Gerqeteries. Sale Yards on Court Street, ppp. Court House. Leave Orders fort Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs at New York Millinery Store. i. u. / Decatur- Ind.

fSBMIBIIMMIMBBISBMM Mg i ' » I The Holiday | L is HERE. AND THE PEOPLE’S MINDS ARE CENTERED UPON ONE THING IN PARTICULAR. WHAT TO BUY FOR : + + jg + + + +;+•+<.■ g +;:«•KXSXXSOQE’g HI lAn Xmas Present! ! ’ iS WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF ■jto HOLIDAY NOVELTIES, SUCH AS Hj Fancy Smoking Jackets, Fancy g d • Neck Scarfs, Fancy Mufflers, H PLAIN and FANCY KERCHIEFS, withand withoutTnitial. And anything imaginable in Haberdashery. Come and see them before you buy. I | Yours Respectfully, H- f - holthouse: & 00.. - gg| CLOTHIERS, FURNISHERS, TAILORS. iS| •t<Os3 f fiaaaiHHMiHIBHIHSiISHIB

AL FRISTOE— Will show you the, finest line of ] ffiiSlK Ffinfl p? ■> • J-1 . Ju Ever shown in Decatur. Old SANTA CLAUS will make his headquarters at wPbddlbs Bahry Where he will give you prices that will astonish you. Call and be convinced. IK. We have them and everything in that line, and will make you hard time price®. But call early. SECONDHAND ’ DEPARTMENT Never so large a stock or such bargains. H. S PORTER p. W. Smith. Pres. C. A. Dugan. Cashier' J. B. Holthouse. V-P. E. X. Ehinger, Ass’t C The Decatur National Bank Decatur, Ind. CAPITAL STOCK: SIOO.OOO 00 SURPLUS: 4.000 00 Directors: J. B. HOLTHOUSE, .1 H. HOBROOK .1. COLTER. P. W. SMITH. 0. A. DUGAN. 11. g- MOLTZ, JOHN D. HALF. Interest given on time deposits. Look Here! I am here to Rtav and can sell Oiffls aid Pianos cheaper than anybody else can afford to sell them. 1 sei) different makes. CLEANING AND REPAIRING done reasonable. See me first and save <r money. I. T. (WOTS l>e<atur, olnd. J. ID. IHE-A-ILE DEALER IN Grain, Seed, Wool, Salt, Oil, Coal, Lime, Fertilizers. Elevators on the Chicago.& Erie and Olovei Leaf railronfls. •OfT’ce and retail store southeiist corner of Second mid Jefferson Streets.. V* V ( ur patronage solicited. I

■ . i REMEMBER | I I THE PLACE TO BUY ® I ■ I I HOLIDAY GOODS I s . ’ ' i II " 18 AT THB § 0 ■ ■ ■' : - ■ - ‘ , a® t I O, Always to the front with a full and comif J plete line of ALBUMS, TOILET CASES, 'l® CELLULOID NOVELTIES, DOLL O ® BABIES, BOOKS, LAMPS, and other novelties too numerous to mention. . . . fw! I I 1 Prices the Lowest | | Goods the Best | | I That can be had. Come early and take IW advantage of the. finest stock ever shown in the city. No trouble to show . oods. ' -- ' "S g . Smith & Gallow. | b ■ » We are Slaughtering Prices Our stock of Dry Goods, Carpets, Queensware. etc., must be reduced and closed out to make room for NEW GOODS. All goods marked down. We can interest you. Come and see us. JACOB FULLENKAMP. M. Bremerkamp’s old stand.