Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 30 September 1897 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT BVKRY THUHFDAY MORNING BY LEW G. ELLINGHAM, PUBLISHER. 11.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Bntered at the Postofflceat Decatur. Indiana as Second-Class Mail Matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURSDAY, SEPT 30. Prosperity, the mean old thing, still remains just around the.corner. The marshal and street commissioner are entitled a pen ion. Tie council should grant it. The Journal may now well ask “how can the lights he turned on before the poles are tip and the wire strung.” Government by injunction has been mildly laid on the shell. If the council have any more personal grievances they should get an ax and go after it. The sugar trust is reported to be, making profits ot 14,000,000 per month out ot the new tariff law It is also doing business openly in Indiana in defiance of law.—Sentinel. One member of the finance committee promised a published report of the city’s liabilities, but it would seem that he is somewhat premature in making such a profound declaiation. Sleep on brethren. Tuesday, October 12, is the date tor the municipal election at the state capitol. Present indications point to the overwhelming victory of Thomas Taggart, the democratic nominee and candidate for mayor. The discovery by a French scientist and the later establishment of a baby incubator in Paris, leads the Wabash Tribune to remark that S'ich an invention wouldn’t be popular in Indiana. Well, we guess not. The county commissioners have contracted with the city for two I electric lights, thus again putting a quiet quietus upon the ill-timed remarks of the Journal about the penurious policy of the board of county fathers.

THERE ARE OTHERS. Ehinger /Weyers, rHE=Merchant Tailors. Have made a CUT in their fall and winter line of PIECE goods that will astonish you. Suits from $12.50 to §19.50, that formerly sold at §18.50 to §28.00. Pants from §3.50 to §6.00, Just about one-half what they are worth. Remember, we are exclusive Merchant tailors, and do not dabble in any other business. We guarantee satisfaction in every respect, as we employ nothing but the best workmen and seamstress. All we ask of you is to step into our store and see for yourself, as every piece of goods is marked in plain figuies. Do not fail to see us, as we will save you money and give you better satisfaction than you can get elsewhere. Yours truly, EHUNGER & MEYERS. The Leading and Exclusive Tailors.

Prosperity in the shape of dearer sugar ami < ther necessity commodm. s, is beginning to make itself apparent. Wage earners will appreciate the luxury. Today mat y of o»r people are enjoying the tree silver julullee at Monroeville. Preparations have been made and eminent speakersecured for the entertainment of several thousand people. The Hendrickscounty grand jury has adjourned without returning any indictments against Baoey or Van Tassell. This removes all b pe for Rev. Hinshaw who is now serving a life sentence for the murder ot his wife. Mark Hanna still remains the big Italic 1 among the republicans in Ohio, but the November election returns may dimmish his size somewhat. The reputable people the country over, are daily praying that such may come t<> pass. The business men of this city will surely appreciate the protection offered them by the council. They are now enjoying the humiliation 10l having no light in their store rooms, or if they have their expense account is somewhat larger. The chambers of the finance committee of the common council is still draped in mournful silence. The report ot the city’s liabilities is still buried there, and no outward indication points to its resurrection. The silence is painful io the taxpayers. It is about time that Congressman Henry was deciding who shall preside at the Decatur postoffice during the period of prosperity that has been promised us. The present I postmaster will continue until next February, but then the agony might as well be ove-, as far as the appointment is concerned. Persistent advertising is the best known means of placing your business before the buying public. It has come the time that exertion of every respectable character is necessary to keep pace with the close margins of competition and the advanced stages in progression. A contract in the Democrat will add much to the success of your businesss and should be taken ad I vantage of before the high tariff rates of the Dingley law begins its I active operation.

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1 he aiiove is the ptiuto ot CorueImus Brinmman taken in Bluffton. Under the bbs-ings of bimetallism he was able to support four hounds and keep them fat, but under th. gold standard he has come down t< what the picture shows, one feis upon which to pay the tax and to keep him from being killed, is compelled to lead him aroui d with a string. Mr McKinley and Boss Platt have made a deal which will kill Seth Low’s candidacy for mayor of Greater New York, make Ex-Secre-tary Tracy the candidate backed by all the influence of the administration, and send Platt and his heneh men to the next republican national covnention as McKinley shouters. Many from this city will doubt less attend the dedicatory ceremonies of the new and elaborate Catholic church at Huntington. The ceremonies and services that will usher that house of worship into | active service, will be held next Sabbath, and will be attended by all the church dignities from far and near, as well as by many other people. Although no official admission has been made, it is known that the administration is much disturbed by its latest advices from Hawaii. The ratification of the annexation treaty by the Hawaiian senate has caused much excitement among the Japanese residents of Hawaii, and the administration fears that a s'ate of insurrection may be pre[cipitated at almost any moment, the result of which may be the I overthrow of the present governI ment.

! The council should get mad i enough some night to order a fi iau:cial exhibit. They can deatros private property, ruin a man and bis business, but they can’t find tim< t<> figure up the finances A Chicago newspaper which sup ported McKinley last tear thus headlines Mr. Bryan’s triumphant I journey through Iowa: “Bryan (■sweeps lowa —Progress Through I Hawkeye State Is a March of Tn inmph—His Eloquent Utterances Fire the Enthusiasm of the People — Multitudes Everywhere Gather to Hear Their Champion—Remarkable I) monstrations at Keokuk and Other Towns En R >ute—Government by Injunction and Silver Discussed in Masterly Manner—Demo- , ratio Leaders Highly Elated Over 'he Effects His Words Produce.” Verily “things have chaaged” since 1896. —Sentinel. The Democrat wants the electric light tuned on If it will tell how it can be done before the wires are up and the machinery in it is possible it mav be accommodated —Journal. This is a mild defense of the I miserable actions of a common counIcil, who railroaded an ordinance I through the business channels of that officiate body, and did it in one night, no khowledge having been giving the public whatever. Immediately following this grand display I of official authority they notified the present electric light contractor that their business with him must cease forthwith, and that he must remove all lights and poles from the city property. After all this demagogy, the Journal a«ks us how the lights can be turned on. It is with considerable regret that we this week chronicle the disgraceful actions of several city officials, who have stepped several rods be ueath the surface of official dignity, and engaged themselves as promoters of riotous destruction of property. It is the duty of every citizen to uphold and protect that which is sacred and right, and it is like-wise their duty to scorn and condemn that which is wrong. It is also the duty of officers to protect instead of destroy. Words fail to define the contempt for such official corruption, and we hope we may never be called upon to again reproduce it. The people are rightlv rebelling and the injured, proms* that justice shall be done to those whose revengeful greed got the better of their judgment-

TOP COATS.... of the correct length and shape are among our specialties this Fall. They’re made of heavy Covert Cloths and Whipcords, handsomely lined and finely finished; the nobbiest coats fl \ we ever saw and the isl '//li U \ best in quality and fit. JU ’ll Wk \ The jaunty short Cov- u’7/i W Wj] ert style is especially ,!/ becoming to young men, FW/ / and we have the regular p length Fall overcoats for . any who prefer them. \i| ; o Prices moderate and an i 1 ‘O iron-clad guarantee with every coat bearing this label: I HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX. NBwHM 1 GUARANTEED CLOTHING. The Trade Mark of the World’s best overcoat makers. When in the city Call in and see our immense stock of new fall suits and Overcoats, in men’s, boys’ and children’s. Will be pleased to show you through, even if you don’t buy. Yours to please, Pete Holthouse & Co Leading Clothiers and Furnishers.

The subject of government by injunction is now receiving a degree of aitention which brings it within the list of live political questions. The Ch cago Times-Herald has published opinions from a number of prominent citizens, mostly judges from the state courts, and without exception, they condemn the late attempts ct the courts to create a new jurisdiction bv construction, and warn the country against the dangers of such exercise of power by the courts. The merit of advertising is now being tested by many of our business men. A glance at the many flaming announcements scattered through every page of the Democrat, is a bold and fearless acknowledgement of this fact. Those who have not become acquainted with the practical fact that advertising is legitimate and as any other fundamental principal of business, should get into the band w agon and give it a thorough and unbiased trial. Our contrac'B will make business when all other charms fail. The best and most successful business men in the country contribute their success to advertising, and why not you? It is now visibly plain that Congressman Henry will not havs easy sailing fur a renomination. The woods are full of dissatisfaction and the placid waters of peace broileth with wrath and condemnation. Republican statesmen at Union City, Winchester, Portland and Bluffton are whetting their poliical bread knife for a whack at the unpolished congressman, and in the course of time there will be about eleventyseven ot the faithful in this city “cussen” the powers that be. If the uprising continues as it is likely to, Henry will be supplanted early in his congressional youth. The Democrat could name bis republican successor, —if that successor be a republican—but having a delicacy about mixing into the party difficulties of those who have troubles of their own, we will refrain. In one of our neighboring towns recently, it is said, a minister at the beginning of his morning ser vices said he had forgotten h ; s notes and excused himself as fol lows: “I will have to depend entirely upon the Lord for what I say this morning, this evening I will come better prepared.'* ihe playing of Mfss Kuechinan at the Lyceum was a delight to all This is the first visit of this charm ing young pianist to our city. She may be assured of a warm welcome upon her return.—Musical Times, (Boston.) At the M. E. church, Thursday evening, Oct. 7.

Notice to Taxpayer.. Your taxes are now due. Books will close Saturday, November 1, at sp. m. Positively bo receipt made out except when money is paid in advance. Dan P. Bolds, Treasurer David Werling is always in the lead as a thresher. He has just bought of F. Schafer & Loeh the finest and best traction engine ever brought to Adams county. It is the latest improved Gaar Scott make. Dave knows what a good engine is, as this makes three that he is using of this same make. William Lehrman, an Adams county farmer, was driving home Saturday afternoon in a light wigon, when his team ran away, just east of thecity. Mr. Lotrman was thrown out, but not not injured. The team stopped alter running half a mile, without doing any damage.—Fort Wayne Journal. Notice —I will sell at private sale, m parce’s or as a whole the Lawson Linbard farm in Root townsnip, two miles north oi De catur. For further information inquire of the undersigned or at the county clerk’s office. Lois Linhabd, Adm r May 13, 1897. Edward Haeding will holdla public sale, two miles south of Decatur, on the Willshire row, on Thursday, October 7th. He win offer for sale to the highest bidder, one horse, buggy, harness, - read of sheep, two fresh cows, brood sows wi h p gs at and two sows with pigs, eif* ll e two year old heifers, and eig head of two year old steers. ■- begins promptly at 11 o’clock Fruit trees and grape vines, cut roses and carnations, designs sprays for funerals, .- trees for cemeteiies, all kinl- - flowers, house plants, ’• and s'rawberry plants. Sa e on Court street, near gati Leave orders tor cut 1 . New York millinery s'ore. _ eries: Spring, April an fall, October. I. J- Miesse, tur, Indiana. . “My boy came home from ec one day with his hand ba - v ated and bleeding, and great pain,” says Mr r-- • t with Meyer Bros.’ Dn>g Louis, Mo. “I dressed p g j ß and applied Chamberlain Balm freely. All !>..» in a remarkably eberi t.m without leaving scar tlglD , sprains, swellings ano gcr ipI know of no medicine o 1 g tion equal to it. C °The » nd household necessity- smith & 50 cent sizes for sale by-• g Callow.