Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 40, Decatur, Adams County, 5 December 1907 — Page 5

When you aak for the best cough cure and do not get KempS Balsam You are not getting the beet and will t>o dinappointed. KEMP'S BALSAM costs no more than any other cough remedy, and you are entitled to the best when you ask for it. Kemp’s Balsam will stop any cough that can be stopped by any medicine, and cure coughs that cannot be cured by any other medicine. It is always the Best Cough Cure. At all druggists, 25c., 50c. and |l. Don't accept anything else. — — U CHOLERA PROOF HOGS. By feeding the sow Ridgway’s vacne. 10c a litter, the pigs are vacciited before birth, hence are born hllera proof. One million successful sts. 18,000 strong testimonials. In irther proof I will ship my own suckjg pigs and expose them for weeks any sick cholera herd at my own pense and risk. No other Man. ictor or Veterinarian ever did or as jt dares to take any such risk. Why ? Imply because he -vould lose both his jgs and business. During the past ght years I have -shipped and ex>sed in sick sholera herds, scattered cm Virginia to Dakota and from jchfgan to Florida, over 1,200 of my m suckling pigs without loss from bolera. I give a written guarantee Id back it with a $10,800.00 security, can deliver the goods. Book free, pbert Ridgway, Box SO, Amboy. lad Btw2t4 o, A Certain Cure for Aching Feet. Shake into your shoes Alien's Footase. a powder. It cures Tired. Aehg, Callous, Sweating, Swollen feet, t all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. unple FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmed. Le Roy, N. Y. 12-4 t — ■ o— ; KEEPS THEM SAFE. J. Frank Wyatt, Fredonia, Ky,, says never have less than four hundred igs. My neighbors’ hogs have died I around me. I have been dosing Ine with Bourbon Hog Cholera Remly and it has kept them safe from lease.’* Seld and guaranteed by Holthouse rug Co., Decatur, Ind. o ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. The undersigned, administrator of e Christopher Grim estate, will offer i public auction at the Grim farm, le-half mile north of Monroe, bennlng at ten o'clock a. m. sun time i Thursday, Dec. 19, 1907. the folwing personal property: 3 horses, milch eows, 3 calves, 19 head of t hogs, 15 shoats, 3 brood sows, and lot of chickens. Buckeye Mower, ows Harrows and other implements, agons, Harness, 15 bushels of Potopg, Corn in shock, Fodder in shock, »rn in crib Wheat and Oats in bin. usehold and kitchen furniture, two irber chairs and fixtures, and nuerous other articles. Terms of Sale —$5.00 and under eh; Over that amount a credit of be months will be given purchaser sing note with approved security d bearing six per cent interest afr maturity. VALENTINE GRIM, Admr. Christopher Grim Estate. J N. Burkhead, Auct. I. A. Scott, Avon, Ky., says: “Bour--1 Hog Cholera Remedy cured some gs for me that I did not think could isibly be saved.” Sold and guaranteed by Holthouse ug Co.. Decatur, lud. The Farmer’s Wife yery careful about her churn. She lids it thoroughly after using, and gives a sun bath to sweeten it. She knows U If her churn is sour it will taint the tter that is made in it. The stomach is shurn. In the stomach and digestive d nutritive tracts are performed proses which are almost exactly like the irning of butter. Is it not apparent in that if this stomach-churn is foul it kes foul all which is put into it? he evil of a foul stomach is not alone bad taste in the mouth and the foul *th caused by it, but the corruption of 1 pure current of blood and the dissemtion of disease throughout the body. .Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery ses the sour and foul stomach sweet, lees for the stomach what the washing 1 sun bath do for the churn —absolutely loves every tainting or corrupting elenL In this way it cures blotches, 'pies, eruptions, scrofulous swellings, es - or open eating ulcers and all ®ors or diseases arising from bad blood. ' you have bitter, nasty, foul taste in >r mouth, coated tongue, foul breath, weak and easily tired, feel depressed I despondent, have frequent headaches, iy attacks, gnawing or distress in stomi, constipated or irregular bowels, sour bitter risings after eating and poor •otite, these symptoms, or any cor.sider- ? number of them, indicate that you are enng from biliousness, torpid or lazy ■r with the usual accompanying indiJion, or dyspepsia and their attendant angements. ggMXions. as attestaThv gswOBESI •“m. That this is absolutely true r., readl 'y proven to your satisfaction but mall a postal card request *• R- V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y., for a copy of his booklet of extracts from medical authorities, giving i?,® 68 °f all the ingredients entering wk.y?;-d-famed medicines and show- , aat the most eminent medical men Bc age say of them.

NEW PENSION LAW The New Congressman is Making a Strenuous Effort for Constituency. Congressman J. A. M. Adair of this district has presented two pension bills in congress, which he will make a vigorous effort to draft into laws. The first is the Adair Pension Bill, an act granting to the widows and minor children of certain officers and enlisted men who were in the military service of the United States in the civil war and war with Mexico. , Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of America in congress assembled: That if any officer or enlisted man who served ninety days or more in the army or navy of the United States during the late war of the Rebellion, or sixty days in the war with Mexico, 1 and who was honorably discharged has ' died, or shall hereafter die, leaving ( a widow or minor children under the age of sixteen years, such widow shall, i upon due proof of her husband’s death and her legal title as his widow under . such regulations as the Secretary of of Interior may prescribe, be placed I on the pension roll from the date -of application therefor under this act, at the rate of twelve dollars per month , during her widowhood, and shall also , be paid two dollars per month for ■ each child of such officer or enlisted min under sixteen years of age; and in case of the death or re marriage of jthe widow, leaving a child or children until the age or sixteen. Provided, That in case a minor child is insane, idiotic or otherwise physically or mentally helpless, the person shall continue during the life of said child, or during the period of such disability and this proviso shall apply to all pensions heretofore granted or here- ; after to be granted under this or any former statute; and such pensions shall commence from the date of application therefor after the passage of this act. Section 2. —That widows and minor children who are now receiving pensions, or who may hereafter become entitled to pensions under existing laws, or whose claims are pending in the pension bureau, may, by app'.i- --' cation to the Commissioner of Pensions, in such form as he may prescribe, showing themselves entitled thereto, receive the benefits of this act: Provided that no person shall receive more than one pension for the same period. I Section 3.—That no agent, attorney, lor other person engaged in preparing, presenting, or prosecuting any claim under the provisions of this act . shall, directly or indirectly, contract for, demand, receive, or retain for such claim a sum greater than five I dollars, which sum shall be payable i only upon the order of the Commissioner of Pensions, by the pension agent making payment of the pension allowed. The second is Adair Pension Bill, an act granting pensions to certain enlisted men, soldiers, ad officers who ■ served in the civil war and the war with Mexico. . Be it enacted oy the Senate and House | of Representatives of the United States of America in congress as- , sembled: That any person who served ninety days or more in the military or naval service of the United States during the late civil war, or sixty days in the war with Mexico, and who has been honorably discharged therefrom, shall, upon making proof of such facts according to such rules and regulations as the secretary of the interior may provide, be placed upon the pension roll, and be entitled to receive a pension of twenty dollars per month: In case such person has reached the age of seventy years or over twentyfive dollars per month; and such pension shall commence from the date of the filing of the application in the bureaus of pensions after the passage and approval of this act: Provided, that pensioners who are now receiving pensions under existing laws, or whose claims are pending in the bureau of pensions, may, by application to the Commissioner of Pensions, in such form as he may prescribe, reI ceive the benefits of this act; and I nothing herein contained shall prevent any pensioner or person entitled ito a pension from prosecuting his claim and receiving a pension under j any other general or special act: ProI vided, that no person shall receive a ! pension under any other law at the same time or for the same period that he is receiving a pension under rhe , provisions of this act: Provided, fur- | ther, that n 0 person who Is now receiving or shall hereafter receive a i greater pension under any other genI eral or special law than he would be entitled to receive under the provisions herein shall be pensionable under this act. Section 2.—That rank in the service

shall not be considered in applications filed hereunder. Section 3.—That no pension attorney, claim agent, or other person shall be entitled to receive any compensation for services rendered in presenting any claim to the bureau of pensions, or securing any pension, under this act Section 4. —That all acts or parts of acts so far as they may conflict with the provisions of this act, be, and the same are hereby, repealed.

AN AGREEMENT MADE Between the Two Peace Officers Regarding Division of Past Salary. The marshal question that has been causing considerable discussion and argument for the past three months is practically settled in so far as Bohnke and Green are concerned and from this time on H. Fred Bohnke can be heralded as marshal of the city of Decatur. The question has been hanging fire for several months or ever since the mayor informed Green that his services were no longer required and appointed Bohnke to fill the vacancy. Green, however, continued to serve and act in this official capacity as the council refused to approve the bond as filed by Bohnke, and his attorneys advised him to continue as in their opinion he was legally entitled to hold the office. Last September when the salary warrants were ordered to be issued the warrant for the marshals services was made in Green’s name, which the mayor refused to sign and fifty dollars was left Unpaid. Green then filed a mandamus proceedings against the mayor in the circuit court which is still hanging fire. Yesterday Green and Bohnke got together and talked the matter over fully at the conclusion of which Green agreed to withdraw and leave the field clear for Bohnke to serve. The matter of dividing up the fifty dollar warrant was agreed upon by the parties and of this amount Green is to receive thirty-three dollars and thirty cents and Bohnke sixteen dollars and seventy cents. The case now pending in the Adams circuit court as filed by Green will be dismissed and all matters in this respect closed up and the city once again knows who to hail as her chief of police. Green informed us that owing to the condition of financial matters he was unable to fight the matter out as he desired and under the circumstances thought a settlement the best method in the matter. The fight for supremacy as waged by these two aspirants was interesting and was watched with considerable amusement by the public, who, however, in the end will find that it is a relief now o know who to tell their troubles to. Mr. Green is as yet undecided as to what he will do, but is confident that he can find some kind of labor that is more profitable than litigation. Thus ends the fight. Mr. Bohnke is now the undisputed marshal of the city of Decatur and if you need assistance in his line give him a call.

SPICY EVIDENCE Mother and Grand Parents Battle for Possession of of Little Cleo Rice. Cleo Rice, the pretty and bright little five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Rice, has unconsciously been the cause of a string of law suits, which wound up today when the court heard all the details of a family battle which has evidently been in progress since the child’s parents were married six or seven years ago. Today's case was a habeas corpus proceeding brought by Mrs. Rice to obtain possession of her babe, now held by the grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Rice. The evidence was somewhat dramatic and sensational, and the case made all who heard the evidence think rather seriously. On the one hand were the grandparents, well-to-do and well able to care for, educate and raise the babe; on the other the mother, poor, forced to work where she can, live in cheaply furnished rooms, her future uncertain, but still the mother, fighting for her baby daughter as only the mother can. Who should have Cleo? Opinions of justice in such cases are always very much divided and this one is perhaps no exception. The case occupied the greater part, of the day.

Hubs Evans, one of Decatur’s old standbys, is again in our midst, renewing old acquaintances. Hubs has been all over the country since he left our midst several years ago and has seen much of Uncte Sams’ domain Hubs threatens to ssnd the winter witft us and you will p 0 doubt see Jim often.

THE RESOLUTIONS Adopted With a Cheer—Every One to Lay Aside Politics and Work for Cause. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 3. —Friends of temperance gathered here today in large numbers. Two big day meetings were held in the board of trade building and another tonight at Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal church. Anti-Saloon league workers, prohibitionists, members of the W. C. T. U. and others took part in the confer ence. In fact the object in holding the conference was to bring all temperance factions into more harmonious relations with each other.

It was late this afternoon, after the conference had listened to an almost endless round of speeches, that George W. Everett, secretary of the National Christian Temperance association, introduced the following resolutions which were adopted with cheers. ‘‘Whereas, We believe the time has ccme when all temperance reform factions should unite to meet in perfect force the fast approaching crisis in the culmination and crystalization of ♦he great temperance sentiment which is spreading throughout the nation; therefore, be it ‘■Resolved, That we lay aside all political and denominational differences and everything that might binder a perfect unity, and, in the spriti of Christ and by the help of God, prayerfully unite in a common cause so that we may effectively oppose the great evil, the liquor traffic, and do all in our power to enforce existing laws regulating the sale thereof and eliminating the evil whenever it is within our power to do so; that we will do our best to the end that God may be glorified and mankind uplifted.”

FOR DEFENSE OF THE LADIES. Dow Bell Put up a Battle—Was Ao quitted. As the result of trouble between the men in the composing room of the Sun office between nine and ten ■o’clock Tuesday morning, Dow Bell was arrested a short time later, charged with assault and battery on Jack McCullough, a pressman, who until recently, was employed for a time, on the paper. Bell was tried immediately in the court of Justice Lewis, and was acquitted. Bell and Fred Hammell, also employed at the office, were the two witnesses for the defense. They claim that 'McCullough came into the office, and asked Hammell for money, which was refused. It was testified that he then approached one of the women employed there with a similar request, when Bell told him he would have to cease annoying the force or go out. McCullough, it is claimed, then showed fight, and was struck a blow in the face. Following his acquittal, Bell then filed an affidavit against McCullough charging him with intoxication. He was found guilty and assessed one dollar and costs, in default of payment of which, he went to jail.—Portland Commercial-Review. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at the Julius Haugk farm two miles and a half south of Pleasant Mills and three miles southeast of Willshire and seven miles southeast of Decatur, Monday. Dec. 16, 1907, the following described property, to-wit: Horses — Seven head, consisting of 4 good brood mares and 3 good spring colts. Cattle ’—Eleven head, consisting of 4 milch cows, will be fresh in April; 2 coming two-year-old steers, 4 spring calves, 1 two-year-old Shorthorn bull, full blood. Sheep and hogs—Fifty-two Shropshire sheep. 39 breeding ewes, 12 wethers. 1 buck. Hogs—Three brood stiws. 13 head of shoats weighing from 75 to 100 lbs. each, 14 shoats weighing about ! 50 lbs. each, 2 male hogs, 15 head of hogs will weigh 200 pounds each.

I One Milwaukee binder, new; 1 Black Hawk corn planter, new; 1 Champion self-dump hay rake, new; ‘ 1 Poyneer fanning mill, new; 1 Cham- ' pion mower, 2 two-horse wagons, 1 two-horse cultivator, 2 double shovel plows, 1 spike-tooth and 1 spring-tooth harrow, 2 breaking ploys, 2 double sets work harness, hay ladders, 2 sets of single harness. 1 top buggy, 2 surreys, 1 mud boat, about 20 tons of timothy hay, 25 acres corn and corn fodder, and many other articles. j Terms—All sums of $5.00 and under | cash in hand; all sums over $5.00, a credit of nine months will be given by purchaser giving note with approved security. CHARLES NELSON. Fred Reppert. Auct. W. J. Archbold was a business caller at Berne today.

WORK WAS FINE .© Many Meetings of Church and Society Are Scheduled for this Week. The Knights and Esquires of the Holy Grail held a meeting in the lecture room of the M. E. church last night. The castle from Monroe was present and witnessed the initiatory work in both the Esquire and Knighthood degree. The work was fine and appreciated by all present. An e'egant spread was given. The Adams county medical society will hold a meeting at the office of Dr. Boyers’ Friday the thirteenth/of this month. Dr. O. M. Graham, of Geneva, will read a paper on "Conjunctivitis,” which gives promise of being quite interesting. A full attendance of the doctors of the county is desired. The ladies of the Shakespeare club held a session at the home of Mrs. Daniel Sprang this afternoon, which was interesting and instructive ajs well. The principal paper, which was on the famous orchestras and bands of America, was handled by the hostess in an able manner and the subtopics were good.

The Bachelor Maids will be entertained at the home of Miss Gertrude Radamacher tonight and an elegant time is assured. Progressive euchre will be indulged in and the girls of this organization are expecting a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming of First street entertained a few of their friends last evening at six o’clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Fleming’s birthday, Turkey and all the trimmings that go with it, were plentiful. The guests proclaimed Mrs. Fleming a fine cook and wished her many more returns of the day. The Euterpean club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. D. D. Heller Thursday afternoon, December fifth. A pleasant birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Werling, of Preble, last Monday night in honor of their daughter, Miss Amanda, who was thirteen years of age on that day. An elegant luncheon was served and a delightful time was had by all present who were: Misses Clara Koeneman, Marie Schmidt, Emma Bieberich, Mary Ehlerding, Luello Buuck, Vera Werling. At the home of Miss Edna Crawford the members of the Pastime club will be entertained and a delightful time is anticipated. WAS RICH FOR FEW MOMENTSDuring the transfer of the Grimes lots today Miss Fannie Burwell, stenographer in the Eichorn and Vaughn I law office was comfortably rich for I a short time, probably half an hour. I Instead of transferring the lots to the C. B. and C. direct the company had Mrs. Grimes transfer them to Miss Burwell, who in turn later made the deed that transferred them to the Lake Erie. Thus the lots never were really in the name of the C. 8., and C. Had they been put in the name of the C. B. and C. they would at once have been subject to levy for indebtedness of that company.—Bluffton News. o— Remember the sale that the ladies of the Evangelical church will hold tomorrow afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. Sol Linn, corner of Jefferson and Fourth streets. Come early and get your choice. Any 12 Year Old Girl Can make those delicious Lemon, Chocolate and Custard pies as well as the more experienced cook if she uses “OUR-PIE” preparation, which is now sold by nearly all grocers at 10 cents per package. Just the proper ingredients in each package. SURPRISED HIM. F. A. Estes. Wynadotte, Ky., says: “My hogs were so sick thye could net eat and they were all scouring very badly. I gave them Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy and to my surprise it cured them without a loss.” Sold by Holthouse Drug Co. —o HIS HOGS DIED. G. V. Shipp, Clintonville Ky., says: "I have sold and used most of the hog remedies on the market and:•'have hauled out dead hogs by thq wagon load. Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy is the only cure I have ever found for hog cholera.” Sold by Holthouse Drug Co.

After Once Tasting ytnbl no one wants an old-fash-ioned cod liver oil preparation or emulsion, because Vinol is a much better bodybuilder and strength creator for old people, weak children, and for coughs, colds, bronchitis, etc. If it does no good we will return your money. SMITH YAGER <L FALK. MEET DECEMBER 26th The Board Organized Under New Depository Law. The commissioners concluded a short business session Tuesday, their next meeting being plated for December 26, at which time bids for the deposits of public money will be opened and awarded. The school board of this city filed a special building fund report, which was approved. A petition for a highway in Washington township was filed and William Hoile, J, D. Nidlinger and William Breiner were named as viewers. Tlquor~ licenses were graned to C. D. Murray of this city and John Hey at Williams. Taxes to the amount of $54 was refunded to J. W. Meibers. A ditch petitioned for by D. G. M. Trout was granted. Under the new depository law, the board organized and named December 26, as the time when they would receive bids from the banks of the county, for interest they will pay for public funds. —o A young man living in a neighboring town, who does not believe in patronizing home merchants, a month ago sent to a mail order house for a suit of clothes (latest style, etc). In the pocket of he pants he found the following note: "Should this fall into the hands of a good looking young man who desires to correspond with a young lady of a sweet disposition, kindly address,” etc. The aforesaid mail order fiend promptly sent a letter to the address and in a few days received the following reply: “Sir — my wife has received a letter to the addresses of her maiden name. Twenty years ago, when she worked in a clothing factory she might have written the note. She is now mother of seventeen children, and my lawful wife. If you do not cut out writing to her I will make a trip to your own and make you look like two cents’ worth of dog meat.”

Considerable interest hinges in the annual meeting of the Home Telephone and Telegraph Co., which will be held tonight. Persons who have closely followed the controversy between the company and the city over the use of the company’s poles for muncipal lighting wires believe there is still a . good chance for a peaceable settlement of the dispute. The city and company have many interests in common which would be mutually bettered by a settlement and it is believed that a few concessions on each side would bring about the desired results. It is not known whether the stockholders will take any action in the matter tonight.—Journal-Gazette. • The Indiana Union Traction company has finished its work of lowering the grade at Hartford City and is now in position to run the big cars under the Panhandle bridge. The work was finished Saturday and the last .man on the job was discharged. Work was commenced August 12, and has cost the company between SII,OOO and $12,000. One report has it that even now the work is completed, the company will not put on the big through cars until spring.—Bluffton Banner. The town of Matthews is wihout police protection. The town council asked for the resignation of Marshall Miller, which was tendered. As the deputy marshal received his appointment from Miller the resignation of Miller carried with it the removal of Deputy Bishop. Tha.discharge of the officers resulted from a controversy last Saturday night. There was a fight at the steel mill and neither officer would make the arrest because he fees would be divided.