Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 21, Decatur, Adams County, 27 May 1909 — Page 4

DEkMtCJ'CWL./kT ■▼■BYVHVBBDAT MOBKIN® BY LBW 0. ELL’NGHAM, Publisher. WE= ' ' ■ ■'■ == U.OOPBR YBAJB IN ADTANOB. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Ind., as second class mail matter. —II " II I'M d' JI .UMH—HaWgSgESg OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS GO. WOW / THE TARIFF WORKS The duty on flies is cut down onehalf in both the Payne and Aldrich hills. A still greater reduction would have been pustiflable. The man who is at the head of a concern which takes about 75 per cent, of the files manufactured in the United States was a witness before the ways and means committee. He testified that about 20 per cent of the file product of the United States is exported. According to him, the manufacturers have been making a profit on all they sent abroad, although the selling expenses were 40 per cent, more than in the domestic trade, while the foreign purchasers paid from 18 to 25 per cent, less than domestic consumers were obliged to pay. The former, for instance, were asked 40 cents a dozen for one kind of file while the latter were asked 67 cents. If the file manufacturers are able to dispose of their product at a profit abroad, they need no protection at home. Their American customers, whom they have been victimizing for years, do not think they deserve any. Nevertheless the consumers will be thankful for what congress contemplates doing in the case of the file manufacturers, and would be even more thankful if the same treatment were to be extended to other American manufacturers who sell abroad at lower prices than at home. There is a formidable list of them. The export price of a dozen saws of a particular size is $13.74 and the home price is $17.48. There is no money lost on the exported goods, but it iJ Is proposed to reduce the duty on saws, by only 5 per cent. Screws, for which the domestic consumer has to pay 17 cents a gross, are sold to foreigners for 10 cents. The present duty is cents a pound. The committee on ways’ and means would make it 6 cents and the finance committee 8 cents. Two cents would be an abundance. Watches, for which the manufacturer demands $10.23 at home, are sold abroad by him for $7.98. Yet it is proposed to increase the duty on watches. Where a protected manufacturer has an export price which is lower than the home price and cannot give a satisfactory reason for the discrimination against American consumers, whose interests are most deserving of consideration, there is a manifest misuse of protection. Whenever an instance of misuse is brought to the notice of congress it should apply a corrective in the shape of a much lower duty and less protection. —Chicago Tribune.

SOME WGOOD SOUND LOGIC A few weeks before his death the late Augustus Palmer Kent wrote and printed in the Elkhart Review the editorial now reproduced below. *lt is well worth earnest, thoughtful consideration: The report of the state’s institutions for the care of dependents upon public bounty shows what an enormous expense is heaped upon the taxpayer. Aside from all questions of economy of administration, it is a subject for fair investigation as to whether or not the state is assuming too big a burden in caring for some elements of its population which should be sustained by those who by ties of relationship or obligation are primarily responsible for «the maintenance and care of the unfortunates. Another fair subject of inquiry Is Whether or not we are enlarging the scope of the state’s care over too many fields, and really creating dependent classes by assuming too much dominion of individual conduct and activity, by continually opening new avenues of the states interference with private responsibility. It is better to compel the assumption of responsibility by those who are bound

- - - to many classes of dependents than to invent new ways of taking these classes out of the care of those responsible for them and assuming jurisdiction over them by the state. This is one of the problems that modern economics must study and solve. There is danger of too much paternalism in the relation of society to the individual. Society should compel the individual's conformity to needed conditions, but it is not under obligation to provide the easiest ways for the indiviual to manifest that, conformity.—Elkhart Review. HAVING TROUBLES OF THEIR OWN The Indiana correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer, a man thoroughly ' posted in Republican politics, in a | recent letter to his paper says this, among other “Undoubtedly there are many Republicans scattered from one end of the state to the other who feel that members of the Beveridge machine deliberately “double crossed" the state and legislative tickets last year for the purpose of killing off James E. Watson, James A. Hemenway and others of that wellknown branch of the party.” From this the correspondent concludes that it is going to be hard for the Republican factions to get together in the next state campaign. He concedes that unless they do get together they cannot win. It Is evident that Mr. Beveridge now wants the help of the Falrbanks-Hemenway-Watson faction because he wants to bfc re-elected to the senate. But then, so did Hemenway and Watson want to be elected. If the Beveridge machine “double-crossed’’ them last year they and their friends will hardly feel like coming to the aid of that same machine now. Altogether it looks as if the, Republican party in Indiana is in for a long spell of sickness, due to internal disorder. Mr. Fairbanks is on a lofig trip around the world but his faithful lieutenants know what is

expected of them in his absence. Senaotr Shively’s chief trouble is inability to sleep. Symptoms of insomnia manifested themselves several years ago after an attack of erysipelas.—South Bend Times. Subscriptions to Norman E. Mack’s National Monthly will be forwarded by this office, for 4ny otae who may care to subscribe for this new Democratic publication. The magazine will treat with national politics and policies and will every month contain much of interest to every Democra tin the nation. a Some Decatur citizen can make his name immortal if he will suggest a plan whereby the city can obtain a modern hospital. There is scarcely a day but that some resident of this county is taken to some other city to undergo, an operation or treatment, next to impossible outside a hospital. Can’t we have such an institution in this place? It would save much in expense. Some time during the coming month the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette will issue a manufacturer's edition,which according to advance information will be about the greatest thing that ever happened in Fort Wayne newspaperdom. The Journal-Gazette is qualified to speak upon this important subject, as they have devoted a lifetime to building up the commercial affairs of the summit city. Clean up your yards. Get ready for the summer. There is no one thing that shows the spirit of thrift and enterprise and a good community like well kept lawns, clean yards, clean streets and alleys and well built sidewalks. It denotes cleanliness, and the stranger is sure to notice it. And this is a part of helping the city that you can do no matter how poor you are. A hovel looks better if kept tidy and if you start in now it will be an eAsy matter. This is graduating weex and, a happy time among the many who are connected in any way with our public schools. And.ln speaking of schools, we all are proud of the work done

and progress made by the Decatur public schools. If there is one in-

w. 1 ————— , sutuuon aoove anotoer which should be kept above the encroachment of politics and personalities, It is the public schools, where in most cases the destiny of the boy and the girl is solved. We are glad that so little of it has been evident in the schools of this city, and ft in part Is responsible for the story of success. Every commodity that enters into the construction of a modest dwelling house ought to be duty free, so far as the tariff is concerned. There was a time when a protective duty on glass was justifiable. But that time has passed. Window* glass no longer needs special protection. Former infants have become giants. Lqjpber surely ought to be duty free. The lumber industry needs forestry much more than it needs a protective duty. The more home owners this country has the stronger the nation becomes. Every encouragement should be given to wage workers to obtain homes of their own. —South Bend Times. The hardest thing in editorial work is to publish an article setting forth the misdeeds or indiscretions of some citizen. It is particularly hard when thd party in question 1s a personal or business friend; but the newspaper that suppresses items of this kind is not worthy of its name and violates an unwritten law of contract entered into with its subscribers. More than four thousand people in Fulton county subscribe for the Sentinel and they pay their money for the news. The duty of the editor to the thousands of readers overbalances his inclination toward leniency, and readera of the Sentinel may be assured that they will get the news as it happens, regardless of the prominence of the offender.—Rochester Sentinel.

’ Decatur is no mean city. Its growth and expansion has been of the sort that sticks to the ribs. Not a few of our people have prospered and left the sack for the great body of business men to hold, but every one has made progress along the line of placing himself and his business upon the solid rock. This is the sort of progress that speaks well for the town. It is also the sort of progress that counts, and will make Decatur still better Commercially as well as every other way. It is the same old story of in unity there is strength. Decatur business men are not only progressive, but they stand or fall together, and as long as this golden rule is their guiding star they will never retrograde, but on the other hand they will make progress, and the city will grow and prosper. ‘ Armour & Co., the big Chicago packers, have authorized the sale of thirty million four and a half per

cent thlrty-year bonds, secured by- a real estate mortgage. It is said In explanation that it was for the purpose of paying off the banks from which large loans had been made and to provide a sufficient amount of cash to carry on the business. The company was incorporated in April, 1900, with a capital stock* of |20,000,000, but has never paid a dividend to its stockholders. All £h’e profits have been put back into the business to extend and enlarge it. The general impression has been that the Armour company was not a borrower, but that it had means in abundance to meet every requirement of its vast commercial and industrial interests. The very fact that great enterprises like that of Armour & CX. are carried on largely on borrowed capital is what makes the Industrial and commercial situation in this country so subject to financial disturbance. Had the financial panic of 1907 been given free rein, the crashes in this country would have been unparalleled. Too much credit may at some future time turn the country upside down.—Columbia City Post. Senator Burkett of Nebraska, a Republican, during the tariff debate last wee k/as told In a Washington dispatch “repeated the statement frequently made before that the interests of the consumers of the country had been Ignored in the preparation ’of the bill, and it was about time for

(them to be shown at least the same consideration that had been given to the manufacturers and corporations," Thereupon Senator Aldrich, general Republican boss and chairman of the committee that had the tariff bill in charge, declared that most of the people who had been heard by the committee “urged increases in duties,” and he “regarded this as reflecting the general sentiment of the country.” This statement is both bold and impudent. The people heard by Aldrich were the men and corporations who, under the tariff law, are allowed to tax all others for their own private benefit and of course they wanted duties increased. None of the millions of consumers were heard, but according to Aldrich (and he . wilt pass his bill) the “general sentiment of the country” is not created by them but by the protected industries, the trusts and other benefltted corporations. The men who control the Republican party do not care anything about the real general sentiment of the country.

The governor’s< appointment of an accounting board was made from a standpoint of ability, with the usual favoritism eliminated. How cherishing this is after witnessing the efforts of our former chief executive whose appointments smacked of a different smack. ■ •• . , s-J The common people of this country would be perfectly willing to test the matter Os free lumber; they are of the opinion that the big saw mills in the United States can compete with those in Canada, and besides it would be to the advantage of home builders everywhere if the price of lumber should be lowered by some strong competition from Canada or elsewhere.—Columbia City Post. Senator Shively’s maiden speech In the senate of the United States yesterday was a masterful argument upon the legal phases of the pending tariff bill. He clearly showed the weak points and at the same time added to his fame as a public speaker. It Is already clear that Senator Shively will soon be a leader among his colleagues and that he will reflect great honor upon his state and his political party. /

REV. I. W. WILLIAMSON’S LETTER Rev. I. W. Williamson, Huntington, Va., writes: “This is to certify that I used Foley’s Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and am free to say that it will do all that you claim for it.” Foley’s Kidney Remedy has restored health and strength to thousands of weak, run down people. Contains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to take. The HOLTHOtSE DRUG CO. ——————o— —• —— The board of directors of the Decatur Packing company held a meeting Tuesday night at* which the usual routine l of business was transacted. Reports relative to the business of the concern were read and approvea and the sale of the meat market to Pennington and Baker was recorded in the minutes. The session was enthusiastic and all. board members present were well satisfied with the volume of business being done. T A scarcity of good cattle and hogs in this vicinity was reported and many other things were done which have to do with the progress of the institution. Another meeting will be held next Monday night at which a report will be made of the Fort Wayne branch of the Pacaing company. Other Important business will also occupy the attention of the body. A decided change has been made in the interior of the packing house, which not only adds to'the facilities of the plant, but -alsa diminishes the expense of operation. Two of the coolers have undergone such repairs as to permit of a sausage room .Being installed above them. Thus storage room has been afforded and the sausage room is much more convenient. The Decatur Packing company is doing a good business. — . . .o ■—■■■»——— This 4s An Easy Test Sprinkle Allen’s Foot-Ease in one shoe and not in'the other, and notice the difference. Just the thing to use when rubbers or overshoes become necessary, and your shoes seem to pinch. Sold everywhere, 250. Don’t accept any substitute.

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|\l)| Irl V I ill ||M|w 7 '• Junior Reception Was Held at the Mills’ Home Last Evening ANNIVERSARY PARTY Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church Met with Mrs. C. A. Dugan The following words were written by Howard Wisehaupt. The music vt the song was of “How Can We Leave You." Howard, who is a Junior, sang the song last night and his hearers appreciated it. How can you leave us, how can you from us part, You only have our hearts, Seniors, believe! We know you went ahead of every other class But soon we’ll come this way, you’ll be surpassed. Blue is the Senior class saying “Forget us not!" We tried to do our best—Oh! what a fib. Just see the. teachers dear, wink at all that are here; 1 We can’t but .sen thro* that, Seniors poor dear. Now watch the Junior class come up above the rest People will think the world is at an end. When graduating time comes for the Juniors of *O9 Talk about a hot old time please don't forget I How can we leave you, how can you go • Out to the cold, cold world your path ( to hoe. Don’t let “Confide te” slip from your minds away And think of us at times, Juniors *O9. 1 The Junior reception Tuesday night ■ at the home of Frank Mills was a j very pleasant affair. TVo or three 1 1 days ago invitations were received : by the Seniors, high school faculty and school board for the event of last i night. Since that time there was much interest in the reception. As in all former Junior receptions the Juniors have received the guests very formally so they did last night, only ths time every member of the Junior class welcomed those who , came as they entered. When the ( guests entered four girls, Veda Hen- ( sley, Reba Quinn, Wlnnifred Eiling- , ham and Gladys Meyers showed them , to the dressing rooms. The library, , parlor and dining room were decor- , ated with the colors of the two class- , es and the colors of the D. H. S. In the first room the colors were those , of the Seniors, crimson and gray.] From the chandelier to the corners , of the room wide streamers of crepe , paper ribbon were festooned and the lights of the chandelier were hooded with the colors. On the curtains penants were pinned and everywhere on < the walls. In the parlor the high school colors, purple and gold were the decorations festooned as in the library. ’With the lights shaded in , these colors, the room looked very pretty. In the living room the Junior decorations in scarlet and gold were arranged in the same manner, and , adding to the effect were great bowls of purple violets everywhere, a color ( dear to the heart of the faculty and school board as well as the pupils. , The first hour was spent socially. During this time Irene Evans played on the piano. A book contest Vas then to order. With this contest, great interest in working out the answers was shown. The contest asked the question, “Who was a historical girl?” The answer was the name of the answer—“ Alice of Old Vincennes." The next question was “\Vho ; lived in a famous house and who was the architect—Richard Carvel. Miss Dunathan was most successful and won the prize, a book. A bridal contest furnished entertainment for it was very interesting, and every one did well. Miss Josephine Krick received a book as the reward for the best answers. The first question was “The groom's name"—JonqulL After i the contest Don Burke gave a stump ; speech. Refreshments were served 1 In three courses by the four girls

at small tables. There were eleven tables strewn With violets. Placl cards were painted water color pen! ant flags in scarlet and gold with the! namQ of a country, state or capital city. Those who had capital citiel found the countries they were th I capitals of and the countries found! their seats of government. Pansies! were the favors. During the social period of time following Howard! Wisehaupt sang a song of his Own! writing to the music of a favorite! song, “How Can I Leave You,” which! is often sung by the H. S. students! The Junior class members who sol well entertained at the reception! Tuesday evening are Don Burke, Pert)! Crays. L. Irene Evans, J. C. Free! Frislnger, J. Bruce Patterson, Alma! Kooken, Fred Meyers, Effie Patton! Homer Daudabush, Anna Winans, ff! Jay Wisehaupt, Lillie Teeple, D.-'e! Wlnnifred Walters. ] On Sunday last at the home of Mr! and Mrs. Asa McMillen, on the Wm! Custer farm oner and one-half miles! south of Pleasant Mills, was cele-l brated the (fortieth anniversary of] the marriage of Wm. Custer to Sarah! E. Streete, both of Mercer county! Ohio. For thirty-seven years this cou-| pie lived on a farm in Mercer coun-] ty, Ohio, and in Adams county. Three] years ago they left the farm, moving] to Pleasant Mills, where they now] reside with their son John. Those] present at this delightful gathering] were M. F. Aspy and family, James] Watkins and family, Asa McMillen] and family, W. F. Berry and family] and John Custer and family. ] COURT HOUSE NEWS I (Continued from page 1.) r meyer, trustee, vs. John W. Tyndall,] Decatur Abstract and Loan company,] Henry Krick and John Schafer, in I which a change of judge was neces-l sary, the plaintiff struck off the name I of Judge Heaton and the defendants! the name of Judge Sturgis. The court I then appointed Judge John F. La-1 Follette, of Portland, as special judge I to hear the causes. I J. F. Lehman, guardian for Clar-1 ence Sprunger and three others, filed I report of sale of real estate, deed or- 1 dered. Petition filed for support of I j wards and guardian ordered to con- I t tract for support of wards for one I year on terms named in petition and I to continue until further order of the I court. . -v*-- I **] SHIVELY SPEAKS (Continued from page 1.) I of Field vs. Clark, 143 United States I supreme court reports, and only sug- I gest, first, that the decision of the I question arising on the proviso in'l the proposed Section 2 was not neces- I sary to the decision in that case, and, I second, that that case is distinguish- I able in other material respects from I the case certain to arise on this sec- I lion. Should the court reject the I ( proviso in Section 2 as an attempted I i delegation of legislative power to the I executive department in contravefa- I tion of the constitution, and sustain I the lines of Section 2 preceding the I proviso as fixing, in connection with I Section 1, a clear definition of the legislative intent as to what shall be the general tariff of the United States, then the rates prescribed in Section 1, plus the 25 per cent, additional prescribed in Section 12, would be and remain the only rates of duty to be levied and collected at the ports of the United States. Should the court hold that the taint of invalltlty on the proviso extends te the preceding lines, as being dependent on and inseparable from the proviso, then there would remain in the act no de- ' flnltlon of what shall constitute the general tariff of the United States, and recourse might well be claimed to the act of 1897, as the nurepealed and only existing tariff of the United States.” Miss Mary Stoneburner is visiting at Bluffton today. She will visit at Marlon jmd Van Buern before returning. — o ■ ■ ■■■'■ J ' » Every Woman Will Be Interested. There nas recently been discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for woman’s ills, called Mother Gray’s Australian-Leaf. It is the only certain regulator. Cures female weaknesses and Backache, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary troubles. At all Druggists or by mall 50 cts. Sample Freei Address, The Mother Gray Co., Leßoy, N. Y. ... - s