Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 197, Decatur, Adams County, 28 August 1903 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. IVIHT IVBSISC. 11 CI FT (CTDAT, BT UE W S . EUL.INQHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. •» carrier, per week 10c By carrier. per year $4 00 By mai*. p*-r mooth 25 By mail. per year $2.50 Single copies. Two Cent®. $ Avert is Ing rates made known on application Entered in the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana. as second-ciasa n ail matter J. M. HE LLER. Manager. The Decatur Commercial Club has landed a new tra-tion company for that (city. That is one good thing Commercial clubs can do.—Hartford City Times. Wholesale scandals in the Indian bureau are now amusing government officials, and if a clerk is put to work, this department bids fair to outrival the postoffice scandals, which saved Perry Heath’s scalp by only a scratch When it gets too hot the president will call a halt and the administration will again be saved from further publicitv. When an editor over in China speaks his mind in regard to the way the government is conducted, they put him to death unless he puffs ‘the powers that be.’’ If this was the custom in this country there would not be many newspapers in existence i It is the inalienable right of every newspaper man in this country, except in Pennsylvania, to have speech in regard to the acts of officials. Says the Anderson News: The sentiment for the nomination of Gen eral John C. Black by the democracy for their presidential candidate is growing. He is an accomplished; statesman and would adorn the presi dency with with the same lustre he has his civil and military life. He is a splendid representativ of American character and patriotism. There has been no intimation from him that he is a candidate. Governor Durbin and Judge Alford are at swords’ points. Tuesday the chief executive received a severe ar raignment at the hands of the criminal court judge as well as to some instructions as to what the law of Indiana is Incidentally Judge Alford advises the governor that it would be well for him to stay within the law in all hie actions. ‘‘One officer of the state should not suggest to another actions of an illegal nature or the ursuping of another’s promise" is the advice offered by the judge to Governor Durbin. The controversv seems to be over the inmates of the workhouse. The governor asked the judge to stop sending to him for pardons for such prisoners. Hartford City News.

Bitter Fight Predicted For Control of Committee

Indianapolis, Aug. 28. —There is the ' prospect of a war In earnest over the reorganization of the Republican state committee, and Democratic leaders are more than pleased with the outlook for a fight that will split the party wide open The control of the committee by the senators is the point in controversy. Senator Beveridge Insists that as he is most interested in the outcome of the next state election he should be allowed to dominate the committee. Senator Fairbanks, who , has always had the support of the committee, has no mind to yield the prestige he enjoys. In almost every district of the state there promises to develop a fight between the two factions over the question ot control. It now develops that Senator Beveridge's friends played shrewd politics in the organization of the committee last time They made no objection when Senator Fairbanks declared be had the right to organize the committee to suit himself Now they are asking the same privilege. The Beveridge people are now claiming that had they wished they could have cast eight of the thirteen votes against Chairman Goodrich two years ago. Unless Goodrich behaves himself they say they will make a political zero mark ot him. Fairbanks' friends are for Goodrich and want him for chairman again. Goodrich is apparently trying to keep friends with both factions, but Is hav ing a hard time doing this, and the complications promise to Involve the whole party. The St. Louis World's Fair commissioners are taking an active Interest In the agitation that has been started < by Congressman Charles B. Landis of the Ninth district through his paper, the Delphi Journal, to Induce all towns •nd cities of the state to do a little bounc e lean in « before next year. It

NEW ARRIVAL. New Erie Officials Arrive in Decatur This Morning. The new Erie agent for this city made his appearance and he will doubtless prove to be as popular as any of his pr«lecessors. Mr. Hamm the present genial chief at the Erie will not resign but on the contrary, will endeavor to initiate the new official into the “insand outs” of railroad life. Mr. Hamm is unusually jubilant over his new protege, and may be seen at any ' time giving his first lessons. Well, ’ we might aa well tell you, he's a ten pounder and came at eleven o'clock this morning. Everybody well and happy. Place your fire insurance with B. W. Sholty. IM 4w

■fl k - bK I REV. H. THEO. WILKEN Pastor St. Mary's Catholic Church and Superintendent of the Parochial Schools.

More Improvements. Among other improvements at the St. Marys Catholic church will tie a new movable pulpit. The' present pulpit is attached to the' north wall on the church which makes it diffiicult for people on the south side of the church to hear what is said. The new pulpit will be about fifteen feet high, resting, ,on movable, rubber rollers. When not in use it can be placed to one side, or rolled to any desirable position It will contain an excellent : sound txjard. and is to be richly orI namented.

is pointed out by Mr Landis that practically all the through railroad lines from the East traverse Indiana at some point. This means that the great bulk of the thousands of visitors who are sure to attend the exposition will go through Indiana Mr. Landis argues that one of the best ways in' which the state can Impress itself on the minds of the travelers will be by making an appearance of cleanliness and prosperity along the entire line through Indiana. He is urging that every city take up the matter ot seeing that the streets are cleaned, weeds cut down, alleys cleared of debris and filth that often accumulate and that other steps for a general house-cleaning be taken. This he believes will make a strong impression on the people who pass through the state The fair commissioners may take some action to bring Mr. Landis' suggestion before the people at their next meeting. The military carnival which is to be held here next week promises to be a great event, and it is probable that thousands ot people from surrounding towns will take advantage of the low fares on the interurbans to visit the city while tho carnival Is at its height. The purpose of the show Is one that has made it popular from the very start. This is to secure the nucleus of a fund with which to build an armory for the Infantry companies ot the city. Battery A has had an armory for several years, the fund for tho purpose having been raised by means ot entertainments, concerts and subscriptions The Infantry boys are just as anxious to have an armory as were the members of the battery. They want to raise f 10.000 or 125.000. They hope to make 12.000 out of the fair, which promises to be well patronized.

PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Opening Date is Monday, Sept. 7th. St. Joseph Schools Art Ip to a Mifth Standard of Efficiency. The parochial schools of Decatur and the St. Joseph High school will open Munday, September 7. The

extensive improvements which are still in progress, will greatly add to the already large facilities of the schools. Within a few weeks the ' steam heating plant will have been ' completed and the rooms will be completely heated this year. Seven Sisters, of St. Agnes will have charge iof the schools two of them being in charge of the high school. Rev. ,Theo. Wilken as pitsor of St. Mary's Catholic church is superin- * tendent of the schools, and it is safe to predict that their future growth will be in accordance with their jmst sucess. under his management An enrollment of about three hundred is expected this year and ample room and apparatus has been provided for this number. Decatur is one of the few Catholic parishes in this vicinity which has an up-to-date high school and too much can not be said in praise of those in charge for their persever ance and efficiency. POULTRY SHOW. Indiana State Fair to be a Great Show. The most imjxjrtant poultry show to lie held in America thi« year will be that at the Indiana State Fair, the week of September 14. In addition to what the State Board of Agriculture is doing for it. the American Poultry Association will hold its annual meeting in connection with the show. Its first season will be on the State Fair grounds on September 1, and each session will be open to Indiana farmers and poultry raisers without extra charge. , Under the premium list offered by the Fair management, it will lie , possible for hundreds of poultry i raisers to win premiums. The ; number of prizes to be awarded ' will be 859, or three in each class ! The premium list has been made ' up with the particular idea in view , ot arranging classes for poultry i that is raised in Indiana. While ■ there may be considerable compe--1 tition from other States, drawn to , Indianapolis by the meeting of the , American Poultry Association, the I premiums will be all the more val--1 uable to Indiana men who win them. The poultry exhibit at the State Fair will be under the direction of Sid Conger, of Shelbyville, who is regarded as one of the highest authorities on poultry in the country.

Buy Suits I . j and ' Skirts at Mr I ■ rft ,R djj The Boston Store 40 > — —4" - - I WE WOULD ADVISE Looking after this Suit and Skirt matter at once, in order to avoid the delay caused by the fast nearing busy season. All the new styles are now displayed. Fall Dress Goods Are In And a fine array of fabrics they are; neat and nobby designs at prices that are sure to please. It will be WELL WORTH WHILE to visit this store before you purchase one item in the dry goods line. Boston Store. I. 0. 0. F. Block. Kuebler & Moltz Co.

A GOOD PLAY. “A Break for Liberty” the Bett Seen Seen Here for Some Time. t For lovers of tragedy the play at , Bosse's opera house was certainly a treat. “A Break for Liberty’’ was the play and the troupe is as strong as any that have visited this city Duprez and Smith as the Biddle brothers were excellent, as were each and every character ir. the caste. The play was rich in tragedy, a continual succession of surprises, unexpected and ticklish situations. The scenic effects throughout were beautiful, and especially may be mentioned the snow storm in act four. The sjiecialties of “Old Sol" relieved the high tension of the audience, and he was repeatedly encored. Judg- i ing from last night s play Decatur , theatre goers will receive the best ‘ of service this season. Dance Tonight. Tonight one of the most enjoyable dances of the season will be given by the Columbian and Aeolian Clubs at the Columbian Club rooms. The occasion will be called “The Country Dance" and will consist of all the latest and old fashioned dances from the ever popular two-step to the old time "hoedown.” A small sum of twenty, five cents will be charged to gents and ladies free as the clubs are at, some expense in preparing for the occasion. Music will be furnished by the Aeolian rag-time land and this alone should assure a large and stuffed house. Refreshments will be kept on hands during the evening. Stolen—Bright bay mare; weight about 1,050; no white marks; new shoes on hind feet; mane lays to right side; foretop roughly trimm- > ed; taken from barn two miles north of Montpelier, Monday night., Augnst 17; old end spring buggy with unpainted wheels, and har- ■ ness. Reward of 125.00 will tie paid for return of property. 8. M i Montgomery, R. F. D. No 1, Montpelier. Notify Harvey Rowe, Marshal, Montpelier, Ind. 194dwtf

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