Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1904 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. ■ VBRY XVKMINO. EXCEPT SUNDAY, BY LEW O . ELLINGHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By carrier, per week 10e By carrier, per year $4 00 By mall, per month 26C By mail, per year $2.50 Single copies. Two Cents. Advertising rates made known on application Bntered tn the postofflce at Decatur. Indlsaa. as second-class mall matter J. H. HELLER, Manager.

THE TICKET For Joint Senator JOHN' W. TYNDALL For Representative JOHN' W. VIZARD For Prosecutor JOHN C. Ml IRAN For Auditor C D. LEWTON Fcr Sheriff ALBERT A. BUTLER For Surveyor L. L. BAUMGARTNER For Coroner JOHN S. FALK For Commissioner First District DAVID WERLING For Commissioner Third District JACOB ABNET Join the push for Fort Wayne Thursday and help to nominate John W. Tyndall as senator. Grover Cleveland tells us a fewthings, and from the tenor of his re marks at sounds like the good old days. The vear of redemption is ainteen hundred four. James W. Sale of Bluffton, who got into the newspapers as a candidate for lieutenant governor on the republican ticket, denies the allegation and defies the alligator. Now the democratic city ticket is nominated, let us begin the work of electing it. In 1904 let it not be said that the democracy of Decatur can see anything but the rooster. Messrs Shockny and Snyder speak at Redkey tonight, and will soon have covered the district on a speaking tour in behalf of the candidacy of Morey M. Dunlap.

Next Tuesday is the republican congressional primary election, and it is clearly the part of wisdom for evory democrat to keep hands off. It is a republican fight and they should be permitted to settle their controversies without the aid or assistance of democrats. Then too, there is nothing that tends to disorganize our forces so much as the interference into something of this nature. While it is the habit of some republicans to always “buttinsky" at democratic primaries, yet they are not thanked for doing it, and many times it is I detrimental to those whom they favor. Democrats should keep their feet out and let the g. o. p. end their own agony a foot and alone. Amusements. “An Arisocratic Tramp" Kilroy and Britton, new metropolitan comedy drama success, to be seen at opera house on next Thursday, Feb. 25 evening, promises to prove one of the best theatrical offerings of the local season. The production is complete in every respe< t, the scenic equipment and acting company is far surpassing anything ever offered local theatre patrons One of the features an automobile race ending in apparently terrific and death dealing explosion, is said to be by far the most sensational effect yet produc'd by stage mechanism. While the paly contains plenty of pathos and enough broad comedy for a laugh every minute, there are also seven big specialties introduced which serve to make “An Aristocratic tramp’ what everyone wants to see, the best show of the season. Hot Claret at Burt House Case. Did you sse those new Spring suits and overcoats at Acker. Elz.y & Vances? 333 d« It costs you nothing to see those elegant Spring overcoats at Acker Elzy & Venae’s. 33d6 Suit display for ladies’ spring styles at Niblick's Friday.

NEW RAILWAY Proposition from Berne Asked Representatives Will Probably be Here Soon to Investigate Decatur’s Chance. Lem P. Harris, of Toledo, Ohio, one of the promoters of the proposed Toledo, Indianapolis & Southwestern steam railroad, was in Berne Friday and called at the Witness office. His object in com-

ing in Berne with a view was to confer with the people of Berne with a view to making this thrifty little city one of the points on the proposed new railroad. The road is to follow the most direct leasable route from Toledo to Indianapolis and Berne happens to be the nearest point of crossing on the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad to such a line. The road is to touch Van Wert, Ohio and Muncie, and a look on the map will convince anyone of the favorable locaton of Berne for such a line. Both east and west of the Grand Rapids railroad between Decatur and Portland there is a vast rich agricultural and oil territory yet untouched by railroads and by making Berne the crossing point on the Grand Rapids the new line would virtually connect this rich territory between Van Wert and Muncie. The other two points of crossing the Grand Rapids under consideration by the promoters of the new line are Decatur and Portland. Mr. Harris after calling \ at the Witness office on several of the leading members of the Berne Business Men’s Association and arranegd for a -meeting with that body on Thursday, March 3, to: confer with it as to what the town I of Berne would do to get the road through Berne.—Berne Witness. THE LECTURE A Treat at the Methodist Church Friday Evening. A tine audience greeted Rev. H. C. Jameson last evening. His subject was handled in a masterly man ner, and he certainy has a true conception of our great country and her institutions. The audience

NFWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL

Indianapolis. Feb. 23. —Chairman O’Brien spent the day at the Demo-, cratic committee rooms. He is feeling greatly encouraged over the outlook for his party. “I think,” said he “that over sixty per cent of the counties have already organized. That is very unusual as it has not been the custom of the Democrats to organize so early. With but few exceptions I think all the counties will be organized before March 1. I feel that Indiana will be the battle ground this year as the Republican leaders seem now to be figuring on electing Roosevelt without the assistance of New York. Naturally this condition will bring the center of' the fight to Indiana. I don’t know i when the state convention will be held, I probably not early, as it Is not the custom of the Democrats to ask for an early convention." Chairman O’Brien said there will be a meeting of the state committee here soon. Chairman O'Brien of the Democratic state committee is getting ready to send a notice to every county to make nominations for the county ticket regardless of the law’ enacted by the recent legislature fixing the terms of county officers and providing that many shall holdover until the Ist of January. The county chairman will be instructed to follow the decision of former Attorney General Alonzo Greene Smith who held with Addison C. Harris, attorney for the Republican state committee, that the law is anconstitutional. Nominations will be tlm "’" 81 pcndln ’ ! " 'Vision from Jb!t . a "" “ *" «*Pccted that a duels on will be reached before '. da , y . , ThOM m,)Bt seriously affected by the law, however, are county clerks who were elected two V o»r.

listened throughout the splendid lecture with rapt attenton. The outbursts of oratory at times almost raised the audience to their feet. It would be impossible to write out a synopsis in a short space. Every fibre of the subject is woven together—thread must not be broken.—The Gallipolis Journal. BUTTER MAKERS Ten Days’ Instruction at Purdue A Popular Feature That Will Interest Many People of Indiana.

Last November the Dairy Department of Purdue University opened its la bra tones to farmers’ wives and other older persons engaged in butter making on the farm. As many as could be accommiHlated, at the time, presented themselves for the week’s instruction offered. Women from twenty to sixty years old found much that was profitable and helpful. In addition to points gained in butter making, they made new acquaintances and had a pleasant vacation from home duty. The expressions of approval by those in attendance at this first course, together with number of inquiries from others who did not hear of it in time, or were unable to attend at that time, have prompted the department to offer another course March 25, 1904 requirements for admission: Members of the class must have had experience as farm butter makers. Beginners, should take the ten weeks course. Date: Instruction will begin at Ba. m. March 15. Don't be late. Get the day before and secure your room. Expenses: Tuition is free. A laboratory fee of <2.50 will I be charged to partly cover material furnished, bre ikage, etc. Board , and room will cost from <5 to <7. The total expense for the term need not exceed <lO exclusive of railroad fare. Application should be sent to Prof. H. E. Van Norman by March 10th, as the size of the class will be limited to the number that can be accomodated with the facilities at hand. Applications will tie filed in the order of their receipt. For further details address Prof. H. E. Van Norman, LaFayette, Ind.

ago and who, as a rule, would take their offices sometime this month but | for the new law which provides that ' the terms of all the county officers shall begin on the Ist of the year. These men are especially interested in having the matter settled at once. It Is possible that a decision will be handed dow’n by the supreme court on the legislative apportionment act before the summer vacation. Both parties are very anxious to have the matter settled as soon as possible so that nominations will not be delayed. Judge New of Ripley county has Just held the law unconstitutional, being , the third judge to take that view. If ! the supreme court should be slow to act the Democratic state committee will bring suits in many districts to enjoin the holding of elections under the new law. It is not likely, however, that it will have to go to that extreme as the Republican leaders have no particular love for the new apportionment and will probably ask for an early decision. Dan W. Sims of Lafayette who was here today hns been widely talked of as a Democratic candidate for governor. It was rumored recently that he proposed to become a candidate for mayor of his own city, hut he declared today that he would not run for any office this year. There is hut little doubt that films could have the nomination for governor if he would ask for ft. as he is very popular with the party loaders throughout the state and his own district has been especially anxious to indorse him for the place. , films, however, prefers to stick to his law practice. He believes that th i I, **n>ocrats have a fine chance to win thj* time.

Railroad Notes. ■ The Overland Limited, solid train Chicago to Coast daily. Chicago, Union Pacific & North-Western • Line. Lowest Rates ever made from Chicago to the southwest, via Chicago Great Western railway. One way for round trip tickets on sale March Ist and 15th; April sth and 19th. For further information apply to J. P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, 111. On the’first and third Tuesday of every month the Erie railroad 'will sell one way and ronud trip excurson tickets to the west, northwest and southwest at very low a rates. Further information, call r upon Erie agents or write, C. L. Enos, T. P. A.. Marion Ohio. Through Pullman sleeping cars to California points via Iron Mountain route, leaving St. Louis 8:30 a. m. daily for Los Angeles via “True Southern Route,’’ also tourist sleeping cars on this same train for Los Angeles and San Francisco every Wed nesday and Thursday. Best winter route to California. For further information call on or address G. A. A. Deane, Jr.. T. P. A., 200 Sentinel Big. Indianapolis, Ind. During March and April the Chicago Great Western Railway will sell tickets at very low rates from Chicago to nearly all western points. Write us for information stating destination and number in party. California points <33. Helena and Butte <3O. Spokane <30.50. Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, etc,<33. Many other equally low. J. P. Elmer G. P. A., 113 Adams St., Chicago, 111. The Black Hills, in the southwest part of the State of South Dakota producesone third of the gold found in the United States, and is said to be the richest one hundred square miles in the wold. A new booklet on the Black Hills has been issued by the North Western Line, with a fine detailed map of this wonderful region. Send four cents in stamps for copy of he booklet. W. B. Kniskern. P. T. M., Chicago,lll

A beautiful map, valuable for reference, printed on heavy paper 42x64 inches, mounted on rollers; edges bound in cloth, showing our new island possessions. The TransSiberian Railway, Pacific Ocean cables, railway lines and other features of Japan, Chiana. Manchuria, Korea and the Fur East. Sent on roeiept of 25 cents in stamps by W. B. Kniskern, P. T. M., Chicago & North Western Ry, Chicago 111. Thirty three dollars to the Pacific coast via the Chicago Union Pacific & Northwesten Line from Chicago daily during March and April, to San Fransisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle and Tacoma and other Pacific Coast points. Very low rates to Helena, Butte, Spokane, Ogden and Salt Lake City. Corresponding low rates from all points. Daily and personally conducted excursions in Pullman tourist sleeping cars to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Portland, through without change, double berth only |7.00. (Choice of routes. For particulars I address A. H. Waggener 22, Fifth Avenue, Chicago, 111.

For Sale—Gasoline engine. Enquire of J. S. Lower or C. D. Kunkle, secretary fair association. 35tf Woman Who Robbed Qen. Payne Makes Open Confession. New York. Feb. 23—Mrs. Agnes French, recently employed as a nurse in |he family of Postmaster General Payne, in Washington, was arrested In Brooklyn by central office detectives. She is said to have decamped I last Thursday from the Arlington hotel. Washington, with SIOO in cash I and about 31,700 worth of jewelry be- ! longing to Mrs. Payne and other members of the family. Mrs. French was traced to this city and when brought to police headquarters acknowledged the guilt, saying: “I am guilty and am willing to take the consequences. The fact is that 1 needed the money.” Convicts Overcome in Time. Santa Fe, N. M„ Feb. 23—Seven life convicts at the New Mexico penitentiary overpowered Acting Superintendent R. C. Garrett and cut him with a knife because he would not give up I the combination to the armory. They I were subdued by the guards before they could accomplish their apparent purpose to seize the wives and children of the penitentiary officials and use them as shields. Going After Any Gee Left. Elwood. Ind., Feb. 23.—The American Tinplate company, In addition to building s now pu nnfrtg station Just east of the city, has contracted fnr the gas in.the wells of. the Indlannpoiin Gas company, and the product of some j of the best producers left in the field' will be turned Into tha mains that lead to the big factory.

FIR S T NATIONAL BA N K Capital $100,000.00 Surplus 20,000.00 Resources 650,000.00 DIRECTORS: P. W. Smith, Pres’t C. A. Dugan, Cashier W. A. Kuebler, Vice-Pres’t E. X. Ehinger, Ass’t Cashier D. Schmitt J. H. Hobrock D. Sprang 3 per cent interest paid on certificates. We solicit your patronage DECATUR, INDIANA

CURES WITHOUT STOMACH DOSING Hyomei Cures Catarrh by Simple Breathing. —The Holthouss Drug Co. Refund Money if it Fails to Cure. A long stride toward solving the mystery of curing catarrh was taken with the discovery of Hyomei. In faci, the percentage of cures by this treatment proves it equal to the final tests. The folly of taking medicine into the stomach to cure catarrh of the nose, throat and lunge, has been real i ized by physicians, but not until Hy- j omei was known, had they a practical j method that would obviate stomach drugging. A complete Hyomei outfit costs but SI, and consists of a neat pocket inhaler that can be used anywhere with- 1 out attracting attention, a medicine dropper and a bottle of Hyomei. Breathing Hyomei through the inhaler, every particle of air that enters the nose, throat and lunge, is charged with a healing balsam that soothes and allays all irritation, kills the catarrhal germs and enriches the blood with additional ozone. The Holthouee Drug Co. have so much faith in the power of Hyomei to cure catarrh, that they are selling it under their personal guarantee to refund the money if it does not give positive relief.

Dissolution. Notice is hereby given that by mutual consent the late firm of J. S. Bowers & Co., hardware dealers, has been dissolved, J. S. Bowers, having retired from the firm. Samuel J. Laman of the old firm with Wilson H. Lee will constitute the new firm. The retiring firm desire to thank the public for many past favors and bespeak for the new firm of Laman & Lee, a continuation of your patronage. The books and accounts of the old firm will remain at the store for settlement. Respectfully, J. 8. Bowers, 8. J. Laman, for J. S. Bowers & Co.

Monroe Agent. Mr. Jonathan Burkhead has been appointed agent for the Daily and Weekly Democrat for Monroe and vicinity and is authorized to take subscriptions and receive mon°y- ts Strawberry Plants. Cheapest und best. Send postal request for free treatise on strawberry culture and catalogue of best varities of plant. A. Sibert, Rochester, Ind. 32d2w6t.

Rosse’s OPElfft HOUSE Thursday, Feb. 25. KILROR & BRITTO’S Sensational Comedy Drama An Aristocratic Tramp. P ,l ' e Hid Specialties, Entire Production Carried 1 Teaches a moral lesson and tells one) of the prettiest stories. The play contains plenty of Pathos' snd enough broad comedy for a iuagh every minute. Pi ices, 2i>c, d,jc aiid d(lc. j Seat sale at Holthouse Drug Co,

Ladies, come to our suit opening, Friday. You will be pleased. Niblick & Co.

Sewing Machines FROM $5, $lO to sls W. E. SMITH & CO Frank P, Bell Electrical Contractor and Supplies Headquarters at City News Stand Hall, Son &Talk WANT HOUSES TOgRENT Callers Every Day

SIO.OO TO TEXAS From St. Louis via the Cotton Belt Route $lO ONE WAY sls ROUND TRIP Feb. i6th, March ist and 15th On the at>ove dates the Cotton Belt 1 Route will sell one way colonist tick | ets from St. Louis to points in Tew 1 east of and including Amarillo, Quan nah, \ernon. Brownwood, Brady, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston. Galveston, Corpus Christi, Rockport, Alice, Kerrville, at rate of §lO. On same dates and to the same ter ntory the Cotton Belt will sell round trip homeseekers’ tickets, 21 days re turn limit and stop-over privileges on going trip, at rate of §ls. This is the opportunity of your life to make a cheap trip to Texas. Write at once, today, for further informa tion. give your starting point ami where you want to go, how many tickets you will require and the date you wish to start. We will tell you exact cost of tickets from vour town, time of trains, also send you map of Cotton Belt Route. E. W. Leßaume «• P. & T. A., St. Louis. Mo.

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