Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 294, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1904 — Page 4

HE DAILY DEMOCRAT. ITIBT IVININO, IXCBPT SUNDAY, BY L.MW O . ELLINGHAM. • ••SCRIPTION RATES. B» Barrier, per week 100 ■* carrier, per year 14 00 By mall, per month...; 26C u» mall, per year 12 50 Single copies. Two Gents. d.UverUllng rates made known on application Bnlsred in the postofllce at Decatur. Indl- < aa. as seeond-olass mall matter. J. H. HELLER. Manasir. 1.1. . ■' .... '■ The latest advices from the white house, is to the effect that Hon. Robert S. Taylor will not be removed from the Mississippi river commission. This will be sad news for many itching palms. Two more rural route carriers have been given the high sign, their offense being political activity. According to the record made thus far, it will pay these government employees to pay strict attention to business. On the heels of the president’s message which afforded the information that ‘‘never have the affairs of the government been maraged more satisfactorilly, ” comes added information about scandals in the land office. We suppose though, that such state papers are made to be read only. In commenting upon the reward to be bestowed upon Senator Cottrell, of Missouri, a thick-skinned, but practical g. o. p. editor, is caused to wonder if the president ! might not be seriously considering Governor Vardaman in connection ; with the pension commissionership An experience of six months as a republican newspaper impels the Chicago Chronicle to sound a note of warning that Populistic symptoms are manifesting themselves ! in the go. p. Horror of horrors 1 What if The Chronicle were driven to another Hop?—South Bend Times. . - This rate question which a few 1 week* ago was going to be remedied forthwith, and for which Jim Sale and a party of political business I

HOLIDAY GOODS .IN HARDWARE. Every year the demand for USEFUL GIFTS Increases. Buy Christmas presents that will last, and then yon have accomp lished two ends-Given a present, one that is useful as well as ornamental. Cut Glass 'Roasting pans Solid Silver Forks Asbestos sad irons and Spoons Gasoline lamps Silver Plated Ware Cash boxes Nickel Plated Tea Clocks, Watches and Coffee pots Express wagons Nickel plated Tea Sleds, Skates Kettles Boys’ Axes Carvers Air Rifles, Guns Pocket Knifes Bicycles Child's sets Hunting suits Shears, Razors Beryl enameled Razor strops Ware Razor hones • Buggies Shaving brushes Carriage Heaters Sewing machines Edge Tools Clothes wringers . P p ? es , , Washing machines Meat and food chopHousehold scales pers SCHAFER HARDWARE CO.

men are going to Washington to thank the president for his square deal, is now to be bottled up. It is proposed to refer the question to a joint committee from the house and senate and next summer they can travel over 'the country, hear evidence and all that kind of thing. In other words it isa “square deal” for the postponement of action. One way to cure the present order of things is to enact a law providing that the salary of no officer can ibe increased during the term for I which he was elected. If a legislature, congress or any other body of men empowered to fix salary desire to make a change, let it be understood that the change is to apply to officers to be elected in future and not to those in office when the new salarv law is passed.—Columbia City Post. Mr. William R. Hearst, in an in terview at Washington, states he will not again be a candidate for congress, nor for mayor of New York, nor for president. He retires from office holding because he believes his political work will be less subject to misrepresentation and consequently more effective if he is not a candidate for office.— Sentinel. Real Estate Transfers [Reported by Decatur Abstract Company] Frank M. Gessinger to Lewis C. Hughes, inlot No. 12, Decatur, S7OO. John C. Houk to George L. Bobilya, inlots, 5 and 6, Williams, 1150. Benjamin F. Boerstler, guardian, to William D. Rinehart. 40 acresjn sec 6, Washington tp, $926. I. N. Veley, executor, to Peter Kinney, 40 acres Jefferson township. $1,066.67. David Fields to Calvin Fields, pt sw ' 4 sec 22, Hartford tp. $250. Mary Fullenkamp to Rufus K. Allison, in lot No. 30, Decatur, $275. Emma Fraster to Benjamin Manley, 40 acres St. Marys tp. $2200. Jacob A Habegger to Emil Erhart. 80 acres sec 22. Monroe tp. $6400. Emil Erhart to Rufus A. Hunter, 160 acres sec 8, Wabash tp, SBBOO.

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PRAISE TRUSTEES Union and Root Townships Teachers Meet Splendid Session Last Saturday-Kina Words for Messers Koldeway and Bokenecht. One of the most interesting institutes of the year was held by the teachers of Union and Root townships, Saturday, December 17, at District No. 3, Root township. The county superintendent and Mr. L. H . Bokneoht, trustee of Root town ship, were present, so was also Mr. L. N. Grandstaff, who did much to enliven the work of the day. During the forenoon many of the patrons and pupils of the district came with well filled baskets, and at the noon hour a sumptuous dinner was served. Before the close of the session the following resolu tions were read: Whereas. The teachers of Union and Root townships in institute assembled* Dec. 17, 1904. realize that this is our last meeting with trustees Mr. L. H. Boknecht, of 1 Root township, and Mr. Fred Koldeway, of Union township, in their official capacity, and Whereas, We the teachers of said | townships appreciate the efficient services of Trustees Boknecht and ( Koldeway, and have realized the value of their encouragement and | : wise administration, and as teach- ■ ers attest to their integrity and unswerving devotion to duty as officers, who have proved themselves equal to every emergency, faithful and true to every test, and Whereas. We regret the too early end of their official association with us and as teachers hope that they will continue to meet with

us ia our future work; therefore be it Resolved, That the teachers of said townships do heartily and sincerely tender to Trustees Boknecht and Koldeway our most heartfelt thanks for all their past kindnesses and favors to us, and mindful of our deep feeling and obligation toward them, hope and sincerely desire that the highest success may crown all their future undertakings. Bo it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to each of our trustees and to the Decatur papers for publication. Whereas, The patrons pupils, teachers and trustees of District No. 3, Root township, have so kindly favored us by their presence and co-ojieration; and have so royally and corteously entertained us today with an excellent repast as well as with their cheerful presence and hearty participation in our work, be it Resolved, That we, the teachers of Union and Root townships extend to the m our sincere and heartfelt thanks. ForS ale—l6o and 80 acre farms, will sell both either as one or separate. Large house and barn in fair condition. Large orchard and plenty of good timber. A rich and fertile soil; a first-class title will be given. The farm will sell between this and spring. Be sure and do not miss a bargain. Write or see Samuel Houk, executor, Decatur rural route seven. Residence of a mile east of Williams station. Come and see me and I will show you the farm and treat you with due respect. 292J4wks Bargains in stoves, buggies and everything in our line Brittson. Myers & Co. 294<13 In Santa Claus Land Everyone is cordially invited to come and take a jieep at Santa Claus land, and all the queer elves and fairies, at the Baptist church Saturday evening NOTICE Having sold our entire business to Loch, Dirkson & Co. we hereby ask all parties owing ills to call at once and settle their accounts either by cash or note. 294-6 BRITTSON, MYERS & CO.

USEFUL HOLIDAY GOODS Priced remarkably low for this week’s selling Furs, Waists, Skirts. Shawls, Golf Gloves, Men's and Boys' Sweaters, Leather Bags, Kimonas and Dressing saques, Men's and Ladies’ Slippers, Holiday Handkerchiefs, Etc. A complete line of useful Holiday Gifts. Priced remarkable low for this week's selling We also handle a Complete Line of Rubber Footwear At prices lower than elsewhere THE SOUTH END BARGAIN STORE Next to Moser’s Gallery There is no Mistake About it. A lot of people have took the hint and are buying shoes for Christmas presents. We can show you something for every member of the family, from the baby up to grandpa and suit you at the price you want to pay. No trouble to show you, and your money back if you are not satisfied. Goods exchanged after Xmas. It’s Up To You. 1 ' ■ ■ — _______ 1 ■ CHARLIE VOQLEWEDE, THE SHOE SELLER Same Old Place 123 N. Second St.

Additional Locals White’s for Christmas Candies. Candy! The finest candies at White’s. See White’s window. Oh yes, the bonbons and opera boxes at White’s are the best. Bonbons, bonbons, bonbons! Plenty of bonbons, at White’s. Best grade Coal Oil at Loch & Dirttson's. Loch & Dirkson carry nothing but the Red Coal Oil—liest on the market. For plate glass, boiler, health, and accident insurance see H. Harruff. See me for fire insurance. I represent none but first-class companies. H. HARRRUFF. Backbone, spare ribs, liver and pigs feet by the wholesale at Schieman's meat market. Everything at Cost at Brittson, Myers & Co 294d3 Mexican dish, hot tomalla and chili at Mat Schafer’s saloon every day. 29306 CABS IN RUSSIA. Far.. Are low If You Are Vp to the Trieka of the Driven. In no European country are cab fares so cheap as in Russia, for there is no tariff at all. On the rank are half a dozen drivers on the boxes of their droskies—tiny victorias, bung low and with just room for two if the two clasp waists after the Russian inode. If you know just about bow far you want to drive you take the first driver and tell him where you want to go and what is the price offered. The etiquette is followed invariably. The driver throws up his eyes in horror. He calls upon the saints to witness that so ridiculous a price must be doubled before he could look at it. You are not deceived. You walk on. And before you have gone ten paces the cabman is after you. pointing politely to the seat in the drosky and. with a grin, repeating frequently the Russian equivalent for “please.” But if you are driving to a destination at an unknown distance It is necessary to ask the opinion of the first bellied, belted, bearded brigand on the box of a drosky. Then it is your turn to throw your eyes to heaven and call on the saints. A quick problem in division works itself out in your head. Threes into a ruble? And you put yourself up to a Dutch am tion along the rank. "Hotel So-and-so, sorok kopeck!” you cry, with a leaning toward generosity. There is a race for you. You drive a long way in Moscow for a dime. A shadowless world would be a sunless one.—Chicago Tribune.

A LONG LINE OF Useful Articles FOR MB BIIIS S SUITS S Overcoats Rain Coats T rousers Smoking Jackets s» HATS CAPS Holiday Neckwear Fancv Sox Colored shirts Mufflers Handkerchiefs Suspenders Gloves Mittens Bovs"andswpaters VUIVI J Cuff Buttons Scarf Pins Umbrellas Suit Cases Traveling Bags Trunks Holthouse, Schulte & Co’s. Store HEADQUARTERS FOR Mens’ and Bovs Wearing Apparel. NOTICE All persons knowing themselves indebted to U. Deininger, please call and settle before January Ist. and avoid having same put in the hands of a collector. 288 6<l U DEININGER B. E. LEW Booting, Spouting and all kinds of Galvanized Iron Work. Furnaces, Repairing a Specialty. All Work Guaranteed. > Located iu Henry t egei uuitu.u First Street.