Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. iShi i< Kv»ry Bwni'W®. Except SuoLEW a ELL INGHAM. ■feocriptton Rate* Pw weak, £y carrier «®ts Par year by carrierM «* Par moath, by ss*E t 5 cents Pw yaar. by ma£ 32A4 ■KU copies » <*«<* aarortairg raw* made known o* aapnearion ■atered *Jt the poetoffee tn Decatur, ai second-c u* mail J?H. HELLER, Manager. THE BIGGER GRAFT LATER. Speaking « the WbeMy. bfll, which the Republicans prgjiose o pass at th* present session of congress, the Philadelphia Record says; The scheme prepared is a strictly mail subsidy. The tonnage feature of the senate bill is absent The bill provides tor seven specified mail .'in.es as follows: Line from Atlantic coast to port <A Rirj. I'l rWr-X* monthly, fortnightly, Atlantic coast port to Argentina. If -OJXMj monthly. I- - fortnight !v V:'m. port on Gulf of Mexico to Colon. fortnightly, 1154,009 weekly. From a port oj. weu . eeast of the United States to Fatama. Peru, and Chile >3-4 *.*s monthly, l s r X«O fortnightly. From ;**> on Pacificcoast north of Cape Mendocino to Japan China and the Philippines, S3IX>,OOO monthly, »7‘X*,<XXi fortnightly, jfan a poft' south of Cape to Hawaii, Japan, China, and the Philippines, 1364 Wj monthly. ITOO/X.-O fortnightly. Additional line under ontract from Ear. Francisco to Hawaii Samoa and Australasia, 5204/XK*, one trip every three weeks. As an entering wedge to the more ambitious tonnage scheme, embodied in the senate bill and favored by the subsidy lobby, it is proposed with the aid of the speaker and the rules committee, to rush this measure through congress at the short session and rr>ske rhe figjv. for a complete system of subsidies* when the new congress assembles. The bill dught to be fought from atari to finish. It is a most pernicious advance in the policy of protectionism, taking money directly instead of indirectly from tt‘: pockets of the people for the use f( favored corporations. It is said fi a dispatch from Washington that the passage of the bill increasing salaries of congressmen vice pAsident and cabinet officers is to be followed by a general lifting of the salaries of all government employer But congress will not help the by reforming the Dlrigley tariff under which they are robbed and by which the cost of living is increased.

Should plans not go amiss the Commercial Club will in a few days make public the best factory proposition ever presented to the citizens of fur progressive city. To land it, will mean the greatest game of enterprise ever ( undertaken, and the only way it can succeed is for every man, woman and child to put on the war paint There is no town on the map with i greater commercial possibilities than Decatur. Located on three good rail-, roads, our shipping facilities are unexcelled. Alljwe need is to awaken j to our possibfihties, push out and get some erf the many good things that are on the market. Muncie U now deeply engrossed in the worthy enterprise of raising a factory fund. They hake one of the most handsome Commercial Crub buildings in the state, attd n<»w ’.hep- propose to raise two hundred thousand dollars with which to di nance additional factory propositirms. President RodSevelt has called upon the Democrats in the senate to help

An Announcement •- ■ >i-;e« ' e e<J 1-• <•' ■ **■- *“ b uk , qni 3 uS Having purchased Mr. Mangold s interest in the Bazaar, we wish to ask a continuance of your patronage We shall enlarge our stock of Light Dry Goods, Queensware, Notions, Toys, etc., and shall continue to give the most and best for the least money. We have been in business for 25 years and believe we know the wants of the people, Trade wiih us and be convinced of the fact that we do what we promise. Courteous treatment and $1 worth of goods for $1 guaranteed C n I At this time we are offerin * Special Bargains on Large Shipments of j « Our specials ware just received. Call and see our line of goods, Embroidery and QueensEverett, Hite & Son.

I 1 him os'. of several scrapes with lis own party, few he throws then, errboar dat Un : taps it will be .earned after awhile -that Mr is not as istaocect ;as be looks - ~ -ro CASE COM NG FROM POPTLANQ — O.vorce Suit m SSJJO3 Da-raje a De-a-oea. f. — < of venue from the county 1 wfc> taken Monday in the divorce suit of Myrtle Hilton vs. William Hilton and J idge LaFoliette sent the case to Lxdams coonty. The, complaint filed several weeks ago by he wife, charges Hilton, who is an oc- genartan. with gxxreme cruelty. Amcmg other things, she says it »as her custom to a/.sist him with the work aaost the farm, and that at different times, in moments of anger, he threw at her whatever happened to be handy at the time. Hilum. is one of the well-to-do tar'mers of Jay county, being worth approximately 829JWfi His wfe is asking for alimony in the sum of Js>>» an this is what is causing the hard legal ftght-—Portland Commercial-Review. o WILL BE ABSORBED Clover Leaf Wil! be Sold ’ to the Erie THE RUMOR IS WELL FOUNDED Decatur Wou'd be Greatly Benefited if the Consolidation Goes Through.

From the east comes rumors said to ( be well founded that Jhe reported ab- : sorption of the Leaf by the Erie is about to be verified by facts. Reports concerning an alleged deal of , (this kind nave been itKixguiation for ( | some time, but until recently they . were not given credence. It is said > that 4f the deal goes through Decatur , win proft more than any other Indiana gtiy by it. That city. It is said, will not only be the terminal division , of both likes, but will be the location of tig shops, possibly the centralization of shops now in different places. 1 —From railroad column in Fort Wayne , ■ Sentinel. ‘ ; ,

“ The above confirms eastern stories about the consolidation* of’ Wr lines -of raiMrfy, anisfeould they solidate a blind man can see what it would mean for Decatur. Aailrjpdfofficials ot tooth lines have seen the advantages, both for the railroads and for this city. It ha_> been a matter of commotu knowledge rfor years that I Decaturolccupied an enviable position on the railroad map, and some time ' we will get a Christmas presen’ in the way of railroad shops and terminal I divisions. In the meantime, let’s push up the factory proposition so that we will better appreciate thegood things that will come with the’ I consolidation of the Erie and Clover ' Leaf lines. THE LAST CALL. Those who signified their intention of joining the Order of Eagles, to- be insvituted in this city, will meet at the mayor’s office next Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. It is important that every person be present. *—o When Freedom from the mountain i | high /Unfurled her Standard for all to see; These words appeared in black and white: , . • "Drink Rocky Mduntain Tea. —Smith, Yager & Falk. o i Drop info the Palace bowling alley . If you wdrit to purchase a good cigar.

WILL BE GOOD Organ Recital at the Presbyterian Church MRS NORA LINN AT HOME I E'.«yat e Meeting of tfefc Hittor.ca C ab —Mr. and Mrs. We-uoerger t Eme rta n—Soc - ety Eve me. BY PEARL BCRDG. The organ recital wkict will be giv-j en at the Presbyterian church on | Monday evening. February 4, by the, ladies of the church is looked forward' to as being the best that iae ever been j given in this city. One of the main ‘ attractions of tge, recital will be Miss ; Moffatt of Fort Wayne Miss Moffatt is a beautiful singer and is very highly spoken of! She now sings in the Third Presbyterian church, and for a long time sang at the First Pres-1 byterian church of Fort Wayne. The ; Morning Musical Club of Fort Miss Moffatt as one <x their leading members. This club is the most noted of the city. There will be ’ otter distinguished persons present to, take part in the recital, so it will bej well worth your time to attend. The j program will appear soon.

Mrs. Nora Linn of Mercer avenue, delightfully entertained the members of the Ladies' Missionary Society of the Propbyterian church yefiterday afternoon, at her home. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in transacting business and having a sociable time. Luring the aftemocm, dainty jefrttebttents were served. r The members of the W. P. T.- Club will meet with Miss Agnes Radamacher this evening at her home on North Second street. __ The members of the Historical Club had a very pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. C..D. Lewton, last evening. The study of the evening was the Chronicles from Adam to David. Mrs Ella Erwin had the leading pap< The Pocahontas £aenj>er« will hotd thdfr regular their hall tomorrow evening. a v

Mr ang Mrs. Barney Wertzberger ’ entertained a crowd oCyouag people at their elegant homfe the city. The main of amusement were gaites aid dancing. Those pres>FT and Mrs. Will Parent.! Misses Chara Kortenberg, Leona Harting, Anna Liechty, Lizzie and Bertha Knapp, Lizzie Kortenberg, Ella and i Anna Rumschlag, Viola Ulman. Clara Boknecht, Louise Wertzberger, .Minnie Niblick and Messrs. Charles Rumlci£sg. Clem Heidman, William Liechtier, Edward and Louis Romschlag, George and Tom Colchin, Henry Vines, Arthur Lininger. The out of town guests were Miss Estella Diessel of Fort Wayne, Jack Kuebler of Dayton, and Floyd Rumschlag of Tiffin, O. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow I afternoon at the sheriffs residence. A i cordial invitation is extended to the “ public to attend. ; , o HIGH RUSSIAN OFFICIAL IS SHOT Scripps-Mcßae Special St. Petersburg, Jan. 30. —Gudiema of the political prison was assassinat- 1 ed today on the main street of the I i island. The prison warden who at- 1 ! tempted to arrest the assassin, was fa- . tally shot by the terrorist who then ! escaped. A boy eighteen years 'old, ; dressed in fejrking man’s clothes; 1 was i the perpetrator of the deed. o ■ FOR SALE—-Black mare,' 5 years old, , weighs 1300 pounds. Inquire of John Scheiman at City and Feed • Yard. 21-6 t.

THE METHODIST EHSCOP AL CHURCH CORNER MONROE AND FIF “Get Right With God” SPECIAL SERVICES BEGIN Wednesday, February 6,

BANK STATEMENT. t ®eport ot the condition of the First National Bank, at Decatur in the state of Indiana, at the close of business. paa«ary -'5 I s ** Resources. 'Lr.-ans and di«eom>»s . ?4 - it -• • Overdrafts, secured and unsecured €,074-1-U. S. bonds to secure circulation -a»• Premiums on V. S. bonds. . ’ '■ IBonds. securities, etc 2»-.534.'.ri Banking house furniture and *“ i fixtures 4.'.**. , .<’0 Lor.fr’.-m aticnal banks usot reserve agents 35,05t.'-*a tDde fiwn approved reserve agents 5 (Checks aed other cash items [Notes of Batwnai banks... 1 573.'» I paper curr€*Dcy. nickeis and cents ..- 2&4.G8 ■ Lawful mosey reserve in bank vix: I Specie - Legal-ten demotes ia.a'.ei.Of* 3,.3.54-oa Redemption fund with V. S. treasurer, 5 percent of circulation Torsi •,....... ----.. Liabilities. Capital Stock paid in>IW),WM>.OO Surplus fb>4 - - -mr: 20,'.»"0.W Undivided profits, less expense* and taxes paid .. 3,654.>4 National bank notes ontsrapding .....ZZ.OfAM, to otbe.NaxitMiel banks! 79.96 Due to state . hank A bankers »8,56<1.91 Individual deposits. subject to jksmand certificates of deposit ... 298,453.74 482, 97*. 12 Total 631.531.86 State of Indiana, County of Adams sst 'I, C. cashier of.the above nanretf bank, do solemnly ?wear tfeat the above statement is true to the best o f jnv knowiedge and belief. „ C. A. DUGAN, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 30th Say tff January. 1907. EARL B. ADAMS. Notary Public, commission expires Sept 26, 1908. CORRECT—Attest" DXONIS SCHMITT. WILLIAM A.JCUEBLER. DANIEL SPRANG, SHrtctors. DR. BLACKSTONE

With this issue my advertising contract with the Democrat will expire. I' feel that to most of the readers of Chic paper my system of treatment is now well known and appreciated. And while for the present you may not see my announcements, yet should you need my Servcies, you will find me at all times in my Fort Wayne office where you may consult me freely and confidentially. You are well aware that my practice is limited to office work exclusively and'that I treat only Chronic and Special diseases of men and women. My office is the best equipped in the state for making an accurate, scientific diagnosis of your case. On this point everything depends. If a doctor does not thoroughly and perfectly understand your disease then his treatment is purely guess work and 'experimental, and because your condi’tian does not improve you become i skeptical and lose confidence in all doctors. To know exactly WHAT the disease is, and precisely WHERE it fs> located, is quite as. important as to know HOW to cure it. . The doctor who thinks or believes, or : supposes, basing his diagnosis on the -patient’s symptoms alone is generally apt to fail. Now, dear reader, if you are tired of

Music Cabinets — Now is your time to buy goods way down. We will sell any thing in our store way down cheap. “ — ■„ i- t - >, Do not put off com- p ing but come and seo Music ■ = Cabinets. A few good ones T B=l •»„, ■' |=n •— 'Lleft. J ' ’ ' 1 pa — . • U w I • Store of Quality YftGEF?*S FURNITURE STORE

the uncertainties and perplexities attending your case, and you have Irecome dissatisfied, I invite you to my office for a thorough, rigid examination that will reveal to you your true condition. Consultation strictly confidential. DR. BLACKSTONE, corner Wayne and Harrison streets, Fort Wayne. CHEAP EXCURSIONS Via Erie railroad to points in the west and southwest. On the first and third Tuesday of each month, we will have on sale, both one way and round trip tickets at exceedingly low rates. Call on Erie agents for particulars, or write O. L. ENOS, Trevaling Passenger Agent, Marion, 0. 26-*»» — o- — About seventy-five skaters enjoyed last evening at the skating rink. A good crowd is expected for tomorrow evening, as several parties are being arranged. Music again on Friday and Saturday nights. Enjoy it while it lasts, for the season will continue but two weeks longer. FARM TO RENT-100 acres or more Kera h 9 ln Decatur - w &sh ____ 2€-6t.

Horse Blankets Are the Strongest Schafer H’d’w Co.

LOST —A ring with large sapphire set, Finder please return to this office and receive reward. Ring was lost some place on North 2nd St. 26-3 t