Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 27 February 1907 — Page 2

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It was brought out in a debate in the United States senate over the proposition to increase the salary cf the head cf the forestry oureau that the cost of the forestry service prior to two years ago was $375,000 a year. Now it is $3,000,000 and the stealing of timber from the public lands goes on unabated. But the senate voted to Increase the salary of the official just the same, though he is a millionaire. It is a little bit early to make a gness. but it appears that the Prohibitionists are getting ready to offer

their presidential nomination next year to Judge Artman. His decision, that the state has no authority to i authorize the licensing of the sale of' intoxicating liquors warms ail of the ! poltical cockles in the Prohibition j heart. The Republicans, m deciding to let i Apostle Smoot keep his seat in the j United States senate, were merely : carrying out their agreement with the Mormon hierarchy. They regard the Mormon vote as of more import-, 1 ance than the opinions of all the ■ women. in the country. The great anxiety on the part cf : 1 the governor for the passage of his i anti-lobby bill is now thoroughly un- . deretood. He wanted a monopoly of ; the business. I For good building stone, best Heeling Valle,- '••al nd dynamite, see Julius ria-j.k liZltl

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A SOCIAL SUCCESS Was the Closing Event at Skating Rink A BIG CROWD ATTENDED Affair Thoroughly Enjoyed—Miss Bessie Long Won the Lady’s Medal —Season is Over.

Over three hundred people attended the Japanese Garden Masquerade at the Rink last evening, the closing event of the season and each enjoyed every moment of the occasion. The floor was filled with a hundred skaters, most of whom were uniquely masked. Bluffton sent over about forty skaters and lovers of the sport from Fort Wayne and other places were here. Messrs. Shaffer and Shoemaker .who had charge of the affair, deserve great credit for their work. The room was beautifully decorated with lanterns, bells and other effects, and hundreds of little incandescent lights sparkled throughout the room, i At nine o'clock the masqueraders I paraded and the judges, Miss Edna j Crawford. Mr. Will Schrock and Mr. iJohn E.ans of Van Wert, picked the prize winners. Miss Bessie Long of this city, captured the lady's medal and Mr. Jesse Robbins of Bluffton, the gentleman's prize. Miss Long: i represented an Indian princess and (Mr. Robbins imitated "Old Nick": himself. A double grand march fol-. lowed and then two hours of jolly. skating to the latest musical airs as I furnished by Med Miller's band. The I same gentlemen will conduct affairs at Portland and Dunkirk next week. The Rink here was torn out this morning and the Schafer Hardware Company will at once fill it with a big stock of buggies and wagons. The Rink will re-open again next fall. o REGRETS LOSS OF THE CANTEEN Major Steele Says it Means Much to. Soldiers’ Home. ■er: will be no canteen at the jlarion home after March 4. It was with a great deal of regret that Governor George W. Steele made this announcement today. "The abolishment of the canteen is a serious question,' said Governor Steele. “It not only means a loss of money to us but it causes us to face a more important proposition —the health and character of the veteran. Since the einteen was established there has not been a single case of intoxication caused by liquor sold here and there j has been less trouble. The beer we j have used is not strong and the quantity sold to each man is limited. “I am at a loss to understand the meaning of congress in adopting the i amendment abolishing the canteen.

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There is no logical argument for such an action. It has been endorsed by some of the leading men of the country—men - who understand the conditions and are capable of judging. The action of congress is a blow to the Homes. The absence of the canteen will mean that many of the veterans will go on the outside for the liquor where they frequently get into trouble. The police of Marion and in other cities where Homes are located are authority for the statement that there has been an improvement in the conditions sine? the canteen was established. Few veterans have been brutally assaulted and robbed. I propose to take unusual precautions to protect the veterans and will employ additional men but with it all the conditions are far from satisfactory. A day at the Soldiers' Home, if properly spent will convince the most skeptical that the canteen is a great thing for the veteran." The abolishment of the canteen will mean the loss of considerable money for the Home. The post fund Is mostly made up of funds taken in at the Home store of which the canteen is an important part. More than one-third of the money taken in at the store comes from the canteen. The expense of operating the opera house and conducting the band largely comes from this fund. When the canteen is taken away the amount of revenue will be greatly reduced and it will not be possible to provide so extensively for the entertainment of the soldier. — Marion Leader. a splendid Time Woman’s Missionary Met With Mrs. Schrock

RALPH MILLER ENTERTAINED Historical and Shakespeare Club Meetings—Several Other Affairs of a Pleasant Nature. The Woman's Missionary Society of the PresbyfKrian church, enjoyed a profitable session Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nettie Schrock on Rugg street. An exceL lent paper on ■China" wtlh sub-top-ics on the same was prepared by Mrs. C. J. Lutz, followed by two good pa-. pers on "The Indians." by Mrs. Dor. win and Mrs. Sholty. During the social hour that followed, a splendid offering of SS.2O was received by the treasurer.

Ralph Miller entertained a number of friends at a party last evening, in honor of his thirteenth birthday an. niversary. Various games were piay--ed..in which Edith Green and Anice Cowan won the prizes. At a late hour refreshments were served. The guests were: Vera Radamacher, William Bowers, Ireta Erwin. Victor Eichenberger, Alice Knapp, Charles Stmts. Lulu Au. Daniel Falk. Edith Green. Carl Beatty, Rosa and Dora Shiickman. Catharine Bremerkamp, Effie and Erwin Miller, Anice Cowan, Mary Stults and Lydia Miller.

The members of the Historical Club met at the Library Club rooms last evening and had a very interesting meeting. A small company of friends were entertained fast evening by Miss Merle Burdg, at her home on Mercer avenue. The evening was very pdeasantlv spent with music and games. During the evening a few fine readings were I rendered, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The Shakespeare ladies met at the home of Mrs. D. W. Sprang on Madison street, at nine o'clock this morning. The study of the morning was on "City Problems." and the paper was in charge of the hostess. During the meeting committees were apponted to outline the program for next year's work. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John Niblick on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hite delightfully entertained a few friends at dinner this noon at their home on Winchester street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Railing. The Misses Margaret Hite and Bessie Wherry went to Fort Wayne, last evening to attend the L N. B. C. ban. quet. They will be the guests of Miss Edith Porter while in that city. o Card of Thanks. We take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends for the kindness shown to us during the sick. nss and death of oar daughter, Bertha. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hower. o Try a Democrat "Want Ad."

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THE MUCK RAKER Editorial on the Eighth District Congressman POLITICS DOES NOT PAY George W. Cromer is Cited as an Ex. ample of the Busy Politician. The Washington, D. C. Herald says editorially: "The muck raker is in. vited to study the case of the Hon. George Washington Cromer, who is now serving his fourth term in congress from the Eighth district of Indiana. and who will be retired at the end of this session. When Mr. Cromer first became a member of the house he was fairly well off. He had a lucrative law practice at Muncie, was the owner of bank stock there, ana ou.-r. wise was regarded as one of the "flaperons men in the community. Last November he was defeated by a Democat. Now he is seriously considering the acceptance of the postmastership of Muncie, tendered him by First As. sirtant Postmaster General Hitchcock. The office pays only about 13.000 a year. Like nearly every other lawyer member of the house, Mr. Cromer was forced to permit his law practice to slip away from him. “His salary as a congressman was not sufficient to meet the demands made upon his purse by the necessities of his position and his strong desire to hold on to his seat in the house, so that he had to draw upon his private means. In eight years he has been reduced pecuniarily to the state he occupied when he first began to hoe his own way tn the world. He has made and unmade postmasters in Indiana and has exerted an influence upon national legislation. If he does not accept the postmaster ship he will have virtually no immediate resources when he returns home. The story of George Washington Cromer is the story of many another member of congress and the muck raker is respectfully invited to ponder it deeply." o Democrat "Want Ads” pay.

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C. N. Christen is busily engaged at present in making plans for the Fuelling church congregation for the erection cf a four thousand dollar school house. The building is to be ' modem in every respect and will be : a daisy when compleed. This speaks • volumes for the progressiveness of < this community. ' u ■

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TEACHER COMMITS SIUCIDE Saripps-McRM BpacUl Pittsburg, Feb. 27. —Prof. T. M. Taylor, chemistry teacher in the Cat. negie Technical school Jiere and one of the most popular men in this fam. ous college, committed suicide by blowing his brains out with a rvolver.

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