Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 236, Decatur, Adams County, 4 October 1909 — Page 4

ELECTION RULES They Will Govern the Democratic Primary in This City REGULAR ELECTION Central Committee Adopt | Rules for Their City Primary Election The City Democratic Central com mittee in executive session assembled, adopt the following rules tor the control and regulation or cue Democratic vote to be polled in the nominating election of said party, of candidates to be voted for in the general election of 1909: Section 1. The Democratic primary election on Tuesday. October 5, 1909, shall be under the Australian system of election laws of the state of Indiana. with the exception that there shall be one inspector, one judge, two clerks and one election sheriff, and except as hereinafter set out in section seven and eight. Section 2. That the interest and purpose of the nomination at a primary election is to secure a full and free and fair expression of the whole democracy of the city. Provided that all those who voted the regular democratic ticket in 1904 be considered Democrats. ( Section 3. The qualifications other than heretofore given of voters of such primary, shall be, that he is a citizen of Decatur, Indiana, and ale- ( gal voter therein, or will be a legal voter before the next general election. That he be a bona fide resident of the city, and of the precinct wherein he offers to vote. Section 4. The eligibility of a candidate shall depend upon his compliance with the foregoing requirements, and paying the assessments for campaign purposes, placed upon him as a candidate for the office to which he aspires. Such campaign assessments shall be paid at least 5 days before the said primary election. Provided that if a candidate neglects or refuses to comply with the requirements of the City Democratic Central Com-1 mittee as are provided for in the rules ! and regulations herein contained, the 1 name of each candidate shall not appear on the tickets used in said primary election. Section 5. That the City Central Committee shall meet on the day following the next democratic primary election in Decatur. Indiana, at 10 p. m. and receive from each inspector or committeeman lof the precincts the returns of said election and proceed to compare the votes cast for all the candidates who have complied with the rules and regulations of the committee aforesaid, and the person having the highest number of votes cast for any given office, shall be declared the nominee of the Democratic party of said city and state of Indiana, for such office sought. Provided, that no City Central Committeeman, whose name appears as that of a candidate on the election tickets of such primary, or who has any relatives whose name appears as that of a candidate on such election ticket, shall be eligible to serve as inspector of such election, nor shall he be allowed to select any election officers to serve in said primary election. In case of ineligibility of the committeeman to appoint such officers aforesaid, the chairman, secretary and treasurer of the City Central Committee shall appoint such election board in such precinct at least one week before the primary election. Section 2. Each board of election iball keep a poll book in which shall be entered the name of every person who votes at such primary election, and after the polls are closed, said election board shall count the votes or ballots cast and make out a tally sheet and deliver such tally sheet properly signed hy such election board to the election inspector of such voting precincts, who shall deliver such tally sheets and poll books to the chairman of said City Democratic Central Committee on the day following such primary election aforesaid. The officers of said election board shall at the time of making out the tally sheets make out and sign three certificates of election showing the vote in such precincts as shown by the poll and tally sheets and place one of said certificates in the possession of the inspector, one in the hands of each election clerk to be held as authentic reference should any controversy hereafter arise. Section 7. All voted ballots shall be by said Section board placed in a paper bag, tied with a string and ■Calin- jE.e ? .‘cd and yr,st cd over

the knot of the string and delivered to the inspector and by him returned to Democratic headquarters in the city of Decatur, Indiana, on the day mentioned in section five. In no case shall any voted ballot be destroyed ' by the election board, but all such ballots so sealed shall be kept for the period of thirty days by the Chairman of the Central Committee, and such sacks so sealed shall not be opened except by order of the committee in session regularly called and in case of contest by any candidate voted for. contested ballots shall be placed in a sack with tally sheets as hereinafter set out. All unvoted ballots shall be destroyed by the several election boards by entirely consuming the same by fire before any votes are counted or ballot boxes be opened until the polls are closed and all unvoted ballots destroyed as hereinbefore provided. Section 8. Any voter woh declares that by reason of physical disability or inability to read the English language. he is unable to mark his ballot, may declare his choice of candidates to the election board, and the poll clerks, in the presence of said voter end in the presence of said election board, shall prepare the ballots | for voting, and on request shall read ; over to such voter the names of the candidates as marked. Section 9. No person being a candidate for the nomination to any office and to be voted for at said primary shall be declared the nominee of the Democratic party of said county, who loans, pays or gives, either directly or indirectly, any money or other thing of value to any elector, or to any other person for the purpose of securing the vote of influence of such elector or person for his nomination. nor shall any such candidate offer or promise to loan or give any money or other thing of value to any elector for the purpose of influencing or retaining the vote of such elector, or to induce such elector to work or labor for the election or nomination of such candidate, or to refrain from working or laboring for the nomination or election of any other candidate, or to any person to secure or retain the influence or vote of such elector in his behalf as such candidate, or to be used by such persons in any way to influence the vote of any elector, or electors generally, for himself or any candidate. And no candidate shall hire or otherwise employ for a consideration any elector or person to work at the polls on the day of such primary election for the I nomination of such candidate, and ’ should any candidate violate any of the provisions of this section he shad be dealt with as provided in section eleven of these rules. Section 10. All contests and disputes out of the canvass and counts following said primary election shall be settled by a majority vote of the City Central Committee under whose direction such primary election was held. - Section 11. Should any candidate violate the rules and regulations of the Central Committe tmd thereby fraudulently secure the nomination to the office to which he may aspire, the candidate for such office who shall have received the next highest number of votes provided such candidate shall not have also fraudulently secured his nomination, shall by a majority vote of said Central Committee be declared the nominee of the party aforesaid to such office. Section 12. Should there be a vacancy occur at any time by removal resignation or death, or should there be a tie vote of any candidate, or of any candidates nominated, the vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the Central Committee at such time as it may then and there agree upon. Section 13. That the contested ballot and tally sheets shall be placed

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in a paper bak tied with a string and sealing wax melted and pasted over the knot of the string and delivered to the inspector, and by him returned to the chairman in the city of Decatur, Indiana, on the day herein before mentioned in section five. Section 14. The names placed on the tickets used in said primary election as referred to in section one, of the rules and regulations shall be arranged in alphabetical order. Section 15. The Chairman of the Central Committee shall have a notice printed for two weeks in the Decatur Democrat, giving names of offices to be filled by candidates voted for in November, 1909, and voting places in the next democratic primary election. That if at any time within ten days, any three persons residing within any precinct of said city shall make affidavit jointly that each of said persons voted in said precinct at said Primary Election, and that lie believes that the vote of said precinct was not counted or returned as same was cast, or that the same has not been correctly counted, and request a recount of said precinct, a recount shall be made as follows: A committee of three persons, legal voters of the democratic party shall be ap- ' pointed ,one by the City Chairman, one by the petitioners and one by the two thus appointed. The committee thus appointed shall make the recount and certify to the result thereof to the full city centra! committee whicn shall be called together by the chairman for the purpose of receiving such results, and of taking such action as it may deem proper in the premises. PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will offer at public sale at his residence two miles southeast of Decatur, or one-half mile north of county farm, sale commencing at 10 o’clock a. m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1909, the following property, to-wit: Horses —Two head, 1 seven year old mare, draft type; 1 ten year old gelding. Cows—Three head. 1 Jersey cow, fresh soon; 2 extra good Shorthorn cows. Implements—l Turnbull wagon, good as new; 1 hay loader, 1 hay ladder, 1 hay tedder, 1 good grain drill. 1 McCormick mower, 1 disc harrow, 2 horse cultivator, 1 spike tooth harrow. 1 double shovel plow, single shovel plow, 1 complete logging outfit, 1 breaking plow, good mud boat, pair good bob sleds, 2 sets heavy harness. 1 set good breeching harness, 1 set double driving harness. 1 set single buggy harness, 4 tons of good mixed hay. About 300 shocks of corn in field. About 100 bushels of oats. About 20 bushels of barley. 17 head of fullblood White Embden geese, 3 Bronze turkey hens, 1 Bronze gobble, a lot of young turkeys. About 50 fuliblood ■ White Wyandotte chickens and many other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of ten months will be given the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for. Four per cent, off for cash. HENRY GUNSET. John Spuhler, Auct. Fruchte & Litterer, Clerks. NOTICE The vacancy in the place as Repub. lican committeeman in Precinct A, Third ward, City of Decatur, caused by the removal from the precinct of D. W. Beery, has been filled by the appointment of Erastus Fritzsinger. J. M. FRISINGER, Chair. F. L. LITTERER, Secy.

THE CITY PRIMARY I — I The Democrats to Make Their Nominations for City Officers NOT EXCITING A Heavy Vote is Expected to be Cast and the Candidates Working Hard There is nothing exciting at the close of the Democratic primary campaign. at which the candidates for city offices will be chosen. The day has been uneventful, the candidates putting in good work in seeing the voters and making their last canvass before the voting begins. The ballots were printed this afternoon, and they with the rest of the para-1 phernalia will be ready for the in-1 spectors, who will get them this evening. The booths have been placed and everything is ready for the fun. which will begin at six o'clock in the morning and continue during the day. All the cadidates have made a clean, honorable race and the best of feeling prevails between the candidates, and who ever the nominees are. they will likely receive the entire voting strength of the party at the election which will be held on November 2. As usual the returns of the primary : will be received at this office, arrangements being made to telephone the results in just as soon as the vote is counted. , THE DEATH ANGEL (Continued from page 1.) of attention. Others also showed the end of the strain to do everything in their power and the home is indeed, a sad one. Bertha Elnora Miller was born in this township. May 21, 1885, and died October 2. 1909. She was aged twen. ty-four years, four months and eleven days. She was educated in the schools here and was an accomplished young lady. Her friends were innumerable, due to her happy disposition and her loving nature. She was mar. ried June 9th last to Mr. Anthony | Hackman, the wedding being one of the happiest events ever held in this locality. She is survived by the husband, the father and mother, and by many other relatives and hundreds of friends. An only sister died a few years ago, from pneumonia, which followed an attack of typhoid fever. The funeral services will be held from the St. Marys church in this city, Wednesday morning at 9:30 standard time, ten o’clock sun time, Father Wilken officiating. The remains will be laid to rest beside the departed sister at beautiful St. Joseph cemetery. 0 — A GOOD PLAY Was That at the Opera House Saturday Evening. “Little Johnny Jones" which was played at the Bosse opera hopse was without doubt the best play ever seen in the city. It consisted of three acts and was up to date in all respects. There were about forty people in all and from the first rise of ' the curtain until the last scene there 1 was always something dining that received applause from the audience present. The show will in all probability never be seen in Decatur --— • — • • T ——

again and those who witnessed it, the other evening consider it well; worth the money and an evening well' spent They were on their way to Dayton, Ohio, and as they had an evening off played here just in order to keep the troupe together. Manager Bosse is certainly securing some first class shows and should be com- ■ plimented. Wednesday night the ■ Hidden Hand’- will play in the city and is another up to date show, it being written by Mr. Eugene Moore, who presented “Saul of Tarsus here last week. — f <o- ——— — COURT HOUSE NEWS (Continued from page 2.) G. Dailey, deputy prosecutor, this morning, stating that he would be able to be here on that date. He will then give his ruling in regard to the motion to quash the indictments and if this is adverse to the defense the case will go to trial. —Bluffton Banner. , o— —■ — i CANNOT FAIL TO ENTERTAIN One of the most successful real melodramas of the season, the new dramatization of the “Hidden Hand by Eugene Moore, produced with unusual excellence by Fred G. Conrad, has been secured by Manager Bosse for Wednesday, October 6th. Mr. Moore seems to have infused new and most vigorous blood into the keenly sensational romance of Mrs. Southworth, and to have produced the best play yet from that novel. In skillful hands there is no reason ! why the “Hidden Hand” story, should not result in a great play, the material of this romance of the mountains of old Virginia before the war being so prolific of suggestions to the dramatist. There is a mine of interesting characters, comic and serious, and a most picturesque background for its absorbing romance. Such characters as “Capitola,” “Black Donald” and “Wool’ cannot fail to interest and entertain. “Old Hurricane,” "Mrs. Condiment” and “Pitapat” also are I scarcely less interesting than the madcap heroine. 0 GOOD PROPERTY FOR SALE For the next thirty days, I will offer for sale my property, located on the main street in the town of Monroe. consisting of two full lots, extending from one street to another, | with a barn on each lot, lots fenced, near church and school house, good sidewalks, and a good nine room house. If you hurry you can buy this property for $2,100. I am anxious to sell as I wish to buy a farm. Lot is well ditched and has gocd cistern on. Levi Johnson, Monroe, Indiana. 236-3 t o IS STILL ON THE JOB Still at the old stand, doing business the same old way. The last few days I have had dozens of peop’e saying they thought I had sold out and moved eway. But it happened to be Frank Gast, the cigar manufacturer. My name is still Gass, at Fullenkamp's old stand. FRANK GASS. o PIANO TUNING Mr. J. R. Lohmeyer, expert piano tuner, will be in Decatur for a few days. Orders left at this office will be carefully attended to. Ail work guaranteed. J. R. Lohmeyer, Marion, Ind. ts o LOST —A red bill book, containing a number of notes and papers of value between Decatur and Pleasant Mills. Phone return to Ell Meyer, sheriff. 231-3

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East Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 4. (Special to the Daily Democratl-Receipts 12800; shipments 7030. Today 3160; shipments 1140. Yesterday’s official to New York for 3aturday. Hogs closing strong. Medium and heavy —[email protected]. Yorkers—sß.oo© $8.20. Light yorkers—s7.so©s7.7s. Pigs—s7.oo@ $7.25. Roughs —$7.00© $7.30. Stags—[email protected]. Cattle—s3.7s. Good steady; others slow. 'Export steers—[email protected]. Shipping steers —[email protected]. Butchers—s4.so@ss. 50. Heifers—s3.so® $5.25. Cows—s3.oo© $4.50. Sheep—2o,Boo; steady. Lambs—ls to 25 lower; tops $7.25 @57.35. TOLEDO MARKETS. October 2. — Cash wheat $1.19% May wheat 1.2014 December wheat 1-20 Cash corn 6® May corn 61% December corn 58% May oats W December oats 42 CHICAGO MARKETS. October 2. — May wheat $1.02% December wheat 1.00% May corn 60 October corn 60 December corn 57% May oats 42% December oats 39% PRODUCE. By Decatur Produce Co. Eggs 22c Fowls .....10c Ducks 8c Geese f. 6c Turkeys ... ; 12r

AGENTS—Handy hame fastener Every horse owner buys at sight. 1 200 per cent. Thomas Fastener Co., • 502 j Barney Blk., Dayton, Ohio. o -—. , Mr. Krimmel, the piano tuner, of • Fort Wayne, is in the city. Parties 1 wishing their piano tuned will please leave word at the Murray Hotel, phone 57. 231-2 t

QQ annual. djq nr VUilu Fall Festival Excursion suiLu St. Louis and Return , Friday, October, 22,1909 ’ VIA The CLOVER LEAF ROUTE Second grand opportunity to visit St. Louis and enjoy the 3 Drama, Opera and Vaudeville season, low at its heighth. ' Excursion tickets will be good for going passage only on k Special train leaving Decatur, Ind., at 8:31 p. m. Gocd re1, | urß .i n R on any regular train up to and including Tram 6, t leaving St. Louts at p. m. Monday, October 25th. As usual on these Fall Excursions, our best service will be provided and a special attention given to the comfort of passengers. e Come and see me early and arrange for one of the most pleasant trips of J- the season. , C. F. HARRIS, Agent, — Toledo, St. Louts a Western R. R. w -

Spring chicks Butter CMcks 15 NIBLICK A CO. Butter 16c to 2!e Eggs 22c H. B ERL ING. Eggs J2c Butter Fowls Ducks Geese 6c Turkeys Spring chickens tie Chicks tOc B. KALVER & CO. I Wool, merchantable 28c Beef hides 9 cents Calf hides 10 cents Sheep pelts 25c to |1 Tallow 4 cents PRICES ON COAL. Chestnut coal $7.25 Hocking Valley $3 Tf> West Virginia splint s4.o<: Wash nut $4.00 HAY MARKET No. 1 timothy, loose in m0w....519.90 1 S. W. Peterson. I—, 1 —, —a— GOOD FARM FOR SALE Desiring to locate in the west I will , offer for a short time my farm for sale. It contains 160 acres, with good improvements, good water, is as good a farm as can be found in the countv, located four and one-half miles northB east of Berne, in Monroe and Blue B Creek townships. (It’s worth more, b but SIOO will buy it if taken at once. MATHIAS MILLER, r ltw4w R. R. 3, Berne, Ind

All 10c dishes, vases and pitchers 9c at the Fair 5 and 10c store, Mon- ’ roe St. 225-2 t oHoarseness in a child subject to croup f is a sure Indication of the aprpoach of s the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given at onee or even after the croupy cough has appeared, it will ’ prevent the attack. Contains no poi--1 son. Sold by all dealers.