Decatur Democrat, Volume 26, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 6 October 1882 — Page 2

THE DECATUR DEMOCRATBY A. J. Hil lFriday, October 6 1882, The Democrats are on the run.— Republican papers. Yes, they are on the run after Republican stealing, extravagance, and corruption of the ballot box, and they intend to run them out of power and honestly administer the estate, something the Republican party never did. Hon. Joseph S. Daily, democratic candidate for Congress, Levi Mock, candidate for State Senator in the Adams and Wells senatorial district were in Decatur, Thursday night and were present at the Smith-Gleason joint debate at the Court House. Both of these gentlemen will be elected. Jay Hubbell’s assessments, Republican’s assert, are voluntary. Yet the official who fails to respond is considered a Democrat by reason of such failure, and he is discharged. Old soldiers are being discharged for this cause, simply because they are Democrats and refuse to meet the demands of Jay Hubbell. The State Senator from this district holds over and at the next general assembly will have a vote in electing a United States senator. That is why the Republicans are so anxious to elect a Republican in a Democratic district. Temperance Democrats stand by your ticket. You have nothing tc gain on the question of submission by voting for the Republican candidate. With a proper effort the Republican party will be beaten this year. There is no reason why the next congress will not be Democratic, and no reason why the Democratic party should not carry Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, with Ohio thrown in. Democrats go to work. Stand by the entire ticket. There is nothing but loss and disaster in anything but the straight ticket. It is understood that Mr. Luckey, county Superintendent is using his influence with some of his school teachers against the Democratic legislative ticket, claiming to be a Democrat. Mr. Luckey should recollect, and those who think as he does, that some of the members elected this fall hold over, and two years from now will vote fora United States Senator. The Republican candidate for State Senator in this district, Mr. Gleason, is pledged to vote for a Republican for that position. The Decatur Journal and Portland Commercial are very touchy. There must be a sore ptace somewhere. They complain lustily because Col. Gray alluded to “Morton's cow feed," as one o'. the illustrations of Republican methods in the use of the peoples’ money whenever and wherever they are in power. It requires mighty small things to fairly illustrate the many mean things the party are and have been guilty of. Those who are unfaithful in small particulars will certainly, if opportunity offers, be unfaithful in matters of great importance. The “big” book says so in so many words. That charge that the Republican state platform declares in favor of prohibition is untrue, whoever makes it. * * * It is expressly declared that the issue is not a party one, and is not to be made such. The right of private judgement upon the question is left wholly unimpaired. The most violent anti-prohibitionists or anti-suf-fragists in the state can stand on that platform. —Speech of Hon. Banjamin Harrison. This is not the doctrine Rev. M. M. Gleason has been preaching in his joint debate with John M. Smith Two things are evident: First, great minds will differ; Second, some people arc willing to. do or say anything to accomplish their object—get elected. Rev. Gleason, the Republican candidate for Senator, said in his speech at the court house not long since, that there was no use denying that the prohibition question was a square issue in this campaign; and that the Republicans were for prohibition and the Democrats against it. His Republican brethern objected to this—in fact they objected to his entire speech. They said he did not make a Republican speech. One very prominent Republican went so far as to say that were he a candidate on the Republican ticket, and pretending to run on the Republican platform, he would confine himself to Republican doctrine. Now we would like to know if Republicans are not in favor of prohibition, what are they in favor of? If they are consistent on this question, they should be able to define their position.— Hartford City Telegram. Rev. Gleason is not with his party; neither does he stand on the platform of the party. He is enthused and is wandering around like a stray comet. His Republican friends lecture him to no purpose. Their warning that you will hurt us by your indiscretions, is of no avail. He sails on the Republican platform as far as it goes, then jumps on a plank of his own, paddles around and tries to tow the water logged hulk of Republicanism into safe waters and hide its ugly record from the average voter. As a whitewasher Rev. Gleason will not prove a success.,

Death and taxes are certain quantities. So is the Hubbell assessment to Republican office holders. And it 11 death to refuse —official death—this voluntary assessment. Rev. Gleason asserts that no man was ever officially disturbed by reason of refusing to pay Hubbells assessment. Ihe Democrat asserts that yio official, however humble, who refused to pay this assessment, continued in his position—it is official death, sure and ! and certain to refuse. The man who wrote the Morey-Gar-field letter is not dead. The basis of this judgement is the fact that Stephen French presented a forged proxy, making him a delegate in the Republican convention of New York. This forged proxy enabled him to vote with the stalwarts, cfiabled them to control the organization of the convention, the convention itself, and finally to nominate the stalwart Judge Folger for governor. Certainly the author of the Morey-Garfield letter is not dead. That letter is bearing fruit; it has been grafted into Republican stock as is the still another method of the party of principles to secure desired results, that honest' honorable men do not indulge in. Whether this is one of the achievements of the Republican party Rev. Gleason is proud of, he can tell. At all events it is one of the last achievements of the party of principles. ♦♦♦■ Submision at a Special Election, The Republican party place great stress upon submitting the proposed constitutional amendments at a special election. As indicated by Rev. Gleason, the probability is that if submitted at a special election, the friends of prohibition will turn out more largely than those opposed, and a majority of those who vote at such special election | will favor the proposition. The infer- | enee is that the prohibitionists wish ' to adopt the amendments by a minoriI ty vote and then raise a clamor against the Judges of the Supreme Court so that they will be compelled to decide that a minority vote is legal. This is certainly a very lame conclusion, in view of the fact of his asser--1 tion that a large majority of the voters of this State favor the amendments. The constitution provides that when any proposed amendment shall have passed two successive legislatures “it shall be the duty of the general assembly to submit such amendment or amendments to the electors of the I State; and if a majority of said electors shall ratify the same, such amendment or amendments shall become a part of the constitution.” The above is the language of the constitution itself. It requires a majority of the electors to ratify an amendment—not a minority. During the debates pending the adoption of the constitution similar language was used. These debates indicate that it was not the intention of the framers of the constitution that a minority of the electors could ratify an amendment. In the address to the people prepared by the constitutional convention pending its ratification the same ideas are expressed; taken from these debates in the fol lowing language: Amendments to the constitution may be proposed in the senate or house of representatives. If passed by a majority of members elected in either branch they are referred to the next regular session of the legislature, to be held two years thereafter. If passed by them a second time, they are then, at the next general election, submitted to the people and if they pass this final ordeal, they become a part of the constitution. In this way there will always oeeur I a general election of the members of the legislature, during the canvass for which, the amendments which may have been proposed at the p-evious session, can be brought in issue, and nearly three years must intervene from the time an amendment is first proposed before it can be finally adopted. [Debates of the Indiana Cbnstitutional Convention, vol. ii, page 2045. What then becomes of the Republican idea of a special election? They evidently wish to ratify the amendments in an unconstitutional manner, through a minority of the electors at a special election, and then bulldoze the supreme court to dictate in their favor, should an appeal be taken. Right is right and wrong is wrong, and the Republican party and Rev. Gleason in particular, can produce no valid reason for demanding a special election. And their only reason for desiring and demanding a special election is to have the amendments adopted by a minority. S SALE. Notice is hereby given chat Jatnea f. Merryman, a commissioner appointed by the Adams Circuit Conrt, in ihe case of Oliver 11. Hollinger, vs Samuel F. Hollinger and Bertha May Hollinger, action in partition will on Saturday, October the 28, 1882, between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m., and 4 o'clock p. m , of said lay at the east door of the court house in Decatu-, Adams county, State of Indiana, ofler for sale at public auction, the fee simple of the following described real estate in Adams county to-wit: The southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section four (4) in township twenty-five (25) north, range fifteen (15) east, containing forty acres, more or less, on the following terms to wit: One-third cash in hand; one-third in nine months and one-third in eighteen months from the day of sale, deferred payments to bear six per cent interest Hom day of sale and to be secured to tire satisfaction of the uudersigae 1. JamxsT. Mlbbvmax, Commissioner. Wicks i Merryman. 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i» sm* ' « . - ■— - NO SOONER. NO LONGER. NO LATER. The Biggest and BEST SHOW IN AMERICA, WILL Exhibit at DECATUR, Thursday, Oct. 19. Positively the O.VL.P BIG SHOW that will Fahibit in Deca' tur this Season. Yr’ \ \ < \ fly X >i, VAN AMBURG, STONE, FROST -AJXTT3 OOMFANT ’ts Great G OLDEN MENAGERIE, FROST'S lioyal Collosscunt. STOJI HS .Vonsler Circus. OH KJEJIVf Wales Conunanche Indian Troupe and (R.I.TE'S Gymnaseum and .Aquarium. ■ ■■ isWI • MPA £ : W’A f MIK ’■> I Sj FIFTY DENS OF RARE ANIMALS. A Herd of the Finest Performing Elephants in the World. FIVE GREAT SHOWS COM’NED For this season Only MAMMOTH EXHIBITION. The Menageries embraces among its leading featuis, a Living Nondescript, the only one ever captured. White Llama, & very rare animal, Camels, Dromedaries. Zebras, Wild Yak of Tart try, Lions and Lionesses, Abysinian Ibex, African Leopard, Spotted and Striped Hyenas, Black and White Deer, Kangaroos, Crocodiles from the Nile, Python Snakes from the Gambia River. Also 50 Dens of other Rare Valuable Animals, Birds, Monkeys and other Curiosities. THE MONSTER CIRCUS. In which the talent employed is unequ-*led and comprises the highest order of per- | formers in the land. The public, and prrticular the ladies and children and families ; are assurred that this department is without a blemish, and nothing is said or done that can offend the most fastidious taste of a refine 1 community. Among the illustri- : ous and world-famed artists in this department arc :

MLLE ANN CARKOLL,the most charming young lady equestrienne in the profession. Her challenge barebaek act has never been equaled. C. IF. LORY, who rides ihe most thrilling, dashing and electrifying hurdle act of any artist in the business. W. B. CARROLL, the Peerless Rider, whose Reputation is world wide. MLLE MANARD—The Thrilling Trapeze Performer, assisted by Mons. Manard. SIG. MAQUESS —Wild Indian Rider, and has no equal in the world. CORDELLO & LAROSE—The Champion Horizontal Bar Performers. MISS MANARD—In her Majestic Suspension.

One of tiie ZLzLainy Sensational Featuis is | Oh Ke Na Wakees and lioquans and Camanche Ind n Tioup The greatest attraction ever seen under canvass, being a complete exhibition of the manners customs and ceremonies of the JVJE..V War soogs war dances, feats of horsminship, also the ENTIRE TRIBE APPEARING in the Romantic Episode Os A CHASE FOB. A WIFE. ’ZTjaBKlF’j * mo H Pa H n. I'/ /1 I wil!<>.r,.i- 1 -j Z7 I 10 /clock a. m. led J. BATE’S Ml L I T a 11 Y / u Slaw. AJKjfeiE _ BAND Two Performances Daily. 1 One Ticket admits to Menagerie, Indian Mow and ’ Poors Open at I and 7 o clock. [ Cire us . Wk HN«f 50 Cfs, '

JOHN SAUNDERS—Champion Leaper and Tumbler. MONS. AJAP—The Indian Rubber Man. MISS BALETTE—Vocalist. MISS COCDELL—Serio Comic. JOHNSON, GARVY, ROBISON, SIMP SON AND CHAPlN—Tumblers. Leapers and Vaulters. GARVY—With his Lions Loose in .he Street. D. W STONE, SAM McFLYNN, HARRY LAROSE—CIown, Wits, Jesters and Comic Vocalists, the most Original, Refined, Gentlemanly and Witty Clowns that er er stepped on sawdust, an i many other special and general performers appearing daily and nightly in friendly competition

Closs, Elzey and Cd., IHAVE THE La gest and Best Assorted Stock of WatcheS, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Optica), Goods, Solid Gold, Boss Filled, and Silver Cases, that can be found anywhere. They also keep a full line of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. AGENTS FORITHE "ROCKFORD MOVEMENTS.” AND CLOUGH & WARREN REAL ESTATE. Real Estate—Real Estate. ■ FOR SALE. For Sale- For SaleForty acres timbered land in Monroe Township, Adams county, Ind. SBOO 00 80 acres timbered land it. Hashington Township, Adams county, Ind. $1,600 00. 80 acres timbered land in Union Township, Adams county, Ind. SI,BOO 00. Desirable residence on Crabbs avenue, including nearly an half acre of ground, inDeca'ur, Ind. Also, about 70 inlets and outlets in Decatur, Ind., at very low prices Peterson & Huffman, Attorney’s Office, in Odd Fellows building, in Decatur, Ind , ! are my authorized agents. All persons wanting to buy will do well to call on them, they will be pleased to show the property and give prices and terms. John Schurger, Recorder of Adams co, Ind., is also authounzed to sell lots north of J/onroe street in Decatur, Ind. 8-ts JOSPEH CRABBS. I pETITXON TO SELL REAL ESTATE. State of Indiana, Adams County, Ss. In the Adams Circuit Court, September Term, 1882. Henry Steele Executor of the last will and testament of I Aaron Aicher, devs. Susannah Archer | Aaron Archer Nancy J. Archer Susannah Danner Jeremiah S. Danner j John Archer ) Catharine Archer . Petition to sell Real Columbia Archer j Estate No. 1714. David Archer Eva Archer I Jerry Archer a minor. 1 Edward E. Archer a minor | Catharine Winans | Benjamin Winans ; Eveline Faust i Frank Faust . • | Amanda Moats ; Wallace Moats I Isabella Wiuans j Joseph D. Winans It appearing from affidavit filed in the above entitled cause that Aaron Archer, Nancy J. Archer, John Archer, Catharine Archer, of the above named defendants are non-residents of the State of Indiana. Notice is hereby given the said Aaron Archer, Nancy J. Archer, John Archer and Catharine Archer, that they be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams circuit court on the 10th day of October, 1882, the same being the 14th day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the town of Decatur, Commencing on Monday September the 25th 1882, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence . Witness, my name and the seal [Seal.] of said court this 13th day of September, 1882. N. BLACKBURN, no. 24—w3 qjetk. France i King, Attys'. STOP! STOP! See ! See ! o Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest, Boots, hoes and Slippers, AT THE NEW Boot and Shoe Store —OF— S. BILLMAN. Be sure and give him a cell before Imyiug elsewhere,as he sells cheaper th»n any other man in Decatur, and will nit he undersold. Give Him ACall. First door west of Niblick, Crawford & , i Sons. v26n18 I

jiOITCE TO TACHERS. "TJoiice is hereby given that there will be a public examination of teachers at the office of the County Superintendent, on the last Saturd yof each month. Applicants for license must present ‘‘the proper trustee s certificate, or other satisfactory evidence of good moral character,’ and lo be successful must pass a good examination iu Orthography, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography. English Grammar, I’hvsiologv, and History of U. 8. G. W. A. LUCKEY, 17, 1882. County Sup’t. REAM & DIRKSON Agents for the celebrated STAR WIND ENGINE, PUMPS, Ills / FIXTURES. To supply water for stock and household purpose. ——:o:Also Manufacturers of the MACY TUBULAR WELL, TANKS, FOUNTAINS, LAWA lIYDRAATS, Etc. Estimates of cost of engines. Tubular Wells and Fixtures, furnished on application, personally or by letter. REAM & DIRKSON. decati k, Indiana. no 10. ts. Land and S.ots For Sale. On bun ked and twenty-eight acres, on the Wabash, in Jefferson township, all fine timber. Walnut, ash, oak and hickory timber, first quality of land and iSidablc timber. Two eighty acre lots in Monroe lownhsip; one, about ten acres clenred, the other ail timber. Both contain valuable timber. Some vuluable building lots in 1 ecatur. Also some good lots in the town of Geneva. Also a good farm in Alleu county. For particulars, call on the undersigned. DAVID STUDABAKER Carpets I Carpets Carpets I Latest designs ALL GRADES 1 LOWEST CASH PRIGES! Ks fIS. JMTTJ.reS, 0/1. CLOTHS -Urn LIJTEOLEVMS. to: MODERWELL & STUDOR, 26 East Berry St., FORT WAYNE Lots for Sale. The undersigned have for sale cheap, on reasonable teims, a large number of desizable vacant lots, situated i- J. Crabb • I several additions to the town of Decatnr. i Adams county, Ind. Also part oui-iot no. 267, with a large well furnished dweliug house, and conI venieut out-houses thereon, fine property. Also house and lot on Crabbs avenue, I pleasant location, cheap for cash. Also house and lot on Front Street. All of said property in Decatur, Indiana. Real estate bought, sold and rented oa reasonable terms. Enquire before purchasing elsewhere. 1 PETERSON i HUFFMAN. ! no. <. if.

FALL——-—CLOTHING—— WINTER. — OWEN, PIXLEY & CC.== The One Price Dealers. I,inU attention of this Fall and Winter Clothing, O Xl\n?l\ G^7„"vS„^ O,,dS ( ’ T,'"“ »,? •?“««•* ““k"' “mmodiou. aal. to Pill i * ln \ ltatlon >8 extended to all when making their Fall uurchchase 'ii t 1 11:5 P ec goods and prices, and we will guarantee will make it an object for • ™ !’'“=!> y<?" r order, with us. Stranger. inv.ted to make our .tore their i me while m the city. Any information required cheerfully given and any package, be taken cure of by u. yon may wish tolX OWEN, PIXLEY, & COMPANY. S’SXS } FORT WAYE, IND,

SPRING BHBIIG at the ‘OLD RELIABLE ' It required an entire freight train to bring our goods from Eastern Markov, consequently wo can show the LARGEST STOCK and Greatest Variety of Goods Ever Exhibited in this Market. And buying for c«e.- in larger quantities than small dealers enables us to give our ' customers ADVANTAGES IN PRICES That other establishments cannot afford and live. We offer bargains in DRY GOODS MILLINERY. READY MADE CLOTHING CARPETS QUEENSWARE, GROCERIES HATS CAPS AND NOTIONS. ****** * * * * « We are jammed OF 1 GrOODfe in our Warehouse, and in our Store, from’ cellar to garret. ; And at all times keep OUR STOCK FULL & COMPLETE ‘ * 0 i W ) buy all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE And pay the highest Market price. Come and see us and it will da you good. Niblick, Crawford & Sore Decatur, lud.. August 19, 1881' Look Out and Don’t Forget THAT JOHN WELFLEY Is selling Groceries at less money than any other house and is bound not to be UNDERSOLD. SUGAR and COFFEE Lower than for twenty years. COFFEES, SUGARS, TEAS. SPICES, CANDIES, SALT MEATS, FISH, SARDINES TOBBACCOES, QUEENSWARE, CIGARS. Sugars all grades. Green and Roasted Coffees of the best quality. Teaas—Good—Cheap— Black and Green—are one of our specialties. Sugar Cured Hams, Shoulders, Bacon and Dried Beef. Tobaccoes and Cigars in choice brands and great variety New Assortment of Lamps. Bronze, Gold and Ebony. Tubs, Buckets, Brooms and wp'oden ware Generally. Cut Glassware, China dinner and tea sets,4 full assortment of Queensware, White Fish, Cat Fish, Mackerel, Cod Fish? Holland Herring, and Sardines. Country Produce TAKEN IN EXCHANGE FOR GOODS, and cheap^° U f ‘ rst c ’ ass n r °cenes freeh JOHN WELFLEY. Opposite Court House. August 10, ’B2. No. 19 ts