Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 28 September 1894 — Page 2

©he democrat !V. HTiAOKBPHfI, FroprisMr. f HID AY, SEVT.2S, IN»4. BUT A REPUBLICAN TOOL. Expoaure of the WorkinK* of the A. I*. A. In Terre Haute. That the A. P. A. is nothing more nor less than an organized aid to the Republican party has long been understood by those who have given close attention to its workings. A year ago it was “worked” in the interest of the Republicans to defeat the Democratic city ticket in Indianapolis. This year it controlled the Republican county nominations as its reward. The history of Indianapolis was repeated at Fort Wayne last spring and the A. P. A. is running the Republican campaign in Allen county this fall. These things have demonstrated the real purpose and object of the A. P. A. organization to those who have cared to look beneath the surface. But the most complete exposure that has been made was that at Terre Haute last Sunday. The exposure was brought about by »ne aciiuu 01 an. oiuciai wno waited upon a firm of lawyers who are zealous Catholics and furnished them with all the records. The sensation was sprung by the Republican secretary and treasurer of the local lodge, the son of a distinguished citizen of national renown, who, getting into a row with the other officers over the dispositon of funds, furnished the original records of the lodge to Thomas W. Harper, who had the list copied. There were something more than 400 names on the list, and all but a few of them are Republicans, some of them well known business men. All but three or four of the Republican county and township candidates are members, sustaining the frequent charge that the recent Republican convention was controlled by the American Protective association. The situation in Terre Haute is like that elsewhere in the state. The management of the organization is in the hands of shrewd Republicans. They vote their ticket straight and induce all the Democratic members who are actuated by religious prejudice to scratch the Democratic ticket. The scheme has been worked very effectively in the past. But Democratic A. P. A.’s are beginning to understand that they are being used as cat’s paws to pull Republican chestnuts out of the fire and are dropping out of the organization as rapidly as possible. No Democrat can afford to become or remain a member of the A. P. A. The organization is unpatriotic and umlmerican and is merely an adjunct of the Republican machine. . < , ORGANISE CLU33. A Most Effective Way of Securing Democratic Success, ' The work of organizing Democratic .clubs ought to be pushed with vigor in every quarter of the state. A good club organization has ever proven one of the best aids to the work of the state, district and county committees. By means of clubs the best me + hods of conducting a campaign are brought out and adopted through dis- • mission at tiie club meetings; means are discovered 'for circulating the right sort of literature; an aid of inestimable value is secured in the making of a poll aiid . the voters are made interested and induced to fake an active part in the campaign work. County chairmen will find a good system of club. organization invaluable in forwarding their work. Through the membership of the clubs they can learn of disaffected or indifferent Democrats, or wavering Republicans, of whom they would .be otherwise unaware. Every such one is likely to have a friend in the Democratic club who can lalk-with him and argue with him when he would refuse to listen to Democratic speakers or to take Democratic literature from the postoffice. It should therefore be the aim of every chairman to perfect his club organization at the earliest possible moment. Once he has it in thorough working order he will find his task very much easier and will be absolutely certain to secure better results than he otherwise could. WITH INDIANA OHATORS.“There is not a law upon our statutes that has been of real practical benefit and relief to labor that has not been pat there by Democratic hands.” —Governor Matthews. “One of the most immediate and direct effects of the new tariff bill will be to reduce the cost of living of the laboringman.”—Congressman George W. Cooper. \ “ While the continued and enlarged use of silver as a money metal is demanded by every true bimetallist, it is in the interest of tariff reform and freer trade with all the s commercial nations of the world that we should have a dollar, in substance and in fact, that will be accepted as such by all the people wd th whom we trade. Any other policy would be Suicidal, and the bimetallist only cutsdiis throat with a silver knife,” —State Senator R. F.-Stuart. “It somehow turns out this year that the men whom our Populist friends have nomiuated for congress in this state are men who have all their lives held office, or all their lives have wanted to hold .office, by the favor of one or the other of the old parties, ami their fierce denunciation of their former friends, is tainted by the suspicion that these can-, didates might still be under political bondage had the supply of offices or promises held out,’’—Congressman McNagny. ~ .. To. Protect Railroad Property. Cleveland, Sept. 26. —Edited States Marshal Haskell has received instructions from Washington to make all necessary preparation to protect such railroad property as may be in the hands of United States receivers at Massillon. In case of trouble breaking out when the negroes are put to work in the mines Marshal Haskell will simply iprotect railway property and will have no connection with the mines or miners.

MUST STICK TO FACTS CANDIDATE OWEN PLACED IN AN AWKWARD PREDICAMENT. Ue Mint Speak In the Presence of Captain Myer*, Who Will Hold Him Down to the Cold Truth -A Joint DincuHslon Between the Head* of the Tickets. Grand Opening of the Campaign In Each County Next Saturday—Senator Voorhees Speaks at Home. The voters of Indiana are assured a most interesting featnre of the canvass in the joint discussion between the .heads of the tickets, recently arranged by Chairmen Taggart and Gowdy. Knowing full ■well the matchless ability of Captain Myers as a stumper, Chairman Taggart early issued a challenge for a joint discussion between him and Mr. Owen. Chairman Gowdy was not so anxious. What he most desired was to get Owen off in some out-of-the-way corner of the state where he could talk uninterruptedly and where his broad assertions of alleged facts would go unchallenged. Mr. Gowdy had mapped out a campaign of elaborate misrepresentation and realized that Owen would be highly efficient in carrying it out if left undisturbed. Mr. Gowdy hemmed and hawed and squirmed but Mr. Taggart was unmerciful and forced Mr. Gowdy to either arrange a joint debate or acknowledge that his candidate was unable to meet the issue. With much fear and trembling, Mr. Gowdy at last gave his reluctant consent and the following dates for the meeting of Captain Myers and Mr. Owen were arranged: DISTRICT. DATE. PLACE. First Oct. 2Evansville SecondzOct. 4Vincennes Third Oct. (>....>.New AlbanyFourth Oct. 9Lawrenceburg Fifth O'”. 11Columbus Sixth .OCv. 13,..;Richmond Severn 1i.... Oct. IBlndianapolis Eighth Oct. ISTerre Haute Ninth Oct. 21)Lafayette Tenth... Oct. 23 Logansport Eleventh Oct. 25Marion Twelfth Oct. 27...F0rt Wayne Thirteenth...Oct.29South Bend Mr. Owen will have the opening and closing speeches in the First, Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth and Eleventh districts, and Captain Myers in the Second, Fourth, Sixth, Eighth, Tenth, Twelfth and Thirteenth districts. The hour for holding these meetings will be determined by the district chair- • men and announced later. The arrangement of this series of meetings is regarded as a substantial initial victory for the Democrats, for even the Republican managers recognize the superiority of Captain Myers to his antagonist as a political speaker. In addition to this the presence of Captain Myers will compel Mu. Owen to stick more closely to facts than he would otherwise. And facts are not good Republican arguments this year. CERTIFICATES OF The Chairman's First Duty Should Be to File Them. “The importance of giving early attention to the matter of filing certificates of nominations cannot be overestimated,” said Chairman Taggart. “Though it is a matter of vital interest to the party and the candidates themselves, I find it is one that is most often. , neglected. This is probably due more to procrastination than a failure to realize the importance of the matter. It ■ should be the first duty of the county ■ chairman to see that nominations are . properly certified, that names are given _with absolute correctness as to spelling, etc., and that aljTfegal requirements are ’complied with. And candidates in their own interest should make it a point to be certain that th--ir chairmen have perforined therr duty. I would request all chairmen and candidates to give this earliest attention.? “Infamous Tax Law.* Now hear the Republicans howl about that infamous tax law again. That bloated corporation, the Western Union Telegraph- company (composed one part wire and 999 parts of water), has gone into court to keep from paring tax (under the new law) on its $2,500,000 taxa blesj in Indiana. But all these corporations must pay.—Vincennes Sun. Why They Bolted. If the McKinley tariff had not been ‘.‘reformed” the Louisiana sugar growers would have been over $21,000,000 in pocket on this year’s crop. No wonder they are kicking themselves all over their plantations for having voted for the Democratic “change” in 1892.—New York Recorder (Rep.). Murderer Shot. Caddo, I. T„ Sept. 25.—Yesterday at the Pushmatha district court ground in Jackson county 30 miles from here, Jim Allen, a fullblood Choctaw, aged about 24 years, who was convicted in August, was shot, by Deputy Sheriff Robert Jackson. At first Allen did not seem to be in the least concerned about what was going to happen in a few hours. He admitted his guilt and said he had made peace with his maker and was ready to go. He walked from the jail to the courthouse with comparative indifference. He went into the courthouse, knelt down over his coffin and offered up a farewell prayer, then pulled off liis coat and rolled back the collar of his 'shirt- and had painted a white heart on his breast over his own | heart. He died almost instantly after ; the shot was fired. Grandson of Governor Yates. Jacksonville, Ills., Sept. 25.—Richard Yates is dead of typhoid fever. He was-the only male grandchild of the noted Governor Yates, the man so admircri for his grand record during the wa-i/' He was a bright, promising boy*, XSone Wild Over the Invasion. London, Sept. 25. —The Times publishes a letter Irani Nagazki dated Aug. 14, which says that the people havpgone | wild over the invasion of Corea. The I news of tjie war is circulated broadcast I by leaflets, but it is all sifted by censors and only reports of Japanese successes are allowed to be published. In addition to 50,000 troops already shipped to Corea 100,000 more are under arms and the reserves have been called out. Everything is done without any disturbance of business. .

-? Yon Call Scarcely Giw? liS) PH A I ■ Jew S WHAT A VARIETY OF BARGAINS WE ARE OFFERING IN OUR Mii-Smei Chmtii Sale I Goods are so Cheap and the Special Low Price we are giving’ now almost gives them away. But we must'do some business whether we make any profit or not Goods must go at.some Price YOU SAY “Sprang & True are most always busy.” Very true. We believe in pushing trade by giving’ Low Prices. Come in with the Cash apd we will surprise you how many goods you can buv with a aDi DON’T FORGET THE PLACE, SPRANG & TRUE. IV BUGGIES. / * ~ s |«4KING>»3 2 IS | RAILING. § Jj. ft I fe . /WAGONS. \ z ' SOS- 1 . ~~ s " ■ ■

Jm A BIG BOOM. The Democratic Campaign in Indiana ■ Is Inaugurated. Wonderful Enthusiasm Manifested In Every Quarter. Ovation* Tendered the Senator* and Itepreaentatlve* In Congrem — Governor Matthew* and Captain Myer* Draw Great Crowd*—Many Former Populiwt* and Republican* Among the Crowd* That Applaud the Democratic Speaker* —AU the Omen* Favorable to Democratic Suoce** in November—The Stnto Fairly Wild with Democratic Enthusiasm. The Democratic campaign of 1894 was formally opened throughout Indiana Saturday and the interest and enthusiasm manifested were beyond the most sanguine expectations of the party leaders. The attendance at the meetings was phenomenally large for an off year, in most instances exceeding that at the opening meetings in the presidential year of 1892, when thefDemocrats captured everything in sight at the election. A noticeable feature at the gatherings was the large attendance of farmers and those who had formerly been classed as Populists. There was, too, a liberal sprinkling in of former Republicans who have recently been converted to the Democratic faith by the reduced cost of living since the Democratic tariff law went into effect. It was noticeable, too. that these latter were among the first to applaud every reference to the tariff I fight in congress and the course of , President Cleveland. Another notable feature of the day was the participation in the demonstrations of many old time Democrats who have not been very active in recent years. All the omens were auspicious for Democratic success. The weather was perfect, the attendance extremely large aud the earnestness and enthusiasm unsurpassed. All in all the demonstration was a huge success, and augured Democratic victory in November. All the leading speakers of the Indiana Democracy were on the stump Saturday “loaded for bear.” The issues of the campaign were forcibly expounded in ■ nearly every county in the state aud the ' eyes of the heretofore boastful Republicans opened to the fact that they have the hardest kind of a fight on hand to even make a respectable showing in | November. Voorhees Sounds a Keynote. Perhaps tire most notable meeting of , the day was that at Tefi'e Haute in the evening, where Senator Voorhees fresh j from the scene of his long struggles and j distinguished triumphs, addressed his fellow-townsmen. Though the hall was the largest in the city, it had not the capacity Jto accommodate one-tenth of those who turned out to hear Indiana’s most eloquent orator. The senator was at his best and dealt with the issues of ; the campaign in the most masterful ■ manner. Up dwelt at length on the I work of congress and the great results , accomplished ii% securing legislation in | behalf of the masses, in bringing about economy in public expenditures, reform- j iug administrative abuses and breaking the power of monopolies and trusts. The senator’s speech was received with the wildest demonstrations of approval. Another of the great ovations of the I day was that tendered Governor plaude I . Matthews at Lakeside park, Warsaw. I His audience was largely made up of | farmers, who came from many miles | around to hear the farmer governor. So great was the throng that, many hundreds were unable to get within sound of the speaker’s voice. The governor was in his happiest vein and fairly wiped up the earth with the Republicans. He dealt chiefly with the state issues and captivated his hearers. Senator Turpie spoke to an immense gathering of Democrats from three counties at Delphi and made a deep impression by his scholarly oratory and forceful logic. Attorney General Smith opened the campaign at Brownstown, where he was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of many hundreds. He exposed Republican shams in his usual forcible manner and dealt trip hammer blows in behalf of Democracy. Captain W. R. Myers, the head of the state ticket, was greeted at Hartford City in the afternoon by thousands of people from that vicinity. In the crowd were many former Republicans and Populists who now give adherence to Democratic doctrine. Congressmen Warmly Greeted, A gratifying feature of the day was the warm welcome everywhere extended to the members of congress and the nominees. Few of them spoke at their oWn homes and the warmth of their reception cannot, therefore, be attributed to the kindness of their neighbors, but rather to a satisfaction with the record made by the popular branch of the national government. Representative Bceiz had a big gathering at English; Hon. S. M. Stockslager was warmly received at New Albany; Hon. Jason Brown addressed a huge audience at Franklin; George W. Cooper made speeches at Elwood and Alexandria, at each of which place lie was greeted by large crowds of factory employes who had been out of work under the McKinley law and were only able to secure employment when that law wiis repealed. Hon. W. D. Bynum was enthusiastically received at Bloomington and Hon. E. N. Brookshire’s meeting at Crawfordsville amounted to a veritable ovation. Hou. A. H. Taylor held forth to a multitude at Rockport and all Wells county was out to hear’ Representative Martin at Bluffton, where he spoke with Judge Allen Zollers and Hon. J. A. Hindman. Howard and Delaware counties held mass conventions and at Muncie the Hon. R. C- Bell of Fort Wayne marie a rousing speech. enthusiasm. District Attorney dutkc

111 I spoke at Shelbyville, D. A. Woods at j Decatur, H. C. Bell, deputy Oommis- ■ aioner of pensions, at Columbus, with j Judge Robinson, J. E. McCullough and J Henry Spann at Lebanon, D. E. Will- ’ iamson, ex-Republioan attorney general, i and Sidney R. Moore at Brazil, John F. Follett of Ohio at Brookville, I. W. McKee at Marion, F. M. Griffith at Greenfield, Henry Kramer at Corydon, i A. M. Cunning at Brownsburg, J. E. Bell at New Castle, J. B. Collins at Rennsolaer, Patrick Keefe at Plymouth, fl John W. Kern at Spencer, S. A. Barnes t, | and J. H. O'Neal at Shoals, John R. Wilson andN.G.HunteratPern, Thomas L. Sullivan at Kentland, Senator Stuart at Kendallville, Charles L, Jewett at Lafayette, Mortimer Nye at Richmond and a host of others at other places. The Democratic campaign opened with a boom. Do Not Change Town*hlp». Democrats cannot now move from one township to another without losing their votes. DEMOCRATIC TIMES NOW. THE VOICE OF THE CALAMITY HOWLER IS HUSHED. . "t Reviving Bu*lne*« Under the Tariff Law Put* a Stop to the Dlimal Croaking* of Republican Editor* and Orator* —Aa Attempt to Check the Bnelnea* Revival Until After Election — Record of the Week. The industrial situation, which has been such a thorn in the side of the Republican editors and orators since the enactment of the new tarjjiJaw, and the repeal of the McKinley law continues to emphasize the fact that “Democratic times” have but just arrived. Nowhere in the United States is the business revival more marked than in the state of Indiana. Such a complete answer has this proven to the calamity j howls of the Republicans that they have 1 become panic stricken and havs set about, with an utter disregard of the people’s interests, to advance their partisan ends by preventing the return of good times until after the election. This movement is not entirely confined to Indiana, but it seems to haveitsorigin in the fertile brain of the Republican state central committee. The first indication of the movement came in an interview with the Indianapolis Journal, in which the proprietors of the Merritt woolen mills expressed their intention Os closing their mills for a few weeks to “investigate the prospects under the new tariff bill” and determine I what reduction in wages they will be i compelled to make as a result of the enactment of the new tariff law. It will be seen at once that tltis is a subterfuge, for the raw materials from | which woolen goods are manufactured I have been made free, the price of fuel has been reduced and the mills are in a I better shape to operate at a profit than they have been since the McKinley bill was passed. I Following up this announcement from Indianapolis comes one from St. Louis that the Neidennghaus tin plate works contemplates a similar shutdown. Neideringhaus, it will bo remembered, was formerly the Republican congressman i from one of the St. Louis districts. It j 'tDis for his benefit that the Rev. “Billy/ I Gwen, then commissioner of labor under i President Harrison, but now Repub- ‘ lican candidate for secretary of state of Indiana, violated all the provisions of i the alien contract labor law and j>ermitted the importation of Welsh tinplate workers. The ridiculousness of the attempt of Neideringhaus to make political capital 1 in this way is amply demonstrated by I the dispatches constantly coming from ! the Indiana gas belt which show inI creased activity in the tinplate industry since the enactment of the tariff law. Within the last week all the factories which have been idle have gone to work and arrangements have been completed for several new ones. For instance, the Atlantic tinplate company has been organized with $150,000 capital and will immediately begin the erection of a plant at Atlanta, Hamilton county. Anderson has just secured the location of what is to be the biggest tinplate factory in America, and among the citizens’ committee which secured the plant is Charles L. Henry, the Republican candidate for congress. This will be a 12-mill factory and will employ 1,000 men. Another new tinplate factory will be started in Alexandria. These facts prove that the Neideringhaus shutdown is but a scheme to work up political capital and at the same time gouge the employes of the factory. The fallacy of the claim made by the Merritt mills people, that they must close their woolen mills, is made clearly apparent by the fact that since the new tariff law yent into effect the woolen mils at Peru, Ind., have had orders growing upon them so fast that they cannot fill them without lengthening the hours of labor, But the tinplate industry is not the only one in which great activity is being shown. From all over the state, from all’ over- the country, for that matter, business is reported as improving rapidly in all lines. It would take a volume to enumerate the evidences of this, but one thing is peculiarly striking and that is the improvement in the state of Indiana, especially in tha line of manufacturing. ’ At Dunkirk car repair shopshave been erected which will require 12 large buildings and have a capacity for emploving 1.000 workmen. I I’he McCoy-Howe company of Indiaft- • apolis is erecting a 3-story addition to its plant on West Georgia street. Railroad earnings of 132 railroads for August show a big increase over the cor-, responding period of last year. At the latter time tiie world’s fair traffic was at its highest. Thursday last was the busiest day in the history of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayiy: and Chicago railroad. Returns for August show the greatest number of loaded freight cars handled in any month in the company’s history. The Columbian spring works at Hammond, which has been shut down for a year, started up Wednesday. They will run double force to fill orders. At Anderson the Victor windowglass works Town in pel operations Tliursday* The Anderson and Union companies