Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 30, Decatur, Adams County, 7 October 1897 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT EVERY THURSDAY MORNING BY LEW G. ELLINGHAM, PUBLISHER. 11.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Entered at the Postofficeat Decatur. Indiana as Second-Class Mail Matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURSDAY, OCT 7. The grinding of resolutions still continues at the old stand. Not a thing sensational happened for three days. Think of ii. Ihe Klondyke is preferable to such pesky monotones*. The attention of our busy street commissioner is here! y directed to the indescribable mes* "f filth tba' lays decaying in the East Second street a'Py. Fumigation will soon be necessarv. The miiinci) al election at our Cipitol city occurs next Tuesd y The republican campaign of vilification has had but little effect and the j. e . e |ection of the present mayor is almost afsnred. Mayor Carter Harrison in company with the Cook County Democracy, one ot the strongest political organizations in Chicago, are in Indianapolis today, on their way to Nashville. October 29 has been designated by the governor as Arbor day, when the planting of trees is encouraged by the chief executive. Decatur will have but little interest in this, as we deal in nothing but electric light poles. The city council could better have been buried benea’h injunctions and counter injunctions than to have permitted themS' lves and the city to no* face the odium their actions necessanlly embrace. The beneficiaries of the new Dingley tariff don’t seem to be making any noticeable revival in the industry of farming. The prices of farm products still remain on the decline while the necessaries of life gradua'ly increase. Great are the beauties of the Dingley tariff. As the Ohio campaign advances the hotter ihe opposition seems to be making it for Marcus Hanna, the political God of the republican party. He is making all kinds of frantic efforts to save himself from political annthiliiion, and may do so, but chances seem not to be unfavorable tor the triumph of free silver, the money of the constitution. Should that prove true Mark will be buried in Salt Creek. The council have been accused of building monuments to tlv ir mem ory, in improvement* that will be fully appreciated during generations to come. It is a mighty cheap way to get a monument. Os all the improvements they so proudly boast it must be remembered a future council will have the pleasure of squirming around to pay for Any one could do business on those term*. Henry George has accepted the nomination tendered him by the democrats of Greater New York, and will be their standard bearer in the mayoralty contest soon to be w’aged there. The platform reaffirms adherence to the creed of democracy set forth in the platform adopted by the national convention of the democratic par'y tn Chicago. The platform also sends greeting to the gallant leader, William Jennings Bryan. Be it resolved by this uncommon council, that we have met with more opposition in the destruction of the Edwards electric light property than we expected, so be it resolved that this unwarranted opposition to our august will and pleasure must be largely due to the fact that our term* of misrepresentation will soon expire. Therefore be it resolved, that we form a stock company and issue trust mortgage bonds, with which to pay the costs of the present suit for alleged damages. Byway of emphasis the Journal small caps the only bole the council can find in the lately ressurrected Edwards franchise, which reads, “that the said council reserves the right to revoke tbi • grant, and demand that the poles be removed and remove the satpe if necessary.” For the enlightenment of our editorial brother we will state that the above is not a license for the council and others to commit criminal violations of law bv the riotuous destruction of property. In addition that franchise could only be revoked for cause, such as the main taming of a public nuisance or the non-fulfillment of their agreement.

The cutting of pnlm is liable to make a demand that wilt be both taxable anti irresi*'a h le. ‘ Goober” Mount can now take a dog hunt tn this city and lo“k for white cappers. The Ripley county lynching sinks in utter insignificance. Comes now the white cap* who after licking the day lights out of a wife bea’er can say they were following the regulations ot our ci y dad*, the custodians of the people’s interests However, the dads are not safe angel* to pattern after. The farmers’s wife who'ake* ten dozen eggs to market and gels 1> ssugar for them than she got for eight dozen three months ago, will not study a long time before she understands how a tar ff bill that increases the price of sugar depreciates the price of eggs.—Ohio Patriot. The free advertising Decatur is receiving away from home would be valuable indeed, were not the stains of lawlessness so boldly apparent. As it is, the city’s long established reputation for peace, sobriety and good will to fellow man, is now tarnished by the lawless acts of a few people, who can’t even be excused witn that ever prevaiing remedy, indisereteness. Governor Mount strikes the nail on the head on this proposition: “Laws upon the statute books against crime are not sufficient to deter criminals They become effective only when enforced. The execution of the law will be determined by the sentiment supporting the law. That is the situation as to the anti-trust law. When the governor and attornev general acquire an anti trust sentiment it will be enforced —Sentinel. The seeds of discord grow with alacrity. Following the butchery of Mr. Edwards’ electric light poles and wires, comes the white caps, who in the dead hour of night drag a defenseless wife beater from his couch of repose and lash him in historic style. It must be true that history is repea l ing itself, and it also must be true that it is a self acting repeater. Let ’er go Gallagher, but remember that the mills of justice grinds slowly, but they nevertheless grind surely. The Manroeville barbecue last Thursday was a ripping success, if a crowd of 5,000 enthusiastic people could make it a success. Adams county was well represented, and the best of reports come from those who attended. An all day speaking was attentively listened to and enjoyed. Able addresses by Ex-Governor Matthew’s, Hon. A. J. Warner of Onio, and many others Monroeville did herself proud in the hospitable entertainment of so many people. Suit has been filed in the circuit court for the recovery of damages tn the destruction ot the electric tight plant. J D Edwards is the plaintiff, and according to the complaint demands $15,000 for the in jury sustained. The Democrat don’t wish to encourage the animosity existing between Mr. Edwards and those concerned with thitsuit, but it is an acknowledged fact that Edwards has been damaged, and that damage cannot be measured by the paltry value of the poles and wire and actual property destroyed It was a niggardly trick in the Journal to try to shoulder some of the council’s rot upon attornejs whose legal advice they sought. The gem in question says that “the council believed they were right in the couise they took is certain, especially a* they had the advice of France & Merryman and Mann & Beatty for their action.” As to one of the above named firms we know that the advice given wasdecidediv the reverse taken bv the council. We don’t believe that any of the attorneys mentioned or any other lawyer would advise any council or set of men to violate the law. The Journal’s defense is as sickening as it is false. There is an unu*ual lot of growling among the office seekers in Washington because of the little time that Mr. McKinley devotes to them. They go to the white house every day but few of them get an opportunity to see Mr. McKinley, ana those who do get to see him do not get much satisfac*ion. He makes some appointments nearly i-verv day, but lots of them are men whom he knows personally or wishes to reward for personal work done for him. As a result there is some plain talk in the hotel corridors from those who believe themselves entitled to official recognition and who have been led to suppose they would get it. Slowly, but surely, an anti-McKinley sentiment is growing among republicans.

White capping may be deserving in many ii stances, but it wire better that every one who may entertain this method of punishment, n*<their time and knowledge in seeing that justice is m«ted out through ihe channels of law. Decatur should I get back to that civilized plane i * here courts are recognized and tie laws upheld. The rid soldiers of Adam* county met Tuesday with a view ol forming a county organization, the object of which will be principally social enjoyment, although many other features are accessable. Quite a number were present and the organization completed, and next year a very successful meeting is predicted. The Hon. A. O. Marsh ot Winchester wa* present and made one of his usual brilliant and flowety sjueehes along the lines that always remain near and dear to the old soldiers. Hon. A. N. Martin of Bluffton, also made a short address That evening a camp-fire was held at the court house, Judge Marsh being the principal speaker. He . very ably’ portrayed the pride of the American pe >pie in protecting the virtue ot the flig of liberty. The Decatur Democrat grows indignant at the action ot a republican council in cutting down electric light poles, while the Fort Wayne Gazette is quite as indignant at the rock riobed democracy of this cily tor the same action ft appears to be a plain case of both papers trying to mass political cap! al out of an occurrence which is to be regretted and shows bow easy it is to twist everything into politics when the twisters so desire Somebody should now lay the blame on the prohibition parrv and the cycle would be complete —Daily Journal. Frank, sour modesty is something lovely. It is the first time we hive heard the subject of politics men-; tioned, so we readily conclude that your grand stand methods of de-; sense of official criminalities is purely for political reasons. You defend the council and those who performed their dirty work, but at the sime time think the white caps who visited the Parrish home Saturday night, should be punished for violating the laws of the state Both are guilty, so no discriminations should be made. In speaking about political tumble toads, you surely beat all competition and if 'here was any one time when you really knew where you was at, we would like to know when it was. The wht e cap* have been tn town as can be fully testified to by the victim of their malicious assault, James Parrish of the west end. After the cappers bad finished venting their surplus stock ot spleen, Jim looked as much like a skinned rabbit, as is possible. His body was a solid mass of mushy flesh, and those fortunate parts that escaped the severe drubbing of the la*h were bruised and peeled. If he had been run head first through a sausage grinder he couldn’t have looked worse, and we presume that he felt even worse than he looked But this unlawful and malicious attack can’t be allowed to go uneenttired and we hope the officers of law will leave no stone unturned that will bring to jus ice those wb" were interested m the attack. 1 hey should all be summarilly dealt with according to the Indiana statute upon white capping. It may b j true that the injured received nothing but his just deserts, but six, eight or ten persons have no right to violate the law in order to justly punish one criminal. Our laws are tor the purification and justification of the ills that be. Observance of these laws must be maintained. Let it not be said that the citizens of Decatur uphold the barbarism of ante-bellem days. The rock-ribbed democracy of Adams county, following out its latest political creed, determined to take the law in its own hands and cut down the electric light poles ot a private corporation. The perpetratois think, no doubt, they have done right. If the corporation thus injured should retaliate by blowing up the court house, or firing the town, the Decatur people would object, but really they ought not, for they have set the pace. They have preached disrespect to law, and now they are practicing what they preach. The end is not yet —Fort Wayne Gazette. The Gazette is quite right in its denunciation of revolutionary acts of the Decatur city council, but unfortunately tor its partisan purpose, the body is composed, with but one exception, of republicans. It is not often the Gazette tells the truth about its friends, but it did so tn this instance, and well may it declare the end is not yet. It will be years before the city of Decatur recovers from the harm the partisan council has done for capital will hesitate to engage in enterprises, where it is liable to be destroyed under cover ot darkness, and then, too, the violence of the council is likely to cost the people a great deal of money. Republican rule is an expensive luxury and a dangerous expedient.—Fort Wayne Journal.

James S Dodge Indiana’* G A R. Commander, ba* he. n appointed icounsul to Naga-kt, Japan. Mr. Dodge h.ii’s from Elkhart. To Cure a Cold InOne l>») Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tib lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure 25:. f Notice to Taxpayers. Your taxes are now due. Books will close Saturday, November 1, at sp. m Positively ho reeeip s made out except when m mey is paid in advance. • Dan P. Bolds, Treasurer. A large number of old solderleft Wednesday mo-ning to attend Ihe reunion of the 89th Indiana, to be held at Pendleton, Ind. Wanted—At the Burt House, a woman for laundry work. One ; »ho will do the work as it should Ibe done. Can go home nights. ' Apyly at once Coffee & Baker still lead in fine bread. The same old price—two loaves for five cents, and the loaves are larger than any five I cent loaf in town. Estrayed. A small b’aek Berkshire sow, from the farm of Henry I Krick, near Decatur. A reward I will be paid for her return. George Krick Wanted —White Ash Heading I Bolts, cut fifty-five inches long from seveninches upward in size, j delivered at my factory for which ; I will pay $3 a cord. Also all the | other cus.omary timber bought. 9 6m J. W. Vail. James Parrish was able to make his appearance on the streets Tuesday and yesterday, after the terrible whipping he received SatnrI daynight at the hands of vigilantes. If he recognized any of bis tor ; meti'ors he is not giving out any information, but it is generally bel eved that the p rpetrators will I go scott free. Notice —I will sell at private . sale, m parce's or as a whole the Lawson Linhard farm in Root j townsnip, two miles north of De catur. For further information inquire of the undersigned or at the county clerk’s office. Lois Linhard, Adm’x. May 13, 1897. 9tf Our prosperity pile has been somewhat increased the past week by the following subscribers: J*rret Covalt, John R. Smith, Hemy Stevens. Dora Day, G.E. Copeland, Henry Heideman, Chas F. Allegar, C. Konrt, D. S. Manlier, Barney Meibers H. Tettman, Henry Eiting, Geo. F. Cook, R. K. Erwin, James K. Martz. Fruit tiees and grape vines, cut roses and carnations, designs or sprays for funerals, ornamental trees for cemeteiies, all kinds of roses, flowers, house plants, bulbs and s rawberry plants. Sale yards on Court street, near gas office. Leave orders for cut flowers at New York millinery 8 ore. Deliveries: Spring, April and May. fall, October. I. J. Miesse, Deca- ■ tur, Indiana. Thursday, Fr day and Satuiday of next week is the dates of the annual cloak opening at the Boston Store You will find a more spe ci tic announcement in their quarter section advertisement elsewhere Their display this year will be of unusual interest to the ladies who are interested m elegance, fit, style and comfort, and we can assure you that their former reputa tion will be upheld in each and every instance. The grocery fakir is still at work in this county, and we again warn farmers to have no dealings with him. Buy no groceries of him, or you will be swindled. Numerous complaints are coming from neighboring counties in which these sharpers have been at work, and in every instance the purchaser has been ruthlessly swindled. Have no dealings with him whatever and, you will save money and not be obliged to use inferior groceries, only fit to be picked up by the city scavenger. Give him the I marble heart. Turn him down, if necessary with the assistance of I the dog. For Sale.—Twenty and forty acres each. The 10 acres is the west half, east half, northwest quarter of section 7, township 26 north, range 14, in Monroe township, Adams county, three miles southwest of Monroe, opposite Henry Harsberger. A tenant lives on the land by name of Jeff Andrews. The 20 acres is the north half, southwest quarter of section 12, township 26 north, range 14 ea*t, in Monroe township, Adams county, Ind., two and one-half miles southeast of Monroe. J. D. Martz lives on the land. Both these farms are improved I desire to sell especially the 40 acres. Look at these farms and write me your best cash offer. B. F. Wheeler, Vincennes, Ind.

TOPCOATS.... of the correct length and shape are among our specialties this Fall. They’re made of heavy k W Covert Cloths and Whipcords, V handsomely lined and finely / \ finished; the nobbiest coats I I \ we ever saw and the ///// \ best in quality and fit. /J / \ The jaunty short Gov- / II ert style is especially // becoming to young men, Ajp/ rfW and we have the regular I*" 1 j length Fall overcoats for isl any who prefer them. i| j Ml Prices moderate and an J , iron-clad guarantee with every coat bearing this label: HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX. MMwKH l&tai 11 \ GUARANTEED CLOTHING. The Trade Mark of the World’s best overcoat makers. When in the city Call in and see our immense stock of new fall suits and Overcoats, in men’s, boys’ and children’s. Will be pleased to show you through, even if you don't buy. Yours to please, Pete Holthouse & Co Leading Clothiers and Furnishers.

In 1895 California produced $15,000,000 worth of gold and Colorado sl3, - 800,000. But 14 towns in Massachusetts and 17 in Connecticut are without public libraries. Florida, of all the states, has the most water within its boundaries, 4,440 square miles. People who si ll newspapers in the streets of Moscow’ are compelled to appear in uniform. % Worcester, Mass., turns out more envelopes each year than any other city in the United States. In France 4,000,1)00 tons of potatoes are annually used in the manufacture of starch and alcohol. During 1896 Illinois produced more than one-third of all the distill, d spirits made in the United States. Women sailors are empl-yi d in Norway, Denmark and Finland and are found to be excellent mariners. The income of a teaqher in a private school of China is very small, about a half penny a day for each pupil. The Chinese condemn criminals to death by preventing sleep. Sufferers last from 12 to 20 days, when death comes to their relief. The gold production of the United States was greatest in 1853, when it aggregated $65,000,000. The greatest silver year vas 1892. The average daily attendance of children in the public schools is highest in Pennsylvania, being 779,000, while in New York it is 757,000. The largi st amount of gold coin and bullion in circulation in the United State’s was in 1390. The most silver was in circulation in 1891. The national guard of Connecticut, 2,800 men. can be concentrated in four towns ready for service outside the state in from 8 to 12 hours. Cabbage is said to be a cure for intoxication. Natives of Egypt eat boiled cabbage befoie their other t- . if they intend to drink wine after dinner. The cost of the official records of the rebellion has been thus far $2,334,328, and the total when the work is done is expected to foot up to $3,000,000. This is $26,785 a volume. In Brazil, at a funeral of an unmarried woman, the mourning color is scarlet. The coffin, the hearse, the trappings of the horses and the livi yof the driver are all scarlet. The Mosque of St. Sophia, at Constantinople. was built over 1,000 years ago, and the mortar used is said to Live been perfume d with musk. The musky odor is still perceptible The specie room on ocean steamships is usually 16 feet long, 10 feet wide and 8 feet high. It is fanned of steel plates a quarter of an inch thick, with a steel door, which has a burglar proof combination lock. It is said that the Irish language is dying out. Ten years ago 64,000 people spoke Irish only. In 1891 there wet - 38,000. In 1881 there were 885,000 wi-o could speak Irish and English, and last vear there were only 642.000.

Dodge Get* a Consulship. Washinoton, Oct. 5.—J. S. Dodge, Indian* department commenderof the G. A. R., has been appointed consul to Nagasaki. Japan. NEBRASKA POPULISTS. Antifualonists Postpone Their CoDventiM Owing to Abaence of Delegate*. Lincoln, Neb., Oct. s.—The anti fusion Populists’ state convention yesterday was almost a failure. Bohannan's hall was advertised as the place of meeting, but the convention was held in a private office, the purpose being, so it was announced, by the delegates, to outwit those favorable to fusion. After ascertaining the almost total absence of delegates from outside of this county it was voted to postpone the state convention, which means its abandonment. Report-* From Copper Creek. Seattle, Wash., Oct. 4.—The steamer Wolcott has arrived from Prince William sound, Alaska. The Wolcott had two passengers, who report that everything was quiet on the Copper riser. Ex-United States Marshal Lewis Williams of Alaska, who was one of the passengers, states that it is utterly impossible for boats to ascend Copper river owing to rapids and other obstructionsBlack Vomit at Edwards. Jackson, Miss., Oct. s.—The folloy ing report has been received from WDunn at Edwards, this state: situation here is ‘airly good, consider ing the circumstances. The ?_ hites been reported 18 new cases, ‘ and 11 colored; 10 cases seriously m,with black vomit; 2 deaths. Still Spreading at MobileMobile, Cct. s.—Seven new cases M one death was the report for' , Total cases. 93; deaths, 14; discharged--51; remaining under treatme . Thirty-two persons went the detention camp at Mount yesterday. SOLD HER HUSBAND. St. Louis Woman Pay» **.ooo F ” r Streetcar Conductor St. Louis, Oct. 2.—John A Trnl ' conductor on the Northern Gentry el« trie streetcar line was sold yes • • his wife for 34,000 to a woman who dares that she loves the man m his wife does. The deal was to the following remarkable hens made to Mr.. Truitt by aMr ■ ( t | ier: who lives in this city with her Art “Mrs. Truitt, I love your husoan* I want him. I have traveled the over and he is the first man 1» j» I will give you $4,000 cash tor you will give him up. fourchilTruitt, whois the father of four dren, seems to agree to tl3 ® ‘ ® j[r>. It is stated that last loT rd Truitt, knowing that her hu - ' h f e by another, attempted t 0 ‘ alte , swollowing a big dose .of ni One Follower Was y fcv A little Atlanta girl had been her mother that God was ing her—that he followed e she went. This made a deep on her, and one day, wh< u - jog walking on the street, am ‘ had followed her some ms stopped, and, stamping her * - away, sir! It’s God following me! —-Allan tion.