Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 26 May 1898 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT ■▼■BY THURSDAY MORNING BY LEW G. ELLINGHAM, Publisher. 11.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Entered at the Postoffice at Decatur, Indiana as Second-Class Mail Matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURSDAY, MAY 26. OUR TICKET. For Representative HENRY KRICK. For Prosecuting Attorney DAVID E. SMITH. For Clerk Adams Circuit Court ELMER JOHNSON. For Treasurer JONAS NEUENSCHWANDER. For Sheriff DANIEL N. ERWIN. for Recorder THOMAS M. GALLOGLY. For Surveyor WILLIAM E. FULK. For Commissioner —I Irst District JOSEPH E. MANN, For Commissioner—Second District. FREDERICK REPPERT. For Coroner DR. CHARLES S. CLARK. The congressional convention at Muncie June 8 should interest every democrat in Adams county. Let us take a rousing delegation and help make the convention the success it deserves. The people of Decatur done themselves proud by the grand and royal display of hospitality extended towards every visitor in this city last Tuesday. Bouquets are being showered at the democrats for their effort in the entertainment, and we join in the praise. It was no sacrifice of political principle to do so, but on the other hand denoted that this strong democratic hen-roost invites social intercourse at any time. Friendship does not stop at party lines, and especially is this true in this city. We are all on one common level in advancing the int?rests of the best town in the eighth congressional district. The convention held in this city last Tuesday was a remarkable political gathering. It was remarkable in point of numbers, bringing together three or four thousand strangers to watch the proceedings that were to be performed by delegates numbering 199. It was remarkable for its persistency and loyalty to the various candidates, making seventy-nine ballots necessary to determine its choice. It was remarkable in selecting a standard bearer whose political and private record is calloused, when two brave soldiers and able and distinguisbed statesmen were each asking the honor conferred upon another. It was also remarkable that a convention would select their candidate from a place where factional strife and bitter political enmity rageth like a mongrel tiger. Where each would rather suffer defeat than to see the other element successful in any political achievement. But the Democrat nor the democrats of this congressional district will not cry over spilled milk. They will profit by the error of Tuesday and at Muncie on Wednesday, June 8, they will nominate a candidate tor congress who will not only represent this district in an able manner, but they will nominate a man who is spotless in character as well. The Ft. Wayne Joural of Monday contained the following telegraphic news from Muncie: “While the republicans are considerably wrought up over the selection of a congressional candidate at Decatur. Tuesday, the democrats are quietly going ahead with their plans to obtain a man who could satisfy the tastes of all the factions in the party from opposing parties and altogether make the best possible candidate. For a while the name of Attorney Ralph S. Gregory, of this city was mentioned frequently, but owing to tie fact that heabandon-. ed the republican party six years ago, when Henry U. Johnson ’ beat him for the nomination, even capturing the delegates in Delaware, he was not acceptable to the rank and file of the party throughout the district. Then attention was turned to Attorney Orlando J. Lotz, of' this city. Mr. Lotz has had the honor of serving on the appellate bench, retiring only after the last election. He also has the distinction of being the only democratic judge the Delaware circuit court has ever had. This county is so overwhelmingly republican that very few instances are recorded wheredemcrats have held office. Mr. Lotz was elected circuit judge six years ago, when the republicans were divided. Though the republican majority in the county at the time was large, still it did not suffice in its divided condition to prevent the election of Mr. Lotz, who was successful by a handsome plurality. Immediately after finishing his term as circuit judge, he was nominated at the democratic state convention for appellate judge, and was elected. Since his name has been mentioned in connection with the nomination, his friends have become enthusiastic in his behalf, and believe , that he can lx* nominated practically I without opposition. The convention ■ will be held in this city June 8.”

WAR SUMMARY. Dispatches Boiled Down For the Benefit of Our Headers. WEDNESDAY. Washington, May 18.—The navy department failed to bulletin any news regarding Sampson, Schley or the Spanish fleet yesterday, and it is believed none was received by the officials. It is believed here that no particular effort will be made just now to pursue the Spaniards so long as they keep within the confines of the Gulf of Mexico and Carn beau sea, but that the two American fleets will encircle Cuba and convoy troops from Florida to the island. It is reported pressure is being brought to bear on the administration from a congressional source to hasten the campaign in Cuba. General Miles saya it is not likely that the president will soon make another call for troops, as the troops of the first call have not all been mustered in. San Francisco, May 18. —The Charleston will sail in a few hoars to join Admiral Dewey. Havana, May 18.—The newspaper correspondents arrested here have V?eu locked up aa spies, after an examination, I and will not be held as prisoners of war. | Revolvers, cartridges, interesting docu- j RWuw 0 camera were found upon them. h ‘“'4 Koug, May 18.—Manila advices say that the Concord and Boston had gone to Iloilo to capture the city and retake the American ship Saranak with a cargo of coal. Admiral Dewey found the Cavit arsenal empty of ammunition, the lack of which, it is said, caused Colonel Miquel to commit suicide. Chickamauga, May 18. — The One Hundred and Fifty-eighth and One Hundred and Fifty-ninth regiments, under Colonels Smith and Gander arrived here last night. San Diego, Cal., May 18.—United States steamship Alert, from Guayaquil, Ecuador, reports two Spanish gunboats in that port which have stayed longer than neutrality laws allow. It is the first news of Spanish warships on the west coast of America. THURSDAY. Washington, May 19.—Secretary Leng of the navy department announced late yesterday that the great battleship Oregon was safe. It was the most welcome news the department had received since the Manila fight. Mr. Long refused to state whether the Oregon was with Sampson's fleet or not. The Oregon left San Francisco six weeks ago and since then has sailed 13,000 miles. The cruiser Charleston lias left San Francisco for the Philippines with supplies for Dewey. She should arrive at Manila in 24 days. The Charleston will be followed in a few days by the Pekin, with troops for the same destination. At a secret session of the senate yesterday considerable impatience was expressed by senators over the slowness in military movements. Senator Lodge said he was surprised and disappointed that IS days should elapse since Dewey’s victory without troops having been started on their way to assist him in holding the islands. Chickamauga, May 19.—There are now 17 regiments of infantry, one of cavalry and five batteries of light artillery in camp here, making 18,100 men and officers. Gibraltar. May 19.—The Spanish battleship Pelayo, convoyed with 11 battleships, cruisers and torpedoboats will sail from Cadiz the last of this month with 11,000 troops for the Philippines. Buenos Ayres, May 19.—Spaniards here have raised 1,000,000 francs as a war subscription and telegraphed it to Madrid. St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, May 19.—Refugees arriving here from Porto Rico say the people of that city are terrorized least the American fleet will return and again bombard the city. The inhabitants are camping out in the country out of range of the guns. They deny the report that a shot hit a schoolhouse and killed many children. FRIDAY. Chickamauga. May 20. — There are now 24,000 troops in camp and the First provisional voluntary army corps has been completed. The arrival of troops is so heavy that railroads are completely blocked. The quartermaster has received all supplies needed except guns for infantry and ordnance for artillery. Washington, May 20 —The war department has decided to send the troops from California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon. W’yoming, Utah and North and South Dakota to the Philippines. These, with regulars, will make about 13,000. The president is quoted as saying he intends to throw a force into Cuba sufficiently strong to insure that there will be no reverses and expects that within a week after its landing that Havana will be invisted. The senate has adopted nearly all committee amendments to the war tax bill. The stamp tax feature was under consideration yesterday and met with considerable opposition. New York, May 20.—General Merritt has left New York for Washington and will leave that city far the Philippines tomorrow. Kingston, Jamaica, May 20. — The steamer Aluda has arrived here from Santiago de Cuba and reports that on I Wednesday two American warships appeared at the entrance of that harbor and were fired on by the shore batteries. It is not known that the ships returned the fire. Captain Walker thinks their object was to draw the Spanish fire and thus get the range of their batteries. Hong Hong, May 20.—1 t is reported here that the governor general of the Philippines is concilliating rebel chiefs by giving them high offices. Washington, May 20.—As a result of exchange of notes between the state departments of the United States and France an understanding has been reached which gives assurance of a con- | tiuuanceof traditional friendship. Madrid, May 20.—Confirmation has been received here of the report that Spain’s fleet has arrived at Santiago de Cuba unmolested. There is great rejoicing. SATURDAY. Washington, May 21.—The navy department posted a bulletin that it had information, from what was believed to

be an authentic source, that the Spanish flying squadron was at Santiago de Cuba. It was announced at the war department that preparations for the Philippine expedition were being pushed and that General Otis, with 1,400 men, . would sail tomorrow. Officials here do not give any credence to the story that Spain has se- i cured a coaling station at St. Pierre, off the New Foundlaud coast. The French embassy also treated the assertion with ; indignant contempt. St. Petersburg, May 21.--The public and press are much excited here over ; the future of the Philippine islands. Havana, May 21. —Spanish officers ■ say it will take an army of 50,000 men to reduce this city. All strategic points are occupied by troops and many ambuscades have been prepared for invaders. The guards captured a man who was carrying mail from the city to the American fleet and he was shot the ; same day. The Pais says there is great suffering . for food at Cardenas and Matanzas. . The paper adds the country people are j in a worse condition than ever before. ; MONDAY. Washington, May 23. —The navy department posted a bulletin yesterday denying that Admiral Sampson had . met the Spanish fleet and sunk 12 of the enemy’s snips. Chickamauga, May 23.—Twenty-five cars of provic!:llS arrived here yesterday ana were stored in the big warehouses just completed on the park. The authorities have also decided to erect temporary water works that the troops mav have their thirst quenched. Atlanta’, May 28.—About 2,600 troops from nearly every state in the Union have been sent here from recruiting offices for the regular army. Yesterday Colonel Cook asked them if any would volunteer to go to Manila. Over 900 stepped forward, but only 600 were needed. Mobile, May 23.—The cause of the slowness of Alabama recruiting is that the malitia wish to preserve their organization name as national guard. Macon, May 23.—Unless accident befell the United States transport Florida she has lauded a regiment of troops in Cuba. They are Cabans who volun teered in Florida. San Francisco, May 23.—The First regiment of California volunteers sailed on the City of Peking this evening for > Manila. Key West, May 23.—There is much speculation here as to the wherabouts of Admiral Cervera’s squadron, the i general opinion being that it is on the southern coast of Cuba. Reports from Sampson are to the effect that all is quiet on the northern coast. TUESDAY. Washington, May 24.—The navy department yesterday received no dispatches from the fleets of Sampson and Schley and there is no expectation of reports until a decisive engagement between them and the Spanish flying | squadron has taken place, or it is found that Admiral Cervera has eluded their search. Beginning with the present week all Spanish vessels in United States ports which sailed after the beginning of the war are subject to seizure. The president in his proclamation of war allowed 30 days for all vessels in our ports or bound for them to discharge their cargoes and depart. That time expired last Saturday. Port au Prince. May 24.—A dispatch received irom Port de Paix, delayed because of interruption of telegraphic communication, says heavy cannonading was heard on the 19th and again on Saturday in the direction of the north of Cuba Madrid, May 24.—The belief is prevalent in all circles and sections of the press that the government is in posses, sion of important news from Cuba, but will not make it public. Tampa, Fla., May 24.—General Shafter ordered the arrest here of a young man giving his name as J. Castellanos, who arrived from Key West about three weeks ago, as a Spanish spy. His actions caused him to be watched and finally culminated in his arrest. Chickamauga, May 24 —Yesterday for the first time in this country since the civil war took place a review of a division of volunteer troops. The commander was Major General James H. Wilson. Niue thousand men were in line. The commanding officer congratulated himself that the division, in its maneuvers, was almost as perfect as regulars. GLADSTONE. His Death Made the Occasion of an Outburst of i’ulpit Oratory. London, May 23.—Mr. Gladstone’s death was the occasion of a tremeudououtburst of pulpit oratory yesterday. In almost every church in the kingdom a sermon was preached in his memory. Telegrams of condolence continue tc pour into Hawarden from all parts of the world. The queen and the Duke of York have again written Mrs. Gladstone, who yesterday attended services at Hawarden church, where a memorial service will be held next Saturday, the 28th. while the funeral service is being held at the Abbey. “McKinley PfHcemakers." Reading, Pa., May 23—On a rush , telegram front Washington, the Carpenter steelworks late Saturday night sent one hundred and fifty 13-inch projectiles, destined for Sampson’s fleet. These weigh 1,200 pounds each and will go > through anything Spanish afloat. Over 800 projectiles cf somewhat smaller size were sent today to Sau Francisco, for Dewey at Manila. The 13-iuch projec- . tiles are popularly known here as “McKinley's peacemakers.” Indiana Postmasters. Washington, May 20. — Indiana post- j masters were appointed yesterday as follows: Libertyville, C. A. Carmichael; St. Magdalene, Authouy Powell; Walnut, K. C. Bunuell.

In time of peace prepare for War. In late spring prepare for summer Economize where vou call Do your trading where the best values aie given We are ready, are you / We say without fear of truthful contradiction that our stock of men’s boys’ and children's clothing, hats, caps and furnishings is the largest and most varied and lowest priced—quality considered eyery time—in this section of the country. Ready monev bought them. Prudence and good taste selected them. Honesty, fair treatment and low prices will sell them. H-olthoUse, Schulte Sc Falk.

Official Call Democratic State Convention. Indianapolis, Ind. May. 23, 1898. To the Democracy of Indiana: The democratic state convention will assemble at Tomlinson Hall, in the City of Indianapolis, at 10 o’clock a. m.. on Wednesday June 22. 1898, for the purpose of nominating candidates for state offices to be voted for at the November election. 1898: the adoption of a platform and such other business as may properly come before the convention. The basis of representation to said convention as fixed by the democratic state commit tee is one delegate for each 200. and one delegate for each fraction of 100 or more, of the votes cast for Hon. John B. Stoll, presidential elector. 1896, Under this apportionment the convention will consist of 1.528 delegates. The officers for which nominations will be made are as follows: Secretary of State. Auditor of State. Treasurer of State. Attorney-General. Clerk of Supreme Court. Superintendent of Public Instruction. Chief of Indiana Bureau of Statistics. State Geologist. Judge of Supreme Court, Second District. Judge of Supreme Court, Third District. Judge of Supreme Court, Fifth District. Judge of Appellate Court, First District. Judge of Appellate Court, Second District. Judge of Appellate Court. Third District. Judge of Appellate Court. Fourth District. Judge of Appellate Court. Fifth District. Parks M. Martin. Chairman. Asahel H. Wompler. Sec’y. To the Democracy of the Eighth District. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance to a resolution adopted by the various county chairmen, the democracy of the Eighth Congressional District for the state of Indiana, will meet in delegate convention at the Grand Opera House in the city of Muncie, at 1:30 p. m. on June 8,1898, for the purpose of selecting a candidate for congress' for said congressional district. Ex-Governor Matthews and others will be present to address the meeting. Vernon Davis, District Committeeman. Senator Ti rpie favors us with a copy of his illustrious speech on "war with Spain." It is brimming with patriotism and fire and is a credit to the senior senatorfrom Indiana. There is no more able member of the United States senate than Turpie whose reputation is known the country over. The president yesterday issued a proclamation asking for 75.000 volunteers, of which number Indiana is expected to furnish about 2,500. The object is to make a reserve force who will lie put into training and used in case it is necessary. Nothing new in the war situation is known this morning. Adams county democrats will please bear in mind the congressional convention at Muncie, June 8. We are the banner county in the district and owe to this convention to take the banner delegation to Muncie at this time. Reasonable rates will be secured. The official call for the democratic state convention will be found in this issue. The convention will be held in the great Tomlinson hall at Indianapolis on June 22. The subject of advertising should ° Ue ’ u **'rest to every merchant. Democrat contract advertising should be investigated.

Additional Locals. The baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Murray is quite ill. and fears are entertained for its recovery. Dave Van Cleef, at the New Fair Store, has received the large, shipment of soap this week ever brought ; to this city. Union B. Hunt of Winchester, was among the delegates who attended the congressional convention here Tuesday. Mr. Hunt is Grand ChanI celor of the K. of P. Lodgeof Indiana and a prominent worker among the Rathbone Sisters. He remained in the city over yesterday and last evening delivered an eloquent address at the district convention of the Rath- ■ bone Sisters. One very apparent result of the war with Spain; even at this early stage, is the fact that it has brushed lup the long neglected geographical education of everyone who reads. Men and women whoa short time ago could scarcely have located Philippine Islands correctly have lieen driven to histories in order to understand something of the situation. The general public also has a more intelligent idea of the navies of the world than obtained liefore the trouble began. The Decatur Dramatic Club was organized many weeks ago and through their hard work and constant rehearsals they have mastered the beautiful drama. “The Midnight Charge'’ The organization is in charge of Father Blume and will no doubt lie excellent. You can not afford to miss 1 it. The play is an excellent one. It is one of the best war dramas ever put upon the stage and tells in a 1 beautiful manner the story of the rebellion. You should not fail to at- ' tend. According to a dispatch recieved here yeserday, there has been another call for volunteers. This time 75,000 men are wanted. Co. H. of this city will very probably lie among the list. This will lie one of the best companies in the state as many of them have had much experience in military companies. A few more men are needed and thearniory will beopen the rest of the week to recieve recruits. ■ Lieutenant Christen will be in charge. If you want to enlist you should get in this week The correspondent tothe Ft. Wayne , Journal from Chickamauga says: There was a sadness over the camp of the one-hundred and-fifty-seventh today on account of the dying condition of Marion Fitzhugh, of Company L.. Ligonier. The young man was taken ill with typhoid fever five days ago, and grew steadily worse. Dr. Garstaiig ' sat up with him all night, expecting him to die at any time. He was still alive at noon to-'day, but can not live many hours. Ihe following subscriptions have been paid in during the past few days: J. \\ . Eley, Sol Neuesnchwander, Jo Christianer, Samuel Fetters, W. B. Suttles. Peter Frank, John C. Frank. P. J. Bryan. A. A. Sprunger, Peter Soldner, Wm. Blakey. Martin L. Keizer, Daniel \\ olf, George Gates, C . D. Kunkle, ZekeElzcv, Henrv Barnet, J. D. Hendricks, F. F. Freeh, Clark Brothers, C. C. Cline. John F. Colchin. Victor O. Cowan, R. H. Hartford and David Eley. Letters have lieen received in this city stating that M ill Wertzberger, a well known Decatur boy, has joined Company I, 33rd regiment, Michigan volunteers. The letters were received from San Francisco, where the company has lieen encamped for some days and they are probably by this tune on their way to the 'Phiilipine ivm 1 - "* iere they have been ordered. I 18 a 8011 Mike Wertzberger of t' lls city, and has many friends here "ho hope to see him cover himself with fame and honor. Educate Your Howel, with Casearsts. Candy Cathartic, cure eonatipation forever. wc. 3c. If C. C C. fail, druggists refund money.

F. M. Schinneyer yesterday presented us with a war atlas which is the best thing of the kind we have ever seen. The atlas is issued bv th» Merchant Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey. It contains the flags as well as the maps of even country on earth. It is a special edition and contains every point of interest in the present Spanish-Amer-ican conflict. The maps are the Rand, McNally & Co. copyright and are complete with an excellent marginal index. We appreciate the favor and ' are at Frank's mercy any time he can i use us. In a dispatch from Chickamauga to the Fort Wayne Journal of yesterday we note the following: The One-hu-ndred and sixtieth Indiana men appeared in their new uniforms today, and for the first time since the regiment arrived in camp visitors not provided with credentials were permitted to pass in and out of camp. Until the men were uniformed it was necessary to keep the public out so as to keep the men in. Col. Guilder now has the liest appearing regiment in camp, and his is the only one that has lieen furnished throughout with new clothes. Adjutant Gen. R. M. Smock, of the Indiana G. A. R., has completed his report for the year 1897, and it contains some interesting figures. The number of members in good standing Dec. 31, 1897, was 18,383. a loss of 1054 during the year. The total number on the rolls, however, was 15. 243. The apparent large loss is due mainly to supensions liecause of failure to pay dues, the number of suspensions being 2,178. against99o,reinstatements. During the year6s6w» added by muster. The loss to death was 358. The number of comrades dropped during the year was 1,213. the number of families relieved was 251 and the amount expended : r relief was $2,637.55. The number y posts in good standing Dec 31. B.'• was 482, against 487 a year earlier. The report of the assistant quartermaster general shows that therareipß for the year which, added to the ca-n on hand a year earlier, makes an aggregate of $7.481.30. The rec«e from the per capita tax wereS3.im 1 The expenditures of the year were $5, 863.75, leaving a cash balance o §1,517.55. The other assets, chiefly mortgages, make an aggregate of s°. 141.43. The 160 Regiment I. V. L. form'rlJ the Fourth 1.N.G., Col. G-V.Guu'W commanding, is now encamped on - historic battlefield of Chickamaifc. Wednesday of last week was the W day in camp, and the intense coftpled with a scarcity of ■ made the day rather unpleasan the Indiana troops. But the' •- becoming accustomed to the hare => ‘P® iof army” life and reports show i there was little complaint of the new found hart ishipjChickamauga. The camping P. !of three Indiana regiments are / ! separated, the 160th being locates re Kelley’s field, which was the I bloody conflict during the 1 . kj Chickamauga. The soldiers 1 , over the C. H. & D. roads fro ianapolis to Cincinnati, rear r latter city, with stops onlv tor way crossings, at eleven o the nesday night. Notwithst. j- i. lateness of the hour, grea , assembled at the stations am the boys as they went throUr • n troops were transferred to , & Crescent road at C incinn . train left the city before | ii)lir reaching Chattanooga a caffl p. named, and going quick •' ' I , r i C a<W The 160th regiment has f p?nwith the 31st Mich.gan ‘ lDl of the nsylvania and will be a P> gtcO rps. Ist brigade, second di' q -'' lt ' ' g are All the memliers of ComP 1 -j spirits reported in good health • and well located in camp- . Lvtieof all the Indiana troop-- e to ys Georgia, and al! nxm should be sent to that pW‘ •