Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 2 June 1898 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT IVIBr THURSDAY MOBKINC BY LEW 0. ELLINGHAM. Publisher. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Entered at the Postofflce at Decatur. Indiana as Second-Class Mall Matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURSDAY, JUNE 2. 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 —First District JOSEPH E. MANN. For Commissioner—Second District. FREDERICK REPPERT. For Coroner DR. CHARLES 8. CLARK.

On to Muncie is now the cry. Join the democratic hosts there next Wednesday and lend vour presence in helping nominate the next congressman from this district. Hon. Winfield S. Johnson of Owen county, candidate for auditor of state before the coming state convention, was making the acquaintance of Adams county democrats yesterday. Mr. Johnson is a very clever gentleman and favorably impressed those whom he met in his canvass whiie in this city. The formal announcement of the Hon. Samuel M. Ralston of Lebanon, as a candidate for secretary of state, was made public by the Lebanon Pioneer, Ben McKee’s paper. As a deserving tribute to the high standing cf Mr. Ralston, the party will unanimously and without opposition, nominate him for the office named. He was the nominee two years ago. It makes but little difference who the republicans nominated forcongress at Decatur a concerted action on the part of the democrats of the district will win out. Two years ago when there was a landslide for the republicans they carried the district by about 2600 votes. This year with normal conditions there is no reason why the democrats should not win bv a handsome majority. A good, clean and popular candidate can make the race with bright prospects of success. Such a man must be and will lx l nominated by the democrats. A firm and conscientious advocate of bimetallism he will have the entire party strength together with the friends of silver of other parties. The next congressman from this district will be named at the convention to be held in this city June Bth. Muncie Herald. Owing to the high financial and social standing of Judge Studabaker we are loth to criticise him in any way, but he has undertaken to build a macadamized highway, the cost of which shall be equally divided among those benefitted. The real root of the object, from his view, as we take it. is to kill off the project of building the Monroe macadamized road, and we maintain that no matter whether the law is fair or the reverse, the people and taxpayers of this city and township can not afford to take this fatal step. To do so would mean the continuance of our present system of bottomless roads for a period of ten years at least, for rhe people are not going to vote down some project one minute and look with favor upon sonithing similiar the next. Our people can not afford to treat this question with disfavor now, because the extra taxation it represents is not a drop in the bucket to its benefits, and while the Bluffton A Decatur roid was perhaps unjust in taxational division, yet as a business investment to every business man and property owner, it is worth many times its cost. It has also been valuable as an introduction to our people to the value of good roads. Last winter while every other road in this county was impassable by man or beast, the farmers along this line of road came to town with their usual regularity and brought with them loads of grain or produce. When you talk about unjust taxation and commingle with that the improvements of our roads, it is dangerous ground to be treading upon, and when you talk about having a law for this improvement that will prove entirely satisfactory and fair to every one it will be long after we have any need for roads at all. Carry it to the people, they will take care that the road question is not slighted. After experiencing the disadvantage for all these years we deem that it comes from very poor grtiee for Judge Studabaker to offer this solution at this very particular time. His vast and varied interests should have caused him years ago to have had special legislation inaugurated. But be that as it may, we insist that the petitioners for this road shall carry the matter to the people.

WAR SUMMARY. Dispatches Boiled Down For the BeneCi of Oor fleadent. WEDNESDAY. Washington, May 25—There were numerous war rumors here yesterday, but all were put to sleep by the navy department giving out that there was no warrant for their circulation. These rumors ranged from the capture of the Mangrove to the destruction of the Spanish fleet. In response to a question as to where the fleet was located, Secretary Long said he believed it was still at Santiago de Cuba. The war authorities have reliable information that there is great activity at the Spanish navyyards aud that preparations are being made for sea aud a long voyage of two toroedoboat destroyers. It is given out they are to join Cervera. The cutting of the cable at Santiago aud San Juan has been reported to the navy department. It is thought this statement may be made to mislead the American sailor. Chickamauga, May 25. — There are 86,000 troops in camp here. Inspector General Breckenridge announces that there will be a sham battle for inspection purposes today. He says that so far he is remarkably well pleased with the work of the men. San Francisco, May 25. —The first Manila expedition started lust night on its way to relieve Admiral Dewey. There was 1,400 troops in the expedition. Washington. May 25 —Seuor Puigcerver, minister of finance, announced to the eortes that Spain's finances were in a satisfactory condition, but that a 30 per cent tax would have to be levied on all products to be able to continue the war. London, May 25.—A dispatch from Port de Paix says it is reported that the Vizcaya aud Alphonso XIII are de* stroyed. THURSDAY. Washington, May 26.—The president issued a proclamation yesterday calling for 75,000 more volunteers. Under this call it will be possible for independent companies to enlist, as the recruiting will not be confined to the state militia and national guard. Indiana's quota will be about 2,500 men and that of Illinois 4,829. The navy department last night announced that it had not been informed of any change in the situation as to the American aud Spanish fleets. Chickamauga, May 26. — Yesterday was a great day for the boys in camp here. Three brigades participated in a shanibattle —they were the First, Second and Third. The mauouvering aud skirmishing lasted for seven hours. Lieutenant Batty of the Sixteenth Peunsylvan’a was wounded by one of the men from the First Ohio. Company C of the last named regiment surrounded Batty’s company and called on him to surrender. He ordered a bayonet charge instead, when the Ohio man shot him in the face. Batty will probably lose Ins eye sight. Madrid, May 26.—A dispatch from Havana says Hie Americans are concentrating at Guauatatiamo aud other ports, as well as at Santiago, and seem to be preparing for an attack on Admiral Cervera. St. Pierre, Martinique, May 26.—The Spanish torpedobo.it destroyer Terror has sailed from Fort de France, going in a northwesterly direction. Manila. May 26—A report has been made to Dewey’s flagship that the Spaniards have turned the guns of the shore batteries landward, fearing an attack from the rebels. Gibraltar, May 26,—Two Austrian cruisers have arrived here aud on Friday will sail for Cuban waters. FRIDAY. Washington. May 27.—Secretary Long said last uight that no word had yet been received from scouting vessels in Indian waters regarding Admiral Cervera and his flying squadron, and for that reason he believed the Spaniard was still iu Santiago harbor. While officials profess unshaken confidence in the belief that the squadron is bottled up. they cannot conceal their intense anxiety for some definite information on the situation, for as long as there exists a possibility of the Spanish naval forces being at large there is an indisposition to start troop transports to Cuba. The president. Secretaries Alger and Long aud General Miles, members of the naval war board were in conference yesterday over the war situation. The subject discussed covered the Philippines, Cubu aud Porto Rico aud the advisibility of an immediate advance of troops, but members of the conference would not say what was decided upon. Madrid. May 27.—Public opinion is changing here to a desire for an honorable peace, as it is believed that Spain has nothing to gain from prolonging the war. AU idea of France interterrmg have been abandoned aud hopes are now fixed upon the possibility of the new foreign minister being able to find some fitting occasion on which to rake the initiative. Key West, May 27.-»-Schley is now believed to be before Santiago from information received here and definite information as to the exact situation of Admiral Cervera’s squadron may soon be expected. Chickamauga, May 27.—There are now 42,000 men iu camp here. The various commands have begun drilling by regiments and this will be continued from day to day. Tne men were given fresh meat yesterday the first since arriving here. SATURDAY. Washington, May 28. —The authorities have determined to make no forward military movement until definite information as to the whereabouts of the elusive Spanish flying squadron has been officially made known This question being settled, there is no present purpose to hurry forward more troops to points of concentration, and the call made by the presi-

dent for 75.000 more men will not be sent to governors until some time next Unless the navy department receives official information by cable from its fleets in Cuban waters within a day a dispatchboat will be sent to intercept them and get dispatches. At present Commodore Schley's whereabouts are unknown. Secretary Alger has decided that where competent men can be obtained colored officers can ba appointed for colored companies aud regiments. Madrid, May 28.— Captain General Blanco has cabled that Admiral Cervera is still at Santiago aud that the port is blockaded by Sampson’s fleet; that Sohley is guarding the Yucatan passage and that Spanish torpedoboat destroyer Terror has put inat Fajardo, Porto Rico, | after attempting to run into San Juan, but left on sighting four American war vessels. Marshal Primo de Rivera, former captain general of the Pnilippiues, upbraided the government in a speech in the senate because it had failed to provide him witn adequate means of placing the city in a position of defense. He said the “rag commonly called the American flag would never float over Manila.’* Chickamauga, Ga., May 28. —The government has decided to reorganize the volunteer hospital corps by detaching men from each regiment iu a division aud place Uiem unaer special instructions. MONDAY. Washington, May 80.—The navy department this morning received a dispatch from Commodore Schley stating tjiat he hail definitely located Cevera's Cape Verde fleet iu the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. It is not believed the admiral will atteuint to escape, but that he may destroy his ships to prevent their falling into Schley’s hands, whicn they surely will if he does not blow them up. Madrid, May 30.—El Progresso publishes an account of a battle which it says took place between the Spanish and Americans last Friday off the coa-t of Jamaica in which two American ships are reported to have been sunk aud a Spanish vessel damaged. The navy department at Washington denies that such an engagement took place. Chickamauga, May 80.—At Camp Thomas all drills were dispensed with yesterday and memorial services were held. There were three deaths iu camp, among them Ludwig BoUuert of the Fifth Illinois regiment. Tne surgeons report sickness on the decrease in camp. Key West, May 30.—1 t is reported here that the Spaniards have sunk obstructions iu the harbor of Cardenas, aud now no ships can enter the harbor. TUESDAY. Washington, May 31.—The war department has ordered the embarkation of troops at all gulf ports for the invasion of the enemy’s country. This was decided upon as soon as it became officially known that Cervera was locked iu Santiago harbor. Whether the troops ordered aboard vessels are to go to Cuba or Porto Rico is not known, as the authorities are maintaining secrecy on that point. It may be that both Porto Rico and Cuba will be invaded. General Miles and his staff left here last night for Tampa, where he will establish temporarily his headquarters aud superintend all movement of troops. Suu Francisco, May 31. —General Merritt has issued an order assuming command of the Philippine expedition. The work of preparing transports for tne next expedition is progressing very slowly aud it is not thought it will be able to move before the middle of next week. Five thousand men will be taken on the next expedition. Chickamauga, May 31.—There was much exciiemeut here when it was rumored that an order for a general movement to the front had been received. The rumor was ouly partly true, however. Eight regiments, including the One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Indiana and the Filth Illinois, were ordered to Tampa. Privates Frank Bosley aud Ludwig Bohnertof the Fifth Illinois were buried yesterday. The latter was from Springfield aud the former from Pekin. Key West, Mav 31. —The capture of the British steamer Restrowel, which was trying to make Santiago with coal for Cervera, gave a clew as to why the Spaniard put into the Cuban port. He was making his way to San Juan when he stopped at Curacao for dispatches, and there learned that Sampson had bombarded San Juan and was still m those waters. He immediately sailed for Santiago to await tne British coaler. He waited too long ami was hemmed iu. The captain of the Restromel says the Spanish fleet is short of coal. Y. A. Mi»t» Flora bhauk. State Delegate to World** Conference Leaves For London. Indianapolis, May 27. — Miss Flora Shank, state secretary of the Y. W. C. A., left last evening for New York, from where she will sail tomorrow noon, on the Winifreda, for Loudon. Miss Shank goes to Lindon to attend the first world’s conference of the Young Women’s Christian Association, which is to be held June 14 to 18. as the delegate from the Indiana Y. W. C. A She expects to return in August. 88,000 bumagM. Henderson, Ky., May 28.—Damages to the amount of SS.BOO have been awarded against the Louisville aud Nashville company for the killing of Henry Siebert, a bridge watchman here, last September. Siebert was rnu down by a freight train on the trestle across the river from this city. Stale Deotnl Examiners. Columbus, 0., May 28 —The governor has appointed the following board of state dental examiners: Drs. A. T. Emminger, Columbus; O. N. Heisse, Cincinnati; W. A. Price, Cleveland; L. P. Bethel, Kent, and C. 8. Harrown, Toledo.

In time of peace prepare for war. In late spring prepare for summer. Economize where vou can Do your trading where the best values aie mven. We are ready, are you/ \\ e 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-olthobse, Schulte & Falk.

CONVENTION clips. Decatur knows how to decorate for a convention. Portland Republican. The Cincinnati Enquirer is not a good paper to display in a Republican convention.- Portland Republican. Editor Ellingham. of the Decatur i Democrat, appaulded all the resolutions read. except those mentioning free silver and wheat. You are excusable Lew. Portland Saturday Review. The Republicans of W ells county were loyal to Dr. Sharpe* first last and all the time. They only regret that their first ,-hoice was not able to win the pennant. Bluffton Chronicle. It was the unanimous opinion of all Republicans present that Decatur Democrats wen* the nicest Democrats in the state. They certainly did their part along with the Decatur Republicans. Hartford City Times. Decatur has proven her ability to handle a large crowd, and is to lx* congratulated upon the united effort of her citizens to make the day one long to lx* remembered by the visitors. Red Key Times. The city ot Decatur was hand- i somely and profusely decorated and ' her citizens, reganlless of politics. ! extended a hearty welcome to their visitors. We all take off our hats to I Decatur.—-Winchester Journal. From the looks of the Delaware county delegation, at Decatur yesterday. there wasn't enough saloonkeepers and bartenders left in Muncie to keep open their places of business. Winchester Herald. The Democrats of Wells county were as loyal to this county’s choice ; as the Republicans themselves and turned out in full force at Decatur and yelled themselves hoarse for Sharpe.—Bluffton Chronicle. The republicans were pleased with their entertainment at Decatur. The citizens, without regard to party, did their best to give the visitors a pleasant time. Prominent Decatur democrats were on the reception committee. -Hartford City Telegram. Mr. Ellingham, of the Democrat, made a great hit in furnishing delegates with a little tally book, which proved of great value to all in keeping the vote, and was duly appreciated. Th<* press was also remembered with pencil tablets. Evening Journal, The business men of Decatur are weli worthy of a great deal of praise. The decorations throughout the citv were profuse and very tastefully arranged. Main street was one mass of flags and bunting, and “Welcome’’ cards were everywhere.- Hartford City Times. The press boys, and in fact everv guest at Decatur are loud in their praise of the handsome treatment accorded them by the local committee and Lew Effingham in particular. Democrats and Republicans vied with each other to make our visit pleasant. Union City Times. Is it any wonder that people get disgusted with political trades at conventions when such men as Marsh. Stilwell. Sharpe and Watts are traded out of a nomination by a man with no better reputation ' than the one nominated at Decatur Tuesday? —M inchester Democrat. Decatur exhibited hospitality of the most open handed kind to the hundreds of delegates and visitors. The numerous special trains brought in immense crowds, and space was at a premium. All of the business houses and many residences were handsomelv decorated, and brass bands discoursed enliving and spirited music at everv turn.—Portland Commercial. On two ballots Wells countv could have nominated the man, and'on the last ballot she cast 5 votes for Cromer i for Marsh, 3 for Sharpe. Wells county staid with Sharpe until thefinal ballot, when they were released from

their obligation to their candidate..! Sharpe had many friends in the con-1 vention who did all they could for his nomination, but Cromer's big delegation was too much for him. Decatur gave her visitors most excellent treatment. Bluffton Chronicle. Lew G. Ellingham. of the Decatur' Democrat certainly deserves unstinted praise from his brother editors who' attended the convention at Decatur Tuesday. Mr. Ellingham furnished score books, stationary and cigars to the newspaper men present, and did every thing in his powerto make their stay in the city and their work at the convention as pleasant as possible. We wish to assure Mr. Ellingham that such courtesies an* not ignored by newspaper men and that all present wish him the success he deserves and is enjoying. Ridgerille News. The republican congressional convention at Decatur yesterday resulted in the nomination of Cromer, of Muncie. on the 79th ballot. The Wells county delegation stood firmly by Sharpe of this city until the last ballot, when twelve of them scattered toother candidates, those going to Cromer effecting his nomination. The other candidates were Stilwell, of Madison, and Marsh, of Randolph. A very determined and enthusiastic Ixxlv of Sharpe supporters went from lien*, made up irrespective of party, and did their whole duty for the honor and dignity of Bluffton but the odds were too great. Bluffton Banner. Decatur, although a democratic city and the seat of a strong democratic county, entertained her guests in a very hospitable manner, and not a word of complaint was heard from anyone in attendance at Tuesday’s convention. The city was very nicely decorated, and in several places McKinley's portrait was conspicuously displayed, showing that there was at least a few of the faithful. From almost any stand point the convention was a successful one. Decatur and Adams county may be proud of the many complimentary remarks their efi fort brought forth. 'Ridgeville News. L. G. Ellingham, of the Decatur Democrat, deserves unlimited praise for the courteous manner in which he treated the delegates and members of the press who attended the Congressional conventional Decaturyesterdav. He furnished the delegates with a neat little book containing the nameofeacli candidate as well as of each countv, and ruled in such away that each ballot could be kept with convenience and accuracy. He also furnished the press with tablets and other writing materials. in addition to two boxes of cigars. \\ e have long known that there was no better fellow than Lew. and this act of courtesy will only increase his popularitv with the press and the people.—Winchester Herald. Congratulations are due Mayor Cromer on the success he achieved at Decatur. He won a signal victory over strong opposition and as a citizen of Muncie and Delaware countv whatever honor there is attached to the nomination comes to this county. As a citizen of the county the Herald congratulates him but as he represents a party not in accordance with the best interests of the masses he can not hope to win at the polls next November. At Decatur he dealt with his party henchmen, at the polls he must meet the people and they can not lx* cajoled or stampeded. It should be kept in mind that the next congressman from this district will be a Democrat and Mr. Cromer should think about it so that the shock will not come unawares next fall.Muncie Herald. Decatur done herself proud at the congressional convention Tuesday. The people were hospitable and court eous. Accommodations were the very best and alhough the town is composed of three-fourths democrats the fact was not apparent. They all belong to one class good people.

.! We thank the press of the town, | especially the Democrat, for favors rendered. The arrangements toaceommodate brother editors were first class. A good place was selected for them, and also good tables, comfortable chairs and to top the things off, fin come Ellingham with writing tablets, tally books and cigars. Why, we all forgot he was a Democrat!Portland Saturday Review. L. G. Ellingham of the Decatur Democrat, not onlv furnished the editors at the Congressional Convention with tablets for recording the proceedings and books for the ballotings.bat also published a very fair and unbiased report of the convention. The press gang will long remember Lew for his courtesies, and all who attended are loud in their praises of their reception and treatment by the citizens of that lively little city. Those who sampled the beverages on tap that day say that it must have lx>en specially ordered for the occasion, as it was superior to the average Democratic brand. Winchester Journal. It isn't often that Republican newspaper men recieve as courteous treatment from a Democratic editor as the Republican newspaper men at the convention recieved from Lew Ellingham, editor of the Decatur Democrat That man Ellingham is a gentlemas. (Coxey take notice) whom it is a pleasure to meet. Ellingham helped to entertain the crowd; he arranged for plenty of room at the press tables; he saw that no newspaper man got left; he provided scratch pads for each newspaper man, he complimented every man in the convention with a handsome little book neatlv arranged and printed with 32 blank ballot?. These little books were used altogether and were exceedingly handy. Ellingham passed around a boi y cigars and real lemonade to the knights of the lead pencil, and m fact did everything possible to n* them feel good. Tis a pity that there are not more Lew Ellingham sediting Democratic papers in Indiana. Hart ford City Times. In the latter day polities, ingratitude seems to lx 1 a part and pan* of the whole. It appears to be proper thing to knife the very fnenfe who have worked hard and never sight of an opportunity to retnre ’ with evil the good they have do • Two glaring instance of this mgra•• 1 tude were shown at Decatur. I ne' ’ these was when a good portion oi -- seven delegates from Richland o' ship voted for George Cromer, km ’ at the same time that exactly one ; . before Randolph county the homr Judge Marsh had virtually nomina l the Richland township aspirant to w ' Senatorship, Halleck Johnson. other was exhibited by Blacky county when out of her fr 'urteen ' gates the general vote for • ’ ■ Marsh ranged from two to • when two weeks before • count v had secured them a P can Representative in the Legis . an honor they enjoy*. but > or twice in a quarter oi a i ntt . P vef» . That such things should I*, v I does not make them right . means*—Port land Comment’ • ’ Every democrat who can at tend the congressional eon ' f j 1 Muncie next Wednesday. ' trip fare will be 52.25. To the Democracy of the Eighth D 1 ’ f i Notice is hereby given ,* suance to a resolution adop < AjuI various county chairmen, tit , j^ g . cy of the Eighth trict for the state of Indianain delegate convention at » Opera House in the citv' <” t he . at 1:30 p. ra. on June 3,1 • for pur r *ose of splcctiufiT 11 . i dis* ? congress for said COll f, re lfkpw i aDI ’ s trict. Ex-Governor the s others will be present to y 1 meeting. BS< L.ittae® BB ' District Comnutwe