Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 17 May 1900 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT BVERY THURSDAY MORNING BY LEW Q. ELLIN'JHAM, Publisher. ====*====. SI.OO PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Entered at the postofß-e at lieeatur. Indiana as seeond-elats mall matter. PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURSDAY, MAY 17. NO TLTE FOR TRUST CANDIDATES. One of the principal planks upon which democracy will go before the )>eople this year, will be anti trust. In this, there will lx? no monkeying with the band wagon, no twisting of the lion's tail just to see it kick, no playing with soft interrog, ’ that expand and contract at wni. it will be unnecessary to read between the hues and then call in a mathamatician, the paid legal light of a straw board trust to figure out the exact meaning of that plank. All that will beabrogated. It will be made plain that all capital combinations whose sole purpose for organization is for the controlling of prices, shall bo exiled. The state legislature will be called upon to enact laws forbidding these trusts from working their '•hell racket in th® state. The candidates who stand upon such .p platform at such a crisis, should be men who are-clean, honest and courageous. They should be men who would vote fo>. such laws and for state officers who would fulfill the law. It is a time when the democrats can not afford to be other than honest with themselves and with their party, and it is a time when the democrats of this state senatorial district should not nominate a trust candidate and then ask that candidate to support such laws and legislation as are bo ing demanded by the people and the democratic party. Not only that, but what grounds of consistency is there in such folly. Why subject ourselves and our party to such ridicule. Tobe plain and in order that we may understand each other, we will say that Mr. Stephen B. Fleming, the senatorial candidate from Allen county, is a very esteemed gentleman and a man whom we personally admire, and then his friends say he has a “bar’l” and according to Mark Hanna's system of calculation, that makes him strong. But Mr. Fleming is unfortunately trying to be a democratic candidate, while enjoying the fruits that come from a gigantic and corrupt trust. He has the management of the straw board trust, and under his skillful manipulation, this trust has complete control of their output and Wie prices of the same. It would look ifnny to see Steve Fleming standing on a platform which said that "no trust or combination, shall l>e tolerated in the state of Indiana,” and it would look a good deal funnier to see the democratic party talking with brazen effrontery about the trusts while our opponents held up to the shining light, the example of our consistency, in the person of Mr. Fleming. We have no war with Mr. Fleming, but we have a right as a democrat to insist that candidates upon the democratic ticket, stand in unison with the plat form of their party. This is morally as well as politically right. In this

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‘ instance the democrats of Fort Wayne will be held responsible for this dire breech of political wisdom, and they should remedy the evil before it is too late. The senatorial convention in this > city next Ttl-sday will bo called at ten <■clock it Ahi' court room. The Indiana Democratic Editorial : Association will hold its mid-summer meeting Thursday and Friday of next week at Indianapolis. The Hartford City Telegram affirms the information that the Hon. 1 Charles A. Towne will be a speaker at e the Hartford City convention, July 18. It now seems settled that Capt. D r F Allen will receive the nomination in the ninth district, at the democratic 5 convention to be held some time in t July. "Sexatoi. ri.t.inMt will please ' stand up and explain if he is “agin” > every trust except the straw board 1 trust. Even this knowledge will be r i refreshing. Yates the republican nominee for governor of Ohio, is the distinguished r son of his father, a fact that played f an important part in securing him the 5 much coveted honor. Next Tuesday the senatorial con--1 vention will be held in this city. It • is unneecessary to state that thedemoi erats and the republicans as well, will . make the strangers feel that Decatur is the best city on the map. The Indianapolis Sentinel has ' closed the deal, by announcing that the Hon. John \V. Kern and Frank Burke are thecandidatesforgovernor. ! Any one else desiring to seek this ' preferment, will have to get a special 1 dispensation from the Sentinel editor. I The Cuban postal scandal seems to I grow in dimension and enormity, and when the whole stench of rotteness is laid bare many persons will be implicated and the shortage will be amaz ‘ ing. Such is the short story of im- ; penalism. The Indianapolis Sentinel has tin- ' dertaken a newspaper enterprise that • will be appreciated, that ot issuing an edition upon the grounds of the Paris exposition. It is a meritorious work and shows the Sentinel to be made of the proper stuff in this instance. The announcement of the candidacy i of the Hon. John W. Kern for governor. has certainly met with a hearty response from the democrats in every quarter of the state. Mr. Kern is one of the best orators in the state, as well as one of our most able democrats, and his nomination would mean a vigorous and successful campaign. Ae a meeting of the democratic county central committee held Saturday, a unanimity prevailed favoring ' the nomination of Dr. J. W. Vizard of i Pleasant Mills, for senator for the , joint district of Adams-Allen counties. With that end in view delegates were selected, who on next Tuesday will cast seventeen votes for decent pol- > ities and Mr. Vizard. It is good to know that the old time representatives of democracy of Fort Wayne, have no sympathy with ’ the element who seek to rob Adams r county by making Steve Fleming a candidate for state senator. But these same democrats can prevent this outrage and if they are honest 1 with themselves and with the party. I they do it. The responsibility is . theirs, and if they sit idly by with closed eyes, the blame is theirs. Mere words will not accomplish these ■ things. Action is the necessity of the i hour.

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For years C. F. W. Neelly, George Cromer and Perry Heath have dominated republican politics at Muncie, and no man dared ask for preferment at the hands of that party without their endorsement. And now that Neely has been arrested, some people are saying tl at he alone is suffering, for crimes of which his political part ners are equally guilty.— Elwood Record. ' The death of the Hon. Jacob J. Todd of Bluffton, removes from life a prominent citizen. The universal sorrow now expressed is evidence of the esteem in which he was held by his fellowman. His illness which began some two years ago, kept him from gaining even additional distinction and honor. His funeral yesterday was in charge of the officers of the Grand Masonic Lodge. It is safe to say that the groomers of “Senator” Fleming would prefer the cover of darkness with which to commit the last act upon the senatorial drama, but the fact that the broad light of day is selected, will not in the least deter them from commiting the political butchery which is already slated. They may not lie able to look an honest democrat in the save after the deed is done, but they wdl do it just the same. They are built that way. I'p to the present writing neither one of the gold democratic newspapers of Fort Wayne have displayed the nerve of offering one word in defense of their candidate for joint senator. While it could hardly lie expected that the Journal would defy the rights of one of its own family, yet something better was expected from the Sentinel, who is ever anxious to display in bold-face capitals its sanctimonious morals. But not a won! has been uttered. They no doubt go on the assumption that' it is a bold and daring theft, and can be defended only in silence. The professional fidelity of the natoinal banker? Why,so many national bankers have proved thieves and defaulters that McKinley has had to pinion seventeen out of the penitentiary to keep his standing with the fraternity. The notes are secured by the bonds; the tends by the stability and honor of the nation. But the government has in circulation some $434,000.000 of its own notes, secured as its tends are by its faith and solvency. These notes the bankers whose own notes rest ultimately on government credit declare unsafe and the administration has acceded to their demands and ordered they- retirement. H. S. Fargo, of this city, has finally decided to be a candidate for the democratic nomination for congress in this district, Mr. Fargo would make a strong candidate and if elected he would make a good congressman. In the present situation it looks as if Mr. Fargo hail as good chance for the nomination as any of the men in the race. In fact, there seems to be only one other avowed candidate (pr the nomination Mr. Day of Dunkirk. Others are talked of, but so far as the Telegram knows, none of them hss announced himself as a candidate. It is likely, however, that there will be other candidates, as it is believed that Cromer can be beaten this year, but Mr. Fargo, on account of his ability and the large following he commands, ought to cut a figure in the convention. Hartford City Telegram.

It is said that some manufacturers object to giving the census enumerators all the information that the government requires them to give concerning their business, on the ground that they fear the trusts will obtain a knowledge of their affairs and thus be able to take an unfair advantage of them. The superintendent of census has assured them however, that the whole matter is to be, held strictly confidential, that nothing is to be made known to the public concerning any individual or any private business concerns. The statistics of manufactures of states and cities will lie given to the public only in the aggregate. A heavy penalty is prescribed for the enumerator who shall give out any information regarding his work. On the other hand, the individual who refuses to answer the questions asked by the enumerator is also liable to a penalty.—South Bend Times. The Hon. John W Kern, who seeks to lead the democracy to victory, has the following to say. relative to his candidacy for governor: "I haveconsented to become a candidate for the democratic nomination for governor liecause urgently requested so to do by true and loyal democrats from every part of Indiana- democrats in whose judgment I have implicit confidence and whose requests I have no right to disregard, and for the further reason that I thought I might, without fear of censure, aspire to be governor of my native state. I enter this race without the shadow of ill will toward any other aspirant, nor will I allow myself, however heated the contest, to be drawn into any unseemly controversy with any democrat. The greatest political kittle in the history of the republic is just before us, and the forces of the gnat democracy must not be disturbed or weakened by quarrels or bickerings amongst ourselves. I have, therefore, neither time nor ammunition toexpend in fighting and attempt to ciipple the men who in so short .1 time will be touching shoulders with me. and fighting the common enemy. lam willing to submit my candidacy to the convention and if defeated my successful opponent shall have not only my beatenorts for his election, but mv personal friendship and hearty good will. It is not of the greatest moment as to who shad lie nominated for governor, but it is of personal 'importance that the harmony of the party shall be in no wise disturbed. After thirty years of political companionship with the democrats of Indiana, it is scarcely necessary that I should formulate a platform of principles. lam quite willing to entrust that work to the great convention which will assemble on June 6. and have no fear but that the duty will he performed faithfully and well and to my entire satisfaction. I think I know my party sufficiently well that I may safely declare mv willingness to abide the decision of its representatives in convention assembled, both as to platform and candidates. I may lie pardoned, in view of recent publications, if 1 say that I am the candidate of no man or set of men, nor of any clique or faction. If I am named as the democratic candidate it will be without a pledge on my part to any living man. My ambition will Ire if nominated, to serves united party, knowing neither favorite nor faction, and if elected I pl.slge my test efforts to serve with honor and fidelity all the people of this splendid state.” Mr. Kern is a favor Ite among the democracy of Adams county and this countv is no exception to this part of the state, where he is so well known and admired.

Delegates Named. At a meeting of the democratic countv central committee held Saturday, delegates were named to the state, congressional and joint senatorial vhi vent i' ‘ii--. The 1; st is as follows: STATE, INDIANAPOLIS, JLNE C. DELEGATES. ALTERNATES. John P. Spuller, William Won'.ei). Martin Miller, Louis Cline, Sam S. Steele, Sim Bowers. Ed B. Haetling, J. R. Graber, J. W. Vizard, J. D. Winans, James Foreman, John R. Porter. Gerry Martz, C. E. Albaugh, Sam Simison. R. S. Wilson, Wm. Shoemaker, Wm. Anderson, J. W. Heaston. John Briggs, John H. Runyon. Michael McGriff, R. K. Erwin, Harvey Harruff, E. Burt Lenhart, Charles Ernst, J. T. Merryman. L. G. Ellingham. Root, French and Jefferson not in. CONGRESSIONAL, HARTFORDCITY, JVNE 18. DELEGATES. ALTERNATES. John Barkley, Lewis Koeneinan, C. Doehrman, Henry Blakey, James D. Brown. Wm. Breiner, Henry Eiting, John McKean, Herman Shrank, James Archbold, Thomas Everett, Delmer Douglass, R. E. Smith, Jacob Scheerer, J. D. Winteregg, Frank Foreman, J. W. Cowan. Peter Huffman, P. K. Kinney, Clem Macklin, S. A. M. Butcher, Wm. Mann. L. C. Miller. Henry Krick, David E. Smith, C. M. France. Amos P. Beatty. Robert Patterson. Root, French and Jefferson not in. JOINT SENATORIAL, DECATI R. MAY 22. DELEGATES. ALTERNATES. A. Wertsberger, Eugene Lindsey, Daniel J. Dilling. John D. Stolts, Wm. Breiner, Louis Fruchte, Henry Eiting. J. M. Breiner. Elzey Jackson, George Gales, John Frank J. H, Steele, LG. Kerr, S. Brandvberry, Emil Franz. Harlo Mann. ' 1 Samuel Oplingor, Philip Sehug, Sam Soldner, Wm. Peele S. W. Hale. Frank Hise'v, P. J. Bryan, L. J. Zeigler, Reuben Baxter, C. J. Lutz, Fred V. Mills, John Parrish, Dore B. Erwin, Mat Kirsch, Jas. P. Haetiing, Jacob Wegmiller. French not in. Chairman Lenhart also appointed an executive committee whe will assist in the work of the campaign, in the names of Clark J. Lutz, Lew G. C. G. Albmign, S. W. i "• ' lzanJ ’ Sam Simison, D. J. Dilling, Godfrey Christen and Dee Lewton. The committeemen were nearly all present and already showed a lively interest in the work of the campaign. Delaware county will present the name of J. F. Maun as a candidate for attorney-general at the state convention June «th. Mr. Mann prints all the elements of an ideal candidate. In his profusion he stands at the head, so that he would carry into the office if nominated, both experience and training to meet all demands. A rental gentleman, a man who makes , him* A , '“i“ a llwho to know him. A democrat of sterling worth and one who lives up to the full stand ard of the principles advocated bv the party. Should the convention tee ' fit to nomm.,te Mr. Mann it will make i no m.siake, his selection would add i strength to the ticket in thi* district —Muncie Herald.

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Senatorial Contention. Pursuant to a call hereby '"“'’L the undersigned, the detni’cra ■ - all others desiring to »m ,h ‘ them, are respectfully invited ■ , tend and participate in 1 . **' convention comprising the join t< trial district of Adams a» • counties, the same to lie he al j t> city of Decatur, Indium*- . May 12, 1900. The obM’QJJ vention will be the nonuu- „ joint senator for this 'bstni ■ voted for at the general elec " ember 1900. The basis ■> T t tion will lie the same a* al 1X ! j.j’iut democratic statecommit 1 ** 0 . one delegate to every •» siA over 10G votes cast for as presidential ehvtoi in 1 • . Charm. Ceu. Com- A"'