Decatur Democrat, Volume 45, Number 27, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1901 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT BVBRY THURSDAY MORSISG BY LEW Q. ELUNOHAM. Publisher, 11.00 PER YEAR IS ADVANCE. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana as second-class mail matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURSDAY, SEPT. 12. THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT HcKINLEY. The people of the United States and of the whole civilized world, bow their heads in sorrow over the attempted assassination of their president. The tragedy occurred while Mr. McKinley was receiving the public at the Temple of Music at the Buffalo Exposition. Without a word of warning Leon Czolgosz, one of those passing in review, proffered his hand and before the president could accept it. fired two shots from a revolver, both of which took effect, and which at first were reported fatal. Expressions of genuine sorrow were universal. Sectional. political and religious lines were at once obliterated and hope filled the anxious minds and hearts of the liberty-loving and God-fearing people of this land of the free and the home of the brave, Despair soon gave way to hope, until now it seems almost certain that the president will

live. The would-be assassin is a self confessed anarchist, a memberofasocietv or ‘•group" or what not. who have , sworn to exterminate all rulers or ex- , ecutive officers, and it is beleived that the attempted assassination of Presi- , dent McKinley was a part of this plot. Anarchy is practiced and . preached by those cowardly imps who i believe in no law and who respect neither the power of God nor the , rights of man. Czolgosz is of foreign : parentage although American born, twenty-nine years old and rejoices' I over the dastardly crime committed.; i Strange to say the teachings of an- * arvhism is active both in Europe and j in this country and it will take drastic measures to stamp it out. Members , of the present cabinet are already i discussing the proper course to pur- ’ sue in this matter. In Europe their i laws are very reoressive. vet the cause ' of anarchism has thrived, and has | seemingly been stimulated by the very laws which were designed to eradicate. But one thing is agreed 1 upon and that is that the United ' States must have a law that will deal | out more adequate punishment for J men who assail the president. Much ] favor is being accorded the sugges- ' tion that “an attempt upon the life of I a president should be made treason, punishable by death." This at least would secure the desired end. and the next congress will have the consent of every man. woman and child, to make such a law. so that prospective assas-; sins may get their just deserts, when ‘ their bloody work is dene. In the last few years an emperor of Russia, i

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an empress of Austria, a king of Italy, a president of France, a prime minister of Spain and a president of the United States have fallen victims to assassination. This but demonstrates i the fact, if such demonstration is : necessary, that anarchism with all its evil tendencies, is growing and it will ; take almost miraculous action to check the tide. President Lincoln was shot on the night of April 14, 1860. He was in Fords theatre in Washington and bis i 1 assassin was John Wilkes Booth, an • actor. The president lived but a few I hours and his assassin committed sui-; cide to prevent capture. President Garfield was assassinated on the morning of July 2, 1881. Himself; and party were at the Baltiny re & Potomac railroad station, awaiting a train to take them to the home of ' James G. Blaine, wheTe they were to spend a few weeks vacation and pleasure. Two shots were fired from a pistol in the ‘hands of Charles J. Guiteau. both of which took effect in the president’s back. President Garfield died at Long Branch, New Jer sey. September 19. ISBI. The assassin was hanged. The third president, to be a victim of the assassin, is President McKinley, a graphic account of which has daily appeared in the metropolitan press. The American people are hoping and praying that I the president’s life will be saved, and

that out of the grief that has penetrated all quarters of the globe, there will come a law that will rid this country of the dastard teachings of anarchy. The g. o. p. in Ohio are continuing their campaign without a break. The senatorial combat in Missouri 1 is now raging at fever heat, with ExGovernor Stone. Champ Clark and William H. Wallace, all political, giants, as either avowed or receptive candidates. The latter voted for Pal mer A Buckner in 1896. Wabdex Schideleb of the northern prison, has resigned, the same to take effect November !. A breach between himself and some of tbelwardof managers is assigned as the cause. Mr. | Schideler has made a good record at the prison and should remain. General Gbosvexob has returned ■ from Europe and is telling us what wonderful strides we are making in the matter of selling goods to all the world. lu a few weeks Mr Grosvenor will be on the stump begging the voters to stand by the old theory 1 of protecting honre manufacturers from the competition of foreigners.— The Commoner. Tse independent press of Indianapolis including the Indianian are all lined up for Bookwaiter and the republican ticket. This is no new departure for them and but simple indicates the brand of independence they work off on the unsuspecting public. It occurs to us. however, that their constituents would tire of the sugar coated imitation maintained by their newspapers. The Columbia City Post has been making a few observations and has! concluded that “the silent man is • generally the most popular and gets ; along with his neighbors better than the talkative individual. It is not safe to do too much talking even to< j intimate acquaintances, Ibe uiae • who don’t talk has no apologies to ' make or explanations to offer. In ! fact he seldom gets into trouble of' i any kind."

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GROSVENOR THE JUGGLER. During the early days of the tariff controversy the advocates of a high protective tariff held that without the special favor of the government it would be impossible to build up I American industries. The people were asked to give special privileges to j American industry during the pericd j of its infancy and until it became strong enough to hold its own in the J markets of the world. During the j period of Clay leadership the protec tionists promised that the moment we : could produce as cheaply and as well i as Europe the protective tariff barrier should be let alone. It seems, however, that during the 1 time intervening between then and ; now the champions of protection have i experienced a change heart. The ■ other day Gen. Groeuenor. republican leader in the house, personal friend and spokesman of President McKinley and leading champion of the pro-1 tective system, gave out a written in- : terview upon his return from Europe . concerning the proposition of Mr. < Babcock to revise the tariff at least to the extent of removing the duties from trust-made articles. In this interview the general says that he was wonderfully impressed while abroad at the marvelous progress we are making toward the industrial supremacy of i the world. While in England" especially be took the trouble to visit the country stores, where he found American goods upon the shelves. In fact be claims that it would have been easy for one to imagine oneself in an American grocery. He has prepared a list of American goods that have been successfully introduced inIto the English market, which would easily fill a column and a half of an American newspaper. Hence, upon excellent republican authority. Amer- ! ica has found it possible to' go into the English market, beyond tbe pale •of American protection, where everv . ppcr. a is compelled to depend OpCiC ck»?apne&i a:/ 1 ■ merit and profitably compete with s Europe. Such being true, the natural supposition would be that we have passed tbe period of infancy and are prepared for the untrammeled commerce to wh. h the early fathers of projection locked. Not ’ so. however. Gen. Grorreuoe is as much enamored of protection as daring the ceried of oar industrial infancy. Says' Gen. Grosvenor:

I understand that Mr Babcock would take tbe duty from ail these articles. While :nat might not be fatal to oar prosperity it would certainly crippie oar strength. The tariff assist* in developing our foreign trade. If this tariff is removed the goods of foreign mills will be rushed in on us. weakening our manufacturing strength. I find we are selling barley in England. It the tariff was off Canadian barley would kill our barley production. The same arguments are as good now as when the McKinley was passed. If. without special protection, American manufacturers cannot bold their own in America is it not peculiar that they can dominate the English market! If we are able to bold our own with Canadian barley in England is it not reasonable that we can more than hold our own in our own market? It is reasonable to think that Canada can actually drive us from our own market and reduce our farmers to ex tremity as claimed ? All this is republican rot. So long as the protected interests are willing to pay for their protection the republican party can be relied upon to rehash the c’d protection arguments- Sentinel.

The entry books of the Portland fair are now open. Entries in the speed department close at 11:00 p. m. on September 24th. Entries in the exhibition department close September 30th. 1001. at 6:00 p. m. Make vour entries now. Address, C. O. Hardy. Sec. Gus Kolhhorst. of St. Marys township. who removed to Auburn last spring was a caller at this office Monday. and in the course of the conversation said. “I have come back to old Adams county to stay." He said this was still the best country on earth and plenty good enough for him. Gus is a good citizen and we are glad to - hare him back. Louis Swartz who was taken to the Eastern Asylum at Richmond several months ago. is said to be rapidly loosing strength and it is feared he ian live but a few days. His son Jesse Swartz, was call to his bedside Monday and reports that his father's condition is indeed serious. Until a few years ago Mr. Swartz was one of the prominent farmers of the county. Some excitement was created Friday when the news was circulated that a few days prior to that time the remains of “Bub" Burrel had been fished from tbe Mishawake river, where he was supposed to have plunged to a suicidal death. However the same day a letter was received from “Bub" stating that he was still on this side of the dark river and feehug first class. J. W. Place is enlarging his buildings preparatory to engaging in the poultry business on a more extensive scale. If the present gait is maintained he will soon have the larger portion of the city tributary to the St. Marys covered with business buildings. The poultry business this year promises to be a recon! breaker and Mr. Place proposes to be able to ‘ fake care of all that comes his way. $5.00 to Lancaster, Ohio, and re- ; turn. The Chicago & Erie R. R. will ' run the 11th annual excursion toLan•aster. Ohio, on Erie train No. 12, Tuesday morning. October Bth, fare 55.00 for the round trip. Tickets good 1 via Marion and Columbus. 30 day limit. Train leaves Huntington 1:4(1 a. m. Decatur 2:25 a. m. Through coaches to Lancaster via the Hocking ' alley R'y. For information see Erie agents. John F. Colchin will offer for sale at his residence, on Oak street, between the Chicago A Erie and Clover Leaf railways. Decatur, Ind., beginning at 9 o’clock a. m., on Monday, September 23, a large amount of personal property, consisting of all kinds of household goods, including beds, bedding, stovee and range, chairs, tables and all kinds of furniture, also complete set of moving tools and hundreds of other articles vou need. Terms of sale;—Under $5. cash; over $5 a credit of nine months without interest, good security. Opera house one night only, Friday. Sept. 13. Mr. Edwin Soothers in the title roll, supported by astrong company. Monte Cristo has lived for years, but has never before bewn launched in so artistic a manner. We positively guarantee a correct scenic production of rare excellence. Everv situation, evei ? climax has received attention by the best known stage director in America, a beautiful marvelously realistic and historically correct production of the greatest melo drama ever preeented to the public. Special scenery used at every performance, mechanical effects unsurpassed. Price | •J, Wv Alld V J. .

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Adams County Fair September 2427 inclusive. The people who attended “Down Mobile' at Bosse's opera house Monday evening are loud in their praise of both company and the play. It was a typical southern drama, full of interest, mirth and specialties. The colored quartet, seen here before, were better than ever, and alone worth the price. The fire scene was the bwt ever given here and can not be suroassed anywhere, in fact as much can be said of all the scenic effects. The play was one of Lincoln J. Carters and that name attached is fitting to be a guarantee of some thing good for Decatur theatre goers. Booth, Guiteau an! Czolgoez. The names have a place in history, but they are detested of all good citizens. Booth was one of a number of conspirators that sought to assassinate Lincoln and his cabinet. After Booth had shot Lincoln in the theatre at Washington he shouted; “Sic semper tyrannis, apparently excusing the crime on the ground of Lincoln's tyranny. Guiteau was a disappointed office seeker. Czolgosz professes to be an anarc hist. The utmost freedom of speech and of the press should prevail, but where the agitators boldly advocate and approve of murder, as the anarchists of New Jersey do, the government is justified in arresting and impnsomng them as fast as thev icaa be found. -

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