Decatur Democrat, Volume 45, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1902 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT KVKKY THURSDAY MORNING RY LEW G. ELLINGMAM. Publisher. 11.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. E lierod at the postofflce nt Decatur. Indiana as second-class mail matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURSDAY, JAN. 30. THE TICKET. For Representative HENRY DIRKBON. For Prosecutor JOHN C. MORAN. For Treasurer J. 11. VOGLEWEDE. Foi Clerk DAVID GERBER. For Sheriff ALBERT A. HITLER. For Recorder CLINTON C. CLOVD. For Surveyor GEORGE E. McKEAN. For Coroner C. H. SCHENK. Fot < ommis.lorer—First Dlst. DAVID WERLING. For Commissioner Second Dist. WILLIAM MILLER.

The republican congressional con vention will be held at Portland, February 11. and the machine fight will hood lie over. As yet there seems to be no particular reason why Mr. Cromer of Delaware should lie very badly frightened. An error was made in going over the township election returns from Preble township an J instead of Henry Wafel being elected on the advisory lioard as published last week he was defeated by five votes. Henrv F. Judd being the successful aspirant for the office. The mistake was not discovered by Chairman McKean until Sat urday. John W. McKean, chairman of the democratic county central committee informs us that the organization will be called together as soon after February 10 as possible, at which time a full and complete report of all expenditures. money on hands, etc., will be given. The law requires a lapse f thirty days between the primary i d the organization of the new committee, but the meeting will be called within a few days after that time is out. The expenses have not been as heavy as usual and the new • rnm '- tee will be in the b»st financial condition of any in Adams < intv for- -v---eral years.

CONFIRMATION -S U I T SWE invite the public to call and examine our Confirmation Suits, and get our prices. We are hound to be lowest in price on these goods this year and it will be to your interest to buy them here See our Ad next week _ - a| |,| I—l.ll JMfajx, j Im. fullenkamp I GASS & MYERS, Mgrs. decatur.lndiana. **

Admiral Schley passed through ! Indiana Tuesday on his way home (from Chicago and the ovation given him all along the line should be proof conclusive that the “Hoosiers” have no sympathy for the naval clique. Jidge John H. Gillett, who succeeds Francis E. Baker on the supreme bench, was very strongly endorsed by the lawyers of Indiana. Among those who petitioned for Gillett’s appointment are Frank J. Hanley of Lafayette. John E. Lamb of Terre Haute. Timothy E. Howard and Francis E. Lambert of South Bend, William P. Breen, Robert S. Tavlor and R. S. Robertson of Fort Wayne. Alonzo Green Smith, John B. Elam of Indianapolis. and many others in various parts of the state. His selection.will give general satisfaction. The names of successful aspirants for township officers in Kirkland and Jefferson which we were unable to secure last week are as follows: Kirk land township—Justice of the peace. Simion Bowers and James H. Ward: constable, Edward Burkett and Chas. Steele; supervisor First district, C. D. Bieberick. second district, E. Krutzman. third district, Frank Crum; advisory lioard. William Adler. S. D. Beavers and Fred Beineke. Jefferson township Justice of the peace, J. T. Ault and Samuel Fetters: constable. [Geore Hiller. The coming next month of Prince Henry, of Prussia, the only brother of Kaiser Wilhelm, will be heralded with considerable pomp and displav of fireworks, especially at the capital. An appropriation amounting to S4O. 000 has been made to defray the ex ! jienses of the state department in en- | tertaining the Prince, and after he reaches Washington the reception at ; the white house to lie given in his i honor is expected to be one of the I most elaborate and brilliant events , that has occurred since the Prince of i Wales, now King Edward VII. visited this country in iNtiO, ‘ Harmony, harmony: let us have harmony." was the slogan at the meeting ;f the republican state committee at Indianapolis. The demand for harmony seems to be general this year. The democrats are clamoring for har mony. too, and they seem to lie get- > ting it gradually. With harmony all around, the contest this year bids fair ! to become spirited. Both parties are ' shaping themselves for a stiff fight. With their new organization the democrats will be in much better condition | than they have lieen for six years.' The republicans have no foundation for expecting an improvement of party ■ ass iirs. With the democrats it is dis-! fen ut. They are morally certain to ■ mike material g r.s next November. South Bend Times.

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The anti Cromer republicans of this district are trying to leave the impression that Randolph county is solid for Shockney. and that the delegates will be instructed to vote for him to the man. However, this is not the true state of affairs, and the chances are that if the unit vote is used the entire delegation will go for Cromer. At the meeting recently held in that county twenty five of th un were friendly to Cromer, and most of them warm personal acquaintances were chosen, while onlv nine Shockney delegates wen? chosen. Three townships bordering on Delaware county have already instructed > for Cromer and will stay with him to i the finish. It is true that a primary ; will be held February 6to ascertain i the feeling of the county in general as t to how the delegates should be in structed, and while it is very probable < that Cromer will carry the county, it i is assured that he will receive a good i number of the delegate votes even if ■ he should be defeated in the county i primary. This is highly improbable ' for at the district convention the i Cromer men as compared to Shock Lev were in evidence two to one.

— Never in years has cupatriot of his country received such an ovation as did Admiral Schley during his recent visit to Chicago, and this but partially shows how the people accept the verdict of the Inquiry court. The Chron icle of Tuesday said: “There was no politics in the Schley demonstration. The administration and the republi can politicians need not lx? alarmed. Thus far Admiral Schley’s conduct has lieen marked by the clearest dis cretion and the highest prudence. “I am a sailor and not a politician" is the sentiment which he follows: No doubt Admiral Schley appreciated the extent of the delight which the naw clique would have experienced if be had permitted himself to discuss politics or the merits of the Santiagocampaign while be was enjoying the hospitalities of all classes of the peo pie on this memorable tour. He did not need caution in this respect. His robust common sense and natural sagacity were bis armor of defense. The worst enemies of Admiral Schley are those who try to make a political

issue of bis case. His foes at Washington imagine that the most darnag ing argument which they can bring against him is that “he is a candidate for president.” It is no crime in this country to be a candidate for president Mr. Roosevelt is a candidate for president in 1904. It would be no reproach for Admiral Schlev if be was inspired by the same ambition. But be disclaims it in the most formal manner and is entitled to belief. So there was no ]X)litica in the demon stration. But it expressed the best judgment of the people on the sub ject of the malignant persecution to which Admiral Schley has been subjected. It was his vindication bv an immense' jury . f the country. It is reported that President Roosevelt, S-c retary Long and the naw department attorneys had a consultation Sunday night regarding Admiral Schlcv’s ap peal. It is most probable that the consultation related to the Chicago demonstration and the measure of respect which should l« paid to the public opinion which the great Amer ican public has formed on the Schley cas • In controversies of this ami all kinds it was the habit of President McKinley to keep his ear near the Rooeevrit should follow his example.”

The recent order of General Bell to concentrate all the people of the Philippines, including women and children in camps around the military posts, living in effect the adoption bv this country of General Weyler’s policy, is calling forth vigorous protests even fromithe leading republi- , can senators. Not because, however, I of the inhumanity and barbarism of it. they say, “it will endanger the sue- ‘ cess of the republican partv.’’ In adopting this inhuman met ho-1 ( f warfare we are but following the example of Weyler and approving the system now being so brutally enforced by the savage Kitchner in South Africa. Even in our own revolution! ary war. when the British government armed and incited the merciless sav ages against us. when the Jersey pris n ships and other filthy and deathdealing prisons were used to kill off <>ur gallant soldiers captured by them in battle, they at least did not seize and herd like cattle in camps our ■ women and children, and subject them to insult, cruelty, disease and death. How then can this nation who went to war with Spain for their cruel treatment of the Cubans, do

such acts consistently I Sot til Order. In a certain Lanarkshire village a meeting was called to consider the advisability of erecting a bridge over a eleek which Lad been heretofore crossed by means of -topping stones. The schoolmaster, who presided over the meeting, warmly advocated the erection of n bridge in an eloquent speech, when a local worthy, who was something of a character and noted for his outspokenness, got up and interrupted : “Hoot. toot, st Lulemaist, r. you’re fair liaiverin’, mon! Who wad gang an’ put a brig ower siccan a wee bit creek as yon? Losh. mon, 1 cud cross it wl’ a stannin’ jump!" "Order, order!” exclaimed ‘lie chairman angrily. "You are clearly out of order.” "I ken I’m oot o’ order,” rejoined the int<-rrupti r amid the laughter of the audience. “If I was in order. I cud jump as faur again!" — London Answers.

Very Tired. It has remained for a little girl to nearly, if not quite, equal a famous witticism of Leigh Hunt. Os course she spoke iu childish innocence, w here the English essayist and wit used his ripened intellect. Hunt, in describing an exceedingly warm day. it will Is* rememliered. spoke of It as one which tempted him to strip off his flesh and sit in his 1 benes. 1 be little girl had been romping and running all day. Toward nightfall her father met her. "Are you not very • tired, little one?" lie naked. "<>h. net so very tired, papa," she repik'd, 'l in n In a burst of confidence she wl. sis-rcd. "Only I do fed as though I<l like to take uiy legs off and carry them nwhile." The Good Bn ran in. Sbcrld.in. the celebrated playwright, ' who was no sportsman, having gone ( one day on a shooting excursion, everything C< w before him and his gun. despite his effort to secure something for Ids bag On his return borne with’ an empty bag be saw a man. apparent-1 ly a farmer, looking at a flock of ducks in a (tool. ""lint will you take." said Shortdan "for a shot at those dnoi-sV’

I Qean Up Sale! I r'c A ■ @ — . ~ . 1 I H ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE will g begin NEXT SATURDAY and we will give you more good, honest bargains than you ever M gg heard of. Our goods have been sorted over and a re you can find the bargain tables without trouble. B It will pay you to buy NOW. We quote a few <i S G 3 the many money savers: S | r I h KJ Men’s Patent Leather values up to 00 CH $4-00, go at OZitJU | 3 Men’s Heavy Sole Enamel Shoes, up- 00 Rfl - | to-date styles, go at vZtwU I A lot of Men’s Satin Calf Shoes, a snap 0| |C | atsi. s o, goat tfldu | Men’s Heavy High Top $2.00 and $2.50 01 Cf| § Shoes go at . OIiJU | Boys’Fine and Heavy High Top $2.00 01 CH and $2.50 Shoes go at wii cU $ I A iot oi Boys Black and Tan Shoes, good fipn " styles, goat OuL | Ladies’ Patent Kid and Calf sr.co 00 Cfi ® Shoes go at . JU | Ladies’ Heavy and Light Sold Patent 01 Cf| 1 Leather Tip Shoes go at 011 J U £ Ladies’ Warm Shoes 50C|| We will devote the center of our store to bar- §8 gain tables where you can And shoes at prices ffl that will surprise you. This sale opens on S | Saturday, February 1, | Although we have lots of good things, come early- $ ■ Voglewede Bros. J B rhe Shoe Sellers. -— |