Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 26 November 1903 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT every TncßsnAjj mousing by LEW G. ELLINGHAM, PUBLISHER. ■■ ■ I HOOPER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Entered at the post office at Decatur. Indiana. as second-clast* mail matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURSDVt >0 .26,1903. — COMMITTEE MEETING. There will be a meeting of the Adams County Central Committee at Decatur, Saturday, November 28,1903, at 9 o’clock a. m., for the purpose of arranging time for holding the Democratic Primary Election, and to transact such other business that may come before the committee. J. W. McKean, Chairman. By a decision of the supreme court, Sheriff Dudley will remain sheriff of Sullivan county. He was removed by Governor Durbin for permitting a mob to lynch a negro. The anti-Cromerites in Adams countv are working full time, with a view of controlling the county organization. As it now stands a divided delegation will represent Adams in the next congressional convention. If that New York doctor succeeds in gratfing that ear onto that rich westerner, he will no doubt be paid a bigger fee than any of Roosevelt’s, best grafters have been able to obtain in their official capacities. —Columbia City Post. The Berne News, the second newspaper for Berne, made its appearance Saturday, looking clean, neat and healthy. While its field may appear limited, yet the resources of Berne are without limit, and the News may prosper. Here is hoping it may, at least. Chairman J. W. McKean has called a meeting of the Adams county democratic committee to be held in Decatur Saturday, November 28, for the purpose of fixing a time for holding the democratic primary election and transacting other business. Foit Wayne Journal Gazette.

The Bluffton Evening Banner yesterday began its fifth year as a daily newspaper and if the present is any critarian of the future, Bluffton should be proud of the effort to possess the best in the newspaper Said. Their many late improvements are showing up well. Newspaper advertising costs ycu too much when you try it today and stop it tomorrow. So would clerks eoet you too much if you hired them for a day now and then. Same with delivery wagons. The wheels of your business must never stop, and the whole machinery is out of gear unless the big advertising wheel is always turning.—Hartford City Gazette. Chicago citizens have raised 875,000 T.ITf? f*. t-J&l uuiuuU *i- . - 000 and then will make an effort to land both the democratic and republican national conventions for the windy city. In one respect Chicago is the best place in the country to hold a national convention, as they possess every accommodation and can take care of the crowd that attend these gatherings, without even the sign of au effort. The Herald has opened its big bat teries on the Cromer pie eat°r« in Madison county, and bombards them with a fierce editorial. It will not tolerate their political interference, and serves notice accordingly. The pie eaters gives the Herald the “hoss laugh" and say it is a handicap which will easily undo Mr. Dunlap. They claim “under the new rule” a walk-a way for Cromer in selecting delegates. The republican congressional fight in this county will be a battle this time. The Cromerites announces their intention of contesting every precinct with Mr. Dunlap.—Anderson News. The New York World, which is highly elated over the position taken by the democrats in congress on the Cuban treaty, says: “The action of the caucus commits the democratic party anew to the policy of tariff reform. It is a gratifying sign of returning reason and unity. With the republicans ‘standing pat’ to the monopoly shattering duties of the Dingley tariff, and continuing high protection to trusts that are underselling foreign competitors in their own markets at lower prices than are offered to home consumers, the democrats have in this the strongest possible issue in their favor.”

THE BERNE WITNESS It is the Decatur Democrat, as much as any other agency, that is instigating the wickedness and lawlessness prevailing in Berne. It was the Decatur Democrat that told the saloon-keepers here in a long article with three scare heads over it on the “th of this month that they need not close their places of business, that they may continue to sell liquor. It said: "The Berne Witness makes a little law to suit its own case”; and also, "Several legal lights were asked as to the proposition advanced by the Witness, and they in accord declared it contrary to all usages and laws and contrary to the constitution.” The result was, the saloon-keep-ers did continue their business, and those who have patronized them since are called before the grand jury one by one and the saloon keepers themselves and bar tenders may be indicted. This is the wickedness referred to by the Democrat, and it ought to be terribly ashamed of its work. —Berne Witness. To be brief, the editor of the Berne Witness is either a fool or a knave. The Democrat is not practicing law or giving advice upon questions pertaining to equity in courts of justice. We are in the newspaper business and give the news as it occurs without shading it for any particular purpose or for the benefit of any particular man or set of men. The licenses ; granted to the saloon-keepers of Berne have been questioned and taken to court for adjudication. If the editor of the Berne Witness has any desire to be law abiding he will permit the courts to decide the validity of these i cases, instead of taking the responsibility into his own hands, and then blaming his failure upon those who simply believe that every American citizen is entitled to a fair and impartial trial, no matter what the offense may be against the civil laws of our country. The fate of the saloon business in Berne is in the hands of the courts, and every one — unless it is Fred Rohrer —has the utmost confidence that the courts will strictly comply to the law as evolved in said suits. It is a plea for notoriety that caused the Witness to name the Democrat as an antagonist to the cause of temperance. They are already glorifying in the fame that “we won even with the Decatur Democrat against us.” It is a cheap and malignant glory, and the scrapper on the Berne Witness is welcome to all the fame it gets him. However, if the Witness is honestly in the cause, it will confine itself to the truth, and not try to obscure its own malpractice by defaming its betters. The Democrat is and always has been a believer in temperance. We also believe in equal rights to all. We also believe in the honor, integrity and righteousness of our courts, and we believe that no editor has the mark of sincerity who tries to make himself several sizes larger than the ■< h® Crude oil takes another “yump” and the Indiana product is now quoted it 81.-.0 a barrel. This price is the best ever pai 1. Now comes the word from Washington that Cromer may be left off the committee on postoffices and post roads entirely. This is cruel, after hearing so much about his import ance with the workings of this committee. It simply verifies that old saying that there are some things you hear that must be taken with a grain of salt. This stunt is not intended for political capital to be used by that aggregation of Adams county anti Cromerites. The comments of leading democrats on the recent high-handed manner of the republican administration in dealing with the new defacto republic of Panama, and its actions prior to the so-called revolution on the Isthmus, are in the nature of bitter denunciations of the outrage perpetrated on a friendly nation. They claim that Roosevelt has outraged all precedent and placed a blot on the fair name of this nation for dealing with its contemporaries in a fair and just manner. That is but another step in the imperial policy. That the game he is playing is that “might made right,” and that he is doing all this simply to play into the hands of the gang who will profit by the increase in the price of the bonds of the Panama Canal company when a treaty with the new opera bouffe republic is ratified by the senate and by the powers governing the secession republic of Panama.

Now comes the grape vine that William J. Bryan will propose the name of John W. Bookwaiter, of Springfield, Ohio, as the democratic candidate for president. Decatur has a large club of girls who style themselves "Bachelor Maids.” Years ago Decatur girls were known as far as Bluffton for their great beauty. Time brings many changes. Hartford City News. It is said that one hundred and fifty newspapers will be represented at the French Lick meeting next week, when T. Taggart will act as host. If this is true it will be the largest gathering of newspaper workers ever congregated at one time in Indiana. It is expected that three hundred guests will greet Mr. Taggart upon this occasion. The meeting of the democratic county central committee Saturday is being looked forward to with considerable interest by local democrats. After this meeting the primary campaign will open in earnest and the candidates will begin their canvas. There will be nominated an auditor, sheriff, surveyor, prosecutor, representative and two commissioners. In the townships a trustee and assessor will be nominated. Hon. Abraham Simmons, who frequently favors Decatur with his presence, and who is one of the many simon puredemocrats of Wellscounty, has carded the chairman of their democratic central committee with objections to the manner and methods involved in the s> lection of delegates to the state, congressional and other conventions. There as here these delegates are named by the members of the central committee, which does not give the masses much of an opportunity in these selections. Mr. Simmon’s suggests that precinct mass meetings be held for the selection of all convention delegates, and the idea is worthy of consideration It makes an open contest and gives every democrat the privilege of voicing his sent! meats, relative to his choice. W. Mersman is rebuilding and adding to his ice house. He certainly must see a profitable season ahead. Now comes the Old Adams County Bunk which makes a report of their resources and liabilities. The report finds them snugly secure behind a total of resources and liabilities aggreatging $935,709.94. Their time and demand deposits are $785,156.78, in all things a mighty clever showing of a Decatur financial institution, whose stolidity is the pride of so many Adams county people. The report appears today and will bear inspection in any financial circle in which it may be found. Judge John M. Smith of Portland will hear the famous Terrel murder case at Bluffton, beginning next Monday. Attorneys for the defendant, yesterday filed a motion for change of Judge and Judge Vaughn assigned the cause to the eminent Jay county jurist, who has during his career presided during several trials. Judge Smith was notified and accepted the appointement. Since Terrel committed the awful act of murdering his son-in-law he has received considerable noteriety from the fact that he has advanced about $17,000 towards buildng an opera house at Bluffton. Bon Tons met Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Edna Crawford and the girls certainly had a good time. The evening was passed away by regular business and indulging in pedro and after the smoke had cleared away from the battle field it was found that Miss Bertha Deininger and Miss Maud Christen had won first prizes while Lollie Meibers and Rose Tonnellier were lucky enough to capture the boobies. During the evening's entertainment a dainty two course luncheon was served and at a late hour all adjourned to meet next Thursday evening at the home of Miss Bertha Deiniger. Missionary Tea will be given by the C. W. B. Auxiliary of the Christian chruch, Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs Cyrus Weaver, North Fifth street. All are cordially invited. A silver offering will be taken. The program is as follows. Devotional; Song, America; Reading, “Our Thanksgiving," Mrs. Gillig Circle, of prayer; Reading, A Womans, Plea for Missions, Mrs. Bowsman; j Duet, My Native Land, Margaret , Daniels, Mrs. Cowley; Reading, The ! Lighted Torch, Mrs. Quinn; Business Refreshments; Song, Blest be! the Tie; Collection.

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It seems strange that a man whom Europe honors as the greatest living painter of sacred subjects should be practically in England that the magazines have'as yet left him wholly unexploited. Every body's Magazine for December gives the American public their first glimpse of Eugene Burnand's work wDh an interesting account of his simple, hard-working life among the peasants of his well loved Swiss village. His paintings show a deep sense of the power and mystery of certain JBible scenes, and a strongly reilgous treatment, that is nevertheless modern. America should learn to know his work better. Mrs. James Haefiing entertained the famous Sennho club Thursday afternoon at her home on Fifth street and the usual gayeties indulged in. The afternoon was quickly passed away bv playing pedro at which same Mrs. Henry Schulte and Mrs. L Van • .-?••• <Z they capturing the big prizes and Mrs. Dee Lewton and Mrs. Miles Pillars happly contented themselves with the boobies which they say they were lucky to win. A fine three course luncheon was served to which all present did justice and a* five o'clock al] adjourned to meet again next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Kern. H. P. Steicher wishes in this manner to inform the public in general, that the completion of the streets now under construction without doubt be finished by January Ist. That he will finish all the paving now on Fourth street before any work will start on MonI roe street and then the work will be ‘ taken un at the Grand Rapids rail-I road and finished as quickly as pos- 1 i sible. This is done so as to funish an outlet for people wishing to traverse end of the street. At present the work is going slowly ! owing to the lack of fcsand and' other material but same is being, obtained as fast as possible and without doubt Monroe street will be ’ opened by January Ist.

Mr. Shults, who lives east of this city and near the Ohio line, yester day disposed of a six months old colt to Samuel Roth, of Marion, for the sum of S3OO. This colt is a well bred animal and weighs a trifle over 920 ; pounds. Adams county is certainly coming rapidly to the front when it comes to well bred horses. Today is the glad Thanksgiving Day, when all business 'ceases, schools close, everyone | uniting to give thanks for our many blessings. Exercises for the ; occasion were held in public schools ! today and the event was a jolly one for the children, each of whom was permitted to take a visitor. Nearly every little girl who went to school today held the hand of a little friend, anixous to hear the exercises that are always special on such occasions. Another; part of the program and a most commendable one was the taking of gifts for the poor, that ;hey too may enjoy the day and feel in better spirits tv return thanks. These gifts consisted cf clothing and food and the children deposited their little parcels gladly. It is a great custom and one that we older people would do well to follow. School'closed last evening for the week and the little folks will enjoy the holiday i immensely. The stores in Decatur will be closed during most of the day at least and business generally will be suspended. Appropriate services have been arranged for in the various churches, and each will no doubt be well attended. A number of social functions are announced for the day and evening including a Thanksgiving ball at the C. Y. M.S. Clubrooms; Prof. Fred C. LaDelle will be an attraction at the , opera house in the evening and durI mg the afternoon many will attendee shooing match at Belleview farm. It is easy therefore to imagine that no one will lack amusement. Besides these events will be an almost innumerable number of family reunions and big turkey feasts, where everyone will be happy, and where the real enjoyment will be found. While you are happy, remember the poor and do your share towards making the day as happy for them.

The many friends of Newton Bex will undoubtedly be surprised to learn of his marriage. He was married Sunday to Miss Stella M Kean at Bowling Green. O. Lost.—Leather pocket book, containing fifty dollars in jiaper money receipts, and other papers, and belongs to Abraham Debolt of Union township. Return to this office and get reward. John Schaffer, aged about eighty five died at his home eight miles north of here and just across the I Alien county line, yesterday He has been ill for quite a while, suffering with catarrhal fever and comp ications usual to one of his age. He was well known here and especially so, in the north part of the county His son-in-law Jay Cline was in the city at noon and brought the sad word. Mr. Schaffer was a member of the Masonic lodge at Monroeville. The funeral services will be held Friday morning lat nine o'clock at a church, near his home, interment will be made at the Masonic cemetery, Monroe- ' ville. He was one of the oldest citizens of Allen county and a pioneer of his township. JJANK STATEMENT. W. H. Nlbl’.ck. Pres. R. K. Alli«on. Casbie - - David Studabaker. Vice Pres C. 8. Niblick, French Quinn. Ass t < asbitn Report of the condition of The Old Adans Countv Bank at Decatur. Indiana, in the . of Indiana, at the close of business on - 17.1903. RESOURCES. , Loans and discounts Hti-s t? Overdrafts sr Other stocks, bonds and mortgagee Banking house -”'sst) 3* Other real estate I'-’ll 1* Furniture and fixtures 2103 04 Current expenses v Premiums •27U5-’' Interest paid • •' Cash on Cash items 62 *•><) Due from banks & bankers, 123,6 • 4 1 _ T0ta1*935.701 H LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in r> iw tO Surplus fund Undivided profits wVbM* Discount, exchange and interest J Dividends Unpaid Ind i deposits on demand • Ind’l deposits on time 305.748 20 Total State of Indiana. County of Adams, ss I, R K. Allison. Cashier of Tne Couaky Bank, do solemnly swear tna above statament la true. r>..hier R K Allisom. c** ll ; Subscribed aad sworn so before ma. tkis - day of November. I#BB , Jams* T. Mwwwmas. N< J “'T h P i ) . Yl* Ml, eomßiwfoa aspires Feb I’.