Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 7, Decatur, Adams County, 21 April 1904 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT IVKKY THURSDAY MORNING BY LEW G. ELLINGHAM, PUBLISHER I IN ADVAN ■nten'd at the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana as second-class mail matter. "OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS COUNTY. THURS.Hi APRIL 21. 11*04 COUNTY TICKET For Joint Senator JOHN W, TYNDALL For Representative JOHN W. VIZARD For Prosecutor JOHN C. MORAN For Auditor 0. D. LEWTON For Treasurer JOHN F. LAC HOT For Sheriff ALBERT A BI’TLER For Surveyor L. L. BAUMGARTNER For Coroner JOHN S. FALK For Commissioner First District DAVID WERLING For Commissioner Third District MARTIN LAUGHLIN CITY TICKET For Mayor DAVID D. COFFEE For City Clerk JACK McFEELEYI For Treasurer W. J. ARCHBOLD For Marshal ED GREEN For Councilmen—First Ward AL BUHLER ALEX LeBRUN Fdr Councilmen-Second Ward H. S. PORTER HENRY STETLER For Councilmen—Third Ward PETF.R GAFFER PETER KIRSCH

THE city campaign The surveyors office was last night jammed full of democrats, at which time the city campaign was uncorked. The meeting was all kinds of a success and revealed manv things of interest to every democrat in the city. The fallacy of the republican morality issue was shown up in its true deception, as up to this time there has never been a case of law violation presented to Mayor Coffee, where the evidence warranted a conviction, that the full penalties as prescribed by law was not invoked. It revealed the fact that the marshal as custodian of the peace and sobriety of the city. had no string attached to his sworn obligation, and could have none as he labors under no instructions from any other officer. It revealed the fact that the republican majority in the citv council have no record to warrant the people in again con ferring ottical honor upon them. Their promises of economy has developed a rank case of increased ex penditures with nothing to show for the money spent. Their seats were hardly warm until they raised the electric light rate from fifty to one hundred per cent when the incomf already derived was sufficient to sustain the piant. It revealt-d the fact that if the republican parry contained all the honesty afloat they would have nominated candidates for every office to be filled, instead of dividing rhe honors as they are pleased to term it. It revealed the fact that with a majority to transact the business they saddled off on the mayor twenty-nine ties in order that they might not assume th sl responsibility and that they could go before the people and say the mayor did thus and so. This number of ties exceeds in number all the ties made since Decatur has bt**n an incorporated city and stamps the majority in the city council as a spineless lot of official cowards It revealed the fact that while democrats support republican candidates, republicans seldom if ever aapport dem.vraft. and the comnaon expression among republicans two years ago was to the effect that democrats were dead easy. The truth of the matter is * the democratic candidates are all capable and honest and will make efficient officers and they deserve tie votes of every democrat in the city. Chairman Miller is making a good sensible campaign and ‘he election of every democraton the ticket will no doubt result from the efforts being made. \ Evervbody get on a good-sized hump and make the democratic majority large and juicy oc May 3. It is now time for every democrat tc consider the fallacy of voting for republican candidates. It is all a oae sided reciprocity, in which republic ans are not in the habit of partici-

The democratic candidates are worthy of election and worthy of the support of every democrat in the city. Get in the band wagon. The election of the democratic city ticket May 3 will help the organization for the battle this fall. Show your energy at this time and elect the ticket by a good old time majority. Mr. Cromer declares that Indiana is entitled to 700 appointments in the executive departments at Washington and has only 500. Now will the boys get busy and hustle for votes in November! Indianapolis News. Give us a city council who have backbone enough and business ability enough to transact the city’s business without saddling every important measure on the mayor. The council are elected for this purpose, and they should do it. It is time to cut out boy’s play. The democrats in the city are in the right temper to win a party victory. To uake it complete, however, every individual democrat should do his share of missionary work for thecause and for the party. Do not become stagnent. Let’s make it a democratic victory with a clean slate. Committee organization for the city election is now under way, and is progressing satisfactorily. Interest in the success of the democratic ticket is coming from every source, and it now looks like an old democratic victory. Attend the meeting at the surveyor's office Monday evening, Tweutv-nine ties in two years. Just think of the marvelous record of achievement that is being credited to the majority of the city council. Now let’s place a few men in charge that will transact the business and at the same time perform their duty as men should do it. Horse plav don’t go.

The republican moralists at this time are such for political purposes only. They desire to control the council and thus control the policy of the administration and the appointment to office of a number of republicans thereafter. The democrats should not get- caught twice on such a game. Judge Truesdale of Alexandria, and an advocate of Hearst for president, was in the city a short time looking after his prospects for being a delegate to the democratic national convention at St. L<>u:s. In 1902 Judge Truesdale was the candidate for congress tn this district against Congressman Cromer. The return of Rev. John C- White to this city was a handsome compliment to Mr. White and a s. urce of extreme gratification to his congregation whose demand were a unit for his return. For at least one more year Rev. White will continue to add lustre to his calling by his j finished and polished sermons a* the Methodist Church in this city The next republican who kindiv informs you that there is no politics in this election and that we ought to all vote for the “ test men." ask him how many democrats he ever voted for and if be ever in his whole life found the name of a democrat on a ticket that looks as good to him as that on the republsoan ticket. The trouble with him is that *l’ the ‘good men" are on his ticket, Every democraue earnm date has a moral right to expect and receive the loyal support of every parv-c-.- j pant in the last democratic city primary It was expressly agreed and understood that snob soppert would be given the nom .sees I hey axe all honest and capable men will make officers of high character and efficiency and should receive the united support of the Decatur democracy. Support the ticket FOf JOINT STATEKM. Bill Paod the Smbc Yestertey After LeM Bebate. WASHINGTON, April 19 —After a debate extending through the er.tira session the house today passed the bill providing for joint statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory under the name of Oikahoma. and of Arizona and New Menco under the name of Arizona. In discussing the rule which had been repealed . by the committee on rules providing ’ for immediate consideration of the bill. Mr. Williams the minority’ leader deciared that l ret • doan bad any idea that the bill would become aw at this session. Delegate Wilson, of Ar zcma op posed the bill. It was fax cred by Delegate M if < YtinH/ TTke _

DELEGATES AND ELECTOR CHOSEN R. K. Allison of This City an Alternate Anli-Durbin Forces Enter Through Court House Roof and Secure Seats. Special to The Daily Democrat 3:30 p. tn. MUNCIE IND., April 20, 1904— The district republican convention held here today was an exciting one lin every sense of the word. The feature as was expected. was the fight of the Madison county delegates for recognition, two different factions, Durbin and anti-Durbin, having appointed delegates and the all absorbing question, was which side will be able to seat themselves?’ , The result was a hot tight, almost a hand to hand struggle, in which ! the anti-Durbin forces won out. a 1 ■ part of them suceessully blockading the door against the opponents while rest enteied through a trap door in the celling of the court room, i The contest for the election of NaI tional delegates was a hard fought one and resulted in the selection of L. C. Davenport of Bluffton, and S. E. Clark of Madison county with R. K. Allison of Decatur and Dr. Shepherd of Jay county as alter nates. A. L. Johnson of Muncie was chosen as presidential elector. A delegation of Ada ms county republicans are at Muncie today attending the district convention which is being held there for the purpose of selecting two delegates and two alternates to the national convention and a presidential elector. The delegates from this county are Earl B. Adams. Charles S. Peterson. John Evans.. Wm. Smith. Robert Beery. Wallace Wells and J. L Love. They were chosen at a meeting held in this city ‘April 9th The district convention opened at ten o’clock this morning at the Deleware county court room and an or was completed, committees were appointed and the meeting adjourned until one o’clock The candidates for national delegates are_S E Clarke. of Ellwood: L. C. Davenport, of Bluffton and ‘ Charles M Tr.n of Union Citv with several dark horses in the field A L . Johnsen cfM uncie is the only ! avowed candidate for elector. All members of the G. A. R. Post are requested to meet at the hall Friday evening. April 21. Business of importance. By order J- R. C. M A special train having a number of the Clover Leaf railroad officials , passed through our city iate yesterday afternoon. A short stop was made here and the party then proceeded westward. There might be something doing shortly. * A Southern Gent eman' the Re beoca la-iies benefit shew will be all that ou ba desired. The scenic effects are new and novel and give to the piay a true local color of the south The oostumes are handsome and the muse catchy while all the members of the oast give their respective part a correct interprets taI non The ticket sale is eexeedmg even the fondest expectation of the ladies and they are as a consequents nappy The oast follows: j SersiC Weitoc. * Sotrtken. Gemie&ax I ■3 V I CoL Maxwv Lee a Bouxcen Baiter — - Hosner SK>Ber» I James Bmekbnnx. t>u nepbea - Bei’jTbJxu I dace Vor.unrwL ix ioe» w-xx Fr»j»r» Ftvx* w i Mrs. Lee the Ooicße.”* wife Mrs- Jndee Srasaaacer < Sacie. tawbfxu anc Tree *n» Bianci. .arro_ i France Lee. a cjsprtec feaew-asi-jsi Mffit Ease Mj-jcks Toe ladies promise a number of pleasing speunltie* between acts, -n fact “A Southern Geatjeman " will be a continuous performance. Tickets are 25 cents each and n>? extra charge for reserving. Remember ”A Southern Gentleman' April 25th at Bosse Opoa House.

COURT NEWS. The bond fur W.E . Hale, charged with embezzlement was filed at SSOO. —0 “ Henry A. Knitz. guardian for Clement Steigmeyer filed a new bond in sum of SIOO. —o—lantha Gregory filed her final re I port and resigned as gurdian of A . C. Gregory. The divorce case of Ada Emery vs. Lawrence Emery will be heard i on the morning of May 4th. —o— The criminal cases against Arden E. Herrick and Jonathan M. Andrews were set for trial April 25. —o— David Lehman, guardian for Elizabeth Moser filed a new bond in sum of S3OO which was approved. —o — B. F. Boerstler was Friday appointed guardian for Dayton F. Boestler. a person of unsound mind. The guardianship matter of Ellen Bollman for Charles Alban and others was ordered left off the docket. Matin L. Smith as guardian for Nettie Simth and others, filed a new bond which was approved by the court. —o — Russell H. Osgoodby Vs. Jay C Hanil. suit on note, demand $1,500, ' defendants ruled to answer absolute j within ten days. —o— Martha E. Springer was appointed administrator for estate of Perry P. Springer and filed bond which was approved. —o — In the Erhart-Runyan company { exparte, proof of publication of no-. ti'.v filed, name changed to the; Peo les store as requested.

In the partition suit of John G. Sheets vs Mary Dougherty and others, a partial distribution of i funds on hand was ordered. Charles Rowe, guardian for Jen nie. Frank and Alice Rowe, tiled I his final report as to Jennie and account current to balance. In the case of Russell H .Osgoodby vs. Jay C. Hamiel suit on note f 1.500. defendant filed an answer in four paragraphs, rule to reply. Tazeviell Fritz vs. Samuel H. Teepie. suit on account appealed from Justice of peace court and demand ing sls was set for trial April 27. W. A. Fornner. administrator of the Oliver Auten estate filed his final | report which was duty approved j and administrator was discharged i Attorney James T. Merryman will make a business trip to St. Louis within a few weeks to argue a legal matter before the Supreme court In probate court Benj. Shrank resigned as guardian for Douglas! Dudgeon and Mrs. Dudgeon was ap poin'ed and gave bond in sum of ♦BOO. The case of Michael Gasser vs. L. W. A. Luckey and James M. Rose, suit to set as-de a ooveyance and ; collect damages has been set for: trial May 3. In the case of the state vs. Luther Collins, indicted by the grand jury for causing the death of Miss Smitley. a bench warrant was ordered and issued Samae] Brewster, charged with disturbing a public meeting, a grand jury indictment, plead guilty last Friday and was fined five dollars and oosts Attorney L. C. De Voss has entered his appearance for defendants in the case of the Berne Lumber Company vs Reuben Clark al., and was ruled to answer complaint. The bondsmen of Luther Collins surrended defendant into court. A new bond for 11,000 was filed with Jacob Hunscker. John Sim ley *nd George Nichols as securties. In probate court lanthe Gregory a* guardian for A. C. Gregory file! supplemental iej>jrt which was apprcred and Lucy J. Gregory filed bond for ♦8.0&6. Letters issued. —*o— Arwmevs Hooper & have j filed a suit to quiet title, same being

entitled Willis Syphew vs. Jolt* Blakeslee. An affidavit of non-resi-dence of the defendant Was also tiled. Jeff Klopfenstine vs. George M. Drum sr and others, summons ordered to the sheriff of Whitley countv for A. T Bentlinger one of defendants. The suit is on a note for $l5O. —o — In the esparto case of Penina Silver, petition to vacate certain lots, streets and alleys, brought here from Jay conntv. A motion Ito dismiss was sustained, receptions filed. Mary Patten vs°John Fevari and others set for trial Thursday April 28. This is the case in which $5,000 is demanded by Mary Patten for falling from a merry-go-round whieh it is claimed was po» rl con- ; structed. No arrests have yet Jbeen made ion grand jury indictments according to the records. The court will probably issue bench warrants within a day or two for several of the parties and their arrest will follow \ immediately. —o— There is a probability that court affairs will be more brisk next week than this. Two cases are set for trial Mary Patten vs. John Ferari and others, a $5,000 damage suit on Thursday and T. Fritz vs. Samuel H. Teeple, suit on account on Wednesday. Attorneys D. D. Heller & Son today filed a petition for partition in court entitled Cordelia and Dick Towsend vs. Lucy J. and A. C- 1 i Gregory. Erwin and Erwin entered their appearance for the defendants, waiver of issue and the Monroe 1 street residence ordered sold after 1 four weeks notice by publication, i —o — The grand jury were busy Saturday closing up affairs of their session which has been a busy one as will be seen by their report. They have gone over the ground thoroughly and are hustlers who I believe in doing their duty but not ■ hinging an longer than is neees- ! sary.

Auction Sale Buggies and Implements The undersigned will sell to the highest bidder at the Riverside Livery Barn, Decatur, Indiana, on Saturday, April 30 At 1 o’clock p. m., the following property: 25 Buggies, Phaetons and Surreys These buggies consist of several of the best known makes. Some of these are new, and most of them have been used but slightly, while a few are cheap, second-hand buggies.,. Eight of these are rubber tires, while the balance are steel tires. In this lot you can find almost anything you may want. E.ght sets single and double harness, several robes, I Suckeye binder as good as new, i Rock Island hay loader, i grain drill, 2 new Harrison wagons, and several other second-hand articles. : : : : : : • This sale is made to close up the business of the old firm of Brittson Bro’s. Most of the above goods are nice, clean goods, and about as good as new. You buy* them at your own price on above date. We will be glad to show you these goods any time before the sale. Drop in and see them. Eight head of hors s to be sold: TERMS—AII sums under $5 00 cash. All sums oyer 55.00 accredit of nine months will be given, purchaser giving approved security. A. BRITTSON FBiD REPPERT, Auctioneer,

No oases are set for trial next week but the issues will be nmde in several eases. The argument® for a new trial on the Faylor-St., dabtiker case will probably be heard one day and on Thursday, Attorney Shockney of Union City will be here to complete the issues in the severs] big damage suits against oil m en 0{ the south part of the county. —o — The final report of lantha G re » ory as guardian for A. C. Gregory and her resignation were accepted the guardian being ordered to make a supplemental report covering the period of time from April Ist so present date. Lucy J. Gregory was appoined guardian and ordered to give bond in the sum of SB,OOO. The wedding of Miss Hockman to Sly vestor Staub took place yesterday morning at seven o’clock at the Catholic church Father Wilkins officiating. A grand dramatic and musical production by local talent for the benefit of the Daughters of R< l>ecea at Bosse Opera House April the 25th promises to be the event of the season. “A Southern Gentleman" is a funny comedy drama in four acts and deals with life in "Old Virginia”. The plot is natural and oonsistenly developed. containing besides excellant comedy a beautiful heart story that is sure to win. the sympathies of the audience. The admission price will be 25c and the Rebecca ladies promises a pleasing performance at a popular price. Remember the date April 25th 1904. Jesse Franklin Besser, son of Monroe and Nannie Besser was born in Decatur Indiana on the 6th day of July 1903 and died in Hammond Indiana, on the 14th day of April 1904, aged 9 months and S days. He was a bright and intelligent child and although he was but an infant he bore his suffering with patience until Jesus relieved him of his pain and carried him to his Eternal home To his parents his death is a great and irreparable loss, yet they may have reason to rejoice that their baby has been chosen to be one of God’s angels in Heaven. The funeral was held at the Christian church at Decatur Indiana on Sunday April ITth and burial at Maplewood cemetery near the city.