Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 7 July 1904 — Page 1

■ill the NEWS S all the time.

KIUME XEVIII.

[HE BIG CONVENTION OPENS

[housands of Democrats Gather at St. Louis ooks Like Parker on the First Ballot

■INVENTION I OPENED AT 12:46 MN SHARPE WILLIAMS MADE TEM- ! PORARY CHAIRMAN ■adt Brilliant Speech.—Name of I Cleveland Causes Prolonged | Applause. ■ St. LOUIS, July 6—The demo■atio National convention was ■lied to order at 12:40 by chairman ■ones, the big hall being crowded Bfith enthusiastic spectators. The ■ilifornia and Hawai delegations itered hall with banners ’ waiving ad amid loud applause, Colonel ryan entered at head of Nebraska slegation and was well received. 11:21 the secretary called the roll t delegates. Prayer was offered F Rev. John Cannon of Grand venue Presbyterian church of St. oais. I:2s—Hon. John Sharp Williams as been chosen temporary chairman and is now addressing the invention. His speech is being Kieived with enthusiasm. The mention of Cleveland’s name y John Sharp Williams while making his speech causes cheering ‘sting twelve minutes, first real inthusiasm of convention. ST. LOUIS July—The Demofratic party pledges itself to the naintainanoe of tha existing monestandard.” Such is the first mentenoo of the money plank which s is proposed by the dominant for Parker forces shall be adopted as a Pftrt of the national platform of 1904. i- cannot be adopted .without a bitter and perhaps sensational Btr ngg]e in the ootnimttee on reso lotions and in the convention itself, w 'th \\ illiam Jennings Bryan and Senator Bailey of Texas the rival gladiators in the arena. it is confidently believed that Alton Brooks Parker of New York "ill be nominated for president on fiist ballot. Senator A. Turner i Washington seems to be the fav. r ’te for the vice presidency • The 'iter fight win be on the adoption

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of the platform and the convention may not adjourn before Saturday. I The convention could not be quieted after mention of Grover Cleveland’s name until Williams spoke several minutes unheard. William said in part “General Joe Wheeler was more in evidence at San Juan than the strenous Teddy himself and Joe Wheeler was a democrat. Good legislation is ever claimed as republican legislation when in truth it is enacted by both parties.” The convention adjourned at three o’clock nntil ten o’clock tomorrow morning. The weather is fierce and the crowded hall almost suffocating. At this hour Cleveland is the most talked of man among the delegates and visitors. Williams spoke one hour thirty five minutes. The board of county commissioners began a busy session Tuesday and their office has been crowded with people al! day who are interested in roads, ditches or other matters. The issurance of liquor licensee was taken up first and at two o'clock the following bad been successful: P. F. Buike, Geneva; Jonathan Andrews, Monroe; Delma Elzey and Fred Severs, Decaur. The Commercial club, of Portland, capitalized at $50,000, has been incorporated. Its organizers are business men of that city who desire to promote its general mercantile interests. The directors are: Walter M. Haynes, John A. M. Adair, Nathan B. Hawkins, Fred Bimel, James L. Fulton, Jo seph A. Long, Caldwell C- Cartwright, Morris’Weller, William A. Humphries, O. A. Rawlins, Frank Welt. Frank White, E. McGriff, Frank L. Braden, W. L. Ferris, CW. McLaughlin, S. H. Adams and W. H. Reed. Figuies received from the State Prison at Michigan City and the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville, showing what has been accomplished in seven years under the indeterminate sentence and parole law prove the value of that as a reform measure. From April 1,1897, to April 1, 1904, 2520 men were released under its provisions and 78 par cent of these have lived up to the terms of their parole, leading but 22 per cent, who proved unsatisfactory. Students of criminology know that in former years under the definite sentence form of commitment, a much greater number of tha men released from prison returned to criminal ways. No man is paroled until employment has been found for him either by the institution authorities or by friends and in his reports to the institution thereafter he is required to state his earnings and expenses.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1904.

Silas C. Swallow, the “fighting parson” of Pennsylvania is the nominee of the Prohibitionists for President of the United States. He was nominated by acclamation amid scenes of frenzied enthusiasm at Indianapolis. His running mate on the tickets is George W. Carroll of Beaumount, Texas, a wealthy owner of oil properties, a philanthropist and a man of energy and business integrity. Mr. Carroll was opposed by Isaiah H. Amos of Oregon, the vice presidential honor and the first roll call of the convention was taken to settle the friendly struggle. The Texan received 626 votes and the Pacific slope man 132. Mr. Amos arose and moved to make the vote unanimous, which was done. The nomination of the famous Harrisburg minister and editor without opposition was made possible by the with drawal of General Nelson A. Miles. L. B. Brokaw, of this city, was a delegate at the convention.

' -ft" o-w I “WO yf II s■' I, \ v / » ALTON BROOKS PARKER. The New York Jurist who has a long lead on the Democratic presideni al nomination.

J. F. Snyder, field secretary of the Island Park assembly, Rome City was in the city Monday, scattering advertising matter promisouout ly and announcing that the assembly which opens this year July 20th and continues until August 11th will be the biggest and best ever held at that popular resort. Many of the most famous entertainers and orators of the county appear on the program. One of the most interesting days will be Political day, July 21st, when Hon. Felix McWhirter prohibition candidate for governor of Indiana, Hon. Champ Clark of Missouri and Hon. Chares H. Grovernor of Ohio will be principal speakers. The two latter will de bate for three hours upon the subject, “democracy vs republicanism”. There will be a college day, fraternity day, musical festival Christian rally, W. C. T.U. In fact a day for everyone. Excursion from this be run for each big day, which will be advertised in due time. The program this year contains many of the best musicians, urel et cs and readers in the country and a few days at the assembly well spent. It might also be well to state that a kindergarten and childrens training schools has been made a part of the assembly in charge of Miss Ruth Ransom ot Chicago. Parents who hold season assembly tickets send their children to this school free ot charge.

Daniel Coffee, whose serious illness was spoken of in Friday’s issue died Saturday noon at the county farm. He had been sick for a week and was taken to the infirmary Thursday but ran away and was found the following morning lying along the railway track. He was born in 1854 and would have been fifty years old next October, lhe funeral was held Monday morning. Ireta Erwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dore B. Erwin was painfully injured Tuesday while acting as a peacemaker and as a result it is feared she will lose the sight of her eyes. A little girl named Mier and. Richard Rademacher were scuffling, the later using an empty roman candle as a weapon. Ireta interfered and the boy struck her with the roman candle the blow landing on the eye. She fell to the ground in terrible agony and has since been suffering terribly. Dr. Beavers was called and on examination proved that the outer coating of the eyes had been bursted and had bled profusely. The physician stated that it was very doubtful whether or not the sight could be saved but he extended some hopes. The accident is deplored by Ireta’s many friends who hope she may escape any serious results.

Representative members of the Old Settlers' Association of Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsy vania met in Dr. J. I. Metts’ office Saturday afternoon to arrange for the excursion to the east in the fall. When the meeting was called to order the following members responded to roll call : William Lipkey, president; William Goshorn,. ;John Rupright, M. J. Gorrel; Albert Wilson; J. S. Caston; L. Cotton; W. W. Weise 1, of Bluffton; J. S Burnett. Dr. J. I. Metts; J. W. D.Metts; An drew Johnson; J. C Cotton and W. H. Rupright. Upon a motion it was decide to have the excursion start on Tuesday* Oct. 4, one week later than usual. This was done at the request of the Ohio committee who wished to avoid the usual conflict with fair week date. By a vote of 7 to 4 it was decided that next year's reunion would be held in Bluffton in the fall of 1905. The following officers were elected for two years service: President Albert Wilson, of Bluffton: vice president, J. W. D. Metts, of Ossian; secretary, W. W. Weisell, of Bluffton. Tho committee on transportation and arrangements is the same as before M. J. Gorrell, W. W. Weisell and Allbert Willson. Committee on speakers for next reunion W. H. Rupright and J. W. D. Metts. A very large number of people will take advantage of the special rates. The will go over the C. & E.—flssian News.

The H. J. Heinz Pickling and Preserving Company, of Pittsburg, has announced the intention of building an immense plant at Winona, work on the same to be begun immediately. It is asserted that tne institution will be one of the largest salting stations in the country and will employ a large number of people. The cost of construction of the plant will involve the expenditure of several thousand dollars. A dispatch from Fort Wayne says Frank Sequin of Cadillac, Mich., who came here to attend the funeral of his daughter, who was drowned Sunday at Rome City, was served with a subpoena at the funeral Tuesday afternoon in a suit for $2,500 on an account he left here unpaid when he went to Michigan several years ago. He built several school houses in Allen ounty and with John Lipp on his bond, he collected the payment in full for tne constiuction of these school houses and left immediately for Michigan. He did not pay for all of the materials used in the buildings of these structures and mechanics’ liens were closed upon these buildings and Lapp, the bondsman had to settle, the claim amounting of $2,500. County Surveyor McKean with ditch and road viewers have had a busy season for the past few days. He with Sylvester Pontus and Fred Christianer completed a report for the French township macadam road which petition was headed by Harry A. Grove. The road is four miles long and the estimated cost is $16,259.17. This road was petitioned under the law assessing the land two miles each way from the road and the viewers were required to describe this land in forty acre descriptions and assess the benefits accordingly. This made them de scribe sixteen square miles of land and give each forty acre tract a fair and just assessment. The report is necessarily voluminous and represents some good bard work and no little amount of perspiring over the figures involved. Final reports were also made on the M. F. Aspy and P. B. Dykeman ditches the same being sold by the auditor last Monday. The viewers on the former were John T. Kelley, Michael Miller and J. B. i Corson and on the latter L. W. Lewton John Hessler and James A. Steele. Further action on the French township road will come up in the regular session of commissioner’s court next week. Simeon Haines is at home from a three months trip through the Northwest, having visited Nebraska, Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregan, and in fact all the western states. He was very much pleased with Nebraska and the Dakotas, and would probably have located in one of these states had he not been taken ill about three weeks ago, and as improvement has been slow he decided to come back to Decatur, though he may return west this fall. His illness was due-indirectly to a train wreck in which he had a very narrow escape and received some severe bruises and a shock to his nervous system. He was traveling over the Burlington railway through Wyoming and when within three miles of a small town named Marcroft a disastrous wreck occurred, due to the spreading of the rails. Five cars were derailed and the smoker in which Sim was seated was thrown entirely over on its side and down a ten foot embankment into a ditch. Sim received an ugly bruise on each leg, though nothing serious, but the accident brought on a severe attack of kidney and urine trouble, from the bad effects of which he has not entirelv recovered yet. He considers himself quite lucky, however, as the man in the third seat ahead of him was crushed to death and many others were severely injured. The passengers were giyen medical aid and well cared for by the railroad company. A claim agent called on Sim the next dav and presented him with twenty-five dollars to retain his good will and pay doctor bills, etc. He is feeling fairly good now and expects to be fully recovered in a few weeks.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 18

The business Men’s Jubilee Carnii val is progressing. At the enterI tainment some sixty business proI sessions and trades will be told of in i a song, story, pantomime and tableau, by the local talent of Decatur. “Reuben and Rachel“Georgeand Martha Washington” “Mistress Mary and her pretty maids.” “Three little maids from school;;” “Two little girls in blue,” “The Dude, untidy man, country girl and city damsel, and many more pleasing representations will be seen at the Jubilee Carnival, watch for date. The lobby at court house Saturday presented the appearance of a veritable sea of rice and was the cause for many questions, to which the clerks in the various offices replied in a knowing way—a wedding. The principals in the event were Miss Meda Stump and Mr. Charles Marshand, both popular young people of Blue Creek township. They were wedded at nine o'clock this morning by ‘Squire James H. Smith and with the court officials as witnessses. The ceremony was a simple one and the happy bride and groom received oongratuliatons and showers of rice n a graceful manner. Deputy postmaster Homer Sowers has resigned his position, same to take effect within the next few days. His place will be taken by Charles H. Colter, the popular bookkeeper at the First National Bank who will assume his new duties as soon as his successor at the bank is chosen which will likely be within two weeks. Mr. S iwers has accepted a position as manager of the Daniel Srpang heading factory at Warren, Ohio, where he will remove within the next month. He tendered his resignation several weeks ago but the facts were withheld from the public until his successor should be chosen. Mr. Colter is a clever competent young man, who has had several years experience at waiting on the public as well as keeping books and will doubtlessly make a splendid official. Owing to the rapid advance in business at the Decatur office they are now entitled to another deputy to act as an assistant mail clerk. The position was first offered to Jacob Meyer who had successfully passed the civil service examination, but he declined it. George Everett has received the appointment and will begin his duties at once. Mr. Sowers was formerly manager of a heading plant at Van Wert Ohio and understands his duties well. Here is something to gladden the hearts of Decatur saloon keepers. The Supreme Court of the United States has decided that they are illegally mulcted by the Government during the days of the war tax and that they may be re-im-bursed for cetrain unnecessary payment then made into the coffers of their stern Uncle Samuel. The discovery has been made by lawyers that the highest tribunal in the land befriended the poor saloonist way back in 1902 and that he has since been dragging himself along the path to the poor houses in ignorance of the fact that the munificent sum of $1.50 wrung from him in order that Spain might be humiliated with due finesse, only awaits a yelp from him—and a lot of red tape — to come rolling back into his cash registers. The tribute which has been adjudged illegal was the tax on saloon license bonds, collected in 1898, 1899 and 1901. In Decatur this amounted to fifty cents on each bond, so that saloon men who were in business during these years are entitled to a refund of $1.50. The process for recovering the money consists of filing an affidavit with the Department of Internalßevenue properly attested, to show that the appicant actually paid the tax, where upon the affiant will be in line for his money some time in the dim, dark distant future® The Government supplies the form for the affidavit for the collection, “of taxes improperly paid or refundable under remedial statutes and for amounts paid for stamps used in error or excess”. |w