Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 15 September 1904 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT EVERY THURSDAY MORNING BY LEW G. ELLINGHAM, PUBLISHER •1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE, ■ntered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana as second-class mail matter official papeFof adams county. THURSDAY SEPT. 15, 1904. NATIONAL TICKET For President ALTON B. PARKER of New York. For Vice-President HENRY G. DAVIS of West Virginia FOR CONGRESS Eigth Congressional District. EDWARD C. DeHOKITY. 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. LACHOT For Sheriff ALBERT A. BUTLER For Surveyor L. L. BAUMGARTNER For Coroner JOHN S. FALK For Commissioner First District DAVID WERLING For Commissioner Tnird District MARTIN LAUGHLIN

Hear Gen. James B. Weaver at the court room Friday evening. The speech at the courtroom Friday evening by the Gin. James B Weaver will be one of the best, of the campaign. As it will be the opening speech of the campaign the court room should be crowded. The campaign in the county will open Friday evening. From that time on you will hear more or less of the issues of the campaign. Now is the time to concentrate yourself to the cause and begin the battle for democratic supremacy. Tbe vote in Vermont is gradually simmering down until a comparison of the vote Tuesday with the vote of former elections shows that the republican victory is not a victory, it is not a gain over four years ago. But what does the vote in Vermont amount to, anyway? Why, we could lose it out here in the fertile fields of Indiana.

Maine came up smiling with a democratic victory at her state election held Monday. The net a democratic gain of more than twenty per cent, a per cent that would make Indiana as heavily democratic as it was republican in 1900. This is the kind of news that puts new life and lots of ginger into the workers of the common cause. Now ev rybodv get busy. The campaign in Indiana will be of the red hot sizzling brand, and it will pay every democrat to get ready to do his part and do it nobly. The democrats have an excellent opportunity’ to carry Indiana and to elect J udge Parker president. The information from national headquarters confirms former predictions that Indiana is to be the bittie ground. That being true, watch the smoke. The opening of the campaign in Ad ims county will take place by a speech at the court house Friday evening, ty that old political warrior, General James B. Weaver, of lowa. He is one of the greatest speakers of the day and you will hear a good one Friday evening. The opening speech sh mid be well attended by the Adams county faithful. Let’s warm up and get ready for an aggressive campaign, one that will make the bushes rattle. This is a bird story, bat it is a bird. The wife of a Methodist minister in West Virginia has been married three times. Her maiden name was Partridge, her first husBand was named Robin, her second, Sparrow and her present husband’s name is Quayle. There are now two young Robins, one Sparrow and three little Quayles in the family. One grandfather was a Swann another a Jay, but he’s dead and now a bird of Paradise. They v. in Hawk avenue, Eagleville, Canary Inlands, and the fellow who wrote this article is a Lyre bi id and an interesting relative of the bird family.

Among the big ones who w ; ll take the stump for the deo'ocratic national ticket, are mentioned William J. Bryan, Ex-Pi esident Cleveland, John G Carlisle, Richard Olney, Nelson A. Miles, Charles A. Towne, Bourke Cookran, Arthur P. Gorman, John Sharpe Williams, Joseph W. Btiley, David B. Hill, Mayor McClellan, and a host of other eminent orators. When they are all turned loose there will b< something doing. Some g. o. p. deaconstalk glibly about the -hiftless democracy, but it is only another case of not having become posted on their own party record. Three months before McKinley was nominated for the presidency on a gold platform he publicly proclaimi d his allegience to the double standard of money, and the free Coinage of silver. When it comes to stability the democracy will gladly compare records with the tottering forces of that grand old party. Western republicans will doubtless be surprised to learn that Henry Wolcott, of Den ver and of Albany, N. Y., his determined to desert the republican party, with which he has been identified actively all his life, and vote forjudge Parker. Mr. Wolcott does not intend to take an active part in the democratic campaign either in the west or in New York, because of the fact that his brother. Edward O. Wolcott, is the republican leader of Colorado, and hopes to regain his seat in the U nited States senate this fall by carrying the state for President Roosevelt and electing a republican legislature.

Because he honestly believes Judge Parker better fitted than President Roosevelt for the office of presidnet of the United States, Spencer Trask, the head of the banking house of Spencer Trask & Co., has determined to support Judge Parker this year. Mr. Trask, while not a republican of the pronounced tvpe, was a personal friend of James G. Blaine, and supported him for president as against Grover Cleveland in his first canvass. When Mr. Cleveland was nominated the second and third times for president Mr. Trask supported tiim on both occasions because of his record as the chief executive of the United States.—South Bend Times. During his spaech to the editors yesterday, Alton B. Parker, democratic candidate for president, said: “Extravagance is running riot in federal, state and municipal governments, in spite of the welldirected effort of some excellent officials. The indebtedness of municip i] governments is stead ily piling up. Bond issues are increasingly frequent, and the paople have not the satisfaction in many instances of a full equivalent in improvements for the money expended. And the federal government is leading in the race of great expenditures. E-e long the people -"ill dem -nd a reform in administration expenses. And they will do it now if they are made to appreciate the whole truth. The democratic party is not a machine. It is a body of citizens who believe that on the whole its fund amenta! principles are best adapted to the conduct of the government.’’ The Roosevelt letter of acceptance is receiving a just and meritorious criticism, and that criticism is by no means confined to the ranks of democracy. The Philadelphia Record says: “It is longer than some of the gospels. That part of it which is at once pertinent and important is contained in the first sentence. The rest is mainly a tirade; an unwarranted imputation of insincerities, inconsistencies and misstatesments upon the part of his political opponents, and an equally unwarranted brag of perfection of his own administrative exploits and pihcies. On this basis of blame on the one hand and boast on the other, he builds up his argument and makes his appeal to the country. There never before has been issued from the White House on any occasion a missive of a public character couched in language of such studied insult to one-half of the people of the United States. It reads like a speech from the throne of a God-annointed ruler instead of an address of a public servant giving an account of his stewardship. It is a breaking fjrth which makes only too evident what has been gvins on in the bottled-up seclusion of Oyster Bay.”

JUDGE PARKER The editorial party who called’ upon Judge Parker nt his Esopas summer home, are all aglow with that kind of enthusiasm that sinks det p and lasts long. The greeting extended was truly characteristic j of the man and of the party he so ’ bravely leads. Standing six feet. two, a handsome specimen of phi - steal perfection, wearing an eye; that penetrates to your shoe soles ’ and with an expression that is ■ adorned all over with determina- j tion, Judge Parker at once takes possession of your best thoughts,, ami in this case your best efforts. , His voice is vigorous and well j trained, ami while he has not the . magnetic traits of a Bryan, yet that sincerity so captivates one that he forgets all else but a renewed pledge of fidelity to the leader and his cause. The address of thi presidential candidate was perhaps his first political speech in years, and in that short time be said so many good things, so many truthful things, said them in his vigorous well styled manner that we feel constrained to think it a shame that his tour of speaking can not be more extended in a contest that personally means so much to him. Could every voter in Adams county meet him, the verdict would be a unanimous conclusion that Judge Parker is one man in the United States who ought to be president. His home is of simplicity and comfort and his family -to and including the red-headed kid—are modest, unassuming and pleasant in the extreme. His eighty-acie farm has a prosperous look and is well kept, confirming prsvious reports of the thoroughness of the owner—be he farmer, jurist or citizen. Judge Parker is well informed about the political situation, , and in a short conference with ' the Indiana guests, informed them that New York, New Jersey and Connecticut would register an approval of the democratic candidates. His anxiety as to Indiana’s condition was apparent, thus showing that he is ( not idly devoting his time. EASTERN POLITICS Politics in New York while practiced so different from that in Indiana yet at this period it can not help but impress the casual observer, of the completeness of eastern organization, as well as of the earnestness into which they are now con eentrating their forces for a demooratio victory. National headquarters is a busy place, the four floors of the New Century building being fairly alive with employes, all busj’ with not a minute to idle away. Nearly two hundred people take care of the business 1 li.it in volves the work of carrying on a national campaign. It is quite a revelation to one unacquainted wi;h the manner and methods evolved in party organization. It is certainly a great business institution and demands great ability to master the details of so great a work. One appreciative thing to Indiana callers at headquarters, is the fact that they are shown preference. It is an easy task to reach the inner circles, should you happen to be from Indi tna. This comes from the fact that Indiana is well represented therein, having besides the national chairman a number of other Indianians, all of whom extend the glad hand in true Hoosier style. COMMITTEE HARMONY The republican has had much to say about disaffection in the democratic committee, that the eastern end were making life a burden for Chairman Taggart. This is cut out of whole cloth, with not a particle of truth to substantiate such a claim. Personal talks with August Belmont and W. F. Sheehan deny and refute the charges in every particular. They speak highly of Mr. Taggart in every way and especially seem pleased and delighted with his management of the campaign. Some more disaffection of this Kind is what is needed to make more complete the democratic victory that is on the way. THE NEWSPAPERS The eastern press are almost unanimous for the election of Judge Parker, The number and kind of newspapers that are supporting him is a tribute that is given to but few men. The New York Herald, World, Times, Journal, Zeitung, Post, Commercial, Harpers’ Weekly

Puck, Brooklyn Eagle and Citizen ! with a combined circulation of four ; million daily are supporting the democratic r.'mi: ees. and except the Journal, th -y all supported McKinley in 1896 and 1900. In ad- I ■dition tlie Biltimore Sun, Herald I ; and News, the Boston Herald. | Globe, Traveler and Post, Spring- | i field, Mass., Republican, Wilming-| ton, Delaware, News, Philadelphia ■ j Record and News all supported, I McKinley and are now supporting i j Parker and Davis. There is not. 'a political German newspiper| j printed in the United Suites but: i what is supporting the democratic i ■ national ticket, and they all sup- ; ! ported McKinley. The only New ■ York newspapers that are suporting I Roosevelt are the New York Tribune, Press and Snn. The dem< oratio party is stronger today than it has ever been, it is more determined and it has a better ■ chance of achieving national vic-: tory thm at any time iu a quarter of a century. This truth ought to stir every lover of liberty to action, for the democratic party is the only liberty party—the only constitutional party in America today. The glamor of the rough rider has worn off and the business interests of the country have more weight in politics than the imperialistic element. —Fort Wayne JournalGazette. COURTJOS The fourth day of the term of the Adams circuit court commenced on schedule time Monday, and some business of more or less importance was transacted, the record showing the following: City of Decatur ex parte, recommendation filed by the city council for the appointment of John D. Meyers, Lewis G. Ellingham, Sollomon Linn, Jacob Martin and Henry Lankenau as city commissioners. —o — Judge John Smith of Portland, held court here an hour or two Monday, hearing motions in the Cook divorce case and the Shroil suit, cm a judgment. Judge Erwin also disposed of some business todav, the record being as follows: John M. Baker vs Emanuel Tricker, complaint for replevin, answer tiled in two paragraphs, rule to reply to second paragraph. —o— William Drew as attorney for plaintiff filed a new suit entitled Abram P. Knowles vs the Indiana Consolidat d Oil and Gas Co., complaint on account, demand $l5O. Appealed from the justice of the peace court. —o — Evidence washeardin the divorce c ise of Alice Carpenter vs Arlie W. Carpenter and the case was submitted to Judge Erwin, who took the matter under consideration. He will return his verdict in a few days. —o — The German Building, Loan Fund & Saving association vs Eliazbeth and Adam M. Deam, default as to defendants, submitted, finding for plaintiff for $372.52; judgement rendered and foreclosure ordered. —o — Sherman Miller vs Warsaw Oil & Gas Co.,foreclosure of mechanics’ lien, cause dismissed and costs paid. —o — Lavina C. Marker vs Charles M. Marker, divorce, answer tiled by Prosecutor Moran. —o— Charles H. Cook vs Edith F. Cook change of judge granted, cause assigned for trial to Hon. John M. Smith, judge of Jay circuit court. —o— James K Martz vs Altia A. Beatty et al, partition and quiet title, default as to defendants, C. J. Lutz appointed guardian ad litem i for minor defendants and filed : answer. Louis Boknecht vs Homer D. Lower, suit on note, cause dismissed and costs paid. —o—i Jacob C. Roop vs Mittie C. Roop, divorce, answer tiled by Prosecuting Attorney Moran. —o — Mary Cook vs William Cook, ; divorce, filed by Prose utor Moran. ,| I Lucinda B. Kessler vs H. H. Hughes et al, quiet title, report of deed filed by Commissioner E. B. Lenhart approved. —o— Bessie O. Reynolds vs Oliver D.

Reynolds, divorce, answer filed jby Prosecutor Moran, cause submitted, finding for plaintiff ; judgment for divjroe and the custody 'of the minor children given to i plaintiff. Mrs. Reynolds prohibiti ed from marrying for two years. —o— In the Louis A. Henning assign- ' ment case, a morion was filed by : Mr. Henning to strike out the ex- ; oeptions. —o — In the divorce case of Delia Cowan vs William Cowan, Attorney L. C. Devoss entered his appearance for | the defendant. _ o _ Alice Carpenter vs Arlie W . Car- ' penter, the plaintiff was granted a divorce and judgment was rendered against the defendant for costs. —o — The four oiS’S of the Cincinnati, Bluffton & Chicago railroad vs Francis J. Wright et al, Samuel E. ! Slick et al Thomas J. Fridley et al, Evan D. Robinson et a! were set for trial Monday, October 3rd. —O'James K. Martz et al vs Alta A. Beatty et al, the appraisement of real estate, and bond was file ! by Commissioner D. E. Smith, bond approved. —o — State ex rel Nellas Myers vs Har ley Smith, bastardy, case set for trial Friday, September 30th. —o— Samuel Hurless et al vs Riverside Oil Co., et al, foreclosure of mechanics’ lien, demand $l5O. Set 1 for trial Thursday, September 15. —o— Henry Hannold vs Riverside Oil Co., demand S3OO, demurer tiled to complaint overruled.

Roll Snyder vs Riverside Oil Co., demurer tiled to complaint, overruled. —O'Cassandra A. Baxter vs David D. Baxter, divorce granted. Judgment against defendant for costs. Attorney Jacob Batcher filed a new partition suit and petition to sell real estate. The plaintiffs are Jacob A. Coolman and Mary E. Haviland, and the defendants Charley Coolman and four others. —o — The divorce suit of Ora Andrews vs Chauncey Andrews was filed by Fruchte & Litterer. The summons was made returnable Sept. 21 —o— Mert McKean vs The Cadillac Oil company, mechanics’ lien fore closure, SSOO. defendant was ruled to answer absolute within ten days. —o— William Zaggel vs Nauov Ault and others, suit to qni -r title, submitted; judgmef r.mdereu fur plaintiff. Jacob B .vuher appointed commission er. Henry Koenemann vs G. R. & I railroad company, damages S2OO. Attorney A. P. Beatty entered hi.appearance for defendants. —o — Willis F. Johnson vs Willis F. Johnson, administrator, claim, set for trial Wednesday, Sept. 14. —o — Louis A. Henning, assignee, receiver ordered to pay Louis A. Henning SOOO as piayed for in petition. Creditors objected. —o — Joseph Shroil vs Solomon Wolf et al, complaint on judgment, demand SSOO, motion for change of venue, sustained. —o— State vs Jasper Bailor and Harve Thompson, robbery, affidavit and information filed. State vs Peter Hoffman selling cigars on Sabbath, motion filed by prosecutor to dismiss. City of Decatur vs Dick Townsend et al, A. P. Beatty withdrew his appearance for the plaintiff. Lxvina C. Marker vs Charles M. Marker, divorce and alimony, set for trial Wednesday, Sept 14. Almyra Philbee vs James Philbee, divorce, and restraining order, defendant ruled to answer absolute in five days. —O'Charles H. Cook vs Edith F. Cook, divorce, plaintiff ordered to ! pay prosecutor fee, set for trial 'Sept. 22. Joseph P. Johnson et al vs Ira Wagner, set for trial Tuesday, Oc-

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tober 4. L. C. Devoss withdrawn I appearance for plaintiff. I Maud Wass vs D. E. Smith, I assignee of Stoneburner estate I Shaffer Peterson assuin d jurisdic- I tion as special judge case set for- I trial September 18. I —o— I Henry Koenemann vs G. R. I railroad Co, special appearance by I Zollars &■ Z >llars and Beatty for de- I fendant, motion to suppress service I of summons. I —o— I E. M. Peoples et al vs Samuel M. I Allen et al, quiet title suit, seperate I demurrer filed by each defendant. —o— William Swartz et al vs Nathaniel B. Swartz et al, petition, sale of real estate reported and approved. Plaintiff's attorngys Erwin & Erwin allowed $lO. —o— Henry Koeneman and Roll Snyder vs Riverside Oil Co., suits on account, answers filed. —o— Joseph Shroil vs Solomon Wolf et al suit on judgment. Cause assigned to Judge Smith of Portland. Chauncey Miller, charged with forgery, larceny and embezzlement, three serious charges, was arraigned in court Tuesday and plead guilty to each charge. Histiial for forgery is set for next Monday. —o— Charles Ault, charged with forgery, Harvey Thompson, accused »f larceny and robbery, were arraigned before Judge Erwin Tuesday and denied the charges. They will be tried next week. —o— The petit jury will report for business next Monday when the criminal cases will be taken up in their proper order. They will probably be busy for the two weeks or more. —o— Attorneys James Moran., MoGinitie and Haines, of Portland, were attending to legal business before the Adams circuit court Tuesday morning. —o — First Building and Lian Association, of Portland, vs Walter F. McGinnitie et al, cross complaint dismissed upon motion by Hood, one of the defendants. Cause submitted. —o— William Zaggie vs N inoy Ault et al, suit t-o quiet title,'commissi oner Jacob Butcher filed deed, approve , commissioner allowed $3.00 an discharged. —o — A. R. Wolf, executor of Sylvester Wolf estate, filed appraisement an was ordered to give new bond or 120,000. The divorce ease of Jacob CRoop vs Mattie Roop was h aar ■ yesterday and some evidence 1 a very spicy nature was ’ ntrot U , - Judge Erwin took the case un advisement and will render a ve diet in a few days. The divorce case of Lavin C Marker vs Charles M. Mal * er ' which SSOO alimony is asxeu. , also heard and taken under ai v ment. by the court. C. D. Porter et al vs A. A- , et al, default as to defendan , quieted as pr ayed for in com —o—- — Philbee vs James Jb divorce, answer filed, cas trial October 15. —