Decatur Democrat, Volume 50, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 14 June 1906 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT ■VERY THURSDAY MORNING BY LKW G. ELLINGHAM, PUBLISHER *I.OO PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Batored at the poetoffice at Decatur, Indiana an second-clast mail matter. llHtlll PAPtR OF MAMS CTUHTY » , , 1 • v» V A CANDIDATE On Tnuisday, June 23th; the Demo- 1 erats of the Eighth Congressional .district will meet at Alexandria to name a candidate for congress. The Democrat is not in the habit of assuming any dictatorial wisdom relative to the duty of convention delegates, regularr ]y and honorably chosen. The situation in this congressional district at this time, is such, however, that we believe that political and party wisdom should prevail in order that 8 Democrat will be chosen who will command the voting strength of his own party, and in addition, will also command the vote of the independent Republican. In our humble judgment the Hon. J. A. M. Adair is the one

Democrat in the Eighth Congressional district who can be elected. Possessing as he does the many qualities of leadership ftid enjoying the confidence and acquaintance of nearly everyone in the district, he would make a formidable candidate, and if elected, a most creditable congressman. He has several times been a candidate before the voters of Jay county, and every time was successful in election. In 1902, he was elected as a member of the Indiana legislature, against greater odds, than perhaps was ever experienced by any candidate. VicePresident Fairbanks, Senator Beverdge, your Uncle Joe Cannon and even Mark Hanna, then chairman of the Republican National committee, campaigned the county against him, but they could not storm the tide and Mr. Adair was elected by 375 majority, although the county went more than 800 Republican. This but gives you an index into the running qualities of Mr. Adair as a candidate, and it occurs to us that it is time for the Democrats of the district to center their affections around Mr. Adair and id Hot only invite but demand that the sacrifice, if it is a sacrifice, be made for the future good and welfare of the party of his choice. The political game is not new to Mr. Adair and if you want to see the red lights and a Democratic victbry on election night, join the crusade in behalf of the Hon. J. A. M. Adair for the Democratic nomination f<?-; /.jgress.

The convention For the first time in its*histofy &d---ams county has been honored by a state convention. In addition to the’ honor Judge Richard K. Erwin was thefavorite of alb the candidates before . the convention. This degree of favoritism was due both to the personal acquaintance and popularity of the candidate, himself, and to the loyal convention werk of the delegates and others from Adams county and the Eighth congressional district. The convention was the best from the point of unanimity and enthusiasm of any convention held during the last twenty years, and the delegates were of one mind upon every point discussed in the platform. In fact, there was not a discordant note. The Democracy of Indiana - propose to bury dissention and to strive for the tri umph of the party, and from every coufity in the state comes the welcome news of party fealty and good cheer. William J. Bryan was indorsed for president in 1908, and about him in 1906 the Indiana Democrats can rally and unite for a triumph two years hence that will pay a gust honor and tribute to the greatest statesman and American .citizCfttof; the day. Adorns. fidui&y, witho'W to*' gard to party, feels justly proulij bf the honors thus far conferred;, upon., her favorite sbn. It is ah hoiib? that, they fully appreciate and this .fall they will place their stamp of approval thereon, in a way and to the number that will indiccafe that cup of joy is full to the. brim. • . ■ ■ ' ' " '?* A MIGHTY TRUTH The Indian spoils News, which, as

publicans feels bound to inject a good many, qualifying “ifs” and “buts” in its independent articles, does nevertheless stagger upon a mighty truth occasionally. Speaking of the indorsement of Mr. Bryan by the Democratic state convention and its bearing upon the contest of 1908, the , News says: ... .“It seems easy to see that we are ap- ; proeching the great question of the .i people face to face with the trusts, the, combines, the protected interests that dominate all our industrial and political life. We are approaching this by special ways as in these meat packing revelations; .in the pure food bill; in the insurance disclosures; in the railroad rate regulation and revelations; all of which means that the central ■ question to come is the 'control of the government and the making of laws by and for the people or by and for the great industrial interests.” /The point we wish to make by rfi- . .ferring to this quotation is that the “central question” as to the control of the government and by whom and for what purpose it is to be controlled is now up for discussion. The Democrats have aligned themselves with the people as against the special interests for which the Republican party has legislated and for which.it “stands pat.” The issue is clearly made and the decision of the voter’s should be easy. A letter from the Honorable Grover Cleveland, declaring William Jennings Bryan to be his first and only choice for the presidency would still add somewhat to the unanimity that now prevails in the Democratic household.—South Bend Times. Excellent men were chosen for supreme and appellate court judges by the Democratic state convention If elected, there will need to be no fear as to these positions being filled by men well learned in law and capable of administering justice.—South Bend Times. Cromer’s new appointee for postmaster Decatur is just past twentyone years of age. His father, however, is county chaifman and has done valiantly for Cromer. It isn’t a quesioq with Cromer of how well the kid can run the postoffice, but how well can papa take care of me. —Bluffton Banner.

The declaration in the Democratic, state platform that tariff taxes shall be levied for revenue ony strikes at the very root of the trust evil The trusts, as everybody now knows or should, know, are the direct logical and inevitable effect of the special protective tariff legislation which they hath dictated • —■■ - ... '., The meat trust is terribly worried by the fear that the recent dseiosures concerning its methods will injure the rkisers of live stock. This is ridicuIbus, The people will continue, to eat meat, but they want to know that it is clean and wholesome. And they furthermore want an honest price attached to it after it gets into the pack*ers’ hands. The Milwaukee Journal prints an interview with former Uiiited States Senator William .F. Vilas, who also was a member of President Cleveland’s cabinet during his first administration, endorsing William J. Bryan for the nomination for president at the next national convention. Mr, V ilas was one of the foremost supporters of the Palnaer-Buckner ticket in 1896. - ...... . . The nominating speech of Hon. David E. Smith was the best given in the large Tomlinson hall, before the best state convention ever held in Indiana. The* speaker was in good voice and what he said went direct to the bottom of every Democratic heart. > He, was accorded good attention apd ’• When he concluded the.’nqmifiatiqrtof .“‘Pick” Erwin-was assured, had, he bne ot a hundred opponents: We*congratnlate Mr. Smith because he merits stick "congratulation. - "sSsSssriJiEscsjSß' s/' . In his Indianapolis speech Champ Clark of Missouri said that *a good -business man could run the government as well as it is now run fox"onehalf of the riotous totals of our appropriations. ’ ’ Lots of people - will wonder at this, for it must be remem-

The Indiana Platform

The Democracy <of Indiana in convention assembled, renews its allegiance to the .principle., .-of eonetitptiunal.. government through laws enacted imd-executed in the interest* of the whole people without favor to individual or class. It pledge* itaelf when returned to power to correct th* evil* that have grown out of Republican official shortcomings, to an economical admlniatratioa of public affairs, and to the consistent enforcement of the laws pertaining to pubHc welfare. It sends greetings across the sea to that wise and and conservative statesman, William Jennings Bryan, and pledges its vote la convention and the electoral vote of Indiana to him fo.r President in 1908. For nearly ten years the Republican party has been in absolute control of all departments of national government with power to change unjust conditions and to rectify evils. Yet, during that time, colossal combinations of capital have dominated the people, and illegal perversion of corporate “ ,ve competition and unfairly limited the opportunity of the Individual citixen. Wealth thereby Illegally obtained has been unsparingly used to control legislation and corrupt elections. No honest effort has been made, or is being made, by these b evTls leg,sl^tlon to oure or eradicate ■ We denounce jthe fivpocrlsy of the Republican party which, while pretending to legIslafv against these conditions, deals only with the symptoms andjffit with’the disease. The unfair, tyfannlcahfeatures Os the the so-called "protective tariff” have made these things possible, and no permanent relief can be secured until Its obnoxious features are removed. We demand that this be done by a tariff for revenue only. The growth of the trusts and othar inordinate and dangerous combinations of capital, the tremendous and rapidly increasing absorption and centralisation of the wealth of the country In the hands of a chosen few, all due to premeditated and systematic legislation in behalf of special Interests by the Republican party, demand a change in the policies imposed upon the country by that party and make the passage of restrictive laws an imperative ne- ' cessity. As a simple act of justice to the Union soldiers and sailors of the war of the rebellion. we demand the enactment of a service pension law, and that the widows’ pensions be equalixed so that no widow will receive less than twelve ($12.00) dollars per month. We reaffirm our faith in the time-honored Democratic doctrine of the right of a people to local and self-government. 1 Since 1884 the Republican party has been . , *° lute control of the executive and legislative departments of our state goveJet during that time It has failed to fulfill Its promises or to discharge, ito ; duties to the people. It has failed to- en- 1 act any law for the regulation of charges by railroad, telegraph or express compa- - nies: to protect the Interests of the policy 1 holders in insurance companies: to provide < for any punishment for the illegal combi- I Qations of capital: to safeguard * ~~

bered that all Republieanstates men and office-holders are ‘business men.’ They admit this fact themselves. Not only so, but they deny that there is a “business outside of their party. _

One of the best planks in the Democratic platform is the one favoring the repeal of th -1 obnowus .blob law, passed by the last Republican legislature. The enactment of this plank into the platform, was due almost entirely to the efforts of Senator John W. Tyndall, of this county. He expended much time, energy and practical reasoning upon the members of the resolution committee, and is entitled to the credit for its adoption. A Democratic legislature will listen to him again and repeal it. . s? ■ .V ■- ! MX-. ? .. -... .. . . . , - 1 -■' . ■ ■ Judge R. K. Erwin,, was honored last Thursday at? Indianapolis by th4„( Democratic state - converitidir with the: nomination as candidate for Judge of the supreme court, fourth district. This is the first time that Adams county will be represented on the state ticket and the little piece of history in Adams county ,politics ought to be made memorable by every voter in the county, Democratic, Republican, and Prohibition, casting his ballot for our distinguished judge, for he is worthy of the solid support of his home county.—Berne Witness. The Hoosier, the new Democratic weekly, was issued from its Indianapolis office under the date of Friday. The first issue received a warm welcome from the Indiana Democrats, and they will appreciate it more as it grows with age and influence. Indiana Democrats have suffered greatly from a lack of newspaper support and defense at the capital, and now that they have this support, subscriptions should roll into the office of the Hoosier from every corner of the state. The Democratic party needs The Hoosier and should support it substantially. - “Within the past few days word has arrived from Washington Dingley act is lo be defended, but that the . trusts are to be ’assailed. -Gs all 'the, contrivances ever devised by the wit of man to create and foster trusts, the Dipgley .act is the most effective. The Diftgley act 'is the the trust the effget. The Dingley, act is; the parent, the trust'-the offspring. The Dingley act » the i-rtiitful seed, * ■-

.If* of use of public funds,'or for any ade•VMUe.supervl.lon of or for X people * money. It has’unnecessarily and business in. the burdens of taxpayers? Its platform declaration as to maximum 2-cent railroad fares, following the adjournment of a legislature in which it controlled by large majority both branches, can only convince the voters of Its insincerity, and ~ ™.£? aran Ut of . th * frith of the proposition. When in power, we pledge our legislature to pass such a law without deWe demand a ju*t restriction of the power of all public service corporations, such an railroads, express and telegraph comP an 't 8 ’ 1 an -> d that they be kept strictly within their legitimate rights, and we favor such control and regulation of the charges of stieh corporations as will give the public adequate ,nd efficient service at the lowest possible rate and enable these corporations iojpay liberal wages to their employes. We pledge ourselves, if given the power, to enact a law at once providing depositories for public funds, securing all Interest thereon to the people, compelling all officer* to make stated settlements, and providing for a uniform system of bookkeepiSL, „ the en< J l hat BUc h law shall be Impartially executed, we demand that the law provide that members of an examining board be appointed by the governor upon the nomination by. the chairman of the c « ntr «l committee of eaeh. of , the two p ?HV ca . 1 P* rt,e » casting the highest vote *t the * ast Preceding general election. , We pledge ourselves to the enactment of universal.application throughout the state which Will'fully Insure fair nomt?o s nS ’ clean campaigns and honest elecWe denounce the appalling, system ot corruption heretofore practiced by the great Insurance companies, whereby money intrusted to them for the benefit of widows and orphans, has been diverted to the enrichment of favored Individuals and to the campaign fund of the Republican party We pledge ourselves to enact a law that shall prevent any such company from transacting new business in the state of Indiana until a good-faith effort shall be made to recover the money so corruptly diverted We favor the election of United States senators by tne direct vote of the people. We favor making the acceptance by. or giving to, a public officer a railroad pass a misdemeanor. * “< re the repeal of the present unjust ditcu law and we favor the enactment of such a ditch law as will accomplish the purpose of constructing and repairing ditches at the least possible expense. ■ We pledge ourselves to so amend the cities and towns act, passed by the last Republican legislature, as to eliminate all unnecessary officers and expense connected with the government of cities and towns We pledge ourselves to pass such laws as will regulate the business of private banks and protect depositors therein. We favor tne enactment of a law under which the state inspector of mines shall be appointed by the governor, on the recommendation of ’ the joint conference between the operators and miners, each. year.

SHIVELEY AS CHAIRMAN Walter Lotz, of Muncie and R. H. Hartford, of Portland, Also on the Ticket. Scripps-Mcßae Special. > INDIANAPOLIS, June 7.—Judge Richard K. Erwin, of Decatur, was nominated at today’s convention for judge of the supreme court of. Indiana defeating B. C. Moon. of Kokomo, on the first ballot. It was an easy victory for old Adams, the Democratic green spot. .Indianapolis, June ,7. —The first nomination was made at 12:50 and the ticket was rapidly * filled from then on. The fights were made before the convention and the meeting at the hall;was a harmonious one. Several ptetiy fights resulted, but only tatte ballot was necessary for each office. * The • candidates who won out and will lead'the Democratic ticket to victory' fall are as follows: Secretary iof state —James F. Cox, of Columbus. Auditor-—Marion Bailey, Hendricks county. Treasurer—John Isenberger, of North Manchester. Attorney General —Walter Loitz, of Muncie. Clerk of Supreme .Court —Bert New, of Jennings county. Superintendent of Public Instruction —Robert J. Aley, of Bloomington. State Statistician—David M. Curry, of Sullivan. State Geologist—EJwaiu Ejvre!.-, <jf Hendricks coun.y. Judges of Supreme court —Eugene Ely, of Veedersburg, and Richard K. Erwin, of Decatur. Appellate Judges, First district — William Hotlill, of Salem, and E. W. Felts, of Hancock county. Second district —Richard Hartford,of Jay county, Henry Zimmerman, of Noble county, and Henry A. Steis, of Pulaski county. The convention then adjourned and the delegates and politicians were soon, homeward bofind. Scripps-Mcßae Special. Indianapolis, June 7. —The Democratic state convention was late in Convening this morning, owing to’the fact that the platform* committed was not through with the ardotis labor of getting the -platform complete. The thirteen /members of the committee worked on it all night, but would give out no copy of it in advance, their reason being that a fight was expected from the anti-Taggart folks on the floor of the convention. State Chairman ©’Brien called the convention to order about thirty minuted later than he was scheduled to, db and the great hall full of swelter-, ing, suffocating Democrats listened to the report of the committee on organhtotfon, recommending a« the prinei-

pal thing Benjamin F. Shively for permanent ehairman. Shively spoke from notes and his speech was 6,000 words long. The crowd listened to it eagerly. The first part of it spoke of hope, with William J. Bryan as leader, which evoked great applause and showed conclusively that the Pryan crowd had the convention all their own way. Shively then-want into a mass of figures: and in discussing the tariff which, he said, was the cardinal principles on which the Democrats would yet win. He said the return to the old kind of tariff for revenue only would save the country from its high prices. It was a tarff speech for two-thirds of its length and the convention liked it. The hall was decorated with a large number of portraits, including Taggart, Holcombe and many others. Chairman Shively called for the report of the committee on resolutions and the platform was presented. This endorsed Bryan, first, last ant all the time and called on him for nomination to the presidency in 1908. Bryan’s name was wildly cheered. The other planks denounced the grafts in the senate especially, and called for reform ,in interstate commerce and in the state administration of its officers. It was a strong document and its reception proved that the Democrats are together as they haven’t been in years. The Democrats seem confident and the chances for the election of he entire ticket really look-bright.

Referring to Bryan, the platform says: “We send greetings across the sea to that Wise and conservative statesman, William.J. Bryan, and pledge the vote of this state in convention and the electoral vote of Indiana to him for president in 1908.” The platform also stands for laws to restrict criminal trusts as the Republican laws strike only at the symp toms instead of at the disease; also for a service pension law for all solders in the civil war and a widow’s pennon of sl2 monthly.” Another plank read: “We favor local self-gov-ernment as against metropolitan police law.” A pledge is given to pass a two-cent maximum railroad rate law, also for public depositions of public funds. On insurance questions, it says: “We denounce the appalling system of corruption in insurance companies and pledge the enactment of laws to protect the widows and orphans. The convention then proceeded to nhe nomination of candidates. The nomination of Judge Erwin for the exalted position a judge of *the lighest court in the state, was received here with great pleasure. RepubiCans and Democrats alike expressed their satisfaction over the result. That he merits the honor and will ‘ably fill the position is a known fact i;o all our readers. This is the first recognition old Adams county has lad on the state ticket and we will show our appreciation by rolling up a majority for Judge Erwin that will je unsurpassed n the county’s history. Let’s make it unanimous.

THE SENATE IS TO ACT SOON The Majority is Against Him on Constitutional Grounds. Scripps-Mcßae Special Washington, June 11.—It is the judgment of the senate committee that Senator Smoot is no more entitled to his seat in the senate than he would be were he associating in polygamous cohabitation with a pluhiri'-'- oi wives. This statement was jnaue in the course of the report of the majority of the committee on priv-' ileges and elections which was presented today to the senate by Chairman Burrows after an investigation lasting over two years. Senator Beveridge does not agree with this report. He feels that Smoot should retain his seat. The testimony in the case has been considered, and the senate leaders believe that the protest is true, that Smoot believes in polygamy against the laws of Utah and country at large; that he owes allegiance to church over country; that church controls politics of Utah contrary to constitution of the United States. The report ends by saying: “That it follows as a necessary conclusion to these facts that Smoot is not entited to a seat in the senate as" a senator from Utah.” '■/ . ' The minority report for Smoot was presented by Senator feeveridge of Indiana Foraker, Knox, Hopkins and Dillingham, who protest and say that the point made is not sufficient grounds for expulsion. The Smoot case will be called in the senate as soon as the business wxl! permit ,and notice to this effect was given. A«k far XHen’a Fmrt-Eaae. A powder for swollen, tired, hot,smarting; feet Sample sent FREE. Also Free Sample of the Foot-Ease Sanitary Corn-Pad, a new invention. Address Allen S. Olmstead, IJeßoy, N. T.

MAN IS HIT BY A TRAIN 1 G. R. & L Struck an Old Gentleman— Injuries Not Serious. < The north bound passenger train t due here at 3:17, yesterday-afternoon ; struck'an old man named, William Adams, at Bryant. He is about eighty years of age and very deaf, and was crossing the track. He failed to hear the signal but just stepped off the track when the cow catcher struck him, knocking him several feet. He was rendered unconscious, but revived in about half an hour and semed all right, except for a cut in the head and a few bruises. Several Decatur people were on the train. THEY GAVE A BIG DINNER f Mr. and Mrs. William Breiner Entertain Grandchildren. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Breiner gave a dinner for their grandchildren at their beautiful country home one miles east of the city. The table was spread in the shady grove and was laden with everything good to eat. Ice cream and cake were served Those present were Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Breiner and family, Miss Sadie Crist,. Mr. and Mrs. William Liby and family of near Peterson, Mrs. John Breiner and family of Mendon, Ohio, J. M.. Breiner and family, S. O. Moore and family and Miss Bertha Hower, of Decatur. All the little folks returned to their homes, hoping to spend many more such days with their grandparents. • A MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Jess L. Cloud and Emma Scherry Married Tomorrow.

A marriage license was issued at the clerk’s office to Miss Emma Scherryof Preble township and JesseL. Uloud, of Anderson. - The ceremony will occur Tuesday morning at the bride’s home in Preble township and will be a quiet affair. The bride is well known in this city and surrounding country and has a host of friendsShe is beautiful and accomplished and a leader of her class in society. Mr. Cloud is a son’ of the Reverend Cloud and is now employed as a fireman on the Panhandle railroad. Thehappy couple will leave immediately after the ceremony for Anderson,, where they will make their futurehome. The Democrat extends congratulations. t THEIR COMMITTEE ORGANIZED Allen County Democrats are Hannon7 ions This Year. The Democratic county central committee, which was elected at the prims ries last week held its first meeting Saturday afternoon and organized? for the campaign by electing the following officers: Chairman, Edward C. Hoffman; secretary, Louis S. C. Schroeder, and Treasurer, Frank J. Belot. Probavly not in the history of the Democratic party was a campaign inaugurated with a greater feeling of harmony, unanimity and enthusiasm. Not only all the successful candidates for office were present, but most of the defeated aspirants aswen, ana rnese lattei, without cxception, joined in the prevailing good spirit and passed a vote of thanks to the retiring committee for the fairness and impartiality with which the nominating primary was carried on—Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazbtte. A HAPPY WEDDING EVENT Miss Coppersmith Married to Mr. Bentz, of Rockford. Miss Clara Coppersmith, of this city was married Tuesday evening to Mr. Howard Bentz. The happy event occurred at the home of the bride’s brother, James Coppersmith, at Rockford, Ohio, and was performed by the Rev.' Goats.: They came to this city on their wedding trip, leaving today for Fort Leavenworth,. Kansas, from where they will go to Oklahoma, expecting to make their future home* there. The bride is a sister of Mrs. John Ritter of this eity and has been, employed at the Mitten factory for several years. The groom is a well-to-do young man, also well known here. He will engage in the threshingbusiness in Oklahoma. The Democrat extends congratulations.