Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 22 October 1908 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT BVEaYTHCMSrATMORSTMe BY LEW G. ELLINGHAM, Publisher. -» 1 ■■■' 'zzzn ■ nKPI* YKAB IN ADVANCB. Catered at t*e pacroSce at Deeater. laaiaaa a» mom4-c!*m nail natter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS CO. f—— — ■ INDIANA FOR BRYAN Indiana is now for Bryan, not through any one cause alone, but from a long list of causes. Indeed, rarely if ever have I visited a state where there was such an extraordinary combination of circumstances and conditions tending to affect an election result, add all of these, without important exceptions, working on one side. We all know that in these later years Indiana, unde r normal conditions, is a Republican state, not by a great preponderance, but by pluralities of say 30.000 out of a total of about 700,000 votes. If this year we could find anything whatever worthy the name of a cause' cr movement that was operating to help Taft, if we could find any respectable offset to the gains which Bryan is so obviously making, we might fall back upon the normal Republican preponderance land say, that after the causes of change are balanced up. debit and credit, a margin will remain on the right side of the ledger. In this connection we should be able to give due weight to the well-known fact that the people of Indiana are not given to violent changes politically. They are not prone to independent voting or sudden reversals down here. They take their politics pretty straight and quite steadily, year after year. Never but once in our day have they given a real large majority for anybody, and that was 94.000 for Roosevelt four years ago. when the presidential campaign in this state, as throughout the north, was not a fight at all, but a slaughter. The trouble is that there are no offsets. There is nothing working for Taft. Everything is working for Bryan. Among these latter are big things and little things. One or two of the larger factors might alone be sufficient to turn the state over- Add on all the smaller factors, all on the same side, and the conclusion seems irresistible, no matter how surprising or unwelcome. If we had anything of real value to put against all this, anything in the nature of checkmate, it might be different. But search the state as you will and no such factor favorable to Taft can be found. Os a dozen prominent Republicans I have asked this question: “What is helping Taft as compared with the McKinley-Bryan fight of eight years ago?’’ And no one is able to give any other reply than “Nothing,” unless it be to call attention to the static fact that this is normally a Republican state. —Walter Wellman. A TRIBUTE TO JOHN ADAIR The tribute paid Jchn Adair by his friends and neighbors in Jay county last night, should linger with him in pleasant memory to the last day of his life. More than two thousand packed the auditorium in Portland and heard him discuss his own candacy for congress, and if one can read the human mind, they will also "place their stamp of emphatic disapproval upon the character blackening campaign that has been inaugurated by “Uncle Nate.” Lock out for Jay county. They will break all records in giving to Mr. Adair an unprecedented majority. They will do this because they believe in him. trust him and honor him. and also because they want tc register a protest that will last until the end of time against the malicious Attacks made upon one of her bright and honored citizens. They will not stand for it. Every other county in the eighth district is interested with Jay county in burying out of sight and beyond resurrecton these brutal methods of political warfare. The eighth district will no more stand for it, than will Jay county stand for it Our voting citizenship is the cleanest and best on the face of the earth. They believe in a “square deal.” They believe that "Uncle Nate” should meet

the people in public discussion and there give them the reasons why he should be trusted by the electorate of the district, and sent to Washington as a representative in congress. But not a word from "Ude Nate.” By proxy seme of his friends have intimated that he should be elected because he is the candidate of the Republican party, but the record of John Adair does not indicate that there is even political force in this argument. While in congress Mr. Adair voted more times with the majority than with his own party, thus illustrating that while in congress he represents the people and not any political party. This is his record. He is sincere and honest in it, and should be re-elected by a larger majority than he was in his first race two years ago. ADAIR FOR CONGRESS Every man, woman and child who heard the speech of the Hon. John A. M. Adair at court room Wednesday evening was impressed by his sincerity, honesty, capability and Rapacity for representing tne eighth district in con gress. They were convinced also that a man who makes a clean campaign such as he is, a man whose private and public records have withstood the searchlight of foes who stoop to anything, and who still remains unscathed will be re-elected to his high office by a majority even larger than that of two years ago. The crowd was composed of men of all parties, yet there was net in all that audience a single person who could take exceptions to a solitary word uttered by the eloquent and earnest congressman. His speech was an appeal for votes on the record of promises sacredly kept, on the plain statement of what he hoped tc do if returned. Not a word of reproach against his opponent —in strict and apparent contrast to the treats ment he has received. The manner in which his speech was received and the remarks heard on every hand afterward are evidence that the great portion of the better class of voters will no longer countenance a man who will stoop to the lowest depths of slimy politics and fight hi sbattles in the arena of mud-slinging. Mr. Adair has lived an upright, honorable and honest life and has already made a career of which any man might well be proud and the man who through hope of office, tries to destroy such a character by telling malicious and false stories will certainly never gain his desired end. Mr. Adair stands upon his record squarely. No one can find a flaw in his remarkable service in congress and no one who tells the truth can say a word against his life, either public or private. He will be re-elected, for the people are usually right in their verdicts, when they carefully consider all the evidence as they are doing in this campaign. HE HAS LIVED HIS LIFE WELL The Death of Robert Burns Allison ends the earthly career of a useful and successful life. It likewise terminates his participation in the many joys and pleasures that predominate for those who are looking upon the bright side of life. Mr. Allison was strictly a man of the people. He enjoyed good society, was ever and always cheerful, a good companion, a wise counsellor, and a sympathetic friend. He has devoted a clean and honorable life to business and pleas- : re and leaves as his heritage a family that are the salt cf the earth, and a competence that denotes thrift and intelligence. Major Allison was everything that an honorable man should be. He has lived his allotted time and was not only ready but anxious to bid farewell to earthly friends and ties of kin. He has lived his life well, and left an imprint upon the minds and hearts of those who knew him best. ANOTHER ADMINISTRATION SCANDAL The Chicago Journal says that it is well known that “somebody bought the stock of the defunct French Panama Canal company for 112,000,000 or less and sold It to the United States government for >40,000,000.” And the

Chicago paper declares further that it is “not now known to anybody outside the gang of speculators that reaped a rich harvest by playing on the patriotism of the American people, how much of that >28,000,000 went into the pockets of President Roosevelt s intimate friends, who promoted the deal.” It has been said on what seems to be good authority that the government’s check for >40,000,000 •was paid to J. Pierpont Morgan. But ! no one knows how the sum was divid- ' ed. Charles P. Taft has denied that he got any of the money. But he is ; the only person who has made a denial. We have seen no word from Douglas Robinson, a brother-in-law of the president Yet he has, at least through rumor, been connected with the transaction. We do not think, however, that any denial, no matter how vehemently it may be made, ought to be accepted ac conclusive. For all the records are > in the possession and under the con- ; trol of the government. The appeal ;is to them. Mr. Cromwell, no doubt, ; knows who got the money. Possibly Mr. Morgan is not wholly ignorant of the details of the negotiation. As long i as the facts are thus suppressed, the ■ people cannot be blamed for suspec*- ; ing the worst. They remember the close relation of our government to the inspired revolution in Panama, which resulted in cur getting control of the canal strip. They remember the sudden turning from the Nicaragua to the Panama route, and this in spite of the fact that the experts had recommended the Nicaragua route. These two events beyond question greatly increased the value of the stock of the Panama company. And now,when we hear that an American syndicate was the chief beneficiary of the change of plans, and of the made-to-order revolution. the people naturally feel that they are entitled to an explanation. — Indiana polls News. Now that Jim Goodrich has "stcod for” Jim Watson, who will have the face to stand for Jim Goodrich. Jim Watson is still a great temperance champion, and as an evidence of good faith carries with him his card of membership in the Columbia Club. Stephen B. Fleming ’is one of the most energetic business men in Indiana. He is the possessor of a large fortune and devotes himself to its increment with a zeal that is indefatigable. He works about eighteen hours a day and is never tired. oScially he is an exceptionally pleasant man. — Fort Wayne News, Rep. Marshall Day in Decatur is to be shared by other great men and noted speakers. Hon. John W. Kern, Democratic candidate for vice president, and Senator Core, the blind United States senator from Oklahoma, will be here from twelve until one o’clock and will speak on the court house square. It will be a great day for the Adams county Democrats, and arrangements should be pushed to make it the greatest event ever. Adams county Democrats are interested. up and doing. Three meetings were held last night, and large and enthusiastic crowds are reported at every place. The reports are excellent, and if carried out on election day. Adams county will take an important place in winning the victory that is already ours. In the enthusiasm do not permit the precinct organization work to lag. Get busy and see that every Democrat votes the ticket. In his speech Saturday night at Fcrt Wayne Governor Hanly got down to the level of his man Billheimer ani made an attack —a vague attack —upo:r the character of Tom Marshall, and now the question being asked in Fort Wayne of Mr. Hanly is as to the care he took cf his aged and blind mother . It is charged that Hanly allowed her to be taken to the poor house and she was only removed a few days before her death, and then by her daughter. The charge is a serious one and if the governor is innocent of the lapse of faithfulness to his mother he should hasten to deny it But the charge

seems well grounded. —Bluffton Banner. And yet, Mr. Bryan, if the farmer doesn’t thank the Republican party for the fertility cf the soil. the sea sonable rains and the w’armth of the sunshine what the deuce is he to thank it for?—lndianapolis News. To the plain, wayfaring man. who occasionally finds it necessary to buy ] a new set of dishes in order to keep the mistress of the household fairly content with her possession, it would seem, if judged only from the price he has to pay, that the tariff of 62 per cent were quite high enough on pottery, i ii i iii ■asw Hon. A. O. Marsh in his court room spech the other evening was honest enough to say that Iccal option as an issue was and is now out of this campaign. This is the Democratic contention. The Democrats believe in upholding all laws—net one or two. but all laws. They believe in law and ar. honest construction of the law. Bri an, the commoner and next president, is in Indiana today. He is traveling east and next wee" wilt help in the great campaign that is already raging in New Ycrk ani which via end in a landslide for democracy. We advise all “dope fiends” to carefully follow the New York campaign and watch the fine Italian hand of Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic national committee. _______ 1 After listening for an hour and a half to that labor warrior. Hon. Samuel Gompers. all doubt vanishes as to the attitude that labor will assume in this election. Mr. Gompers is sincere and determined and has a just cause for serious grievance against the administration, congress and the national platform of the Republican party. His appeal to labor to stand with him will be heeded, and this is the cause that places Indiana. Ohio and New York in the Democratic column. and which will elect that great and peerless commoner to the presidency—William Jennings Bryan. Adams county farmers are taking an unusual interest in the bank guarantee issue, as advocated by both the Democratic national and state platforms. They rightly believe that they have as much right to have the deposits in the banks guaranteed as has the national, state, county, city and township governments. They oelleve that bank guarantee will annul all possibility of bank panics and that it will greatly aid in placing the business of the country cn a solid foundation. They are right. Congressman Adair is in Madison and Randolph counties this week. There as elsewhere in the district he is nailing to the cross the character assassination campaign as inaugurated by “Uncle Nate.” Beginning with the Sulloway letters down through the various avenues of traducing a minority opponent. Mr. Adair comes forth clean skinned and strong- >?: than ever with the people. He will win this election and again demonstrate how a congressman can serve the people and serve them well. Hon. Henry Warrum gave the boys a good one lajt night He demonstrated iris ability as an ortaor and discussed the issues without fear or favor. He was clear, explicit and thorough in his explanation of the issues as promulgated by the Democratic platforms. He showed the soundness and wisdom of the bank guarantee, the fallacy of tne farmer selling his products in the open markets of the world and then buying everything he uses, everything be eats and wears from the market of the trusts. His eulogy of Bryan the great commoner and Christian gentleman, was the best ever heard by a Decatur audience. The crowd was with him from first to last and will long remember Henry Warrum. the gifted hoosier speaker. —— Mr. Bryan’s trip through the state Tuesday, beginning at Hammond at <: 30 o clock in the morning and ending in a tremendous night meeting in Louisville, was made up of an unbroken series of ovations. At every

-stop he was greeted by immense and enthusiastic crowds. AH kinds o peoPie were represented-farmers. laborers. business men, bankers and professional men. including hundreds who have ne ver voted the Democrat c ticket before, but intend to do so this time. Men who have traveled with Mr. Brvan in this campaign and have observed the great popular outpourtags at all points, declare that they can mean only one thing, and that is that the people are with Mr. Bryan in his great fight and are determined to elect him to the presidency. The fact that he has grown greater and stronger yer.r after year is conclusive proof of his own steadfastness and of the people s faith in him. The campaign in Adams county will end in a blaze of glory, On October 2S Hon. Hwmas R. Marshall will speak here and it will be made an event worthy of the brilliant and earnest candidate fcr governor. Marshall day in Decatur should be the one great event of this campaign. On October 31, that great commoner, W. J. Bryan will speak for forty-five minutes, and his supporters and friends will make it the one great event cf their lives. Get ready for Bryan and Marshall days in Decatur. Just two weeks until the election. Political managers and political writers predict the election of Bryan and Kern, and the success of the Democratic tickets. All it takes to complete and assure such a verdict on November 3, is for every Democrat to be up and doing. Here in Adams county every Democrat should be a worker. Let not one vote get away and secure all the new recruits that is possible. Make th? majority so large that it will ever and always be a proud tribute to the loyalty of the Adams county Democracy. All the democrats of the state of Indiana and the nation need just at this time is a little backbone and confidence. Such well known experts as Walter Wellman, who has forecasted elections successfully for several years and has made more intelligent guesses than any newspaper correspondent in the business, himself a republican, gives the party an equal show in the state of New York, with Ohio and Indiana sure. If the democrats would put on their winning clothes and take such forecasts as genuine, which they are, the rest would be easy. The tried and true members of the party, it is true, have been on the losing side so long that a victory seems only a dream, but with the tide toward Bryan, and a change in the management of the political affairs of the country, we are due for another 1892 landslide. Its coming as sure as fate and the democrats should meet it half way. Keep fighting until the last vote is counted. Put Bryan and Kern in office, Tom Marshall and John Adair, not neglecting the whole county ticket.—Bluffton Banner. Now ccmes the Hon. James P. Goodrich, chairman of the Republican state committee—and said to be a smooth one in politics—and furnishes a long newspaper article in an effort to give James E. Watson a bill of character. Complaint is also made that some Democratic ruffians have been maliciously tearing down a good name. Mr. Godrich should net become excited. If Mr. Watson is a saint, and has ben working at it industriously, he need have no fear of a bawdy house campaign. What hurts Jim is that he has been all things to all men so long that he has been caught with the goods on. Even in this campaign he has been four ways for Sunday on the temperance question. He began by expressing no sympathy for county local option, but supported it because of party declaration. At Hammond he told the boys that they need have no fear of his administration, and that they could run things wide open. At other places where it was popular, he has been a better temperance advocate than Governor Hanly. The truth is Mr. Watson U to blame himself for any attacks that are made against him. He should have been straight out, hiding nothing under a half bushel. It p ays be square up. The punctures to Mr. Watson’, political future have been

self inflicted by Mr. Watson himself "Uncle Nate’’ and his eight dollars a day paid expert are still at work. They are defaming the good name of John Adair in the hope cf winning po_ litica! office. Think of it. Trying to secure the votes that will send him to congress by tearing down a life that is honored. In this day of in. telligent voting, the American people are against the ways that are dark and the tricks that are vain. Now comes another scandal in high place, the purchase of the French Pan. ana Canal by American capitalists for three million dollars, and the sale of the same to the United States for forty million dollars. This sale was worked by William Nelson Cromwell by the aid and consent of the president and his secretary of war, William H. Taft, now the Republican candidate for president. The New York World is printing some very’ striking gossip about the graft Acocrding to the World not a scrap of information can be obtained in any of the Washington departments of the government, throwing light upon the deal. There is nothing showing even a receipt for the forty millions paid by the government. No one 'in (authority seemable to throw any light upon the subject, and it is becoming more than suspicious to say the least. Some sericus charges are locked for which may make the Hearst revelations pale into insignificance. There are no secrets in this campaign. strictly practicing what he preaches, Mr. Bryan would not win victory with tainted money paying the election expenses. Not a dollar is to be accepted which requires any promise, either expressed or implied, other than for honest, impartial government. Mr. Bryan will enter the white house absolutely free from entangling alliances, free to serve all classes of honest citizens alike, or he will not enter at all. Hence the course is plain. The campaign of Bryan and Kern must be conducted by the people. The people must pay the necessary campaign ex penses if they want public servants who will serve their interests. Special interests and favored classes, having secured "swollen fortunes” by purchasing favors tn the past with millions contributed to control elections. stand ready to give millions more for continued favors. But that class never gives a dollar unless it buys a pledge. Mr. Bryan says, from March 4th, 1909, “let the people rule ’ This can come only if the people pay their own bills and control their own elections. “Beware of the trusts bearing gifts.” That policy of the favored few buying a mortgage on the government meant that the candidate for president knew- a few people only in an entire state. Bryan says. “We will take the cause of people's rule home to the people and will know pc pie in every county.” YOUNG COUPLE NOT MARRIED Continental Girl Forced to Accompany Young Man —Were Here. A young man and woman who were in Bluffton a week ago. passing as husband and wife, got into trouble at Marion when the young man, Har* v Gibson, was arrested for larceny, ani the girl when found in his room, brok 1 down and confessed. Her name is Ola Teegarten, and it would appear that she was 'more sinned against than sinning, and she will be sent back to her old home, ten miles from Continetnal, Ohio. To the pciice the girl tearfully told her story and admitted that she and Gibson had never been married although they had talked of it, Ola Teegarten was an innocent country lass grown to womanhood ten miles out from the city of Continental. Then she came to the city. She took employment at a Continental hotel and there six weeks ago she met Gibson. She said there was nothing unusual about the meetingShe had another lover whom she liked the better. Gibson seems to have fallen in love with her and virtually kidnapped her against her will- She confessed to being afraid of him: tl lß * he said he would kill her and do all manner of things if she did not accompany him and desert her former lover. She and Gibson came to I* 1 ’ phos, O„ thence to Decatur. Then they went to a city she did not remember where, and moved on to Fort Wayne, ever in search of work and find' B ® none.—Bluffton Banner. ' .