Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 27 January 1903 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. KVIHY EVENING. EXCEPT SUNDAY, BY LEW GS . ELLINGHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By carrier, per week 10c By carrier neryear $4. no By mail, per month.. 25c By mail, per year $2.50 Single copies. Two < ents. Advertising rates made known on application J. H. HELLER, Manager. Thf canal treaty with Panama has at last been signed. The announced determination of this country to open negotiations with Nicaragua brought theobstrepuous Colombia to terms in short order. There is little prospect that “good roads” will receive much attention at the hands of congress this session, though several bills have been introduced. This matter is of vital importance to the fanner, and if they simply insist, their demands will be heeded. Another Mormon has been elected to congress. Honorable Reed Smoot, an apostle of the Mormon church has been chosen by Utah to represent that state in the United States senate. He is a republican and this fact makes him seem more acceptable to the protestant ministry, the \V. C T, U., the breweries and the balance of the main and stay of the g. o. p. However true this mav be, it is a fact that they ought to kick Mr. Smoot out of the United States senate before he gets into it. Shafe Peterson is out in bold print with another real opinion. He is go- , ing to build Fourth street whether ! Calvin Miller builds it or some other son-of-a-gun. Shafe seems to be somewhat long on opinions. Last j week he wrote one up and had it printed and the day following its announcement the city dads decided in direct opposition to the published opinion, and Shafe was the fellow that produced the law that “lead” the dads to the conclusion they made. Shafe is all right, but if he desires to retain his standingas a lawyer he will have to quit practicing law through the newspaper channels. BRIEF DISPATCHES ’ The death eentenc« of Arthur Lynch will be commuted to life imprisonment. Doblin. the star witneae in the Leasler bribery case, now says part of his evidence is untrue. A Coming. N. Y.« girl of thirteen confessed that she tried to poison her foster-parents to get their property The proposals of Minister Bowen on behalf of Venezuela are accepted hy the powers as a satisfactory basis of negotiations. Indiana coru-growers are in session in the agricultural building of Purdue University, holding the first state convention. The tipple of Har risen Lank fard mine, near Terre Haute was destroyed by fire. One hi an was killed and several badly burned. It is officially stated that the total number of plague cases at Durban. Natal, is 92. There have been 27 deaths from the disease. A convention was signed by Secretary Hsy and the Cuban minister extending the time for the ratification of the Cuban treatv.

THE BREWERS AND THE “RIPPER BILL.”

Indianapolis, Jan. 27. —The State i Brewers’ association is preparing for , its onslaught among the members of the legislature. It develops that the bill introduced a tew days ago by Representative Conway, a Democrat from I Dearborn county, to repeal the blanket remonstrance and power of attorney clause of the Nicholson law. was not the official brewers’ bill. The latter has been presented by Representative Luhring, a Republican leader from Evansville, who is regarded as one of the most influential members. The brewers held a secret meeting here today at which plans for passing the bill were discussed. The indications are that while the party leaders as a rule fear that it would not be good politics to pass the bill, that the brewers have been doing effective work among the members and that there really is a prospect of this Important change being made tn the temperance law. In the senate Senator Fleming, the youthful Democratic leader, will have charge of the bill, which has alarmed the temperance advocates, as he is known to be one of the most persistent workers of the legislature. It was hinted today that the brewers have come to an understanding with the supporters of the governor's Jeffersonville reformatory ripper bill. If these two interests have made a deal the temperance people will have an uphill fight from the start, as the ripper bill is now backed by the Republican machine.

In the house today two bills of importance to labor were considered. Both were Introduced by Representative Stechan of Indianapolis. One of them, to prohibit the employment of women in tobacco factories and other dangerous places, was recommended for passage, but the other hill, to prohibit the employment of girls under sixteen in factories, was killed after a brief debate. The organized labor lobby la trying to obtain the en actment of a law prohibiting the cm ploy meat of trainmen for longer than twelve hours in succession The

THE BLUE AND THE GRAY A Bit of Significant Fraternizing at New York. New York. Jan. 27. —The thirteenth annual banquet of the Confederate Veterans’ camp of New York, held last night at the Waldorf Astoria, was made memorable by eloquent eulogies ft ■ WWIIf • HWHIY WATTERSON. of the great figures of the South and the North during the civil war. declared by men who themselves had fought in the armies opposing them. Charles Francis Adams o’s Massachusetts. a soldier of the Union, re- ] sponded to the toast “Robert E. Ijee,” and Colonel Henry Watterson, a soldier of the Confederacy, paid tribute to the character of Abraham Lincoln. The third toast, to Jefferson Davis, was responded to by William Hepburn Russ.ell, formerly of Missouri and now’ commissioner of accounts of New York city. Upward of 500 comrades! of the cimp and their guests were i ’present and the presence of many wo- ■ men lent brilliancy to the banquet. REPLY TO CHINA Foreign Ministers Have Their Views Regarding Indemnity. Pekin, Jan. 27. —The foreign ministers are preparing a reply to the Chi nese note, received Jan. 19, declaring that China would accede to the powers’ demand for the payment of the war indemnity on a gold basis if she were able to do so. but that it is impossible to make the payments as demanded. as shown, uy the messages; of the viceroys detailing the impoverished state of the country and asking , the ministers to suggest a plan for re-1 lief. The latter will refrain from com- • mitting the powers on the question of waiving the payment of an increased I indemnity, will express satisfaction at j China's practical acknowledgement that the debt is on a gold basis and will declare that China s proposal to place the customs tariff on a gold ( basis is impracticable. The ministers personally believe that China can raise' more money for the indemnity pay-; ments if the present extravagant expenditures are stopped-. Peter Maher Knocked Out. Philadelphia, Jah: 27. —Peter Maher was knocked out by Joe Choynski in i the second round at the Washington Spurting club last night.

house has adopted the report or a committee recommending the passage of a bill increasing the number of factory inspectors from four to seven and the salaries from SI,OOO to $1,500 a year. This is regarded by some as a “graft” measure, and it w-ould not be surprising if the governor would veto it. It developed today that a number of the Democrats in the house would like to reconsider their vote on a bill introduced by Representative Watson providing qualification o for county superintendents and extending the term of the present incumbents so that their successors will all take office Jan. 1, 1905. As the superintendents are now elected by the township trustees, some of the Democrats fear that they have been late in discovering a scheme of the Republicans to cheat them out of a number of offices, as the Democrats have a majority of the trustees in spite of the large Republican pluralities In the last two campaigns. Unless the terms of the present trustees are extended, the same as the terms of the superintendents, it looks as if the Democrats stand to lose their opportunity of electing superintendents in a majority of the counties.

The house has indicated that the senate bill raising the salaries of the supremo judges to |7,500 and of appellate judges to >6,750 will not be considered favorably, as it has recommended for passage a bill giving the supreme judges and the appellate judges 15,000. It is generally admitted that the judges are not receiving enough pay. but among the representatives there are not many In favor of the senate bill giving them such a stiff advance. It was learned today that several members have received protests against concurrence In the senate bill. It would not be surprising if the recommendation made by the fee and salary commission two yearj ago, giving the supreme judges |5,000 and the appellate judges 14,000 should •nally be adopted.

SENATOR ACCEPTS Mr. Fairbanks Tells the Legislature How Very Grateful He Is. Joint Session Held Today at Noon to Hear Formal Address of Acceptance. Both Branches Accumulating Important Business Rapidly. Indianapolis, Jan. 27.—"-The house and senate met jointly at noon today to listen to Senator Fairbanks’ speech of acceptance and thanks for his reelection for a term of six years. The senator was greeted with much enthusiasm by the members of his own party, and the minority also extended warm welcome. He spoke briefly of the wonderful progress made by this state and of its importance to one of the great sections of the country. He dwelt upon the honor that had been paid him in view of the fact that the state has been represented in the senate by such men as Voorhees. Harrison and Morton, and in the house by such men as Schuyler Colfax and in the cabinet by such men as Walter y Gresham. In conclusion he said that he desired no greater reward or honor than to merit the approbation of his state. The senator will leave tomorrow for Washington, as his time is urgently required there. , The house and the senate are both accumulating important business rapidly. In the house Mr. Luhring of Evansville has introduced the brewers' bill repealing the blanket remonstrance and power of attorney clause in the Nicholson law. Mr. Hamburger introduced a bill to provide for the elevation of the railroad tracks in In dianapolis and also for a legislative reapportionment. Mr. Miner of Indianapolis introduced a bill permitting Sunday baseball. A number of new bills have been Introduced In the sen ate. The most important of these was a bill by Senator Bell providing a referendum vote In the letting of public franchises. Senator Fortune in-! troduced a bill to create a railroad commission of two persons, each to be paid $2,000 a year and expenses. Sen- ■ ator Goodwine presented a bill prohibiting the sending of homeless girls to the girls’ industrial school unless there is a crimiral charge against them. The senate passed a bill providing for the incorporation of the In-I dianapolis Coliseum company and a bill by Senator Burns exempting the assets of fraternal associations from taxation and garnishment. RA3CH MAY HOLD ON Evansville Judge Against Whom Charges Were Preferred. Evansville, Ind., Jan. 27.—1 t is the general belief in this county that Judge Louis O. Rasch of the circuit court has made up his mind to run the gauntlet of public opinion and remain on the bench, despite the fact that the local bar association declared him to be guilty of misconduct in office and requested that he resign from the bench The judge appeared and opened court yesterday, but had little business to transact. Only two or three lawyers appeared in his court, while in another part of the building some sixty lawyers were in the superior court. It is not known that any further action will be taken here in the Rasch case. Deadly Mine Fire. Terre Haute, Ind., Jan. 27. —One man dead and twenty more burned was the result of a fire which destroyed the Sandford-Harris coal mine, one and a half miles west of West Terre Haute, yesterday. The injured men were brought to the city hospital here and it is thought that they will recover. The fire was put out without much damage to the mine. The chief loss to the company will be in holding the mine in idleness until repairs are made. Editorial Entertainment. Indianapolis, Jan. 27.—At the meeting of the Indiana Republican Editorial association in this city Jan. 29 and 30 a reception will be given to the members, their wives and invited guests in the parlors of the Denison hotel from 6 to 8 Thursday evening. After the reception a banquet will be served. A number of distinguished guests are expected to be present. Lad Shot by Hunting Companion. Bluffton, Ind., Jan. 27.—Vaughn Ixiunsberry, fifteen years old. son of Sylvester Lounsberry was shot by a companion. They were on opposite sides of a log, watching for a rabbit. It suddenly darted out and Lounsberry’s companion fired, the load striking Ixiunsberry In the breast, killing him Instantly. Leg Mangled by a Train. Edinburg, Ind., Jan. 27. — While walking along the railroad John Cooper. north of here, was run down by a freight and had one leg so mangled that it had to be amputated. Probably Fatal Explosion. Petersburg, Ind., Jan. 27.—8 y an explosion of gas which had accumulated at the Arlington hotel, Ira Smith, a sock, was perhaps fatally burned.

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M, MR. DOBLIN! Star Witness In Lessler Bribery Charge Takes Back His Evidence. Philip Doblln Makes a Specific Denial of All Statements Alleging Crookedness. House Committee on Naval Affairs Was Fairly Taken Off Its Feet Washington. Jan. 27. —Philip Doblln, who testified before the house committee on naval affairs Saturday that he had approached Representative Lessler of New York with an offer of money to influence his vote on the submarine boat bill, and who made the further statement that he had been told there might be |I.OOO in it for him, made the astounding statement before that committee yesterday that he made statements Saturday which were not true and that he wanted to retract his statement that Mr. Quigg had tendered a bribe to him. The statement came without any previous warning that Doblin intended making any such retraction. Members of the committee looked at one another in amazement as Doblin went on with his statement. Gustavus Rogers, an attorney, arose in the committee room after the first witness had left the stand and said he appeared for Mr. Doblin. who had stated to him that he (Doblin) had made some statements Saturday which were true and some which were false, and held in his hand a statement to which Mr. Doblin had sworn. The committee was unanimous in agreeing that Doblin appear in person forthwith. He was called and made specific denial of all statements he had preously made wherein he alleged attempts at bribery. He was rigidly crossexamlned by practically every member of the committee and pressed vigorously for an explanation of his action, but persisted that he was telling the truth and adhered to his denials. When Doblin had left the stand the committee's program, which contemplated calling Dr. W. R. Kerr to the stand, was abandoned, and it went into secret session. Some of the members. in view of the remarkable developments. favored dropping the investigation. but others urged that ft be continued. It is understood that Mr. Lessler asked that he be permitted to matte a statement and said that he had another witness he would call, whereupon the committee decided to meet again today. Representative Lessler was present in the committee room when Doblln gave his testimony. Conditions Lea* Favorable. Mazntlan, Mex.. Jan. 27.—There were four deaths from the plague yesterday, and the situation is considered less favorable. The number of patients In the lazareto Is fifty. One new victim is Luis Cervantes, brother of the chief of police of Guadalajara, who recently started a dally paper in which he has attacked sanitary measures and physicians, and advised the use of domestic remedies only. The entire ward known as El Cuernlto has been destroyed by fire to prevent its infecting other localities. The increase of the disease Is due tn the return rs the poor people who had sought refuge outside the citv and returned here incited '</ hunger, toeing weak, they succumb readily.

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Libel Suit Against Magazine. Minneapolis, Jan. 27. —County Attorney Boardman has brought suit for $50,000 against the McClure Publishing company of New York city for alleged libelous statements published in the January issue of McClure's magazine under the caption “The Fall and Redemption of Minneapolis,” by Linj coin J. Steffens. A summons to appear and answer the charge was servI ed yesterday on Frederick Little, ! Northwestern agent of the publishing company in Minneapolis. Little left ' for Chicago last night. San Juan's Mayor Suspended. San Juan, Porto Rico. Jan. 27.— Governor Hunt, acting independently . of any judicial proceedings, has suspended Manuel Egozcue, mayor of San Juan, and ordered an independent investigation into the city frauds. A , prosecution of Mayor Egozcue is pending before the district court on the ( charge of destroying the city records to cover up evidences of peculations, ' but the concensus is that ft will be ' impossible to procure a jury to convict him. Salvation Army Colony. Nashville. Tenn.. Jan. 27. —General ’ William Booth commander of the Salvation Army, arrived in the city to- ' day. A movement has been started ' looking to the establishment of a Salvation Army farm colony near here and a proposition with this end in view has been submitted by local capitalists through Adjutant Gale. On a Plea of Guilty. La Porte, Ind., Jan. 27.—Edgar B. , Wagner, alias John Newton, of Indianapolis. who was arrested i.t Ijifay- . ette, Ind., last week on a charge of forgery, yesteruay pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge Tuthill to an indeterminate term in the penlten \ Uary. President Goes to Canton. Washington. Jan. 27.—President ' Roosevelt and a party of friends left last night over the Pennsylvania rail ‘ road for Canton. 0.. where they are to participate today in the celebration of the McKinley birthday exercises. : They occupied a special train.

MADE NEW RECORD i Military Academy Bill Passed Without a Word of Debate. i Washington, Jan. 27. —The house - yesterday made a new record in the 1 matter of appropriation bills The - military academy bill was passed with - out a single word of debate. The In dlan bill, which followed, was not com , pleted as Mr. Burton (Rep., Ohio» ; made a long speech on ft in geueiai t criticism of the policy of the government toward the Indians. A resoi' tlon was adopted calling on the postmaster general for the correspondence ■ in the Indianola (Miss.) postoffi r case. ■ I In the senate Mr. Quay, in charg ( of the omnibus statehood bill, insisted on its consideration to the exclusion i of other business. When Senate Platt of New York attempted to call ■ up a committee report providing f" > | the printing of a document. Mr. Qua> , objected. Mr. Hale thereupon declar > ed that Mr. Quay was confiscating tin . t'me of the senate. The latter repiie I calmly that this could be obviated by allowing a vote on the statehood bill A resolution offered by Mr. Morgan I of Alabama, questioning the creden - tials of Dr. Herran. the Colombian • charge d'affaires, who signed With S< I retary Hay the canal treaty, cause I - the senate to go into a long executive session. At its conclusion the dtploi made and consular appropriation bill • was passed. The Ixtdge amendment providing for a reorganization service was ruled out of order and debat' thereby cut off. Mob Kills and Burns Negro. New Orleans. La., Jan 27.— John f Thomas, a negro who shot and kill' I I Sheriff Benjamin Dry of St. Chart i parish near this city yesterday whit the sheriff was trying to arrest him. was killed by a mob and his body wus burned. Confessed Murder. t St. Louis. Jan, 27.—Emil Turk ha’ confessed to the police department , teat he and two other men who 1 "’ , names he disclosed were Implicated in the robbery and murder, Christina’ evening, of John Moog, the cigar dealer.