Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 159, Decatur, Adams County, 15 July 1903 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. ■▼■RY EVENING. EXCEPT SUNDAY, BY LEW <3 . ELLINGHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By carrier, per week. 10c Bycairter. peryear $4 00 By mail, per montli 25c By wall, per year $2.50 Single copies. Two Cents, Advertising rates made known on application Entered tn the poatofflce at Decatur, Indiana. as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. INDIANAPOLIS SITUATION Mayoralty Contest Taking on New Phases of Interest Indianapolis. July 15. —T. Taggart ■tnd his smiling face appeared here today ind there was renewed interest in the fight among the Democrats for the nomination for mayor. Taggart's presence always inspires interest in the political game, as he is generally the center of some movement of more or less importance. In spite of the effort to drag him into the contest, he has held aloof pretty well, and it is not a <1 z Y k < ? . >#' p t’ wp / t i THOMAS TAGGART. Kea< h-Taggart contest as has been reported. Taggart probably has his preference—and that is said to be J. C. McCullough for mayor, but he is not tearing his clothes for any candidate Some of his old-time followers are working for McCullough, but then a number are for "Billy" Moore, so there is really no united effort on the part of the Taggart crowd to nominate any-' one. However, it is very probable that Taggart's voice will be heard before the windup, and there is not the slightest doubt that he is more feared by the Republicans than any man 10-' cally in the Democratic party. Three men v,ho are credited with aspiring to the chairmanship of the Demo, ratio state committee were here today One is Senator W. H. O'Brien of Lawrenceburg, the present chairman. The others were Senator Steven B. Fleming of Fort Wayne and Adam Hemiberger of New Albany, who ran for clerk of the supreme and appellate courts last year. While neither of these men are avowed candidates, it is generally understood that, like Barkus. they are willing and ready to accept. Senator O’Brien can probably be reelected if he makes a fight, but he hasn't shown fight up to this time Senator Fleming announced at the close of the legislature that he would retire from politics, but he is very wealthy and can afford to pls» the game to the limit, so it would Ki>t be surprising to see him a candidate. Heimberger has been urged bv

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Democrats in the southern part of the state to run. and it is very likely that he will listen to their request. The Indianapolis. Logansport & Chicago Railway company has asked for an Indianapolis franchise. This com pany it is said, is backed by the Goulds, who are pouring in their millions to make the Wabash one of the greatest systems in the country. They want an Indianapolis terminal, and this, it is understood, is a step in that direction. The company is to build from here to Logansport through a country that is without transportation facilities. From Logansport it will be extended to Chicago by the way of Indiana Harbor, thriving manufacturing city and harbor of recent growth. It is said the taancial arrangements have been made and that the company is ready to go to work at once., It proposes to own Its own passenger | station near the heart of the down town business district. Second Degree Murder. Grand Rapids. Mich.. July 15.—John Muste. a saloon keeper, was found guilty of murder in the second degree here last night. He had intended to shoot and kill Aiderman Charles A. Hilton, on the night of June 1 because the city council had refused to grant him a liquor license. He missed the aiderman and killed a citisep named Albert Scnults. Suspicion of Foul Play. Stinesville. Ind.. July 15.—Jerome Jackson, aged fifty, a painter of Ellettsville. was found In a barn back of the Boughman saloon, dead. The belief is growing that he was drugged or poisoned. ABBEY’S GLASS OF MILK. An Amunlnv Story of the l-'amotio Artist's Boyhood llaya. In the days when Edwin A Abbey, the distinguished illustrator and painter was a small boy he had the habit of critically scrutinizing every dish that whs set before him at the table, much to the embarrassment of his family His frequent dismissals from the table were but ineffective reproofs, and something had to be done to work a core. ■'Eddie." said his mother one day. "I heard thee speak about going to Cousin Martha s for dinner next Sunday, and 1 am afruld we will have to make thee stay at borne until thee learns politeness at the table. Thy picking at food would mortify me.” This threatened deprivation reduced the boy to tears, and after he had sol emnly promised not to lock at everything aceotdlng to bls habit he was told that he might go. r The day came, and a large and merry family gathered to do Justice to a tempting meal. Each of the little folks bad a glass of delicious rich country milk at his place. Noticing that Edwin was surreptitiously glancing at his glass. Mrs. Abbey observed, with a well understood meaning. "Edwin, why art thou not drinking thy milk?” With a determined air the boy hastily picked up the glass and. shutting his eyes as tight as possible, gulped its contents down. This sudden procedure attracted the attention of ail tbe guests, and. fearing at least a sx\ete •colding. the boy ex claimed. “I did it. mother; I—l swallowed it.” "Swallowed what?” hurriedly asked Mrs. Abbey, now msre alarmed than amused. "Those two flies that got in my milk. But I swallowed them, mother; I swallowed them!”—lsadora Hedge* in Ladles' Home Companion.

DOCTORS PUZZLED All Medical Theories Are Opposed By Pope’s Wonderful Experience. An Exhibition of Vitality That Simply Sets at Naught the Preconceptions of the Physicians. After Calmly Preparing for Death the Pontiff Regains Lost Ground and Seems No Worse. Rome. July 15.—The pope passed a comparatively tranquil night, but tbe depression of bis vital forces continues. Rome. July 15. —Another remarkable rally in Pope Leo's condition occurred yesterday afternoon after a morning in the course of which bis holiness suffered spells of delirium and at times his strength sank to the lowest ebb, and now he lies in no worse condition than he was on Monday, except for the I steady diminution of bis strength. Yesterday s rally was characteristi , cally opposed to every medical theory and consisted in getting out of bed, I on which two hours previously the pope himself had made all prepara- | tions for death. Unsatisfied with this exhibition of vitality he transacted private business and received four cardinals, with whom he talked in an animated way In fact Pope Leo's record for yesterday would be incred ible if it were not confirmed by the dor-tors and cardinals present In tbe sick-chamber. None seem more perplexed than the doctors themselves. Dr. Lapponi said frankly. "I cannot imagine how tbe pope manages to keep alive." According to the physicians, the pontiff may die at any moment, even in the midst of one of those extraordinary intervals when his mind and body present a comparatively sound appearance. Ail those around the patient have long since ceased to hold definite opinions regarding the duration of the pontiff's existence. The slow progressive diminuatlon of the strength of the august patient foretells the approaching end of the struggle with death, but the doctors will not venture to predict how near the end is. Constant relapses. they say. such as created alarm yesterday, are gradually wearing down the pope's constitution, which seems immune from any specific I disease Most persons are inclined to the idea that Pope Leo may go through perhaps two or three repetitions of yesterday's ups and downs, till, as Dr Rossoni puts It, "his pulse •tops forever." Three causes may accelerate tbe •nd. viz . continued Inability to take nourishment, sudden heart failure, or the progression of pleura diseases. Tbe latter is thought the least probable. As day succeeds day. it becomes pathologically dearer that It Is a case of a very old man dying because he has lived his allotted time. The pope himself yesterday afternoon ordered tbe four cardinals to be admitted and received them standing. He. who is supposed to be at the point of death, saying: "Please be seated.” He recounted the Iranressfve ceremo-

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nies of the morning when he received the benediction of tbe Franciscan orI der. The cardinals Informed him of . the world wide prayers for his life Pope Leo answered that he was much gratified, but that he was ready for his final departure, concluding by saying "God's will be done.” Even more striking was the pope's interview with his secretary. Monsignor Angell. His holiness sent for him. saying that he wished to see certain papers, which the secretary brought. Then after a short explanation. Mgr Angel! wished to get the pope's decision on the matter. but Pope Leo said: "Well, well, not today. We will do that some other ' Um»."

’ A TEST OF SPEED The Kearsarge Has a Big Job Ahead of Her. Portsmouth, Eng. July 15. —With the reception given cn board Rear Adj miial Cotton s flagship Kearsarge late yesterday afternoon, the official visit of the American squadron to England terminated. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert left Portsmouth harbor today and received the salutes of the warships as she steamed out. On Friday. when outside Spithead Admiral I Cotton will transfer his flag to the * Chicago and proceed with the San Francisco and Machias to Lisbon, when the Kearsarge will begin her speed trial across the Atlantic. By the route that Captain Hemphill has selected for the speed trial the Kearsarge must steam 2.852 miles. On her way to Southampton she made 1,245 miles She is thus expected to take less time on her impending voyage. Captain Hemphill commanded 1 the Buffalo, which established the record of thirty-nine days on the run from • New. York to Manila, and the officers ! of the Kearsarge are satisfied that I with the excellent coal supplied and | the vessel's moderately clean bottom, the record for a battleship will be i broken. ALL TORN UP Kentucky Republicans Dp Not Know What They Want Jxniisville, Ky.. July 15.—0 n account of the fierce struggle between the two Louisville candidates for governor the I Republican state convention which I opened in Louisville this afternoon promises to be a thoroughly exciting one. The situation in the race for governor has apparently reached a phase I where the nomination of a dark horse ■ ; will follow the failure of the Belknap i forces to win on the first two ballots. There are three avowed candidates in : I the field: Colonel Morris E. Belknap, a Louisville wholesale merchant; Hon I E. Augustus Willson, a lx>uisville law yer, and Judge Clifton J. Pratt, states attorney general. The Belknap leaders are claiming the Domination of their candidate on the first ballot, his strength being estimated at from 900 to 1.200 votes THEY HELD THE KEY | Teamsters' Union Prevented a Big Strike in Chicago. Chicago. July 15.—Freight handlers at all the railroad warehouses in the city were ordered today by President law rente J. Curran to handle all the freight that ia presented at tbelr sta tion. no matter from whom It comes Twenty two mon discharged by the Chicago Terminal Transfer railroad for refusing to handle frelgnt from the Kellogg Switchboard and Simply <. IID | pany Saturday returned to th- West I ern Avenue freighthouse and applied I for their old positions with the uucer I standing that they win hardk all I kinds of freight. This action follows I the refusal of the teamsters' union Inst I night to Join the freight handlers I threatened strike.

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