Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 209, Decatur, Adams County, 11 September 1903 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. EVIRY EVENING. EXCEPT SUNDAY. BY LEW G>. ELLINOMAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, carrier, per week lOc By carrier, per year $4 00 By mail, per month 25c By mail, per year $2.50 Single copies. Two Cents, Advertising rates made known on application Entered in the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana. as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER.? Manager. PERT EDITORIALS. Decatur has furnished another example of murder committed in a moment of ungovernable rage. The wretched murderer whose victim was his wife’s father, can now testify that hell is a condition and not a place. Even jail were heaven were his victim yet alive.—Fort Wayne News. The Adams county man who in a frenzy of rage with his bare hands beat to death an aged man will probably plead mental irresponsibility for his crime. If he does, that should be sufficient proof that he is unfit to enjoy liberty. A man with a temper of that kind is not safe to be at large. Wife or child may be the next victim of his brutal rage. Fort Wayne Sent nel. We hope the authorities of Adams county will make haste to discover and punish the peri etratorsof the outrage upon Mr. Rohrer at Berne, in the destruction of his home and attempt on the lives of his family. It is an offense that no community can afford to tolerate and such an example should be made of the person or persons responsible for the use of dynamite in retaliation for fancied wrongs 1 as to put an end to it.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Now if Dr. Roosevelt will do a i little more practicing of what he preaches, the public will place more ■ confidence in him and his philosophy. It is a condition most earnestly to be desired to have the capitalist and wage-earner helping themselves by aiding each other and both eontbnt to abide by the laws. : but such a happy or ideal condition does not exist and is not likely to exist, so long as the eapita’ists, maintain that their rights are the first concern of the government and that the interest ■ of the masses are a secondary matter. The capitalist insists on dictating money laws, tariff laws, industrial laws and

WILL HAVE VERY LITTLE TROUBLE

Indianapolis, Sept. 11.—’John W. Holtzman, the Democratic candidate for mayor, will open his speaking campaign next Tuesday night, and it is pro'cble he will answer Mayor Bookwaiter's "keynote" which was delivered last night. It is not expected that he will have much trouble in framing an answer, as Bookwaiter in the face of the public knowledge of hia wide-open policy, declared that the city is as well governed as ever before and that it is free from gambling. Democrats say his speech wa« full of incongruities, and even many Republicans characterize it as a big piece of nerve. The mayor made a great to-do about his record for handling the city's finances, which is indeed Ula strong point, yet it is hardly strong enough to make a campaign on for re-election. It was significant that the mayor did not say much about the Democratic candidates or platfrom. leaders are declaring that Bookwaiter realizes that Holtzman has a good record and that it would have been foolish for him to attack IL Neither side will do much speaking until after the tbirty-day poll is taken Saturday and Monday. The speculation regarding the number of votes George Hitz, the so-called Independent candidate for mayor, will receive Is Interesting at this time because of the effect he may have on the chances of the candidates of the two old parties. His vote is being estimated at from 2,500 by the conservative politicians, to 10,000 and 15,000 by those who would like to see one or the other of the old party candidates put out of the business. If Hitz should receive the votes of the Prohfs. on whose ticket he stands, and of the dissatisfied Democrats and Republi-, cans, those who have followed the sit- ! nation closely do not see how be could come anywhere near being elected. A little political history at this time regarding previous independent movements may furnish something to gauge the present situation by. Some few years ago Charles Finley Smith headed an Independent movement and]

would even control the courts of the « land. Give the common people the right to dictate all these things and the capitalist will become the most vigorous set of kickers you ever saw.—Columbia City Post. Perry Heath seems to be coming out of the kinks nicely the latest i being his ownership of valuable 1 coal mines in Utah. It is not known ' | whether he has joined the Mor I mans or not. Senator Gorman has been the favorite for the past few days as i the logical candidate for the nominjationfor president. It is a long : time, however, and time is responj sible for many revolutions, espeeialI ly political revolutions. — It is now reported in newspaper circles that W. B. Westlake is to add the Kokomo Dispatch to his other newspaper holdings. If true, it is quite evident that Mr. Westlake is either long on coin or long on nerve, and while the former is always acceptable, yet it is not always necessary’ to the projter promotion of business enterprises. The Lebanon Pioneer says that in j the discussion of available timber for the democratic nomination for governor of Indiana in 1904 probably no man’s name is more frequently mentioned than that of our distinguished townsman, Samuel M. RalsI ton. This is very gratifying to Mr. ■ Ralston’s friends at home, who would ido anything in their power to place i him in any position to which he might aspire It begins to look very much as thoug there is to be harmony in the ; democratic ranks. The Ohio democrats nominated a gold standard man | for senator and Bryan is making . speeches in the Buckeye state en■dorsingthe same candidate. Weil, now that would be the sensible thing to do. Get together and fight the common enemy. Family quarrels I are not pleasant things and always make a disagreeable neighborhood in which to live.- -Muncie Herald. i Call at True's and see the newline ot statuary, choice at 13 eeiits at Saturday's sale. The prettiest lot of statuary seen for many a day is on display at C. F. True's. The goods are an entirely new thing aud sell for a very low sum. A special sale is announced fcr tomorrow when the introduction price is but nineteen cents.

taare wits plenty or money and principle behind it. A newspaper was even established In the interest of his candidacy, and there was enthusiasm to bum. yet when the e'ection occurre-’ he secured less than 600 votes. So while there are undoubtedly many Republicans and Democrats who will vote for Hitz, it is safe to say that he will not receive more than 3,000 votes. The only interesting feature is. which side will suffer most loss on hfs account. Indiana will have nearly 2,500 men at the maneuvers o’ the state troops , at West Point. Ky., the last week of this month, under the direction of the United States government It is fair 1 to say that the state will have as fine a body of men as will be there, too. The guard of this state is not so large as that of some others, but It makes up in quality what it lacks in quantity. The men will have their new rifles and many will have new uniforms. which will greatly enhance their appearance. Governor Durbin, who is expected to return from a vacation in Wisconsin today, will attend merely as a private citizen. All I of the soldiers are anxious to go U) Bet a taste of soldiering under the watchful eye of the regular army officers of Uncle Ham. Now comes the announcement that Samuel M Ralston of Lebanon will not lie a ■ audidate for the Democratic nomination for governor next year. This will really be disappointing to Democrats, as Ralston Is held in high esteem throughout the state. He ran for secretary of state twice, and In that way securv-d a large acquaintance. Then he was chairman of the state convention in 1000. Altogether he has performed enough service to entitle him to further recognition, but it seems he has made up his mind In advance that he does not want another place on the state ticket. The Democratic candidate* for state offices are scarce now, but they will doubtless be numerous enough when the time cornea

AIR WAS BLUE. Hocker Tells Rohrer a Few Things. He Has Not Yet Asked to Have Consideration Given His License Application. The nearest Joe Hocker has come to asking for a liquor license was for about three minutes yesterday afternoon, when he appeared in the auditor's office, and for the space of a few minutes made the air blue, in the close proximity of Fred Rohrer, at whom all the surplus hot air was aimed. No particular grievance was aired, and after the first skirmish he went away’ in comparatively’ good humor. Mr. Rohrer stood the fire without retaliation either byword, sign or deed, and as one man cannot gracefully run all sides of a fight, the encounter ended before it began. He did not ask to have his liquor license brought up for consideration, and will not as he has said that the business is not of sufficient proportions to warrant a scrap in court to retain it. He has been engaged in this business at Monroe tor years, and so far as we know always conducted a saloon as respectable as it is possible to do. This fact no doubt, makes him feel that the present onslaught against him has some personal/dements. So far as we have been able to learn it is simply a part of the crusade in Monroe township.

AN AWFUL BLOW. Huntington May Lose Railroad Shops. Movement on to Make Marion, Ohio, the General Headquarters. It is posisble, the News reporter was informed last evening by a railroad official who is conversant with affairs, that the shops of the Eire road at Huntintgon will be abandoned and that the company will establish new shops for the di- | vision at Marion Ohio. Such a move has been under contemplation by . the company for some time. Marion is on the main line and at that place the Erie has branch road run ning down to Dayton and Cincinnati, while the main line runs east. i The uutupany has shops at Galion, | 0., not more than a dozen miles ' east, hut the buildings are old and new shops are needed badly. The talk now is the abandonment and transferring the forces of both to Marion. It is claimed that it is more convenient location in every way for the company's shops. Added to this are the strong inducements which the citizens of Marion offer. For a year past they have had a standing offer not only of free land for the shops but the erection nt the expense of the city of modern buidings for shop purposes and also free water and all the land needed for yard purposes. At present the comjMiny has nothing but a round house and yards at Marion. The bringing of the shop forces from Huntintgon and Gallion to the place would mean much to Marion and it appears now as if the efforts of her citizens t-o induce the Erie to locnte big shops there would be succcessful. If such a removal is made it would be a great loss to Huntington, as the Erie shops there are the life of the town—Fort Wayne News.

Nearing the End |g (BO ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT IN WHICH TO BUY GROCERIES AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. I NAME A FEW OF THE BARGAINS. gSw Sealing Wax. the best quality, 12 lb package, 0n1y.... 1c Pure Cider Vinegar, the 20-cent kind, per gal 14c StlS Best California Drips, table syrup, per gal 20c 15 cent Rio Coffee in bulk, per lb 10 cent Cream Baking Powder, per lb ■■■■ ® c MR 'ol/i 5 “ “ “ “ two cans ....5c Ely Clark’s 0. N. T. Best Cotton Thread, per spool ... 4c Young Hyson and Imperial 60c Teas, per lb ... ....35c Best Young Hyson $1 Tea per lb soc Blue India Soap, 10 bars in box, per box 33c rw? Inlehart’s 25c Pastry Flour, for fine cakes, per pkg.... 13c gtWj Carpet Tacks, one dozen boxes, only .... 8c jEaSg Elastic Starch, two 10c packages, only 15c Ground Spices, pure and good, per lb 20c Three hoop wood Water Pails, each H c gyfl Cream of Cereal, 1 lb packages, two pkgs 15c Igag Grain-0, 25c size packages, only ■ • 20c Jello and Fruit Pudding, ten-cent pkgs, two for 15c J. T. Tobacco, per plug 16c. Star and Horse Shoe, lb . 13c Gold Dust Washing Powder, 25c size 18c C#? Alpha Salad Cream. 40c size 30c; 25c size • ■ • 15c Izfi Hire’s Root Beer, 25c size, only 10c E>yS Heinz’ 15c Mustard Dressing 10c Delicious Celery Mustard, 15c size 7 l-2c RJ/j Ko-We Ba Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, 25c size 18c Lea & Perrins Worcester Shire Sauce, 30c bottles 21c I LOTS OF OTHER BARGAINS. COME AND SEE. Chas. W. Archbold, cl/j Surviving partner of G. W. Archbold & Son. Kyi

TOUGH ON CATS. C instant Music Practice Hard on the Nerves. Physicians for some time have advised against allowing very young girls to study music. They say that while the common exercise of the larger muscles comes readily to children, the fine exercise of the delicate finger muscles that must become reflex, is a strain on the whole nervous system. The study of music is particularly trying on a child, and prolonged music practice is now thought to be responsible for many cases of nervous collapse. Even a cat can't stand too much music. A ladies' school of music in the suburbs of Vennia has had four cats in the past year. The first three went raging, spitting crazy and had to be killed. The ■ fourth one is a good dispositioned animal and purs contentedly all daylong. It is deaf. This suggests that some of the nervous troubles may come to the young girl musician through sympathy with her own outraged auditory nerves. It often affects the neighbors that way. Statuary for 19 cents at True’s Saturday. For Sale—A phaeton in good condition. Inquire at thia office. 112tf Ed Johnson will open a saloon in the building formerly occupied by Phillips Bros, restaurant Saturday. 207dl Ixist—'Folding pocket book, containing three one dollar bills, and dollar good for credit at Big Store, return to this office and get reward. 202tf Just arrived—a beautiful lot of beautifully carved statuary. Special sale Saturday, values from 25 cents to <1 Your choice for 19c at True's. Owing to farm duties I will sell at reasonable price my cane mill, champion evaporator, iron furnace, cooler, steam press and six pans. Call on or address, Julius Heideman. 2()9dft

To Water Consumers: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to 611 persons who are in arrears on the 10th day of September, 1803, for water rent due the city of Decatur, Ind., that their accounts will be put into the hands of the city attorney for collection, who will be instructed to commence suit at once to collect the same. Please call at the city treasurer’s office and pay your water rent on or before September 10th and save costs. Geo. W. Steele, Water Works Superintendent. Men Wanted! I want TEN laborers, including teamsters, scraper holders and railroaders. Report at once at Middlepoint, twelve miles north of De catur. A. TUBMAN Contractor for building grade for Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction Railway. B a,;

wanted—To buy a five or g U room house tlmt is near good sunitary sewer. Enquire of Dr J m MiHer. 2 02tf '

For Rent A good well improvt*! I farm for rent near the city and *° j good condition. Cash’rent. Ad<lr»‘** I Snow Agency. ]