Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 269, Decatur, Adams County, 20 November 1903 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. IVBKY EVENING, EXCEPT SUNDAY. BY L. EE W O. ELLINGHAM. I SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By carrier, per week lOc By carrier, per year $4.00 By mail, per month 25<* By mail, per year $2.50 Single copies. Two Cents. iLdvertlslnx rates made known on application Entered in the poet office nt Decatur. Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H . H ELLER. Manager. COMMITTEE MEETING. There will be a meeting of the Adams County Central Committee at Decatur, Saturday, November 28,1103, at 9 o'clock a. tn., for the purpose of arranging time for holding the Democratic Primary Election, and to trans- 1 act such other business that may come J i before the committee. J. W. McKean, Chairman. , — i THE bernewitness

It is the Decatur Democrat, as much as any other agency, that is instigating the wickedness and lawlessness prevailing in Berne. It was the Decatur Democrat that told the saloon-keepers here in a long article with three scare heads over it on the 7th of this month that they need not close their places of business, that they may continue to sell liquor. It said: “The Berne Witness makes a little law to suit its own case”; and also, “Several legal lights were asked as to the proposition advanced by the Witness, and they in accord declared it contrary to all usages and laws and contrary to the constitution.” The result was, the saloon-keep-ers did continue their business, and those who have patronized them since are called before the grand jury one by one and the saloon-keepers themselves and bar tenders may be indicted. This is the wickedness referred to by the Democrat, and ii ought to be terribly ashamed of its work. Berne Witness. To be brief, the editor of the Berne Witness is either a fool or a knave. The Democrat is not practicing law or giving advice upon questions pertaining to equity in courts of justice. We are in the newspaper business and give the news as it occurs without shading it for any particular purpose or for the benefit of any particular man or set of men. The licenses granted to the saloon-keepers of Berne have been questioned and taken to

DEMOCRATS TO GET TOGETHER SOON

<_ • I I Indianapolis, Nov. 20. —The Democratic state convention next year will probably be held earlier than has been the case for a good many years. It is believed that this is one of the matters that will be discussed at the coming meeting of the slate committee, which is to be held early in December. There are several reasons why an early convention will probably be called. The principal one. however, is that the Democratic managers wish to take advantage of the present good feeling among the party workers to arouse them to a greater pitch of enthusiasm. An early convention, it is argued, will «1o this better than anything else. For this reason if for no other the conven-1 tion will probably be set for an early i date. No attempt will be made <o tlx a date when the committee meets, as that is a question that must be left to the new committee which will ba elected in January. There is little doubt. however, that many of the present committeemen will be reelected, and that being the case, the matter can well ite discussed. It is expected that the national Democratic committee will be called together in the next ; few weeks to set the date of the national convention, and the state gathering must be arranged with a view to this date. That the convention will ■ be held early next spring is the prevailing opinion of politicians here. There are six disgusted men in this city just at present, and they are a party of Colombian capitalists who canto to America several months ago to isecure American milling machinery to place in a gigantic mill they propose to establish at Bogota. Francisco and Lottis Quintana. Allejandro Urdaneto. Francisco Paz, Emile and Francesco Gaitcau are the names of the gentlemen and they all hail from Bogota. They came to Indianapolis, where they have be.jn contracting for tLe machinery tuey want, set »ral' weeks before t, re was anv alcn.

court for adjudication. If the editor of the Berne Witness has any desire to be law abiding he will permit the courts to decide the validity of these cases, instead of taking the responsibility into his own hands, and then blaming his failure upon those who simply believe that every American citizen is entitled to a fair and impartial trial, no matter what the offense may be against the civil laws of our country. The fate of the salooa business in Berne is in the hands of the courts, and every one unless it is Fred 'Rohrer has the utmost confidence that the courts will strictly comply to the law as evolved in said suits. It is a plea for notoriety that caused the Witness to name the Democrat as an antagonist to the cause of temperance. They are already glorifying in the fame that “we won even with the Decatur Democrat against us.” It is a cheap and malignant glory, and the scrapper on the Berne Witness is welcome to all the fame it gets him. However, if the Witness is honestly in the cause, it will confine itself to the truth, and not try to obscure its own malpractice by defaming its betters. The Democrat is and always has been

a believer in temperance. We also believe in equal rights to all. We also believe in the honor, integrity and righteousness of our courts, and we believe that no editor has the mark of sincerity who tries to make himself several sizes larger than the cause he represents. We want to start with new stock next spring. That is why we are offering all Wall paper at reduced prices. A nice line to select from. Blackburn A Christen, druggists. 269d6 I “ *" ?, ■ J a / V ’ \ W f CHABLEf- A. TOWNE. ■ Succeeds Mayor elect McClellan as i a member of congress.

of trouble between their government and the rebellions state of Panama. The revolt which was successfully carried through by Panama shocked and grieved them. The recognition of the Panama republic by this country has added the last drop of bitterness to their cup. 1 his act. they think, was far from just to Colombia. Their own government would not have long stood out against the building of the canal, they say. a: <1 they think that tha Uni.ed States acted very hastily la recognizing «the new republic. The death of Danforth Brown, one of the oldest insurance men in the state, at his home in thia city yesterday will be felt as • keeu blow by insurance men in every part of Indiana Mr. Brown was president of the state board of underwriters and was known to more Insurance men probably than any other man in the business. His death will be a heavy loss to the board of which be was the head and to insurance organizations generally. Mr. Brown had been connected with the Aetna company for thirty-five years and was the state agent for Indiana for the last eighteen years. Meetings of the various insurance organizations. as well as of the state board of underwriters, have been called to take action on his death. Accot iiiig to Captain Thomas Halls of the secret service, who has his headquarters in this city, counterfeiting has almost gone out of practice in Indiana 11 the last few yeses. The government sleuths have made It so warm for the counterfeiters that the gangs have been broken tip and the lone operators have been forced out of the business. Bill raising has been substituted by the crooks, but even this has sunk to a minimum, according to Captain Halls. The recent sitting of the federal grand Jury offers evidence of the truth ot Captain Hills statement. Not a single counterfeiting case was presented and only three professional bill raisers were Indicted

THE SENNHO. An Afternoon of Pedro and Pleasure. Mrs. Jmes Iluefling entertained the famous Sennho club yesterday afternoon at her home on Fifth street and the usual gayeties indulged in. The afternoon was quickly passed away by playing pedro at which same Mrs. Henry Schulte and Mrs. Lee Vance excelled they capturing the big prizes and Mrs. Dee Lewton and Mrs. Miles Pillars I happly contented themselves with the boobies which they say they were lucky to win. A fine three course luncheon was served to which all present did justice and at five o’clock all adjourned to meet again next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Kern. THE JUBILEE. Good Time at the Church Last Night. The Jubilee at the Presbyterian church last evening was successful in every sense of the word. A large crowd was present, the committees I report was accurate, gratifying and interesting, while the banquet was sumptuous and everyone present enjoyed the occasion thoroughly and it was a late hour when the guests departed, al 1 happy. Real Estate Transfers. Noah Beberstein to V. D. Bell pt sec 15 Hartford township <2OO. E. Beery et al to Hester JA. Winans pt lot 85 Decatur <SOO. A. P. Beaty to Jos. Brunnegraff lot 934 Decatur <550. John H. Barron et al to Mary Stettler pt sec 34 Union tp <llOO. Mary Stettler to John H. Barrone «ec 34 Union tp < 1100. Alice Schnepp to Win. Stettler et al pt sec 34 Union tp <366.66. J. H. Barrone to Mary Stotler pt see 34 Union tp <366.66 Mary Stotler to Sadie Schnepp tp sec 34 Union <llOO. John H. Barrone to Hannah Schnepp pt sec 34 Union tp <733.3.3 Anthony Swozee to Harmon O. Reed pt see 22 French tp 110 acres <BOO. J. M. Nimich to W. M. Guffegues pt sec 27 Jefferson tp 20 acres <7OO. Peter Scwhartz to John P. Schwartz 40 acres sec 21 Monroe, <2IOO. Harriet Brandyberry to Emanuel Beery lot 85 Decatur <250 Amusements. One of the smallest women on the stage will be seen here next Wednesday, Nov. 25 when little Miss Jefferson comss to the opera house as “Bob,” a New York newsboy, in the great scenic production, “A Little Outcast.” Miss Jefferson has forsaken vaudeville for this engagement and will be seen in her famous specialty. She heads a great cast, including Vera Tracey, Walter Harmon, Thos. Lingham and others equal as well known. The scenic equi; ment is elaborate and many beautiful pictures of New York are shown.

Bosse’s Opera rtolise WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 Geo. E. Gill’s production of “A Little Outcast” By Hal. Reid & Lawrence Ruesell. Scientifically and dramatically the con I spie nous sascess of the season. MISS MYRA JEFFERSON aa “Bob” supported by Thos. G. Lingham and the best acting company ever seen 1 in melodrama. • ■’■a isfu-T W TC/TKI RESfWC fWMH 8 GORGEOUS SCENES 8 All carried by this company. Four Striking Acts of Thrilling and Startling Realism, Two tuns of Electrical Appliances. Abundant life and color combine to make this the best play of New York life ever produced. Prices 25, 35 and 50 cents. Seat sale at Hclthouse Drug Co.

08 J MG VOTE Cuban reciprocity Sill Passed House W !h But Little Opposition. Twenty-One Voices Only Were Raised Against the Passage ot Administration Measure. These Were About Equally Divided ) Between Republicans and Democrats. Washington. Nov. 20. —The house , on a rising voice, 335 to 21, late yes- ■ terday passed the bill to make effec | tive the Cuban reciprocity bill Dis- ■ senting votes were about equally div- : Ided between Republicans and Demo-: crats. but there was no record, thel minority having too few votes to order j the yeas and nays The Democrats, under the leadership of Mr. Williams, sought to the last to secure amendments to the bill ; in accordance with the action of the Democratic caucus, but were defeated steadily. Mr. Williams made the Anal effort when he tried to have the bill | recommitted to the ways and means committee with instructions to amend, i hut a point of order under the special rule providing for a vote on the bill without intervening motion was sustained Mr. Cannon received the applause of the Democratic side when he entertained the appeal from his ruling made by Mr. Williams, the speaker saying he preferred to err if I he erred at all. In giving the house the right to express its will. The appeal was tabled by a strict party vote. Mr. Williams closed the debate for his j side and made an arraignment of the Republican policy of protection. The announcement of the passage of the bill caused only a slight demonstration. Cubans Are Pleased. Havana. Nov. 20.—Great satisfaction is expressed here at the news that the United States house of representatives had by a big majoritypassed the bill for reciprocity with Cuba. Recent reports of the progress of the bill practically removed the more or less settled apprehension that congress would not carry out what the people of Cuba understand to have be»n the virtual promise of the Me-' Kinley . dministration. McKinley memorial Pl'nc For Imposing Monument Now Well In Hand. Washington. Nov. 20—At a meeting of the board of trustees of the national McKinley memorial association held in this city it was reported that enough money is now in hand to erect ; such a memorial as the trustees regard as suitable, but a fund is being raised for maintenance and care of the monument after it is erected. About <50,• 000 yet is needed for that purpose The meeting considered designs for the memorial submitted to the trustees by art.jts and architects not only from this country but from parts of Europe. In all about sixty designs have been offered, many of them very elaborate and beautiful. It was decided to receive designs until .Jan 1. at which time the competition will be considered as closed absolutely. It is expected that the memorial itself, exclusive of the site, will cost approximately $450,000. Surrounded the Hottentot?. Cape Town, Nov. 20.—German troops have surrounded Karreesburg in German southwest Africa, where the main body of the Hottentot rebels are posted. Fighting began there Monday last.

I Time to Think OF YOUR t Holiday Presents 1 FOR THE MEN FOLKS They are easiest Bought when Yuo come here for them. There is a Better and Larger Assortment than you ever expected to see, in Men’s and Boys’ Fine Caps I Mufflers, 25c to $3 00. Neckwear, 10c to Si.so. Shirts, 50c to $2.00. Hosiery, fine Lisle and wool, ' Dress and Driving Gloves, Suspenders, one in a box, 25c up to $1.50. Smoking Jackets, <4.00 to SIO.OO. Suit Cases, $1.25 to 520.00. Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs, (linen and silk Gentlemen's Jewelry, and many more of the most desirable things. Come early while selection is complete, and let us help you. Gus Rosenthal The Square Man Decatur, Indiana " Illill'W'll II 1 l ■ '■lfllMWHil ■■■■MHDBi* JB__ TANTALIZING TORTURE. HjtJ “Just like a thousand hot needles being driven you, isn't it?” said the Romoc man. “Ik >w that is the way Rheumatism feels and yet here you will go on and sutler without rhyme or reason. If you will only take Romoc you will be surprised how quickly your rheumatic pains will leave you. Romoc gets right to work and purities the blood. It strengthens everyone of the vital organs of the body so that the poisonous secretions that cause Rheumatism are quickly dispelled. It tones up the stomach tnd creates a healthy appetite so that new blood, free from the deadly uric acid that causes Rheumatism, is the result. One of the greatest reasons of Romoc’s popularity and the good it accomplishes is due to the fact that it contains no harm- ful drugs or tissue - destroying alcohol, hence ■ the good done by Ho- ■ > man * nt - * A l/f I t, \ Ask tor ROMOC LAXATIVE TABLETS- SURE CURE FOR CONSTIPATION. the holthouse druc co. _ WANTED! KX) Men and QP Ata zo 1 earns To work on Monroe and Fourth streets paving contract. Lots of Work and Good Wages. H. P. STREICHER. Contractor.