Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 9 March 1904 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. •VIRY EVENING. EXCEPT SDNDAY. BY LEW GS . EL.LINGHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By carrier, per week 10e By carrier, perysar $4 00 By mail, per month... 25<By mall, per year $2.50 Single copies. Two Cents, Advertising rate* made known on application ■ntered tn the postofflce at Decatur. Indiana, as second-das. mail matter A. H. HELLER. Manager.

COUNTY TICKET For Joint Senator JOHN W, TYNDALL For Representative JOHN W. VIZARD For Prosecutor JOHN C MORAN For Auditor C. D. LEWTON Fcr Sheriff ALBERT A BUTLER For Surveyor L. L. BAUMGARTNER For Coroner JOHN S. FALK For Commissioner First District DAVID WERLING For Commissioner Third District MARTIN LAUGHLIN CITY TICKET For Mayor DAVID I). COFFEE For City Clerk JACK McFEELEYI For Treasurer W, J. ARCHBOLD For Marshal ED GREEN For Councilmen—First Ward AL BUHLER ALEX LkBRUN FOr Councilmen— Second Ward H. S. PORTER HENRY STETLER For Councllmen—Third Ward PETER GAFFER PETER KIRSCH Those who hud laid Hon. David B Hill on the fence to dry have reckoned without their host. At a state committee meeting in New “York Saturday he held the c< ntrolling hand ad i showe l the big Tammany chiefrain a few points ab >ut N >w York politics. It is conjectured that this means much toward the candidacy of Judge Parker for the presidency.

Andrew J. Mot yihan. the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, has g< >ne to New York and from th re w.ll proceed to Ireland to get one more glimpse of the land of his birth. His plan, after seeing all of Ireland that he cares to see, is to size up Scotland and England and then tour the continent. Andy hasn't been in good health for several years, and goes on this trip in the hope and expectation of

SOME NEW POLITICAL GOSSIP

Indianapolis, Mar. 9. —Adam Heimbe.ger, a well-known Democrat from New Albany, paid his first visit in eight weeks to Indianapolis today. He has been very near death's door, but is now recovering ?r was on the state ticket in the last two campaigns, but he will not be a candidate this year. He is much interested in the congressional race in his district, but has been kept from participating by his illness. He believes the chances are now in favor of ths nomination of Congressman Zenor, but lie says W. E. Cox, the other candidate. is still fighting hard. Whether or not Cox wins this time, Heimberger declares that he will be regarded two years hence as the logical candidate and will be nominated then lx spite ul all opposition Ihe race between Cox and Zenor has been one nf the most exciting in the history of thi Third district.

Chairman O’Brien declared today that the Democratic state convention will probably be held about the first ot June it is necessary that the delegates to the national convention be warned at least thirty days in advance and the Democrats ot Indiana always name their delegates when they notn iaate the state ticket. Chairman O’Brien met John G. McNutt of Terre Haute and other Democratic leaders here and discussed the legislative reapportionment suits. The transcripts of the Dearborn and Boone county ■nits were filed some time ago with the supreme court and that of tha Ripley county case reached the supreme court today. The Democrats as well as the Republicans are very anxious that the constitutionality of the law snail be determined as quickly as possible so that nominations may be made, but one of the attorneys ■aid today that no decision may be the le- o; June.

Richard becoming himself again.— ' South Bend Times. Mr. Fleming, of the boxboard trust (salary $30,000 a year), selected Mr. Tyndali, of the brick trust, as his successor from the joint senatorial district of Adams and Allen counties.—Fort Wayne News. What a calamity. The News, the only republican trust buster in existence, is deeply chagrined and humiliated at the audacious i democrats daring to do what is common law in the history of the republican party. There is nothing so saintly or Godly as a republican . and a trust magnate. But how uncleanly are those cold blooded and seltish aristocrats who dare to have money and to make money and still retain their alleglence to the democratic party. The constitution needs a little salve on this subject and the News should keep up its noble tight until its party heeds the impending danger and issues a restraining order. Dissolution. Notice is hereby given that by [ mutual consent the late firm of J. j S. Bowers & Co., hardware dealers, i has been dissolved, J. S. Bowers, having retired from the firm. Samuel J. Laman of the old firm with Wilson H. Lee will constitute the new firm. The retiring firm , desire to thank the public for many ! past favors and bespeak for the i new firm of Laman & Lee, a continuation of your jiatronage. The books and accounts of the old firm ' will remain at the store for settle-

ment. Respectfully, J. S. Bowers. 8. J. Laman, for J. 8. Bowers Co. — For Rent A one story frame dwellilg for rent cn John street. Inquire of William Colehin. City Restaurant. For all kinds of fresh fish call at Fred Scheiman's Meat Market WANTED—Bailed straw or shredded corn fodder. Frisinger & Co. House painting and papering done to order Alex Leßrun & Co. ts Call on Alex Leßrun if you desire to paint your house or anything in painting line. ts i Howard City. Michigan I have IS good farms for sale. I Farty acre to 120, can sell you any size farms you want. Timber or cleared land, will sell for cash or small payment down. 4Td6 PETER NELSON Solomon Billman has opened a shoe repairing shop at his home West Madison street between Tenth and Eleventh. His work is guaran teed to be first class and he will appreciate your patronage. Give him a call. 48d12

“Stokes" Jackson of Gr-’enfield. ers’while so-called “king of the silver was among the visitors here today. He is one of the best-known Brya nites in Indiana and was talked of lest year as a candidate for state chairman. It has been reported lately that Jackson and others who have been regarded as the strongest Bryan mon. were espousing the candidacy of of William Randolph Hearst for president. but he says he don’t think there is a word of truth In it. So far as his county is concerned, he declares there is no Hearst boom. Jackson says he will support any man for president who was loyal to the ticket in the last two campaigns, and he believes the majority of Bryan’s friends feel the same way. He does not think they would object to the candidacy of Judge Parker of New York, although but little is known of him or his views.

There was a considerable gathering of prominent Democrats at the Grand hotel today—so considerable, In fact, as to suggest that there was a prearranged conference, but this was denied Among those who were in the lobby were T. Taggart and his sidepartner. Joe Fanning. Seventh district chairman; 8. M. Ralston of Lebanon. Alonso Greene Smith of Indianapolis, Chairman O’Brien and Secretary ReHey of the state committee, and B F Shively of South Rend. Those men did have a conference, but ft was said that none of them came I here for that purpose The situation r in the State was gone over pretty f thoroughly, and h may tiiatPd that the Democratic leaders are pretty well satisfied. However, It may also be stated that they acted as if they Intend to feel their way vety carefully ’ in the coming campaign.

AN INSTITUTE I Union and Root Townships’ Teachers Meet A Profitable and Interesting Meeting at Monmouth.—Last of Year. The last township Institute of Union and Root townships convened at Monmouth Saturday March 5. Nearly all the teachers were present also a large number of visitors. Opening exercises were conduct'd by the teacher. An interesting I talk was given by Clyde Rice on ' the subect ‘‘Jean Mitchell's School” I after which Golda Stolter summarized the most helpful points in the I subject. The next subject was| "School Management” by F. M. Troutner. After an interesting talk the upper room of the building was deserted and all followed the ' leader to the lower room when they enjoyed themselves while partaking of the bounteous repast. The afetrnoons work beagn with interesting talk by Mary Miller and G. W . Warmer on the subject ‘lvanhoe.” The subject‘‘Lincoln” was then handled by J. D. Cline and Belle Barkley after which Lincoln Anecdotes were given by Nettie Miller. Next was a debate question Resolved that Licnoln is a better statesman than commander in chief. Affirmative Robert Mann. E. 8. Christen and Ida Magley. Negative F. M. Troutner.Nora Alva and Etta Mallonee. After some miscellaneous business institute adjourned.

EDITORS MEET Interesting Gathering f Pencil Push e-s at Blcomingtcn. Bloomington, Ind., March 9. —The semi-annual meeting of the Southern Indiana Press association convened in this city today. The citizens of Bloomington had arranged in advance to give the visiting editors and their wives a hearty welcome, and abundant entertainment is being offered. All indications point to one ot tne best meetings in the history of the association. At 1 o'clock this afternoon the visitors were given a drive over the city, ending at the University buildings. An hour was then devoted to the preliminary business of the association and appointment of committees. At 3 o’clock the editors attended a mock Democratic national convention, conducted by students of the University. Several candidates for state offices were present and gave a touch of realism to the convention. At 7:30 tonight the visitors will be given a reception by the citizens of Bloomington, which will be followed by the annual editorial banquet Tomorrow morning the regular business meeting of the association will be held. Following is the program: Advertising Rates —S. B. Boyd. Washington Democrat. Business in the Newspaper Office— Walter Bradfute, Bloomington Telephone

Competition of City Papers on Rural Routes A. M. Willoughby. Greensburg Review. The Party Newspaper and Politics — Thus. J Brooks. Bedford Mail. The Newsparer and I-alxir Union*— R. E. Purcell, Vincennes Sun. Reports of Committees. Election of Officers. In the afternoon the editors will make a visit by special train to the stone quarries returning in l<me to take the afternoon trains for home. He Forfeited His License. Indianapolis, March 9. —The question whether one who is running a saloon for a man that obtained a saloon I‘cense and afterward moved to another county is guilty of selling intoxicating liquor without a license is presented by an appeal filed in the supreme court. Charles J. Dudley, of Wabash. Ind., was fined for selling liquor under a license Issued to Warren Morrow, the latter having moved to Peru, Ind., at the time the sale was made. The trial court held that under the statute requiring a saloon keeper to be a resident of the county he forfeited his license by moving to another county. Vladivostok. March 9.—The military commandant here has ordered all foreigners to have their passnorts vised by the local government nr 1 commercial agents of their respective countries Most of the residents of VladlI vostok are sending their families Into , the Interior The prices of food iaiuffs are becoming exorbitant

CAUSED SENSATION Testimony of Apostle Lyman Made His Confreres Shake Their Heads. They Were Compelled to Admonish the Witness to Exercise More Discretion in His Answers. Elected Successor to President Smith Lets More Light in on Mormonism. Washington, March 9. —The senate committee on privileges and elections In the investigation of the protests against Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah, brought out a variety of testimony, of which the most sensational was that given by Francis M. Lyman, president of the Twelve Apostles of the Mormon church, and the man chosen to be the successor of President Smith. His admissions were similar to those previously made by Mr. Smith pertaining to the church government. He is more free of speech than the president of the church, and his testimony, though not materially differing, caused several of the apostles present to shake their heads at the witness for the purpose of compelling more discretion in answering questions. Mr. Lyman is an angularly built man. his face is covered with a growth of bushy red whiskers and his speech is blunt. Four witnesses were on the stand yesterday. Referring to the evidence adduced the day before that Senator Smoot had to gain the consent of the apostles before running for his high office. Mr. Lyman said the principle of getting consent was that a shepherd could not leave his flock of sheep until his successor came to take charge and therefore it was required that officials must get authority before leaving their official duties in the church. “Apostles Grant and Teasdale were chosen by ‘revelation’ to President Snow,” said Mr Lyman, “and a revelation’ also was given me in relation to these men." He explained that the latter “reWiation” came after President Snow had told him the names of the men he wanted chosen to the vacancies. Mr. Lyman was asked what distinction he made between the "’•evelations ’ he cteyeu and those fie did not obey. “I suppose you mean the laws I have confessed tnat I have violated in cohabitating with plural wives?" he asked. When told that was what was meant he said: “I trust myself to the mercy of the Lord.” “Have you ever repented to that disobedience,” asked Mr. Hoar. "Not yet.” “Did Senator Smoot know you were living with plural wives?” was asked. Mr. Lyman answered that Senator Smoot did not know, as he had never met any one of his wives. He said that the people in general in Utah knew, but t. at he did not think Mr. Smoot had any knowledge of the fact. He sa.d he was so generally known and his reputation was so wide that what was admitted as a fact in relation to him would be accepted by the people as true. Chairman Burrows insisted on knowing if the people of Utah knew in relation to his life, why Senator Smoot could not know just as well. The witness responded several times that the people must have known but that Senator Smoot did not, whereupon Senator Hoar demanded to know what the witness meant by such answers. The witness then said that Senator Smoot probably knew just as much about the question as the people in general. “Do you take back what you said then that the people knew and Senator Smoot did not know?” asked Senator Hoar. “I take that back.” “Don’t you think Mr. Apostle that it behooves you to be a little careful about what you say, so that you will not have anything to take back?” asked the Senator severely. Senator Hoar followed this quesi tlon by asking the witness if he had i received a "revelation” concerning what he was to testify to on the stand and whether such a “revelation” could be responsible for his change of mind , iu relation to the question asked. “Are your answers here by order of ' the Lord? Are they given in your human or inspired capacity?” the senator asked. “I an» ver as the spirit of the Ixird i directs.” “Then it was the spirit of the Lord which directed you to make the answer you just took back and which you said was a mistake?" The witness hesitated and Senator Hoar remarked: “Well, if you can’t answer that, I don’t blame you." Chairman Burrows: “After all of this testimony which Senator Smoot has heard do you think he now knows whether you are practicing polygamy?" “I don’t think he knows.” “You think he believes you when you tell him do you not?” “I believe he believes it and believes me." After much effort a statement was ' obtained from the witness that he thought Senate* Smoot was acquainted with the general reputation and ac- ' cepted report that Mr. Lyman was living in polygamous cohabitation with bis plural wives.

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Notice. All who have accouuts with J. S. Bowers A Co. will confer a favor by calling and settling same at once by cash or note. Our books must be settled. We have sold our stock of hardware to Latuau & Lee, who are now in possession. Bools at store. 42d6wl I have hired a number of fine paper hangers Alex Leßrun ts Private funds to loan on city property at lowest rate interest Privilege of partial payments. The Decatur Abstract and Loan Co. 257dtf

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