Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 150, Decatur, Adams County, 6 July 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME 11

THE BIG CONVENTION OPENS

Thousands of Democrats Gather at St. Louis

Looks Like Parker on the First Ballot

CONVENTION OPENED AT 12:46 JOHN SHARPE WILLIAMS MADE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN Made Brilliant Speech.—Name of fkveland Causes Prolonged Applause. ■Special to The Dally Democrat St. LOUIS, July 6—The demoemtio National convention was called to order at 12:40 by chairman Jones, the big hall being crowded with enthusiastic spectators. The California and Hawai delegations entered hall with banners waiving and umid loud applause. Colonel Bryan entered at head of Nebraska delegation and was well received. At 1:21 the secretary called the roll of delegates. Prayer was offered by Rev. John Cannon of Grand Avenue Presbyterian church of St. Louis. I:2s—Hon. John Sharp Williams has been chosen temporary chairman and is now addressing the convention. His speech is being received with enthusiasm. The mention of Cleveland's name by John Sharp Williams while making his speech causes cheering lasting twelve minutes, first real enthusiasm of convention ST. LOUIS July —The Democratic party pledges itself to the maintainanoe of the existing monetary standard.” Such is the first sentence of the money plank which it is proposed by the dominant for Parker forces shall bo adopted as a part of th<> national platform of 1904. It cannot be adopted without a bitter and perhaps sensational struggle in the oomimttee on reso lutions and in the Convention itself, with William Jennings Bryan and Senator Bailey of Texas the rival gladiators in the arena. It is confidently believed that Alton Brooks Parker of Now York will bo nominated for president on the first ballot. Senator A. Turner of Washington seems to tie the fuv. orite for the vice presidency The

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bitter fight will be on the adoption of the platform and the Convention may not adjourn before Saturday. The convention could not be quieted after mention of Grover i Cleveland’s name until Williams] spoke several minutes unheard. ' William said in part “General Joe Wheeler was more in evidence at San Juan than the strenous Teddy himself and Joe Wheeler was a democrat. Good legislation is evt r claimed as republican legislation when in truth it is enacted by both parties. 1 ’ The c invention adjourned at] three o’clock nntil ten o'clock t<morrow morning. The weather is fierce and the crowded hall almost, suffocating. At this hour Cleveland is the most talked of man among the delegates and visitors. Williams spoke one hour thirty five minutes. STATE TICKET Populists Select Standard Bearer.— for Governor. The socialists party of Indiana ■ met at Indianapolis this week and named the following ticket:— Governor—Matthew H. Hollenberger, Evansville. Lieut Govern ir—Harry H. Hart, Indianapolis. Soeretary of State—Eliott Anderson, South Bond. Auditor—Winfield S. Silver, Bluffton, Treasurer—Warren Evans, Elkhart. Attorney General—Peter Labelle, Anderson. Superintendent of Public Tn stuuction—John W. Newborn, Richmond. , Electors at Large— Rolxirt H. Jackman, Indianapolis and James O'Neil. Terre Haute. The executive Ixiard was authorized to make nominations fur the Supreme and Appelate court. MARION OWLS. The Marion O»vIs who are scheduled to play here next Sunday is one of the fastest semi-professional teams in the state and will make the Rosenthals extend themselves to their fullest limit. The local team, however, will be strengthened by the presence of Railing fresh from the Texas League who will without doubt officiate in the box, and be able to give a good account of himself. The Owls have been successful this season, winning from such teams as Muncie, Ft. Wayne Shamrocks, Tipton and numerous fast independent teams, Do not fail to attend this game as it will be one well worth looking at. Remember the date, July 10.

DECATUR, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 1904.

THE POPULISTS Watson and Tribbles Chosen as Their National Leaders. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., July 5— Thomas C. Watson of Georgia and Thomas 11. Tribbles of Nebraska were nominated respectively for president and vice president at the Populist national convention here today. Ex Senator Williams V . Allen of Nebraska and Samuel W. Williams for Indiana, whose names were also placed in nomination for first place, withdrew before the roll call of states had been completed and the presidential nomination, like that for the vice presidency which followed it, was made by acclamation.

- i } W ® ■ CONGRESSMAN JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS. Temporary Chairman of Convention, and Whose Brilliant Speech This Afternoon Caused Tumult of Enthusiasm.

BERNE ACCIDENT Two Boys Burned by Powder Explosion on the Fourth. Lester, son of George Cronin and Ottie, son of David Eckrote, while shooting with a toy cannon yesterday near the Berne Grain & Hay Co. elevator were both badly burn ed. They had about half a pound of powder in a paper bag beside them and in someway the powder caught fire. They were both near the powder when it exploded. Lester Cronin, who suffers the most injury, will undoubtedly lose the use of his eve,. His-face is all one blister, being very badly burned. Ho al- v suffers from a burned loft hand. Ottie Eckrote suffers from severe burns on his right hand and farm and also carries several blisters on his face.—Berne Witness. NEW PAPER Editor Hoffer of Willshire, Goes to Van Wert Soon. VAN WERT, (>., July s—The Times Printing company has been incorporated for <15,000 with exMayor James B. Smith as president and Emory Lattanner as seer teary and treasurer. Mr. Lattanner will also lie managing editor, with NV. G. Hoeffer of Willshire, as local editor. Mr. Lattanner was practically frozen out by the old company and ho then went to work and oiganized a now company composed of sixty eight* farmers and business men of the county. The new company contemplates issuing a morning daily.

WITH BIG BUGS

Editor Ellingham Mingles at St. Louis Indiana Legislature Ho’d Harmonious Netting— Favor Taggart for National Chairman. ST. LOUIS, July 4—The Hon. T. O. Taggart was tonight reelected ! a national committeeman at one of s the most harmonious delegation meetings ever held. The various committee assig nments were also

agreed to without a jar, which means that so fai as Indiana is concerned good sense ami good feelling will prevail. The notice of Indiana contests failed to raise any kind lof excitement among tli< hoosiers, | who are all doing s<>mo quite stunts for Tom Taggart for national chairman. They will meet all of the charges and in the meantime will keep on working to make Mr. Taggart the head of the national committee. The writer had the pleasure of meeting senator David B Hill and August Belmont of New York, and also Leader Murphy of Tammany fame. All are pleasant men to meet, the former two determined as ever for Parker and the latter just as determined against him. A large Tammany dolega tion camo today and another is expected tomorrow, and Mr. Murphy says that when a 11 get in they propose to give a parade, another gentleman of prominence here is Col. Bryan and in the lobby of the Jefferson hotel, this m< rning he w is an attractive figure. The question of tickets is still a hodoo that is causing many spectators to sweat blood, but the Indian ians are puting on a l>old front and will make a stampede upon the ticket department when the time comes for tinal action. Tlere are at least four or five hundred Indianians here and we will licttento one they all will see the o invention from start to finish. Lew. • PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES. Rev. Alexander was greeted by a full house last evening at. the Presbyterian church. He preached an exeeptionallv strong sermon on “Being lat ease in Zion.” Tonight his subject will be ‘ What constitutes a Christaiu Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.

C. W. B. M. Program for Their Meeting Tomorrow Evening. The Auxilary program for the meeting of ths C. W. B. M. to be hold at the home of Mrs. G. H. Laughery on Thursday July ~th at 2 p.m. is as follows. Topic: Latin America, geography of Latin America Mrs. Magley. Paper: Influence of the Latin races religiously on Ameroan history, Dr M. L. Holloway. Work of the C. W P. M. Monterey Mexico lead by Mrs. Arthur Fisher. Duet—Eva and Minta Acker. COMMISSIONERS Closing Session This Afternoon Contract for Coal Let.- Ditch Petition Filed and Viewers Appointed. —Bills Allowed. The o>nnty commissioners court continues to be a busy place their record showing business to have been transacted as follows. Bids of John Everett and R. D. Patter son to furnish coal accepted and contract filed. Contracts and bonds for the construction of East Washington extensions two and three, Decatur and Monroe extensions two and three, Djoatur and Bluffton number two were filed and approved and Engineer McKean was ordered to file bond in sum of <i’>ooo for each road. The petition of John T. Kelley and others for a ditch was filed and Michael Miller, Edward Forman and J. B. Corson appointed as viewers to meet at residence of John Ault some time during this month. David Mauller and others filed petition for ditch and Nelson Tynda], Louis Koeneman and Henry Wafel were appointed viewers to meet .Inly Uh. The hoard were busy this afternoon allowing bills and attending to business of minor importance. In the matter of gracing liquor licensejtc several Berne applicants rmonstranoes were filed and no license was granted. OF COURSE Bluffton Claims to Have Won Sunday Ball Game. From Bluffton’s standpoint their bill team never Isot a game but what was stolen. Even after the three defeats here Sunday and Monday the News of that plica says: The Bluffton 1 nperials base bull team came home from Decatur last night in a rather dejected frame of mind for they had a poor record to report. They played i three games and they lost three gitnas. Tho first game was played! I Sunday afternoon with Ertle, n I Ft. Wayne pitcher in the box and Stetzer also of Ft. Wayne catching. ; The score was f to t> in favor of Decatur. The feature of this game was a three base hit by Ertle with the bases full, bringing in three runs. But despite his goo I work Ertle could not win with his support. The Imperials claim that by all that is fair this game was really theirs but that it was given to D< oatur by a decision of the umpire. | — MID WEEK PRAYER SERVICE. The usual prayer service at the Methodist church this evening promises to be one of interest. The liberal attendance at these services have lu‘l|M>d very much in their usefullness. The subject for this even, ing will be “Grasshopper People.” IAU persi’ii-i will bo made welcome-

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CITY COUNCIL W. E. Fulk Elected City Superintendent Will Also Do City Engineering.—Number of Bills Allowed.—Some Other Business Transacted. The regular session of the city council was held last evening, Mayor Coffee presiding and every member present. Minutes of the I meeting of June 21st were read I and approved, E. L. Carroll was j granted the privilege to remove his C. & E. elevator across to the the Clover Leaf tracks. The matter of repairing Monroe street was referred to the street committee I who were ordered to notify H. P. I Streicher to repair same at once. I The following bills were allowed: | L. C. Helm pay roll < .30 00 I L. G. Ellingham printing 10 75 John Coffee salary 45 84 Weaver &■ Suttles labor 5 16 D. F. Teeple drayage, 7 16 Clover Leaf Ry. freight 43 69 Geo. D. Barnard Co. supplies 12 00 i Kuhlman Elec. Co. supplies 12 OIL John Thomas labor so 12 Earl B. Adams labor 2 00 W. A. Keubler supplies 8 13 j Wilson Steele labor 3 30 ' George Steele pay roll 217 56 J. S. Peterson insurance 52 00 The petition of John Malotte for . a side walk was referred to the ] street committee. Charles Yobst ■ was granted a iloense as a plumber j and his bond approved. The salary oiM.J. Mylott. city electrician. was I increased ten dollars per month making it <75. George E. Steele I water works superintendent was discharged. Mayor Coffee deciding 1 a tie vote. It was decided to unite j the offices of water works superin- ! tendent and city engineer and the names of J. P- Hyland and W. E. I Fulk were presented for the position. Each received three votesand Mayor i Coffee voted for Fulk. He was de- ] olared elected and his salary fixed at <75 p er month. Mr. Porter moved that city attorney Beatty be discharged. Gaffer and Porter voted aye and Buhler, Kirsch, | Teeple and Fordyce nay and the i motion was declared lost. CLUB MET 3on Ton Girls Were Guests of Miss Maude Christen. JThe Bon Ton Club met last evenI ing in regular social session with Miss Maude Christen at her home lon tenth street and as is the usual juuslu.'ii with these girls a lino time was had. Pedro was the pastime and for several hours the girls were thus busily engaged. The first prizes were won after an exciting contest by Misses Gertrude Radamucker and K atie My lof t while Misses Louise Brake and Rose Tonne 11 it r were awarded the boobies. During the evenings enjoyment a three course luncheon was served and at an late hour the club adjourned to meet on nex Wednsday and Thursday evening with Misses Radamaeker and Katie Mylott, when two special sessions will be held. Miss Maud Niokey of Buffalo N. Y. was the guest of honor last evening. MEETS TOMORROW. The Womans Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. C. M. Kenyon. The event will lie interesting and a cordial invitation is hereby extended to every|<tne.- i... 1 .J ■M •