Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 154, Decatur, Adams County, 11 July 1904 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. I IVIBY IVSNING. KXCEPT SUNDAY, BY L. ■ W S. ELLINGHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. A, curler, per week 1 oc Mj Carrier. peryear $4.00 mall, per month 25c ♦i mall, per year $2.60 Single copies. Two Cents. SXQrarlUlng rates maJe known on application ■ otered in the postofflce at Decatur. Indiaaa, as second-class mail matter J, H. HELLER, ManAG «R . THE CONVENTION. The democratic national convention, just closed, was one of the most remarkable national conventions ever held by any political party, and it marked the beginning of a re united democracy. This fact was commented on bv all the speakers from Bryan in the west to Hill in the east. In fact when William Jennings Bryan and David B. Hill can append their signatures to a plat'or ,n and signify their approval thereto, the millennium is here. The followers of each may well congratulate themselves upon such party unity and good sense. What I they can do, their followers need not hesitate to do also. The silence of I the platform is an open admission | that the money question is not an issue in the campaign, and only live issues should find a place in any party platform. Silence on that subject is also an acquiesence in the establishment of the gold standard, and that J udge Alton B. Parker as president of the United States will maintain it with integrity. To this the leaders of the party in convention agree, and ’ that agreement settles for all time to ! come party rancor and Strife, and I gives io the country a re-united demo ; cracy. tt was a great week for t’he j democratic party. William J. Bryan joins the leaders of the other states, and approves of the platform adopted j and promulgated, and in addition says that in 1904 he is more interested in the success of the democratic ticket than he was either in 1896 or 1900. This is the sentiment as expressed by the twice defeated standard bearer of the party, and his sincerity is not open to [question. He is by far a greater man than he ever was before, and his power of greatness will increase. The nominees, Parker and Davie, are a combination of men and sentiment that will greatly aid in moulding the party together and making it a force for party success. They embody all the elements of conservatism, and they already enjoy the confidence of that element of the political body who look to men more than to party to carry forth the affairs of a nation so that the greatest good may come to the greatest number. Their nominations, both on the first ballot, in a convention numbering more than one thousand delegates, shows the almost unanimous sentiment in their favor. This personal tribute shows the gettogether sentiment that predominated at St. Louis, and which should now spread to every voting preciect in the United States, and there cement the party workers in one solid phalanx for the struggle that is to come. If you have felt in the past that success ajemed impossible, the events of last week are sufficient to dispel that feel-

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ing of doubt. The country is ripe for a supremacy of democracy, and with Judge Alton Brooks Parker, of New York, for president, and t’.x-Senator Henry G. Davis, of West Virgina, for vice-president, the democracy will sweep the country. Get ready to ratify.’ David Benr.ett Hill is a great democrat, and those who art 1 taking his measure otherwise, are a little premature. At St. Louis it was the guiding hand of Hill that so completely hfld the Parker forces in line, allowing the opposition no opportunity to break the combination that won for the nominee on the first ballot. While Hill never made any declarations in public, vet he was the most conspicious figure at the St. Louis convention. The Indiana delegation was a conservative body and their conduct at St. Louis was one of credit to the individuals comprising that delegation, as well as to the entire party of the state. They were there to render a service, and they did it with a dignity that was commendable to say the least. At a meeting of the democratic national committee, the Hon. T. Taggart was indorsed for national chairman. His election was deferred to a future meeting of the committee which will be held in New York, at a time to be designated by Judge Parker. The friends of the presidential nominee have stated that the committee should settle the chairmanship, and in that event Mr. Tagga-t’s selection is assured. All Indianians will rejoice. At one session quite an ovation was paid the distinguished head of the national committee. Our townsman Dr. J. S. Boyers has a personal acquaintance with I Henry G. Davis the West Virginia vice puesidental nominee. He Claims for him the vitality of a man of sixty, well preserved, both physically and mentaly and one of the most beloved, solid and substantial citizens in that part of the country. This tribute from one we know, will be appreciated by the many readers of the Democrat. IS SLIGHTLY BETTER Henry Hobrock's Conoition is Improved Today. Henry Hobrock Ex county commissioner and one of the best known men of this community is still very sick with kidney and liver trouble. His condition is reported some better today and his friends hope for a continuance of the favortable symptoms. He has been in poor health for several months but his loss has only been considered serious during the past week or two. James Bain will deliver meat to all parte of the city. 150d6 Remember the bargains at the five and ten cent store. 134d30 FOR SALE—Good steel rarg only used five months. Inquire at this office. Lost. —A ladies chatelaine pocket book containing a small round purse and a key. Lost Saturday night, July 2nd. Finder please return to this office- 153-3$

LIKES IT ft The Platform Tickles Jacob Butcher Wants a Reserved Seat in the Parker Band Wagon. Geneva Ind., July 11, 1904 . L. G. Ellingham, Decatur, Ind. Friend Lew: The great struggle at St. Louis is now over. I thank God and William Jennings Bryan for a once more united democracy. I like the platform bully. Please retain for me a reserved seat in the Parker wagon and oblige Yours Truly Jacob Butcher. This is the kind of sentiment that is high in favor right now. As Mr. Butcher well says the platform is "bully” and the ticket is comprised of the kind of salt that any and every kind of a democrat can vote for and support with a clear conscience. This will be a speaking campaign and we expect often to hoar Mr. Butcher defend ’he ptinci. pies of democracy from the platform.

BALL GAME The Rosenthals Were Defeated Tne Marlon Owls Win by a Score of Five to Two One of the snappiest and prettiest games of ball that has been played here this season was seen yester day at Steele's Park, between the Marion Owls and the Rosenthals. The Rosenthals were forced to bite the dust and saw their colors trailed in the mire. Two teams were never more evenly matched than were these two, and pretty base ball was furnished much to the amusement of the fans whose sympathies, however, were with the home lads, but who were forced to admire the exhibition put up by the Owls. The Rosenthals at one time had victory firmly graspod, only to have their nerves rudely shocked and what seemed to be a victory snatched from under their very noses and defeat handed them. llt was a bitter dose to take but to ■ the victors belongs the spoils and Marion is entitled to all just credit for their victory. France who had just returned from a three weeks* sojourn in the southwest, essayed to pitch for the Rosenthals and for five innings served a lot, of mysterious curves and bends that seemed hard for the Owls to solve until the fifth inning, where he was touched up for throe singles after two men were out, which, coupled with an error by Railing netted the visitors three runs. This handicap however, proved too much to overcome. Tom Railing fresh from the Texas League was substituted but all of I is efforts proved fruitless and Marion swelled her total two more in the eighth and ninth. The Rosenthals’ runs were few and far between one being scored in the first after two men were out and one more in the seventh, making their total two, which could not be swelled any, although they made great efforts to do so. The Marion boys put up a clean fast game and are the most gentlemanly set of ball players that have visited us this season. Decatur takes her hat off to them. A return game may be played in the near future. The score by innings was as follows. 12345« 7 8 9 R A E Marion 00003 0 0 11 5 9 2 Rosthls 1000001002 7 « Summary, two base hits, Nenema-

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ker, Underwood, stolen base?, Railing bases on balls., off France, 1; off Railing, 2 ; off Nonemaker, 2. Struck out by France 4; by Nonemaker, 5. Hit by picthed ball, Pennington; passed balls. Penning ton, 2. Sacrifice hits, Linn, Nonemacker. Bateries, France, Railing and Pennington; Nonemaker and Underwood. Time of game 1:40; Umpire Gus Christen, score, Vaughn. Old papers for sale at this office. Lost—An open-faced gold watch between court house and North Fifth street. Finder return to Hub clothing store, J. Kalver, and receive reward. 154d2 Erie coach excursions to World’s Fair. Commencing June 2nd the Erie will place on sale each excursion tickets to the Worlds fair at St Louis each Tuesday and Thursday at a rate of one cent per mile each way for the round trip good for 7 days fcr further information call on or address. A. M. DeWeese Agent Erie. Commencing June l,the G. R. & I. will sell round trip 15 day tickets to all tourists points in northern Michigan also to points on the Pore Marquette R. R., and Frankfort on the Ann Arbor R. R. at ra.j of one fare plus 50 cents for M round trip. Fcr information, call on or address, J. K Breyon, Ticket Agent, Decatur Ind. World’s Fair Route To St. Louis via Toledo, St. Louis A Western railroad, Clover Leaf route. Low round trip fares from Decatur as follows: $16.00 round trip. Going any day. Return limit December 15. $13.35 round trip. Going any day. Return limit 60 days from date of sale. $12.00 round trip. Going any day. Return limit 15 days from date of sale. $7.30 round trip. Good only in coaches. Going an v Tuesday or Thursday. Seven days’ limit. Commencing May 17. Pullman palace sleeping cars, case and free reclining chair cars and through dav coaches on all night trains. Buffet and free reclining chair cars and through day coaches on all through day trains. Meals server! ala carte on through trains. See T L. Miller, agent Clover Leaf route a Decatur, or address George H. Ross General Traffic Mgr, Toledo, Ohio.

Pianos. Pianos. Pianos. Our prices are right and our pianos are right. No o]d shop-worn goods to dispose of. New goods to sell at bottom prices. J. T. Langle, Studebaker block. Wanted —A girl to do general house work; good wages. Inquire of Peter Gaffer. LOST:—A good parasol a straight handle with heavy round knob on end. Knob is cutoff square on endLost between Christian church and Maplewood cemetery and Monroe street. Leave at this office. Ten thousand dollars private funds left with us to loan on Deca tur real estate,first mortgage. Low rate of interest. Will lu-n in sums of |SO upwards. The Decatur Abtract and Loan Co. 257dtf I will pay five dollars for the return of my small black rat terrior dog, which was stolen or strayed away a week ago. Address all communication to Ed Shea, Burt House. 152d6

ANNUAL Nihghrs Fulls EXCURSION via Lake Erie & Western RAILROAD Personally Conducted Niagara Falls Excursion in connection with the LAKE SHORE A MICHIGAN SOUTHERN RY., Thursday, Aug. 4th Tickets good returning on C. A B. line steamer, Buffalo to Cleveland, if desired. Also SANDUSKY and PUT INBAY; side trips to Toronto, Thousand Islands, etc. For tickets, rate, time and pamphlet containing general information, call on any ticket agent of the above route, or address H. J. RHEIN, G. F. A., Indianapolis, Ind.

'Phones—Residence 312. Office 103. Send your dates in early. Fred Reppert Live Stock Auctioneer. Speaks English, German, Swiss and Low German. DECATUR, INDIANA Schurger & Smith Attorneys at Law Abstracts of title made to order Farm and city property for sa'e Private money to loan at the very lowest interest, with privilege of partial payments. Office in Niblick & Allison Block over Everett & Hite grocery store east of Court street. Decatur, Indiana. Give us a call before you invest elsewhere. Insure Your Property in the Decatur Insurance Agency Gallogly & Haefiing MONEY TO LOAN THE DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN COMPANY. (incorporated) A large sumofPRrVATE MONEY has been placed with us to loan on city property and farms. No delay or red tape in making loans. Lowest rates of interest. We are able to close all loans on the same day of receiving •PPlication. Will loan ig turns of •50 up, on one to five years time, with privilege of partial payments. This company can also furnish abstracts of title on short notice to any piece of real estate in Adame county. THE DECATUR ABSTRACT A LOAN CO. Rooms 3 and 4, Studabaker block, 257dtf