Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 70, Decatur, Adams County, 24 March 1914 — Page 5

DEMOCRATIC STATE PLATFORM Declares For State Primaries and a Workman's Compensation Law. E After commending the country on | the work of the democratic partv unf A* r the leadership of President Wilson Hi lndorsing the United States senators' ■Slid the administration of Governor Mpsilston, the resolutions conchi ie ■ We favor an act creating a board MKk'hich will provide for mediation, ,<>-i■filiation and arbitration in controversies between employers and employes, ■ami we recommend the enact inert of ■Ka law similar te the federal law in subject. ■ We pledge a rigid enforcement of KEgjphe ,aws that have been enacted in ■the interest and for the protection of ■railroad employes and all other em■ployes and wage earners of the state. Favor State-Wide Primary. We declare in favor of a state-wide ■ primary election law. carefully guardK ed as to simplicity and economy, at ■ which the people shall nominate'all ■ candidates for office; that all the pro- ■ visions of the corrupt practices act ■ and general election laws shall be ■ made to apply to such primary clee- | tions—the state convention to be refl tained for the purpose of counsel, I organization and declaration of party ■I principles, and precede the nomina- | ting primaries. We commend the last general asi I sembly for its prompt response to the , I demands of the people for beneficial I and up-to-date legislation. In obediI ence to this demand it enacted many # ; | laws for the benefit of all the people, t= I among which may be mentioned the |H laws creating the public service eommission: providing for vocational eduI cation; the anti-hog cholera law; the | inheritance tax law; the housing law; the law regulating loan sharks; the 9 new registration act. and the law prot viding for the appointment of county agwt to act under the supervision of Purdue University in disseminating practical information among those engaged in agriculture. Commend Public Service < <>m mission. We especially commend the legislature for the enactment of the public 31 service commission act. The wisdom M of such enactment has already ken B vindicated. We approve the course - f ■ the public service commission in tie ■ administration of this act and pledge ft the people of the state that this law ■ shall l>e maintained in its it tegriry. K The result of the application of its K broad general provisions will prove a K financial benefit to the people of the V state and will establish equitable and K- just relations between the utilities £ and the users of their service. For Workman's Compensation Law. ■ The general welfare demands the ■ enactment of a workman's eompensaI tion law in conformity with the hu- | mane spirit of the age.

I. i K ! Wrr*' f ’ i || i- v’*' J yw.•■ - \", "H ‘ • -I Vjt / RICHARD M. MILBURN Attorney General. We approve the action of the last general assembly in making provision that the people may declare whether they desire a convention to frame a new constitution for Indiana. We recognise the right <>f the people to regulate the social and moral conditions of their own communities and their right to say whether intoxicating liquors shall be sold in their own city or township, and that the decision of the majority shill bind all. A democratic legislature has recognised that right and provided for an expression of the will of the majority, and we approve that law We also approve the action <>f the same legislature in the enactment of , a law providing for a stricter regulation <>f the liquor traffic. demand a rigid and impar'ial enforcement •>( the law, and we agiin declare against the repeal or modit ation of the present remonstrance laws. The disastrous floods of 1913 resulted in a tremendou loss of life and property in the state. The value of the property destroyed run* f»r into the millions, the real amount of which can never lie estimated. The danger of a recurrence of 'hear flood* is a constant menace to th- property, lives, health and comfort of the citixens of the state. The local authoiitles have been endeavoring to find ways and means for the prevention of these disasters, but existing laws are wholly Inadequate to meet the situation This being a subjet which affect* - the state genc’nlly, we believe that 'egislation should be enacted by the next general assembly which would enable the state to join with local authorities in the improvement of the waterway*, the constrw tion of levies, and such other means a« will prevent a repetition of those flo d disastci • Wo hereby adopt the rooster as the emblem of the democratic party.

DEMIS REAGV FOR FINISH FIGHi I trr ■■ Ticket Is Nominated. Platform Adopted. Harmony Prevails. B. F. SHIVELY HEADS TICKET Homer L. Cook Nominated For Secretary of State—-Stubborn Contest For State Treasurer. — Indianapolis, March 19.—1 t was fi'l i when Bernard Korbly, Chairman ot Democratic State Committee, called the convention to order. 1 he interior of Tomlinson hall was handsomely decorated. In the galleries women predominated. The arena floor was occupied by the delegates, near! 2,000 in number. Over the stage huge portraits of Wilson and Marshall looked down on the convention. On the fronts of the gallery boxes pictures of Bryan and Ralston were hung in profusion. W ith the playing of bands, democratic yells and hustling of candidates and their friends it was an inspiring scene. Not a discordant note was uttered during the long session. The only contest was that before the resolution committee, which did not adjourn until 5:00 a. m.. the morning the convention met. The convention cheered as each plank in the platform was read, especially the one declaring for a state-wide primary election, and workmen’s compensation law. Invocation Applauded. There was an unsusual incident when, at its conclusion, the following invocation by Rev. Mr. Wicks was applauded: “Guide. Ruler and Sustainer of the 1 nation, we would begin our deliberations with an acknowledgment of our dependence upon Thee. We seek to know Thy will that we may make it : ours. Thy will is perfect justice and ! in so far we give ourselves to justice. I hou art with us. May justice reign in our lives and enacted into wise legislation, become our bequest to ; posterity. And in giving effect to justice we shall become worthy of that ’ great name we hear, the name of Democrats. Amen.” , Senator Shively arrived at 9:45. Tremendous cheering greeted his arrival and the band struck up “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Governor Ralston came in three

minutes behind Senator Shively. Chairman Korbly called the con ven- 1 tion to order at 9:40. Senator Kern had not arived at that time. It took < ’hairman Korbly ten minutes to get order. Xational Committeemen Taggart came in at the general entrance rather than by the stage door. His appearance was another signal for applause. Immediately after Chairman Korbly i had secured order, Amos R. Wood of aww art S —»— HOMER L. COOK Secretary of State. Indianapolis, secretary of the convention, called the roll of counties. ( hairman Korbly introduced Gov- ' ernor Ralston as the temporary chair, I mun of the convention. •He needs no introduction," said ■ Korbly. "He is one of the best loved ] and best known Democrats and one ■ of the greatest Governors Indiana has j ever had." ] Governor Ralston'* prefatory com- | plimenta to Wilson and Bryan were I applauded tremendously. Mention of . Bryan'* name caused an uproar of ■ cheering which was the most pronounced of the forenoon session of the I convention. Senator John W. Kern, assumed the permanent chairmanship at 11:35. | .Senator Kern said: . , I ••The issues of the hour, national 1 and state, have been discussed in a 1 masterful manner by your great governor. I bring you greetings from | the president of these United States . and affectionate greetings from our | own little giant, Thomas Marshall | and the great democratic and secretary of state. W. J. Bryan. “The great democracy, true to every trust of the people, has taken the front rank in the march of progress , and thank God, our party will con- , sequently be in control for years to ( come. You cheer the name of Wilson •nd Bryan because you approve of the things they stand for and you .

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PUwLtC SALE. The undt-mlgMd wHI offer ft*' ' at her residence «>n North otwl atreet. ’1 (tumday. March 2<. oVlmk p m., the following lioua<!> Id goods, to-wH: Gasoline idove. >wkIng range, oil etorr, eet dining room chain, table, atand, bed. bed lounge.

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FLORIDA FLOWERS. Mra .George Flandem received a b.. ■«<•! cl orange blonaotne and ro«on , tlrtn morning --renin poet, rrotn Mr*. Harry Ward, of Sanford. Fix, <hrt were very delightful. DEMOCRAT WANT ADS

WANTED. TO RENT—A bouae and bnm. ('all 'phone 613. 66U FOR t',ALE Farmrm' feed bam. torated In thb city; u*n ?1 wide by 183 feet long. tOßvthar t‘h naifaero land in rear for '.red yard, i-quartt irom center ol nty on trick Irret. (Jreateet enap on the market j— Homer Hea, Portland. Ind. 68t12

iu KENT -Ou<- front ana two middle other room*; one unfurnished houit-krepln* room.—J. H. Stone, tltf VARM FOR SALE OR RENT-Sixty acre*, near Washington church. For partlculara addreau 0. L. Dobllya. Will ahlre. Ohio. 6«tf LOST—On the mad. a non skid chain fnr automobile. Finder return to office of Dr. C. H. Clark. «3tf