Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 254, Decatur, Adams County, 28 October 1914 — Page 4
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For Representative in Congress, Eighth District of Indiana. JOHN A. M. ADAIR For Representative R. C. PARRISH. For Prosecuting Attorney, TwentySixth Judicial District. J. FRED FRUCHTE. For Clerk Adams Circuit Court WILL HAMMELL. For Treasurer, GEORGE KINZLE. For Recorder, Aa. C. AUGSBURGER For Surveyor, PHIL L. MACKLIN. For Sheriff, ED GREEN. For Assessor, WILLIAM FRAZIER. For Coroner, DAVID D. CLARK. For Commissioner, First District, DAVID J. DILLING. For Commissioner, Second District, WILLIAM REPPERT.
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VOTE FOR THE REGULAR NOMINEES: — The contentions of the “citizens*’ appear flimsy indeed when investigated. There has not been a single charge substantiated. Not a statement made by the leaders or that wonderful young statesman, Miltie Miller, has been sworn to. In no instance has the official seal of the office from which the supposed records were taken been placed on one of the documents. At h ast several of the “citizens”’ candidates have been asked questions concerning their own records that they do not and will not answer. They are going over the county crying out that “you are being robbed," knowing that the old cry of “wolf, wolf,” always makes the listener sit up and take notice. But in this case it has been again proven to be a joke, a slim-slam pute and simple. The people of Adams
county have been honestly and faithfully served. There are no records of which any one need feel ashamed. There has been no extravagance There has been no wasting of the people's money. Hundreds who have transacted business with the county in its various departments know this. You who have worked for the county know’ that the pay is not exorbitant and that the greatest care is always used. Y'ou know that the commissioners do not allow bills without careI fully inquiring concerning them or at least you can know these facts by just a little investigation. You are well served and have been during all I these years and you know it. The democrats who took part in the pri-
mary lust December practically agreed to support the nominee* of that election. Republicans have no ticket to support, no more have the progressives or prohibitionists or socialists. There is no reason why every voter in the county should not support the democratic candidates at next Tuesday’s election. Vote the county ticket straight and you will be making no mistake.
HAVE YOU COMPARED THEM: — Have you compared the candidates on the local tickets* We believe if you size them up man to man you will come to the conclusion that the affairs of your county are the safest in the hands of those men who are candidates on the democratic ticket. Does not George Kinzle compare favorably with W. J. Archbold, tn everything, excepting point of service? We believe he is capable in every way. We know he is honest, trustworthy and faithful Phil Macklin has had two years’ experience in his office and had five years in the school room as a teacher before he came to this city. How about his opponent? William Reppcrt and David I jDilling have proven their worth during the few months they have been in office and their ability in every way .compares with that of Mr. Liechty and Mr. Kunkle. Will Hammell is com-
petent and worthy, and deserves your support and aid in his battle against great odds; we are willing that you size him up with his opponent, Samuel Nussbaum. Ed Green knows the offlee of sheriff, and we believe he is entitled to the place over Ed Ahr, his competitor for the honor. William Frazier is one of the best men in the county, deserving and competent, compare him. R. C. Parrish has a record as prosecutor that entitles him to recognition; as a representative he would make a record that his county will be proud of. Fred Fruchte is a diligent and well qualified young lawyer, who can and will attend to the duties of prosecuting attorney in a manner entirely satisfactory. Look him over and compare him with Mr. Walters. Dr. D. D. Clark performs every duty of his office in a thorough and capable manner that could not be improved upon. Aa. C. Augsburger for recorder has all the qualifications and is most deserving. If there is a single, solitary reason why you should not vote for these democrats when sized np with the men on the “citizens’” ballot, we I do not know’ what it is.
LA FOLLETTE ON WILSON:“Incidentally, the country rejoices that Wilson is President, not Roosevelt, whose recently expressed attitude towards disarmament confirms this judgment. The accumulating and increasing horrors of the European wars are creating a great tidal wave of public opinion that sweeps aside ail specious reasoning and admits of but one simple common-sense, humane conclusion —a demand for peace and disarmament among civilized nations.” The author of this just and proper sentiment is Robert I M. La Follette, not so long ago a hero of Roosevelt’s showered with praise by that dispenser of blame and rewards. Mr. La Follette is nothing if not a keen observer of political curents and popular opinion, and in his Weekly he declares that President Wilson “today holds a supreme place in the confidence of the
Republican Misrepresentations. The Republican papers throughout the State, at the request of the Republican State Committee, published the following: “DEMOCRATIC ‘ECONOMY* IN INDIANA.” The cost a year of the State government under four administrations —two republican and two democratic—follows: Administration. Cost Per Year. Durbin, republicans2,3B9,7o9.4l Hanly, republican 2,805,163.29 Marshall, democrat 3,673,812.03 Ralston, democrat (one year) 4,433,879.70 THE FACTS. The actual cost a year of the State government under four administrations—two republican and two democratic—follows: Ari ministration. Cost Per Year. Durbin, repub1ican53,725,866.84 Hanly, republican 4,724,253.39 Marshall, democrat 4,625,005.63 Ralston, democrat. 4,528,295.15 The last figures are taken from the records in the Auditor of State’s Office, and can be verified. Why do the republicans misrepresent the facts to you so much? Because they want to get back to their pie counter.
'people of the United States,” which Is summed up in the simple phrase, “He is keeping us out of war.” The praise Senator lai Follette bestows upon him and Mr. Bryan is unreserved. Those who, like Mr. Roosevelt, mocked at Mr. Wilson’s Mexican policy now offer up ■prayers of thanksgiving” that We were spared at war in Mexico. As for the peace treaties, negotiated by Mr. Bryan, which Mr. Roosevelt scorns, the Wisconsin Senator declares that they constitute a"great service to the human race." From our observation of press and public, we believe that Sesnater La Follette is correct in his estimate of what the public is thinking. We can not but feel that Mr. Roosevelt's rehashing of his mistaken militaristic theories just at this time is as grave a political mistake as any of the many that he has recently made and that have caused his friends to wonder what has become of hi* onco great political skill and intuitive know- | edge of public opinion.—New. York Evening Post.
THE WITNESS ON PENSIONS: — “The civil war has been over nearly half a century but we are paying more now in the way of pensions and claims that we did twenty years ago and twice what we paid thirty years ago. Many just claims have not been paid but a large part of it is GRAFT PURE AND SIMPLE. It is time to call a halt,” says an exchange, and that paper is right—From the Berne Witness, Monday, January 12, 1914. What does the old soldier of Adams county think ol a newspaper whlcn 'prints the above editorial? This was the first editorial in the column, issue of Monday, January 12. 1914. Think of a man who claims to be an editor, making a public statement that even the pension drawn by an old soldier who offered his life as a sacrifice to save the stars and stripes, is graft money. Evidently he thinks that every man who draws a penny from any public treasury is a grafter. Every old soldier should remember when he votes on next Tuesday that the Berne Witness is the chief supporter of the “Citizens’ movement in this county and has the same honesty of purpose in crying about graft in Adams county as he has concerning the old soldiers and widows’ pensions.
ROTTEN ARGUMENT:— One of the best known farmers of Union township called at this office today and told us of an argument advanced by Sam Nussbaum that certainly proves the ends to which these officeseekers will go in their absurd argument and plea for votes. This statesman, who is now serving as assessor of Monroe 'township, and has a record of his own that he doesn't care to discuss, presented his card. The farmer told him he was a democrat, intended to vote for Billy Hammel), and thought Nussbaum should be ashamed to be out fighting Hammel!, whom he reminded the candidate was a cripple and deserving of credit for his efforts to advance himself and make a living. To this the farmer said Nussbaum replied, “If Hammell can't make a living, let him go to the poor house.” What do you think of such argument from a man w’ho seeks the office of county clerk? Mr. Hammell
ha* made a living under adverse circumstances and will continue to do so, but for the next four years succeeding Mr. Hleeke’s term he wili ea n that living as clerk of the Adams circuit court and such an argument as this from his opponent will but help to increase his majority. CONGRESSMAN ADAIR AT THE COURT HOUSE THIS EVENING. ADAIR AND COLERR-’K AT THE COURT HOUSE TONIGHT. HEAR THEM, It* simply a shame the way Ute republicans and progressives get all fussed up whenever Taggart's name Is mentioned. BE SURE TO HEAR JUDGE SMITH CLOSE THE CAMPAIGN IN THIS [CITY WHEN HE SPEAKS AT THE COURT HOUSE FRIDAY EVENING. , Funy to hear Beveridge and Mill r telling the people who will be the democratic candidate for Senator in 1916. Shively will be about all they ne.-d just now.
CONGRESSMAN ADAIR AND GUY COLERICK AT THE COURT HOUSE AT 7:30 O’CLOCK THIS EVENING. THE POLITICAL ISSUES WILL BE DISCUSSED. EVERY VOTER IS INVITED. Congressman Adair arrived late la.’t evening and will tour Adams county today and tefmorrow. This evening he will address the voters of this community at the court house. Be sure to hear him. Numerous errors at the treasurer’s office are making some people say that it might be just as well if the officer in charge there pay more attention to his business and less to nis political bureau. We only ask the Democrat to stick to the truth, as we have done, and distinguish between “attacks” and comment and criticism.—The Herald. As we have done? We presume you refer to your report oh the Moran meeting?
Miltie said when he started into this campaign that he wanted the advertising. Well, he has had that Btirelv, bushels of it. Recently he said nis candidates didn’t need offices to make a living. Next Tuesday he is going j to have that desire granted. He cught to be the happiest of happy boys. Charles Greathouse has been a pretty good superintendent of public instruction. In addition to the improv* - ments he has made in the department he has also turned into the treasury several thousands of dollars annually, that the people never knew was collected when republicans were in cfficc. The Herald is silent as to the questions asked Billy Archbold and whicn will go unanswered we presume. They have no explanation to make of the various charges made against Mr. Walters, Sam Nussbaum, Waller Thornhill and the others as to their previous records bearing out their promises to save the taxpayers. Why? It’s a queer thing that democratic meetings in Adams county in which more than two hundred are present are invariably discribed in the Herald as a failure while a meeting attended by twenty-five is a grand success and an enthusiastic meeting if the “citi iens” are in charge. Funny, isn’t it? Mr. McCardle, who was advertised i to speak here last evening, failed to appear. The Herald says he cancelled the date without giving any reason. Why don’t you tell the “honest for sure truth,” that you knew that when such men as the Hon. C. W. Fairbanks and Mr. Vestal couldn’t get an audience it would be useless to try it for Mr. M •- Cardie. The ballots are being printed today. The election is next Tuesday. Vote the democratic county ticket and support the men who won out in a fair and square primary at which thr ■ thousand voters took part. Thev air
square fighter. -I t® accusation that they were named b) un y ..ring” ho ridiculous I hat it does not even deserve consideration. P L. says there wore about a hu »- dred voter* at the Moran meeting. He is as far off on this us he usually ’* in reporting a political meeting. The t .. )W ber in the court home were count ~d b y several who wished to see hownear correctly it would be reported in the “tell nothing but the truth" paper. There were 226 people in the room and of these 186 were voters and yet the partner of the never wrong End Rohrer reports that there were about a hundred present. It is apparent that the editor of the Democrat does not know at least he does not show that ha know*—the difference between comment or criticism and attack. He says the Herald editor has “attacked" certain men, which is misleading, to say the least. We have attacked no man or men.— The Herald. Might we ask what the “Fresh man calls it when he says a judge has no dignity, is corrupt, a “ring politician, and a man generally to be shunned?
The fact that the names of township candidates from St. Mary’s and Kirkland townships were not certified in to the board of election commissior.tioners in the time prescribed by law has caused much talk over the county, and especially in thdse townships directly affected. The law on the matter is rather complex, but the election commissioners, County Clerk Bleel;.’, C. W. Yager, and L. A. Graham, we are sure wish only to do that which is .e quirts! under the law. The board < election commissioners we might add are not appointees of the county commissioners as is being circulated by those anxious to mislead voters. Under the law the appointments arc made by the county clerk, who mu: t appoint the men recommended by the chairman of the two parties receiving the highest vote in the state at the last general election. Chairman Heller named Mr. Yager and Chairman Graham named himself. This should give every one a clear understanding of the matter.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT COURT HOUSE nils nn Congressman J. A. M. ADAIR AND Hon. GUY COLERICK City Attorney of Fort Wayne hear them
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POLITICAL calanu Wednesday, Octojji Decatur--John A m vd . I Monroe John a y * lr ' ! Judge Smith. ’ M Jefferson—John c. Ml , raf ' Decatur Court 1 . (l!i , . of Fort Wayne, man Adair. ' " ' ca a Baker, Wabash t . w ngld | win and Jesse Kelly ’ ' Thursday, October a | Geueva-J. A. M. A<u|f D. E. Smith, ”1 Berne—Dannel N. A. M. Adair. "" Peterson--Jo.hn c. M onm Person- John c. liam Hammell. Monmouth Dor.- n I F. Snow. - C ’» Friday, October 3(). Decatur-Judge n. E. s milh William*-John c M oran Woods school It. lt I Daniel N. Erwin and J, p yJj Magley-R. C. Parrish'J Snow. Beer schol house p, t roe township—D. 1! Erwi* '' Coffee. Saturday, October 31. Berne—Judge D. E. Smith. Preble school hou j O h n „ ran. Linn Grove—lL c. p arriah Josse Kelly. ADAIR SPEECHES. Wednesday, October 28. Kohr school house, Union
9 a. m. Williams, Root towi .i Pi jj, Freidheim, Preble township, m Preble, dinner. 12 111. I'reble speech, 1 p. m. Magley, 2 p. m. Honduras, Kirklan ■ t wnshin ’1 French, 4 p. m. Supper, 5 p. m. Town of Monroe, 6.30 p. m, Decatur, 7:30 p. m Thursday. October 29. Bobo, St. Mary's t< nship, Ju Pleasant Mills, 10 a. in. Salem, Blue Creek. 11 a. m. Dinner, 12 m. Hisey school hcu-.. .!• Person, lj Linn Grove, 3:15 p. in. Geneva, 6:30 p. m. Berne, 8 p. m. ■ ■ - o— LEGAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby g:v<r ments and interest on public imim ments in the city of Decatur area in November and mu* be paid idi December Ist, on the following: 1 Assessments and Interest Due* November. Weikel sewer, Third mi! Ma streets, Atz alley brick. Sixth Mylott sewer, Merry 1- . : Monroe street brick, Ninth sn brick, Madison street wer. East I arns street brick, Jeff- - n walk, South Third stree’ brick. i Interest Due in N . ember. Elm stret sewer, Nor Firs - sta North Second street, •- ventfc brick, Adams street. Mi rcer sfi Rugg street, Indiana :rcet. Y.i street stone. J. D. Mel \RLANft 254t30 City Treasure — - Mares 1 Colts, address, Edson t > hran. Bl ton, Indiana.