Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 255, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1914 — Page 4

DAILY DEMO CR A T Put'iahMl Bvsry Cvsnlng l«c*pt •uaday By THE DF'.ATUB DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINQHAB JOHN H. HELLER Subscription RatM, Par week, by earrier 1* cents Per Year, by carrier. 15.00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by maU...., 12.60 Single Copies 2 cents

Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice In Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET. 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, z \a. 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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’FOR SENATOR:— I We present herewith the picture of . the well known democratic candidate ' for United States senator, the Hi*. Benjamin F. Shively, of South Bend, who Is just completing a term of six ; years in that very important place. That he haa made good is evidenced /by the fact that President Woodrow j Wilson lias endorsed his splendid work and asked for his re-election. As act-; jing chairman of the committee on forJoign relations he lias had much to do with the war policies of the administration. His work in the tariff and currency legislation was most important and his every service lias been for the people.

■ ' ... ' 4 b I it ■■ A vote for Mr. Shively at this time is a vote for the support of President

Wilson and people of every party should vote for this splendid and comf petent and tried statesman next Tuer- ■ day. His election is conceded and a large plurality over his opponents , would signify an expression favoring < lhe Wilson administration. I A CITIZEN OF i THE WORLD In politics, as in life generally, things which loom large momentarily have away of shrinking out po • terity's sight, while events which at I tlie moment nearly escaped remark grow- in significance. It is impossible as yet to know just what Woodrow Wilson’s place tn history will be, de

pendent as it is on many and varied conclusions of unfinished business. That he lias grown in esteem in veryrecent months, it would be idle to deny. His great grief has made men know him for what they have sometimes forgotten him to be: Not professor only, but a father—a man with man’s responsibilities and trials. And now the President issues two impoitant documents —an invitation to all persons to pray on a certain day that peace may be restored to Europe: an anouncement to hi| party managers that he will take no “swing around tne circle” to mend the fences of his party’s representatives in Congress. 1 This decision is not a surprise to anyone who knows Wilson and his ways. I Wljptever liis defects and angles and asperities—and time will'soften them and we shall grow more conscious ot his qualities—Mr. Wilson is an Amjerican patriot and a citizen, not of his opn parish only, hut of the world. His presidency, opening with the enactment of promised legislation, has been troubled by private bereavement, by Mexican explosions, by partisan ebuiltitions, and by the greatest war in present memory. Whatever mistakes ,ve have charged the President with, w<> have never charged him with losing ; his head. His attitude toward events in Mexico and in Europe alike lias been distinguished by a large minde. Hi ness that we* frankly envy him. We , congratulate this country of ours that ( he has been out White House ruler la . those months of storm —Collie, ’s ( Weekly. -

POPULAR AS EVER:— Congressman John A. M. Adair, who is touring this county, addressed a large audience at the court house in this city last evening. He is as he has ‘ been for years a strong favorite. He ■ lias kept his promises and against such j a record as he has made his opponents find but little opportunity to secure ! votes. He is clean and honest and ba- ■ lieves in the principles of democracy. tor which he has so long and persistently fought. He has supported everv measure recommended by the president and has jßrformed many acts that entitle him to credit aside from that Tact. He has done much for the old soldier, for the laboring man, for the farmer and the business man. He is true to every possible promise ar i his manly way of stating facts impresses his audience. Tliat h- will be returned to congress by a plurality as large or larger than two years ago A admitted by all fair minded people, whether they be politicians or no'. He discussed national issues only, stating that he would leave the local tissues for us to settle and the state issues for others. He asked for the votes of the men of every party and

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, republican $2,389,709.41 Hanly, republican 2,805,103.29 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: Administration. Cost Per Year. Durbin, republican $3,725,856.84 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. llilJ i ———l— mi* m maiiw.———q

promised faithful service in the future, as he lias rendered in the past. His meetings over the county are being well atended and Mr. Adair need nave no fear of the results in good old Adams. HEAR THE LOCAL ISSUES DISCUSSED BY JUDGE DAVID E. SMITH AT THE COURT HOUSE FRIDAY EVENING r — ■■■ — Mr. Archbold is now telling of having seen money pass hands during election times, but that was before he donned the pure robes of non-partisan-ship. At least he has never mentioned it heretofore and lie does so now with very poor grace.

When you figure your tax in Adams county take off tlie road and school tax and you will find that the amount left is reasonable. In most instances the improvements for which you have been taxed were those petitioned for by you and your neighbors. Neither the republicans or progressives have a county ticket this year witli the exception Os candidates fir congress. There is no reason in the world why you should not vote the democratic ticket straight, no difference what your politics. I,'” 11 11 ■" » — IF Yt)U ARE INTERESTED IN THE LOCAL CAMPAIGN YOU SHOULD HEAR JUDGE SMITH AT THE COURT HOUSE TOMORROW EVENING. HE WILL EXPLAIN THE DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THE LOCAL QUESTIONS. If this country w-ere at war with Mexico, the cost would probably exceed $400,000,000. if we were drawn into war with another first-class power, congress would be compelled to give at least a billion as a starter. As it is, a light tax on beer and whiskey foots the bill.

Do you think the old soldier who draws a pension is a grafter? Do you think tile fact that tlie old soldier is drawing a dollar a dus pension in his old age when his earning power is gone is evidoes, according to its editorial of last January. A paper which will express such a thought should net be given much consideration when it cries “wolf, wolf.”

The big cry of'the Berne Witness is that the printing goes to one pap r. In other words if it was divided they would have nothing to say. They have never alleged that the charges filed by the Democrat are too high. They know that only the legal rates have been charged and if they have investigated they know that in many instances the charges are less than allowed by liw. "Let Billy Hammell go to the poor house if he can’t make a living." says one of the “citizens’ ” candidates, Well, Billy Hammell has done a beter job of making a living than a good many, people with good health. He has educated himself, and had the grit to go out and get a nomination for county clerk at a primary election. His nomination was not handed him on a platter by a few politicians. He will get along in the world, and don’t you forget it. Watch his vote next Tuesday. Hon. Guy Colerick, city attorney of Fort Wayne, who delivered an address

here last evening, pleased the big crowd and made many friends. He is a clean young man, a fighter for his political ideas, educated, a fluent talker, who says tilings and says them In away that they are good to hear. He discussed national and state politD s and closed with a short account ol the result of the independent fight in Fort Wyne a year ago and said h ‘ hoped that the democracy of Adams county would remain faithful and true as of old.

if no one stole any mmjey from the county, as tlie Berne Witness says, we would like to know what they have left in the campaign made by th ■ “clticns." That has been the big cry ever since Miitie threw out his little No. 32 chest and made the startling statement at Berne last spring. And now on the very eve of tlie election Alley take it all back. We agree with you, and there Is absolutely no oilier reason why the entire democrat ! ticket should not be elected from to; 1 to bottom by two thousand majoritv, and we believe they will. The Herald and the Berne Witness devote a lot of space to the fact that 'the statement made in this paper tint to vote a straight “citizens’ ” ticket would prevent you from voting for any one else. We are informed that 'men who are working for tlie “citii zens’” are instructing voters to place a mark in the star ring and then vote for any one else. This spoils your ballot if the vote is for any candidate excepting congressman, which Is p r- ’ missable because there is no candii ate on that ticket. We insist, howeve", that the safe thing to do if you wish to support the national administration is' to vote the straight democratic ticket.

We heard a farmer comparing his tax with that of another county ! n which it was lower, but he wi;a modern farmer who thought things out and the fact that his was a few cents higher did not cause him t > lose his reasoning power. He had investigated the facts in that other county and found that compared with Adams county as to roads, schools anil other improvements that cost money that it was fifty years behind and li said he wouldn't think of exchangiii-' his farm, even for one equally as good in the other county. The taxes in Ad ante county are right for what you have received. Mr*. Voter, you should remember that the "citizens” have not told you who the Adams county ring is com pored of, or whether or not the seven 1 members of that party who are row holding office were members of the ring when they were elected, t . y have not proven a single charge m;. l nor have they sworn to a single omof tire charges made. Pretty fliriv material for a campaign, don’t you think? And when you get it all figured out you will find that the men who are fighting the democratic party this year are either defeated :andi'datQS or have a personal grudge

rA- ■. -' Mw > ’•* ; Wi > I ’K j Oisll k# < ' Fl X " 3. I 1 -4 'pi !' 1 : L -■ ! 7' The Eskio-Baldwin ('ompanyn lade a hlnZe <i ibill. Madam Eskie performed wondeiful feats in mind™ -'<r ** n,eht W ‘ ll “ their big n, y stery and iand comedy acts. A complete change of bill wm kJ' ."' :| '' llns a,1(1 Uiere was clever singing dancinc. ma--J’and 20c. > be e ' vea whigh closes the engagement. Prices ■. ' ----- - - »

.gainstt some one. It is a ridiculous campaign from the “citizens' ” point of view. They are bluffing and tlie voteis of this county should rebuke them at the polls next Tuesday. We believe you will do it. r -—- The campaign is drawing to a close. Jt has been one of those.mean, per- | onal kind that always fallow such attacks us was laid down by the independents” in their platform. They started out with that in view and if in answer to their charges tilings have been said that hurt their feelings, they have only themselves to blame. They have likewise said tilings that would I perhaps have been just as well unsaid land we do not believe they expect to win in a campaign carried on under so many misrepresentations. When they publish a list of orders, supposed to be drawn by tlie county surveyor or by the Democrat company, and ’know when they do it that they are misleading and untruthful at least in intimation, and when they travel ov-r the county handing out such literature and saying that it is taken from Hie records, and know when they do it they are not acting in a fair and honest manner, we asume they expect some retaliation. Their campaign has been a bluff, pure and simple, and sooner or later the people will know A.

SHAVES OFF MUSTACHE. E. X. Ehinger Parts With Friend of Thirty-two Years. Visitors at the Old Adams County bank are surprised to see a very young i looking cashier standing in the shoes of E. X. Ehinger. On close inspection the man was found to really be E. X. Elinger minus the mustache which he had worn for thirty-two years. Even liis nearest friends failed to recognize him in several instances. 0 — ATTEND MEDICAL CONVENTION. Decatur physicians who attended the Twelfth District Medical. association 'at Fort Wayne yesterday were Dr. S. |P. Hoffman, vice president of tlie association; Drs. Boyers. Beavers and Miller. Dr. Hugh Cabot, of Boston, one of the most famous diagnosticians in tlie country, conducted the clinic 'at the St. Joseph hospital in the hiorning and gave a lecture in the afternoon. There were 150 in attendance. Dinner was served at the Anthony ho-1 tel at noon. o IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT By mistake it was given in one place in yesterday's article that the j Municipal Hallowe’en party was Fri- j day evening. This is wrong. It is Sat-1 urday evening, October 31. Be sure to remember the date. Everybody should take part in the parade. Be sure to “be there with lard in your hair and your ears pinned back.”. Everybody is going.

BEN HUR MASQUERADE. A big masquerade social will be giv en at the Ben Hur hall Friday evening, October 30. Every one is cordially invited. Prizes will be given to the best masked. An excellent program is arranged, and also a number of novel Hallowe'en stunts. Refreshments will also be served. Everyone is invited.

pumtmnannn:: | POLITICAL CALAMmI Thursday, October 2< 8 ’ a “ Geneva—J. A. M. Adair and ... D. E. Smith. Jsi lt Berue-Dannel N. Erwin and , u A. M, Aduir. Peterson—John C. Moran. Peterson-John C. Moran gud liam Hammell. "T Monmouth—Dore B. Erwin F. Snow, Friday, October 30, Decatur—Judge D. E. Smith Williams—John C. Moran. Woods school house, H| Ue Cr Daniel N. Erwin and J. |.\ Frucht Magley-R. C. Parrish and j\ Snow. ” Beer seliol house, Dlst. n 0 4 ~ roe township—D. B. Erwin and n n Coffee. ' Saturday, October 31. Berne—Judge D. E. Smith. Preble school house- John q j ran. Linn Grove—R. C Parrish M Jesse Kelly. ’ ADAIR SPEECHES. Thursday, October 29. Bobo, St. Mary’s township, 9 a Pleasant Mills, 10 a. m. Salem, Blue Creek, 11 a. m. Dinner, 12 in. Hisey school bouse, Jefferson, 1 p. 4 Linn Grove, 3:15 p. m. Geneva, 6:30 p. m. Berne, 8 p. m.

LEGAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given tliat asw ments and interest on public imprw ments in the city of Decatur are du in November and must be paid befon December Ist, on the following: Assessments and Interest Due in November. Weikel sewer. Third and Madisot streets, Atz alley brick. Sixth street, Mylott sewer, Merryman s. wer, West Monroe street brick. Ninth street brick, Madison street sewer. East Alanis street brick, Jefferson street sidewalk, South Third street brick. Interest Due in November. Elm stret sewer, North First street, North Second street, S- venth street brick, Adams street, Mercer street, Rugg street, Indiana street, Ninth street stone. J. d. McFarland, 254t30 City Treasurer. stsftfinmsafiwaßS I HEAR I Lfj S rlnnflm M lUllJlvU 5 s s {f AT THE S S s I Court House | ♦♦ H | FRIDAY NIGHT | S AT 7:30 I ffi ER