Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 183, Decatur, Adams County, 5 August 1918 — Page 2

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EXPK.MUTI HI-> \M» T%X LEVIES • FOR THE lEIH 1019. 4 * Th>’ 'Trustee of Hoot Township, Adams County, proposes for the yearly expenditures ami tax levies b' the advisory board at its annual meeting, to Ue hold mi the trustee’s office hi> the 3rd dav of Sep tem oer. ll'ts, conmienrtny at 2 o’clock p. in.. the fol lowing estimates and amounts for s;iid ,\ear: ' 1. Township expenditures $l.l!n;?0, and township tax. 5 cents on the hundred dollars. 2. Lo>a! t'lit ion < xpvnditures, >1,122.11 and lax. 6 cents on the hundred dollars. • 3. Special school ta> • \pendit ires, >4,675.30 ami lax, 23 cents on the hundred dollars. 4. Road tax expenditures. sl. !!•»;._u», and tax, X cents on the hundred dollars. 3. Additional road tax expt mFtures. 11,309.16. and lax, 7 cents on

I MONDAY, AUGUST STH I Will be the first day of the | I Big Gas Range Sale I I Our stock of shop worn and used ranges i must be reduced as we need the space i Prices will be set so that Every Range will be a Real Bargain These Ranges are all in first-class working order and at the prices the stock won't last long ICome in early and Select Yours Sale begins Monday morning, August sth, at 8 A. M. REMEMBER: Northern Indiana Gas & Electric Company the gas co. I

T< t;il expenditures. $10,099.20, and total :;t\. .’»4 < ents on the hnndre.t,!--4«4— larr The taxublcs of the above named township are as follows: Total valuation of lands and provenients $1,033,175.00 Valuation of railroads, express (ompdnies, palate tar companies, telegraph lim s. telephone lines, etc., etc. (estimated from last year’s tax duplicate) $2x5.115.00 $ 1.91 S. 290.00 Amount of < re<iii on account of rtiortgage exemption 45,505.00 Net taxable property of township $1,N70,210.00 Numl*r of polls. 197. PHIL L. sriIEIFERSTEIN. Trustee Aug. 3. 1918. o Democrat Wants Ads Pay'

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Dr. C. V. Conneii VETERINARIAN OFFICE—HORSE SALE BARN FIRST STREET Calls Answered Day or Night pu Office 143 r none Rcidence 102 DEMOCRAT WANT ADS ‘ PAY BIG.

THE DEMOCRATIC STATE PLATFORM I Adopted by the State Convention Held in Indianapolis, *. June 19, 1918. < I. ADMINISTRATION IS PRAISED P Declares That Winning of the War i Takes Precedence Over Every 1 Other Issue. < Indianapolis, August s—The follow- , i itr la the complete text of the plat- . form adopted by the democratic state I convention, held in this city. The Democrats of Indiana, in con- , vention assembled, adopt the follow- , Ing declarations to the end that the ( people of the state may be apprised of the policies to which the party is committed: 1. The immediate purpose of the Democratic party, the purpose which takes precedence of every other, is to win the war. The fate of true democ- . < racy everywhere depends upon its being won. Its object is to rid the world once lor all of the threat of violence ] aud injustice which must hang over it so long as there is anywhere an « autocratic government which can dis turb its peace or dominate its for- ( tunes. The outrages against right which Germany has committed have directly touched our own citizens and . our own liberties, and they have done much more than that. They have threatened right and liberty every- ‘ where, and Germany must be brought 1 to terms by such a victory as will ' leave no doubt in the minds of het i rulers and her people as to what forces control mankind. We entered ] upon our present course in self-de-fense to resist a menacing assault, 1 directed against our freedom and out 1 national integrity; we shall not ' abandon it until our objective is ! definitely attained. 2. Because we mean to win the ‘ war. it is our purpose to support and sustain to the utmost the administra- 1 tion of Wood row Wilson. His admin- 1 - istration can better be supported by ' those who believe in it and trust it ‘ than by those who are constantly ' eager to make a selfish use of what ' they conceive to be its mistakes. It is. therefore, our purpose to supply 1 the administration in our nominees with men who are its real and un- I questionable friends. I 3. We are confirmed and strength- , ened tn our support of the adminis- 1 ( 3 tration. and are in full harmony with J it, not merely because we are at war j _ and must stand behind the only com- ~ mon instrumentality through which 5 we can win it, but also because the administration has deserved our confidence bv its record. « 4. Our purposes look also beyond | the period of the war. We recognize j « that the war must of necessity be folI lowed by a period of reconstruction. ' ( $ to whose problems it will be neces- . t sary that the best, rnoet sympathetic 1 and most liberal minds of the country ] should be devoted. Those problems j £ will some of them be new, and many b of them, though old problems, will ■ b wear a new aspect and significance. ( f They must be approached without re- , t gard to old party catch words, forntu- j t las or prepossessions, in full recogni- j | tion of the fact that they are new and j t must be dealt with in a new way. : , J 5. As full a development as possit ble of vocational training must be un- ( H dertaken. particular attention being ( H given to the rehabilitation of those , 2 who have been in one way or another , 2 disabled by the war. Opportunities , g for their industrial employment must ] M be sought and found and they must ( S be equipped to take advantage of Hi those opportunities. | H fr. And not in their case alone . 8 must the sympathetic aid of the fed- ( eral government be given to the allo- ( w cation of labor, the development of i mi its skill and the establishment o£ , IL proper labor conditions, but such ( H | services must be rendered all labor- . g.ers and systematic effort must be , 21 made to raise the whole level of , ? , labor conditions and facilitate the acI cess of labor to employment and the | improvement of its preparation and training. | 7. We must seek to avoid in the future the conflicts between capital and labor which have been all too frequent in the past, and must seek to do so by measure of co-ordination such aS we have hitherto not attempted. The statesmanship of the country; must be devoted ; to , this fundamental amj all-important task whose successful working put is a condition precedent to harmonious democracy. Provision must be made •t tor the settlement of all questions S upon the siagie basis of fairness and , H justice X 8 - 'whole industry of the coun-

try- must be dealt with In the most liberal and enlightened manner. Haw, materials and all universal essentials, like coal and electric power must be, made accewibl* to all upon equal and equitable terms. The natural re sources of the country must be ayste matically developed where they have been neglected or their development j delayed. Arid and waste land must, be reclaimed and agriculture In gen j eral further sustained and encour aged. New industries must be sos tered and the barriers removed which have stood in the way of old ones, and the thought of the nation devoted to every impartial process by which ( the industrial prosperity of the country may be secured by methods which will absolutely exclude monopoly. j 9. Railway transportation must he controlled in such away as to assure, complete co-ordination, adequate de , velopment and the equal service of ( the railways in every field of economic activity. The water transpor taiion of the country must be de- ( veloped in such away as adequately , to supplement and. wherever advan-, tageous. parallel the transportation systems of the railways. 10. A budget system for the fed eral government has become an im pi rative necessity and the legislative and executive branches of the government should work together for its establishment. • 11. There must he a single test and standard for every public policy. ( Every measure must be put to this test: Is it just? Is It for the benefit of the average man without influence or privilege? Does it in real fact em body the highest conception of social justice and of right dealing without regard to person or class or special in'erest? | 12. We take pride as Hoosiers an i Americans in the splendid serv-. ice of Thomas R. Marshall, Vice Pres Ident of the United States. 13. We endorse with pride the matchless naval administration of Jo. ephus Daniels who democracised , the navy, scourged from his depart , nv nt the profiteers and produced a degree of efficiency never before equaled by American fighters on the sea. 11. We endorse the splendid work an I achievements of Newton D. , Ba\er. secretary of war, and de- . nounce the sinister and systematic propaganda of falsehood and slandet ' by profiteers and politicians calcu ‘ lated to undermine the effectiveness of the army and to deprive him of the confidence of people and to embarrass http in his heavy responsibilities. Individuals Strongly Endorsed. We congratulate the country on the fact that the health of men in the military service is of a higher stan ' dard than in any other military enter I prise upon which the United States has ever engaged, esp—lally striking by contrast with the record of the i war with Spain. By the most ap proved methods of camp sanitation and personal hygiene the medical department of the army has teduced the sick rate to the lowest point ever known in military service. We congratulate the country on the , fact that no hasty expedition, organ i ized for personal exploitation or tc serve any temporary expedient was sent abroad needlessly endangering by precipitate action the lives oi American troops. We endorse the policies of William G. McAdoo as Secretary of the Treas 1 ury and as Director General of Trans ‘ portation. | The national administration has proven itself constructive in war as well as in peace. The first Wilson administration wrought the greatest civil reforms of a century, successful ly meeting the most difficult prob : lems. In the President s second ad 1 ministration he ecounters the present vast undertaking to which we have pledged in thrilling unison our fortunes and our lives. ■ Whether as the progressive spokes man of industrial and political advancement in domestic affairs, or as the militant world leader in human! J ty's war for democratic ideals, Mr. ’ Wilson commands our confidence and support. He is entitled to the generous co-operation of men of progress and vision wherever found, and espe daily in the (ongress of the United States. The nation has traveled far under his leadership and it can not hazard the gains founded in equal and exact principles of economic and social justice made for Americans and American institutions, through changes whereby we would he forced to turn to divided counsels at this im portant juncture. The future pre sents the supreme test of American statesmanship, and we submit that the people can best trust the wisdom ■of President Wilson and those whe stand with’ him who have shared with him the unparalleled accomplish ments of the past six years. Therefore, we commend to the serious consideration of the peojde the election of Senators and Congress men in complete harmony with the President, primarily upon the policies

of Hie war. but equally in accord with him In questions of vital domestic] concern. Upon this ground we ap , p, al for popular support for our congressional nominees as men best equipped to nerve the national inter , ests. We earnestly endorse and commend i the services of our four democratic 1 members of Congress—George K I ■ Denton, W. E. Cox, Lincoln Dixon and! 'Henry A. Barnhart, in their foyal I ■ opport of the administration of Pres ; ‘ ident Wilson, and their patrfoUe and faithful service in all legislation relating to the war and its vigorous prosecution. We commend the constructive poll cies of the administration in dealing . with war problems directly related to the civil and industrial life of the na tion. I 1. The Federal Reserve system established by Democratic legislation,' ' although denounced by Republican ' candidates and orators and opposed by Republican leaders in Congress, ' has enabled the nation to finance the war and has safeguarded the bust ' ness interests of the land against ■ disaster. 2. Government control of the transportation system as a war measure has resulted in greater efficiency in public service. Increases of wages to the employes, and guaranteed re- . turns to investors, with essential ' preparation for the improvement and expansion of facilities long neglected, j • 3. The War Finance Corporation provides adequate credits for enterprises and industries necessary or contributory to the prosecution of the war. | 4. The operation of the Rural Credit System has given to the farmers of the country enhanced credit, ' and has resulted in the reduction of interest on farm loans. i ">. War revenue problems have , been met ao that the burden has been | placed npon those most able to pay, ( with a fair distribution among all the people of proportionate taxation, wilh special provision for inheritant>> taxes, excess profits taxes aaJ taxes upon munitions., and ioxWies. 6. A marine Insurance system, pro- ' vided by the government has resulted I in the reduction of insurance rates on hulls and cargoes from 6>4 per cent ’ to 2 per cent, since the opening of the t 1 war. Greetings to Those in Trenches. To the fighting forces of the armies of the Republic battling or preparing to battle for the freedom of the woild, ' we send greetings of pride and affec- i tion, with the assurance that while ' they are faefog the foe in front, we will take care of snipers in the rear; 1 that we will support, the government in every effort to protect the market baskets of their wives and mothers , from the profiteers, and that we will , not only support and sustain them I now, but remember them with a na- , tion's gratitude and care when they come home again. I We congratulate them on the wis- , dom and the foresight of the national I administration in providing a war in | sutance which goes farther toward ' the proper protection of the fighting ■ forces than this or any nation has i ever gone before. A sound policy of statesmanship t will endeavor to create in America a nation of independent home-owning people. The Federal Farm Loan law is a wise act of Democratic construe- ' tive legislation which is making it possible for industrious persons of small means to acquire ownership of i farm homes. We favor the extension ,of this legislation to include the granting of preferential loans through the Rural Credit System under favorable terms and conditions to honorably discharged soldiers and sailors, and we favor the enactment of practical legislation to accomplish this purpose. , i We regret the deliberately planned attempt of the opposition to create sectional divisions and hates for pet ty party purposes ar an hour when every Instinct of patriotism calls for na'ioi.al solidarity, and when the boy with Pershing, whether he hails from Minnesota or Mississippi, is equally beloved by patriots as a soldier ot the Republic. World Safe for Democracy. 1 We repudiate as misrepresentative ot the sentiment of Indiana the asser tion of the chief executive of the stalo that we are not fighting the battle of democracy, and that we are trying to impose some particular form of government on reluctant nations; and we accept the view of Woodrow Wilson that we are fighting to make the world safe for democracy and to give to the peoples of the earth the privilege of self-determination in governmental affairs. During the last two years of the first Wilson administration Democratic leaders in Congress vainly sought to secure the passage of legislation which would establish a strong government merchant marine. The obstructive methods of partisans who know no school of thought eave that which contemplates pa.ying public tribute to private profit continued UStil the American flag had almost disappeared from the high seas, it was not until a program, sponsored by the national administration, was Anally

adopted by Congress that ress was made. y The tariff question has natsd a. a polltica! ; cratlc legislation, through lh . I tion of a Federal Tariff Co | a non-partisan body, en gag..<i. ‘ I ligent research and Pro Daraii i reconstruction of our reven J customs laws affer the war, in “| manner as will behest t .,' | i country’s needs. I To labor we pledge the 1 tion of the policy of the par, ? I sist upon our sympathy w t>h I ! American toiler, tor the re™ I writ, and he who runs mar'- .i And we commend the splendid S with which American labor h,« 1 . secrated Itself to service forth,?, I public in the waging of the war | The world s war has created eltri I . ordinary demands upon America fa I food. In this supreme crisis, we/' gratulate our farmers aM nation t / the steady increase In Americas . duction of food stuffs anti the eviti w ability of our farmers to meet the . ! creasing demands of our armies t those of our allies. This grstifT | | result is due to the intelligence - ’! dustry and patriotism of Amertc'farmers whose masterful efforts tut, been immeasurably aided by w» I legislation in aid of agriculture« a to ted in both state and Da’ioLb’ -, ' democratic party. I We heartily endorse the policy« federal and state aid to enrounp the development of agriculture >t f : we pledge our party to enact further I practical legislation having this p ; - pose in view The Democratic party has given to J soldiers and soldiers' widows nutac ous increases in pensions which th» . Republican party, long in power fa, denied them, and our record in this J is but another evidence that we sum ,3 in performance rather than bt H promise for those who defend Mt '» country, and those new engaeet tn a the patriotic duty of defending mi :ij ' country, as well as their widownad I dependents, and are thereby asssrel £ that their welfare will never beau lected by the Democratic party la every patriotic effort te id 9 Pre.sideut Wilson in the pros* clot ■ pt the war we pledge ungrudging itp 1 'port to the Governor of Indiana Opposed to Centralization. We ar» opposed to the centnte 9 • tion of the government of Indiana by B taking away from the people the right ■ jto elect the Attorney General and B other officers and placing their ay ■ pointment in the hands of the Gcwr ■ nor We favor the speedy enactment i! B the pending federal amends® granting equal franchise to wonri B ' and pledge the legislature of Indiana • If Democratic, to promptly ratify s:o; “ amendment; and if not nationally erf acted, we pledge the Democratic p:* ty of Indiana to amend the constirfe tion of our state granting equal (nt E chise to women In Indiana, attditffl recognition of the splendid work tit! ■ are doing in support of all war actw 9 ties, and believing in the principle■ 1 equal suffrage, we invite them top«i I tlcipate in the councils of our pa"; 9 I We demand the repeal of the 'u 9 i making compulsory the teaching»: ■ the German language in the p® c U ' schools of Indiana. ] Marshall and Ralston Endorttd The administrations of GovetW 9 Marshall and Ralston demonsttW< ■ that our party believes in ami P ra( ' 9 ; tlces economy and efficiency in sa' B affairs. State indebtedness was »’tP e 'i J out and a large working balance W] | in the state treasury at the close ; 3 Governor Ralston's administration | ' We oppose the creation of unneces r| sary offices and commissions, atti pledge our party to the managentw of the affairs of the state to the t* ! I interests of the tax payers of “ , ’ 1 I ana. The different institutions of o' y state should be maintained at highest standard and econo®']' | administered. We are proud o _ | schools and every effort ’b™ l ". I made to maintain their presen . | standard. Good roads are es 1 to the welfare of our people, m I whenever the present road la• | be amended to better transport’? facilities over such roads we P ourselves to such amendnten . Since we last assembled tn s convention the democracy ; and nation has lost a wise att' , beloved leader in the <-eatli Worth Kern. For f orty-e>ght he was one of the militant of the principles of the P® r J n . „t trated In the political Pbfl 1 Hi , | Jefferson, Jackson and Wl ‘‘° services to the nation as ■■ ; of the Senate throughout tne i • ; ministration of President «■ were of the first important ■ ( dom in council, his eloC| } ie ..i ta ri»r the people, his broad huma'titan. instincts, and the distinct jn career combined to write h » fc(s delibly in history, and to ni memory an inspiration to racy of generations yet c n in the death of L'harUs Fairbanks .the state ha- ' pjfferher most distinguished so ■ rn . ing widely with his vi *” rh , him a mental policy, we r eco «“ i ® t mo tives statesman moved by non - and we sincerely join tn of the state in his loss nrfnrif les With this declaration o we invite all the peoule o pTPf ,. join us in pledging if nP *\ ce 'ner° uS man and every <lollar ’, _ n m the snppoi tof President ,7 ,»o rl ' prosecution of the war uD ’ craf v a“J is rid of the menace of s' l '® 1 d the liberties of mankind a s » iwfiResolved, by the Democr ar _ f t|l , ana in state conventio' • jg i e u rooster be adopted as tb - L jt ti‘blem of the party to be pla ce head of the_tlcket.