Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 254, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1916 — Page 3

JAMES P. GOODRICH

James P. Goodrich, Republican nominee for Governor of Indiana, is fitted by training, by executive experience and by nature for the office he seeks. While he has never asked for nor held a public Mr. Goodrich has been a student of state affairs, and in a large way repeatedly has demonstrated his capacity for business management and for the skillful and able direction of large enterprises and organizations. Mr. Goodrich combines marked and proved efficiency with remarkable industry and vigor. Mr. Goodrich is making a wonderful campaign in which he has confused and confounded the opposition by giving the people a square and fair analysis of Democratic state administration." Mr. Goodrich turns the Democrats’ own official record on the Democrats and shows by the Democrats’ own figures where the abuses of extravagance and* waste have been inflicted on the taxpayer. Mr. Goodrich’s campaign is one of the most notable in the history of Indiana. It is leadership such as that of Mr. Goodrich that makes the Republican party invincible this year. He is a clean, courteous, fair and open fighter, but he hits from the shoulder and every blow counts. One of the assets of the Republican campaign is the fight Mr. Goodrich is making for reform of the state’s taxation laws. Taxation is a live issue in the state. Mr. Goodrich is a thorough student qf the taxation problem. He not only points out the weak places in the taxation laws now on the books but he tells the burdened taxpayer what ought to.be done and what he will do when he takes up hisduties as Governor, to help equalize the tax load. Mr. Goodrich is a Hoosier, born and bred. For many years he has been a lawyer at Winchester, at the same time managing a 160-acre farm.

CAPT. HARRY S. NEW

Capt. Harry S. New, Republican nominee for United Stated Senator, long term, is a solid, red-blooded, virile American, patriotic to the core and thoroughly courageous in stating and supporting his convictions as a Republican, and as a citizen. In 1898, when McKinlev’s call came for volunteers, Harry S. New enlisted and served through the SpanishAmerican war, coming out with the rank of captain, and with a record which won hearty commendation from high sources. He was not “too proud” to serve as a fighting man for a cause he believed was right. It is this sturdy, forthright, frank and fearless spirit that wins for Capt. New the admiration and the affection of Indiana people. The voters know they can depend on Capt. New to stand fast in the United States Senate for the American idea. While Capt. New has worked as a Republican party man in all the grades from precinct committeeman to and including National Chairman, he .has never been an office-seeker. He accepted a nomination for State Senator in 1896 and hi 3 vote that yea*, was a high tribute to his personal standing in Indianapolis and Marion county. In the Indiana State Senate Harry S. New voted sos Charles W. Fairbanks for United States Senator and helped to electshim. At the next session, that of 1899, Capt. New voted for and helped elect Albert J. Beveridge to be United States Senator. The record shows State Senhtor Harry S. New was a constructive legislator. His ''name adorns the county and township reform laws which still are serving the people well. Harry S, New is a successful business marm- He has achieved latge things in the business world, just as he did in the newspaper worldCapt. New excels as an organizer of Republican victory. He is engaged at this time thorough-going, dig-nTfled-nnd forceful campaign rallying the militant forces of progress for the sweeping charge which is to bring * historic triumph.

JAMES E. WATSON

James E. Watson, Republican nominee for United States Senator, short term, is one of the best known, best loved and most popular figures in Indiana politics. “Jim” Watson is a picturesque and impressive personality, a natural leader of men, and an able and widely experienced publicist of marked and varied abilities. He is regarded as the country’s foremost exponent of the protective tarift doctrine,) a vital issue. Keen in debate, strong in argument, forceful in his appeal as a logician and as orator, James E. Watgon ranks with the best known speakers in America. Mr. Watson’s enthusiastic meetings over the state demonstrate the tremendous powers of the orator and go to indicate a personal popularity that is singularly helpful to the whole Republican ticket. Mr. Watson’s chief strength lies in his frankness and courage in fighting with all his might in support of his openly asserted beliefs. • Those who at times may have differed from Mr. Watson’s views, have always declared their admiration for his squareness ahd gameness in battle. Win or lose, “Jim” Watson has been out in front fighting for his convictions. James E. Watson is known all over the country as a public speaker and as Republican leader of force and ability. He served with rare distinction as a Representative in Congress from the Sixth Indiana district. As a youth Mr. Watson went forth in the armor of Republicanism and defeated that ancient Democratic Goliath, the one-time treasury watchdog, “Bill” Holman, of gracious memory. In his ten years m congress or since that time, there has never been an act of his that has not been in accord with his integrity as a~public servant, and he discharged every duty with fidelity. Mr. Watson is expected to take front rank in the United States Senate by reason of his long* experience in Congress. His training has been such as to prepare him for extraordinary usefulness. Mr. Watscpi is telling the voters of Indiana he ekpects to. give himself wholly and energetically to the people’s service. The voters are responding warmly to Mr. Watson’s eloquent appgal in the knowledge that few men in the United States are more fully equipped for doing the work the people want to have done.

EDGAR D. BUSH

Edgar D. Bush, of Salem, is the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Bush has won success in the farming business and has made a place of note for himself br other lines, Including politics. Starting as a school teacher, Mr. Bush later engaged in the bond business in Indianapolis. Mr. Bush has been active in politics for many years, but never has held an office. In 1912 he was a Progressive leader. In 1914 he was the Republican nominee for Congress in the Third District. Mr. bush was bom in Washington county and is 43. He is married. As a campaigner Mr. Bush sets a fast pace. He is a hard worker, inspires confidence and impresses all with his sincerity 1 and fitness. The Lieutenant Governor, presiding over the destinies and guiding the actions of the State Senate, is a powerful agent for or against legislation. The people know that with Edgar D. Bush presiding in the Indiana Senate they will have on the job a square and fearless representative, who will apply brains as well as courage to the people’s problems.

ED. JACKSON

Ed Jackson, Republican nominee for secretary” of state, 1 was one of the leaders ‘in the Republican battle of 1914, Accepting the nomination for secretary of state and making more campaign speeches that year than any other Indiana Republican worker. Mr. Jackson is a friend maker, gracious and kindly In his treatment of political opponents, and uniformly digni-

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tied and cheerful in all political weathers. Mr. Jackson, who is entitled to be called “Judge” Jackson, was born in Howard county fortythi’ee years ago. He has lived in Newcastle many years. two terms he served as prosecuting attorney in Henry county, and served as circuit judge by appointment, later being electoi dtr that position. Judge Jackson was not opposed for the second nomination for secretary of state, Republicans in convention concluding that his fighting personality was an asset well worth keeping in the 1916 campaign.

OTTO L. KLAUSS

Otto L. Klauss, Republican nominee for auditor of state, is splendidly fitted for the office he seeks. He is 45. His early business training was received in the Old State National Bank at Evansville, the city of his birth. No man in Evansville stands higher in the respect and confidence of that community. Mr. Klauss is a substantial, efficient, thorough-going, pr actjcal, all-around business man, "successful, sound in principle, sane in method, sure-footed and dependable in every way. As evidence of the friendly trust he inspires in Vanderburg, his home county, it needs only to be cited that he has served five years as treasurer of his county and in other public capacities, all adding to his equipment for the duties of auditor of state. Mr. Klauss is a son of Captain Martin Klauss, who organized and led the First Indiana battery in the civil war. The nominee for auditor of state is a member of one of the oldest and bestknown German families in the First district. He is a member of the German Evangelical church and is a member of the Loyal Legion.

DAVID A. MYERS

Judge David A. Myers, of Greensburg, Republican nominee for judge of the supreme court, Second district, obtained his law schooling at Union university, Albany, N. Y„ after obtaining his earlier education in the Lo'gansport schools, at Smithson college and at the Central Normal college. Judge Myers 'was born near Logansport in 1859, but in 1881, following his graduation in the law, he settled at Greensburg. Judge Myers rose steadily in “his profession from the very first of his active career. In 1888, and 1890 he was elected prosecuting attorney of the judicial circuit made up of Decatur and Rush counties. He was appointed a circuit judge and later his marked abilities commanded official notice and he received an appointment to a vacancy op the appellate bench. 1n\1904 Judge Myers was elected to succeed himself as an appellate judge. His record in_the public service commends him the public. His nomination for mfprerne judge was a logical further recognition of his leadership as a lawyer and his splendid standing with Indiana voters.

UZ McMURTWC

Uz McMurtrie, Republican nominee for treasurer of state, is a strong representative of the younger Republicans of the state. Mr. McMurtrie is serving his second term as county treasurer in Grant county. His home is at Marion. In 1912 Mr. McMurtrie led his ticket and won by 369 votes, only one other Republican being elect- ■:! 4 o office in Grant county that year, n 1914, on his record, Mr. McMurtrie was re-elected by 1,470, again leading his ticket. His remarkable showing attracted State-wide attention. Mr. McMurtrie’s primary race against the strongest sort of worthy 7 and able opposition gave him new prominence. Mr. McMurtrie believes in thorough methods in public office’ anripin politics. Hp applies to the pfacUcsijcsserttial organization work among Republicans the same principles he employs in making a good record as a county treasurer. Mr. McMurtrie devised and put in use a simplified system in the Grant county treasurer’s office; apd the McMurtrie system hag been adopted by most of the counties in Indiana. McMurtrie is head-of the state organization of county treasurer s. He is a leader his* home city where he has worked ydmself upward from newsboy to newspaper man and on to leading citizen. Mr. McMurtrie worked his way through Indiana university. While in college Mr. McMurtrie studied the tax problem, and today ranks high among students of that vital issue in Indiana.

ELE STANSBURY

Ele Stansbury, Republican nominee for attorney general, is a leader at the bar of western Indiana. Mr.” Stansbury xvas the party’s nominee for attorney general in 1914. His activities in that campaign made him exceedingly strong with the people, and he was chosen this year over distinguished opposition, largely as a tribute to his able advocacy of deeprooted and positive convictions. Mr. Stansbury’s unusual qualifications make him a powerful factor in the present campaign. He has been a Republican campaigner for twenty-five years. Ele Stansbury was born in Illinois in 1861. He was the child of brave and hopeful poverty, and learned early to work his own way. He worked his way through college. In 1883 he located at Williamsport, and now is an honored citizen of that town. He was prosecuting attorney of Warren county, being elected in 18192 and 1894. He served as a member of the Indiana House in the sessions of 1903 and 1905, making a record for sound and sane service for the people. He has served as a member of the hoard of fnr thp Tnd h ana School for the Deaf.

WILL H. ADAMS

.. Will H. Adams, Republican nominee for reporter of the supreme gird- ap- - ’late courts, is a fine type of the

sturdy and energetic younger Republican. Mr. Adams has been prormneot in Republican politics since boyhood, getting into state politics early in life through work done as a Lincoln League organizer and leader. Mr. Adams was one of the men who made the Lincoln League a factor in Republican party achievements in Indiana. In 1914 Mr. Adams went on the Republican state Ticket aS the nominee for clerk of the supreme an 1 appellate courts, and made a creditable showing as the, result of a whirlwind, campaign. Mr. Adams is a Wabash bounty man. He is a successful lawyer. He is part owner of the Wabash Plain Dealer, and, in addition to hiß activities on belt."! 1 of the Republican cause and the whole ticket, is associated with Fred I. King in the publication of that live and aggressive Republican newspaper*, Mr. Adams’ unusual popularity is proved by the fact, that he was not opposed for the nomination for reporter of the supreme and appellate courts. .

HORACE ELLIS

Horace Ellis, Republican nominee! for superintendent of public tiori, is an educator of high* stSndtng. Few* men are so fully equipped for usefulness in the department of education. Mr. Ellis has been a country school teacher, a village principal, a city school superintendent, a state normal school president, a college president, a teachers’ institute instructor and a farmers' institute lecturer. His candidacy appeals To voters who seek for thoroughness, efficiency, integrity and conscientious, intelligent, scientific service. The position of superintendent of public instruction is one of the most important in the state, affecting hundreds of thousands of growing children, future citizens of the commonwealth. Indiana Republicans are fortunate in their choice of a nominee for this office. Professor Ellis not only is a splendid type of the progressive-minded educator of today, but he is an orator of rare ability, and a master campaigner. Professor Ellis is a graduate of Butler college and Indiana university. He is personally popular and has a wide acquaintance. He made the race for superintendent of public instruction in -4014,

HENRY A. ROBERTS

Henry A. Roberts, Republican nominee for state statistician, is one of the “live wire” younger Republicans to have a forward part in this historic 1916 high tide of Republican party advancement. Mr. Roberts is known the state over as the “traveling men’s ”■-While he Las been ' a “successful traveling salesman tot seventeen years, Mr. Roberts at the same tipie ha 3 been owner and publisher, aided by Mrs. Roberts, of the Carmel Standard, a bright weekly paper. One of the factors that aided in the success of Mr. Roberts in his spirited contest for the nomination for state statistician was the hearty and united support of some 18,000 traveling salesmen. As an organizer Mr. Roferts has few superiors, and he is an indefatigable worker wn o gets results in politics as he does in business. Mr. Roberts is a good-looking giant, -impressive and forceful. He is making a driving campaign for the whole Republican ticket. He is especially strong with Progressives and former Progressives, having been a member of the Progressive party in 1912. He won many friends by his political activity for the Republican cause in 191-1 and obtained recognition at the 1916 state convention on his merits over an exceedingly strong amLhggressive op--1 position.

LAWSON M. HARVEY

Judge Lawson M. Harvey, of Indianapolis, Republican nominee for judge of the supreme court. Third district, is a distinguished and~able attnmpy., a judge, of admirable poise and excellent service, and a citizen who is active in all charitable and civic betterment movements in his community. Judge Harvey is 60. He was

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horn at Plainfield, but has practical law~with marked success since 188 Z in Indianapolis, following his graduation from the Indiana Law SchooL Judge Harvey, ip his youth, obtained! a thorough education in the Indianapolis schools, at Haverford college and at Butler college. He served as judge of the Marion county superior court from 1894 to 1898 and from 1907' to 1909. He was president of the Indiana Bar Association in 1907. He iaj widely known throughout the state; and his nomination was a manifestation of the high esteem in which hiaj talents and personality are held in all Indiana. \- i

IRA C. BATMAN

Ira C. Batman, of Bloomington, Republican nominee for judge of the appellate court, southern division, was born in 1862 on a Lawrence county farm, and, after graduating from Indiana university, taught school while he prepared himself for the law, entering the profession in 1888 as a partner of Judge Henry C. Dunean at — Bloomington. Since the death of Judge Duncan in 1911, Mr. Batman has been the senior member of the firm of Batman, Miller & Blair, a most successful combination. Mr. Batman’s -close study and tireless effort have served to advance him in the lettl ~ profession to foremost rank. Jnage Batman has lectured in the Indiana university law school, and his broad experience has enabled him to pass on important cases as consulting counsel. Judge Batman is a man ox strong and impressive character, aa was shown in 1904, when he waa elected a state representative in Monroe and Brown counties, both Democratic counties, by a plurality of mora than 760. He has served since 19WI as a trustee of Indiana university. He was married in 1888 and has a family. He is a worker in the Christian church.

E. A. DAUSMAN

Ethan A. Dausman, of Goshen, Republican nominee for judge of the appellate court, northern division, is one of the best-known and most prominent; of the successful practicing lawyers in his part of the state. Goshen has produced some of the brightest and strongest legal lights Indiana has evert honored, and Mr. Dausman ranks with the brilliant best of these. Mr. Dausman was bom near Elkhart in 1862. His father, Jacob Dausman, was bom in Germany. Mr. Dausman was admitted to the bar at Elkhart in 1888. He served from 1900 to 1904 in the Indiana state senate, making an enviable recoil as an intelligent and painstaking representative of the people. Mr. Dausman contributes unusual elements of strength and virility to the Republican statetieket. His decided ability, fine integrity and aggressive honesty make him an ideal candidate for the appellate judgeship to w hich he aspires. t