Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 255, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1916 — LIITTLE BITS OF POLITICS [ARTICLE]

LIITTLE BITS OF POLITICS

In an allegorical trial before the people of Indiana, in which James F. Goodrich acts as the states advocate and John A. M. Adair as a witness, the following examination la taking place almost daily in this state: Mr. Goodrich—Mr. Adair, will you explain to the people the reason that under Democratic rule, the tax levy* for benevolent Institutions was raised, although you boast that your party lowered the taxes? Mr. Adair—The President kept W out of war. Ques.— Why is it that under the Democratic administration the per capita cost of clothing the inmates of the Boys School decreased and the salaries for undeserving Democrats emploffed at that institution were greatly increased? Ans.—Stand by Wilson. Ques/ —If you should be elected Gor«»yt:nr what would yoo do about eaact» lng better laws on taxation? Ans.— Thank God for Woodrow WU* son. Ques. —You say the state is dot of debt; how do you explain the state's indebtedness to Purdue University? T Ans. —Wilson refused to recognise Huerta. Ques. —Why does it cost the people so much mere to pay the state’s debts under Democratic rule than under Republican rule? Ans.—The United States Is the only nation that is not at war. Mr, Goodrich—Your honor, this man has refused to answer these very important questions. I suggest that ke be cited for contempt. The Court—Let the voters do that in November; call the next witness.