Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 January 1917 — WILL TAKE CARE OF THE HOME FOLKS [ARTICLE]

WILL TAKE CARE OF THE HOME FOLKS

Representative W. L. Wood, of Parr, Says That He Will Serve Inter—7—esta of Our People. - W. L. Wood, of Parr, Jasper couni ty’s representative in the legislature, who is taking so active a part in the assembly, in Jetters to The Republic cansays:-"" ~ ’7 Indianapolis, Jan. 23. Dear Sirs: * ' I have received from Jasper, Newton and Benton counties, signed by five thousand or more men and wemen asking that the state-wide prohibition bill do pass. I presented the petition this morning to the house add it will be spread upon the House Journal. I give you this notice that the people of Jasper county may know that their desires have been , taken care of by me. T My bill providing that it ibe unlawful to sell liquor on buffet and dining cars in the state of Indiana pass' ed the house yesterday by an overwhelming majority- The hill providing for a constitutional convention passed the house today; You may make mention of this letter through the columns of vour paper. Thanking you for past favors, I remain, Yours respectfully, > W. L. WOOD. Indianapolis, Jan. 24. Gentlemen: I very much regret to inform you that Senator Green passed away last night. The senator was a republican member of the senate from Albion, Ind. This will possibly cause an adjournment of the General Assembly at present. The law provides that in case Of death of a senator or representative, that the governor shall give a ten day notice to call a. special election to fill the vacancy. This leaves 25 democrats and 24 republicans in the senate, consequently the lieutenant-governor could not cast a deciding vote on any bill. The death of Senator Green might affect important measures very seriously- but I am not alarmed as to the actions of the democrats, as I believe that they desire Jo put over very good legislation the same as the rep 11il i,■ ans,-—J. don’t-fgrir-dhaL•politic cal lines should be drawn too closely and I hope that they will not be, as the people of Indiana are looking to the (Seventieth General Assembly for results, which we cannot give without serving our constituents regardless of their politics or their religion. Yours very truly.

W. X. WOOD.