Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1905 — THE ANONYMOUS MAN [ARTICLE]

THE ANONYMOUS MAN

Gov. Hanly Calls Him the “Con* fidential Citizen” and Can* not Endure Him. TALKS TO HIGH SCHOOL PITPILB Bellersburg Fears for Its Liberties— Indianapolis Sentinel Under New Management. Greenfield, Ind., May 26.—The commencement exercises of the Greenfield high school were held at the Bradley Methodist Episcopal church. The graduates were fourteen boys and fourteen girls. Governor J. Frank Haniy had a heart-to-heart talk with the graduates, advising them not to worry, and reminding them of the value of sincerity and honesty.

That Anonymous Reformer. In speaking of ambition, the governor alluded to letters he had received from persons who wanted some particular reform in their own community being ambitious, as they stated, for the good of their community, to see these reforms made. The governor said, however, they were not ambitious enough to sign their names to the letters. Another of th* Same Kind. “In the same class,” he said, “was the citizen who would write a long letter to the chief executive, telling him of some flagrant law violations, and then closing the letter by saying that he hoped the governor would regard the letter as being strictly confidential and not to use the writer’s name in connection with the reforms. “God save Indiana,’’ said the governor, “from her confidential citizenship.” At the conclusion of the commencement exercises the governor, board of education, faculty and class held an informal reception in the parlors of the church. Look at Some Hospital Sit**. Columbus, Ind., May 26. Governor Hanly and the commission appointed to choose a site for the new Southeastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane left here for Seymour, to look at the sites offered there. They spent a day and night in this city, being the dinner guests of Joseph I. Irwin. The night was spent at the St. Denis, where an iuformal reception was given for the party.

THEIR LIBERTIES ARE INFRINGED Citizens of Sellersbnrg Insist on the Privilege of Spitting Anywhere Out of Doors. Charlestown, Ind., May 26. Because of metropolitan airs and the consequent activity of citizens who believe themselves governed more than is necessary, the little town of Sellersburg is In danger of losing its charter. A short time ago the town enjoyed a boom and, while making other improvements, adorned the principal streets with concrete sidewalks that stretched in inviting perspective beneath the maple tree. But spltters spoiled the prospect. They insisted that the streets were not sacred and that any one wanting to spit on the sidewalk had a right to do so. Then the town board passed an ordinance imposing a fine of $5 on any person caught expectorating on the sidewalk or ii public places after June 1. This action led a number of the citizens to think they were too well governed, and they started a movement to hold an election to determine whether the town shall remain incorporated. They say that the legislature, the town board, the trusts, the temperance and the anti-cigarette people are depriving them of all liberties.

This Mrrrlage Postponed. Kokomo. Ind.. May 26. Harry Miller, 24 years old, who recently came here from Bluffton, is under arrest for forgery. He is accused, of buying a pair of shoes, making payment with a check to which the signature of the firm by which he is employed was forged. He received sls change. He gave the money to his sweetheart for the purchase of wedding finery, their marriage having been appointed for this week.

Shown the Way Out of Town. Greenfield, Ind.,. May 26. Lewis Braendlien, formerly head bookkeeper for the National Adjustable Chair company, of this city, and at one time a young man of means, was escorted to the city limits by Mayor Oarr and after being placed on an I. and E. interurban car he was warned never to return. Braendlein had been living for several months here by borrowing money from former friends.

Now Mnnngoro for The Sentlnol. Indianapolis. May 26.—J. W. Allan, of New York, and H. J. Hearmeyer, of Cincinnati, have succeeded to the editorial and business management, respectively, of the Indianapolis Sentinel, heretofore owned almost entirely by Thomas Taggart. Democrats believe The Sentinel will now come out flatfooted for Bryan and that Taggart’s retirement was brought about for this purpose.

“Nip ud Took" Club to Open. Newcastle, Ind., May 26.—The formal openlngof the Nip and Tuck Country club, well known to politicians of the state, is announced for this afternoon and evening. The “opening” will be conducted by A. R. sugar, who will give a steakbroll for the gentlemen of the club.