Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1920 — Page 2

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lit JRSPER MIT DMII F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Long Distance Telephone* Office 315 Reeldence 111 Entered .a* second class mail matter Tune I, 1908, at the poetofflee at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March B. 1*79. Published Wednesday and Saturday The Only All-Home-Print Newspaper In Jasper County. ■DESCRIPTION »2 00 PHR ANNUM—STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. —ADVERTISING RATES—DISPLAY Twenty cents per inch. Special position, Twenty-five cents inch READERS Per line, first insertion, ten cents. Per line, additional Insertions, five bents. WANT ADS One cent per word each insertion; minimum 25 cents. 'Special price if run •ne or more months. Cash must accompany order unless advertiser has an •pen account. CARD OF THANKS Not to exceed ten lines, fifty cents; eash with order. ACCOUNTS All due and payable first of month following publication, except want ads and cards of thanks, which are cash with order. No advertisements accepted for the first page. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1920

MR. TAGGART RESIGNS PLACE ON TICKET

Thomas Taggart has resigned as a candidate for tihe Democratic nomination for U. S. senator from Indiana, stating that the condition of his health is such that he cannot make the necessary campaign. The Democratic state committee has the power to fill the place for the primary election. In speaking of the resignation the Indianapolis News (Rep.) which has 'most bitterly fought Mr. Taggart in years past, because of the fact that he was an astute politician as well as an able and honorable gentleman and an active worker in the.. Democratic ranks, says: Regretfully former Senator Tag gart declines .’ to be a candidate for re-election, though he was assured of the Democratic nomination. There are many people in Indiana, not all of them by any means members of the Democratic party, who will be sorry that he is not 16 make the race. He was recognized as probably the strongest candidate that the Democrats could have chosen, with the exception of the vice-president, who had refused the honor. But Mr. Taggart gives the best of reasons for his action, namely the lack of physical strength necessary to make the campaign. There can be no quarreling with a decision based on such grounds. As the time for nominations in the ordinary way has gone by, it is supposed that it will be the duty of the state central committee to choose a candidate for senator. There are 'many men who would be glad to accept, but not many who would, if elected, be qualified to serve. The withdrawal of Mr. Taggart is, of course, a great disappointment to Indiana Democrats, who had believed that one of their most difficult and perplexing problems had been solved. The party will have a hard time in supplying a candidate that would

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READ THE RECORD, MR. ROOT

In a formal speech that was doubtless Intended to be at once an indictment of the Democratic administration and an inspiration to Republicans in New York and the country at large, Elihu Root has merely furnished a new occasion for directing public attention to the incompetence of the g. o. p.’s stewardship in the present congress. Proiposing a course of action for his party, Mr. Root urged, among other things, the accomplishment of five imlportant enterprises which can only be initiated and consummated by congress. These recommendations of Mr. Root’s contemplated: (1) Reduction of war taxes; (2) retrenchment in governmental expenditures; (3) adoption of a budgetary system; (4) withdrawal of the president’s extraordinary war powers, and (5) immediate ratification of tfhe treaty “with reservatlbns.”

Nothing is better known to the miass of the American people than that the Republican congress, in session since last May, with the exception of a few weeks, has failed and refused to reduce or modify war taxation, safeguard appropriations against wastefulness; adopt a budget or lessen the war powers—and the war burdens—of the executive, notwithstanding the president’s messages requesting the Republican majority to do these very things. It is well and universally understood that it was the Republican senators and not President Wilson who prevented the ratification of the treaty. Amdng the “war powers” which were conferred on the president were those in connection with the government’s control and operation of the railroads. It was necessary for the president to call uippn the Republican congress twice in the space of eight months to force' its leaders into framing and passing a measure that would return the reads to their private owners and thus relieve him of one of the most extensive and onerous - of his “war powers.’’

The gentlemlan who is Secretary of the committee of 171, Chosen to prepare the republican platform for the next campaign, assures the public (in this capacity as writer for newspapers) that the g. o. p. congress will have to vote a bonus for each former service man. He seems to think that the present policy of deception and delay cannot be continued indefinitely. The Republican leaders of congress find themselves in a difficult, not to say painful, situation, which is none the less unpleasant because it is of their own making. They have been promising generous recognition of the former soldiers and -sailors. At the same time they have been committing themselves to a regime of “economy.” They

I now deem it Impossible to make good their pledges to the fortnler service men—at a cost of a billion dollars or more—and simultaneously keep the total expenditures of government under $4,000,000,000. More than 4,000 farmers were accommodated with loans from Che federal farm loan hoard’s funds during the month of January. Their aggregate borrowings were were for long periods and at interest rates much below those charged by private lenders. Many thousands of farmers have been directly benefited by this federal loan plan since its inception, anil thousands more have reaped an indirect advantage through the reduction in interest rates brought about by this governmental agency. Like the federal reserve system, the farm loan act is Democratic legislation and is likely to remain on the books, notwithstanding ah the Republican threats to repeal it All those charged with complicity in fraudulent and corrupt practices to insure the nomination and election of Truman H. Newberry as United States senator from Michigan are now ready to concede, doubtless, that the attempt to debauch aw entire electorate was a grave blunder as well as a serious crime. Some of them have confessed their disgraceful parts in the criminal adventure; others have less plainly admitted their guilt by refusing to combat the charges against them. Whatever the fate of other promoters and beneficiaries of this fraud, corruption and conspiracy may be, so far as the verdict of a jury is concerned, they will have been convicted at the bar of public opinion.

With the redemption and cancellation of $60,000,000 of “loan” certificates, the last of the government’s floating indebtedness has been extinguished. The public debt has been growing smaller since last August and it is to undergo a further reduction in the next few months. Even with a lower rate of taxation on small incomes—provision for which decrease was made by a Democratic congress as soon as the war ended —the government is meeting its obligations promptly and fully without hint of further borrowings. The financing of the war and the even more difficult task of preventing a crisis during reconstruction are among the most notable if not the most spectacular achievements of the present administration.

Charles R. Hughes of Peru is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for auditor of state. Mr. Hughes was formerly a locomotive engineer on the L. E. & W. railroad, but in 1894 was elected clerk of the Miami circuit court and since the expiration of his term has been actively engaged in business in Perm and for several years has been a director and vice-president of the Citizens’ National bank of that place. Evidence submited to the court in Michigan in the trial of men charged with corruption, fraud and conspiracy in connection with the nomination and election of Truman H. Newberry as senator from, that state indicates that, in somite minds the honor of a seat in the senate justified any crime against the ballot. Not every Republican who is seen with a hammer' in his hand is at work on his party’s presidential platform. They be preparing to “knock” some other fellow’s candidate.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY NOTICE WORK HAS BEGUN ON THE NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY. Help us to list you correctly by giving us any changes you have made or expect to make. Drop us a card and give us your new location, NAME OR BUSINESS CHANGE. If you have not signed your contract for phone, do so at once and be listed. If you are using some other person’s telephone, better get listed in this directory, as this class of service will be discontinued in future. Any persons or firms wishing ADVERTISEMENTS IN NEW DIRECTORY, PLEASE MAKE PROPER ARRANGEMENTS AT ONCE. Reinember your advertisement is flashed before some 10,000 telephone users each day—THEY HAVE TO READ THEM—and your name becomes a daily personal visitor. There is no better medium for your advertisements to reach the people than the TELEPHONE DIRECTORY. Our space is limited. —JASPER COUNTY TELEPHONE CO., per W. L. Bott. ts An armload of old newrpaoers for a nickel at The Democrat office.

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For Nearly Three Years He Was Unable to Do a Day’s Work — Feels Hne Since Taking Tanlac. “My another was even in a worse fix than I was and I can tell you that was pretty bad, but Tanlac has put us both in good shape,’’ said Albert J. Helfert of 2009 Venable street, Richmond, Virginia, while discussing the medicine • recently. Mr. Helfert was born and reared in Richmond where he has followed his trade as brick mason for thirty years. He has helped to build many of the large brick buildings erected in Richmond during the past quarter century. . Mr. Helfert. stands high in bhe Brick Masons Union, is also a leading member of the Richmond Eagles, Lodge No. 1, and is highly respected by all who know him.

“Regardless of exposure to all kinds of weather,’’ explained Mr. Helfert, “I have always enjoyed very good health until three years ago. At that tiim<e I began to have ipains in my back and joints which kept getting worse in spite of all I could do. Well, I found it was rheumatism that had me in its grip and I finally got to where it was agony for me to move. My back and kmees hurt me so bad that I could hardly lift trowel and brick. “I actually dreaded to go on a job, I ached so bad, and had just about decided to give up my work when a friend persuaded me to try Tanlac, saying it had relieved him of the same trouble and put him on his feet in good shape. That very same day I went to the drug store and got a bottle of Tanlac. I had tried all kinds of liniments and medicines without results, butt Tanlac helped me right from the start and by the time I had finished my fourth bottle I was like a new man. I was able to go on the job and do a full day’s work for the first time in nearly three years. At present I am as w’ell as I have ever been in tiny life and I mean to say by that I haven’t an ache or a pain of any kind. “My mother had suffered from rheumatism for a number of years and even worse than I did. She ihad it so bad at times she couldn’t cross the room without holding onto the chairs and bed. When she saw what Tanlac had- done for me she began taking it and today she is getting around as well as if she wasn’t more than twenty years of age. Her friends all seem astonished at her wonderful improvement end she never gets hired of telling about Tanlac. Knowing what I do about Tanlac, since it has done so much for mother and myself I am glad to show my appreciation by giving this statement for the benefit of others who need just such a medicine.”

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- Automobiles - March 12, 1920. Dear Sir: No automobile has ever achieved more widespread (popularity than the Essex in such a short period of time. Five months ago’ it was unknown to the public. Today half a million tongues praise the Essex while the thousands in daily service are coma stantly adding to the enthusiasm of their owners. . , The reason is that the Essex has filled a real transportation need —a field neve- before occupied by any car. (Having the luxury, performance and beauty of the highest priced cars, it has the additional advantages of moderate first cosL. economy in upkeep and minimum depreciation. Although light in weight, the Essex is so strongly built that it rides over the roughest roads with the smoothness of a car of much greater weight and at the same time has the power to conquer the steepest ■hills with the utmost ease. Thie wonderful popularity of the Essex has resulted iini a tremendous demand and the number we can get this year is strictly limited. By acting now you will be assured of getting your car sooner than the man who "delays. Youris very truly, f HUGH KIRK.

LOST IN FOG; AVIATOR KILLED

Mail Airplane Strikes Tree and Burns Near Goshen. Goshen, Meh. 11. —Indiana's first fatality in the United States aerial mail service occurred yesterday when a flyer, identified by names on his clothing as Lieutenant Clayton Stoner, was burned to death near New Paris, in this county. The Chicago-Cleveland air mail route goes over New Paris and Stoner, it is believed, became lost in a fog, sought to find the Wabash railroad and swept so low that his plane hit some trees in a woods, causing his machine to crash to the ground and bury him under the wreckage. The gas tank exploded, causing a fire which ended his life and destroyed the plane. Stoner mlade several friends here three or four weeks ago, when he made a forced landing near this city. He called at the local postoffice and invited J. A. Bean, postmaster for Goshen, to accdmpany him to Cleveland, but the latter declined. At the time of the accident today he was on his way from Chicago to Cleveland and was unaccompanied.

GOV. GOODRICH GOING SOUTH

Trip Leads to Discussion of Legislative Plans. Governor Goodrich will leave tomorrow for a 10 days or two weeks Visit with friends in Miami and St. Petersburg, Fla., and other points in the south, according to Indianapolis papers. The announcement of the governor’s intended trip has given rise to considerable discussion among state officials, members of the legislature and politicians in regard to the special session of the legislature. As the governor will not return until the last of March some doubt is being expressed as to whether he will call the special session in April because it would run the session too close to the primary election. It is therefore believed the special session will not be called until after the primary in May.

A CROSSING ACCIDENT VICTIM

George Mears Dies at Lafayette After Crash Near Delphi. Delphi, Meh. 10. —George Mears, age 55, of near this city, died today at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette of injuries received yesterday afternoon when a closed automobile in which he was riding was struck at a crossing near this city by a Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction company car. When the interurban hit the automobile, Mr. Mears w'as caught in the wreckage and was carried 250 feet. The side of his head was crushed and he was taken to Lafayette when an operation was performed in the hope of saving his life. He was a prominent retired farmer. A widow survives.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the clerk of the circuit court of Jasper county, state of Indiana, ad-

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CIRCUIT COURT ALLOWANCES.

Following are the allowances made by the Jasper Circuit Court for the regular February term, 1920: George Luchterhand, juror .... I 17.40 Leslie Alter, same 16.80 John Rush, same 16.20 Hallie Alter, same 16.60 W. I. Hoover, same 15.00 Nels Ducharme, same 17.40 Frank -Biggs, same 15.60 Herbert Eib, same 16.40 Henry Gushwa, same 17.40 Frederick Waymire, same 12.50 James Fleming, same 13.90 Henry Haag, same 2.50 Jack Hoyes, same 5.00 John Putts, same 5.00 Mort Murray, jury bailiff .... 12.00 B. F. Barnes, B. meals, jury... 5.85 Wm. Childers, room bailiff ... 48.00 George Ferguson, riding baliff.. 15.00 Jesse Nlchdls, Clerk, per diem.. 48.00 Clerk fees •••••••••••••••••• 5.00 True D. Woodworth (Sheriff) per diem 48.00 Chas. J. Dean. Jury commis.... 3.00 Clark & Hamilton, ptg docket.. 20.00 George M. Wilcox, expenses... 2.64 Inez O. Nichols, prepare docket 5.00 Callaghan & Co., law books... 10.00 8. C. ROBINSON, Auditor Jasper County.

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