Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 April 1920 — Page 2

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GERMAN GUNS AND PLANES

The allied commission has found 2,500 three-inch field guns in the vicinity of Berlin, and 9,000 in other parts of Germany. In addition to these, 6,000 airplanes have been discovered. By the terms of the treaty Germany is entitled to only 288 field guns, and to no airplanes. All the guns in excess of the limit fixed were to be surrendered to the allied and associated governments “to be destroyed or rendered useless.” Those who are talking about making a separate peace with Germany are respectfully invited to consider this situation. Not. so long ago we were all insisting that Germany must be reduced to a state of powerlessness from a military point of view. Do we still feel so? If we do we must feel a vital in. terest in the enforcement of the provisions of the treaty designed to

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accomplish, that result. We, however, are not parties to the treaty, and so have neither rights nor responsibilities under it. But here are 12,000 guns and 6,000 airplanes which Germany would find very useful in the next war. In a recent note to the allied commission, dealing with the question of the excess war material, which should have been delivered prior to March 10, the Germans said that It made no difference whether the material was delivered or destroyed, and that they preferred to destroy it. It makes just this difference —namely that the treaty required that it be delivered to the representatives of the allied and associated governments to be destroyed or rendered useless by them. The treaty-makers evidently did not trust the Germans, who have neither delivered nor destroyed the guns and planes. It is said there are 36 clauses of the treaty in the execution of which little has been done, though the time limit has expired. There are many submarines as yet undelivered; little has been done in the way of reducing the army to 200,000 men, and Germany still has 12,000 field guns and 6,000 airplanes. Meanwhile the propaganda designed to effect an easing of terms is in full cry. And men are writing books designed to show that Germany can not comply with the terms of the treaty. There is nothing, of course, that this government can do. In a recent cable to the New York World it was said that French officials are fearful lest this government declare a separate peace with Germany; the result of such action, they are convinced, would be either an indefinite postponement of peace, or a renewal of war. Can we wonder? The forces back of the treaty have been tremendously weakened by our nonparticipation in it. Germany is mak-i iug all sorts of difficulties in carrying out the treaty, and is undoubtedly counting heavily on the dissensions that seem to be springing up in the ranks of her late enemies. We have no doubt that she has got much encouragement from our failure to ratify the treaty. It is not surprising that our friends in Europe should feel that we do not care whether or not Germany again becomes a great military power. But the American people, in our opinion, do care, nor do they wish to see a new German menace built up on the ruins of the old. But the treaty, as far as we are concerned, is not in force, and Germany is free to do as she pleases, again, as far as we are concerned. —Indianapolis News.

NO WONDER THEY FEAR THE ISSUE

Republican leaders are doubtless sincere in their statements that they don’t want" the treaty of peace to become an in , the next presidential campaign. Their responsibility for its being a partisan question in the first place, and their accountability for the costly postponement of peace would, in that case, be put clearly and unmistakably before the voters, of whom some 15,000,000 or more will be women whose sons and brothers fought to end war.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

It was no part of the Republican plan that they should frankly avow their hostility to the treaty and the league of nations, and assume the onus of their defeat. They schemed to preserve an appearance and give an impression of friendliness in the very act of striking the treaty dead. They hoped to be able to mourn with their lips while they rejoiced in their hearts at the treaty’s death. They sought to gratify their rabid animosity toward the president by

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nullifying his efforts without bearing the consequences of their action. The president’s plain declaration of what he thinks of Republican tinkering with the treaty and the league of nations may well frighten the Republican managers who have been trying to play a double part. They had not counted on having to stand, with the eyes of the country upon them, and answer the challenge.

ONE BURDEN LIGHTENED

Millions of men and women who have just paid taxes on incomes of >5,000 and less found the rate 33 per cent lower than It was lor the previous year, and their saving was in proportion. That is to say, noi including * exemptions, this saving averaged >2 on every >IOO of income upon which paynient was made To many thousands of persons on wages and salaries this reduction in the rate meant a cut of >lO or >2O in this year's payment. This decrease in the tax rate on the smaller incomes—those of the vast number of taxpayers who depend on their daily earnings—is due to the foresight of a Democratic congress. At the moment that hostilities were brought to a close in November, 1918, the sixty-fifth congress —a Democratic body—made prompt provision for a reduction in tie tax rate on the average man’s income during the succeeding calendar year—that is, for 1919. In the aggregate this saving to those who can least affofd to pay taxes runs into many millions of money. It appreciably reduces the cost of living in tens of thousands of homes. It will unquestionably to gratefully remembered by those who found at least one burden lighter than they expected it to be.

Even in the few instances in which tbe present Republican congress has taken any action at all it has made only a negative use of its power and authority. It has blocked legislation on the subject of taxation; opposed attempts on the part of the executive departments to control the cost of living; cut appropriations for the navy and for other branches of the public service; rejected every recommendation made by President Wilson, and capped the climax by obstructing and delaying peace. Defenders of this Republican congress must admit that its principal efforts have been directed to hampering a Democratic administration. It will be discovered that it was neither good morals nor good strategy to spend time and labor to discredit, instead of trying to match. Democratic performance. Which platform are the Republicans going to adopt at their national convention —the one to be written by a youth “less than 25 years old” for the prize offered by a wealthy mtember of the party, or that framed by the committee of 171 veteran politicians selected by Chairman Hays? Republican senators have made consideration of the treaty an excise tor delaying constructive legislation as well as an occasion for attacking President Wilson. They are about to be deprived of their pretext forignoring the duties which they owe in the way of domestic measures. When the Republicans begin to seek election on the strength of some one else’s alleged omissions or mistakes, instead of-on the basis of their own performances, they will find getting office more difficult than they now suspect. President Wilson has reminded the Republican senatorial obstructionists that nullification of the treaty cannot be disguised as ratification, no matter how nice the choice of verbi- 1 age may be.

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BARGAINS OFFERED BY GEORGE R. DURGAN. We are offering many used upright pianos for sale for the next thirty days or until sold, that will be mighty fine instruments for anyone desiring a really good instrument at a moderate price. These instruments were traded in to us on player pianos since the first of the year, and all of them come from the best of homes. Many of them have been used but a short while, and cannot be told from brand-new. These instruments will last for years, and all of them are in good tune. We will deliver them when purchased, at Rensselaer, or within ten miles in any direction and free of charge to a customer. If any-one in this vicinity feels interested in these pianos, they ma» write us, and we will be glad to give a general description, to which we, of course, guarantee the pianos to meet. It will do no-one the least harm to write us anyway, and we promise a prompt reply. GEORGE R. DURGAN Murdock Bldg. 6th & Ferry Sts. Lafayette, Ind. 1

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COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES

(Co. Supt. Sterrett) A second list of contributors to the French memorial fund was received from the Queen City school in Milroy township. This school term closed last Friday, but Miss Mildred Harper,- the teacher, was able to explain the lesson to the children of that community and they responded quickly to the cause. Those contributing were: Irene Slaughter, Lillian Byrne, Ernest Fpsdick, Katie Fosdick, Sylvester Fosdick, Earl Shelhart, Clifford Shelhart, Walter McAleer, Howard McAleer, Hugh Garvin, making In all a contribution of 65 cents for the school. Postal money orders are very convenient and a safe way of sending money by teachers who are collecting for this fund. There were 10 eighth grade pupils from Union township who took adVantage of the junior high school at Fair Oaks at. the close of their terms in the country. These pupils will receive promotions into the high school without the eighth grade examination as is required from schools not maintaining an eight months term. This is unfair to tne pupils who must pass the eighth grade diploma examination because he has a term shorter in length than eight months. However, the law provides that eighth grade pupils can be transferred from a township not maintaining a junior high school to a junior high school just as is done with pupils wishing to attend regular commissioned high schools. Several schools In the county have closed. Milroy, Union and Barkley are the first to close. Teachers throughout the county are arranging to continue their professional training in various schools In Indiana. The unfortunate feature about our present law is that it caters to the Inferior teacher too much. These teachers draw less salary than the better qualified teachers, hence are in demand, while the higher priced and best teachers of a higher rating do not receive enough additional above the class A and B teachers to encourage them to become more proficient. This error is apparent and has been a gross abuse for years yet legislators do not seem disposed to remedy such a “trivial matter.”

March Is the time to look after your shrubs for April planting.— Call HOLDEN’S GREEN HOUSE, phone 426. . al AT PUBLIC SALE SATURDAY The undersigned is quiting farming and moving to Rensselaer, and will sell his stock at public auction at Leek’s hitch barn in Rensselaer, SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1920 * at 1 p. m., 5 Good Work Horses, ranging in age from 6 to 10 years and weighing from 1200 to 1400. 7 Head of Cattle —Consisting of 5 good milch cows, some now giving milk, others fresh this month; 2 yearling steers. Also some other property. Terms made known on day of sale. JAMES McKINNEY. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Best job work at Democrat office.

MR. AUTOMOBILE BUYER I am talking to you, and straight from the shoulder. The Nash Six, either In open or closed car, offer# more for the money than any other touring car on the market, selling below $3,000. This I# a broad statement. Make me prove it. Drop me a line. Ring my phone. And I’ll be there. Demonstration gladly given. Office phono 273. Residence 253. Prices F. O. B. Kenosha Nash Six—s passenger; wheelbase 121 inches. .$1,595 Na#h Six — 7 passenger; wheelbase 127 inches.. 1,765 Nash Six — 4 passenger Sport Model; wheel base 121 Inches 1,745 Nash Six—Roadster; wheelbase 121 inches 1,595 Nash Six —Touring Sedan; wheelbase 127 Inches. . 2,725 Nasih Six — 4 passenger Coupe; wheelbase 127 Inches . . 2,495 Prices subject to increase without notice. G. W. GILHAN Retailer GOODLAND, INDIANA

SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1920.

RINMELAIR TIME TABLE In effect March 30, 1918. NORTHBOUND. No. 36 Cincinnati to Chicago 4:34 a.m. No. 4 Louisville to Chicago 6:01a.m. No. 40 Lafayette to Chicago 7:80 a.m. No. 32 Indianap’s to Chicago 10:36 a.m. No. 38 Indianap’s to Chicago 2:51p.m. No. 6 Louisville to Chicago 3:31p.m. No. 80 Cincinnati to Chicago (:50 p.m. SOUTHBOUND. No. 85 Chicago to Cincinnati 2:27 a.m. No. 5 Chicago to Louisville 10:55 a.m. No. 87 Chicago to . Indianap’s 11:18 a.m. No. 83 Chgo to Indpls and FL 1:67 p.m. No. 89 Chicago to Lafayette 6:60 p.m. No. 81 Chicago to Indianap’s 7:31p.m. No. 8 Chicago to Louisville 11:10 p.m.

~ OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. " CITY OFFICIALS , Mayor Charles G. Spitler Clerk Charles Morlan ~ Treasurer Charles M. Sands Civil engineer . ...L. A. Bostwick o Fire Chief J. J. Montgomery Fire Warden ... .J. J. Montgomery " Councilmen o Ward No. 1 ..Ray Wood Ward No. 2 J. D. Allman 1 • Ward No. 3 Fred Waymire At large—Rex Warner, C. Kellner ' JUDICIAL OFFICIALS ~ Circuit Judge C. W. Hanley Prosecuting Atty...J. C. Murphey u Terms of court—Second Monday in February, April, September ' > and November. Four week terms. COUNTY OFFICIALS " Clerk Jesia Nichols Sheriff True D. Woodworth 1 ’ Auditor S. C. Robinson Treasurer John T. Biggs Recorder George Scott ~ Surveyor L'. D. Nesbitt Coroner W. J. Wright <, Assessor G. L. Thornton Agricultural agent....S. Learning i> Health Officer ....F. H. Hemphill COMMISSIONERS " District No 1 H. W. Marble , District No. 2 Bert Amsler District No. 3 Charles Welch । > Commissioners’ court meets the first Monday of each month. ° COUNTY BOARD EDUCATION Trustees Township Grant Davisson.,. Barkley " Burdett Porter. .X. Carpenter Benj. F. LaFevre Gillam " Warren E. Poole. .Hanging Grove Julius Huff Jordan Alfred Duggleby Kankakee <, Clifford Fairchild Keener Charles W. Postill Marlon <> Charles C. Wood Milroy John Rush Newton ' ’ Walter Harrington Union John F. Petet Walker * * John Bowie Wheatfield M. L. Sterrett, Co. Superintendent ’ C. M. Sands, Truant officer.

" Ward No. 3 Fred Waymire <• At large—Rex 'Warner, C. Kellner ’ JUDICIAL OFFICIALS <> ~ Circuit Judge C. W. Hanley ~ Prosecuting Atty...J. C. Murphey u Terms of court—Second Monday ' 1 In February, April, September ~ । > and November. Four week terms. COUNTY OFFICIALS " Clerk Jes« Nichols Sheriff True D. Woodworth ~ 1 ’ Auditor S. C. Robinson Treasurer John T. Biggs < > Recorder George Scott ~ Surveyor L'. D. Nesbitt ” Coroner W. J. Wright ~ Assessor G. L. Thornton * ’ Agricultural agent.... S. Learning i> Health Officer ....F. H. Hemphill COMMISSIONERS " District No 1 H. W. Marble ~ District No. 2 Bert Amsler <> District No. 8 Charles Welch । > Commissioners’ court meets the '' first Monday of each month. ( , ° COUNTY BOARD EDUCATION ° Trustees Township o Grant Davisson... Barkley " Burdett Porter. .V- Carpenter ' Benj. F. LaFevre Gillam ( , " Warren E. Poole. .Hanging Grove Julius Huff Jordan <> Alfred Duggleby Kankakee <, Clifford Fairchild Keener <> Charles W. Postill Marlon <> Charles C. Wood Milroy <► John Rush Newton ” Walter Harrington Union ° John F. Petet Walker ~ ” John Bowie Wheatfield , M. L. Sterrett, Co. Superintendent ~ C. M. Sands, Truant officer.

EDWARD P. HONAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Law, Abstracts, Real Estate Loans. WIU practice in all the courts. Offioi over Fendig’s Fair. Rensselaer, Indiana. George A. Williams D. Delos Dean WILLIAMS & DEAN LAWYERS All court matters promptly attended to. Estates settled. Wills prepared. Farm Loans. Insurance. Collections. Abstracts of title made and evmined Office in Odd Fellows’ Block Rensselaer, Indiana. JOHN A. DUNLAP LAWYER (Successor to Frank Folts) Practice in all courts Estates settled Farm loans Collection department Notary in the office Over T. & S. bank. ’Pnone No. 15 Rensselaer, Indiana. SCHUYLER C. IRWIN LAW, REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE Five per cent Farm Loans Office In Odd Fellows’ Block Rensselaer, Indiana. E. N. LOY PHYSICIAN Office over Murray’s department store. Office hours: 10 to 12 and 3 to 5. Evening, 7to 8. Phone 89. Rensselaer, Indiana. E. C. ENGLISH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON MT - Opposite the State bank Office ’Phone No. 177 Residence ’Phone No. 177-B Rensselaer, Indiana. F. H. HEMPHILL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention given to typhoid, pneumonia. and low grades of fever. Office over Fendig’s drug storo. ’Phones: Office No. 442; Kes. No. 443-B. Rensselaer, Indiana. F. A. TURFLER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Graduate American School of Osteop athy. Post-graduate American School of Osteopathy under the founder. Dr. A. T. Still. Office hours: 8-12 a. m.; 1-5 n. m. Tuesdays and Fridays at MontloeUo, Indiana. Office 1-2 Murray building Rensselaer, Indiana.

T. W. HORTON DENTIST JOHN N. HORTON MECHANICAL DENTIST Dentistry In all Ite branches practiced here. Office Opposite Court House Square. H. L. BROWN DENTIST Office over Larch A Hopkins’ dru* ctors Rensselaer, Indiana. Jasper Reduction Co REED & REED, Props. If you lose any livestock, notify us and we will send for the carcass promptly. We also take old, crippled or diseased animals off your hands. Telephone 906-1 or 17-Black. Horses are believed to have descended from a striped ancestor. It will take years to catch up to the orders In hand.