Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 August 1920 — Page 2

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THE LEAGUE ISSUE

Senator Johnson, as every one knows, is supporting Senator Harding because the lattei - declared in his recent speech that he was -opposeu to the league of nations, even with “reluctant reservations.” The Republican .candidate ’is also being sup ported by Senator Borah, who is credited with saying that he would refuse to follow Jesus Christ should. He come to earth and declare Himself in favor of the league of nations. He, too, is satisfied with the declaration of Senator Harding. The ton Transcript glories in the opposition of its candidate to the league, and says “exit Republican covenanters.” These three authorities are believed to be entirely capable of understanding the English But now comes Mr. Taft, who admit® that Senator Harding spoke as

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he did for the purpose of preventing a Johnson-Borah bolt, yet says that the friends of the league can count on Senator Harding’s support after he has been elected. And he too Is satisfied. The question thus arises whether Senator Harding meant what he said. Having won the support of Johnson and Borah, he is, after the election, to abandon the principle on the strength of which he won their support, and put through the league —with reservations —to which he has declared his opposition in order, according to Mr. Taft, to keep Borah and Johnson in line. In other words, the candidate is expected by Mr. Taft to treat his acceptance speech, as far as It has to do with the league, as a “scrap of paper.” We db not think that this is very complimentary to Senator Harding, nor do we believe that he would be guilty of such intellectual even for the sake of winning the election. To' repudate assurances In return tor which value — in this case political support—was given is tn the business world characterized by a very ugly name. Senator Johnson must have read the Taft statement with a peculiar, and perhaps a painful interest. It all suggests a certain comment recently made by the New York Times, printed in thd News of yesterday: Gambetta said that ideas make a political party, whereas, “interests” can make only a political group. And the question is whether the Republican party is not now so mucn made up of separate and competing interests that it has become pretty impervious to ideas. At any rate, we have these two groups, or interests, and the problem is one of harmonizing them. How two absolutely conflicting sets of ideas, those held by former President Taft, and those held by Senators Johnson and Borah, can be honestly reconciled, it is quite impossible to see. —Indianapolis News (Rep.).

WAR RECORDS OF CANDIDATES

And Senator Gore “got his’n” in the Oklahoma primaries Tuesday, being overwhelmingly defeated for the Democratic renomination for U. S. senator by his opponent, Scott Ferris. The issue was the wgr record of Gore, who was an obstructionist both of war measures and of measures to restore world peace. He also opposed the league of nations, though he voted for the Lodge reservations. The Democrats of Oklahoma , have done well. They do not believe that the war was a "mistake,” nor do they sympathize with those who, by their course in congress, tried by every means in their power to embarrass and thwart•the president in the performance of war duties. In Missouri, where the Democrats refused to send Senator Reed, who opposed the league covenant, as a delegate to the national convention, Breckenridge Long-received the Democratic nomination for U. S. senator on a straight-out ‘campaign on the league of nations covenant as written at Versailles. As assistant secretary of state Mr. Long rendered efficient service during the war and, after the war was over, thought there was a better way to end It than by making a separate peace with Germany.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

The war record of men seeking political preferment is being carefully scanned by the masses of the people today, and men with the record of Senators Gore and Reed are not wanted by the Democrats. And neither do we believe that the masses of the Republicans will support such men as Lodge, Johnson, Borah et al nor any candidate who bows to the will of such obstructionists. A good war record will become an increasingly valuable asset to men with worthy political ambitions.

TAXATION MUDDLE IS STILL UNSOLVED PROBLEM

Officials in Quandary as to Operation of Tuthill-Kiper Measures. Indianapolis, Aug? 6. —Before the lapse of a week after the end of the second Goodrich special legislative session state house and county officials are in a quandary over the application of the Tuthill-Kiper measure intended to legalize the horizontal increases ordered by the state board of tax commissioners. It is apparent, in the light of the discussion that has arisen, that the solemn warning that it contained many “jokers,” uttered by Senator Elsner, Democrat, when .it was being voted upon, was a prophetic prediction. o The question has been raised by many officials whether the boards ot review, in their special sessions called under the provisions of the curative measure, should consider the assessments of the taxing units as a whole, or whether they should consider the individuals who believe that they were unjustly discriminated against. There is no doubt that Republican apologists have gone about the country leaving the impression that the legislature had enacted a . meas ure whereby people who had 'suf- ' the maladministration of taxation affairs by the state board of tax commissioners could obtain redress. Spme of the legislators Insist that that was their idea when they sup--1 ported the bill. Now, in less than a week after it was passed, comes a disagreement as to its application. It seems to be the consensus of opinion, however, of those who have examined the draft, that it applies to taxing units as a whole and that nowhere is there any relief for the person whose assessments were raised far beyond their equitable valuation. It is likely, according to men who have studied the compromise bill

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which resulted ip a legislative deadlock over phraseology, that it wiL result in nearly all Instances in a perpetuation of the horizontal increases ordered by the tax commissioners. That the state board desires this as a vindication of their stand is evidenced by a letter they are sending to all taxing units. Ip, it they say: “In passing on tlfe orders certified to you they can be adopted by you as passed by this board, or you can make any changes which your board desires.” It is pointed out further by those familiar with the situation'that the easiest course to follow will be to accept the valuations of the state board and it is predicted by many that this will be done unless local pressure is brought to bear in favor of a readjustment of conditions. The few days has shown beyond contravention, it is asserted, that, the Tut-hill-Kiper measure is, as was previously shown, nothing more or less than a straight-out legalization of the arbitrary Increases ordered by the tax commissioners and which were held to be invalid by the Ia diana supreme court.

LEAGUE IN ACTION TO PREVENT WARS

Armaments Survey Plans Laid With View to Ordering Reductions, a* * ENFORCEMENT BY BLOCKADE America to Be Invited to Send Representatives to Transportation Assembly in January. San Sebastian, Spain, Aug. 4. —The league of nations today took its first step to end war, in the opinion of delegates to the league council, now meeting here. The disarmament commission paet and made plans for a survey of the armaments of the world, as a preliminary to cutting down all arma ments to the minimum. The commission named three secretaries, who will be attached to the league, consisting of 6" Briton to handle naval matters, a Frenchman for military affairs and an Italian to handle aerial matters. After the survey of the world’s armaments has been completed and submitted, the league will fix the maximum armaments which will be permitted under the rules. All surplus war material will have to be destroyed. At its sessions yesterday the council adopted plans for: Blockade Included An international health organization, so that nations may co-operate in fighting disease. An air-tight blockade of any nation refusing to obey the rulings of the league.

Formation of a committee on international statistics. An international transportation assembly to be held at Barcelona probably in January. The United States is invited to send a representative. America’s Place Open “We are keeping for the United States her place in the council of the league of nations,” said Dr. Gaston Da Cunha, Brazilian ambassador to France and representative of Brazil on the league of nations council. “That place, during the absence of American representatives is filled with the gratitude of the world for the role of America in the war,” he added. The ambassador said Brazil was absolutely convinced of the benefits the league of nations would bring to the world in view of the sincere cooperation of the countries represented in the council. “All the Latin-American republics have given their complete, unreserved adhesion to the organization,” he asserted, “but what they can not understand is the absence of a leading nation like the United States.” Governor Roberts of Tennessee, unlike Governor Goodrich, believes his state operates under a real constitution. He has called special elections to fill 12 legislative vacancies prior to summoning a special session. Goodrich, however, failed to hfied the fact that five vacancies exist in the Indiana legislature, even j though the contsitution directs that they shall be filled before summoning the lawmakers together.

Governor Goodrich says he is proud of his second special session of what he characterized at the end of the regular session as “the best legislature in 50 years,” although he has had to call two special sessions in the last six months to correct errors of omission*and commission of that body. Taxpayers are wondering when the third special session will be called. ‘' Bill Hays says the law and order plank was purposely left out of the* Republican platform. James Eli Watson, who wrote a great part of that document, declares it was lost It

Is about time for Hays to serve another “harmony banquet" in Indiana, The Democrats should ref rain’Yrom criticism of the special session. It has done the most it could to make Democratic votes. ndianapolis News. Taft’s and Hoover’s silence on Harding’s repudiation of the league of nations covenant must certainly be pleasing to Senator, Johnson.

BETTER BABIES CONTEST

State Fair’s New Feature for Hoosier Mothers and Infants. f A Better Babies Contest will be a new feature at the Indiana State Fair the week of Sept. 6, to which mothers are asked to bring theL babies, not only to contest for the prizes but to have their infahts examined by experts that the mothers may learn what their children need for physical development. As a school of Instruction it will be an extraordinary opportunity for mothers to learn how to take care of and rear their babies. The contest is to be held in the Woman’s Budding and will be under the direction of Dr. Ada E. Schweitzer of the Indiana State Board of Health, with a number of trained nurses and other capable assistants. Examination under the direction of Dr. James Carter of Indianapolis, specialist in baby diseases. Mothers should write at once for entry blanks arid other information to .Chas. F. Kennedy, Secy, of State Fair, Capitol Building, Indianapolis.—Advt.

REPORT OF COUNTY HOSPITAL

By Trustees for the Fiscal Year Ending July 31, 1920.

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ed cost of supplies and salaries. To partially meet the increased cost the board felt they should make a small advance in rates of $2.50 per week. It has been the one aim of the Board and Nursing staff to give our people the very best of service at a moderate cost, and from the many words of praise from the patients we feel that we have accomplished a good work. The Board feels that a vote of thanks of the whole county should be extended to the Superintendent and nursing staff for their faithful service to the public, especially during the “flu” epidemic last winter, as their one aim has been to give their people the very best of service. The work was very hard on account of the crowded condition of the hospital. Many times patients were placed on cots in the । halls in order to accomodate them at all. All of us who come in oon- ' tact with the crowded condition at the hospital realize that there should be some immediate provision made for more room. We have had some very flattering letters from the State Board in regard to the service and equipment of our hospital, of which we justly feel proud. Statistical Report. Number of patients admitted to Aug. 1, 1919-* 941 I Admitted from July 31, 1919 to Aug. 1, 1920 442

Grand Total 1383 Medical Cases 125 Surgical Cases 271 Births 47 | Private room patients 213 Ward patients 229 At this time we want to thank all persons who have donated fruit, jelly, and vegetables. In this kind way you have made life more pleasant for both patients and nurses. COME AGAIN. Respectfully submitted. Board of Hospital Trustees, Per J. D. Allman, Chairman Board. President Allman also filed the । following: Inventory Hospital. Hospital Building -$25,000.00 Equipment Hospital ’l7 Equipped Beds at SSO $ 850.00 113 Dressers at — 25 325.00 ilO Rockers, at 10 100.00 10 Rugs, at £ 50.00 TO Tables, at 1— 15 150.00 TO Tables, beds’de at 5 50.00 Invalid Chair 40.00 15 Nurses Cots, at__ 10 50.00 6 Screens, at 5 30.00 6 Floor Lamps, at 5 30.00 11 Electric Sterilizer 700.00 1 Elevator — 2,000.00 1 Electric Washer __ 300.00 1 Electric Mangier 150.00 1 X-ray & equipm’nt 1,500.00 1 Typewriter » 40.00 34 Blankets, at 5 170.00 30 Spreads, at 5 150.00 140 Sheets, at 3 420.00 ,37 Pillows, at 3 111.00 80 Pillow Cases, at _ 1 80.00 148 Towells, at .50 80.00 54 “Hospital Gowns at 3 162.00 ,46 Scarfs, at 1 46.00 36 Wash Cloths, at— 25 9.00 30 Pr. Window Curtains, at 2 60.00 16 Surgeon Gowns at 3 48.00 90 Operating Room Towels, at .50 45.00 Total $32,690.00

Inventory Nurse* Home. Buildings 8 Equipped beds at $75.00 $600.00 4 Rockers, at 18.00 72.00 5 Rockers, at 7.50 37.50 5 Dressers, at 45.00 225.00 1 Rug - x 60.00 5 Small Rugs, at — 8.50 ( 42.5 Q I Library Table 45.00 5 Tables, at 5.00 25.00 12 Towels, at .50 6.00 17 Pr. Curtains, at 3.00 51.00 Total - —56,336.00 ■ Remember The Democrat carries good quality lead pencils and penholders in stock at all times.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1920.

RENSSELAER TIME TABLE In effect July 11/ 1920. v ■ « NORTHBOUND I No. 36 Cincinnati to Chicago 4:34 a.m. No. 4 Louisville to Chicago 6:01a.m. No. 16 •Cincinnati to Chlc’go 5:17 a.m., No. 40 Lafayette to Chicago 7:24 a.m. No. 32 llndianap’e to Chicago 10:36 a.m. No. 38 Cincinnati to Chicago 2:51p.m. No. 6 Louisville to Chicago 3:85 p.m. No. 30 Cincinnati to Chicago 6:50 p.m. SOUTHBOUND No. 15 •Chlc’go to Cincinnati 1:40 a.m. No. 36 Chicago to Cincinnati 2:27 a.m. No. 5 Chicago to Louisville 10:55 a.m. No. 37 Chicago to Cincinnati 11:18 a.m. Nt>. 33 Chicago to Cincinnati 1:57 p.m. No. 39 Chicago to Lafayette 5:50 p.m. No. 31 Chicago to Indlanap’s 7:31p.m. No. 3 Chicago to Louisville 11:10 p.m. •Stop on signal to take on or let off passengers to or from points south or Indianapolis.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Charles G. , Spitler Clerk Charles Morlan Treasurer Charles M. Sands Civil Engineer ....L.. A. Bostwick Fire Chief ......J. J. Montgomery Fire Warden ... .J. J. Montgomery Councilmen Ward No. 1 Ray Wood Ward No. 2 J. D. Allman Ward No. 3 Fred Waymire At large—Rex Warner, C. Kellner JUDICIAL OFFICIALS Circuit Judge C. SV. Hanley Prosecuting Atty...J. C. Murphey Terms of court—Second Monday In February, April, September and November. Four week term*. COUNTY OFFICIALS Clerk Jes«* Nichols Sherif* True D. Woodworth Auditor S. C. Robinson Treasurer——. John T. Bigg* Recorder .1 . George Scott Surveyor -- D- N«kbltt Coroner .W. J. Wright Assessor G. L. Thornton Agricultural Agent—D. Mawhorter Health Officer ....F. H. HemphlU COMMISSIONERS District No 1 H. W. Marble District No. 2 Bert Amsler District No. 3 Charles Welch Commissioners’ court meets first Monday of each month. COUNTY BOARD EDUCATION Trustee* Township Grant Davisson Barkley Burdett Porter Carpenter Benj. F. LaFevre... Gillam George Parker Hanging Grove Julius Huff • ■ Jord*® Alfred Duggleby Kankakee Clifford Fairchild K»en*r Charles W. Postill Marton Charles C. Wood .“I 1 ? 07 John Rush Newton Walter Harrington AJ mon John F. Petet Walker John Bowie Wheatfield M. L. Sterrett, Co. Superintendent C. M. Sands, Truant officer.

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