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Entered at Richmond. Ind.. Postofflce As Second Class Mail Matter. union LABOR 10 TAKE FIRM STAND All Candidates Will Be Passed Upon by the American Federation. A CALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. BELIEVED THAT TWO MILLION MEN WILL ATTEND MASS MEETINGS SUNDAY, APRIL 19 WHICH WILL BE HELD EVERYWHERE. Washington, April 1. It is said at the headquarters of tho American Federation of Labor that organized labor of the country will generally respond to the call for mass meetings on Sunday, April 19, to take action looking to a general movement in opposition to candidates for public office who are not satisfactory to the organized workingmen of the country. President Gompers believes more than two million men will be represented in the meetings held on that day. The Central Labor Union, of the District of Columbia, has issued its call for such a meeting. The secretary of the organization here at the capital in issuing the call 6ald: "This appeal should contain, in black and white, the names of the prospective candidates who are known to be opposed to organized labor. We know that Taft is the father of the injunction; we also know that Cannon Is an open enemy to organized labor. Then why should their names not be mentioned in the appeal? Why Not Mention Names. "We will send delegates to two conventions during the coming summer. Shall they indorse Taft or Cannon? It is known that they are our enemies. Then why not specify their names? Labor unions have not made it a rule to enter politics. In the past we have worked individually during elections, and the results aro that there are Btumps in our paths which have never been removed. Isn't there some one in the labor movement who is brave enough to specify some prospective candidate who is known to be our foe, and to suggest that our energies be concentrated on his defeat?" CHURCH USES GREEN TRADING STAMPS Novel Methods Pursued by a Colorado Pastor. Denver, Col., April 1. Green trading stamps, redeemable in the purchase of worldly things have succeeded so well in the Presbyterian church at Golden, that members of other congregations are crying out in anger. The pastor of the little church has offered a stamp to every child who attended Sundayschool. By continuous appearance for a month, the faithful ones can collect enough stamps to cash In on a nickel's worth of candy. CASE AFTER CASE Plenty More Like This in Richmond. Scores of Richmond people can tell you about Doan's Kidney Pills. Many a happy citizen makes a public statement of his experience. Here is a case of it. What better proof of merit can be had than such endorsement? William W. Fry, of S30 North Twelfth street, Richmond, Ind,. says: "For a long time I was uneasy on account of a severe kidney trouble. The secretions were of a bad odor and contained a sediment like brick dust. Many nights I had to get up out of bed five times to pass the secretions. My back aches intensely and there was a hard pain around the kidneys. Looking about last winter for a cure for my trouble I was advised to use Doan's Kidney Pills. I got a box and began taking them as directed. Being relieved I continued their use until the malady left me. I give Doan's Kidney Pills my earnest recommendation." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sol agents for the United States. Remember tho name Doan's and take no other. MASONIC CALENDAR. Wednesday, April 1 Webb lodge So. 24 F. & A. M. Entered Apprentice. Thursday, April 2 Wayne Council No. 10, R. S. M. Stated Assembly and work. Saturday April A Loyal Chapter No. 43, O. E. S. Regular meeting.

inaianapons, April 1. In addressing the Indiana Republican State convention today, the Hon. Jesse Overstreet, representative in congress from the Seventh Indiana district, chairman of the convention, made an eloquent and forceful appeal to the intelligence of a people who are prepared to accord approval when merited, and then proceeded to point out to his great audience wherein the Republican party deserves a continuation of the people's confidence in state and nation. Mr. Overstreet said: For eleven years the Republican party has held full control in the state of Indiana and in the federal government. No period in the history of the country since the first decade, excepting the period of the civil war, has contained more interesting, intricate and important problems than the eleven-year period just closing. It has been a period of wonderful material development; of new and perplexing political problems; of the relationship of the United States to foreign governments, which makes a new chapter in international affairs. Throughout this trying time old problems have continued for consideration, while the policies upon which party control was secured in the campaign of 1896 have been carried out. Throughout the time each question has been met with candor and openness of spirit, and courage and determination of purpose, and the confidence of a solution vhich would meet the approval of tne people of the republic, which has ever characterized

the course of the Republican party since Its organization. The Success of the Republic. The success of the republic depends upon the control of the people, and the success of the people depends upon the care, patience, wisdom and courage with which they individually consider the questions of state which they Impose upon their representatives for solution. Ours is a representative form of government. Individuality is cultivated and encouraged and forms the foundation of the republic. But with our vast territory and a great and growing population, individual action in the details of government is not practical. The importance of individual opinions in the affairs of government is thoroughly appreciated, but party organizations are relied upon to carry out the will of the people. No more wholesome method can be provided under such conditions for lodging responsibility, and no better way arranged to enable the people to enforce their demands. The test of party intelligence and party Buccess is to be found in the approval of the people who hold the ballot. The Republican party, after eleven years of continuous control in both the state of Indiana and in the nation, is ready to meet this teat, and to have its record and achievements examined and measured by the people. The record of the party through this period of eleven years Is the history of the state and government for the period. Appealing to an Intelligent people who are prepared to accord approval when merited and deserved, it is confidently believed that the party will receive full credit for fidelity to principles, loyalty to the interests of the people, honesty in fulfilling promises, and firmness toward the welfare of the government. During this period the affairs of state have been guided and controlled by two presidents McKinley and Roosevelt. The first McKinley brought to the duties of his office kindliness of spirit and temperament, a record replete with virtues in both cMl and military life, and a purity of character which will ever stand as a beautiful example to aU of our people. The second Roosevelt sincere of purpose, honest and candid in speech, "a sound mind in a sound body," courageous in conduct, and without fear, except the fear of God. The administrations of these two officials, and the legislation under their direction, makes the eleven years just closing illustrious in statecraft and splendid in achievement, and redounds to the credit and the glory of the Republican party. The Affairs of the State. During this same period of Republican control the affairs of the state of Indiana have been conducted by three governors whose official records make a chapter for our state no less illustrious and honorable than the corresponding chapter in national affairs. These three governors are Mount, Durbin and Hanly. The first Mount came to the duties of his office fresh from an intimate and affectionate relationship with the agricultural communities of our state, with which for a number of years he had been closely and fondly related. His conduct of affairs was grounded upon his devotion to fluty and deep ambition to elevate tne state in all things which mark the ambition of an honest man. The second Durbin applied to the work of his administration the lessons which he had learned with such success in the commercial and manufacturing, world, and succeeded in conducting the affairs of the state upon methods of business enterprise which bring success in individual conduct in private matters. Honorable, straightforward and firm of purpose, he left a record which stamped upon the history of our state the marks of successful and painstaking energy. The third Hanly the chief elements of whose character are conscience and courage, has discharged his duties with a fidelity of purpose, a firmness of conviction and the confident belief in the principle that laws must either be enforced or repealed. Under the administrations of these three governors legislation has been enacted and laws administered along uniform lines of business methods for the improvement of the conditions in the various counties of the state, and for the advancement of the various state institutions to a high plane of equity and justice. The conduct of the several state institutions has reflected credit upon the party which has been in control during this period. The benevolent institutions are continued nudec aoibcartissD jnaaaepm&BJ. .aad

for the sole purpose of the benefit which shall accrue to the unfortunates dependent upon such institutions for thetr home. Laws have been enacted resulting in much economy in the expenditures of county and state funds, and in such reduction of the state debt as shall make it possible for its complete payment before the end of the term of the governor nominated by this convention. Notwithstanding the improvements in the construction of new homes for our dependents and the repair of others, approximately seven millions of dollars have been paid upon the state debt, and all this with a total tax levy less than during the preceding period of Democratic control in state affairs. The creation of the railroad commission, and the railroad , rate law of recent enactment, have proved both wise and popular. During this period the party has created in the state a labor commission, to which is submitted for settlement disputes between employer and employe, provided for factory inspection, prohibited the employment of child labor, and enacted more than thirty laws of great importance for the protection and in the interest and for the welfare of the wage-earners of the state. The pledge of the party for laws authorizing depositaries for public funds and the saving, of interest derived therefrom for the benefit of the people, have been faithfully kept. Assurance to the People. This record so briefly recited gives assurance to the people of a continuance of like service and equal fidelity, so long as the Republican party may be entrusted with control. Indiana has shared in the burdens of national control, and enjoyed throughout this period the fruits of Republican success. The state's delegation in congress both senators and representatives has reflected credit upon the state, and rendered signal aid in governmental affairs. When McKinley assumed command of the ship of state by order of the people in 189C, conditions in the business world existed which all agree were most deplorable. Confidence had been overthrown, public policies were in confusion, business was paralyzed, and idleness universal. Such conditions had not happened through accident. Causes real and powerful were responsible for them. The conditions which followed the election of McKinley did not happen by accident. Causes equally real and powerful were responsible for them. The conditions immediately preceding 1897 were caused by the policies and principles advocated by the Democratic party in unwise tariff legislation of the Fifty-third congress, the attack upon the standard of value in the effort to establish the free and unlimited coinage of silver, the renunciation of the principle of a protective policy, and the threat to weaken the influence of the federal judiciary, undoubtedly combined to produce the hard times which preceded the year 1897. The restoration of the principle of protection, as embodied in the Dlngley tariff law, the enactment of the gold standard legislation, and the vote of confidence in and approval of the federal judiciary, combined to re-establish confidence in the commercial world and restore activity in .business which resulted in the unprecedented and un

paralleled prosperous times which followed the year 1897. Here were two distinct and completely opposite policies of government; one was destructive of both confidence and business, the other the re-establishment of both confidence and business. One espoused by the Democratic party, and the other championed by the Republican party. Ono of these parties will control in the coming election, and in its administration of affairs direct and guide legislation. Which one shall be successful rests with the voters of the United States and depends upon the care and intelligence with which they exercise their right of suffrage. Under Republican policies business paralysis was replaced by business activity, which in point of extent among our people and volume in value, has never been approached by any other people, any time. The planting of the factory by the farm, and the maintenance of conditions under which both lines of industry were maintained and developed among our own people in what we call our domestic trade, brought a volume of business so tremendous that mere figures fail to intelligently "explain. The activity of the factory" made a market for the farmer, and the prosperity of the farmer created a market for the factory. The first year of the Cleveland administration showed a balance of trade against us amounting to approximately nineteen millions of dollars. But last year the balance of trade in our favor was in excess of $517,000,000. The aggi;ate balance of trade in our favor of all the years from Washington to Roosevelt equals but one-tenth of the balance of trade in our favor during the last ten years. At the close of the fiscal year 1S95. the total volume of gold in the United States treasury was $156,000,000. On March IS, 1908. the total volume was $1.009.239,041.62 the largest store of gold ever held at one time by any government in the world. Our exports of manufactured products last year reached $600.000.000 $60,000,000 in excess of the exports of manufactures in the preceding year. Our exports of agricultural products increased $148,000.000 the same year. The output of the farm and the factory, when both are In operation, increase at about the same ratio, proving the wisdom of principles and policies which permit two such great enterprises to become so mutually dependent that the prosperity of one means the success of the other. This has peculiar significance to the people of Indiana. Last year the total value of the agricultural products, including livestock, in the state, was $355,SSS,704. and the total value of the manufactured products of the state was $393,934,405. These two distinct lines of business, mutually dependent, contributing so much to the prosperity of the people, are almost ' eaual Iv value in Indiana. In IS $5 the

After Eleven Years of Continuous Control in Indiana, the Republican Party Stands Confidently, and With Dignified Reliance Upon the Record of Its Achievements, Convinced That the People Will Give It Full Credit For Its Fidelity, Loyalty, Honesty and Firmness, Says Congressman Overstreet in the Keynote Speech

United States was fourth in tlieVilst or manufacturing nations. Twenty years later she had passed to the third place, Great Britain and France ranking her. Ten years later, in 1893, France was passed, and Great Britain alone ranked us in the output of our mills. In 1903 the United States passed to the head of the column, and is now the ranking nation in the world in the output of manufactured articles. Yet, with all of this volume of manufactured products, we export but 5 per cent of what we produce. The greatest of manufacturing nations is equally the greatest of agricultural nations, showing that when operated upon a sound basis of finance, the policy which mutually aldd agriculture and manufacturing, makes the most lasting prosperity. New Problems Developed. While the policies of the Republican party, advocated in the campaign of 1896, were being carried out, new problems developed which had not been anticipated. The war with Spain, the liberation of Cuba and the Philippines, brought the United States into, international complications which had not been foreseen. This gave opportunity for the display of an American diplomacy of the new school, which both surprised and gratified the governments of Europe. The Boxer troubles in China, the Russo-Japanese war, which, through the instrumentality of i our courageous and successful president was terminated, the new business policies toward South America and Canada, required patienco, candor and courage, but resulted In each Instance in solutions which met the approval of the world, and brought new credit and renown upon the party in control, and the men who were instrumental in the settlement of the questions. The altruistic principles advanced by President McKinley in the attitude of our government toward Cuba and the Philippines have been faithfully maintained, and will be continued for the benefit of those people without thought or desire upon our part for any commercial profit. No chapter In this recent history of our country redounds with greater credit to the government or the Republican party than that written, by Secretary of State John Hay, who inaugurated the American policy of honest diplomacy, insured the open door in China, and made possible by treaty relations the construction of the Panama canal. Secretary Root has displayed remarkable Intelligence and sagacity in the re-organization of the consular service and in establishing friendly and profitable commercial relations with South America and Canada. The consular service has been elevated in character and the standard of official conduct Increased. It is confidently believed that the efforts of Mr. Root with respect to South America and Canada will at no distant day result in greatly increased business with the people of these countries. Many and complicated duties have fallen to the discharge of the secretary of war. Under the administration of Secretary Root the United States army was re-organized upon a modern basis and greatly improved. The continuance of the policy of the government toward the Philippines and Cuba, a3 well as the work in the construction of the Panama canal, have been prosecuted in a vigorous manner, and show the impress of the master-hand in the administration of these new and complicated problems under Secretary of War Taft. Porto Rico and the Philippines have made great advance in civilization and education, and their people are rapidly appreciating the benefits following American control. Under the administration of the office of, attorney general, especially in the Northern Securities case, and under Attorney General Knox, and the prosecution under the anti-trust law by Attorney General Bonaparte, the well-recognized purpose of the Republican administration has been displayed in the enforcement of laws which shall guarantee to the public equality of rights and equality of service. The treasury department under Sev. retaries Shaw and Cortelyou, has bees called upon more than once to exert its great influence in steadying the commercial conditions in avoidance of complications in the business world which might have been disastrous, if not overwhelming. Indeed, a resume of the work of the administration, as shown through the various departments of the government, displays a uniformity of energy, activity and purpose for the benefit of the people, and the maintenance of conditions which shali accrue to the profit of all. New Legislation Speaks Volumes. Notwithstanding the vigorous effort to fulfill the pledges of the party which have resulted so successfully, time has been found to put upon the statute books new legislation which speaks volumes for the party which has been responsible for such legislation, and the full benefits of which cannot yet be wholly measured. The establishment of the department of commerce and labor, recommended and urged by President Roosevelt, was passed by a Republican congress. Its benefits to labor and. helDio botb..ca2'tai aa 'aoer

are recognized and fully appreciated. The party has continued its loyalty to the veterans of our wars, and by recent legislation provided for substantial increase in the pensions to the aged soldier and his widow. The Republican party bears in fond remembrance the sacrifices of her sons, and seeks to show her gratitude to the survivors and their widows. The time will never come, no matter how long this republic stands, when this obligation shall Ke forgotten. The passage of the pure food and meat inspection laws which have been followed so well in many of our states and particularly in Indiana, have been completely and fully justified. The great prosperity of our peon' -

and the rapidity with which business has developed, has made possible the growth of corporations and business concerns which in themselves have made opportunity for evil practices. The federal legislation relative to the prohibition of rebates, the enlargement of the powers of the interstate commerce commission, provisions enabling the government to secure all of the facts connected with the organization and conduct of such concerns, and to obtain quicker decision of cases under the anti-trust and interstate commerce laws, have been enacted by Republican legislation following the recommendation of a Republican president. Most of these laws have met the tests of the courtB as to constitutionality, and have been endorsed by the people by the splendid majorities of the campaign of 1904. In the enactment of all this new legislation the interest and influence of the president must not be overlooked. With the outspoken candor and energy of purpose quite characteristic of his personality, he has exerted undoubted influence in all of these measures and deserves much credit for the interest and enthusiasm which have marked his course. One Dark Chapter. The splendid success of the Republican party in the prosecution of its policies, and the importance of the new legislation which has been enacted during this period of eleven years, has not been permitted to pass without a shadow. Fortunate indeed is that party which is able to prosecute its work to successful conclusion, through a series of years, without any cloud to darken the sun of its success. And so with all the accomplishments of the Republican party, the success in the restoration cf business, the tremendous growth of commercial life, the splendid achievements by way of new legislation, there is one dark chapter which cannot be overlooked. I allude to the panic. I suggested a while ago, that hard times do not happen by accident; neither does a panic happen by accident. It is as much the result of cause as is prosperity. The panic which reached its climax October last, and from the effects of which we have not yet fully recovered, was wholly unlike any other panic which ever before occurred in the United States. In each of the panics from 1837 to 1893 distrust and lack of confidence which existed in the public mind was directly attributable to the lack of confidence in the value or security of the currency of the country. In the recent panic there was no doubt whatever of either the value or the security of the currency of the country, but its value and the standard in which it was measured waB universally reeognixed and regarded as of first quality. The recent panic followed the unusual and startling disclosures of fraud and mismanagement in some of the great insurance companies and other leading enterprises of the country. It followed the further disclosure of unprincipled financiering, as Illustrated in the Alton railway deal, and as practiced by speculating bankers of the type of the Heinze syndicate of banks in New York. Over-speculation, unwarranted extension of credits, and a disregard of honest methods in business transactions, alarmed the country. These disclosures developed a lack of confidence and trust in men, and not in business. The startling disclosures caused people to wonder how far-reaching such practices night be, and created doubt in the minds of many men against their neighbors. This situation was followed quickly by a general spirit of criticism against men and methods, and aroused suspicion, which, for intensity and sting, had rarely been equalled. Carping criticism went hand In hand with righteous indignation. With all these forces combined the onslaught overthrew public confidence, money went into hiding, loans were called, factories were closed, and liquidation set in. Furthermore, these Happenings occured at a time when other countries were laboring under financial distress, and added to our troubles. It was not the first time that cavil and criticism helped natural conditions to bring disaster upon business. Gossip is as hurtful to business as to character, and Is as difficult to avoid It may be of Interest to quote from a description of a former period, from an undisputed authority, illustrating the impossibility of preventing clamor and criticism In any period. In a speech delivered in the United States senate is. IS 38. DajjieLWebstex described Qpa-

Oltions wnich might witn mucn pro- j priety be applied to the character of clamor which aided natural causes in the overthrow of confidence in the fall of 1907. The following is the language : of Webster: J The Calamity Howler. J "There are persons who constantly : clamor. They complain of oppression, speculation and the pernicious influence of accumulated wealth. They cry out loudly against ail banks and corporations, and all means by which small capitals become united in order to produce important and beneficial results. They carry on mad hostility against all established institutions. ! They would choke the fountain of industry and dry all the streams, r. a country of unbounded liberty they clamor against oppression. In a country of perfect equality the would move Heaven and earth against privilege i and monopoly. In a country where! property is more evenly divided than i anywhere else, they rend the air, sow- j ing agrarian doctrines. In a country j where the wages of labor are high be- ' yond parallel they would teach the la- j borer that he is but an oppressed j et a wa " !

The sentiments of Webster would f-pply with equal force to the conditions and criticisms preceding tne panic. The causes were surface causes and not fundamental. As such, they will be the more easily remedied. Indeed, there are already signs of improved conditions, and I confidentially believe that the American people would soner trust the Republican party to restore business conditions than to turn to the policies of the opposition. If the Republican party was able to take the reins of government after the panic of 1S93 1S96 and rebuild the prosperity of the country, that party can be expected to restore business conditions which have suffered from the recent panic. Indeed, it is far better for the American people to have six months of panic out of eleven years of Republican prosperity, than to take the chances of six months of prosperity out of eleven years of Democratic panic. Other Problems to Solve. There will still be other problems to solve. The completion of the general scheme of corporate regulation is yet to be carried out. The purpose is to possess a body of substantive law under which just and proper regulation of great companies engaged in interstate commerce will safeguard the interests of great and small alike, and guarantee equality of rights and service to all. It Is of vital importance that such legislation rhall equally safeguard the interests of the public and avoid such extremes as may cripple business and obstruct tie extension of the channels of commerce by making investments unsafe. The completion of the Panama canal .nd the work in respect to the Philippines are yet to be secured. If the scheme of the general improvement of the waterways of the country shall be entered upon it will require the same intelligence and care m the solution of that problem as in the others which have fallen to the lot of the Republican party. The Republican party will make no change in its general policies or its general principles. It will continue to stand unswervingly in its position relative to the gold standard of value, and whatever additional financial legislation may be enacted will be in harmony with that position. It will continue its loyalty to and the protection of American industries and American labor; and whatever changes it may effect in tariff schedules will not be out of harmony with the principle of protection. Changed conditions Justify changes of schedules, and the tariff will be revised. Certainly that work cannot be left to the opposition. And yet, those changes cannot be made in accordance with the demand of a single 6tate or a single section. Our country is so vast in extent and the output of our forests, farms and factories so great and varied, that the revision of the tariff must be along national and not sectional lines. The spirit of compromise which has always controlled in such legislation must again control. No tariff bill has ever been enacted nor will one ever be enacted that will meet universal favor nor be free from criticism. In a country whose climate extends from the tropic to the cool breezes of the Great Lakes, and whose territory is washed by two oceans, there is such a variety of products, and through the energy and skill of an active peop: such a diversity of articles of maL iJacture. that a tariff law cannot be framed except along the lines of a national policy in the spirit of fair play, and of the greatest good to the greatest number. A people which has seen the benefits of the protective principle will not easily sacrifice that principle simply because the revision of the tariff will prove perplexing. "In order that business should be disturbed the least, the legislation should be accomplished in as short a time as possible, consistent with its importance, and without prolonging the period of anxiety which always accompanies the actual consideration of this question It would be politically ! unwise to undertake a revision at the present session of congress. The '. frowdd condition of legislation usual : It a short sessior. would make it difficult to complete action upon the revision next winter, unless preparation were begun before the meeting of conj gresB in December. Already the ways and means committee of the house of i representatives has been authorized to sit during the recess of congress, and additional and further authority will be given to enable the compilation f essential statistics, and the complet'on of all preliminary work incident to ihe preparation of a tariff bill, before the next session of conrress." The Republican party never relies upon promises alone. Nor does it make promises until the way is clear for their fulfillment. It couples with candid and honest promise the open preparation for action. Before the da mt Ua bU mimntinm wk xilLh&i

begun in aid of this Important legis'iation. It will not require as long a time for such action as was required in the criminal preparation of the existing tariff law. and will doubtless be alons lines of proving present schedules and changing or eliminating those which fail to meet the standard of proof. There i little doubt in my mind but that the Republican party, which has never failed the people in accepting the responsibility for problems, however difficult, will cheerfully and readily accept this problem, and solve it in a manner that shall do credit to the party, and bring increased benefit to our people. Wo will never be freo from important problems We have come to take first rank among the nations as a world power American diplomacy is recognized by all governments, and will continue to be exercised in the many international complications which will naturally arisp. There to need of stability of principles and fixed standards of policies to insure continued and uniform success among our people. The Republican party stands for stability of principles ai.l a fixed

standard of policy, it believes In the maintenance of conduct in public and political affairs equal In honesty and purpose with the prosecution of private affairs. It advocates the enforcement of the law which shall guarantee security along the line of right action, and shall prevent misconduct, mismanagement and malfeasance in office, whatever the politics of the offender may be. There are men in the Democrat! party Just as firm in conviction, patriotic in purpose and faithful to principle or ambitions for country, rr-eo can be. but who cannot tolerate th vagaries of their party's creed nor follow the leadership of their party's candidates. Those who are strong in their personalities find refuge in tbe Republican party, where sensible policies control and sound principles are maintained, although contrary to their own convictions. Such are to be honored and respected. Men of such type cannot be expected in 190S to adhere to the doctrine of "sixteen to one," which was repudiated twelve years ago and rapidly deserted by all leading nations; nor to adopt the policy of "government ownership"; yet Mr. Bryan still clings to both propositions, and as to the doctrine of "sixteen to one," It still stands as a part of the creed of the Democratic party. Unless a steadier line of policies shall be championed by the party it may become advisable for the convenience of Democrats to Issue political "rain checks" which may be used for re-entrance to the game after a storm has driven them from one performance, if the Democratic party succeeds, surely its policies will be carried out Will It repudiate the platform of 196. 1900 and 1904, or legislate in keeping with thoae declarations? Will the free coinage of silver, the weakening of the power of the supreme court, the "sailing away from the Philippines." or the overthrow of the principle of protection, guarantee stable business conditions, quicken the activity of our mills, safeguard the employment of labor, or insure a profitable market for tho farmer? ti h Democratic party a line of policies and a standard of principles sufficiently stable and meritorious to justify the confidence of the people? Is its record of things not done or its promises of things it will do, at all Inviting? The only security and liability to business is under Republican control. The Record of Our State. In all the work of the party the Republicans in Indiana have rendered valuable and effective work, and the record of our state is equal to that of any other in rendering assistance toward the establishment and enactment of laws for the benefit of all of our people In the days of the civil mar, which "tried men's souls," no man rendered greater support and comfort to Abraham Lincoln than did Oliver P. Morton. In the prosecution of his public duties, and with the aid of a Christian character, pure and ennobling, the work was carried on effectively by Benjamin Harrison. The initial movement as well as the later management of important affairs which culminated in the enactment of the gold standard legislation, was by a citizen of Indiana, patriotic, unselfish, as noble as he is honorable. Mr. Hugh Hanna. In the coming campaign another illustrious son of Indiana we hope may be chosen to carry the banner of Republican principles and leal to victory the hosts of the Republican party, in th person of Charles W. Fairbanks. Cultured, trained, experienced in public affairs, honorable In purpose, upright in character, ambitious for the success and happlress of all of our people, a follower of all of the leaders of the Republican party and a personal friend of McKinley, the security of the government and the welfare of the people can be safely trusted to Charles W. Fairbanks as president t atates CANDIDATE. Isaac F. Ryan. Boston township. a candidate for County Commissioner of Eastern District, on the Democratic Ticket. -3-"t C W. MORGAN THE GROCER Successor to Harry J. Doan) 12th and Main Streets. Automatic Phone B-'l 229. Phone Us Your Ordtr. SEE OUR SPRING LINE 0 f GO-CARTS at HASSENBUSCH'S