Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 108, 24 February 1909 — Page 4

THE RICHMOJTD PAULADIUM A3TD SUN-TEIiEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1909,

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of the democratic section tbese bills

the school bill and the public utilities bills must be taken as fairly typical.)

It is fortunate that . Governor Mar

shall has his eyes peeled for just this sort of thing, but as the legislature can pass these measures over his veto, it

will remain to be seen whether the democratic legislators , are willing to go the limit of rotten legislation or not. If they heed his warnings it

may not yet be too late, but if they do not heed them they must be passed by

democratic votes.

Then can the democratic politicians come before the people and say that their record has been superior? It is doubtful. , "

A BUSINESS MAN FOR MAYOR.

Look at the cities and towns bill

passed last week and remember that

Richmond; is a fourth class city: (Sec. 82.) "The heads of such de

partments where not other wise pro

vided for by law, shall be appointed

.by. the mayor.

Each of such departments shall

have the power to designate and ap

point at pleasure, remove any person in such department as deputy as first

assistant.

Each department may also appoint

and remove any of its clerks, assist

ante or employee, and unless other, wise established by ordinance, may

fix their salaries.

The mayor shall a p paint a city civil

nglneer who ehall be subject to the direction of the board of public works.

(Sec. 91.) The department of pub

lie works shall have for its head a

beard ef three members. In cities of

the fourth class, such board shall con

1st of the mayor, the city engineer

and a commissioner of public works The said civil engineer and the com

mieaioner of public works shall be appointed by the mayor. The mayor ehall have the power at sny time to .remove any member of such board appointed by him ar.d to fill by appointment any vacancy occuring in kuch office. I And so on. I What, a chance for any politician who wants to effect a political machine!' What a chance for a political maoiine to do just about as it pleases! Whr.t sort of a man would you want to have In that office ? What sort of man could be trusted in that place? Are you going to put a professional politician in one of tbe nicest berths which has ever been created for men of his, stripe? Are you going to put a vapid man in who chants solely about the "rights of the people" without having done anything in his life to prove his ability? , The mayor as can be seen from the above provisions has almost absolute power. He is the head and the body of the whole city government. That is why it is so important to get tbe right man. .No theorizer, no man who is not successful in managing his own business, and above all no man who

Is corrupt and known or suspected of

being a grafter, heed apply. . In order that the business of the

town Bhall be transacted honestly and without stupidity a business man of known ability and character should be found. It will be something

of a sacrifice for the man who under

takes the task. It will mean that he

must do it, not for the money that

there is in it but with a consciousness

that the business of the city is vital

ly connected with the commercial

business of the town. . The city must be run as economi

cally as possible without graft and without stupidity and above all with a supreme hopefulness of the future

expansion of the town.

What sort of man shall fill the

chair? Think it over. Do you want a man untried in or

dinary business; do you want a man whose name has been connected with

small and shady deals or do you

want a man who is successful in his

own business and who is working for

the best interests of the town and who above all things is above sus

picion, as to his character?

Why not a real live business man

for mayor?

IN HOWARD COUNTY. Some time ago we commented on the fact that the recent campaign and election on the county local option in this county reflected credit on the com

munity. In explaining what we meant we said: "It was a clean campaign. Individuals may have overstepped the mark, but there was no in

fraction of fair play on either side."

Although some of our temperance

subscribers took issue with the state

ment. It is none Wie less true. And

our position is more firmly vindicated by the press dispatches of the Howard

County election. It is alleged, wheth

er true or not, that there were men imported to vote wet who had no right

to vote. Three arrests were made.

Nothing of that sort came to light

in Wayne county, and it is to its cred It.

Items Gathered in From Far and Near

8LIP-SHOD LEGISLATION.

During the last campaign, when

harsh - words were passed back and

forth between the democrats and re

publicans, the next thing of import

ance after the local option question.

was the charge of republican extrava

gance!'; .;: ; -

It does not seem to the average

mind that the democrats are very

much better in the matter of slip-shod

legislation, than the republicans. It is fortunate for them that Governor

Marshall has taken a sane and honest

course so far.

How can the democrats defend the court bills which - were an obvious steal which would entail unnecessary expense on the people of the state?

How can they defend the two Garrard bills (For since Garrard is the whip

OUR WALTER.

The republican members of the Indiana House have read Walter Ratliff of Wayne county, out of the party, for the reason that he voted for the Kleckner bill in the Legislature, and also for the Proctor-Tomlinson bill. Ratliff pledged the republican party before the election to stand by the county option law, but after the Legislature convened, he took a position on the fence

and later said he would vote as the

county voted at the option election,

Tbe county voted wet as is well known and Ratliff voted the same way on the

two measures in question. For doing

this his compatriots have attached

the "23" sign to his coat-tails and have

turned their backs upon him forever.

-Shelbyville News. CANAL TALK. (Baltimore Star.

s useless to try to make the Gatun

dam hold back the flood of idle talk.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat.)

Pessimists on the Panama canal be

long to the same class who opened a

fire in the rear on President Lincoln

when he was trying to save the Union,

(Rochester Post-Express.)

Taft says that he is satisfied with

the progress that is being made on the

Panama canal. The people who have never been on the isthmus and who

know nothing about the subject will

continue to be dissatisfied as before.

(Memphis News Sclmetar.)

The cost of the Panama canal can

not be estimated with any degree of

accuracy. If only it does the service

intended, it will be worth whatever it

costs.

(Birmingham News.) There seems to be a powerful dispo

sition on the part of those who know little or nothing about canals to keep

the discussion going in congress

Meantime the men who are at work on

the proposition in Panama just smile

and continue to dig.

(Council Bluffs Nonpareil.)

It is gratifying to know that thus far

nobody has threatened to parallel the

Panama canal with a competitive en

terprise.

THE COWBOY SERENADER.

There ain't no encores when I sing,

And there ain't no ladies fair;

There ain't no light guitars to ring,

And no one's nigh to care;

I've got one song 'twould make you

creep It's all I ever knowed: But the cattle alius go to sleep When they'vebeen Old Black Joed. These here Eyetalians, so they say, Has voices made of gold; I'll meet 'em even, night or day, A-makin' cattle hold; "Cause opery music don't fit steersCaruso's voice be blowed There's nothin quiets cattle's fears Like bein' Old Black Joed. One night our foreman he gits gay And takes me off the herd. And lets a new hand try my layHe sung just like a bird

And how that stampede growed! I'll bet they wouldn't stirred a hoof If they'd been Old Black Joed. '

Arthur Chapman in the Denver Re

publican.

TWINKLES

SELF-DENIAL.

'What are you going to give up dur

ing Lent?

-Well, Tve thought it all over and

rve decided to give - up kissing

George." "And what about George?"

"Oh, he doesn't observe LenL" De

troit Free Press. CHEAP BOARD.

. New Curate Can any of you tell me

how much it costs to board an auto

mobile here? ; Old Resident About $30, 1 think.

, Young M. D. But it only costs $2

to board a horse.

. Miss Stenographer And it only

MAYORALTY QUATRAINS.

Before the phantom of False morning died. Methought a Voice within Doc's Stable cried: "Hitch up! A Measle's bit a Ctild! The Speed laws of the Town must be defied!" II 'ome fill the Cup and in the Fire of Spring STour Local Option Garment of Repentance Fling Election Day is but a little Way And lo how Many want the Thing. Ill Each morn a score of candidates you say Yes, but where's the Candidate of Yesterday? And this Same Spring that brings the Candidate Will take the Also Rans away. IV Indeed, the Idol we have known so longHas done my City's Bank Account much wrong Has smirched her Glory in a coat of Slime And sold his Reputation for a Song.

Now the New Year reviving Old Desire The Candidate's Ambition Fires The Gray Beard strokes his fuzzy chin Lingers a little Hour or Two and then Retires VI "Why!" said another, "Some there are who tell Of One in league with Al Morel, He spurned the Civic League and Reverend Wade He's a good Fellow Oh, 'twill all be well!" VII Whereat One of the Loquacious Lot (I think an Alderman) waxing Hot Said, "I'm for myself But please announce "He's for the PEE-PUL" This or some such rot. VIII Like the Skunk Cabbages of the Spring Are the Cigars the Hopeful One does bring. He talks of Civic Good About it and about But the Mayor's Salary that's the thing. BUNNY.

costs 5 cents to board a trolley. Success Magazine. A FRANK ANSWER WITH VARIA

TIONS.

Should- old acquaintance be forgot? Why, surely Knot. (The deuce take

"not")

But why say "Knot" and not say "not"

Oh, "not" is cold. (Sometimes it's hot)

'Knot" breathes of love true love.

(That's what!) Not" has no lungs at all. (G. Scott!)

'Knot" knows a lot. (A numb-skull

"not.")

'Notv nothing knows, not cares a jot.

Not" grips no heart endures no spot ;

"Not" forms no ties. (Whoi tie to

"not"?) . - ;

"Knot" liketh one who liketh, "Knot." "Knot" hath acquired a house and lot, With gabled roof and grassy plot,

For old "acquaintance" sake (Shoot

"not!")

"Knot lives and is, while "not" is not;

("Not" lies a prey to red hot shot.)

Here to an end my plea is brought; I am sincerely yours.

FRANK KNOTT. Chicago Record-Herald

GOSPEL SERIES

ISJO BE HELD

Meetings Will Be Held at the

First Presbyterian.

AI1D NOW ECONOMY 'TURNS US DOWN

Two Hundred Church V7omen Of Perry Township Inaugurate a Boycott.

SLAPS AT THE NEWSPAPERS

SAYS THAT THEY AND THE BUSINESS MEN, ALSO ONE OR TWO MINISTERS, WERE IN LEAGUE WITH "DEMON RUM."

A ten days series of Gospel meet

ings begin at the First Presbyterian church tonight at 7:30 o'clock. The

Rev. L. P. Marshall, D. D., the suc

cessful pastor for now almost 20 years

of the First Presbyterian church of

Franklin will be present and preach j

throughout the series and twice on next Sabbath. Special music will be

rendered from night to night. The public is invited.

HUSBAND WIEEJS BURIED Double Tragedy in a Greensfork Family.

The funeral of Mrs. Florence Boyd, which was held at Greensfork this afternoon, was attended by a number of local friends. Mrs. Boyd died after a short illness from blood poisoning. Her husband, the former trustee, of Clay township, is critically ill with pneumonia. Fear has been entertained as to his recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have been among thebest known citizens of Greensfork.

The Practical British. As soon as the office or shop opens for tbe day in England the employer is no longer the same man. He becomes a working machine. A Londoner does not waste your time talking about tbe weather. He gets right down to the subject that Interests you. and when that is done he leaves you to look after your other affairs. The Anglo-Saxons are intensely and wisely utilitarian. Brussels National.

Economy, Ind., Feb. 24. At the meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. Church, resolutions were adopted, boycotting Richmond, and the influences which tended to defeat the "drys" in the recent county local option fight. The resolutions are as

follows: j Whereas, at an election held in Wayne county, Indiana. February 5, l'JOO. to determine whether intoxicating liquors should be sold within said county. Whereas, it was clearly shown by the returns of said election, that the merchants, manufacturers and business men, the county and city officials, all the newspapers of the city of Richmond, and even one or two ministers of the gospel seemingly lost sight of all justice and moral conscience, and did vote and use their influence and means to retain the slum element and trade in their city; and the best interests and wishes of all good moral and temperate people everywhere, thereby showing their preference for the slum trade and Almighty License Dollar to the trade and patronage of the temper

ance people of Wayne and adjoining counties. Ask for Support.

Therefore, be it resolved, That we.

the Ladies' Aid society of the M. E.

church of Economy, Indiana, give our influence, support and patronage to "dry" towns and cities, and fhat we sincerely ask the co-operation of all

the Ladies' Aid societies and temper

ance societies, irrespective of denomi

nations to join us in support of the "dry" as against the "wets," who have

so shamefully ignored us.

Be it further resolved, That we give

our influence, support and patronage

to newspapers advocating "dry" and discontinue the support of newspapers

advocating "wet." For Home Merchants.

Be it further resolved. That we, the

Ladies of Perry township, patronize

our merchants in Economy who sup port the "dry."

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E.

church. Economy, Indiana.

Member

BELLE CANLEY, Pres. L. A. S ) MARTHA ATKINSON. Pres. W. F. M. S. 30 EMMA HI ATT. Pres. EMMA HIATT. Pres. F. M. S. ... . . 40 DORA PEIRCE. Pres. Etude Club 30 Total ...f 202 REV. HANNAH STANLEY, Chairman. BLANCHE FENIMORE. Secretary.

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Political Announcements

FOR MAYOR.

HENRY W, DEUKER is a candidate

for mayor, subject to the Republican nomination.

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ury Department. J. A. SPEKENHIER. Custodian. feb2&24

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