Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 187, 13 May 1910 — Page 3

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DEMOCRATSWQULD MURDER GOOD LAW IF GIVEN POWER Fight Had to Be Made to Keep Criticism of Public Accounting Statute Out of the New Platform.

TAGGART MACHINE IS BACK OF THIS MOVE This Law Has Been in Force About a Year and Already a Number of Cases of Graft riave Been Uncovered. Indlanaioli8, May 13. One of the tilings which the democrats will probnbly undertake to do next winter, in case they control the Indiana legislature, will bo to repeal or modify and amend tlio public accounting law so as to make it useless. This developed a day or two ago when it became known that a strong effort was made to keep out of the democratic state platform any favorable comment on this law. .The effort to prevent this indorsement of the law was made by Joseph 10. Bell, of this city, who was a member of the resolutions committee. Hell Is the main wheel in the Taggart machine, and is a brewery attorney, so tbat it is taken that his attitude on ihc subject of the public accounting law represents the opinion of the Tagcart machine and the brewery people. The public accounting law has been In force only about a year, and it is only four months since the examiners began digging into the books of public officials and former officials throughout the state, but in that time they have uncovered many cases of graft nnd loot, in which public officials have taken thousands of dollars from the public treasury to whiah they were not entitled. What Has Been Shown, , In scores of cases the examiners have discovered where the officials l:ave paid enormous prices for supplies; where contracts have been let without bids where money has been jiaid for supplies that never were furnished, and all that sort of thing. Several of the officials who were caught In this net by the examiners have already stepped tip and settled and paid batfk to the county or township or city the amount of money which it was found they owed. Thousands of dollars has been collected back in this way. In many more cases settlements are now under way, and in others suits will be brought to enforce settlements. And the work has only begun. There are 100 special examiners at work in all parts of the state under the direction of the state accountant. The process of making a thorough examination of the books of a public official is a Ions and tedious job and takes much time, so that it will be a long time before even the hundred examiners can get all over the state nnd complete the examination of all offices. , Is Not Party Measure, The public accounting law was not a party measure. It was purely a non-partisan proposition, and when it was enacted into law last year by the legislature not a single man in either house voted against it. The vote in favor of it was unanimous. So it cannot be called a democratic measure cr a republican measure. Both parties realized the need of such a system of public accounting in this state, nnd both fell in behind the plan to put such a law on the statute books to put an end to graft and crookedness in public office. The public accounting bill was originated by the FrooScmpto Mofrs IVoali IVomon So many of the ills of women are due to constipation that too much warning cannot be given them to keep the bowels well open. They have a modesty and timidity about this that Is positively dangerous to their health. It (a a function that la as necessary as nlr and food and should not be avoided. But It Is Important to know the remedy beat suited to woman's needs. Cathartic pills and tablets are too powerful and calts and purgative waters are both powerful and nauseating- What Is wanted Is something; milder and better tsatlnc, but which at the same time Is promptly effective. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin fills these requirements and la being taken by thousands of Intelligent American women. They not only us It themselves, but having found It effective In their own case, they keep It In the house for other mem bers of the family, for we are all called v.yon at some time or other to us such a remedy. It Is a safe and reliable laxative tonic end can be conveniently obtained of any druggist at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle. Before buying a bottle of your druggist the doctor Invites you to make a teat of It at hta expense, and when you are satisfied It Is what you want you can buy It In the regular way. Just as thousands are doing. Bo. If you will send your nam and address to Dr. Caldwell he will send you a sample bottle free of charge. Thousands of people owe the present good health of their families to applying , for a free samplo bottle, for In thla way 1 they learned of an efrectlv and tnex- , pensive cure for constipation. Indigestion. Ihrer trouble, sick headache, sour stomach and troubles of that kind that come from disordered stomach, liver or . bowels. The family of Harry T. Reeker. SOS W. Von roe street. Chicago, are among: the ' legtona who highly praise this grand laxsv ttve and are glad to publicly say so. Dr. Caldwell personally wilt be pleased i to aivo you any medical advice you may desire for yourself or family pertaining to tho stomach, liver or bowels absolutely free of charge. Explain your, case In a totter and he will reply to you In detail, fetor the free sample simply send your name) and address on a postal card 'or otherwise. For either request the doctor's address Is Dr. W. B. Caldwell. R.60CaJo trail bulMtlac BfoaUeello. 111.

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Numbers of people of this locality continue to suffer with rheumatism, kidney troubles, indigestion, and a train of painful symptoms of a diseased stomach, but it is a question that any of them have tried the famous Root Juice compound. However, one by one, they are beginning to learn of the great merits of the discovery through some relative or friend, then they go to the drug store and purchase a bottle of it. Even those who have lost faith in all medicines, can haidly resist the temptation of trying Root Juice, as praise of it is being heard on every hand, and many of those who are praising it the most were great sufferers before it cured them. The praise of Root Juice comes from every direction. Mr. J. J. Hollie of Princeton, Ind., said: "February 1JX0. I fell and hurt my back which aggravated my chronic stomach trouble. Nothing did me any good until I started in with Root Juice. The remedy certainly did wonders for me, as it proved to be the best doctor I ever had." Root Juke is a fine appetizer, and seems to soothe, heal and strengthen every organ of the body. Those who suffer with stomach and liver trouble can get information regarding the great remedy from the local agency, A. G. Luken & Co, commercial organizations throughout the state. The Commercial clubs, boards of trade, chambers of commerce, manufacturers associations, and other similar organizations all ov er the state indorsed it and pushed it through the legislature. The only onnosition that appeared against it came from some ot' the state associa tions of county officials and like bod ies, some of which did not care to have a bill of that character passed. But when it came to a show down it was found that it would be extremely dangerous to oppose Its passage. To oppose the passage of the bill on the general grounds that it was bad policy would have attracted immediate at tcntion to the person making such opposition, and the people would have said at once that that man was afraid to' have his books examined by a state accountant. So there was practically no opposition at any time, and none at the time of the passage. Action is Not Plain. Just why the democrats should take a notion now to attack the public accounting law is not plain. Of course, the plan to ignore the law in the state platform did not work out, for Bell was voted down on it and the state platform commends the law. But it may be different In the legislature. If the democrats carry the legislature it will .be filled with Taggart members. This seems a certainty. Taggart and his forces will be in control if the democrats win. If the Taggart forces are opposed to the public accounting law now it is reasonable to expect that they will be opposed to it next winter in the legislature. It is hard to believe, however, that even the Taggart forces could mutilate the public accounting law. It has done so much good in the first few months of its life, and there is so much more for the law to do that It seems that even the Taggart people would hesitate before seeking to render it useless. Some time ago the accounting board issued an order that caused a few of the county treasurers a good deal of worry. This was especially true in this city and in Ft. Wayne. In these two counties it has been the practice of the county treasurer to make out in advance all of the tax receipts so as to save time at tax paying time. The accounting board issued an order to the treasurers using this system to keep on file In their offices the unpaid receipts which had been made out in advance. This was done in order that the examiners might see that every receipt was accounted for. If a taxpayer paid his taxes his receipt was given him and the amount paid was placed on record, in the tax books. The board Insisted that all of the unp'aid receipts should be kept on file. The treasurers affected by this order objected, because it meant an extra amount of work and inconvenience. So, yesterday, the board modified its order and instructed the county treasurers to keep on file only the stubs of all paid receipts. The books themselves will show all persons who have not paid their taxes. Courtship In China. A curious custom prevails at Huayninghsien. In Kwangsi. On the fifteenth day of the first month in each year all the young ladies and gentlemen take a walk to the Yenyen monotain. Each damsel carries a little box. which she deposits at the foot of the hilL Any young gentleman desirous of entering the bonds of matrimony may select one of the boxes and take it away with him. whereupon the fair owner of the box makes herself known, and an acquaintanceship is thus formed. Ill assorted matches are not likely to occur, as this custom is observed only among the well to do classes of society. . Rattled. A nervons looking man walked Into a grocery store with bis baby on one arm and a kerosene can on the other, placed the can on the counter and said. "Sit there a moment, dear." Then, holding the baby up to the dazed clerk, be added, "Fill this thing up with kerosene." Argonaut. Cheerful. Old Norse (to newly married couple after viewing the wedding presents) Well, my dears, you ought to be very appy. There ain't a thing amongst 'em as a pawnbroker wouldn't be pleased to 'andle. London Punch.

ENGLAND TO HAVE A MEAT QUESTION

Problem of High Prices to Confront the Beef-Eating Britishers. FIRST ACTION IS TAKEN LIVERPOOL DEALERS PASS RESOLUTION FAVORING INCREASE IN THE RETAIL PRICES THE OUTLOOK, (American News Servlcnl London, May lo. It Is apparently one of the possibilities of the immediate future that England will find the price of meat raised to something approximating to the trust ruled rate of America. The Liverpool district meat traders association yesterday passed a resolution favoring increased retail prices and affirming that unless higher rates could be secured the butchers would have to face the bankruptcy court. Mr. John Lindsey, the president of the national federation of meat traders associations, confirmed the gloomy prophecy. "For three or four months," he says "the retail butchers have been making practically no profit at .all. Beef is exceedingly scarce, the number of cattle arriving from America has fallen away considerably, mutton is very dear, pork is terribly high, and supplies are likely to be shorter even than they are now. "Either we shall have to get the government to allow Argentine cattle to be landed here alive or prices will go up enormously, and the butchers will in many case be ruined. For a long time they refrained from increasing the price of beef, living on the profit of cheap mutton. Now all meat is dear, and supplies almost insignificant. "We are trying to induce the prime matter. We spent several hours in the matter. $ spent several hours in the house of commons trying to influence members, and to get the government to remove the restrictions on Argentine beasts. But there are the Irish interests, and they are alied with the agricultural interests in the house, and against us all the time. Of course, they get better prices for their store cattle by keeping out those from other countries. Canadian cattle are kept out also and the only result is that American dealers buy them, take them into the states to finish them, and send them here as American. At present the Argentine farmers are at the mercy of the trusts, through whose hands the meat has to pass for chilling, and the same trusts to a large extent control the British meat supply and prices. A FAMOUS TIMEPIECE. The Astronomical Clock at Hsmpton Court Palace. The famous astronomical clock at Hampton Court palace, near London, is the first timepiece of that character erected in England and was trade for Henry VIII. in 1540. According to Er nest Law, the historian of Hampton Court palace. It was the creation of Nicholas Cratzer. a German astronomer, who visited England at the Invitation of Cardinal Wolsey. who introduced him to tbe king. It is possible to learn from it tbe hour, the month, tbe day of the month, tbe position of tbe sun and the number of days since the beginning of tbe year, phases of the moon and its age. the hour at which it crosses the meridian and the time of high water at London bridge. The winding of the clock occupies half an hour every week. The weights descend to a depth of jnore than sixty feet. Like many other things about tbe palace, it has its legends. It is related that when Anne of Denmark, queen of James I., died in the palace the clock, which was striking 4 at the moment, Immediately stopped. This it is said to do whenever any old resident in the palace dies within its precincts, and alleged modern instances of the fact are quoted solemnly by the credulous. Argonaut. Decide Yourself The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by Richmond Testimony. Don't take our word for it. Don't depend on a stranger's statement. Read Richmond endorsement. Read tbe statements of Richmond citizens. And decide for yourself. Here is one case of it: John Morris, 433 Main street, Richmond. Ind., says: "For several years I suffered from backache, the at tacks often being so severe that I could hardly straighten. The kidney secretions were at times profuse while again scanty, plainly showing that my kidneys were disordered. I finally decided to try a kidney remedy and began using Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at A. G. Luken & Co's Drug Store. They helped me after other preparations had failed. At that time 1 told of my experience in a public statement and now I gladly confirm all 1 then said : I have had only one occasion to use Doan's Kidney Pills since my first trial of them and I am glad to say that the results were as satisfactory as before." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the nnmr Doan'n and take no other

Are Growing Very Apprehensive French Alarmed at the Increa sing Number of Foreign Aviators Learning Flying Game at Army School.

(American News Service) Paris, May 13. Frenchmen are viewing with considerable apprehension the increasing number of foreign aviators learning to use riying machines at the Chalons military camp and M. Henry Farman took the first step on this account to leave the camp of Maurmelon for Eetampes. M. Reymond, the senator who interpellated the government on aviation matters a few days ago, has now come out with the charge that the Chalons camp is being monopolized by German officers. His viewis perhaps exaggerated, but it is nevertheless curious to note his statement in an interview. He said: "It is certain that Germany has two aerostatic schools, one at Johannisthal. and the other at Chalons. On the day that Latham made his sensational flight at Mourmelon. I went to lunch at tbe inn and the waitress said to me, "Not at this table; this is reserv ed for the German officers." In fact soon afterwards I saw two military men of military bearing sit down at the table, and I learned that one was an officer from Munich and that the other belonged to a regiment of lancers at Berlin. They had been getting lessons in flying for several weeks, and are now instructors at Johannisthal." The senator further remarks that Germany is taking every advantage of the progress of aviation in France while, according to him French offi cers receive but small encouragement in pursuit of aerial knowledge. Ger many he says, has no aviators. It therefore said to its officers "Go to France and learn." They came, accord ing to him, and though it was only in a private capacity, they received letters of encouragement from the emperor. M. Reymond is perhaps a little too severe on the military authorities of his own country, as they have on all occasions been only too willing to encourage aviation generally, and have not only placed the military camp of Chalons but also that of Issy les Molineaux at the disposal of aviators. When Mr. Wilbur Dright came to France the use of the military camp, it may be remembered was readily conceded him. That some German officers should also go to Chalons to learn was, perhaps merely a want of

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