Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 88, 29 February 1916 — Page 11

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, FEB. 29, 1916.

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GEHTRAL-GOEDTTEE -ENDORSES J. M. LONTZ

Resolutions indorsing the candidacy

of John , M. Lontz for the Democratic

congressional nomination and express

ing "grave doubt" as to the chances of Finly II. Gray being elected in the erent of his nomination, were passed - by a special committee of the Wayne

County Democratic Central Committee

at a meeting Sunday, it was announced today. Sixteen names are signed

to the resolutions. The big majority of

the other committeemen were represented by proxy at the meeting, it is stated. ' The signers are: John W. Harper, chairman, R. O. Allen, assistant chairman. Dr. J.- J. Grovenor, secretary, Harry Schurman, treasurer, Walter Hays, Wade Kennedy, Albert Thomas, " Lafe White. J. W. Harter, Charles L. White, Harold Duke, Edward Allen, William Hangley, J. K. Dills, James Carroll, C. C. Smith. Text of Resolution. The resolutions read: "The candidacy of John M. Lontz for congress is making splendid progress throughout the Sixth district. This is not surprising when the qualities of the man and the existing political conditions are considered. The first condition that confronts the Democracy is the signiflicant fact that there will be only two cundidates for Congress in the district in the campaign of this yeir. The pertinent question is, where will the 9,200 votes go that "were cast . for the Progressive candidate in 1914? "The present representative, Mr. Gray, was elected in 1914, by a plurality over Mr. Lynch, Republican, by 3,400 votes. If a Democratic representative be elected next November he must not only carry Mr. Gray's vote, but about 4,000 additional votes. It is no dispargement of Mr. Gray to admit,

in view of his greatly reduced plurality of 1914 from that of 1912, that there is grave doubt of his ability to secure t.hla needed additional vote either from the Progressives or from any other source.

Basis of Success.

' Cnn John M. Lontz secure enough

votes outside of the ranks of Demo-

racy to bo elected? We believe he can get these votes and be electd for the

following reasons. First He is a new man, free from factlonnl or political entanglements . and personal enmities. Second He is an alert and successful business man with unusual executive and administrative ability; and also well versed in principles of common law, on which all statutary law is founded. Third He understands the political Issues of the day and s especially well informed on the vital questions of the tnriff and the currency. As a large'exporter of lawn mowers, he Is well qualified to expose the fallacier. of the "Str.ndput Scare Crow" that a high tarifr is necessary to protect American labor from the pauper labor of Europe. Fourth ills personal popularity will brinx to him. if nominated, the aid of 2,000 votes outside his party in Wayne county alone. Vlfth lie will carry Wayne county :is I? did in 1890 for Auditor, when the Republicans had a normal majority of about 3.000, and his name on the Democratic ticket will add strength to th State and National tickets and

every county ticket in the district. Sixth He will meet the modern need and growing demand for more

efficiency in the public service, which has not kept abreast with the progress in the methods of private business. Seventh He is not a radical or extremest, but an honest, clear headed man of self poise and sound judgment Eighth As an employer, he has proved the friend of labor, recognizing its rights as well as its dignity and importance. Ninth As a citizen he has been progressive and public spirited, always ready to aid enterprises for the Velfare of the community, ooth by his purse and his personal efforts. Tenth He is broad minded and unselfish and can be depended on to give an earnest and loyal support to the principles of correct government."

FIVE PERSONS HURT: LIBERTY HACK TIPS

Five passengers, four men and a woman, , were bruised, and shaken when the Liberty bus, southbound, struck a "chuck" hole in the street at South Fifth and C streets at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and turned over. Though none was seriously hurt, one yung man's bruises and cuts required the attention of a physician, and another older man was gainfully bruised. Broken glass of the windshield and

James E. Watson, Republican Candidate for U. S. Senator for Indiana, will speak at the K. of P. hall tonight at 8 d. nt.. on the issues of this

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side was responsible for all the injuries. The bus was righted and driven on Its own power to a garage where repairs were made. The driver of the bus Is C. Snyder.

HOLD PRIVATE SKATES

Clem Gaar has announced that the Coliseum is now open for private skating parties. Several of these affairs will be given within the next few weeks.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS TO SELECT OFFICERS

The board of children's guardians will meet Wednesday afternoon to organize for the- year. Mrs.? Elizabeth Candler, who has been secretary for many years, will probably be re-elect ed to that office. On account of the resignation of Fred G. White, a new president will be elected. Herbert S. Weed is the new member of the board to take the place of Mr. White.

DERAILED CAR TEARS CORNER FROM STATION

HAtiKItSTOWX. Ind.. Feb. 29. When a derailed freight car tore the corner from the operator's room of the Pennsy depot, Karl Walker was slightly cut about the head by flying Klass. and, with Gus Lester, narrowly .neaped serious injury if not. death. When about a hundred yards from thti station a freight car jumped the track shortly alter noon here yesterday. Ten cars were derailed, one crashing through the operator's room and another, a car of coal, dumped on the nation platform. Shipments from the L'ght Inspector Car company, valued ut $200. were destroyed. The goods, consisting of motors, was on the station platform ready for-loading. Walker, Lester and several others

who were inside the depot, jumped in time to avoid serious injury. Had anyone been standing on the platform.

as there usually is. ho would have

been instantly killed.

Trains on the Chicago division wero

delayed last night while the wreck crew cleared a switch for passage around the wreckage. This niornim; nil trains from the west arrived on time. C. Weiehterman. who was in the operator's room, was struck in the back by the tongue of a baggage truck which the derailed cars drove through the window. Flora Kellum and E. L. MeCall, proprietors of the creamery, were in the station at the time of the acc ident, but were uninjured. M. O'Hara. conductor, had charge of the train. Engineer Calkins was in the cab. . The wreck crew arrived from Richmond at 4 o'clock. The wreck was the scene on September 15. 1907, of the fatal accident to Peter Muhl. Standing near tho tracks Muhl was instantly killed when a train was wrecked at the station nine years ago.

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PAY INHERITANCE TAXj

Inheritance tax on the estate of William Ferris, which is valued at $26,352, amounted to $115. It was paid to the county treasurer today by Charles Ferris, administrator. The estate was divided as follows: To Lydia Ferris, widow, $$,784, no tax; to Charles Ferris, son, $S,784, tax $67.84; to' Paul Ferris, grandson, $4,392, tax $23.92; to Eva Ferris, grand-daughter, $4,392, tax $23.92.

Notice to Voters Of Wayne County In my canvass of the County for Recorder, I have made a thorough campaign, having tried to see all the voters of Wayne County. I realize that to see every voter in person is almost impossible. I take this opportunity of saying that if I am nominated and elected I will endeavor to perform the duties of the office to the very best of my ability. Assuring you that your support will be greatly appreciated, I beg to remain, Respectfully yours, JOE. F. GROVES Republican Candidate for Recorder of Wayne County. No 38 on Ballot. ' ,

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Don't Forget the Name . Joseph B.Peltz

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County Recorder Subject to the Republican Primary, . . March 7. '

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Frank S. Strayer

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PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Republican Ticket March 7, 1916. 22 on Ballot

Your support will be appreciated

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Republican Candidate For Treasorer - ' j a a a Will assure your County Funds to be in safe hands, for his 37 years experience in business affairs, without complaint of Creditors or. Customers can be attested, through inquiry of any bank in the county, or by reference to any Commercial agency. Never, in all, his long experience has Mr. Hall repudiated or disputed his accounts with any Firm, and never have bills been left to run overdue or drafts made to be paid. It is not much of a test of man's ability as a business man, who has always acted as a clerk or agent for another, he is always under the direction of the business manager. A man's business is what he makes it and if he fails it is because of his mismanagement. Mr. Hall will conduct the County business with the same carefulness as has characterized his private affairs. He was in business for Twelve years in Lewisville as a Furniture and Hardware merchant, having closed out there to A. R. Mvllvaine in 1889, he then came to Cambridge City and started the same kind of a store. Selling that store there to Beard & Ohmit in 1902. He then traded for the Ketch Hardware and Stove store over here. He then in 1907, sold this store to Seany & Brown who still retain it. Soon after he bought Sam Fred's clothing store, across the street, and successfully operated this store for 9 years, closing out last year. All these merchants can testify that he did not in either case misrepresent his business and that each one has found the business prosperous and a money maker. In early life he was a school teacher and teacher of penmanship in and around Strawns and Lewisville. If you can seefrom this that he should be a man well enough qualified to have charge of the people's affairs, then vote for him on - DO For County Treasurer Ballot .No. 30

Vole for HENRY E. L(Q)N(G No. 23 on Ballot For County Recorder Democratic Ticket A man with a clean record, one who stands for honest Official Records and one who will appreciate your support. PRIMARIES, MARCH 7.

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ED). J. WEIIPFJEIIS To the Citizens of Wayne County: By supporting at the coming primary election the above candidate who if nominated for County Treasurer, will give you good and efficient service. His connection with G. W. Grubbs & Co., wholesale grocers of Richmond, for the.past 16 years as collector and salesman, has given him the education that is necessary to make him a capable man. You may refer to the John W. Grubbs & Co. as to his ability. Vote for E. J. Weidner

For County

Ballot No. 34 on Republican Ticket.

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John M. Lontz

Candidate for the Democratic Nomination as REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE SIXTH DISTRICT

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FILLMORE P. RIGGS CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREASURER No. 31 on Republican Ballot. His many years' successful experience as accountant and bookkeeper is a guarantee of highest efficiency in office.

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"A Business Man; Not a Politician."

John M. Lontz, for years an ardent Democrat, one of Wayne county't most esteemed citizens and one of Indiana's most successful manufacturers, announced his candidacy for the Democratic congressional nomination a few "weeks ago upon the earnest solicitation of his many friends in Wayne county and throughout the district. They regard him as a man splendidly equipped to represent the district state and nation in congress. In his home county (Wayne) Mr. Lontz's candidacy is not only acceptable to members of his own party, but to hundreds of voters who made possible Progressive victories in Wayne county the past four years. He can be elected. Mr. Lontz is a man of progressive principles and president of one of the largest lawn mower manufacturing concerns In. the world, located in Richmond. Although the majority of his employes are not skilled workmen thejr are among the best paid factory workers in Indiana. Mr. Lontz has pledged himself, if elected to congress, to work for a tariff commission as proposed by President Wilson. He stands on the issue of national defense for ' ADEQUATE PREPAREDNESS. : - v He has promised to champion all measures aimed to establish the federal government upon a sound BUSINESS BASIS. He advocates the budget system for the national government. He is opposed to "PORK BARREL" government He is an advocate of a federal "old age pension" system based on voluntary contributions augmented by government aid, and of all worthy measures for the improvement of the working and social conditions of the American people. . ... . , A Vote for Lontz at the Primary Election Is a Vote for Progress and Efficiency .