The Syracuse Journal, Volume 7, Number 26, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 29 October 1914 — Page 2

The Syracuse Journal INDEPENDENT. c "! r 's'^ja—-— i Indiana associated WEEKUES jf GEO. 0. SNYDER, Editor and Publisher Largest circulation in Kosciusko bounty outside of Warsaw. 5.1.00 i-er 1 ear Published Every Thursday at Syracuse Indiana. $1.50 Per Year. Phones —Office 4 —House 117 NET ADVERTISING RATES DISPLAY MATTER One Week. 15c per inch q .0 Weeks to 1 Month.. per inch O e Month or more 10c per inch Electrotypes 10c per inch The above rates are for continuous insertion, run of paper; specified positions at one week rate. READING MATTER » 5c per line (average 6 words to line), classified “Wants” 1c per word; Cards of Thanks 50c; Resolutions §I.OO. NOTE.- These rates are net and allow of 1.0 discounts. COPY FOR ADVERTISEMENTS An extra charge of 5c per inch and up will be charged for an overabundance oi copy or intricate composition. DEATH NOTICES. Obituary notices run other than as news will be charged for at the rate ot one cent per word. When the death occurs just prior to publication and it is ii possible to print the obituary with the d ath notice, its insertion may be had the f< lowing week without charge, in all otuer cases the above rate applies. Obituary poetry, toe per line. Card of Thanks, 50c. Entered as second-class matter May 4. r <)o8, at the post office at Syracuse. * Indiana, under the Act of Congress oj March j, 1879. The Township Tickets TRUSTEE Roy Ridle, Ptog. Jesse Shock, Deni. r Floyd Strieby, Rep. ASSESSOR John R. Hess, Prog. Chas. Crow. Dem. John Kaufman, Rep. t. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Progressive Geo. W. Howard, Andy Strieby. Democrat Isaac Kitson, Solomon Lung. - Republican Blank CONSTABLE Progressive Omar Darr, Frank Swihart, Francis Grissom. „ Democrat Eston McClintic, Geo. Hursey, Wm. M alien. Republican O. L. Cory, Samuel Traster, Perry Dull. ADVISORY BOARD Gotlieb Beck, Wm. Beckman, Chester Swinsen. Democrat John Neff, Edward McClintic, Henry Koiberg. Republican Manford. Morris, David Stiffler, Arthur H. Blanchard. ROAD SUPERVISORS . Progressive. F ink Younce, Ben Coy, Russell Warner, Jesse J arret. Democrat Cel Buchtel, Geo. Wogoman, Jacob Alt'and. Aaron McClintic. Republican Jacob Wilkison, Jasper Janies, Dennis Kelley, Milton Brown.

COST INEVITABLE WITH PROGRESS Os Course it will cost something to secure a New Constitution for Indiana. But the cost of constitutional revision is the neccessary and inevitable price of progress and growth in every commonwealth. Legislative sessions each two years are expensive propositions, but thiy are indispenable accompaniments of state government. But not more so than periodical revisions of the Constitution. Progress in government and methods of administration would be impossible under any other system. The people of Indiana are willing to pay the price of progress. They are not concerned so much in what they pay, as in what they get. But the more important public benefits to come from a Constitutional Convention can not, and should not, be measured by dollars and cents standards. The political and social legislation that would eventually result from it; the stimulus it would give to the study of public questions; the awakening of interest on the part of the people

iu the big problems of citizenship, are much the larger factors. NEW SYSTEM NEEDED Now That Syracuse is assured of sufficient water pressure, bv reason of the motor recently installed, to successfully cope with fire, our attention should be turned to some fire alarm that will respond promptly to a need. Our present ’arrangement is very faulty and wasteful of time—and time becomes a great factor where the fighting of fire is concerned. An alarm system has been talked of at various times. Remedies and proposals have been advanced and tentatively considered ■ but we still have the old system of! calling central, who in turn calls Drukamiller’s livery, and they run a t half block to the fire bell. This consumes a matter of from five to twenty minutes and more precious time is then wasted in finding the j location of the blaze. Obviously t this system is a menace to property i interests and should be supplanted by some more modern method.

NIGHT SCHOOL Prof. Wimmer, superintendent of the Bremen schools, assisted by a score of men and women who have volunteered their services, will conduct a night school in the school building at that place. There will be no charge for tuition. It is open to all, without regard to age, sex, or condition, and is absolutely free. Opportunity is offered to those whose early education was deficient and to any who wish to advance along almost any line of study. This is one oFthe best educational proposals we have heard of and we only wish that Syracuse might have the same opportunity. As in Bremen, there are a score of people in Syracuse, who could help the superintendent in organizing a similar system. Why couldn’t we have a night school?

THE TOOL OF GRAFTERS The Washington Herald is gaining a state-wide reputation in this campaign as the tool of grafters and special interests in its distribution of matter derogatory to the constitutional convention. If people would stop to think, they would know that the Herald is not going to this enormous expense just for a principle. Someone is furnishing the money who is afraid of what the constitutional convention might do and the thing that is feared certainly isn’t to the interests of the people or it would be argued on its own merits. WE ARE SATISFIED We Are satisfied that the candidates for representative of all parties from Kosciusko county, realize the injustice of the township trustee reports being printed in county seat papers. At least so they assure us, and they further intimate i that the measure will be rendered harmless if their actions can make it so. We shall see. MY, OH MY! Dame Fashion now decrees that women’s skirts shall not be longer than four or five inches from the floor. Oh, the joys of a windy day in Cnicago. Illiteracy In Rural Population The need of more and better rural schools in Indiana is made manifest by conditions revealed in a recent census report showing the per centage of illiterates among the native white farming class of this State. The figures show that the per centage of illiteracy in the rural districts of Indiana is 2.7 and 1.3 per. cent in the cities and villages of the State. Indiana has 66,213 illiterates and 37,728 of them live on the farms. There are 20,832 boys and men and 16,896 girls and women on the farms of this State that can neither read nor write. —See the new fully equipped Overland, $1075. Lepper’s Garage.

Subscription Growing Slowly The subscription of $2500.00 required by the Syracuse Light & Power Company before installing electric service along the south shore iof Lake Wawa ee is being raised 1 slowly. While the majority of the j cottagers and hotels would like [electricity, the individual cost is rather high. Most of the better cottages have installed lighting systems—some of them very expensive ones, and while they appeciate the advantages of electricity they are inclined hesitate over the cost. On the other hand, the installation of the lines and equipment will cost the company a large sum and they do not feel justified in shouldering the entire first cost. Eventually, it is befived, the service will be extended to the south shore, but it is not going as fast as was to be expected. Meet Millersburg Editor We had the pleasure, Friday, of calling on Bro. Barnard, of the Millersburg Grit. Mr. Barnard has been at the helm of the Grit for 25 years and enjoys a good patronage from his locality. He has a clean, well-equipped office and publishes the kind of paper that you would expect to emanate from such surroundings. Gives Away $10.30 Wm. Ward has been exceedingly generous with his milk customers in the past couple weeks. He has given away 103 half-pints of cream or the equivalent of $10.30 to consumers who purchased 50c worth of milk checks. This is the first instance of such generosity in a similar line in Syracuse and the consumers should appreciate it. Sale of Furniture —There will be a public sale at the home of the late Oliver Cromwell, Saturday at 1:30. The following articles will be sold. 4 mattresses, lounge, 3 upholstered chairs, 4 rockers, 2 bed-room suits, divan, 2 dining room extension tables, kitchen range, refrigerater, kitchen, tables, hanging lamp, and many numerous other articles. Sale Os Meat Stopped The slaughter of live stock for the South Bend meat markets has been ordered stopped by the state authorities in an effort to stamp out the foot and mouth disease. Farmers are allowed to slaughter meat only for their own use. Isaac Kitson’s Will The vfcill of Isaac Kitson bequeaths first, SSOO to Margaret M. Plough for care of the deceased since the death of his wife. The remainder is shared equally between the seven children. C. C. Bachman is named as executor. Killing Frost With the mercury at 35 degrees a killing frost, the firft real frost of the fall, came Sunday morning. At 6 a.m. Monday the temperature was 45 degrees. More Apples Coming Another car of choice, assorted Michigan apples will arrive in Syracuse in a few days. I will sell them at the same price as before, $2.50 per barrel. They’re going fast; telephone your order to No. 278, Frank Bushong. Will Teach In New Mexico'; Miss Louisa Doll left Monday, for Cooney, New Mexico, where she will teach school. Cooney adjoins Mongolion, where Jay Gordy is principal.

Want Ads FOR TRADE—Residence property, electric lights, city water. Located on lake. Will trade for farm land. Geo. W. Jones. WANTED —Cleaning, Pressing, and repair work. Mrs. Henry Snobarger, jhone 905. o LOST —Baby’s ring. Reward if returned to Mrs. James Isbel. FOR RENT—Rooms for rent. Enquire of Mrs. Ellen Traster. BOY WANTED—Honest, industrious boy, 16 or 17, wanted to work after school and on Saturdays. Inquire at the home restaurant. STRAYED —Black sow with white |in face, weighing about Jone hundred pounds. Notify A. H. Ott Syracuse, Ind., R. 5, or phone 4115 Milford.

INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM IN INDIANA This Popular Legislation Can Bo Adopted Here Only Under a New State Constitution. There has been a pronounced tendency In recent years toward the application of the principles ot direct legislation, otherwise known as the LnlUtiative and Referendum, and the Recall, to state and city government. Unquestionably there will be agitation for the recognition of these principles in a new state constitution for Indiana. It is important, therefore, that the voters have accurate information as to their purpose in modern government and how general their application in the country. Disappointed in the work of their legislative representatives; their interests too often ignored; openly betrayed at times, the people of many states have been searching for some practical means to secure a more direct control of their law making and to provide some effective check upon their law makers. Many believe that the remedies have been found in the initiative and Referendum and the Recall. The Initiative and Referendum are in operation in varying forms in seventeen states and nearly three hundred cities. They are pending issues in seven other states. The Recall is in effect in eight states and in a large number of cities. They are contained in practically all the newer city charters. The Initiative and Referendum have, had the widest application and met with perhaps the most conspicuous success in Oregon, which adopted this legislation in 1902. Michigan is the last state to adopt this principle to its organic law, in 1913. Ohio joined the procession the year before. Wisconsin and Minnesota, of the nearer states, will vote upon this question at the coming November election; lowa, in 1916. Now in the briefest language possible, what are the Initiative and Referendum and Recall? The Initiative means simply that the people may, when they believe the situation requires it, initiate, or “start something.” It frequently happens that a legislature fails, or flatly refuses. to pass a law that the majority of the people seem to want. In such a situation in Indiana, that ends it. The people have no recourse. In States where the Initiative is in operation, the people, by filing a petition containing a certain percentage of the voters may compel the legislature to adopt the legislation desired, or to refer it to the people for a direct vote at the next election. Then, if adopted by a majority of those voting on this measure, it becomes law. Referendum is another name for reference. When a question is referred to the people, that is a direct application of the pnnclple of the Referendum. The people in every state except little Delaware have always had a direct voice in determining cJhstitutional ’amendments. The Initiative enables the people by direct vote to enact intodaw desired measures which have been ignored or “done to death” by the legislature. The Referendum enables them by the same means to veto undesirable enactments of their legislatures. The chief benefits claimed for the Initiative and Referendum are that they have notably diminished log rolling in legislatures, vastly restricted the power of the bosses and the political rings to control legislation and made the representatives more responsive to public opinion. The value of the system in educating the voters on public questions and in arousing their interest in matters of government is strongly emphasized. Actual experience with the Initiative and Referendum in the states that have given them the most thorough test appears to clinch the following facts: ‘ That the people take ah active interest in it, as shown by the large vote on measures, the average of ten states at the 1912 elections being 75 per cent of the vote on candidates. That they show keen discrimination in their voting, evidenced by the fact that in the same ten states only flfty-ty-three of a total of the ninety-four measures submitted were adopted. ’ That they are conservative in their action, as shown by the character of jthe measures adopted and rejected. ; The Recall furnishes the people the [power to remove unfaithful officials •■without waiting tor the expiration of >their terms of office. It has been invoked relatively but a few times, and then only in city jurisdiction*. The people of Indiana should have the right to determine whether or not they want to apply the principles of Initiative and Referendum and Recall to local and state government A constitutional convention in would submit these propositions, to be determined upon their own merits. Republican Speech Quite a few of the citizens were out to hear Representative Eschbach at the K. of P. opera house last Saturday evening. He spoke on state taxation and other pertinent issues. Spelling Match There will be a spelling match between the township schools, Friday evening, October 30th, at the Guy school house. All are cordially invited to attend and take part. Margaret Beck. Make* Long Drive Ellwood George and son, Don, and wife, left Tuesday for Chipley, Florida, and are making the trip in Mr. George’s Ford. The trip will be approximately 1400 miles in length.

I Suits And Overcoats $ | Buy Them Now While The Buying Is Best | When you were a tiny tot, your clothing needs were all r supplied long before the season arrived for you to wear them. < \ Your mother knew that seasons change unexpectedly and she C J also knew the menace to your health from going improperly J cladi i < € r If you were half as foresighted as your maternal ancester, V J you would have that new winter suit or overcoat hanging in <' \ your clothes closet, now. You will wake up some of these \ mornings and find snow on the ground. Are your clothes the S £ kind you could depend upon to keep you co mfortable? ? ■ 5 $ We have large, generous samples of all that is £ £ best in suits and overcoats. We give you the choice 5 of three tailors all of Whom have an excellent rea putation in their particular line. Again we repeat, £ | come while the coming is comable. v | STAR CLOTHING STORE

MnnnTnTTTTnnTnnnTTTTnnnTnHTTTwnnkf |Scbool motes | Iva E. Deardorff Jay Warstler entered high school Monday. The Senior class extend their thanks to the people who aided in making their pastry sale a success. Mabie Gyer visited high school, Friday. Frances Wilkinson |has returned to school. Harold and Bernice Kimes entered the grades Monday. Viola Cormican has the quinsv. The sixth grade girls have begun domestic science with a class of thirteen. Mr. Wood’s enrollment has been increased to forty-five by the entrance of Dwight Kingsley and Lena Bailey. Rev. Hayes a blind man of Argos gave a very interesting talk on the manner in which blind persons read and on the life of Helen Keller. He found and read from the book of the New Testament which he had with him the verse, John 8;32, which is inscribed on the corner stone of the school building, and the opening verse of John 15th. The Halloween party will take the form of a masquerade. The Bolanden Orchestra is the first number of the Lecture course. They come on the 28th of November. This orchestra was the principal features on the first day of the Redpath Chautauqua this summer. Miss Fineda Bach was called home a week ago on account of the illness of her mother. Word was received Tuesday of her mother’s decease. —Let Richhart do your pressing and cleaning. Work and prices are right. Over Klink’s meat market Wood For Sale —51.75 to $2.00 per cord. L. N. Kitson. For Sale —Two-cylinder Reo. —Two-passeger, 4-cylinder Mitchell in good condition. S. C. Lepper. 5 per cent. Guaranteed on Savings Accounts or Certificates and Interest Compounded Quarterly from day of Deposit, at the Home Savings & I oan flssoc. 67 N. Broadwau, Peru, Indiana. Write today for full information J. W. ROTHEN BERGER : Undertaker : SYRACUSE, > : IND.

YOUR TASTE There is one article which should command g g your most deliberate choice and selection. It should g 3 be chosen from a stock that is complete and up-to- g g date. We refer to 8 g WALL PAPER I Q <5 Our stock is better than carried in most towns | | twice this size, and we suppement this stock with o | sample books of the largest and best firms. Prices | | are very reasonable. x 8 o x ** § ’ j THE QUALITY DRUG STORE I R J. DREW i UM | Shingles! Shingles! | $ Have you seen our stock of Red Cedar Shingles? W $ Atlas Clears at $3.75. $ Atlas Bass at $4.00. /K Don’t wait until a rainy day to put on that new roof or repair the old one. You should make Hay while the /K sun shines. a: We have a nice bunch of Red Cedar Fence Posts. JK 2k Drive in and secure what you need while in the city with mu your wagon. 2w We would not have you forget that a few of those big /k 2k cracks, in the siding on your stables will cost you Bushels igk of grain, during the following long cold winter. 2k We have Ship Lap in all grades seclected especially ik for your needs. ki Remember that “A Stitch In Time Saves nine.” , 2k Have you seen our-Cypress Boat Lumber? | Syracuse Lumber & Goal Go. f & P. R. SPRAGUE, Manager W UM »**€€€€€€ Journal Want-ads