The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28

men OF his county would be willing to
abide by the rates that might be estab
lished by this Association, if not too ex-
horbitant.
Gen. Williams said it made no differ
ence to them whether the Association
adopted uniform rates or not. So far
as his county WAS concerned they had
established rates, and he should go home
and continue them, if the association
did net take action; but he was in favor
| of uniform scale of prices in the two
districts.
Mr.. Beal reiterated his objections to
uniform rates.
Mr.. VanValkenburgh, in reply to
the fears expressed by some Of the
| members, that the Offices not represent
| ed here would take advantage of any
| action that might be taken, said as he
understood it We were only bound by
our pledges to each other. If publish
ers of papers outside the organization
desired to lessen the rates, they could be
gratifed
Mr.. Stoll could see no hardship likely
to result to legal advertisers by the
adoption of uniform rates. They received
the value of their money. Who should
say that SO was too much for advertis-
ing divorce notice, when lawyers re-
ceived $50 and ofttimes 800 for their
services in these cases? The same might
be said of liquor dealers. Ifthey would
sell liquor, was there any reason why
they should not pay three dollars for
publishing their notices? He saw no
monopoly in establishing regular rates.
If there was then publishers were en-
joying monopoly in asking 50 a year
for their papers-the almost universal
rate. Newspapers were not getting rich
too fast. At least he had heard no
complaints on that score. 1t was time
to take some action for the benefit of the
craft, and he thought we could COM
mence by establishing uniform rates
for legal advertising, and send the re-
suit of our deliberations to the publish
ers who were not present, for their ap-
prevail. He doubted if any would fail
to subscribe to them. The power of the
press should be exerted to overcome
any Fictitious opposition to reasonable
demands. and he was in favor Of making
such use of it.
Mr. Myers said he was one who had
charged lower prices for this kind Of
work than he ought, and he had done
so because there had been so much com
plant on the part of his patrons. He
was in favor of the resolution, however
and hoped it would pass.
Further discussion ensued, when the
following resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Kimball:
Resolred, That in the opinion of this Az
socistion, 10 cents a line per week is a fail
rate of compensation for legal advertise
ments, and that we recommend the adOp
tion Of this rate.
This resolution was passed withou
E dissent.
Gen. Williams then introduced tn,
following resolution, which was adopted
without discussion:
Resolred, That the system ofindiscrimi
nate putting" as it is technically termed
, 80 generally persisted in by some paper
especially, and all of them TO greater o
less extent, should be discouraged by tn
members of the press Of the two Districts
: c. 0. Myers moved the adoption o
the following resolution, which pre-
vailed.
Resolcea, That we deprecate the practic
of inserting patent medicine and other bu
: siness advertisements in the editorial col
umns of newspapers, in the same type an
loaded, as editorial, and recommend it
s discontinuance.
The custom of furnishing the clerg
. with papers at half rates and gratuitous
ly was discussed at considerable length
and, although no action was taken,
seemed to be the opinion of the Associ
ton that it was more honored in tn
breach than the observance The exps
rience of the members present went ia
to prove that its discontinuance wOul
be decidedly beneficial to the craft.
= Mr. Myers then offered the followin
j., resolution, which was adopted afte
some discussion:
Resolved, That we recommend that q
II local notices in regard to benevolent an
q cqurch societies, where pecuniary benef
is to be derived, be charged one-half tn
o usual rates.
A motion to hold the next meeting
It the Association at South Bend ".
d unanimously carried.
i Mr.. Hossler moved that the thank
# of the Association be rendered to tn
= Masons for the use oftheir Hall. Pas
, ed
o The Association then adjourned
C the second Friday in April.
The members subsequently partoo
s. of sumptuous repast prepared by M
it V. W. Axtell, proprietor of the Teega
> den House. At the close of the ban
is quet Mrs. +. F. Molloy read a merit'
'e rious poem, conplimenting the gild, an