The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-04
New Association to Work for Changes
I'm Laws Governing Contracts for
Public Printing.
WARM PRAISE FOR 7. TAGGART
"THAT PRINCE OF ENTERTAINERS
AND SPLENDID GENTLEMAN
Memorial on the Late 8. f. Morss-Ef-
forts at French Lick to Launch
GubernatoriaI BOOms.
special to the 1ndianarolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRENCH LICK. Ind. Dec. 3.-"There are
too many newspaper men here for any
news. Newspaper men deal too much in
news furnished by other people to create
any news themselves Such is the opinion
expressed by many Of the editors here as
the guests of Indiana's craftiest Democratic
politician. Tomas Taggart. However. the
newspaper men did create news to-day.
-hey organized a new association, COM
posed of both Democrats and Republicans.
to be known the Indiana Press Associa-
tion, elected officers and took steps incl
dental to alliance of the two big edi-
torial associations for offensive and de-
fensive purposes.
The new organization was effected at
meeting held in the gymnasium this after
noon. John B. StoD. of the South Bend
Tribune. Democrat OF the old school, and
Harry Strohm, of the Kentland Enterprise.
a representative OF the younger but none
the less active generation of Republicans.
were chosen chairman and secretary. re-
spectively. of the meeting. Mr.. Stoll, in
calling the assemblasa to order made an
impromptu bur effective address. present
ing the higher ideas Of the newspaper pro-
fession and its practical everyday features
as well. Others who made speeches were
Walter S. Montgomery. of Greenfield:
James Z. Macdonald, OF Ligonier; j. A.
Barnes. OF Auburn; Charles Stivers, of
Liberty, Thomas ]. Brooks. of Bedford;
Royal E. Purcell. Of Vincennes; George
Patchell, of Union City, and NJ. c.. CARRIER,
OF Madison.
The. trend of all the talk was
TO the effect that the Republican and Dem
ocratic editors should unite to work for
common ends. such as legislation, ETC.. and
upon motion of f. II. Singleton, of Mar
tinsville, the Indiana Press Association was
formed Mr.. Singleton, Mr.. Montgomery
and J. A. Kautz, of Kokomo. representing
the Republicans. and Dale ]. Crittenberger.
of Anderson Benjamin Laughlin, OF Lo-
gansport and Mr.. Macdonald, represent
ing the Democrats. were named as a COM
mittee on nominations. On the recon-
mendation of this committee the following
permanent officers were chosen:
President-John b. Stoll. South Bend.
Vice President-T. ]. Brooks, Bedford.
Secretary-Harry Strohm, Kentland.
Treasurer-Major John r. Simpson. Paoli:
Executive Committee-The president and
secretary. ex officio. B. F. Mckee, Lebanon;
f. c. Toner. Anderson; Royal Z. Purcell,
Vincennes.
OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION.
The committee on nominations was con-
tinued as the legislative committee of the
new organization. The association will en-
deavor TO bring about changes in the pres
ent State laws governing public printing.
so the party newspapers will come In for a
larger share of this part of the legitimate
''spoiIs' of political contests.
Before adjournment was taken a COM
mittee on resolutions was appointed, as fol-
lows: ]. Oscar Henderson. Indianapolis; W..
c. Ball. Terre Hauto; s. n. Cragun. Ieba-
non, and w. w. Lockwood. sr, OF Peru.
The committees report, which was enthu-
siastieaiiy adopted by rising vote, fol-
lows:
I'm hearty appreciation of the many acts
of courtesy bestowed upon the representa-
tives of the Indiana press individually and
collectively during their pleasurable sojourn
in natures beauty spot and Indiana's world
renowned health resort, we beg to express
herewith and hereby our unstinted acknowl-
edgment of obligation and sincere thanks
authorities of French Lick, to the manage
ment of the French Lick Springs Hotel, to
ranging the details OF this meeting, and
last but not least. to that prince Of enter
tafners and splendid gentleman, Thomas
vide for our comfort and pleasure.
1.-The newspaper fraternity of Indiana,
without reference to party affiliations, beg
to tender their congratulations to the per-
sons and corporations named upon their
splendid success I'm Transforming this IA
yored spot of Indiana into one OF the most
attractive resorts in the world, and afford
ing unsurpassed opportunities for healthful
and beneficial recreation to mankind"
The following memorial on the late
samuel aa,e Morss, f Of I'm ndianapOi,s was as
.sThe members of the Indiana Press Asso-
ciafiop tai this occa sion to give expression
To their profound grief at the untimely
death of Samuel +. Morss for years editor
of the indianapolis Sentinel. A man OF royal
-,
trained I'm Journalism and impressed with
the dignity of the profession to which his
life was devoted, his death was a serious
loss not only 10 Journalism but also TO
the State OF Indiana. To those nearest and
dearest TO him the svmpathies of this asso-
ciatiou are rendered In their great be-
reavernent."
To-night the visiting newspaper men and
politicians and their wives were rendered
formal dinner by Mr.. Taggart. John B.
master, and the formal toasts were: 'Our
Mutual interests" w. s. Montgomery, of
Greenfield: "our Capital City" Mayer John
excursions" ]. b. Whitehead. OF Indian
apolis: French Lick Maj John r. simp-
Fo,iawing the dinner there was an in
formal musicale. for which Mrs. Gertrude
H Fugate and Miss Bertha Schellschmidt.
of indianapolis. furnished the programme,
after which there was dancing In the hotel
lobby until late hour
LITTLE POLITICS.
Considering the number of politicians
here-every newspaper man is politician
there is surprisingly little politics Some
gossip Is going the rounds, IL is true, and
several candidates are making the most OF
the opportunity to get In touch with the
molders OF public opinion. but despite re-
ports 10 the contrary. there have been nc
developments or deals OF Importance
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