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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

an almost solid vote in this county.
II is known in nearly every corner OF
the county, and has been known for
many years in his practice. His stand
ing and reputation are an open book to
every Democrat of Darke county.
This journal can heartily join with 9TH
ers in commencing his candidacy for
that Office.
He is a lifelong Democrat, well
schoOled in the tenets of his party, and
an adherent to the essential principles
that make for the betterment of all
classes of people. The Jeffersonian
doctrine is his creed. The least govern
ment, and the least expense, consistent
with the public good and the public
welfare, the better.
He is not the representative of any
special interests, and is not in any way
connected with any of the large corpor-
ations whose interests are to be directly
affected by the numerous Interstate
Commerce laws or any other Federal
statutes.
His platform will be the platform of
the Democratic party as set forth by its
duly constituted representatives.
The attention of the voter is called to
the respective candidates for this Office,
and their fitness and availability there
for. 1t can be truthfully said, that the
candidate presented by this county will
stand the most rigid scrutiny.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

County Central Committee for Auglaize
county, 1 take the liberty ofaddressing
a few words to you in behalf of the can
didacy of Mr.. Cooke, at the instance OF
the united Democracy of Auglaize
county.
Our committee, by unanimous vote
has indorsed his candidacy, and each
and every member thereof, as well as
the particular constituency represented
by him on said committee, earnestly
desires the nomination of Mr.. Cooke,
which bespeaks for him practically a
unanimous vote of the Democrats of his
home county in the approaching Prim-
ary Election.
It is needless for me to urge upon
you the fact that Mr.. Cooke is possessed
of the ability, energy and rugged hon
esty which are essential qualifications
in one who would seek to represent his
fellow citizens in the capacity of Con-
gresham. He has been a Democrat
active in the work of the party for
twenty years, and has always been a
leader, as is evidenced from the fact
that he was chosen permanent chair
man of the Democratic State convention
in 1903, and he has otherwise served his
party with signal ability, and with
credit to himself.
Mr.. Cooke was the first one of the
candidates for the democratic Con-
gressiunal nomination in this district
to enunciate a platform of principles
upon which he asks the support of the
Democratic voters in the Primary Elec-
tion. That platform is true Democratic
Il
issued contempOraneously with the
announcement of his candidacy tor the
nomination, given to the public days
before the Hawkins bill was enacted
into law, contained a strong indOrse-
ment of the proposed law, and he ex-
pressed himself as being in favor of a
direct vote of the people in nominal
ing candidates for legislative positions.
This was his position four years ago at
the time Hon. w. e. TouVelle was
made the nominee of our party in this
district, and Mr.. Cooke has @nce con-
sistently advocated the idea of letting
the people rule by direct vote, and has
waged his campaign for the nomina-
tiOn along that line.
He has gone on record as indorsing
the Democratic National platform
adopted at Denver in 1908, and is in
favor of more marked downward re-
vision of the tariff. He is positively
opposed to Aldrichism and Cannon
ism, and the forms of subsidized legls-
lation for which Aldrich and Cannon
stand. He pledged himself to the sup
port of an amendment to the federal
constitution, to the end that United
States senators shall be elected by di-
rect vote of the people.
AS Democrats who are always loyal
to the mandate OF the party, county
that steadfastly remains true to the
Democratic faith, and with a candidate
in whom we have implicit confidence
as to his ability, integrity, both ofpur-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

continuous hammering, he just went
out to the golf-links after a strenuous
day, and came back the next morning
more full of fight than ever.
He raised money for an education by
that time worn expedient of teaching
school; graduated from the Ohio Normal
University; and later from the law
school of the University of Michigan.
Then he came to Lima thirteen years
ago and began the practice of law,
meanwhile acting for two terms as City
Solicitor ofBluffton, where he was born
and which his firm still represents as
attorneys.
When the Spanish American war ar
rived, Welty promptly enlisted as
private in Company c of the Second
Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This business
suited his fighting blood. He was COM
missioned as COmmissary to his regi-
ment, with the rank of Captain, and
later became Chief Commissary of the
State of Ohio, with the rank of Colonel.
Meanwhile, the peace having been
declared with Spain, he returned to the
legal field, where, as it developed, bat
ties more strenuous than those of war,
awaited him. But he has kept his mil
itary interests alive also.
In 1905 he was elected Prosecuting
Attorney of Allen County by a majority
of 5000 greater than the low man on
his ticket. He was Immediately con-
fronted by the strenuous life, which
has continued to this hour.
When the South Side Bank of Lima
failed, the president was arrested and
testified that the cause of the downfall
of his institution was the withdrawal
of the county funds. He swore that he
had paid five per cent on these deposits
At that time Governor Frank Il.
Campbell was editor of this paper.
His alert and far-seeing mind immedi-
ately caught the significance of this
statament. This paper made such in
sistent demands for an investigation
that suits were brought. The cases
were contested with the utmost vigor,
but Welty won in the end. The banks
were compelled to pay interest on the
money of the county deposited with
them. The einterest paid by these banks
up to July Oflast year was over $l5, 900.
The bank cases having been disposed,
and new and valuable precedent as to
payment for use ofpublic money having
been established, Mr.. Welty turned his
attention to the Bridge Trust and the
Culvert Pipe Trust. About this period
he also caused to be investigated the
local lumber and plumbing combines.
These were speedily dissolved. BY
this time, this staunch defender of the
public veal had developed a goodly
crop of enemies, but when he came up
for his second term no one could be
found to run against him in either party,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
May Change His Mind

President Taft's income tax amend
ment to the national constitution Jared
no better at the hands of the Republi-
can legislature at his home state than
did his much advertised Woods utility
bill. And at no time has President
Taft repudiated his income tax meas
ure as he did the Woods bill.
With such proofs of President Taft's
popularity" in his home state it would
seem that this Will not be good year
for him to carry out plan announced by
Wade Ellis in a speech at Cleveland
Just before Wade was appointed receiver
of the dilapidated g. o. p. machine in
this state. That plan was to have Pre-
sident Taft running for every Office
from governor down to township trustee
on the Republican ticket in Ohio this
year.
President Taft will hardly be able to
save himself if he runs much harder to
get away from such a plan than he
would be able to run as the candidate
for every place on the Republican ticket
from governor down to township
trustee.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
UNANIMOUS FOR
GOEKE ARE HIS
HOME FOLK
Who Point to His Great Ability,
Known Integrity and High
Democratic Ideals.
Appeal TO Democrats of Old Mer-
Ger to Help Their Gifted Son
TO Seat in Congress.

The following appeal TO the Demo-
cratic voters of Meuear County has
been sent out under @thority Of the
Democratic organization Of Auglalze
County, asking support for their favor
ite son in his candidacy for Congress
in this district;
To the Democratic voters Of Mercer
County;
You are aware that Hon. J. Henry
Cooke of Auglaize county Is a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Con-
gress in this District, subject to the
voice of the Democratic voters as ex-
pressed in the Primary Election, which
will be held Tuesday of next week,
May II. As chairman of the Democratic
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
DOES'T SEEM
UNANIMOUS
For Candidate Robson in His
Own County -Arcanum Pa
per for Cunningham.

From Arcanum, Darke County, Timesl
N. w. Cunningham, Of Allen 10 can
didate for the Democratic congressional
nomination in the Fourth District, and
he will prove a formidable one, not
alone because of the claims of Allen
county, bat for personal reasons as
well, Allen holds the largest popula-
tion in the district as well as the biggest
Democratic vote, yet she has not had a
Congressman for 20 years, since Gen. s.
S. Yoder graced the halls of Congress.
Now Allen feels disposedto press her
claims and asks support for "Dick"
Cunningham on the grounds of her
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
WeIty the Man Who Does Things


He has revolutionized the system of
collecting fees, paying Interest on public
funds, paying rates for legal ad advertising,
and letting public contracts in Allen
County, since he took Office.
With wonderful courage he has at
tackled every powerful interest In Allen
County which violated the law. This
has included every bank and every
newspaper. No person has been power
ful enough and no friend influential
enough to deter him from aggressively
doing his duty. He has played no IA
vorites, he has cast aside all personal
feeling.
He has turned back into public treas
ury in fines and costs IN criminal cases
and by enforcing return of money due
for past illegal transactions, $40, 1860.
He has collected in interest from
banks on public funds, sl5,O66,39.
He has saved the county in the pur-
chase of bridges and culvert pipe since
the prosecution of the bridge trust,
$50, $4,000.
In all, he has already saved to the
people of Allen County approximately
500, 10000.
This is a small proportion of what it
will amount to in years to come by rea-
son Of the reforms he has instituted.
He has shown remarkable industry
and efficiency in the prosecution Of his
official duties, as well as a very high
degree of ability as a lawyer.
From January LIST, 1906, his office has
examined over 3,99s witnesses and dis
posad of $50 cases. OF these he has lost
but IL.
His record has made him known all
over the state of Ohio. He is today the
best known Prosecuting Attorney in
the state.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
WeItY the Vote Getter
lDelphos Daily Herald.

As an evidence of the faith that the
people of Allen county had in Mr.. Wely,
it will be interesting to recall at this
time that, when the election was held
In 1908, when he was a candidate for
second term as Prosecutor he received
the highest vote accorded to any can
didate for whom the people were privt-
legged to vote. Just note this. Bryan,
for President, received 1916 votes;
Harmon, for Governor, 7,442; Layton,
for Common Pleas Judge, ,4l4i Becker,
for Common Pleas Judge, 7, ,446i King
or, for Common Pleas Judse, $685. and
Welty, for Prosecutor the enormous
vote Of 1887.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
THE PRIMARY
FOR CONGRESS
tGreenville Democrst-Advocate, Thurs
day, May 81

[Greenville DemoCrat-Adyocate, Thurs
day, May s.
As the time for the primary election
comes closer TO hand, there is quite a
hurry scurry among local candidates
for the respective places on the county
ticket, as well as for delegates to the
various conventions. In the midst of
it all, however, the district primary for
member Of Congress should not be lost
sight Of This is the first opportunity
the voters of the district have hqe to
nominate a candidate for thatoitito by
direct primary, conducted a atth"eNpense
of the State, and under the r,atitc,i"us
of rigid State statute. The matter is
of sufficient importance TO receive more
than passing notice from the voters.
Remember, each voter Is voting dt-
roetly for his choice of candidates TO
fill the office. No delegates are to be
chosen, and no convention to be held.
Our local candidate for that office,
Hon. A. G. Robson, ought to receive
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
Are Off Color This Year

A candidate for the republican nom
inatiOn for Congressman from the Col
umbus district is quoted as saying, 81
expect to be nominated as a true blue
Republican.
Come to think of it that is the color
of most Republicans this year on ac-
count of the failure of Republican con-
gressmen elected two years ago to keep
the campaign promise for tariff revision.
Cheer up! better days are coming.
Republican voters can drive away their
blues in November by voting to keep
at home all true blue" Republican
candidates for congress. That's the
way Republican voters did it in the
Old Colony district of Massachusetts
and the Rochester district of New York
not long ago.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

and he received the largest vote in the
history OF the county.
The Bridge Trust fight is one Of the
celebrated cases Of ohio. This rich and
powerful combination openly boasted
of its power, and of the political grave
yard which Il had peopled with those
who had the audacity 10 utter defiance.
But Welty broke the Bridge Trust. He
won after bitterlegal struggle In which
the best legal brains OfOhio were pitted
against him, and in which he was sub
jected 10 every trial and temptation.
The amount estimated to have been
saved to Allen County alone totals
some $4,000. The grand aggregate
saved to the State of Ohio at large,
through the smashing of this trust,
must amount 10 millions.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

Now that the census count is practic-
ally completed, kicks are about due
from nearly every city and crossroad
in the land that the enumeration has
not been complete, and in mauy in
stances this is so. In fact, in some Of
the cities recounts made under direction
of commercial clubs have shown hun
dreds that had not been counted. For
this the people themselves are partly
to blame. Few seem to take to them
selves the notion that il is each citizens
duty to assist in the correct enumera-
ton as much as possible instead of
hiding from the enumeratOr, failing to
answer his questions properly and
showing no interest in the work. At
any rate, here s hoping we have received
the full count that is due us.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

The Republicans are breeding pc
culiar but very welcome bunch of out
casts these days. Reminds us Of the
time the Democrats had just previous
20 Bryan's first nomination 10 the Pres
idency. Last Tuesday night President
Taft, Aldrich, Cannon and the best
tariff ever were scored at a monster
meeting at the capitol of Iowa. By
whomg The States two u. S. Senators
-Cummins and Dolliver-both Repuh-
licans. And the people approved as
the fur was rubbed the wrong way.
These indeed be strenuous times.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13


right to recognition at this time and
because of pride in her favOrite son,
based not only on his intellectual at
tainments, wide business experience,
keen grasp of affairs from county to
nation and rock ribbed Democracy.
At the age of II yesrs he started as a
farm hand, then learned the printing
trade, founding the Bluffton News with
5000 saved from the meagre stipends
paid to hands In those days, put energy
and sense into his little country paper,
prospered sufficiently to get into the
banking business and lay up modest
competence. All these years he was
active in all public movements along
uplift lines, doing his full duty in de-
veloping the swamps and forests into
the fruitful farms, gardens and cities of
today, ever ready to lend practical en-
couragement along humanitarian and
educational lines, serving for years as
president of local board of education.
A typical self-made American and a
good job at that, he now aspires to office
al the hands of the party, county and
district he has served so unselfishly for
so many years. Remember him when
you mark your ballot on May II.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

Rottenness In the election OF u. s..
Senators OF Illinois IL cropping out
and can not be shut up. Same thing
down In Democratic Mississippi. We
are coming 10 the Bryan idea Of elect
ing Senators by direct vote of the peo-
pie, as we do cur Governors, and ITS
coming faster than some people are
aware of.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

The Standard prates abouts its De-
mocracy, but il would be difficult to
find anything in its columns that would
convince the ordinary mortal that 1t
knew what the word meant-other
than II was large and volupuous
public teat that IL could curl up to
morning, noon and night, year in and
year out, without losing its grip on the
nipple or stopping to take breath.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

The Standard is lavish in its praise
of Auditor Morrow for his good work
in helping raise the appraisement of
the l.. +. q w. Railroad and make it
pay its just share of taxes. II didn't
tell the public, though that its editor
tried to throw Mr.. Morrow down
when he was a candidate for the NOM
inatiOn in 1907. But it's easy for the
Standard to slop over on certain occa-
siOns
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
The CELINA DEMOCRAT

The sale OF Friar lands in the Phil
lippines is 10 be investigated by Con-
Rress. President Taft's brother and
the Sugar Trust seem 10 be- mixed In
up In the deal and as thick as two peas
In a pod.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

pose and act, and In his Democracy,
we commend his candidacy TO your
favorable consideration, and ask your
support aud vote for J. Henry Cooke
for the Democratic nomination for
Congress at the primary election TO be
held Tuebday Of next week, May IL.
Yours respectfully,
T.. A. HAUss,
Chairman Democratic Central Com
mittee for Auglaize County.
May 10, 1910.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
Notice Of TsachsTs' Examinations

Meetings for the examination Of applicants for
teachers certificates. for either common, high OF
special. will be held at the West School Building,
in Celins. on the first Saturday Of each month Of
the year,
Examinations for pupils who wish to graduate
from the elementary schools will be held in Celna
on the third Saturday Of April and the third Sat
urday Of May S. COTTERMHN, President;
A. c. EtFERT. Clerk:
J. W. CLIFTON.
Members Of Board Of County EHamineTb.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
ROTICE TO CONTRACTORS

THE JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP BOARD
i of Education will receive bids up to six
O'Clock pm. May IA, 1910, for the drilling of
n water well in District No. ! to conform
with the specifications on file In the Clerks
office. The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids. By order of the Board
OF Education. JAMES G.. STAEGER,
J. M, WINTER, CLERK, President.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
Money to Loan

We can make farm loans for years
on first mortgage. Interest at per
cent. SHORT & DONOVAN, Celina, o.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
PrCorar7l Liberty
W. - 7. u. Meet

The next bic meeting of the Lib
erty township W. c. T. L. will be held
at Center Chapel Tuesday evening,
May II. The following program was
prepared at a recent meeting of the
executive committee:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

For sale cheap-Five-rOom house on
Esat Market street. Inquire of j. N.
Houser.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
FOR INFIRMARY DIRECTOR

POND-We are authorized to announce
the name OF Marion Pond, OF Dublin town
ship, as a candidate for the nomination for
Infirmary Director of Mercer County, sub
ject to the decision Of the Democratic coun-
ty primary,
BAOHAR-We are authorized to an
nounce the name Of Nathan Bachar. of Lib
erty township, as a candidate for the nom
ination for Iutirmary Director OF Mercer
ocratic primary.
BRUNSEWICK-We are authorized to
announce the name of Andrew Brunswick
OF Granville township as a candidate for the
nomination for Infirmary Director, Mercer
County, subject TO the decision OF the DEM
ocratic county primary.
NIEHAUS-We are authorized to an
nounce the name of Henry Niehaus Of JEFF
ferson township as a candidate for the NOM
tnation for Innrmary Director of Mercer
County, subject to the decision Of the DEM
ocratic county primary.
HASIs-We are authorized to announce
the name OF F. L. Hasis of Center township
as a candidate for the nomination for In
firmary Director Of Mercer County subject
to the decision of the Democratic county
primary,
LUTZ-We are authorized to announce
the name of Ohas. F. Lutz OF Center town
ship as q candidate for the nomination for
Indrmary Director of Mercer County, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic coun-
ty primary,
PREsTON-We are authorized to an
nounce the name of George II. Preston OF
Franklin township as q candidate for re-
nomination for Infirmary Director OF Mer-
Ger County, subject to the decision OF the
Democratic county primary.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
YOUR EYE
ON WELTY
His Fight Qualities Have Made
Him the Most Noted Pros
ecutor in the State.
How He Is Regarded in His
Home County Best Shown
in Vote Given HIM.

That Ben Welty, Of Lima, is cutting
some ice In the Congressional fight In
this district, no one will deny. That
there are reasons for twill be seen from
extracts from articles published In Re
publican, Democratic and independent
papers OF his home county, the follow
ing of which are a few examples;
Something About Fighting WeItY
lLima Republican Gazette, January
Z, 1901
Ron Welty was born and raised on
farm. and in Allen County. He is a
home product. He spranR from the soil
and, like these other farmer boys
has that best of Ofassets-splendid health.
When the trusts tried to break him by
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
FOR REPREsENTATIVE

VINING-We are authorized TO announce
the name OF s. j. NininR as candidate Tor
denomination for Representative OF Mercer
County, subject TO the decision OF the DEM
ocratic county primary.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
FRIDAY, May IS, 1910
Democratic Announcements
County Primary Nav II, l9I
FOR CONGRESS


OUNNINGHAM-We are authorized 70
announce the name OF n, W. Cunningham,
OF Allen County, as candidate for the
nomination for Congress for the Fourth
Congressional District,
GOEKE-We are authorized to announce
the name OF J. IL. GeOke, OF Auglaize Ooun-
u, as a candidate for the nomination Tor
Congress for the Fourth Congressional dis
trict,
MARSHALIl-We are authorized 70 an
nounce the candidacy OF Charles q, Mar
shall OF shelby County, rs candidate tor
the Democratic nomination for Congress
for the Fourth Congressional District, sub
iect 20 the decision OF the primary election
May II. 1910.
ROBESON-We are authorized TO an.
nounce the name OF A, q. kobeson, OF
Greenville. as "A candidate for representa-.
tive In Congress IN the Fourth District OF
Ohio subject TO the decision OF tue Demo
cratic primary, May II, 1910
U.M. .sHAPPELLis isa Democratic eandl-
date for Congress from this district. AMI II
he receives the ofiice, he promises faithful
aggressive service,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13

Our spring suits this year are beau
ties. You will be delighted with them.
OLNHAUsEN 81 SMITH.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-13
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR

MORROW-We are authorized 10 an
uounce the name Of j. l.. Morrow as can
didate for denomination for County Audi
tor, subject 20 the decision OF the Demo-
crctic county primary.