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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
.RALSTON TO ADDRESS
INDIANA CITY EDITORS

Governor Samuel M. Ralston will be
the principal speaker at the banquet
of the Indiana city editors association
in the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis.
next Saturday night according to the
announcement of H. r. Sullivan, city
editor of the Palladium, president Of
the association.
The occasion will he the third semi
annual meeting of the organization
and numerous speeches will be de-
l:vered. These include talks of Fred
Bates johnson formerly Of Richmond,
Richard Hebb Of the Chicago Daily
News, E. M. Lucas of the Grand
Rapids, Mich, Herald, William G.
Bleyer of Wisconsin university.
There will be other speakers from
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
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LABOR UNIONS
fcontinued From Page onel

tConttnoeo FROM rage Ouel
"Hatters' Day." Jan. q, which pro-
vides for the donation Of each union
mans wages for two hours of the Sec
ond shift on this day to relief fund
for the Union Hatters of Danbury.
Conn. General observance OF this
plan is expected to be made by all
members of the labor unions in Rich
mond.
In accordance with the plan of
Frank J. Walsh, chairman OF the Ma
tional Industrial Relations Commits
sion, who sent a communication to the
local organization asking for co-opera-
ton for an appropriate observance
here of the industrial Relations Day"
a committee composed Of B. F. Will
liams, c. E. Deichman, A. G. Allen. Gil
bert Hoor and John Young were ap-
pointed last night to make arrange
ments for such meeting. Further
announcement of the plans will be
made Monday night.
A report of the local laundry situa-
ton was satisfactory. The establish
ment of the new laundry on East Main
street, employing only union labor. 1t
is believed, will result in new mem
bers to that body.
NEW uGleSdtSS W uO WcIc ScdSCu
night are the following: John Luns
ford and Henry Marting. representing
the Brewery Workers; B. F. Williams
representing the Retail Clerks; Louis
Studt, John Young and Elmer Sauer
representing the Cigarmakers' Union
and several other appointments were
reported
Full representation in the Central
Labor Council will be made during this
term, it is believed. Much discussion
was made regarding cooperation and
harmony among the various unions
and during the ensuing six months
more aggressive measures will bt
adopted. Secretary Allen declared, t
secure the desired results.
| Plans for Women's Union Iabe
League are still under consideration
and active work in this matter will b.
announced soon. the secretary said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08

no chance to cut down the debt, as
these three constitute the state
finance board.
when Democratic finance board
finally came into power, J. C. Bill
heimer, Republican treasurer, turned
over $1,084, 900 in debts, and Ralston
in three years has wiped out the state
debt, leaving not bill due today
Reduces Indebtedness. y
Republicans may point to the bond
ed Indebtedness of the state educa-
tional institutions, but let me explain
the conditions there. In 1885, the
legislature borrowed from Indiana uni
versity $4,000. Ralston paid these
bonds last Tuesday although they
were not due until 1935-1937 The
state is saving the interest on these
bonds now.
Forty years ago, the United States
government sold part of the public
domain and gave Purdue university
$4,000 for which Indiana is paying 5
per cent interest. These bonds can.
not ,,e retired until an act of Congress
makes possible this step"
The speaker admitted that the taxes
for the benevolent and educational in.
stitutions had been increased, but he
defended the action on the ground
that the public wards of the state In
the benevolent institutions deserved to
be properly housed, clothed and fed
He said that Governor Ralston and
the Democratic administration had
been pledged to see that neither the
education nor the benevolent institu
tons suffered.
The enactment of the 1913 vocation
al training bill was declared to be the
GROWING glory of the Democratic ad
ministration. He pointed to the fol
lowing pieces of Democratic legisla
ton: Australian ballot, registration
act, corrupt practices law and primary
law. The public service commission
he said. had saved the taxpayers thou
sands Of dollars. @,s a4>
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
STATE DEBTS REDUCTION
CREDITED TO DEMOCRATS
BY DALE CRITTENbERGER
On Strength Of Ratons Record, Auditor Of State Predicts
Victory for J. A. NJ Adair Over J. P. Goodrich These
Men Represent Respective Parties in Gubernatora Race
Declares Not Bill Unpaid While Indiana Saves Inter
est on Debts Which Have Bwdened Taxpayers for
Years and Years.

Asserting that j. A. M. .Adair, Demo-
cratic aspirant for the gubernatorial
nomination, would defeat j. P. Good
rich, Republican aspirant, If both are
selected to lead their respective
parties in the state race, Dale Crit
tenberger, auditor Of state. predicted
that Adair would be the next governor
OF Indiana by large majority.
Crittenberger began his address by
complimenting the Sixth district on
the number of Democratic meetings
that have been held and said he be-
lfeved "by cementing Democratic fra
ternal feeling here and by nominating
splendid Democratic ticket, the party
would place the county in Democratic
control. This is the eighth meeting
In the Sixth district Mr.. Adair and
myself have attended and it is the
most enthusiastic"
There will be no horse race In the
Eighth district between Goodrich and
Adair. for Adair will walk away from
Goodrich" commented Crittenherger.
Defends administrations.
The speaker then launched out into
a defense of the Ralston' state and the
Wilson national administrations, pay
Ing some attention to the enactment
of the corrupt practices act and the
efforts of the part. to drive out vote
buyers. Crittenberger, however, de-
voted most of his time to an exposition
of the state debt reducing efforts Of
the Democrats.
Tonight there is not bill unpaid.
The books at Indianapolis are open
for inspection and examination. Let
the Republicans, Democrats and Soc
ialists go there and see If we are repre-
senting facts. The Ralston admins
tration Is debt paying one. For the
first time in eighty-three years, In
diana is free of debt and Democratic
administration Is responsible for the
showing. When Thomas Marshall be-
came governor in 1909 he was sur
rounded by Republican treasurer
and Republican auditor, so he had
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
$4,000 BONDS
PAID BY PARTY
AROuSES CHEERS
)
George Bittler, State Treas
urer, Shows How Admins
tration Cancels Debt and
Saves Public Funds.

When George Bittler. state treas
urer flashed three bonds amounting to
$144, 900. not due until 1887. but retired
this week by the Ralston administra-
ton, the audience gave one Of the
.aost sustained demonstrations Of the
evening. The state has been paying
interest ON these bonds since 1887.
The sum of 100000 due the general
fund and 100000 due the benevolent
fund also has been paid.
II always like to return to Wayne
county, for / have found the Demo
Gratis here. a consistent band and q
rock-ribed Republican stronghold.
have found them more loyal than In
any of the other counties Of the dis.
trict."
Mr.. Bittler was scheduled to present
the financial side of the Democratic
administration and he lost no time In
stating the issue, although he admit
ted that Mr. Crittenberser practically
had covered the same ground.
when we came into control, we
found the Republicans had squandered
money. Under Governor Hanly the
general fund tax rate was 8 cents; to
day 1t Is cents. "
mot only did the Republicans leave
us big bonded Indebtedness but they
also turned over to US $1,693, 900 in un
paid construction bills. which we have
paid off. The tax rate now is lower
than that of many of the neighborine
states, but We intend to reduce 1t al
the next session of the legislature"
Mr.. Bittler was the first speaker tt
mention the name of nationally
prominent Democrat. His reference
to William Jennings Bryan, as "tht
peoples friend" brought the frs
round Of sustained applause.
When he called President Wilson
scholar, statesman, diplomat" the
audience rose to it's feet, demonstrat
ing that Wayne county Democrat
seem to be solidly behind the chic
executive.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08

a lobbyist representing Wall street in
terests.
THAT Internal scoundrel said: do
you want to come back to congress-"
Il told him did not know. as I was
q new member.
Don't you know he said that .
new member who attacks Wall street
never gets back to congress!
Il told him. II man does his duty
you fellows drive him out. I would
ency honestly than stay here all my
life as the representative Of the greedy
constituency you represent"
Drive Out Lobbyists.
The speaker then went on to show
how Wilson had driven out the lob
byist; how the newspapers said he
was making . mistake In asserting
there was . lobby ut Washington:
how before the probe was one-third
over, the lobbyists had taken to their
heels and fled.
A person In the audience wantcH to
know II Watson did not belong to the
lobby.
The answer came quick and decisive
and provoked laughter and applause.
Scores Jim Watson.
Il won't answer that You know
there is difference between . lob
byist and . paid attorney"
The corrupt practices act. the
speaker said. permits the voters to
know who is putting up the money
for the candidates.
Referring to the inadequacy Of anti
trust Hesitation before the Democrats
altered the Sherman law. Mr.. Adair
called attention to the $1,000. 900
Standard Oil Trust company s'ne.
To raise the money for the fine. the
trust increased the price of its com.
modities, and SO the American people
paid for 1t, and to help matters along
the courts reversed the decision. SO
the trust had q pretty gain on the
whole transaction.
Now the trusts come to the gov
eminent and ask how they can re-
| organize in order to do business in
conformity with the law.
THE Wilson administration has
helped business. in the United States
more than any other administration
Mr.. Adair defended the Underwood
tariff bill. describing 1t as tariff and
not free trade measure. 1t prevents
| the fixing of high prices by a trust.
He extolled measures enacted by
| lAc lcuuoNI 0tIS u6IcSS, SAslHe
THE income tax law has brought
relief to the average taxpayer and has
placed the burden Of taxation where
1t rigitfully belongs. The new cur
rency law has made impossible money
panics and has enabled business to Sc
cure the necessary funds and as a re-
suit our country never was as pros
porous as it now is. Our tariff law
can not justly be criticised. as it has
proved a success from every stand
point. 1t is being universally praised
by our manufacturers. who are doing
q larger business than ever before.
Under the wise policy Of President
Wilson. We are at peace with the
whole world and the American people
are enjoying contentment and pros
perity. With such conditions prevail
ing. the people will let well enough
alone"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
CHAIRMAN LAuDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
FOR LEADERSHIP
W.. B. Wilson Recalls Days
When Nerve Was Requir-
ed to Admit Being Member
of Democratic. Party.

w. B. Wilson presided as toastmas-
ter. The room contained five long
tables at which about three hundred
guests were seated. The banquet hall
was decorated with American flags
and bunting and contained many pic
lures of President Wilson. Members
of the Sewing Circle of the Christian
church served the dinner. Music was
furnished by the Hurst opera house
orchestra.
The guests of honor were seated on
the stage. At this table were:
Representative J. A. NJ. Adair
State Treasurer George Bittler.
State Auditor Crittenberger.
B. B. johnson, secretary to Governor
Ralston =
Walter Chambers, New Castle. dis
trict chairman.
Benton Wilson. Cambridge City.
POSTMASTER.
John NJ. Lontz, Richmond.
Frank Mason, Hagerstown.
Rev. Father German, Cambridge
city.
r. F. Wissler, Cambridge City.
Walter Cook. Centerville.
Mr.. Wilson's Speech.
MIR. Wilson presented the speakers.
after delivering the following address: :
ION behalf of the Western Wayne
Democratic club i take pleasure In
extending to you most hearty well
come :
while this club is not SO large In
numbers, it is one of the most enthust'
Astic, active and effective Democratic
clubs in Indiana. l want to say to you
fellow Democrats, that in years pas
Il has taken nerve to be Democra
IN Wayne county. But now 1t take;
Nerve in any county to be anything
else but Democrat. .r
ION July 4, 1776, the world gave
birth to a new nation. This newborn
srew and developed satisfactorily un-
III congestion set In. Conditions grew
worse and worse until severe case
ST grip-of the Republican party-de-
feloped. ..
Broken doses of democracy were
Administered with only temporary re-
lief.
How Case Was Cured.
This case of grip of the Republican
barty continued to grow until the
whole family of the common people
we're alarmed, and just as despair
VAS upon us there appeared In the dis.
lance at Baltimore, June, 1912, a
Nurse.
"Our people took new courage and
IN March 1, 1913. this nurse, Miss
democracy, was called To the mansion
II the nation.
Though the treatment was admins
ered by mere college boy. the i'm
(royement was marked and the devel-
Ipment rapid.
And this newborn nation OF 1916
tands today under Democratic prin-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
GETS PAY: DRAWS fine

Henry Downing drew $3.50 of his
pay as a laborer then blew his job,
despite the urgings of his foreman to
remain at work, then he got drunk and
when arrested was broke. In city
court this morning his landlady said
Downing owed her $3.50. She said she
didn't mind losing the money so much
but she did hate to have the saloons
get it. Downing drew a fine of IS
and costs and ripping lecture from
the prosecuto-. Unless he pays his
board bill he will be prosecuted OF a
charge of having neglected to pay for
his board.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
OPTIMISM
CONTINUED From Pace One.)


became hoa-se reiterating his decis-
ion not to toss his hat into the political
arena.
Many party leaders, however, are
still hopeful of inducing Mr.. Lontz to
enter the congressional contest and
say that they are prepared to bring
even greater pressure to bear on him
to bend him to their wishes. It was a
remarkable fact that among the large
crowd of active party workers assem-
bled at Cambridge last night not one
man was heard to lift his voice in ad-
vocacy of the denomination of Finly H.
Gray, who, at the present time is the
only candidate for the congressional
nomination.
Quite a few Democrats, who believe
there is no chance of inducing Mr..
Lontz to enter the contest, were men,
tioning, last night, the name of Law
renee Bertsch of Cambridge City, one
of Wayne county's most successful
young business men, as an acceptable
Candidate for Wayne county to enter
in the congressional contest.
Mr.. Bertsch, who is vice president
of the Bertsch Machine Manufacturing
company of Cambridge City, says that
he is willing to enter the contest If
his candidacy would be acceptable to
Wayne county Democracy. If there is
a chance of his candidacy disturbing
the harmonious unity of the party or
ganization, he said last night, he will
give no further consideration to the
matter.
Mr.. Adair in his speech predicted a
Democratic victory in Indiana next
fall by a greater plurality than polled
by the party two years ago. He de-
clared that if the Republicans sought
to attack any of the progressive legis
iation enacted by congress since 1918
they would be defeated in every state
in the union. Then he asserted that
the Republicans were entering the
present campaign without a single
issue.
! Country Enjoys Prosperity.
He declared the country had never
before enjoyed such prosperity as Il
now has and predicted that after thu
close of the war this country would bt
even more prosperous as devastated
Europe would have to depend upor
the United States for its rehabilitation
Mr.. Adair laughingly referred to s
recent visit of James e. Watson L
Terre Haute where he spoke on 9TH,
Present Panic" to very small crowd
| mostly people who came in auto
mobiles. The working men, he said
were too busy to attend the meeting
Now, he said. Watson was woefully
predicting that regime of ruin wouls
come upon this country following tn,
war II the Democrats were left in con
troll.
Mr.. Adair said the present tariff
law was the fairest and hest revenue
producer the country had ever had.
Old Leaders Control.
He reminded Progressives that the
old Republican leaders they revolte(
against in 1912 were still in contro
of that party, pointing out the presen,
activities Of Indiana's "Old Guards
men," Harry New, Jim Watson ant
Charles Fairbanks. He said that thu
logical party for ProSressives to affil
late with was Democracy, whose plat
form closely resembled the Progress
sive platform.
Is Mr.. Adair said that the Indianapoli,
News was against him and that h,
was greatly pleased over such oppo
sition. He described the News 40 tn,
| greatest political machine in the stat
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
WOMEN serve SPREAD

The Jackson Day banquet at Cam
bridge City was served by the women
of the sewing circle society Of the
Christian church. The committee on
arrangements was composed Of: WILL
lam langley. Willard Petro. Jack
Harper. Bert Wilson, Harry Miller.
Joe Moore. William Hunt. Jeff Graves.
Charles Wheeler. DIR. Leslie. Benjamin
Miller. DR.. Ellie. Jerrie McDaniels.
Lawrence Bertsch. Harry Sourbeer
Don Wright, John Shroyer. William
Austil.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
MRS. DuGRANRuT DIES

MILTON, Ind, Jan. 8.-Mrs. Alice
DuGranrut, SIS, died at her home here
today after lingering illness which
developed into tuberculosis. She
leaves five children. Frank, John, Mrs.
Wesley Newton, Lillian and Robert
She was prominent member Of the
Methodist church and of the Rebekah
lodge. Funer;-. services will be held
in the Methodist church at o'clock
Sunday afternoon, with interment In
the West Side cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08

ciples, as the nation of nations, the
pride of the world.
ITO the victors belong the honors,
and, fellow Democrats, the Western
Wayne Democratic club invites you
here tonight to do honor to the grand
old Democratic party and to celebrate
the memory Of the hero of New Or
leans, Andrew Jackson.
Never in thes history of any nation
has the executive been confronted
with such profound, perplexing, vital
conditions as has the president Of the
United States, and never in the his
tory of any nation has an executive
so universally, promptly and justly
met the situation as has our own
Woodrow Wilson,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08
Democrats Rejoice Over Reduction of State Debt
Democratic Leaders
Assemble at Rally

Among the three hundred guests
who sat down Ut the banquet table In
the Masonic hall to listen to the Demo
cratic oratory were the following:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-08

and declared that under no considera-
ton would he wear its collar.
He paid glowing tribute to Presi'
dent Wilson and his policies, which
remarks brought forth rounds of ap-
plause
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-22
VERMONT ACADEMY NEWS

Prof. Sasserno of Norwich univer
sity was the speaker at the weekly
assembly Saturday evening, March
IS.
Charles c. Tillinghast, a former
teacher at the school, but now prin-
cipal of the Nutley, n. j., high school,
was visitor at the academy, Sunday,
March 10.
The examinations for the third
quarter take place Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday, March p and %.
The term-end dinner will be held
Wednesday night. The spring recess
commences Thursday, March % and
will continue for two weeks.
The annual reunion and dinner Of
the Vermont Academy club of Great
err Boston viii be held Friday even
ing, March "a, at the Copley Square
hotel. Prominent among the alumni
who will address the gathing will b
Hon. John Barrett, director genera
of the Pan-American Union, DT
Charles II. Spooner, former presiaen
of Norwich university. James p. Tay
lor, secretary of the Greater Vernon
assoc alton, and DR.. George B. Law
son, principal of the academy. vii
liam w. Rugg, 90, is president of tn
club
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-22
RATTLEBORO LOCAL.

L Needleeraft will meet Friday
moon with Mrs. f. r. Dye.
social committee of the Metho-
|church has arranged an entertain
program for a social to be held
|sday evening. All members of the
|ch and congregation are invited
y present.
|day the Empire presents the World
|irc, When Broadway Was q Trail,
Barbara Tenant in a pleasing
Tom Wise will be seen in q
|dy. Tomorrow William Fox pre-
William Farnum in The Niger,
The New Governor, a spectacular
h..
car +. Benson, president of the
H. Mountain circuit, went to
bud last night to attend today q
ling of the association. He rep
Its the VALLEY Fair association, a
Dor Of the circuit. The other
+ bcrs arc tie fair associations Of
land, White River Junction, Mid
31ry and Sandy Hill.
ork on the interior Of the new
4 bad station is progressing slowly
+ use of the failure Of the railrJ ads
handle considerable material that
4 shipped from New Jersey weeks
Some marble for the toilet
aud for steps inside the main
ling room arrived yesterday
e is much work yet to be done to
interior.
3 e annual inspection Of the First
Hment band will be made at 4
Eek this afternoon in the Armory
&4icut. j. G. Waterman, L. s. A.
q will inspect Company / this even
b. 8 o'clock. The band held a re
sal last evening. In the near fu
n IL will have another meeting
II the matter of re-enlisting vii
up. Most Of the cnlistmcnts Of
bers of the band expire in April.
,orge A. Whitney, the well-knowl
u tree warden, and Winifred War
& for the past eight years clerk ii
store of O. Denny, have surprise
friends with the announcement
heir marriage which took place a
Etleboro, VI, last Friday. TIL
lie have been receiving many cor
& ulations since the announcement
Whitney has been prominent i
Il town for some years, and attend
Methodist church, where be ha
3 years been n leading worker. Mr.
s they is q daughter Of Mr.. an
81 Frank Warner of 1l3 Main stree
& bl Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney wi
I home at go Cottage street afte
10.-Athol Transcript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-22
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

The Company E. basketball team OF
Bellows Fails, claimants of the stat,
championship, defeated last evening IN
Bellows Falls the Windsor A. A. BIZ a
score of 40 TO %. The Windsor team
had beaten Company E. at Windsor.
Twelve alumnae nurses, with Miss
Mary F. Schumacher, superintendent of
the Memorial hospital, gave dinner
party last evening at the Country club
Mrs. Edward S. Clark of Detroit
Mich, being the guest of honor. After
dinner, dancing to music of a victrola
was enjoyed and the evening was spent
in social way.
William Charles Cass., 90, scn of Mr.
and Mrs. W. Fl. Cass, formerly o.
Brattleboro, died March II in his home
in Geneva, n. Y, of meningitis. His
father formerly was employed at the
Bradley greenhouses. Mrs. IS vii
be remembered as Miss Nam Ho-
ner, whose father also once was employ
ed at the Bradley greenhouses.
Clara Kimba,l Young, who was vote,
TO be the most popular screen artist
viii be seen today at the Prince
theatcr in the Shubert feature Camille
Miss Young is well supported in thi
production by Paul Capellani Tomor
row Blanche Sweet viii be seen in tn
Paramount production. The Secret Sin
III which Miss Sweet appears in
dual role o5 twin sisters.