The Huntington Democrat from Huntington, Indiana • Page 4

OFFICIAL PAPEB OF THE COUXTT. PUBLISHED VKK1Y BT ROB'T J. DAY, rsiuis: In Advance. $1.50 If not paid within the year. .83.00 Thuksdat, Septembeb 6, 1894.

DE1I0 CRITIC TICKET. STATIC TICKET. Judge of Supreme Court, First District, GEORGE F. BEINHABD. Judge of Supreme Court, Fourth District, JOSEPH S.

DAI LEY. Secretary of State, WILLIAM R. MYERS. Auditor of State, JOSEPH T. FANNING.

Treasurer of State, MORGAN CHANDLER, Attorney-General, FRANCIS M. GRIFFITHS. Clerk of the Supreme Court, C. W. WELLMAN, Superintendent of Public Instruction, CHARLES W.

THOMAS State Statistician, ALEXANDER FULTON. State Geoligist, T. J. JORDAN. COUXTT TICKET.

For Congress, AUGUSTUS N. MARTIN. For StateSenator, JOHN W. RINEAR. Judge, ORLANDO W.

WHITELOCK. For Proseoutlng Attorney, LEVI L. 8IMONS. For Representative, JEROME C. BAKER.

For County Auditor, FLETCHER J. EM LEY. For County Clerk, JOHN A. McCLARNON. For County Treasurer, ELI E.

ALLEN. For County Recorder, JOHN RUSHER. For County Sheriff, JOHN 8. BUZZARD. For County Surveyor, HARRY BROCK.

For CountyJ Coroner DR. W. R. BECK. For County Assessor, JOHN ORR.

For Commissioner First District, LYCURGUS C. CHANEY. For Commissioner Third District, 1AVID H. GRIFFITH. For Township Trustee, JOHN W.

TAYLOR. For Township Assessor, HENRY STEWART. For Justice of the Peace, WILLIAM RANDOLPH, WILLIAM JOHN, DAVID TROVINGER. For Constable. SIMON ALTENBAUGH, ERNEST 6LE1CU, JAMES M.

WILHELM. Tbk Indianapolis Sentinel states that Senator Voorhees will take an active part la the campaign and begin an active canvass of the state about the 20th inst. The Herald claims that Mr. Isaac Fisher drew bat $315.00 for his ser vices as county assessor. The records prove that he drew $124.70 or nearly double the amount given by the Herald.

Anyone can satisfy himself of the truth of this by calling at the auditor's office and examining the allowance record. The democratic state central com mittee, at a meeting held in Indianapolis on Saturday, decided that Saturday, September 22nd, should be known as "democratic day." Arrangements will be made to hold a mass meeting in erery county in the state on that date. some respects farmers are more readily imposed upon than any other class of people. Daring the summer agents of wool buyers traversed the country over predicting the most ruinous prices on account of I the free wool clause in the Wilson bill. Since both Houses passed the bill, and after a majority of the farmers were frightened into selling, the price has jumped five and six on the pound.

The farmer need not be told that under the highest tariff ever known, the McKlnley law, wool reached the lowest priee. With free wool ahead the price at once stiffens and advances to 19 and 20 cents. Every man is at liberty to draw his own conclusions from this incident. Lima (Ohio) Times. "A protective tariff has a tendency to secure large wages for working peo ples'Herald.

The protective system never added one cent to the wages of the men em ployed in the protected industries. It is a matter of history that with very increase of protective duties there was a reduction of or an at tempt to reduce wages in the protect ed industries. This was the case after the passage of the McKlnley bill and brought on the great strike at Home stead and the strike of the potters at Trenton, N. and East Liverpool, The only way that wages have been maintained in this county has been through organized labor and not by the protective tariff. England at one time was an advocate of protection but the working people compelled the gov ernment to abandon the system and the wisdom of their action is shown in the Increase of wages which has been made in every branch of industry since that time.

It was a cut and dried affair. No votes as to different candidates for city appointments were taken. The slate had been fixed up, resolutions appointing the pets of the "ring" were intro duced and passed by a strict party vote. In no case did the republican members fail to indorse the slate. The "conservative" senators are catching it on every side.

At the con gressional convention which renominated Hon. W. L. Wilson, held at the home of Senator C. J.

Faulkner, the following' resolution was adopted: "We especially endorse in all re spects the action of President Cleve land, Hon. Wm. Li. Wilson, ana tne House of Representatives in striving honestly and courageously to redeem the pledges of the party and meet the expectations of the people with respect to tariff reform. denounce the action of a cabal of conservative senators which Las for the present prevented the full completion of the fight for genuine tariff reform, and has resulted in imposing upon the tariff bill as passed many objectionable protective features." In the campaign of 1890, again in 1892, and in the present campaign the Herald resorted to misrepresentations and juggled figures to bolster up the record of the republican "syndicate" which, when in control of the county, grabbed everything in sight, mis managed the county finances, and burdened the county with debt.

Such a course, however, is to be expected as the Herald is owned and controlled by the men who aided and abetted "pri vate contracts" under which the coun ty treasury was used as a means for private gain at the expense of the people of Huntington county. The people placed no reliance in its statements in the last two campaigns and its dis reputable methods are so well known that none, outside of hide-bound partisans, take any stock in its utterances. The voters of Huntington county should remember that the Her ald, which is now juggling figures and distorting facts in an endeavor to secure support for the re publican county ticket, is the same pa per which advocated the election of George W. Bell, Henry Dinius, A. B.

Shideler and other members of the "syndicate," upon the plea of reform payment of the connty debt, lower taxes, and lower salaries for county officials. It succeeded at that time in deceiv ing the people into the support of its candidates. They were elected and the "reform" era commenced. When this "syndicate" came into power the county debt, according to the re port of the dollar-an-hour expert, A. G.

Fosdyke, was just S39.925.54. To pay this debt the "syndicate," in addition to county taxes collected for six years, issued and sold $122,000 in bonds and when the republican commission ers retired from power in December, 1891, their "reform" tactics had in creased the net county debt to Under the "reform" administration advocated and defended by the Herald two officials, Auditor Heaston and Treasurer Windle, drew fees and salary aggregating nearly $42,000 for the four years they were in office over one- fourth of which was composed of illegal fees. Under the "reform" administration members of the board of commissioners furnished material for bridges thus being interested in contracts which they awarded. Another "reform" was the conver sion of the county treasury into a means of private speculation at the expense of the tax-payers of the county. Another "reform" was the donation of $1,000 to $1,500 to the county sur veyor, T.

B. Hart, fees which the Her ald itself admitted had been drawn from the treasury without warrant of law. Another "reform" was the payment of interest to W. K. Windle, then treas urer of the county, for money alleged to have been "furnished" the county when Mr.

Heaston, the county auditor had no record in his office of any such money being furnished. But why continue. Pages could be filled 'with the story of "reform" which did not reform. Not a 6ingle pledge made the people by the Herald or its candidates was fulfilled, on the contrary the "syndicate" administration was the most shameless and extrava gant ever known in the history of Huntington county WHERE THE MONEY GOES. Exhibit No.

17 Court Expense. The court expenses of Huntington county, fiscal year ending June 1, 1894, including the salary of Judge White- lock and the various special judges he brought here to hold court for him during the year, amounted to the enormous total of $13,635.75. Of this amount $3,145.00 (the amount paid to the judge and his substitutes) was drawn from the state treasury, the balance being paid out of the county taxes. The items which make this enormous total are as follows. Amount paid on account of Jarors.

15 Amount paid on account of bailiffs. 1,34 25 Amount, paia on account oi ho Amount paid on account of change of venue 1,695 40 Amount paid on account of Judge Whitelock's salary 2J500 00 Amount paia on account special Judges 645 00 Total court cost for twelve months. $13,635 75 As this is the first full year in which court has been held in the county, of course it would be manifestly unjust to attempt any comparison with form er years. The total court expense for the fiscal year 1893, paid out of the county treasury, was but $6,958.36. The Herald editor seems to have a great mind for figures and comparisons recently its latest effort is the above article, in relation to the court expenses the past year the first year of Judge Whitelock's administration.

The Her ald undertakes to show that Judge Whitelock has been very extravagant, we are glad this great mathematical sheet has brought forward these figures. We will gladly carry this figuring a little further, and will also make some comparisons beyond what the Herald has done. The people well know that prior to last year only 24 weeks court was held, while last year 39 weeks court was held. We will see what the average cost per week was for the fiscal year, 1893, also for the-year 1894: For 1893, Jurors. $3,685 60.

Average per week of $153 56 For 1894, Jurors. $5,731 15. Average per week of $141 90 Saving per week by Judge Whitelock. $11 66 For court bailiffs. 15.

Aver- age per $48 17 For court bailiffs 1894.1384 25. Aver- age per week. 52 Saving by Judge Whitelock per $12 65 For 1893. on account of court. $1,750 93..

average per week. 96 For 1894. on account of court. $1,678 95. Average per week.

50 Saving by Judge Whitelock per week. $30 46 For 1893, on ac't change venue. $2,129 55. Average per $88 31 For 1894, on ac't change venue $1,695 40. Average per week.

47 Saving by Judge Whitelock per week. $44 84 For 1893, on ac'nt of criminals. $2,274 68. per $94 77 For 1894, on ac'nt of criminals. $1,405 15.

Average per $36 54 Saving by Judge Whitelock per week. $58 23 Total saving by Judge per week $157 84 1894, total cost of court paid out of county treasury $11,895 90 1893, total cost of court paid out of county treasury $10,996 91 Difference In court cost, only. $898 99 From the above statement taken from the records it will seem that Judge Whitelotk has held court 39 weeks per year at a cost of only $898. S9, over what it cost the previous year to hold court 24 weeks. The people know when they have an officer that saves their money, and they will look well to their own interests and elect the judge for the full term by an overwhelming majority.

By noticing tbe above statement It will be seen that the cost of changes of venue were less for 1894 than lor 1893- $434 15 That the cost of criminals was less by 4869 53 That the Item cost, on account of court is less by $73 98 Toal saving on these Items of 66 From the Herald's parade of the cost of substitute judges it wants the people to understand that if its candidate is elected he will insist on trying his own cases, the numerous litigants against whom he has cases; will probably have something to say when thai is undertaken. We heartily recommend that the mathematical mind of the Herald 'editor will again be turned over that it may evolve some more mighty truths. Income Tax. New York World The income tax provision in the tariff bill begins to operate on 1, 1895, and continues until Jan. 1, 1900.

The tax (2 per cent) is to be levied on all incomes above $4,000. It is to be paid not only by all who reside in the country, on income derived, in any source, but by citizens of the United States residing abroad, and by all residents of foreign countries on incomes derived from property situated in the United States or from business carried on here. The tax is on the income of the year previous to that for which it is levied. Therefore the first tax will be levied on incomes received in 1894. There are two classes of incomes recognized by the bill the incomes of individuals and the incomes of corporations.

The taxable income of a corporation is all its income above its operating, expenses, including the sums paid to shareholders. The tax of 2 per cent is paid by the corporation. There DON'T By Mortgage Sale, Sheriff Sale and all such advertising to get your money. We you goods of the same class for less money. A Boy's or Child's Good Suit for $1.00.

Boy's or ChUd's Good Wool A Man's Good Shirt for 25 cents. A Good Shirt for 25 cents. The best Men's and Boys' Overall ever heard of at Remember goods are 1 p. d. With Boys' Quits fore that part of an individual's income which is derived from dividends on the shares of a corporation that has paid the tax is deducted, on his return, from his own taxable income.

There are exemptions allowed by the bill in computing an individual's income besides the $4,000. They are as follows: The necessary expenses of conducting a business, all interest paid or due within the year, local taxes, losses in trade or from fires, storms or shipwrecks, not compensated for by insurance or otherwise; worthless debts, and income on which the tax has been paid by corporations. As to charitable, religious and educational corporations are exempted, as are' states, counties and municipalities, building and loan associations, sayings banks having no stockholders, receiving no more than $1,000 in a year from any one depositor, and dividing all the yearly profits among the depositors except a contribution to a 10 per cent, surplus. Mutual companies, including insurance companies, are all exempt. Every person having an income of $3,500 must report it to the collector of internal revenue for his district, or his deputy.

Salaries received from corporations are reported by the corporations to the collector of the recipient's district. The tax on the salaries of of ficials of the United States is to be deducted by the pay-master. The collector may require a return to be verified by oath. The collector or deputy may increase the amount of income reported if "he has reason to believe that the same is underestimated." If there is a neglect or refusal to make a return or if a return is fraudulent, the collector or his deputy shall himself make a list, by examination of the person taxed, or other evidence. A 50 per cent penalty is to be charged for neglect or refusal and 100 per cent penalty for fraud.

A person may declare that he has not $4,000 of income liable to be assessed or that he has paid his income tax elsewhere. If the collector or deputy is convinced that the declaration is true he may grant an exemption. If a return is increased by the collector or deputy the person taxed may offer proof that the increase is unjust, but the officer will not be obliged to take the facts shown as conclusive, and it is within his discretion to refuse relief. An appeal from his decision may be taken to the commissioner of internal revenue. If a corporation does not file its statement a fine of $1,000 is to be levied on it and 2 per cent a month is to be charged on the amount 'of tax due until it is paid.

tax is payable on July l1 in each year. If it is not paid within ten days after that a penalty of 5 per cent is to be charged, together with interest at the rate of 1 per cent per month. An Old Pioneer Gone. J. W.

Fank was born in Wayne county, Ohio, January 31st, 1817, and came to Huntington county, November 22d, 1838, fifty-six years ago. 13 He was married, to Amanda Shoemaker, September 3rd, 1861, and died September 3rd, 1894, aged 77 years, 7 months and 29 days. He was the father of five children, four daughters and one son. The son died in infancy. The daughters who survive him are MrsElla A.

Elliott, of Kelso; Mrs. Susan Blickenstaff, of Waterloo, Mrs. Catharine Morris, of Bippus and Mrs. Mary M. Berk-heimier, who with her mother, resides on the home place, and mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father.

Mr. Funk was a good citizen, a good neighbor, always willing and ready to help either by advice or, in more substantial form. The funeral services were held at the Funk church this, Wednesday, morning at 10 o'clock. Interment being made in the cemetery adjoining the church. BE much cheaper this fall than ever before so don't be deceived, but look, then vro glvo you a nico littlo Y7an.

WILL TOD COME? Do Come. Ton'l Never- Regret It If Ton Come. Preparations are now about completed for holding the biggest and best Democratic Barbecue, in Huntington, that has ever been held in Indiana. The date and exact site for the grand event have not been definitely decided upon, but it will probably be on Thursday October 4 and either at the fair ground or the Cold Spring grove. It is expected that over 30,000 people will attend and preparations will be made to provide all with plenty of roast roast mutton, buns and water.

It is almost a certainty that Gov. Claude Matthews, Hon. A. N. Martin and Judge J.

S. Daily will address the people and efforts will be made to have Hon. John C. Black, of Illinois, Hon. Don M.

Dicinkson, of Michigan and Hon. Wm. L. Wilson, of West Virginia, pres ent to deliver addresses on the issues of the day, to the people. Other prominent speakers will be present and the grandest mass meeting and barbecue ever held in Indiana will be held.

At night a grand torch "light pro cession and display of fireworks will be a feature, with speaking by eminent men. There will be excursion rates on all railroads leading into Huntington and special excursion trains will be run from several distant points. It is the intention of those in charge to make this the biggest event of the kind ever seen in Indiana. Get ready to help it along; to attend it and hear the good words of cheer. Grain sad Sneds.

Geo. H. Thayer Co. We are paying the highest market price for grain and seeds. Office opposite the Wabash freight house.

Geo. H. Thatkb Co. William F. Auer returned home Tuesday from a three weeks visit, at Devil's Lake, in Michigan.

Fred Weber and wife, of Clear-creek township, visited in Columbia City Friday, the guests of Dr. Weber. Do you know if you had those spots taken out and your garments thoroughly cleaned they would look as well as new? Van Arsdol is folly onto the secret of doing that work per fectly. Try him. Dr.

Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Award. FUNNT, DON'T YOU THINK! That the New Street Commissioner Is So Politically Philanthropic. The men that have been employed as laborers on the street heretofore, under the new chance made in the street commissioner by the council, are now out of employment. Some of the men interviewed Mr. Jonathan Sprinkle.

the new commissioner, in regard to their jobs, and he told them that thev were vacant. He said that there were so many men idle in the city that he felt in duty bound to give some one else a chance. Only democrats were discharged. Eepublicans who were on the 6treet force are still at work. The Markets.

The ollowingprices are paid today in Huntington markets: Live Stock: Cattle $2.00 to hogs $4.75 to Sheep $1.50 to dairy cows $20 to $28. Grain: Wheat corn 50c; oats 26c rye 35c; flax seed, clover seed, $5.00. Flour and Feed. Flour per 2.20; bran 80c; middlings corn meal $1.25. Hay: Timothy clover $6.

Produce: Butter 18c; eggs 12c lard 8c; potatoes 50c; apples onions, 8 40; hams 9c; shoulders 7c and bacon 9 cents. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder Most Perfect Made. Notice of Appointment of Administrator. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Moses Alspaugb, deceased, late of Rockcreek township, Huntington county, Indiana.

Said estate is supposed to be solvent. JOSEPH J. CREVISTON, Administrator, September 6, 1891. 14-3t Notice of Final Settlement of Estate. In the Huntington Circuit Coort, September term, 1884.

In the matter of the estate of Almira Turtelot, deceased. Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned, as Administrator of the estate of Almira Turtelot, deceased, has presented and filed his final account and vouchers in final settlement of said estate and that the same will come up for the examination and action of said Circuit Court on the 28th day of September, 1894, at which time all persons interested in said estate are re- cause, if aqy there be, why said account and vouchers should not be approved. And the heirs of said estate, and all others Interested therein, are also hereby required, at the time and place aforesaid, to appear and make proof of their heirship or claim to any part of Bald estate. Done September 4, 1894. LUTHER CUMMINGS.

Witness the Clerk and seal of said Huntington Circuit Court, at Huntington, Indiana, this 4th day of September, 1894. ANTHONY A. WEBER, Clerk. September 6, 1894. 14-2t AT THE HOUSE BOOK STORE.

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