The Cedarville Herald, Volume 36, Numbers 1-26

* floati»Vi*4 Worn 3rd Fug*' FlfiSTMESSAGEOF GDV.COXTOTHE LEGISLATURE. periunce might dictate. There Is some tlie 1 ty, oWp, Is probably the most notable instance in this country. Nothing In discouragement should be done by the state- On the Other hand .good reads students are agreed in the opinion that they are entitled to Buch cooperation as will facilitate this Im- tortaut ccwnty. function.' i unhesitat­ ingly subscribe to thin view, The'old national ro*d» running almost .mid' way through th e state, east and west, should be Improved from our eastern border to our western line, as the first statewide highway. But the Condition precedent should be such cooperation on the part of tho eoun- ties through which it passes, as will ©fleet an adequate appeciatfoh of the local benefits to accrue. Tenth—“Continuation of' the re­ form }n the conduct of the state’s penal- institutions which hah been' in­ augurated and the abandonment of thq present prison system, etc.’’ Th# commendation, of the board of administration plan is fully justified by yesults obtained, but there is much ,yet to b e clonei lit fact,, every- .com- mission created during the last few year* finds its function of wider ben­ efit tb the public^ interest than, the au­ thors of the legislation doubtless con­ templated, and yet the administrative ' beads find tfiatty changes needed in UieMaws. This Is not surprising sli&IjS*dur laws can only properly be refilled by , ' experience., The public musfci not gain'? from the recurrent dtflcultlee ih the state institutions’an Impression, that, the board Of, admin; Jatratiori plan‘is wrong in theory. The troubles encountered, i n , the instith-. tidnst-of correction are more fun-, - damehtal. - The wisest managemenr the mind can devisej and J;be most hu - man^soUcy the heaft' Cah*inspireJean not correct the basic defect' "of hn propdr commitment, . Taxation is Live Issue. Taxation .-is always a live subect and-jt may later submit recommenda­ tions touching -on matters apart from the- provisions either of our platform or the mandatory amendments. After recommending a law for the regulation o r the sale of stocks and bonds'! the governor takes up the so- called employers* liability laws'.as fol* lowsi? I t would certainly be common bad faitlilnot to pass,, a compulsory wofk- ’ men’s Compensation laWs, -No?-subject ,Was .discussed during the last cam­ paign' withjgreater elaboration ;pnd It muet.be stated to the credit of our cit­ izenship genfeyally-.that, regardless of the differences of opinion existent 1 for mapy years/ th e ,justice erf the coirt- pufaery feature is now admitted. Much of the Criticism « • the ‘courts has been due 'to the trials of personal injury caiff* under the principles of praetlce wlfich held to -the $ellow\servant rifle, the'.yseunfptldri■' 0 * Jrisk •and cdnfrlbu- toi^megligence, to be.a ground of de­ fense. Thp Jgymart reaches his con- chuiSlSn witn respect to justice' along thA fines ,ftf conjmon sense* and the practice in personal injury Cases' has bedfe so sharply in confiict with the .plain fundamentals of right that social. ttni>£*t haS' bden -much -contributed to. A M^ond phase of tills whole subject which has been noted in the develop? raoprf'of the great Industrialism o f the ciay$as been the inevitable animosity between capital and labor thrbugli tho ceadnieSs litigation growing out of thdse cases; The individual or -the coipairatlon that employs on a largo •scald has taken insurance in liability . . . __ . A cog®jjr»e«t •nnrt in ton mnny Instances .* L 9 tM-.’j huu-ti a iuuttf ti (A littlo ere* fit opinionhave iota carried law the courts. The third Injustice Haa been the waste occasional by the sys­ tem, The injured wo km*n or tho family deprived of lt.a support by arai- dent In not so simimstaneed that the case can be contested with the corpor­ ation to the court of last rt jort. The ne>od of fund* compels compromise on a base that is »ot always equitable. Human nature many times drives afcarp bargains that can hardly be en* ckused by the moral scale, in the ‘final analysis the cost of attorney fees is so heavy that the amount which fin­ ally accrues in cases of accident ia seriously curtailed before it- reaches the beneficiary. These three consider­ ations clearly suggest the lifting of this whole operation out of the courts and the sphere of legal disputation. And then there is a broader principle which must, bo recognized. There ip no characteristic of our civilization so marked ns the element of interdepend­ ence. as between soolal units. "VVe are ail dependent upon our fellows in One way or another. Some occupations, however, are more hazardous than others ppd the rule of the past'iu com? pelling those engaged in dangerous activities, to hear, unaided the burden of this great risk la hot right, Tbe workmen's compensation law |h this state, which, however, lack's the com-' pulsory feature,- has made steady growth in popularity. ■The' heavy de­ crease In rates clearly indicate econ­ omy and eflloiency in the administra­ tion of the state, liability -board of awards. The compulsory feature, how­ ever, should at once be added, I re­ spectfully hut very earnestly urge its Adoption amendatory of thej present law with such other changes'as 'ex­ force and justice in h contention, that the employers should be given, tite option of insuring either in tbe state,fund under the liability hoard o i awards-. Or in liability companies which have met all the requirement, h of the state department of insurance. If the state hoard gives better service and lower rates It wilt be-perfectly ap­ parent that the liability companies.are operating on the wrong bade, If on the .other hand Insfiranhe concerns yield an advantage in both service and rates then it would'be safe to as­ sume, that efficiency and economy of administration are lacking' with the state, board. The competitive feature may be wholesome. The objective to be. sought is the- fullest measure of protection to those engaged in danger­ ous occupations with the least burden of cost to society, because after sall tbe‘social organization-must, pay for it. The ultimate result of this law will be the reduction In death and,ac­ cident because not only tbe humani­ tarian hut the commercial considera­ tion will suggest the necessity of in* stpUing and maintaining with more vigilance modern safety devices. -He recommends th e" Consolidation of ‘several departments of government Wader one department/ to be known as ,the agricultural department , and ’shows Wherein there is now much du­ plication of efforts. Hje recommenda­ tion' embraces a broader field for the State university in that he believes the state should use the university ty greater advantage. He shows the good effect upon legislation and.the ad­ ministration and affair*-of the Wiscou- sln/universlty .and sees no reson why the Ohio university should not be glVeti the power, . through, co-opera­ tion, thus aiding this state/ Favor,* Minimum Wage. Upon the subject of a minimum Wage, he’ says; -/• .The newly amended constitution gives to the state the-right to adopt thp.minimum wage, add tp pass lat a for the general welfare, of tbe em­ ploye. ’There should be a common un­ derstanding of this Bubject as de- velopfed by a survey of the wage que.i- fto lxw >i*i*e4 until alter thU i* *e fompiiiihcd except to protide for oh vlQindy unjust conditions effecting the wages of women and children. The labor departments of tha indus­ trial commission, if it la established* ceuid doubtless make thia survey Without adding to the public expense. It is * question of live concern, and I regret that the information la sot at hand ao that a legislative remedy might be applied without delay, ft is recommended that your body pass $ resolution empowering such agency as in your Judgment seems best ip make tbd investigation. Recommendations are also made for the establishment of a state printerjr the building of an office structure as an economy—the state now spending more, than ¥50,000 a year fpr rent, and for the regulation of moving picture shows. Ife then proceeds; ,, The commission appointed by Gov­ ernor Harmon ,to codify, all subjects which relate to tho child, has devel­ oped many interesting aspects, and i am convinced that Its suggestions can profitably claim the moat careful con­ sideration of your body. The com­ mission take* up the vital’subject of the widows relief bill, and while it has'nbt unanimously agreed aa to the desirability of such a law, it is. con­ ceded that should' any be passed, It should provide; "For the.' partial support of women vjhose husbands, are dead or become permanently disabled for work by rea­ sons of physical or mental Infirmity, o r whose husbands are prisoners, when puch women are poor, and are the mothers of children under the ago of fourteen years, -.nd -.such mothers and' Children as have a legal resldefidd In any county of the state.’* Limited to Six Months. The, order making an allowance should not be effective for a longer period than six months; blit, upon ex­ piration, the time could be extended, provided the home has first been vis­ ited .and conditions Investigated.. The child or children must be living wifi the mother. The allowance Should be made only when in the absence of it the mother would be required to work regularly away from her home and children. The 1 mother, must .be a proper person, morally, physically, and mentally .for the bringing up of -the children. The purpose of such a law is to keep together families of wid­ ows and small phlldren, that might otherwise be broken up, the hellef be­ ing that it Is cheaper to maintain these children in their homes than in public institutions, and that they hrq much better off with their mothers. The moral anad humanitarian, consid­ erations make-strong appeal tb public favor. The great majority of Juven­ ile judges "believd the Jaw should be passed, but that it should be a felony rather than' a misdemeanor for any person to attempt to obtain an.allow­ ance for.any one not entitled tb if. The state inspector of workshops and * factories is enthusiastically in ,favor of the law! He reports that in certain eases he hhs investigated, where the Child labor .law- has been violated,, employment'Is rendered necessary by the .absolute dependence o f -a' wid­ owed mother. In such Instances, the growth of the. child, physically, intel­ lectually and morally is interfered with,,, and these are consideration* which must be measured on a higher footing, than- the items of public ex­ pense. Under existing law, the father who consigns his children to the coun­ ty childlren’s home, because of. his in­ ability to maintain a satisfactory do­ mestic arrangement, cannot pay the county for this *Service. Instances have been reported where the parent has desired ,to do this, but there Is nb enabling statute. This one Item would help to bear the expense'of giving aid to ■dependent widows. I recom­ mend this whole subject for the very: careful consideration’ of youi* honor­ able body, T H E . G E M C I T Y ♦ # W • Building? and Loan Association Of DaytoM, Ohio Financial Statemfent January 1, 1913 4 . . . H i t f o u n c m .... , , . J-oans $. 1 , .dll.I 8 ^.ll'i Cash on hand I41,ibff.i2 Office Building 7 ( 5 , 000 .00 Furnltun* and F;.-,turps, , . 2 , 000,00 Real TCitate L (< 8,005.40 interest due 7 , 4 i 8 .oo $4,027,703.00 T j IAHI IdTIliH. Favings Accounts . ,$2,i48,,TiO 3$ OertlifMites M Ftoei;. . . , 1,413,010.08 <;er;lflcntes of Deposit,, 832.898,98 Uncollected Warnings.*,*. 7,418.00 Surplus--* Reserve F ttn d ........3,000.00 Undivided Profits 31,405.04 125,405.01 $1,027,703.00 InordMh ifi Asset* for the year - \ ......... . .$480,010.31 Increase in Surplus for the year.............. ... 19,076.51 DIVIDEND RATE FIVE PER CENT o . . . . ., 'deposited now on Oertificfites bf StCck or Deposit boor's interest from date, payable ih July, * ! ' OITTCKR^* THOMAS ELDER, . PrtMdent. ^ OSK'AR .|, BARD, , Vice Jprcg, mui «en. Mgr. W. M. RHOUK, SecreWry. rfOS, It- f.KIWART, Treasurer. im tE u roR s : TtiOMAs i:u> rin C. tv, DUCTIN' FltKD SANDMiCIEU I), V. GlDl»H«Elt 3. ELAM AR l’7, w . i). ( t iamheu iah Oscar <T, HARD 6 Nuifth Main St., Opp. Old. Court House It mbr* cpnvonient, your account will receive just as careful attention by N esb itt & W eaver Tw(MIundred (200) Suitsand Overeats, v - -i- , I VV' . \ l . ' - ' r # \ ' . t * ' a ' Every garment in this magnificent lot of bargain* is of this season's make, tailored by Hart, Schaffner and Marx and the The Atterbury;System, All the;new weaves and shades, and very smart tilings in eyery size from 33 to 48, We can fit you and please you no matter what your size arid taste. Greatest Reductione in our history. Come while selection is g< • I* * ' y 20 Per Cent Off oni Pardon Trousers - 20 Per Cent Off on Boys’ Suits and O’Coats $1.50 Sh irts 9 8 c 50c H osiery 19c X en ia ,1 Ohio A ri^ ’g to be avoldied ig the rapidly Increasing expense In this coat of maintaining the militia. While thi 3 organothtiott has its function and ijta maintenance In large degree is made poaaibte by the patriotic service of private* and officers who are devoted to military subjects, still it is scarcely conceivable that any necessity exists for the yearly disbursements In our state which alinOBt equal the total ex­ pense of two of the three constitu­ tional branches of the government— the judicial and the legislative.' One of the unfortunate tendencies of tbe time is toward excessive armament. I Join in the recommendations made by GovCrfiof Harmon in relation to the following matters; The Perry Victory Centennial,’ the Panama Ex­ position, .state supervision over pri­ vate hanks, and tlie power of special counsel from the attorney general’s offlo* to fcppear before grand Juries! JAMBS M. COX. I ?* . . iXJLMLj^l>SJh k m i M m . , b W*'Very ieri^u* mattAffo iak ’ medksinJ and hays ' the .wrong on« givsA you* For thia reason Ws nrga‘ you in buying *° h* ctfsftii to gat the ganuino— rmcifORD's. .K* iv e r The reput Great R.eductiori A Many) Su its at Half Price Fine time to buy~~winter just comtiieiiced. No old £oods among these. Hutchison & Gibney TH] One of pulled •ot la s t tiafu, seareii vv court, wb was scoui. * party students,, beaded b,< place. The no ’, game wii game wit. cases of l stored in iu to custc witli Wm H en ry U poker ga boss of tb The m e j. , lowed to m eh t that The Squir ling roon mobiles a Marshal 1 getting th the mone, The ra planned i held the c finder a va . chance to > • and wan upper roo happen. ,JET. J . V -snrance, , .Atlas ,or time lean to bring ; He was in placed un • here with ■ . his ahsoci was play i A'dictagr,-- in -the c> stationed little ins Collins In r bars lie w -over sfipp quently n learned. Ib is eel to witnes Mayor’s t - awyiw*; . f«w minu up with ling pa ra 'Fisher, game,' di( village b confined knew co those In go on a p? wanted. H en ry ] Bofortum w ith th Oounty / the mayo Henry, bi Henry s r- cured unt Hornick, u, t( failed to got i tiL.Monday ! tered a pie th a t Collin : j get H. E. si his bond a * hotel buili couldn’t entered a n igh t to ploce and ling resor L. fine of $S 0 ( $50 on the “ * each case. lins close t time $400 < pended. . to tal fine r was *ecur< closed. Ii only a b d ii. and cigar I t was ne StoWart tit fibs* Of tin Already boen filet against t ' cases will date. Thiusda Free appe Weie flnet spectfully fine Was n . had to wi> $60 down balance it a- partial Ills moth balance. w Wo art' building t patrons t< ot Imp leu, hardware our many and a con