Bema tin Belletonte, Pa., May 5, 1916. ~ ALL DEMOGRATS His Candidacy For National Committeeman Welcomed. A NEW FIELD MARSHAL Congressman Palmer's Incompetency Caused a Loss of 100,000 Democratic Votes in Pennsylvania in 1912—A State-Wide Demand for His Retire- ment from Leadership. Philadelphia, April 26.—Friends of Congressman Michael Liebel, Jr. of Erie, are highly gratified with the progress of the movement to elect that gentleman a member of the Demo- cratic National Committee from Penn- sylvania. This office will be filled for the first time by the direct vote of Democratic electors at the primary election on May 16. Ex-Congressman A. Mitchell Palmer, present member, will oppose Mr. Lie- bel. Mr. Palmer's complete failure to organize the party and its present deplorable condition, as reflected by the dwindling vote in 1912 and 1914, led to the formation of the movement dn behalf of Mr. Liebel which has been sponsored by party leaders in every county of the state, including repre sentatives of both factions. rm— win. Mr. Pryan received but few, if i 1 any, Republican votes in 1908, because the vote cast for Taft in 1908 was greater by more than 25,000 than the combined vote for Taft and Roosevelt fn 1812. A Loss of 100,000 Democratic Votes. ! Taking into consideration the 50,000 i Republicans who voted for Wilson, that Wilson’s total was 53,163 less than Bryan's total in 1908 it is seen that the ‘‘reorganizers” caused the president a loss of 100,000 Democratic votes and these he would have gotten had the campaign been conducted in- telligently and with the full utiliza- tion of the forces within the party. Mr. Liebel Aims to Restore Party Efficiency. In his statement announcing his can-- didacy, Mr. Liebel says: “In consenting to be a candidate for member of the Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania I am ac- tuated by a single motive, and that is to aid in an effort to compose the dif- ferences, unify the forces and effective- ly organize the Democracy of the state, Otherwise, the post of National Com- mitteeman would have no attraction for me. It is one involving labor and service of an arduous and difficult na- ture, for which the only compensaticn must be the satisfaction of having pro- moted the interests of the party. “It must be conceded, I think, that the Democracy of. the state of Penn- sylvania is in a deplorable condition of unpreparedness. It is unnecessary to inquire into the cause or to en- deavor to fix the blame for this con- dition. I.do not want to make accu- sations against any one, and I am willing to concede that the best mo- tives may have animated those who in the past have so signaily failed to reorganize the party in a way to com- mand the confidence and the support of the voters. The result we have be- fore us in steady dwindling away of party strength, lack of enthusiasm for the party cause and principles, and energy wasted in factional contentions and conflicting personal ambitions. To remedy this, to present to the national Democracy and to the people of Penn- sylvania a unified, agressive anl earnest party organization is he neel of the hour, and to achieve this end alone I shall present my name to the Democratic voters for Na.ional Com- mitteeman in May. Harmony and Energy the Slogan. “The record of the national admin- Two Gold Medals wood nd Heaters gave Glenwood Range sa "The International J ury of Award Coal Ranges, Gas Ranges, Furnaces and Heaters Two Gold Medals, the Highest _ Honors at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915. . i ll HHH one in which Democrats can take sat- isfaction and support with loyal and | enthusiastic fidelity. The president is : entitled to that support from all mem- | I nl : bers of the party in our state, but to ; ; ( obtain it the party must be prepared 5 1 and organized in order that its voters | | ; o “a = - 7 | il istration under President Wilson is | | = = i i ' ) | may be brought out and honestly A )§ : iz )) counted. It is the belief of many that { & this can be done only if our faction- 0, MICHAEL LIEBEL, JR. The Liebel Campaign Committee has opened headquarters in the Finance building on South Penn square, Phila- delphia, and also in Pittsburgh. Ex- State Chairman Walter E. Ritter, of Lycoming county, is chairman of this body, and John J. Curley, secretary. The organization is enthusiastic in its support of President Wilson. The menibership includes: Thomas H. Greevy, Altoona; Thom- as J. Feeley, of Chester; Judge John M. Garman, of Luzerne county; George Striegel, of Pottsville; B. Gor- don Bromley, chairman of the Demo- cratic city committee, of Philadelphia: Judge Eugene C. Bonniwell and Charles P. Donnelly. of Philadelphia; Dr. J. H. Shull, ex-congressman from the Stroudsburg district, and Samuel E. Shull, of Stroudsburg; John F. Ancona, of Reading; Dr. John A. Farrell, of ‘West’ Chester; Frank A. Sharkey, of Mauch Chunk; William A. Haggerty, of Clearfieid; Henry J. Ackerman, of Greensburg; S. E. Frock, of Union- town; Thomas Shea, of Nanticoke; John F. Lenny, of Chester; J. Murray Africa, of Huntingdon, and ex-Senator D. Webster Grim, of Doylestown. Palmer Has Proven a Failure. A serious indictment against ex- Congressman Palmer, State Chairman Roland S. Morris and the other offi- cers of the State Committee has been framed by the Liebel Committee and will be sent broadcast through the state for the information of Democratic vot- ers. Mr. Palmer and his associates have been in control of the party or- ganization for four years. They have been incompetent, as proven by the vote of 1912 and 1914, and they have likewise been selfish and dictatorial in their management of party affairs and torn party is harmonized, and energy, industry and. disinterested devotion characterize its’ organization. The party stake in the next election is so great, the-honor and success of the Democracy is so deeply involved, that all good Democrats should put behind them feuds and personal contentions, selfishness and vainglory, and labor disinterestedly for the success of the cause which President Wilson 85 splendidly typifies. If this is done Pennsylvania will yet be brought into the Democratic column. Otherwise we shall be unable to take advantage of the opportunity for success opeain: to us in the disruption and schisms o! the Republican party. “If elected a member of the Demo- cratic National Committee I shall rec- ognize that I hold a trust for all of the party voters, and I shall hope to see disappear from our state politics the faction designations ‘Reorganizers’ and ‘Old Guard,’ and in their stead have the party known throughout all of its membership by the single hon- orable title, ‘The Pennsylvania Democ- racy. I shall solicit the votes of all who desire te bring about such a re- sult.” Use for the New Baby. A New Englander who is a great angler and whose fish stories are lis- | tened to most attentively by his eight- | year-old son, recently became a father for the fifth time, another boy being brought by the stork. The eight-year-old was told of the arrival of this new brother, and he was very curious to see him. The father took the first opportunity to gratify the lad’s curiosity. The kid- die gazed at the bit of red human- ity for quite a while, and then, with great gravity, he looked into his fa- ther’s face and said: “Dad, he’d make a first-rate bait, wouldn't he?”—Harper’s “fagazine. a Hood's Sarsaparilla. | THEFT iT {ELT Glenwood Ranges are Handsome, Convenient and Mechanically Right—no modern features Smooth cast, plain design, compact structure, big roomy ovens, easy working grates Call and see for yourself all the good things about them. They Certainly Do Make Cooking and Heating Easy lacking. and countless other features. a RR STR ee mT TC Tee — —— — —l Ty H. P. Schaeffer, Bellefonte ——For high class Job Work come to the WATCHMAN Office. Cattle Pasture. The Lehigh Valley Coal Company will open their 5000 acre range on Beech Creek on Monday, May 1st, 1916 Under the management of a good compe- tent person. The season will run from May 1st to Oct. 1st, and the rates for the Season will be $1.50 Per Head in Advance Cattle received ONLY on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Persons desiring to pasture Cattle should make application by letter or telephone to the THE VERY BEST FLOUR Buy That Money Can pre: Srdond \ \ FLOUR / / Canes ; i ; : Compare this issue of the “Watchman” with other county papers, and note the difference. That Tired Feeling RELIEVED BY HOOD'S SARSAPA- RILLA, WHICH RENOVATES THE BLOOD. the distribution of its rewards. This latter allegation will be affirmed by active party workers everywhere. On this point Chairman Ritter says: “During the past four years men who have stood weathering storms of de- feat for years and remained steadfast | and loyal have been ostracised, ignor- ed and ruthlessly driven from the par- ty councils.” Lehigh Valley Coal Co., 61-13-7t Snow Shoe, Pa. Geo. Danenhower & Son Wholesale Distributors, 61-6-1y. BELLEFONTE, PA. Scatter Your Dollars ; YOUTH IS PRODIGAL Frequently the young man DOESN'T KNOW THE VALUE OF A DOLLAR. Xx Insurance. _ That tired feeling that comes to you in the spring, year after year, is a sign that your blood lacks vitality, just as pimples, boils, and other eruptions are ——— | Young Man, Don’t | Employers, Fine job Printing. Reorganization leaders were in con- trol of the campaign in this state in 1912. The result proves their inca- pacity. It was a shocking disappoint- ment to President Wilson to lose Pennsylvania with Roosevelt and Taft in the field to divide the Republican signs that it is impure; and it is also a sign that your system is in a low or run- down condition inviting disease. It is a warning, which it is wise to heed. Ask your druggist for Hood's Sar- saparilla. This old standard tried and true blood medicine relieves that tired feeling. It cleanses the blood, gives new This Interests You The Workmans’ Compensation Law goes into effect Jan. 1, 1916. It makes Insurance Compulsory. We specialize in placing such in- surance. We I Plants and recommend Accident Prevention FINE JOB PRINTING 0—A SPECIALTY—o0 AT THE YOUTH IS NOT EVERLASTING. were young. The big men of the country laid the foundation for their success by opening a bank account when they If You Hope to Amount to Anything Don’t vote. In 1908 Bryan received 448,782 ite, now courage, shewsth and cheer- Safe Onan which Reduce In- WATCHMAN, OFFICE. votes. In 1912 Wilson received 395, ness. It makes the rich red ‘blood surance rates. ! : 619 votes, or 53,163 less than Bryan. | that will make you feel, look, eat and : ea There io ng style of Work, fom the Delay Starting a Bank Account. 1t 1s conceded by all political obsery- | SI6SP better. : 3 It will be to your interest to con-- Cheapest tgthe sult us before placing your In- surance. JOHN F. GRAY. & SON, 43-18-1y State College Be sure to get Hood's Sarsaparilla. It embodies the careful training, T- ience, and skill of Mr. Hood, a p = Start It Today. THE CENTRE COUNTY BANK, BELLEFONTE PA. ers that Mr. Wilson received not less than 50,000 Republican votes owing to the fear of Republicans in the Taft camp that Mr. Roosevelt might BOOK WORK, that we can not do in the most satis- manner, and at Prices consist. macist for fifty years, in its quality and power to cure. 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