Brown County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 47, Nashville, Brown County, 11 October 1900 — Page 1

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18th Year. Nashville, Indiana, Thursday, Oct. 11, 1900. Number 47.

WILLIE AMD HIS PAPA.

COMES OUT FOR BRYAN. A Former Republican Tells Why He Will Vote For Free Government, The Flag, Anti-Imperialism, 16 to 1 and Horn William J. Bryan. EL3ISE FERGUSON, A PROMINENT ANP INFLUENTIAL YOUNG SCHOOL TEACHER WRITES FOR THE DEMOCRAT IN ANSWER TO THE QUESTION: «WH* WILL YOU SUPPORT 1IEYAN THIS YEAR?”

FOUND A BAG OF MONEY. Pieces of a Decayed Shot Sack and $16,30 In Money Unearthed by William Hobbs * Three Miles South of Nashville. WAS DESCENDING!- A STEEP KILL WITH HEAVILY LOADED WAGON THE WHEELS OF WHICH TOEE FROM MOTHER EARTH THE SHOT SACK AND HIDDEN TREASURE,

On Thursday evening, October A, just as the sun was sinking in the western horizon, 'William Hobbs, son of the wed known Benjamin Hobbs, whose home is about three miles south of Nashville, in the vicinity of the uoted Weed Patch Hill, was descending a steep hill on the old home farm with a heavy load of aood on his wagon, one wheel of which was “rough” locked, when his attention w as called to pieces of decayed cloth auJ a peculiar stone which the wheel had unearthed, and upon closer examination $16.30 in old coins was found. The road traversed by Hobbs was through “new” ground, which was very fertil and mellow, the wheel which was locked tearing up the soil for a depth of about eight inches. The money was unearthed near an old decayed log, and the stone above mentioned was embeded near, if not just over the coin. On the stode was some peculiar marks which, in the opinion of many, proves that it was used to mark the place where the money was buried. William was in town Saturday exhibiting the money, thirteen dollars and thirty cents of which was pennies, bearing dates of from 1839 to 1880, The remaining three dollars was in silver

—half-dollars, quarters, dimes, niokles and half dimes. The oldest of. these was a half dime which bore date of 1838. The money had evidently been hurried years ago in the shot sack and the stone used to mark its resting place. By whom or when it was buried is, of coarse, not known, but it is probable that some of the stave makers, who several years ago worked the timber in that section, hid it. William said he spent about one hour in clawing the money out and did not leave until he was sure he had it all. Dr. W. H. Lewis, Lawrenceville, writes: “I am using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my practice among severe cases of indigestion and find it an admirable remedy.” Many hundreds of physicians depend upon the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in stomach troubles. It digests what you eat, and allows you to eat all the good food you need, providing you do not overload your stomach. Gives instant relief and a permanent euro. E. E, Walker. J. A. NEWTON’S one price cash shoe store. All goods marked in plain figures and prices guaranteed th® lowest and no misrepresentations. 313 Washington Street, Oolumbus, Ind.

“Yes, Willie, that was only one of the common people we ran over bade there. He doesn’t count.”—Hearst’s Chicago American.

which very plainly and simply done away with slavery forever in the U. S. and Territories. How could Bill McKinley ever sanction such a thing when so many of his comrades freely gave fchoir lifes blood to establish the supremacy of that great document ? O' course pologymy can’t exist in the United States, nor can the Mormons seat their congressmen, but this oriental appendage of Hanna’s can have an ex tensive harem and support it ut our expense. The money question is of coarse of no (?) moment. Where did' McKinley stand 8 and 12 years ago? Today he is ia favor of 16 to 1, but can’t say so because Mark wont let him. When the item of expense of our Philippine waf is taken inso consideration and we see that all of our products of every kind will only pay part of this expense it makes me feel like saying “to h— with such a policy. If things go on as they now are (Heaven forbid) twenty years hence the trusts will have everything in their shylock-like clutches and a goyernment of the people, by the people and'for the people will have ceased to exist in America and we will have an aristocracy, or rather a government of fchv trusts, by the trusts and for the trusts. If, after mature reflections and careful study of the situation any one can convince me-,that a well-mefeniog, .flag-low-, ing citizen of the United States should vote in favor of such a party’, whose poi icy seems to be money grabbing for favorites and poverty for the masses, I are with them. Knowing this can’t be done I -rill say, declare and vote in favor of 16 to 1, free government, the flag, anti-imperialism, nouexpansion and William J. 1 yan. Yours very truly, ELMER FERGUSON.

Among the many republicans who are coming over to the support of our gallant leader, the Hon. William Jennings Bryan, we add the name or a very prominent and highly esteemed young man of Nashville—Elmer Fergueon, a member of the grocery firm o| Winchester & Ferguson, Mr. Ferguson racks among crown county's leading school teachers, is a deco thinker and h?;S thoroughly studied the issues c£ the present camp dgn. When it was said that he had determined to support Bryan The Demo chat asked him his reasons for leaving Lis fur mer party, and his answer in full, which follows, is a very good one, and is made so plain that any mere school boy can understand it: Nashville, Ind , Oct, 7. Mb. George A. Allison; Dear Sir and Friend ; la answer to your question; “Why have you changed your political views and come p it for Bryan?” I will say in the begin- ■ fling, that 1 w&a raised a republicanone of those good old Abe Lii cola repubiicans.twho were in favor of equal rights lor all mankind, the constitution, emancipation proclamation and the Leedom which the flag that was stained m the blood of the heroes of Lexington, Missionary Ridge and at San Juan, guarantees to the unborn generations of Americana. . As I see it the present McSanna party have ;eide tracked the constitution, when they passed & bill to place a tax on Porto Rico, which is, socoroing to their o wn declarations, as much a part of the United Statuses is New York; when they made the Sultan of Sulu » pensioner on the Jfoll of Uncle earn. I want to ask my republican friends where they had the proclamation of our beloved Abe stored away?—a paper

NOME POST OFFICE WORK How Mail Is Handled In Ear-off Alaska By a Former Nashville Boy and His • Hustling Assistants.

Nome rush was at its height, The building in which the bnlk of the mail was forked and distributed to eager patrons, was onlo 18x21 iekt. This being the case it is not hard to imagine the difficulties which had to bo overcome Now, however, the local poasoffice occupies commodious quarters and the labor is much lessened. The different departments have been arranged with a view of facilitating work, and hereafter there will be no congestion. Everything moves along like clockwork. THE FORCE EMPLOYED, There were employed during the month of July at one time 24 clerks, aa follows: Two in the money order department, two in the registry department, twelve in the delivery of letters—• 6everj|on day duty and five at night—six in the delivery of papers or third and fourth class matter —four during the day and two at night—and one acting postmaster. Postmaster Wright says: “On Juno 1st we had two letter cases of 144 boxes each, and ICO call boxes to begin with. On August 28 we had five cases of 144 separations each; one long letter case of 100 separations; one advertised letter oaee of 66 separations; seven eases for paper mail of 30 separations, or 210 separations; one mailing case of 144 separations; 200 lock boxes, eight lock drawers, two tables and other paraphernalia necessary.”

just opening up a large line of clothing —mens’ boys’ and childrens’ suits, mens” overcoats, boots and shoes; underwear for everybody; infants’undershirts for 5 cents each—how’s that for the babies I Have a larger stock of stoves than any house in the county. Look before you buy and see if I am not telling facts Do not forget me when in need of a hat or cap; I have them. Just opened up a big line of clocks; have teachers’clocks also. My stock of groceries is always up to the wants of the trade. When you need a first-class road wagon call on me and be made happy. My stock of harness and strap goods is complete ; also saddles, hors® collars, bridles and halters. Extra time given on superior grain drills to close out. Farmers, ’twill pay you to see them. Remember, X still "handle the Hamilton & Brown shoes; they can’t be beat. Try them* Now, if this is not enough to make a man change his political views I have nothing more to say. Hoping everybody will vote their honest convictions, I invite all to take a look at my stock. Fkank P. Taggart. , L t ~ WorSiof Night and Day. The busiest and mighlest little thing that ever was made is Dr. Kings NewLife pills. These pills change weakness into strength, lisfclessness into energy, brain- into mental power. They’re wonderful in building up the health. Only 25c per box. Bold by E.E.Walker

FRANK P. TAGGAET HAS “GONE OVER.” Editor Democrat: As it is getting very common for men to change their political views I want to say that I voted the democratic ticket up to 1884. I then severed my connection with that party and went with the prohibition party. In the year 1900, taking everything into consideration, I have oonclu ded to take my stand again and devote my time and energies in the cause of right, so any of my political friends desiring to see me will please call at my store where you will find me urging ail my friends to give me a lift by looking through my immense stock of goods I am just getting in to supply your wants for the winter. A look will convince you that I have a larger stock of goods than any house in Brown county and prices as low as elsewhere, quality taken into consideration. I have the finest line of outing flannels ever brought to this market; this is saying lots, but if a look does not convince you I will make you a present of a bolt of the flannels. Hav® added largely to my stock of drees •goods. Ladies call and see my stock ol Eddy silks; they are beauties. My muslin or domestic stock is up to date. Am

TIMJBS m TUB HTT1NI1 OP TIM. THERE SHOULD BE NO GUESS WORK. IN THE Fitting of , TrussesA. Truss will never do what it should do unless it fits absolutely correct. WE FIT TRUSSES. We have fitted them for years. Many sacrifice comfort and safety by wearing an" ill-fitting truss. Let us fit you. The price will be just as comfortable as the truss. 4Invalid Cushions. Fountain and Bulb Syringes, Hot water Bags, Ice Bags, Suspensory Bandages and all kinds of Rubber Goods kept in slock. .... dr. o. h. MENNET Physician and Surgeon, S15 Washington St. COLUMBUS Ind Dan Adams’ Old Stan . No other pills can equal De Witt’s Little Early Risers for promptness, certainty and efficiency. E. B, Walker. GEORGE W. ALLISON, COLLECTION & PENSION AQENT Nashville, Indiana. The best method ox cleansing the liv ex is use o#ths famous little pills known as DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Easy $g- take. leaver grip j. H E W ilk t.

HOW THE MAIL IS HANDLED. On receipt of mail at the office, if there be a large amount, the office is closed. The pouch is opened and dumped on a large table. Packets are cut and placed in rows; letters are back stamped and the box clerk makes a separation of box mail depending alone upon his memory. The box holders’ list numbers over 8000 names. Letters are then passed to the clerk who “cases” them alphabetically. Then they are ready to be cased in the general delivery cases. Long letters and pages are “slipped” and the slips placed in the general delivery cases. Letters or packages after remaining in the office uncalled for for thirty days are advertised, then held for another SO days and then sent to the dead letter office at Washington, D. 0., when they are returned to the writers if any address is found in the iette r. Paper mail is handled in much the same way as letters except that the dating is done with a pencil so that such matter can be advertised at the end of thirty days.” This is the season when mothers are alarmed on account oferoup. It is quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure, which children like to take. E* E, Walker.

CL05IH0-0PT SALE! Begixxning Sept. IBtii S1W YOU AT COST | ENTIRE NSW > f CASH ST011 o* Below. $40,000 worth of the Choicest Pry Goods, Notions and Carpets to be sold, to wind-up this business. Every item has been marked down, to cost, and a thousand bargains will be found at tms Sacrifice bale. It will pay you to attend this Great Sale, as all will be sold without reserve. WB MENTION A PEW OF. THE MANY LAEurAINS . Thread ,4c a Sheeting... .[1O-4] mets yd (tet Calico ..Avis yd. t Blankets at ...• 45 cts pr. St Muslin • • • • UeU yd.|Dress Goods and Silks at m per ct. Ontino’s diets yd.# off, making them at cost and many ' 6ct Gingham 4i cts below cost. * The fall styles in all lines to be found, which had been bought before we decided to close out. Save big Money attending this sals, beginning SAT U it il AY,' SEPT EMBER OOI_.XJ2sABXJS, t 3S2 WASHINGTON ST, » - - 0, FIEGENBAXJM, PROPRIETOR*

We are in receipt of a copy of the Nome, Alaska, Weekly News, which gives two columns to the “Work of The Postoffioe” at that place, of which Jos. H. Wright, formerly of Nashville, is postmaster. Owiag to lack ofrpact - a cannot give the lull report, but tracts follow: “The volume of business transacted by the Nome postoffice since the opening of navigation i s a matter of interest. It is surprising in its volume and few realize the amount of labor entailed wbh meagre facilities for meeting the situation which confronted the postoffice officials here, especially when the DIED IN THE PHILIPPINES:" Two Brown county boys, Charles Henderson of Van Suren township, and Alva Petro, son of Ben. Petro ol this (Washington) township, enlisted in the U. S. army end were sent to the Philippines, and died there a short time ago. They both died of disease contracted in the service. Henderson s the person who bad some difficulty with the late Pack Hines and shot him fatally. “I want property to be the reward ol industry, and I want every citizen to be secure in the enjoyment of the proceeds of his toil.”—W. J. Bryan.

IMPERIALISM AND MILITARISM 1 OF THE OLD FEDERAL PARTY IDENTICAL WITH McKINLEY IMPERIALISM. [From the pen of William Hamblen, aged 86 years, a pioneer citizen of Hamblen township.] Imperialism dominated the political preference of Alexander Hamilton. He said to Colonel Milroy: “I want to see the time when I’ll be at the head of one hundred thousand men.” • Colonel Milroy inquired of him why he wanted to be in command of so formidable an army. Hamilton replied: “To keep down the turbulency of Democracy. The people are incapable of self-rule and would think fcbeMselves damned well off to be governed.” What a difference between Hamilton and President Pierce ! President Pierce, in his inaugural, speaking of equal rights to the humblest citizen, said he had the right to be promoted to the Presidency if the votes of American citizens said so, and the humble voter had the right to stand in the presence of Kings and Princes. James W. McDon dd, son of John T. McDonald of Nashville, was a soldier in the 14th U. S. Infantry, and was on duty in the Philippines when an accident occurred which caused him to be discharged from the service because of his disability. He arrived home a few days •ago. 1 ■ — A Sight of Terror. “Awful anxiety was felt for the widow .of the brave General Burnham of Manillas, Me., when the doctors said she would die of pneumonia before morning” writes Mrs. S. H. Eincoln, who attended her that fearful night, but she begged for Dr. Kings New Discoyery, which had more than once saved, her lif \ After taking she slept all night. Further use entirely cured her.” This marvellous medicince is guaranteed to cure all throat, chest and lang diseases. Only 50cts and $1. Trial bottles free at E. E, Walker’s drugstore,

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