Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 20 May 1897 — Page 3

A yard wide, good weight, unbleached muslin at 4c. CALICO All colors, Black and White, Blues, Finks and Fancy, at Qq Ginghams All Ginghams that formerly sold at 10 and 12 l-2c will be closed out at So. Hr, dimities Complete line of Fancy Colors and Black Dimities will be closed at SO, r— — 15C Boys \A/ofsts All goods that sold at 20c, 35c and 50c, your choice of what remains at 15c. 0/"YRPETS SOLD SfIrMPLE BOSTON STORE, I. O. O. F. BlocK. KUebler <& Molfz Co.

BIIVAN SCALPS BIXGLISY. The Tariff-Baker’* Theory Doe* Not Explain the Brain Upon the Gold Beserve—The Oellcit a Benefit According to the Olngley Theory—Some Sledge Hammer Blow*. » Lincoln, Neb., May 10 — Chairman Diugley of the ways and means committee reiterates the charge frequently made by the republicans during the past four years, namely, that the bonds were issued because a deficit in the .rivennee, and he bolds out the hope that the drain upun the gold reseive will cease when the deficit ceases. Ido not believe that his theory will explain the drain upon the gold reserve, nor do I think that, his hopes are well founded While it is true that a large part of the money received from the sale of the bonds was used in making good the deficit in the revenues, yet at no time did the deficit cause the issue of bonds. Instead of being an injury, the deficit was during that period a benefit, because the money which accumulated from the sale of bonds could not have returned into the channels of commerce but for the deficit. If, it is probable, the gold would have'been drawn out, even if the revenues of the government had equalled its expenses, then that money would have been held in the treasury ana business would have been crippled more than it was. The fact that gold withdrawals began before there was a deficit and ceased while the deficit was increasing shows that there is no necessary or intimate connection between the revenues and the withdrawals. If gold is needed for export it will be drawn out, no matter whether there .is a current delicit or sur plus, so long as the treasury stands ready to t'urnißh gold on demand. The recent withdrawals of gold took place just at a time when, for the first time In several years, the revenues exceeded the expenditures. The press dispatches did not attribute the late withdrawals to a deficit, nor did they attribute them to a loss of confidence. The reason given was that a new demand lor gold bad sprung up in Japan and Austria. If gold is desired for hoarding, or for the purpose of forcing an issue of bonds, itjwill be withdrawn, whether there is a surplus or deficit, unless the secretary protects the government by exercising his opinion and redeeming in silver.When falling prices make ordinary loans unsafe and ordinary investments unprofitable the holders of idle capital are apt to advocate an issue of bondß for the purpose of securing a safe in-

vestment, end when the desire for bonds becomes st.ro genough they can draw 7 gold from the treasury by presenting greenbacks aud treasury notes and then use the gold to purchase the bonds issued. That such a plan has been contemplated by New York financiers cannot be doubted Some three or four years ago one of the New York dailies de dared tfiat in case congress refused to retire the greenbacks with an issue of gold bonds the people who wanted greenbacks retired should systematically present them for redemption until they were all locked up in the treasury. Thai the New York financiers have used their power to discredit government paper is evident from the fact that when an attempt was being made to repeal the Sherman law they presented treasury notes tor redemption. Whe H they desired to force a retirement of greenbacks they presented greenbacks for redemption. So long as the secretary of the treasury surrenders to tha holders of government paper the right to chooset.be coin in w T hich payment is to be made, so long will it be possible for the financiers to present their treasury notes or greenbacks and draw out the gold. Mr. Dingley is in error in supposing that the redemption of fifty millions of greenbacks or treasury notes w'ould make such a scarcity of small notes as to prevent further withdrawals Os gold. We have sometimes had during,the last four years considerably more tb‘an fifty millions of these notes locked up, and yet gold has been withdrawn. There has been a well-founded suspicion that much of the gold drawn out by the presentation of greenbacks and treasury notes was drawn out for the purpose of forcing a retirement of all government paper. If the financiers conclude to bring their influence to bear upon the present administration as they upon the last they will have no difficulty in forcing an issue of bonds, unless the new secretary of the treasury shows more power of resistance than the last one. If the national banks succeed in securing the law which they have advocated for Some years, namely, the law permitting the issue of bauk notes up to par and reducing the tax on circulation from 1 per cent, to a quarter of 1 per cent., they may become interested in having more bonds issued to furnish a basis for bank notes. If they do, the process is very easy. All they have to do is to present greenbacks and treasury notes and draw down the gold reserve, then raise the alarm and proclaim that the credit is in danger. If the secretary of the treaftffy yields, as there is no reason to doubt he would, they could buy the bonds with the gold drawn out, and then issue notes upon

the bonds purchased. By this simple process the banks would be able to secure a safe investment, for their money, and then by issuing notes up to the face of tbe bonds would be able to use the money besides It is difficult to conceive a more advantageous transaction than that. Usually a man can either eat his cake or keep it; it is left to the national banker to both eat bis cake aud keep it. While others must be cantent to use their money, or it they invest in bonds must be satisfied with the interest on the bonds, the national bankers can, by investing in bonds, enjoy the interest upon the bonds and then by issuing notes enjoy the use of the money a so. I have referred to the fact that gold may be withdrawn expressly tor the purpose of purchasing bonds. The records c the treasury department show that eighteen millions were withdrawn for the purpose of paying for the first fifty millions of bonds issued, and the proportion has at times be en greatertban that. No one except a gold standard financier has been able to see the wisdom of a policy whereby bonds are issued to buy gold and then gold furnished to the purchasers to be returned to the treasury in exchange for the bonds. If the Dingley bill, as nearlly passed, yields a considerable surplus over aud above the expenditures of the government, that surplus can be converted into greenbicks, aud the greenbacks with held from circulation, but if the surplus is used to purchase and retire government bonds, the greenbacks will go into circulation again. In other words, the greenbacks can only be kept in the treasury by the contraction of the currency, unless bank notes are increased as rapidly as the greenbacks are drawn in. : It is true that when gold is exchanged for greenbacks the gold slo paid out replaces the greenbacks in the circulationbut If bonds are issued for the purchase of gold the proceeds must lie idle in the treasury if the revenues exceed the ex penditures. If the secretary of the treasury continues to pav gotyl on demand and stands ready to replenish the gold reserve by bond issues, it will be possible for the national banks to lock up all the government paper inthe treasury yaults, making, if they so desire, a corresponding increase in the volume of national bank notes. The national banks want to retire the greenbacks. The q.iestion is: Will they demand tbe passage of a law providing for the retirement of greenbacks, or will they use the power which they now have to lock the greenbacks up in the treasury and burn them afterward? It is to be regietted that the republicans do not announce their policy upon the currency question. There is no doubt

th:it many of the leading republicans favor a retirement, of the greenbacks, and the president’s inaugural address hinted at that policy! bfit there has been no formal announcement of it. It would be better if the people were advised in advance of the policy to be pursued, so that, they could be considering it; but it has been the almost univeisal custom to rush through, with limited debate and with as little public discussion as possible, the in“asurss which are a part, of ;he gold standaid policy. Mr. Cleveland urged through congress the uncon iiional repeal of the Sherman law. although no party had advocated that measure before ttie .people. After the unconditional repeal had been secured he recommended the retirement of greenbacks by an issue ofgold bonds. That, too, was a measure which was never discussed by the public. From present indications the republi cms intend to appoint a commission to consider the currency question and then push through, if possible, a bill providing for the retirement ot the greenbacks after a commission o's “emineit financiers,’' selected for the purpose, has reported in favor of such ,t plan —W. j. Bryan in New York Journal. condition of the crops. The Indiana Bureau of Statistics, I-NDIANAI’OfjIS, Ind- May 12 1897. Reports to the Bureau from all sec tions of Indiana confirm the reports of last November, that the growing wheat plant was seriously injured in ihat month. The first severe freezing wea her it that time caught wheat in a very tender and growing condition and il did about all ihe damage it has re Ct'ived Most of the area during the remainder of the past winter, during periods of bard freezing, was covered with snow. The greatest damage is usually done in March, but that month was a very favorable one for the plant. The Bureau has reports on seven crops, the reports on ihe first five being as to the present condition, 100 being a full average; the report on area of corn planted and to be planted, and the same on oats These reports show the following: i i I ! h 3T l* z ~ ■'t c 5 >0 C — w ~ f £"5 Z i t~ E~ ts -Sj 5- 3, < < ‘ North’n Div. 50 67.69 50'50.2:> tq 04 0K1.70 90 07 Central Div. lil ti So-Hlhir. 90,8119 1, 7 S Hs.tisfef.s7 South'n Div. 69 C 3 63|H5j55.43i87 tfli 94 04172.61 State av 60,2 ,72.9 |c0|56.25|87 47| 96.iiti50.05 The condition of wheat is a few-points better than at the same date last year, which was as follows: Northern Division, 57.9; Central, 52 3, and Southern, 51 4, the State average then being 53 8 _ —’ Many of the reporters state that in the priSt week or two wheat lias improved rapidly. and ihat it 1 the balance of the season is favorable, and the plant heads and fills well, several points may y’et be recovered, and thatrhe yield may be much better than it now promises, though there can not be a full average crop, for in some sections whole fields have been plowed and put. to other use. CONDITIONS OF FRUIT. In the Northern Division there will be no peaches, but the reports are in general agreement that apples, cherries, pears, plums,, grapes and small fruits aie in good condition and the promise fair for a good crop of all these. The Central Division reports are very similiar to those from the north, except two reports state that part ot the Crosby peaches are alive. One report puts apples, cherries and plums at 100 for condition, and the others range from that dowm to 50 for some fruits. Small fruits promises a good yield. The Southern Division reports half a crop of peaches in some localities, ami in others that, they were killed by the last cold weather. Other fruits are generally in fair to good condition, though some of the early varieties were caught while in bloom and killed. Small fruits promise well, and apples a good crop in most of the counties, GENERAL REMARKS. The exceeding wet spring fias delayed farm work in many sections, and oats were sown late, though in some of the northern and northwestern counties oids were sown as early as usual. White top is reported in the meadows to a very considerable extent. Chinch bugs are mentioned in two counties as appearing in the wheat fields. The late sown wheat is in the worst condition a'S a rule. In two counties it is reported that on account of so much old corn on hand, the usual area will not be planted. The good wheat as a rule is on the tile-drained lands. The clover crop is reported very promising in most sections. W. B. Johnson, Newark, Ohio, says: “One Minute, Cough Cure saved my oulv child from dying by croup.’’ . It has saved thousands of others suffering from croup, pneumonia, bronchitis and other serious throat and lung troubles. W. 11. Nachtrieb. Smith a Bell are paying the highest cash prices for Clear White Ash logs, cut 12 feet long, 12 inches and over at the top end, must be clear and staight Sick headache can be quickly and cornpletely overcome by using those famous little pills known as “De vVdtt’s Little Early Risers. W. H. Nachtrieb. <4 ...

OLD PEOPLE. Old people who require medicine to regulate ihe bowels and kidneys 1 will find the true remedy in Electric B iter,s. this medicine does not stimulate and contains no,whiskey or other intoxicant, but acts as a tonic and alterative. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adding strength aud giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding nature in the performance of the functions. Electric Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old people find it just exactly what they need. Price fifty cents and $1 per bottle at Page Blackburn’s drug store. THE SUNSHINE STATE Is the title of a generously illustrated pamphlet of sixteen pages in refeience to South Dikota, the reading in itter in which was written by an enthusiastic South Dakota lady—Mrs. Stella Hosmor Arnold —who has been a risident of the Sunshine State for- over ten years. A copy will be mailed to the address of any fanner or farmer’s wife, if sent at once to R ibt. C. .Jones, Traveling Passenger Agent, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway, 40 Carew Building, Cincinnau, Ohio. SOUETHISC TO DEPEND. Mr. James Joints, of the the drug firm of Jones & Sob, Cowden, 111., in speaking of Dr. King’s New Dis- | coverv, says that last winter his wife was attacked with lagrippe, and her case grew so serious that physicians at CowJeti find Pana could do potii-. tug for her. It seemed to develop into hasty consumption. Having Dr. King’s New Discoverydn store, and selling loisot it, he took a bottle home, aud to the surprise of all she began to get better from first dose, half dozen dollar bottles cured her sound and well. Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds is guaranteed to do this good work. Free trial bottles at Page Blackburn’s drug store. THE BEST RETIEDV FOR RHEI.TIATISM. From the Fiiiriiaveu (N. V.) Register. Mr. James Rowland of this village, states that for twenty-five years his wife had-been a sufferer from rheumatism A few nights ago she was in such pain that she I was nearly crazy. She sent Mr. Rowland tor the doctor, but be had read of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and instead of going for the physician he went to the store and secured a bottle of it. His wife did not approvp of Mr. Rowland’s purchase at first, but nevertheless applied the Balm thoroughly and in an hour’s time was able to go to sleep. She now apples it whenever she feels an ache or a pain and finds that it always gives relief. He says that no medicine which she had used ever did her as much good. The 25 and 50 cent sizes tor sale at Smith & Callow’s. m

OBITUARY. Another brut of earth has gone to blossom in Heaven. Infant daughter of Samuel Meshberger and wife died April 25, 1897. “Suffer the little children to come unio me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.’’ She leaves the broken hearted family of one sister, one brother, father and mother, who mourn the first wreck of the home. The wheel ■ of the family circle is now broken never on eartti to be mended; hut | remember, “Jesus Christ tnakerh J thee whole.” Her brother and sister will think of her while on this earth, but in Heaven there will be a grand reunion. Then trust God while in your youth, love Hun and speak the truth. Follow Him iti His own straight way and He will lead you home t fome day. Howfather and mother seem lost without their child, yet they should praise God to think that they are parents of one of Heaven’s jewels. her earthly hours were fewi while you are left to wait. Ilelown little hands shall lead you, in- through the golden gate.” Services were conducted by Rev. Pierce, and her remains were laid to- rest in the Berne cemetery to await that day tvhen the good shepherd calls us home. The Westfield, (Ind.) News prints the following in regard to an old resident of that place: “Frank McAvoy, for many years in the employ of the L., N. A. & C. Ry. here, says: ‘I have used Chamberlain’s,, Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for ten years or longer—am never without it in my family. I consider it the best remedy of the kind manufactured. I take pleasure in recommending it.’” It is a specific for all bowel disorders. Fof sale by Smith & Callow, m Don’t thin your blood with sassafras op poison it with blue-mass: but aid Nature by using DeWitt s Little. paßy Risers, the famous little pills for constipation, biliousness and stomach and liver troubles. Thpy are purely vegetable. W. 11. Nachtrieb. To Cure Constipation Forever. Take Casearets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c. If C. C. C. fall to cure, druggists refund money.

YOUR KIDNEYS if they are healthy filter the uric acid and poisons out of the system through the urine. If they are not acting right the results arc Bright’s Disease, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Bladder Trouble, Dropsy, etc. These can be CURED A short time ago l gm so uo of Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Kirinev IM's from i,h“ drug house of Hogan. .Join smi & Co. for my kidney trouble, and thought I would trv tlmm and see it they were any good. Fir my ailment I have de« rived more benefit from their use than from any other medicine that I have ever tried. 1 am now comparatively a well m in. Your pills are all right. (.'has. Ford, La Fa vet* e. Ind. HOBBS Sparaps Kidney Pills, HOURS REMEDY CO., Proprietors, Chicaoo. Dr. Ilobbs Fills For Sale in DECATUR, IND., by SMITH A CALLOW, Druggists, The Old Dorwin Drug Store.

Tlirce Great Conventions. The Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor meets at San Francisco, Cal. July 7-12. National Educational Assciation at Milwaukee, Wis July 6D, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Minneapolis, Minu., July 6-9. These are all National conventions, and delegate! and others interested should bear in mind that the best route to each convention city front Chicago is. via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway. Two trains daily via Omaha to San Francisco; seven thr ugh trains daily via four different routes Chicago to Minneapolis; six daily trains c uicago to Milwaukee. Choice of routes to California going via Omaha or Kan-as City, returning via St. Paul and Minneapolis. Through grains vestibuleu and electric lighted. All trains run on absolute block system, Low excursion rates to each convention. Ticket agents everywhere sell tickets over the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway, or address Kobt. C. Jones, traveling passenger agent Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway, 40 Carew Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. It VACATION DAYS. In the Lake Regiuos of Wisconsin, Northern Michigan, Minnesota, lowa and South Dakota, along the lures of the Chicago, Wilwaukee & St. Paul Railway, are hundreds of charming localities preeminently fitted for summer home-, nearly all of which are located on or near iakes which nave not been fished out. These resorts range in variety from the “full dress for dinner” to the flannel shirt costuru for every meal. Among the list are names familiar to many of our readers as the perfection of Non hern summer resorts. Nearly ail of the Wisconsin points of interest are within a short distance from Chiea-.ro or Milwaukee, ail'd none of them are so'far a wav from the ‘‘hrßy marts of civilization’’ that they cannot be reached in a few hours ot travel, by frequent trains, over the tin,rsy road in the Novthwejst=the Chicago, , Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. Send a two cent 8/anip for a copy of “Vacation Days” giving a description of the principal resorts, and a. list of summer hotels and boarding hotisos, and rates for board, to Geo. H. Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, 111. NOW IS THE TIRE TO GET A HOJIE. The Chicago & North-Western Railway has just published a newspaper called the North-Western Home-Seeker, giving facts about tbe great State of South Dokota and the advantages it possesses for the pursuits of agriculture, dairying and cattle raising. Lands can be had at present upon most favorable terms, and there is every indication of large immigration into the state this season. Correspondence is solicited from intending settlers, and a copy.* of the paper will be mailed free upon application to C. Traver, T. P. A., Marine National Bauk Building, Pittsburg, Pa. 9-4 The Chicago & Erie Railroad Co. to Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition at Nashville, Term., Mav 1 to October 31, 1897. Tbe C. E. R. R. Co. will sell 10 and 20 day and season excursion tickets account of above named Exposition. Rates from Decatur, Ind., 5*19.90, $14.60 and $10.60 for round trip. For further information call on,or address J. W. DeLong, Ag’t. On aeeouut of the Centennial and international exposition, the G. R. & I. will sell round trip tickets to Nashville, Tenn. Round trip season good to return N<j»v. 7th at rate of 5*17.25, Round trip limited to 20 days front date pf] sale $*12.65. Round trip limited to 10 days from date of sale $9.00. Tickets to be sold on Tuesdays and Thursdays of " each week after April 29th. J. Bryson, Agent.