Daily Greencastle Banner and Times, Greencastle, Putnam County, 21 September 1896 — Page 2

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>'• be tho democratic papers 1 v‘ing to tli • people in 1893 about sil- ; ver vvlieu they advocated the m peal ; ol the Sherman purchase law or are the misrepresent ng matte is now in their demand for fre silver?

The county is in debt and is running behind. It collects $41,000 county tax each year and the state gets in by reason of this over valu ation and walks off with $58,000, just double what it was in 1873, since which year democratic papers say laud lias depreciated 50 per cent. Defend all they will the democratic papers of this county can not make the tax payers believe they are not getting robbed on taxes.

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Will there be the usual amount of favoritism shown in the gravel road districts of the democratic county commissioners this winter as of yore? There hvi been more robbery and jobbery in Putnam s road management than in all its mismanagement.

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ATTENTION REPUBLICANS.

A Distinguished New Greeneastle.

Yorker Coming to Ilea ' Him.

To the Republicanii of PutiiHin county: The Hon. Warner Miller, ex-Uinted States senator from the state of New Yoik, will make four speeches in Indiana and we are fortunate to get one of them. He will speak in Greeneastle on Finlay, Sept. 25 at 1 :30 p. in. Every township ought to organize to be present at that time. We hope that the committeemen will see that tills meeting is specially advertised at all the meetings between now and then. C. B. ('ask, Chrinn. Abtuuk Throop, Hee. Putnam pays over $58,000 state taxes per year. Will the Democrat still deny that there are bonds out against the oounty (und or will it itep up and tell the truth?

Do Messrs. Farmer and Talbott know where all the county’s debts are by this time or are they ignorant as they were before the last session of the county board. Will the democratic papers of Putnam tell what county officer visited the state tax board and said that our assessment was none too high and that the ten per cent should go back on? Dont know kau.mkr and Me Too Talbott are the worst set of financiers developed this season. They believe in saving at the spigot and wasting at the hunghole. They pay interest on county bonds rather than pay off the bonds.

A he local democratic papers in their desperation lying about land having depreciated 50 per cent since 1873 or do figures lie now when they show that the state tax paid from Putnam into the state treasury has more than doubled?

Will the county treasury be “busted” in October or in November? The board has estimated that the funds will all be gone by No vember but with two such mis managers as Don’t Know and Me Too the bust may come sooner. What favored democrat will be favored when the county has to borrow money to pay running expenses from November until April in Putnam’s affairs? Will bonds be issued in open market or will some friend of Don’t K^iow and Me Too walk off' with the loan.

Will the democratic papers of Putnam county explain why it is that a republican congressman who speaks but one tongue can draw

In a long editorial (clipped course) the Star Press sa3’s: The prices of all farm products have been constantly declining since isT.'t. until, in 1890. the decline has reached n''iiO't. one half. Uu the other hand, the farmer’s mortgages and taxes and debts of all kinds have not decreased. The Star Press thus admits that taxes have not decreased in Putnam. Tuxes are higher and the farmers lands are assessed much higher. That is the trouble with him. The *‘c ime” of 1873 has nothing to do with the ease or dem ocruiic papers would have been smart enough to see it before. P Ut NAM'S VALU A TTOS. The democratic handbill has begun its explanation of Putnam’s mismanagement but it, does not answer the question this paper put us to why an acre of land in Putnam is worth many dollars more than it is in four surrounding counties? We still insist notwithstanding the handbill’s set of figures that land is valued higher in Putnam than surrounding counties. The hand bill says Hendricks land is worth $27 per acre. Montgomery $28, Putnam $23, Parke $21 and Morgan $19. It gives Putnam at $21 but in the next sentence says a 10 per cent reduction made by the local board of review was put back on by the state board (after a Putnam official had gone before that board and told them that Putnam’s valuation was none too h’igh.) The Putnam valuation per acre is there fore $23. These figures are an average valuation of entire counties and the table is as unfair a comparison as Putnam’s figures are unjust. The counties of Mont gomery and Hendricks are so far ahead of Putnam in variable lands that there is no camparison. In Putnam about one-fourth of the land will compare favorably with some of the lauds of surrounding counties but three fourths of it should not be assessed at a half or possibly a third the value of the other counties. An examination of the values of lands in the townships adjoining Montgomery and Hendricks counties shows that I,he valuation is nearly the same. Up on that basis valuation in other townships in the county should be not over half as much, but a high value is placed upon it in order to carry a low rate, and land in the greater part of ibis county is as sessed at a much higher price than it cau be sold at. Lots of it now will not bring $10 per acre and hundreds ot acres not over $5 per acre. This is all valued double what it is worth in order that the commissioners may make a low county rate. For years a good up land farm in Putnam has been offered at $11 per acre with no purchaser and it is valued at nearly double its market price. The lands of Montgomery and Hendricks counties as a rule are cut into smaller farms, well improved and are very valuable. Still a higher value is placed in proportion in Putnam county on poor lands. That is one reason of the present discontent among farmers in Putnam. They are required to pay heavy taxes on land that can not be sold f®r half its appraisement, just in order that Putnam’s commissioners may hold in front of their eyes a low rate. This low rate, however, is not doing its work even with the enormous valuation.

While the court house was crowded Saturday many people were disappointed after they heard of the speech that they did not at least make an effort to hear Mr. Fowler. The announcement of a republican speaking this year is a guarantee that it will be strictly first class. The republicans have no other kind this year and Putnam is especially fortunate in its list. Every speech hereafter will be weli worth hearing as all those in the past have been. The democrats are putting out no good speakers this year for the simple reason that the best speakers of the democratic party have repudiated the repudiation branch of the democratic party which repudiation brunch in turn is in control of the party machinery in Putnam. Among the republican speakers yet to come are Warner Miller, of New York, John L. Griffith, Frank B. Posey, A. J. Beveridge, W. D. Owen, H. Clay Evans, of Tennessee, and a number of others. Don’t mis« one of them as they will all be good. On June 25, 1892 the Democrat said: “The county owed June 1, but $750 out of county revenue.” On Sept. 19, 1891), the Democrat said: “The county owes no debt whatever chargeable to the general funds.” The one republican commissioner in Putnam has developed the fact that there is now and lias been since 1887, an outstanding indebtedness of $2,300 against the general fund of Putnam county. Will the Democrat repeat its declaration and will it please state how it wants to be believed this year—on its 1892 record or upon the present condition of affairs. We cun furnish its rvuders with either.

There are twenty-live demo ciatsinone neighborhood in Put nain who will not support Me Too Talbott. May political late ever spare us f^om living under a county board with Talbott as its president. The only reason these twenty-five voters will not vote against Don’t Know Fanner is that he is not running. Seems by the last allowances that Farmer is getting his relatives up to the trough lively. Will tho democratic papers explain where the $7,000 received by the county by virtue of a reduction in officers sala'ics is going. The people want to know wby this isn’t being applied to the payment of bonds and the payment of interest long overdue. To be exact the Maine majority was 49,491. Has “Shonk” been bottled? TIi« Dt udly Para*lei* Compare this list und see which party is giving the people of Putnam the best speakers and the truth: REPUBLICAN. ropOCKATIC. Addison C. Harris C. C. Matson Win. I). Owen M. L. Duggy Chas. N. Fowler James J. Smiley J. Frank Hanly I. Mexico Burris Charles W. Fairbanks “Skunk” George D. Early John K. East James T. Johnston Jim Hillis Smiley X. Chambers 1). E. Williamson Senator Warner Miller ..David Turpie John I.. Griffith E. E. Ballard Dr. A. H. Moore Jolin Q James A. J. Beveridge Mike Foley James A. Mount ...Ren P. Carpenter II. Clay Evans Jackson Boyd Frank B. Posey Nothing in sight Albert O. Lockridge .A. G. Burkhart H. Clav Lewis Rev. Hurt B. F. Corwin Bro. Riley Charles B. Case Colliver (nit) T. T. Moore J. Q. Vermillion S. A. Hays Henry Warrmn The above is a partial list of republicans and is about a complete list of democrats and popocrats. The republican galaxy outshines the other squad 16 to I.

A REPUBLICAN DAY. Saturday’s Magnificent MeetingsA General Onslaught. Saturday was a day that marks one of ilie bright spots in the brilliant campaign the republicans are putting up in Putnam county. Never before were republican pros spects so bright in Putnam and never before were the gallant boys who have so bravely fought the enemy for years so thorougly in earnest and working so hard. They feel that they will carry Putnam county and their belief is strengthening daily. Saturday’s meetings at five points in the county we.-e all well attended. In Greeneastle Hon. Chas. N. Fowler, of New Jersey, spoke to a crowded court room. 1’lie address was two hours long and every hearer remained to the close of the meeting. Mr. Fowler held the closest attention and the high compliments heard at his close were genuine. Mr. Fowler’s address was full of patriotism and fire, and his explanation of (he money question was clear to every mind. Those missing his speech missed a rare treat. In the even ing the opera house was crowded upstairs and down, notwithstanding the democratic leaders used every means at their command to keep their voters away. A number of the rank and lile would not be dictated to, however, and attended. They were given good seats and heard a fine address. Hou. J. Frank Haul}' was the speaker and for two hours lie held the immense audience rqjell bound with his eloquence. Notwithstanding it was Saturday night the house was crowded, many standing, and the stage was full of silver-haired veteiuu voters. Mr. Hanly was delib crate and made his points in the clearest language. His strongest eloquence was put on his masterly airaignment of tho Wilson bill, which brought forth rounds of applause. Mr. Hanly’s speech was a vote winner as was Mr. Fowler’s. Wilbur Starr sang several selections entevtaing the crowd in the evening before the speaker arrived. It will be many a long day before Greencastle people hear two as magnificent speeches in one day as those of last Saturday. JOHNSTON AT KlfiCASTLE. , Hon. James T. Johnston spoke to over 5o0 people at Fincastle at 1:30 Saturday. Parties attending sav that it was the best speech Mr. Johnston ever made in this county. There was plenty of good music and the day was a vote getter. The Fincastle people are hustlers of the first degreee. BARKIS AT ROACH HALE. Hon. A. C. Harris spoke to a la-ge crowd at Roachdale Saturday afternoon. Several democrats were in his audience and his logical points on standards of measurements and values easilj' convinced

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Is the cry of the business world DO MOT LET IT AFFECT VOII too much, The Summer Ended. Your Winter Nee must be Provided For in a Sen, ble Way. OURS IS A COMPLETE STORE For the Purchase of Reliable Dry Goods arid Shoes. Allen Brothrs.

them that free silver was a fallacy. There are a large number of sound money democrats in northern Putnam who were delighted with Mr. Harris’ points. LOCKRIDGE AT PUTNAM VILLE. Last Saturday evening A. O. Lockridge spoke at Putnamville. The meeting was held in Curtis hall and thougli a musicale was being given in another part of towu, a good sized audience was present. Mr. Lockridge discussed the money question, county matters und the Altgeld plank in the popocuiic platform. His speech was weli received and at tiie close he was heartily congratulated upon Ids effort. A lady in the audience piesenied M . Lockridge a beauti nil bouquet of ted, white and blue Howe s. Warden township is thoroughly organized and weekly meetings a e to be held in Cu tis had until after tiie republican landslide ia November. A "W<*n*>t»fTr Thom Is one sentence in the platform adopted by Ike sound money Democrats of New York that deserves to be blazoned on every wall. ‘ "The gold standard,” the platform aCrnns, “Is a monetary faot which cannot he changed by act of congress. ” International balouces,evm whore oil Tax using countries ar» iavolveA srs Invariably settled in gold, whether silver is '•roatored” or not. When Mexico or Japan desires to pay for «n Invoice of goods from tho United States or lAreat Britain, *ho is ootupelW irst to buy gold with her depreciated silver. Endowing silver with legal tender power would count for nothing outside of the Union. In international trade gold is recognized as the sola medium of exchange, and it passes current at its actual bullion value. A standard of value oompnsod of both gold and silver is an impossibility. No euoh standard ever existed- except in imagination. It is time that this venerable myth was retired.

Oat For the I>>abl« Htandmrd. “Where do you stand on the silver question, Mr. Schaumburg?” said Gilhooly to a prominent Dallas merchant. "Vot you mean?” “Well, are you in favor of a single or double standard of value of money?” "Oh, I vas in favor of a touble standart—von to puy mit and von to sell mit. Py schiminy gerashusl If der vas only von standart of value, vere vill de peroflts come in?" —Texas Sifter.

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DePaufl (jirolif This Column Records the Be News in College CirclesA1 Smith, of Indianapolis. 19 th 1 guest of Phi Gam brothers attbl Pfeiffer house. James Gavin, ’96, is yj R j t j ll! l Beta brothers. Mr. Beech, of tho liidpatb Icetur! l.vceum is here today arrangingfj the M. L. A. lecture coursp Dixson, Wendling and Henson 9: three of tiie lectures arranL’C'! ?, Gideon and Mort Dial! arewca-l ing the royal purple of Phi Gamm' Delta this morning. This morning Mr. P eiffer opem out the old home on t 1st Seiniun to tiie students of DePauw. Fred Barrows a rived today. H is president of tile college republij can cluh and will reorganize a( soon us possible. Dr. Bassett who has been onto; town for a few days, returned™ morning to resume his work. Miss Blanche Bacon, who I)*: been visiting in the south this sum' mer. returned home 8 r. turd ay evening. Gene Tglehart who has beenrifiting I) K E brothers, returned his home in Evansville Sunday] evening. A committee on credits is ap-l poiuted by tin? faculty, which doe" away with a personal interview with each professor. Mr. Wilson is a pledged Beta. The new students are coming ioj rapidly. A list of rooms to rent is atthd bureau of information in I’* 1 ' 10 , hall. “Phoebe” Grcenman will spend «j few days with Delta Tau brothers this week. Allen Buchannan is expected| here to visit friends this week. Dr. Swiihlen is acting as treaf-j urer yice Dr. Poucher who 3t 1 tending conference. The report that Claude HnH » nd j Miss Sherwood were married tld s : summer is false. We wish toi |)r ] rect it tn justice to both parties Prof. E C Horn, M C S, author] of “Rules of Book keeping. formerly principal in tiie l T SGrsnt university, will have charge 1,1 1^ 1 commercial course. He is a P r3 tical book-keeper and expett lU countant of five years’ experitne 6 in a large commercial esta 11 ment. A game of foot ball between I ' and DePauw is scheduled for O t’ her 3rd. It behooves our boys D do some vigorous practh* Dl ’ week. The DePauw team 1 ready organized and i* sft1 ' ro showing flood 7'elephonc. To Cure • Cold in 0n ‘ > n " T ,’T»l>* Taka Laxative Bromo Quinm - lets. All druggists refund the^ if it fails to cure. 2f>cI handle the celebrated < ra ^ e coal, best mined in Clay count.' • order and get at summer |™ - M&y too late. Banner Tim Tennant.