Greencastle Herald, Greencastle, Putnam County, 3 January 1908 — Page 2

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CnKEXCASTLK UKRAT.D, GREKXOASTI.K, rVDIANA. FRIDAY, JAN. 3, 1008.

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F. C. TIIiDEN

saw eoniing. the statesmen in charge of Indiana politics arranged to promise a reduction. In line with this policy Mr. Landis, a standpatter from headquarters, shifted his sails and now sees it is policy to promise something—after election. These same gentlemen well under-

0. J. ARNOLD (stood with the present extraordinary

expenditures of this government inTerms of SubscripUon iluding the Panama canal, the River One Year, strictly in advance, itul Harbor grafts and the Naval $3.00. By Carrier in City per week and War outlays on a World Power

O cents. Advertising rates upon up' basis, that any

reduction of the the point of possi-

plication. tariff has passed

^ I billty.

'Hie weekly Star-Dcmocrat—the That politlcal statements are selofflcial county paper—sent to any |}shly niade and that too often the ad.lr.-ss in the United States for i , e forget the , r wronKS> ls best $1.00 a year. evidence in the fact that the men

who made these promiseswho in-

Kntered as second class mail mat- tl)p hif?h tarlff was passed for

ter at the Greencastle, Indiana, Post-

oflice.

THE TARIFF BURDEN

The republican statemen from Fairbanks to Landis are having their troubles in impressing the tariff reform Republicans with their sincerity. “The fact of the situation is, that the question of this administration reducing the present high tariff is an Impossibility.” The tariff Barons are not sitting tip nights worrying over the reduction of the tariff. The aggitation for such a re- T ^ e duction as will curl) the trusts controlled articles is not confined to

the Democratic party.

Two-thirds of the rank and file of

the Republicans believe that some '’ drinking free soup out of their pros-

the benefit of the laboring man, are yet permitted a prominence in the politice of today. That all these statements as to who paid the tax and who reaped the benefit were made in bad faith is hardly denied a.t this time. Even our present congressman would not repeat his former statement that the foreigner paid the tax, neither will he assert that the laborer is getting his proportion of this unnecessary burden on the American public. What new shift of the cards will be used we ran not presume to anticipate. prosperity cry will hardly answer under the present condition. That there will be some new game is certain. Possibly having gotten the American people to the point of

thing should he done

check

iperity trough, the voter will be

these combines piling up millions by warned that lf t h e Republicans are

virtue of this Republican tariff.

! not continued in power even the

To alay this feeling; to amiril> ate : soup win be shut off ThIs Ia a bout

the storm these wily Republicans 15c CAB 15c

Phone No. 50 for

Rubber-tired Cab for

train or city ride.

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all the threat that will he left with the present indication of Republican prosperity.—Frankfort Cresent.

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NOTICE TO CANDIDATES. Notice is hereby given to candidates to be voted for at j Democratic primary to be held Jan. 10, 1908, that there will be a meeting of the candidates at the prosecuting attorney’s office in the court house on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 11 a. m. It is the desire that all canidates be present. W. B. VESTAL, chairman

For Trustee of Marion Township— Guy D. Jackson announces that lie

For Assessor— J. C. Wilson, of Floyd township,

Is a candidate for trustee of Marion announces that he is a candidate for

township, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.

assessor subject .to the decision of the Democratic prlmory.

For Commissioner Second District— For Trustee Floyd Township

George E. Raines, of Marion township, wishes to announce to

O. A. Day announces that he is a candidate for trustee of Floyd

the Democratic voters of Putnam township, subject to the decision of county that he is a candidate for the Democratic primary, nomination for the office of commls- For Treasurer—

sloner from the second district.

For County Surveyor—

Jasper X. Miller, of Monroe township, announces that be is a candi-

Alec Lane announces that he is a date for the office of Treasurer of candidate for tile office of County Putnam county, subjeut to the de-

Surveyor, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary. For Sheriff—

cision of the Democratic Primary. For Treasurer— James H. Hurst wishes to an-

Edward H. Eiteljorg, of Clinton nounce that he is a candidate for township, wishes to announce to the Treasurer of Putnam county subject

voters of Putnam county that he is a candidate for the nomination for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary. For Sheriff— F. M. Stroube, of Washington

to the decision of the Democratic primary. For Commissioner, Third District— David J. Skelton, of Washington township, wishes to announce that he is p, candidate for Commissione-

township, announces that he is a of the Third District, subject to the candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary, decision of the Democratic primary. For Coroner—

For Hoad Su|K-rvJsor— Ray L. Craver, of Floyd

Dr. R. J. Gillespie, of Greencastle

Town- township, wishes to announce to

ship, announces himself a candidate ,,ie motors °f Putnam county that he for Supervisor of the southwest ls a candidate for Coroner subject

to the decision of

primary.

district of Floyd township For Representative—

Daniel C. Brackney, of Warren *’ 0P s * ,or '^'

township, announces that he is a candidate for representative, sub-

the Democratic

Powell S. Brasler of Greencastle wishes to announce to the Demo-

Ject to the decision of the Democratic cra ^ c voters of Putnam county that

primary. For Coroner

he is a candidate for the nomination for Sheriff of Putnam county.

Edmund B. Lynch, of Greencastle For Commissioner Third District—

Ed. Houck, of Washington township, wishes to announce to the voters of Putnam county that he is

township, announces that he is a candidate for the nomination for Coroner of Putnam County. He

asks the support of the Democrats a candidate for county commissioner in the coming primary. lor the Third District, subject to the For Sheriff decision of the Democratic primary.

Theodore Does is a candidate for For Representative—

nomination to the Office of Sheriff Theodore Crawley announces that of Putnam county at the coming he will be a candidate for represenDemocratic primary. tative, subject to the decision of the

For Commissioner, Third Disrtrict— Democratic primary. W. M. Moser, of Jefferson town- For Township Trustee—

snip, wishes to announce that he is a candidate for commissioner of Putnam county from the Third

District.

For Commissioner, Third Disrtrict— Primary. I am a candidate for commission- ,, ' or Uc F re8e "tatlvc

er of the Third District, subject to

the Democratic Primary.

Fanner.

For Treasurer—

Mild Hazing. The proprietor of a plumbing est:il>ishinent downtown bus n poor opinion i/f gout iniiiatiotis. A young man, dapper and twenty, came into his pluniliiiig slo-p and asked to see an expensive ponelain bathtub. The proprietor explained at h iigtll tile good qualities of a eertain make. “This seems to bo an excellent one,” said the young man. Without valuing he jumped into the bathtub, drew bis coat closely around him and exclaimed: “Quick, turn on the water! I want to try it.” The proprietor thought ho was insane and, soothing his head, said, “There, there, you’re all right." “Yes,” the young man gurgled, splashing in the Imaginary water; "it’s very comfortable.” Th'en he liegan to squirm and splutter. “Quick, quick!” he cried. “Tnrn off the water! I’m drowning!” “Walt till 1 reach the faucet,” said the proprietor softly, side stepping to the telephone. Just at this moment two other young men, a trifle older, entered. “Well, Bobby, had your hath?” they inquired. “Yes.” ‘‘Then come down to the vegetarian restaurant and order a side of roast beef.”—New York Globe,

Good as a Corkscrew. “Do you know bow to take a tight cork out of a bottle without a corkscrew?” was asked by a woman the other day at n gossip party. “It’s n mighty good thing to know in an emergency. “My sister and 1 were coming back from the mountains, and she got faint on the cars. I had a bottle of aromatic spirits of ammonia in my bag, but when I tried to get the cork out I simply couldn’t make it budge. “ ‘Let me take It out for you,’ suggested a man across the aisle. “Then, borrowing my pocketknlfe and using Ids own with it. he removed the cork in a jiffy. He inserted the blades on opposite sides between the bottle and the cork, each one turned in a different direction. Then when the blades were firmly pushed in he simply pressed the two together, gave them a wrench sideways, and the cork came out without any trouble. I have since tried it on larger bottles with success. It Is a trick worth knowing.” —Exchange.

The Quest of Truth. It is a good deal easier to poke fun at history than to write history meriting credence. Mr. Bod ley wheh writing ids “France” experienced the force of this lu a curious way. He shut himself up in France for years to get the atmosphere and the knowledge necessary for his work. One of ills trials arose over some question of electoral Jurisprudence. It was not of international importance, but still interesting to students of comparative pro cedure. Therefore he wrote to a deputy who is a parliamentary expert to clear up the obscurity in which the text books involve the point and incorporated his reply In the text of the book. Later, being invited by an ex perienced mayor to be present at a poll over which he presided, Mr. Bodley put the question to him and received a quite different reply. Finally the author referred the point to n senator of indisputable authority, who showed that the deputy and the mayor were both wrong.—Kt. James’ Gazette.

Woman's Wit. An emperoi of Germany besieged a city which belonged to one of Ids rebellious noblemen. After the siege had lasted for a long time the emperor determined to take it by storm and to destroy all it contained by fire and sword. He did not, however, wish to injure tlie defenseless women; therefore, he sent a proclamation into the town, saying that all the women might leave the place unhurt and carry with them whatever they held most precious. The nobleman’s wife instantly decided to take her husband, and the other women followed her example. They soon issued from the city gate In a long procession, each one with her husband on her shoulders. The emperor was so much struck with the noble conduct of the worn*n that ho spared all; even the city Itself was left untouched.

Wouldn't Tip It A Toronto man who visited England last summer appears to think that country the champion tip taker. Ho says: "Well, I had tipped every man from the swell gent who seemed to own the house of commons down to the hireling who gummed the wrong labels on my luggage, and I went into the waiting room on the landing stage at Liverpool to wash my hands of everything English,aud what do you think stared me in the face when I had finished? A placard saying. ‘Please tip the basin.’ I’ll be hanged if I did!”

Fred Todd, of Floyd township, announces that he is a candidate for Trustee of the township, subject to the decision of the Democratic

Monuments. Dr. Griffin—I must say the world is very ungrateful toward our profession. How seldom one sees a public memorial erected to a doctor! Mrs. Golightly—How seldom! Oil, doctor, think of our cemeteries!- London Answers.

David B. Hostetter, of Franklin

Alcany t0 ' vnslll P> wil1 b ® a candidate for |

Representative of Putnam county, subject to decision of Democratic \

,, primary election. Henry H. Runyan, of Jefferson Fop .v ss< . S8or _

James W. Figg, of Floyd township, wishes to announce that he is

Doesn’t Always Fellow. Because some men get over a fence safely with a loaded gun it Is not always safe to assume that they won’t examine a’mule’s heels to settle a bet. —Washington Post.

Towuhsip, wishes to announce his ^ndldacy for the nomination for

Treasurer of Putnam County, sub- a candidate lor assessor subject to Ject to the decision of the Democratic the decision of the Democratic

primary.

primary.

The Difference.

Upgardson — Doesn’t Weorlue liore you nearly to death? He talks like a phonograph. Atom—Not at all. When a phonograph runs down it stops.—

Chicago Tribune,

It improves a girl’s looks immensely to lie rich. New York Press.

Millie V Strategy. By W. Crawford Sherlock. Copyright, 19W, by P. C. Eastment. “Millie, 1 have requested Mr. Mitchell not to come here any more.” Mrs. Thompson purred rather than spoke ihe words, but her keen black eyes were fixed intently upon her niece as if expecting the news would provoke a storm. She was not mistaken. “What do you mean. Aunt Hetty?” demanded Millie, her blue eyes flashing and her voice quivering with anger. “Why should you tell Jack not to call upon me again? 1 am not a child and can see no reason why you should object to his visits if I don't.” “You forget yourself, Millie,” returned Mrs, Thompson In the same soft purring tone. “I am your aunt, your father’s sister, and he requested in his will that you should make your home with me until you are either married or have reached the age of twenty-five. That makes me your guardian, morally if not legally, and I deem it my duty to break up your intimacy with Mr. Mitchell.” “Why did you not object to Jack when I first met him? Why did you permit him to call here time and again after we met? Why did you wait until we are engaged to he married before you offered any objections to his visiting me?” Millie had arisen aud faced Mrs. Thompson. Her voice was calm, but incisive, and each question was emphasized by a sharp rap on the ebony table lieside her. “I am not compelled to answer such questions, Millie Gray, especially when asked so disrespectfully,” purred Mrs. Thompson, “but I will do so. I thought Mr. Mitchell was a very estimable young man when you first met him. This 'impression remained with me until lately, when I have bad reason to believe him otherwise.” “What is your reason?” demanded the girl sharply. “If any one has maligned Jack, I have the right to know, so I may give him the opportunity to defend himself. What have you heard about him. I wish to know.” “I decline to tell you,” replied Mrs. Thompson. Her voice was still soft and low, but her thin lingers twitched nervously as if she was imbued with a strong desire to scratch the girl so boldly confronting her. “Mr. Mitchell shall not come here again. That is all I have to say. Of course, ns you are of ago, I cannot prevent you from meeting him clandestinely, but so fur as my own home is concerned I shall endeavor to do my duty.” The suggestiveness of her aunt’s words puzzled Millie, hut their purport became clearer to her as she reflected. "I think I understand it all now, Aunt Hetty,” she said slowly and scornfully. “You have deliberately planned this tiling, knowing that my father, who bated the very mention of runaway marriages, provided that I must be married at your home if I am married before I am twenty-flve. If I am married anywhere else, one-half of my fortune will go to you. My father made this strange provision, l)elieving it would prevent me from eloping with any one before I had reached years of discretion. You introduced me to Jack Mitchell aud encouraged him to come to see mo. Now when we are almost ready to lie married you trump up some objection to him in the hope that I will run away and get married, thus allowing you to become possessed of half my fortune. Aunt Hetty, I have never loved you, but I did not think you were capable of such a scheme.” “Believe what you please,” retorted Mrs. Thompson, purring no longer, but speaking harshly and discordantly. "Mr. Mitchell shall not come here again. You may do as you please.” “I am going to marry Jack Mitchell,” replied Millie quietly, "and I shall be man.t- ! In your home. That is {ill I have to say.” And, turning, the girl walked to her own room, leaving her aunt to reflect over the last words. Bolting her door to guard agalust any Intrusion, Millie reflected over the situation. She was now twenty, and by waiting five years until she came into possession of her fortune it would l>e possible to prevent Mrs. Thompson from obtaining any of the property, but the girl’s mind revolted nt the idea of waiting so long. She had known Jack Mitchell for two years and been engaged to him six months. Five years seemed a lifetime, and she dismissed all thought of such a plan. Aunt Hefty should not profit by her marriage to Jack upon that at least Millie was resolved—but how could she possibly lie married In her aunt’s home? Aunt Hetty, having been discovered in her scheme to secure a part of the fortune, would spare no effort to prevent her niece's marriage In her home, and Aunt Hetty, small of stature and not overly strong, usually accomplished what she started out to do. “What a Jolly row there would be if Jack and the minister would come here and try to go ahead with the ceremony,” laughed Millie ns the ludicrous side of such a possibility appealed to her sense of humor. “I can imagine Aunt Hefty taking Jack by the coat collar and putting him out, despite his six feet of length and 2(»0 pounds weight. Aunt Hetty would do it somehow. so I must be married here without her knowledge, but how Is that to l>e done?” There seemed no way to solve the problem, and Millie arose to take a walk, thinking the fresh air might bring some relief to her troubled mind. As she stood before the mirror arranging her hat she noticed the reflection

If men moving about fffe aiTJbh'lng touse, and she turned to investigate. Men were taking up the carpet and moving the furniture out of the room opposite hers, while others were on the floor below, similarly engaged. Could it be possible that the Jacksons were going to move? If they were the adjoining bouse would probably be for rent, and— Millie raised her window quickly aud reached out her band. It almost touched the window of the ad Joining house. The houses were joined together In front, but in the rear a small space less than three feet wide separated them to admit light and air. A solution of the problem flashed across the girl's mind as she lowered and fastened the window. It might be possible to frustrate Aunt Hetty and not wait five years either. During the next week Millie spent much of the time nt home. Aunt Hetty, always on the alert, viewed this unusual proceeding with suspicion and remained indoors herself to guard against any possible invasion by Jack Mitchell. Instructions were issued to the servant to admit no one, and Mrs. Thompson felt confident of being able to frustrate any attempt ou Millie’s part to marry according to the provision of her father’s will. Millie smiled complacently, but said nothing, as she noted tier mint’s actions. Things were progressing finely, and at last the plan was ready for execution. Locking and bolting her door, she spent two hours in putting on her prettiest gown. When this task was completed to her satisfaction she raised the curtain and opened the window. A moment Inter Jack Mitchell's handsome face peered out of the window of the adjoining house. “All ready, Millie?” he asked, restraining n strong dftsire' to spring across the intervening space and take her lu his arms. ‘‘Here's the Rev. Mr. Walker, an old friend of mine, and two witnesses, Bert Latimer and Frank Long. We are all ready if you are.” Millie nodded, aud the minister di reeled them to join hands across the space of separation. The marriage service was read in slow, measured tones, and they were pronounced man and wife. Jack would have come over to join his wife, but she prevented him. “No, no, Jack; this Is Aunt Hetty’s house, and she has forbidden you to come here. Just wait for me at the door.” Mrs. Thompson, listening, as was her wont, at the keyhole, had heard the sound of voices and felt that something was wrong. Vigorously and viciously she had pounded on the door of Millie's room, demanding admittance during the ceremony, but the Rev. Mr. Walker, previously apprised of tlie situation, had not heeded the interruption. As Millie unfastened the door Mrs. Thompson's angry face confronted her. "Who is In your room, Millie?” demanded the aunt, glancing around in quest of the intruder. She found no one in the room, but caught sight of Jack’s face across the way. The bridegroom had waited to see what developed when (lie door was unfastened. “What is that man doing in the Jackson house?” continued Mrs. Thompson angrily. “I shall request Mrs. Jackson to forbid him coming there.” Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Thompson were excellent neighbors, and the threat seemed sufficient to prevent any further visitations of Jack Mitchell to the adjoining house. “Mrs. Jackson has moved, Aunt Hetty,” said Millie calmly. “But you have been so busy watching mo that you failed to notice it. I, or, rather, we. have taken tlie house.” “We! What do you mean?" Inquired Mrs. Thompson excitedly. “I have nothing to do with that house.” “1 mean Jack and myself, aunt. We have just been married. I stood In my room and Jack stood in the room of the house next door. I was married in your home and have compiled with the condition of my father's will. Goodby, Aunt Hetty. Come over and see us. We will be at borne on Tuesdays of next month.” But Mrs. Thompson was too much discomfited by tlie defeat of her well laid plan to make a reply.

Flats Harm Book Trade. “Fiats aud apartments damage my business dreadfully,” said a publisher. “The minute a family gives up Its house and takes to a flat that same minute it stops buying books. In the first place, flat dwellers are cramped for room. Having little enough space for their furniture, let alone for books, they naturally buy no books. In the second place, flat dwellers are nomads; they move often, and your nomad hesitates to buy a book because he knows it will lie a nuisance to pack at the next moving. “We are all taking to flats and apartments, housekeeping in them is so much easier and pleasanter. We are nil freeing ourselves of needless things in order to have more space In our cramped quarters. Books we free ourselves of first, taking in their place a subscription to a public library. “Indeed, thanks to the flat, private libraries in the future will be as rare as private theaters or private chaplains.”—New York I’ress.

Then She Left Him. “Ah,” said tlie young husband, “It Is hard to part!” “Are you going to leave me?” shrieked the young wife. “No. indeed!” replied lie. “I was referring to this biscuit.”—Houston Dost.

Retribution. Mrs. Peckhem—Henry, do you believe that people are punished right here ou earth for their sins? Peckhem —I certainly do—that is. if marriages are really made in heaven.—Chicago News.

opera mouse One week of great pleasure, commencing Monday INight, January 6, 1908 Edward Doyle’s Orpheum Stock Co., to be in Greencaitle This popular price show comes to us this season equipped with special scenery and high-priced vaudal acts, which are ) equaled by few and excelled by none. i Everyone knows Doyle’s Orpheum Stock rompany—they * are the favorites of Greencastle; and this season is larger and better equipped thun ever. Satisfaction is guaranteed and if < you are not pleased come to the box office at the end of the tirst ( act, get your money and retire.

On Monday ni^ht two ladies, or lady and gent, will K be admitted on one paid 30 cent ticket. Change of program and new plays each night. CJrnncl Matinee for children Saturday afternoon

THE OPENING PLAY MONDAY NIGHT '‘Tlie Little Gtiureti Across the Way”

(f> Admission 30c; Gallery 2Qc; Children lOc <S

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Seats on sale at Badger & Green’s Drug Store.

■ ? Choice Holiday Groceries I T. E. Evans, Grocer

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Phone 90. Southwest Corner Square

R. J. GILLESPIE Undertaker | ^ Calls Promptly Attended to Day or Night Office Rhone, 335; Home Rhone, 303

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NOTICE OF DEMOCRAT PRIMAR'

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Notice is hereby given to thi Democraitic voters of Putnam county that there will be a primary election held in the different townships of said county on Friday tlje 10th day of January, 1908 to nominate a candidate for each of the following offices, to-wit: Representative, Treasurer, Sheriff, Cornoner, Surveyor, Commissioner 2nd District, and Commissioner for 3rd District. Wm. B. VESTAL, Chairman. JAS. P. HUGHES, Sec.

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CROY8 CREEK. Misses Mae aud Lizzie Ozment visited their sister Mrs. Jessie Huffman Sunday and Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris, of Center Point, spent the latter part of last week at Scott Rollings. Miss Leona McNeil visited at Scott Rollings Wednesday. Miss Mary Ixigan dismissed her school Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. Finley, Miss Ora Girton, of Brazil, visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Neese and Mr, and Mrs. Harry Young of Brazil, spent Xmas at Robt. McCurdy’s. Mrs. Lucy Huffman and daughter, Lora, visited at H. Harris's one day last week. Miss Mabel Knoll visited Ivy Neier Thursday night. Revival closed here Sunday night with nine additions to the church.

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NOTICE TO COMMITTEMEN The City Democratic committee will meet at the office of William Vestal on Tuesday night, Jan. 7. Important business iwlll be transacted and all committeemen are urged to be present. 6t37

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AT SACKETT’S GROCERY. You will find cranberries, celery, sweet potatoes, turnips, cabbage, fresh oysters, fresh olives and every thing good and clean to eat. Also a full line of cold storage meat, country sausages, ribs and back bones and dressed hens. Orders promptly filled . Browning’s old sitand. East side of the square, Phone 147. 2t-38 ,

WITHDRAWS HIS CANDIDACY, j Walter Campbell, of Floyd town- | ship, announces that he has with- j drawn his candidacy for the office of Trustee of Floyd township. We are sorry to make this announcement, but do so at Mr. Campbell’s request.

A new barrel of sour kraut Just arrived at Broadstreet’u grocery— Try some. ,

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FERD LUGAS DKALRK IN Real Estate, Insurance and Coal No. 21 S. I ml. St., Greencnsfh*, Ind. Phone 223.

You Read the Other Fellow’s Ad

You are reading this one. That should convince you that advertising in these columns is a profitable proposition; that it will bring business to your store. The fact that the other fellow advertises is probably the reason he is getting more business than is falling to you. Would it not be well to give the other fellow a chance

To Read Your Ad In These Columns ■H Sale bills of any kind printed on abort notice at the Star and Democrat office.