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GREEN CA STL F, INDIANA, TIHRSDAV, OCTOBER 1, 1008.
SINGLE corn: 2e.
many hear sen, l. slack
\ssi‘iiilil.v Boom of (lie Court House Crowds! to Overflowing Last NiH’lit at tlie Meetinj; of the Bryan \nil Kern t’luli—Most Stieeessfol Meeting; of the Caiii|)ai^n.
SPEAKER MAKES A BIG HIT
The meeting of the Bryan and Kern Club in the assembly room of (lie Court House laet night was a grand success. Senator L. Ert Slack of Franklin, leader of the minority in the Upper House of the legislature, was the speaker of the evening ami he gave the people the story of (lovernor Hanly’s ‘ $40,0011 personalh conducted special session of the Legislature” in a clear and precise
manner.
When Senator Slack was introduced to the audience the assembly room was crowded. Every seat was taken and many stood during his address. On account of the late adjournment of the Legislature, Mr. Slack and Senator Moss, who came with Mr. Slack from Indianapolis, did not arrive until 8 o’clock. The meeting was called at 7:30 and at that time the assembly room was
tilled to overflowing.
Jackson Boyd, president of the club, called the meeting to order ami addressed the audience until tlie arrival of Senator Slack. The Senator was met at the Big Four station by James l„ itandel, W. L. Denman and Charles J. Arnold with big Studebaker Touring car.
ting him to the court house. The car, by the way, is the same car used by VV. J. Bryan In his last visit to
Chicago.
After the address by Senator Slack Senator Moss was introduced to the audience and spoke for a few minutes. The meeting was a most enthusiastic one of the best political meetings held here in years. Senator Slack spoke mostly regarding the special session of the Legislature. He pointed out the causes for the calling of the session and showed that It was purely a political move and not a temperance
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LANE WITHDRAWAL OFFER
Speculation as to the Conditions Under Which the Republican Candidal/' Would Cease to Oppose llostetter.
AN AUSPICIOUS BEGINNING
of the Star Jack Company against | James Chadd and M iry Chadd was also laid before the court. Argu-
E. B. LYNCH TO PUSH SUIT
ment was heard this morning. Judge
Hospital Fair Starts With a Rush— Excellent Exhibits and Beautiful Booths Attract Large Crowd From The Opening Hour.
WAS IT UNKNOWING BRIBERY? THE STANDS DO GOOD BUSINESS
Rawley took the case under advisement. In the afternoon the case of \V r . A. Beemer against Henry Haltom was taken up. The trial was before the [court. The case was not complete at the time of going to press.
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Tl.e Indiana bribery statute is, as we showed recently, very comprehen-
move as the Republicans would have | slve . It forbids, under severe penal-
the people believe. He spoke of the
position that Mr. Hostettor had tak-
ties, not simply the payment or
en in the session and said that our
promise of money, but the giving or
representative, realizing that the Re- i publicans had called the session from i Purely political motives, would have | been a traitor to the Democratic par-1 ty had he allowed the Republicans to use him as a tool. He further spoke of the state-wide prohibition bill offered by the Democrats at the session and asked why Thomas T. Moore of this town had voted against the measure and why all (he Republicans had done so, if they were sincere In their temperance agitation.
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which is here for demonstrative pur|i scs, and no time was lost In get-
Evening Address. Dr. U. Sasamori. president of Chinzei College, Nagasaki, Japan, will speak in the chapel of the College Avenue Church tonight at 7:30 o'clock. He was the fraternal delegate of the Methodist Churcli of Japan to the General Conference at Baltimore. He lias received much honor in ins own country and lias u multitude of friends in America. He graduated at Del’auw, class of ’91, and also took post-graduate work. He will be heard with great interest an.I profit tonight.
Fair tonight witli frost,; Friday Fair with rising temperature. The Best Notion Dept, in Town IS TO BE HOUND SN OUk STORE It is our constant endeavor to have for you always—
ANOTHER SUSPECT LET GO
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I he very test qualities of Hosiery and Un = derwear—
The new models in Corsets— The new shadings in Ribbons and Veils — T he new patterns in L aces and Embroideries—
promising any "valuable tiling.” Not only that, but the man who “corruptly offers or promises to do any act beneficial” in behalf of the person it is sought to influence is guilty of bribery under the statute. Whether or not the offer of the Rev. O. Lane to withdraw from the race for the legislature if his opponent, Mr. Hostetter, would vote for (he option bill comes within the statute would seem to depend wholly on whether the offer was “corruptly” made. It was plainly an offer to do something "beneficial” to Mr. Hostetter for the purpose of influencing his vote. Was it a corrupt offer, or an offer corruptly made? The fact that the vote was wanted for what was believed to be a meritorious measure is not necessarily proof of the innocence of the offer. It is as illegal and Immoral to buy a vote with money for a good purpose as for a bad one. The offense consists in the purchase of the vote. There can be such a thing as bribery in a good cause. Whether this is true of such an offre as that made by Mr. Lane is the question. If It had been accepted Mr. Hostetter would have been spared considerable expense, much hard work and some anxiety. With no opponent in the field his election would have been assured. It does not seem necessary that a man shall have a corrupt motive. On the contrary, he may be inspired by the most patriotic purpose. The corruption thus appears to inhere in the act itself. In other words, if the offer Is corrupt It must of necessity have been corruptly made within the statute. We do ^iot say that Mr. Lane’s action is a violation of the law, much less that the minister had any thought of violating the law. He, of course, had no other wish than to serve what he believed to be the interests of the public. But It must be admitted that he skated over very thin ice.—Ind-
ianapolis News.
And the most complete assortments of the little no tions th it are so necessary for (very day use.
I he New Novelties that Mark the
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Are shown by us as soon as placed on the market,
the new Velvet and Tinsel Neck
Ask to see
Oirdles —
Swell Tinsel Oirdles «nd Belts at 50c to $2 00. Ve Olde Art Belt Pins, Mat P ns. Watch Fobs. Beautiful Belt Buckles and Pins jjst in. Novelty Brooches and Belt Pins. Hair Barettes in Shell Gray and Amber. Ideal Skirt and W aist Sudpnrters, 25c set. (nave’s Tooth Powder, sue size, 25c. I mbroidered Linen Collars, 25c.
WHAT DO YOU LACK IN GLOVES?
Mocha Street Gloves 2 but-
ton /.nap all shades and black
*1.00 pair.
Hannish Street (Roves 2button snap, tan and grey, *1.00. ®1.50 pair.
Ladies’ Gauntlet (iloves Mack and ci'lcs arc shown in variety at Tuc, $1.00, SI 50 and $2.00 pair.
The Hospital Fair has opened. At 10 o’clock this morning all was in readiness and the movement was begun which it is hoped will add largely to the funds at the disposal of the association. All day yesterday a number of men and women had been busy and tastefully decorated booths had been put up in the court house on the first floor, and at each of the entrances. This morning these booths were covered with all manner of salable articles. One could secure almost any tiling from a hot lunch to a sewing machine. There were dainty hand made articles such as aprons and handkerchiefs, Japanese dishes and china, farm products, flour and meal, hot coffee and sandwiches, Ice cream and cold drinks and all the things between these
ext remes.
The court house was well filled all day. Outside tlie weather niau had served up a rather severe bit of fall atmosphere, but in spite of this the Bainbridge band, snugly stowed away in an angle of the south side, drew a crowd to hear one of (he best band concerts given here in some time. There was music within also where a piano accompanied by a drum discoursed music grave and gay ranging from the most ragged of rag-time to that which was classic. A new move was started today when a paper was sent round for signatures of those who would contribute five dollars in case one hundred signatures were secured. The paper passed rapidly and some twen
Tramp Arrested at Terre Haute is Rrouglit Here But is not Idenlitied As Hi/' Man Who is Supp ised to Have Killed Otis llelidren—Marshal ami Detective Go \ftcr Him.
City Fails to Seeure Agreement With Tlie Furniture Dealer And Case Will go to Trial in the Circuit Court—Hitch Over Who Should Fay Attorneys’ Fees.
OTHER SUITS MAY BE FILED
EGG-O-SEE COMPANY FAILS
Advertising Scheme of Giving Dollar Bills Away, Tog/'t her With Tim/ Bapid Expenditure Causes Creditors of Battle Cr/ck Company to Sit up and Take Notice.
Lynch
ARE WORKING ON OTHER CLEWS
A tramp who gave Ids name as William Edwards, was arrested in Terre Haute yesterday. The man answered the description of the man believed to have killed interurban agent Hendren here on Monday night. Marshal Reeves and one of the detectives in the case went to Terre Haute yesterday evening and brought the man here. Persons who had seen the mysterious man aroun i tlie station on Monday night failed to identify him, however, and he was released. Tlie man's clothing tallied exactly with the man who is being looked for but he otherways did not fill the description. One of tlie detectives stated this morning that there are other clews which are being followed up. They have nothing which promises to Ir 1 of much help in ferreting out the mystery at this time, however. Charley Sims, arrested Tuesday,
probably will tie released from rus-
ty names went down In the first half|tody today. The officers have inves
hour of the circulation of the paper.
FUNERAL OF OTIS HENDREN
The funeral of Otis Hendren who met so tragic a death on last Monday night was held today at 1:30 o’clock at the Christian Church at Stilesville. At 11 o'clock a brief service was held at his home on East Seminary Street, conducted by Rev. J. M. Rudy and Rev. J. S. Hoagland. After this service the funeral party in which were fifty or more Greencastle people was taken in a special car provided by the interurban company to Amo. Here they were met with carriages which took them to Stilesville. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. M. Rudy and was under the direction of the Odd Fellows of which Mr. Hendren was member. Mr. Hendren was 37 years of age and leaves a wife and two children, a son 12 and another 9, by a former marriage.
One of the favorite posts of observation was from the second story where a considerable number of persons gathered and looked down upon tho busy and merry scene below’. The weather was so cold that it was very unpleasant on the north and west sides of the Court House where some of the booths were located. But inside and wherever the sun shone there was a crowd. And wherever the crowd was there was a swelling of the hospital fund. The beginning, in spite of the weather, w’as most auspicious today. Every one come out tomorrow and help do things. Tlie Log Hawing Contest. The log sawing contest came off at half past two o’clock. A hard log some fifteen inches through had been prepared for the contest which was open to men over seventy. Tlie
ligated his case very thoroughly and now believe him innocent of an crime greater than intoxication, ft was believed at first that he might know something of the murder.
The city and Edmund II
failed to get together in a compromise in the suit against tho city for an injunction and damages and Mr. Lynch will push his suit. Tlie case
is set for trial on next Thursday.
Tlie hitch in tlie proposed compromise was caused by the city's refusal to pay the attorney fees in the case. Mr. Peck, for the city, agreed to pay the court costs but refused to pay tlie fee of the attorney for Mr. Lynch. It now appears as though the ease would go to trial and be ^
threshed out in the courts.
LIABILITIES OF NEARLY S6DO.OOO
Greencastle people will remember tlie Kgg-o-see girl who appeared her/' several weeks ago, clad in stars and stripes, and handed out dollar bills to consumers of the breakfast food she represented. It was a unique way of advertising, but H must have been expensive. It is said the company distributed $10,000 In Chicago in the same way tlie distri-
bution was made here.
Many people wondered how it could afford the outlay, and it seems it couldn’t, for a committee of creditors, hi ve tlie Egg-o-See Cereal com- , pany, the concern having been placed
in the committee's hands.
The case is for $1000 damages and It is said tlie company's liabilities a permanent injunction prohibiting 1 amount to nearly $000,000. Presithe city from dumping sewage upon dent J. W. Cassidy, of tlie company, tlie land .of Mr. Lynch. Many down lias turned over to the creditors’ town persons have been made part- committee a complete list of liabil-
i< s to the suit.
ities and also unissued bonds with a
Millz‘r-Hiio/1 grass.
Tlie marriage ceremony of Miss Amnia Miller of Bainbridge and Charles Snodgrass of Fillmore was performed yesterday afternoon at four o’clock by Rev. W. H. Brown at his home in this city. The bride is ihe daughter of Henry Miller of Bainbridge and the groom is a well known young farmer of near Fillmore. They will reside at Fillmore.
par value of $220,000. Cassidy declared he was sure the creditors would find the company is more than solvent. Cassidy also denied current reports that the present difficulty will result in the absorption of the concern by the National Biscuit Company. The present situation is regarded as the result of too rapid expansion.
No Truth to tli/ 1 Rumor.
The rumor of yesterday to tlie effect that Mrs. Otis Hendren had been married and divorced before marrying the late Mr. Hendren is entirely without foundation. Mrs. Hendren had never been married before. Mr. Hendren, however, had been married twice. Ho had two children by his first marriage.
('otlin-Runrk. Married at the home of Rev. W. H. Drown this morning, Miss Ruby Ruark and Oliver M. Coffin of Fillmore. The bride is the daughter of T. J. Ruaik living east of the city and tlie groom is telegraph operator at Fillmore. Mr. and Mrs. Coffin will make their future home at Fillmore.
Ntudz'iit T/'iiipcrav The grand studeiV rally will be held at 6:30 o’clock In H ial music has been/ occasion. Rev. J. M of the Christian Clnr of wide experience will make tlie princ Gobin will also mY/o
All temperance workers are urged to attend and help the piud at move-
ment.
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■form work
, a i Iress. Dr.
n brief talk.
i > | ! Sworn Statement
Central Nat'l Bank
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Woman’s League.
The Woman’s Longue of the College Avenue Church hold its first meeting since the mid-summer adjournment Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of the church. This so-
To the Comptroller "of the Currency, at close of business SEPTEMBER 23, 1908
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first to attempt the trial was Asbury , . , , , „ , , , , Iciety which Is composed of the mem
O’Hair and Israel Knauer. Mr. 0-| _ .
Hair is in his 83d year. They finished the cut In two minutes and fif-
teen seconds.
Hiram Heady and Simpson O’Hair next started to saw but were challenged on tho age limit and had to stop as they were not over seventy. John Cook and Ellsbury O’Hatr made
the last cut in two minutes and sev ‘I (, rc | ses
entecn seconds. This left Asbury O’ Hair and Israel Knauer winners of
the prize.
FALLS DOWN STAIRS
l.adles’ Cape Gloves—gauntlet cuff, tan only, a new effect, *1.50 pair.
Ladies’ Long Gloves—12 button length glue/' -black, white and colors are $3 00 pair —10 button length are $3 50 pair.
Ladies’ Dress Gloves 2 and •' button snap fasteners, black, white and all shade®, Si 00 and
Long Chamois Gloves natural shade, 12 I utton length. $2 50 pair, 16 button length $3 O'i pair.
Hillls, the four-year old son of Frank Shoptaugh met with an accident yesterday afternoon which came near proving fatal. He stumbled on the stairway and fell from top to bottom, a distance of fourteen feet and was picked up apparently lifeless. He was in an unconscious condition for a long time and at this time is only semi-conscious. It is impossible to say now, just how seriously he is hurt, but the physicians say he will likely recover from the accident.
CIRCUIT COURT NOTES
The court had a hard time in transacting its business tills morning.
tiers of the church and congregation has a membership of more than four hundred women and does much in many ways for all good causes. Th'* meeting yesterday was largely attended and was principally of a social nature. Tlie new president, Mrs. Joseph P. Allen presided. Mrs. Florer conducted the devotional cx-
After a brief business ses-
sion refreshments were served and a social half hour was enjoyed. A number of new women were present, besides many friends and visitors from other churches. The refreshment committee was Mrs, Dobel, Mrs Reeves, Mrs. J. L. Preston, Mrs.
Welk and Mrs. Conn.
* Showing Total Assets Larger than All Other Banks in Putna’ . Uounty Combined An increase‘since our last Statement in July of
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$62,748.52
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The day’s business was begun in the I
court room, but when the band be-1 ^ gan to play for the Hospital Fair, U ^ I EILSONAL
stationing themselves iu the speak-1 era stand on tho east side of tlie
court house, so much sound came into the court room that business was impossible. The court then moved to the law library room. But business had hardly begun there when the band, driven out by the chilly breeze that swept over the old speaker’s stand, moved into the sun-
N. B.—Should you prefer—you can have your j Gloves fitted at the counter. : ALLE.N BROTHE.RS. |
Mas/inic Notice.
Called meeting Temple Lodge, No. 4 7, F. and A. M„ Friday, October ?,
at 7 p. m. Work in E. C. Degree. E. E Caldwell, J. M. King,
Secy. W. M.
Tlie Century Club will meet Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with Mis. R. L. O’Hair. The paper for the afternoon will be read by Mrs. J. D. Torr. Mrs. James B. Nelson and Mrs. O. F. Overstreet entertained at cards yesterday afternoon at the home of the latter in honor of Mrs. Harry
shine on the south side and drove| wll « on " f Cleveland, who is here the the court back into the court room. J ^ ueB * an '* •^ ^s, Charles J. Ar-
Tiie case of the Star Jack Coin-1 n0 ^’
pany against F. E. Lawton and Ed-1 Miss Edna Nowland of Iiidlanapoward W. Perry was heard by Judgellis arrived this morning to take up Rawley. Tlie ease is one of interpre-1 tier work as teacher of English in tation of contract. Tlie plaintiff I the High School. Miss Nowland has | company is represented by Jackson I been appointed to take the place Boyd, and Guy Humphreys of Bloom-1 made vacant by the resignation of field. The defendants are represent-1 Miss Daggy and will begin her work ed by Col. C. C. Matson. The case | next Monday.
ASSETS
Loans $377,582.43 U. S. Bonds to secure Circulation 100,000.00 County and other Bonds HI,685.11 5 Per Cent. Redemption Fund 5,000.00 Banking House 10,000.00 U.S. Bonds 53,680.00 Cash in Banks 196,966.10 Cash on Hand 85,324.99
...T 325,971.09
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Total Cash Resources-
Total.
$940,238.63
LIABILITIES
Capital $100,000.00 Surplus 100,000.00 Undivided Profits 14,523.43 Circulation 100,000.00 Deposits 625,715.20
$940,238.63
Total.
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