Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 21 February 1895 — Page 4

THE body of ex-Governor I. P. Gray will lis in state at the State House Thursday afternoon and night. Friday he will be taken to Union City, his old home, for burial.

THE United States Senate yesterday under the lead of Senator Jones of Arkansas declared in favor of his free coinage bill being considered by a vote of 30 to 27. It looks like it will pass. If it goes through the Senate it can be put through the House.

PEOPLE have faith in a political party that keeps its promises, and will trust it with the government even if it does occasionally go wrong and do some things fc'aey do not approve of, rather than a party who does not do what it promises the people it will do. The Republican legislature should keep the party platform pledges.

THE Republican party did not promise any temperance legislation this year in Indiana, but the petitions that are being sent to it clearly indicates the feeling of the people and it will, no doubt, pass the Nicholson bill. If the legislature would pass a bill making the drug stores that sell liquor by the drink pay the same license that the saloons do, it would be a good thing.

THE single gold standard was thoroughly repudiated by the vote of the House last week. The English capitalists did not get an everlasting grip on the throat of the American financial policy. Silver sentiment is growing. Two weeks ago the majority against the gold standard was 27, and last week it was 47. What this country needs is the free coinage of silver.

AFTER resolutions for years in favor of the appointing power bein^ in the hands of the Governor, and making speeches to that effect all over the State and securing a vote of confidence from the people in favor of the Republican party, it would be suicidal to take the appointments from the Governor and put them in charge of aboard. Lodge the responsibility with the Governor, where it belongs. The Republican party must do its duty, keep its promises, and fulfill its pledges, or it will be everlastingly beaten at the next election.

THE Chicago Int?r Ocean has a very expressive cartoon of President Cleveland on ground hog day. It rep? esents fifm as coming out and looking around and he is astonished at his shadow for on it are these portentous words "Defeat, Deficit, Debt, Despair and Despondency." Finger boards are near Cleveland's abiding place showing the way to closed factories for sale, and also the road to the poor house. The chances are that Cleveland after seeing the shadow, will go into seclusion until March 1897.

IT IS now considered certain that the Nicholson temperance bill will pass the House and is thought to have a majority in the Senate. The Senate should be wise in its day and generation and not only pass the Nicholson bill, but other bills that the people want and demand. Ninetentha of the people of the State prefer the Nicholson bill to the present liquor law and the Senate should heed the voice of the people. The people also favor non-partisan management of the benevolent institutions with the appointments made by the Governor. Let the Toice of the people rule and not the views of a few Senators or petty politicians who magine themselves statesmen.

THE Republican legislative caucus at Indianapolis, by a vote of 44 to 18, decided to stand by the caucus vote of last Wednesday night whereby they take the appointments out of the hands of the Governor and put them in the hands of a board consisting of the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer and Attorney General. This is a blunder aid a mistake. The Republican party of the -State will, not approve of it. What the people of the State want is anon partisan management of the benevolent institutions of the State with the appointments made by the Governor.

75c. PER BARREL

At the Old Reliable Full Weigh

Masonic Hall Grocery.

We will fill the following order for $3.00 CASH: One barrel, 280 lbs best Salt 75c 5 lbs best California Apricots 50c 5 lbs best large sweet California Plums 5QC 5 lbs Washington Peaches 50c These are fancy, fine flavored peaches, and as sweet as a nut. -b lb fancy Moyune Gun Powder Tea 25c 2 lbs best fancy Santo's Roasted Coffee 50c

These goods are guaranteed to be first-class and the prices cvmnot be duplicated, (jiiality considered^ Money leunclcc! anv article bought at our store hich is not as lepresented.

HAM L. STRICKLAND,

Masonic Hall Grocery.

THE present tendency of the National legislature is toward silver legislation. If not free coinage, perhaps freer coinage at least is a possibility of the near future. It seems that the people of the central and western parts of the United States desire to try the experiment of a greater use of silver. It is, perhaps, but just that they have the chance. They area practical people and after experimenting they are generally able to extract the spurious from the genuine. We have heard a great deal about the "gold bugs" of the east, it remains to be seen whether or not there are "silver bugs" of the west.

THE conditions of trade at the present time is perhaps as bad or worse than it has ever been in the experience of men now in business. The small amount of goods that is being sold by merchants throughout the State each day would astonish any one not in the business. We are glad to say, however, that Greenfield and Hancock county merchants are an exception to this general rule. Considering the small profit which is now made on merchandise, it is a wonder that our business men hold up as well as they do. They are, however, a hopeful class, and look for a big trade the spring or after harvest. The fact of the matter is, the merchant is a hard working man who invests a large amount of money on the future prospects, employs a great number of clerks, sells at a small profit and waits from six months to a year for the money. He is regarded as successful if by the time he is sixty or seventy years old he has laid up enough to live his remaining days in ease.

THE moral of the old Roman fable: "Often the time and place render timid men bold," is exemplified in the present State Legislature by both of the political parties. Two years ago the Republicans were opposed to taking the appointive power out of the hands of the Governor. This year they propose to take it out. Two years ago the Democrats desired to take the power out of the hands of the Governor. This year they think that officer most competent to discharge such duties. This is, without doubt, a better year for the Republicans to have the power in the Legislature than two years ago was, but it is not so good for the Democrats. Such actions lead the people to lose respect for offieers and laws. They conclude that there is no honer in politics—that officers care nothing for anything but that which promotes their own selfish interests. Lack of confidence in public officers is a condition to be deplored. Its influence tends to hinder the best results of government.

DEATHS.

As reported by C. W. Morrison & Son undertakers. Joshua Lafollette, age 30 years, at Shelbyville Sunday night, Feb. 17th, of pneumonia. Funeral at James Lafollettes 49 Fifth street, Greenfield, Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. by Rev. Sonders. Interment at Park cemetery.

James Bratton, age 42 years, of consumption, at home of Zach Small near Morristown, Saturday, Feb. 16. Funeral at Friends church in Carthage, Monday forenoon by Rev. G. McNew, assisted by Rev. Charles Winslow. Interment in New cemetery at Carthage.

Wm. A. Keller, aged 24 years, of abcess on kidneys, Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, two miles north of city. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 a. m. at Curry's Chapel by Rev. Ramsey.

Reported by H. Rottman, undertaker. James Otto, son of John Lewis, died Feb. 16th, 1% miles northwest of city, of lung fever, aged 1 month 1 week. Interment at Park cemetery, Sunday Feb. 17, at 3 p. m.

Ao reported by Max Herrlich, funeral director, New Palestine, Ind. Died, Feb. 15, 1895, G. A. Karr, 82 years, one and one-half miles southeast of Fountaintown. Remains shipped to Gleenwood, Ind. Interment at Fairview cemetery, Rush county. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder

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THE BIG POUND PARTY.

Liberal Donations Desired For tlie Needy of Oar City.

This is for the benefit of our poor who have no work and nothing saved for this severe weather. The name is only convenient, everything a family can use is desired, cast off clothing, shoes, dry goods, flour, groceries and money.

The name and donations will all be published, also number of persons and families helped—not the names of the latter.

These donations will be in the hands of a judicious committee and be distributed with the utmost care to the ones who need it. The people are ready and willing to assist in this noble work. Such willingness has been shown that surprises us, we have already been handed a donation list which demonstrates that the good people in our city have sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.

Bring or send your offerings whether large or small and they will be given out with the utmost care by a painstaking committee. Next Friday, February 22 is the day for receiving. The place of receiving the offerings will be Mrs. Bragg's millinery store. The distributing will be on Saturday until 9 p. in. It is desired the heads of families will come after the things if possible. We have been handed the following free will offering. George H. Cooper 5 00 H. L. Strickland, groceries 2 00 Mrs. Ada New, groceries 2 00 Almon ICeifer 1 00 Mrs. E. S. Bragg 1 00 M. C. Quigley, medicine 00 J. Ward. Walker & Co., 6 pairs of shoes Mrs. J. H. Bragg, dry goods 2 00

Order of Committee. Miss MARY WOODARD, Pres.

I haye been noticing that other cities have adopted the plan of feeding and caring for the poor. "The pound gift," such things as money, provisions, fuel, clothing, etc., aud I am pleased to know that the ladies of our city are going to adopt the same method of feeding and caring for our poor at no distant day. The time and place for your donation will be given in the papers, and it is earnestly hoped that you will be as liberal in this enterprise as you can as there are very many within our borders that need assistance. GEO. W. DUNCAN, Mayor.

I know it has been of great benefit to the needy of other places and we should see that those around us are cared for.

GEO. H. COOPER.

The Found Party Committees Progress.

The Pound Party committee found a family of seven persons yesterday, entirely destitute of any thing to eat, and one child sick with croup, and sick at the stomach from hunger, the father having no work and no money. Night before last he prayed most earnestly for God to put ic into the heart of some one to bring his family something to eat. Last night his prayer was answered by Mr. Ed Kinder's carriage and driver taking two ladies with medicine and a basket of groceries which were donated, and greater thauks never came from lips. You who have plenty, for humanity's sake, divide.

MARY WOODARD, Pres.

Donations for the Pound Party. Ed Kinder, use of rigs for committee $5 00 M. T. Smith 2 00 Robert Thompson........ 25 Mrs. Ann Nigh, provisions 1 25

Low Bates to New Orleans and ^Mobile.

On February 18th to 24th, inclusive, excursion tickets will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines to New Orleans and Mobile, account the Mardi Gras festivities. Tickets will be good returning until March 20th inclusive. For low rates and other details, apply to nearest Pennsylvania Ticket Agent. 75t4

Marriage Licenses.

Richard Bevins and Neme L. Wynn. Wm. Ridgeway and Sarah J. Clark.

$10,000

to loan on Hancock county real estate, low interest and long time.

Hughes' Bank.

On next Sunday morning at the Friends church at 10:30, Rev. Hannah Pratt Jessup, pastor, will preach upon eight different images which she will exhibit— seven of them being foreign idols, and the eighth from our own land. Mrs. Jessup hat many calls for this sermon- Come and bring the children. Sund night she will preach at 7 o'clock upon "Abel's Lamb."

Now is your time to get staple dry goods, Notions, Underwear, Shoes, Hosiery, Hats, Gloves, Clothing, etc. We have no place to store them and must •ell them out in next thirty days.

G. T. RANDALL.

The first only know and certain pre* vention and cure for hog cholera and swine plague is the Government Specific. It can be had at V. L. Early's drug store.

We have a nice paying business and city property to exchange for small farm near city. Inquire of Henry Snow & Co. 3215

Plumbing for water done by A. J. Banks, also all kinds of gas and water flttingd.

Farmers can get an elegant dinner at the Me restaurant of K. Cummins. Take your family washing to the Troy Steam Laundry.

This 4s the time to take Irish Herb Tea. 2t6

TEMPERANCE TALK.

An Interesting Day in the State Legislature.

CROWD OP VISITORS PRESENT.

The Nicholson Bill Discussed Nearly All Day and Advanced to Third Reading. The Senate Kills the Newby Building and Loan Association Bill—Other Indi­

ana State Dispatches. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20. Yesterday

was tlie greatest day in the history of the legislature. The Nicholson bill was announced as a special order in the house, and temperance and religious societies in all parts of the state, which have been fighting for the bill, sent delegations. Galleries were crowded, and every available seat on the main floor outside the railing was taken.

First the house passed two Republican measures agreed upon in caucus. One abolished the board of state monument commissioners, and the other adopts Wishard's legislative apportionment, making tlie legislature surely Republican.

The Nicholson tin was then read. Nicholson making u. short statement. Spectators and representatives paid the strictest attention. The bill was advanced to third reading.

The senate after talking nearly all day on the building and loan subject finally killed the Newby bill to abolish the expense fund and tax prepaid stock. It is thought the bill now pending in the house on the same subject will meet a similar fate should it reach the senate.

BOY SUICIDES.

Arsenic Taken Because He Had Been Punished For a Suiali Offense. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20.—Monday night

the guardian of little Willy Miller, ag^d 13, living on North Meridian street, punished the boy for a trivial offense. The lad declared that he would kill himself and, going to a closet, secured a package of arsenic that had been used to poison rats.

He left the house and went to a neighbor's, where he was soon taken sick. An investigation showed that he had taken enough of the drug to kill several persons. The boy died yesterday morning, after a night of terrible agony. When conscious, he urged the doctors to leave him alone, saying that he wanted to die. Milter was an orphan, and was worth considerable money in his own right.

Safe Cracked.

LEAVENWORTH, Ind., Feb. 20.—The safe of William H. Ott, a prominent merchant of Eckerty, in this county, on the air line, was cracked last night

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robbers. A large amount of mone. checks and pension vouchers were taken. Officers are at work on the case, but the man who did the work was probably an old hand, as no clew was left. The exact amount is not known, but will amount to several hundred dollars.

A Claim Compromised.

NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Feb. 20.—Alfred W. St. John, who was suing the Big Four Railway company and the city of Indianapolis, claiming $10,000 damages for personal injuries, compromised his claim for $l,f00, the defendants paying costs. The suit was brought here on a change of venue.

Accidental Death.

LOGANSPORT, Ind., Feb. 20.—The coroner of Cass county finds that Bernai I Haemel, whose dead body was found .u an unused vat, came to his death by accident white intoxicated. Haemel's money has not been located, and many believe that foul play cut no small figure in the death.

The Kesult of Jealousy.

RUSHVILLE, Ind., Feb. 20.—Cyrus H. Hilligoss, a farmer of Walker township, struck John Lawson, a neighbor, with a mop handle, fracturing his skull. Jealousy inspire the attack. Hilligoss is a son of Sylvester Hilligoss, a prominent farmer, and a leading Democrat of the township.

Winter Wheat Outlook.

JEFFBRSONVILLE, Ind., Feb. 20.—Reports from farmers from various loca, ties show that winter wheat has been badly damaged during the last cold spell. The snow was loose, and afforded but poor protection, the frost killing the wheat in many places clean to the roots.

Burglars Anticipate a Telegram. ELWOOD, Ind., Feb. 20.—The Western

Union telegraph office was broken into Monday night, the messages were ransacked and some money was taken. It is.presumed that the burglars were on the lookout for an important telegram.

Gas Kxplosioa.

ELWOOD, Ind., Feb. 20.—The residence of Grant Evans was shattered by a gas explosion yesterday morning, and was afterward consumed by fire. All the household goods were burned.

Brick Work* Burned.

SHERIDAN. Ind., Feb 20.—Last night the Sheridan briok works, owned by C. Adams, speaker of the house of re pre sentatives. burned Loss, $25.00#

COtpTwEATHER ABROAD.

Snowstorms la Kartbirs Hungary est Sicily. LONDON, Feb 90.—A dispatoh te The

Standard from Berlin says that a heavy snowfall In ths tipper Rhine tistrioM feat blocked railway traffic. The weather is intensely sold ia. aortheoi Hungary

A Rome dispatch to The Standard •ays that «her« has been a tremendous snowfall in the department of Syracuse. Sicily. Many lewns and villages are Isolated In some districts the almond, orange and lemon trees have been destroyed.

VBrasillan Revolutionists Active. LONDON. Feb 90.—A dispatoh to The

Times from Montevideo says that advices received there from the Brazilian frontier are to the effect that the Brazilian revolutionists are active and are massing well-armed well-mounted-bodies of men in the state of Hie Grande do Sul. The revolutionists are under the command of Admiral Da Gama, who took' such' a prominent part in the naval operations before Rio Janeiro.

DRIED FRUITS

A mammoth stock of

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Harry Strickland.

Opposite Court House.

W. Pi. PAULEY, Auctioneer.

PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned will sell at his residence on the Barney Coffield farm, five miles southeast of Greenfield and one and one-half miles northwest of the Shiloh church, on the Greenfield and Morristown pike, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. on

"Wednesday, March

The following personal property, to-wit: Six head of horses, consisting of one Hambletonian mare, 13 years old, in foal by Huston's horse one Morgan mere, 10 years old one Eastbrook mare, 7 years eld, iu foal by Veatch's Morgan horse. These are good, well broken and gentle. A woman can drive them any where. One two-year-old mare colt, one ene-year-old mare colt, and one one-year-old horse colt. Sixtv-one head of hogs—five brood sows with pig, fifty-five shoats and one good mile hog. Six head of cattle—One short horn cow, due to calf before day of sale, and five stears. Fourteen head of sheep—Thirteen bred ewes and one buck. One corn planter, with drill attachment two double cultivator1, one with shovels and one Brown spring tooth, used one season, good as new two breaking plows and other articles too numerous to mention.

TERMS OF SALE—All sums of $5 and under, cash in hand over that amount a credit will be given until Dec. 25, 1895, the purchaser giving his note with approved freehold security, waiving recourse to valuation and appraisoinont laws. No property removed until terms of sale are complied with.

V. L- EARLY'S

GREAT 1

We have the largest Drug Store in the county. Our drug de partment is full of pure, fresh drugs. We have Hood's Sursapanlla, Pain's Celery Compound, Hostetter's Bitters, Fig Syrup, Kilmer's Remedies. We have the best Cough Syrup. We have the best Liver Medicine. We have the best Kidney Medicine. We have the best Catarrh Medicine. We have the best Bowel Medicine. We have the best Liniment. We have the best Asthma Remedy. We have the best Hair Medicine. We have the best Diarrhoea Medicine. We have the best Soothing Syrup. We have the best remedy for Rheumatism. We have the best Blood Medicine. We have the best Eye Salve. We have the best Pile Salve. We have the best Tetter Ointment. We have the best Female Remedy. We have the best Liniment for Sprains, Cuts, Burns, Bruises, etc. Porous Plasters—Allcock's, Eclectric Poor Man^s, for the back. Infant Food—Condensed Milk, Malted Milk, Mellen's Food, etc. Our line of Whiskies, Brandies, Wine, Gin, etc., embraces all of the best brands and kinds. Condition Powders for horses, cattle and stock generally—all of the best and most popular kinds. Diamond Dyes—all kinds and colors.

NOTIONS.

Face Powder, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Combs, Plush Goods, Albums, Perfumery, Tooth Powder, etc. Knives—We have a nice assortment of Pocket Knives. Jewelry—A fine line of the latest novelties.

WINDOW GLASS.

We have a big stock, all sizes, at prices bel Let us figure for you before you place your order,

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This is the season of the year

when you want fruit of some kind

that will do for breakfast, dinner

aud supper We have the largest

stock of fruits of all kinds, and

quality considered, are lower than

were ever sold for before. Our

fruits are as dry as a bone and not

soaked lull of water, and of course

will go farther. Come in and see

us.

WHITE HOUSE GROCERY.

20,1895,

MORTON ALLENDER.

at prices below competition.

"W^all Paper and Paiiits.

We make a specialty of Wall Paper, and invite your inspection before buying. Paints, Oils, Varnishes, etc.—We handle the celebrated Sherwin-Williams and Homstead Mixed Paints, sold on a positive guarantee. White Lead, Eagle Anchor, Exstein and Hill brands. Our stock of Varnish are of the best brands. Our stock is larger than all of our competitors combined. Paint brushes, putty, etc. ,,v..

STATIONERY.

We have an awful nice line of fancy, decorated and plain paper

envelopes and box paper, etc. Account Books—W"e have a splendid line at bottom prices.

V. L. EARLY.