Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 19 February 1914 — Page 4

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One is surprised that the leaders of the Progressive party should lay £0 much stress on party organization, as organization is simply another name for machine politics. One would be led almost to think from some Progressive speeches that the principles of that party were so sacred that they would win with the people without organization.

Enjoy Blessings of Natural Gas. The supply of gas is just as steady as if the thermometer was not playing around the zero mark. The service of the Southern Indiana Gas Company is so perfect that not one complaint is heard, and the patrons are so absolutely free from anxiety and trouble that they have almost forgotten the perplexities of the past. The facts are that Greenfield in her days of greatest abundance of natural gas. never had such perfect service as now.

No one wants a depression in the 'business conditions. No one wants -a panic. Everybody wants prosperous conditions to prevail, and there is very little inclination to predict calamity. The confidence of the people has much to do in keeping business conditions good.

The attitude of Republicans and the Republican press at this time is great contrast with that of Democrats and the Democratic press when the Republican partycame into control of the National administration in 1897. With factories opening every day and everybody employed, Democrats persisted in saying limes were not better than when Mr. Cleveland was president. They kept up this claim until there were two jobs for every laboring man in the country at good prices, and farm products had advanced 100 per cent. Even the value of land was doubled, and the phrase, ''these hard times," formerly so commonly used that it had become a second nature, become absolutely obsolete. If, however, under the new revenue law, American industries are driven out of business by foreign products, and the country is overrun by idle and unemployed men seeking the "soup houses," the people will seek the cause and promptly apply the remedy at the ballot box.

A wealthy lady recently willed to the 'city of Petersburg, in Pike county, Indiana, a tract of land for park purposes. The time is coming w:hen public parks will be important features in connection with every city. As population becomes more dense and suburban land

zens. There is a tract of land ad-j jacent to Greenfield which would be' ideal for a public park. It is most conveniently located and admirably supplied with natural features such as hills, forests, trees and water. It is convenient to traction line and above all other features it possesses a spot of world-wide celebrity, "The Old Swimmin' Hole." This one feature would make such a park at Greenfield world-famed, and would attract thousands of sojourners to make pilgrimages to our city. The lay of the ground is such that it could be made most beautiful. Winding driveways could be laid out over the rolling hills, and lagoons and walks beautifully bordered with flowers could be made and maintained in the valley. It is an ideal place for a most picturesque public park.

Some Facts on Produce Prices. Some subscribers think it strange that the market quotations in the paper do not conform to the prices offered by some buyers. This is due at times to the fact that, conditions compel merchants to sometimes pay more than the market price for country produce. By market price is meant the general price prevailing. If it so happens that a merchant is out of butter or eggs, and is having frequent calls for those products from his regular customers, it is easy to understand how and why he would pay a few cents extra for whatever amount it required to supply his customers. He often, under such circumstances, advertises a price which would not be fair to quote in the general market, as it would be misleading. In such cases, the merchants will buy only the quan-

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tity required by their trade. The man who is in the business, however, could not buy at the special premium price all that comes.

Hence it is that market prices sometimes vary from special prices advertised by merchants. The market price for eggs is now 22 cents, but there are some merchants paying as high as 24 cents. Thomas Nye has been paying a few cents premium for several days for hens and hides, but he usually sets a date to which time he will pay that price. Mr. Nye is paying these prices for the reason that he has no men with w-agons in the country at this time buying hens and hides, and he is giving the producer the advantage of a. few cents on the pound for delivering them.

Vote of One Precinct.

In the Republican Primary Election in Henry County Tuesday, th$ vote in the West Greeneboro township precinct, in which a part of Shirley is located, was as follows:

For Judge—Herbert H. Evans, 11 Fred C. Gause, 13 Chas. S. Hernly. 5.

For Prosecutor—Chas. O. 13 N. Guy Jones, 12. For Representative Luther Symons. 21.

Treasurer—Joe Leakey, 23. Sheriff—David E. Templeton, 22 Harlie J. Presnall, 8.

Coroner—Dr. Flavius Drake, 20. Co .Assessor—Elmer E. Henley, 5 Milton H. Kern, 24.

For Commissioner —South District, Martin H. Morrow, 22 North District, Reuben H. Brown, 20.

Greensboro Towmship, for Assessor, John Poe, 21. Trustee. Wesley Kesler, 20: Mendenhall. 5: Stafford. 11.

MURAT THEATER

"The

Honeymoon Express," the

mile-a-minute musical production,

will make a stop in Indianapolis at the Subert Murat Theater Monday and Tuesday, February 23d and 2ith, when this much heralded play comes here direct from the Winter Garden with the same large assemblage of passengers, including the droll A1 Jolson. The play takes its

„i vi -i, i- name frim the exciting race bemore valuable, owners will object i,. tween an automobile and a tram, to trespassing on then' ground. It is I ,v -.i .• a, an eliect. which, without, question, then that parks will oe absolutely ,, _, ..

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essential for recreation of the citi-

... is the most wonderful and realis-

tic stage picture ever devised. But. like all Winter Garden productions, "The Honeymoon Express" depends mostly upon the prodigality of its

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pany numbers over eighty people, and includes a typical W'inter Garden aggregation of beautiful girls. The piece has been staged by Ned Wayburn. The music is by Jean Schwartz, and the book by Harold Atteridge and Joseph W. Herbert. The train effect is the work of Howard Thurston, the magician, and Langdon MeCormick. dw (Advertisement)

Have Timing Device.

Indianapolis, February 14.—Practically a monopoly over the timing device situation in the automobile racing game was acquired by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today through the purchase, outright, of the only available electric instrument in the United States, save one, and the simultaneous announcement of the manufacturer that he would lease the other to no one, reserving it for sale to the W7estern Automobile Association. If the Californians buy the second machine, of course, they will divide honors with the Indianapolis enterprise, in view of the fact that they have already asked the latter to time the Vanderbilt and Grand

Mogle, Prize for them this month, and there seems to be little likelihood of this occurring.

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For Clerk—Charles E. Schultz O. D. Sanders, 12. For Auditor—Ora Judge, 21 Howard C. Elliott, 6 Chas. E. Burkett, 2.

The price paid lor the original apparatus ran into several thousand dollars. This explains in part why independent promoters, and even the W. A. A. are not so very anxious to fall for its duplicate. Incidentally, the speedway bought its machine purely from motives of self-protection, fearing that, when the factory sold out, someone else might corral the situation to its disadvantage. It is the purpose of the Hoosiers to let out their device to anyone for a nominal sum, it is stated. No fear of oppression, therefore, need be entertained by outsiders in need of it.

To the Indianapolis track the instrument means as much as its life, almost. Without it the staging of such a contest as the 500-mile race would be practically impossible. All day, with unfailing accuracy, the

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numbers, its comedians, the lavish- ^°0,

of its costumes and the con-!

girls playing tennis. The scene is a lawn at the home of Yvonne, who has just been divorced from Henri. Everybody who is anybody seems to be there, even the moving men

who are busily engaged in cartingv*.a.s considered to be in a better poaway the furniture. Every little in-

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cident leads up to a capital num-!cause of own contest, and thereber, the scene closing with a rat-ror*

tling song entitled "The Rag Time jtotJiar ,dw Express." This takes the party to I (Advertisement) the railway station where the hus-

band and his friend purchase tickets for Paris. The wife and her attorney attempt to board the train but are left behind. It is imperative that they reach Paris before Henri hence the race between the auto bearing Yvonne and lawyer, and the train. The audience first sees the lights from the car windows as the train glides down the mountain side. Presently the search lights of the machine, come into view and the objects race down the pass. The lights grow bigger and bigger until, all at once, the audience is startled upon seeing a lifesize locomotive and automobile roll down the stage and stop at the brink of the footlights. The second act is divided into three scenes, the final one showing the lobby of the Grand Opera House, Paris, being devoted entirely to specialties, for by that time the plot has been slightly attenuated. The chorus blossoms forth in an Egyptian ballet staged by Theodore Kosloff with special music by A. Borodine, costumes by R. El. Jones. The com-

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race must be automati-

cally registered on a sealed tape as they pa^s under the wire. To a hundredth of a second they must be timed, no matter how close or how many of thorn arc together. Without the machine, therefore, everything would be chaos, records would not be official, and the race

in comparison with the service rendered. The cost of construction,

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gress of beautiful women. The the instrument to its present curtain rises on a bevy of young

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mi^hf have to he abandoned. Just to imagine hand-clocking thirty other American has ever had. cars, each passing once in less than Washington was not a trimmer, one and a half minutes, is enough. He always had the courage of his

I he price paid by the Speedway, convictions. He loved the people therefore, though dear, was cheap and trusted them, and yet he appreciated their limitations and had the courage to stand for what he conceived to be right even when he felt they would not acquiesce in his views. Note his words in consider*ing the character of the government that should be submitted to the people for their ratification: "It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work?"

bigh. ^ears of labor and

dough were required to

perfection. It is said the

factory did not realize a third of its original investment, but sold rather than carry it any longer, with no hope of a final, more profitable, disposition. The Speedway

1° handle it than anyone, be-

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its logical cus-

BROWN DIES

FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS

Well Known Lady Succumbed To Disease Tuesday Evening—Member of Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Minnie E. Brown, age 40 years, wife of Leonard H. Brown, died at 7:10 o'clock Tuesday evening, at the Brown home, 505 North Noble street. Mrs. Brown had been sick several weeks, and her death had been expected since Saturday. An autopsy will be held to determine the cause of death.

The deceased was the second wife of Mr. Brown, and leaves one little daughter and seven step-children. The husband survives. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was a most highly respected lady.

Funeral services Thursday at 2 o'clock at the home. Funeral party leaves at 9:55 Friday oyer the Pennsylvania road for Indianapolis, and interment will be at Crown Hill cemetery.?!

LEGAL HOLIDAY

GOV. SAMUEL RALSTON ISSUES A WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY PROCLAMATION—PRAISES

OUR FIRST PRESIDENT

Governor Samuel M. Ralston has issued his Washington's Birthday Preclamation, declaring Monday a legal holiday in Indiana, on account of February 22d coming on Saturday. His proclamation pays high tribute to the country's first president, in the following language:

Eceutive Department, State of Indiana. February twenty-second is a sacred day in the memory of American citizens. It is the day on which the Father of His Country—George Washington—was born. On the day of his birth the American colonies were enjoying a season of peace. The calm everywhere prevalent among them in 1732 was in a large measure afterward reflected in the character of the man that day had borne. Soon after his birth events began to occur that became epochal in the nation's life, and it is interesting to note that by the time Mr. Washington had completed his first manhood he found himself face to face with the great revolution in which he afterward became such a dominant figure. Every citizen familiar with the early history of this nation knows of Washington's early experiences. He knows of the early difficulties this great man confronted in his young manhood, and of his oyalty to every trust committed to him.

Washington was retiring in disposition. He never sought public preferment, though he had it thrust upon him in spite of his attempts to avoid it. The people had absolute faith in him and trusted him implicitly. As the richest American cf his time, his national dignity was only equaled by his simplicity. He had much at stake in the revolution, but it had no weight against the interests of the people of his country.

Washington was a modest man. He was modest enough to know that he was not a genius born of heaven. He knew that his success in whatever he had undertaken came to him very largely because he was industrious and gave his heart to whatever he undertook. Other men of his time were more brilliant than he. Franklin was intellectually his superior. Others excelled him as a statesman and yet his place in the hearts of his countrymen is such that they dislike to admit that he was excelled by anyone in any respect. This is perhaps the greatest tribute that can be paid him. The strength and beauty of his character excelled that of all others. It was this, coupled with his patriotism, that gave him a hold upon and a standing with his countrymen that no

This is a striking illustration of the fact that after an official has gotten all the information he can on a question of public concern, he should, in the last analysis, act in the light of his best judgment.

The new government he helped to establish was to stand for liberty. His countrymen believed he would stand fpr dignity and for law and order, and believing this, with one acclaim they demanded that he serve them as their first President. He preferred to retire to private life, where he might be permitted to drift quietly down the stream of time till he could sleep with his fathers, but the people would not have it thus. He yielded to their importunities and served them as their first chief executive. He was our nation's first pildt. The course he marked out for our government has safely led it through boisterous seas and the American people should long' hesitate before abandoning his ideals.

In recognition of Washington's services to his country, and in accordance with a custom having the sanction of law, I, Samuel M. Ral-

A STATE BANK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused to be affixed the Great

Seal of the State of Indiana, at the Capitol in the City of Indianapolis, this sixteenth day of February, A. D. 1914. (SEAL)

SAMUEL M. RALSTON, Governor.

By the Governor: L. G. Ellingham, Sec. of State.

IN SOCIAL CIRCLES

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The Home Economics Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. A. Hough. A splendid demonstration was given by the hostess, she preparing and serving a three course luncheon, using the chafing dish. An appetizing condiment of broiled oysters on toast was first served then welsh rarebit was cooked and served, and lastly a delicious prune whip, with wafers and tea. Mrs. James Rogers finished her lesson in "Starving America." The author insists that we know the relationship of natural food to health and life to learn how foods are processed, bleached, colored, de-na-tured, de-germinated, de-mineral-ized, chemically treated. We must know the relationship of such food to sickness and death also that the true conditions now concealed from the public be exposed, in order that the public may make its own choice, guarded by a complete knowledge of facts. These facts are presented by Alfred W. McCann. in his book, "Starving America." This book may be found at our city library. W. O. Barnard, the State Chemist, will talk to the club and guests at their next meeting.

The'Friends Missionary Society met with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Butler at their home on North East street, Tuesday night. Mrs. Mary L. Bruner and Miss Mary Henley had charge of the meeting, which was conducted in a very interesting manner. Mrs. Bruner's paper was "Mormonism," and Miss Henley's subject was "Missionary Fields in Africa." "Music was furnished by Miss Pearl Butler throughout the evening. Dainty refreshments jvere served.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Gordon, of Indianapolis, are guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Tyner, of East Main street.

A few automobiles have piied the snow, but in most cases owners have returned to the old standby— the horse and storlh buggy^

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stoh, Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby declare Monday, February 23, 1914, a legal holiday (the twenty-second coming on Sunday), under the law of the State and I respectfully ask a general and thoughtful observance thereof by all the people of Indiana.

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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE

NOTICE is Hereby Given, That the undersigned has duly qualified as Executor of the last Will and Testament of Hannah E. Sparks, late of Hancock County, Indiana, deceased.

Said estate is supposed to be solvent. WILLIAM A. HUGHES, 19w3 Executor. (Advertisement)

Ora Gough was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Gough of North East street, Sunday.

Elmer Stiner and son, Harry, of Knightstown, were here Sunday the guests of Harry Cooley and wife.

The schools at Mt. Comfort that have been dismissed on account of sickness, were resumed a few days ago.

GREENFIELD MARKET

These, prices are corrected from quotations by the Bolt Meat Market, Thomas Nye, the poultryman, New Milling Company, Greenfield Milling Company, and the local grocers.

CATTLE

Steers .. [email protected] Stock Cattle [email protected] Heifers [email protected] Bulls [email protected] Fat Cows [email protected] Canners and Cutters [email protected] Cows $25 @$50 Veal Calves [email protected]

HOGS

Good to Best Heavies [email protected] Medium and Mixed [email protected] Good to Choice Lights... [email protected]

BACON AND LARD

Bacon, per lb 12%@15c Country Hams, lb 15@17c Lard, lb 12c

BUTTER AND EGGS

Butter, per lb 15@23c Eggs, per dozen 22c HIDES Hides, per lb 11c

POULTRY

Hens, per lb 13e Turkeys, per lb 16c Geese, per lb 8c Ducks, per lb lie

WHEAT

Wheat, per bushe) .............90c CORN Corn, per bushel .55c

OATS AND. RYE

White Oats, per bushel 356 Mixed Oats, per bushel 34c Rye, per bushel 55o

HAY AND STRAW

Baled timothy hay, ton 14.00 Baled mixed hay, ton 12.00 Baled clover hay, ton 12.00 Bulk timothy hay, ton....... 13.00 Bulk mixed hay, ton 12.00 Bulk clover hay, ton 10.00 Baled wheat straw, ton. 5jOO Baled oats straw, ton 6.0Q

SELLING PRICE SEEDS

Little Red Clover $ 8J50 Alsike 12.00 Timothy 3.25 Kentucky Blue Grass .. 4.00