Greencastle Star Press, Greencastle, Putnam County, 26 January 1895 — Page 4

THE STAR-PRESS. Fr a.nk A. Arnold, Editor and Proprietor.

S iturday, Jan. 20, 1S ( J5.

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W<- want a good correspondent at each postoftice in Putnam county. Those now acting as correspondents will please notify us when they are out of supplies of any kind and we will lorward the same to them promptly One of the bills introduced in the legislature fixes the salaries of county commissioners in counties of not more than (>.") 000 inhabitants and not less than 20,(XX) inhabitants, at |1,200 each. It is about time the Republican Legislature was making good its promise to the trust, combines and corporations, to wipeout what they styled in their platform the “infamous” tax law enacted by a Democratic Legislature. Theke is said to be a coolness and lack of political “oneness” between Benj Harrison, corporation attorney, and C. W, Fairbanks, corporation attorney—in their own estimation each is too great to be happily domi ciled in a single State of the area of Indiana.

The Legislature is going to attempt to suppress, abolish, wipe out and strike prostrate fake fire sales, bankrupt sales, etc., that are simply schemes worked by traveling sharpers to rob the people and injure legiti mate business in the places they plant themselves for the time being The legislature should pass laws that will squelch the horse and mule meat industry that is now fiourshing in the Indiana suburbs of Chicago. The story is that old, broken-down, diseased horses and mules are slaughtered there, and that the meat is sold for human consumption. Stop it quick. The Republicans seem to have gone crazy on the apportionment scheme. They appear to be determined to pass apportionment laws just for pleasure; there will surely be no profit in their passage to the Republican party, as they are clearly unconstitutional, lienee they will be declared non-efl'eetive and void by the Supreme Court. One of the measures introduced by Representative Moore is that providing for a canvassing board in each county, whose duty it shall be to canvass all votes cast at elections. The board’shall be appointed by the county commissioners at the time election officers are appointed and one person from each party shall also be appointed as a member of the board. If the Republicans were smart as they ought to be they would pass the necessary appropriation bills and adjoin—the longer the Legislature stays in session the better it will be for the Democratic party. As a political strategist Gov Matthews could score a bull's eye by calling a special session at the close of the regular session, but it would be bard on the people.

Thbke is a lack of harmony in the Republican contingent in the Legislature—the beys have diverse views as to the apportionment and other

measures.

There is a bill before the legislature to do away with the Natural Gas Inspector—’twould be wise to introduce a bill to do away with the surplus of natural gas that is continuously escapting in the legislative halls while the State’s Solons are in session. The Indiana State debt was decreased $1,51X1000 during the last fiscal year, under a Democratic ad min.tration- What’s wrong about that? Surly some Republican can evolve an objection as they generally do to every good deed or word in public adairs.

The onslaught announced to be made by the Republicans on the School Book Law seems to be backwark about coming forward. The school book octapus seems to have been buncoed out of those thousands of dollars that they put into the Republican campaign fund in Indiana in 1S'J4.

The Republican Legislature seems determined to disfranchise as many voters as possible in the gerrymander it will attempt to fasten upon the State. Putnam is to be hooked on to Parke as a Joint Senatorial Dis trict, and the Senator elect in Parke is a hold over, thus disfranchising this county it: the next election for Senator. The steal won’t work, gen tlemen. The Republicans have been talk ing, for many years, about a “fair” apportionment of the State for Legislative and Congressional purposes, and now that they begin to show their b.and, it seems that the word “fair - ’ has a peculiar meaning with them, as their apportionment schemes out gerrymander the old original Gerry’s finest and fullest political advantages possible under his apportionment plans—the Indiana idea is an apportionment to nullify and disfranchise the Democratic vote of the State. The Putnam County Joint Repreaentative in the Legislature lias been busy drafting and introducing bills; among them we note that he has presented to the Legislature bills for the construction of free gravel, stone and macadamized roads. Amending the mechanic’s lien law so that the lien shall not extend to the interest of the owner of the lot or land unless tne contract was with him ; also thai the owner of the lot shall be notified of any materials or labor being furnished. Providing for the examination of parties as to matter slated in

There is a movement on foot to have the Legislature pass a law requiring the use of voting machines at all elections— this would be a useless piece of extravagance ; all that is necessary is to detail Dudley and his gang for the work and machine politics and machine voting will go on without extra effort or expense.

The Salum Democrat gives some historical facts of political interest, as follows: In 1824 the election of the president of the United States was thrown into the house of representatives Henry Clay, a member from Kentucky, was expected to vote for Andrew Jackson, for whom the state had voted. Instead of doing so, however, Mr. Clay made a bargain and sale with Adams, who belonged to the opposite party, voted and induced others to vote for him and accepted the position of secretary of the state under the new administration. Mr. Clay was an ambitious loan and secured an honorable position by this act of treachery, but was never forgotten by bis party, and, although a sort of political Napoleon, he went down in defeat before a rather obscure statesman of Tennessee, Janies K. Polk, in 1844. Ciay never reached the goal of his ambition, but died a sadly disappointed man, the victim of his own misguided act. Treason to party won’t pay, whether in high or low places. The proposed Congressional ap. portionment of Indiana, as fixed in the bill introduced in the Legislature on Monday, places Putnam county in the 8th District, composed of Putnam, Vigo, Clay, Vermillion, Parke and Fountain counties. These counties gave a Repubb'ean majority at the last election, hut at the election of 1888, when the Republicans carried the State, the vote in these counties was as follows: DEMO- REPUBLICRATIC. CAN. Vl*o Mis 47»1 tl»y 33S5 2665 Putnam 2783 2155 Vermillion 1424 1503 Parke 2102 2285 Fountaiu 2235 2117 ^ 17.605 15,519 Democratic majority in 1838.... i,980 The bill appears possibly fair on its face, giving the Republicans seven and the Democrats six Congressional districts, but the gerrymander is made plain when the fact is stated that the seven Republican districts are so formed that they are safe beyond all reasonable doubt, while most ot the Democratic districts are close, giving the R.'puhlkanc opportunity to carry them under certain circumstances.

Lather for Shaving.

It is commonly assumed that soap is used in shaving for the purpose of softening the hairs. This, however, it seems, is a mistake; it is used, on the contrary, to render them hard, dry, stiff and brittle, in which condition they best yield to the blade. Hair being naturally oily, were one to shave dry, or with water only, the razor would either slip over the limp hair without cutting it, or entering about half way, bend the hair back and slice it lengthwise, all the while straining it most painfully at the root; and, as a razor would thus slice and pull probably a large number of hairs at once, the pain produced would be intense. Most shaving soap contains a free alkali, either potash or soda, which combines with, and so removes, the oil of the hair, leaving only the hard fiber, dry and stiff, as may be seen by taking a solution of carbonate of soda and

dipping a single hair into it.

GevernorPennoyer of Oregon has gone out of politics Hke a bunch of firecrackers under a barrel, leaving nothing but a smothered report, a

FROM WASHINGTON.

Balnbridge.

Mrs. Shea is dangerously ill Fred Starr was catted to Illinois Sun-

day, on account of the death of tits The Second Session of the Fifty-

grand mother, Mrs. McDonald Mrs. Gorman, who was visiting relatives at Borden, Ind., has returned home The little daughter of Coombs Frakes, is sick. ...Preaching last Sunday morning at the Methodist Church by Rev. F. A. Graham Preaching last Sunday night at tiie Presbyterian Church, by Rev. Fyffe Preaching next Saturday night, Sunday morning and night ai

Third Congress.

Dalij Nummary of the Proceeding* In Senate and Hoa*e- Measures DUcutsed, Hill* Passed and

Others Kt ported.

Washington, Jan. 17.—By an almost unanimous vote the oenate yesterday

“‘KHV. mor..,.. B ».». ...K... -• j th , detk . it>ncy bill in _ the Christian Church, by their new 8 . . pastor, Elder Brown.... The shov , eluding the income-tax provisions. "Uncle Josh,” given in the Hall, Sat-, " asiiinojon, Jan. 18.-In the senate urday night, by Carpentersviile tab yesterday Senator Sherman presented ent was not considered by the public an emergency currency hill and Sennas the best show they bad ever seen tor i’ugh offered a measure in the same Mrs. Jane Gaines is very eick ..... Rne. The pension bill, appropriating

The "Surprise Social” given at the f 141,000,000, was passed with two Christian l uiou Chapel last 1* ii«la>, amendments, one making JO the lowest given by the ladies was a comp ete r;lte f or p en ,v,i on disability and another terian^Church, “wilf give a HterarV repealing the present law cutting off entertainment on Saturday night the pensmns of non residents The J L. Joyce, will lecture in the Metho- “rmy bill, appropriating *23,350,000,

dist Church, Friday night Miss was discussed.

Mary Edgar, who has been danger-1 Washington, Jan 19.—The senate ously ill is now better Aunt yesterday passed the army appropriaNancy Howard who has been sick is tion bill, carrying 833,000,000, and the better Some of the young people bill which in effect advances Gen. Schoatteuded meeting at Brick ( liapel | i Q command of the army, to the lust week. Scot i h Lassie. ratl h of lieutenant general. Aside

Barnard I ^ rom H*' 8 ^h e ‘lay was given to debate

Sumlay^eonducUd^by^Elder Whsml! senate Mr's. Ben Duncan and Mrs. James on Saturday the trouble in Hawaii was Booker are siek but are improving discussed and Senator Frye (Me.) ofAs Boss Lafoe and R. E. Steven- fered a resolution bristling with indigson were returning home Sunday nation at the attitude of the United night they were attacked by a vie- States government in such an emerions hog in the road. Bossie turned gency. This precipitated an animated on the beast and began kicking it, debate, during which Senator Frye arwliile R. h. used his legs quite freely, ra ig. ne j executive branch of the but the beast at last became too vie- {rovernment Senator G defended

lous aiul Bossie was compelled to 7. b scratch gravel for the fence; they at. the administration

last readied home covered with mud ''Ashington, Jan. .3. Senator The children of William Bales Frye’s Hawaiian resolution was again made him a surprise dinner Ttnirs- debated in the senate yesterday. Senday George Davenport arid wife |ntor Gray defending the administrawere guests of their daughter, Mrs. tlon. The fortifications appropriation Henry Wilson, Jr., Saturday night hill was passed and the conference reMiss Nora Hickson, of Rockville, port on the deficiency bill was agreed

has returned to her sister s, Mrs. ; ^ (1 Senator Lodge offered a resolution ^en^BlIydes and r wiffa r tte 8 nded ^ ^ s be the wending of Miss Onie Moody and if 0 . se , cur , e P 0 ^ M,0n of th ® s *»<lw>ch Ottie Farrow, Thursday evening i h lan,1 f their T annexation to the Quite a number of friends and rela-1 * nlte( * * s tate s - It went over for the

lives took dinner with J. R. Cox Sat- day.

urday; among them, Elder Thomas I Washington, Jan. 23.—The policy of nud Win. Stewart and wife, of Craw- the administration of Hawaii was fordsville Miss Emilia Williams, of | again tiie subject of sharp attack and Noith Salem, was in tiiis neighbor- defense in the senate yesterday. Senbood looking up a music class......' a tors Gray and George justified the ad1 on, Rogers and wife visited John ministration, and Senator Gray dwelt Bee Saturday night. npon the persistency and vindictiveWe cannot go t^k on^he^rl.^our^town I with which the president was

Though th Thej are goc

Too good almost to walk upon the ground They are sensible indeed and

hey

ood and nlce to look upon,

their pleadings at the instance of the piece of red paper and a bad smell.—

adverse party. jst. Louis Republic.

Heady to help those in need, And the boy who fa the winner

Will have some one to cook his dinner.

Now good people of Maysville town

Can you boast of girls of such renown?

They can wash and bake :tn<i < hum And iron a shirt without a burn.

You Maysville and Wheaton poets spread your wings with tiie morning breeze and catch the poetical ex-

pansions.

The Maysville folks are kicking high, But I don’t see how they can; Their feet are made to spread out And they use them for a fan. Success to the Star-Phkss and the good old Democrats of Putnam. Cypher. Township Institute. On Saturday, Jan. 19, the teachers of Floyd township assembled in their fourth institute, at Center School House, about three and a half miles southwest of Groveland; all tiie teachers were present and were called to order by President W. H. Randel. By a few rightly chosen words he gave reasons for the teacher to work rather than be paid for society’s prattle. All agreed with Mr. Randel. Mr. Priest, after being recognized by tiie President, made a motion to the effect that tiie Selections from Ruskin lie first discussed, instead of Philosophy; bis motion was overruled. Tompkins’ Philosophy of Teaching was next on the program, tiie discussion being ably led by John Priest. After the noon recess Philosophy was again taken up and discussed for some time, after whion Mr. Randel gave a short talk on Ruskin's Fors Clavigera. The institute adjourned about 3 o'clock, all being well pleased with the work done, x South Russell. Sleigh riding was the order last week but the snow has bid us farewell (Quarterly meeting at Union Chapel last Saturday anil Sunday Protracted meeting will begin at Union Chapel, Sunday night Sutherlin & Clodfelter brought in some sewer tile last week for gravel road repairs \ party at F. SutherlinV and George Clodfelter’s last week We had some of the coldest weathei in the last two weeks the thermometer reached !8 below zero two mornings J. B. Melntireis still on the hunt of a place C. L. Clodfelter had his eye hurt last week by a piece of kindling hitting him Nannie Sutherlin has been suffering with a felon on her thumb H. W. and R. C. Sutherlin hauled some logs to Russellville last week. G. S. Frank bought a line monument a few days ago Floyd hades has been eonlined to the house for three or four weeks with a sore leg but is better at this writing. xx West Cloverdale. John Fitzpatrick lias moved in with J. H. Weathers Oscar Mercer is making Ids home with Ids grandma, Mrs. Joseph Brock Elder C. J. Hurst, of Knightsvide, conducted services at Doe Creek, Sunday Miss Ella Williams has returned home from Greeucastle Clarence Skelton, of Reelsville, was the guest of A. J. Tabor on Sunday Ben Bandy visited at Win. Taber’s last week Clarence Wright was a visitor at Alcany Farmer’s, Saturday night There is no school at No. 6 tins week, on account of the illness of the teacher, Nora Cunningham Salem De'jat.iug and Literary Club is in a flourishing condition; the entertainment last Friday night was in every way a success; the society meets every two weeks Rev. Hulley, of Owen county, is attending the Ml. Hebron folks at present, by authority o? the U. B. Conference; he is | rather conservative and takes the I place of the recent Rev. Kirk, who 1 was an extremist and failed to bring the Shakers back into the U. B. fold. Country Girl,.

j vilified and misrepresented. Senators Lodge and Hawley made the critical speeches of the day, the former urging the extent of the British aggression in the Pacific, while Senator Hawley made pointed comment on the consideration given to Queen Liliuoknlani’s representatives who visited the state department after the United States had formally recognized the Hawaiian

republic.

Hoass.

Washington, Jan. 17.—During the deflate in the house yesterday on the Indian appropriation bill Messrs. Walker, Warner and Heed engaged in a discussion of the currency question. The sundry civil appropriation bill (S3S,540,031) was reported. Washington, Jan. IS.—In the house yesterday the senate amendments to the urgent deficiency bill were disagreed to and the bill was sent to conference. Mr. Money (dem.. Miss.) offered a bill to raise revenue by increasing the tax upon retail liquor dealers. It amends the present law so that retail liquor dealers shall pay 850 per year, and classes all such persons who sell liquor in quantities less than five gal-

lons.

Washington, Jan. 19.—The Indian appropriation bill occupied the time of the house yesterday. Mr. Linton presented a joint resolution for a sixteenth amendment to the constitution which provides that no law shall be passed for the purpose of founding, maintaining, or aiding by appropriation, payment for services, expenses, or otherwise any church, religious denomination or religious society, or any institution, society, or undertaking which is wholly or in part under sectarian or ecclesiastical control. At the evening session private pension bills were considered and hot speeches were made because two bills were blocked by the obstruction of Mr. Jones, of Virginia. Washington, Jan. 21.—In the house on Saturday the senate amendments to the pension bill were not agreed to end the bill v\as sent to the conference. A resolution was introduced that a vessel of the United States navy should be -sent to and s tationed ut the harbor of Honolulu fertile protection of American interests. Mr. Boutelle in a speech said the uprising in Honolulu whs caused by the policy of the administration at Washington. Washington, Jan. 22.—A bill was Introduced in the house yesterday authorizing the issue of 3 per cent, bonds and repealing the leeal tender act of 1878. A bill appropriating 84,000,000 for a new post office building in Chicago was passed. Mr. Breckinridge offered a resolution favoring the annexation of Hawaii. A favorable report was ordered on the bill passed by the senate to provide for gold and silver coinage at the branch mint at Denver,

Col.

Washington, Jan. 23.—The Indian appropriation bill was passed in the house yesterday, as was also the appointment before March 4 of a cadet to the naval academy from each congressional district not actually represented The conference report on the urgent deficiency bill was adopted and the measure was passed.

To Help the .Miner*! In Want. Canton, O., Jan. 22.—A mass meeting was held here to provide relief to the suffering miners. A committee was appointed for a general canvass of the city and for the opening of a depot for supplies. Failed !».» Impeach Him. Washington, Jan. 23.—The attempt to impeach Judge Augustus J. Kicks, of Cleveland, failed in the house judiciary committee yesterday oy an adverse vote of 9 to 7.

WHEN

BUYING FOOTWEAR buy the 1 best. “The best is always the cheapest,’ as Ben Franklin said. From us you may buy the best.made for the money you pay for them. We do not claim to sell a $2.00 shoe for $1.50 or a $3.00 shoe for $2.00. But this is our claim—nothing more, nothing less—a shoe's worth the money you pay for it. Our new Spring Shoes arriving now. Do not go past us for the next pair you need.

Do You Know

That this week we have new Spring Dress Goods, New Trimmings, New Ginghams, New Shirt Waist [Ma-

terials? It’s a Fact.

ILUi M

F. A. HAYS; Prop.

-3 lbs. Sugar $1.00 Flour 80c Brooms * 10c Best Coal Oil 10c ami l‘2e 13 bars Sonp ‘ific Bure Cider Vinegar 20c Soda 5c 50 Clothes Pius 5c Sardines 5c Lard 9o and 10c

Oysters.

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It Is Surprising How easy people can find money to buy Clothing with when they are once convinced, as they are now, that they ean go to the OTIEaiE And select any Suit or Overcoat from this Mammoth Stock of Clothing and get the benefit of the aJ.T PUJi CENT, reduction from their previous low prices. Many have tried and bought at the reductions, told their neighbors, and they are coining by the scores to reap the benefit of our low prices. $ 7.50 SUITS AND OVERCOATS, 25 PER CENT. OFF, $ 5.G3 10.00 “ “ “ “ “ “ « 7 50 12.50 “ “ “ “ “ “ « 938 15.00 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 11.25 Best values known in the history of the Clothing business.

HERE WE COME! DON’T LISTEN to those bankrupt advertisers; the stuff they sell is dear at any price. Go to the wide-awake m&mm Where you got everything fresh, neat and clean, at prices that will astonish you. Best Axel Grease, 5c per box; Kinney’s Yeast Cream, 5c per dozen cakes, none better.

Bacon U) c Fine Cottage Hams 10 c Tomatoes, 4 cans for 25c Oranges, per doz. 20c Bananas, “ “ 12c

,10c

Largest size Wash Tub G5c Wash Boards 15c

Tinware is out of sight; it is so cheap I forgot the price. It is simply wonderful how he is selling goods. It is a place where you can feel at home. Come early and avoid the rush. M. & A. MUitPH Corner Liberty and Madison Sts.

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