Greencastle Star Press, Greencastle, Putnam County, 19 October 1895 — Page 4

THE STAR-PRESS. Frank A. Arnold, Editor and Proprietor.

Saturday, O 10 l' "> TEX MS 0»-e Dollar per Year

Entered at the Postofflce, Greeucaatle, Ind. as aecond-c'.aas mail matter. We want a good correapondent at each poatoftice in Putnam county. Those now actinn correspondents will please notify us when they are out of pupplies of any kind and we will iorward the same to them promptly The latest uame for ciparettts is “white coffin screws,” and 'tis a very appropriate one. The man who is pleased and /ejoices over the misfortunes of his fellow men, is badly balanced ; when misfortune befalls such they pener ally go to the wall, because of lack of pluck and confidence in their own resources

The prosperity and activity in business promises to continue and grow greater; such being the ca-e tlie Republican ou.look grows more gloomy, and the prospect for, Demo cratic victory in lS9b grows brighter day by day.

On the Wtnrj. strife, and the South is making won-; t Montgomery, Ala., derful strides forward in manufactur-1 \ Oct. 12, 1895. ing, in farming, and In mercantile Last Monday’s afternoon train on pursuits. A visit to the Southland is the Monon carried the writer to Lou- an educator, and should be made by isville, en route with about one hun- all who have time and duiar* at their dred brother editors for Atlanta, command. P. A. A.

Georgia, the object being to visit the

SOUND CURRENCY.

Secretary Carlisle Tells What la Needed to Insure It.

The Indiana's Oommaiuler. A Washington special to the Indian-

city. The trip was a most pleasant apolle New8 Bay8: .. 0ne of the n)08t

great Cotton States exposition in that

one; a continuous source of pleasure, entertainment and instruction. At Louisville an Informal reception was given us in the Board of Trade building by members of that body

interesting and popular officers in the navy will command the new warship, Indiana. His official title is Capt.; Robley D. Evans, but at the Army and ! Navy Club, and in State and na\n!

in addition to the good things to eat he i8 oalled

and drink, there was an address of

Fighting Bob”.

.| He has had an honorable and success-

welcome by a member of the Board, Jul career in bolh war and peace> and and replies by Hon. John B. Stott ana wag tw j ce ger j OU8 |y wounded in the Mr. Landis. At midnight the party attacks on Ft. Fisher. He was boru boarded a special train of Pullman’s in Virginia, but was appointed from , , - . , „j v,,, .>,« the State ot Utah to the Naval Acadand other coaches furnished b> the emy SeptemUr 20) 18C3 Af , er , hrt e old reliable Louisville & lile | years at the academy he was promotrailroad, and after a most delightful, ed to be an ensign October 1, 1863. In trip we landed in Nashville on Tues- 1864 he was attached to the steam

day morning, where arrangements

Something out ot the ordinary is the case oi blood poisoning reported from New York recently. A man while sealing an envelope, pressed the mucilaged portion of it across his tongue. The edge of the envelope was sharp, and cut his tongue so that it bled a little. The next day his tongue began to swell and pain him The symptoms ot a serious case of blood poisoning were manifest to the doctor, followed within a very short time by fatal results. The Republic says: Senator Quay's victory in Pennsylvania is almost the termination of the piovement within the Republican party for the third nomination of Benjamin Harrison for the Presidency. With Quay in command of the Pennsylvania delegation in the next national Republican convention, with all that old politician's resources as a trader given lull play by his position of dictator in the sec ond largest delegation in the body, grandpa’s hat promises to be well jammed down over the eyes of its present wearer. Ah, there, you fellows that declared that the Wilson bill favored the pan per sheep of Europe, and would stamp out the wool and mutton industry of the United States. The facts are against you, and the pauper sheep of Europe are having a harder time than ever before. American wool is worth from 2 to 3 cents a pound more than it was when the McKinley bill was in force, and every woolen mill in the country is running up to its full capacity—the output is supplyiug the domestic demand and millions of yards of woolens are being exported to Europe and sold right under the noses of the pauper sheep of Europe—this too, with American labor receiving higher wages than they did in the days of McKinleyism, and steady work.

The old stock in trade argument of the Republicans, that protection guaranteed steady work and big wages was very thoroughly exploded by the working of the McKinley bill; it is well to note, also, that their prophesies that the Wilson bill would close all the manufacturing establishments, throw men out of work, and reduce wages has been thoroughly exploded by the actual working of the bill—more men are »nr)p)nved than prior to its passage, and the list of employed men is increasing daily, while wages are constantly advancing. The people are gaining a practical education in state craft and political economy in these last past few years, that opens their eyes, and their experiences are such mat Protection asan issue it practically out of politics, and will never serve again as a rallying cry for success to the Republican party.

One of the funny things in business lines, recently made public, is the fact that the American Protective Tariff league has been engaged in an inquiry about wages to secure evidence that the Wilson tariff law is injuring the country. It is petting replies that do not give much n rruragement to the agents of protecti\<-interests. Here is a reply from the Doe River Woolen Mills at Elisabeth, Tenn., which the proprietors send to a New York newspaper, so that the information may

not be suppressed It is as follows : Gentlemen—In circular and cards

from the pul lie.

answer will say

to your we are

had been made to give the Indiana quill wielders a flattering reception. After a breakfast at the Maxwell, “open house” was announced in room No. 7, where a committee of Nashvillians dispensed in true Tennessee

style.

Next was a visit to Fisk university, where the president of tnat institution delivered an address of welcome, and Gen. Packard, of New Albany, who had been the president’s classmate in college, delivered the reply. A quartette of jubilee singers, for which Fisk university is celebrated, sang several selections very sweetly, and then the party paid a visit to Vanderbilt university—an institution of learning of large proportions—the university grounds are five miles square, and are very beautiful, while the buildings are large and substantial. Next the party visited Gersts, where lunch was served—substantial and palatable. At 3:40 p. m. the party left for Chat tanooga via the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway. This line is noted for the number of battle fields along its liue between Nashville and Chattanooga: Antioch Station, Rural Hill, Jefferson, Murfreesboro, Stone River, etc. At Chattanooga is Lookout Mountain, which was visited by the editorial party, where spread below them was the field of the “battle above the clouds”, fought Nov. 24. 1863, and within easy reach of the city is the field of Chickamauga, also visited by a portion of the party, as well as Missionary Ridge and the National and Confederate cemeteries, and Orchard Knob. After the hospitalities of Chattanooga had been dispensed in a magnificent manner, wo took train for Atlanta, passing Kennesaw Mountain and other places noted in history en route. After a refreshing night’s rest at the Marion, Oriental and other hotels, the party proceeded to do the Exposition in approved style. No adequate description of the vast enterprise is possible on paper—’tis magnificent in conception and grand in its completion. The different buildings are sightly, and well calculated for the purposes intended. The displays in the Liberal Arts, the Government, the Transportation, the Forestry, the Horticultural, the Machinery, the Women’s and the Colored People’s buildings are large and of great interest; the State buildings are handsome in design and attractively filled, and the Midway, with its Shooting the Chutes, Plantation, Mexican Village, Indian Village, Scenic Railway, etc., is entertaining, amusing, and as popular as the Midway at the Columbian Exposition. The days spent at the Exposition are days profitably and pleasantly spent, and visitors speak in the highest terms of it. Atlanta may well feel proud of its exposition. The trip from Atlanta to Montgomery, Alabama, over the Atlanta & West Point railroad., through the courtesy of President Smith and General Passenger Agent Gee, was altogether pleasant. This road forms a link in the celebrated Piedmont Air Line between New York City and New Orleans, and its physical condition is splendid, while its coaches are comfoitable, the train serviso is all that could be desired, and the train employes are accommodating and gentlemanly. The road passes through some excellent country, and the people appear prosperous. AtLaGrange, and in the neighborhood of that town, large numbers of people from the Northern States are settling, and they report it a free country, remarkably healthy, with a soil that needs only to be tickled by the husbandman to laugh with a plentiful crop. At Montgomery, Alabama, the seat o? the cspitol of the Confederacy, there is much of Interest to all who are interested in the history of our country. In that city and about it are landmarks of the late war that

stoop Powhatan, and the following year was with the North Atlantic blockading squadron. In 1866 he was at tbe navy yard in Philadelphia, and on July 25 of ttiat year was commis . sioned ns a lieutenant. The next year found him on ordinance duty at the Washington navy yard, and in 1S67-69 he was doing duty on the Piscataqua flagship of the Asiatic squadron. In 1888 he was commissioned a lieuten-ant-commander. Since then his promotions have been rapid and honorable, and to-day he is one of the bravest and most trustworthy of naval of

fleers.

Recently he was in command of the New York, and previous to that had been Naval Secretary of the LightHouse Board. While serving in that capacity he formed the aequaintnnee of President Cleveland, and accompanied him on several hunting and fishing trips down the Potomac river on the light-house tender Violet. Captain Evans won the title of “Fighting Bob” at the time of the Chilean riots. He was then in command of the Yorktown, when its sailors were mobbed in the streets ot Valparaiso, and it was on that interesting occasion that he threatened to shell the port. He did excellent service later in command of the Behring sea patrol fleet. Captain Evans was assigned to the command of the Indiana at his own request, and it is generally understood that the request was honored because the President was his personal friend, and because he had a strong desire to compliment him for his splendid record. He is one of the youngest officers of his rank in the navy, and is one of the few naval officers now in active duty, who have been wounded. His wounds were very serious,and he still has a very perceptible limp as a memento of Ft. Fisher. The new commander of the Indiana takes great pride in his ship. He declares that she is the pride of the American navy, and is said to be lying awake nights studying how he can equip her to the greatest advantage, and to make the best show. The first active sea duty of the battleship Indiana will probably be in the vicinity of Cuba and Venezuela, where it is understood she will be ordered this winter, if iu readiness, to take part in the practice drills of the North Atlantic squadron. THE BATTLE SHIP FTTtJD. The “Indiana” battle ship fund has at last been completed. The $8,000, with some to spare, is now the total amount assured. The great “Indiana” will not go afloat without recognition from its namesake. Those who have been active in the work of raising the subscriptions deserve the thanks of all the patriotic citizens of our commonwealth. What’s the matter with Secretary Olney? He’s all right. Brunerstown. Communion service* were largely attended at Otter Creek last Sunday .. Robert and Bert Thomas were prospecting iu Vigo county last week John Wright’s oldest daughter is very sick with typhoid fever Mrs. Irwin thinks ol spending the winter in Ills., with her daughter, Mrs. White The hall club beat the Calcutta team with a score of 28 to 2 Chas. Reeves lias a new gold watch, a present from Indianapolis friends... John Martin has his house almost completed ... Mrs. Levi Thomas and family, of Edwards, visited relatives here the past week. They report a splendid crop of corn and say that new corn will start at 18 cts., per pushel .... Some of the boys went to Greencastle Junction to play hall Saturday, but the Junction team did not show up ... David Skelton drives a new baggy .... Mrs. Isaac Brattian is slowly recovering 'from the fever George Hall has finished his cellar and is ready for the cold and snow. W H. Gardner is also building a neiv cellar Picking Apples is iu ordei now , aud a .Ml ■ large crop is being gathered .... John Hall is training his ‘‘old coon dog Wes" and intends to make the raccoons take tall timber Rev. Bates, the uew oastor of Pleasant Hill Church, preached his first sermon Sunday night to a crowded bouse. xx

Government P« mnnd Xot-rl Must He Iletlred -Nsys the A duiliilatrntlon's Policy of Kcricnip.loo Will Continue — Address at Host on.

Pleasant Garden. John Walden will move to town in the near future Bert Walden is repairing his bouse The Sunday School convention was well attended Eev Slurry filled his appoint ment here last Sunday night, with good attendance Joseph fetters is working for Bert Walden Milton Hathaway and two of his children have the typhoid fever Oscar Allen is visiting his sister, Mrs. I,. B. smith Sanford Sutton, of Illinois, who lias been visitiug relatives and friends here, has returned home Farmers have begun gathering corn; it is selling at 25 cents P. T. Cromwell is firing heaters at Terre Haute .... Fillmore Bell, who has been visiting' friends and relatives here, has returned to his home in St. Louis Johnnie Walden is hauling heading for H. I). Chew George McCormick is having lumber sawed for his new house Mr. Alspaugh, of Greencastle, seems to have important business here Bert Walden and William Barnett are cutting timber for A. D. Chew Oliver Renfro has gone to Bowling Green to husk corn Grandma Johnson is on the sick list.... Some have commsneed to crib corn Thomas Dwyer talks of taking a trip to Kansas soon, to see his brother The schools are progressing nicely. New Winchester. Preaching Saturday and Sunday at Baptist Church, by T**»v Tincb^r, of HtilesvDle Rufus Vautht and daughter moved to Indianapolis tbi* w»rk James West has occupied the property vacated by Mr. Vaught E.V.McVay went to Greencastle Tuesday Urban williams waa seen in our town again last Sunday •... Schools are progressing nicely First inatitute. which was held

will go down to future generations asJuich^VwiVuryVSi.k. .11t h em pe a. in.

. . ., I among tne most noted and interest-'

raymg the same price to the same j of fche annHlg of our land< aad thu j ^^nu ln^e^rar-rhr^^cXyli; amount of hands that we did in vieltor atAtlanta should not fail to ' ‘mVuToU," ^cValing* MoVaThad

the'fiame time'on^hands "ire buying | ^XTarh^ipl^'o^^enirTeU j

4u per cent more with the same. i c , *nd it ig surrounded by a rich ag- .Mr w»l» the^gu'aUof^iMeY G*?tra?e 0 l au'd money than they did in 1890. We ^cultural country. ) ^dVios.^o^Vn’i^'Vo ‘.^o^^ir have all the protection we war.t in “Thirty years after”—three decades n#w clothes Freddie Bishop has been serIree wool. j-have obliterated all bitterness and M:^ht h tr^bie. week ’ , “ mttrlari *‘

Boston. Oct 14.—The meeting of the Massachusetts Ueformclub at the Vendome Saturday night was an ovation to Secretary Carlisle ;md his speech on the finances of the government under the present administration was listened to witli great interest. Secretary Carlisle spoke, in part, as follows: All Important OurMtlon. ••On© of the most important questions tbe people have now to consider iu whether they cun afford to adhere longer to a system which periodically aufrfuieuts the public debt for the purpose of uccurlu# gold to bo excnan;:eJ for notes, which when redeemed are not retired and canosled, but are reissued and put in circulation to be over and over airain presented for redemption. So far as the merits of this single question are aiTccted it is immaterial whether our standard value Is to l-e go.d or silver, because tne coin for ledeuiptlon purposes, whether it be gold coin or silver coin, must be provided by the government, undit can be procured only by the sale of bonds Whether v\e continue to maintain the gold standard of value or debase our currency to the silver standard the obligation of the go\eminent to redeem its notes in coin on presentation will remain, aud. co mcquent1/. the questio i whether tne notes whoa redeemed shall be retired and canulsd. or reissued, is oae which cannot be avoided or settled by a chauie iu our coinage laws. It must bo ssttiod b/ logid ttlbi iu another direction. Oiu) Cause of Agitation. * My contention is that the notes ought to be kept outstanding, but sh >uld be retired and canceled as speedily as sound and safe currency can be provided to taKe their places. Ihere can bo uo financial repoie 1 i this country ns long as these notes continue a part of our currency, because the fact that they exist compels the government to provide a large gold reserve which, in the very n iture of things, cannot be penuaneutly maintained by any fixed amount, and whenever it begini to diminish, distrust and apprehension arise in the public mind, values are unsettled, business is disturbed, aud more or less loss is entailed upon the people. The losses already sustained on this acoount are almost beyoai computation, and there Is no good reason to believe that the country can escape further Injury in the future If the policy of the government is unchanged in this respect The fact that the soundness of our currency depends, or is supposed to depend, upon the maintenance of a certain fixed reserve in the treasury, which keeps the business of the country in an almost constant state of agitation and alarm, is from every point of view detrimental to the Interests of the people. Suggests a Kemcily. ‘ My only purpose now is to assist 1c directing public attention to the subject, and to express the decided opinion that this element of weakness must bo eliminated from our system before wc can have otiy positWe assurance of permanent safety. Alter the experience of ih© last three years.lt seems almost incredible that a proposition to retire these notes should encounter opposition, though theru Is. of course, room for wide difference of oplnioi> as to the manner lu which ll shall be accomplished and as to the character of the currency that shall be substituted for them “The responsibility is upon the people and their reiresentatlves in congress to determine whether the public debt shall be Increased from lime to time lu order to redeem and reissue this paper, which, to say the loast, is of doubtful constitutionality, and is no more convenient for use than other forms of currency. The executive authorities must obey the lawri as they stand, whether they be good or bad, but all the powers conferred upon them by the statutes will Le faithfully aud fearlessly exercised whenever necessary for the preservation of the public credit and the maiuteuanoe of a sound and stable currency for the use of the people in the transaction of their business. "There Is more than onj way in which an adequate and safe currency can be secured for the use of the people without obstructing the powers of the government, or subjecting Its credit to the vicissitudes of either legitimate trade or reckless speculation, and I most sincerely hope the subject will receive the careful consideration of all who feel an interest in the adoption of a sound policy, and that a plan may be formulated which will meet the approval of congress. The Government's Fixed Policy. "In the meantime the government will continue to redeem its obligations on presentation, according to the requirements of the existing laws and public policy. Those who want gold will get it, and those who want silver will get it The parity of the two metals will be maintained, and the whole volume of our currency, paper and coin alike, will be kept equal to the highest standard recognized by the commercial nations of the world."

FARMERS’ CONGRESS.

Pr<x'e.<llug» of ttio National Meeting in the City of Atlantia. Atlanta, Ga.. Oct 14.—The farmers’ national congress adopted a resolution favoring reciprocity between the United Slate:; anti the South and Central American countries. There was very little discussion on the subject the laruicrs being of one aaind. Atlanta, Ga., Oct 15.—The Farmj ers' National congress yesterday refused by a vote of 251 to 104 to adopt a resolution favoring the free coinage of silver at a ratio of 1(5 tp 1.

I'otatfM-H Kuiucd by Frost*. Rush City, Minn., Oct 16.—By the frosts of last week it is probable that 1,000,000 bushels of potatoes have been ruined in northern Minnesota.

Clinton FhIIb.

Frost has made things look brown Mrs. Laura Keyt is very seriously sick The sorghum factory of John Boswell A Co. Is no more—it went up in a big blare last Thursday night, together %vith 200 gallons of molasses; loss about |I50; no insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown Farmers are turning their attention now to corn husking Thomas & Burke, of Martins, have a corn busker, and have engaged to busk the corn for several of our farmers , The hoys in this neighborhood think rabbits will soon be ripe, and are laying in a supply of ferrets Several Clinton people took in the Bainbridge novelty fair, and report a good time . Rumors are curie ill that tilde will soon be a wedding on the creek ...We need the new graded school bouse at Clinton.

Obituary. On Friday morning, Oct. 11,1895, the angel uf dcaili wnitcd the home and took away Hiram A., the son of Jesse and Lydia Hamrick. He was born June 18, 1879; age 16 years, 3 months and 27 days. He had been sick about five weeks, and during that time he bore his sufferings and was not heard to murmur or complain. He leaves a father, mother, two sisters, three brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his eariv departure. At dIBerent times be said: "1 am going to die, but I am ready and willing to go.” His memory will st ill linger in the hearts of relatives and friends, who extend their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families. Weep not, dear ones, for you may tind consolation in these words: “He that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live.” The funeral services were conducted by Elder Skelton; buiial at Bethel on Little Walnut. A Cousin.

There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.—Lincoln.

A BARGAIN IN SHOES. We put on sale to-day, 50 pairs Misses' high grade Kid Patent Tip Shoes, all sizes from il's to 2’s, narrow lasts, B, C and I), choice for $1.00 per pair. They are all actually worth almost double what we ask you for them. Do not fail to get a pair of shoes at i price. Your children are now wearing shoes that cost you 81.50, 81.75 or 82.00, no better than we ask you $1.00 for. This is a special sale and will not last long. ALLEN BROTHERS.

Our Boys’ and Children’s Department Is brim ftiil of fill tlio latest uoveltiGsj never before were we so well prepared to furuish the Little Ones with a nobby Suit or Overcoat at prices that will suit your pocketbook. Boys’ Suits, 75c, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4<Sc $5. An endless variety of all the latest styles iu Hats and Caps for Boys and Girls.

-F. A. HAYS, Prop.

ixuw mayevine.

Corn gathering has commenced. Corn is of good quality and yield Joe Bowen spells his name with a big “B," on account of the arrival of a 10 pound boy at his house last aaluruay uioruiug Apple picking is tbe order of the day The school of district fo. 8, was a compelitor at the novelty fair, ind carried off second honors. We would

OF THE

CENTRAL NATIONAL BAA

At Greencastle, in the State of India,

at the close of business,

Nitmt 2S, 1S05.

UESOUICl'ES.

Loans and discounts *010,, Overd I aits secured and unseeureu

l . Bonds to secure circulation Freni turns on U 8. Bonds. Hiooks. securities, etc

. Banking-house, furniture, and fix"

Remaining In the postoflice at Greencastle 'owneil* H "' 1 rn orig«ges

•tfA’ttS&S&’Vr Ad.llne John-

«on, Addison Jones, Mrs. Nancy J. Coor, I Due from approved reserveiigenis

have liked to have had them to have been first We would like to known why our boys go to North Salem John A. King is picking apples at Koachdale .... Charley Sheas and family, of New Winchester, visited at B. F. Heaney’s Sunday Elder Kergison preached at the Christian Church Saturday aud Sunday nights. xx

Misi Rebecca OTiaX ^6^ Wilson, Clark Williams. Miss Clara Crawley, Mrs. Mllley Valatidingham, Alex. Barns, Miss Avia Baker, Mrs. Christina Shoemaker. Miss Alice Brillhet, Mrs. John Wells. In calling for auy of the above named let-

ters please say "advertised." WILLIS G. NEFF, P. M.

25,(10 2 50 71,82

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Indianapolis Live Stock Market. CATTLE—Receipts, 150; shipments, light. Market dull. Choice export grades 75An uo Good to choice shipping - 4 5ug4 75 Fslr to good shipping 4 25(94 50 Stockers and feeders. 2 25<fJ3 75 Good to choice heifers. 8 50(^4 00 fail to medium iietlWs A uU(i,u au Good to choice cows 2 Mta.l no Fair to medium cows . 2 25 X2 50 Good to choice bulls .2 25(a2 75 SHEEP Receipts, 500; shipments, buu. Market slow. Good to choice sheep |2 75(93 00 Fsir to medium sheep 2 25(92 50 Choice lambs 8 75(94 00 HOGS—Receipts, 5,000; shipments, 2,000. Market active. Choice medium and heavy $4 10194 20 Mixed and heavy packing 4 0594 171* Lights - 8 90194 10 Pigs t 7t<§4 15

••• auonai uanks 441

Krsrt.iona! paper cuiienoy, means and cents , Lawful Money Heservelu Bank, viz-

25.128 001

1 ° l “ 1 MAHiLmESr- ,mn Cnplta! stock paid in sinniv Surplus fund Undivided profiia.lessexpenses ami t»xe< paid , n, Nation«i bank notes outstanding . 2** 51 Due to Stale Hanks enu bankers. 2Vt7 Individ nl deposits *»13btept to check uetnuuu certiticatM of deposit... ‘{#,7}

Total ttj.ri State of Indiana, county oVp'uUisn! i. 31 uses I). bri iges. Cashier of the s( UMii.ed bank, uo solemnly swear that above statement is true to the best of kuowledgeand belief. H„h.c.ii 1 . M 'Bridges, Cavhit Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of O lober. 1895. John H. Jam c %1tr g T.~HATa. N r ry ,,ul U ska B. Evans, ^-Dlreclo' (•iUlftTOIt HKOADSTUE&T, )