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

Saturday, Jan. 25,1896.

TERMS ‘W Dollar per Year

The Democrats of Ohio are not going to be behind their previous record ; they have always shown up at Democratic National Conventions with an Ohio man as a candidate for the Presidential nomination, and

—— . - , — — | when the next convention meets in aa^econd^cllaa ma?l*matter. Gree,1C ** tle ’Chicago Hon. M. E. Ingalls, of the W. want a good correspondent at each | Bl K Fo ‘* r Kadroad, will be presented poatoffice in p utnam county. Thoae now act- ;l8 their presidential timber, fnfitas corn: pendents will please notify us j ^ when they are out of supplies of any kind ami I . r *i tn we will forward the same to them promptly Jx selecting members OI the DemoMaas Convention.' " ' cratic County Central Committee the The Democrats of Putnam county j'l‘0 erent townships should appoint are requested to assemble in mass men who will take an interest in the convention in the Court House, City W ork, and enthusiastically perform the select a date for holding a primary I paign. Each and every committeeelection to nominate candidates tor! man gll0U ]d be a worker who will

certain county offices and for the j

transaction of such other business as P rove eiItctl ' c niul uutrng ’ ' ll11 may come before said convention. I good judgment to govern his cam-

Frank D. Ader, paign work. Every good Democrat

Chairman. . " . , does not make a good committeeman.

Dan S. Hcrst,

Secreatary.

July 7 is the date, and Chicago is the place selected for the Democratic National Convention.

One of the recent movements in Congress is a determined effort on the part of about fifty Republican members to arrange some plan

The leading Democrats of Illinois whereby they can force Speaker Reed and Missouri have “gotten together” i to a ' , f nd ° n h.s do-nothing pohey and and agreed to support Col. Morrison, | P ul l the ^publican party on record of Illinois, for the Democratic pres,-1 n ; r * ga j r(1 t0 l>ve political issues . , ... ! of the day. They'believe that Reeds dential nomination. I . . , . ,. . . ^ policy is prompted .by self-interest There seems to be a growing con- and a desire to place himself in as viction that Hon. Thomas Taggert favorable a position as possible to sewill be the Democratic nominee for cure the Republican presidential Governor of Indiana—his record of | nomination, hence the fact stands unbroken success as a candidate that he is more interested in his

before the people gives him a prestige that is not apt to be overcome.

boom than in

country.

the welfare of the

In Michigan a woman has brought suit against htr husband for divorce, alleging as cause therefor that her husband is so deeply and enthusias-

tically interested in politics that shej'to break away from the leadership of is unhappy and life is made a burden | Speaker Reed and his committee on to her thereby, more especially as he rules and to raise objections to his has been invariably unsuccessful in ^ metbods of mapping out the business

Reed is not having peace and quietness in his official position as Speaker. It is well said that there are growing signs of a disposition among the Republicans in the House

his political ventures.

of the House This is one of the inevitable effects of the presence of an active candidate for the presidency in the Speaker’s chair. It is impossible for Tom Reed to take a stand on any vital question in the House without having his presidential ambition

We notice that some Indiana Republican newspapers are declaring that it is time to “revolt against bossism,” and they aver that they will not oe held by a bargain in which the

non,ination for Governor and caucus taken into account. It has been the nomination for U. 8. Senator is to be ganie w ith every Speaker that ever cut and dried. The fact remains, | kept his dexter eye on the White

however, that the bargain will be House.

made, and the “revolt against boss-, ^—-—

ism” will not materialize. ! On Monday last the St. Louis Re

j public sent the following questions to The twin announcement is made ^ the Governors of the difFerent States, that Harrison is soon to marry his | asking them to reply :

niece, Mrs. Dimmock, and that he is “Would you regard the purchase of a real, live, active and aggressive f^uba by England an occasion for the

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dential nomination. 1 his is a sink j state, armed and drilled, and how ing example of cause and effect—the quickly could it be mobilized?” prospective bride is determined to be Among the answers received was the "first lady of the land,” and be ; one from Governor Mathews, of this “at home” in the White House, and State, which reads as follows : the prospective groom is thus forced ^ While the purchase of Cuba by into the active arena of politics that: England may not be at present ache may do his best to pander to the tually contemplated, yet that Spain wishes of his best beloved. may enter into negotiations of such ♦— I character would not be improbable. The Republicans in Congress,' Spain’s treasury is in practically a under the leaderon pof Speaker Reed, | bankrupt condition and her public

says a special, are i.laimed at the silver situation, and it was given out that Reed had passed the word to the

credit is sinking low. It seems to me the Monroe doctrine would be seriously assailed in the rumored trans-

Chairman of the Committee on Ter- j fer of Cuba. A sure and safe way to ritories that the bill admitting Ari- circumvent this would be aid to the zona, New Mexico and Oklahoma into | Cuban insurgents at this time, which the Union as States must not be favor- our government should promptly and ably reported to the House this ses- heartily render. Cuba as a republic sion. He is opposed to the admission \ is safer for us than a dependency of of these Territories on the ground Spain or any other foreign power, that their admission would give the , Congress should without delay at silver men six more votes in the least accord belligerent rights. IndiSenate, and perhaps that many morej ana militia is nearly 3,000, equipped votes in the House. For this reason j for campaign, and could be mobilized

it is extremely doubtful if any of the in ten hours,

territorial bills are reported to the 1 House during the present session.

Claude Matthews, Governor of Indiana.

Still the demand is for a good Western man as the Democratic nominee for President, and no better man has yet been suggested than Governor Matthews, ot Indiana.

We cannot publish cnmmunications if the authors do not send their names with them, as an evidence of good faith ; this rule is absolutely necessary to prevent being imposed upon. The w«rd is that the Democratic Stale Convention in this State will be held two weeks before the National Democratic Convention, which is called to meet in Chicago, on July 7.

Every indication now is that the Democrats are getting together, and will make a united and strong campaign in 1SW—the restlessness and lack of enthusiasm lhat permeated the campaign of IrlM has about disappeared. Don t forget that Putnam County’s Democratic Mass Convention to make arrange incuts for the campaign of 1&96, is to be held on February 22 D90. Every Democrat should ar range his aff’aiis so as to be able to attend, and by h’s vote and counsel give right direction to the campaign, that a glorious victory may result. -oEvery Democrat in Putnam county should read the Star-Press, and thus keep posted as to the work and issues of the campaign of 1S90 Our hope and desire is that all will do so, ami as an inducement to bring about this good result we offer to furnish the Star-Press for a year and four books by standard authors, of the subscriber’s own choice from a list of over 500 books, for $1. We offer to present to every one who pays money on subscription to the StarPress one of the books mentioned above for each 25 cents so paid. These books are not trash; they are published to sell at from 10 cents to 40 cents each, and are the writings of the best authors. Come or send to this office for a list of these books ; take advantage of this offer while it remains open.

Organization should be the rallying word with Democrats from this time forward, until the polls are closed in November next. The better and closer the organization the greater the success ami the larger the majorities. Central Committees can andjshould do a large amountof work in the organization of the party, but their efforts will prove futile if the individual voters of the party do not feel that they are personally interested, and that their personal efforts are necessary to perfect success in organization and in the victory to be won. With these truths in few, it should he remembered that the Mass Convention of the Democrats of this county is called to meet at the Court House, on February 22, next; much depends on the attendance, and upon the action of this convention ; every Democrat should make it a point to be present and take part in the proceedings of this convention.

One of the jokes of the campaign is found in the (act that Bushnell, the newly inaugurated Governor of Ohio, in his inaugural address, said of Me Kinley, the retiring Governor : “May his destiny lead him to the pathway where he can give for the whole American people the same excellent service he has be •towed upon his fellow citizens of Ohio.” McKinley’s retiring message informed the public that he left the office of Governor of the State, with the expenditures largely exceeding the revenues of the State, and with “an alarming amount of local indebtedness’’ all over the State. Hence if Bushnell’s wish should materialize, and McKinley should be elected President, he would vacate the Presidential office, at the end of his term, with the expenses of government largely in excess of its revenues, and an alarming local indebtedness hanging all over the country. Good citizens of all parties, under this statement of the case, will unite in opposing McKinley’s election to the presidency.

FROM WASHINGTON.

What Our Lawmakers Are Doing at the Nation's Capital.

feummary of Dally Pro« In tho Son. ato and House Important IHonsure* Under Connlderatlon by tho Lck tala tors. Washington. Jan. 17.—In the senate yesterday the silver bill was further discussed. The Monroe doctrine also received attention in i resolution by Senator Seward (N. J l declaring the limitations of the doctrine and stating that President Cleveland's attitude was an extension of the doctrine beyond its original scope. A resolution was adopted requesting the state department for further information on Turkish-Arme-nian affairs. Senator Hale (Me.) spoke in fa 1 or of a Pacific cable connecting the United States and Hawaii and expressed the opinion that the annexation of the Hawaiian islands to the United States was certain to be accomplished at an early day. Washington, Jan. 21.—Two opposing phases of the Monroe doctrine were present in the senate yesterday—one bj Senator PaGs (Minn ), from the committee on foreign relations, favoring a strong reaffirmation of the doctrine, and another from Senator Sewell (N. J.), urging that the doctrine had been carried so far beyond its scope ns to threaten dangerous consequences. Washington, Jan. 22.—The senate put aside finance and foreign affairs yesterday and passed many bills, among them being the follow ing: (irnnting a pension of $.>0 a month to the widow of Rear Admiral English; pensioning ,he wndow of Maj. Gen. Carroll at $75 monthly and the widow of Lieut. Frederick Schwatkn, arctic explorer, at $30 monthly; increasing the pension of the widow of Col. Frederick Dent, sister of President Grant,f^om $30 t >$50monthly, and pensioning the widow of Brevet Maj. Uen. Doubleday at $100 monthly. THK IIOI'SE.

BUU Introducpri and I'etltloiiH and Koho1 ut Ions Presented. Washington, Jan. 17.— In the house yesterday the time was occupied in discussing the pension appropriation bill. Washington, Jan. 18.—In the house yesterday the pension bill was passed. It carries $141,325,820, about $50,000 less than the estimate. Petitions were presented for the retirement of greenbacks and treasury notes. A bill was introduced declaring bicycles baggage for purposes of interstate commerce and requiring all railroads to carry them as baggage. The free home bill, which is practically a revival of the homestead law, was favorably reported. Adjourned to Monday. Washington, Jan 21.—In the house yesterday the military academy appropriation bill ($44‘.»,547) was passed. A bill was introduced to make Lincoln’s birthday, February 12, a legal holidny Resolutions were offered for the recognition of belligerent righ's of the Cubans, and to revive the grade of lieutenant general of the army for the benefit of Gen. Miles. Washington, Jun 22. — The urgency deficiency bill ($4 415,022) was passed in the house yesterday. A bill was introduced requiring Canadian sailors seeking employment in this country to have a domicile of at least six months in tin- United State-: before they cun be employed.

MAY SOON ACT. Iterognltlon of the Cuban Insurgents by I be I'restdent Salil to Ito Imminent. Nashville, Tenn.. Jan. 21.—Congressman Benton McMillin reached the city Monday night from Washington, and in an interview with him concerning Cuban affairs lie said he had good grounds for the statement that President Cleveland, in a few days, will send a message to congress recognizing the Cubans as belligerents. Mr. McMillin says lie is satisfied this will be done, and that the rumors connect ing England with the purchase of Cuba are bringing matters to a crisis. Mr. McMillin spoke with positiveness in regard to the early recognition of the revolutionists.

One of the recent specials fn m

Washington says :

“An outcome of the various boud taaueii

which have been made by this administration is a marked increase in the circulation of National bank notes. Whenever a new bond issued is advertised orders are immediately died with the Treasury Department for a large amount of National bank notes intended for issue by banks which expect to obtain bonds as a basis for this increased circulation. Since the last Issue of bouds was advertised urarly $20,000,000 of additional National bank notes have been ordered printed. There la no doubt that a great deal of this intended to be issued after some of the new bonds had been issued. Between seven and eight millions are specifically ordered for this purpose. The remaining 113,000,000 or $14,000,000 will either be used for this purpose and will be held in reserve for use by the banks should oppor- 1 tunity again offer for increasing their circu- j lation, or should Congress pass the much, talked of legislation giving permission to the ; banks to Increase their circulation to the full amountof the reserve instead of the 90

per coat limit^now allowed them.”

THE DATE FIXED. Populists to Hold Their National Convention In Ht. Louis July 22. St. Louis. Jan. 2().—The people’s party national committee, in executive session, agreed to hold the national contention in St. i ouis on July 22 next, mid passed resolutions inviting the cooperation of all opposition to the two old parties. Itayarit Explains. Washington, Jan. 21. - A communication was prevented to the house from Ambassador to England Bayard relative to tbe speeches he delivered at Edinburgh, Scotland, in which he says he was incorrectly reported, that bespoke without premeditation or notes and has no means of correcting the reporters, and he asks for fair treatment by the house. Will Convene at Milwaukee. Washington, .Ian. 21.—H. H. Hand, of Wisconsin, a member of the executive committceofthc National League of i!epubliean Clubs, has received a letter from Secretary Dowling authorizing the holding of the next convention of the league at Milwaukee, August 25, 26 and 27. Indian Chief Drowned. Muscogee, I. T., Jnn. 20. — Gov. Espnrthecher, of the Creek nation, was drowned while trying to cross the deep fork near here. The boat was swept down the stream by the current, and, striking a log, was overturned. win < oin n i • w Dolls PH. Washing!-in, Jan. 22.—About February 1 the treasury department will resume the coinage of silver dollars and continue until about $18,000,000 has been coined.

Itljf Check for Vaiinar

Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Jan. 21.—Miss ' Helen Gould has sent a cheek for $8,000 to Vassar college to found a sckolj arship in memory ol her mother.

EVERYTHING

That happens in the business world, as in Nature’s world, has some cause from which it springs. Sometimes that cause is easily recognized and sometimes it is hidden from view; but the cause exists just the

same.

Take a Good Square

Look

Throughout our store.

Nolice the complete look of all lines. We are emphatically the leaders in all that pertains to Dry Goods in this vicinity. You will do yourself an injustice if you purchase your carpets, curtains, or (for that matter) any housekeeping goods without first looking at our stock.

alien bros: Greatest Store. Dr a Goods, Carpels. Cloaks and Slates.

We have always felt liberally disposed toward tho public, because we believe it is the public’s due, and besides we feel it is an advantage to us iu this day, when the rule is to conduct business on purely selfish methods; but we wish to disclaim au philanthropic desires iu making the low prices we invariably make throughout our store.

Announcements. FOR 8HERIFF. James E. Foudray, is a candidate for Sheriff of Putnam County, subject to tie cision of Democratic primary election. James T. Kuark, of Oreencastle township, is a candidate for Sheriff of Putnam County, subject to decision of Democratic primary eleetion. It. M. Bunton is a candidate for Sheriff of Putnam county, subject to decision of Democratic primary election. Willis P. Wood, of Oreencastle township, is a candidate for Sheriff, subject to decision of Democratic primary election. John» A. Lane is a candidate for Sheriff ef Putnam County, subject to decision of the Democratic primary election. Levi S. Worrell, of Jackson township, is a candidate for Sheriff, subject to decision of Democratic primary election. G. W. Hurst, of Warren township, is a candidate for Sheriff of Putnam county, subject to decision of Democratic primary election. FOR TREASURER. Foi; Treasurer, James L. Browning, of Oreencastle township, subject to decision of Democratic primary election. Thomas J. Ruark. Sr., is a candidate for Treasurer, subject to decision of Democratic primary election. Mr. Editor: Please announce that I am a candidate for Treasurer of Putnam county, ! subject to decision of Democratic primary election. James A. Tucker. FOR COMMISSIONER. W. S. Burris is a candidate for County Commissioner for the Third District, subject to decision of Democratic primay election. James W. Raines, of Jefferson township, is ' a candidate for County Commissioner from the Third District, subject to decision of ! Democratic primary election. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. To the Democratic Voters of Putnam County: In compliance with the solicitation of many j Democratic voters, I have determined to announce myself as a candidate for Represents- 1 tive in the Legislature from Putnam county, I subject to the Democratic primary election! It is my desire to make i thorough canvass , of the county before said primary election.! but owing to sickness in my family I may not I be able to gratify this wish. Any interest taken in my behalf will be highly appreciated. John II. James.

It is generally accepted as a fact that the crops of 1M15 were very boun tiful, and averaged largely above that j of any other year in a decade ; while j this is true, there are few who realize | the immensity of this production of I grain, etc., and the aggregate valuation of the same. The Agricultural Department has given figures that show tlie total value of the farm products of I-‘.15 o. bo $1,489 417,000, divided as follows : Corn, $567,509,000; wheat, $’237,930,000 ; oat*,$l(»3,655,000; rye, $11,905,000; Imrley, $29,31“00<); buckwheat, $6,930,000; potatoes, $78,985,000; hay, $393,ISO,000. The immensity of these values are best appreciated by comparison. The total indebtedness of the States and Territories of the United States, according to the census of 1890, was $1,135,210,422, and the total indebtedness of the national government at the same time was $915,901,112.

20,000 Bushels OF WHEAT, COEN AND OATS WANTED AT THE VAN DA LI A MILLS. Highest market price paid. We are alway in the market. FEED OF ALE ISIIND8 ( onstantiv on hand at tow prices; irive us a call when in need of anything. ^TELEPHONE NO. 77. Sit Harris Hilling Co. Money Loaned! In any sum, for any time. Must see the borr >wer in person. No delay. Money furnished at once at tbe very lowest terms. G. IS. BLAKE, Insurance and Lean Agent, V RKENCASTLE, IXI). ***rr^m ■ ihm >• rt mmnn* nm—i m James M. Hurley, REAL ESTATE, ... I iiNiii-nnee -AikI I „<>:ins:. REAL ESTATE OF ALL KINDS FOR SALE AND RENT.

It can he done, and it should be done. Indiana can he placed in the Democratic, column next November if every Democrat does his whole duty.

JACKS FM SALE Two extra good black Jacks—3 and I years old. Address JOHN SWEENEY, 4 8ttl Ind. Indianapolis Live Stock Market M^TTLE-Receipta, 100; .hipmeoTa, none! Choice export grades ry*. Good to choice shipping le l\ ^ hair to good Shipping a 2na:i 75 Stockers and feeders 2 25*3 75 Good to choice heifers 3 so Fair to medium heifers * snjp jJs Good to choice cows *2 75(38 25 Fair to medium cows 2 110J12 75 Good to choice hulls 2 50(k3 26 8HKKP Receipts, 400; shipments, light Market slow. • Good to choice sheep $2 75ffl3 no h air to medium sheep 2 25m2 75 Choice lambs i jva, , < c/-. HOGS—Receipts, 5,000; shipments, 2 000. Market active. Choice medium and heavy ti nvsj on Mixed and heavy packing 1 10(.?4 17> , k S!* 18 » 9504 17'^ The complete novel in the February issue of Lippincott's is “Ground-swells,” fiv the well-known writer, Mrs. Jeannette H. Walworth. It is a tale of rather unusual length (for the Magaiinei, readable, lively and “up to date.".The scene is in New York city, and the heroine is, or tries to be a New Woman. “Fifteen.” by Majorie Richardson, is the tale of a highminded cash-hoy, sunposed to be told.by one of his comrades in the dry-goods store. Dr. Hsrvy li. Hashore gives an interesting epitome of the furthest researches of geology in a rapid sketch of Tlie hirst Days of the world.” "The Aerial Monasteries ofQreece " are described by Charles Robinson.