Ligonier Banner., Volume 35, Number 31, Ligonier, Noble County, 1 November 1900 — Page 4

Phe FEigonier Banner ® J. E. M’ DONALD,. Editor. — . > THURSDAY, NOV. 1, 1900. e - 3 \ | R R DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL.TICKET. For President, - WILLIAM JENNINGS BRY AN, of Nebraska. For Vice President, : ADLAI EWING STEVENSON, of Illinois. = For Electors.at-Large, 3 ALLEN ZO%.LARS, of Allen. * NICHOLAS CORNET, of Ripley. A vorE for James M. Rohinson, the democratic candidate for congress, is a vote against Hannaism, imperilism and trustism. Vete for Robinson. No Democrat can afford to assist in the defeat of any democratic candidate for congress. Vote for Robinson.

THE census bureau Tuesday announced the population of the United States in 1900 as 76,295,220. This is an increase over 1890 of 13,225,464, or nearly 21 percent. According to this census, Indiana has a population of 2.516,463. In 1890 the population was 2,192,404, making a gain of over 15 per cent in ten years.

THE people of Ligonier are greatly interested in-the success of the efforts of certain of our citizens toward attracting other manufacturing interests to our citv. They can not afford to allow any little jealousy -or misgiving interfer with the successful working out of the project by which the city will be immensely ‘benefited. g ,

THE big sound-money parade at Chicago last Saturday was a frost. For weeks the republican papers predicted at least 100,000 men in line and on Saturday morning the Tribune said that 125,000 would march. Instead of this, but 34,5600 took partin the parade and it was a further disappeintment in the absence of enthusiasm. In 1896 there were 76,000 men-in line.

A STATFF correspondent of the Indianapolis Press has made a pretty thorough canvass of Nebraska. He writes to his paper that Bryan is pretty certain to ecarry the state t’y about 8,000 majority; that Republican leaders tacitly admit this; that they are discouraged by factional quarrels over the United States senatorship, and that the only real hope the Republicans have is that of carrying the legislature.

THE c¢itizens of Ligonier and vicinity should vote for Eli B. Gerber for representative. He will represent the people of Noble county and be a credit to the constituency. He understands the needs of our people much better than his opponent and ‘will be able to influence legislation that may be of interest to our people. Mr. Gerber is a broad-minded, progressive citizen and his election will be a credit to our city and to the county.

IN ONE of his speeches Gov. Roosevelt intimated that Gen. Joseph Wheeler weuld vote for. McKinley and as a consequence some of the general’s friends have been anxiously waiting to hear from him upon the subject. He has allayed all apprehensifhs as to what course he will pursue by writing a letter to H. A. Skeggs, chairman of the ecampaign committee in the Eighth Alabama distriet, saying that he stands where he always stood, with the democraticparly. =

ONE of the charges made by the republican leaders against Bryan is that he seeks to array class against. class. The truth is that he is simply appealing to the people to defend their own rights and interests against the extortions imposed by concentrated wealth. Itis the republican party which first gave birth to and fostered class distinetions, and the charge that Mr. Bryan is trying to foment class hatred is not only false, but an attempt to .escape responsibility for the class legislation which has inured entirely to the benefit of the few.

THE Republicans of Kentucky are pretty hard to suit when'it comes to passing election laws. They kicked about the Goebel law and the legislalature was convened in extra session for the purpose of modifying itsomewhat when an entirely new law was proposed and agreed upon by the democratic majority. The new law was roundly abused by the republican press and politicians, and was pronounced even worse than the Goebellaw. Imagine theirsuprise when _they found ont that the new statute was a re-enactment of the election laws passed by the republican legislature in Ohio and now in force in Hanna's state. ' ———————— i RABBI CHARLES FLEISCHER of Boston, one of the most promment Hebrews in this country, has deserted McKinley, for whom he voted - four years ago, and is now strongly supporting Bryan. In an .interview Rabbi Fleischer said: ‘“ln taking “the position I have taken I feel that I have not espoused the cause of Bry~an so much as the cause of my coun~try and of Democracy—spelled with ~ averylarge ‘D’ Four yearsagol

voted for M¢Kinley,and I have spent part of these last four years in regretting that vote. Every other consideration must be sub-ordinated to the absolute and immediate necesgity of maintaining America asa consistent, constitutional republic.” Two cases assigned by the federal supreme court for advanced hearing on November 12 next involve direetly the question as to whether the Constitution extends over the new insular possessions of the United States. One is the Gotez appeal from a federal circuit court decision in New York that tobacco from Porto Rico may be charged with a duty; the other is the famous ‘‘diamend ring’’ case, an appeal from a federal court in Illinois in which the lower court held that the soldier who brought the ring from the Philippines was legally a smugglef. After the final adjudication of these cases the country will know exactly what value to place upon partisan declaragons as to imperialism and anti-im-perialism. - ;

ONE of the amendments to the state constitution, to be voted upon at the coming election, -deserves especially to be adopted. This is the amendinent providing for a careful examination of all applicants for admission te the bar. Under our pregsent laws theregulations in this matter are very lax. Almost anybody can be admitted to the bar and because of this looseness in our regulations, we have many lawers in every portion of the state who are wholly incompetent for the profession. As a result, mueh of the business done in some of our courts=is done ina bungling and slipshod manner. While no examination, however rigid, will abolisii dishonesty in the profession, it may at least do away with incompetency which would be an achievement worth striving for.

THE treatment accorded to Mr. C. D. Roys of Elkhart, by the republican papers in his county, has been outrageously unfair and in several instances, indecent and rjfi‘gphensible.- His motives have beemimpugned and his personal character attacked, just because he would not subscribe to the republican doctrines of the day. Acting according‘ to the dictates of his ‘conscience he has spoken out against MecKinleyism and all who have heard his speeches will admit that'he gives good and sufficient reasons for his change' of political affiliation. Any man has a right to change his political opinions and to express them at will. These self same republican papers are daily lauding Democrats who express the belief that McKinley should be elected, as patriots, but those whe leave the republidan party for Bryan are branded as traitors. We can not understand the code. of ethics that allows such inconsistency and discrimination. TO THE VOTERS OF NOBLE COUNTY. Having been admonished that as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, it was essential to success that I call upon the voters and press my claims, I have put forth my best endeavors in that direction. I have attempted as best my limited means would permit, in an unobtrusive way to see as many of you as possible, but I have found it to be a stupendous task, one that I have been unable to perform. I have succeeded in meeting only a few, but I trust that I have offended none because of failure to interview them and also that I have done my cause no injury by imposing myself upon those that I have been so fortunate as to meet. Hoping that I merit your co-opera-tive commendation, confidence and support, lam Yours respectfully, R.V.SWEETNAM.

BRYAN IS NEEDED. Mr. McKinley stands for materialism. Materialism rewards capacity to prey. S ae Mr. Bryan stands for equality of opportunity. KEquality of opportunity rewards every form of honest ability. ; It was inevitable that in a country like ours materialism should assert ‘itself. As an undeveloped continent our progress had to be material. Henece the pursuit of wealth was at first an American necessity. It is now, unfortunately, an American characteristic. " 'We are putting the dollar above the man, to quote Mr. Bryan. If the abilities of men were not so various, the materialism for which Mr. McKinley stands would have less baneful effects. Human talents bave as many aspects as the rainbow. Whether a man be an artist or an artisan, he should have the reward in a materialism which JTeserves its prizes for the predatory. The country needs Mr. Bryan. It needs him because he is, to cite the %lowing words of Sarah Margaret uller, ““a man religious, virtueus and—sagacious; a man of universal sympathies, but self-possessed; a man who knows the region of emotion, though he is not its slave;a man to whom this world is no mere spectacle or fleeting shadow, buta great, solemn game, to be played with good heed, for its stakes are of eternal value, yet who if his own Elay be true, heeds not what he loses y the falsehood of others.”’

Notice. » Having completed my medieal course of four years at the Medical College of Indiana, and, also, taken a special course in surgery, obstetrics and general medicine in the Indianal[])olis City Hospital, I hereby notify the citizens of Ligonier and vicinity, that I shall enter upon the general practice of medicine about Nov. Ist: establishing offiee at my father’s late place of business above Allen Woodruft’s drug store. I respectfully solicit a share of the ‘patronage of the public and would be pleased, espeeiall‘;f, to meet my father’s old friends and patrons. . ¢ Yours respectfully, . 30-4 t DRr.CHAS.A. WOODRUFF. Leave orders for bread and cake at Braden & Caldwell’s. i :

WANTED—A candidate for treasurer on the demoeratic ticket in Noble county. A liberal reward will be ‘given the discoverer of a man who will accept.—Albion New Era, July 4, 1900. , FELLow CITiZENS—A candidate was discovered, and he is a man that is entitled to the support of every ‘veter irrespective of party. Richard V. Sweetnam’s qugfiitnons’ for the office of Treasurer are unquestioned. For twewtyzseven years he has been the trusted employee of the Lake Shore railroad, a careful and painstaking accountant, handling hundreds of thousands of dollars of the funds of the company. His long service at Ligonier, one of the most important stations on the road attests his integrity and abitity. : Could a better man or a more deserving man than Dick Sweetnam have been found. The citizens of Ligonier know of his sterling qualities. He is ever mindful of his duties and has never interfered with the rights of others. His uniform courtesy to the public has won hundreds of friends in his adopted home. -3 ‘ ~ : ; Mr. Sweetnam has been characterized by the Ligonier Leader, the republican organ, as ‘‘a splendid citizen,”” a well merited and truthful statement. The candidate with the empty sleeve is entitled to your s votes.

Why Not be Fair? Those republican papers that are speaking in all manner of disrespectful terms of Mr. C. D. Roys, charging him with being actuated by sinister motives in supporting the democratic ticket and platform, are showing themselves very inconsistent by pursuing this course. Whenever a Democrat declares his intention of supporting President McKinley, these same ‘papers proclaim it aloud and hold him up as a staunch patriot. Yet,because Mr. Roysis acting in accordance with the dictates of his eonscience, he is made the object of sinister and malignant aspersions. Why can’t the conductors of party organs be fair in regard to such matters? Does political necessity drive them to denunciation in one case and to fulsome laudation in another? Again, why inject personalities into such matters? Why impugn motives, when it ean be shown beyond cavil that the position now occupied by Mr. Roys is in enact harmony with that occupied by him two years ago?—South Bend Times. A Striking Parade Feature The Chicago Daily News of Saturday, a paper which supports McKinley, thus limelights the ‘‘sound money and prosperity’’ parade of that date in Chicago: * A feature of the parade that attracted mueh surprised notice was the number of Bryan buttons displaved in numerous divisions of the parade. On the dashboard of an automobile occupied by four men in the Rogers & Wells Printing company’s division, was a large litograph of William J. Bryan, the demoecratic candidate, and occupants of the automobile answered the cheers of the spectators with shouts for Bryan and Alschnler. Behind this display in the same division. was a wagon containing seven men, one of whom informed the spectators through the medium of a megaphone: ‘“We must march or lose our johs.” Bryan buttons were displayed in a, fearless manner by the marchers who wore them and Bryan’s lithograph was greeted with cheers and a doffing of hats. In the B. Kuppenheimer & Co. division alone 20 Bryan buttons were counted. Nearing the Century Mark. Our Aleinda correspondent informs us that Grandmother Houghtaling of that place is nearing the ceuntury mark. She will be one hundred years of age if she lives until January 20, and since the death of Jonas Strouss of Swan township, is the oldest person in Noble county. She bids fair to reach her one hundreth birthday anniversary. Mrs. Caroline Haas, who resides with her son, Augustus Haas, about five iniles east of this city in Jefferson township, celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday anniversary last Saturday, and next to Mrs. Houghtaling, she is the oldest person 1n the county.—Albion Democrat.

Like a Voice From the Grave. It should not be forgotten that the great republican statesman (Sherman) who has just passed away was most emphatically opposed to the expansion or imperialist policy of the McKinley administration. He ‘believed that it threatened the existence of republican institutions. ‘The last words written in his two volumes of ‘‘Recollections” were a solemn warning against the plunge which the president has been taking. They may fairly be said to be the last words spoken to his countrymen. —Springfieléj (Mass.) Republican. Quarterly Meeting. The Lagrange quarterly meeting of Freewill Baptists will convene with the Cosperville church, Friday evening, Nov. 2, at 7:30 and continue over the Sabbath. The state evang—‘ elist, Rev. G. P. Mcßride, will be present during the entire session. Public worship Friday evening, Saturday 11 a. m., 2 and 7:30 p. m., Sunday school 9:30, preaching 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 young people’s meeting, 7:30 preaching service. All are cordially invited to be present. i - T. J. MAWHORTER, Pastor. And Still They Come, Jose%h ‘W. Baileyv of Texas, %Poke to the Democrats at Richmond Tuesday night. B. B. Johnson, formerly editor of the Richmond Item, and a life-long Republican, announced that he would vote against ‘‘McKinley and imperialism.”” Ex-Congress-man Henry U. Johnson, always before a Republican, made a brief ,but spirited address.

Tug of War! ———SEE THE— Tug of War M. Jacobs & Co’s, .Saturday Afternoon.. 2:30 to 3:30; evening, 7 to 9 —Sweet Orr Co’s : ..Pants and Overalls.. Do Not Miss It

- ADDITIONAL LOCAL. . Vote for Jacob Beckner for township trustee. He will make a splendid officer. The big day at Albion next Monday. Every Democrat in the county ghould be there. : The Lake Shore is now using the new track between Brimfield and Kendallville. The iron will not be laid between Ligonier and Brimfield until next summer. ; Orlan Chapman will make a firstclass township assessor. A vote for him will be a vote in favor of economy. He is fully comEetent and well equipped for the work. ; The supreme court Tuesday declared that cities have the authority to employ ‘‘tax ferrets’’ to search for omitted property. It reversed the case of Richmond vs. Samuel Dickinson. g $6O per month and expenses can be made by a capable woman. Permanent position. Experience unnecessary. Write at once. for particulars. CLARK & Co., 234 S. 4th gt., Phila., Pa. 27-3 m

Ladies wraps of all styles. The latest in the market can be found at E. Jacobs & Co. They have already sold a number of fine coats and cloaks. See them before youmake up your mind to buy. : The mail messenger service from post-office to depot is advertised for sale and bids will be reeeived by the postmaster until Nov. Bth, for such service. Blanks for bids and information relative to the work required can be had at the post-office. The right kind of encouragement to the Ligonier Realty & Improvement Co. will bring a most desirable manufacturing institution® to our city. We hope that the Knocker will keep-in the back-ground long enough thatthe project may be puton its feet.

Mrs. Abigail W. Case, aged eightytwo, a resident of Elkhart county since 1836, died last Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Latta, at Goshen. She was a native of New York state, and she and her husband were the earliest settlers of Elkhart county.

The Democrats have nominated George Huntsman of Green township for commiissioner in the southern district. No. better selection could have been made and if elected Mr. Huntsman will make a most efficient officer. = He is justly popular and a strong candidate. All should vote for Mr. Huntsman. To vote the straight democratic ticket make a cross with the blue pencil inside the circle which contains the rooster. Do not make any other mark anywhere on your ballot. Then fold your ballot so that only the names of the poll clerks will show. Then hand the ballot to the inspector the blue pencil te the clerk and leave the election room. .

~ Next Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church, the Lord’s Supper will be observed, the pastor will, in the place of a sermon give a short address. In the evening at 7 o’clock, Mr. Pearce will deliver a lecture illustrated by a number of Pictures on the subject of ‘“The Temple of Solomon and scenes in the life of the great Jewish King.”” Everbody is most cordially invited. Henry Bluhm, the democratic candidate for recorder, is a desarving man. Sickness in infancy left him badly erippled and wholly incapacitated for any hard labor. Nevertheless he has been one of the supports of a widowed meother and has worked out a living as acigar maker. He has a good education, writes a good hand and will make a good recorder. He is (})oor, a cripple and a deserving candidate. y

D. V. Whiteleather of Columbia City, the present efficient and popular circuit prosecuter, was in the city Monday looking after his political interests. Mr. Whiteleather 'has made a most efficient d popular official and there is a disposition here to continue him in the place. Many Republicans will vote for him and his electionis ;})‘redicted notwithstanding the fact that the districtis slightly republican." Last July the Albion New Era advertised for a candidate for treasurer on the democratic ticket. The Democrats have a candidate for treasurer in Richard Sweetnam, who fills the bill exactly. He is a %ood fellow. He is a cripple, having lost an arm while acting in the capacity of brakeman on the Lake Shore railroad. He is a poor man. He isthorougly comg’etent and well fitted for the place. ote for Richard Sweetnam. Isaiah Ruminel of Union township, Elkhart county, claims to have paid President- McKinley the first attorney’s fee the federal executive ever earned. Rummel was a resident of & town in Ohio where Major McKinley attended law school ‘and, being sued by a neighbor, employed the Eresident, who won the case. When ummel handed over a fee of $3, youn% McKinley remarked that it was the firgt fee he had ever earned. ‘The Sammie Stage farm at Buttermilk was sold last week to the Sol Mier Co. This place has been owned for many years by Uncle Sammie Stage and lys said to be one of the best farms in the Haw Patch. Location is splendid, being only 4 miles from Ligonier and three miles from 'Topeka. Any one wanting to buy or trade for this fine farm should see the Sol Mier Co. They havye it listed

¥ ---You are cordially invited to call and see -- - ¥ “The MALLEABLE" Steel Range In operation at our store. We will show you how to bake ‘‘just such 4;\' ~ biscuits as mother used to make,”’ with only one-half the fuel now A being used. . : y - {W [ r:;-;;.?] w} . g ¥ Strength, [ "@' A Great Saver of Fuel ' : - and Labor. Econom I - ;‘ F o ; g % S = @ - Made of Malleable iron Y : ——T—TlT—\ Y, Convenience, fifil!&——“**k‘-:\—l\——'—‘-‘- and steel. % ’ R|[T — g:'-:iz-:iz::;: - ' i \g, Durability, | |@-‘_l_| R H Rivited t(zigiether like A Yy . @!F S B&) ¢ 2 oiler, 2 Y and Beauty T3l ]L..___, o 7\ NG, o ‘_!;%T-_-_;-!T -If properly used will Y \‘\:’ Combined. ‘ :@l I(:(Fjl‘f‘)ji '!l'l last a lifetime. % ¥ | - ¥ Monday, Nov. Sth until Saturday, Nov. 10th. 4 Three-minute Biscuits and Delicious l: REE Coffee served every day l: RB B % A salesman from the factory will be here to demonstrate its superior qualities. 7 WEIR & COWLEY, Ligonier. g

among many other choice tracts, in their advertisement on another page of this issue. ‘ In honor of the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Keller, which occurred on Friday last, several of their out-of-town friends arrived here Saturday evening and remained to spend the Sabbath. The day wasspent most pleasantly, and the guests returned to their hemes Sunday evening. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Straus, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Straus, Mr.and Mrs. A. Goldsmith, Mrs. Loeb, of Ligonier; Mr. and Mrs. S. Loeb, Mrs. A. Weinberg, of Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. F. W. Straus, of Chicago; Mrs. Jacob Hyman, of New York City.—Kendallville Sun. At the M. E Church, Revival services are being conduected each Sunday at the Methodist church by the pastor. It is our sinere desire to make these helpful to all who attend, the professing Christian, and those who have not made any public professeon. The sermons are short, practical and evangelistic. The songs and hymns are selected with this purpose in view. We are convinced that it is the duty of all churches to .invite and urge the people to come to our Lord Jesus Christ, for the help and blessings that He, in His infinite love and compassion, is ready to give. Delay isfolly. Indifference is dangerous. Opposition is sinful. There are many people who are not violently opposed to the claims of the Christian religion, but they are extremely indifferent. They do not seriousiy consider their relation to their God, and His rightful authority over them., Oh,my friend, I would be untrue to you as a pastor of a Christian church, if I did not speak words of warning. Ere long your:short, busy life will end, and you will appear before the judge of all men. What is your record? What is your life? What will be your destiny? That very many of my dear fellowcitizens may turn unto the Lord and make a public confession of their faith in Him, is the prayer of your pastor, E. F. Albertson. | Advertised Letters. __Mrs. W. T. Adair, Wm. Bradley, W. F. Conger, Dean Campbell, Chas. Grange, G. O. Gardner, Jesse Hide, Dr. Hasson, Silva Lance, Mrs. Fannie Marvin. 5 Claimants for any of the above letters will please call for advertised list. J. H. HoFrmMAN, P. M. Notice of Appointment. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was duly appointed administrator of the estate of Jacob Conrad, deceased. The estate 1s supposed to be solvent. GEORGE W.CONRAD. 31-3 t Planing” Mill for Rent. The Randolph Planing Mill and Saw Mill, Ligonier, Indiana, for sale or rent. Call on or address | F. P. BOoTHWELL, Ligonier, Ind. ' N 31-3 t When you have no appetite, do not relish your food and feel dull after eating you may know that you need a dose of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents. Smples free at S.J.Williams’ drug store. 27-4 t B Ac KAc!m and REEUMATISM relieved by Dr. Miles’ Nerve Plasters.

:&W msm‘: For Yyour ...Bak?ng.l. The Criterion Leads. Orders filled Promptly. For Your -.Grogerigs.. } You should come to The Criterion Where everything is ) - ~ Fresh and Clean. § For ydour : mm Lun:h- m % Drop into the CRITERION, Lunches quickley served. For - § Fresh Qysters ¢ v Go to The Criterion. $

T TR . - E [rall Announcement! | —_mfi———__.—____*———*-——.'*:fi—f—_fiAh—f—;—v—' @ - Weare in the market with a big = stock of Fall and Winter Goods. % We want to interest you. We can do it if E you will call. We have the best line of [ Ladies’... : + Ladies’... | | [ - [ I'CSS G OOdS ¢ | [ _ ' [ ever shown in the ecity, and all of the [ latest fabrics and styles. We are also [ ShOWil}g an Immense stock of v, % . 4 . . - [E Ladies” W E —_—— raps g ::;:J;\ 3 % s ——of all kinds.—— : %/é C Price is no object. We will \;% % sell yot a wrap for $2 up, {/Eai E that can not be duplicated- gj{i [ anywhere. - f “é‘pt 3\3 8 Our Shoe Devpartment is \_‘_fi :o E f\\, [ overstocked. We are bound Aoy a 5 kfi‘ [ to suit you here. See ourds Ffix’/’"‘(i)k ‘{4 c styles and prices. ?-1 ' | E : : ; ¢ . @ ‘Carpets and House Furnishings. B An endless variety. Will sell you Car- % pets cheaper than any house in town. 2 Seeing is believing. @ In our Tailoring Department we have a hig [E stock of Fall and Winter piece goods of all kinds. % We can- suit you in quality and style. Get our 2 prices before you buy. S .Jacob Sheets. :

DV Ve 'BVaea'aavave' Y avaaVa'ae a'a Ve aa Ve oo 0000000000 .0000000000000 # . s ¢Third Annual Sale o » dl DAI ¢ ‘ - of - .< P o % Short Horn Cattle ___ o e -~ Poland China and .% : Durock Jersey Hogs, . ' @ At my farm flve miles north of Columbia City, & ® Whitley county, Indiana, on ® 1 ; ; ® Wednesday, November 21, 1900 & TN & - This offering will consist of & ® Eight Recorded Short Horn Bulls, o w Ranging in age fron six to thirteen months old. This is & & an extra lot of low down, early maturing, easy feeding & @ fellows. Canadian and home bred. & ® Twent-five Cows and Heifers, ® % Five of which are recorded, the others are high grades. & ® All cows and heifers, of a breeding age will be bred to % our herd bulls, Maceo, 130,648 and Indian Laird, 144,948. . Y Everything in this offering is young and useful. 3.3 :Fifteen Poland China Hogs = o - . ® of the most fashionable breeeding. : : (@ Fifteen Durock Jersey Hogs, . @ & as good as any offered at public sale. My hogscanall @ ® be recorded. T Sl & Everybody is invited to this sale and everything will be (4 gg:& to make you comfoftable. For any informationad- @ @ "™ X 4 T, E. ADAMS, Célumbia City, Ind.