Star-Democrat, Greencastle, Putnam County, 28 February 1908 — Page 4
STAFtandDEMOCRAT Published every Friday by the Star and Demoerat Pubiishiuu Company at 17 and 111 South Jackson Street, Greencastle, Indiana. F. C. TILDEN C. J. ARNOLD
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ACKNOWLEDGE FACTS. It Is a remarkable fact and worthy of notice that so serious has our financial situation become, and under Republican management too, that on the eve of a campaign the great money barons of the country do not hesitate to acknowledge that reform is needed. Recently Bryan was a guest at a dinner in New York where Carnegie, Gage, Baker and many other very wealthy men were present. In the speeches that proceeded Mr. Bryan’s they had stated that our currency system was the worst in the world. They further acknowledged that the great financiers were not united on any method of bettering It. They could only suggest that there must be some way of expanding the currency, though they stated that the Aldrich bill was hut adding oil to the fires and incraasing the danger of a general panic. That such men should meet the man who a few years ago was looked upon as the great disturber of financial conditions, should make such acknowledgements to him, and listen to his suggestions, shows that conditions, under the management of the Republican party, have not conduced to permanent prosperity. The United States Treasury’s help of Wall street has been but little help to the country at large. It has. In fact, increased the distrust that is abroad, showing the government too closely connected with the gambling interests of the country. We must have reform not only in our currency, but in the methods of Wall street, the manipulation of stocks and bonds, and the management of corporate affairs, and the honest financiers are among the first to acknowledge that this is true. The Republican party has showed itself incapable of the reform. It remains for the Democrats under the leadership of Mr. Bryan to accomplish it, and because even Gage and Baker feel this, they were ready to listen to Bryan’s views. It is another illustration of the strength of
the Democratic leader. IN INDIANAPOLIS.
D is far from us to state dogmatically that Republicans are always extravagant not to say dishonest, or that Do noc.rats are always farsighted in business and careful of the people's cash. In Indianapolis, however, the facts would seem to bear out this statement, at least as far as the M irion court house is concerned. Marlon county, with its 8,000 negro votes, has been held by the Republicans since 1894. Prior to that time the Democrats hal managed the county’s affairs economically and without a particle of scandel. Since then, however, things have been going wrong. Taxes have piled up, expenses have grown enormously and official crookedness has become a settled practice. In 190C a Democrat was elected county auditor. He did not take his office until Tanuary of this year, but he has already uncovered startling frauds. So bad is the situation that all decent citizens are demanding that th<? court house be cleaned out. This means that Marlon county, in spite of Its 8,000 black voters, will likely be carried by the Democrats in November.
THE NEGRO QFHSTION.
GOLD STANDARD TALK. Now while the bankers and the people of the country are calling out for more currency, it is interesting to note that those who realy have things In their hands, the senators of the Republican party, are, as a • latter of fact, planning to limit the currency still further. It is proposed to kill the Aldrich bill, a measure planned to be killed. Then a scheme, briefly outlined by Senat i: Fowler, will be pushed through, if possible. This scheme is to make gold the only basis for credit. It demands that all banks shall keep a gold reserve large enough to protect their circulation, and that each and every bank be compelled to pay its checks In gold if that metal is demanded. The government Is to keep $700,000,000 in gold as its reserve, and all other banks In proportion. The scheme is to still further place the control of the money of the country in the hands of a few men. England has a gold reserve system, but England's population is stationary, or actually decreasing. Here with our rapidly expanding population, our peculiar financial conditions caused by crop movements, not known in Europe, we must have a more flexible currency, a more unlimited currency. Of course for the speculators on Wall street the gold bank reserve and limited currency would be an excellent thing. It would make corners easy, interest high and gambling In money even more profitable than gambling in stocks. But it would be almost the end of popular liberty, for liberty depends to a great degree on cheap
money.
THE REPUBLICAN MACHINE. The fight in the Republican ranks for the nomination for president makes plain some things only guessed at before. The Republican machine dominates the Republican party. Four years ago Roosevele overrode the machine and nominated himself for president. The machine does not propose that the same thing shall happen again. Roosevelt has made an unrully president. He has failed to give ear to the advice, even the prayers of the party leaders. The machine has slipped a number of cogs In consequence, has lost to a considerable degree the support of Wall street, and caused the “interests” to look awry at the engineers of the G. O. P. machine. These men must retrieve themselves, and are doing it. Both Fairbanks and Taft depend upon the machine to nominate them. In an interview the manager of the Taft boom said that they had twenty-eight of the fifty-four delegations. They frankly base their forecast on their knowledge of the national committeemen. A committeeman for Taft, the state for Taft. The committeeman against him, the state against him. It must be so in Indiana for no one here but the invisable power of the machine is for Fairbanks, and yet he has the solid delegation. There may be some slips in the program, but seemingly the leaders have made up their minds, and it is their fight,
not a fight of the people.
A BOWER OF GREAT BEAUTY
The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity formally entertained about two hundred guelts at its pleasant home, corner South Vine and Poplar Sts., Monday afternoon and evening. The members of the faculty and the town’s people were received in the afternoon during the hours from three to five and the young people of the college in the evening from eight to eleven. In the receiving line were Mesdames Burnslds, Stephenson, Moore and Randel, while Mesdames Bittles, VanSant and Evans assisted in showing the guests through the rooms. The house was tastefully decorated with smilax, spring flowers—tulips and daffodils —and carnations. The spacious front veranda was housed In with
The colored vote of the United States will be against Taft. In standing by the president in the Brownsville affair he has earned the cordial hatred of a large majority of the colored voters. They do not
canvas and decorated with lanterns, giving a Japanese effect and affording a pleasant promenade with many inviting cosy corners. The music of the evening was
like Roosevelt nor Taft. Perhaps i furnished by Maronni, the harpist. It Is because Roosevelt Is the first, and a violinist from Indianapolis. Republican president that has not, The refreshments were brick ice bent and stooped to the negro vote, i cream. In blue and white—the fraBut this independence is to be paid , ternlty colors, cake, fruit punch and for. The colored vote is to be ar-, after-dinner mints tied in blue ribrayed against the administration, i bons. White carnations, the fraterIt is another one of the problems of | nity flower, were given as favors, the G. O. P. What a vast number) The out-of-town guests were: Miss of promises are needed to bring back Ethel Millikan, Monrovia: Miss Barr nil the old forces In to the old camp. ] Princeton; Miss Mario Wood. IndNo wonder a Postmaster General is ianapolis; Miss Jewett, Mooresville; compelled to resign a government Miss Mary Colliver, Torre Haute; position to take charge of party Mr. George Miller, Hammond, and matters. Rlsley, Oxford, Ohio.
FREAKS OF CLOCKS.
Electric Storms May Stop Them and May Also Start Them. “A watch may need cleaning when It Is not dirty at all,” said a watchmaker, quoted In the Washington Post. “This sour Umes accounts for a great deal of mi an i-rsianding between the owner of a new watch and the watchmaker to whom It is brought for o* amlnailoti Furthermore, a watch which has never been worn may need cleaning. “A common reason Is that oil in a watch may have dried up nrouu I tin’ pivot and hi ome sticky, thus causing a watch to go very slowly or stop entirely, In which case of course It needs not only cleaning, but the addition of fresh oil. “The oii v hieh is considered l>est for watches is made from the porpoise or blucktisli Jawbone. These oils have a most disagreeable odor and have to be treated chemically before being used. “The skeleton of the fish, with only the head left oa. Is hung In the hot sun for several days and the oil al lowed to ooze out slowly. All the volatile parts of the oil are naturally neutralized in this manner, and the oil collecte I la said to remain fluid and clear when it comes in contact with metal for as long as ten years. “Makers of chronometers are espe■clally scrupulous in the preparation of oils, owing to the accuracy which is demanded of these delicate timepieces, and often prepare their own oil by mixing porpoise, sperm, olive and neatsfoot and a small quantity of mineral oil. When these oils are mixed, it is customary to keep them iu an uncorked bottle exposed to the sun. This is done to allow all foreign and coloring substances to fall to the bottom, after which the oil is filtered through a mixture of charcoal dust and animal charcoal. “Clocks sometimes stop running for no apparent reason. During an electric storm It is not uncommon for them to stop abruptly, only to resume their regular functions with as much accuracy ns ever after a certain interval of time. This interval may be only for a few moments or it may be for years. “On the other hand, electric storms have been known to be responsible for the starting of old clocks which have remained mute and inactive for years. Imagine the utter amazement of the members of the household upon suddenly hearing the solemn tick-tack of a stately old hall clock which from nil appearance had long ago retired from active service.”
The Serious Breton. The Breton is stalwart in stature and stern and serious in disposition. He has hewed his life out amid the serious things and along the rocky roads. His bronzed face looks austere, but beneath his blue blouse heats a heart warm and true. The primitive simplicity of his life ami the intenseness of Ids religion give the Breton short view of the frivolities of existence. He carries his religion Into bis dally life and work, and along all the roads are gaudy crucifixes, which the peasants never pass without kneeling and crossing themselves. It is characteristic of all these Brittany folk that they mind their own business. I don’t know what the result would be If you were to try a juke on them. I should he afraid to undertake It. Life is a serious problem to the Breton. It is homespun for him even though the rest of France may lie arrayed in silks. He lias worked out an existence against great odds, and it has given him a character and physique which make him notable among ids fellow countrymen.—Frank I’resbrey In Outing Magazine.
Which Way
We are cleaning up
All Odd and
Broken Lots of ^£>31
Seasonable Merchandise
Arc You Looking?
Ws are prepares
lor Spring
all overuie store
Every woman s cloak In the store The iong loose model cloth cloaks, the long fitted model cloth cloaks, the short model velvet and caracul jackets are yoms for 1=3 the regular price This season’s purchases of Dress Goods bought to sell at (i5c yard —a selection to close at 29c yard —suitable for children's dresses, skirts and tailored suits. Blue Pencil Sale of Laces a » d Embroideries A big lot of these desirable muslin trimmings—in short lengths and broken sets, all widths—are yours for i to i less than regular price.
In the Department of Women’s Clothing Ready-to-wear the new spring models in tailored suits, spring jackets, silk coats, shirt waists, dress skirts for women and girls.
Ladies’ Gauntlet Gloves, new spring* shadings—$1.25, $1.50, $2 Oil pair.
The New Spring Dress Goods and Silks—many exclusive patterns— just one of a kind. Shoes and Oxfords for men, women, and children—new lasts and colorings. In the^Men’s Store-new spring suits, hats and furnishings for men and boys.
ALLEN BROTHERS
GET RUSTED UN THE DUGS SURPRISE FOR OR. RIDPATIi
No Flattery Necessary. “You nowln’t lK»giu jollying me," sniJ the gruff man to the man who had luml to sell. T’m not a man that can he affected by flattery. When 1”— “That’s just what I •aid to my boss,” Interrupted the agent. "I told him when he suggested your name to me that it was a relief to call on a man who did not expect to lie praised and flattered to his face all tbedtime. 1 tell you, Mr. Grump, this city has mighty few inon such as you. Nine men out of ten are simply dying to have some one tell them how great they are, but y at are above such weakness. Any one can see that at a glance. I’m glad of It. It’s helpful to me to meet a man who rises superior to the petty tactics of the average solicitor. It’s a real and lasting benefit and an instructive experience." Ten minutes later, after a few more such commeuts on the part of the agent, the man who could not he flattered Into signing the contract was asking which line his name should be written upon.—Success Magazine.
The Assessors Are Preparing Start on Their Viiuual Hound.
2896.
A pleasant surprise was given to Dr. Henry Ward Ridpath by his friends Saturday, which was the
! fiftieth anniversary of his birth. STATUTES CONCERNiNG CAWRES ‘ITI TZtZ'. 1811 North New Jersey street, and
a large number of his relatives and friends were invited. They came
The dog tax dodgers will experience no easy task in evading the assessors who come around this spring. More and more each year tax officials have become cognizant of the necessity of adopting stringent measures to get all of the dogs listed for taxes in this connection it is well to note the amended dog tax laws as they now appear on the statue books.
from the city and neighboring towns, where he is well known professionally and because of his active interest In public affairs. The diningroom was beautifully decorated. Dinner was served by a company of young women. Among the most pleasing of the table decorations was a birthday cake, illuminated with
The flrjn of these provides that a fifty burning candles. After the dog owner is liable for the tax the j dinner short toasts were responded moment he becomes three months to by Miss Martha J. Ridpath, of old.no matter what season of the I Greencastle; Miss Eima Ridpath, year it maybe. A fraction of a j from Anderson; Col. E. P. Thayer, year is regarded as an entire year, of Greenfield, and Dr. William Wirt The owner must pay the assessor $1 ! King, Mrs. Ida A. Porterfield acting for each male dog and $3 for each as toast-mistress and to these ad-
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF TUB
Ggiim National Saul At OreencaRtle, in the State of Iiuliaoa, at the close of business, Feb. 14, luov
RESOURCES.
I.oans ami Discounts j.,,. e c 9 7 T * r< lr»fts, secured and unsecured - . > U. S. bonds to secure circulation Iihi.000 UU
S' to Hecure U. S. Deposits .- wu e I S Bonds on hand
Bonds securities, etc
liat.kiUK house, furniture and fu-
tures
>ue from National Banks (not reserve agents)
1 >un from Slate Hanks and Bankers s.t
->ue from approved reserve agents ecks and other cash items ; Notes ot other National Banks S. fractional paper currency, uickeln, and cents ] Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: -^Pscie tUMW 5n Legal-tendar noies C.SUU Ml Kedemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent of circulatiom 5,C
86,tit 10,011 2I.M
Total
907,78
LIABILITIES.
The Chinese Language.
The Chinese language has no alphabet. Instead of l>e!ug formed from an alphabet, its words are either symbols Intended to represent images or are formed by a combination of lines or of two or more such symltols. The language is monosyllabic. Every word is a root, and every root is a word, and ancient tradition makes It out that the founder of the written language of China was one Tsang Ke, who lived some 3.000 years B. C. According to the account, Tsang Ke, while wandering one day in the fields, found a tortoise, and, observing its shell distinctly and beautifully marked, lie took it home and thus formed the idea of representing the objects around him. Looking upward, he carefully observed the figures presented by the stars, after which he attentively considered the forms of birds, mountains, rivers, etc., and from them at length originated the written characters. At any rate, the Chinese language, as written, is simply a great mass of hieroglyphics.—
New York American.
female dog. It is the duty of the county assessor to furnish a receipt to the owner of the dog. These receipts are not transferable and as often as the dog changes owners a new receipt is obligatory on the new
dresses of congratulation Dr. Ridpath responded. Many beautiful gifts were presented by friends. Among the guests were Mrs. John Hark Ridpath, Col. and Mrs. E. P. Thayer and daughter, Roxanna: Mr.
owner. For any failure on his part and Mrs. Charles Cook and Clark he is subject to a fine of $5 to $20. j Edwards Ridpath. of Greenfield: A false statement as to the sex of i Miss Martha J. Ridpath and Miss the dog to the assessor of harboring Bernice Bassett, Greencastle; Dr a dog without reporting ills pun- ( and Mrs. T. J. Bassett, Lafayette" Ishable by a flue of $100. If you Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Stunkard, Brazilare harboring a strange dog by feed- Miss Eima Ridpath. Anderson; Mrs ing him. or concealing same you are Ingling, Everett Ridpath and Wayne liable to a fine of $100. Ridpath, Bridgeport; Mr. and Mrs. It is the duty of the assessor to -L C. Clifford and Clarence Clifford, colllect all dog tax, to keep a correct Gibson City, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. record of all dogs, the owner of same Albert Ridpath. Miss Nellie Ridand make a true report to the trus- P a, h. Dr. and Mrs. William Wirt tee, and any failure on his part to Mrs. Ida A. Porterfield, Miss do so makes him liable to a fine of Mary Porterfield, Miss Alberta Por$20. All false statements by owners terfleld, Miss Charlotte ’Porterfield, of dogs when reported to the trustee 'Y ,S8 Mary Landry and Miss Nielalnc by th assessor shall e he turned Knudsen, of this city.—Indianapolis over to the prosecuting attorneys for News.
the costs and
the collection, and
fines shall be collected as in any way criminal acts of negligence.
Gladstone, a Jamaican negro, was assistant to a district physician In I he t anal Zone, and being rather P00r in llls Latin, the bottles had | iip e numbered for his benefit.I One
* MARRIAGE LICENSES ❖ day a Spanish labirer came in for X~X‘X*X~X~X*X~X*X*X*X*X*X* ...nrth^n’ V* 0 r>octor 10,(1 11,8
•'orthy assistant to give him twn
Robert E. Williams and Ro8e |P |„ 8 out of Iltlnlber % tXi ARer he ' Jones - ; lia d gone the doctor askedJohn C. Gorham and Rhenle R. | “Gladstone, did you give the man
Anderson. a dose of number six?” Bert L. Leisure and Clara M. “Oh no «sn>i
| no - san. Doctor; numbah six
Egsera - i wa ' 1 finished, so I just give him one Sylvester York an dElla Leach- pm to uof numbah foah and one out
man - of numbah two."
Capital stock paid in flDO.OOi Surplus fund : > uo I ndivided Profits, leas expcutu-M timl taxes paid .45 National Bank notes outMumlinK . Du** to other NatiooalH ink a Due to Htate Banka and Bankera 4-.\4.i Due to Trust Companies and Savings Banks 16.;Individual deposits subject to check oil,!# 1 Oeinand certfflcates of deposit I! - United State* deposit* 50,W Total State of Indiana, county of Putnam, »*: L J. L. Randel, CaHhier of the ab< named hank, do solemnly swear that above statement i* true to the best of knowledge and belief . J. L. RANDEL, Casbie Correct—Attest: EZRA 45. EVANS N FRANK A. ARNOLD Director*. BASCOM O UAIR j Subscribed and sworn to before me l 21th day of February, 19**H W. H. H.CTLIJn
Notary Put
Public Sale Of Mules We will sell at Public Auc* tion, at Greencastle, Saturday, Feb. 29 at 1 o’clock, 10 head of 2, 3 and 4 year old mules. These are all extra good aiiiin^ 8. Some of them are broke to work and others arc not. Gillespie Brothers VESTAL & ALLEN, Auction""
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