Star-Democrat, Greencastle, Putnam County, 19 February 1909 — Page 4

I ■Re Four

8 T A K • !> E M O C K A T

Friday, February i» i

STAR - DEMOCRAT

Founded 1S58

PUBLISHED FRIDAY Of each week by the Star and Democrat Publishing Company, at 17 and 13 South Jackson Street, Greencastle. Ind.

F. C. TILDKN - - - C. J. ARNOLD Editors

Terms of Subscription One year, in advance $1.00 Single Copies *> cents

Atltertlftlug Hates I P"n Application

OREENCASTLE HERALD Established 1906 The live dally paper of Putnam County—sent to any address in the United States for $3.00 a year—Payable strictly In advance. 6 cents per week.

Entered as second-class mall matter at the Greencastle, Ind., Postofflce.

Telephone N°- 65

THE TOMLINSON BILL. The Tomlinson Bill, repealing the county local option law, and probably the Moore Remonstrance law, passed the House of Representatives yesterday by a vote of B2 to 44. There voted for the bill some 49 Democrats and 3 Republicans. Against the bill 11 Democrats and 33 Republicans voted. These Democrats have been both praised and blamed. Whether they deserved praise or blame may be discovered only by examining the bill. We have always held that a man may be a Democrat and even a partisan Democrat without being also blind either intellectually or morally. Because a man is a Democrat and in the House does not imply that he shall be led about in strings by pseudo-leaders such as Tom Taggart and Joe Bell. The men who refused to vote as these pseudo-leaders dictated, had studied the bill and had reached the conclusion that it was not in any way either honest or the Democratic platform. The bill provides practically low license and wide-open state. In brief it repeals the local option law by section and the Moore law by implication. It makes saloons possible in the country districts four miles outside the cities. It allows option by wards in cities and by towns but does not mention township option. It provides for a license of $250 to $:',00 in cities the size of Greencastle and limits saloons to one for every 500 of population, or to 11 saloons for Greencastle. Democrats were light in refusing to vote for such a measure, it bears no resemblance to the platform declaration and was meant to boar none. Those who pushed the measure through tossed aside the cloak of party and declared thenu*elves as voting for an open state because they desired to support the interests benefltted by the bill. They repudiated the declaration made in the party platform that the party was in favor of advanced temperance legislation. They repudiated the declaration made upon the stump that the Democratic platform was one of the most radical temperance measures ever drawn. The amendments were submitted by Steve Fleming and the bill was drawn by doe Bell. No temperance Democrat has touched it. We believe that the Democrat who voted against the bill were Justified, were standing for the declafations of the party, were representing the thousands of temperan e Democrats i f the state. We know of no one not directly connected with the li<|iu>r business that wants this low license, wide-open hill. The gentlemen who voted "no" are to bo congratulated.

larsf a year. In Marion County it might be a burden. But the sheriff is under-paid. He himself must not only do disagreeable work, but upon his wife is placed the arduous duty of caring for, or at least superintending the jail kitchen. The sheriff must he up at all hours, and in close contact with all classes of vicious and disgusting persons, and for this work of himself and wife he receives a salary less than most county officials. If a proper salary bill passes the fee bill will be killed. If no fair salary bill passes, the two fee bills ought to stand. We are opposed to the fee system, because neither official nor the public know just what will be the salary. But the two bills in question as far from important or vicious. As we say a reasonable salary bill will put the whole on a better basis, and it is possible such a bill will be passed.

UNBECOMING A SENATOR. We regret exceedingly that a man of the calibre that was supposed to belong to United States Senator-elect Benjamin F. Shively, should stoop from his high place as representative of the people of Indiana to mix in the present liquor struggle as a common lobbyist. Lobbying is not a pleasant business in any event, and not a business that adds any glamor to a Senator of the United States. We feel that he should have denied the importunity of his friends and remained aloof from such small business.

GINADA DISCARDS ICE FETES

\nnual Wiiilcr Celebration of Northerners Are Discarded—They Advertise Too Strongly the Weather < 'haraeteristics.

Abandonment of plans for the winter ice carnival at Montreal, which seems likely to follow the recent decision of the Canadian railroads to refuse their support, will mark the final passing of an institution that twenty years ago was one of the most picturesque features of North American life. It doesn’t take any stretch of the imagination to remember the time when the annual winter carnivals in St. Paul, Montreal and other

cities were established a feature in the North as the Madi Gras festival at New Orleans in the South. The winter carnival idea had its origin in Europe, where the famous ice palaces at Moscow and St. Petersburg, built on an enormous scale and lasting late into the spring and summer, drew crowds of tourists and were recognized centers of winter life. Winter carnivals were also popular in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. whence many of the customs peculiar to them were brought to this country by immigrants who settled in the* northwest. The St. Paul carnival was the best known in this country. A palace of ice was erected every year and contests in all kinds of winter sports were held. The Montreal carnival was patterned along the same line and tin enormous palace of ice and snow was erected which served as

putnam:among THE BEST

\rcording to Table Recently Put Out by The Hoard of Health, the Average Age of Those Who Died ill Putnam County in IHOH Was Nearly $5 Years.

LAGRANGE AT 54.45 IS HIGHEST

The Indiana State Board of

Health has just completed a table showing the average age of persons who died in the various counties of the state during 1908. Marion County had an average of 34.31 years, 13.39 years above the average in Brown County, which had the lowest, and 40.59 years below that of Henry County, which was the high est. The average for the entire state is 41.18. The counties and averages follow: Adams, 50.92; Allen, 48.53; Bartholomew, 35.03; Benton, 40.25; Blackford, 45.80; Boone, 48.22; Brown, 20.35; Carroll, 40.39; Cass 38.91; Clark, 44.92; Clay, 32.52; Clinton, 41.29; Crawford, 44.33; Daviess, 28.07; Dearborn, 49.84; Decatur, 47.05; Dekalb, 51.20; Delaware, 41.50; Dubois, 37.10; Elkhart, 47.54; Fayette, 43.47; Floyd, 39.18; Fountain, 40.21; Franklin, 48.08; Fultou, 40.30; Gibson, 34.23; Grant, 40.35; Greene, 35.13; Hamilton, 4 4.30; Hancock, 43.53; Harrison, 45.71; Hendricks, 47.52; Henry, 74.89; Howard, 50.00; Huntington, 48.21; Jackson, 37.25; Jasper, 41.08; Jay, 30.20; Jefferson, 50.04; Jennings, 48.80; Johnson, 11.99; Knox, 31.90; Kosciusko, 47.30; Lagrange, 54.45; Lake, 27.21; Laporte, 44.04; Lawrence, 37.80; Madison, 38.08;

Marion, 34.31; Marshall, Monroe, 39.41; Montgomery, Martin, 34.35; Miami, 40.09 gan, 48.01; Newton, 43.88; 17.52; Ohio, 15.81; Orange, Owen, 48.00; Parke, 25.71; 41.46; Pike, 37.25; Porter, Posey, 34.07; Pulaski, 41.05; nam, 11.87; Randolph, 44.39

47.09; 48.47; ; MorNoble, 38.31; Perry, 49.79;

PutRip-

SPRING IS HELRE.

In Our Department of Women’s Clothing Ready-to-Wear

Unless you’ve been in this Department lately you will hardly know the place— We are through with the alterations— And in the

Lightest —Cleanest—Nicest Show Room in Town— We are anxious to have you see the NEW SPRING MODELS IN Women s and Misses 1 Tailored Suits, Dress Skirts, Shirt-Waists and Spring Jackets. A showing greater than ever before—

Friday and Saturday, February 26th and 27th,

c-/ 5 ? - 4 Tip

ley, 47.87; Rush, 44.89; Scott, 14.24; Shelby, 40.87; Spencer, ls.32; Starke, 40.10; Steuben, 4 5.11; St. Joseph, 39.04; Sullivan, 30.64; Switzerland, 48.50; Tippecanoe, 49.08; Tipton, 35.97; Union, 02.81; Vanderburg, 37.00; Vermillion, 33.52; Vigo, 39.00; Wabash, 17.45; Warren, 4378; Warrick, 17.33; Washington, 54.08; Wayne, is.97; Wells, 10.14; White, 50.01; Whitley, 47.67.

We Shall Hold an Informal Spring Opening— (With Carnations for our Lady Friends)

We shall be pleaded if you should consider this-a personal invitation to come in

'it

and look over at you leisure

the very best and latest styles in Women's Clothing Ready-to-Wear,

You 11 finditan hour profitably and pleasantly spent— a real education in desirable styles.

ALLEN BROTHERS.

MRS. ADAM HANNA DIES

fears,

WIRELESS TELEPHONES DOMING

OT?T r TTT ^ T? **’ Th'yond the pares and joys JL U V\/ X Beyond the smiling and t! “pinj,

Beyond the waking and the M.-epIng,

t! i pi no r i f a series of international

Indianapolis telephone rivalry may be completed soon by the pity being placed in tune with the infinite by the Installation of a wireless telephone plant. J. B. Witty and John W. Coons, Indiana agents for the Collins wireless telephone syndicate, of Newark. X. J., have received intimations from the company that it istends to establish a service In Indianapolis. The company is said to be establishing a limited service In Chicago

One of the Most Prominent Residents Of Putnam County Pusses Away at Her Home on East Washington Street—Leaves a Husband and Ojio Son, Andrew Hanna, of This City.

Lowell Lisin O'Dell.

... I Beyond the smiling and th i | Beyond the waking and tic

Our loved one rest in slumber deep,]

In silent and eternal sleep.

WAS SIXTY-SEVEN YEARS OLD

THOSE FEE BILLS.

To ju

have aft and to : cr pape imagine J me by i lobbying

the A

matter <>. thing to state. 1. i Term i

a big!

re from the spasms that ted the Indianapolis News ess degree some of the oth- ■ of the state one might it terrible things had been the sheriffs and clerks in h r the fees bills, and by !'■ in pa sing them. As a •. t ■ ti’er bill adds anyn; i the offices of the ' r' -t I'i'.l simply makes p ra c t i r e about which the re

■n different usage in the dif-

i • nth . In some counties, \ Allen County, and several the clerks have received Hi

;• preparing trans-ripts in case

either party in a suit to rt. In other counties

these fees have not been so granted, although the work is not the regular work of tin' clerk and is not done for the county hut in the interest and for the benefit of individuals. The iiending law imply legalizes the action of the counties that have been giving these fees and makes all counties equal in this matter. In other words it makes perfectly plain what f"es belong to the clerk and what to the county, a matter that, heretofore, was in doubt. The bill was not vetoed by Manly because it was a vicious bill, but because he believed that the clerks had a right to those foes under a decision of th ■ supreme court, and the statute was not necessary. The sheriff’s bill does, besides legalizing certain fees that they already receive, also create an in-and-out fee. In ordinary counties this amounts to probably a hundred dol-

winter sports. Prices were offered for fancy skating and for the winners in snowshoe contests. Trappers and guides from all over Canada in picturesque costumes came with their snowshoes to enter these contests and the rivalry was keen. Hockey matches were held and contests in curling. Perhaps the most interesting of all the events was the skeeing. Long slides of snow were built with jumps and ob- !>; teles and the spectators held their breath while the contestants in their red caps and balancing* their long poles shot down the incline, curved up over the bump shot through the ; ir to tin* slide below. The carnival ended with the siege iiiiil storming of the ice palace, in which the.** who had taken part in the carnival were divided into two ■ ariics. one to defend the palace and

the ion and

other to capture it. 'll the St. Paul and Montreal ilvals were abandoned because it in. ired that they advertised i.o.jgly the winter features of . liipatc and gave a false impressof tin* t'-al "onditions in Canada in tlic Northwest. Since thon

at this time. That service is said to

have an operating radius of one linn-: dred miles, and it is especially de-1 signed to cover the marine service on Lake Michigan. According to the statements of the inventors, a 100mile radius land service is practical for communication 200 miles overj water. The intimations that Witty j

and Coons have received are that the Collins people are desirous of opening communication between Chicago

and Indianapolis and to establish a limited service in Indianapolis. Photographs of apparatus now said to be in successful operation at several points show a very simplelooking telephone device mounted on a light tripod. It is asserted that it

After an illness of several months. Mrs. Adam Hanna died at 9 o'clock Tuesday night at the Hanna home on East Washington Street. Mrs. Hanna had been affected with heart trouble and had been of delicate health for several years. The end came shortly after 9 o'clock Tuesday evening after a serious illness of a few weeks. The deceased belongs to one of the moet prominent families of Putnam County. She was born July 20, 1812. near Mt. Sterling, Ky., and lived there until 1851 when her parents Andrew and Margaret Black, moved to this county, and with the excep-

Not now but in the coming years It may lie in the better land. We ll read the meaning of our tears And there sometime we'll under-

stand.

Lowell Leon, son of Isaac and Flora Odell, was born August 19 1901, and departed this life, February 7, 1909, at the age of 7 years, 0 months and 12 days. About 5 weeks ago he was taken with that dread disease, typhoid fever. During his sickness he was ever patient, and often spoke of his little school-mates teacher, but now he has gone to that school, where there will he no parting, and where no farewell tears will be shed. Lowell was a bright and cheerful little boy, and always took a great Interest in his school work. He leaves to mourn his demise, a grandfather, papa, mama, two brothers and two sisters, besides a best of other relatives and friends. 'Tis hard to part with those who are near and dear to us but we weep not as those who have no hope,

Martha .1. Itroivn.

Martha J. Brown, daughter of Thomas L. and Elizabeth Brnivii, was born April 15, 1832, near Bryantsville, Garrard County, Ky She removed with her parents io i’uttumj County in November 1853. In ISi! she united with the Missionary Baptist Church at Big Walnut Chapel and] was one of the charter members. She lived a true Christian life until death released her. She departed this life February 9, 1909. When die was taken sick she was heard to >ay. “I I '•ill not be with you much buiger. ll ave had my call." sin* also said "I wish I was in Heaven.” S ! • le.aw ]

three brothers and one sister with

for:

There was an angel band in heaven That was not quite complete, So God took our darling Lowell,

To fill the vacant sent.

Beyond the hopes and doubts

whom she made her home. ;il'i> cisht neices and three nephews. Is -ides a hose of friends to mourn her depar-j tun*. Funeral services \n i hold at] the M. E. Church, Reelsvill* February 11, conducted by Sister Martha Runyan; burial in Reelsvil ceme-1

tery.

FOR SALE—A Jack 15 u. handl high, 8 years old, at a barcaiii. Have got to sell. Address or rail Frank Vermilion, Greencastle, Ind.

and | R. F. D. No. 1. •)'251

has been so perfected that conversa-

jtion of a short time when she was a

tions turned loose in the air will remain strictly confidential and only be caught by the phone who number

both Minnesota and Canada have hown the error of the old popular 'pinion that there is "nothing but Ice in the North.” An effort was made this year to revive tin* winter carnival at Montreal on the theory that it was a picturesque feature which ought to bo observed and that it would no longer create prejudice by calling attention to the winter features of the climate. The Canadian railroads took issue with the people of Montreal and at a meeting of the Western Canadian passenger Association it was definitely decided to discourage the holding of the annual event.

is indicated by (lie sender when he sets his dial. The dial is similar to those on; safes, and, according to the literature) and prospectuses that Witty has, allj one has to do to get, say, 142 is to whirl the dial around to 1, then to 4 and then to 2, take down the receiv<*r and begin to talk. There is, no hello girl to ‘‘cuss” or “jolly,” no wins to get out of fix and no chance for any one to “tip off” the conver.ition or butt in. Witty says the development has reached such a point that a system large enough to meet the needs of Indianapolis's population is practieal. He is expecting to get more and positive information from the head offices in Newark. N. .1., soon.

Fop That Terrible Itching. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain's Salve will instantly allay this itching, and many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers.

resident of Waveland, Mrs. Hanna lived here the rest of her life. In i 1861 she was married to Adam Hanna and for many years the couple lived on their farm, one mile west of Greencastle. Mrs. Hanna had been very prominent among the Putnam County residents because of her loving ways and her decire to help every one she •ould. She was a devoted Christian i all of her life and had been a leading member of the Presbyterian church for many years. Her sterling qualities and ways won a friend for her in every person she met and her death is regretted by nearly every resident of Putnam County. The deceased leaves beskl* s her husband, Adam Hanna, one son, Andrew B. Hanna, of this city, five slaters, Mrs. Louisa Renick, Mrs. Mary Ann Hawkins, Mrs. Benjamin Hawkins, Mrs. James B. Durham, and Miss Virginia Black, all of this county, and three brothers. George W. Black. Andrew A. Black, and Ed. E. Black of this city.

Sworn Statement

Centra! Nation! Bank

On Call of Comptroller at Close of Husiness, Feb, 5, l^ 9 * HESOIIU'ES

loans $406,457.80 Overdrafts :;i;.8tt 1. S. Homls to secure Circulation liHt.nuo.oo County, city, school ami gravel road bonifs" ! 109.790.1H Banking house lOJHlO.On

6 per cent Redemption Fund

Cash Resources

1 . S. Bond to secure Gov. Deposits

Other I . S. Bonds 3,480.(8)

Cash in safe^ 8 1

5,000.00

40,000.00 3,480.00

82,181.(8)

Total

245,545.69 $876,830.57

< apital Surplus and Undivided < ’ireiilutlon Deposits

liarilitiks Profits

.$100,(88MlO . 109,072* 76 . 98,109-00 . 569,657.8!

Total R. L O’HAIR, Pres.

$876,830.57 L. RANDEL, Cashier