The Elwood Free Press from Elwood, Indiana • Page 3

THEY VOTED NO Georgians say that all the McKin-ley administration has brought them Is low prices for cotton. hills, Brinkley pausing to obliterate their footprints as they went. When they had proceeded some distance he paused and took the glwi't hand. Saturday's Reoord. INTERESTING CASE To lie Tried In the County Courts on January lOth.

TUB 8ILVKA QUESTION, CONTINUED BY COHOHKSHMAN TRHRY. When tbe advocates of gold monometallism ask you if you want cheap dollars, tell tbem tbat any dollar Is dear enough to you and tbat a cheap dollar Is simply one that you do not have to give up such a large amount WHIT WANAHlKERiAm Advertise Yaur Huslnass and L.et People Know What Ton Have For Sale. John vVanamaker spends fifty thousand dollars annually In newspaper advertising. He says: "I owe my success to newspapers and to them I freely give certain profits of my yearly business." With but few exceptions the success of any-business iargelirde pends on newspaper ad vertlsl og. There are a few (heretofore) monopo "Good-by, Matt," said he.

"If it vfesn't for that promised smashing' I should certainly see yon home." "Then do," returned Matt. "I don't care if he does smash me!" "Probably not, but I do. It would be an episode in your career which it would not be pleasant to reflect upon jthereforggaQibjyj Matt and and God bless you. my girlie He gave her a fatherly salute upon the forehead; a bright flush overspread her cheek as she bounded av. Brinkley watched her until she was out of sight, then he turned and strolled quietly on in the direction of the caravan.

"It's a strange game," he said, "and requires careful waiting. I wonder The Inter-Urban Company Must Do Something El.se, The KIwoori Company Holds tbe Key to in. situation. The council met.ln sDecial session last, nl.hr.. i Tbe Indiana traction company pre sen ted a petition asking for tbe use of certain streets and allejsto lay street car lines and operate electrlo cars.

Tbe petition was quite lengthy and went 00 to state what tbe company's Intentions were and what they would do. It was decided that the Elwood electric street railway had the use of this city for 1 lie purpose for which the Indiana traction company wanted them, and that therefore the city could not grant tbe petition without Hist giving the Elwood company sixty days notice so that tbey could make known their intention whether or not they desired to reserve them for. use. The petition was voted on and was laid upon thetable. It looks now as though the Indiana traction company must either getxpermltof the Elwood street railway company to operate over their lines, or else build their proposed line outside ibe city limits.

Democratic Meetings. Dates ond places for democratic meetings have beeu named. On tbe 8th of January "St. Jackson's" county meetings will be held to elect dele gates to district meetings, meeting in his district will be as Hlulliou January 11; wtieo a Tbe held date ISth mltteemau will be selected, committeemen elected on that will meet at Indianapolis Jan. for the purpose of organization, the election of a state chairman, secretary etc.

Sour Milk Hlsmilt. Sour milk biscuits are made by rubbing one tablespoonful of shortening Into a quart of (lour. Add balf a teaspoon ful of salt Moisten half a teaspsonful of soda iu two tsblespoou-ful of warm water Stir it into halfta pint of sour milk, but do not add any more soda Knead quickly, roll, out on a board, cut into buscults.aod bake In a quick oven for twenty minutes, December Ladies' Home Journal. Arranging; For tne Meeting. Supt.

Fitzgibbons is at Indianapolis assisting In arranging for the fourty fourth annual session of the Indiana Teachers' association, which will be held at that place Dec. 28. 29 and 30. Mr. Fltzglbbons Is chairman of the executlye committee.

Over 2,000 teachers are expected to be present at the session. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of ('Htarrh thni cannot be cured by Hull Cnt'inh Cure. Y. 3. CHKNKY Toledo, O.

We tbe underHlgbed, bave known P. J. Cheney for the lual 15 years, and believe him perfectly bonorablo tn all bunlneHS tranasctlonH uud tln.uulally able to carry out any obligation intide by Arm. West a Tm ax. Wholesale Druy Kilts, Toledo, VVai.INii.

Kinnah ahvin. Wholesale Drug-RlNtH, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is takon internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tbe system. Price, 76c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.

Testimonials free. Demurrer Sustained. Judge McClure passed upon the demurrer presented by the oil men this afternoon and sustained It. Judgment was entered accordingly and the case will now be transferred to tbe supreme court. Judge McClur.

-till holds tbat there is ample remiil 'or tbe suppression of ga waste ou. side of an In. jvnotlon proceedings. He doubtless refers to tbe penalty clause of the gas waste law. Anderson News.

rs. aon wreen Dead. I Senator Hanna as not able to be present at tfae opening of congress yesterday, but the senate convened just the same. AN eXi'hariip malrca t.ha fnlliiln good suggestion: "If there Is to be a statue of President McKlnley of soiled goldhyortave obeof SenatoF Hanna made of sojid brass to serve as a companion piece? Everybody recognizes the fact that the expenses of tbe government have iocreased too rapidly in recent years and tbe present co. gross can do nothing tbat will meet with greater public approval than to cut on these expenses here and there.

Some Kansas women have made a treaty with a hundred non-cburch going men to the effect tbat tbe women are to remove their hats in church, tn consideration of which the men are to attend church at least once every Sunday. Wise women are they. TnE New York World remarks that If the republicans carry out tbe plan outlined for them by Mr. Dlngley and other leaders, Heaven may forgive them "for doing those things which we ought not to bave done, and for tear-undone those things which we ought to have done," but the people never will! The decision of the New York court of appeals, sustaining the contention of George Gould that 15,000,000 of the money devised hlra by his father's will was not a gift, but was rendered him for services performed, furnishes a safe and easy method of dodging tbe inheritance tax. When the president recommended the annexation of Hawaii in response to the demand of his party leaders, be departed from bis usually wise and politic course.

The annexation of Hawaii means the wreck of the Monroe doctrine. European nations are watoh-ing for just such an opportunity as the propo-ed annexation affords to defy our pretensions. An army officer has recently resigned his position to become a plain citizen, lie leaves tbe army to enter journalism and Intends to figure conspicuously as a war correspondent during the great, Asiatic war, which he confidently expects within a year. This war he says will be waged by the great powers of Europe and Japan and will result In the dismemberment of China. The first number of the Ohio Bl-metalllst, published by Col.

Poorman at Hellaire, Ohio, has reached our exchange table. It Is a 16 page paper, published semi-monthly, and la devoted to the discussion of the money questlou by tbe editor and able writers of national reputation. The first number Indicates tnat It will be well worth the subscription price, whlcb It only 75 cents a year. In the social circle people may select those who are congenial and whose antecedents are satisfactory, but this principle of selection should not be carried Into churcl circles It is contrary to the spirit of the Christian religion and Is largely responsible for the failure of the churches to bold the masses. Break down this barrier Of coldness and Inhospllallty and the churches will be filled with people who are in need of sympathy.

Cordial handshakes, coupled with a warm welcome from hearts aglow with love for God and bis children, will do more toward tilling the pews than eloquent sermons. Tub report of Postmaster-General Gary, embodying as it does, the report and recommendations of tbe assistant postmaster-general, is an exceptionally Important document. A larfte part of the document is devoted to an argument, to our mind unanswerable, in favor of the prompt institution by this country of a postal savings-bank system. The array of facts and fig ures marshalled to show tbe timeliness and Importance1 of this step ought to make a deep Impression upon the congressional mind. Tne enormous growth of the postal money or der business Is adduced as showing rww'trfff'poprr'jfTrpaTry paxTon ize ine postal service for the transmission 0 funds.

That they would avail them selves of it to deposit tbeir sayings is beyoDd question. Witbln a few years the deposits would be counted by buo- rods of millions. The Mme Is cer- laiuiy auspictpus tor Lne aoopnou or tbis policy of postal. saving banks. Further than tbat, however, it ought to be possible to combine that policy with some plan for tbe Improvement ofthe currency system.

Review of Itevlews. 1 o-iiac- tor Flftj v.nts. tobacco bablt. cure, makes weak neb nroog, blood pure. dog.

ft. AH drugg-ist The Trosbln Orientated Some Time at Lonlsvllle. Ago TA ol nteTesITog case will come up for trial at Anderson on January 10. Francis McAtie, of Louisville, Kyis the plaintiff and his wife, riet McAtie, of Mrs. Emily Bacon, as she dow calls herself of this city, Is the defendant.

Both were residents of Louisville for many years, aod both had lost their companions through life. Mrs. Bacon was conducting a boarding house wbeu McAtie made her acquain tance and fell in love with her. His wealth was estimated at $75,000 and he promised Mrs. Bacon a life of ease If she would be bis.

Tbey were married on Maicb 1896, and in ber crosb complaint 20, filed yesterday she says tbat the life of ease failed utterly to materialize, and tbat Instead of McAtie supporting bei sbe had to keep him. Tbey separated some time" during this year and Mrs. Atie came to El-wood to reside, purcbasiug property adjoining the Tipton county Hue and putting up a comfortable residence. Now comes McAtie and enters suit In court to secure 11,000 which be alleges tbat belonged to him in tbe shape of a note and wbicb he says his wife sold aud Invested tbe proceeds. lie wants Judgment for tbat amount and costs and wants tbe Judgment to stand as a lien upon ber property.

Mrs. McAtie, or Bacon, In her cross complaint tiled by Attorney Wilkie makes some strong accusations against ber husband and puts in a bill of $3,000 for services rendered during their married life. The case is a most interesting one aod promises to furnish gossip for court bouse loungers for some time. Oar Social. Tbe rain did not keep a large number of merry young people from gatb-ering at the pleasant borne of Mr.

and Mrs. Springer last evening to enjoy tbe C. E. social. Tbe attendance was more than expected under the circumstances.

Tbe brief program announced was carried nut aod all tbe numbers were heartily applauded. Miss Una Berry sang to tbe appreciative delight of all. Mrs. Floy Dilmore rendered an interesting piece of domestic history In a happy vein. Tbe Instrumental music was in competent bands.

Mr. Springer performed on Ihe violin and Mr, Van Copper on tbe melodious barp. Tbe harpist is fast winning musical laurels for himself in our city. After tbe program came the "pie-ous" part of the evening's gaiety. Under eacb balf of pie was placed a numbered piece of ribbon and its corresponding number on some fair dam-rel's dress.

The pies were duly sold and then tbe men bunted for the number of tbeir fate. Tbe feasting was very amusing. Cocoa was also served and every one present declared Mrs. Springer to be a generous and amiable hostess. The bappy crowd dispersed to their homes wltb joyous memories Tbe next social occurs in two weeks at the home of C.

J. Berry. The place insures a good time and a successful social. Unuiu In Troablp, Henry Lawson, of Anderson, is under arrest, having gotten into trouble with' tbe postal authorities. His divorced wife resides at Indianapolis and a few days ago be sent, ber a money ordor, together wltb a piece of paper containing a licentious picture, hence bis present predicament.

Law son was to haye been wedded to Miss Dora Crlckmore, of Anderson, next week. Persistent Coughs A ootig-h. which seixm to hang on in spite of all the remedies which you have applied certainly need's energetic and sensible treatment. For twenty-five years that standard preparation of cod-liver oil, SCOTT'S EMULSION in; the trying affections of the throat and lungs, and this is the reason whyt the cod-liver oil, partially digested, strengthens and vitalizes the whole system; the hypophosphltes act as atonicJo the mind and nerves, and the glycerine soothes and heals the irritation. Can you think of any combination so effective as this? sure you gtt SCOTT'S Emulsion.

Sst that th nun and fish art on th wrapper. jot. and St.oo, sli druggists. SCOTT 4 BOWNE, Cbsmlsts, Mtw York. oruaor or proauctstaget-youiuiauas fyO Tell them also that while stiver dollars may be bulky, very few' of us will need wheelbarrowstocarry around what we get of them, and that a gold dollar Is so little that it gets lost in a man's pocket and Its legs are too short to go anuod the corner to pay an honest debt, and it always runs and bides in time of need.

Tbat as it is the only real or primary money whose free coinage Is provided for by law, that constitutes tbe "measure of value" by which Is determined the price of labor and ail its products. As the amount of tbe precious metals in the whole world, available for use as money, is In round numbers about equally divided between gold and silver, at sixteen poinds of silver to one pound of gold, the natural effect ofthe demonltlzation of silver would be to lower the level of general prices about 60 per cent. That gold being tbe standard and sole "unit of value," whatever in creases the value of gold necessarily Increases tbe value of 25.8 grains of gold, which constitu'es the "unit of value." Whatever enhances tbe purchasing power of a gold dollar of representative money based on gold, or silver dollar artificially held up to gold, is by a mortgage upon the people in the shape of government bonds. In further arguing the question of independent actiou, It may be said: That it therefore follows that no plan that looks to an Increase of circulation by means of state ban or na-tiooal bank notes, or by an "enlarged use" or the "freest possible use" of silver, without restoring its ancient functions as standard money and a "unit of can be of any real and permanent benefit to tbe people. If you want to benefit the people you must Increase the volume of real money or broaden tbe base of your money of ultimate redemption and tbat can only be done by the free coinage of silver or restoring its ancient function as a unit of value.

That money is bought and isold tbe same as commodities, nd its value or purchasing powet Is determined by tbe law of supply and demand, with the difference, however, that money, being the universal medium- of exchange and standard of value, without whlcb men cannot procure what tbey want nor Day tbeir debts, is always in a state of demand, such as notbing else is. Consequently, the smaller the supply of real or primary money In proportion to the amount of debts to be paid and labor and commodities to be exchanged for It, the greater becomes the purchasing power of every dollar and tbe lower the price of labor and of all commodities. That busiuess Investments derive heir profHs from the prices obtained fiom tbeir products or output aud that as dollars Increase In value and products fall In price dollars decrease in number. Whatever diminishes the volume of real money prevents It expanding to keep pace with the growth of the country and the domands of trade tend to stop investments and Induce tbe hoarding of money and a plethora of It in the money centers to seek Investment In government bonds or stock gambling rather than In the channels of legitimate enterprises. Tell those who are opposed to International action: Tbat there is 00 such thing as overproduction of cotton when millions of human beings are ragged for want of production of grain when thousands are starving in sight of the elevators.

Let the farmers and producers have a reasonable profit upon all they can raise and produce, and there will be plenty of bread in the mouths of the hungry, and the ragged will have dec ent clothes. That prior to the recent democratic administration no one ever heard of any real and prominent democrats attempting to justify the Sherman act of 1H73, or bowing down to praise and glorify tbe single gold standard then set up, hut many millions of honest democrats have been denouncing It for years. "-t Inotis inflation" and 'panics" to result from free coinage, tell thctu that nature itself having imposed a limit to the output of gold and silve; there can be do such thing as an undue Inflation from their onlnage Into ieal money, andjhatjvhllejanlc? may result Jroin art undue inlutlon of bank' notes' paper currency issued upon an insufficient metallic base, 00 one ever heard of a panic resulting from having too much real money of either silver or golo. r.daoate Your Howels With Casrarets. Candy Cnttmrtir, cure cotiHt ipation forever.

tOc.260. If U. (1. C. fail, UruKKists refund money.

lies who do not oondescend to ad ver- tise in newspapers, assuming iliat tbey owe the press and public nothing; tbat there is (or was) no other alterna tive than to give your business to them' at their own blgb prices. This, however, Is tbe exception and not tbe rule. If you would succeed, advertise. Let the public know tbat you want them to know tbat you have got what tbey ought to bave and at prices tbat stimulate investigation. One who is thus caused to investigate becomes a customer aod you are rewarded with hs patronage.

Tbe "Elwood Telephone Oo. invites you to investigate tbeir terms and method of doing business. It asks you for your patronage. It is not a monopoly It is strictly a borne company. Hence it advertises.

Resolutions of Condolence. Whereas the Great Father of all bas, by tbe band of death, taken from our midst Hro. John Nuding to fellowship with those in that lodge from wbicb none return. And Whereas, Bro. Nudingx.was a man wbo, in bis dally walk witb bis fellow man, observed tbe Golden Rule, "Let no man harm his fe man by word or deed," therefore it is meet and be it Resolved, Tbat Quincy Lodge No 200 F.

fc A. M. feels tbe loss from its membership of so good a man, one who loved his brothers and bis lodge; tbat it is our duty to so live as up-ilghi men, tbat we may be better fitted for that Lodge on blgb, in which membership should be sought by all. Resolved. Tbat Quincy lodge No.

200, F. A. extend to the widow and orphans its kindliest feelings and tbe hope tbat all may be again reunited in that land of joy, where sorrow is unknown. lie it further Resolved, Tbat a copy of these resolutions be handed to tbe family of Brother Nuding, one spread on the records of the lodge and published in each of tbe papers, and tbat tbe charter of the lodge be duly draped. Wayne Leeson, W.

L. Aubtill, Oassius Oreelee, Committee Superior Court Jnrf. The following list of jurors for tbe December term of tbe superior court bas been drawn and will be ordered to appear on next Monday, the 13th: Wm. Misner Anderson township, Geo. Mingle, jr Fallcreek.

C. C. Studley Stonycreek. Geo. McNatt Anderson.

E. C. Huffman Stonycreek. Harris- -Fipecreek. John W.

Tooley JacKson. Isaac Cooper Adams. John L. Thomas Adams. John G.

Thomas Fallcreek, James M. Falkner Richland. Ashford Cravens Anderson. Don't 1. 1 and Smoke Your ife a nay.

To quit mcon easily and forever, be "nag neUc. lull 01 life, 'icrve and vlg-or, take No-To Bao, thewnn3er-worlr, that make weak mer strong. All druggists, 60c or II. Cureguaran teed Booklet nd sample free. Addresi Starling Kerned Oft.

Chicago or New York Elected Officers, The Masonic lodge elected new offic ers as follows last nigbt: Woisbipful Master Dan King. Senior Warden S. fl. Dlgel. Junior Warden F.

E. Dellority. Secretary Allen Wilson. Treasurer Dr. Slgler.

Senior Deacon Ira A. Kldwell Junior Deacon Ed Nuding. Tyler Ab Collins. Stewarts Mike Gillespie, Chas. Harris.

The officers will be installed Into office the first meeting night In Jan-ary. Piano In-entlonul John Dierdorf, of Indianapolis, has Invented two valuable Improvements on pianos, One Is a changeable pitch, whereby you can change from an International to a concert pitch in two seconds, without moving a key or a turning pin. Tbe arrangemeut is very simple and not expensive and any child can operate it witnout getting the same out jf order. The other, from two to five yeais and cau stand any gas, steam or furnace heat. Dierdorf Is well known In Elwood, comlog here frequently to tune pianos Marriage Lleaoses.

-Tbomis rHalef and icje" May Newhouse. George Lewer and Settle Cole John Granger and Sarah Hardcastle. Cary Bronnenberg and Edith Campbell. Abraham Fry and Augusta Auitln. Tbe latter couple resides in Elwood as do the fir-t and second couples.

what my next move ought to be?" He tought very deeply, but when he reached the caravan he found he had come to no definite conclusion as to his lana. He therefore partook cheerfully of the repast which Tim had prepared for him, and after he had smoked a couple of pipes in the open air he retired to rest The next morning 'he began pondering again. "I have got my trump card," he said to himself, "but how to play up to it? i have a splendid hand, but it will want skillful managing if I am to win the game. One false move would do for me, for my opponents are crafty as foxes; and there are two against one. What is my right move, I wonder? I wish some good fairy would guide me!" He took out his pipe, which was his usual consoler, and smoked while he took few turns on the greensward outside the caravan.

Suddenly an idea struck him. "I think I'll pay a domiciliary visit to Mr. Monk," he said. "I can meet him now on pretty equal terms. If I hint a few things to him the amiable gentleman may think of becoming He called up Tim and sent him on some trivial errand down to the village.

As soon ss he was well out of the way Brinkley entered the caravan, produced some papere from the inner pocket of his coat and locked them up securely in his trunk. "So far so good," he said. "My amiable friend may not in an amiable mood, and I don't wish him to get any advantage of me!" He did not even take with him the key of the box, but having attached to it a small piece. of paper, on which were some written instructions, he hid it in the caravan and started off upon his journey. It was a dark, gloomy morning, giving every promise of coming storms.

As he passed through the wood which surrounded Monkshurst house the wind whistled softly among the trees, making a moan like the sound of human voices. gloomy place," said Brinkley; "a fit residence for such as he. A darn deed might be committed here, and k- who would know?" The path which he traveled was a neglected carriage drive, strewed with stones, overgrown with weeds and 0 bordered on either side by the thick trees of the forest. Presently the trees parted and he came in view of the house. A large gloomy-looking building, as neglected as the woodland, in the center of which it stood.

It seemed as if only a part of it was inhabited, and the large garden at its back was unprotected by any wall and full of overgrown fruit trees. The door Was opened by a grim, elderly woman. lie inquired for Mr. Monk, and was informed that he was at home. The next minute he was standing in a lonely library, where the owner of the house was busy writing.

Monk rose, and the two stood face to face. ACEPHALOUS ROOSTERS. Demonstrated That the Bars yard M-t nrcn fan Mvt Without a Head. It was ouee thought impossible that a human being could live uud walk with a brokeu uk, and perhaps atill more doubted that a rooster could live, art and and be fed ater the hntuhet had severed its head from the. body.

But such are the real hard facts, says Forest and Stream. The phenomenal rooster was exhibited some years ago in Huntington, W. Va. The exhibitors said they got thetfowl from a f.rnir who bad decapitated it, after which it got upon its feet. However this may be, the.

headless, living rooster was not a deception. It was fed thvougbj a tube inserted iu it throat. It is obvious that the farmer's stroke was a little too high, and tha4j a portion of the back brain still remained, and partially performed its functions. How long the fowl lived I did not hear. One.

thing is certain be died "game." A negro, seeing "millions in it," then experimented on the gallinaceous tribe, and eucoeedeid in- turning out a fair duplicate of the aforesaid acephalous curiosity (for whom. I made a picture of the rooster with whichtoadver-tiae), and he started on a tour of exhibition. He returned not long after aid told me he was doing well, and have made some money at decapitating roosters for other parties who wanted them for exhibition, but that he was prevented by the authorities, upon the accusation of cruelty. par.ha" Spanish and French women of tne higher class are usually expert swords-women. They are taught to fence as carefully and accurately a their brothers, and there are numerous schools in the two countries where young women are taught not only to fence, but to handle It is eonsid- ered one of best 'form 6t athlotic' 1 Australia'! II I a- Land Owners.

The London Echo gives a list of large land owners in Australia. One of them has 080,000 acres, another 1,200,000, third 3,600,000, while the Union bank osms no fpwr thn 7.800,000 acres. Information bas been received herepumclent clothes; and there Is no over- fl-om Floience, Colorado, anuouoclng tbe death of Mrs, Lou Green, which occurred Dec. 2. Sbe left home some time ago, going to ber mother's.

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