Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 78, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 March 1912 — Page 2

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REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

For Treasurer. ALSON A. FELL. Sheriff. ALTON L. PAD6ITT. Recorder. GEORGE W. SCOTT. Surveyor. W. FRANK OSBORNE. Coroner. WILLIS J. WRIGHT. Commissioner, Second District. DANIEL S. MAKEEYE& Commissioner, Third District. CHARLES A. WELCH.

Houn' Dawg Song of Indiana Origin Says R. B. Milroy.

Under date of March 28th we have the following communication from John R. Vanatta, which should prove very interesting to those who have undertaken to learn the origin of the “Houn’ Dawg Song.” He writes: “Editor Republican: “In a letter received from Mrs. Harriet W. Ferguson, of Wilson Creek, Washington, I found the enclosed clipping from the Daily Spokesman Review, of Spokane. Thinking it migh. Li be of great interest to some of your readers, I thought I would send it to you. “Since “Uncle” Reece Goddard and his dog “Tim” have both gone over to the “other side of the divide,” and we have no one left to tell us of the “doings” of our red brothers in the long ago, I have been wondering why our ow r n “Bill Bat,” of the Rose But neighborhood, doesn’t come to the front and try to save the day for old Jasper. Surely he has something of interest to offer in regard to the orogin of the “Houn’ Dawg Song.” The following is the article referred to: That the “Houn’ Dawg Song,” which has come out of the Ozark mountains, and has been adopted as official air of the Champ Clark campaign, was a popular ballad in the northwest be fore the coming of the white man, and was sung by the Indianas of the Kittitas, Yakima, Chinook and other tribes, is the statement of R. B. Milroy, chairman of the Yakima County Republican Central cimmittee. He has recalled the version of it commonly sung by the members of the Chinook tribe, once the most powerful in the northwest, but now entirely out of existence. It is as follows: Quanisum nika chaco copa town, r Tenas-man chuckin nika comae

conaway kah; Cultus copa nikt spose yaka mowitch comax, Klaska delate kopet chuckin nika comox conaway kah. “There are several versions of the song still to be found among the Indians, -which show traces of apparent French origin,” said Mr. Milroy. “I do not believe, however, that the song was brought to this country by the wyrly Freadi priest* that the versions containing French words simply show the result of the mingling of tongues in the early days. ‘The Chinook Indians were once the great trading tribe of the northwest, and the men of the Hudson Bay company came in contact with them first. This tribe also came in contact with the voyagers whom the early French settlements in eastern Canada threw out toward the Pacific ocean.” Mayor A. J. Splawn, of North Yakima, who has lived in this valley since 1861, also declares that he remembers distinctly the Indians singing this song, and says that he has no doubt but that the sentiment and air existed among the red men of the northwest long before the white settlers came. Mr. Splawn is a supporter of Champ Clark for president, and says that he does not want to do anything to prejudice the chances of the Missouri democrat, but believes that it is only just to the Indians among whom he lived in his early days here, and who still regard him as a friend and adviser, that it be made known that the “Houn’ Dawg Song” was of Indian origin.

Sunday at the Christian Church.

Bible school at 9:30 a. m. Worship and communion 10:30 a. m. Endeavor Society at 6:00 p. 51. Evangelistic services at 7:00 p. m. Evangelist Putman will do the preaching both morning and evening. Morning sObject:/‘The Whole Family." Evening subject: "Precious Blood." Binging Evangelist Tuekerman has arranged lor special music at all of the services tomorrow. This announcement is your invitation to all pf these services. Bible drill by 140 young people at evening service. HeUrthe young pSopWs chorus. jrt:7 9. m &&&&&£&***&

A Classified Adv. will sell It

ROADS AND ROAD MAKING

AN IMPROVED ROAD GRADER. Possessing Points of Advantage Over = ; i:i Present Day Variety. Road graders are used extensively in the West, not only upon roads, but also upon other stretches of ground where an even grade is desired. Among recent improvement in graders is shown in the illustration to which horses can be attached to either side, something which has heretofore been Impossible. For that purpose there is a rod or chain attached to the side of the framework of the grader and a brace bar, having one end loosely secured to the frame some distance in advance of where the draft rod or chain is attached. The horses are attached to the forward end of this rod. As shown in the illustration the upper framework of a “Western reversible grader,” the draft chain or rod being hooked to eyebolts near the end of the side. A brace bar, composed of two pieces of gas pipe, is secured'ttr the draft rod, one portion being larger and admitting the smaller portion, the adjustment being made by means of a pin. The swingle-tree is attached to the front of the draft rod and in operation tends to guide

Levels the ground.

It straight, while the pressure on the blade of the grader when moving 'earth crowds the rear of the machine away from the earth. The machine can be adjusted for different grades of ground by lengthening or shortening the draft. Among the advantages are convenient means for attaching horses to the side to assist In propelling the grader, and at the same time to prevent it from sliding sidewise, commonly called “crawling,” away from the moving earth; attaching the horses to either side of the grader, the draft being near the rear of the grader, the rear ditch wheel Is prevented from climbing and cutting the bank, Insuring a clean ditch or furrow. It cannot be upset, and will work successfully in -loose or sandy soil.

Dust Laying on Macadam Road.

With the growing use of automobiles the problem of the suppression of dust on highways is given a new importance, says Good Roads Magazine. It is claimed that the rapid pace of these vehicles, together with the vortex set up by the fans, are responsible for the great clouds of dust which arise, making travelling both unpleasant and dangerous. Among the most common remedies used is that of sprinkling the road with waT ter. Water, however, it is claimed acts as a solvent on the surface of the road, creating mud which shortly becomes dust when dried out Many experiments have been made with petroleum and other liquids which, although .Mting r flimU|m .to vratteCi. evaporate more slowly. Among the remedies that have recently been successfully tried is that of a preparation of coal tar known as Tarvia, the outgrowth of various experiments in this country and abroad. It is stated by the manufacturers that the use of this material improves the wearing quality of macadam roads. It is *lso claimed that on hills, where the drainage of storms causes the road to ravel out, this preparation is especially valuable. A tarviated road haa a roof off which the water runs without penetrating. Among the ■ places which have made considerable use of this material is the city of Montclair, N. J., and the superintendent of roads and sewers of that city reports that a tarviated road even after fifteen months of use is not injured by water, wind or heat, and the use of Tarvia in city is being rapidly extended. The preparation has been used on heavy grades, where practically the entire output of a large stone crushing plant passes over It, making a severe test, it being stated that after three months’ use nothing has developed to indicate that even under these conditions it will not give equally good results. The walks and drives of the new park will be treated with Tarvia. ,

Good Roads in Georgia.

Many of the roads in the neigh* borhood of Savannah, Ga., have been Improved with a cement gravel, which Is said to resemble asphalt In Its finished condition. The cost has averaged about f 3,500 per mile, and sections that havo been in use for eight or ten years are reported to be In good condition at present. Gravel, marl and clay are the constituents of these roads as they are of good concrete. There are abour 30 miles of this kind of roadway already constructed, and as a result there has been added to the rateable property of the city about $500,000 for automobiles alone.

Marble Ditch Would Put Stop to This Trouble.

Crown Point star. For quite a time the Brown dyke No. 2 has caused an uneasiness on the Kankakee, by two small breaks coming at the bottom of the embankment as large as a stovepipe, and up to Wednesday morning they had not succeeded in stopping them, although they had woitked night and day. No damage was dene, but the Browns and others interested most are not yet at ease, and spies are kept night and day on dyke No. 1, which is much more substantial and will quite likely give them no trouble. The leakage in No. 2 is about 2% miles southeast of Shelby and is believed to have been caused by frost raising the bank which is considered too light to be safe against high waters. If the Browns and Pinneys would withdraw their objection to this ditch, their dyke troubles would be over.

Held Body of Murdered Man While Searching For Slayer.

Grown Point Star. The body of Thomas Delaney, who was supposed to have been murdered at Cedar Lake seven w r eeks ago, was buried last Saturday from Linton & Merrill’s morgue, and although a diligent search has been kept up by Sheriff Grant during all the time nothing in the way of a plain clue has been unearthed, arid it seems now quite certain the affair will always remain - a mystery unless the guilty ones some time tell of the crime. The sheriff has always believed it was a case of murder, and if so, the tracks were so completely covered that no trail whatever could be found. The old saying that “murder will out,” sometimes proves false.

IN A HURRY.

“When poverty cjmes in the door, love flies out the window.” “In old Millionbuek’s case, love flew out the window just as soon as his wife found there was a chance to get alimony.”

EXPERIENCED.

Have you had any experience in housework?” asked the woman about to hire a maid. “I should think I was the reply. "I’ve been married' three times.”

HER OPPORTUNITY.

*T lore the good, the beautiful/’ He cried in ecstasy;. “Oh my! This is so sudden, but Take me, George," said she.

The Bellboy Ethics.

Jones had passed a weary night, The strange hotel bed, the passing trains, the midnight cats and morning cocks had all contributed to his restlessness, and it was not until 7; 30 )’clock that he fell into his first really doze. ' 1 Bang! He thought-that the Germans were upon him. But he awoke to' find that l was only the rapping at his ioor. I “Well, what is it?" he grumbled. “A telegram, sir” replied the boots,” in breathless tones. “Will you open the door, sir?* "Certainly not!” exclaimed Jones, crossly. He was by no means anxious to leave hie sheltering sheets. “Slip it under the door, my boy.” i “I can’t do that, sir,” replied the “boots,” anxiously. “It’s on a tray!” —Answers.

A former archdeacon visited an out-' of-the-wny pariah when the rector happened tv be away. The visitor waa shown about by the clerk, and on arriving at the churchyard was surprised to find a crop of wheat growing £ it ■ t “Dear, dear,” said the archdeacon. "I can’t approve of this. I really did not think Mr. Wlnkley would plant wheat In the churchyard." “That’s just what I told parson,” said the clerk. “I says, says I. *Ye didn’t ought to he'-e wheated it; ye ought to have tatered it/ ”

Mrs. E. P. Honan today vreceived word from Mrs. York, who is at the hospital in Chicago with her daughter Myrtle. The letter states that Myrtle is very much improved; that the pus has been drained from, the hand and

the infection apparently halted. She rests well, eats heartily and seems on the road to recovery.

‘‘Suffered day and night the torment of itching piles. Nothing helped me until I used Doan’s Ointment The result was lasting."—Hon. John R. Garrett Mayor, Girard, Ala.

Batter wrappers, plain or printed, at this office.

The Pool of Flame

By LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE

DlßsfrstioßS by ElUworth Young

Ooyyrigfa* 1808, by Louis Joseph Vance CHAPTER XXXIII. A man stood in one of the windows, his figure conspicuous against the night in cool white linen of a semimilitary cut, his extended right hand training a revolver on the Irishman’s head. . '""..i ~- - “Faith!” cried O’Rourke with genuine relief, “you’re more welcome than a snowfall In Hades. Good evening to ye, and many of them.” “Hands up!” “With all the pleasure in the world.” O’Rourke elevated his hands. “I’ve two revolvers on me person,” he volunteered amiably; “before ye go any further ye’ll be wanting to take ’em away from me, I’m not doubting.” "From what I see, I quite believe I shall,” agreed the Englishman, without relaxing his unprejudiced attitude. “At all events, keep your hands where they are, for the time befng. . . . What the deuce does this mean?” "Tell me yourself and I’ll make ye a handsome present,” returned the O’Rourke composedly. “I’ve been addling me wits over it for the last thirty minutes, but neither rhyme nor reason can I read into it But, see now: would ye mind relieving me of the arsenal I’ve been telling ye about, that I may rest me arms without fear of being punctured?” The other laughed shortly and entered the room—a clean-limbed, sturdy, well set-up boy of four or ftve-and-twenty, or thereabouts. He possessed, aside from an emphatic and capable manner, good looks enhanced by a wide good-humored mouth. “You might help me out a bit, you know,” said the boy briskly. “You’ve been so free with your Information that I don’t doubt you will place me still further under obligation to yon by turning your back and depositing your weapons on that table. Of course, I needn’t bore you by remarks upon the folly of false moves.” “ ’Twould be quite superfluous,” replied O’Rourke, obeying with a fair and easy grace. “There now. What else may be your pleasure?” “Move back three paces and stand still.” “Right-O, me lord.” O’Rourke executed the prescribed evolution and, at rest, heard footsteps behind him; a thought later he felt the Englishman’s hands rapidly going

A Man Stood In One of the Windows.

through his pockets. Then, with a “very good,” the latter stepped between the table and O’Rourke and faced him. “You’ve apparently told the truth thus far," he said. “Now what’dyou know about this?” He waved a hand round the room. “Be careful what you say. I may as well inform you I’m Couch, lieutenant sub-chief of police for this district” “Saint Patrick would be no more welcome," declared O'Rourke, “I was on the point of trying to get ye by telephone when ye saved me the trouble. How the diwle did ye happen to drop In so opportunely?” “I was coming up-stream in the police launch, on the night tour of inspection, and stopped at the landing just below this —the grounds here run down to the river, yon know —to telephone back to headquarters on business. The exchange operator suggested I look In here and see If everything was all right—said he’d been unable to get any response since nightfall. . . . Now?*’ - Carefully and concisely O’Rourke Wove the events of the day Into a straight narrative, starting with the delivery to Sypher of the Pool of Flame, touching briefly upon Dea Trebes’ part—so far as he understood it —and conceding with the death of the coolie. The sub-chief of police eyed him throughout with gravely concentrated interest, nodding his understanding. “I see," he salt slowly. "Yon make it clear enough. Moreover, you’ve

convinced me. I didn’t really believe from the first you’d bad any hand in this ghastly mess, but I couldn't take chances, of course. You’re at liberty to take nj> these pistols as soon aa you please; In fact, I advise you to do VS immediately/ From what’s taken place already, you may have need of 'em within the next ten seconds. . . Now for this coolie. If he’s able to speak; ITI get some information out of him.” “ *Tia too far gone he is, Fm fearing.” 1 “We’ll soon find out,” The Englishman bent over the man; who was now very quiet, but, by the constant flicker of his cunning eyes, still conscious. A hasty examination told the investigator all he needed to know about the nature of the wound. “He’ll not last long,” said Lieutenant Couch, and began to converse with'the local vernacular of Pldgin-Ehglish, about one word in ten of which was intelligible to O’Rourke. As he continued to speak the coolie’s scowl darkened and he Interrupted with a negative motion of his head. The sub-chief repeated his remarks with emphasis. For reply he got a monosyllable that sounded, as much as anything else, like an oath. Couch looked up; “He s&ys he wants Water, and I suspect he won't speak until he gets it. Can you— T O’Rourke fetched the half-empty carafe and Couch put it the coolie's lips, permitting him to drink as mochas he liked. But as soon as the bottle was removed the fellow shut Us mouth like a trap and refused a word in answer to the lieutenant’s demands and persuasions. “Stubborn brute,” growled Couch. “Most of these animals here belong to some devlish tong or other, and they'd rather die than say anything touching on the business of the society or affecting the interests of a brother-

member. But I think I know a way to bring him to reason. Hand me that knife, please.” Wondering, O’Rourke tendered him the weapon that had brought death to Sypher. The lieutenant wiped it callously on a corner bf the coolie’s blouse and held the keen shining, blade before his eyes, accompanying the action’ with a few emphatic phrases. A curious expression, compounded of sullen fury and abject te fright, showed in the Chinaman’s eyes, and his lips were as if by magic unsealed. However reluctant, he began to chatter and spoke at length, delivering himself of a long, statement which Couch punctured now and again with pertinent, leading questions. At length, throwing aside the knife, he jumped up, strong excitement burning ih his eyes. “I’ve got enough from him,” he said rapidly. “I’ll explain later. You’ll help—of course; your wife’s involved as well as Miss Pynsent. But I don’t think you need fear; we’ll be in time. Are you ready? . . . Half a minute; I’ve got to use that telephone.” He ran out into the ball, rang up and shouted a number into the receiver, and for a few moments spoke rapidly in a Burmese dialect. O’Rourke gathered that he was speaking with a native subordinate at the police headquarters In Rangoon. Conch swung back into the study. “Got those revolvers, air? Then come along; we’ll have to run for it. Fortunately our launch Is handy; otherwise . . .’’ He sprang across the veranda and down to the lawn, O’Rourke pelting after him. (To be continued

CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. Hi KM Yu Han JUwjs Bought Bears the y?'** Signature of

Notice of Annual Meeting And Election of Officers.

Notice is hereby given to the members and supporters df the Presbyterian church of Rensselaer, Ind., that the Annual Meetiug will be held at the church at 7:30 p. m. on Wednesday, April 3, 1912, for the purpose of electing two trustees, two elders, and two deacons. The officers of the church, also proper officers of all auxiliary societies'will make report. * By order of the Board of Trustees, March 20, 1912. 1 G. E. MURRAY, President J. EL S. ELLIS, Secretary. «*.

Presbyterian Church.

Sabbath school at 9:30 a. m. Sunday. Morning worship, subject “Loyalty,” at 10:45. Evening worship, subject “The Triumphant Entry,” at 7:00 p. m. The public is most cordially invited to these services.

Easter Apron Sale and Market

The Methodist ladies will hold their annual dpron sale and market Friday and Saturday, April 6th and 6th, In the former Williams’ furniture room, adjoining Roths' meat market Useful and fancy aprons, sun-bonnets, laundry articles, fancy towels, sunhats on sale. Lunch will be served on Saturday. Sale opens each day at 10 a. m. Harsh physics react weaken the bowels, will lead to chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily. S&c a box at all stores.

— Dr. LM. WASHBURN, i wmictur an sukgeox Makes a specialty of diseases of the Eyes. Over Both Brothers.: - ARTHUR H. HOPKINS UV, AOAM in BBA£ ESTATE Louts on farms and city property; personal security and chattel mortgage. Buy, sell and rent farms and city property. Farm and city fire insurance. Office over Rowles Sl Parker’s. BlTllHlllir 3. r. Zrwln a C. Irwin IRWIN ft IRWIN LAW, BEAL ESTATE, INSURANCE. 5 per cent farm loans. Office in Odd Fellows’ Block. E. P. HONAN attobbbt at law. Law, Loans, Abstracts, Insurance and Real Estate. Win practice in all the courts. All business attended to with promptness and dispatch. Xensselaer, Twllsna. H. L. BROWN DENTIST. Crown and .Bridge Work and Teeth Without Plates a Specialty. All the latest methods in Dentistry. Gas administered for painless extraction. Office over Larsh’s Drug Store. JOHN A. DUNLAJP LAWYER. (Successor to Frank Foltz.) Practice in all courts. Estates settled. Farm Loans. Collection department. Notary In the office. Rensselaer, Indiana. Dr. E. C. ENGLISH PHYSICIAN ABB SURGEON. Night and day calls given prompt' attention. Residence phone, 116. Office phone, 177. Bensselaer, Indiana. Dr. F. A. TURFLER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Rooms 1 and 2, Murray Building. Rensselaer, Indiana. Phones, Office —2 rings on 300, residence —3 rings on 300. *. Successfully trqats both acute and chronic diseases. Spinal curvatures a> specialty. Dr. E. N. LOY Successor to Dr. W. W. Hartsell. HOMEOPATHIST, . Office —Frame building on Cullen street* east of court house. OFFICE PHONE 89. Residence College Avenue, Phone 169,’ ' - Rensselaer, Indiana. F. H. HEMPHILL, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND StTBOBOH. Special attention to diseases of women and low grades of fever. Office in Williams block. Opposite Courts " House. Telephone, office and residence, 442.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. CXTT OFFICERS Mayor ... G. F. Meyers Marshal .George Mustard Clerk .Chas. Morlan Treasurer .....R. D. Thompson Attorney ...... ... .. ... .Mose Leopold* Civil Engineer W. F. Osborne Fire Chief J. J. Montgomery Fire Warden C. B. Stewart Connoitmen. Ist Ward George Hopkins 2nd Ward Elzie Grow 3rd Ward Harry Kresler At Large C. J. Dean, A. G. Cast JUDXCXAZ*. Circuit Judge...... Charles W. HanleyProsecuting Attorney.. Fred Longwell Terms of Court —Second . Monday in February, April, September and November. Four week terms. I county omoim ~lY»i'ii V _ ''V ~ i inn 1 1 in c. warnerr: Sheriff . .W. I. Hoover Auditor J. P. Hammond Treasurer A. A. Fell Recorder J. W. Tilton Surveyor W, F. Osborne Coroner W. J. Wright Supt. Public Schools.... Ernest Lamson County Assessor .John Q. Lewis Health Officer .E. N. L6y comnssxosTEKS. Ist District........-Wm. H. Hershman 2nd District..,. Charles F. Stackhouse 3rd District Charles T. Denham Commissioners’ Court meets the First Monday of each month. COUNTY BOARD OP EDUCATION. Trustees - , Township Wm. Folger. Barkley Charles May. Carpenter J. W. Selmer .Gillam George Parker Hanging Grove W. H. Wortley .Jordan Tunis Snip Keener John Shlrer Kankakee Edward Parkison. . ...Marlon George L. Parks Milroy E. P. Lane .....Newton Isgac Kight .Union Albert Keene............... Wheatfleld Fred Karch ...Walker Ernest Lamson, Co. Supt. >.. Rensselaer Geo. A. Williams . V.. Rensselaer James H. Gr0en............. Remington Geo. 6. Stembel Wheatfleld t Truant Officer, C. B. Steward, Rensselaer

LOCAL MARKETS.

Wheat —95. Corn —62. Oats—so. Eggs—l 6. Ducks—9. Roosters—s. rjfiAfin fi '.I Chickens—ll. Turkeys—lo. Veals—7-10.

Trinity Methodist Church.

Preaching Saturday night and quarterly conference. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Preaching 10:30. Children 2:30. Ybuxtg people 3:30 and preaching at night at 7:00. Yon ere Invited to thoso- ear vic es