Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1899 — Page 4

iionrn nnilllTV IWIIftPDIT gnurm uvurii uuwuhm. Official Democratic Paper of Jasper County. F. L BABCOCK, EDITOR IND POBLISHEH Entered at the Post-office at Rensselaer, Ind. as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: ONE YEAR........'. SI-00 SIX MONTHS 50c THREE MONTHS „...25c. Payable in Advance. Advertising rates made known on application J - ! Office on Van Rensselaer Street, North of Ellis & Murray’s Store.

The wolf scalp business still continues good. Jasper county has a county reform law. —Hebron News. Yes, it was badly needed here, too. The Democrat is pleased to see that its contemporaries are following its lead in the telephone franchise matter. Let’s shake, gentlemen. Isn’t it strange how easy it is to omit to assess some wealthy corporation? But the poor devil with a worthless dog, he don’t get away. Not much. The supreme court has handed dbwn a decision upholding the right of the assessor to examine building and loan books and books of other corporations and to assess same. The “merchandise” bills are very numerous again at this term of Commissioners’ court. We opine the county will use lots less merchandise after the new reform law goes into effect. The taxpayers are still waiting to learn why the expense of county superintendentrand county institutes was s2oomore in Jasper in 1898 than it was in Marion county, and S4OO more than the average for the three preceding years. The American Express Co's property not being on the tax duplicate this year, is owing to the fact that an injuiictionwas secured last year, which is now pending in the Supreme Court, and as soon as decided action will be taken, we are informed. The Standard Oil Co., evidently thinks it should be taxed something in Jasper county although the assessor here ommitted it. A letter was received by the county treasurer Wednesday from its officials asking for the amount of its taxes in Jasper county. Of course the treasurer could find nothing against them. It would be interesting to learn who made oath that the Jasper County Telephone Co., had seven miles of lines in the city limits of Rensselaer in 1896 and "Wl, but only THREE miles in 1898! It was the general impression that the company was extending its lines here in 1898 instead of contracting them four miles. Will any reasonable man contend for a moment that the lines of a telephone company in the city of Rensselaer, where each pole has from fifty to several hundred wires, should be assessed at no more per mile than the lines along country roads, where there are but two to three wires? This is the case, however. Only $25 per mile here in the city, and the same in the country.

Suppose the average yearly rah of each telephone in Rensselaer if $lB, $1.50 per month—and we be lieve this is a fair estimate—witl the 300 phones in use in the city this brings in the comfortable sum of $5,400 each year on a reported SB,OOO investment. The operating expense is probably not to exceed $1,400 at most, and yet Two Dollars and Twenty-Nine Cents is all the taxes levied against this corporation for the yeai 1898! While the franchise excitement was at its height, a bomb was exploded in the republican camp and it came from a source least expected. Bro. Marshall announeed that “municipal ownership of such public or semi-public institutions as water-works, lighting systems, and telephone exchanges is coming more and more into vogue, and whenever given a fail trial is proving to be the right system.” Many of the “old duffers” who have for years read the Republican much more carefully than they have read the bible, looked hard at this sentence and then read it again. I’ll be ’ ——!! to !!! if Marshall ain’t turned out to be-a ! !!

It is to be presumed thed sales of “canned roast beef” Immb Mtea off considerably of late. Have you noticed how all The Democrat’s ante-election exposures of official rottenness in Jasper county are being proven true? When you see it in The Democrat it’s so. The Barnacle wants the present democratic county central committee kicked out and republicans put in in their stead. The Democrat would suggest that the Barnacle “editor” be made treasurer of the new organization. He has shown a wonderful aptitude in the past for collecting campaign funds and will put all money that may come into his hands where it will do the most good.

It is really amusing to note the solicitude Bro. Marshall has for the people of Newton county, and no doubt the people over there feel nothing but resentment for his impertinence in trying to ‘put in’’ where be is in no way concerned. The people of Newton are amply able to fight their own battles without any outside help, and Mr. Marshall’s “fair” proposition of deciding the matter of re-location of their county seat is as amusing as it is impractical and expensive. The bill itself, as we understand it, was prepared by Morocco parties, sections 17 and 18, and the change in the per oent. necessary for removal from 55 to 65 being added by Kentland, therefore whatever other bad features the bill may contain are directly chargeable to Morocco. We say this in justice to Kentland, and do not wish to be misunderstood as being “fominst” Morocco, or removal. Had Bro. Marshall's proposition on submitting the question of building a new court house here, to a popular vote, been adopted, how many votes would have been recorded in favor of the $175,000 court house Jasper county is now enjoying?

For the benefit of The Democrat's readers, many of whom are much in the dark as to what is included in the term “merchandise” as given in the published allowances of the commissioneis. we take a few items from bills allow ed at the last term of commissioners court and entered as merchandise: Towels, SI.OO. Towels. $1.50. 100 rolls silk toilet paper, $9.50. 12 quarts lawn seed. $4. 50 rolls toilet pai>er. $4. 1 floor brush, $4. 1 floor brush, $4.50. 1 pants brush, SCc.

And so we mightgo on and on had we the space, showing the items included and the exorbitant prices the county is paying for supplies, A fine floor brush can be bought almost anywhere from $1 to $1.50, while toilet paper equally as good as that for which the county is paying $9.50 per hundred rolls for, can be had for $4, and the writer sold for the Odd Feilows’ building here some months ago 100 rolls of this paper for $4 and then made a fair profit on the deal. This price of $4 per 100 rolls is open to any one, even Jasper county is not barred. Any dealer can sell it for that price and make a good profit. The writer is not familiar with the price of lawn grass seed, but $ll.OO per bushel will no doubt strike the average taxpayer as a trifle “dear.” Perhaps, however, this was a very superior kind of seed. The Indianapolis Sentinel makes some timely remarks cm the appointment of members of the county and township councils. It saw The circuit judges of the state have a most important duty before them in the appointment of the members of the township and county councils under the new laws, and they should be giving their serious attention to the matter. There is very general confidence in the character of the circuit judges, and, in fact, their selection for this duty was practically a vote of confidence in them. It should be performed in a way that will justify the confidence bestowed. The new system may not prove to be all that its advocates hope, or it may result even better than they anticipated. In way event it is certain that much wifi depend on the way in which it is inaugerated, and that will depend on the kind of men that are selected for the councils. It is not only the present success of the system that is dependent on this selection but to a large extent the future also. It is therefore desirable that the judges should give the subject prompt attention and not delay the matter of selection to the last moment when hasty judgement may result badly. Look the ground over carefully and pick out good men.

A Little About "[?]"

Ab BesHfapeaH, aoff dfey FMHestbattme oraßaae Humite rer of dapfaaff, as awt far have ithesetfirtfflmwiai than ]y used fey man. And «tiil thty rcame Drt or irinfiranee—fai&wfi wt earn arrive at no"flffl>er<<taMfftnHJfm tthaa that the pdbtitad party fa ywanr ’ in both -state and mrttan tonitey » screening, fostening. sanfl ffawoirihgr them —th itwitilHrtanffinip nfa. SifflFman anti-trust ihar off kasbeen declared xaffid by tiihe est judicial tnAnmufl fa tribe famd. And «am we fefanre tibmn? Tlte keystone erf mqpriffinmiHun. pn®tection. was uonceimdamd Bmmchti forth for mo other jpmfwwe.. Cbmceived in-sin, Irengfifl ff onttki ini mi-J IX ~*-4 -4 h n n n c *~n iquity. Binwrßti toy ibiuffsnmm. fraud, and mwmHireuHdoctrine has incKKiifitfteil till* ♦mliiirenation with lifts ihrnnwAih- ntJlfaU, ■- - “ : mg nrous. It has taught tribe jpeeplh- by bwtrik precept and rpratHaoe tribal ntsbhany_. if sanctioned by Hhw_ was si Ibgjitemate occupatiian. T&nrsnigfii ids OI and corrupted -even tribe of justice ! For seven long waany yarns tike Supreme Court <ttf Ottnc bus been the Standard <jfil Ca. Tame until again have the erffirifak- <df tfiiis company been in iffiafurt tfifru£ken®t of the orders <eff tfifa eniurtL ywtt itt * has made mo effort adtatterar ft® assent its authority!’ Is it Beesanw !it has not the Admit triinil i fact and you admit ttfctft tthe tttniHte are already amnapefteut. St®. trifac is not the reason, fit is IfowiinHU* the afficers of ihiis wftiber.. tthiis «nremy erf mankind grow ffifesssßiy of their stolen Hnbatanoe.. tt® greatse the wheels erf the rejnAiiicmi «fawriot of State., and ft® (endow etoillenes!! Colleges in which jptffertotte are ft® be educated, und imade ireudw to exercise theragdrts <s£ meftde aiittirzenship’! They<d® mot-ittqp tribtre;. but invade the th®Dy (piiuftes amil clothed with Hoqptate mud -suryffiee jKiint the wsy ft® etesmtd ilifiss!! At first suppliciftrve ;mid tatatrite. these rimadivutriiess <<i«mmorrj ants have long hinne (dumandsd.. and have been gpwm legal! iiictneeito prey off from 'cansunmEn, wudhi out let -or hmdranoe, mud wlhut us more heinous, they <diifftUle the amount of booty they (desire tt® «s----tort! And so far has the monniQthai engendered by tins wenail, tins (debasing. this dqprarhjgidofttmiue become inculcated ink® the teweuwdhw walks of life that it (canoes m® mnr- - prise to hear («rf pdfafie (Ofikiiulk <orr citizens, high and ilow„ bHinaryiimg their trusts, and Bwwwnmgg ffiigytives from justice^it ms <ciom«idered as a ■niaiftetr crf (ouinse. Why shouldn’t they By wftut other means can they tfwam aqyi* Why-should the favored Sow be ven legal license tk® tdespmiL anil rob, the many? Fi<am wdkeniKacomesthis rnnverstdoukcoy the laxness with wftnA lofld-fetdfti-ioned honesty bangs tfla* people, if not from tflm fairtt tint! robbery has been Ihigdfaatd when the robber is -engagedin <t«rttuin pursuits? As long mi«mstrous eystem iis in texMteutve tfflur people have bad <one (defcaae, tfgbti the devil with ifire. Sfasffl thty stand meekly By and be ordHbed <rff their scanty -snibstetnoe wnSfenffit sB much as a protest? 'HhC ns nntt human nature. bach until such liimeasfinrtthor endurance becomes iimpiiiariMi and then—noman knowetihlffl]£«uiktwune. It would be wdD i«r tfhne fcwnnaind few tc take warning bafane ilt k too late and confine tfln Tw iifi itj within reasanuble bauadk. I&e warm nuy turn <an its tkummitans at anytime,and when Iffitet tint? does

WASHINGTON LETTER.

Ohorn oar ivUanmnetMaAßtU) Mr. MrSbßey faumlt omm lb Thomasville, Gau, wAm hr wfill be fltunn fas m n - tot it. in the tihvy in Thmmwfflk kmfagg nimanbiindaan Senatens wni liw sentatives will gfimt tftin— I~J in addition to d&mflnngMr.Mc£nntoyb venamhndmm matt question of whether tifesAabisBeeds re-elwtti,.n ijtfJSgsierihHr of the House, will fee CHrefrißy gpmr over and decided. Hatwmmdy a question df =——*j—;> ab be considered as aAmndy JbemmL Ifr. McEbiky and - 1 ■.. y„ ■ 1

W ribrtwm as- Rtemkcr, if they thought they eould beat him, but thmre b the rub. They are afraid Ito light Beed, unless they are reasonably certain of being able to (Hantaan enough votes to down him, because ts they do so and fail, they know he would fight back during tike Sb of tike fifty-sixth Congress, which will Be as long as that of the adknih wtratinn . • .* Democrats will be glad if the Bfff ihlft mi party will endorse the ebon of Representative Cannon, of lHL r one of Czar Reed's most obedient henchmen, that real Nicacagiia Canal legislation, which fias-hemi National Conventions, regardless of party, was purposely prevented at the reeent session of Congress by the Republican Bouse. The blame floor the failure of that legislation had been placed upon Reed, but when 3fe Cannon says: “Fortunateliy r tthe House of Representatdives- resisted the enactment of the proposed legislation,” during the tiffily-iffitii Congress, he places the respenmbility on the , Republican pacty.and actually gloats over it as sometthing to be proud of. Will Bite National Convention of his party dare to assume the same atCUlmfa- on this question? While the friends of Gen. Miles db> not go so far as to make the direct charge that the canned meat ftumashedi our soldiers in Cuba and ffbrto- Rieo was horse meat, although; labeled “Roast Beef,” they dtenot hesitate to say that suspietom strongly points that way. It is- known that 350.000 cans of the meat was bought in Europe, where fit Had! been shipped from this country. The labels on the meat said! fti was packed in Chicago, but tthe firm alleged to have packed it “Thefftatirie State Packing Co.” is said to> be unknown either in Chicago) or to> the wholesale trade of the country. That horse meat is being canned in Chicago and shipped to Europe is known, and persons who ought to know have dtedaredi that the meat in question was horse meat. If the Military Cburrt off Inquiry really wishes to get to> the bottom of this business, nt ought not to be a difficult mattear. The contractors who supplied this- meat eould be made to tell who> canned it and where it was canned.. The Court is already accused off failure to eall witnesses tknowm to have information tending to prove Gen. Miles' contention. and iff its members are not careftd their report will meet with the- same reception the country gruw to> t!ie report of the Alger Whitewashing Com mission. Senator Chandler, who has a repntattom far talking against things supported by his party, but always voting with the party, has an acute afltock of anti-trustphobia just now. He talks against the trusts as seriiousfa as though he was a good t&miMfrat or populist, but that is Uo> reason to expect that he will vote against any measures desired by the trusts which may come before-the- Senate, in the future; he-certiaihly has not done so in the e ♦ Stay Department officials say uhaU armor flor our warships canned be- bought flor a ton, the Kmoit sett by the last Congress. A smeememt made before the House Ctommiittee shows conclusively tthntt d could be if there was not am armor trust, formed to bleed fl&r government. One of the members off this trust sold Russia three thousand tons of the same armor fiar ton. It was claimed by » representative of that company that was lost on that order fihr the purpose of introducing tikeiir armor m Europe. This cfaimi was a direct admission that tthe armor only cost $255 a ton; yeCthe- trust get the price fixed at 15391 atom in the bill as first passed by Congress The reducttimn was made by the Senate. Tint is the- sorted business that aasfas rich trusts and disgusts titan® who believe fa old fashioned feonntt dealing with the governnuEta as well as with individuals. Iff the- trust can make armor for 1053; a tea, which its agents say it cam. 31 can certainly afford to srffi it to the- for S3OO a tom. but., of course, that is no ressoui tllnr it will. It will probaMy prefer making the next Contite price, and the next taewdtas. vul pr->bnbly be easier ttocanbor dinn the last was.

nurmsßMesMLE. We- hfflw* Bar sale everal tracts •fffiamt varying in size from 40 aeresn which will be mMatt . suit the times, awi 1«-is h pay nient, 6 per ' entimm-t. P ms*pectiire buyers wifflfiulßt i- : viz advantage to teaul ml see utHgMIRIIW. -'A ITH A HoPKIXS.

CHtCMO, • LMtaVIUM wr. Rensselaer Time-Table, - Corrected to May 15,1898. s - - South Bound. No. 31—Past Mail (don’t stop) 4:48 a, m. No. s—Louisville Mail, (dally). . r ... 10:55 a. m, No. 33—Indianapolis Mail, (daily).. 1:45 p. m. No. 39— Milk accomm., (dai1y)....... 6:15 p. m. No. 3—Louisville Express, (daily). • 11:12 p. m. •No. 45-Local freight 2:40 p. m. North Bound. No. 4—Mail, (daily) 4:30 a.m. No. 40—Milk accomm., (daily).;... 7:31a.m. No. 32—Fast Mail, (daily) 9 *5 a. m. ♦No. 30—Cin.to Chicago Ves. Mail.. 6-12 p. m. iNo. 38—Cin. to Chicago 2:57 p.m. No. 6—Mail and Express, (daily). .. 3:27 p. m. •No. 46—Local freight 9:30 a. m. No. 74-FreighMdaily( 7:52p.m. •Daily except Sunday. JSunday only. No. 74 carries passengers between Monon and Lowell. Hammond has been made a* regular stop for No. 30. Fhank J. Rkkd, G. P. A., W. H. McDokl, Vice-Pres, and Geu. M’g r, Chas. H. Rockwell, Traffic Mgr, W. H. Beam, Agent, Rensselaer.

JOHN C. CARHICHAEL, Manufactuer of and Dealer in H-M! DM. Collars, Robes, Whips, Horse Brushes, Cpmbs and Harness Oil. Manufactures all his Harness, and guarantees them A 1 quality and at prices to suit the times. CASH talks with him. Repairing a Specialty. Opposite Court House, Rensselaer, Ind.

1 DENTAL SCIENCE Has reached its highest point in our office. We have conquered pain and anxiety. We have assured our patients that our methods and prices are / ’ n e P* n S with dental progress. \ / Contidence ' * J l - cen tlle keynote 1 > \of our success. . ' we work for S S you once we're f S sur< ? your work, as well $ as the dental work y° ur relatives / and friends. I Our dental work costs litx tie. wears well, and is guar- \ anteed to be the best that S money can buy. s Rensm Denm w, \ DR. J. W. HORTON. X OHFICB UFSTAIR* IN NBW BNICK. r FIRST DOOR WSST OF F. O.

New Undertaking I Ail Ola a jwW|W|

In Horton building, one door west of Makeev er House, with a comple'e and first -class stock of FUNERAL FURNISHINGS I respectfully solicit a share of the public’s patronage and guarantee satisfaction in every respect. \ . Calls promptly responded to day or night, A. B. COWGILL, ; Residence at Makeev er House, .moms »).

MB Mi 11... We wish to inform the public that we have got permanently located in our Mill at the old Creamery Building, and have a full equipment of machinery and are prepared to do all kinds of Mill Work. Carpenter and Job Work and all kinds of Wooden Work. M fflll FOR MD DELIVf R Articles to be repaired. When you have anything that no else can fix, give us atrial. DONNELLY BROTHERS. RRSIDRNT ’PHOMS «ta. MILA ’PMONS BM.

Remember that the clients themselves control the publication of legal notices, such as non-resident, notice of appointment or final settlement, administrators* notices, notice of survey and many others. Bear this in mind when having occasion to get any legal notices of the above class published, and insist on your attorneys having the same published in The Democrat. Morris’ EagHrii Worm Powder Warranted to curs any cam of Worms in Horses. Omte,B>m»«n6wM, oho Pin Worm, in <gg Sold by A. F. Long. "**

—— Hanley & Hunt, Law, Abstracts, Loans and Real Estate. Office in Hollingsworth Building, Ist floor, rear of McCoy's Bank. J. L. Duvall, _ Attobney-at-Law. All business profession carefully andJhoroughly executed. Money to loan on tntnost any terms. Real Estate bought and sold. - Collections and abstracts carefully propounded. First door east of P. O. upstairs, j Geo. K. Hollingsworth Arthur IL Hopkins Hollingsworth & Hopkins, Attorneys at Law. second floor of Leopold's Block, Corner Washington and Vanßensselaer sts. Practice in all the courts, purchase, sell and lease real estate. Attorneys for Rensselaer B. L. A S. Association. Jas. W. Douthit, LAWYER, Rensselaer, Indiana. Wm. B. Austin, Lawyer and Investment Broker Attorney For The L. N. A. AC.Ry, and Rensselaer W.L.A P. Co. t£&s.Office over Chicago Bargain Store. Rensselaer, Indiana. FSAMK VOLTS. O. O. SHTLSR. MASSY M. KUSSIS Foltz, Spitler & Kurrie, * (Successors to Thompson A Bro.) Attorneys-at-Law. Law, Real Estate, Insurance Abstracts and Loans. Only set of Abstract Books in the County. w RENSSELAER, IND.

Chilcote & Dunn, Attorneys-at-Law, ’**' Attend to all busiuess in the profession with promptness aud dispatch. Office in second story of Makeever Block. RENSSELAER. IND. J. F. Warren J. F. Irwin Warren & Irwin, Real Estate, Abstracts. Collections, Farm Loans and Fire Insurance. I Office in Odd Fellow's Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. R. S. Dwiggins, COUNCELOR AT LAW, Office in Room 7. Forsythe block, Renssel-I aer, Ind. BANKING. Alfred McCoy, Pres T. J. McCoy, Cash. A. R. Hopkins, Assistant Cashier. A. McCoy & Co’s Bank, RENSSELAER, IND. The Oldest Bank in Jasper County. Established in 1854. Transacts a general banking business, buys notes and loans money on long or short time on personal or real estate security. Fair and liberal treatment is promised to all. Interest paid on time deposits. Foreign exchange bought and sold. Your patronage is solicited. Patrons having valuable papers may deposit them for safe keeping. Addison Parkinson. John M. Wasson. President. Vice President. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier. Commercial State Bank, (North Side of Public Square. RENSSELAER, IND. The Only State Bankin Jasper Co DIRBCTOBB. Addison Parkison, G. E. Murray, Jas.T. Randle, John M. Wasson and Emmet L. Hollingsworth. This bank is prepared to transact a general banking business. Interest allowed on time deposits. Money loaned and good notes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage is solicited.

PHYSICIANS. I. B. Washburn. E. C. English. Washburn & English, Physicians & Surgeons, Dr. Washburn will give special attention to Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Chronic Diseases. Dr. English will give special attention to Surgery in all Departments, and general medicine. Office over Ellis & Murray’s Telephone 48. DENTIST. H. L BROWN, Dentist Office over F. B. Meyer’s drug store. IliHon Business College. 93 COLU M Bl A ST. LAFAYETTE, I NO. Actual Business. Book-keeping, English, Telegraphy, Shorthand and Typewriting, Penmanship. The best in every way. Send! for Catalogue. Apr. 29,1 yr. S. A. DRAKE, Pres> -————— - ——.-A—■ 1 'Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained and all Pat-edfl ; ent business conducted for Moocratk F«« ft ' Our Omer ib opposite U.S. Patent Orri'crf ' and we can secure patent in less time than thowsf remote from Washington. ; Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip-*■ J tion. We advise, if patentable or not, free off ■ , charge. Our fee not due till patent is secured, f ■ , sent free. Address, J ; C.AoSNOW&CO.|| Opp. Patent Ornes. Washington D C *■