Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1899 — Page 8

K«K* V’ VVV* VK, ’w w [CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE! F GREATS d GROCERY SALE AND RECORD BREAKER! | j n new Price Cist Chat mill Discount all former Prices in Jasper County-we w m not off er you a few jj J I low prices on inferior goods for baits and then charge two prices for other goods, but we will include everything in this 1 F department and guarantee the goods to be all new and fresh and the best money can purchase and if anything should not be 1 F satisfactory your money will cheerfully be refunded- The following prices are one-fourth to one-third less than regular prices 3 K and no competition can afford to meet. It is a duty you owe to your family to buy the best of every thing at the lowest price- J IS This Sale for One Week Only—March aoth to Saturday Night, March 35th, 1899: SI

I is * % i {$ fresh Seeds \ W All kinds new fresh Garden ? and Field Seeds, including j Mk one car load fine select Early 5 i|C Ohios and Early Rose Pota- ? toes, not mixed, at the lowest < ■|3 possible prices. 3 car loads > (90,000 lbs) enroute for this ? sale? s $ I

At the Up-to-date day light store and price regulator for others to copy after, the £ LARGEST DEPT. STORE IN WESTERN INDIANA > TELEFHOITE 36. GOODS DELIVERED FREE- 38. FORSTTHE, Flop

THAT FRANCHISE EXTENSION.

The Jasper County Telephone Co’s franchise was up again last Monday night, before the Common Council. Details will be found in another column. A ten year extension is just as objectionable to the people of this city as 20 years, or any other period. A score of men, outside of those immediately interested, cannot be found in the city, who desired an extension for ANY period at this time, and especially so when granted without any compensation therefor. Why this unseemly haste to give away, this now conceded, valuable right or privilege? The present franchise has four years and four months yet to run. It can not be said that the city does not’need the money. The local tax rate is among the highest in the state. Only two or three weeks ago $1,069 was paid out of the corporation fund because the boasted self-sustaining water fund was without a dollar to its credit. It can’t be said that the Telephone Co., has already been mulcted in taxes, for it has paid none whatever. It can not be said it is given away because it is worthless, as some of the last sales of stock were made above par, and it is reported to be earning 12| per cent, dividends, and the local plant is reported to be valued at SB,OOO. Newspapers do not always reflect the sentiments of the people, but in this franchise matter, The Democrat is sure that it does reflect the sentiments of this community. and that if this matter is left in its present shape there will be some lively times ahead for the telephone people.

AN UNHOLY WAR.

A new war has been inaugurated; for the first time in its history the American Eagle has been a vulture feeding upon human gore shed in the defense of homes and hearthstones. Here in Amer- ■ ica there is no acclamation of joy. Banners do not wave nor cannons boom. The air itself is laden with a funeral dirge, and the American citizen, who heretofore was proudly boastful of the traditions of his country is silent and thoughtful and his heart is sad, for he realizes that something has been lost which can never be restored. Patriotism has been defined as “Love of Country” but such definition reflects no credit upon the intelli.wj character of the citizen U ten. bta a wotahippar .»

I GROCERIES** 4> 21 lbs fine granulated sugar... SI.OO A 22 “ winsor A sugar 1.00 X 23 “ yellow “ 1.00 T 1 bbl Club House best spring wheat flour made ... 1.00 T| “ McElldowney’s XXXX spring wheat flour... .95 v | “ Silver Moon best winter wheat flour 90 <&> | “ White Swan good winter wheat flour 60 A, Fancy California prunes per lb 4| X Extra large California prunes per lb • • 6| T Fancy California Ruby prunes per lb .7| y A good roasted coffee per lb 9 y A fancy Rio coffee per lb 11 A A Santos coffee per lb. 15 A XXXX package coffee .9| A Golden Rio coffee per lb .101 Y Lewis lye per can 6J y 3 lb fancy tomatoes. 7 y 3 “ “ table apricots per can ,8 A 3 “ lye hominy per can 7 A 3 “ fancy green gage plum per can. 15 X 3 “ “ table peach per can . 15

what might be an empty shrine. A better definition would be “Devotion to those grand principles of justice and equality which makes one’s country lovable.” This was the broad foundation upon which the fathers builded, but in an evil hour under the promptings of the commercial devil-fish which has turned the templs of the People’s liberty into a den of thieves, “old glory” has become the emblem of conquest and oppression. President McKinley himself in his message last spring characterized the course he is now pursuing as “criminal aggression,” and truth could not be more true. It is criminal in more ways than one. The American heart has become proud of the fact that our country by its universal kindness, its justice and humanity, its fraternal care and protection of weak people was expressing the grand truth by the savior, “the brotherhood of man.” This was the invincible rock of our magnificent power and glory. It was a divine warrant and pledge of the perpetuity of our institutions. But by the advice of mercenary councilors the executive has cast away the divine shield and henceforth we exist by the force of might and not of right. The sword and bayonet must now be our emblem and resort. The hundred thousand men which congress has just voted to enlist will melt away as though they had never ~ been, and give place to five hundred thousand more who in turn will become the food of the mighty mollock of commercialism which is now forcing this nation to its doom. This is a crime against God and humanity. But still another crime has been committed by the administration. Last spring volunteers were called for to carry the glad tidings of liberty to the victims of Spanish oppression and our young men bravely fell into line at the bugle call, and our regulars, whose escutcheon had never been tarnished by oppression and unholy war, fully maintained the record of American valor. And these young men who enlisted to secure liberty are now ordered to shoot down men who are fighting for that priceless boon. Reports tell us how those barbarians bravely face the merciless fire of rifles, machine guns and dynamite with bows and arrows as their weapons, fought to free their homes and country from foreign control. \ Our mon never enlisted for that nnmnM Our army was never or* ■

ganized for that purpose and this administration by putting it to such unholy and unlawful use has stained the executive chair with crime, and upon this administration must rest the blame for uni'ustifiable and criminal bloodshed. Jut the whole people are plunged in shame and sorrow —shame that these brave barbarians, instead of finding a friend in the United States, have a mercilegs foe and oppressor. Shame that the bloodstained and ghastly history of Spanish oppression is to be duplicated and re-written by our country. This unholy war should cease at once and our armies be recalled. Notice should be served on the world that the United States in the future, as in the past will continue to protect the weak and be the champion of human rights and the uncompromising foe of oppression. In such a role we are invincible, and we march on to become the ruling power of the earth in love and kindness.

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The Earle Doty Co.

Monticello Evening Journal. The Earle Doty Co., began the engagement, for the week, last night, with the presentation of Davy Crockett. Vacant seats were at a premium and the company found much favor with the large audience. The specialties introduced between acts were bright and seemed to meet with hearty approval. “The Avenger” will be put on tonight, and doubtless will draw a large audience. If you have for sale a farm, house and lot, or any other property of a salable nature, try advertising it in The Democrat.

QUERIES FOR FARMERS.

The following questions have been prepared by the Jasper countv Farmer’s institute committee with a view of drawing out an expression of views from the farmers. The columns of The Demoorat are open to a free discussion of these topics. 1. What is the best time to sow oats? 2. How many bushels of oats should be sown to the acre? > 8. Is it best to plow the ground foe snoot crop, in the fall or in tho

W. M. LAKIN.

" 3lb fancy Bartlett pears per can., .15 <#’ 3 “ “ bacon and greens per can. 14 2 “ “ sugar corn per can 7 A 2“ “ marrow fat peas per can .5 A 2“ “ Lima beans per can.. .7 T 2 “ “ string beans per can 7 v 2 “ y Red Kidney beans per can .7 2 “ “ blackberries per can .7 A 2 “ “ Early June peas . s .lO X 2“ “ Goose berries per can .8 T 2 “ extra fancy strawberries per can .15 y Fancy table syrup per gal 18 y “ Maple “ “ “ 1.00 <& “ rolled oats per lb. 2| A “ Japan rice per lb .7 X Choice Japan rice per lb .5| £ Heinz sweet pickles per doz .8 Y Sour pickles per doz 6 y Any brand 10 ct cut tobacco f0r...... ,8 <£> Coal oil good per gal 8 A “ “ best “ “ « 12 A & £ tS? iS (S) i 5 (5 6 3 tS) **

LEO MILLER KILLED.

W. J. Miller, the painter, received a dispatch from Chicago Tuesday morning announcing the sudden death of his son Leo, who was attending a law school in Chicago. Later details of the untimely taking off of the young man show that he was alighting from an Illinois Central train at Fifty-seventh street. He had stepped off, when the guard rail struck him on the back of the head, throwing him in between the passenger platform and the cars. The wheels did not touch him, but it is thought the blow of the guard rail caused death. The young man was about 21 years of age and a very promising young man. The remains were taken to the old home of the Millers in Battle Creek, Mich., for interment. Mr. Miller and family have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad affliction. The Democrat and Indianapolis Sentinel one year, $1.35. Democrat and Cincinnati Enquirer $1.50.

Public Sale. The undersigned will sell at Public Sale at his residence, f mile Southeast of Stoutsburg, Jasper county, Ind., commencing at 10 a. m. on * Saturday, March 18th, 1899, The following property: 1 span of Mules, 1 Horse, wt. 1400; 2 Fresh Cows; 2 Calves; 1 Yearling Heifer; 1 Disk Harrow; 1 Lever Harrow; 1 Riding Plow; 1 New Mowing Machine; 1 Hay Rake; 1 Cultivator; 1 Broad-Tired Wagon; 1 Double-Seated Buggy; 8 Stands of Bees, 2 Sets of Harness, 1 Large Grindstone; 1 Chaldron Kettle—3o gallon; Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Cook and Heating stoves, 1 New Singer Sewing Machine, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, and other articles of minor mention, A credit of 10 months will be given. The 160-Acre Farm, Upon which this’ sale is to be held will also be offered for sale to the highest bidder. Farm lies on Wheatfield and DeMotte road, 20 acres timber, balance pasture and farm land, is well fenced, 8 wells, living water running through faim, 5 room house, bam, eto. Terms: $1,200 eash. halana* in ten annual payments. Obimii T. Milium. JTrhlm Prawn \

LaGrippe’s Legacy.

Worn out and exhausted in body and mind, with shattered neryes and a palpatating heart; no desire for food and no ability to digest it; unable to rest or sleep day or night—this is La Grippe’s legacy. Long after the Grippe germs have been driven out the" poisons which they created remain in the blood, the heart, the lungs, the stomach, weakening the nerves and lowering the vitality of the system. There is one way of destroying the seeds of disease and death which are an inheritance from grip. Dr. Miles Nervine will do it. It gives the shattered nerves a rest and helps them to recover their strength. It stimulates the appetite, strengthens the stomach, assists assimilation and fills the blood with the vital elements of life. “Two years ago, after a severe attack of the grip, I was overcome with nervous prostration, heart trouble and nervous dyspepsia. I was so low that I could not bear to be spoken to, and during the nervous spasms which I frequently suffered, I had no control of any of my organs. Every remedy known to my physicians was tried without success and then my wife brought me a bottle of Dr. Miles’ Nervine. After using one bottle I could speak a few words. At the end of three months I could talk quite naturally and now I am completely cured of the trouble.” Geo. A. Andrews, Great Barrington, Mass. A trial package of Dr. Miles’ favorite treatment for the grip, consisting of Dr. Miles Nervine. Anti-Pain Pills and Dr. Miles’ Nerve and Liver Pills, will be sent absolutely free of cost to any person sending name and address on a postal card, requesting the sample, and mentioning the name of this paper. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.

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THE ANCIENT LIBYANS.

What Skeletons Unearthed in Egypt Tell of Thia Old Race. During his comprehensive explorations in Egypt Prof. Flinders Petrie came upon an ancient cemetery of very large proportions, from which he unearthea a great number of skeletons belonging to a people which have since been termed “the new race.’* A representative collection of these skeletons, carefully numbered, has now arrived at the Cambridge university, from the spot near Thebes where they were found. Material was thus furnished for a study of variation in the human skeleton, and the series of minute measurements which have been made not only furnish valuable statistics, but bring out several interesting features with regard to the original owners of the bones. The ancient people, according to the discoverer of the remains, constituted a “branch of the same Libyan race that formed the Ammonite power,” and their date is put down by him as between 4000 and 3000 B. C. Tfae dimensions of the long bones point to a stature similar to that of the French; but while in France the women vary most, the opposite held good with “the new race.” Taking everything into consideration, support is given by the investigation to a generalization in Prof. Pearson’s forthcoming book on the “Chanas of Dealt,” that “the more primitive and savage a race, the less will be the variation of both sexes, and the greater will be the approach to equality of variation between them.” That the early inhabitants of the country round Thebes followed the primitive custom of “squatting” is shown by the structure of the bones of the foot, which manifests the peculiarities found in modern tribes adopting that practice. A simian character, viz., the sacral notch in the base of the vertebral column, was looked for, and mighfhave been expected in such an early race. It was, however, looked fox in vain. In fact, in many characteristics the skeletons are most modern, while in others they are the rev&Jp The men and women flnrbom they belonged may be riqnmed up atf a hardy, vigorous people, in the propow tpa of their bmta Spnsoacmng so the negroes, while the spine and shoaldev bteAas shfor a more determfoAbte affinity teEupopeMM—London Mail.

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