Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 January 1900 — Page 4

I m miy democrat. Democratic Paper of Jasper County. f f. [. BIBCOCK, EDITOR AND PUBHSOER. BSatered at the Post-office at Rensselaer, Ind. as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: f. ONE YEAR............................... tt-00 K«[X MONTHS 50c I THREE MONTHS 25c. 8 Payable in Advance. (Advertising rates made known on application Office on Van Rensselaer Street, North of Ellis & Murray’s Store. For President in 1900, WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.

A special grand jury is investigating the county treasury looting in Shelby county.

If the Government is getting so much money as to cripple financial transactions, why not reduce taxation?

The county commissioners ofPerry county have apjxfinted experts to make an investigation of the county records.

The fact that new trusts are being formed with such speed, proves either that existing law is powerless or that enforcement of it is weak.

Why are Republican Senators so anxious to keep secret the facts regarding the beginning of the Filipino outbreak? Have they guilty consciences?

Come to think of it, why was Mr. Cannon, a Republican polygamist, permitted to sit in Congress for years, while Roberts, a Democratic polyiramist, is to be driven out?

Whatever moral justification Secretary Gage may urge for his action, he cannot deny that he has deliberately violated the laws. That is nothing, nowadays, however.

Perhaps it is true that the trust question is not a. partisan one. But why do all the trusts contribute to the Republican campaign fund and none to the Democratic?

There is no use asking McKinley to mediate in South Africa and perhaps stop the bloodshed there. He might make his friend Bull angry, and that would never do, you know.

The Republican party has come to believe with Ex-Senator Ingalls, that the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are “glittering generalities” and “irridesceut dreams ”

The outgoing treasurer of Washington county is about SIO,(XX) short m his accounts. He had made his settlement with the commissioners, and the shortage was only discovered by accident.

According to President McKinley, the United States is at peace with all the nations of the earth. Yet the Secretary of the Treasury wants §ISO,(XX),(XX) for the army, more than Great Britain spends in ordinary times.

The Tagalog guerrillas are now reported to have evaded the troops who were chasing them and to have mustered in large within ten miles of Manilla. Otis accordingly reports that the war is nearly over.

Two more Indianapolis building and loan associations went under this week. Then l was so much prosperity that the borrowers you Id not keep up payments and the associations were loaded down with depreciated real-estate. Our genial, little friend of the Remington Press copied an “original editorial” from the Barnacle last week, which he would apply to The Democrat editor. Perhaps his readers would be more interested in an editorial from this gifted gentleman on the subject of ‘The Saeredness of au Oath; or How I Listed for Taxation a $2,000 Newspaper Plant at $250.”

The county commissioners of Howard county have advertised three times for bids for furnishing the county with books and stationery. The commissioners claim that the bids filed have been excessively high, and show evidence ofaprin ters* combine. The lowest bid filed was $2,090.06, which is bat $176.11 more than the bids filed and accepted in Jasper county. Jasper has a population of 15,492; Howard, 86,000.

Secretary Gage is heeding Scripture with a diligence. He lays up his treasure in New York.

Slavery and polygamy are somehow transmuted into “benevolent assimilation” when they get across the Pacific and into Sulu.

All salaries in the Transvaal, including President Kruger’s, were cut down almost to nothing when war began. Thus the Boer proves his corruption and lack of civilization. i

Perhaps the “abiding faith” of the Remington Press “editor” would have been strengthened still more by the application of a greater amount of “pap.” There’s nothing like political pap to strengthen the faith of some editors.

Just now the American people are again making fools of themselves in raising a hundred thousand dollars or more for the widow of Gen. Lawton, when thousands upon thousands of equally deserving widows throughout this broad land are in actual penury. As the widow of a general, Mrs. Lawton will receive a government pension sufficient to keep herself and family in ease if not in affluence. Why, then, should an immense amount of money be raised all over thecountry for the “Lawton Fund,” when the Lawton’s don’t need it and there are thousands of other widows and orphans right at home who do? This is a mighty queer world.

As a little example of the wasteful extravagance that has been ! practised in Jasper county in the purchasing of books and stationery. we mention the following: The auditor’s vault contains two ' "County Council Records,” each ; "No. 1.” An individual could buy these records for about §6 each, but no doubt they cost the taxpayers S2O or §3O each. One of these books bears the imprint "W. B. Burford,” the other “BurtTerry Co,” thereby showing that it was thought necessary to “patronize” both firms. Each book contains about GOO pages. But one record has yet been used, and all proceedings of record of the county council thus far —(> months occupy only ten pages of this record. Suppose the average is [twenty pages per year? One record I would last 30 years! Still there 'are two of them on hand and each j is “Record No. 1.”

Some of our republican exchanges are donating considerable space to chronicling the statement that “Hon.” Dawson Smith of Fowler, “has left the democratic party.” If our memory serves us correctly, we remember Dawson Smith as a party who was at Remington at a democratic meeting during the last presidential campaign, and who became considerably enthused by the blaring trumpets and blazing bon-fires. The next morning a man who was said to be Dawson Smith of Fowler, was looking about for his overcoat, which in the enthusiasm of the previous night had become separated from him. This was the first we ever remember of hearing of the “Hon.” Dawson Smith. On the whole we think the democratic party will survive the shock of Dawson’s retirement from its ranks and the democrats of Benton county are to be congratulated.

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

The city council mot in regular session Monday evening ’and the following is a record of the business transacted: Judson 11. Perkins d for a sidewalk on Grace street: committee on sidewalks given two weeks to further investigate. Finauet committee report drains approved; on motion allowed ami clerk directed to issue ord on treasurer for the amounts. Contraci Standard Oil Co., approved. A motion was made and carried, whereby city employes will be paid every two weeks. City attorney was directed to notify Railroad Co., in regard to the overflow of Main street crane, near the depot. The following claims were allowed : KOAD FUND. John Daugherty, work on 5treet........ $2 50 H DBurns, work on streets 1 00 Hiram Day, part pay't for crossings.... 700 00 CORPORATION FUND. Appraising addition to cemetery 17 50 J H Hoover, work on street 1 20 Hiram Day, cement work. 15 50 Rensselaer Fire Department, sal, to Jan, 1, 1900... 90 00 TbosMcGowan, salary Dee...,.,.. 45 00 J W Childers, sal. nightwatchman 20 00 S C Irwin, salary and fees to Jan. 1, ’99 44 05 HRKurrle, per diem and fees..... 22 80 Geo B Murray, per diem as oouncilm’n 12 00 CJDeau. same, 12 00 Chas G Spitler, same 12 00 John Bger, Mine. 12 00 John FMcColly, mum 12 00 J CGwin, Mine.... u q 0

Help... Nature Babies and children need proper food, rarely ever medicine. If they do not thrive on their food something is wrong. They need a little help to get their digestive machinery working properly. SC<SWI?« COD LIVER OIL WITH HYPOPHOSPHITES or LINE G SODA will generally correct this | difficulty. If you will put from one* j fourth to half a teaspoonful in baby's bottle three or four times a day you will soon see a marked improvement. For larger children, from half to a teaspoonful, according to ; , age, dissolved in their milk, I if you so desire, will very j soon show its great nourish- j ing power. If the mother’s * milk does not nourish the J baby, she needs the emul- | sion. It will show an effect | at once both upon mother ■ and child. j . <3 . 50c, arid st.oo, all druggists. * SCOTT St BOWNii, Chemists. New York.

Geo E Marshall, priiitiilg and. stution’y 44 01 Wm H Eger, merchandise. (.1 1(55 Win H Coo ver. court costs.. |..» 17 50 WATEK FIND. Win H Eger, mdse 47 11 D E Hollister, salary Dee 45 00 ELECTKIC LIGHT FUND, Chas S Chamberlain, salary Dec.., . 60 OQ Lem Huston, same 45 00 Peter Giver, same 45 00 SC Irwin, dup. sts. and post 13 28 John Eger, mdse., 9 46 Sayler-Bales Lumber Co., coal & deTg 360 43 The Democrat carries the largest and finest line of joo stock of any printing office in Jasper county and can furnish anything in this line in large or small qualities and on very short notice. The Democrat is read by more farmers than any other paper published in Jasper county. Remember this when getting your sale bills struck, and come to this office for having the work done. A free notice in The Democrat with each set of bills.

Hunt Bros, guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and will refund the meney to anyone who is not satisfied after using two-thirds of the contents. This is the best remedy in the world for lagrippe, coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia.

The Needle fg yA and the R i IH Hook \ w make the \\ “ 4 ? t simplest and est Sewing Machine on earth Fitted with ic y. cle few the Lightest Running Sewing Machine in the World... You Cannot Afford to do your sewing on the old style shuttle machine when you can do it BETTER, QUICKER AND EASIER on the new No. 9 WHEELER & WILSON. The Wheeler & Wilson is Easy Running, Rapid, Quiet and Durable. No Shuttle, No. Noise, No Shaking. See it before buying. Agent or dealer wanted for this territory and vicinity. For particulars address Wheeler A Wilson, Mfg. Co., 80 A 82 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ills. Morris* English Worn Powder nhs.INMkM ■eld by A. F. Long.

DENTAL SCIENCE... C Has reached its highest point in our office. We have r conquered pain and anxiety. We have assured our pa- ? tients that our methods and prices are in keeping with \ dental progress. Confidence has been the keynote of / our success. If we work for you once we’re sure of get- . ? ting all your work, as well as the dental work of your c ? relatives and friends. Our dental work costs little, wears C office upstairs I well, and is guaranteed to be the best that money can buy. y IN NEW BRICK, / < FIRST STAIRS < rmT - / REMSSELAER DENTAL PARLORS, Di. J. ». M, PtODrield.

I A LITTLE 1 | “SQUARE DEAL” I I Square Deal Grocery. I |; 1 H; % bushel Potatoes $ 01 § S, 2lb 6 X Butter Crackers 15 S g | 131 b can Sorghum 15 § si 1 lb can Baking Powder 15 § g! 13 lb can Tomatoes 10 !§ Xlb can Colonial Cocoa 15 g g; 1 package Sun Brand Cleaned Currants 10 0 1 “ Berkshire Mince Meat 10 )|B gj 1 “ American Ball Blue 05 ]g g! 1 “ Yeast Foam 04 Buy the Whole Bill for $1 00 g gi ~~~ 11 - g |j. a. McFarland. 1 Phone 99. jS

i [Mb Bslllu : Go to Jack Warner’s Front St., Wagon, j 0 and Repair Shop. Carriage, Buggy, Wagon ▲ ♦ and Bicycle Painting, Woodwork of all kinds ♦ J for Wagons, Carriages, Plows, etc., Black- J ▲ smithing of every description. All work fully X ♦ warranted; 30 years experience. ♦ X Owing to the heavy advance in iron my ▲ prices for horseshoeing will hereafter be 80 ▲ ♦ .. cents for 4 new shoes. Prices always the ♦ lowest consistent with reliable work. ♦ THE SOUTH Ml WEI WAGON AND CARRIAGE SHOP. ♦ Y J. P. WARNER, Proprietor J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

EVERY WOMAN -Ss SooMtißMßneeds ■ reliable, monthly, regulating medieine. Only harmleas MMI J the purest dr up should be used. If you want the best, get W'lA, Dr. Peal’s Pennyroyal Pills < \ They an prompt, safe and certain In result The genuine (Dr. Peal’s) never dtaaa. Seat any where, U.K. Addnes B. F. FENDIG, Druggist, Rensselaer, Ind.

WHEN IN DOUBT, TRY They have stood the te«t of < ears STROHS 0 • <3B AGAIN gdA ~7? ■ , . perfect, and imparl a healthsgEISS. Vigor to the whole being. A!! drains and losses are checked f-crv.ancKtlv. Unless patient's (£* V are properly cured, their condition often worries them into Insanitv. Consumption or D-ath X M a,led - ealed - Frice * 1 P er box; 6 boxes, with iron-clad legal guarantee to cure or refund the vjfewllli NsJSfM money, $5.00. Send for free book. Address, B. F. FEN DIG, Druggist, Rensselaer, Ind?

j New Undertaking f I * v! &SL,:. £ In Horton building, one door £ j west of Makeever House, with a £ £ complete and first-class stock of i < FUNERAL FURNISHINGS 5 I respectfully solicit a share of the? ? public’s patronage and guarantee sat- ? ? isfaetion in every respect. Calls \ ? promptly responded to day or night, C > A. B. COWGILL, < t Residence at Makeever House. ,ho«i W 7. j Come to The Democrat office for your sale bills. Bring your job printing and legal notices to The Democrat. i Veils’ Hoosier Poultry Powder csr Sold by Ju F. Long.

I Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained and all Pat-i • ent business conducted for Moderate Fees. 1 ! Our OfFiCE IS opposite U.S. Patent Office! * and we can secure patent in less time than those' [ remote from Washington. ] > . Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip* < > tion. We advise, if naftntable or not, free of‘[ charge. Our fee not due till patent is secured. ] > A Pamphlet,/ 4 How to Obtain Patents,” with? cost of same in the U.S. and foreign countries* ’ sent free. Address, ], C.A.SNOW&CO. Off. Patent Office. Washington, D. C. ! >

Rensselaer Markets. Wheat .. 65 Com 20% Oats 20 to 23 Rye 45 hay 26.00 tO $7.00 H0g523.60 to $3.75 Potatoes 45 Butter.. 17 Chickens 04t005 Ducks, old 05 Roosters 03% Turkeys 07 Hides 06 to 07 Tallow os Bead The Democrat.

Public Sales’ CLYNEJIieWiOM. Having located at Monticello, I solicit your patronage. Have made and am now booked for some of the largest stock sales in the country. I guarantee satisfaction on my part or no pay. I'll make you money on small as well as large sales. Terms reasonable. Write for dates before advertising. V. D. CLYNE, Auctioneer, ornca with o-corhorrcarr Monticello, Ind. brouno ruoon. Professional Cards. __ ATTOKNEYS Edward P. Honan, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Law, Abstracts, Real Estate, Loans. Will practice in all the courts. Office first stairs east of Postoffice. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Hanley & Hunt, Law, Abstracts, Loans and Real Estate. Office up-stairs in Leopold’s block, first stairs west of Van Rensselaer street. Jas. W. Douthit, LAWYER, Rensselaer, Indiana. Wm. B. Austin, Lawyer and Investment Broker Attorney For The L. N. A. A C. Ry, and Rensselaer W. L. & P. Co. over Chicago Bargain Store. Rensselaer, Indiana. ruHK FOLTZ. C. a. ZFITLCR. HARRY r. kurrir Foltz, Spitler & Kurrie, (Successors to Thompson A Bro.> Attorneys-at-Law. Law. Real Estate, Insurance Abstracts and Loans. Only set x>f Abstract Books in the County. RENSSELAER, IND.

Mprdecai F. Chilcote, William H. Parkison Notary Public. Notary Public. Chilcote & Parkison, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW. Law. Real Estate. Insurance. Abstracts and Loans. Attorneys for the Chicago. Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Co. Wilt practice in all of the courts. Office over Farmers’ Bank, on Washington St., RENSSELAER. IND. J. F. Warren J. F. Irwin Warren & Irwin, Real Estate, Abstracts. Collections. Form Loans and Fire Insurance. Office in Odd Fellow’s Block. RENSSELAER. INDIANA. R. S. Dwiggins, COUNCELOR AT LAW, Office in Room 7. Forsythe block. Rensselaer, Ind. Ira W. Yeoman, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Remington. - - ,- Indiana. Law. Real Estate. Collections, Insurance and Farm Loans. Office upstairs in Durand Block. BANKING. Addison Parkinson. JohnJl. Wasson. President. Vice President. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier. Commercial State Bank, (North Side of Public Square.) RENSSELAER, IND. The Only State Bank in Jasper Co DIHECTORS. 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 a I lower! on time deposits. Money louii‘>d and good notes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage is solicited. Farm Loans at 5 per Cent. PHYSICIANS. V., K. • vvx K. ... -... VVNaAAA. I. B. Washburn, Physician & Surgeon. Dr. Washburn will give special attention to Diseases of the Eye. Ear. Nose. Throat and Chronic Diseases. He also tests eyes for glasses. Office Telephone No. 48. Residence Phone No. 97. Rensselaer, - - Indiana.

E. C. English, Physician & Surgeon. ! Office over Postoffice. Rensselaer. Indiana. Office Phone, 177. Residence Phone, 116. ’ DEN TIST. H. L. BROWN, Dentist Office over F. B. Meyer’s drug store. & P ATFNTQ ’ : EDEC Book “How to obtain Patents” f |IEE . We sell envelopes and writing paper cheaper than any place in the city. The Democrat.