Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1900 — Page 5

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B*s up to the People. Less than a year remains in which to gather facts, and information that will influence your vote for the next president of the United States. That grievous wrongs have been committed, and grave errors allowed to exist without effort at correction, is evidenced by the speech, writings, and comments of eminent statesmen and jurists; congressmen and leading men of business; professors and clergymen in every state. Party affiliations have been ignored in the outcry against thrusting aside the safeguards of our fathers ana rushing pell-mell into the aflairs of Europe. The situation is a deplorable one if not alarming; as is also our domestic affairs dominated by gigantic Trusts. The evils are not of spontaneous growth! They are the result of years of labor and expenditure of millions of dollars! Beginning with the displacement of American silver for English gold, the canning of England's diplomacy in shaping the destiny of our Republic is apparent to any ordinary observer seeking die true inwardness of events. The Cincinnati Enquirer has frequently called attention to each and every move as it was transpiring, and daring the campaign of 1900 will present its readers with a truthful array of facts that will be extremely interesting and startling. No fair-minded American, be he Republican, Democrat or of other political faith, can afford at this critical time to ignore the truth. Partisan prejudice, with the Trusts as dictators, is a fur more degrading slavery than that which existed previous to the Civil War of’6l-da. Trusts in the United States alone Lave a representative capital greater than all the gold and stiver in the world These will spend many more millions of dollars to suppress truth and facts and mislead all who foil to look beyond their plausible deceptions. Read the Enquirer and you win be able to discern the truth and combat falsehood A victory for Trusts and the McKinley Administration in xpoo will end the era of greatest good to greatest number. • Watch carefully the Cincinnati Enquirer. Subscribe lor The Democrat. ■?.?. -s —■ 1 ' , & FARM LOANS. Farm Loans at 5 per cent, interest 1 to 2 per cent, according to amount of loan and security. No need to pay 3 to 5 percent, commission W. B. Austin, Rensselaer, Ind. —— ———..-- ■ ■■■■■>

Letter From Old England.

John Bosh, a Scotchman who formerly resided near Rensselaer and worked a few years for James W. Pierce, sooth of town, writes an interesting letter to Mr. Pierce from which we are permitted to publish a few extracts. Mr. Bnsh left here about a year ago, for Scotland, but it seems has drifted to London and now holds a position on the police force of that city:. V Ambrosden House. Ashley Gardens, London, 8. W. Feb. 8,1000. Dear Friend : I got yonr letter about two weeks ago, was glad to hear from you. We have not had much winter here, snow and frost for a week, but it is all gone about three weeks ago. The hardest frost we had waa fourteen degrees. The weather is rainy and fogy now and no frost. Flowers are blooming in the gardens, and shrubs are leafing out. There is a market stand here called Covant Gardens where all kinds of green stuffs are sold. It is worth seeing in the early morning. There are some very good looking people works there; bat the flower women are the prettiest of them all and many a yonng man jnst buys a flower to get to say a word to the fair one.

There was a great excitement here yesterday. News came about 10 a. m that Ladysmith was relieved. I was on dnty in St. James' Park close to the war office. I was well told, for everybody that came my way had something to say about it. Then came college boys waving union jacks a d singing national songs. They had left their hats at home and looked like they were out of their heads. They marched to the war office, gave it a good cheer and went back home by the other side of the park. I suppose you will read about these things before you get my letter. The cheering got louder and louder as the eyening came on and when I came off duty at 10 p. m., the noise was deafening in the principle streets. I think this war is a poor business, Britian has not got it all her own way. She has lost thousands of men. The Boers are good ones; they have fought well and they have something to fight for. A British soldier has nothing, many of them fighting now against their will. We have many people here who side with the Boers; some have gone to fight for them. I know a good many out there, two of them are fighting against this country. It was gold that started this war, if there had not been gold in the Boer land this war would not have been; though they had killed all the negroes and bayoneted all the British subjects. Thero is likely to be a change after this war. Equal rights will get another chance to pass. I believe the member for Eastfife is doing a little to it now. There are a good many more to leave for the front before the 10th. I don’t know how many thousands, ten I think. The reserves were called up by wire yesterday. They had to be in by ten last night; they were filling the road last night between nine and ten; many of them were drnnk. The road Imn on leads to the barracks. The drill ground is full to-day; they have on the uniforms now and are being inspected. There were some volunteers passed here this morning. The civilians carried to British flags and one American flag in front of them. I am proud to be an 'American citizen, it is the best country after all. Very few people ever like to stay here after being across the Atlantic. * * * John Bush.

Subscribe for The Democrat. FREE OF CHARGE. Any adult suffering from a ookl settled on the breast, bronchitis, throat or long trouble of any nanature, who will call at A. F. Long’s, will be presented with a sample bottle of Boechee’s German Syrup, free of charge. Only one boftle given to one person, and none to children without order from parents. No throat or lung remedy ever had such a sale as Boschee’s German Syrup in all parte of the civilized world. Twenty years ago millions of bottles were given away, and yoor druggists will tell you its success was marvelous. It is really the only Throat and Bung Remedy generally endorsed by physicaqs. One 75 cent bottle will cure or prove its value. Sold by dealers in all civilized countries. If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberlain’s Fain-Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application will relieve the pain. It also cures sprains and bruises in onethird the time required by any other treatment. Cute, burns, frostbites, quinsy, mins in the side and chest, glandular and other swellings are q'tnekiy cured by applying it. Every bottle warranted. Price, 25 and 50cts. f

The Flag. Shall It ever be said that “Old Glory” An emblem of conquest waves O’er men deprived of their freedom. O’er colonists, dupes and slaves? Or will we obey the fathers, Who gave unto us command That the flag and the constitution Shalt ever go hand in hand? For a few little crumbs of commerce. At the blind dictation of greed, Will we follow the waya of the despot. Unmindful of where they lead? Or will we follow the true way That our hero-statesman planned, Where the flag and the constitution Forever go hand in hand? Will we make of oar declaration A mockery and a lie? The rights that to us were given Will we to others deny? Or will we become a blessing To every clime and land. While the flag and the constitution Forever go hand in hand? , Let all who believe in freedom. Let all who support the right. Who would help and uplift their brotheis Whether black, or brown, or white, Speak out in behalf of justice And once and for all demand That the flag and the constitution Should ever go bapd in hand. For we gave our blood as water That our own slaves might go free. And now we are forging shackles For others across the sea. On the foreheads of God’s own children We are placing the subject’s brand. Though the flag and the constitution Shall ever go hand in band. It may be destiny’s edict That our banner shall be unfurled Asa badge of hope and promise 'Aill it floats all ’round the world; But if we carry it onward. Let this be the object grand; That the flag and the constitution Shall e ver go band in hand. For it waves as it waved of old time. The standard of liberty, And lie who comes ’neath its sunshine From that very hour is free; ■ So. whatever else is uncertain. On this one rock we will stand; That the flag and the constiturion Must ever go hand in hand. —Uenver News.

It is very hard to stand idly by and see our dear ones suffer while awaiting the arrival of the doctor. Au Albany (N. Y.) dairyman called at a drug store there for a doctor to come and see his sick chiid, then very sick with croup. Not finding the doctor in,he left word for him to come at once on his return. He also bought a bottle of Chamberlniu’s Cough Remedy, which he hoped would give some relief until the doctor should arrive. In a few hours he returned, saying the doctor need not come, as the child was much better. The druggist, Mr. Otto Schf-lz, says the family has since recommended Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to their neighbors and friends until ho has a constant demand for it from that part of the country. For Sale by Hunt Bros. Druggists.

Banker Routs A Robber. J. R. Garrison, Cashier of the bank of Thornvilie, Ohio, had been robbed of health by a serious lnug trouble until be tried Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Then he wrote: “It is the best medicine I ever used for a severe cold or bad case of lung trouble. I always keep a bottle on hand.” Don’t suffer with Coughs, Colds, or any Throat, Chest or Lung trouble when you can be cured so easily. Only 50c and SI.OO. Trial bottles free at Hunt Drug Store. if_ : \ A. R De Fluent, editor of the Journal, Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for a number of years from rheumatism in his right shoulder and side. He says: “My right arm at times was entirely useless. I tried Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, and was surprised to receive relief almost , immediately. The Pain Balm has been a constant companion of mine ever since and it never fails.” For sale by Hunt Bros. Druggists.

MONEY TO LEND.

Persons desiring to borrow money on farm land will find it to their advantage to call at the office of the undersigned. The largest expense in obtaining a farm loan is paying for abstract, Notary fees, etc. I will make yon a farm loan at a rate of interest as low as the lowest, AND MAES YOUR ABSTRACT FREE OF CHARGE. Loans made promptly, interest payable annually at the end of the year, privilege granted to pay part or all of principal at interest paying period. James H. Chapman. Office removed to aecond floor Makeever's Bank Building. We have saved many doctor bills since we began using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is our home. We keep a bottle open all the time and whenever any of my family or myself begin to catch cold wo begin to use the Cough Remedy, and as a result we never have to send away for a doctor and incur a large doctor bill, for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy never fails to cure. It is certainly, a medicine of great merit and worth. —Dr. D. 8. Mearkle, General Merchant and Farmer, Mattie, Bedford county, Pa. For sale by Hunt Bros. Druggists.

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

The common council met in regular session Monday evening with all present, but the mayor. Councilman Spitler presided. \ > J. W. Horton was granted permit to erect a one-story brick business room 20x22 at the northwest corner of Washington and Cullen streets. Geo. O. Pnmphrey et al filed petition for an arc light at the intersection of Forest and Merritt streets. Referred to committee on lights. Chief of Fire Department was instrncted to ascertain cost of such supplies as are needed by the department. Chief also filed report showing that Joseph Thornton and Conrad Hildebrand had resigned. Superintendent of light and water plant filed- report showing receipts and disbursements for tha month of January: Light collections. 1417.87; disbursements $672.82. Water collections $189.09 (for first qr. 1900.) Water delinquencies, $357.20. Delinquency on lights $16.60. Halleck Telephone Co., ordinance passed to third reading, at which time the fight comes. An ordinance with reference to the Fire Department was introduced and passed under suspension of rules. The ordinance reduces the age limit to 18 and 45 years and makes unmarried men eligible to membership. Heretofore the latter have been barred. Treasurer’s report to March 12, showed the following balances on hand: Cor. fund..., 83,040 52 Road “ 119 08 Light *' 613 54 Water- 1.731 03 Following claims were allowed: KOAD FUND. Clias Freeland, work on street $ 388 Janies C Ennis .“ " “ 451 A Anderson, shoveling snow 1 20 CW Platt “ * ..... 210 Leonard Adams “ “ 30 J Grayson ,l “ 60 L Lukes " - - 30 J H Hoover “ “ 2 55 HarrySwartzell *" “ .... 68 George Gorham “ “ 68 FrankSwartzell “ “ 75 John S Ramey “ “ 68 Geo Platt “ “ 45 015 Eller “ " 53 Abe Stone “ “ 60 John Sharp “ “ 15 George Putts “ “ 45 F Burns “ “ 60 Ed Gay ” “ 1 00 J E Hopkins “ “ 53 I, L Lefler ” “ 75 J Moosmilier “ “ 30 Austin Haas - “ 68 Sam Scott “ “ 60 Jared Benjamin, lumber 1 20 Harry Whiting, work on street 2 03 True Woodworth “ “ “ ... .... 105 COKPOBATION FUND. Thos McGowan, salary, Feb 45 00 JW Childers. “ “ 20 00 C C Starr, “ to Jan. 1 37 50 WATEB FUND. D E Hollister, salary to March 1,....... 22 50 BLKCTBIC LIGHT FUND. C S Chamberlain, salary to March 1.... 30 00 Peter Giver, “ “ “ 1.... 22 50 Lem Huston, “ “ “ 1—... 22 50 MiltChipman. lathe work 75 General Electric Co freight and cartage 435

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 quanties and on very short notice. What’s Your Face Worth? Sometimes a fortune, but never, if you have a sallow complexion, a jaundiced look, moth patches and blotches on the skin, all signs of Liver Trouble. Bnt Dr. King’s New life Pills give Clear Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion. Only 25 cents at Hunt Bros. Drug Store. We sell envelopes and writing paper cheaper than any place in the city. The Democrat. Fob Sale: —Lots 5 & 6, Newton’s addition, 134 feet front, good location. Easy terms. Enquire at this office. Advertised Letters. List of unclaimed letters remaining in Rensselaer office: J. N. Clemens; Mr. Charles AEdmonds; Mrs. Anna Freellen; Mr. B G. Goble; Percy McCray; Mrs. Mary Barkley. F. B. Meyer, P. M.

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A STORY OF INDIAN MAGIC.

JUUkbte Account of a Trick That BaflUs Explanation. The following story of Indian magic is told ms by the person to whom it was told by the late Lord Lytton. 1 give it in- my own words, for the excellent though humiliating reason that I have mislaid the MS. When in India Lord Lytton often sought out conjurers, but never saw any but the usual feats, such as the mango-tree trick and the basket trick. The method in each case is known, or, at all events, plausible explanations have been given by Mr. Maskelyne and other experts. On one occasion Lord Lytton liked something in the looks of the conjurer who was performing in an open space before his house; After the ordinary exhibition his lordship asked the magician if he could not do something more out of the common way. The man said he would try, and asked for a ring, which Lord Lytton gave him. He then requested an officer to take in either hand a handful of seeds; one sort was sesame; the name of the other 6ort my informant does not know. Holding these seeds, and having the ring between his finger and thumb, the officer was to go to a well in the corner of the compound. He was to dispose of the seeds in a certain way—l think on the low wall round the well, into the depths of which he was to throw the ring. All this was done, and then the mage asked Lord Lytton where he would like the ring to reappear? He answered, “in his dispatch-box,” of which the key was attached to his watch-chain, or, at all events, he had it with him on the spot. The dis-patch-box was brought out; Lord Lytton opened it, and there was the ring.

This trick would be easy if the British officer was a confederate of j the juggler’s, and if he possessed a du-1 plicate key to the dispatch-box. In that dase he would not throw the ring into the well, but would take it into the house, open the box, and insert the ring. But this explanation involves enormous improbabilities, while it is unlikely, again, that the conjurer hadmanaged to insert a duplicate ring j into the dispatch-box before hand. Lord Lytton then asked the juggler if he could repeat the trick. He answered in the affirmative, and a lady lent another ring. Another officer took it, with the seeds, as before, and dropped the ring into the well. The countenance of the juggler altered in the pause which followed. Something, he said, had gone wrong; and he seemed agitated. Turning to the second officer, he asked: “Did you arrange the seeds as I bade you?” » “No,” said the officer, “I thought that was all nonsense, and I threw them away.” The juggler seemed horrified. “Do you think I do this by myself?” he said; and, packing up his apparatus, he briskly departed. The well was carefully dragged, and at last the lady’s ring brought to the surface. That ring, at least, had certainly been in the water. But had the first ring been as faithfully consigned to the deeps? Experts will be of various opinions as to that; yet the hypothesis of confederacy and of a duplicate key to the dispatch-box i 3 difficult. Of course, no report of a juggling trick can be trustworthy.— Longman’s Magazine.

A REFLECTIVE BULL-PUP.

Incident That Indicates a High Order of Intelligence. I think the following is an instance of a very high order of intelligence in an animal; of a power of reasoning as distinct from any acquired instinct: I have a bull-pup aged ten months and another bulldog four years old, both of which live in the house and are great pete. A short time ago my wife was ill, and, though the older dog, awing to his quiet and sedate ways, was allowed to enter her room, the puppy was never admitted. The nurse could always tell which dog was at the door, because the older dog gave one single and gentle scratch and then remained quiet, while the puppy scratched violently and frequently and whined. The puppy apparently could not understand why she was not admitted, and felt her exclusion sorely. One day she scratched furiously as usual. No notice was taken. Presently she was head going flop, flop downstairs. In a few minnteß the single gentle scratch of the old dog was heard, the door was opened, and there were both dogs, and, strange to say, from that time the puppy so imitated the scratch of the other dog that it was impossible to tell which was at the door. Undoubtedly the puppy went and asked the old dog to show her how he gained admission. How else can one explain the fact?—London Spectator.

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BAGGARA FEROCITY.

6toriea of Awful Savagery Reported by British Troopers. In the beginning of the year 1896 the English general from Cairo was inspecting the frontier force at Wadi Haifa. The troops were engaged in a field day, when news came that a party of Dervishes had attacked and put to the sword the village of Addendan, some 20 miles north of Haifa. The Camel corps at once started to try and cut off the raiders in the desert on their return journey, but with little chance of success, as the news was more than 24 hours old. After going some 50 miles a patrol got on to their tracks, and found there the body of a black girl 6ome ten years of age, her feet cut to ribbons by the rocks and stones over which she had been driven, her back flayed by the stripes of her merciless captors. She had been beaten along until she could move no more, and then left to die in the desert.

Within a few weeks of this a Dervish patrol came down to within a mile of Sarras one evening. Two little boys were going out from the village to their father, who was tending his sakieh. They met this patrol and greeted the leader. He replied with a spear thrust, and his companions finished the work he had begun. The poor wee bodies were found by the troops a short time afterwards beheaded and disemboweled.

The following incident shows the untamable ferocity of the Baggara: Soon after the occupation of the Dongola province a camel corps patrol went out from Debba to the wells of Kofriat. These wells are very deep, and a long rope is requisite in order to obtain water. Close to the wells the patrol discovered the dead body of a Baggara warrior alongside his slaughtered horse. The man, a fugitive from Dongola and tortured with thirst, had arrived at the wells. Finding no means of obtaining water, and accepting his fate, he had deliberately killed his horse, broken his saddle, cut his bridle to pieces, buried hie weapons, and then calmly laid himself down to die, satisfied that nothing of his would fall into his enemy’s hands. | The principal leader in most of the frontier raids was one Osman Azrak by name, who afterwards met a well- ■ merited death at Omdurman. He vn ? the ogre of the frontier, and enjoyed an almost supernatural reputation, combined with an uncanny habit of being killed and coming to life again. | The inhabitants of Beris, which oasie i he raided, described him to the officer commanding the Camel corps as a giant eight feet high and with one eyo ; in the middle of his forehead. —Comhill Magazine.