Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1900 — Page 4
mi corn pewit. f. I. BMCOCI. EDITOR MO PUBLISHER. Official Democratic Paper of Jasper County. ■stored at the Post-office at Rensselaer, Ind. as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: ONE YEAR SI.OO •IX MONTHSSOc THREE MONTHS2S?. Payable in Advance. Advertising rates made known on application Office on Van Rensselaer Street, North of Ellis & Murray’s Store.
And now it is proposed to make Keener tp. taxpayers pay for that gravel road again. The democrats of Pulaski and White counties re-nominated C. J. Murphy of Brookston, for jointrepresentative at their convention held last Saturday. Expert William Graffis, recently employed to examine the accounts of ex-County Clerk Johnson of Madison county, has tiled his report showing a shortage in Johnson’s accounts of $3,500. Bryan’s speech of acceptance is a masterly effort and knocks the pins from under every republican proposition that has been advanced ' in support of imperialism. It. should lie read and re-read by ev- j cry intelligent voter in the United States. “Hurry” orders have been issued to the various recruiting officers to secure men to take the places of those who have been disabled and killed in China. - About a dozen men were enlisted here during the last two days. They will be sent to Ft. Snelling and thence to China Indianapolis Sentinel. We don’t like to appear too inquisitive, but is the ‘•William McKinley, of. Maine,” carried in the Journal’s national ticket, the same William McKinley whom Mark Hanna made famous? If so, we presume William changed his place of residence so as to get in a state that he felt sure would go republican this fall. Ohio, is not so sure, you know.
The extremely hot weather kept many from attending the Bryan and Stevenson notification meeting at Indianapolis, yet the crowd was simply immense and 10,(MX) people, wedged in like sardines in a box stood in the boiling sun and listened to Bryan’s great speech of acceptance. The occasion was one never to be forgotten by those who braved the scorching weather to attend. The Monticello Herald, republican, says: The Herald grants to (’apt Guthrie the right to change his political belief but has a poor opinion of his judgement.” And yet (-apt. Guthrie was lauded to the skies by our republican friends when he was training with that party, and his judgement was considered excellent, which reminds us of that old proverb, about wise men and fools. Mr. McKinley's alarm over the defection of German voters on account of the imperialistic policy of his administration, caused him to request a personal friend to make an investigation. When he was in Washington, last week, the result of that investigation was submitted to him, and his alarm was increased thereby. It is admitted by republicans that if thirty per cent of the Germans in the middle western states, who voted for McKinley four years ago, vote for Bryan this year, his election will be assured; that’s why they are alarmed. The difficulty of getting the truth from this administration about anything and the ability of a man with sufficient pull to hang on to a government job after being found guilty of crookedness in office are demonstrated in the cast 1 of George B. Hamlet, an inspector of the Post ()ffice department, who whs found guilty of issuing government transportation for private individuals for personal gain. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow recommended Hamlet's dismissal, anti it was officially announced that he had been dismissed. Then Hamlet brought bis pull to bear and he was granted “further time?” to answer the charge of which he had been found guilty, and he is still drawing his salary. Chief Inspector Cochran said, when asked about this case: “Hamlet is still in the employ of the government. For further information. I would refer you to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General.” It is not surprising that so many respectable republicans are announcing their intention to vote for Bryan a id Stevenson.
The resident taxpayers of Barkley tp., have employed an attorney and will make an effort to defeat the proposed new railroad election in that township. We are told that never in the history of Indiana has another election been petitioned for so soon on th& same identical proposition. The people of Barkley tp., look upon the present movement to force an obnoxious tax,upon that township as an imposition, and they resent it. They reason that this proposition was voted upon only a few weeks ago and the proposition was defeated. No charge of fraud is made by the advocates of the tax in that election. No changes in condition have resulted since that time which would reasonably lead anyone to suppose , that the result could be changed by holding another election, yet petitions for such an election are being circulated and it is understood will be presented to the commissioners ere long. The opponents of the tax think that it is wrong to ask them to lose their time and go tQ the expense of holding another election so soon on a proposition which it was supposed the election of July 17 definitely settled, and wo heartily agree with them in this matter. ■
WHAT IS IMPERIALISM.
Our government is based upon the theory not only that all governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, but that those powers shall never be separated from the people—to the end that the working autonohiy of our Republic may always prove to be a “government of the people, by the people, for the people,” as happily expressed by the immortal Lincoln in his Get tysburg speech. The jealous care of those who drew tKe specifications and outlined the charts by which our Ship of State was to be constructed and run was ever exercised to prevent the possibility of any popular self-government’s being far removed from the people themselves—to prevent its being taken out of the hands of the people or placed beyond their control. With that end steadfastly in view, their all controlling aim was to so safe-guard every function of the people’s government as to make all persons, chosen from time to time to administer temporarily’ the public affairs of the Republic. keenly and immediately responsible to the people, whose instruments and servants they were intended to be always. The bed-rock idea of the whole plan was a firm belief that the closer the government is kept to the people and the more keenly responsible each public servant is kept to the will of the people, the safer and* the better will the liberties and the sacred rights of Hie people -be preserved, and the more impossible ami ineffective will be the ever-present temptation (on the part of those temporarily in authority) to pervert and use the functions of government in promoting selfish ends, securing special privileges or working out unjust and unfair advantages. In theory’ at least, therefore, fle find (“very public servant responsible, directly or indirectly, to the people. And in studying the deliberations in which the safe-guards and wise-provisions thrown by them around our government were formed, we also find that those unselfish patriots who planned it were so jealous about having the people’s control over every governmental function preserved in its entirety that everything winch was or is one degree removed from the direct control of the common people was and is the result of a compromise- not a compromise, however. between those who favored a marked degree of removal from the common people, on the one hand, and those who favored the most immediate responsibility to the common people, on the other; .but a compromise between those who, while favoring alike the most immediate responsibility of the government to the people, were trying to accomplish three things: a “government of the people, by the people, for the people,'’ winch should preserve justice, insure equality and be sufficiently strong and staple t* perform its functions effectively. But in these latter days, the tendency to remove the government away from the people more and more, as well as the tendency to regard lightly and bjrush aside easily the sacred landmarks of limitation set in our Constitution, and even to sot the Uonstituion itself aside as a thing of the past, obsoi lete, out-of-date and inapplicable | to present conditions- seems to be I growing more accelerated and cmi phasized day after day, week after week, month after month and year. I And the manifestation of these tendencies has become justly alarming to those of our people | who beljeve in constitutional government and are painfully con-
scious of the increasing frequency and boldness with which its welldefinded limitations are being questioned, strained or totally dis-” regarded. This tendency *to remove the government further and further from the people, to constantly minimize the force of the people’s voice in the disposition and management of the current affairs of our government and to increase and greatly magnify the powers which those temporarily elected to office may exercise without hindrance and with absolute impunity is what is meant by imperialism. We have seen very plain manifestations of it during the past few months, or at least that eternal vigilance which is the price of liberty has become alarmed at the trend of current tendencies in government matters. A Democratic Republic is that form of government in which a self-governing people rule, while an Imperial Republic is that form of elective government in which agencies more or less independent of the popular will may rule—an Empire with an elected ruler who, once in power, may be all-power-ful and largely independent of those who elect him, and that trend of events which has a tendency to change the-farmer into the latter and which millions of our people think they see manifested in the present administrative and legislative policy of our Government has provoked that earnest protest which makes such policy the paramount issue in the pending Presidential contest.
The Prince of the Masquerade.
The Devil was dying of ennirt; .So be sauntered forth from his den, And he came try the Springs of Mundane Things, And gazed at the Sons of Men. 11. And he sighed at the Century's ending, For he saw the world at peace; Then lie cried. “Alack! have I lost my knack? “These piping times must cease.' 1 111. So he filched a Moralist’s mantle, And went on his jaunty course. In his raiment tine, with the air benign Of a Civilizing Force. IV. First he whispered a word to the Statesman : “Quick, out with thy idle knife! "Else the People, thy trust, will in harness rust; “Go preach them the Strenuous Life!” - V. Of a people that lived in quiet, The Devil demurely spoke: "Go, Benevolent Man. to that Primitive Clan, "And Assimilate those folk." VI. And the Statesman sprang, at the summons, And donned his warrior’s coat: Cried the Devil, "Hurrah!” as each man he saw With his hand at his neighbor's throat. VII. And straightway the Prophets of Progress Joined piously in the din; And the Devil cried. “See! These My Ministers be. And this is My Chamberlain!” VIII. - He slyly spake to the Rulers: “Is your'ancient valor cold?” And the seas grew black where the Warship's track Made straight for the shores of gold; IX Till the world was tilled ihriurning. As they called for more and more; And men held their breath as the pallid Death Rode proud in the van of War: X. Which so vastly amused the Devil, That the tears ran down his face, And he waggled his tail, as Men cried "Hail! "Make way for the Dominant Race!" . XI. The Devil slipped into the pulpit: ‘"Tis the spread of the Cross!" he hissed: And the priest with a nod asked the blessing of God On the March of the Sanctified Fist. XII. With the voice of the People's Teachers, The Devil disguised himself; "Hurrah!" it rang, as the bullets sang, "For Destiny, Duty and Pelf!” XIII. He laughed as the Backward Nations Dropt into the Conquer’s maw; And he chuckled long at the Poet's song, Of “The Spread of Christ's Word and Law." XIV. And tie shook his sides as he watched them, Nor once did his soft laugh cease, As the Dominant Race ran its ghastly pace In the name of the Prince of Peace. XV. So the Devil went back to his study: Quoth he with a wink and a nod: "Sure, the true way still to do My Will “Is to cal! it the work of God! ' —McCready Sykes, in Life.
Hitch and feed Barn.
Having purchased the Masker hitch and feed barn, on North Cullen street, one block north of Makeover hotel, I wish to state to the public that horses and rigs left at toy barn will have the best of care j and attention. Same old prices. Frank Kino. Warren A- Irwin are making loans on farm or city property at a low rate of interest and commission and on more liberal terms than can be obtained elsewhere in Jasper County. S P. Thompson will sell his lands in Union township, in tracts, and on terms to suit those desiring Ito farm or raise stock. See or | write to S. P. Thompson, Rensselaer, Ind.
BANK STATEMENT. I MPORt Or THB COMDITIOM OF THX Commercial State Bank (North side of Public Square) Rensselaer, Ind., a* J he cloß<s ot business, on the 31st day of July, 1900. RESOURCES. Loansand Discounts 9110.983 29 Overdrafts 655 44 U. S. Bonds and Securities on hand. 1,900 00 Due from Banksand Bankers 37,063 43 Banking House... 5,585 00 Current Expenses and Taxes 1.345 94 Currency. 5.788 00 Specie 2.358 92 Cash Items 803 59 $166,283 63 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid ins 25,000 00 Surplus Fund t 1,000 00 Discount, Exchange and Interest... 2.646 52 Individual Deposits on Demand 93.039 22 Individual Deposits on Time 44,597 89 $166,283 63 STATE OF INDIANA,) Jasper County. ( I. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier of the Commercial State Bank of Rensselaer, Indiana. do solemnly swear that the above statement is true. Emmet L. Hollingsworth. < < . Subscribed and sworn to before ■] seal. J- me. this 3d day of August. 1900. c > Nellie E. Imes, Notary Public. We transact a general banking business, buy and sell exchange on the principal cities qf America and Europe, buy good notes and loan money on personal and real estate security. This bunk respectfully solicits a share of the patronage of the community, promising fair and lineful treatment to all. 5 per cent. Psrm Loans a specialty. Addison Pabkison, John M. Wasson, J ames T. Randle. Geo. E. Murray. E. L. Hollingsworth. Directors.
- W hat most people want is' something mild and gentie, when in need of a phyS-' ic. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets fill the bill to A dot. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by J. A. Larsh. “My baby was terribly sick with the diarrhoea,” says J. H. Doak, of Williams, Oregon. "We were unable to cure him w'th the doctor's assistance, and as a last resort we fried Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. I :im happy to say it gave immediate relief and a complete cure.” For sale by .J. A. Larsh.
Prevented A Tragedy.
Timely information given Mrs. George Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, saved two lives. A frightful cough had long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remedies and doctors but steadily grew worse until urged to try Dr. King's New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured her; and she writes, this marvelous medicine also cured Mr Long of a severe attack of Pneumonia. Such cures are positive proof of its power to cure all. throat, chest and lung troubles. Only 50c and SI.OO. Guaranteed. Trial bottles free at J. A. Larsh’s drug store.
Big Bargain.
For sale: —Nice 4-room cottage with good barn, well of water, corner lot. high and dry, in select neighborhood. Price and terms to suit buyer. Call on E. P.*Honan.
HONEY TO LOAN.
A special fund to loan on City property for a term of 5 years or less at a low rate of interest. Also have private funds to loan on personal or chattel security at currentrates of interest, a complete SET OF ABSTRACT BOOKS.
JAMES H. CHAPMAN.
OAK LUMBER.
My sawmill is now running, 5 miles north of Rensselaer, and I am prepared to furnish all kinds of oak lumber and sawed to order, if required. Phone 176. D. H. Yeoman, Rensselaer, Ind.
5 PER CENT. MONEY.
Money to burn. We know you hate to smell the smoke. Stock up your farms while there is money in live stock and save taxes on $700.00 every year. Takes 36 hours at the longest to make the most difficult loans. Don’t have to know the language of your great grandmother. Abstracts always on hand. No red tape. Chilcote A Parkison. We sell envelopes and writing paper cheaper than any place in the city. The Democrat.
Baxter’s Mandrake Bitters Tablets are EASY TO TAKE. SURE IN EFFECT. They act gently on the Bowels, Liver and Kidneys, effectually cleanse the system from all impurities, beautify the complexion, prevent Headaches and Fevers,cure indigestion and dizziness, overcome habitual constipation, and restore the bloom and vigor of youth. Sold by all druggists, in tablets or liquid at 25 cts. per box or l>ottle. Warranted to cure constipation. Money On Farms AT 5 PER CENTA special fund to loan on Farms for Five Years nt 5 per cent interest, with privilege to make partial payments any interest paying time, and Commissions as low as can be had in the county. Call at Commercial State Bank, n<>. side Pub. Square. Rensselaer, Ind. Morris’ English Worm Powder Warranted tocure any cate of Worme in Honea, Cattle, Sheep or Doge, aleo Pin Worme In Colta, Price. »Cc. per kei. Sold by A. F. Long.
Rensselaer Bargain Stnre. Bring your “Stir,” "J. T.” “Horae Shoe," "Old Honesty,'* "Good Luck.” “Cross-Bow,” and "Spear-Head” tags to mo and got 50c par lOOfor them.
No. 2 Road Scrapers ..$6.50 EACH.
Near Monon Depot. C. E. HERSH.MAX.
io Ms i customers i And all the boys that want a nice Buggy: Remember that I have the Rubber Tire jobs in stock. < Call anil see them; you are welcome to inspect and 4 get prices. Cash counts for anything I have for | sale. I will name some of the goods: Studebaker Farm Wagons, Weber Farm Wagons. Studebaker Buggies and Carriages, Page Bros. Buggies. also <>ther makes I have the agency for the Weighing Scales, with patent combination”! beam witlrout extra charge; the Birdsell Clover | ■* Huller, a world-beater, and the Huber Engines and g Threshers outfit. This engine won all four prizes at the world’s fair at Chicago, and is better to-day than ever; and these two machines, viz: the McCor- ! mick New 4 Mower and the Right-Hand Binder. < the world cannot beat. You are cordially invited to | call and see them and get a catalogue. Thanking you for past favors, I am, yours truly, | CHAS. A. ROBERTS. J Located at Glazebrook’s Blacksmith Shop, Front St., RensSelaer, Ind
[flgljStSjg ”"01. JOS. IBIOHfBf Mita Nljs M PldOl. Fed regularly for a preventive it repays its cost three fold in extra flesh, saves grain, expels worms, stops cough. Prices 52.50, $1.25 and 50c per package; 25-tb cans $12.50, half cans $6.50. For sale by CHAS. A. ROBERTS, Rensselaer, Ind.
DENTAL science... > r / '’■■■“'"'SC / Has reaci >ed its highest point in our office. We have J X conquered pain and anxiety. We have assured our pa- 2 I ' Tientß tf J at our methods and Prices are *n keeping with / JKtfS’Uc S dental progress. Confidence has been the keynote of Y ' 4 ( 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 Z C relatives and friends. Our dental work co*U little, wears C OFFICE upstairs 2 well, and is guaranteed to be the best that n.oney can buy f IN HORTON BI.’K ? ? ’ f oppos.te court S J w HORTON, Dentist. $ II lIXIO THE PEEKLESS What lady does not haPe a feeling of pride and satisfaction when her light and delicious biscuits are ■ I 11 highly commended by the partakers of her good cheer} eagerly they |[IPT x ask the secret of her success! The answer is, “Juno Baking Ponder” Juno, the Queen, Juno, the Best, Juno, the Purest Of AH Cream of Tartar Baking Powders. With the Juno Powder you are always sure of success. It is perfectly wholesome, and absolutely pure. Chemists and pure food commissioners tell you so. Grocers Sell Juno, The Peerless ' W« also make a cheaper naklngPowfler/'Cinrßß’fl Ci-Munof Phoaphate,” containing the phoapbatea which are laekin ;in white floor, and I absolutely without alum or injurious ingredients. Antitrust Baking Powder Co. CHICAGO AND INDIANAPOLIS
JUST A New Stock of ..GUNS Call and see them.