Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 December 1900 — Page 2

JASPER Wm DEMOCRAT. f. [. BABCOCK. EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. i Official Democratic Paper of Jasper County. ■ntered at the Posit-office at Rensselaer, Incl. as second class matter. TEIIMs OF SUBSCRIPTIONf ONE YkAK SIOO SIX MONTHS 50c THREE MONTHS 25c. Payable in Advance. Advertising rates made known on application ' N STHR To AI >V B R TIsKRB. All notices of a business character, including wants, for sale, to rent, lost, etc., will be published in Thi Democrat at the rate of one cent per word for each insertion. N'o advertising w ill he accepted for less than 10 cents. C'anls of thanks will he published for 25 cents and resolutions of condolence for *I.OO.

Office on Van Rensselaer Street, North of Ellis & Murray’s Store.

w want to know whether or no Mr. II uum is to. umpire the empire. The election Ims been,over for a month and Don M. Dickinson and other would-be organizers of the Democratic party have not ye,t gotten beyond the “whereas” in their efforts. Eagan’s six years vacation has been brought to a close and he has been granted another one for life. Can’t something be done for Carter. Rathbone and Neely? It seems unfair to neglect them. Never before in the history of the coifntry, not even during our desperate struggles in 1770-84, 1812-14, and 1861-65 has the President been given power to fix the size of the United States army almost at will. The respective reports of the expenditures of Commissioner Peck and Director Rathbone have been laid before Congress. The chief difference between them is that Peck does not charge for buss fare and Rathbone does. In other particulars the accounts bear a strong family resemblance. General Mercier is preparing to invade England, according to his own account. Heretofore, General Mercier has been familiar to people this side of the water chiefly through his connection with the Dreyfus case. If he can do something more than persecute Jews, the world has not yet learned the fact. It is pretty hard to learn, via Great Britain, that the British Government justifies Kitchener’s j Weylerization of South Africa by two clauses in the laws of war as In id down by the United Slates War Department after the Philippine troubles began. The United States is getting into awfully bad company these'day’s.

It never occurs to the ndminis- : Ration that perhaps it could man-i agefto do without the beer tax, too.l if it would cut off expenditures a j trifle. Economy in ■ government, j is one thing of which the Republicans have not even a rudimentary*] conception. If they had. they would lose some of their strongest 1 supporters. What, n contrast brave little 1 Holland pie tits to Germany and the United Stall's! Emperor Willis m, who sent so warm a telegram of congratulation to Kruger when he crushed the Jamieson raid and I Uncle Sam, who protested so energetical fv against the Weylerization of Cuba. seem now to have 1 drawn in their horns. The House has passed the army bill hut has stricken out the stall’: features whicli constituted practi- j cally its only good feature. The influence of the Bureau chiefs was too strong to be overcome. However, the S 'tiate now has n chance at the bill and will certainly put the reform sections hack. W hat the ultiinnti result will be, remains to be seen. . Like begets like. We notice in Bro. Mar-halls up-to-date daily that W 11 ( oover is still county clerk, (’ E Mill s prosecuting at-: torney. N. .1 Reed sheriff, T. J. McCoy city mayor, E. Mills city attori cy, Thomas McGowan city marshall and all the old township trustees have been retained in office. The Apologist man hns become too intimate with the cow-puncher The President and Sec. Gage «re now raising the long yell because Congress wants to reduce taxation too much. It’s all a question of beer, the reduction of the revenue from this source [being the traditional v 10.000.000 [atraw that breaks the hank. But Ithen, what can be done? The [brewers paid their campaign subboriptions like little m n and how ■they want their reward. Will Ithey get it? Well, rather.

The administration is beginning to get more “returns” from its Philippine investment. A ship load of 1,500 dead sailors and soldiers arrived at San Francisco this week. American merchantmen once held the seas because ships could be built cheaper here than elsewhere. Then came a period when this was not so and we lost our shipping. But now again American can build ships—steel ones, this time ~ cheaper tlinn they can be built, anywhere else. What, need, then, of subsidies, to encourage them? The Winamac Republican and i Pulaski County Democrat have i been having a rather warm newspaper fight Ur the past year. 'This fall the Republican" printed I the local ballots used in Pulaski i county and filed a bill and was paid tin' full amount of the same. But the editor of the Pulaski j County Democrat was not a low*, | mean and whelp I enough to go before the commisisoinersand try to beat his competitor out of the pay therefor. The total number of failures in the United States, as reported by R. G„ Dunn & Co. for the 12 months from December 1, 1899, to November 30,1900, compared with the same 12 months previous, shows an increase for 1900 over 1899, ns follows: Failures for 1899, 9,752 with liabilities amounting to $101,048,466. For 1900, 10,460 failures, with liabilities amounting to $194,066,199, Evidently prosperity has given quite a number of business men a backhanded swipe during the past year. The disclosure in the Senate of the fact that even the Davis amendment will not permit the United States to fortify the Nicnrauguan Canal and that its only effect will be to allow the United States to send its fleets to hover off the mouths of that waterway and wait for the enemy’s vessels, is simply astounding. The treaty ns negotiated by Secretary Hay, would, it now appears, pledge the l word of the United States to keep entirely away from the canal and allow an enemy a free course to and through it.

. With great bluster and ado the Apologist man publishes how he proposes to show in court when his case is called what rascals The Democrat man and Journal* man are for publishing those health notices and getting paid for them instead of refusing to priift them and letting the angel of the Apologist and the cow-puncher of the Barnacle have the work. We do not care to publish all w T e expect to show the court and the public when these cases come to trial, but we will say that we purpose to show the Apologist man up as the greatest prevaricator since the days of Aniianias and his expert printer (the cow-puncher) as little better.

Library Entertainments.

A literary entertainment will be given in the east court room on the first Friday of each month by the Jasper Public Library to [secure means to pay its librarian: ADMISSION. Single Ticket for adult 15c For lady and gentleman. 25c Children linden under 12 toe Tickets on sale at outer door. Performance to commence at 7:30 p. m. These prices may be ini erensed when expenses are incurred. Friday. January 5, 1900, “The Literary.” If you would have an appeite like a hear and a relish for your meals take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. I'h v correct disorders of the stomach md regulate the liver and 1 lioaels. Price, 25 cents. Samples free, al J. A. Larsh's drug Store.

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 anti save taxes on S7(X) IK) 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 alwuys on hand. No red tape. Chilwte <fc Parkison. The Beet Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Chatnherlaia's I’.dn Balm and hound to the affected p. rts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the s' eor best, give it a trial and i hi art ertain to be more than pleased with tl irompt relief which it affords. Pain Balm also • ures rheumatism. One application gives relief. For sale by J. A. 1 .ursh. Wanted, lleliablo and women to introduce jtoputargoods. Steady employment. $3 to $5 per day easy muile. ( nil on or address Robert Randle, Rensselaer, Ind.

Down South One Thousand Miles At the “Jumping Off Place."

Leaving Rensselaer Dec, 4, on the 10:55, we arrived at Louisville, Ky., shortly after dark. You can here begin to notice the southern accent in their speech of the people. We noticed several people in the depot leading their dogs and carrying their guns. You know Kentuckians still maintain their reputation as good marksmen and gun loving people. Board ing the L. & N., we soon arrived at the now depot in Nashville. It was just completed last Sept. The interior is the most elaborate of any I have ever seen. Four o’clock Dec. sth found us at the old depot, which was built in 1858. at Chattanooga, Tenn. We took :it good look at Mount Lookout. ! A Jarge hotel may be seen near the |summit. We didn’t go up on | Lookout, I really believe in being , always on the lookout, the continuation of which would in time make one on a mountain of lookout, and thats about my idea of the career of a will-be successful, i. e. Be on the lookout. Enrouto from Chattanooga to Atlanta some evidence of the old bloody war may be seen. __—- After dark the evening of the 6th, we pass a small mountain which would have been of no special infbrest had it not been the scene of a terrible battle—Kennesaw mountain. Near Cartersburg, to the north some 15 miles, is a small mound where a strong fort was built. By an effort Grant took the fort. A few piles of dirt now mark the location. He left a small force in charge and gave pursuit of Gen. Johnson, who, perchance, would find a location as he was retreating southward, where they traded bullets. It was about like swapping dollars. Johnson would still retreat and finally he considered it a great treat to look out and shoot down at Grant from Kennesaw mountain. Grant looked up to Johnson because of the position he held, but.he looked down on him because of the principles he was trying to carry out. Johnson said he would grant Grant the privelege of climbing up if he could. Grant cut roads through mainly all the heavy timber of the mountain. As Grant went up one side Johnson went down on the other. Well, a good many men fell on both sides. Should I write like an orator I would say they stained the ground with their blood, but that was hardly so, because the ground was naturally so red blood could hardly stain it. * When Grant gained possession of the position he seqt the 'memorable message by the flag code of signals back to the fort, in which they were urged to heroic offorts to defend the fort with the assurance of his assistance, which has been set to tune in religious as well as national songs. Y r au have all heard it, thus it goes, “Hold The Fort For I Am Coming.” Johnson went to Atlanta and prepared to give Grant a hot reception. When Grant got there he certainly turned the tune. You know Ihey burned almost the entire town before it was over. I must not forget to mention that near Kennesaw mountain stands a large pine tree with a ramrod sticking through it. Somebody probably got nervous. Thus is the history of a battle of the civil war as it comes to my mind as 1 glide through the country and gaze (through the car window. Atlanta is quite a railroad center : and has gained the name of “The [ Gateway of the South.” Our last i change was at Lakeland, Fla., Dec. 16, 9p. m. While waiting for the i train we nte a hex of plump, rosy, red cheeked, ripe strawberries. They were grown there without any artificial protection. Eightyfive miles farther south brought us to our destination, which may literally be styled as the "jumping off place,” for its the terminus of the railroad on the west const. Thus endeth the first chapter. Respectfully,

W. PULLINS.

Brava Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as well as women, and all feel the results in loss of appetite, poisons in the blood, backache, nervousness, headache and tired, listles-, run-down feeling. But there’s no need to feel like that. J. W. Gardner, of Idaville, Ind., says: .“Electric Bitters are just the thing for a man when he don't care whether he lives or dies. It gave me new strength and good appetite 1 can now eat anything and have a new lease on life.” Only So cents, at J. A. Larsh's Drug Store. Every bottle guaranted.

Farms, and Personal Property. For Sale: I will sell, on liberal terms, a 93 acre farm adjoining Rensselaer, fine improvements; two fine 80 acre farms in Jordan nlso 40 head 2 year old cattle 1 driving mare, hnrness ami buggy. Call at my residence 303 South Van Rensselaer st. or address me at Rensselaer, Rout. Michael, P. O. Box 73.

OFFICES: FACTORIES: Newburgh, N. Y. New York City. 625 Broadway, New York City. Newburgh. N. Y. 230 & 232 Market Sf, Chicago, 111. Wapplngera Falls, N. Y. I ; ■ V • ■ ' - ' > ' ' •'-• Sweet, ORR & Co. ESTABLISHED 1871. Indianapolis, Nov. 30, 1900. The Ideal Clothing Co. Rensselaer, Indiana. Gentlemen: Herewith please find advertising matter for Tug of War Demonstration to be given in your city on December 15th. Can you rip my Pants? A Tug of War will take place in front of The Ideal Clothing Store Saturday, December 15th, 1900, from 2:30 to 3:30 p. m. and from 7:00 to 8:00 p m. Everybody welcome. This will be a free exhibition of the merits of Union made trousers and overalls. Any two men with a steady pull who can rip a pair of Sweet, Orr & Co’s Union made, special yellow ticket trousers will receive each a pair free of charge. W. H. Scott, a representative from Sweet, Orr & Co., New York, will be present and deliver an address from the platform to the masses, making it plain to hfs hearers why*men and women should pat- —’—’ rrr *4 .—: ' —* ~ ronize Union made products, not only his well established firm but all other trades as well. The Ideal Clothing Co. are the sole agents for Sweet, Orr & Co.’s in Rensselaer, and carry a complete line of their trousers, overalls, sack coats and corduroy Clothing. Yours Respectfully, W. H. Scott. Diet. W. H. S.

How to Cure Croup.

Mr. R. Gray, who lives near Amenia, Dutchess county, N. Y., says: “Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the best medicine I have ever used. It is a fine children’s remedy for croup and never fails to cure.” Wheu given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has developed, it will prevent the attack. This should be borne in mind and a bottle of the Cough Remedy kept at hind ready for instant use as soon as these symptoms appear. For sale by J. A. LarSh.

The Common Council.

The common council met in regular session Monday evening, with all members present except councilman McColly. George A Strickfaden filed an application for a retail liquor license for one year, and on motion it was ordered that the City clerk issue to said applicant a retail liquor license, upon presentation of $250 to the City treasurer. In the matter of the Cullen street improvement, a large number of property owners present objected to the assessment and the assessment of all property owners except Coen & Brady and J. C. Gwin were reduced 5 cents per foot., and 70 percent, of the amount of such deduction was added to the assessment of Coen & Brady and 50 per cent, to the assessment of J. C. Gwin. The councilmen confirmed the assessments ns amended. The following claims were allowed. HOAD FUND. William Zink, gravel $ 80 Harry Whiting (G W Goff) n kon street 4 12 Wm. Thornton, work on street 5 25 John Hordeman,' *' “ ** ........ 135 Albert Wolf (J CCarmichael.) Hume 2 55 Joseph Roweu, work on street..... 8 50 I>nvid McConnhny, same 185 JntneN A. Ramey, same 1 25 Indiana Macadam Const. Co. Cullen St. Improvement ... .324 93 CORPORATION FUND. Abram Simpson, salary, Nov 45 00 J W Childers. " “ 21 00 Juines H Chapman “ Dec 1 18 15 Sohuyler C Irwin, services clerk, t 11 08 Road Fund, appropriation 500 00 WATCH FUND. I) K Hollister, salary to Dec. 1 22 50 E R Hopkins, repairing hydrant., 2 hi J H Chapman, tress, iu't on W vV Roi <U 288 " t klK'Tßui L.am fi ■ >. OS Chamberlain, salary n l)> l.em Huston “ i t Peter \ iver “ 1 ». Osa h’ el ”.v d < I. >a 5 I Clin llansnn. bit.* on titiij 2is Foils. Spitler A Rurrii . i. mir >a* i. rW .5 Gi .iornl Electric Co ' etrlvnl supi'lms >4 do Park * o Coal Co. mill. 91 15 S>i 1 nil Co. oil 11 10 • < iiupumii. freight u dexpitss .. 92 81 WAHIIINUTON NT. IMP. FI" D. II Chaprau 1 lerast oa Imiulx .... 844 MI'K Al. DIT or A.. I'M hapmaii. lu t soli 3 i

The Circuit Court.

The Gillam tp., gravel road case occupied most of the day Saturday, and but little was done in the Curry vs. Clark et al, known as the poor farm case, therefore court was held over until Monday night, when the jury returned their verdict in the latter case. The gravel road case referred to was opposed by two prominent men, B J. Gifford and B. R. Harris, et al, who fought the construction of the proposed road on alleged inequality of assessments. The jury held in favor of the construction of the road, and it will be built. The “poor farm case” was about the most. interesting case of the term. The matters connected with the complaint in this case have been mentioned in our columns heretofore, so we will refer to them but briefly: John Curry, the aged plnintiff, w T as taken seriously ill in Rensselaer several months ago and, as he was supposed to be without means, he was taken to the poor asylum. In disrobing the sick man a gold watch, a few dollars in change and a certificate of deposit for some $1,200 issued by one of the Rensselaer banks was found. Curry was at the asylum about six weeks and received medical and other attention. He recovered and garnishment proceedings were instituted to collect pay therefor. He settled this by paying $165, sllO to the poor farm superintendent and $55 to Dr Johnson, the attending physician. He claimed to have had $550 in currency in a pocketbook in his pantaloons pocket when taken to the asylum, but this was not returned to him and the asylum officials and attendants claimed to have seen nothing of it. He Bued to recover this amount. The case went to the jury Monday evening the court instructing the jury regarding the amount paid by Curry to the superintendent for attention and ex--1 pen* it’ure of money for medicine, et. .that nly th actual amount 1 t il oct «)V the latter could legal1/ r* * jvered The jury was >e H.a .r.-t,»«.. tiieevuit nee r gar iiug the ssov) im-nlli. tent to ( render judgement, but gave Curry 1 a judgement against the syjxrin- ’ tondent for $5«.45. the exces* of amount paid out on his account. This, of course, . It rows the cost* of lhe can 1 upon Mr f’birk, the su'tVrint odeiit.

SAY, LOOK HERE!

DO YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL A FARM? IF SO, VISIT HONAN’S REAL ESTATE AGENCY. 80 acres in Milroy Township, 8 miles from city, (rood house, barn, wind-pump, orchard, etc. Price $42 per acre. 160 acres in Jordan Township, well drained, good house and barn, orchard, best land iatp.; S4O per acre. 80 acres in Marion Township, in prime state of cultivation, young bearing orchard, all thoroughly tiled, good house and barn. 8 miles from city, good roads all the year round; $55 per acre. 40 acres in Walker Township, good barn, orchard and small fruits; $22 per acre. 100 acres in Marion Township, 5 miles from town, best farm in the County for the price, 90 acres in cultivation. Price S2B per acre. 93 acres just outside corporation line, every foot in cultivation, thorougly tiled, good houses and outbuildings, admitted to be the best body of land In the County. Price SIOO per acre. 160 acres in Jordan Township, good improved farm, well drained and fenced, dirt cheap at S4O per acre. 80 acres in Jordan Township, good black loam, entire farm can be cultivated, a bargain at $42 an acre. 20 acres fine timber land in Milroy Township. cheap at $23 per acre. 60 acres in Marion Township, 5 miles from city. 10 acres timber, good house and new barn, good well, all drained, price $35 per acre. Ho acres in Gilliam Township, 60 acres iD cultivation. 12 acres of the best timber in township, house, barn, good orchard. Price S4O an acre. t 80 acres in Marion Tp.. 1H miles from city at $55 per acre. 80 acres adjoining can be bought at same price. For particulars call on or write E. P. Honan, Rensselaer, Ind. Among the tens of thousands who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe during the past few years, to our knowledge, not a single case has resulted in pneumonia. Thos. Whitfield & Co., 240 Wabash avenue, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail druggists in that city, in speaking of this, says; “We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe in many cases, as it not only gives prompt and complete r«covery, but also counteracts any tendency of la grippe to result in pneumonia. '' For sale by J. A. Larsh.

Just Saved His life.

It was a thrilling escage that Charles David of Bowerston, 0., lately had from a frightful death. FOl two years a severe lung trouble constantly grew worse until it seemed he lust die of Consumption. Then he ><gan to use Dr, King's New Discovs.y and lately wrote: "It gavi instant relief and effected permanent cure.’ Such wonderful cur< < have for 25 years, proven its power to cure all Throat, Cnest and Lung troubles. Price 50c ami <ll.OO. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bottle free at J. A. Laish's drug store.

Ils* Hoosler Poultry Powder Mskss Hens Isy, carts Cholera, Ospes sad Koup, sad keeps poultry hesltby. Pries. Kr. per pangapgs Sold by A. K. Long.