Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 December 1900 — Page 7

The Main Thing.

Bir. Wnnterby—Nonsense! 4 Why should we have burglar proof alarms In th ebouse? We have nothing worth stealing. Mrs. Wanterby—l know, dear, but It will make the neighbors think we have. —Philadelphia Press.

Our Nation’s Wealth.

The material wealth and strength of our nation is in iron, the most useful of all metals, just ns the wealth of a human being lies in a useful stomach. If you have overworked yours, try Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. It will relieve the clogged bowels, improve tl»e appetite and euro constipation, dyspepsia and biliousness.

A Neighborhood Catastrophe.

“Dicky, did Mrs. DJbbs ask you wliy we weren’t coming over to spend the evening?” “Yes, ma; an’ I told her y’ had a nother Invitation ’at y* liked better.”—lndianapolis Journal.

BEST FOR THE BOWELS.

No matter what ails you, headache to • cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. CASCARKTS help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce easy natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your heaPh back. CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. C. C. stamped on it. Beware of imitations.

Many Theosophists in Germany.

The theosophic movement is growing in Germany. There are at least 8,000 Theosophists in the country, with many more inquirers. 1 am sure l’iso’s Cure for Consumption aaved my life three years ago.—Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple atreet, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1900. Old houses have vacant stairs, in which respect they resemble dudes.

CASTOR IA For Infanta and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought

ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Genuine Carter’s Little Liver Pills. Must Bear Signature of see Fac-Simile Wrapper Below.

Ter 7 small sad as easy (•take as sugar. PADTCDC HEADACHE. bAm IWO FOR DIZZINESS. Bp FOR BILIOUSNESS. D FOR TORPID LIVER, f FOR CONSTIPATION. FOR SALLOW SKIN. FOR THE COMPLEXION - . . oeih irb mv rrn*v« UPNAruw., ** e3(U I Purdy VofeUMvw "iuui.ujiLjmiw»a»« 1 ■ ■ J CURE SICK HFADARHE. I »l " I It Cur** Csltt. Coughs. Sor* Throat. Croup. Influ*nza.WhooplngCough.Bronchitl»andAsthma. A certain cur* tor Consumption In first stag**, and a sure relief In advanced stag**. U** at one*. You will *•• th* excellent effect after taking th* first dose. Sold by dealers every- * where Large battles 26 cents and 60 cent*. What Shall We Have for Dessert? This question arises in the family every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, a delicious and healthful dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no baking I add boiling water and set to cool. Flavors:—Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. Get a package at your grocers to-day. io cts. y'Dcßull’s'N T Cures *ll Throat and Lung Affections. COUGH SYRUP K. Get the genuine. Refuse substitutes. Vis sure/ Salvation Oil curs* Rheumatism, is fit *B cta - M § low < HOICK sfsMMlk rmbrstls. \ fi * •* Oxford Itlblr, n *4 Carving Set, •* I neo Curtains, a »4 m f\ mm AAt halliiK Dish. S 4 Opera f ftp ]Lfi ■ Glasses. Any of these 1111 #T|* article, sent to tot) lUI mm WEI fffllV.. v'ft?!*P }?l jars. AtIhKICAN IIM J hamberor Corameros, Dftfslt. Michigan. Mention this paper. PATENJS§p'I«

WORK OF CONGRESS.

HOUSE.

Beer sustained a defeat in the final round-up of votes in committee of the whole House Friday evening, first, when Mr. Newlauds of Nevada offered an amendment cutting the war tax on that product to $1.20 per barrel, and again when Mr. Barthold of Missouri otflered an amendment making the tax $1.50 flat. The Newlauds amendment was defeated by a vote of 74 to 119 and the Barthold amendment by 64 to 199. The ways and means committee provision for a reduction of 20 per cent, or a flat tax of $1.60 per barrel, as reported by Chairman l’ayno, was adopted. The most startling action of the committee in its discussion of the war tax bill was the adoption by a vote of 129 to 106 of an amendment introduced by Representative Henry C. Smith of Michigan providing fur the restoration of the stamp tax on express receipts, and also providing that the express companies should pay the tax. Ten millions a minute was the new record established by the House on Saturday in disposing of appropriation bills. The bill providing $145,245,090 to pay pensions during the fiscal year, 1902, was considered iu committee of the whole, reported to and passed by the House in fifteen minutes. There was no debate, save n brief statement by Barney (Rep., Wis.) to the effect that the hill contained no new legislation, and was, in fact, a literal copy of the law for the current year. Earlier in the day the new delegate from Hawaii, It. YV. Wilcox, appeared and was sworn in. Then the bill to reduce war revenue taxes was passed, the measure leaving the House as it was recommended by the committee on ways and means. The reimposition of the tax on express receipts made Friday in the committee of the whole was not approved by the House, the amendment beiug rejected on a yea and nay vote, 125 to 139. A motion to recommit, with instructions to frame the revenue by $7,000,000, and to frame an income tax, was defeated, 131 to 155. Monday was suspension day and the House passed 102 private pension bills? Passed bills to divide Kentucky nud W est Virginia into two judicial districts and to create another district judge iu the northern district of Ohio. By a vote of 51 to 105 defeated a bill to give old soldiers and sailors preference in the matter of Federal appointments. Passed a bill to place Congressman Charles A. Boutelle on the retired list as a captain in the navy. Passed an urgent deficiency bill carrying $182,500 for contingent expenses of the House of Representatives, Indian affairs, District of Columbia ami the national home for disabled volunteer soldiers. On Tuesday the House passed Senate bill amending uet authorizing construction of bridge across Mississippi river at Dubuque, Iowa; also bill changing time of holding court in southern judicial division of lowa. Devoted rest of day to consideration of Senate bill to change terminal facilities of Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Washington and elevate its tracks aeross the Mall, south of Pennsylvania avenue. Bill was antagonized on ground that it gave the road thirty-four and one-half acres of government land nud would destroy scheme to beautify the Malt from capitol to Washington monument. The House on Wednesday at the end of a spirited contest extending over two dnys passed bills to compel the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads to abolish grade crossings, to alter their routes into the city and to change their terminal facilities. An amendment was placed upon the Pennsylvania bill to require tlie road to build a new station to cost not less than fl,soDjfxH). The bills were vigorously antagonised by a portion of the minority under the leadership of Mr. Cowherd (M<>.), on the ground that they were too liberal to the roads. The Senate has referred the credentials of W. A. Clark and Martin Mnginnis, contesting Senators from the State of Montana, to the committee on privileges nud elections. v Sonntor Cullom lins introduced bills for pensious of SSO a month each to The widows of Gens. John M. Pulmer and John L. McClernand. Gen. Miles appeared before the Senate military affairs committee in ndvocacy of changes in the House army bill. The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Col. John F. YVeston Its commissary general of the United States army.

Odds and Ends.

Boston snloouists are kicking because they're forced to close their places at 11 p. m. The yacht Turtle, of the New York Yacht Club, started from Bt. Louis for New York via the Mi»ui»sippl river and the gulf. Rear Admiral Rogers has beets ordered to the Asiatic station. This assignment will give three flag officers to this station, Admirals Homey and Kempff being now there. . _ .

SENATE.

Soon after the Senate convened on Friday Mr. Allison, chairman of the committee on appropriations, reported from that committee the House resolution providing for a holiday recess of Congress beginning Friday, Dee. 21, and extending to Thursday, Jan. 3, and it was passed. The President pro tern., Mr. Frye, announced the appointment by authority of the resolution adopted two days before of Senators Hanna of Ohio, Spooner of YVisconsin and Jones "of Arkansts to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President of the United States on the 4th of March next. Most of the day was spent in secret session on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. I'n the Senate on Saturday notice was given by Nelson (Itep., Minn.) that he would on Jan. 12 next submit resolutions ns to his deceased colleague, Mr. Davis. After some routine morning business the Senate at 12:25 o’clock went into executive session on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The Senate was in executive session practically all day Monday over the HayPauncefote treaty, and Senators Money and Mason occupied the time iu making speeches upon the treaty. Senator Money’s speech was a flat protest against the entire proceeding in connection with the treaty. He talked for two hours, contending for the right of the United States to act iu this matter independently of other nations. Senator Mason spoke in support of his suggested amendment authorizing the United States to defend the canal as it may deem proper in ease it constructs the canal. Just before adjourning an agreement was reached to take a vote upon the treaty on Thursday. Five treaties were ratified by the Senate Tuesday in secret session. The most important was a treaty with England extending the time for the ratification of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Although the fact was not known outside of diplomatic circles, the time for the ratification of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty expired five months ago, and the treaty until this action of tlie Senate was in reality dead. The convention ratified extends the time of the acceptance of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty by the United States until March 4. The other treaties ratified are extra dition treaties with Chili and Bolivia and treaties extending the time for the acceptance of the reciprocity treaties with Barbadoes aud Argentina. The remainder of the day was spent in consideration of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty in executive session. On YY'ednesdny the Senate passed House resolution authorizing President McKinley to appoint Congressman Boutelle (Maine) captain on retired list of the navy. Passed urgent deficiency bill. Passed bills giving pensions of SSO monthly to widows of Gens. John M. Palmer aud John A. McClernand.

WASHINGTON GOSSIP

The President lias suggested to Congress the establishment of an agricultural experiment station in Porto Rico. The United States Supreme Court has decided that the Missouri law, making St. Louis the only first-class city in that State, is perfectly constitutional. Secretary Long has sent a letter to the House naval committee approving of the proposed retirement of Congressman Boutelle of Maine ns a captain of the navy. During the hearing of the industrial commission it is expected that the status of monopolies and their bearing on th«i laboring clnsscs will be thoroughly discussed by eminent authorities. Congressman Taylor of Ohio introduced n bill proposing a constitutional amendment for uniform laws on marriage an<J divorce, his plan being to secure federal prohibition of polygamy. The judiciary committee of the House lms reported favorably the bill providing for an additional district judge for the nortlierft district of Ohio.

At New York 702 horses sold at one sale for $352,180,-average of about S7OO a horse. Gov. Brady, Alaska, wants the government to build au insane asylum at Srtka. Crazed by Inventing puziles, Ilprry Mahood,' Philadelphia, committed suicide by shooting. A wideawake American has erected ■team pumps on the Jordan, and I* cupplying churches all over Eurogc with genuine Jordan water.

BOERS INVADE CAPE COLONY.

A Force of 703 Burghers Crosses Near Allwal North. A dispatch from Cape Town says 700 Boers have crossed from Orange River .Colony into Cope Colony, near Aliwal North, and have reached Kuap’dal. The object for which the Boers have been Striving for weeks is thus accomplished, and it is feared ffirft tlie efrthers or dis~ affection which have been smoldering in Cape Colony will be fanned into open hostility and a general rising throughout the colony is not impossible. The inability of the British army to trap De YY'et nud the disaster at tlie Magaliesberg. together with the capture of a part of Brabant’s horse, have thrown the British war office into a condition bordering sti panic. The entrance of the Boers into Cape Colony comes as the crowning blow of ail. The dispatch gives no details, but it is possible that De YY'el himself may be in command. A dispatch from Maseru, Baustoland, dated Sunday, says Gen. De YY’et attacked Lapberg and YY’arringliam’s store. He made three determined assaults on the British positions and- pled the third at-

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tack in person. YY’itii a few of his men he charged through while the rest of his force followed. Another dispatch says a commando which has been endeavoring to capture Thalia N'Cha Nek has been repulsed. Commandant Haasbvoek, with a commando and two guns, fried to force Springkaut's Nek, near Thai*a N’Chu, but was repulsed, with a loss of forty men. As an offset to the repeated British reverses is an unconfirmed rumor of a severe battle resulting in a victory for the English. According to the story ftie fighting began at daybreak Sunday aud lasted for several hours. The Boers, who numbered from 1,500 to 2,000 men, were surrounded at the Orange river and totally defeated, with heavy losses in killed and wounded.

PORTO RICO CASE UP.

Arguments Begun in the United States Supreme Court. Monday morning in the Supreme Court of the United States began one of the most interesting aud important debates that has been held before that tribunal for years, and the principle involved is whether the constitution of the United States follows the flag; or, in other words, whether the Filipinos atul Porto Ricans are citizens of the United States, or, of not, what their relation is to this government. Attorney General Griggs argued the negative. Ex-Secretary Carlisle, Charles 11. Aldrich o? Chicago, YY'illiaui Edmund Curtis of New York aud other famous lawyers sirnke in the affirmative. The question comes before tlie court on a remonstrance against the payment of duties upon goods imported from Porto Rico aud the Philippine Islands and iuvolves the constitutionality of the Porto Iticau law that was passed Inst session. It will be remembered that the committee of ways and means submitted to the House of Representatives a report declaring that neither Porto Rico nor Hawaii nor the Philippines nor Alaska nor Arizona nor any of the other territories ■ were part of the United States, and that Congress had the light to establish custom houses on their borders, notwithstanding that clause iu the constitution that forbids embargoes upou the commerce between tlie States. This is one of the greatest cases that the nation’s highest tribunal lias ever considered; greater than the Died Scott case, greater than the legal tender ease, greater than the income tax case. Those enses respectively involved the question of the extension of slavery, the power of the government to issue paper money and force Its acceptance, and the power of the government to tax incomes, but this caae involves the very structure of the government Itself.

ESTIMATES OF EXPENSES.

Government Wilt Cost $743,374,801 in the Next Fiscal Ycor. The annual estimates of the necessary expenses of the government, as prepared by the clerks of the Senate and House committees on appropriations, show a total for the fiscal year 1002 of $743,374,804, compared with actual appropriations for 1901, less miscellaneous and deficiency appropriations, of $000,000,230. The estimate by bills for the next year is as follow*: Agriculture Jt.fi »,060 Army 1ia.01U.044 Diplomatic nmi consular 1.807,1 :H District of L'oltimhln 0,1)90,7011 Fortification* 12.ftll.lia I ml in it 0,250,761 Legislative, etc 23,au0,600 Military ncadetuy ' 1,045,760 Navy 87,172,fan Pensions 113,215,230 Posloffiee 121,207,340 Hirer ami harbor 25.190,000 Sundry civil 1:5,278,11* I’eriudnent annual approprlatlou* 121,058,220

EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS

Bald tT Have Been Dct-i.letl Upon by the Provident. President McKinley lias decided to call an extra .session of Congress in March, says a Republican Congressman who ji usually correct in ltis forecast*. Satur day President McKinley announced to a committee from the Illinois State Manu* facturera’ Association, as n reason foi declining an invißition to tlioir Chicago dinner, Mnrch 2i». that he will call an extra session of the Senate to consider nominations, *

A Negro’s Nerve.

After raining his upper body and resting on his elbow so he could examine the mangled stumps of his legs, which had been crushed beneath the wheels of a railroad train, and out of one of which the naked bone protruded four Inches, ending In a shattered point, Charles Bradford, aged 25, a negro roustabout, asked Sergeant Cole for a cigar, and on getting it lighted he smoked It-with apparent enjoyment For an exhibition of Indifference to pain and composed nerve, the police have never seen nor heard of anything to compare with this. YVhen the man was lifted into the patrol wagon lie asked the opinion of the police as to what were his chances for surviving, and what operation would be necessary when he reached the hospital. If he experienced pain he did not betray the feeling by audible sound, word or gesture. At the City Hospital lie exhibited tlie same stoical indifference. He was put under influence of anaesthetics as a humane measure when the surgeons dressed his frightful injuries. It was the opinion of the surgeons that lie had the nerve to attempt to undergo the operation without being reduced to a merciful state of oblh iou.- Memphis Commer-cial-Appeal.

FROM BRYAN’S OWN CITY.

Cornea a Startling: Story. An Open Letter that YVill Canoe a Sensation. Lincoln, Neb., Dee. 17.—(Special.)— At No. 2115 O street, this city, is the B. & M. YY’all Faper House. ”B. & M." are the initial letters of the proprietors, Mr. A. C. Bonsor and Mr. O. E. Meyers. The senior partner, Mr, Bonsor, is a well-known and highly respected citizen, and no one has ever doubted his truthfulness, It Is, therefore, the pronounced opinion in Lincoln and the State generally that the significant and very strong statements made in Mr. Bonsor’s letter will go unchallenged. After explaining his willingness that the matter be given the fullest possible publicity in the public interest, Mr. Bonsor proceeds: I have suffered untold misery and pain for over ten years. My kidneys were diseased. I tried many so-called remedies, but they did me no good. I saw an advertisement of Dodd's Kidney Tills, and I bought some, and commenced to use them at once. I had not had one good night’s sleep, and before the first box of the Dodd’s Kidney Pills were all used, I could sleep all night without pains. lam now completely cured, and have not a pain or ache left. I cannot recommend Dodd’s Kidney Pills too highly, for they aro unexcelled as a kidney remedy. Yours truly, . A. C. BONSOR. No. 2115 O street, Lincoln, Neb. Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure. 50c a box. All dealers.

His Best Pupil.

The Music Teacher—That girl in blue la my very best pupil. The Connoisseur—YYTiy, man alive, *he is the poorest player in the class. The Music Teacher—l am aware of that. That was what I meant. She is likely to be a source of revenue for many yours—that Is, if they intend to keep her here until she learns to play.— Boston Transcript.

Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach, the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a blood or constitutional disease, and In order to cure It you must take Internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh Cure Is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of tlie best physicians In this country for years, and Is a regular prescription. It Is composed of the best tonics know n, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two Ingredients ts what produces such wonderful results In curing Catarrh, bend for testimonials, free. F. .1, CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. 6old by Druggists, price 75c.

Unreasonable.

Bacon—YYhen you are In the city drop In and see me. Egbert—Why, I thought your office was on the eighteenth floor? * "So It is." ‘‘And you want me to drop In; do you suppose I’ll be in a balloon?”—Yonketrs Statesman.

Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adults. All who try it like it. GRAIN-0 has that rich 6eal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives It without distress. Vi the price of coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.

Blindfolded Chameleons.

A chameleon, when blindfolded, loses tho power to change Its hues, and the entire body remains of a uniform color.

Coughing Lends to Consumption.

Kemp’s Balsam will stop the cough at once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a sample bottle free. Sold in 25 and 50cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dangerous.

Have Few Children.

There are fewest children, compared to tho population. In Frauoe and Brazil.

Lane’s Family Medicine

Moves the bowels etch oay. In order to be healthy this Is necessary. Acts gently on the liver and kldnovs. , Cures sick headache. Price 25 and &oc. Unbounded courage and compassion Joined proclaim him good and great, and make the hero and the man complete.— zYddison.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Ifrorao Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if itfails to cure. K. W. Grove’s signature is on each box. 26c. If there were uo honesty it would be invented as a means of gettiug wealth. —Mira beau. Each package VT PUTNAM FADELESS DYE colors more goods than any other dye and colors them better, tom 'A mau caunot live a broad life if he runa only In one groove.—J. 8. White. We can always depend on having friends In need—their need.

OLDEST WAN IN AMERICA Tells How He Escaped the Terrors of Many Winters by Using Peruna. Ur. Isaac Brock, the Oldest Man la the United States. Me. Isaac Brock, of McLennan Count*, Texas, ba3 attained the great age of Ilk years, having been born in 178 S. He Is as ardent friend to Peruna and speaks of it I* the following terms: ‘‘During my long life I have known • groat many remedies for coughs, colds, cu-tarrh and diarrhoea. I had always supposed these affections to be different dineases, but I have learned from Dr, Harts man's books that these affections are tbs same and are properly called catarrh. “As for Dr. Hartman's remedy, Peruna, I have found it to be the best, If not the only reliable remedy for these affections. ••Peruna has been my stand-by for many years, and / attribute my good health and my extreme age to this remedy. It exactly meets all my requirements. “I have come to rely upon it almost entirely for the many little things for which I need medicine. I believe It to be especially valuable to old people. ‘‘lsaac Brock.” Catarrh Is the greatest enemy of old ages A person entirely free from catarrh la Sum to live to a hale and hearty old age. A free book on catarrh sent by The Peruna MedK cine Co., Columbus. O.

SWOLLEN FEET and bands usually indicate an Advanced stage of Kidney disorder. It in one of the last special pleadings of nature to seek a remedy. Look out hlfi* for backache, scalding urine, dizziness, headache and brick-dust or other sediment in urine which has been allowed to stand. Heed these warnings before it is too late. A am am reward will be paid for a case 111 I II of backache, nervousness, tleepwL a% I I lessnesa, weakness, loss orvit£'III tty. incipient kidney, bladder 111 ■■ § 1 and urinary disorders, that ca*> s|r w w not be cured by MOHHOW'S KiD-NE-QIDS The Great Scientific Discovery for Shattarsd Nerves and Thin, Impoverished Blood. ILLINOIS. MICHIGAN AND lOWA People Cured by Kid-ne-oids. In writing them please enclose stamped addressed envelope. Hon. R. A. Higgins. <ll7 S. sth St.,Springfield lU. Miss Lou Sacry, 510 S. East St„ Bloomington. BL W. R. Beete, Ontrajia, 111. Burt Adams. 331 W. Meuoniebee St., Belvldere, 18. Mrs. J. McDonald. 841 Cooper SL, Jackson, Mick. Henry Grove, 615 Cornelia St., Flint, Mich. M. H. R -wan. IX6 Khzabeth St , Jackson, Mich. N. D. Nagle, 845 lowa St., Dubuque, lowa. Mrs A Orth, 175 Francis St, Dubuque, lowa. Elmer Davis, Blacksmith, Fort Dodge, lowa. Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids are not pillt, but Yellow Tablets, and sell at fiftf cents a box at drug stores. BOHN MORROW A CO.. BPRINQFIILD O.

We make a specialty of mince meat employ the best skill use the best materials. We stake our fame on it. We use it to advertise the many other | good things that we make. ■ LIBBY’S MINCE MEAT A package makes two large pies. Your grocer will furnish it if you ask him. You will find it better than home-made—better than any mince meat you ever tasted. You’ll eat Libby’s foods thereafter. Libby, McNeill & Libby, Chicago Our book, "How to Make Good Things to Eat,” sent tree.

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