Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1901 — Page 2

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Jasper County

Jasper is the second largest county in Indiana, having an area of 570 square miles. Population of Jasper C0unty.'14,292; Population of Rensselaer, the County Seat, 2,255. Jasper county has gained 3.107 in population since 1890; Rensselaer gained 800. Fine farming and stock raising county. Corn, Oats, Wheat and Hay are principal crops. Onion. Sugar Beet and stock growing largely in Northern portion of County. Fine Lubricating Oil is also found in northern portion and hundreds of wells are now producing while others are being put down. Price of land ranges from $25 to SSO per 'acre in northern part of county, to $65 to SIUO per acre In central and southern portion. «

Seven dead and seventy-five injured, principally on Western gridirons, is the casualty record of the football season of 1901. Hon. Joseph Sleeper, of Benton county, was in Goodland Saturday morning, accompanied by Dr. Cronk, of Wolcott. Mr. Sleeper will make a fight for the district chairmanship and is now getting his fences in order. He has friends in Newton county.—Goodland Herald. The Standard Construction Co., capital stock SIOO,OOO, with headquarters at Lafayette, was incorporated last week. The directors are Allen R Jewett, Addison Bybee, N. W. Box, Hiram Kerlin, A. A. McKain, C. A. Meeker and F. J. Marks. The object of the company is said to bo to ‘•harness” the Tippecanoe river water power, south of Monticello, and furnish electric power for lighting and power to Lafayette and other towns.

Last Sunday’s Indianapolis Sentinel was a hummer—4B pages and an 8-page art supplement. The issue was the largest ever gotten out by any Indiana paper and compared favorably with the Sunday editions of Chicago and New York. The Sentinel is now located in its fine new building and has a complete new mechanical equipment, unequaled in the state. With the new facilities at hand for producing an up-to-date paper we may confidently expect that the “Old Sentinel” will be better than ever. „

The publication of the Noblesville Democrat will be resumed by iL M. Isherwood, its former ownsee, the chattel mortgage he held *oa the plant having been foroclos<ed, placing him once more in posrsession of the same. The criminal proceedings instituted by the parties whom Mr. Isherwood sold the plant to last winter for alleged fraudulent representations regarding the business of the paper seem to have been dropped, as we hear nothing further regarding them. The whole proceeding was evidently a bluff by the inexperienced “Wolverines'’ who purchased the plant, bluffs don’t go very far with a man of Isherwood’s experience in the newspaper business. Up to this time the men on George Lightcap’s last bond as county treasurer have pnid $3,624.45 on the execution issued against them for the balance due the county, leaving, including interest, something like S3OO still unpaid. The remainder it is said will be paid in a few days. One of the bondsmen, James Wilson, has scheduled, as noted last week, and thus avoided payment of his share. Another, Amos Laramore, has notified .Sheriff Uncapher that he is entirely unable to pay, so their shares will have to be made up by other bondsmen. • The matter now looks as though it would be closed up, so far as the county’s interest is concerned, in a few days, unless some further complication and causes for delay ’ arises.— Starke County Democrat.

BOX SOCIAL AT ZADOC.

There will be a Box Social at the Zadoc schoolhouse in Walker tp., Friday* evening, Dec. 13, a good program will be furnished. Everybody invited.

W. L. HANNA, Teacher.

“DURBIN.”

The following editorial discussion of Governor Durbin’s action on the Kentucky requisitions appears in the Central Law Journal of Nov. 29: Governor Durbin of Indiana has again raised that most serious and unsettled question of constitutional law—the extradition of fugitives from justice—in his direct refusal to honor the requisition of Governor Beckham of Kentucky for the rendition of Ex-Governor Taylor. Governor Durbin gives as his reason for refusing to extradite Mr. Taylor that he doubts whether he could secure a fair trial in the state of Kentucky, under whose laws he has been indicted. That this presents a question most vital to the interests of all American commonwealths cannot be denied after careful investigation. If two rival governors with deep personal .or political prejudices, can open the doors of their respective commonwealths as an asylum for those charged with crime in the other’s jurisdiction, and thus invite the commission of crime by insuring to the criminal immunity from punishment, a condition is presented that calls for prompt and vigorous action.

PROVISIONS OF LAW. Interstate extradition as based on sec. 2 of art. 4 of the constitution providing that “a person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime, who shall Hee from justice and be found in another state, shall on demand of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered up to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime.” In 1793 congress passed an act, now secs. 5278 and 5279 of the revised statutes of the United States, providing that when a demand for the requisition of a fugitive from justice from any state shall have been made by the governor of said state, accompanied by a copy of the indictment found against the alleged criminal, “it shall be the duty of the executive authority” of the state to which said criminal has fled to deliver over the fugitive to the demanding state for trial. This provision of the constitution was construed by the supreme court of the United States in the case of Kentucky vs. Dennison. 65 I'. S. 161. which, also, is the only case directly in point with the controversy over the extradition of Governor Taylor. In this case a certain free negro was indicted for enticing away a slave from his owner, an indictable offense in that state. The alleged criminal fled to Ohio. The governor of Kentucky, after complying with the act of congress, demanded the rendition of the fugitive. The governor of Ohio refused to grant the requsition on the ground that his state did not recognize the crime for which the alleged fugitive from justice had been indicted. The state of Kentucky mandamused the governor of Ohio in the United States supreme court.

NO DISCEBTION WHATEVER. The supreme court? condemned the action of the governor of Ohio in very severe terms, stating that the constitution gave him no discretion whatever in granting the requsition; that it was purely a ministerial duty to be performed without regard to the character of the crime charged or of the laws of procedure of the demanding state. The constitution bound him to return the fugitive “on demand,” and the court intimated that his refusal to grant the requisition was a breach of his oath to support the constitution. The court held, however, that although this was a solemn obligation imposed upon the governor by the constitution, yet if he persisted in his refusal the federal government under the act of congress had no power to coerce him. It would seem that when this law was passed the belief was that a sense of jsutice and of mutial interest would insure the faithful execations of its provisions. “For,” says Chief Justice Taney, "it is manifest that the government must fail unless the states mutually supported each other and the general government; and nothing would be more likely to disturb its peace and end in discord than permitting an offender against the laws of a state, by passing over a mathematical line which divides it from another, to defy its process, and stand ready, under the protection of the states, to repeat, the offense as soon as another opportunity offered.” POLITICIAN GOVERNORS. for ajnumber of years, however, there has been a strong tendency among governors to refuse the rendition of fugitives for certain political crimes or for offenses charged to enforce financial obligations and on various other grounds which they have alleged as “ulterior.” In taking this position they have undoubtedly uncovered themselves to the charge of acting in f

thtMace of the constitution and of the decision of the supreme court, denying them any discretion in such matters; and certain state courts expressly relying on the fact that the federal government under the present act is powerless to enforce that provision of the constitution, have held that the governor had practically an absolute discretion in the matter which neither state nor federal ¥ower could coerce. State vs. oole, 69 Minn. 104; Work vs. Coering, 34 Ohio, St. 64. This is a dangerous precedent and a breach of the constitution has been pointed out, not only by the supreme court in the case we have just noted, but also in a strong opinion in the case of la re Voorhees, 32 N. J. L. 141. In all text books and digests the duty of the governor to extradite a prisoner on demand, relying on the authorities which havegranted the executive a discretion in the matter or else have held to the belief that his discretion could not be controlled, has been constantly spoken of as one of “imperfect obligation,” whatever that might signify. Chief Justice Beasley of New Jersey, in the case we have just cited, denies that there is any such weakness in the constitution.

A REMEDY. He says: “I think it indisputable that the constitution has made the surrender of a fugitive from justice, which by the law of nations depended on the concessions of comity, a rule of law of perfect obligation and entirely imperative in character.” He recognizes the limitation, however, on the federal government, suggested by the case of Kentucky vs. Dennison, but states that this results entirely from the fact that the act of congress which regulates these proceedings directs the demand to be made upon the governor, and since he is not a federal officer, the federal government cannot compel the performance of a function which it has no right to annex to the office. “I cannot entertain any doubt of the power of congress to vest in any national officer the authority to cause the arrest, in any state, of a fugitive from the justice of another state, and to surrender such fugitives on the requisition of the executive of the latter state. The national right to require the surrender, under the terms of the constitution, seems to me to be clear, and all that is necessary to render such right enforceable, in every case, is the necessary organ of the federal government.” We believe the suggestion of Chief Justice Beasley is worthy of earnest-consideration as the most effective solution of these unhappy and serious clashes of authority between the governors of sister commonwealths over the extradition of fugitives from justice. hile in most cases we may confidently rely on the character of the men elected to such high places it is not to be denied that unscrupulous and hot-headed men, wielding the executive power of a state, have the right in the exercise of this extraordinary power to throw open the doors of a sister commonwealth to a flood of crime and disorder by granting an asylum to criminals or political free booters within its borders.

Great Luck Of An Editor.

"For two years all efforts to cure Eczema in the palms of my hands failed,” writes Editor H. N. Lester, of Syracuse, Kan., “then I was wholly cured by Bucklens Arnica Salve." It’s the world’s best for Eruptions, sores and all skin diseases. Only 25c at Long’s. Tell your neighbor to subscribe for the taxpayers’ friend, The Democrat. It gives all the news.

That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood and build up your health. Only 25 cents, money back if not cured. Sold by Long, Druggist.

The Democrat carries the largest and most varied stock of print papers, flat, bond, colored, plain and ruled papers, card and mounting boards, straw boards, envelopes, cards, wedding note, invitation, funeral cards, plain and linen commercial headings, etc., etc., of any print shop in Jasper county, and can supply wants promptly and satisfactorily on notice.

Jumped on a Ten Penny Nall.

The little daughter of Mr. J. N. Powell jumped on an inverted rake made of ten penny nails, and thrust one nail entirely through her foot and a second one hall way through. Chamberlain's Pain Balm was promptly applied and five minutes later the pain had disappeared and no more suffering was experienced. In three days the child was wearing her shoe as usual and with absolutely no discomfort. Mr. Powell is a well known merchant of Forkland, Va. Pain Balm is an antiseptic and heals such injuries without maturation and in one-third the the time required by the usual treatmeut. For sale by Long.

MURRAY'S DECEMBER SALE

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THE ONLY TEST . . . <>f ihv merit of an article is the result the wearer gt< To you we can only say that if you want the vorv best that is made at the very lowest prices you i'i'i-t come to us and you can be readily convinced sh t our goods are much superior to those you have iiuuuli’ previously. We want business from yon .•■nd in the large variety of goods we offer, you • hi. make your selection to the best advantage. If rx-r> on' kn-w the style, comfort and economy is r ■ ’> ■ ound in <>ur lines of shoes, they would h'l.-r. m jo : n »hr m uiv who wear them.

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A Thousand Dollar’s Worth of Good.

A. H. Thurues, a weil known c >al operator of B 1 fal->, 0.. writes. “I have been aftlicte I *’.tn ki Invy and bladder trouble for years, nas«ing gravel or stones with excruciating pain. I got no relief from medicines until 1 began taking Foley’s Kidney Cure, then the result was sun rising. A lew doses started the brick dust ke fine stones nd now I have no pain across mv kidneysand I feel like a • w mao. It has done me a SI,OOO worm oi g-’o I. Hold by A. F. Long. The Democrat can offer its readers advantageous clubbing rates on any newspaper or magazine published in the United States or Canada. Come in anti see us and save some money.

A TIMELY TOPIC.

At this se-.son of coughs and colds it is well to know that Foley's Honey and Tar is the greatest throat and lung remedy. It cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. Sold by A. F. Long. If you want elegantly printed calling cards, almost equal to engraved, nt the price others charge for poorly printed ones, come to The Democrat office.

Have You Seen? The New Machinery at the Rensselaer Steam Laundry. It is the best and latest improved in the United States. No more pockets in open front shirts. Our New drop board Shirt-lroner matches every button holo perfectly and holds the nock band in perfect position while ironing. Do you realize you are working against your own city when you send to out of town Laundries and indirectly working against your oyrn interests? We claim that with our Present Equipment and Management our work is Equal to any Laundry in America. Our Motto: Perfect Satisfaction or no charges. We make a specialty of Lace Curtains. Send us your rag carpets, 5c a yard. Rates given on family washings. Office at G. W. Goff’s. Phone 66. Prompt work. Quick Delivery.

Seasonable Merchandise... The crowds still come from every direction. We are pouring out values to them in an endless chain of Bargains. We are growing and the people know it. We are in the merchandise business to give you the very best. It is the way to build ourselves up. Our first endeavor is to hold your confidence. We intend that our advertisements should call the attention of buyers throughout the county to the large stock of goods carried by us, but WE do not rely upon advertising to keep a customer.

iW E are re- < ce i v i n g Ladies’ Coats and Capes and Men’s and Boys ]■ Overcoats and 1; Sweaters almost ! ’ every day, keep- ]■ ing this stock

! up to its fullest capacity for December b :yer.-.

[ Very Respectfully, ! GEORGE MURRAY.

It isn't ths Cook’s Fault, It Isn’t your Grocer’s Fault, that the bulk coffee you just purchased turns out to be different from the ‘ 'same kind” bought before. Coffee purchased in bulk is sure to vary. The sealed package in which LION COFFEE is sold insures uniform flavor and strength. It also keeps the coffee fresh and insures absolute purity.

PRIVATE SALE. The undersigned will offer at private sale, at his farm, 24 miles west of Rensselaer, on the Mt. Ayr road, the following property: 3 milch cows; 2 steer calves; 2 mares 6 and 7 years old, weight 1300 and 1400; 2 mare colts, of good size; 2 yearling mares; one 2-year-old gelding, weight 1200; 1 wagon; 1 hay rake, 1 smoothing harrow; stirring plow; 2 cultivators; 1 disk; 1 Deering binder; 1 scythe and cradle: 2 cross-cut saws, cutting box and knife, mattock, pick, grind-stone, poet auger, wire stretcher, tile spade, and 4 stands of bees in good condition. All of which will be sold at their cash value and on terms to suit purchaser. W. E. MOORE. 8 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 eave 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. • Chiloote & Park 1 bon. Don’t forget The Democrat when you have a legal notice to be published. Foley’s Honey end Tar forchudrtn,ufo,tun, No opiates.

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FARHS FOR SALE. Plymouth, Marshal County, Indiana. Farm of 176 acres. All under cultivation, tine 10 rjom brick house, name barn 00x60, granary, corn cribs. hog house, wood house and other out-buildings; all in good condition, good fences. tine 6 acre orchard.,2 good wells, school acioss road from farm, good pike from farm to city. 4 miles to Plymouth, $55 per acre. Farm of 80 acres. 75 acres in cultivation, 5 acres good timber. 2 good frame houses, one good ba<nk barn 4<>x« i. corn cribs, wagon shed, hay barn. 2 good wells, schoolhouse on farm Q mile from R. R. station, 5 miles from city, pike roads, $55 per acre. Farmnof Soi> acres (stock farm', 100 acres in pasture. 300 under cultivation. 2 good houses and barn, all necessary out-buildings, good orchard, 1 mile of R. R. town of BunOak. 04 ot Hibbard. 8 miles of Plymouth, $46 per acre. 80 acre farm. 60 acres under cultivation, 17 acres flne timber. 3 acres in tine orchards and tine fruits, good 2-story house, barn, wind pump, tine water, ctstrrn. wood house, carriage house, granary, ke house, smoke house and other buildings, tine little farm for price. $4,000. 45 acre farm. All under cultivation, good six room house, good barn Box4o, good well, young orchard. mile to school, % mile to R. R. nation. s’< miles to city. $1,500. I have several other farms for sale. Cheaper ones and higher priced, larger and smaller. Most of this land Is heavy gravel land, tine for wheat and clover and cannot be beat for fruit, but will raise any gram or hay that can be grown In Indiana.. In regard to kind of land, enquire of Jas. Donnelly. Rensselaer. Ind. Any one wishing to look at farms or wishing partlcuiars.call on or address. J. V. KEIPER. Plymouth, Ind. F. R. D. No. 3. Read The Democrat for news.

KIDNEY DISEASES ire the most fatal of all diseases. FOLEY’S or money refunded. Contains remedies recognized by eminent physicians as the for Kidney and Bladder troubles. PRICE 50c. »ad