Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 December 1901 — Page 8

DEMOCRATS CARRY BOSTON

Sellin* Elected by tbe Larjeirt Plurality in Twenty-Five Year*. Boston. Dec. 11. —The Democrats completely overwhelmed the Republicans in tbe city election yesterday, General Patrick A. Colligg being elect-

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ed over Mayor Thomas N. Hart by the largest plurality in a quarter of a century—lß,ooo. The Democrats likewise obtained control of both branches of the city government, elected their street commlsdsoner—Salem D. Charles —-and practically all their candidates for the school commission. As usual the city voted strongly in favor of license. Republicans in Massachusetts were not quite as successful in the eighteen City elections held yesterday as they were in the fourteen held last week, for although they carried eleven to the Democrats four, the other three being son-partisan contests, three Republican mayors were defeated, while the party suffered almost a rout in this city. In Worcester Mayor O’Connell, a Democrat, was defeated.

HOPKINS IN THE RACE

Be Announce* That He Would Like One of the Illium* Toga*. Aurora, Ills., Dec. 12.—Albert J. Hopkins yesterday formally announced his candidacy for the United States senate liefore a meeting of 500 of the leading Republicans of the old Eighth and new Eleventh congressional districts. lu'ld In the city hall here. The gathering was a notable demonstration in many respects and was unanimous In its choice of Its candidate for the senatorial toga. The announcement was made in a speech delivered by the representative. The number of prominent Republicans In the northern end of the state who responded to the call for the Hopkina love feast proved a surprise to the moat ardent of the Aurora man’s supporters. When the meeting was called to order 200 men who had journeyed’ from the neighboring counties were turned away from the hall. They assembled on the street and ratified th* proceedings under way within.

HAD A SMALL BATTLE

German* and British East India Troop* Do Fatal Work. Tien Tsin, Dec. 10.—A sentry belonging to an Indian regiment stationed here ran atuuck yesterday and killed two of his comrades. A company of Punjab Infantry was at once ordered out to secure him. In the meantime the sentry had Iteen shot by German troops, who then opened fire on the Punjab*. A free fight ensued, as a result of which three German privates were killed and a German officer mortally ■wounded, while three of the Indian troops were killed and several were wounded. The German troops have been confined to their barracks until further orders.

Case of Treasurer Gerst.

Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 12.—City Treasurer Philip Gerst’* hearing upon an order to show cause why be should not be removed from office for alleged misconduct in office was begun before Mayor Diehl. Mr. Gerst. in a written statement, presented by ids attorney, pleaded guilty to the charge that a shortage existed, but that since Nov. 18 the shortage had been made goKl. and that there is now nothing owing the city treasury on his account. Mr. Gerst added that he did not desire to make any defense against the mayor’s charges, but consented to the mayor making an order removing him from office.

Gates Wins on a Wheat Deal.

New York, Dec. 12.—John W. Gate* Is reported to have made another big fortune in wheat He is said to havs cleared up nearly f 1,000,000 In the recent flurry when wheat was tip-toeing toward the dollar mark and to have sold out before the decline. Gateraud the Moore brothers were the heaviest operators and Instigators of the bull movement Gates, it Is said, realized on his holdings sooner than Moore brothers and was out of the market with f 1.000,000 profit Itefore they had begun to realize.

Fire at Three Oaks. Mich.

Three Oaks, Mich., Dec. 11.—Fire was discovered at 1 o’clock In the morning In the rear of the millinery store of E. B. Cross. The flames spread to the general merchandise •tore of Relta Holiett and to the furniture building adjoining. The contents of three stores was consumed, and the skeletons of the buildings onlyare standing. The Michigan City Are department was summoned and vigorous work checked the flames from spreading farther. I.om, >50,000; half covered by insurance.

President of Swise Confederation.

' Berne. Switzerland, Dec. 12.—-Dr. Joseph Zeemp of Lucerne. vice president of the federal council, has been elected president of the Swiss confederation for 1902. Dr. Zee-tup la a Catholic conservative.

To Fill Vacant Judgeship.

Washington, Dec. 11.—It was announced after the cabinet meeting that Judge Francis K. Baker bad’been decided upon by the president for the vacant judgeship in the seventh circuit court of Indiana.

THE NEWS IN BRIEF

Julius Standenmeyer and Mrs. Emfly Mcfhc-eters, who were divorced twenty years ago. have juat been remarried at Dubuque, la. The bark Pinmore. supposed to have been lost after having been stranded on the beach near Gray’s Harbor during the storm last Wednesday? baa been towed into Port Angeles, Ore. John W. A. Hess of Buchanan, SV. Va„ was found dead in his room In a small hotel in Whitehall street in New York city. Reuben Pickett charged with the murder of his wife, has been founa guilty of manslaughter in the first degree at Minneapolis. Burglars wrecked the store of C. S. Ellis at Windsor. Wls. The Indiana supreme court has deckled that JOhn Rlnkard, who murdered his wife at Marion about a yea* ago. must die on the gallows. A street car was wrecked with dynamite by strikers at Scranton, Pa. Harry M. Clark, former cashier of the. First National bank of Bridgeport. 0., indicted on the charge of making false entries on the books of the bank, has been acquitted. Frederick Shults, alias Lindley, has been sentenced at Soo, Ont, to be hanged on Feb. 7 for the murder of Miss Mary Craig. Clarence Bird, aged 16, lias been convicted at Independence, Kan., of manslaughter in the fourth degree for killing Joshua Linton, aged 18, in a fight The Red Cross solcety has re-eleetea Clara Barton president. Charles E. Fitcham, teller of the First National bank of Ballston, N. Y., charged with misappropriating >IOO,000 of the bank’s funds, entered a plea of not guilty. Actor Charles T. Claudas was killed at St Joseph, Mo., by falling from the third floor of Swift & Co.’s packing plant Senator Jones was re-elected chaiiman of the Democratic congressional caucus. The store of the Galesburg Shoe company of Galesburg. Ills., one of the largest in this city, was damaged by fire.

“Dr.” Dowie in Court.

Chicago, Dec. 12.—“ Dr.” John Alexander Dowle, head of the Christian Catholic church, was the center of attraction in Judge Tuley’s court, where the continuation of the suit for receivership for iris Zion lace industries was being heard. Dowde was accompanied by a considerable bodyguard, and made known his intention of going on the stand during the suit. The testimony offered by Samuel Stevenson, Dowle’s brother-in-law, was largely on the subject of his courtship with Dowle’s sister.

Illinois Has an Anniversary.

Springfield, Ills.. Dee. 12.—Illinois' natal day was commemorated by an all-day meeting held by the Illinois society in the hall of the house of representatives. Patriotic speeches, telling of the carrer of the Prairie state, pointing to her achievements, and to the record of her Illustrious sons, were the themes of the speakers. Former Vics President Adlal E. Stevenson of Bloomington delivered an address on “The Early History of Illinois.” Governor Yates made a short talk.

THE MARKETS

Chicago Grain and Produce. Chicago, Dec. 12. Following were the quotations on the Board of Trade today; Wheat— Open. High. Low. Close. December ...» .75% s<76 8 .75% 8 .75% May SO% .80% .79% .79% July 80 .80% .79% .79% CornDecember ... .63% .63% .62% .63% May 66% .66% .65% .66% July .66% .66% .60% .66% Oats — December ... .44 .44% .43% .44% May 45 .46% .44% .45 July 39% .39% .39% .39% Pork— December 15.20 January 16.55 16.62% 16.40 16.40 May 16.87% 17.07% 16.b0 16.80 Im rd— December ... 9.95 9.95 9.85 9.85 January 9.87% 9.95 9.87% 9.87% May 9.82% 9.92% 9.82% 9.82% Short Ribs— December ... ’.... 8.37% January 8.45 May 8.57% 8.62% 8.52% 8.55 Produce: Butter —Extra creamery, 24%c per lb; extra dairy, 20c; fresh packing stock, 14%c. Eggs—Fresh stock, 22©25c per dos. Dressed Poultry—Turkeys, B©9c per lb; chickens, hens, 7© 7%c. Apples—Fair to choice, 82.50©4.25 per brl. Potatoes—7s©Boc per bu. Cranberries—Cape Code, 87. m) per brl; bell and bugle, 87.004707.50. Chicago Live Stock. Chicano, Dec. 11 Hogs—Estimated receipts for the day, 50,096; sales range dt [email protected] for pigs, 85.254j6.00 for light, [email protected] for rough packing, 85.70©6.45 for mixed, and 86.25' ©6.60 for heavy packing and shipping lots, with the bulk of the sales at 85.75 ©6.40. Catttle—Estimated receipts for the day, 11,000; quotations ranged at 87.10© 7.40 for fancy holdiday beeves, 86.25© 6.90 for choice to extra steers, 85.50© 6.10 for good to choice do., 84.9005.40 for fair to good do., 34.1504.65 common to medium do., 817504.30 butchers’ steers, 34.7506.50 fed western steers, 82.1004.20 stackers and feeders, 81.350)4.60 cows, 82.2504.75 heifer®, 82.5004.50 bulls and oxen,. 84.0005.25 stags, 83.2004.25 Texas steers, 83.75©5.20 grass ewslern steers, and 83.5005.<5 veal calve*. Sheep and Lambs—Estimated receipts for the day, 14,000; quotations ranged at 82.50fi4.40 westerns, 82.500’4.50 natives, 83.0005.18 western lambs, and 82.7605.25 native lambs. Fuml Butndo Live Stock. East Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. Dunning & Stevens, Live Stock Commission Merchants, East Buffalo, N. Y., quote as follows: Cattle—Receipts, 2 cars; market steady; no very go-d cattle here; veals, 84.00C7.25. Hogs— Receipts, 30 cars; market 5c lower for pigs and light grades; others about steady; Yorkers, light to good. 85.75(95 96; few iholce. 86.00; mixed packers, 86 100620; mediums and heavy, 36.3506.40; one load choice heavy. M. 50; pigs, 85.2505.30; roughs. 85.40©5.60; stags, 84.0004.50. Sheep and Lambs—Receipts, 15 cars; market stronger for lambs; sheep steady; top natives, 85.0005.10; cull* to good, 83.7504.90; common to cull* 88.00 ©8.50; mixed sheep, tops, 83.35©3.50; culls to good, wethers and yearlings, extra, 83.9004.00; Canada lambs, 84.8504.90, NL Lost* Grain. . St. Lovis, Dec. 12. wheaj—Lower; No. 2 red cash elevator, 82c; track. (3%084o; December. 61 %c; May. 82c: No. 1 bard. U%©<B%cCorn—Lower: No. 2 caeh, «<c; track, •7%©89c; December. 68c; May. «B%c; July, *B%c. Oats—Lower; No. 2 cash. ♦7%c; track. 4lo; December. 47%c; May. 4«% c: No. 2 white, 49©49%c. RyeSteady; ttc.

PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Read the Democrat-. A pair of Vick’s glasses will make a nice holiday present. * Fine fencing and cribbing at $17.50 at Lee’s Yard, at McCoysburg. The Morocco U. B. church was damaged S3OO by fire Wednesday morning. New subscribers to Tbe Democrat this week by postoffices: Rensselaer, 1. Dr. Washburn is still confined to his home with a prolonged attack of his old ailment. /The big Halligan cattle case began at Monticello Wednesday. It will probably run into next week. The Rensselaer militia company has been accepted by the adjutant general and will be mustered in soon. Albert Helsel writes us to change the address of his Democrat from Biwabik* Minn., to Itasca, Wis. A warm, soaking rain fell Thursday night and all day yesterday. The weather reports for to-day were for cooler weather. Thompson, wife and daughter Edna, left Tuesday for a few weeks visit in old Mexico. They will return about Jan. 10. W. H. Gardner of Harvey, Hl., has rented the residence property now occupied by W. R. Nowels, and will move here about March, 1. X Monticello will have a new national bank, capital $25,000. T. W. O'Connor, S. A. Carson and others are back of the enterprise. )QCorn reached 62 cents at the elevators the first of the Week and oats 46 cents, but dropped back to 60 and 44 cents, respectively, again. Bros, have bought the Bales lumber yard, and took possession Monday. Mr. Bales will locate at Goodland, it is announced. t>.Mrs. Anna Tuteur returned Saturday from Peoria, 111., where she was called several weeks ago by the illness and subsequent death of her sister. The box-social at Blue-Grass school house was a success. The prize for the most popular young lady was given to Miss Virgie Crow. Net proceeds $31.15.

Rensselaer is headquarters for holiday goods this season, and our dealers have excellent displays to select from. Read the advertisements in The Dehiocrat and learn where to go for the best. The officials call for the district and county meetings to select delegates, etc., for the purpose of selecting a member of the Democratic State Committee, appears in another column of The Democrat. *'l*rhe Wanatah bank owned by Julius Conitz has suspended business,owiug to a “run” and inability to realize on securities quickly.Assets exceed liabilities by several thousand dollars. “"Wm. B. Hurley, aged 65 died last Friday night from Bright’s disease, leaving a wife and five children. The funeral was held Sunday and interment made in Sandridge cemetery. He resided in barkley tp. "TTruoe Chilcote of Eckford, Mich., visited relatives here a few days this week. Mrs. Elizabeth Chilcote accompanied him here to spend the Winter with ber son, J. C. Chilcote. The old lady is almost 89 years of age. T'Work has begun on a new oneftory frame building, 28x100, on the Mrs. Loughridge corner lot, north of the White livery barn, and the same will be pushed to completion as soon as possible. Renicker Bros, will occupy the new building about Jan. 1 with their implement store. . B. Cummings of Kentland, the city a couple of days >ek looking after bis chances of securing the republican nomination for judge. It is understood that Chas. W. Hanley and Jesse E. Wilson of this city also have a longing for the ermine, and will endeavor to secure the nomination. “Last winter an infant child of mine had croop in a violent form," says Elder John W. Rogers, a Christian Evangelist, of Filley. Mo. "I gave her a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and in a short time all danger was past and the child recovered.” This remedy not only cures croup, but when given as soon as the first symptons appear, will prevent the attack. It contains no opium or other harmful substance and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. For sale by Long.

MURRAY’S DECEMBER SALE

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THE ONLY TEST . . . of the merit of an article is the result the wearer gets. To you we chi only say that if you want the very best that is male at the very lowest prices you must come to us and you can be readily convinced that our goods are much superior to those you have bought previously. We want business from you and in the larg*- variety of goods we offer, you can make your selection to the best advantage. If every on * knew the stylZ, comfort and economy that is to be found in our lines of shoes, they would hurry to join the many who wear them.

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VALMA Miss Hazel English is cn the sick list at this writing. Mrs. John Nichols’mother, Mrs. Michaels, is very sick at this writing. Ezra Wolf and wife and S-m English, helped Janies Miller butcher Wednesday. Mr. Lew Hefeilin from southwest of Rens«elaei, was in this part t»f the c iinitry Monday. Miss Sarah Smith, who has been sick for the past three weeks, with a carbun cle on her neck, is some better at this writing. Mr. Wolfe, who has rented Mrs. Hinkle's farm for the coining year, moved there Monday. The place they have vacated is rented by Mr. Leavel. William Hurley, who lived in the northern part of Barkley township, and whose death occured Friday night, was buried Sunday at li o’clock in the Hurley cemetery.

INDEPENDENCE.

Korah Daniels lost a valuable cow Wednesday. Miss Agnes Lotts called on Nellie Barkley Friday last. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Walker, a daughter, Dec. 3. Miss Geneva Lesh visited the school at Cozy Palace Thuisday last. Miss Nellie Barkley spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Ida Long. Nelson Randle of Rensselaer, was in this vicinity Tuesday on business. Andrew R >pp is benefiting the neighborhood by putting in a lot of tile. Katie and Marie Arnold called on Anna and Ethel Hopkins Sunday. Will Wray, who has been working at Wheatfield, returned home Sunday on a visit. Mrs. D. Lesh, son and daughter, and Miss Relva Lesh called on Susie Arnold Thursday. Russel and Paul Lesh spent Saturday evening and Sunday with Harry and Vannie Arnold. Mrs. L. 8. Renicker and daughter Ethel «»t Rennsseluer, and Levi Renicker and wife of Carroll Co, spent Thursday with Rev. Wray’s. A common old fashioned Box Social will be given at the Cozy Palace school house, Saturday, Dec. 21. A literary en-

..OF.. 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 tbe 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 tbe county to the large stock of goods carried by us, but WE do not rely upon advertising to keep a customer.

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

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Very Re-peri fully. GEORGE MURRAY.

tertni.iment will he given which wi.l a! lord much enjoyment, after v.liich th b x-- will be sold and a prize given f t f >e ' unliest mariitd lady. Evtiryboil ctiuiaily invited. Nellie Barkley, Teaelier.

Report from the Reform Sohool.

J. G. Gkick, Sip'erintendent, Pruntv t<>wn, .W. Va., wr.tes: "After trying ail other auverused cough medicines we have decided to use Foley’s Honey and Tar exclusively in the West Virginia Reform School. I find it the most effective and absolutely harmless. Sold by A. F. Long.

SHARON. Roy Daley was a Remington caller Monday. « Wm. Parr has been hauling corn to Rensselaer this week. Mr. and Mrs. M. Y. Slaughter were Rensselaer callers Wednesday. Gilbert Heuson and H. P. Farmer were Good land callers Tuesday. L J. Eiglesbach of Rensselaer, was in this vicinity looking at butcher stock this week. Mr. Newman is suffering from a severe case of pneumonia. Dr. Washburn is his physician. Mr. and Mrs. Jacks attended the funeral of the latter's father, Mr. W. W. •Bussell, Monday. The long looked for corn shredder has a\ last come into this vicinity. It is at work at A. G. W. Farmer's. Charley Slaughter has his new gasoline engine ready for work now and is prepared to do all kinds of grinding and wood repairing. We wish to state here for the benefit of the public, that Mr. Slaughter will not grind coffee, buckwheat or oatmeal, but just old ?xes, plows and old corn knives.

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 35 cents, money back if not cured. Sold by Long, Druggist. _ To the Public. Allow me to say a few words in praise of Chamberbin’s cough Remedy. I had a very severe cough and cold and feared I would get pneumonia, but after taking the second dose of thia medicine I felt better, three bottles of it cured my cold and the pains in tny chest disappeared entirely. I am most respectfully yours for health, Ralph S. Meyers^j—Thirtyseventh St., Wheeling, W. Va. For sale by Long. r

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Real Estate Transfers.

Jnd-on J. Hunt, administrator to William E. Moffitt. Nov. 12. It 8. 4.5.13. '4.U.IG, bl 13. Fair Oaks. $315. Adm deed. W Sarah Stockton to Henry Grow, Nov. 80, nw sw 35-30-7, 40 acres. Union. $1,700. Dallas Nichole to Jesse M. Jenkin* et ux. Dee. G, bl 25. Parr. *175. Ellen Westfall to John Jordan, Nov 18. pt Its 7,8.9. bl 8. Chambers & Morgan's add Remington 8400. Frank Foltz, administrator, to Nancy E. Porter. Nov. 13, Ita 1.2. 8, 4.-5. 6, bl 88, Ita 14, 15. bl 83. Weston's add Rensselaer, $1,300, Administrator's deed. Richard C. Pierce to William D. Lee, Dec. 12,1859, It 8, bl 18, Rensselaer, S7OO. John E. Bislosky to William W. Bussell, Nov. 35, n% nw 83-39-7, ■% se sw 28-29-7, 100 acre*, Newton. $1350. Joseph L. Tyler, administrator, to Emmet L. Hollingsworth. Dec. 5. pt e% nw 37-33-7, 17 acre*. Keener, *34Ek Administrator's deed. George M. Kessinger to*J. W. Phelps. June 80. It 10, bl 0. Chambers & Morgan'* add Remington. SOO. Julia M. Smith tb BenJ. L. Saylor. Dec. 7, pt sw IU-2U-G. Marion, $3,000, Jasper County to Ellis Walton. Nov. 4, it 8, bl 18, Rensselaer. sl, q. c. d. Ellis Walton to Daniel S. MaKeever, Oct, 80, Ita 7. 8. bl 18. Rensselaer. $2,000. Thereasa McCurtain, guardian, to Ida A. Randle. Dec. 7. unds-osw nw 118-80-0, and pt *c nw 83-30-0, Berkeley, $1,555.55. Engliert Jenson to Albert S. Keene, Dec. fl, Ita 2. a, fl. 7. bl 2. Bentley’s add. Wheatfield. $350. Effie G. Shew to Effie I. Puckett. Nov. 9, pt bi 4. Stratton’* add Remington. $435. Fidelity B. and S. Union to Ellis Walton, Dec. 9, pt ue nw 80-29-0, Rensselaer, S9OO. Andrew H. Smith to Kate M. Smith, Dec. 2, aw 39-27-7, 100 acre*. Carpenter. 81. State of Indiana to Otis Kennedy, Oct. 15, 15 feet wide e of It 4. bl I', Wheatfield, $5, Com. deed. Read The Democrat for news.