Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1902 — Page 4

JiSPER com OtMOCMI. F. E. BIBCOCK, tBITOB »MD MIBLIBHEH. *AMS OIBTAMCS TSLSrHOMBS J Offiob, < Rasiosnoa, *ll. Official Democratic Paper of Jasper County. ■stored at the Post-office at Rensselaer, Ind. as second class matter. SI.OO PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Advertising- rates made known on application Office on Van Rensselaer Street, North of Murray'a Store. Notice To advertiser*. All notices of a business character, including wants, for sale, to rent, lost, etc., will be published in The Democrat at the, rate of onecent perwordforeach-insertion. No advertisingwill be accepted for less than 10 cents. Cards of thanks will be published for M cents and resolutions of condolence for •1.00.

The Democratic minority in Congress is not indulging in obstruction tactics as our Republican brethern tell us. They are exposing the errors of the dominant party and their travesties on the fundamental principles of good government. Those who think they see discord and disaffection in the Democratic ranks, and therefore predict further defeat for the party should remember £bat there nave been many Democratic victories won through the dissatisfaction of the people at Republican high-handedness. Two of the neatest and best edited newspapers that reach our table are the Pulaski County Democrat and the Starke County Democrat. Both of these papers are a credit to the community in which they are published as well as to the democracy of Indiana. We wish that every county in the state had such able exponents of Democratic principles as Pulaski and Starke, in the person of these two most excellent papers. E. B. Sellers, of Monticello, who has acted as attorney for Goodland in the county seat election question, writes a member of the committee regarding the present status of affairs ns follows: “The appellants have 60 days in which to file a petition for a rehearing in the supreme court. When that period has elapsed the board of commissioners should call the election, and this action will probably be taken in March.’’ As the commissioners must give 60 days notice this would bring the election about June Ist.-—Good-land Herald. The inquiry of Senator Rawlins as to the new “treason” law in the Philippines is one more reminder of the departure from American principles that is going on under our policy of empire. Government by injunction is a bad thing at home, but it is not to be compared with legislation by commission abroad. The idea of a halfdozen men appointed by a foreign executive making laws to control eight or ten million people, and fixing their right to property, liberty and life, is so monstrous from the American point of view that it is difficult to see how any American indorse it. Indianapolis Sentinel.

The $100,(KX),0(M) a year profits of the steel trusts distributed as dividends on its 11,000,000,000 capital is 10 per cent on the investment, including money, water and wind. A large proportion of this immense profit was made by selling steel rails in the United States for S2B a ton while the same rails are laid down at English ports, freight paid, for $17.50 a ton which is less than the English price for pauper labor steel rails. The immense profits of the steel trust came from extortionate prices in America to make up for low yet adequate prices in England. A statement was made by this “infant industry” ten months after its formation showing the condition of affairs. The syndicate retained 6-10,987 shares of prefered and 849,988 shares of common stock: “This residue of stock, or the proceeds thereof after reimbursing the syndicate the $25,000,000 in cash which it paid to the corporation and approximately $3,000,000 for other syndicate obligations and expenses, constituted surplus or profit of the syndicate.” Estimating the value of the stock at the present market quotations—43 for common and 93 for preferred—the profit of the syndicate was $68,998,275, after deducting the $28,000,000 which it paid out. That may be regarded as a pretty handsome profit on the deal. As it is plain that the deal did not create new property to the value of a dollar, but merely brought existing properties under a single management, we may conjecture for ourselves as to the source of the profit. We might

COMMIŢEE REORGANIZED.

The Democratic County Central Committee met last Saturday in response to call issued by Chairman Bates and elected E. P. Honan, chairman, U. M. Baughman, secretary, and N. S. Bates, treasurer. The time for holding the county convention was fixed for Saturday, April 12, and the primaries to select delegates thereto will be held Saturday, March, 29. The new leaders are popular and men who will wage an active campaign and use all honorable means to bring about democratic success at the polls in November.

suppose that the profits came from the higher prices which the corporation, holding a practical monopoly, was able to exact from consumers. The report of the corporation assures us, however, that: “The demand for products has been so great that prices could easily have been advanced. ludeed, higher prices have been voluntarily offered by customers, hut the companies have firmly maintained the position of not advancing prices.” So we are warned not to suppose that this is the source of profit. We naturally turn, therefore, to those economies which we have so often been assured enabled the captains of industry to lower prices as soon as they secure a monopoly. But the report states that while great progress has been made in the general plan to effect economy in manufacture, still that end has not yet been reached. We are left to conclude that the syndicate profits gushed up out of the ground or dropped down from the sky. We learned from the same official source a month ago that, thq, profits of the business of the corporation for the first nine months of its existence had been at the rate of about 10 per cent upon its enormously inflated capitalization of $1,100,000,000. The figures now published, so far as they are intelligible, confirm this deduction from the former report. Since it is notorious that the capitalization is at least half water, there can be no escape from the conclusion, upon the corporation’s own showing, that the profits on its business are at least 20 per cent upon the capital actually invested.

ANOTHER JORDAN TP. FIRE.

The dwelling house on L. H. Myer’s farm in Jordan tp., occupied by Owen Williams, was destroyed by fire last Monday. All the contents were destroyed, which is quite a severe blow for Mr. Williams, as lie had no insurance and neither did Mr. Myers upon the house. The latter will rebuild as as soon as the weather permits. We have the finest line of laces and embroideries ever in town. Chicago Bargain Store. A. F. Long the druggist, will refund you your money if you are not satisfied after using Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cure disorders of the stomach, biliousness, constipation and headache. Price, 25 cents. Samples free. Over 100 bolts new fine dress ginghams on sale. Chicago Bargain Store. When you want a physic that is mild and gentle, easy to take and pleasant in effect use Chamberlain's Stomach and and Liver Tablets. Price, 25 cents. Sample free. Every box guaranteed. For sale by A. F. Long.

VALENTINE SOCIAL

At Bell Center School, Friday, Feb. 14. Ladies, cut a valentine in two and put one half in the box and keep the other half, and gentlemen find partners by matching the half they get in the box they buy. Graphophone entertainment 7:30. Leah Knox, Teacher.

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. Chiloote & Parkison.

When you have a legal notice to be published, such as notice of appointment, notice of final settlement, notice of survey, notice of admini. trator’s of guardian’s sale, non-resident notice, or any other notice not controlled by county or township officers, bring it to The Democrat office. Our prices for this work are lower than others by reason of our setting them without any padding whatever, and we will appreciate the favor. J. V. Farwell, the noted merchant of Chicago, says, “I have used Radina's Microbe Killer with excellent results.”

THE LIBERTY BELL HUSHED.

They have sent the Bell of Liberty to Chatleetown on the Const, Where the people meet and greet it with acclaim. And we touch it with devotion and we very loudly boast That it cracked while clearly ringing Freedom’s name. Though its brazen lips are silent and its echo sounds no more, Yet we clkitn to understand just what it means: Equal rights and equal justice—on America’s fair shore— But subjects In the far-off Philippines. Yes, it Is cracked while ringing Freedom from a despot's iron band, And the fathers cried with joy to hear the sound. They foregathered ’neath their banner and they fought, a hero band, And their ebbing lifeblood hallowed Freedom’s ground. But we’ve gathered added knowledge of the meaning of the word— And forgotten Valley Forge and other scenes. While they fought for rule of justice we are ruling with the sword In the name of Freedom, In the Philippines. Read the old bell’s quaint Inscription I Would it be a waste of time? Would it tend to crush our lordly pomp and pride? Is it well the old bell is silent? Is It well its mellow chime Rings no more the cause for which our fathers died? Dare we send it on a joufney ’rpund the world, from shore to shore, And proclaim to list’ning nations what it means? Would it bring a peaceful dawning where the sullen rifles roar In the jungles of the far-off Philippines? Take it back! ’Tis cracked and silent, and its lesson is forgot. Might, not justice, is the motto we uphold, Gleaming bayonet and rifle, cannon smoke and battle het— Anything to garner in the land and gold! Government by all the people I 'Tis for that our fathers bled— Died to give a freeman’s right to you and me— But the Brown Man! If he asks it we will fill him full of lead. For we need his islands in our business. See? —The Commoner. Nelson Ducharme, Kniman, Ind., will cry sales in all parts of the country; terms reasonable.

PROHIBITION CONVENTION.

The Jasper Co. Prohibition convention will be held in the East Court room Feb. 14th, 1902. Will begin at 1:30 p. m. Everybody invited to come and Prohibitionists urged to come. Evangelist Shouse will be present and speak in the afternoon and night. He is said to be a good one; come, everybody aud hear him. By order of District President. We are showing a complete new stock of gingham and wool dress goods, embroideries, laces, and lace curtains at special low prices. Chicago Bargain Store. Don’t forget The Democrat when you have a legal notice to be published.

BRAIN-FOOD NONSENSE

Another ridiculous food lad has been branded by the most competent authorities. They have dispelled the silly notion that one kind of food is needed for brain, another for muscles, and still another for bones. A correct diet will not only nourish a particular part of the body, but it will sustain every other part. Yet, however good your food may be, its nutriment is destroyed b> indigestion or dyspepsia. You must prepare for theit appearance or prevent their coming by taking regular doses of Green's August Flower, the favori'e medicine of the healthy millions. A few doses aids digestion, stimulates th** liver to healthy action, purifies the blood, and makes you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get Dr. G. G. Green’s reliable remedies at Long’s Drug Store. Get Green's Special Almanac. If you want elegantly printed calling cards, almost equal to engraved, at the price others charge for poorly printed ones, come to The Democrat office. Foley’s Honey and Tar is best for crjup and whooping cough, contains no opiates, and cures quickly. Careful mothers keep it in the house. A. F. Long. Tell your neighbor to subscribe for the taxpayers’ friend, The Democrat. It gives all the news.

Honey to Loan.

Private funds to loan on farms, also city property, for 5 years or longer at a low rate of interest, with privilege of making partial payments. Also money to loan on personal, second mortgage and chattel security. No delay, call or write. A complete set of abstract books.

JAMER H. CHAPMAN.

THE 20TH CENTURY Manure Spreader! KENNEDY & JESSEN, Agents for Newton and Jasper Counties, Morocco or Rensselaer. Rensselaer office with C. A. Roberts, “The Buggy Man.’’ Craft’s Distemper and Cough Cure Sold by ▲. F. Long.

|You Are | RANGING UP W | i ♦ If you don’t come to figure ■ ♦ with us before buying elsewhere t as our stocks are complete and ; ♦ we can furnish anything need- ■ X ed in the Lumber line. t»3 DONNELLY LUMBER CO. ■ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

1 Commercial State Bank North Side of Public Square, RENSSELAER, - INDIANA.

siaiemeni 01 condition 01 Close 01 iis Business, on me 3lsi coy 01 Ocioher, 1901.

RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $162,966.53 Overdrafts 570 00 U.S. Bonds 11.900.00 Due from Banks and Bankers.. 39 299.10 Banking House 5.585.00 Cash 9..121.28 $228,741 91

W 4» respectfully call the attention of the public to the foregoing statement of our condition, as reported to the Auditor of State. We have money to !<>nn on farm and city property and on personal security at reasonable rates and without delay. We pay interest on Savings, sell drafts on Foreign Countries, make investments on First Mortgage Security for our customers, rent safe deposit boxes for safe keeping of papers. and tansact a general banking business. We respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage, promising fair and courteous treatment to all. , Adoison Parkison, J AMES T. Ranplk. ) John M. Wasson, Geo. E. Murray, -Directors. E. L. Hollingsworth. )

5 Per Cent Farm Loans a Specialty.

BY GEORGE EDWARD GRAHAM. The intrepid Associated Press war correspondent, who i S aboard the U. 8. 8. Brooklyn during the entire five t '3 months of the campaign. Illustiated with photographs , 3 I . ij’''’ 7 taken lhe Author during the fight. I Most Sensational ' I Book of the Day. i L”‘ Hfiß II The ,rnc H,< ’ r 3 r the famous cruise of the Fl.ling f gl ’-Hi l ' ’’Squadion under Commodore Winfield Scott Schley. ini luii- ► 9 'Wis atMWvMM ln<r the blockade and destruction of the Spanish fleet B < MMfiWlMf V*W TOLD FOB THK FIRST TIME. J* > T ? Contains an autograph endorsement and personal ■ *•' i' l !"lul'lfe 'iiMw • ccounl of the battle by Rear-Admiral Schley. V as!''’-ißßjMtt-l-'i;"The facts of the story of the movements j Ml!!'iililM"-.'frfr“^.iliT. ll .- MiplW anti operations of the Flying Squadron as the a W L"/' ' author tells them in this book are correct." ’ -w.s. schley. F lliil II J MMjft An InU resting narrative of facts. Explains the b isS called' - R.trog-' Ude Movement the "Loop; ' the "Coaling jk -*2 V ''l'lli mN 1 ! 11 '' 1 M Problem." and settles conclusively every adverse rulings ot th* Court of Inquiry. II E PRESIOENTBOOSEVELT, when Governor THE NEW YORK HERALD ssys:->-"Mr. g P ■ I of New York, Mid:—"Mr. Graham’* rtsrv is 1 Graham, la the telling of facts, leaves the B £ aM ■ the best account I have heard cr read of the ■ reader free to sake the deduction that f! gn JM % naval fighting during the war. It needed just f several aaval officers need a Court el la- .. ck f.I 0 as much courage te go about taking photo- I quiry to re-establish their reputations, if g t kJ E graphs as it did to work the guns.” I they can to re-estahtishod.’’ No subject has ever been before the public that has interested everybody as Fj 73 the manner in which Admiral Schley has neon treated, and the American people -4 demand the full recognlti. i of the Hero ot Sentieyo. This book tells t ja everything just as it occurred and as the eyewitnesses saw it. Book is selling rJJ ■pa like wildfire. Litteral commissions. Outfit and books now ready, bend seven b SM S-cent stamps for canvassing outfit. ACT QUICK. Now is the time to MAKE MONEY. S Price $1.50, $1.75, $2.25, $2.75, according to style of binding desired. I aAGE/VTS I W. Be DONKEY COMPANY J | Solo Publishers, CHICAGO.

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-Ironer matches every button hole perfectly and holds the neck band in perfect position while ironing. Do you realize you are working against your own city when you bend to out of town Laundries and indirectly working against your own 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. A Legacy of The Grip Is often a run down" system. Weakness, nervousness, lack of appetite, energy and ambition, with disordered liver and kidneys, often follow an atiack of this wretched disease. The greatest need then is Electric Bitters, the splendid tonic, blood purifier and regulator of Stomach, Liver and Kidneys. Thousands have proved that they wonderfully strengthen the nerves, build up the system, and restore to health and good spirits atter ar attack of Grip. If suffering, try them. Only 50C. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by A. F. Long.. Foley’s Honey end Tar cures colds, prevents pneumonic.

LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid ins 25.0U0.00 Surplus Fund 3.000.00 Undivided Profits 42.00 Discount. Exchange and InU... 4.445.13 Deposits 196.254.78 $228,741.91

Mark Twain’s Cousin, G. C. Clemens, of Topeka, Kan., the no- f"“ ted constitut ion al lawyer, who bears so a semblance t o Mark Twain, (Satnu e 1 B. 'AUP Cieinens) that - he is frequent- LShh ” ly taken for t he original Mark, G * Clemons, is * man of deep intellect and wide experience. He is considered one of the foremost lawyers in this country. In a recent letter to the Dr. Miles Medical Co., Mr. Clemens says: • • “Personal experience and observation have thoroughly satisfied me that Dr. Miles' Nervine contains true merit, and is excellent for what it is recommended.” Mr. Norman Waltrip, Sup. Pres. Bankers* Fraternal Society, Chicago, says: Miloa* Pain Pills are invaluable for headache and all pain. I had been a great sufferer from headache until I learned of the efficacy of Dr. Miles’ Pain Pills. Now I always carry them and prevent recurring attacks by taking a pill when the symptoms first appear." Sold by all Druggiata. Price, 39c. psr Box. Dr. Mlles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.

NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS AND In the matter of James Keener, deceased. In the Jasper Circuit Court, February Term, 1002. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of James Keener, deceased, and all persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jasper Circuit Court, on Monday the 3d day of March, 1802. being the day fixed and endorsed on the final settlement account of George W. Casey, administrator of said decedent. and uhow cause, if any. why such final account should not be approved: and the heirs of said decedent and all others interested, are also hereby notified to appear in said Court, on said day and make proof of tbeir heirship, or claim to any part of said estate. GEO. W. CASEY. Administrator. Hanley & Hunt, Attorneys for Estate. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Notice ia hereby given to the citizens of the First Ward of tbe City of Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, that t ie undersigned August Rosenbaum who Is and baa been for more than ninety days last past a male inhabitant and resident of the said City, and over the age of twemy-one years; and who is now and has been of good moral character, not in the habit of becoming intoxicated, and a fit person in all respects to be entrusted with tbe sale of spirituous, vinous, malt and all other intoxicating liquors, that this applicant is and will be the actual owner aTid proprietor of said business herein mentioned, and will be for the entire term of such license, if license be granted, will apply to the Board of Commissioners of c°«n‘y. Indiana, at their March Term, 1903 for a license to sell and barter all kinds of spirituous vinous, malt and all other Intoxicating liquors, with the privilege of allowing the same to be drank on the premises where sold, in any quantity, also in less quantities than five gallons at a time, and also in less quantities than a quart at a time, as provided in the Acts of March Bth, 1897; March 11, 1805 and March 17th 1875; that the location of the room in which this applicant will ask for a license to sell and barter liquors as aforesaid is oi. the lower floor of the two-story frame building situated on a part of the north thirtyfour .84) feet of Lot three (3). in Block three (Shot the original plat of the town (now City) of Rensselaer. Indiana, being the only room on the said floor of said building; said room in which this applicant desires to sell liquors as aforesaid is more particularly described as follows: commencing at a point one hundred and twenty-five (125) feet and eight (8) inches from the southeasterly corner of block three (3), in the origin il plat of the town (now City) of Rensselaer, Indiana, on the southwesterly boundary ,of Van Rensselaer street in Lot three (8). in said Block three (8); thence northwesterly along the southwesterly boundary of Van Rensselaer street a distance of twenty (2o) feet and one and three-fourths (1\) inches; thence si uttrwesterlv parallel with Harrison street a distance of forty (40) feet and two and five-eighths (2*4) inches; thence southeasterly parallel with Van Rensselaer streets distance of twenty (20) feet and one and tbree-fourths (144 1 inches; thence northeasterly parallel with Harrison street a dista ce of forty (40) feet and two and fiveeighths 3*4) inches to the place of beginning. That the said room in which applicant will ask a license to sell liquors as afoiesaid is situated on the ground floor as aforesaid, and fronts on Van Rensselaer street, a public street in said City, that the front of said room facing said street is furnished witu two large glass wir dows of four lights each; two large glass doors and fonr large additional lights, two on each side of said doo;-; that tbe whole of said room may be veiwed from said street; that there is one door in the southerly end of said room and one door in the northerly side of said room; that said room is separate and apart from any other business of any kind or character. and there are no devices for amusen.ent or music in or about said room; that the same can be securely locked and admission thereto I at all times prevented, and tliat there are no partition or i aititions in said room. That sa'd license will be asked fora period of one year from the expi atioo ot the license now held by applicant, and permission to sell t baccos and cigars will be a«ked at tbe same time. August Rosenbaum.

ANNOUNCEMENT. , After present building contracts are completed, Donneliy Bros, will do no more contracting of that nature. Our Planing Mill and the manufacture of mill work, store and office fixtures, stock and storage tanks, etc. will be continued as heretofore. We will also continue to carry on our gravel roofing business, painting and paper-hanging, cabinet, upholstering and furniture repairing A specialty wifi be made of window and door frames, door and window scieens. DONNELLY BROS.

' A Rood bone and poor look-”# Ing harness is the wont kind of a combtuallon. Eureka Harness Oil T 'M not only makes the harness and ths Ijß horse loo* better, but makes tbs l|l\ leather soft and pilable, puts it In con- |fl» >llll/ at , dltlon to last—twice as long nA linlMK/r/ “ u ordinarily would. /■* 8,1(1 lu culi-,11 111 fl •!*••• Mad* by | Hln|k r standard oil co. A your Horse a 'K&S Chance! TO FLORIDA. The Monon Route night express to Indianapolis and CjaclnnaU bls a through sleeper to St. Augustine, which traverses the picturesque mountain regiop during the daytime and airives at a convenient hour in the morning. Call on the agent for particulars. W. H. BEAM. Agt. MONON EXCURSION RATES. One -fare plus $1.07 for the round trip to Charleston. 8. C.. account luter-State Exposition. Dec. 1 to May 15. 194 for the round trip. Rensselaer to New Orleans. La., Feb. 8 to 0, returning not later than Feb. 28. One fare for Ibe round trip to Terre Haute, Feb. Il and 12 good returning Feb. 18. W. H. Beam, Agt. WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF character and good reputation In each state (one <n this county required) to represent and advertise old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary gig weekly with expenses additional, all payable in m s n * h , e . acl ‘ Wednesday direct from bead offices. Horse and carriages furnished, when necessary. References. Enclose self-address-ed stamped envelope. Manager. 810 Caxton Building, Chicago,