Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 December 1902 — Page 4

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And the public funds still flow to spite Abe’s enemies and please his friends. Tax-payers of Jasper county, what do you think of being investigated by the ex-auditor of Owen county? The Thompson injunction case did one good thing at least —it showed the sort of a hold-up game this tax investigation of Abe’s is.

If Tax-ferret Workman, “Honest Abe,” et al. were put into a sack and shaken up, we wonder which would come to the top first? And the complaint says that Workman “grafted’’ about SI,OOO per year in addition to his salary of $1,900 per year! Not so bad, if true, for a “democrat,” was it? Any one of our abstracters could do all the tax-ferrets have done for S4OO, and the ex-auditor of Owen county gets ten times as much for the same work. Is this economy? The 'cow-puncher ate so much liver Thanksgiving that he did not issue the Barnacle last week. Perhaps, though, the absence of any legals from “Honest Abe” or republican attorneys had something to do with it. We understand that “Honest Abe” has sold the remainder of his telephone lines and won’t work the telephone scheme any longer. A three years renewal of his lease to “work” the tax-payers of Jasper Count/ is no doubt more to his liking. That prayer is answered has been demonstrated.- On.the morning before the- Bingley tariff bill was passed the congressional chaplain said in his prayer: “O Lord, make us considerate of the trusts committed to our care.” There is no question now but that the chaplain fooled the Lord, in that the word “trusts” carried with it a double meaning.

Our readers will understand in our reference to the court commonly called commissioners’ court, I that we refer to it as “Honest Abe’s” court because it is to nil intents and purposes a one-man court. If the other fellows who were elected on this' board ever have an opinion they are mighty careful to keep it to themselves when Abe is about. The Republican speaks of our county treasurer ns the tax-ferrets, in Thompson’s suit. “Honest Abe” directs' the ferrets, and Joe Workman is their man Friday; he leadeth the county assessor, auditor and treasurer by the nose. Joe’s experience in Owen county fits him for general manager of our county, so as to [feather his nest by plucking the tax-payers. Four hundred townships in this state have ruled against the issuance of liquor licenses. It is expected that a conference will be held in Indianapolis, in December, of representatives [of the temperance committees of churches throughout the state, to confer on the question of asking additional legislation of the next legislature. The conference has been called by state synod.

Is there an understanding or conspiracy existing between Taxferret Workman, “Honest Abe,” and Deputy Auditor Murray in the tax “investigations?” . Judge Thompson wanted to protest against any more allowances on account of omitted taxes to the tax-ferrets, and to this end he frequently consulted the commissioners’ docket in the auditor’s office to see if any claim had been presented by them for for action this term of Commissioners’ court. Saturday he found an item entered by number only, the name of the claimant and the amount being left blank. He called Deputy Auditor Murray’s attention to the entry and asked why it had been left blank. Murray finally said the claim was one of the tax-ferrets,’ and he “had forgotten” to enter the name on the docket. A thorough investigation of the auditor’s office during the time Mr. Murray has held down a chair therein might reveal more startling things than have thus far been disclosed by the taxferret investigation. But we protest against the ex-auditor of Owen county making the investigation.

INCREASE OF THE TEMPERANCE SENTIMENT.

Lafayette Democrat: No one watching the trend of events can doubt for a moment that there is a distinct advance in the progress of temperance people. The effort to inculcate a sentiment against the sale and use of intoxicating liquor has never seemed in so fair a way to win its way as now. Probably one reason for this is the fact that a more reasonable effort is making. There is not so much agitation along the lines of stringent regulation by law, as an effort to enforce the laws now on the statue books. There is not so much effort made to stigmatize the seller of intoxicants as to convince the reason of men that drinking is a waste. And the temperance people are right, ’('here is a general concession that the drinking of liquor, certainly to the extent of even the rarest inebriety, is harmful to health, morals, and estate. “Drinking,” said a wise man who had tried till he was satisfactorily convinced, “drinking makes a man cheap.” There could be no better statement of the case. Railroad companies have adopted a rule not only that their employers shall not be under the influence of intoxicants while on duty, but that they shall not use intoxicants at all. And the men, observing the effect of the rule, see very quickly that the men who do not drink at all are better fitted for the duties railroad men have to face than those who drink even so little.

There was a day when a lawyer was scarcely expected to make an argument until he had steeped hie frame in liquor, and strung his nervous system to an artificial tension. At such times a remarkable exhibition of eloquence was often realized. How much better argument he might have made without the stimulant at all, no one has ever had the opportunity to ascertain; but it is certain that in the present lawyers are making excellent speeches, and winning cases, without the use of a drop of alcohol. There was a time when physicians were commonly drinking mon. Journeymen at all trades were expected to be drunk once a week—and they not often disappointed the expectation. Business men waxed rich while in the habitual state of half inebriety. Saturday afternoons in towns were dates on which fights were to be expected. It was a sight certain to be afforded. The drinking by man was common, in almost every sphere of life. The time has changed. ProsesIsional men rarely drink. There is not a drunkard in successful I practice in one county ssat out of I fifty. The sober men in that and all other profession:- get the business. and take care of it so well that they grow successful—and rich. It isn’t noble or commendable any more to be known as a ! gentleman who can curry a gallon [of, liquor under the belt. The custom has grown unfashionable, And because the verdict of society is against it, the practice is discontinuing. The effort of . the temperance people simply seconds what all men now concede. And it is likely that the struggle against the evil will succeed, because reason and experience and right are all on the side of the reformers.

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0t Successful and Experienced Farmers and Feeders Who Endorse Acme Food.—Horses,Cattle and Hogs do the Best Where This Feed Is Used. John Kennedy, Cyrus Brunton, Henry V. Templeton,*4Vm. Herron, Omer A. Brown and E O. Lucas, of Morocco; Ben B. Miller, Jasper Wright, Martin O. Baker, Forest Harrington and Phill McDonald, of Mt. Ayr, and John Hunter, of Brook. They Have All Agreed. Mt. Ayr, Ind., March 7,1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have used Acme Food on milk cows. I consider it a great milk producer and a good digester. I would recommend Acme Food to all stock feeders. Ben B. Miller.

Morocco, Ind., March 8,1901. - Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l am using Acme Food on eighty (80) head of feeding cattle. lam well pleased with it. It is a good digester and a good appetizer. I think it is better than oil meal. My cattle never get off their feed, while I use the Acme Food. Before using they did. I heartily recommend the Acme Food to all cattle feeders. John Kennedy. Morocco, Ind., March 8,1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have fed your Acme Food for fattening cattle. It is a good appetizer and digester. James Sammons. Mt. Ayr, Ind., March 7,1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have fed your Acme Food to cattle and am well satisfied it is a digester and feed saver. Jasper Wright. Morocco, Ind., March 8,1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have experimented on a cow with Acme Food. It increased the flow of milk and improved the quality on the same grain ration as before. Henry V. Templeton. Morocco, Ind., March 7, 1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have fed Acme Food to steers and hogs. It does both hogs and cattle good. lam satisfied it is a digester and a money saver. William F. Heron.

Morocco, Ind., March 7, 1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—The Acme Food has cured me of dyspepsia; For four years I could not eat meat, now I can eat anything. I would not he without the Acme Food for ten times its cost. It is a cheap medicine. William F. Heron. Morocco, Ind., March 7,1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have been feeding Acme Food. It saved the life of one of my horses. It a a health producer for man and beast, a feed saver and a money maker. I believe it will pay all stock men to feed it. Omer A. Brown. Morocco, Ind., March 8, 1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l am using Acme Food on cattle. I think it is a grand, good thing. I never saw the equal to it. I would recommend it to all cattle feeders. Cyrus Brunton.

Mt. Ayr, Ind., March 6,19ui. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have been feeding Acme Food for five weeks, to cows, calves and horses. It is a good appetizer. My cow was off her feed and nearly dry. After feeding Acme Foo d she gained rapidly in milk and gained in flesh. I heartily recommend Acme Food to all feeders. Martin G. Baker. Mt. Ayr, Ind., March 6, 1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have been feeding your Acme Food to a cow and pigs for over one month and am well pleased with results. I think it is a money saver to the feeders. Phil McDonald. Morocco, Ind., March 7,1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l feed Acme Food. It la much better than Condition Powder. It ia a goodlidigeater and a money aaver. Dan Robinson. ’ Mt. Ayr, Ind., March 7,1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have been feeding Acme Food to horses. It b a good

i ~— digester. My horses look better, and are gaining rapidly in flesh. I will continue to use it. Forest E. Harrington. Morocco, Ind., March 8,1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l have fed your Acme Food to 100 head of cattle. They digest their grain better, fatten better and keep their appetite better after using the food than they did before. The Acme Food is a feed saver. E. O. Lucas. Brook, Ind., March 8, 1901. Acme Food Co. Gentlemen:—l am using Acme Food and am satisfied with it. I will continue it.

J. P. Hunter.

Foil* a Deadly Attack. "My wife was so ill that good physicians were unable to help her,” writes M, M. Austin of Winchester, Ind., “but was completely cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills.” They wurk-wonders in stomach and liver troubles. Cure constipation, sick headache, 25c at A. F Long's drug store. For First-Class Blacksmithing of all kinds, go to the Front Street Shop of John Kohler, (Glazebrook’s old Stand.) Horse-Shoe-ing, Plow sharpening, Repair Work and general blacksmithing done in a workmanlike manner and at reasonable prices. Woodwork and wagon repairing done on short notice. Remember the place, south of the mill. John Kohler, Prop. A glass or two of water taken half an hour before breakfast will usually keep the bowels regular. Harsh cathartics should be avoided. When a purgative Is needed, take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are mild and gentle in their action. For sale by A. F. Long, Your father read the Prairie Farmer. Why don't you? If you are interested in general farming, fruit growing, stock raising, stock feeding, poultry and bees, or in any other pursuit that brings you back to mother earth, send io cents for the Prairie Farmer weekly and the Prairie Farmer Home Magazine monthly, both to January t, 1903. Address the Prairie Farmer, 160 Adams St., Chicago.

4% Per Cent Farm Loans. A special fund to loan on Farms for Five Years at4| per cent interest, with privilege to make partial payments at any interest paying time. Call at Commercial State Bank, No. of Pub. Sq., Rensselaer, Ind. A Million Voices Could hardly express the thanks of Homer Hall, of West Point, la. Listen why: A severe cold had settled on his lungs, causing a most obstinate cough. Several physicians said he bad consumption, but could not help him. When all thought he was doomed he began to use Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and writes—“it completely cured me and saved my life. I now weigh 227 lbs.” It’s positively guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and Lung troubles. Price 50c and SI.OO Trial bottles free at Long’s drug store. Try a sack of Occident flour, no better made, only 93c at Laßue Bros. Report From the Reform School. J. G. Gluck. Superintendent, Pruntytown, W. Va,, writes; “After trying all other advertised cough medicines we have decided to use Foley’s Honey and Tar exclusively in the West Virgiana Reform School, I find it the most effective and absolutely harmless.” Sold by A. F. Long. E. F. EMERY, Real Estate Dealer, VERNON, or BUTLERVILLE, IND. I have a large number of farms, town and city property, to sell in Jennings county and elsewhere. Farms with never failing springs, from 40 acres to 600 acres, ranging in price from 110 to 140 per acre. Good properties of all kinds to lease or rent. My terms are reasonable. Good conveyances to meet customers seeking homes. At Wagner House, Vernon, Ind., or Butlerville, Ind. Pieuse give notice prior to coming. When placing property in my hands for sale, exchange or rental, please give full description and location. To show that I have confidence in this section of the country I have purchased for my own use four large farms, consisting of 800 acres. My many friends and parties looking at the country with a view to locating are always welcome at my Summer Resort, The Pine Grove Stock Farm. High Bred Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs. Grand Scenery, Springs, Boating, Bathing and Fishing. OFFICE—FaII and Winter at Wagner House, opposite Court House, Vernon. Indiana. On P. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Spring and Summer at my Summer Resort, six miles 1 north-east of North Vernon, and one mile : north-west of Butlerville, Ind., on the B. ’ A0.5-W. Ry. buiMHmMMMMaUllMlsmHMllltlllHlllHiiiHfiiimHsmiMimMSNMN TERM TIME NOTICE TO NON-RESI--1 DENT. The State of Indiana, ) Jasper County, J In the Jasper Circuit Court, November Term, 1902. Daniel Coleman ) vs. ? Complaint No. 6408, Lillie Coleman,) By order of Court, In said cause, the following defendant was found to be a non-resident of the State of Indiana, to-wit: Lillie Coleman. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant that unless she be and appear on the first day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit Court, to be holden on the 2nd Monday of February, A. D„ 1008, at the court house in the City of Rensselaer, in said County and State, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in her absence. In Witness Whereof, 1 hereunto set my < » hand and affix the seal of said Court. < seal f at Rensselaer, Indiana, this Ist day * ’ of December, A. D.. 1802. _ JOHN F. MAJOR. Clerk. Yeoman & Westfall, attya. for plaintiff. Morris* BoglUb Wona FowSer Sold by A. F. Long.

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Irwin & Irwin are making loans on farm or city property at a low rate of interest and commission and on more liberal terms than can be obtained elsewhere in Jasper County.