Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1903 — Page 4

JIISPER COUKTY OMUL 1. LMBM, IDIIOIIMDWJBUMR. UxDinwciTiuwoKii JOeeios, *l*. < Rsbidbhcs, 311. Official Democratic Paper of Jasper County. *I.OO PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Advertising rates made known on application Entered at the Post-office at Rensselaer, Ind. aa second class matter. Office on Van Rensselaer Street, North of Murray’s Store.

With 14 applicants for a S6OO political job—and a most undesirable one at that—it is quite apparent that the patriotism of Jaspercounty republicans is not waning to any appreciable extent. White county Democrat: The Rensselaer Republican takes another fling at Congressman Grumpacker in this week’s issue, and incidentally calls the postmaster editors in this district “Crump’s patient plodding asses of all work.” Of course this is “a little family affair” inside the Republican party with which democrats have nothing to do, but we can not help wondering if Bro. Marshall’s ears would not be patiently flapping in the same herd if he had succeeded in landing the Rensselaer postoffice plum. A bill to be presented to the legislature requires railroads and other corporations to pay into the county treasuries road taxes instead of having them worked out by grafters. This is one of the best bills that will likely come up before the session. Just now a few men in Indiana are growing rich at the expense of the highways, and something should be done to stop this skinning. No doubt it will be fought by railroads, but the papers of the state should be a unit for it. It will not be a heavier burden for the corporations but it will stop the the skinning by the contractors, and be of great benefit to the roads.—Bedford Democrat. With a view to further complicating the anti-trust situation the members of the Senate are now preparing a number of antitrust bills which it is well understood are intended to head off the administration measure just reported to the House and likely to pass with the help of democratic votes at an early date. When it gets to the Senate, however, it will be met with the argument that one clause has been covered in the Elkins bill, another in some other and so on, antMi is the hope of the republican ItuWrrs to in this way prevent all effective anti-trust legislation even supposing their fight on the Statehood bill should not prove sufficient to do so. The people of Indiana will not make the welkin ring with their plaudits if the legislature is hypnotized into legalizing the prosecutors’ graft. The graft consists in doubling the salaries of the prosecutors in addition to the fees they already receive. There would be more in the argument for higher salaries for the prosecutors if there were not always an irruption of lawyers whenever a nomination for the office is hung up. There is no difficulty in blithe office of prosecutor, or any other office, for that matter, under present salaries. Therefore, let the official salaries remain where they are. This thing of rooting for office and then rooting in the legislature for more salary after the office is secured savors too much of the bunco game. —Hartford City News. In the selection of Mr. Blue for superintendent of the poor farm ♦he commissioners did almost pre- < ely what The Democrat anticipated 'hev would do. Had fitness instead of political pulls been considered, it is practically the unanimous opinion that Green 1 hornton should have been given the place. He is a good and successful farmer, not afraid nor too lazy to pull off his coat and perform manual labor, and would without doubt have made an excellent man for the place. Mr. Thornton however, is not a politician, and therefore stood no show. Of course no one but a republican could be thought of or was a candidate. Of Mr. Blue's fitness for the place we know very little. Some people say he is not able to perforin manual labor, while others say that he is constitutionally tired and the poorest fitted of any the applicants. Be this as it may, perhaps the worst that can be said of' him is, to use a slang

political phrase that he “always has his hooks out for some political job,” and has had something of the sort for a great many years. Too close application to the public teat has a tendency to promote that tired feeling until it becomes chronic. However, he is, we believe, a moral man, and his wife, while quite well advanced in years, is a good housekeeper, an industrious woman, and will, we think, make a good matron. The farm is now in excellent condition, is well stocked and there is nothing to prevent a good record being made in the management taken up at this time. It is “results” The Democrat wants to see, and if Mr. Blue’s superintendency, as evidenced by his quarterly reports, demonstrates that he is striving to run the place in the best interests to the taxpayers of the county, he will have no more enthusiastic supporter than The Democrat. The nine juror bill has been killed in the state senate, while The House has passed the bill legalizing Sunday base ball in Indianapolis, and the amended “ripper” or reformatory bill has passed both houses and been signed by the govenor, A bill has been introduced in the legislature to compel township trustees to publish an itemized statement of each transaction for which money was paid out of the public funds, the printer to receive five cents for each item. There is nothing wrong about this. All officials who have the power to levy taxes, collect and pay out public money should be compelled to publish a report. City school boards and city treas-

LITTLE TALLOW F'ROM THE DIP OF “Put yourself in his place,” is the basis for the best judgment in the world. You get into the habit of reading certain advertising, if it is habitual enough to warrant it. If you are an advertiser be a reading-h abit-maker by being in The Democrat rjze Al. This is one great secret of success; which, we take it, is what you’re after.

urers should also be compelled to publish annual statements. The people should know where every dollar of the public money goes. — Tipton Times. Now that the poor farm i/atter is up for discussion The Democrat wants to make a few pertinent remarks regarding the regulation of its management in the future. In the first place, experience has shown that there is altogether too much politics in the management of the penal and charitable institutions of the country, and in the more enlightened states laws have been enacted to take them, partially at least, out of politics. In our own state the board of directors of the state institutions are bi-partisan, composed of men of both parties, and much better results have been secured under this system than under the old partisan boards. Such being the case, why would it not be a good idea to eliminate our poor farm from politics to a certain extent. At the end of each year and whenever a change in superintendents takes place let the county commissioners appoint three good, disinterested and fair minded men, men who do not mingle in politics much, and who are appointed rather for their excellence and sound business ability than for favors done the party, to go out and make a thorough invoice of all personal property of every description belonging to the county, together with its value, and report the same to the commissioners. These men should be appointed from both parties and their invoice should be spread on the county records, where it cun be referred to from time to tn ' Then require the superinter .. nt to report in detail every d zcn of eggs, pound of butter and lurd, bushel of grain, etc., as well as all stock sold; to whom sold and at what price. If this were done we would hear no more of scandals there or of the poor farm not being self supporting. Of course, the grand jury is supposed to visit the poor farm once a year and report as to its condition, management, etc., but in many instances this “investigation’’ is a mere farce. The superintendent knows when the grand jury will visit the farm,

he has the place cleaned up, cooks up a big dinner for the jury, brings box of choice cigars for an after-dinner-smoke, and the jury go back and report the farm well cared for, the paupers cleanly and well taken care of and the superintendent a prince of good fellows. Even were the commissioners themselves to visit the farm and make an honest and earnest endeavor to see that it was properly farmed and conducted there would be much better results in the future than we have had in the past.

For a bad taste in tbe moath take a few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents. Warranted to cura. Sold by A. F. Long:. An armful of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office. When you have a legal notice to be published, such as notice of appointment, notice of survey, notice of administrator’s or 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 the notice without any padding whatever, and we will appreciate the favor of your bringing notice of this character to us. For First-Glass 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.

The Democrat and State Sentinel, each one year for $1.5 ; Democrat and Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer, $1.60; all three, $1.95.

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PUBLIC SALES. The undersigned will offer at Public Sale at his residence on the Wells farm, 10 miles N ortbeast of Rensselaer and 2% miles Northeast of Valma, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1908. 4 head of horses, consisting of 1 Bay Horse, eight years old, wt. 1300; 2 four-year-old drivers, well broken; 1 three year old Mare sired by “Young Chimes,” he by "Chimes," he by "Electioneer.” dam by * Count Wilks,” 2d, Joe Downing. 2 Jersey Cows,one fresh; i 5 Shoats; 1 Fat Sow. 1 McCormick Binder; 1 Aspinwall Potato Planter; 1 new Jenny Feed Grinder; 3 Walking Plows; 1 Riding Plow; 2 Cultivators; 1 three-section Harrow; 2 Wagons, one a narrow tire, one 6-inch tire; 1 Spring Wagon; 8 Sets Farm Harness; Household goods and other articles too numerous to mention. 10 months credit on sums over $5; 8 per cent, disdount for cash. J. H. McNEES. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer, C.G. Spitler, Clerk. The undersigned will offer at Public Aucathis residence, 7 miles South and 2 miles West of Rensselaer and Smiles North and 2 miles West of Remington, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m. on MONDAY, FEBRUARY, 9, 1903, The following described personal property to-wit: 4 Head of Horses, consisting of 1 Bay Mare five years old, wt, 1250, sired by Legend, Ist dam Mamaluke, 2d dam Night Shade; 1 Brown Mare seven years old, wt. 1200, sired by Mamaluke, dam night Shade; 1 Bay Mare eight years old, wt. 1200, sired by Byron Sprague, dam Nightshade; 1 Brown Gelding five years old, wt. 1250, sired by Legend, dam Blue Bull, 9 Head of cattle, consisting of 4 head of cows; 1 coming twoyear old Steer; 1 coming three-year-old Steer; 3 Calves, 1 Farm Wagon; 1 Spring Wagon ; 1 Carriage (nearly new); 1 Top Buggy; 1 Road Cart; 1 Binder; 1 Mower: IStirring Plow: 1 Spading Harrow; 2 Set of Eagle Claws; 1 Broadcast Seeder; 1 Solid Wheel Disk; 1 set of Double Buggy Harness; 1 1-2 sets of Work Harness; 20 tons of Tame Hay; 5 bushels of Early Six Weeks Potatoes; a few Bonanza King or Pride of the Big Horn Basin Potatoes; also Household and Kitchen Furniture, and other articles too numerous to mention, 12 months credit; 6 per cent, discount for cash. HARLEY W. ILIFF. Col. A. R. Opdpcke, Auctioneer. Geo. A. Chappell, Clerk. The Democrat is prepared to turn out job printing of any character in up-to-date style and on short notice. Remember we carry the largest stock of paper, ruled and unruled goods in the county.

Real Estate Transfers.

Wm. B. Austin to Tillie I*. Tanner, Jan. 10, Its 4,5, bl 0, DeMottOr s7l. David S. Alter to Tillie Tanner. Oct, 25. 1902. It 0, bl 0. DeMotte. $25, Felix French to Austin O. Moore et ux, Jan, 21, Its, 1,2, 3, bl 10, Rensselaer, $3,250. John Spies to Henry C. Harris, Jan. 17, e'4 ne 17-28-6, e'4 nw ne 17-28-6, Marion, SB,OOO. Henry Grow to David Grow, Jan. 3. It 10, bl 11, Rensselaer, Weston’s 2nd add, SBOO. Mary E. Grow to David E. Grow, Jan. 8, It 11, bl 11, Rensselaer, Weston's 2d add, SIOO. Nellie A. Saylor to Frank W. Sayler, Jan. 17, pt wK ne 26-29-7, 60 acres, pt se se 26-29-7,3 acres, Newton,s4,loo, Thomas J. Sayler to Frank W .’Sayler, Jan. 17, eH se 26-29-7, 40 acres, Newton , $2,600, Albert Rowpn to William B. Austin, Jan, 24, nw ne 26-31-7, Union, $1,200. Archibald Burns et ux to Thomas Burns, Jan, 23, pt nw sw 26-32-7,3 acres, Keener. SBOO. Samuel H. May to John D. Woods, Jan. 22, Its 7,8, bl 4, Remington, 13,000, Peter Kessinger to Robert A. Parkison, Jan. 5, pt se sw 2-30-5, 39 aares. Gillam, SBOO. Perpt. B. L, and S. Assn, to Rebecca Timmons. Dec. 4, Rensselaer, A. Sc S, P, Thompson's add, $350. Harvey R. Hartman to Howard B. Jones, Jan 27, ptsw 25-27-7, 146 acres, Carpenter, sl2, 475. Jesse J. Fry to Joseph Kallison, Jan. 8, eJ4 sw 6-81-9, 80 acres, Walker, SB,OOO.

Doctor A. J. Miller, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Rensaelaer, - - Indiana. Office up-stairs In Forsythe block. General practice of medicine, surgery and X-ray work. Calls answered promptly, day or night. Office ana residence ’phones, 304 (Jasper Co.); also (Halleck) 43 at residence. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed bythe Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jasper ftSuinty, State of Indiana, administrator of the £*>**Mjf Robert Miller, late of Jasper Counl\>*ffceaseH, Bald estate Is supposed tirb. solvent. EDWARD 0. MILLER. , Admlnistrstor. January 27. 1003. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION. Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jasper County. State of Indiana, administrator of the estate of Chi.rlss Meader, deceased, late of Cook County. 111. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. NELLIE ELOVIA LINN. , Administratrix. January 16. 11*03. Morris* English Stable Powder for , '2“ of Appetite-Constlpation. Rough Hall Hide Bound, and alU'israses of tbs Bl “.<1 ••rter. atte. t«r package Sold by A. F. Long

WE WANT GOOD LARD I j J» Jr 2,000 Pounds Fresh Country Lard, J* J» + Will Pay 11c. Cash. | - ' I OUR LINE OF— | Overalls, shirts, pants, suspenders, sacks, sweaters, X gloves, mittens, underwear, overshoes, felts, rubber boots, and shoes is as complete in sizes and quality - as any in Jasper County and we earnestly call your “ attention to the wonderful values we are offering. "► We will handle Stout’s Snag-Proof rubber boots, Ball Band rtfbber boots, for spring salesall guar- -- anteed. I ■—■■ ■ i - k - ► “ THE TWO STORES ” p Surrey, Ind. - Parr, Ind. 4- . . THE . . 99 Cent! RACKET STORE | The Greatest Bargain House in Jasper Connty. Goods you pay one, two and three dollars for | elsewhere you get here for 99 cents and less. g We defy any and all dealers, catalogue g houses, or anybody else to sell the same qual- > ity of merchandise for less money than we do. J We do not sweeten you up with 21 lbs. sugar 8 for one dollar and salt you down with 85csalt; / but when it comes to the class of goods we g handle we give you entire satisfaction on 8 everything. There is no use of us quoting z prices as the simple fact alone of there being 1 £ nothing in the store over 99 cents is a positive proof beyond a doubt of the many bargains you will find here. We have the greatest variety, £ largest stock and most values of any store of £ | its size in Jasper county. £ Hoping to have a call from you when in town, we are 2 Very Respectfully, jmfnrii y Frnnk I KUIIoIUrU fl 11U u RENSSELAER, INDIANA. If You Weren't Lucky | Enough to get Hard Coal, remember X we have plenty of Soft Coal, all kinds J Pittsburgh, ♦ Jackson Hill, . ♦ Virginia Splint, ♦ Cannel, Etc. Etc. ♦ at $6.25 a Ton. I OONNELLY LUMBER CO. I

Craft’s Distemper and Cough Cure A flpeciflc for Distemper, Oouahs, Colds, Ilea tm, Pink Kye. end all Catarrhal dleeaees of horssa. PHee, Me. gI.M par hassle Sold by A. F. lx>ng.

Morris* English Worm Powder Warranted to ears any case of Worms m norma Cattle, Bhesp or Dorrs, also Pin Worms In Colts, Ma. par tsa, Sold by A. F. Long.