Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1903 — Page 4

m mt Dtmaiß. I. L BIBCOCK, 181108 Ml HBilfliß Pismho* Tacaraeaaa j Saem"’"*** •”• Official Democratic Paper of Jaapor County. j *I.OO PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Advertising rates made known on application Entered at the Poet-offloe «t Rensselaer, Ind. as second class matter. Office on Van Roneeoiedr Street, North of Murray’s Store.

Of Interest to AdvertisersAn examination of the latest Issue of the American Newspaper Directory, the recognised authority on circulation ratings of newspapers In the United States and Canada, reveala the fact that In Indiana THE JASPER COUNTY DEMOCRAT base higher circulation rating than la accorded to any other paper In Jasper County.

The State tax levy has been fixed at 30f cents on each hundred dollars valuation, against 29| cents last year.

The negro might do worse than to go back to his southern home. It is true that he may not enjoy the right of suffrage to such an extent ao he does in the north, but the southern man understands him better than anyone else. Climate, environment, and everything else will be in his favor, and the plow and hoe are the best tools on earth for him to carve out his future with. —Goodland Herald, (Repj

The contract for the Gault ditch, which will cut through the corners of Cass, Fulton, Pulaski and White counties, in length 22.16 miles, iffis been awarded to Robert 0. Hillis, of Logansport; consideration $53,242,67. At its widest point the ditch will be twenty-eight feet deep and seventy-six feet wide. Over 800,040 cubic yards of dirt will be ex*, cavated, the work to k be completed in two years.

Down at Greencastle the moral elements of the people held a mass meeting the other evening and protested against the city council’s proposed action of granting the use of the city|[streets for the exhibition of the Dixie Carnival Co., which showed here last week. Carnivals were bitterly denounced, and it was determind to get out an injunction against the using of the public streets for such purposes or to prosecute the carnival company for obstructing the streets, should it attempt to set up therein.

There is considerable kicking here as well as in our neighboring counties over the action of the State Board in raising the valuation of real estate and improvements. Of course this should result in a lower tax levy, both state and local, as the total increase in in valuation over the state must amount to many millions, but as a prominent citizen said in our hearing the other day, he had always noticed that a high 1 valuation meantjlots more taxes. The township levies were fixed i last Tuesday, and were generally made on assessments as heretofore returned, thus in most casestownship trustees will raise more funds than they had expected to. Regarding the county levy, the increased valuation in this county over last year will be about $2,000,000, or about one-fifth, and as the levy for county purposes last year wasso| cents —16 cents higher than that of two years previous thereto—it would seem that the . county council could easily reduce the levy to 40 cents, assuming that it will make a proportionately high levy with last year. t) fix the levy, and it would, be a ‘good idea for representative tax- | payers of the county to attend the I Session and make themselves heard f in thia matter.

PROHIBITION IN KANSAS.

Prohibition has been a law in Kansas for twenty-two years. There are thousands of voters there that never saw a saloon and in whose minds liquor selling is classed with stealing or any other crime. In the beginning the Republican party made the mistake of adopting prohibition as a party issue. This drove the Democrats to opposition on the grounds of “sumptuary legislation;” the result was to confuse the popular mind; it came to look pn prohibition as a mere question of party politics and not as a question of right and wrong and so the law was Fobbed of much of its majesty, and opposition to it was raised up that finally was powerful in overthrowing the Republicans. As a general result the status of the law to-day is this, according to a concise presentation of the subject in the Outlook by C. H. Matson: In three or four of the larger cities the law was never thoroughly enforced and to-day there are thirty or forty towns in which there are “joints” from which license is collected in the way of monthly fines of SSO or SIOO, it being understood that, the fine paid, the joints will not be disturbed for another month. This horrible hypocrisy has bred contempt for the law and for similar laws the violation of which is regarded as “smart.” There are towns in which it is impossible to convict a “joint” keeper, no matter what the evidence, and hence judicial procedure has fallen into contempt. The result of this is that outside of three or four large cities in which the saloon is openly established municipal campaigns are really campaigns on the liquor question as local option. If the “drys” win the “joints” are closed; if the “wets” win they are open. The difference between this result and the working of a local option law is that this breeds contempt for law. So Kansas has to-day under prohibition, local option plus contempt for law.

But this is not all. While the law is openly violated in perhaps twenty-five out of one hundred and five counties of the State, it is observed in the rest and an attempt to repeal it would cause a revolution. The question of “wet” and “dry” is no longer aligned with party. It has made a new issue for itself. The difference is that where a town goes “wet” under this law the selling of liquor is legally still prohibited, and the campaign amounts to a compact among the people to break the law, and there is corruption in the popular mind as a result, and also in the city government arising out of the assessment of fines against the joints. As to the effects of liquor or no liquor, no more striking example could be shown than the experience of the town of Hutchinson, 10,000 population. It had the illegal “joints” for years; then at an election went “dry,” and the law was enforced. The mayor makes this statement of the result:

For the first time in the history of the city of Hutchinson the Boating debt of the town has been reduced, duringthe past two years. The street fund has changed from a deficit of SB,OOO to a surplus of 14.000, and the general fund from a $15,000 deficit to a $5,000 deficit. Not one dollar of “joint” money went into the treasury in this time.

In the eight years prior, when the saloons were running, the Boating debt was increased by $75,1(00. Of this $55,000 was refunded and $20,000 was left over for us to pay. During part of that time as high as SI,OOO a month was collected from the “joints.” In two years the criminal docket of the district court originating from Hutchinson has practically disappeared. The total costs to county and cityof criminal cases originating in Hutchinson for two years will be less than SSOO, against probably $5,000 to SIO,OOO for each two years prior under the to run. Tax levies have been reduced, yet we voted one mill for a Carnegie library, increased electric lights from thirty-four to fortysix, and added twenty-one additi-

onal water hydrants and two miles of water mains to our water plant. We reduce® the police force, and our city has been free from the criminal element. A large portion of the money formerly spent in saloons or lost in gambling has gone into legitimate trade, and our merchants all report increased business. During two years not a woman or child has complained that her husdand’s, father’s or son’s wages were spent in a saloon or gambling den. And this, it may be said, is typical. There are counties where the law is enforced that 'have not had an occupant of'their county jails in eight years,.and where there are no poor farms because there are no paupers —Indianapolis News.

Some Good Words About a Very Good Fence.

Rensselaer, Ind., Aug. 3. 1903. Indiana Anchor Fence Co., South Bend, Ind. Gentlemen: The Anchor Fence made by John O’Connor your agent for me on my farm, is giving entire satisfaction and I regard it as the best and cheapest fence made for a first class fence. I can cheerfully recommend it to any one. Yours Truly, H. B. Murray, Ex-Auditor, Rensselaer, Ind.

Rensselaer, Ind., Aug. 3, 1903. Indiana Anchor Fence Co., South Bend, Ind. Gentlemen: The Anchor fence made for me by your agent, John O’Connor is the best fence I have ever had on my farm. Dr. H. J. Kannal. Rensselaer, Ind., Aug. 8,1903. Indiana Anchor Fence Co., South Bend, Ind. Gentlemen: The Indiana Anchor fence made along my stock farm by John O’Connor your agent is first class in every respect and I cheerfully recommed it. Delos Thompson. Rensselaer, Ind., Aug. 8,1903. Indiana Anchor Fence Co. South Bend, Ind. Gentlemen: Mr. John O’Connor who is the agent for your fence in this county, built for me, two strings of your five wire fence and I am pleased to say that I consider it the best stock fence I have ever seen. Yours Truly, Charles G. Spitler. Do you read The Democrat? 5 PER CENT LOANS. We can positively make you a loan on better terms than you can procure elsewhere. No “red tape.” Commission lowest. No extras. Funds unlimited. See us before borrowing or renewing an old loan and we will save you money. IRWIN & IRWIN. I. O. O, F. Building.

Don’t Forget the New Lumber Yard Where you can get all kinds of Lumber, Lime, Hair, Brick, Cement and Plaster; also the celebrated alabastscent Wall Plaster. I solicit a share of your trade at my old stand. Respectfully, Hibam Day.

Real Estate Transfers,

Dora M. Thornton et al to John Rush. July 1, pt It 3. bl 2, Rensselaer, Thompson's add, 1250. Isaac Kight to Nancy I, Yeoman et al, July 27, pt It 8,9. bl 10, Rensselaer, Sunny Side add. MOO. Walter G. Skinner .to. Paris H. Larrance, Aus. 24. e% »w 14-29-5. sw sw 14-29-5. Hanging Grove, 16.600. Pichard B. Wetherill to Mary C. Wetherill, Aug. 22, und ne 24-26-6, wls nw 19-29-5, sH sw 13-29-6, swse 13-29-6, se se 13-29-6, sw sw 18-29-5, 488.29 acres, Hanging Grove, 813,500. Lydia A. Moss et al to Public Library Board. July 13. its 11, 12, bl 7, Rensselaer. $1,200. James F. Irwin to Amanda W. Warren, Aug. 18, its 5,6, bl 27. Rensselaer. Weston's 2nd add, MOO. Thomas J. Moore to James H. Chapman, Aug. 25. sw sw 16-30-6. 40 acres, Barkley, 81,100.

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ABSOLUTELY FREE I SIO,OOO On Tuesday the id day of November, 1903, there will be a state election at which a Governor of Ohio will be voted for. To stimulate interest in this election, the Cincinnati Daily Enauirer has set aside SIO,OOO. Inis will be distributed, according to the schedule annexed, among the subscribers on and after this date until the close of the contest, who estimate nearest the vote which will be cast for the offidi of Governor of Ohio. The number of the total votes cast for the office of Governor will be determined as final and conclusive by the official certificate of the Secretary of State. THE PRIZES TO BE DISTRIBUTED ARE AS FOLLOWS: To the one making the nearest correct estimate of the exact total of the vote for the office of Governor cf Ohio. $6,000.00 To the Second Nearest 2,500 00 To the Third Nearest LOOO.OO To the Fourth Nearest 500 OO To the Fifth Nearest 260 OO To the Sixth Nearest •200.00 To the Seventh Nearest *50.00 To the Eighth Nearest *25.00 To the Ninth Nearest.... v - *OO.OO To the Tenth Nearest. < 75.00 To the Eleventh Nearest. \ 50.00 To the Twelfth Nearest 26.00 To the Thirteenth Nearest. 15.00 To the Fourteenth Nearest 10.00 In all fourteen premiums amounting to $10,000.00 If there Is a tie In the estimate of two or more persona for any one of the prizes, the amount thereof will be equally divided. THE VOTE OF OTHER YEARS. IMS 718,168 1881.......795,631 1897..854,986 1885 * 1... ..731,810 1893...883,658 1899908,159 1M77.w..»....T«4160 1895 887,469 1901 887,566 1880775,586 $1.50 for a month’s subscription entitles to one estimate. For estimate blanks and full particulars, see Daily or Weekly Enquirer. Address all estimates and communications to THE ENQUIRER PROFIT-SHARING BUREAU, P. 0. BOX 71$, CINCINNATI, a

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK North Side of Public Square RENSSELAER, - INDIANA. Loans Money on all kinds of Good Se- DIRECTORS, curity, on CITY PROPERTY and on A p,rklao " , p )J . <Mtnt FARMS at Lowest Rates, Pays Interest " * on Savings, Pays Taxes and Makes In- Vice-President, vestments for customers and others and James T. Randle, solicits Personal Interviews, with a view Q eo , e. Murrey, to Business, promising every favor con- e. L. Hollingsworth, sistent with Safe Banking. Cassler. I FARFI LOANS A SPECIALTY. |

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JU IB its -ik- * ’ The Tie That Binds. - It Never Blips, ’f’ e X ► Why make weak and Destructive Fences When the INDIANA ANCHOR FENCE COMPANY will sell the Raw Material and do your own fencing or we will build your fence. Estimates made on application. Good fences makes good "’neighbors; Strong wire makes good fences; Boards and nails ♦ are too expensive; Merit alone can stand the test of time; Old «; barb or smooth wire fences can be re-made better by using the - ’ Anchor System. All stays are made of No. 8 galvanized steel - ► wire and are strong enough to support the fence. With auto--1 matic ratchet it adjusts itself thus preventing the breaking or < / sagging of your fence. This fence will not hurt your horses ’ ► or cattle, sheep will not lose their wool on it and cattle and «. hogs cannot lift it to get through it. - ► The Anchor Fence 1* the beet In the world—Just the fence for School «► Houses and Cemeteries. 1 The Anchor Company makes a farm wire bound gate, that < is light and strong and cheap. Also ornamental gates and and fences made on the Anchor System by clamping. ;; Local township agents wanted in Jasper and Newton ; « - counties. Write or address JOHN O’CONNOR, Agent, Jasper Co., Ind. Rensselaer and Knlman.

V - -W - —. —■ - - DEPOSIT YOUR SAVINGS IN THE Iroquois Building, Loan and Savings ’ Association... You may withdraw the full amount of your deposit, including interest, without any deductions whatever. Loans made on real estate repayable in small monthly payments-" With a definite contract stating exact number of payments, No commission is charged.

HAKE YOUR APPLICATION AT ONCE FOR A LOAN. ('JOHN EGER, Pres. J. H. S. Ellis, V, P. J. H. Chapman, Sec. and Trees.

fIONEY TO LOAN. Private funds to loan on farms and city property M a low rate of interest, also money Innn bankable notes and second mortgage. A complete set of abstract books. James H. Chapman. Makeover's Bank Building. Rensselaer. Ind.

Low Ratos Sooth and Southeast On September 15th and October aoth THE LOUISVILLE a NASHVILLE R. R. will sell Round Trip Tickets from St. Louis, Evansville. Louisville and Cincinnati to thefollow-ing-bointa at the lowest rates ever named. Tickets will be good returning for twentyone (31) daysfrom date of sale, and stopovers will be permitted on going trip at points south of Kentucky-Tennessee state line: FROM ST. LOUIS TO New Orleans, $12.00 Atlanta, $13.00 Mobile, $13.00 Montgomery, $13.00 Birmingham.sl2.oo Pensacola. $14.60 FROM CHICAGO TO New Orleans. $16.00 Atlanta. $15.00 Mobile, $16,00 Montgomery, $14.00 Birmingham, $16.00 Pensacola, SIB.OO FROM LOUISVILLE TO New Orleans. $14.00 Atlanta, $ll.OO Mobile. $14,00 Montgomery, $14.00 Birmingham, $ll.OO Pensacola. $14.00 FROM CINCINNATI TO New Orleans. $14.00 Atlanta. $ll.OO Mobile. $14.00 Montgomery. $14.00 Birmingham. $ll,OO Pensacola, $14.00 FROM EVANSVILLE TO New Orleans. $12.00 Atlanta, $ll.OO Mobile, $12.00 Montgomery, $12.00 Birmingham, $ll.OO Pensacola, $14.00 Rates to Intermediate Points to be the same. Proportionately low rates to points west of New Orleans as far as Houston. To Jacksonville, Fla., and intermediate points. $3.00 higher than rate to Atlanta. Take advantage of these very low rates to make a trip through the South to ir veatigate its wonderful resources and opportunities. Time tables, folders, maps and descriptive literature relative to lands, truck and stock farming along the line of the Louisville & Nashville R. R. will.be sent upon application to C. L Stone, General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Ky.

LfiEDTORDsI Iblaohmghtl I THE ORIGINAL! pER A sallow complexion, dizziness, biliousness and a coated tongue * are common indications of liver ■ and kidney diseases. Stomach and ■ bowel troubles, severe as they are, ■ five immediate warning by pain, ■ ut liver and kidney troubles, ■ though less painful at the start, are ■ much harder to cure. Thedford’s K Black-Draught never fails to bene- W fit diseased fiver and weakened kidneys. It stirs up the torpid liver to throw off the germs of fever and ague. ' It is a certain preventive or cholera and Bright’s disease of the kidneys. With kidneys reinforced by Thedford’s BlackDraught thousands of persons have dwelt immune in the midst of yellow fever. Many families live in perfect health and have no other doctor than Thedford’s BlackDraught. It is always on hand for use in an emergency and saves many expensive calls of a doctor. Mullins, S. G, March 10, 1901. I have used Thedford’s Black-Draught for three years and I have not had to go to a doctor since 1 have been taking IL It Is the best medicine for me that is . on the market for liver and .kidney * troubles lud dyspeptfai mnl other comphints. Rev. A. 6. LEWIS,

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