Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 January 1904 — Page 2

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Of Interest to Advertisers. Aa examlaatloa el the lateet lesae at the American Newepeper Directory, the rececalxed authority ea circulation rat leys of aewepapera la the l). S. and Canada, reveal* the (act that In Indiana THE JASPER COUNTY DEMOCRAT haa a higher circulation rating than la accorded to aajr other paper publlehed la Jaaper County.

The date for the republican national convention haa been aet for June 21. Benton county republicans will select their candidates for county office at a primary election to be held Feb. 24. ■!< 1 ■ "—■'.i. r Newton county republicans will bold their county convention March 15; the place to be decided upon Feb., 24. Michigan City Dispatch: Mayor Lemuel Darrow of .Laporte, wants to be one of the tenth district delegates to the St. Louis convention. The mid-winter meeting of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will be held at the Grand Hotel, Indianapolis, Feb. 4. The business of the meeting will be transacted in the afternoon, and at 8 p. m., a banquet will be given. Indianapolis News: The announcement comes that in the event of war in the East, Japan will not purchase American canned meats, bat that the Japanese Army will subsist on rice and dried fißh. And very likely the Russian Army will live on blubber. So what are we to get out of it? Stop the war. It is inhuman. Major D. F. Allen of Frankfort, would like the gubernatorial nomination. Democrats in this neck o’ the woods think Major Allen Bhould get on the other ticket, that is, oppose Hanly and Taylor. They have not forgotten his remarks just previous to the last democratic state convention, and not one in a hundred would oast a vote for him. No Allen in ours, thank you.

The new law passed by the last legislature changes the date of beginning assessment of property for taxation to March 1, and extends the time for completing the work fifteen days. Heretofore the township assessors began the assessment April 1 and were allowed sixty days, or- until June 1, to complete the task. Under the new order of things they will have seventy-five days, but the work will be completed by May 15. In townships where the office of assessor is not salaried the assessor is allowed $2.50 instead of $2 per day during the assessments, as was formerly paid. The communication by “A Republican” in another part of this paper should be carefully read and pondered over by the tax-payers of Jasper county. The tendency for "grafting” is growing and the people themselves are to blame for it. Just as long as men are elected to public office whose tendency in this line is a matter of general knowledge, and members of advisory boards and county councils have an individual ax to grind on the public grindstone, just so long will this thing continue and continue to grow. The only way to stop it is for the taxpayers to set down on the system.

DEMOCRATIC CHANCES.

Indianapolis News (Ind. Rep.) It will no doubt surprise many people to know that there are men who are actually figuring on the possibility of electing a Democratic President next year. Yet such is the case, and they make a showing that is, if not exactly favorable, certainly far from being hopelessly discouraging. Supposing that the Democrats carry all the Southern States, including Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware, they will have 169 electoral votes out of a total of 239 necessary to elect. It is true that Delaware and West Virginia have not been carried by the Democrats since 1892, and that Maryland, up to this year, has only been carried once since 1892. But Maryland is apparently “safe” for them now, and the chances are rather in their favor in the other two States. At any rate, for the purpose of political speculation, we may assume that we again have a solid South. So we begin with an electoral vote of 169.

Everyone knows that the Democrats are counting with much confidence on New York. The Republican qnarrels in the State, the unpopularity of the President with the financial interests, the dissatisfaction of Platt with present conditions, taken in connection with the fact that the Democrats are likely to make the State the battleground, combine to put New York in the doubtful column. Here are thirty-nine votes, which added to the 16$ votes from the South, give a total of 208. This is thirty-one votes short of the bare majority of 239. Where are these to come from ? The other so-called doubtful states —Indiana, New Jersey and Connecticut, have thirty-four votes, and these would elect with three votes to spare. It is not improbable that New Jersey and Connetiout will vote with New York. But though Indiana has usually done so it is doubtful whether it would next year. Indiana is more solidly Republican than it has ever been. Since 1896 New York has been carried once by the Democrats. And in 1898 Mr. Roosevelt got through with a scant 17,786 plurality, while last year Mr. Odell’s plurality was only 8,393. Indiana, on the other hand, has emphasized its Republicanism at every election since 1896. The Republicans had a plurality of 44,673 in 1894, which was altogether unprecedented. In 1896 the plurality was 18,181; in 1898, 17,589; in 1900, 27.670 and in 1902, 35,554. This indicates a pretty persistent type of Republicanism—not a fixed state, of course, but a reasonably steadfast one. Further, the President is more popular in Indiana than he seems to be in New York.

So perhaps it will be well, with our present light, to count Indidiana out. This leaves 227 votes, which is just twelve short of the required number. California, with ten votes, is. exceedingly hopeful. Even in 1896 the Republican plurality was only 2,797. It was 19,063 in 1898, 29,770 in 1900, and only 1,550 in 1902. Manifestly here is a chance for the Democrats. The California vote would give the Democrats 237, and they would then have only two more votes to get. Colorado, with five votes, would turn the trick —and Colorado is exceedingly uncertain for the Republicans Idaho, Montana and Utah are all doubtful, and so is Nebraska. Any one of the States—even Utah — together with the solid South, New York, New Jersey, ' Connecticut and California, would elect the Democratic ticket. There are thus many combinations that may be made. All this, of course, means that the Democrats, if wise, can at least make a good showing. But the whole calculation is made on the supposition that Bryanism is to be eliminated. And with New York, as it seems to be, uncertain, the Democrats will surely make the carrying of the State the keystone of their campaign. If they

can win there, and hold the South and border States, they will have a good start. The other thirtyone votes will no donbt be hard to get, but it may be found that they are not entirely out of reach. Undoubtedly the Republicans have many advantages. The prestige of long-con tinned victory, the fact that their party has a policy — even though many believe it to be a wrong one—and the farther fact that the Democrats have suffered the demoralization of many defeats and are just now without any definite policy, will all help the Republicans. AH, therefore, that can now be said is that it looks as though there would be a real fight this year, with the result not settled in advance, as it was in 1896 and again in 1900. The Democrats are better organized and have a much wiser and more effective leadership than they have had for years, and these things will tell.

Democrats of Marshall county are booming County Treasurer William O’Keefe for the nomination for Treasurer of State. The Bourbon Advance says of Mr. O’Keefe: “The stand taken by our present County Treasurer, in placing the interest on the oounty funds into the treasury, has made him the most popular man throughout the state as a public official. No man can come nearer the hearts of the people than one who will lay aside his personal privileges for that of the tax-paver. “The political ‘graft’ of the present day developed a burden that is hard to bear, and the public actions of an official, in which he gives evidence of his sincerity in his labor for the masses, will receive proper recognition when it is brought before the voter for his consideration. “There never was a time in the history of the state, when Democracy needed just suoh a man as William O’Keefe on the state ticket, and we believe that the present treasurer of Marshall county, who has the courage of hie convictions, and acts according to the dictates of his conscience, irrespective of the snarl of his opponents, is the ideal candidate for such an exalted position.”

PREPARING FOR WAR.

Cincinnati Enquirer: War is fiercely destructive. It means not only loss of life, and broken health for those who survive, but it is a waste, extravagance and demolition of property. It adds to the quantity of food and clothing required, and takes the flower of the people away from the field of production. It is an enormous burden on those who pay the taxes, and it is seldom that the tax-payer can see advantageous results. It is not till war actually begins that the carnage of blood and wickedness sets in, but the people who “pay the shot’’ go deeply into their pockets long before the opening canon’s roar. Russia and Japan are so far only fiercely growling at each other, but they are spending immense wealth in equipping armies and bnilding costly additions to their navies. The war expense account has already opened. Our war with Spain for the liberation of Cuba, and that with the Philippine Islands for conquest, have cost prodigiously, but with precious little return in honor or prestige. Civilization, however, does not take the fighting spirit out of poor weak % humanity. The fife and drum and burnished uniforms make sad inroads on the the moral law.

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Conditions Governing Our i"" ■■■*—' 11 1 — 1 Credit Business During 1904. Owing to the shortage of crops and available supply of money during the past year, we will necessarily be compelled to adopt more stringeut and exacting rules governing our treatment of credit tales. These things are unavoidable and we cannot control them iu any manner. We are not bankers, therefore our supply of cash Is often exhausted. The same thing, it seems, will apply to many of our customers, and we have adopted theee non-chaugeable rules for 1901: Conditions of Credit: We will extend credit as a matter of accomodation to such customers as we have found to be honest, trustworthy or liable by law. We do this only to accomodate our patrons. We will not and cannot sell as cheaply for credit as for cash. We aim to make a difference of about 10 per cent on all purchases. Thirty days is as long as we can carry any account profitably, and interest at the rate of eight per cent will be attached after 60 days, unless specifically arranged to the eontrary. We will not open any new accounts unless bankable note, with interest^rom date, is tendered as payment therefor. All acco un t s grow with age aud are usually larger than the customer expected. To avoid this you should not buy on time, then there will never be any controversy at time of settlement. Our books are what we go by and not our customer’s memory. Always buy with cash. 6. M. WILCOX & SON Props. The Two Storea.

PUBLIC SALES. . v The undersigned will offer at Public Sale at their residence V 4 mile North and I*4 mile* East of Rensselaer, on the John W. Shock farm, beginning at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on TUESDAY, JAN., 36, 1904 The following property : 10 Head of Horses, consisting of 1 Gray Gelding twelve years old, wt 1500; 1 Brown GeldiDg twelve years old, wt 1800; 1 Bay Gelding ten years old, wt 1400; 1 Bay Gelding nine years old, wt 1400; 1 Bay Gelding ten years old, wt 1100; 1 Sorrel four years old. wt 1800; 1 Grey Gelding ..four years old, wt 1350; 1 Grey Mare ten years old, wt 1100; 1 Bay Mare twelve years old, wt 1300; 1 Brown Mare ten years old, wt 1300, with foal. Ten Cows, some now giving milk (some fresh) and others will be fresh soon. One Whitman Hay Press, all in good repair. 88 Head of Hogs, consisting of 88 Headqf Shoats, weight about SO pounds each, and 5 Poland China Brood Sows. Wagons, Implements, etc,, consisting of 3 good Binders, one nearly new; 1 Deering Mower; 1 Hay Rake; 3 Hay Ladders, good as new; 8 Farm Wagons; 2 Top Baggies; 1 Spring Wagon; 1 Corn Planter with 80 rods of wire; 8 Walking Cultivators; 3 Stirring Plows; 3 Smoothing Harrows; 1 Disc Harrow; 1 End Gate Seeder; lWeeder; 1 Hand Corn Sheller; 3 Sets Single Baggy Harness; 3 Sets of Farm Harness; 1 Milk Trough; Some Household and Kitchen Furniture, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms; 11 months credit, 8 per cent off for cash. I. A. LEAVEL & SONS. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer, C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on the ground. The undersigned will offer at Public Sale at hia residence 7 miles North and 1 mile East pf Rensselaer, 1 mile East of Aix, beginning at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, on WEDNESDAY. JAN. 27. 1904, The following property: 5 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 Bay Gelding six years old. wt. 1300; 1 Bay Gelding, six years old,wt. 1350; 1 Grey Mare, ten years old, wt. 1450, with foal to the Pullins stallion; 1 Bay Gelding, eleven years old, wt. 1300; and 1 Black Horse Colt, coming two years old, 5 Head of Good Cows, all fresh in the spring and aged three and four years. 23 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 25 Head of Shoats, weight about 75 pounds each, and 3 Poland China Brood Sows that will pig about March 1, 1904, Implements, Wagon 9, etc—Consisting of 1 Harrison Farm Wagon, wide tire and nearly new; 2 Smoothing Harrows; 2 Walking Cultivators; 2 Breaking Plows (one 14 inch, one 16 inch); 2 Sets Farm Harness, nearly new; 1 Onion Seeder; 1 Onion Weeder: and numerous other articles ot minor importance, 12 credit on sums over $5 if paid when due, if not, same to draw 8 per cent from date. 6 per cent off for cash over $5. H. A. LAKIN. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. The undersigned .will sell at Public Sale on his farm 8 miles north and 2 miles east of Rensselaer, at 10 o’clock a? m., on THURSDAY, JAN. 28. 1904, The following described property, consisting of 66 Head of Cattle—4B head of Steers, 3 and 8 years old; 4 Cows. 2 fresh now, 2 fresh in March. 6 head of Horses—l Bay Mare, wt 1600, 9 yrs old, bred; One Black Gelding, wt 1200. 6 yrs old; 1 Bay Gelding, wt 1200, 5 yra old; 1 dark Grey Mare, wt 1100. 3 yrs old; 1 Bay Mare, 5 yrs old. 32 head of Hogs—ls Brood Sows, all bred; 1 Poland China Boar; 16 head of Pigs. Farming Implements and Vehicles—l McCormick corn binder, good as new; 1 Milwaukee mower; 1 riding and 1 walking Klondike plow; 1 combined Sulkey rake; 1 three-row steel harrow; 1 spring tooth harrow; 1 A-harrow; 3 wagons, 1 broad and 1 narrow tires;’l top buggy; 3 sets work harness; 1 hand corn shelter; 3J tons good timothy hay and 15 tons good clover hav; 100 hu corn and 50 bu, good seed oats; one new steel range; two good heating stoves; one hard coa’. burner and one soft coal or wood, stove and all household and kitchen furniture and minor other articles. 1 1 12 months credit; 8 percent discount for cash. _ C. F. ARNOLD. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Gus Grant, hot lunch. For fine commercial job printing come to The Democrat office, WANTED—TRUSTWORTHY LADY OR Gentleman to manage business in this Counts and adjoining territory for house of solid financial standing. $30.00 straight cash salary and expenses paid each Monday direct from headquarters. Expense money advanced: position permanent. Address Manager, 606 Monon Bldg., Chicago,

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Real Estate Transfers.

John Bond to* Joseph Leman, Dee. 26, nw 12-29-5, nH sw 12-29-5, nw se 12-29-5, MO seres, Hanging Grove, 921,560. LaviUa Blsher ot si to Alfred B. Malsbury, Nov. 12, ne se 28-80-5, lo acre#, Gillam, 91, q. c. d. Hibbard O. Davis to John L. Clayton, *)<•*. sw 35-30-5, sw nw 35-30-5, 20 acres, Gillain, 91.820, James B. Graham to Stephen S. Coleman, Dec. 26, Its 14, 15, 16, 17, bl 5, Wheatfield, Graham's Second add, 9350. Alice Warren to George N, Barcas, Dec. 28, It 9, bl 1, Rensselaer, Austin A Paxton's add, 9500. Nathan P. Barger to Madison C. Yout's, Dec 7, w)4 ne 20-31-6, 80 acres. Walker, 13,200. Thomas E, Reed to William J. Reed, Jan. 6, Remington, und 2-5 pt uH nw 80-37-6, $865. William Washburn, commissioner, to Thomas Reed. Nov. 9, nH nw 83-28-7, Jordan, $2,560. Charles F. Grow to Myrt B. Price, Dec, 34, its 8.10, bl 10, Rensselaer, Weston’s 3d add, SI,OOO. Myrt B. Price to Charles F. Grow et ux, same lands, 91,000. Lonis Ambler to Arthur Humphrey, Nov, 2, ne 7-81-7, sw 8-81-7, w)4 nw 17-81-7, se nw 17-81-7, e)4 ne 17-81-7, sw se 17-81-7, pt ne nw 17-81-7, nH ne 18-81-7, Keener, SBO,000. John W. Paxton et ux to Nelson Randle, Nov, 8, pt ne 19-38-6, Rensselaer, $360. Edward Cull to William J. Piatt. Jan. 6. pt it 4, bl 1, Parr. 9600. Mary J. Timmons to Clair M. Rice, Nov. 31. Its 13.13, bl 3, DeMotte, McDonald’s agd, 75. Joseph F. Kerns to Frank S. Willard et ux, Dec. —, Its 1,3, 8, bl 8. Brnell’a add; $725. Erasmus F. Burton to Samuel W. Mitchell, Dec. 81, It 8. bl 5, Remington, S6OO. Nelson Randle to John W. McConahay, Jan. 8, ptsw ne 19-29-6, Rensselaer, $260. Edward J. Randle to Floyd E. Martin. Aug. 29, ne nw 28-29-5. nw ne 28-29-5, Milroy $3,300. James H. Knight to John H. Renicker, Jan. 9, wH ne nw 30-80-6,20 acres, Barkley, $1,150. Earl Sayler to George R. Smith. Jan, 11, pt sw se 80-29-6.10 acres, Marion, $1,200. Isaac Eight to Wilburn Dodge, Mch. 4, Its 8, 9,10, bl 2, Fair Oaks, original platt, $450. Jesse Bringie et ux to Charles E. Waling, Jan, 12, ae se 82-29-7, 40 acres, Newton, $2,600. Simon P. Thompson to John R. Martin Jan. 13, oat Its 84. Parr, Thompson's Second add., SSO. • Samuel B. Thornton to Greenip I. Thomas, Jan. 13, its 6,7, 8,9, 10, bl 10. Fair Oaks, SI,OOO. Phiiomene Bertrand to Samuel E. Winchester. Jan. 7, und M sw 38-80-6, 160 acres, Barkley, 98,788,88. Edward Putman to Henry Amsler, Jan. 6, eH sw 28-80-7, sw se. 28-80-7, $4,330. John Ksrr to Charles Miller, Nov. 28. It 7, Rensselaer, Weston’s add, SSOO. Geoge Rabb to Horace Marble, Jan. 15, It 9 bl 3, Wbeatflekl, SBSO. Wilson Shaffer to Benton Keller et ax, Jan. 3, eH sw 20-29-7, 80 acres, Newton, $4,400. Maion W. Phelps ro Julia A, Treanor. Dec. 13, Remington, sl. q. c. d. Lewis Sayler to Arthnr L. Branch et ux Dec. 7. it 8, pt It 3, bl 7, Remington, Chambers Sc Morgan's add. $1,500. Samuel A. Carson to Henry Snyder, Dec, 2 ne 14-38-6, 80 acres, Milroy, 94,400. ' Henry Snyd:r et al to Bert Snyder. Dec. 29, eV4 ne 14-28-6. 80 acres, Milroy, 94,400.

WORLD FAIR GOLD DOLL ARS. The following cuts are an exact reproduction of the Louisiana Purchase Gold Dollar in size and figure. These are the finest example of the modern coinage art and are issued at the United States mint at Philadelphia under special act of congress to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and there are only 250,000 of these pieces coined. Half of that number bear a likeness to Thomas Jefferson, and the other half the profile of William McKinley. The proceeds from the sale of these dollars will be employed for general exposition purposes, and one purchasing a coin not only evinces a patriotism worthy of the grand commorating event of one of this country’s most notable epochs, but will be direct contributors to what is now, in its approaching stages of completion, more than a promise—the greatest of world’s fairs. These coins are being sold by The First National Bank and come beautifully mounted in stick pin, watch charm or brooch. They have a large supply on hand and can fill all orders promptly. Call and examine them. Stop It. A neglected cough or cold may lead to serious bronchial or lung troubles. Don’t take chances wheD Foley’s Honey and Tar affords perfect security from serious effects of a cold. Sold by A. F. Long. Don’t forget that The Democrat job department is equipped with the handsomest plate script to be found in the county, for printing wedding, invitation and calling cards. And please remember The Democrat office is especially “it” when it comes to sale bills. Morris* English Worm Powder Warranted to cm say case of Worms n> Hors** Cnttte, Bkwp or Poaa. MsoPln Worm, ta Colts, Sold by A. F. Long. J

MONEY ON FARMS. | A special fond to loan on Farms for Five Years at 5 per cent inters est, with privilege to make partial! payments at any interest paying time. -Call at jk THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. nONEY TO LOAN. Private funds to loan on farm | and city property et a low rate < 1 interest, also money lo«»n *> J bankable notes and second moriL gage. A complete set of abstract! books. James fl. QHapman. m Makeover's Bank Building. Repsselaer. In A auctioneer! S. U. DOBBINS RENSSELAER • INDIANA Well posted on all classes of stock. An auctioneer of thirty yeara' experience. Knows how to handle a crowd in an np-to-date manner. Terms reasonable. Phone Novels House at my expense for dates. J DEPOSIT YOUR SAVINOS IN THE J s Iroquois Building, s ? Loan and ? > Savings s l Association...? J Yon may withdraw the full amonnt of J S your deposit, including interest, with- ) c ont any deductions whatever. Loans < x made on re sliest ate repayable in small 1 1 C monthly payments with a definite 1 1 \ contract stating exact number of pay- *, r ments, No commlssioa la charged. I riAKE YOUR APPLICATION AT l > ONCE FOR A LOAN. I S JOHN BOER. Pres. J. H. S. EM*. V. P. 1 V J. H. Chapman, Sec. and Trees. ?

MOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR'S SALK OF REAL ESTATE. By virtue of an order of the Pulaski Circuit Court, the undersigi ed administrator, with will annexed, of the estate of George W. Poiael, deceased will, at his store in the town of Medaryville, Pulaski countv. Indiana, on the twenty-ninth (30th) day of January, 1904, at the hour of 10:00 o clock a. m., and from day to day thereafter until sold, offer at public sale, for not less than two-thirds of its appraised value, certain real estate belonging to said estate, described and appraised as follows: South East quarter of the South East quarter of section twenty-seven (27). township thirty (80) North, range five (S) West, Jasper county. Indiana. $1,400 00. The South East quarter of the North East quarter of section twenty-seven (27). township thirty (80) Ncrth, range five (5) West, Jasper cotintyl ndiana. $1,800.00. Lot No. 97 in Prevo & Boston's addition to Medatyville, Indiana. SBO.OO. Lot No, 98 in Prevo & Boston’s addition to Medarvville. Indiana. SBO.OO. Lot No. 99 in Prevo & Boston's addition to Medaryville, Indiana. $40.00. Lot No. 117 in Prevo & Boston's addition to Medaryville. Indiana. $40.00. Total. #3,740.00. Said ssle to be made subject to the approval of said Court and on the following terms, towit: One-third (M) of the purchase, cash at the sale; one-third Os) in one (1) year; onethird (M: in two (3) years. The deferred payments to be secured by a first mortgage back upon the real estate'sold and to draw interest at the rate of six <6) per cent per annum from date until paid. Interest payable annually. Dated this 28rd day of December, 1903. JAMES E. LOW, Administrator.

NOTICE OF DITCH LETTING. 4 B. F. HAZLETT, ET AL, DITCH. Jasper and Pulaski Counties. , Notice is hereby given that the surveyor of Pulaski county. Indiana, will sell in the commissioners’ room in the court house at Winamac, Pulaski, county, Indiana, on Thursday, Fab. 4, 1904, at 10 o'clock a. m„ the construction of the B P. Hazelet. et al., joint ditch in Jasper and Pulaski counties. , The main ditch commences at a point bearing east 600 feet from the northwest corner of the southeast quarter (seitf) of section twentyfive (25), township thirty-one (81), north, range five (5) west, and e ids at stake marked 235 plus 71 in the Monon ditch at a point bearing south 88 degree* east 100 feet from the C. I. & L. R. R. bridge, in the northwest quartet (nwH) of section four (4). township thirty (80) north, range four (4) west. The lateral commence* at a point bearing east 652 feet from the northeast corner of the southwest quarter (awH) of section twentyfour (24), township thirty-one (31) north, range five (5) west, and ends at stake 53 on the main ditch. The ditch will be let by allotments to the lowest and best bidders, and the parties receiving such contracts will be required to enter into a written contract and give bond with approved security, obligating themselves to perform said work in alTthings according to the plans and specifications made and provided for said work, which are on file in the auditor's offices in Pulaski and Jasper counties. No bid will be accepted or contract let for more than the estimated cost tbereof. \ ELLIS S. RESS. > Auditor Pulaski County. JAMES N. LEATHERMAN. Jan 23-30, '94. Auditor Jasper County.