Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 August 1904 — Page 5

LOCAL NEWS. An armload of old papers for a > nickel at The Democrat offioe. U. fM. Baughman went yesterday to Logansport to visit hia brother. File your claims with E. P. Honan in the McCoy bankruptcy proceedings. He has the necessary blanks. A three-year-old son of Henry Gretter south of Kentland, stepSid on a rusty nail last week and ed from lockjaw Tuesday. Purchasers of “Wabash World’s Fair Tickets” will be given a booklet containing cuts of all buildings, map of the city, and a plot of the grounds. John Moreland, the Newton county poor farm inmate who attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a pocket knife recently, died last Friday. Wanted —Agent to canvass Jasper county for fine established line of family medicines. Good in- , ducements. Cash business. Address with references, Hard Medicine Co., Wooster, Ohio. W. A. Huff returned the first of the week from Crawfordsville where he was called last' Thursday by the fatal illness of his mother, Mrs. • Levina Huff. She died Friday and* the funeral was held Saturday. Her age was 76 years, 11 months and 4 days. Burial was made at Crawfordsville. Winamac Democrat: Delos Thompson of Bensselaer has been awarded the contract for constructing thirteen miles of macadamized roads in Salem township, this county, consideration $34,000, and the county commissioners have ordered that the Salem township bonds be sold on the fifteen year ‘ plan. Francesville Tribune: Wm. T. Smith, the stone road contractor of Rensselaer, has located here, and the grading on the system of roads has commenced in this township. He says it will take some time to get things in shape, . but after they once get started systematically, the work will move along at a surprising rate. The continued dry weather of the past two weeks has played havoc with the pickle industry, which promised an excellent yield. In the Gifford district, it is also reported, there was a frost Monday night that killed a great many of the vines. Some fields of corn and buckwheat in that locality also suffered some from frost. Newton County Enterprise: Oats threshing was begun in this township August 1. The quality is good and weighs from 32 to 34 pounds to the bushel. So far the yield is running from 35 to 48 bushels to the acre, and the whole township will possibly average 38 bushels or better, Reports from Benton county are not so en* -couraging. While Lamont Bros, show was pulling out of Idaville, where it had given an exhibition, the other day, the ponies drawing the panther cage ran away, tipped over the cage and the panther escaped to the woods. A posse was organized and the animal was shot Sunday morning near Idaville. The beast was only seven months old and it was not as wild as it’s name would indicate. Goodland Herald: Parties have received communications from F. D. Gilman last week in which he made some statements regarding conditions in the Home bank, but were of no general importance, although relieving some of his friends of their anxiety about their affairs.' Mr. Gilman’s place of residence is not made public, but it is generally the expressed opinion that he is in Chicago. Messrs. Conover & Taber, the gravel road contractors of the White Post gravel roads, report ten of the sixteen miles of road graded. They have commenced hauling ties east of town and are distributing them along the road and as soon as the rails come, they will commence laying track along the road to the gravel pit. Afteir that the work of graveling will be pushed with utmost speed.—Medaryville Advertiser. Lowell people are making a move in the right direction and every town would do well to follow in their wake. A stock company is buying a tract of land consisting of thirteen acres which will be made into a park, or rather a play ground. It will be rented for all public affairs and when completed oannot help bat be a popular place. They are selling thirty shares at SIOO each, and the Souvenir claims that sixteen were disposed of the first day.—Crown Point Star.

If you are looking for bargains in clothing, be.sure and cell at the Ideal Clothing House before you buy; we,are always with yon and ready to reotify if not correct. Louis Wildberg. Kentland Enterprise: While at work on the Kent aitch in Colfax township last week the big dredge unearthed a gravel bed that will likely prove of great value to that township. Up to Saturday night they had cut through the bed to a depth of eight feet and for 500 feet in length, and had neither struok bottom or the end. The gravel is said to be of a very fine quality for road purposes and the auantity would appear to be anmited. The find was made on and near the south line of the big ranch owned by C. C. Kent, ana not far from the Jackson township line. The price of eggs in the Rensselaer market is now 16 cents per dozen, and they have not been below 13 cents this season. The present high price for this time of year is no doubt in part due to the big stockyards strike in Chicago, as the consumption of poultry, eggs and fish has largely increased since the strike began. There is good profit in raising poultry on the farm, and the amount realized from the sale of poultry and eggs by the farmers wives of almost every community is something enormous. The American hen should be given a place beside the American hog as a mortgage lifter. EXCURSION TO RANSOM CO. N. D. On Tuesday, August 16th, I will run a personally conducted landseekers and investors excursion to Lisbon, Ransom Co., N. D., and I want every one in Jasper Co., that is interested in securing a home in the best poor man’s country in the world, or has a few hundred dollars of idle money to invest where it will bring in a sure, and steady return, and that is safer than any bank, and where no sporty cashier can run off with it, to come and go with me, and I will guarantee to show you the best value for your money that you ever saw in good land. I can get you a very cheap round trip rate for this occasion, and it is a trip you can’t afford to miss, even if you go for nothing but pleasure. If you want to buy land in a country where one crop often pays for the land, and where you will find one of the healthiest climates in the world, or want to make an exchange of any kind of property, no matter how large, or where located, come in and see me at Ferguson & Ferguson’s office, and we can do business to our mutual benefit. TT. E. Chisman, Representing Rourke’s Land Agency, of Lisbon, N. D.

BOUND OVER TO COURT.

The preliminary hearing in the case against young Joe Francis for the alleged shooting with intent to kill Miss Bessie Urn frees on Thursday night of last week, was held last Friday afternoon and resulted in his being bound over to the circuit court in bonds of SI,OOO, his father, J. C. Francis, and brother -in - law, Erhardt Wenrthner, going on his bond. Except for a few details the facts brought out at the hearing were about as stated in The Democrat last week. It seemed the couple had been keeping company for several months bat lately had a falling out, according to the girl, and she had met young Francis Thursday night to return some jewelry, photograph, etc., which he had given her. The revolver, she said, belonged to Francis, bat she had had it in her possession, and with one loaded cartridge gave it to him. He pat the cartridge iu the revolver, she says, and, holding the weapon downward, fired the shot, it lodging as heretofore stated, in her limb just below the knee. She screamed and ran toward the oourt house, with young Francis after her, and he caught her and placed his hand over her month to prevent farther ontcry. Tom Owens, the baseman, ran up and asked if he was trying to kill her. At this he let loose of the girl, went after his buggy and drove, home, while the girl was taken to Dr. Johnson’s office for treatment. The revolver was thrown in the street on the east side of the square, it is claimed, where it was found next day, and the flattened ballet that had struck the coping where the girl was sitting, was found on the sidewalk near by. The defense introduced no evidence and it is not known what they have up their sleeve. Do not forget that the “Ideal” still has a tew suits left at $3.00 to $5.00; suits whioh sold from $5.00 to $15.00.

IXAXI ROST TAB** US BSI.T • • • ' f f \ -VI Woman Vlada a Sarpont la (ho Chlauaoy of lor Homo —Boated On* by 11m. Greenburg, Ind., Aug. 12.—Mir. sud Mrs. Livy Hamilton, among the heat known and most highly respected people In the county, axe principals la a prize snake story. Mrs. Hamilton heard a great commotion among the a wallows in a chimney, and looking into the grate saw what she supposed was a bird’s nestt She reached after tl and her hand came in contact with a cold, rimiy, writhing snake. She screamed and ran to the barn, where her husband was at work, telling him of her find, and he ran to the house, armed with a pitchfork. Hamilton struck at the snake, but the prongs passed on either side of Its head and the snake escaped up the chimney. The hired man was called, and he climbed to the root and attempted to dislodge the reptile with a club, but failed. Then a fire was started in the grate, and after a time the snake fell from the chimney, smothered by heat and flame. The reptile was four feet in length and mottled with yellowish and dark brown spots. Near the taji was * pair of climheTS. It is the first of Its specie ever seen In this country. Great Deficiency la Beat. Indianapolis, Aug. 12. The crop bulletin for Indiana for the week ended Augi 8 says: Abnormally low night temperatures caused dally deficits in the twenty-four-hour means which produced an accumulated deficiency during the week averaging, for the state, about 20 degrees. No rain fell in the state during the week. These weather conditions were highly favorable for harvesting matured crops and threshing wheat, rye and oats, but the lack of rain was very detrimental to all growing vegetation. Lightweight Coupled Married. Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 12. —The smallest couple ever married In this section of Indiana took the vows at the home of Mrs. Minnie Martin in this city. They were Theodore Pi Gifford and Ida H. Lines. The groom is 22 years old and weighs 97 pounds. The bride la 19 and weighs 85 pounds. Come to The Democrat office for all kinds of job printing.

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS.

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| Gillam | ~ Wanted —some rain, badly. R. Nicholson helped Ed Rockwell thresh Wednesday. Jas. Rogers and Jas. Blankenship are making hay this week. Miss Sarah Rogers and Mrs. Geo. Logan visited Mrs. Adaline Diamond Monday. Mrs. Laura Fisher of Chicago, is here visiting her father again, who doesn’t seem to get any better. Mrs. Yeppi Hausen and Mrs. Jas, Culp, who were visiting their parents in Illinois, returned home last week. Frank Osborn, Ed Rockwell and Larkin Logan, who went fishing Thursday didn’t have very good success. They just lacked two of catching a dozen.

West “BarKJey Still hot and dry. Add Shook and family visited at Will Florence’s Sunday. Miss Belle Walker was a Rensselaer caller Wednesday. James Lewis transacted business in Rensselaer Tuesday. Miss Vioia Reed called on Miss Agnes Potts Tuesday evening. Harry Reed took in the horse race at Rensselaer Wednesday. Isaac Lemna and family visited in the Gifford district Sunday. Miss Mary Hulihan of Gifford, is visiting Miss Della Haniford this week. Mrs. Will Jordan of Newland called on Mrs. Ropp Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Charley Pullins called on her daughter, Mrs. Add Shook, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Ropp took dinner with Garry Snedeker and family Sunday. Mrs. Isaac Walker called on Sarah and Rebekah Smith Wednesday afternoon Masters Tommie and Jimmie Shook and Oliver Snow made a flying trip to Newland Wednesday. Harry and Viola Reed spent Saturday night with their sister, Mrs. James Snedeker, ot near Pleasant Grove. S W was seen going north Sunday evening with a pipe in his mouth. We wonder what the attraction is? Miss May Shook, who has been visiting at her uncle’s’ Will Florence's, for a Few days, returned home Sunday. Mrs. Horatio Ropp and daughters, Miss Coral Ropp and Mrs. Garry Bnedeker, visited at Charley Pullins' Thursday. Mrs. Robert Shook and Mrs. Spence Greenlee went to Lafayette Sunday. The former is taking treatment of a doctor at that place. Mrs. Joe Jackson, Mrs. Milton Roth and Miss Jennie Marlatt of Rensselaer, visited their brother, John Marlatt, Saturday and Sunday. Threshing is all tbe rage in this neighborhood at present time, with one machine to about every fiveor six jobs. So many machines, in fact, that it is hard work to get hands enough to get the grain to the thresher. Joe Miller and Asa Wrightsman, who have been visiting friends in this locality for the past few weeks, returned to their home in Michigan last Saturday, accompanied by Day Norman, who expects to make a short visit there.

So, ffeUrton Threshing is the order of the day. Ernest Lamson came home Sunday. Mrs. Paulus is Visiting a few days this week. Jsmes R. Akers went to Rensselaer Sunday. Mrs. Stevens is staying at Mrs. Bringle’s this week. Mrs. Pierson and sister called on Mrs. Tom Lamson Wednesday afternoon. Gertrude and Sadie Paulus were the guests of Myrtle Tullis Sunday. Arvel and Amy Bringle were the guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bringle. Mrs. W. L. Bringle went to Claypool, Ind., for a week’s visit with her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Yeoman. W. L. Bringle and family and Mrs. Shindler and daughter called on F. M. Deweese Sunday at Mt. Ayr.

Suicide Prevented. The startling announcement that a preventative of suicide had been discovered will interest many. A run down system, or despondency invariably precede suicide and something has been found that will prevent that condition which makes suicide likely. At the first thought of self destruction take Electric Bitters. It being a great tonic and nervine will strengthen the nerves and build up the ayssem. It’s also a great Stomach, Liver and Kidney regulator. Only 60c. Satisfaction guaranteed by A. F. Long, druggist.

Lonely' Valley Hurrah! for Lonley Valley. Yes, Reube, Emma was glad to see you. Mr. Zimmer lost a fine horse Thursday. Andie Misch called on Charlie Clyne Sunday. Mrs. Jumper spent Monday with her niece, Mrs. L. Asher. Oren Tilton of Baum’s bridge, was seen in Lonely Valley Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Karch called on H. Hendricks and family, Sunday. Peter and Paul Fillion of Asphaltum, drove through our vicinity Sunday. Jolnnie Bernicken spent the latter pan of the week with Louie Misch. Misses Dessie and Marie Hodge spent Friday with their grandma, Mrs. Huber. Miss Ctara and Charlie Brusnahan of Parr spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. H. Meyers. Miss Laura Miller, who is working in San Pierre, visited over Sunday with her parents at this place. Lillie, the next time you talk to the mail-carrier, be sure there’s nobody hid in the ditch listening.

A Physician Healed. Dr. George Ewing, a practicing physician of Smith's Grove, Ky„ for over thirty years, writes his personal experience with Folev’s Kidney Cure: “For years I had been greatly bothered with kidney and bladder trouble and enlarged prostrate gland. I used everything known to the profession without relief, until I commenced to use Foley's Kidney Cure. After taking three bottles I was entirely relieved and cured. I prescribe it now daily in my practice and heartily recommend its use to all physicians for such troubles. I have prescribed it in hundreds of cases with perfect success.” Sold by A. F. Long.

~fo. America. Threshing is the order oi the day this week. Mrs. Grounds of Chicago, has returned home. Z. J, McCashen’s were Wolcott goers Monday. Martin McDonald made a call ir. this vicinity Sunday. Mrs. W. C. Huston and son Charles were at McCoysburg Tuesday. Wm. Casto of Monticello, visited last week with bis mother, Mrs. Larsh. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Johns took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Leming last Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Benson of Palestine, attended church here last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark spent Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Spencer. Simon Cook and family took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saltwell last Sunday. Henry Waymire and family of Wolcott, attended services at the church here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Clark of Rensselaer, visited Sunday with Ludd Clark and wife. Milt Sutton of Missouri, has been visiting friends and acquaintances here for some time. Miss Dora Kendall visited with Mrs. Geo. Foulks Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Mrs. Casto and children of Rensselaer, attended the funeral of grandfather Larsh Tuesday. Mrs. Shellhart of Rensselaer, visited Tuesday and Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Casto. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Beaver visited the latter's sister, Mrs. Thos. Lear and family of Palestine, Sabbath. D. R. Benson and wife and Carey Huston and wife took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beaver last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foulks and Dora Kendall attended the concert Wednesday eveoing at Chas. Pape’s, south of Lee. . Rev. Morrow and wife, Henry Waymire aud family of Wolcott, Daniel Clark and wife and'Clyde and Martha Clark took dinner with Geo. Foulks' last Sunday. Died, Monday morning, Aug. 8, 1904, Stephen Larsh, aged 80 years. The deceased was a faithful Christian and an active worker for the cause of Christ. He has now entered into the rest prepared for him. He was interred near Buffalo, White county, by the side of his former companion. He leaves a widow, several children and grandchildren, besides many friends and neighbors to mourn his loss.

NEWS BRIEFLY STATED.

Matters of General Interest Taken from the Wires. Some of the Happenings of the Past Week Given In Condensed Paragraphs for Busy People. Thursday, Ang. 4. Rose Shugum. 12 years old, a Chicago girl, was stricken dumb while playing and was unable to utter a sound during forty-eight hours. Dr. Brown Ayres, of Tulane university, New Orleans, has accepted the presidency of the University of Tennessee. The 100th anniversary of the arrival on Nebraska soil of the famous Lewis and Clarke expedition waa celebated at Fort Calhoun, Neb., by 2,000 Nebraskans. The Wisconsin state Pharmaceitlcal association elected T. H. Spence, of Milwaukee, president, and Henry Rollman ,of Chilton, secretary. Monsignor Falconio, apostolic delegate to the United States, was a passenger on the steamer Sardinia, which has arrived at New. York. Friday, Aug. 5. The United States marshal’s office at Philadelphia tells of a discovery of a syndicate to smuggle Chinamen into this country by packing them in boxes and shipping them as freight/ Russell Sage was 88 years old yesterday and he was at bis office half an hour late. Pope Plus X has been pope Just one year. The Utah Democratic state convention will be held on Sept. 8. Ex-Senator Vest is reported slightly weaker. A Wilmington, Del., goat has consumed two sticks of dynamite and is In sole possession of the premises. Saturday, Ang. 6. A married couple of Ldenz, Austria, celebrated their silver wedding by filing a petition fordlvorce on the ground of “unconquerable mutual antipathy.” E. C. Wall, of Wisconsin, and Mrs. Wall have sailed from New York for Europe. The Chicago sleuths have not succeeded In capturing any of the four thugs who robbed the Illinois Central tran near Harvey. Major Pelmar broke the half-mile record at Hudson River Driving park, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., going the distance in 59 Vz seconds. Ex-Senator Vest is failing perceptibly. and it is believed be can not survive many hours. All dispatches from St. Petersburg are delayed owing to storms on the continent. The navy department has recalled Its recruiting parties, owing to the decision of the comptroller of the treasury that officers on recruiting sendee are not entitled to traveling expenses, being allowed only mileage. Monday. Aug. 8. Professor William L. Drew, of the University of Chicago Law school, has been appointed professor of law in Cornell university. George S. Boutwell, aged 86, of Boston, who has been governor, secretary of the treasury and congressman in both national houses, has just retired from active business. James Hamilton Lewis is at Paris prosecuting a claim for $41,000 against the New Panama Canal company, in behalf of Samuel Doll, of Chicago. Judge Parker has received an eightyfive pound watermelon from an admirer in Georgia. The New Jersey state Democratic committee hasdecided to hold the state convention at Trenton, Sept. 15. The annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence JUnion of America has been called to meet in St. Louis Aug. 10. Tuesday, Aug. 0. F. F. Matthews, Democratic nominee for congress in Oklahoma, says be will kiss every baby In the territory to win the election. Chicago death rate for July was the lowest on record, according to the weekly bulletin of the health department. The chiefs of the Moros and Igorrotes, now at the World’s fair, will pay a visit to the president at Washington. Registration has begun of those who hunger for a part of the Fort Totten reservation. Women made the first ten filings. Ex-Senator Vest’s death is momentarily expected. Harness manufacturers are In session at St. Louis. Vice Presidential Candidate Davis will be notified at 1 p. m., Aug. 17, at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Wednesday, AugJlO. The triennial session of the grand patriarchy of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of the United States is in session at Wheeling, W. Va. The approval of King Edward of the reappointment of Lod Curzon of Kedleston as viceroy of India is announced. The wheat crop now being harvested in Oregon, Washington and northern Idaho will approximate between 45,000,000 and 50,000,000 bushels. The president baa approved tbe reprimand of Postmaster McMichael, of Philadelphia, for political discrimination In tbe selection of employes. The Wabash railroad has mad* a redaction In its rates from Omaha and other Missouri river points to Boston from $30.50 to $28.15. _

PT. ARTHUR FLEET LEAVES HARBOR

Japanese Squadron Pursues and a Big Naval Bat* tie Follows. ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE FAILED News of the Affair Is Brought to Chefoo by One of the Czar’s Torpedo-Boats. Fleet Steamed Out of tbe Harbor with All Lights Covered and as Noiselessly as Possible— The Chase. London, Aug. 11. —The Russian fleet escaped from Port Arthur Wednesday morning and attempted to reach the open sea, pursued by tbe Japanese squadron. A naval battle followed which continued all day. v Later—A dispatch to a news agency from Tokio announces definitely that Admiral Togo has frustrated the attempt of the Port Arthur squadron to escape and adds that the Port Arthur forts participated with the warships In the engagement, indicating, if true, that the fighting occurred close to the port. Jap Crniser Reported Sunk. Chefoo, Aug. 1L —It is reported that the Japanese protected cruiser Kasagi was sunk off RouDd island in the recent engagement. The Russian ships before leaving Port Arthur took

RUSSIAN BATTLESHIP RETVIZAN.

on board heavy stores, machinery and materials for ship repairing. The Russian squadron left Port Arthur in response to imperative orders from Vice Admiral Skrydloff. A semiofficial telegram reports that the Russian battleships Pobelda and Retvizan have returned, damaged, to Port Arthur. Three Japanese torpedo-boat destroyers are now outside this harbor watching the Russian tropedo-boat. News Brought to Chefoo. Chefoo, Aug. 11. —News of the Russian squadron’s sensational escape was brought into Chefoo by one of tbe torpedo-boats which, eluding the pursuing fleet in the darkness and making for the coast, under Admiral Withoft’s orders, arrived in Chefoo harbor at 5:30 in the morning. That a desperate attempt would be made by the Russian naval commander to escape capture In the event of the fortress’ fall has been known from the first. The final flight of so large a part of the squadron is accepted as almost a certain indication that the Russians have abandoned all hope of bolding the city. Steal Through the Lines. The escape was made under cover of darkness, according to the refugees on the recently arrived torpedo-boat. Stealing out of the harbor with all lights covered and as noiselessly as possible, tbe fleet passed the Japanese line before they were discovered by the searchlgihts of Admiral Togo’s fleet. Then commenced tbe pursuit. Of the subsequent details the Russian arrivals know nothing. Desiring that news of the escape should reach the commander of the Russian land forces as soon as possible the torpedo-boat was detached, making its escape unobserved by the Japanese, In the heat of the chase after the battleship and cruiser squadron. Raulin Army Hu Fallen Back. London, Aug. 11. —A correspondent of The Daily Mail who visited Biumintin, which is on neutral Chinese territory about thirty miles west of Mukden, cables the following under date of Ang. 10: “There is an enormous garrison at Mukden, reinforcements having arrived very rapidly. There are no Japanese north of the city. A force of some strength lies twenty-five miles to the south, and there is another Japanese army five milest east of Llao-Yang. I learn from a reliable source that the main Russian army has fallen back on ChiuTsu.” Jay* Hare Delayed Tee Loaf. St Petersburg, Aug. 11.—Again the chance of a decisive battle between General Kuropatkin and the commander of the Japanese armies seems to be disappearing. According to a statement issued by the general staff rains are again falling over a wide aree in Manchuria, with the prospect of Impeding operations: but even more important is tbe information reaching the Associated Press from an exceptional source that the Japanese have delayed too' long. General Kuropatkin has now withdrawn the bulk of his army safely north of Llao-Yang, and la still retreating leaving only a strong rear guard line southeast of Llao-Yang to contest the advance when it cornea.

Sigel Statue for St. Louis.

Bt. Louis. Aug. 11.—A contract has been awarded to Robot Cauer, a New; York sculptor, for a life-rise bronze equestrian statue of General Frans 81gel, to be erected in St. Louis by tbe Sigei Monument association. t