Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1904 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRATIC STANDARD BEARERS.

ALTON H. PARKER.

iISPER HOT DHOTI. f. (. BIBCOCK, tDIIOR lIP WBLIKBiI. 1... d,.ta..« \ S"' 0 0 V-c* an. Official Democratic Paper es Jasper County. SI. OO PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Advertising rates made known on application Entered at the Post-office at Beueselaer, Ind. as second class matter. Office on Van Rensselaer Street, North of Murray’s Store.

Of Interest to Advertisers. An examination ol the latest Issue ol the American Newspaper Directory, the recognized authority on circulation ratings of newspapers In the U. S. and Canada, reveals the fact that In Indiana THE JASPER COUNTY DEMOCRAT has a higher circulation rating than Is accorded to any other paper published In Jasper County.

DDMOCRATIC TICKET, 1904.

Kor President, ALTON H. PARKER, of New York. Kor Vive-President, HENRY G. DAVIS, of West Virginia, STATE TICKET. For Governor, JOHN W. KBBN. of Indianapolis. For Lieutenant Governor, WARDER W. STEVENS, of Salem. For Secretary of State, EDWARD J. FOGARTY, of South Bend. For State Treasurer, D. F. ALLEN, of Frankfort. For Auditor of State. JAMES R. RIGGS, of Sullivan. » For Attorney-General, JOSEPH H. SHEA, of Seymour. For Reporter of Supreme Court, WALTER S. CHAMBERS, of Newcastle. For State Statistician. JESSE D. SMITH, of Indianapolis. For Supt. of Public Instruction, LH,VI H. SCOTT, of New Albany. For Judge of Supreme Court, Id District. GEORGE E. DOWNEY, of Auroru. For Judge of Supreme Court, 3<l District, FRANK E. GAVIN, of Indianapolis. COUNTY TICKET. For Treasurer. CAREY L. CARR, of Newton Tp. For Recorder, WILLIAM LOCK, of Carpenter Tp. For Sheriff. JOHN A. McFARLAND, of Marion Tp. For County Assessor. W. D. HRINGLE, of Jordan Tp. For Surveyor-, THOMAS J. MALL ATT, of Union Tp. For Coroner, Da. A. J. MILLER, of Marion Tp. For Commissioner, Ist District. W. S. DsARMOND, of Kankakee Tp. For Commissioner 2d District. JOHN RYAN, of Glllain Tp. For Commissioner 3d District, KARAH L. McKILLIP, of Miiroy Tp. TOWNSHIP TICKETS. Hanging Grove—W. R. WILLET, Trustee; ALBERT WARNER, Assessor. Gillum THEODORE PHILLIPS. Trustee; JAMES CULP, Assessor. Walker-ALBERT BOOK, Trustee; CHAS. ARMSTRONG, Assessor. Barkley-GRANT DAVISSON, Trustee; JOSEPH PULLINS, Assessor. Marion~C. F. STACKHOUSE, Trustee; PETER HOUDEMAN, Jr.; Assessor. Jordan—Charles E, SAGE. Trustee; BENJ. WELSH, Assessor. Newton—W. B. YEOMAN, Trustee; EDWARD LANE. Assessor. Kankakee FRANK W. FISHER, Trustee: BERT YANDKRCAR, Assessor. Wheatfield-WM. C. SCHWIKR, Trustee; HARMON CLARK. Assessor. Miiroy W. C. ;HUSTON. Truste;; WM, CULP, Assesaoi. Carpenter—GEOßGE B. FOX, Trustee; MOSES SIGO, Assessor. Union—HARVEY DAVISSON, Trustee; UPWARD LARIN, Assessor.

HENRY O. DAVIS,

RIOTOUS EXTRAVAGANCE.

Cincinnati Enquirer. “Extravagence is running riot,” said Judge Parker in his address to the editors at Rosemont last week, “in Federal, state and municipal governments in spite of the well-directed efforts of some excellent officials. The indebtedness of the municipal governments is steadily piling up, bond issues are increasingly frequent, and the people have not the satisfaction in many instances of a full equivalent in improvements for the money expended. And the Federal Government is leading in the race of great expenditures. Ere long the people will demand a reform in administrative expenses. And they will do it now if they are made to appreciate the whole truth. The Baltimore Sun, comment- . 7 fv ing in an approving manner on Judge Barker’s speech, has this to say in further elucidation: “The people have been comparatively indifferent to the extent of Federal expenditure, while complaining bitterly oft state and local taxation. The reason of this is plain. The bill for state and local taxes is presented to the citizen and he is compelled to put his hand in his pocket and pay out a lump sum to the tax collector. Every increase in expenditure increases the size of that bill. But the Federal tax collector collects his bill from the importer, and it is added to the price the citizen pays for the article, and he does not stop to think that he is paying it. If he buys for his use articles of domestic manufacture, such as tin made in this country, or sugar, or leather, or lumber, he pays the tax all the same, but it goes to make up the big dividends on some trust stock.” Extravagance and high taxation in municipalities are indeed towering evils. The local Offices, in many cities, appear to be regarded strictly as spoils', to be distributed among men who devote themselves to politics. The man elected to profitable office regards himself not ns a servant of the people, but as a person who has been picked out to be honored and made rich. Some of the local officials of various communities seem to regard themselves as children of destiny whom the people ought to delight to honor, though in fact they depend rather upon party organization for their elevation. The “politicians” celebrate the induction of one of their number into office as a personal vindication and his consequence is gauged by the number of arms he can get into the public treasury. And then more bonds are issued and a lot more fellows put on the pay roll. And it is all paid for out of the taxes. It is common to hear men of observation say that the Federal taxation is a bagatelle, and not worth making so much fuss about; that it is inconsequential when compared with local expenses. The Federal extortion, however, is on the increase. The expenses of our National Government are growing almost as rapidly as Japanese civilization and war power. The evil has got to counting seriously in dollars and cents; but the greater evil is in the perversion of the purposes of the Government. The Federal establishment is intended to be a simple institution. The further the departure from the simplicity of the early days the greater is the danger to our system. Extrava-

gauce at Washington begets a dangerous spirit of centralization. The idea at the capital is to spend a great deal of money and make the Federal Government a “big thing.” There is constant allusion to the growth of the Government and the need of more men to run it and more buildings to house them in. New offices are created at every stage of the proceedings, and the Government is constantly assuming new lines in paternalism. Buildings are ereetat enormous expense, and as soon as they are done they are stuffed with office holders and clerks, and hundreds or thousands more are located on rented premises, waiting impatiently for more new structures. What Congress has done, and is doing, for its own convenience and accommodation is startling. An elaborate building is now in course of construction for offices for members of the House of Representatives. It is to cost a great deal of money. It is to be an “ornament to the capital.” There is no real use for it. Seven eighths of the members of the House of Representatives, under the present methods of conducting business, are mere “chair warmers” at their best. This office building, and a good many other buildings in Washington, is an extravagant impertinence.

CONFERENCE APPOINTfIENTS. Following are the appointments of the Northwest, Indiana, M. E. Conference: D.M. Wood, presiding elder; Bartley,to be supplied; Brook, C. B Stansforth; Chesterton, J. T. Stafford; Crownpoint, J. M. Brown; East Chicago, B. D. Hougland; Krancisville, G. F. Cramer; Goodland. E. M. Full man; Hammond. L.S. Smith; Hebron. J. D. Kruevel; Hobart, Geo. B. Jones; Indiana Harbor, A. H. Lawrence; Kentland, J. C. Martin; La Crosse. A. L. Seman; Leroy, A. C. Northrop; Lowell. Dunning Idle; Medaryille, C. O, Smock; Michigan City. S. B. Town; Monon, D. A. Rodgers; Morocco. J. L. Greenway; Mount Ayr, M. W. Q'brien; North Judson, Geo. jP. Howard, Remington. C. W. Postil!; Rensselaer, H. L. Kiudig; Reynolds, Israel Hatten; Rose Lawn, G. E. Mason; Star City, A. L.Clark; Valparaiso, H. T,. Davis; Wanatah and Hanna, A. S. Warriner; Westvill, T. E. Ballard; Wheatfield to he supplied; Wheeler, O. L. Chiving; Whiting. Jesse D. Hickman; Winainac. A. J, Waller; Wolcott. F. C.Taylor. C. D. Royce, formerly pastor, of Trinity M. E. church of this city, has,at his request, been transferred to Spencer, lowa, a town of four thousand population. H. M. Middleton, also a former pastor here, has been transferred from East Chicago to the Crawfordville district, with a charge at Linden and Romney. 10,000 barrels of old wheat flour bought before the advance. Minnesota XXXX flour, same as others ask from $1.90 to $1.75 for, worth $6.00 per barrel to buy at wholesale; during carnival only $1 10 per sack at John Eger’s.

DISAPPEARED; FOUND DEAD

Corpse Was Packed Into a Trunk and She Had Trouble with Her H unbuild. Cleveland. 0.. Sept. 15.—The body of a young woman was found crowded Into a trunk which was pieked up in the water under a coal dock on the lake front. A half dozen detectives were at once placed on the case, with the result that later the body was identified as that of Mrs. Inez Smith, of 95 Oregon street, this city. The woman disappeared on Sept, fi That she was murdered and her body placed in the trunk and thrown into the river the police say is certain. Some time ago the woman applied for n dl vorce. alleging that her husband, Samuel Smith, had another wife living whom he married in 1892.

Low Death Kate In Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 13. —The death rate in Chicago during the last week is characterized as “remarkably low” by the health department. Only 443 deaths were reported, against 491 the previous week and 504 for the corresponding week last year. This is 22 per cent, less than the average for September The water supply, the weekly health bulletin issued .says, was good all the week, and only nineteen out of 500 milk samples tested were below the standard.

New York Republicans.

Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 15.—Lieutenant Governor Frank W, Higgins was unanimously nominated for governor by the Republican state convention. Former Lieutenant Governor Woodruff withdrew as a candidate and requested that the secretary of the convention be instructed to cast the ballot of the convention for Higgins.

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Murray’s Special Carnival Sale. Just as soon as you decide that you want the best Clothes your money will buy, head yourself for this store and keep your feet . working until you get here. We will show you suits that you will like. The new cuts for this fall are so radical different from old , stock/that you can well afford to have the Where is it that good Clothes are sold / And folks that sell them ain’t afraid // ' illj I f. To show the details to the trade -AT HURRAY’S. What is the house that has destroyed “ The methods that were once employed ill And filled the yawning, aching void I I I UlTr Who is it now that leads the way | And easily maintains their sway l In selling clothes—Clothes of Today? --HURRAYS. P yr i gh t~o4 by Hart Schaffner tsf Marx ARE you looking for bargains? Then don’t fail to look over our bargain counters of Men’s, Young Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Suits. Men s and Boys’ Pants and Children’s Knee Pants, many at one- ♦♦ naif and one-fourth the original price. We are very willing to live up to our reputation of giving you more and better merchandise for your money than you can obtain elsewhere under all circumstances and conditions of the competition.

ANOTHER BATTLE WILL BE FOUGHT

Russians and Japanese on the Eve of a Gigantic Engagement. MIKADO TO SEND MORE TROOPS General Nodzu Tells of the Severe Fighting at Liao Yang Evening of Sept. 3. Kuropatkin Estimates the Russian Losses from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5 4,000 Killed and 12,000 Wounded. St. Petersburg, Sept. 15.—General Kuropatkin estimates the Russian losses from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5 at 4,000 killed and 12.000 wounded. ■ .j Mukden, Sept. 14. The Japanese army is within twenty-one miles of Mukden. There is no indication of its advance. Berlin, Sept. 14. The Tagebiatt’s St. Petersburg correspondent telegraphs that the departure of the Baltic squadron has at the last moment been deferred for several days, apparently to await news from the Far East t Tokio, Sept. 15.—This city was thrown into a turmoil late in the day by the receipt by the mikado of an extraordinary tlegram from Field Marshal Count Oynma, stationed within thirty miles of Mukden. He apprised the mikado and the imperial ministry that the forces of the three allied .Tap armies and those of Kuropatkin were on the evejof a gigantic engagement. He added a message of urgent need of men and artillery. More Men To Be Sent. At a council held at once, it was decided to send him 100.000 more men at once, and 221 guns by the first of Qctober. Transports are already at western harbors, with steam up, ready to bear fresh troops to tho seat of the newest battle, Mukden. Here will be fought, if the rains cease, an engagement involving 250,000 men, and it is agreed that it will be deadlier than Liao Yang. Berbaps it will settle the future of Manchuria for all time. It is believed that present skirmishes

will terminate in the field by tlie first of October, and preparations are being rushed to send Oyarna bis desired reinforcements. The Russians are conceded no more chance than before the battle of Liao Yang, although they have been strengthened by tens of thousands of new men. Take Places for Battle. With an augmented force, numbering probably 40,000 men,*the Japanese have begun to cross the Hun river at Changtan, about midway between Siramintuin and Mukden. This movement presages a choice position in the big battle which is expected. Already this force has fallen upon Kuropatkin’s left flank, and there have been many skirmishes, some by night, others in the rain. Oku is ready to cut the railroad at Yilu. near Mukden. This move would prevent the further retreat of the Russians and cause a new base of supplies to be formed. CASE OF THE CRUISER LENA Nothing Decided, but a Third Inspection of Her Is Being Made. Oyster Bay, X. Y., Sept. 15.—There have been no new development in the case of the Russian auxiliary cruiser at San Fraiicisco. It seems reasonably certain that the vessel will be dismantled and ordered to remain where she is now until the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese war. but final decision on that point may not be reached for a day or two. San Francisco, Sept. 15.—Guarded by several United States warships the Russian auxiliary cruiser Lena lies in the same position in the bay where she dropped anchor Sunday afternoon. Under the direction of the United States navy a third inspection of the Lena has been begun, and the disposition of the vessel will doubtless depend upon the report on the investigation. The inspectors are all trained engineers and their work will be searching and conclusive. A visit of Captain Berlinsky and the Russian consul, M. Koskavitch. to the Mara Island naval station is regarded as significant, as it is believed to portend the dismantling of the Lena. They were courteously received by Rear Admiral MeCalla. Rear Admiral Goodrich assembled all of the naval commanders in this port on board the flagship Xew York and acquainted them fully with all of the official development in the ease, and, it is surmised, instructed them as to procedure in the event of certain contingencies.

NODZU TELLS OF ASSAULT

Heavy Fighting at Liao Yang on the Evening of Sept. 3. Tokio, Sept. 15.—General reports that the heaviest fighting at Liao Yang occurred during the evening of Sept. 3. The Twentieth regiment, having previously lost successively two and four battalion commanders sacriflc Jelly assaulted and dia-

lodged the Russians from their redoubts at Yusfanginiao. There uere no Japanese officers above the rank of captain. Captain Yegaml, commanding the regiment, led the charge and inspirited his men. The reserves unhesitatingly tilled the gaps in the assaulting line. The men, unmindful of wire entanglements and other obstructions, rushed up to the Russian works, shouting "Banzai.” One battalion lost all its officers in the first clash and a private subsequently commanded it. One company was reduced to fourteen or fifteen men. The regiment's losses were from 1,200 to 1,300. In spite of the fatigue, at sunrise. Sept. 4, the aJpanese continued the pursuit of the Russians, but tbe lark of bridges forced them to temporarily rernuin south of tbe Taitse river. > Dispatch from Kuropatkin. St. 'Petersburg, Sept. 12.—The emperor has received the following dispatch from General Kuropatkin, dated Sept. 9: “No lighting lias taken place in the slipere of operations and the enemy showed no perceptible activity Sept. Bor Sept. 9. Heavy rains continue, which does not permit of the drying or of their being repaired.” A dispatch from Tie pass says that the losses on both sides from Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 are estimated at from 60,000 to 70,000 killed or wounded. Many of the killed and wounded were left behind in the Chinese corn. The Japanese are experiencing great difficulty in bringing up supplies of ammunition. Japanese Loses. Tokio, Sept. 12.—An approximation of the Japanese casualties in the battle of Liaoyang, based upon reports of the chiefs of the medical corps of the three Japanese armies has been concluded. It covers the fighting from Aug. 26, and shows that the Japanese killed and wounded amount to 17,539 men, divided as follows: In the right army, under the command of General Kuroki, 4,866 men; center army,' Command of General Nodzu, 4,992 men, and left army, command of General Oku, 7,681 men. These casualties Include 136 officers killed and 464 officers wounded. Dispatches from Gen. Stoessel. St. Petersburg, Sept. 15. —General Stoessel, commander of the Russian military forces at Port Arthur, under the dates of Aug. 28 and Sept. 2, reports that renewed Japanese'attacks on the fortress were repulsed with small loss to the defenders. Dispute* Oyima’i Figures. London, Sept. 14. Bennett Burleigh, cabling from Tlen-TBln to The Daily Telegraph, insists that the Japanese casualties in the battle of Liaoyang were nearer 30,000 than 17,000.

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