Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1905 — Page 4

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The city authorities of Indianapolis estimate that the colored population of that city will now reach 40,000 or about one-sixth of the city’s population. During the past year nearly one-half the arrests made in the city were colored people, which shows that our capital city has many “bad niggers.”

A WORD OF ADVISE.

To most of the new township trustees of Jasper county, who took their office this week, the duties are practically new, and there are a few matters that The Democrat wants to speak to them about: In the first place, obey the law. Do not forget that you are public servants; that the people of your respective townships have selected you to look after and transact the public business of their township. As such trustee it is your duty to conduct the business in a careful and economical manner —as carefully and economically, in fact, as you would your own private business. For this service the law fixes your compensation at $2.00 per day for time actually expended, subject to the approval of your advisory board. Trustees should beware of the smooth-tongued agents of the supply houses, whose business seems to be that of corrupting public officials, by offering them big rebates or rake-offs on supplies purchased from their houses. These oily-tongued rascals and the rascally employers they represent are a curse to the taxpayers of Indiana, and while The Democrat does not advocate lynch law, it feels that the stringing up of a fsw of these Corrupters of public officials would be a great service to the public in general and the farmer taxpayers in particular. We are told of one township especially in this county that has, through its trustee, of course, purchased hundreds upon hundreds of dollars worth of school and other supplies during the past few years that is of practically no benefit whatever and was not needed. There are probably one or two other townships, at least, in the same condition, and, the fact that the agent of the supply house from which these “supplies” were bought has, we are told, made no secret of or rakeoffs to other trustees, no doubt furnishes the excuse for purchasing them.

You cannot afford to trade with any supply house that is in the business ' of soliciting patronage through such methods, and you should not mince words with their rascally representatives, but kick them out of your office or off your farm and warn them that a reappearance means a dose of buckshot. No man who values his good name and the good opinion of his neighbors and friends can afford to listen to the siren voice of these rascals for a moment. Many a well thought of and hon-est-intentioned man has been corrupted and his good name and standing in the community ruined by these dishonest scoundrels, and we want especially to warn you against them. The good opinion of your constituents, among whom you will expect to reside after your term of office is ended, is much to be preferred to the few paltry dollars you might get in rake-offs by selling yourself to the devil, wbioh in this case is the supply house which offers such “inducements” to secure trade. Be honest with

yourself and with the people you represent. -• Another* thing we want to mention regarding the purchasing of supplies, and one that is of especial importance to the whole county —buy every dollar’s worth of supplies needed, so far as possible, at home. Remember that it is the people of your township and of your county who contribute the taxes that pays for these supplies, and that every dollar sent away is just that much taken out of circulation in your county. If every one would practice this in the purchase of their necessities —private individuals as well as public officials —we would have much better times locally and all be more prosperous. First ascertain if you can procure the article needed at home —and ninety-nine times in a hundred you can buy cheaper at home, quality and duability of goods considered—then, if you cannot, you are justified in sending away for it. Not one penny does the foreign supply house or merchant pay towards the legitimate expenses of your township or county, and you should always bear this in mind when purchasing anything for the public whom you represent. Don’t expect to please everybody in your township. This is impossible. Do what you think is the better thing to do. Consult with the good, honorable representative men and your adon matters of material consequence and do as your better judgment and conscience tells you. Turn down the grafters and require the full equivalent for every dollar expended. You will not please everybody by following this coursp but you will retire from office at the expiration of your term with the good opinion of all whose good opinion is worth having and with a conscience that will let you sleep well of nights and not make you feel like hiding your face every time you meet an honest man.

GRAFTISM IN BENTON.

Geo. L. Roby, chairman of the democratic county central committee of Benton couuty and also editor of the Benton Review, has served notice on the board of commissioners of that county that jsl9o was illegally jiaid out of the county treasury to Harry Rank, county auditor, for making the annual report of receipts and expenditures (auditor’s report) for he years 1902, 1903; and that uness they take steps to recover the same, he will proceed to bring suit as provided by the county re'orm law, in the name of a taxpayer. The making of this report is clearly a part of the regular duties of the auditor, and there was not the slightest provocation for allowing extra pay for the same. Some years ago The Democrat used to point to the low tax levy and economical management of public affairs in Benton county, in making a comparison with expensive Jasper, but graftism seems to have run riot there during the past few years, and it is not to be wondered that the intelligent people of that community resented the manner of conducting business and retired from the corrupt court house ring to private life, at the recent election. Rank seems to have been a very rank one indeed. Even with all the grastism we used to have in the auditor’s office here, no charge was ever made or allowed for making this report, so far as we ever lieaid.

LOOS WANTED. Those wanting sawing done Bhould bring in their logs now, as my mill will remain where it is until March ]. Parties wanting oak lumber can leave their order with me. D. H. Yeoman. NOTICE. The regular Annual Meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Benton, Jasper and White Counties will be held in Townsend’s Hall, Remington, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 7, 1905, at 10 a. m. W. H. Cheadle, Pres. W. R. Pierce, Bec. For Sale: —Two separable cone pulleys and five feet of 1 11-16 inch shafting. The Democrat. An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office.

LEGISLATIVE OFFICES

State Senate and House Elect the Caucus Nom* inees at the Opening. CANTWELL IS MADE SPEAKER Adjournment Follow* Organization— Judge at Lafayette Orders the Probe to Work. Indianapolis, Jan. 6. The sixtyfourth session of the generally assembly of Indiana met for the biennial session of sixty days la the state house. The senate convened promptly at 10 a. in., while it was almost 11 before ! the house was called to order. After the oath of office was administered, each branch organized by electing officers. Edgar E. Hendee, of Anderson, was elected president pro tern, of the senate, and Sidney W. Cantwell, of Hartford City, was elected speaker of the house. Hugh T. Miller. 5f Columbus, will preside over the senate after he is Inaugurated lieutenant govern or next Monday. Meantime Newton W. Gilbert, lieutenant governor, will preside. Other Senate Officer* Elected. At the election of senate officers the following, being the Republican can cus nominees, were chosen: For secretary, Julian Hogate, of Hendricks county; assistant secretary, Charles I’. Gray, of St. Joseph county; principal doorkeeper, Sol Pennington, of Howard county. The oath of office was administered to the new officers by the president. Cantwell Call* for Economy. In accepting the speakership <]/t the house Sidney W. Oantwell called attention to the need of economy because of the condition of the state’s finances, but he added that the legislature should nevertheless care properly for the wards of state, speaking especially of proper care of the insane. He advised that few emergency clauses be contained In bills and spoke of emergency clauses as one of the evils of recent sessions of the general assembly.

Heilman Aulstnnt Clerk. For principal assistant clerk, George D. Heilman, of Evansville, was chosen. Lewis W. Sharp, of Fort Wayne, was elected principal doorkeeper. Message To Be Read Today Both houses adjourned to this morning, when they heard the message Governor Durbin has notified them he has to deliver. JUDGE OSDEES AN INQUIRT He Wants to Get at the Troth or Rumors of Crookedness In Places Official. Lafayette. Ind., Jan. 6.—A sweeping investigation of affairs in both city ana county offices has been ordered by Judge R. P. Dettart in the Tippecanoe circuit court, and comes as a climax to rumors that have been made freely lately. The grand jury has been given Instructions in the case by the court and will begin investigation at once, though no report is expected for ten days. It is alleged that Prosecuting Attorney Flanagan has received money from saloonkeepers in the city to allow them to remain open- as long ns they please and Chief of Police Harrison and City Judge Severson are accused of the same crime.

Charges against the officers have been growing stronger recently until they could not be passed over. The court ordered that indictments be returned if this was believed justifiable by the jurors. Recently the city council appointed a committee to look into the books of City Judge Wilbur P. Severson when charges were made against his office. It is stated that it has made some headway. Affidavit and Schedule Disagree. Noblesville, Ind., Jan. O.—A warrant has been issued for the arrest of J. D. Davis, a wealthy Tipton county farmer, who is charged with perjury because he made affidavit that he was worth a considerable sum of money when he stayed a fine for his son and then filed a schedule, showing he did not own more than SOOO in money and property when the court insisted that he pay the fine. Than* Oct A way with 93,000. Brownstown. Ind., Jan. 6. The large safe in the general store of John L. Hunsucker, at Valonia, was blown open and about $2,000 in money taken. About SBOO of the money belonged to Hunsucker and the remainder belonged to citizens and farmers who had used the safe as a temporary bank. Typhoid Decimalcc a Family. Muncie, Ind., Jan. 6.—Within a few weeks typhoid fever has wiped out all members of the family of Lewis LaRue, near Smithfleld, save Mr. Laßue. A daughter was the first to die, and her death was soon followed by that of the mother. Later an infant son died. Heart! May Be at the Bosquet. Lafayette, Ind., Jan. 6.—The managers of the Jackson Day banquet are expecting a letter of acceptance from William R. Hearst. The invitation was extended to Hears* and his friend, M. F. Dunlap, at Jacksonville, urged Hearst to attend. They Criticise the Oorereor. Evansville, Ind., Jan. ft. Leading Republicans in the First congressional district are criticialng Governor Durbin for failing to n4me any one from this district on the board of trustees of the Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane.

TOKIO PEOPLE IN JUBILATION

Great Celebration of the Fall . of Port Arthur Is Held. TERMS OF THE CAPITULATION Russian Officers to Retain Their Side Arms and Co on Parole. Private* Will Be Held Prisoners— Peace Talk Scorned at St. Petersburg Port Arthur Soldiers Fraternizing. Tbklo, Jan. 3, morning. The Russian and Japanese commissioners appointed to arrange the terms of the capitulation of the Russian forces at Port Arthur signed the compact of surrender at 9:45 o’clock last night Toklo, Jan. 4.—lt is expected that the diet will now take a recess and hold a special session for the purpose of passing a vote of thanks to General Nogi and the men of the third army. ▲ great lantern procession in celebra-

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tlon of the surrender of Port Arthur was held and the city was splendidly Illuminated. Thousands of men carrying flags and lanterns marched the streets and visited and cheered the various departments of the government.

Jap and Rnu Fraternizing. Tokio, Jan. 4. —A dispatch from the headquaifters of the Japanese third army, dated Jan. 2, says: “At the conference held between the commissioners of General Stoessel and General Nogi at 1 o’clock this afternoon the terms of surrender were agreed upon, under which the Russian officers, both civil and military, will be allowed to march out, the military with arms. The officers will be granted full liberty after giving promises not to take further part in the war. The surrendered fortress will be formally handed over to the Japanese tomorrow. The prisoners will march out Jan. 4. The opposing troops are fraternizing. Peace Talk Makes Them Wrath. St. Petersburg, an. 4, 2:40 a. m.— The flood of telegrams from abroad banging talk of peace arouses only resentment in official circles here, and even ninny Liberals who are urgently pressing the government for reforms, aroused by the dreadful story of heroism and suffering of the Port Arthur garrison, declare emphatically against any cessation of hostilities until Russia’s honor is vindicated by a victory in Manchuria.

CONVENTION of capitulation Chief Points of the Document Giving Port Arthur to the Japanese. Tokio, Jan. 4. A telegram from General Nogi giving the text of the capitulation convention has been received. Ita salient points are as follows: “Article 1. AH Russian soldiers, marines, volunteers, also government officials, at the garrison and harbor of Port Arthur are taken prisoners. “Article 2. All forts, batteries, warships, other ships and boats, arms, ammunition, horses, all materials for hostile use, government buildings and all objects belonging to the Russian government shall be transferred to the Japanese army in their existing condition. “Article 3. On the preceding two conditions being assented to, as a guarantee for the fulfillment thereof the men garrisoning the forts and the batteries on Etse mountain, Sunshu mountain, Antse mountain and the line of eminence southeast therefrom shall be removed by noon of Jan.' 3, and the same shall be transferred to the Japanese army. “Article 4Asbould Russian military or naval men be deemed to have destroyed objects named in article 2, or to have caused alteration in any way in their condition at the existing time, the signing of this compact and the negotiations shall be annulled, and the Japanese army will take free action." Article 5 requires the Russians to

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provide mnps, etc., showing the location of all mines ashore or afloat, lists of the army and navy service, and other similar Information. Article 6 provides for the transfer of arms and war material. “Article 7. The Japanese army, considering the gallant resistance offered by the Russian army as being honorable, will permit the officers of the Russian army and navy, us well as officials belonging thereto, to carry swords find to take with them private property directly necessary for the maintenance of life. The previously mentioned officers, officials and volunteers who will sign a written parole pledging that they will not take up arms and In no wise take action contrary to the interests of tlie Japanese army until the close of the war will receive the consent of the Japanese army to return to their country." ‘

STOKSBEI/8 OFFER TO SURRENDER

Received by Nogi at 9 P. M., •iwn. 1 -Jap aiiMt Commander’s ltepljr. Tokio, Jan. 3.—General Nogi. date of Jan. 2, reports as follows: “At 5 in the afternoon Jan.l the enemy’s Is-nrer of a flag of truce came into the first line of our position south of Shuisliiyeng, and handed a letter to our officers. The same reached me at 9 o’clock at night. The letter is as follows: “ ‘Judging by the general condition of the whole line of hostile positions held by you l find further resistance at Port Arthur useless, and for the purpose of preventing needless sacrifice of lives I propose to hold negotiations with reference to capitulation. Should you consent to the same you will please appoint commissioners for discussing the order and conditions regarding capitulation, and also appoint a place for such commissioners to meet the same appointed by me. “ ‘I take this opportunity to convey to your excellency assurances of ray respect. “ ‘STOESSEL.’ “Shortly after dawn today I will dispatch our bearer of n flag of truce with the following reply addressed to Stoessel: “ ‘I have the honor to reply to your proposal to hold negotiations regard* ing the conditions and order of eapilulation. For this purpose I have appointed as commissioner Major General Ijichi. chief of staff of our array. He will be accompanied by some staff officers and civil officials. They will meet your commissioners Jan. 2, noon, at Shuishiyeng. The commissioners of both parties will be empowered to sign a convention for the capitulation without waiting for ratification, and cause the same to take immediate effect. Authorization for such plenary powers shall be signed by the highest officer of.both the negotiating parties, and the same shall be exchanged by the respective commissioners. “‘I avail myself of this opportunity to convey to your excellency assurances of my respect “ 'NOGI.* ”

FACTS about the defense Port Arthur Army Originally Numbers* 35.000 Men—Their Fate. Cbefoo, Jan. 4. statistics concerning the defense 0 1 Port Arthur were brought here by the flotilla of Russian torpedo boat destroyers. which carried numerous chfsts containing complete records of General Stoeasel’s army. Originally the army numbered 35.000. Eleven thousand have been killed. 10.000 are wounded or sick, and BJXX) remained in the forts, of whom, however, 2,000 were unable to fight. During the siege 205 per cent of the garrison were put out of action. This remarkable percentage is due to wounded men returning to the front. Cases have been recorded where men have gone to hospitals four times, returning convalescent to the forts. The number of officers killed was proportionately greater than in any battle known in history. This was due to the frequent lethargic condition of the men, who without food and without sleep moved only when ordered by their officers. The Russians estimate that the taking of the fortress has cost Japan $100,000,000. TERRIBLE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED Operations Performed Without Aaeothettea—Stators Stakes. London, Jan. 4. The Daily Mail’s

Cbefoo correspondent says that Russian officers who have arrived there bring descriptions of the terrible conditions existing in the hospitals at Port Arthur, which they say. were worse than those of the battlefield. They relate how the Sisters of Charity, accustomed as they are to such ordeals, sickened under those conditions and fainted at their posts because of lack of nourishment. “The wretched patients toward the end complained bitterly of what they called the heartlessness of the Sisters of Charity, who grew so accustomed to human suffering that they seemed to lose all sympathy for the victims,” the correspondent adds. “Medicines and doctors were scarce and the shrieks and groans of the wounded, mingled with the curses and yells of men who were undergoing operations without anaesthetics, combined to make such an inferno that it was a relief to rush from the foul atmosphere and horrible sights, even If the shell-torn streets were the only alternative.”

Banker Sentenced to Prison.

Fort Wayne. Ind., Jan. 2.—John W. Kinney’ of Kinney & Co., bankers of Angola, was found guilty of receiving a deposit when he knew that the bank was insolvent. He was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary and S2OO fine.

Cqme to The Democrat office or all kinds of job printing. An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office. pqON-RBSIDENT NOTICE. State of ludiaua, i Jasper Couuty, { In the Jasper Circuit Court, to February term, 1605. Benjamin F. Rouse vs. Carl K. MeFadden aud The Federal Oil A Asphaltum Company (a corporation) Now comes the plaintiff, by Ferguson. Hersh man A Ferguson, his attorneys, and files his complaint herein, together with an affidavit that the defenanta, Carl K. MeFadden and The Federal Oil A Asphaltum Comfany. are not residents of the State of ndiana. Now. therefore, the said Carl K. MeFadden and The Federal Oil A Asphaltum Company are hereby notified that unless they be and - appear ou the 13th day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit Court, to be holden on the 2nd Monday of February, 1903, at the Court house in Rensselaer, in said County and State, and answer or demur to said complaint. the same will be heard and determined in their absence. In Witness Whereof. I hereunto set my , •, hand and aud affix the seal of said ■SKAL.t Court, this 4th day of January, ' > *906. C. C. WARNER, Cierk of the Jasper Circuit Court.

Real Estate Transfers.

Wm. B. Austin et al to Rial P. Benjamin et ux, Sept. 3,1897. pt se 34-39-7, Marion, SIOO. William A. Phillips to LulaE. Howell, Dec. 17, pt ne 25-27-7, 5 acres, Carpenter, 92,000. Owen C. Hughes to Clint Tyler, Dec. 18, Ms, 19, 20, bl. 15, Fair Oaks. sl. q. c. d, William Henson to Howell Richardson, Nov. l,sw 15-28-6, Milroy, $9,000. Henry Kinsinger to Henry Arnold, Dec. 33, sw 32-27-7, Carpenter, $17,000. Elizabeth White to Nettle Joiner, Dec. 23, its 13. bt 13. Fair Oaks, S3OO. Nettie Joiner to Albert Helsel, Dec. 34, same lands. 9350. John A. Robertson to Thomas Larson, Dec. 34. wtt nw 25-38-6, Milroy, $8,600. George M. Kessinger to Upton Scbaub, eV4 sw 10-38-6. Milroy, $4,000, Charles Miller to James Rogers, Dec. 34, it 7, bl. 7. Weston’s add Rensselaer, S7OO. Etta Nichols to William M. Turner, Nov. 36, its 7,8, bl 37, Rensselaer, Weston’s 3d add sl. q. e. d. Joseph V. Parkison to Geo. E, Marshall. Nov. 9, pt nw 39-39-6, 5 acres. Marion, SI,OOO. Same to same, Nov. 38, pt nw 39-39-5, 6 acres, Marion. SI,OOO. Jason K. Bull to Clarence I. Babb, Oct, 1, pt aH se 36-37-7, Carpenter, $7,300, Jordan School Township to Lyman Raymon, Dec, 30, pt ne ne 19-28-7, 1 acre, Jordan. SSO. Lyman Raymon to Jordan School Township, same date, pt ne ne 19-28-7,1 acre, Jordan. SSO. J. A. Scott to J, B. Morsman. Dec. 39, nH se 17-81-6, Walker, $4300. Federal Oil & Asphaltum Co., to Crescent Oil, Asphalt A Gas Co., Sept. 1, pt ne 83-81-5,1 acre Walker, sl. Same to same, same date, It 1 bt 1, It 4 bis, It 13, bl 8, bl 18, Asphaltum, sl. q. c, d. Isaac A. Glazebrook to Clinton Gerrard, Dec. 81, Its 1,8, 8.4, bl 6, Renaaelaer, Austin A Paxton’s 3d add, SBOO. Helen M. Peacock to Maggie Kennel, Dec, 81, its 7,10, bl 10, Leopold's add Rensselaer, SBSO.

Morris’ English Stable IJnlwent Sold by A. F. Long.