Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1905 — Page 4

; m » mi. F. t. IIBCTW, IWW Ml MUMU to.. •<*****■ T.L.M..... { Offlelal Democratic Paper of Jaapar County. *I.OO PER YEAR. IN ADVANCE. Advertlaiag rates made known on application Kntered at the Port-oflloe at Keuanelaer, Ind. a* second class matter. Office on Van Ranaaaiaar Stroat, North of Murray'a Store. SATURDAY. APRIL 22,1905.

The postoffice department has issued a fraud order against Wm. D. Owen, promoter of the Übero Plantation Co., charging him with doing an illegal business. “Billy” Owen was formerly of Logansport and was twice elected congressman from the" Tenth district on the republican ticket, and was also Secretary of State for two terms. He was also Commissioner of Immigration for some time. Judge U. Z. Wiley, of the appellate bench and a former Judge of this circuit, was mentioned in “The Tropical News,” a paper run by Owen to boom the Consolidated Übero Company, et al, as treasurer of the concern. company owned 3,000 acres of land in Mexico, and proposed to plant it in tropioal fruits and trees, coffee etc. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were paid in by the victims of the concern, of whom many were Indianians, and some in this county. The La Puerta Company, The Tropical Sureties Company, et al, are alleged to be all along the same lines, and Owen and a Bostonian of the name of Borges, whom Owen picked up at Logansport and who is alleged to have “done time” at Joliet, Columbus, Ohio, and other state prisons, were the promoters of each. Owen paid 10 per cent dividends out of the money that was paid in for stock, it is alleged, but practically nothing was done in the way of development. A supply of coffee was purchased in the market and put up in cans, labeled to make it appear that it had come from the Übero plantation. In each of Owen’s schemes, the department says, "‘the funds of the company which would have to be used to purchase the land and develop the property •were devoted to the pockets of the promoters through the selling companies.” It is utterly impossible, the department says, owing to the soil and climate, to grow any such fruits at Übero as advertised, or, owing to a lack of shipping facilities, to market them even if they could be grown. The department says that both of Owen’s ventures were conceived in iniquity.

“THE RANK AND FILE.”

At the Jefferson day banquet in New York the other night Hon. John W. Kern, of Indianapolis, was one of the principal speakers. The topic assigned to him was “The Rank and File.” Among other things, Mr. Kern said: “The time has forever passed when the rank and file of the Democratic party can be counted on blindly to follow any leadership, or battle to the death for any platform of principles which only bears the stamp of genuineness affixed by the chairman of a national or state convention. The reading, thinking and reasoning rank and file of the great Democratic army are as loyal to the teachings and principles of Thomas Jefferson as were their fathers a half century ago. The only difference is that whereas the fathers accepted the word of their leaders, that the platform was truly Jeffersoniaa, these descendants insist on examining the brand for themselves, and nearly every one of them regards himself as an expert in the business of determining whether the article presented is genuine or spurious. “It will be well for the men who assume leadership in the Democratic party to study the character and characteristics of that great body of men who constitute the real voting strength of the organization and to take the rank and file into their confidence to the end that they may have the confidence

of the rank and file. The work of organization in future campaigns must commence with the voters, and proceed upward, rather than commence in a so-called conference of leaders and work downward. If we would have victory, the masses of the rank and file must be given full opportunity for a fair expression of their opinion as to issues and candidates, in primaries and conventions fairly conducted, so that the state and national conventions will be composed of men who truly reflect the popular will as expressed first by the people themselves. “We may as well make np our minds that in the great central West, at least, the day of the ‘boss’ in Democratic politics is at an end, and "that ‘gavel rule’ in conventions will no longer be tolerated. “The hope of the Democracy is in the people, the great rank and file. If they are to be relied upon to bear the burden of the battle and win victories, they must have the privilege of choosing their own leaders and formulating their own platform of principles. This, earnest, intelligent army of freemen may be Husted to give expression to true Jeffersonian principles for they believe in none other.

“Ninety men out of every hundred of the Democratic rank and file, of which I have spoken tonight, want neither office nor money. They are patriots in the best acceptation of the word—patriots of the kind who, in the hour of national peril, are amongst the first to offer their lives in defense of their country’s honor. Such men can never be driven, and are not for sale. “In dealing with such men there must be no attempt at party governmetff, save with the consent of the governed, and when it is understood amongst them that socalled bossism has been abolished; that every Democrat, however humble, shall have equal voice fti formulating party politics and that the Democratic party is, in deed as in name, the people's party, there will, as if by magic, spring into being an organization of the stalwart Democracy of America, so complete and perfect in all its parts as to insure in advance a magnificent victory. Let us hope that we may be able to enter upon the campaigns of the future strong in a leadership ordained of the people and strong in a platform expressive of the popular will, so that we may confidently expect victory, for the reason that victory is deserved.” We could have loved John a great deal more if he had talked like this at that famous un-demo-cratic state convention at Indianapolis last year that selected the delegates to the national convention. It is refreshing, however, to note that he is getting wise on the rank and file of the Democratic party.

AND, LIKE “OUR TOM,” BILLY USED TO BE ACE HIGH.

, Monticello Herald: Ex-Con-gressman W. D. Owen seems to have out-Chadwicked Mrs. Chadwick as a grafter. Investigation of the Übero rubber plantation schemes in which he was the prime mover, indicate that he has cleaned up about a half million dollars by duping investors, and it is alleged that this is the real reason of his absence from this country rather than any ailment of his spinal cord. If the Postoffice Department can be believed, there is nothing the matter with Mr. Owen’s central nerve trunk unless it be hypertrophy. We would rather sell machinery, farm implements, buggies, harness, furniture, etc., by catalogue at 5 per cent commission than at 50 per cent profit and carry them in stock. • Chicago Bargain Store.

SETTLE WITH DONNELLY LUMBER CO.

Having sold my interest in the Donnelly Lumber Co., notice is given that ail accounts of the Company are now due and payable to me, at the office near the depot. All accounts not settled by cash or note by May Ist will be placed in the hands of an attorney for

WM. DONNELLY.

collection.

All kinds pure seed stock potatoes bought from a seed house, 38c to 50c per bushel. Chicago Bargain Store.

BOYS, DON’T FORGET IT.

I can make you and your girl both happy with one of my rubber tired buggies. They are high

class.

We will pay as much as the rest Saturday, but |c per dozen more for eggs Fridays than on Saturdays. Chicago Bargain

C. A. ROBERTS.

HITS OEALERS ONLY

That Is ths Way an Indianapolis Justics Construes ths Anti* Cigarette Law. THIS WOHT CATCH THE BOYS Law Wm for Their Benefit—Young Couple Up Against the Marriage Law—ltems. Indianapolis, April 20. —Judge Thos. C. Whallon, of the police court, has given the first local decision under the new anti-cigarette law in the case of William F. Stanley, Who was charged with having the material for making cigarettes in his possession. He discharged the defendant. Judge Whallon said penal statutes must be strictly construed and that the intention must be set out in the statute. How the Judge Reasoned. In his constmtlon of the law Judge Whallon said: “If it haff been intended that the law should apply to smokers it would have been very easy to Insert the words: ‘Smoking, or having in one’s possession for smoking.’ The two clauses must be read together. The first applies to regularly established dealers, and the second to incidental sales or private sales by individuals. Therefore the law cannot on its face apply to smokers who have cigarettes for their own use.” Police Dee of the Laar. There was much interest in police circles In Judge Whallon’s construction of the law. The police in a measure were In favor of the law from the standpoint that it would often serve them in need when making arrests when there were no specific charges. Low Mlmoo It* Chlof Object. When Superintendent Kruger was told of the matter, he indicated that he expected such a decision. He said he regretted it because of the boys. If the boys can get hold of cigarettes, he said, they can smoke with impunity, and the police will’not arrest them. Even the old law concerning cigarettes and boys, he said, has no provision in it to prohibit the boys from smoking.

GIRL THAT WANTED TO WED Ban Up Against the New Law, but Found No Dianka Except Blank Despair. Marion, Ind., April 20. —M. M. Wall, county clerk, refused to issue marriage licenses as he had not received instructions from the state board of health regarding the new law. A number of applicants called as tliiFclerFs office, but were disappointed. One young woman called with her sweetheart and when the clerk refused to Issue the license she Insisted. She declared it was not fair, that there was no law to prevent them from being married, that they were of the proper age, would answer all questions, and could qualify under the new law. It was no use to argue the question with the clerk, and they left the court house after the girl had told the clerk what a mean old thing he was. Whuru a Man Cau Get Drank. Muncie, Ind., April 20. —Justice of the Peace G. W. Heimes decided in the case brought against George Cohn for Intoxication, that a man has a right to bo drunk in his own home, and that the law cannot interfere with him Cohn boards with John Booher, and Booher filed charges against him in which it was stated that Cohn had returned home intoxicated. The latter defended himself by saying he was sober when he arrived home, but became Intoxicated afterward.

Sentiment I* for a Dark Horse. Evansville, Ind.. April 20. Sentiment is growing for a dark horse in the race for the Republican congressional nomination in the First district. Judge John H. Foster, of the Vanderburg superior court, candidate for appellate judge before the state convention three years ago. is the only mac bo far mentioned. Senator Henienway is en route from Washington, and will use his Influence toward peace. Democrat* Have Lafayette. Lafayette, Ind., April 20.—8 y appointing Thomas W. Field city comptroller, Mayor George R. Durgan has completed his “cabinet.” which wili become operative under the new law. The city Is now under a Democratic administration for the first time In ten years. Knocked Oat by -Kid" LemmeL Evansville, Ind., April 20. “Kid" Lemmel, of this city, knocked out Mike Donovan, of New York, in the first round of what was to be a fifteen-round bout. While It lasted th® fight was fast and furious. Donovan went down twice from blows on the jaw. Goto the Rhodes Scholarship. Richmond, Ind., April 20.—President Kelly, of Earlham college, a member of the Indiana Rhodes scholarship committee, has announced that Frank Aydelotte, a teacher In the Louisville schools and a graduate of Indiana university, has been selected. Loss of a Rook of Mail. Shelbyville, Ind., April 20. As • Big Four mall train was passing through St. Paul a mail sack thrown from the mall car was drawn beneath the car wheels and ground to pieces.

STRIKE IS TO GROW

Indication* That Moro Teamater* Will Be Ordered Oat at Chicago Mow Deal for Strike Rioters. Chicago, April 20.—Although influences are still at work in the hope that an amicable adjustment of the difficulty existing between the teamsters and Montgomery Ward & Co. can be reached, the indications are that the strike of the teamsters will spread to other concerns in the near future. President Shea, of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, declared that he would, order out all drivers engaged by firms who shall insist on delivering supplies to Montgomery Ward & Co. The New Employers’ Team company has begun aggressive work by delivering coal to Montgomery Ward & Co. Edward F. Daniels & Co., a private concern employing union teamsters, also made a delivery of coal to the firm. Acts of violence against policemen detailed on the strike have become so frequent that in the future persons arrested for interfering with the delivery of goods from the store will be taken before the grand jury instead of being prosecuted in the police court.

NO HEWS FROM THE CAMP

Secretary Loeb I* Now Oat In the Wilde with Papera for the Preaident to Conolder. Glenwood Springs, Colo., April 20. With President Roosevelt and Secretary Loeb in camp twenty miles from the nearest telegraph office no news of the hunt has come out of the woods. When Loeb returns here It is expected that he will bring information of the luck that has attended the president’s hunt. The president keeps a personal diary, and consequently the correspondents marooned here await the return of the secretary with impatience. Loeb started for the camp to take papers to the president that he should look over. Parson Thomas A. Uzzle, of the Tabernacle, this city, has sent to President Roosevelt in care of Secretary Loeb a message asking that he be given the carcasses of the bears killed during the president’s hunt, for distribution a mong the poor of Denver. A note indorsing the matter “most heartily” was sent to the president by ex-Adjutant General Bell.

General John Palmer Dead.

Albany, N. Y.; April 17.—General John Palmer, former commander in chief of the G. A. R., died here after a long illness. His death resulted from a wound at the spine which he received in the Civil war and from which he suffered since that conflict. He was one of the most promimembers of the G. A. R. in the 'country, being commander-ln-chief of that order in 1892. He was elected secretary of state of New York on the Republican ticket in 1895 and held that office Tor five years. He held many other posts of trust and was one of Albany’s most prominent citizens.

arnegie’s Niece Weds Poor Man.

New York, April 20.—1 t has just become known that Andrew Carnegie’s niece, Nancy, was secretly married about a year ago to a riding master named Heaver whom she met at Newport. The story was confirmed by Mr. Carnegie. “My niece was married to Mr. Heaver in New York about a yecr ago.” he said. “Mr. Meyer was a rldirg teacher in the family. The family has no objection to the match. Mr. Heaven is an honest, upright young man. I would, rather Nancy had married a poor, honest man than a worthless duke. We want no rich men in the family.” •

Heavy Snow in Wyoming.

Cheyenne, Wyo., April 20. —Trainmen arriving in the city report that every telegraph pole for thirty miles east of Cheyenne and twenty miles south has been leveled by the snow. The Union Pacific has sent out emergency squads of linemen to restore connections so that the dispatching of trains may be carried on. The snow Is the heaviest ever known here and at several places In the elty electric light and telephone poles have been broken off by tons of snow and He obstructing the streets.

Union of Crete with Greece.

Canea, Island of Crete, April 20. The Cretan chamber of deputies was opened by Prince George, the high commissioner of the powers, who in his speech blamed the revolutionists and declared his readiness to grant every reasonable reform properly proposed. On the withdrawal of the prince, the chamber of deputies unanimously declared in favor of the union of Crete with Greece and the deputies proceeded to the palace to so inform the

Another Incident That Is Closed.

Washington, April 20.—Nine of the ten pension examiners constituting the board of review have been separated from the government service. Commissioner of Pensions Warner transmitted the nine resignations to Secretary Hitchcock, with the recommendation that they be accepted and Hitchcock took the desired action without delay. Both the secretary and the commissioner declare that the Incident Is closed.

For Waterworks at Manila.

Manila, April 17.—The Philippine commission has passed an act authorising the secretary of war to issue in the name of the city of Manila, bonds in the sum of $4,000,000, for the construction of sewers and water works.

John W. Gates' Father Dead.

St. Charles, 111., April 18. —Asel 8. Gates, aged 82. the father of John W. Gates, the well-known multi-million-aire, Is dead here. He had been 111 from heart trouble for a long time.

»«| Mj IM Him ■L . .. . W.—WWHWMW* The Largest Display of | WALL PAPER! •) Ever seen within the bounds of our (• •j County is now on exhibition at (• : Fendig’s City Drug Store! •) AT PRICES RANGING 2 •J ...From... 3c a Roll, up. I rCO •j We’ve got it in stock. Keep your z* g money in town; you don’t have to (J* •) send away. Remember, also, that (• g we have the big line of (• : PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES. f All the New Things •) And lots of Cheap Ones. (g Don't Forget the Place, FENDIG’S CITY DRUG STORE NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON STREET. <5 ' a V*

JASPER COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES

A Sunday school that promises well to be a successful one was organized at McCoysburg April 11th, with Chas. Marquand as Snpt., and Mrs. Chas. Lefler as assistant. The county chairman visited the Sunday school in Milroy tp. last Sunday and was much encouraged at the splendid work they are doing. A township organization was effected with Mr. W. C. Huston, township chairman, and Miss Bell Clark, Sec. A meeting will be held at the Saylorville school house Sunday, April 23, at 3 p. m., for the purpose of organizing the townsnip. This is the only township in the county without a Sunday school. Let all those who are interested in the improvement of the township come to this meeting and aid in a plan to work with the rest of the county in this great work. Our State Sunday School Convention will be held at Bloomington, Ind., May 31 to June 2.* A splendid programme has been arranged. We earnestly hope every interested Sunday school worker in Jasper county will make a special effort to attend. The car dare is about one fare for the round trip, and the people of Bloomington will entertain the delegates. If each school in the county would pay the way of one representative it would be a splendid plan. Write to the county Sec., Mrs. John Handle, Pleasant Grove, Ind., for a delegate’s certificate. The Parker school in Hanging grove was re-organized April 11. The following efficient officers were elected: Mrs. Ella Parker, Supt., Chas. Marquand, assistant; Roy Bussel, Sec., Mrs. Cora Parker, Treasurer. Highest market price guaranteed for your eggs at Murray’s store.

OAK LUMBER

From Arkansas, good. Screen Doors with all trimmings. Ladders, cheaper than you can make them, at Gwin’s Lumber Yard. To every customer bringing to Murray’s store a case of eggs or more we will give a nine doz. egg case free, as long as the present stock lasts.

Public Sale. • The undersigned administratrix of the estate of Jasper N. Sample, deceased, will offer at Public Sale at the late residence of decedent, one mile north of Rensselaer, on the gravel road, commencing at 1 o'clock p. m. on Saturday, April 22,1905, The following property, to-wit: 3 HEAD OF HORSES, con- - listing of 1 Roan Mare, weight 1000 » pounds; Brown years i ioo. coit, three old driver 4 MILCH COWS, two with calf by side, the others now giving milk. 1 Good Farm Wagon, wide tire with triple box and scoop board; 1 set double Light Harness; 1 Set Double Work Harness; 2 Sets Single Harness; 1 Deering Mower; 1 Breaking ing Plow; 1 Double Shovel Plow; 1 Pair Bobsleds; 1 Fence Machine; Evener; 1 one-horse, Weeder; 120 White Oak Fence Posts; 130-gal-lon Iron Kettle; 1 20-gallon Copper Kettle; 2 Cross-cut Saws; 1 Bushel of Seed Corn; 1 Double - barreled breech-loading Shotgun, etc. Txbms 55.00 and unddr, cash in hand; on sums over 05.00 a credit of nine months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security, without Interest if paid when due, but if not paid at maturity, 0 per cent interest from maturity. No property to be removed from premises until terras of sale are complied with. LUCY E. SAMPLE, ' Administratrix. Fbxd Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G.Spitlbb, Clerk.

ESTRAY NOTICE. Strayed from my farm Thursday, April 13, a black Poland China sow weighing about 200 pounds, had brass tag in right ear. Anyone knowing of the whereabouts of same will please let me know. ’ A. J. Harmon, Phone 515-H. Rensselaer, Ind. RIVER QUEEN MILL Is the place to get your feed, hay in bales, straw, com, bran, middlings and all kinds of ground feed; hard wheat flour and winter wheat flour at righs prices. Flynn & Collins. Remember ths special gteat April sale of clothing, shoes, dry goods, groceries, etc. Chicago Bargain Store. CLOSING OUT SALE. I am not physically able to continue in business and will close out my millinery stock at cost. Come early and get the best bargains. Mrs. Purcupile. An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office.