Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1905 — Page 6

The SPORTING WORLD

Breamoham ma a Catcher. Owing to the loos of the services of Jack Warner, Manager McGraw was ■compelled to look about for a new catcher for his New York Nationals.

ROGER BRESNAHAN AS A CATCHER.

Roger Hroflnnhan. the hard hlttlng center fielder, having had some previous experience as a backstop, was given a chance to show what he could do. Itoger “made good” and will continue through the season as catcher for the National league champions.

Lon Dillon, li&8 1-2. It Is understood that Lou Dillon, 1:5814, the trotting queen, is soon to be shipped from California to the east, though exactly when has not been stated. Very Interesting reports concerning her present condition eomo from San Jose, Cal., where she has wintered under the care of Budd Doble, the “dean of the sulky.” She was shipped to him last December, and he has devoted most of his time to her ever since then. She now weighs 865 pofinds, which is more than ever before, and as she hns not been heavily fed it is all hard, solid flesh. A year ago she was wintered at Memphis and given a complete let-up for weeks, not being harnessed, but Doble has driven her from eight to eighteen miles daily ever since he received her, though so far she has scarcely seen a track and has not been a mile faster than 2:40. The two minute mare, as Is well known, is at once the gentlest and the highest spirited thing of her sex and breed, and Tier peculiar ways have added much to the wonder that her record breaking has excited. Doble, it is said, has devoted himself studiously to perfecting her manners and with such success that she now Jogs quietly at any gait, does not fret or chafe at restraint and seems in many respects a different mare.

Owen Moran. Owen Moran is another English boxer who has Just come over and has been taken under the protective wing of the once fairly prominent Thomas O’Rourke, which means that most of the little Englishman’s fighting will be done in the New York newspapers. Just what Moran's claims to being a fit opponent to meet any one of the half a hundred American second raters are based upon would be hard to say. To be sure, he has fought Jem Bowker, the little Johnny Bull who did funny things to the unsatcd Frankie Neil of San Francisco not loug ago, drawing twice and getting licked once, but these performances are hardly sutflcient to justify a serious rating for him on this side. It. is rather queer he did not get on with Bowker again, since Jem won the championship from the Californian and demonstrated that his defeat by the latter was a fluke, ami thus fit hint as a. candidate for a battle with America’s ex-champion. It is an odds on bet. however, that Neil or even Harry Forbes can defeat Morau so easily that lie will hardly have time to realize that he lias landed. These British importations in a lighting' nay for many years' "have'"been Jokes. —

Young I orbed’* Two Matches. Young Corbett, tin* ex-featherweight champion of the world, has two good mutches ou. Ills first will be with Eddie Hanlon of San Francisco, whom he meets for twenty rounds, weigh iu at ♦5 p. in. on May 25), liefore the Hayes Valley Athletic club of San Francisco. His second fight will lie with Spike Thompson of Butte, Mont., with whom he clashes for twenty rounds at 130 pounds on June 13 liefore the Silver Bow Athletic club of Butte. .

Promising Young Harness Horsea. James Evans of Atlantic City, N. J„ has in training at Maplewood stock farm, Uqudstown, N. J„ several promising youngstei-s—a three-year-old filly by Maplewood Norval, dam Mlgnon. by Yorktown Boy, son of Jersey Volunteer; a two-year-old pacer by Maplewood Norval, dam Lady Garrison, by Tramp Panic, and a yearling by Straight Cut, son of Director, 2:17, dam Mlgnon.

The Texas Racing Bill. Mainly through the efforts of Senator J. W. Bailey the legislature of Texas has passed a racing bill which admits of making books and selling pools on race tracks. Several big trotting meetings will be held in that state.

WutMl, m Taker. Frwl M. Knowles, aecretary-treasurer of th ' New York Olanta, is empowered to tK SI,OOO to SIO,OOO that the champion repeat their performance of 1004 and iat the National league pennant afii ’ floats over the Polo grounds.

WASHINGTON LETTER.

Political and General Gossip of the National Capitol. Special Correspondence to The Democrat: Has President Roosevelt entered the wedge for a split in his party which will rend it wide asunder? This is the question which is being discussed.'wherever politicians, or even business men, are gathered together in Washington and, judging by the reports, in business bouses and clubs all over the country. If one listens for a few moments to a group of stand patters, as they are called who rigidly oppose any change of the tariff schedules, he will be convinced that the Republican party is doomed to disruption and defeat and their reasoning is not surprising. As the servants of the highly protected industries all over the country, Republicans in Congress have been diligently opposing every move toward lowering the tariff schedules and have denied, with haughty indifference to facts, that American manufacturers were selling their products abroad for prices far below those charged in this country. They have refused to listen to the people who have read the last Democratic Campaign Book and who there saw a long list of articles with two prices opposite each, one the price charged the foreigner the other the price charged the American for the same article and with a difference of about 50 per cent in favor of the foreigner. t t t

Now the American public is informed that the claims of the Democrats are obsolutely correct; that two ships which the Panama Canal Commission wished to buy were priced at $1,400,000 in this country, while identical ships, constructed of steel plates made by the American Steel Trust, could be bought in Europe for $750,000; that the domestic price of steel rails is $33 a ton and the foreign price for the same rails, with freight prepaid to Europe is S2O a ton, and, incidentally, that the cost of the rails is only sl2 a ton; that "the protected hogs have their hind feet in the trough” and that it is high time they were taugbtra lesson; that the tariff shelters monopoly and that, in a word, the American consumer is being robbed. And the informant of the American people on all these points is none other than President Roosevelt, the leader of the Republican party. Is it any wonder that the stand patters see defeat ahead ;thfct they foresee their own doom for the reason that they have always been elected by the campaign contributions of the trusts and now that the party of which they are members must follow its leader and elect to Congress men who will vote for tariff revision, their reason for being has ceased?

t t t It all earner about in this way. The President discovered that the Panama Canal Commission, was being robbed by a combination of Americnn trusts; that, as the Democrats have always claimed, the tariff has created monopolies which were so bold as to try to rob the government, which, by its favoritism lias created them and as ungratful as the viper which stung the bosom that cherishe3 ft. When rumors of this condition of affairs first reached the President lie did not believe them, but he began an investigation. First he determined to get rid of Admiral Walker, chairman of the old Commission, Congress, that is n few leaders in Congress, killed the bill that gHve the President authority to reorganize the Panama Canal Commission but the resourceful President “fouud a way;” when he had gotten rid of Walker and the old Commission he placed men whom he knew in charge and told them to report the facts to him. When they made their report he fpund that the rumors wore true and he became angry and used strenuous —not strong—but strenuous, language, referred to the trusts as hogs who had put not alone their fore feet but all four feet into the trough, etc., and then he rendered his now famous decision that the Commission should either compel the American trusts to grant their largest foreign discount or else buy the machinery and supplies for the canal abroad. The President is a protectionist, but he does not believe in the perpetuation of schedules which will allow of extortion, and he is convinced that many of the Dingley schedules do that. t t t

The stand patters are using every effort to defeat the intent of the President. They have spread unwarranted stories to the effect that he purposes to load up the commission before Congress can meet and pass a law compelling the purchase of only American

made goods at Amerio&n trust prioes for the canal. That is not true. The President will do nothing of the kind. He has merely instructed the Commission to make euch purchases as are necessary abroad if the Americans will not make their prices right, bat he knows full well that the Americans will make their prices right when they are compelled to do so. t t t There is a very important investigation going on in Washington of the respective charges against Assistant Secretary of State Loomis and Herbert W. Bowen, former Minister to Venezuela. The indications now are that Minister Bowen will be dropped from the diplomatic service for his lack of discretion. The fate of Secretary Loomis is still undecided. The entire investigation iB eclipsed, however, by the tariff question, but it will keep and in a future letter the importance of the investigation and the ramifications of its bearing will be explained.

TWO GOOD LAWS.

On page 688 of the acts passed by the last legislature are two laws which should commend themselves to every good citizen. Section 450 of the acts says: "It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, barter or give to any other person under the age of twenty-one years any pistol, dirk or bowie-knife, slung-shot, knucks or other deadly weapon that can be worn or carried concealed upon or about the person, or to sell, barter or give to any person under the age of twenty-one years any cartridges manufactured and designed to be used in a pistol or revolver. An# person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction, shall be fined not less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars.” The other law is aimed at the indiscriminate use of explosives by children and is as follows: “It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, company or corporation to manufacture, sell or expose for sale, or give away as a prize or reward, any toy pistol or other device for the purpose of exploding caps or wafers contain:, ing fulminates or other explosive compounds; and any person, firm, company or corporation so manufacturing, selling or offering to sell or give away any such toy, pistol or other devices, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on oooviction, shall be fined not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than ten days nor more than twenty days.”

Bring in your eggs, highest prices paid. Fendig’s Fair.

Now is the time to feed Hominy Meal, only S2O per ton, and 100 lbs. is equal in feed to three bushels of corn. For sale at Rensselaer Feed Store.

For Rent: —A desirable room for department store, also office rooms and basement at the corner of Washington and Front streets, Rensselaer, Indiana. Baughman & Williams.

FOR EXCHANGE.

A two story brick business block, with business room below and five living rooms above, on two lots with good barn, rented for $lO and all in good shape. Will trade this property clear for property in this town or farm, and assume or pay cash difference. The property is in a town In Benton county. G. F. Meyers, Rensselaei, Ind.

Meet me on the I. I. & I. Niagara Falls Excursion, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1905,

Ten tons best grade fertilizer in stock and will be sold in any quantity desired at Rensselaer Feed Store.

BOYS, DON’T FORGET IT.

I can make you and your girl both happy with dne of my rubber tired buggies. , They are high class. C. A. Roberts.

OAK LUMBER From Arkansas, good. Screen Doors with all trimmings. Ladders, cheaper than you can make them, at Gwin’s Lumber Yard. 5 PER CENT LOANS. We can positively make you a loan on better terms than yon can procure elsewhere. No “red tape.” Commission the lowest. No extras. Funds unlimited. See us before borrowing or renewing an old loan and we will save yon money. IRWIN & IRWIN. T. O. O, F. Building.

JAY W. WILLIAMS THE FURNITURE AND CARPET DEALER. *' ' • , ' * ' # The Dealer in | Large Stock Carpets, Furniture | y Go-Carts | / and Be Ceovlnced. REMEMBER THE PLACEOpposite Public Square, RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

STATEMENT OP THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OP RENSSELAER, IND., MARCH 14. 1905. RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. Loans... $225,367 38 Capital Stock $90,000 00 U. S. and County Bonds... 26.100 00 Surplus and Profits 15,724 39 Bank Building ... 7,000 00 Circulation.. 7.500 00 Cash and due from banks 70,809 06 Deposits . 276,032 03 $329,276 42 $929,276 42 DIRECTORS, A. Parklson, John M. Wasson, E. L. Hoi lings worth. President. Vico-President. Cashier. James T. Randle. Oeo. E. Hurray. Fans ms 0 say fl snare 01 your parous is mm. * “v,

Blacksmith and Wood-Work Shop FRONT ST. NORTH OF K. P. BUILDING. \ BmTKiii Blacksmithing / and Repairing^ Horse-Shoeing, Boiler and Engine Work, $ Windmills, Tanks and Supplies, Well » Drilling and Well Repairing, * MACHINE WORK A SPECIALTY. Residence Phone 259 ELfIER GWIN & CO. |

Ransom Qounty, North Dakota. A n Introduction.— We will introduce to yon in a Few words the famous Red River Valley, the great bread basket of the world, the land that will make your fortune We have selected this field for our work, because we can give you more for your money, than in any other part of the United States. The world talks about the enormous grain fields of this region, in the heart of the American continent wherg we suphumanity with bread. The fertility of our soil cannot be surpassed. Our climate is beautiful and makes people strong and healthy. Our railroad facilities and markets are good. Our beef cattle fattened on native grass sell at top prices. Our winters have very little snow and permit stock to graze out of doors at any time. Our people are progressive, energetic and intelligent. Our school system is recognized as oue of the best in the West. We have many churches of all denominations. We have rural free delivery and country telephones. Our country roads are excellent. Our land can be bought at the present time,at from S2O to SBS per acre, but the people are moving west in large numbers, and are settling this country fast. It will be but a few years and the bargains will be gone, land will soon Bell from $75 to S3OO per acre, This has been the case in all the older states and it will be so here. Remember the wise words of the great Horace Greeley, when he said, “Go west, young man, go west and grow up with the country.” Since the landing of the Pilgrims, the people have been pushing west. Your forefathers cleared the forest and built homes, which have become valuable. Why do you hesitate to profit by their experience? Take advantage of the opportunity, shake the dust from your feet, and seize your last chance to get a home cheap. Nature has made this beautiful country for you to live in, and we ask you to come and look it over, get a home and be happy. We will now appeal to your good judgment and ask you to sell your small farm; or if you have a few thousand in cash to oome out to where you can’ get from 1 to 5 acres for the cosfnf one iu the East. It will be a pleasant trip for you to take, we will treat you right and give you a square deal. We will be pleased to have you look ua up. The Improved Farm Land Company, LISBON, NORTH DAKOTA.

TOWNSHIP IRUSTEES’CIRDS. Jordan Township. The undersigned, trustee of Jordan township, attends to official business at his residence on the first Saturdav of each month: also at the Shide schoolhouse on the eaat side. on the third Saturday of each month befween the hours of 9 a. m.. and 8 p. m. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address, Goodland. Ind. R-F-D. CHAS. E. SAGE, Trustee. Mllroy Township. The undersigned, trustee of Mllrojr township, attends to official business at nis residence on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice addreps. McCqysburtr, Ind. W. C. HUSTON, Trustee, Nowton Township. The undersigned, trustee of Newton township. attends to official business at his residence on Thursday of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address Rensselaer. Indiana. Phone 30-A Mt. Ayr Exchange. W. B. YEOMAN, Trustee. Marlon Township. The undersigned, trustee of Marion township, attends to official business at bis office, over tbe First National Bank of Rensselaer, on Fridays and Saturdays of each week. Persona having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address Rensselaer. Indiana. CHARLES F. STACKHOUSE. Trustee. Union TownshipThe undersigned, trustee of Union township. attends to official business at his residence on Friday of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern hemseives accordingly Postoffice address, Rensselaer. Indiana. R. F. D. 3. HARVEY DAVISSON, Trustee. Glllam TownshipThe undersigned, trustee of Glllam township, attends to official business at his residence on Fridays of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address, Medaryville. Ind. THEODORE PHILLIPS, Trustee.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. To the citizens of Carpenter township and townof Remington, in Jasper county, in the state of Indiana. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Joseph Ulm. a male inhabitant of said township, town, county and state, and for more than niuety days last past a bona fide and continuous resident of said town and township, over the age of 21 years, and a man of good moral character, not in the habit of becoming intoxicated, and iu every way a fit and proper person to be intrusted with a license to sell intoxicating liquors, will make appiioatiou at the Juue term, 190$, of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper oouuty in the state of Indiana, the same being a regular term of said Hoard, which will conveue on the &th day of June, 190 ft, at the court house in Rensselaer, in J[asper county, Indiana, for a license for the period of oue year, to sell intoxicating liquors, consisting of spirituous, vinous, malt and all other intoxicating liquors that are or may be used as a beverage in a lest quantity than five gallous at a time, and in a less quantity thau a quart at a time, with the privilege of allowing the tame to be drank on the premises where sold: said riremises are situated in the town of Bemngtou. Carpenter towuship, Jasper county, and state of Indiana, aud are particularly described as follows, to-wit: Iu a certain room situated iu aoue-story frame building, located on a part of lot three (3) in block eight (8) in the original plat of the town of Remington in said towuship, oouuty and state aud more especially described as follows: Commencing at a point on the south line of suid lot three (8) fifteen (15) feet and ten (10) inches due east from the southwest corner of said lot three (8) and running theuoe north fifty-two (52) feet and eight (8) inches; thence east sixteen iIS) feet and two ;2) inches; thence south fifty-two (52) feet and eight 18] inches: thence west sixteen [lrt] feet and 12] inches to the place of beginning. The room in said building wherein said liquors are to be sold aud drttuk is situated on the ground floor thereofand is the only room therein and is fifty, one [ftll fe<t aud nine [9] inches in length, fifteen [lsl feet and eight [BJ inches in width and eleven [lll feet and eight [B] inches in height. Said building fronts south on the public highway knowq as and commooly called North Railroad street in said town, and said building hat no partition or partitions therein. That the front and rear of said room ia arranged with glaaa doors and windows so that the whole of the iuterior of said room cau be viewed from said highway aud from the rear of said room. That the doors and windows of said room are furnished with suitable locks and bolts so that the same can be securely closed aud ingress and egress prevented at such times at applicant ia prohibited by law to keep said room open. That said room is furnished with movable screens so that the whole of said room can be viewed from said highway. That said room duet not oonnect with any other room in any building and that said building has but oue room therein. That said room does not contain aud will nut contain any devices for amusement or any mitsioal instruments of any kind or any tritinbling tablet of any kind or any devices for gambling of any kind whatsoever. That applicant hat no partners In said business, but is aole owner and proprietor thereof. That applicant is not engaged in saloon business in any other place within or without the state of Indlaua; that applicant does not own any Interest in any saloon. That applicant has not been denied a license In this or any other oouuty in Indiana within two years laat paat. Applicant will also ask the privilege to sell cigars, tohaooo and aoft drinks. JOSEPH ULM, Applicant.

Poland China Hogs FOR SALE OF SITHER SEX. Sow* aired by (Ohio'* Great Hog) Wichita Chief, Captain Sunshine and Sure Perfection the Great, bred to a *on of L. ffc W. and Sure Perfection 89099. Price* reasonable. J. F. FENWICK, R .F, D. No. I, Goodland, Ind,