Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1905 — Page 2

WASHINGTON LETTER.

Political and General Gosaip of the National Capital. Special Correspondence to The Democrat: The return of Judge Penfield of the State Department from hie more or less mysterious mission to Brazil, has caused an immense amount of speculation among those in Washington not on the inside. And in this case there are very few who are on the inside. The concensus of opinion seems to be that he was sent to South America for a more serious recreation that the inspection of consulates, which is one of the standing jokes of the Department, and it is rumored that his real mission was to took into the extent of German colonization in Brazil and see what effect if any it was likely to have on the Monroe Doctrine. Now this if it was a fact, displays a rather apprehensive attitude on the part of the administration toward German doings in South America. It is no secret that for h generation past Germany has had a covetous eye on’ South America as a possible site for German colonies. She would like to plant them there if she could and failing that, she wants all the Latin American trade she can get, which is after all only natural. T t t The Administration could have learned without going to the expense of sending Judge Penfield to Brazil that- Germany has already settled a very large number of her subjects there, that they do not take up the customs of the country and are not absorbed as they are in the United States. Also they have the bulk of the foreign trade there, with England, France and the United States coming a good way after. Of course if Germany ever feels that she is strong enough, she may try to ignore the doctrine which says the whole American continent is for Americans. Any nation will go just so far as she dares in trenching on another’s rights if it suits her convenience. International law is not an exact science yet and there is little conscience in international dealings. The Navy Department since long before Admiral Dewey’s brush with the German Admiral at Manilla has had a plan of sea campaign against Germany all plotted out and there area great many officers who would like to try it in operation just to see how it would work. But it will in all probability be a very long time before there is even the possibility of an armed clash between the two countries, and Judge Penfield's report to the State Department while it is doubtless will be interesting is not likely to be of much importance. t t t There is excellent news for the manufacturers concerned in the announcement of Secretary Shaw that he at least will not jeopardize the business interests of the country by recommending any financial legislation in his coming message. He has been “seen” by several important business delegations recently and assured them that the condition of the country was prefectly satisfactory from a financial standpoint and that so far as his advice went the President would not incorporate any financial recommendations in his coming message. The Secretary contented himself with generalities end did not say what the figures would be, but intimated that the financial showing would be a good deal better than last year. It could be that without being very much.

There will be another factor that will have to be reckoned with however, and that ia the expenditures of the Panama Canal Commieaion that will have to be met out of the Treasury till a bill ia passed authorizing the issue of bonds. The Spooner Act authorized the issue of bonds it is true but there will have to be additional legislation before they will be available us the basis of national bank circulation and unless they are made so available, it will be hopeless for the government to dispose of them even at par. + t t From one of the lessons learned in modern warfare and emphanized in the late Russo-Japanese war, Gen. Crozier, Chief Ordinance Otficer, has ordered entrenchment tools for the use of the enlisted men in the United States army. According to this order the entire army and a part of the organized state militia will be supplied, and every soldier will have a small steel shovel to carry with his other equipment. It will add something to the weight of hie luggage but not more than has been taken off ut the weight of the modern gun, and he will doubtless be willing to carry it, for it will in many

y instances save bis life. The improved rifles <?arry so far and have such penetrating power that there is scarcely any protection from them except a hole in the ground which this spade is intended to dig. ttt Mrs. Roosevelt gave her first large reception of the season to the diplomatic corps on Friday afternoon when the ladies of all the embassies were her guests The invitations, issued through the State Department, were in Mrs Roosevelt’s name only. The reception was in the “Bine Room” and Mrs. Roosevelt had the assistance of the naval and military aids assigned to the White House. These, it will be rem embered, are Lieutenants Grant and Lee, the grandson and grandnephew of the distinguished leaders on opposite sides in the Civil War. Mrs Roosevelt introduced this diplomatic reception three years ago in order that many of the newly arrived diplomats might meet her previous to the official reception of New Year’s day. There was no order of precedence observed as is the custom of New Year’s and at other state functions.

SHIP SUBSIDY AGAIN.

Republican Leadera Determined to Advocate Corrupt Scheme. There Is pretty good evidence. that the grafters have not given up hope of passing a ship subsidy bill through the coming congress. Many Republican statesmen have been taking a trip to Europe during the summer, and sea breezes seem to have had the exhilarating effect of making some of them more than ever callous to public opinion, which is so utterly opposed to subsidies in any form and especially the particular subsidy sought by the steamship trust. One of the subsidy hunters is Senator Lodge, the warm personal friend and close political adviser of President Roosevelt. The secret conference at Sagamore Hill on political matters included Senator Lodge, and, though it is intimated that the principal topic discussed was restitution of that part of the Republican corruption fund wrung from the widows and orphans now or hereafter dependent upon the New York Life and other insurance companies, yet ship subsidy may have been talked over also.

It is known that the Republican machine in Massachusetts is beset with dangers this fall from foes within the organization and that- nothing but an ample campaign fund may save it from destruction. If the machine breaks down, the chauffeur. Senator Lodge, is in great danger. Perhaps the steamship trust has offered to supply the campaign fund to repay the senator for his support of a subsidy bill. It will be remembered that when the Republican party was in great straits in tlie congressional election of 1838 the subsidy hunters came to the rescue and saved tlie day. In return for this corruption fund the late Senator Hanna strove hard to pass a ship subsidy blll through congress and did succeed in passing it through tlie senate. There must be some overpowering influence that compels the resuscitation of the ship subsidy question at this time. What It is will probably develop later. Certain questions insistently suggest themselves, says the Providence Journal, “when Senator Lodge, turning from the live topics of the time, enters upon an elaborate advocacy of the discredited policy of ship subsidies. One searches In vain through his long speech before the Essex club for any new argument in support of tlie exploded subsidy theory, just as one would search in vain for any new argument on the other side. The whole question has been discussed over and over again in every possible aspect. The subject is as dry as thrice thrashed straw. Why should the Massachusetts senator, whose knowledge, of course, protects him from any personal delusion in this matter, attempt thus to resuscitate what has been supposed to be a dead Issue? It must be with political purpose rather than from economic conviction that he speaks. Can it be that the Republican party, with whose lenders he Is supposed to be in close touch, after having discreetly shelved subsidy propositions without uumlier, is now to attempt to pass a subsidy bill? That would be folly. Indeed, for a party that In the congressional elections of next fall Is likely to be handicapped enough by responsibility for things undone."

VASISTA SELLS AT AUCTION.

Owing to the distant removal of a majority of the shareholders, Vaeista, the imported percheron stallion that has been owned for the last three years by the Iroquois Horse Co., was sold at auction Nov. 22, to W. H. Pullins at the sale of Samuel English in Barkley township. One of his get, a sucker, brought SBU, while its dam, though young, broke and unblemished, brought only |65. A fsir illustration of the good judgment shown in patronizing a first class draft sire. Vasista is six years old, in the pink of condition, a select individual and proven a sire par excellent. Considering the unprecedented high prices all grades of draft horses are bringing at present and the favorable outlook for years to come, Mr. Pullins is to be congratulated on his purchase

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A great mark down young men’s and boys’ clothing, slightly damaged by water, at the Chicago Bargain Store.

For Sale: Several pure brood White Plymouth Rock cockerels and pullets. Wm. Geier, Remington, Ind. The Greening Bros. Nursery Company, Monroe, Mich., one of the leading nursery concerns in the United States, write us that they want a good live agent in this section to solicit orders for their nursery stock. Experience not necessary. They offer good pay weekly, and furnish canvassing outfit free. We advise any man or woman in our community, who is in a position to take orders for the above house, to write them for particulars immediately.

160 Acres Free! Walk, Write or Telegraph.

In the best spring wheat belt in the world, in the clear sunshine where health is improved, Then waste no time; if you cannot come and look for yourself, have the locator of government land to file for you. Write for particulars. B. F. Gaines & Co. Hanley, Assa.

5 PER CENT LOANS. We can positively make you a loan on better terms than you can procure elsewhere. No “red tape.” Commission the lowest. No extras. Funds unlimited. See tis before borrowing or renewing an old loan and we will save you money. IRWIN & IRWIN. I. O. O, F. Building. MONON EXCURSION RATES. One and oneth-ird fare for the round trip to points within a distance of ISO miles, Nov. 29 and SO; return limit Dec, 4. $3.95 for the round trip to Chicago, Dec. 16, 17, 18,19; return limit Dec. 24. $1.50 for the round trip to Chicago, Dec. 20, returning to Dec. 28. International Live Stock Exposition. W. H. Beam, Agt.

BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at Public Auction at his residence to miles Southeast of Rensselaer, 7 miles North and IM miles East of Wolcott, 414 miles South of McCovsburg, commencing at ten o’clock in the forenoon, on Wednesday, December 6, 1905, The following property: FOUR HEAD OF HORSES, consisting of 1 Bay Mare 13 years old, in foal; 1 Bay Mare 9 years old. in years old. in foal; 1 Trotting Stallion, 2 years old, eligible to register. 3 HEAD CATTLE Consisting of 1 good Milch Cow 4 years old,« will be fresh in the spring. Two Yearling Heifers, FARM IMPLEMENTS. ETC. Consisting of 1 Farm Wagon; 1 Osborne Binder; 1 Mowing Machine; 1 Hay Rake; 1 Riding Breaking Plow; 2 Walking Breaking Plows; 1 Riding Cultivator; one Walking Cultivator; 1 Sulky Drag Harrow, bought new this season; 1 Corn Planter with fertilizer attachment and 80 rods of wire; 1 Top Buggy and two sets of Double Work Harness; 1 set of Single Harness. Several tons timothy Hay in stack; stalk pasture, and numerous other articles of minor importance. Terms—A credit of twelve months given on sums over $5.00 without interest; all sums of $5.00 and under cash; 6 per cent off for caah. LEWIS BEAVER. Eked Phillips. Auctioneer. C. G. Spitebr. Clerk. Refreshments on the Grounds.

BIG PUBLIC BALE. The undersigned will offer at Public Auction at his residence, 5 miles north and 24 miles east of Rensselaer, 1 mile north (and '-i mile east of the Smith cemetery, in Barkley tp.. known as the ’"old Renicker farm,” commencing at 10 o'clock a. m„ on Tuesday, Dec. 12,1905, 7 HEAD OF HORSES, consisting of 1 Sorrel Mare, twelve yean old, wt. 1500; 1 Bay Mare eleven years old, wt. to Benton's six years old. wt. ;i3OO, in foal to same jack; 1 Bay Mare four yean old, wt. 1300, in foal to same jack; 1 Bay Mare four year, old, wt. liOOt 1 Bay Road Mare two yean old, wt. 900; 1 Bay Colt (mare) one year old, wt. 800, 4 HEAD EXTRA GOOD COWS, now giving milk, three will be fresh March lit. the other June Ist. 14 HEAD OF SHOATS, weight 40 to 00 pound., k Duroc Jersey. FARM TOOLS. WAGONS, Etc., consisting of 2 Farm Wagons, one wide tire with triple box; 1 Dandy Truck Wagon witl triple box, nearly new; 1 Scoop Boards: 1 Deere Sulky Plow; 1 Walking Plow; 1 Good Disk; 1 ThreeSection Steel Harrow; 2 Good Brown Star Spring Tooth Cultivators; 1 Endgate Seeder; 1 Double, 1 Single Shovel Plow; 1 Corn Planter with HO rod. wire; I Mud Boat; 1 Extra Good Hay Rack; 8 Sets Double Work Harness; 1 30-gallon Iron Kettle; 1 Wood Heating Stove; 1 Six-foot Crosscut Saw: 10 tons Timothy Hay In ‘Stack; 6 Domesticated Wild Geese; and numerous other articles of leaser importance. Tkxmb A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over IS without interest; all sums of 95 and under cash: 7 per cent off for cash. HORATIO ROPP. Simox Phillips A Sox, Auctioneers. C. G. Spitlkb, Clerk. Hot Lunch on Grouted.

A S3OO Chase Piano FREE !~ It will go to the most popular Church, Sunday School, Lodge or Club in Jasper County. 11H WH i| lit Ml Ml nil The Democrat wants to know which Church, Sunday School, Lodge or Club in Jasper County has the most friends. To gain this interesting information we have planned a voting contest th which everybody mav participate. The contest opened July i. On December 22 The Democrat will present to the winner, entirely free of cost A Magnificent Chase Piano Valued at $306.00 Now on Display at Rowles & Parker’s Dry Goods Store This fine instrument is one of the best known and most popular makes on the market. The name, CHASE, on a piano has long stood for quality of a superior kind. The cut that you see below’ hardly does justice to the artistic appearance of this piano. Its perfect tone, quality and durability are vouched for by ♦ THE STARR PIANO CO., OF INDIANAPLOIS ♦ From whom it was purchased by us. The Starr Piano Co., are manufacturersand large dealers of high grade instruments, and their guarantee of quality means much. j H 3-'" "”T . J Mm ; - itß Bl! I ■ I BB B' IOHi B 111 » I llii I BBbSB MBBteift* IBM I B I MmBMBBBMMMI Qi «M r b B|| I || || I How You May Help Win This Costly Prize This is a case where you can bring down two birds with one shot. The plan of the contest is to allow the privilege of voting to all new subscribers to this paper, and to all present subscribers who extend theii subscriptions during the months of July, August, September, October, November and December. Thus by simply paying the usual low subscription price of The Democrat, you not only get the brightest and best newspaper in this part of the State delivered to you every week, but you add the weight of your vote in favor of your Church, Sunday School, Lodge or Club—whichever you choose to vote for. Votes will be credited as follows: WTH EACH NEW SUBSCRIPTION PAID IN ADVANCE For 6 Months, SO Cants 5 Votes For 2 Years. $2.00 , SO Votes For 1 Year, SI.OO 20 Votes For every dollar paid on old subscriptions 10 Votes Subscriptions may be paid at the office of The Democrat or to any of our agents or accredited solicitors, or be sent in by mail. In the latter case be sure to give the name of the organization you wish your vote to be cast. The votes will be counted every week, and a statement of the progress of the contest will be published in the columns of The Democrat from week to week. In the event of a tie for the prize offered, the value thereof will be equally divided between the organizations so tying. Get busy. We mean exactly what we say. We intend to give this piano to some organization December 22, 1905. If your organization piano here is a chance to get one free of cost. COME UV A./TD VOTE JVOW Send All Votes to THE JASPER COUNTY DEMOCRAT, ‘REJVSSELAEH. I/iD.