Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1906 — Page 5

LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Corn, 46c; oats 32c. Read the big closing out sale ad on page 3. are nearly ripe and fnere will be a big crop. Miss Lenna Grant is visiting in Crawfordsville this week. s<Mr. and Mrs. Elza Grow were 'Chicago visitors the first of the week. Gwin has gone to Tombstone, Ariz., for the benefit of his health. -yCMrs. W. J. Merica, with little (daughter Regina, are visiting her parents at Dephi. // Miss Kate Marshall has gone to Duluth, Minn., for the summer to work at proof reading. The Telephone comparer have a new Orient buckboard/for running about in repairing the line. and Mrs. J. L. Brady left Monday for a pleasure trip through the eastern staets. Mrs. J. E. Bislosky was called to Chicago Thursday by the serious illness of her mother. Dr. Turfler now shorts a Gale runabout, purchased from attorney W. E. Uhl of Monticello. ""S/ Kenton Parkison returned last /FiWay from Ames, lowa, where he has been attending college. Newton county has let the contract for ten Columbian voting machines, at a cost of S6OO each. VXr. and Mrs. David Hilton of -Une'Lafayette soldiers’ home are here for a three months furlough. Chas. Porter of Chicago is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jay W. Williams, here this week. Wanted, man to plow corn on farm, good wages paid. For particulars call at The Democrat office. and Mrs. A. D. Washburn, of Kentland, visited here Thursday, making the trip over in an automobile. The seven heirs have erected a fine monument in Egypt cemetery sacred to the memory of Catherine and John Wood. Geo. Strickfaden went to Chicago Monday, it is reported to look for a saloon location. He made no purchase, hbwever. "X'-Wesley Hinkle, of South Union / has made some extensive improvements to his farm residence, adding a fine new porch, etc. /'[’he six-year-old son of Daniel Leah, northeast of town, got his collar bone broken Wednesday afternoon, the result of a fall. The democrats of Newton county have postponed the date of their county convention to June 19th. It will be held at Gbodland./ Hoe and Ray Yeoman, Cleeve ’ Eger, Emory Mills and Omar Day, .who have been attending Purdue University, came home last week for the summer vacation. Rev. E. A. Laßounty, a former pastoi of Rensselaer circuit, M. P. church, died at his home near Maxinkuckee Lake, last Monday morning and was buried there Wednesday forenoon. a number of much needed z showers have come this week. They have done a great deal of good to the corn, but come too late to insure much of a hay or oats crop. T. J. Richardson, proprietor of the “Valma Fruit Farm,” presented The Democrat with a box of extra large, luscious strawberries Wednesday. Mr. Richardson says his berries this year are the best he has ever raised. The new sidewalk along the gravel road running out to J. H. Perkins’ residence at the east corporation line, is completed. It will no doubt be a favorite walk for “spoons,” owing to its isolation from the more traveled streets. The ad in The Democrat, asking these interested to turn out and help clean up Egypt cemetery, brought out a great big crowd last week on the day set for doing the work. The cemetery was cleaned up in nice shape and turned over to the trustees. Benton Review: The articles by Blodgett in the Indianapolis News about “political bankers” is getting under the akin of the republican organization in Jasper county, who object to having it known that they were owned and used by the McCoys.

Try a dinner at Hascall Bros, case. Chas. Harrington of Keener tp., the democratic nominee for sheriff of Jasper county, was here on business Tuesday. Don’t forget that Rensselaer will “Fourth of July” this year in a manner that will make other celebrations look like thirty cents. New subscribers to The Demcrat this week by postoflices: Buttsville, No. Dak.. 1; Rensselaer 3; Garden City, Kan., 1; Momence, 111., 1. The subject of the Sunday morning sermon at the court house is “Christian Diplomacy,” and in the evening “Reasons for Failure.” All are welcome. O. P. Taber of Remington, was here Monday and Tuesday, figuring on putting in a bid on the atone road contract, but for some reason did not do so. jlßev. Clarke, Geo. E. Hersh man 'and Miss Glenn Day attended the annual Christian Endeavor convention of the Rensselaer district, held at Ambia this week, Everything is moving along nicely for the big celebration here the 4th. A complete program will be arranged so that we will be able to publish it next week. Mr. and Mrs. James Flynn and Mrs. F. Williams and son of Kansas City, Mo., visited the former’s daughters, Mrs. H. V. Weaver and Mrs. Cal Nichols, at Lowell Sunday. The nine year-old-son of S. A. Williams of north of town was kicked in the face by a horse and quite badly hurt Wednesday evening. The nose was broken and his face quite badly cut. Judge Saunderson of Fowler withdrew from the race for the nomination for the appellate judgeship at the solicitation of friends who want to make him the next judge of the Benton-Warren circuit. Oxford Tribune: The more one reads the evidence in the McCoy trial the surer he is that political banking and banking are separate propositions. Whoever saw Tom in his palmy days must admit that he gave the depositors a run for their money. Goodland Herald: Rensselaer will celebrate the Fourth of July this year. This seems to be the only town around here that can raise the enthusiasm and the necessary amount of money. It has been several years since that city has celebrated and they intend to make this one a rip-snorter. YMr. and Mrs. Edward Cain who have been living with their son E. J. Cain at McCook, Neb., returned to Rensselaer Thursday and will again take up their residence here. They were accompanied by their son E. J. Cain, who returns home today. They became homesick in the west and wanted to come back to “Old Indiana.”

Among those attending the Democratic State Convention at Indianapolis from Jasper county were E. P. Honan, U. M. Baughman, W. L. Bringle, Ira W. Yeoman and F. E. Babcock. Among the selections made bn the various committees E. P. Honan was selected as vice president of the convention for this district. John Harvey of Royal Center, a cousin of Mrs. A. P. Farmer, and an 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Farmer have typical cases of typhoid fever. The latter has been very sick, but both are doing nicely at present. A trained nurse is in attendance from Chicago. It is supposed they contracted the disease from using water from a well out near the Farmer dredge. Uncle Felix French writes us from Hutcbiuson, Kan., in renewing bis subscription to The Democrat, and says: “The crops are in tolerable condition; wheat is very good; oata will not be a good crop. Fine prospect for peaches. Best of all, health good, and will say we bad the best democratic convention, so they sav, for years. That is also good. Will close with best wishes to all inquiring friends and a good, share for yourself.” Contractor Lund expects to have the new court house ready to turn over to the county by the first of July, although the furniture can hardly be installed and the building made ready for occupancy before the first of August, if by that date. The floors are all laid and the interior trimmings are on hand ready for the carpenters, The trimmings are of oak throughout and the interior will be in keeping in every way with the architectural neatness and general substantial nature of the outside. —Kentland Enterprise.

Drop in at Hascall Bros, for a dish of ice cream. The Democrat bandies Farm Leases, Mortgages, Deeds and other legal blanks. hSMt. and Mrs J. M. Wasson relurnbd Thursday evening from a very pleasant visit with their daughter, Mrs. Jesse E. Wilson, at Washington, D. C. They were presented to “Teddy,” of course, and while the latter has got a new set of teeth, they show up as prominently as the old ones. Lake County Star: It is the intention of John Brown & Son to raise seven hundred acres of corn this season on their Kankakee ranch, and nearly all of it is now planted. Water is no longer a menace, but the drouth recently looked a little dangerous for a time. The Kankakee Valley will no doubt blossom all along the line this season, and there is great difference in the price of those lands now and fifteen years agoMr. Robert Barhite, general agent of the Michigan Home Colony Co., is here for a short time in the interests of his company. C. J. Dean has been appointed local agent for this territory. Mr. Barhite says his company are the the owners in fee simple of the lands they offer for sale and the fullest investigation is invited. His company offers great opportunities to those who desire to purchase farms for investment or for homes. See adv. elsewhere in this-paper. zNQeo. Markin returned last Friday from a several months absence in the Dakotas. He says the crop prosnecjir there are good this yearAvV. B. Donahue and wife, late’ oft Rensselaer, have not shown up at or near Lisbon, No. Dak., yet and George intimated that it would not be agreeable for them to do so. They have heard of his doings here and have no use for him. He had not paid for a tombstone placed at his first wife’s grave there, and the makers recently removed it from the cemetery because of nonpayment.

Masculine Curiosity.

At Eaton hall in the days of the old Duke of Westminster there stood on the mantelpiece of the principal guest chamber a clock of somewhat remarkable design. Underneath hung a card bearing the legend, “Please do not touch me." This room was set apart for bachelor visitors especially. An eminent politician to whom this room had been allotted asked bis host one evening after dinner the reason for the prohibitory injunction. The duke replied: “I have often" contended with my wife that women are more curious than men. To satisfy me of the contrary fact she has placed the clock to which you refer in the bachelors’ room with the notice affixed to It. The result has been that every man, with one notable exception, who has occupied the room has asked me the reason of the notice.” “And who,” inquired the visitor, “who, may I ask, was the notable exception?” “Mr. Fawcett, the postmaster general,” was the reply, “but then, poor man, he was blhtd.”

Women Boxers.

Many modern Englishwomen smoke. Some of them used to be expert boxers. Ann Field of Stoke' Newington, donkey driver, issued this challenge: “Well known for my abilities in boxing in my own defense, having been affronted by Mrs. Stokes, styled the European championess, do fairly Invite her to a trial of the best skill In boxing for £lO (SSO), fair rise and fall, and question not but to give her such proofs of my judgment that shall oblige her to acknowledge me championess of the stage to the entire satisfaction of all my friends.” Thereto the gentle Elizabeth Stokes replied: "I have not fought in this way since I fought the famous boxing woman of Billingsgate twenty-nine minutes and gained a complete victory six years ago, but as the famous Stoke Newington woman dares me to fight her for the £lO I do assure her I will not fall meeting her for the said sum.” See Baughman & Williams for fire insurance.

THE STORY OF MARY.

Mary had a little lamb; One day it got the croup; She told it to a packing house— Il's now canned oxtail soup. Mary had to have a pet; She bought a cunning cow. Which died of splitting headaches so< u I’ts country sausage now. Mary wept and wept and wept. And then a piggie got; The piggie died of tummy ache— It's boned ham, like as ndt. Mary saw the packers make A fortune from her pets. But she could hardly clear enough On them to pay her debts. Mary bought an ailing sheep— She knew it was a sin— And when it died she promptly called An Undertaker in. This precious pair embalmed the sheep Au sold it all for cash, The folks who bought it of them said; “What lovely coi nod-beef hash 1" The Undertaker and the girl Decided then to hitch; They organised a packing house And gee but they are rich! -New York World.

LETTER FROM BAKER

Sheriff Hears from the Man Who Tried to Bribe Indiana Solons. HAS NO ONE TO GIVE AWAY I Wouldn’t Buy Immunity That Way, Anyhow—Horse That Chews Tobacco—ltems. Indianapolis, .Tune B.—O. A. (“Cigarette”) Baker, legislative bribe-giver, for whose-arrest-Governor Hanlyhas offered a reward of $3,000, has written to Sheriff Sourbier denying that he directed A. L. Hughes to negotiate with the governor for his return to Indianapolis under promise of immunity from punishment, for the purpose of making sensational disclosures as to the doings of the last legislature of Indiana. Letter Was Mailed from Chicago. The letter reached Indianapolis nt R :2O a. in., according to the local postmark, and by the same Chicago token was mailed in that city the night before at 11 o'clock. Sheriff Sourbier thinks that Baker wrote the letter in Canada and sent it to a friend in Chicago to be mailed. He says he knows Baker is in Canada. Only a part of the letter was made public by the sheriff. Has No One to Expose. “I have many friends in Indianapolis and Indiana,” Raker’s letter says; "but if the story told by Hughes is to be believed I cannot hope to have any left. I have no one to expose, and I would not purchase immunity for myself by that method, if 1 did have information of that character. Ido not believe my friends think I would betray others for the purpose of securing immunity for myself.” Watching for Baker at Windsor. A Windsor. Out., telegram says: “An article in the Detroit News saying that Oscar A. Baker, the fugitive from Indiana justice, had recently been at thy British-American hotel In this city, and giving what purports to be an interview with him, cannot be corroborated. The hotel employes do not recall Baker and the hotel register does not contain his name. Detectives from Detroit have been watching the hotel since the article appeared, and havp been searching throughout Windsor fofc, him. but no trace of him can be found.” Is Still on the Pay Roll. In the interview referred to in the foregoing Baker is quoted as saying: “It has been a long, tiresome chase for me. Yes. it is true that. the people whom I represented in the legislature have me still on their pay roll, and are furnishing me money with which to live. But what of that? It is a losing game at best. My advice to any young man entering politics is to be on the level."

HOUSE THAT CHEWS TOBACCO

Would Rather Re Given a Plug Than a Feed of Oats—He lanes Children. Vincennes. Ind., June B. Billie, the horse that works in patrol wagon No. 1, is a lover of good tobacco. when he gets it in plug form. When a chew of tobacco is given him he seems to smile with pleasure. To all appearances he would rather Is* treated to a plug of tobacco than to his regular allotment of hay and oats, and when any of the policemen., the firemen at the station nt which ho is kept or any man approaches his head, he at once searches and whinnies for his chew. William 'Woods, one of the older men qFtlje police force, is his attendant and often invites in friends to show what his horse will do. Billie is a big animal. a retired fire horse, and still one of the fastest ami strongest in the city. He is a lover of children. Warrants Served on Base Ballists. Indianapolis, June B.—Sheriff Sourbier served warrants on Manager Mike Kelley and eight members of the Minnear>olis American Association base hall tram. charging them with playing base ball on Sunday. The arrests were caused by a contribution game Itetween Indianapolis and Minnen|H>lis played here on Sunday, April 22. The men gave bond of SSO each. Had to Give Up the Fight. Muncie. Ind., June 8. —Mrs. Jessie Herron, after an unequal battle with the world, has applied to the tMMinl of children’s guardians to care for her two little daughters. She has been abandoned by her husband. Tore One Finger Off. Lawrenceburg, Ind., June 8. —Henry Christian employed by an Indianapolis company, in Jumping from a scaffold. caught a ring on a finger on the right hand in such a manner that the finger was toni off. Mother and Two Triplets Dead. Monticello, Ind., June B.—Mrs. Walter Fox, of this place, gave birth to triplets and died next afternoon. One of the triplets died nt birth and a second died later. The third survived the mother. Friends Gave Him SI,OOO. Madison, Ind., June B.—Friends of Dr. Joshua B. Garritt gave him a check, for SI,OOO In honor of the fiftieth year of his professorship In Hanover col. lege.

BRYAN BOOM BOOMS

Strong Sentiment at the State Convention for the Statesman from Nebraska. CHAMP CLARK TALKS OF TARIFF Lays Down the Democratic and Republican Ideas—Reward Offered for O. A. Baker. Indianapolis, June 7. The Demo- ■ cratlc state convention today is largely attended. Although there are not the warmly-waged contests for places on the state ticket that have marked some previous conventions the crowd compares favorably with past political gatherings. National Chairman Taggart expresses himself well pleased with the outlook and the enthusiasm manifested. The delegates met last night by districts and selected members of the several committees. The resolutions committee at once began work on a platform to be submitted to the convention. Champ Clark Talka to Delegates. The mass of the delegates was addressed at Tomlinson hall by Representative Champ Clark, of Missouri. Representative Lincoln Dixon, of the Fourth Indiana district, presided. Clark in his speech, which was heartily applauded, devoted considerable time to a discussion of the tariff. His mention of W. J. Bryan's name was received with a great outburst of applause. He Proposes a Tariff Plank. In his discussion of the tariff question Clark said: “Among other things we differ widely on the tariff. The dominant idea among Democrats touching the tariff is revenue; the dominant idea among Republicans on that subject hab come to be protection. I think this an absolutely fair and accurate statement of the battle lines on which this campaign is to be waged, so far as the tariff is concerned. We say that inasmuch as we must both from habit anil necessity raise a vast revenue by tariff taxes all articles on the dutiable list should be divided into three great general classes: Luxuries, comforts and necessaries; that the highest rates should be levied on luxuries. the next highest on comforts, and the lowest, or none at all, on the necessaries of life.” More Woe for Packers. Indianapolis June 7. —Every slaughter house and meat packing plant in Indiana is to be Investigated by the state board of health, and the work will be undertaken as soon as Dr. J. N. Hurty. secretary of the board, returns from Boston. The inspection will be thorough, and will cover both the sanitary and the pure food features. Governor Will Accept the Post. Indianapolis. June 7. Governor Hanly Las decided to accept an invitation to become a member of the ‘•lnternational Policyholders' Committee,” of New York city.

REWARD FOR O. A. BAKER

Indiana Man Indicted lor Attempting to Bribe a Member ot the State Legislature. Indianapolis. June 7. Governor Hanly has issued a proclamation offering a $3,000 reward for the arrest and return to Marion county of Oscar A. Baker, who is now under indictment for attempting to bribe a member of the last general assembly, Representative Ananias Raker, of Fulton county. This reward is available by reason of the fact that after the exposure of the attempted bribery the house passed a bill allowing the governor $5,to be expended in the apprehension and conviction of “any person or persons that may be charged with the crime of bribery,” meaning Raker by the indefinite words. As none of the money has l>een expended, the entire $5,000 is yet available. It Is said that the receipt of a letter, purporting to come from Raker, had something to do with the proclamation. The letter itself has nothing to indf eate whore it is from, but the jrostmark on the envelope shows that it was mailed at Chicago. It was dated May 2G. 1900. and is typewritten. The letter is said to repudiate the story said to have been told by a L. Hughes that Raker wanted immunity and promist'd if granted immunity to give away several other legislators. Prominent Populist Dead. Fort Branch, Ind.. June 7.—Silas M. Holcomb, twice the nominee of the Populist party in Indiana for attorney general, and an uncle of ex-Governor S. A. Holcomb, of Nebraska, is dead here, aged M years. lie was one of the leading middle-of-the-road Populists in the west. Drowned While Attempting a Rescue. Vincennes. Ind., June 7. While George Terry, agejl 25, was attempting to rescue his 12-year-old nephew from drowning in the Embarrus river near here, he was seized with cramps and sank before assistance could be given. Terry's home was In St. Louis. Democratic Nomination. Auburn. Ind., June 7. The Democrats of the Twelfth congressional district have nominated Dr. John W. Marr, of Albion, as their candidate for congress. Anybody Find Thia Money? Milton, Ind.. June 7.—Mrs. Harrison Marlatt, near this place, while returning from Cambridge City, lost her pockrtbook containing $l3O.

HUMOR

NEEDED INSTRUCTIONS. Verdict Was Forthcoming Whew This One Point Was Settled. It was a plain, straight case of highway robbery, and the judge charged the jury that they could only bring in a verdict of guilty. .They went out, and three hours passed. Then they came straggling in, and the foreman announced that they couldn’t agree. “What!” exclaimed his honor, “You can’t agree on as plain a case as this?” “Sorry to say we can’t, jedge.” “Then you must be a passel of Idiots. Do you doubt that the plaintiff was riding.along the Blue Hill road on the duy sworn toU “Not at all.” “Do you doubt that Joe Slmson was hiding in the brush?” “Not a doubt.” “Didn’t he spring out and hold the plaintiff up?” “He sartlnly did.” “Didn’t he afterward ride the plaintiff’s horse Into Red Valley and spend some of the money?” “Fur shore!" “Then what In blazes ails ye that ye can’t agree?” “It’s this way, jedge. If we bring in a verdict of guilty Joe will git about five years, won’t he?” “All of that and mebbe more." “Then the question comes up as .to who is to have his boss and guns. We can agree on his guilt, but It’s the other thing we are jawin’ about.” “Waal, I kin settle that pint for ye purty mighty quick. His boss Is In my stable and will stay thar, and his guns are In my desk and can’t tie tooken away. Now, then, hump yourselves and bring in a verdict of guilty.” The point of contention having been settled, the Jury humped, and the case was quickly disposed of.—Cleveland Leader.

It Was a Drawback.

With a wild whoop the man In the red topped boots dashed down the crowded street. “What a terrible drawback!” he walled. “What a terrible drawback!” People stared curiously. “What is a terrible drawback, my poor man?” asked the sympathetic crowd. “Why, the mustard plaster that Mary Jane stuck on me before I left home. It has nearly drawn my back double, and I can't reach it, and”— But the crowd was gone.—Brooklyn Eagle;

Wanted to Prove It.

Returning from a week’s end visit to hts aunt, Bertie found an addition to the family in the person of a baby sister. Always eager to be the first to impart news, he flew to his mother’s room and, bursting into the sick chamber, announced breathlessly: “Mamma, there’s a new baby downstairs! If you don't l>elieve me come and see!”—New York Press.

Not His Way.

Justice (sternly>—You are charged with stealing nine of Colonel Henry’s hens last night. Have you any witnesses ? Brother Swagback (apologetically)— Nussab! I s’pecks I’s sawtuh peculiar dat away, but it ain’t never been muh custom to take witnesses along when I goes out chicken stealin’, sub.—Puck.

The Affluence Explained.

Mrs. Bardsleigh has been dressing in elegant style of late. I wonder if she has inherited money? Surely her husband can't earn enough as a poet to provide such finery as she has.” “Oh, haven’t you heard about It? He has quit writing for posterity and Is turning out poems for an advertising firm.’’—Chicago Record Herald.

Safer.

“Yes. be started bfe a burglar.” “And reformed?” “That's as yon happen to look at it. At his first trial, when his lawyer took the entire proceeds of the robbery he had committed to defend him, he thought he saw a better and safer graft than burglary; so he studied law.”—Houston Post.

An Unappreciated Melodrama.

He—Are we alone? Voice From the Gallery—Not now, but you will be tomorrow night.

He Favored It.

Mr. Kidder—Are you in favor of the open door policy, Sam? Sam Johnson—Ya-as, sub. When Ah want to play policy Ab hate to have to gneak around to de side do’.—Phila* delpbia Record.