Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1908 — Page 2

: jot nun hml . I. 1 UKM. Will in NlUffil. .»n ■ ———— ' “"“'r 1 • 11. PKR YKA« IN ADVANCE Official Dsmooratlo Paper at Jaapar County. Published Wednesdays and Saturday*. Entered aa Second-Class Matter June A 1908, at the post office at Rensselaer. Ind., under the Act of March 3, 1871. Office on Van Rensselaer Street. Lon* Distance Telephones: Offlce 315. Residence 311. Advertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1908.

STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Governor THOMAS R. MARSHALL. For Lieutenant>Governor FRANK J. HALL. For Secretary of State JAMES F. COX. For Auditor of State MARION BAILEY. For Treasurer of State JOHN ISENBARGER. For Attorney General WALTER J. LOTZ. For Reporter of Supreme Court BURT NEW. For Judge of Supreme Court M. B. LAIBY. For Judge of Appellate Court r E. W. FELT. For State Statistician P. J. KELLEHER. For Supt. Public Instruction ROBERT J. ALEY. • ■ tn DISTRICT TICKET. For State Senator, Counties of Jasper, Newton, Starke and White, ALGHC J. LAW, of Newton County. For State Representative, Counties of Jasper and White, GUY T. GERBER, of Jasper County. - ~ : DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET. For Treasurer ALFRED PETERS of Marion tp. For Recorder CHARLES W. HARNER of Carpenter tp. For Sheriff WILLIAM I. HOOVER of Marion tp. For Surveyor FRANK GARRIOTT of Union tp. For Coroner DR. A. J. MILLER of Rensselaer. For Commissioner, Ist Dist. THOMAS F. MALONEY of Kankakee tp. For Commissioner 3rd Dist. GEORGE B. FOX of Carpenter tp. Somehow or other Mr. Roosevelt has mighty poor luck with his trust-busting. He has been at it (so the public is told) for nearly seven years and has busted four or five trusts—not one of which, however, went out of business. Would Taft, who is supported by the trusts, do any better?

Many of the Republican papers of the state are bitterly denouncing the Prohibitionists for not coming to the help of the Republican party. But then the Prohibitionists have this advantage over the papers that are attacking them —they are honest, and stand by their guns. All that the Republican politicians want is to elect their candidates to office.

By tying itself up with the Republican politicians the Anti-Saloon League has taken on a purely partisan character. The willingness of the league's managers to help the Republican state machine in its frantic effort to cover up the great issues es the campaign shows that they have abandoned the theory on which the league was founded and become a mere Republican adjunct.

The decision of the United States court of appeals setting aside that 129,000,000 Standard Oil Company fine seems to have been expected on the New York stock exchange. It is said that Harriman and others in his crowd made millions. The rise in John D. Rockefeller’s stock netted him over 115,000,000. No doubt the decision made Sheldon, Mr. Taft's financial manager, happy. But then every dog has his day. and these are the dog days.

The Republican party, paving fallen into the hands of the reactionaries, is on the back track. The task pt climbing the reform hill was altogether too tiresome for a candidate of Mt. Taft’s proportions, and not to be thought of by his political managers. -A

Hearst's personally conducted “Independence party” must be, even in its small way, a pretty costly proposition. It is said that the Indiana managers In order to show that they are earning their salaries, hired men from this state to attend the “national convention” of Mr. Hearst’s party at Chicago.

The Indianapolis Star, Republican state organ, approves the setting asl(le of the $29,000,000 Standard Oil fine by the United States court of appeals. The Star thinks the decision will help Taft. In commenting on the case it says: “The disposition of thinking men will be to turn to a calm and thoughtful mind like that of Judge Taft rather than to a repository of all reckless radicalism like Bryan.” Mr. Taft may have some doubt about this as a campaign proposition—this opeli linking him with the Standard Oil law-breakers, even though they are supporting him for president.

WHICH SIDE, MR. WATSON?

Says the Marlon Chronicle ■ (Rep.): “The Republican party in Indiana stands in this campaign, under the leadership of Mr. Watson, on’the right side of a great question.” And it should be remembered, it Is the right side that is cautioned against letting the left side know what it is doing. Mr. Watson seems to understand and act upon that advice. It was charged by his Republican opponents for the gubernatorial nomination that he had the support of the liquor people in all of the cities. After his nomination he made a prohibition speech before a religious conference, and then, it is charged, hastened to a friendly newspaper offlce and got his speech “toned down.” Since then he has spoken in different parts of the state and has wabbled painfully about trying to (Make his fit his particular audience. Members of his own party do not hesitate to declare that he is trying to be on both sides of the “great moral question"—depending on where he is and whom he is talking to.

WAILS OF A BANKRUPT.

The attitude of all democrats toward the bankrupt Indianapolis Star, who have the best interests of the party at heart, ought to be clear in the premises, after reading the editorial screed in the Monday morning’s Issue on “The Denatured Bryan.” This sheet is hog-tied to the worst trust thieves in this country, and will not be disturbed until the election is over, provided it yells for everything republican at the top of its voice. * D&n G. Reid, late of Richmond, n«w' of New York, brought suit some weeks ago to enforce the payment of notes aggregating more than $249,000, upon which a small payment had been made, but nothing has been done since that time except to appoint receivers by A. B. Anderson, a federal judge. Reid is one of the “shrewd business men” who took advantage of the blessed McKinley tariff on tin plate, proceeding as soon as possible after that act took effect to form a trust of the tinplate factories In this country and “boost” the price from 100 to 200 per cent, thereby “making some money,” which was used to buy a large slice of the Rock Island Railroad, which he and one of his fellow tinplate-made-mtnionaires proceeded to put on the “hog” in short order.

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TAFT KNOWS IT NOW

Republican Leader Hde Beew Formally Notified of His Nomination at Chicago. ODTCIOTATI TAKES A HOLIDAY Thousands from Neighboring States Attend the Exerci***. SALUTED FROM THE HILL TOPS B***t*r Warner Breaks the New* to Taft and He Replies—lndependence Party National Convention.

Cincinnati, July 28.—From the four hilltops surrounding the Queen City of the West the boom of guns was heard early this morning—a salute of twentyone explosions from each battery—ushering In the day of the official announcement to WlMtam Howard Taft that he had been chosen by the national Republican convention as the man to lead the party’s forces in the presidential election. The day was a public holiday, so proclaimed by the mayor, and it was generally observed as such. As the guns boomed the streets filled with citizens, not only residents, but thousands from the neighboring states of Indiana. Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. ’ City in Holiday Attire. The city was in holiday attire. Flags floated everywhere. whlle the decorations both of the business and [residence districts were profuse, and any stranger could have told in whose honor this was done, for the portrait

TAFT HOME, CINCINNATI. SCENE OF TAFT NOTIFICATION CEREMONIES.

of the man himself was a very important "fenture of the decorative scheme. The guns had hardly ceased booming before the strains of myslc were heard at many public places, bands stationed there making the air melodious with patriotic and popular tunes. Hoisting of Old Glory. The next feature of the day was the raising of the national ensign on a staff erected in the grounds surrounding the home of Charles P. Taft, the candidate's brother, where the notification exercises were to be held, and where platforms and stands had been erected for the distinguished visitors and room on the lawns prepared for about 1,500 others. This flag-raising took place at 0:30 a. m., and was accompanied by prayer and singing. At 11 a. in. the notification committee was escorted from the Hotel Sinton to the Taft residence, where Jtadge Taft held nn Informal reception, and at 12 o’clock, noon. Judge Taft was escorted to the platform for the notification exercises.

WARNER TELLS TAFT THE NEWS Great Throng Inside and Outside the Taft Residence Grounds. At this time the lawn in front of the bouse was packed with people; cutside as far off as it was possible to see eien the roof of the residence a great throngs packed the streets, and when Taft appeared a cheer arose inside the grounds and was taken up enthusiastically by those outside. No time was lost. The spokesman of the notification committee. Senator Warner. of Missouri, arose and proceeded to perform the duty assigned him. After informing Judge Taft that he was fully informed of the purpose of the exercises, and formally tendering him the nomination made at Chicago, Senator Warner said he could not complete the discharge of his agreeable duty without “assuring you of the high respect in which you are held, not only by those of your own political faith, but by your fellow citizens wittout regard to party; of their admiration of your ability, manifested throughout your public service; of their knowledge of the preparation which you will bring to the discharge of the high and difficult duties of president,” and of their belief that Tnft would, square all his official acts by the rule adopted by Roosevelt—the equality of all men before the law. Warner concluded as follows: “It therefore gives me genuine pleasure, Mr. Taft, to present to you this formal nomination from the Republican party, whose governmental policies have f«k so long 'kept in balance the mighty forces of the nation,* and to whose contlnued guidance of the nation we have

every reakon&bl* ritfht to biiltev* that th* people are now looking” Warner was cheered as htfregan, her ported* were cheers, end the cheering wW W long at bis clehe. But generous as was the Hiiptause jgived him, it was a meta zephyrT»f acclamation cosrpared with that given the party leader, as bowing to the assembled thousands he proceeded to reply. His speech was a very full and complete discussion of the Issues of the campaign, and was given a very cyclone of approbation at It* dose. Tafrs acceptance will be followed by a procession of marching clubs, and later by a public reception on the lawn

SENATOR WARNER.

of the Taft residence; an informal lunch to the notification committee, which later will be given an automobile ride through the city. From 5t09 p. m. the time will be occupied by an informal smoker to the guests, including the party officials, and by the sending up of balloons and a display of fireworks. CANDIDATE HARD AT WORK Some Trouble About the Position of Senator Foraker. Cincinnati, July 28.—Two important events politically resulted from the meetings and conferences In the final justification day preparations. Judge Taft addressed a joint meeting of the Ohio state central and executive committees. identifying himself closely with the state campaign, and making it plain that whatever had been done by Arthur I. Vorys and other state leaders had been recognized and approved by him. Just what Is to be the status of Senator Foraker at the opening of the campaign at Youngstown, Sept. 5, is to be decided by a special committee of the state executive committee, p The duty of this t'ommittee is to decide on a speakers’ programme, with particular instructions to report on the advisability of inviting the senior Ohio senator to made an address. It was stated that the committee would consider the Foraker matter in three aspects—whether to Invite the senator to speak unconditionally, to invite him on condition that he indicate in advance the position he is to take, or not to Invite him. No prediction could be obtained as to which of these courses would lie pursued, or a* to the probable report the committee would make.

The state central committee settled th? three county contests Jn favor of what is termed the “Simon pure Taft meri.f During the day Taft went to the Sinton and made a selection of rooms to constitute his offices during the campaign months of September and October. HEARST PARTY IN COUNCIL Its National Convention Meets at Chicago and Prepares for Business. (Chicago, July 28. —Orchestra hall, on Michigan avenue, was crowded with delegates and spectators on the assembly of the first national convention of the Independence party—or the Hearst party ns the papers call it The hall was bright with the colors of the na-< tiotaal ensign, which had been used almost exclusively in the decorations. When Wm. R. Hearst made his appearance, although the convention had been cheering everybody of note who appeared and each delegation as It arrived, the cheers were tumultuous —Almost delirious, and for some minutes the hall was in an uproar, of which he took no notlpe. Hearst was the temporary chairman and he first took a seat with the New York delegation. The preliminaries we rqpldly put through when the convention got to work, the call was read, prayer was offered and the temporal? orgmiMtion was announced. Hearst’s name again getting a cyclone of gpplause. He took the stand and proceeded to sound his keynote, and the convention was with him from the start to finish. Especially did it show its approval when he said: “The Republican party is the open and avowed handmaiden of the trusts. It scorns those who would rescue it, repudiates those who would reform It, and glories brazenly in its profitable infamy. The Democratic party is merely envious of its sordid sister’s ill-gotten finery. It upbraids her at one election and imitates her at the nett. The Republican leaders are the political attorneys of trusts and monopolies, the representatives in public of those giant corporations which J have superseded the people In this republic m the source of, power and the reat of authority. The Democratic I ratitfiard Is a Taistaff’s army, It is led

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by a knight arrayed in a motley of modified professions and compromised principles, of altered opinions and retracted statements.” Referring to Bryan, he said: “A man is known by the company he keeps,” and no decent Democrat could tolerate Bryan’s companions. He said the Republican platform was obstructive, the Democratic ifestroctive, and generally roasted both old parties to a tnrn, closing with advice as to what the Indej>endcnce party should do. The convention committees were then announced, and after a speech by C. A. Windle, of Chicago, the convention adjourned to today.

FOR SALE. A brick livery barn with good basement. Three good office rooms above, all occupied. Two good business rooms on groupd floor, one with good basement, all occupied. The price is right. LAWRENCE OR CONRAD HILDEBRAND, Rensselaer, Ind. ILADY WANTED Honest, industrious woman wanted to introduce our large line of foreign and domestic dress goods, walatings, trimmings. etc., among friends, neighbors and townspeople. We prefer a woman who has a trade already worked up. Should be able to earn *25.00 or more weekly. Dealing direct from the mills our prices are Tow and patterns exclusive. No money required. Write us for full particulars. STANDARD DRESS GOODS CO. 100-7th St. Binghamton, N. Y. IteMw es CtMtoii es Meh Asssssmsnts. Notice is hereby given to Jeremiah J. Shea; Michael Robinson; Mary E, Long; John Mitchell; John Mitchell Heirs; James Long as administrator of. the estate of John Mitchell, deceased; James Long and Mrs. James Long and all other persons Interested in the Jeremiah J. Shea Ditch, that the construction of said ditch was ordered established on July 7, 1908 and that under the statute I will expect al! of the foregoing named persons to pay their respective assessments at the rate of ten per cent of their respective assessments each month, beginning on Monday August 24, 1908, and ten per cent each month thereafter until enough has been collected pro rata to pay the full expense connected with said improvement. Barties may pay their entire assessments at any time if they so desire. Dated this 24th day of July* 1908. JOHN P. RJAN, Superintendent. Foltz & Spitler. Attys, for Supt. Ditch Notice. State of Indiana, County of Jasper, ss: In Commissioners’ Court August Term, Petition of Thomas G. Redgate for a public tile drain. To John L. Makeever and Sanford Makeever: You and each of you are hereby notified that the petitioner in the above entitled cause has filed his petition in the office of the Auditor of Jasper county, Indiana, and has fixed by endorsement upon said petition upon the first Tuesday of August, 1908. as the day on which said petition shall be docketed as a cause pending in Commissioners’ Court of Jasper county, Indiana. . You are further notified that said petition prays for the location and construction of a public file drain upon and along the following described route, to-wit: Commencing about fifteen rods north of the south-west corner of the northeast quarter of the south-west -quarter of section ten in township twenty-nine north, range seven west in Jasper county’, Indiana, and running thence In an easterly direction a distance of about sixty rods to the Iroquois river and where said drain will empty Into said river and have a good and sufficient outlet. . . > That said petition is now pending and your lands are described therein as benefited, and that said cause will come up for hearing and docketing before the Commissioners’ Court in the Commissioners’ Court room in the Court House in the City, of Rensselaer, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 4, 1908. THOMAS G. REDGATE, Petitioner, Attest: James N. Leatherman, Auditor Jasper County. George A. Williams, Attorney for petitioner.

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CITY OFFICERS. {fayo-L; - J, H. 8. EUis MarahalW. 8. Parks Tress urerCharles Morlan Geo. a. Wifi&ms M raS?r neer Qa ®*» le L, j J- J- Montgomery Fire Warden........./. J. Montgomery . - Councilmen. 2nd Brown At large..C. G. Spitler, Jay W. Williams COUNTY OFFICERS. Charles C. Warner* ? V*?!®; »• - John O'Connor TrM«.r/r‘Leatherman TreasurerTN J. d. Allman Recorder j J. w . Tllton .-.Myrt B. PricS supt war»etoi;:.BnS??. SSSr. r :.:.-;.-:•■.“a %. ■ Commissioners. let district John Pettet • tS^E Frederick Waymire 3rd District Charles T. Denham Commissioners’ court—First Monday of each month. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Trustees. Townshlns Cook Hanging drove M- W. Coppess.sT.Gillam Grand Davissonßarkley Charles F. StackhouseMarion Charles E. Sara w. b. S'JteSs-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-./.-.-.itSSK Harvey Davisson. TTninn E rn G St C °’ BUpt ar*o •::: •: ■: ■:•;•: •:;•-SeSes Truant Officer. .C. M. Sands, Rensselaer Circuit Judge. J .y. D^ah£ne g w. Hanley Pr £!™. Un *r 9- Gravs* ~ Bec P nd Monday In February, April, September and November, Four week terms. ,‘ ~ Jordan Township. ' The undersigned, trustee of Jordan township attends to official business at his residence on the first Saturday of each month; also st the Shide schoolhouse on the east side, on the third Saturday of each month between the hours of 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. Persons having business with me will pleare govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address. Goodland, Ind. R. F. D. , CHAS. E. SAGE, Trustee. Newton Township. 1 The .undersigned, trustee of ' Newton township, attends to official business at raarewj rasas’ Srtjss Phone 26-A Mt. Ayr Exchange. W. ,B. YEOMAN, Trustee. Union Township. The undersigned, trustee of Union Persons having business with me wiii e idresV e^Vn^elaer? C Tndi n HARVEY DAVISSON, Trustee.