Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1908 — Page 1

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TWO BIG DAYS

Democrats and Republicans Have Crowds. POLITICAL DAYS DREW THE BEST At Home-Coming Entertainment, With Honora About Evenly Divided As to Attendance. Wednesday was Democratic Day at the Home-Coming, and was a day that will be long remembered by every one present. It was an ideal day in every way, .bright, cool and with the best mannered, best feeling crowd that has attended a political meeting in this vicinity in 25 years. The 9:55 train was an hour late so that all the distinguished guests arrived at the same time, with the exception of Hon. John D. Atwood of Leavenworth, Kan., chairman of the speakers bureau of the national committee, who came down from Chicago to see what sort of an account old Jasper would give of herself on this occasion, and The Democrat will wager a biscuit that he went back to the city satisfied that “She's all right.” When the trains arrived Rearing the next Vice-Presi-dent, John Worth Kern, M. B. Lalry, candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court, and Senator L. P. Gore of Oklahoma, District Chairman James K. Risk and several

ladies, the reception committee, headed by John Eger, Judson J. Hunt, John A. McFarland, Dr. A. J. Miller and Eli Gerber, hustled them into automobiles and they were taken to the residence of E. P. Honan where they were served with an excellent dinner. At one o’clock the band headed a procession of autos and all were conveyed to the speakers' stand on the east side of the court house. Here a great, good natured throng was awaiting their coming. Lee E. Glazebrook was chairman. The speechmaking commenced without further ado. E. P. Honan introduced the distinguished guest, the Democratic candidate for VicePresident, John W. Kern of Indianapolis. Mr. Kern's time was very limited because of the fact that he had to catch the 2:04 train, and he therefore confined himself to a talk on the manner in which neighbors should behave themselves in a presidential campaign: Their interests were identical and for that reason they should not fall out because of the fact that they belonged to different political parties: what was good for one was good for the other, and they should discuss these matters in Jhe light of reason and mutual interests, just as they would discuss any other matter affecting their mutual welfare. As soon as his speech ■ was finished Mr. Kern was taken to the depot and was just in time to catch his train to fill an appointment in Connersville Wednesday night. Judge Lairy was the next speaker and in keeping with the traditions of the high judicial office to which <he aspires, he did not discuss politics at all. His speech was well received. Judge Darroch, democrat,ic candidate for congress, was then introduced by his old college mate L. E. Glazebrook, and a short 'speech. He discussed some of the issues in this campaign in a forceful, convincing manner, and showed conclusively that he understands the issues under consideration. A. J. Law, the democratic candidate for state senator, then took the floor and in brief speech said the right thing in the right place that will make him many a vote this fall. This was the second time Mr. Law had ever taken the platform, and if he keeps up this thing in the manner he acquitted himself Wednesday he will be a power in the next legislature that few republicans will be anxious 4o mix UP with. He can say just what he starts out to say and can put it in plain English, too. ‘ Following Mr. Law came Guy Gerber, the democratic candidate for joint representative to the state legislature. Mr. Gerber made a short speech in which h» demonstrated that under other conditions he can handle matters in a very creditable way from the rostrum. When Mr. Gerber had concluded his talk, Mr. Glazebrook in a few words that deeply touched the next speaker to be, introduced Senator L. P. Gore, the blind senator of Oklahoma. Mr. Glaxebrook alluded to Milton as one of the greatest of poets, ancient or modern, as showing what might be accomplished by <one ’deprived of the sense of sight. “While the sense of sight was gone the intellect seemed brighter because of its absence, the imagination more fertile, because the eyes could nbt see the light,” said Mr. Glazebrook, and such was th® case in this instance. The blind statesman opened his remarks with a Continued on Fifth Page.

KENTLAND’S HORSE SHOW.

The Commercial Club of Kentland is making elaborate preparations for the fifth annual horse show to be held September 24, 25 and 26. Will H. Ade, chairman of the horse committee, is owner of the largest Clydesdale breeding stable in northern Indiana. He is bboktng entries every day and probably 500 show horses will be entered for premiums. In addition to the horse show there will be a full program of free street attractions, band tournament and baseball contests.

TO CLOSE UP McCOY ESTATE.

Meeting Called for Sept. 12 To Consider Final Report of Trustee. A meeting of creditors has been called by Referee Bowers, to be held at his office in Hammond, on Friday, Sept. 12. to consider the final report of James H. Chapman, trustee of the McCoy bankrupt estates. This is to consider the final report of the personal estate of Alfred and T. J. McCoy, and not the A. McCoy & Co., bank estate, which may nbt be settled for a year or two yet and perhaps longer. The McCoy bank failed in April, 1904. 4 % yeqjs ago.

A LITTLE CORRECTION.

In the hurry of “make-up" for Wednesday’s issue of The Democrat two “runs” being made in one afternoon, the heading for the remarks made by Henry Warrum at Fountain Park last Thursday on guaranteed bank deposits was placed on the clipping from the New York Journal of Commerce’s article on the same subject, and vice versa. Such things frequently occur, we notice, in the big metropolitan newspaper offices where everything is systematized and with an army of employes in each department, and the reader never gives it more than passing notice, but they are inexcusable of course in a county newspaper. We republish Mr. Warrum’s remarks under the proper head, on third page of today’s Democrat.

FROST WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

7\Frost was very prevalent Wednesday 1 morning, the grass in town being covered with it in many places, but it seems to have done very little damage here to the gardens or flowers. One report says that cockle burrs were bit in some places, and forty years ago the cockle burr was the Infallible forecaster of frost. Frost was not expected until cockle, burr was ripe enough to seedl On the muck and low ground, we are told, the frost Wednesday night shows verj’ plainly on the corn, and as a matter of fact there is not an acre of corn out of the way of frost anywhere in this section of the country, nor will not be for a month yet. The extreme dryness of the ground and the fact that it was in the light of the moon is attributed to the small amount of damage done here. A damaging frost now would mean a worse crop failure than was ever khown in this section, and would be a terrible calamity. Last year crops were very poor and little solid corn raised, bdt there was some old corn in the community. This year oats again amounted to almost nothing and the old corn as well as that raised last year is practically every bushel gone.

HOOSIER CLUB ORGANIZED AT SPOKANE.

Spokane, Wash., August 26, 1908. Dear Editor: Kindly publish the following lines in your paper and same will be greatly appreciated by us. Dear Friends: In reading over the home papers we learn that, there will be a great gathering and a good time for tlie old friends and neighbors during the “Home Coming.” Thought perhaps it would be of interest to the old friends in Indiana to know what the Hoosiers are doing in Spokane. A few of the Jasper county people prepared for a picnic which was held Sunday, Aug. 23, at Manito Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Spokane. To our surprise there were over a hundred who came with well filled baskets, and a most enjoyable day was spent. Before parting they organized a Hoosier Club of which Mr. Asia Bradrick was elected president, Mr. Grant Hinkle, of Jasper county, secretary, and Mr. C. H. Turvey of Benton county, treasurer. With these energetic officers the Hoosier Chib expects to do great work tn the future. They will always be ready to welcome any who may come out here from Indiana. Sincerely yours. MRS. G. L. THORNTON.

Clara A. Peters, the optician, will be here all of this week and the same' reduction of prices will apply. Found:—A ladies' jacket was found Thursday night, between the Makeever House and the depot. Call at The Democrat office, prove property and pay 25 cents for this notice.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1908.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. The County Institute closed yesterday afternoon. The attendance was better after the first day, and the sessions have been interesting and instructive. The clerk’s office has done no business this week, although perhaps it ought. Marriage licenses and new suits have been an unknown article there so far. Addison C. Harris, a republican politician and lawyer of Indianapolis is quoted as saying that the republican anti-saloon alliance's avowed county unit “local option” plan is all they claim for it and that if a county votes “dry” it must be dry, but if it votes “wet” the election doesn’t mean anything and can then be remonstrated dry the same as now provided. But Mr. Harris is not the supreme court, and lawyers equally well versed say otherwise. YThe new cement walk to be built out to the St. Joseph's college will no doubt make a favorite promenade for “spooners” when completed. The walk will be of regulation width and from the Washington street bridge out to the college is just one mile. ’'/There is 2,813 feet to be built in utnfcn, and 1,887 feet to be built by I the college proper. The college estimates that their 1,887 feet will cost them $4 52.88. Two hundred dollars or more was raised in town toward building this Walk in the city limits. An automobile driver should know: That it is unlawful to run his machine in the business or thickly populated part of town faster than 8 miles per hour, or faster than 15 miles per hour in any other part of town, or faster than 20 miles per hour on any country road, and, that in approaching a team on the highway that they must reduce their speed to not exceed 6 miles per hour, and that for any violation of the above they are liable to a fine for the first offense of $50.00, for the second offense SIOO.OO and for the third offense $200.00 —Acts |1907, page 258.—Ex.

THINKS POTATOES WILL BE HIGH PRICED.

' x John Kimble of Copemish, Mich., came in Thursday for a few days visit with friends. He is looking well and appears well pleased with his new home. He says crops there are very good this season except potatoes, which are almost a failure, and he thinks tubers will be tubers this year. It has been and still is very dry there and forest fires are., numerous, driving the deer out of the timber, and John says they race down across his fields in quite large numbers.

GOT A HAD FALL.

John Bill of Jordan township was thrown from a horse Monday last and received bruises over the kidneys that will be very painful for some time to cqme. He was going from home to his other farm some little distance away, and was going to ride a colt that had not been ridden but a few times. He had a hoe in his hand, and in attempting to get into the saddle he took hold of the mane at the withers, this seemingly frightened the colt and she started to run. Instead of lighting in the saddle he missed it entirely and lit on the mare’s back behind the saddle. This only increased her fright, and she was out from under him in a jiffy, and he fell on his back on the ground, knocking the breath ail out of him. He had a narrow escape from a very serious injury. He was in town Thursday but could scarcely get around.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

There will be preaching both morning and evening next Sunday at the Presbyterian church. In the morning the pastor’s subject will be “To Beth-Car;” in the evening the “Universal Fatherhood.” All are invited. J. C. PARRETT, Pastor.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES

Regular services will be resumed at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening. The morning service will be in the nature of a home-coming, to which we especially invite visiting members and those who have been away on vacations. The subject of the morning sermon is "The Church Home;” in the evening. “Every Man a Conquerer.” • All are welcome.

The “Blind Senator" post cards at B. F. Fendig's, showing Senator Gore delivering his address here Wednesday. Price 5 cents. An arm load old papers for a nickel at the Democrat office.

COEN-SPITLER NUPTIALS.

The marriage of Miss Milred E. Spitler and Delos Marquis Coen took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Spitler, on Cullen street, at eight o’clock p. m., Wednesday in the presence of abqiit 130 friends and relatives. The home was beautifully decorated with pink and white Fall roses, smilax, ferns and palms. As an introduction to the ceremony Miss Ruby Abbott sang, “Love’s Coronation.” she was accompanied by Mrs. Delos Thompson. Immediately following this Misses Ellis Abbott, Ruey Burnham, Lilliam Sparklin, Helen Hawks, Grace Crowell, Florence Abbott, Doris Porter and Ruby Abbott marched into the rooms, bearing white ribbons, and formed an aisle from the stairway to the altar. Mrs. Delos Thompson then played Mendelssohn's wedding march, during which performance Miss Elizabeth Spitler, a sister of the bride, who acted as maid of honor and who was attired in pink silk muslin and carried a sheaf boquet of pink roses, preceded the bride, who was conducted to the altar by her father, where she was met by the groom who received her from her father’s hand. . The bride’s dress was of white embroidered chiffon, trimmed in lape. She wore a bridal veil, and carried a shower boquet of lillies of the valley. The Rev. Appleby, uncle of the bride, pronounced the ceremony and a prayer was offered by Rev. Jesse L. Brady, uncle of the groom. During the ceremony and prayer, Mrs. Thompson softly played Wagner’s Lohengrin. After congratulations. refreshments were served in the dining room. The favors consisted of heart shaped, hand painted boxes, which were designed and painted by the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Coen left town on eleven-o'clock - train, being escorted to the station by a large number of young people who liberally showered them with rice and decorated them with hearts. They received many beautiful and elegant presents. They, are supposed to have gone to Lafayette and from there taken the Big Four road for Chicago, where they will reside. they did not tell their friends just where they were going in order to head off any jokes that might be played on them. The following out of town guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Abbott. Mrs. Abner Loomis, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Learning, Miss Ruby Abbott, Misses Ellis and Florence Abbott, Helen Hawks. Grace Crowell, Messrs. Fred Neimeyer and Frank Abbott of Goshen; Rev. M, Appleby of South Bend: Mrs. Mildred Powell, Mrs. Will K. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Gerton Powell of Washington, D. C,; Mr. and Mrs. Marion L. Spitler, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Coen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coen. Mr. Alban Coen. Mr. Marion Learning, Miss Evelyn Watson, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Shayne, Messrs. Reynolds, Keatch and William Hurd, of Chicago; Miss Clara Coen, of Cleveland, Ohio; Miss Lillian Sparklin. of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Edward Horner, Master Nathaniel Horner and Miss Nina Hammond, of Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Swain, of Morocco. * * *

Dr. Rose M. Remmek, registered optician, who has made regular visits to Clarke’s jewelry store for five years, is now permanently located there. Dr. Remmek is fully qualified to accurately measure errors of refraction. k This knowledge of the eye and rays of light enable us to determine the kind of glasses to prescribe. Our glasses are reasonable in price—your sight is priceless and we want your patronage.

TYPEWRITER PAPERS.

The Democrat handles several different grades. of typewriter papers in legal size form, put up in neat pasteboard boxes so that it may be kept clean, and corners do not get turned or soiled. We cut this paper from fiat stock in any quantity desired. We invite an inspection of this class of paper from users of typewriters and from attorneys.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. August 31, to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Baines of Union tp., a daughter. Sept. 1, to Mr. and Mrs. George Crockett of southeast of town, a daughter. Sept. 2,’to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Caldwell of Parr, a daughter. Genuine “Quaker Parchment” butter wrappers, blank or printed, for sale at The Democrat office -in any quantity desired. Yes, The Democrat has a few of those Wall Charts left, and the price remains at 35 cents additional when sold with a year’s subscription to The Democrat, 45 cents if to be mailed.

LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL

Talk of Calling the State Solons in £xtra Session to Solve Difficulties. ONE IS A MATTER OF MONET Another Is What to Do About Night Riders—State Independence Ticket Nominated. Indianapolis Sept. 4.—A number of leaders of the RepubMcan party met at the office of the attorney general to consider plans for the completion of work at th° Southeastern Indiana hospital for the Insane and for o her state institutions. According to a law wbiph was enacted by the last legislature the unexpended balance of all special appropriations reverts to the general fund of the state on September 30. the end of the fiscal year. A great amount of the appropriation for the Southeastern hospital will he unexpended Sept. 30, and it was the sense of the meeting that a special session of the legislature would be about the only way out of the difficulty. Night Riders Need Attention.It was believed too that it would be advisable to call a special session to cope with the Night Rider situation in the southern part of the state. Frequent reports from the southern border indicate that an effort must be made to prevent conditions in Indiana from reaching the state which they have in Kentucky. In Ohio it has been found that it Is difficult to suppress siH-h outbreaks by means of the state militia and it is the common belief here that a special session by which the governor would receive special powers to deal with the Night Rider situation would be a wise move. Men Who Were at the Conference. The conference at the office of the attorney general lasted almost two hours and was attended by representatives of tlie Republican state committee, stale officers and others, including Governor Hanly: Fred A. Sims acting chairman of the state committee: Carl Riddick, secretary; John Billbeimcr. state auditor; Union B. Hunt, chairman of the Indiana railroad commission: Senator Fremont Goodwine, candidate for lieutenant governor, and Mr. Bingham. The situation was discussed thoroughly. j_ Special Is Not a Snre Thing. But when the conference was closed it was not known positively that a special session would be called. At least no plain assertion to that effect was made. .BETTER N’AIIj ON HIS SU Alal* Educator Who Charges the Club Woman and Other Fine Orators with “Cribbing” Their Speeches. Columbus. Ind.. Sept. 4.—Dr. IT. W. Shyrock, head of the literature de]kirtment in the Illinois State Normal School at Carl>ondale. who Is one of the instructors at the teachers’ institute being held here this week, threw a bomb into the camp of women’s clubs and similar organization yesterday afternoon. He was making a plea for honesty in composition and was urging the teachers to teach their pupils to write what they saw and not what somelwHly else had written. Dr. Shyrock said that 75 per cent of the papers read at women's dubs. Epworth League meetings, sessions of the Y. W. C. A.. Y. M. C. A., and the like were copied verbatim from hooks of reference. Independence Ticket Named. ■ Indianapolis. Sept. 4,—The Independence party of this state met in convention here, adopted a platform, and nominated the following state ticket: Governor. Janies M. Zion. Tippecanoe county: ffeutdiant governor. William Francis Keates. Terry: secretary of slate. J. W. Close. Allen: treasurer. Harley -S. Sn’der, Pike; auditor. Fred L. Hisgen. Vamicrberg: attorney general. Wm. JI. Roose. Clark: rejxH’ter of supreme court. J. Earle McKee. Mari-on;-superintendent of public instruction. Mrs. Mavourneen Morris Boone; statistician. Robert Owen. Lawrence: judge supreme court, H. A. Towv.sley. Lake. Been Walking Twenty-Five Years. Richmond. Ind.. Sept. 4.—Charles Plttsmeler. who. as a carrier of the United States mail between Richmond and the village of Chester, scarcely lost a day from service during more than twenty-five years, and who during that time walked an aggregate distance of more than 75.000 miles, is dead, at his home in Chester. He was nearly eighty years of age. Nothing Partial About Wilson. Owensville. Ind., Sept 4j»-A. F. Wilson, of Posey county, made a straw hat from straw grown on his farm and sent It to William J. Bryan. The latter wrote his thanks and said he had worn the hat* finding It “very light and

eomfortable.” Wilson Is making another hat. which he will send to Wil Ham H. Taft. Bryan and Kern—TwinS, Brazil, Ind., Sept 4.— The first set of twins to arrive in this city thia year came to Bedford Beatty and wife, both ardent Democrats. The twins are both boys and were promptly named Bryan and Kern. Newton Heads the 8. W. V. Boston. Sept 4.—The national enrompment of Spanish War Veterans elected Captain Charles R. Newton, of Hartford, Conn., commander-ln-chlef, and after filling the other offices adjourned sine die. Editors Are Homeward Bound. Winnipeg. Man., Sept 4.—The National Editorial association of the United States, after a tour of fifteen hundreds m iles through the wheat fields of western Canada, have returned here en route home.

SCORES ON THE BALL FIELDS

Chicago, Sept. 4.—Following are the standing of the big league clubs ana the daily baseball scores: NATIONAL. P. W. L. P.C. New Yorkllß 73 45 .619 Pittsburgl2l 74 47 .612 Chicago 122 74 48 .607 Philadelphia 117 65 52 .556 Cincinnati . .122 58 64 .475 Boston ;121 50 71 .413 Brooklynll9 43 76 .362 St Louisl2o 43 77 .359 At BostonNew Yorko 1 O 0 0 1 1 0 o—3 Boston 0 00000 00 O—O Hits—New York, 8; Boston, 7. Errors—New York. 0; Boston, 1. Batteries—New York, i McGinnity, Bresnahan; Boston, I.indaman and Ferguson. Graham. Second game— New York ... ...1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 3—B Boston 0 000003 0 2—5 Hits—New York, 9; Boston, 8. Errors —New York. 0; Boston, 1. Batteries—New York, Ames, Mathewson and Taylor, Bresnahan; Boston. Dorner, Chappelle and Ferguson, Smith. At Philadelphia— Brooklyn 1 2 0 00000 2—5 Philadelphia, ...30000 1 1 2 x—7 Hits—Brooklyn. 10: Philadelphia, 12. Errors—Brooklyn. 0; Philadelphia, 5. Batteries —Brooklyn, Holmes. Bergen; Philadelphia. Foxen and McQuillen. Dooin. Second game— Brooklyn 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o—l Philadelphia 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 x—6 Hits—Brooklyn, 6; Philadelphia. 10. Errors—Brooklyn, 3; Philadelphia. 2. Batteries—Brooklyn. Pastorlus, Sheehan; Philadelphia, Richie. Dooin. At Chicago— St. Louiso 0 O 0 O 0 0 0 o—o Chicago . 0 0 0 O 0 1 0 4 x—s Hits—.B.l—Tionifi, 4..; tffiicago, 10. Er rors—St. Louis, 3; Chicago, O. Batteries—St. Louis, Lush and Beebe. Ludwig: Chicago. Oversill. Kling. Second game—St. Louis. 2: Chicago, 3. At Cincinnati— Pittsburg 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 o—3 Cincinnati 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 o—l Hits—Pittsburg. 5; Cincinnati, 6. Errors—Pittsburg, 3: Cincinnati. 2. Batteries—Pittsburg, Brandon. Gibson; Cincinnati. Diffiec, McLean. AMERICAN. P. W. L. P.C. Detroit .....119 To 49 .sxß St. L0ui5.....120 6.8 52 .567 Chicago ~.121 68 53 .562 Cleveland-122 67 55 . 54:i Philadelphia ~..119- <lO 59 .501 805t0n..121 5j 64 .471 Wnshingto-.f117 50 67 .427 New York 121 40 81 .331 At St. Louis— Chicago .0 0 0 10 0 0 2 o—3 St. LouisO o o 1 0 3 0 0 x—4 Hits- Chicago. 5; St. Louis, 10. Errors—Chicago. 2; St. Louis. 0. Batteries— Chicago. Smith and Manuel. Sullivan and Shaw; St. Louis. Waddtll, Smith., At New Yor k Philadelphia ... .1 0O 0 0 0 0 0 o—l New York 0 0 1 1 0 O 0 0 x—2 Hits—Philadelphia, 5; New York, 3. Errors—-Philadelphia. 2; New York. 0. Batteries—Philadelphia. Bender and Blue. Schreck: New York. Hogg, Kleinow. At 1 setrolt— Cleveland . s 0 0000 00 0 I—l l>etrolt <> 0 o 1 0 0 0 0 I—2 Hits—Clev-daud, 7; Detroit, 13. Errors—Cleveland, 0; Detroit. 2. Batter-ies--C lev elaud. Rhoades, Bemis; Detroit. Mullen. Schmidt At Washington— Boston 0 0 0 4 0 0 10 0--5 Washington 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 o—2 Hits—Boston. 7; Washington. 9. Errors—Boston, 0: Washington, 1. Batteries Boston. Burchell. Donodue; Washington, Tannehill. Street. Association: At Columbus—lndiantpolis 7. Columbua 0: at Toledo—Louisville 1. Toledo 2; at Milwaukee—St Paul 2, Milwaukee 5; at Kanaas City —(Minneapolis 0, Kansas City 3. Western: At Lincoln—Des Moines 3, Llndoln 2; at Omaha Pueblo S. Omaha 4: at Sioux CSty—Denver 2, Sioux City 8.

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