Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1909 — Page 2

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i:jISPEi)HTY DEMOCRAT^ ~ .iJBJBCOCK, fBIIOBMOPOBIM Official Democratic Paper of Jasper County. Published Wednesdays and Saturdays. Entered as Seoond-Class Matter June I, 1908, at the post office at Rensselaer, tnd., under the Aet of March S, 1879. Office on Van Rensselaer Street. Lone Distance Telephones: Offlca 316. Residence 811. Advertising rates made known on application. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1909. . *

THE “JOKER” IN THE LUMBER TARIFF.

The lumber schedule of the bill the Ways and Means Committee has just reported is a profound disappointment to the lumber consumer. While the duty on rough lumber is-reduced from $2 to fl the duty on finished lumber in all forms is leR so high as to remain prohibitive. Hough lumber owing to transportation charges cannot be Imported into the United States except where water transportation is available. Consequently the reduction on rough lumber is of no benefit whatever to the farmers and other consumers in the great interior country. Finished lumber can be imported because of the saving in railway rates as compared with rough lumber if the tariff permit it, but as proposed it does not permit it.' About ninety per cent of the lumber shipped from a mill by rail goes through the planing mill before it is put on the cars. About the same percentage of the lumber sold at a retail lumber yard is planed or finished in some measure.- That is to say, the ordinary consumer of lumber buys finished lumber almost entirely. And the lumber schedule as drafted makes it Impossible for him to get this lumber from abroad. Therefore, he will be entirely dependent on domestic supplies as before. This is the kind of revision that may fool, but will not benefit. Eve.ry congressman who wants to help his constituents to get cheaper lumber should insist on free lumber, both “rough and finished. Failing in that he should insist that finished lumber which is what his .average constituent buys shall not be taxed more than rough lumber, which is what the average constituent does not buy.

EXCURSION TO MICHIGAN.

The Pere Marquette railroad company will run home seekers’ excursion to various Michigan points on the following dates: ' Tuesday, April 0 and 20. Tuesday, May 4 and 18. The rate from Chicago to Ludington, Manistee and various other points is only $6.00 for the round trip, good for 15 days. I am acquainted with the country, own land In Lake county and will be pleased to accompany parties there on this occasion, making preparations for the trip, providing all accommodations. Parties who care to investigate this great country which Is especially adapted to the growing of potatoes, fruit, alfalfa, clover, timothy and blue grass, also a fine stock country with fine water and extremely healthful, can procure literature of me and arrange for the trip. Let me hear from you at once by mail. D. L. HALSTEAD, Rensselaer, Ind. R. D. No. 3, Box 40. Manure Spreaders—l handle the Kemp's 20th Century and the Miller Spreaders. Call and see me at (he Brick Barn and get prices before buying. , J. V. COLLINS.

UNCLE ELI'S FABLES.

Wherein to the Tail of Each Is Tied a Moral. STORY OF THE LIMPING ASS. Ths Peasant and His Son, Whose Good Intentions Wsre Brought to Naught. The Fox, the Coon and the Pullet That Wasn’t Wise. [Copyright, 1909, by T. C. McClure.] ONE day after having grazed his fill the Camel started down to the water hole to quench his thirst. He was feeling balmy and complacent, and as he walked along be communed to himself: “Ah, It Is good to be a Camel! There’s a hump on my back that any animal In the world might be proud of, and the party that says my neck Is not as graceful as that of the Swan Is a horse thief and a liar.” He bad not yet reached the water when he met the GlrafTe, who was also feeling that he was the It The

"YOU HAVE RUINED MY WATCH.”

two animals surveyed each other for a moment, and then the Camel said: “Huh! You are still carrying your fore legs around with you, I see?” “What about my fore legs?” was demanded. “Why, they make you look like a rail fence with props under it." “Look here, you old fritter with a hump! It is not for you to criticise such ns me. The sight of you woaid scare n rabbit off his legs.” Then followed criticism and abuse until the Wolf came along and butted in and claimed he was the only animal in the forest resembling the American Beauty rose. The Camel and the Giraffe immediately proceeded to tell him how the world looked upon him, and hot words were flying around when the Rhinoceros came up and said: “Gentlemen, these unseemly expressions should cease. It was decided long ago that I am the only thing in the forest worth looking at” The three others at once called his attention to his ungainly shape, awkward movements, pig eyes and scant tail, and the row grew fiercer than ever. A battle was Imminent when the Elephant put in an nppearance, and after listening for a moment he observed: “Well, upon my soul, but this is funny! Who has my bulk? Who has my strength? Who has my agility? Can any of you tear down trees and kill hunters? Let me advise you in a fatherly way to cut it out.” A row with the Elephant was on the carpet when the Wolf happened to look upward and saw the Owl seated on a limb, and he at once called out: “Peace, peace. Let us leave it to the Owl to decide.” “Well, gentlemen.” replied the Owl after a few blinks, “the case seems to be an easy one. Behold my plumage! Gaze into these eyes'! Remember the wisdom with which I am credited! Why. when I hear such common critters as you disputing about which stands at the head of the class”— Moral.—Each and every one of us is all right, but the trouble is to get the other fellow to admit it.

Ths Limping Ass. One day ns the Ass had stopped on the highway while his master entered a saloon to get a glass of beer the Horse came along and halted to say: “The load you are drawing is altogether too much for you.” “Yes, I think so myself.” replied the Ass. “but my master seems to have no feelings.” “How many oats do you get at u feed?" “Two quarts.” “You ought to have four. What day do you get off?” “No day, except Sunday.” “That’s a shame. You ought to have at least half of every Saturday. How often does the master grease the cart?” “Only when it creaks so that it Is a nuisance to his ears.” “Urn! I see. And doesn’t he push when you are going uphill?” “Not a push. On the contrary, he plies the gad the harder.” “Well.” observed the Horse, “it’s a hard case, but you alone are to blame for it. If, for Instance, when you start from here you should be taken with a limp the master would have to take at least half the load off the cart and go easy on you. You can see that. I reckon?” “Of course, and I’ll put It In practice. What an Idiot I am not to have thought of It before!” The Horse passed on with a feeling

that he had done bis duty, and as ths master came out, with a “Gee up!” tbs Asa made a few steps forward and then fell dead lame. Hto feet wen lifted to see if be bad plckd up a stone on the road, and after spending fifteen minutes in seeking to discover the cause of the lameness the master hired another Ass to draw the load home and let hip beast limp behind. When they bad reached fbe barn the lame one whinnied for his feed. None wait forthcoming. At last be raised his voice and cried oat: * “Master, you seem to have forgotten me, and lam hungry.” “Oh, no; I remember you all right,” was the reply. "Is it, then, that tbe*feed Is out?” "Not at all. It Is that you were taken with a limp and I lost the benefit of your-services. Your feed Is pay for your work. No work, no feed.” Moral—One may not be satisfied with his lot, but he can always make it worse for himself.

The Peasant and His Bon. Upon his return from town one day brought a book with him, and, handing it to his little son, he said: "My son, It Is well to know what others think and say. Read this book and try to be guided and benefited by its precepts.” & Two weeks later the old man came In from his corn hoeing and said to the boy: "Jnnlns, I have not seen that watch of mine around for many days, and I fear that I have lost it in the fields.” "Oh, no, father; I can tell you where it is,” was the reply. Thereupon the lad led the way to the garden and with a hoe dug up the watch from the soli wherein it was burled. "Dolt! idiot! Ass! You have ruined my watch!” exclaimed the father as he took it in his hand. "But I was only following the precepts laid down In the book you so kindly gave me,” was the reply. "But that cannot be.” “But yet it Is so, as you can read for yourself. It says that a seed planted will produce fivefold, and If we had left this watch a few days longer we should have been able to dig up a couple of clocks.” Moral—The difference between theory and practice has brought many good Intentions to naught

The Fox, tho Coon and the Pullet. One day as the Fox was prowling around a barnyard he discovered a fine, fat pullet seated on the limb of a tree out of reach. He asked her to come down that he might tell her some news, and when this failed he resorted to threats. Knowing that he could not climb the tree after her, the Pullet bade him defiance, and Reynard seemed to have given over when the Coon came along and said: “You are awfully cute, Mr. Fox, but you might as well let go in this case. You have tried deceit, hypocrisy, threats and cajolery, but none of them has worked.” “That is true,” replied the Fox, “but I have a weapon in reserve. Watch my smoke.” And thereupon he began praisiiig the pullet’s plumage, her eyes, her small feet and her plumpness, and ten minutes later she came down from the tree and was eaten. Moral.—War has lost empires, but flattery has made kings. M. QUAD.

Little Willie’s Idea of a Steel Magnate.

Proof.

“Do you think a college education pays?” “You bet it does. My son graduated last year and has been hired at a salary of $24 a week to go back and train the varsity basket ball team next season.”—Chicago Record-Herald.

Preparing For Spring.

“George, I’m afraid our boy has gone to writing spring verses.” “What makes you think so?” “He asked me today If I knew any poetical name for skunk cabbage.”— Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Nothing.

"Nature plans well for mankind’s' i ’leeds.” “I should say so. What cot|ld be i more convenient than ears to hook i spectacles over?”—Washington Herald, j

Reason Enough.

“Why do you call the Jlgsons an j apologetic couple?*’ “Because they’re always, taking j things back—he the things that he | says and she the things that she buys.” I

And all Misery from Indigestion Vanishes Five Minutes Later.

Every family here ought to keep some Diapepsln in the house, as any one of you may have an attack of Indigestion or Stomach trouble at any time, day or night. This harmless preparation willdlgest anything you eat and overcome a sour stomach five minutes afterwards. If your meals don’t tempt you, or what little you eat seems to fill you, or lays like a lump of lead in your stomach, or If you have heartburn, that Is a sign of Indigestion. Ask your Pharmacist for a 50cent case of Pape’s Diapepsln and take one triangule after supper tonight. There will be no sour risings, no belching of undigested food mixed with acid, no stomach gas or heartburn, fullness or heavy feeling in the stomach, Nausea, Debilitating Headaches, Dizziness or Intestinal griping. This will all go, and, besides, there will be no sour food left over in the stomach to poison your breath with nauseous odors. Pape’s Diapepsln is a certain cure for all stomach misery, because it will take hold of your food and digest it Just the same as if your stomach wasn’t there. Actual, prompt relief for all your stomach misery is at your Pharmacist, waiting for you. These large 50-cent cases contain more than to cure a case of Dyspepsia or Indesgestion.

HORSE BILLS.

The Democrat, as usual, Is prepared to print horse bills again this season In the most approved form and at reasonable priceß. Cuts of horses and Jacks of various breeds. Breeders are cordially invited to call in and see sample bills and get prices.

PRICE vs. QUALITY And perfect fitting. Mere spectacles fitted in a haphazard way are apt to be an injury to the eyes. This is a matter in which you cannot afford to take chances. l*o preserve vision means to help the eyes do theirs work; to help the eyes means tq wear glasses—not any glasses, but SCIENTIFICALLY fitted glasses. We are fully qualified in-this line and would appreciate your patronage. Our glasses are reasonable in price—your sight is priceless. DR. ROSE M. REMMEK Second Floor of Harris Bank Building. ’Phone 408.

The Anvil Chorus “Order is Heaven’s first law,” ' DeArmond’s work’s without flaw; “Instinct builds a nest that’s true,” DeArmond shapes the horseshoe. W. S. DeARMOND, Teffft, - Indiana.

For the Trade of 1909 ' V expect to ejchibit the best line of BugJL t gies that ever came into the city of Rensselaer. I have bought three car loads at this writing and if the trade is as good as last season (ind I think it will be better) I will need another car or two.„ I have the agency for none but first-class firms’ goods, the latest styles of Auto Seats and other designs of high-class. All work’ made up by experiencd workmen and no job is misrepresented, nothing but guaranteed work is bought or sold; the best that can be bought is none too good; the good class of work is the winner in the long run. With this fine line of Buggies and Carriages, I also have the Farm Wagon with a reputation behind it, the Studebaker, South Bend, Ind. Some one is advertising wagons built out of White Oak and Hickory—why, that is an everyday occurance with the Studebaker, for the last fifty years and still at it. The world’s best Mower and Binder, the McCormick, also the McCormick Hay Rake, they have double coil teeth which makes them more * than again as good as the single coil. For a Manure Spreader, The Success is the world’s best; it regulates the number of loads you wish to put on an acre. I have other articles for sale:—Clover Leaf Stock Tonic and Poultry Tonic, guaranteed to give satisfacton or money refunded. Extras for all machines I sell. C. A. 'Robert* Oh Front Street, north of fcostoffice and just across the street from King’s Blacksmith Shop, Rensselaer, Indiana. ■BHaaaaaeaeaaß aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ___________

Farm Bargains

40 acres, no building*, on public road, near school, churches and station. Only $500; terms S2OO down. 64 acres, near good town with all kinds of business, 3 churches, bank, brick high school, elevator, and lies on main road, free mall route, school across the road; has five-room house, fair barn, chicken house, smoke house, garden fenced with picket fence, good well, fruit, 12 acres In rye; lies near dredge ditch now being built, ditch tax paid. Will offer for & short time at only $22.60 per acre. Terms, S4OO down. 126 acres, In good neighborhood, near good town, on free mail route, school on the farm; good house, barn and other outbuildings, good well, fruit for family use; 18 acres In rye; 46 acres for corn and remainder timber and pasture. This farm lies near dredge ditch now being dug and the ditch tax paid. Price $22.60 pet acre for quick sale. Terms s<oo down. 280 acres, near several stations, on gravel road, school, is level black land, 30 acres cultivated, remainder original soil mostly black prairie land, is fenced and has been used for pasture, has 26 bearing apple trees, but no buildings. This land lies 11 miles from this place and In good neighborhood. If sold soon will close it out at $22.50 per acre. Terms SI,OOO down. Will take live ttock as first payment on either of the above 1 places or clear property in this city. Can give possession of either place if sold soon. G. F. MEYERS. Office in Leopold blk., opposite State Bank.

The Democrat for good work.

Well Drilling ad Bepalriag We have just purchased a brand-new well drilling outfit and solicit patronage in our line of work. Phone 298 or 364. MOORE & KOCHSTETLED

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Chicago to Northwest, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and tha South, Louisville and French Lick Springs. -■ RENSSELAER TIME TABLE. In Effect March 7, 1909. 1 —— _ SOUTH BOUND. No.3l—Fast Mall 4:45 « m . No. 6—lxmlavUle Mall (daily) 10:66 a! mi No.33—lnd polls Mall (dally).. 2:01 p. n>. N 0.39 —Milk accomm (dally).. 6:02 p. m. NORTH BOUND. No. 4—Mail (da11y)..., 4.59 a m No.4o—Milk accomm. (dally) 7:21 a. m! N°- 3 f— Fast Mall (daily)....:. 10.05 a. m. NO. 6— Mali and Ex. (dally).. 2:17 p. m. No-* o —Cln. to Chi. Ves. Mall 6:02 p. m. No. 4 will B top at Rensselaer to let off passengers from points south of Monon, and take passengers for Loweu, Hammond and Chicago. Nos. 31 and 33 make direct connection at Monon for Lafayette. frank j. reed, g. p. a.. W H. McDOEL, Pres, and Gen’l Mgr., CHAS. H. ROCKWELL, Traffic Mgr.| Chicago. W. H. BEAM, Agent. Rensselaer.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. CITY OFFICERS. Mayor . j. h. S. ieni ff Marshall w. S. Parks Clerk Chas. Morlan Treasurer Moses Leopold Attorney Geo. A. Williams Civil Engineer L...H. L. Gamble Fj re Chief. j. j. Montgomery Fire Warden ..J. J. Montgomery Councilman. • Ist Ward. H. L. Brown 2nd Ward f..j. F. Irwin 3rd Ward EU Gerber At Large..C. G. Spttler, Geo. F. Meyers. JUDICIAL. Circuit Judge........ Charles W. Hanley Prosecuting Attorney Fred LongWeu Terms of Court —Second Monday in February, April, September and November. Four week terms. COUNTY OFFICERB. Clerk Charles C. Warner Sheriff Louis P. Shlrer Auditor James N. Leatherman Treasurer J. D. Allman Recorder j. w. Tilton Surveyor W. F. Osborne Coroner W. J. Wright Supt. Public Schools Ernest Lamson County Assessor John Q. Lewis Health Officer M. D. Gwin COMMISSIONERS. Ist District ...John Pettet 2nd District ...Frederick Waymlre 3rd District Charles T. Denham Commissioners’ Court—First Monday of each month.

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Trustees Township Wm. Folgar Barkley Charles May Carpenter J. W. Selmer Gillum George Parker Hanging Grove W. H. Wort ley Jordan Tunis Snip Keener John Shlrer Kankakee Edward Parklson Marion George L. Parks Milroy E. J. Lane Newton Isaac Klght Union S. D. Clark Wheatfleld Fred Karch Walker Ernest Lamson, Co. Supt Rensselaer E. C. English Rensselaer James H. Green.... .Remington Geo. O. Stembel. Wheatfleld Truant Officer..C. B. Stewart. Rensselaer TRUSTEES’ CARDS. JORDAN TOWNSHIP. The undersigned trustee of Jordan township attends to official business at his residence on the first Saturday of each month; also at George Wort ley’s, residence, on the west side, the second Wednesday after the first Saturday of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postofflce address, Rensselaer, Ind., R-R-4. Telephone 629-F. W. H. WORTLEY, Trustee. NttWTON TOWNSHIP. The undersigned trustee of Newton township attends to official business at his residence on the First and Third Thursdays of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postofflce address, Rensselaer, Ind., R-R-8. E. P. LANE, Trustee. UNION TOWNBHIP. v The undersigned trustee of Union townkhlp attends to official business at his store In Fair Oaks on Fridays of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postofflce address, Fair Oaks. Indiana. ISAAC KIGHT.

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