Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 May 1909 — Page 2

THE JIM MY WIL F,E.BIWJDIIHIiIDmm. Official Democratic Paper of Jasper County. Published Wednesdays and Saturdays. ■ntored as Beoond>Class Matter June I, INS. at the post office at Rensselaer. Ind., under the Act of March S, 1179. Office on Van Rensselaer Street. Long Distance Telephones: Office 315. Residence 811. Advertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1000.

SENATOR EXTOLS COL. ROOSEVELT

Says Ex-President Created the Present fi. 0. P. TALKS ABOUT INCOME TAX Borah Declares Present Occupant of the White House Told the People It Would Be His Aim to Have Adopted a Provision Which Would Get Around the Rulings of the Supreme Court—Quotes Speech Made by Taft. Washington, May 4. — During his speech on the income tax in the senate, Senator Borah referred to former President Roosevelt as having shaped the destinies of the Republican party. “No man,” he declared, “is politically so short-sighted or politically so blind as the man who thinks the steamer Hamburg carried away the policies, the principles, the public interest, the aroused public conscience and the searching public concern which this remarkable man bequeathed to his countrymen.” Borah quoted President Taft’s speech favoring an income tax. “Does the senator believe,” Senator Sutherland asked, “that President Taft believed in the constitutionality of the income tax law—in other words that he believed that the law pronounced unconstitutional by the supreme court was in fact constitutional?” “I only know,” responded Borah, “that he said he was in favor of an income tax which could be drawn to be made constitutional.” Referring to Andrew Carnegie's statement that an income tax would encourage perjury, Borah said: “Mr. Carnegie did not make the Republican party and I wish I was just as sure that the Republican party did not make Mr. Carnegie.”

REWARDS FOR HEROES

Carnegie Commission Recognizes the Deeds of 23 Brave Persons. Pittsburg, May 4.—The Carnegie Hero Fund commission has made awards to twenty-three persons for deeds of heroism. Pierce D. Marshman engineman, was awarded a silver medal and SI,OOO to pay a mortgage for preventing a possible wreck oil the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. A freight broke loose at the top of a grade and attained a speed of forty-five miles and hour. Marsh’s passenger train was ascending the grade. He remained at his post, backed his train down the grade at such a speed that when struck the impact was slight. Amila G. Cone, sixty-one years old. of Raleigh, Fla., was awarded a silver medal for rushing into a burning building and rescuing Evaline Smith, colored, 5 months aid. Subsequently, the child died.

DIED DEATH OF HEROES

Two Sacrifice Lives In Attempt to Save Boy From Electrocution. Paris, May 4.—A boy and two men were electrocuted before the eyes of several thousand spectators. The boy was walking along a fence flanking the tracks of a railroad when he lost his footing and fell upon an exposed high tension cable. He was killed instantly. A workman rushed to the boy’s rescue, but the instant he touched the body he also fell dead. Another workman, ignoring a warning cry, shared a similar fate.

TEXAS CAN’T RUN RAILROAD

Attorney General Calls Unconstitutional a Measure Passed by House. Austin, Tex., May 4.—Attorney General Davidson rules that the state cannot constitutionally engage in the railroad business. Davidson holds that while the legislature can complete the extension of the state penitentiary railroad *from Rusk to Palentlne, it can be done only as an incident to facilitate the work of the penitentiary. A measure passed by the house contemplated the permanent operation of such a line.

MAY TO BE SHAKY MONTH

French Astronomer Connect* Moon With Seismic Disturbance*. Pari*, May 4.—Astronomer M. Deparrille announces that seismic disturbances can be expected to occur at the principal declensions of the moon. To prove his ogptenUon, he cites tha

dates of a number of earthquakes oT this year, including that of Messina and the disturbances in Portugal. He says that shocks may be expected during the month of May on the following days, 8,7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30 and 31.

SLEEPING SICKNESS KILLS

St. Louis Man Believed To Be Victim of Insect’s Bite. St. Louis, May 4—George J. Owens is dead at the city hospital here of a malady diognosed by physicians as the Bleeping sickness. Owens said he never had been in the tropics, to which the malady is peculiar, and the phyicians can account for it only on the theory that he was bitten by an Insect and inoculated with the germ.

HITS FIVE CENT SHOWS

Children to Be Barred Unless Accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Albany, N. May 4. —After Sept. 1 it will be a misdemeanor to admit to a moving picture performance any child under the age of sixteen years unless accompanied by parent or guardian. A bill embodying this prohibition has been signed by Governor Hughes.

STRAUS GOES TO TURKEY

Rockhill Leaves Peking to Represent America In St. Petersburg. Washington, May 4. —Oscar Straus has been offered and he has accepted the offer of the Turkish ambassador-

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ship. He telegraphed from New York his acceptance of the mission to Secretary Knox. It is not known at the state department when he will take up his diplomatic duties. William W. Rockhill, now the Chinese ambassador, will go to St. Petersburg.

WAR AGAINST POLICE CAUSES TWO DEATHS

State ot Siege May Be Proclaimed In Argentina. Buenos Ayres. May 4.—The strike movement inaugurated in protest against the killing of a number of persons by the police during May day celebrations is practically general. A collision occurred between strikers and men who attempted to operate street cars. Two men were killed and several wounded. All the stores in the central districts are closed. The workmen’s federation and the union of workers prepared for a demonstration in front of the morgue, having expressed their determination to accompany the bodies of the police men's victims to the cemetery. The ceremony was postponed. It is possible that a state of siege may be proclaimed.

BANKRUPTED BY SANTA

Receiver’s Examination Shows Thousands Were Presented to Employes. Cincinnati, May 4. —The result of the receiver’s investigation of the O’Dell Brokerage company’s books was admitted as evidence in the trial of Louis W. Foster and five others charged with running a “bucket shop.” There were some generous Christinas gifts, thousands being scattered among the employes. Telegraph ope rr.tors received anywhere from $3,000 to S2OO.

POPCORN WAGON POPS

Bank Windows Wrecked and Popper the Victim of Injuries. Waterloo, la., May 4.—The gasoline tank of a popcorn wagon, operated by O. H. Green, exploded, injuring Green and wrecking all the windows In the First National bank. Alien’s printery, Gelsmar’s clothing store and other nearby buildings also suffered.

Metcalf Now Manages Bank.

Oakland, Cal, May 4.—Victor H. Metcalf, former secretary of the navy, lias assumed the active management of the Union Savings bank.

Weston Walks Sixty-Eight Miles.

Slater, Mo., May 4. —After walking sixty-eight miles in twenty-four hours, Edward Payson Weston arrived hero today from Glasgow, Mo.

State Senate Favors Whipping Post.

Jefferson City, Mo., May 4—The measure abolishing the whipping post in the Missouri penitentiary has boon defeated In the senate.

SUPREME COUGT HITS RAILWAYS

Decision Affects Those Owning Coal lines. COMMODITY CLAUSE VAUD Roads Carrying Anthracite Must Dispose of Their Collerles, as the Clause In Question Does Not Permit the Interstate Transportation of Commodities Produced by the Companies as Owners. Washington, May 4. —The commodities clause of the Hepburn rate law is valid. This important and anxiously awaited decision was handed down by the United States supreme court. The result is that the anthracite coal carrying railways must dispose of their mines, for the clause in question does not permit the interstate transportation of commodities produced by the railway companies. The court holds in brief that congress acted within its constitutional prerogatives in regulating commerce in passing the section of the law attacked. Briefly summarized, the decision holds the law to be constitutional, but does not concede the contentions of the government as to its scope. A special exception was made as to the ownership of stock in a different corporation, which, it was declared, did not constitute such ownership as to prohibit transportation under the terms of the law. It was held also that ownership of the commodity applied only to the time of transportation. If before transporting it the railroad company has parted with the commodity in good faith it may carry it. The principal point of the decision was in relation to holding of the stock of subordinate companies by railways, and on that the finding was favorable to the roads.

WICKERSHAM'S OPINION

Says Decision Opens Way For Further Action by Congress. Washington, May 4.—Claiming that the principle contended for by the government had been sustained, Attorney General Wickersham has authorize ed the following statement, interpreting the “commodities clause” decision as he understands it: “Mr. Justice White’s statement is, in effect, that a proper construction of the so-called commodities clause is that it prohibits the transportation by railway companies only of commodities owned in whole or in part by such companies at the time of transporatlon and that it does not prohibit them from transporting commodities manufactured, mined or produced by them previous to such transportation which are not owned by them at the time of transportation, and further that it does Inot apply to transportation of commodities owned by other corporations in which the transporting railroad company has a stock interest, although congress has the power to extend the prohibition to the last mentioned cause if it shall see fit to exercise it. “The recognition of the power in congress to extend transporatlon to commodities, mined, manufactured or produced by a company in which the carrier is a stock owner, makes it possible for congress by further legislation to prevent an evasion of the general prohibition of the statute which might otherwise be resorted to.”

UNITED STATES FOR PEACE, SAYS TAFT

Letter From President Read al Ciiicago Congress. Chicagb, May 4. —The United States favors peace not only between it and other countries, but between all the nations of the globe. The pledge was given in the opening of the national peace congress in a letter from President Taft. In extending greetings and congratulations, he pledged himself and his administration to the exertion of every legitimate influence for the permanent abolition of war. The session was opened by Robert Treat Paine and he was given a rousing ovation as he took the gavel to preside over one of the largest and most Important peace gatherings that has ever been known.

DAILY EXODUS OF WOMEN

Prodigious Number Had Been Held Prisoner* by Abdul Hamid. Constantinople, May 4.—Since the deposition of Abdul Hamid there has been a dally exodus of the women from the Ylldlz kiosk. Today forty carriages each contain Ing two or three women were seen proceedings to Stamboul. Itll* evident that the total number of fair prisoners must have been pro dlgious. Palaces have been set apart for their accommodation, but In the present condition of the country their fate is pathetic.

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NEW PERFECTION WICK BLUE FLAME OIL COOK STOVE

THE STOVE FOR YOUR KITCHEN The “New Perfection” cures common stove troubles. It is always ready for instant use; it cooks either fast or slow, and everything in a most satisfactory manner; it makes no dust or dirt and its principle ~of concentrated heat keeps the kitchen so uniformly cool that you might easily sit beside the stove in -perfect comfort while the kettle boils.

Call in during this demonstration and learn something about the most successful oil cook stove ever made, whether you buy or not. Everybody welcome. We Want More of Your Business Yours Respectfully, i EGER BROS • , Rensselaer, Ind.

HllttMß.ftl.Elt. [Under this head notices will be pubished for 1-cent-a-word for the first nsertion, %-cent per word for each additional insertion. Figure five words to the line, and to save book-keeping cash should be sent with notice. No notice accepted for less than 25 cents, but short notices coming within the above rate will be published two or more times, as the case may be for 25 cents.] Lost—Last Friday, package of iry goods containing 8 yards blue and white nurses’ gingham. Finder return to Democrat office. Sorghum Seed—s2.Bo per 100 pounds.— W. H. PULLIN, Rensselaer, Ind. Farm Loans—Money to loan on arm property in any sums up to SIO,OOO. E. P. HONAN. Mortgage Exemptions—lra W. Yeoman, -Remington, Ind., will exempt your mortgages. Call at his residence. Mason Work—l am prepared to do all kinds of mason, plastering and rock work, satisfaction guaranteed. MARION SMITH, 2m Rensselaer, Ind. For Sale—Your choice of four good dairy cows. Two fresh now., two to be fresh sooik LESLIE ALTER, Route 2, Phone 521-E. For Sale—3 head good brood mares, cash or baukable note. ANTON TRULLY, Rensselaer, Ind., R-l, Residence Barkley tp.

For Sale—ls fresh cows with calves at their side. Cows can be seen in pasture Joining corporation. G. F. MEYERS. For Sale—Three cows, 4 years old. One fresh soon, one in about 2 weeks, one in June. Second calf for each. Price reasonable. W. E. Moore, opposite light plant, Rensselaer, Ind. Phone 246. Seed Corn—Reid’s Yellow Dent. A limited amount for sale at >2 per bushel, bred for early maturity and high yield. Shipped on approval; If not satisfied return same at my expense and money will be refunded. MOSES SIGO, Remington, Ind. phone 79-1. > - - Setting Egg* For Sale —It'* th* busy hen that lay? and the laying hens that pay. < Pure bred Single Comb White Leghorn Egg* for eale,

Free Exhibition Practical Demonstration on Saturday, May 8 An Expert direct from the factory will demonstrate the uses of the I

75c per setting of 15. There were 14,070 eggs laid on this farm last year by 17-5 hens. MRS. EDWARD HERATH, Route 1, Phone 502-D. Eggs For Hatching—Prize winning Rose Comb ting of 15; also Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds, $1 per 15. Eggs guaranteed. H. B. MURRAY, Rensselaer, Indiana. Eggs for Setting—From the famous Rhode Island Reds, the queen of winter layers. No better general purpose fowl known. Get your order in for eggs. SI.OO per 15. A. G. CATT. I’asture—l have about 140 acres

O PTO M ETRY. jjß l&nBk - fl “OPTOMETRIST” means a person licensed under the laws of the State to test eyesight and fit glasses. Having recently taken the State Board Examination and was one of a few that successfully passed, the prlvelege to use this title has been extended to me and Is the State guarantee to you, of my competency and authority to correct refractive errors by proper glasses, which Is not only an Improvement to vlssion but a benefit to one’s general health. Remember the word "Optometrist,” it will safeguard you against incompetents who are neither capable nor authorized by law to test your sight or prescribe glasses. You owe it to yourself to get posted on the new Optometery law, recently passed by the State for your and your family’s protection. If your eyes bother you and cause you to feel bad, don’t put It off, but call on the “Optometrist,” have your eyes properly taken care of and be relieved of your trouble. I you break a lens or any part of your glasses don’t take them Just any place, thinking you can get the same thing, but take them to Catt? the Optometrist, there you take no chances. Remember this. In order to get the people familiar with the new title “Optometry,” which the State law has given the science of correction of visual defects by glasses, I will give |5.00 In gold to the person that write* "Dr. A. G. Catt, Optometrist,” the greatest number of time* on a 3Ux 5% inch postal card and mails to me on or before the first day of June, 1909. \ DR. A. G. CATT, OPTOMETRIST. • Rensselaer, Ind. Office over Long’s Drug Store.

A TIME SAVING STOVE The New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook Stove, thirty seconds after the touch of the match, will deliver at the stove top a strong, clean heat of great working power. More than that you .may run it for hours continuously and for the whole time never be conscious of 'ndueheat because of the stove. This stove is no experiment and has proven to be the most economical oil stove ever placed on the market, costing absolutely nothing for repairs and giving no trouble in any w r ay.

of good pasture 3 % miles south of Rensselaer, mostly blue grass, well fenced, good shade, plenty of water and windmill and tank. Will take stock for about half regular rates or will rent the whole to one man very cheap. Phone 529-A. Pasture—l have 200 acres nice bluegrass pasture, good fences and plenty of water, want cattle or horses; on the old Geo. Nichols farm n Walker tp. FRED KARCH, Wheatfield, Ind., R-l. Pasture—l have 140 acres of pasture, timothy and blue grass; want cattle or horses, two good wells and tanks, plenty of water at all times. Mrs. S. Chilcote, Rensselaer, R-4.