Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 55, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1909 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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THE DEMOCRATIC CITY TICKET.

A Few Thoughts for the Taxpayers to Fully Consider. MEN OF MATURE JUDGMENT *» Selected Where Administrative Ability Is Necessary, and the Younger Democracy Recognized In the Purely Clerical Positions—Remember, the Choice Made Must Stand for Pour Years. t . In our opinion the democratic city convention displayed good business sense in nominating a ticket for the consideration of the voters and taxpayers who must make a choice of whom they will have to serve them . during the next . four years, commencing January 1, 1910. Mayor—William H. Beam. Clerk—X. Littlefield. Treasurer—Earl Duvall. Councilmen-at-Large-—Win. Washburn, John C. Carmichael. Councilman First Ward—Thomas A. Crockett. Councilman Second Ward—D. M. Worland. Councilman Third Ward—Henry Grow.

We might say that the entire management of the city affairs is under the direction the Common Council. The mayor only presides over the meetings and votes only in case of a tie. He has the appoint-* ment of the marshal, but Rensselaer does not require a dress-parade marshal at a salary of S6O per month, and if the voters elect the democratic candidates they may rest assured that this feature will be handled wisely and at a saving of at least two-thirds over the salary now paid. The council itself fixes the salaries of tire mayor and its members, and the old council fixed them for their term of office at practically the limit allowed for cities of our class—those having a population of less than IO.OOCT. The salaries fixed by the present council are $250 for the mayor, and SBO p®» year for each member of the council. The incoming council in January will fix the salaies again for the next four years, and in the present condition of the city’s finances these salaries should be lopped off about one-half from the old rate. Now, as to the qualifications of the ticket we present to the voters of Rensselaer.: W. H. Beam hais for many years held the position of station agent for the Monon' road in Rensselaer, the busiest and most important station on its lines outside of its terminals. To hold this position for so many years speaks volumes for his ability, and that be would make an excellent mayor no one can doubt for a moment N. Littlefield for clerk has all necessary qualifications, is ,a young man, and has an office in the 1. O. O. F., building convenient for the public.

Earl Duvall for treasurer, another young man, is located centrally to handle this branch of the citys business, and, if elected, will place a competent clerk' in charge of the books in hiß store so that at all times during business hours and in the evening and until he closes up at night, the public having business with his office may be waited oh. Under the present depository law the treasurer must deposit the funds in the various banks selected by council as depositories and the interest is turned into the funds from which it is derived, and the treasurer gets nothing for his services, but the salary fixed. For. Councilmen-at-large, William Washburn and J. C. Carmichael need no special mention. Mr. Washburn is generally conceded to be one of the clearest-headed business men in Jasper county—not niggardly or inclined to too close economy—but a careful, conscientious business man, who has made a success in life, has considerable property Interests ' in Rensselaer and 1b interested in its welfare. Mr. Carmichael is also a man of good judgment and made a good councilman when on the board heretofore. T. A. Crockett in the First Ward, D. M. Worland in the Second, and * Henry Grow in the Third, are each successful men who have handled their own affairs in a manner that has brought them honest financial returns. They are men of sound judgment, unquestioned business integrity and will make ideal counctl-

men to serve with William Washburn and John Carmichael. Without in any way personally disparaging the opposition candidates for councilmen, we would ask in all candor a few pertinent questions: When the Judge of our circuit court or any other court in the state, for that matter has an estate to divide or a piece of land to sell, does he appoint a young clerk, optician or bus-driver, or does he appoint such men as Wm. Washburn, “Dick” Grow, Tom Crockett or Dave Worland? When the county commissioners of this or any other county appoint road or ditch viewers, do they appoint young and inexperienced men like those who make up the republican city ticket, or do they appoint men of more mature judgment like the candidates for council on the democratic ticket? If you had to select five men to manage your business for a term of years or administer upon your estate, would you select the five on the republican ticket or the five on the democratic ticket? These are pertinent questions, and as decided by the votes one week from next Tuesd&y, so must we abide for the next four years. Remember these men are public servants, but if they suit after you “hire” them you can’t discharge them—as you would an ordinary servant—until their “time” is up. Study these matters over carefully, Mr. Voter and Taxpayer during the next week, that you may act intelligently when you go to cast your ballot on November 2.

RUN OVER BY J. M. OTT’S AUTO.

J. B. Reed of Gillam Tp., Has Miraculous Escape From Death On Street Wednesday Morning. J. B. Reed of Gillam tp., had an experience on the street here Wednesday morning that he will not care to undergo again during his lifetime. With Chas. Odom of Gillam Mr. Reed had come in early in the morning to attend to some business matters. About 9:30 o clock he was crossing the street from the State Bank north, and J. M. Ott of Remington was coming in from the west in his Cadillac auto. The machine was running slowly and not making a particle of noise. Mr. Reed had glanced west but did not see the auto, while Mr. Ott thought he had seen it and would stop until he got by. Instead he turned his head east and walked directly in front of the machine.

He was struck and thrown down and dragged a few feet before the auto could be brought to a full stop, and it had to be backed up to get the man from under the machine. Mr. Reed wate pulled out from under the machine as soon as it could be backed up and he pulled himself together to see how badly he was hurt. Except for his side hurting’ him somewhat where the front wheel of the auto struck him, he said he did not feel badly hurt. Mr. Ott insisted on his going to a doctor and being examined, which he did being examined, which he did and it was found that one rib was broken. He had on a heavy fur overcoat which no doubt saved him from more serious injury, as its thick folds broke the fotce of the shock of striking the ground and the contact of the auto with his body. Mr. Ott felt very badly about the accident, saying it was the first one he had ever had in the two or three years in which he had owned an au#b.

BRANDED AS FRAUDS.

The Democrat was recently called up by ’phone by a party living north of Rensselaer and asked if we knew of Rensselaer and- asked if we knew anything about the reliability or a party who was in that locality canvassing for the Cincinnati Enquirer; offering articles of kitchen ware as a premium to secure subscribers. A few days ago the Enquirer published the following statement which our readers will do well to remember: ’ A BIG FRAUD. Each year, beginning with October, one or more dishonest parties travel through Indiana—sometimes venturing over to Ohio—representing themselves, as agents for The Enquirer and other journals, carrying a supply of kitchen wares which they sell to any who will buy, and promise a year’s subscription to The Weekly Enquirer, or any other paper that may be wanted. So far as The Enquirer is concerned these parties are rank frauds. We have each year cautioned the public against them, as we have no traveling solicitors, and never offer goods of any kind through our local agents, who are all well known in the territory they live and work in. We have not received from these impostors subscriptions, nor do we know the party who got the money. i We again say, pay no money to strangers, and no one win have cause to complain of being swindled. ENQUIRER COMPANY.

Don’t forget us, we appreciate your business—Home Grocery.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 83, 1000.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. ♦ Attorney Foltz was in Hammond on business Wednesday. Attorney Guy .was over from Remington Wednesday taking record in abstract work. Kfntland Enterprise: The experts examining the books and records at the Court House expect to complete their labors by the last of this week or the first of next, unless something unfprseen turns up in the meantime. * Court note in Newton County Enterprise: The divorce suit of Clara Gagnon against Alex Gagnon was t called Tuesday and had progressed but a short way when Judge Hanley found that this court had no jurisdiction. Mrs. Gagnon has lived at Remington the past summer, and could not claim a six month’s residence in this county as required in divorce proceedngs. The suit was dismissed.

B. J. Moore finished blasting out the rock on the Gangloff farm east of town Wednesday. The dredge is finishing up the cleaning out of the muck north of town, and will soon be down here to take out this roclc. The superintendent of the ditch should see to it that the contractors cut out that letter “S” in the ditch near the railroad bridge, which is not called for in the specifications, and is an obstruction to the free flow of water therein. - The trial of Arthur Morgan, the Newton county negro charged with cutting up a C. & Er 1., railroad conductor some 18 months ago, and who has been confined in jail here at Newton county’s expense for several months, has been set for Friday, Nov. 3. The date for trial of Fred Brown, of Goodland, another Newton county prisoner who has been in jail here also for some months on the charge of horse-stealing, has not been set at this writing. The will of the late Lewis H. Myers was filed for probate Wednesday. The instrument was made April 5, 1909, and two of tlife sons, S. W. Myers of Monticello, and Geo. M. Myers of Washington, 111., are appointed executors of the will. All the real and personal property is directed to be sold and converted into cash as soon as practicable under direction of the court and is to be divided between the wife and eight children, one-third to the widow and the balance to be equally divided between the children. The personal estate is only about SI,OOO, but there is 280 acres of good land in Jordan tp., besides the town residence.

Marriage licenses issued: Oct. 19, Charles Lawrence Mills of Rensselaer, aged 46, occupation farmer, to Nellie F. Mapon, also of Rensselaer, aged 33, occupation housekeeper. Second marriage for "male, first wife having died in 1901; first marriage for female, Oct. 19, Ora Lee Nicely of Goodland, aged 23, occupation mail clerk, to Lula Belle Burns, daughter of James Harvey Burns of northwest of Remington, aged 20, \ occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Oct. 20, Robert Brock of Rensselaer, aged 21, son of Lee Brock of Ohio, occupation farmer, to Lillie Peregrine, also of Rensselaer, aged 18, a daughter of Michael Peregrine of Lee, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

NEED OF AN AUTOMOBILE ORDINANCE.

■ While the state law prescribes the speed limit of automobiles and other motor vehicles and fixes it at not more than 20 miles an hour on the country roads, fifteen miles an hour in towns and cities Outside the business districts, and 8 miles an hour in the business and cloßely j built up portions of such towns or Cities, it seems to have neglected an important thing in providing for the safety of the traveling public in other vehicles, and of pedestrians in the towns ahd cities. The latter can be remedied by ordinance, and no time should be lost in doing so for the safety of life and limb, and some semblance of enforcing the state law as to speed should be made. It is no uncommon sight to see some of our local autoists going through the streets of Rensselaer at a speed of 30 to 40 miles an hour, and if one of them has ever been called down for the offense we have never heard of it. Tourist auto parties often go through town at a speed even in excess of this, and It is time to call a halt before someone is killed or crippled for life. The important omission in the

state law which we wish to point out, however, and which can be remedied by ordinance so far as cities and towns are concerned, is that requiring auto and motor vehicle drivers to signal when approaching a street crossing. The law seems to be silent in this resepct, and It is just as important that signals should also be given when approaching highway crossings. We very seldom hear a 'signal given by auto dirvers when approaching any of our street crossings, and had Mr. Ott signaled Wednesday morning it is nob likely he would have run down a Gillam tp., farmer and only providentially was saved from killing him, dnd Mr. Ott is considered a careful driver, too. Another thing that should be stopped is this thing of some damphool drivers apparently making it point to deliberately drive their machines right up through a crowd on the streets when there is no dcJutaion for 'it except “show off.” Several do whenever there is a crowd in town, and the thing ought to be stopped. An auto has as much right on the streets or highway almost as any other vehicle, it is true, but the drivers should not forget that the public also has rights, and the foot traveler always has thq right-of-way in crossing a street, no matter whether you are driving a team of horses or an auto. When it is unnecessary and dangerous to drive through a crowded street, the auto driver ought to have enough consideration for the public to keep off, and go on some other less crowded thoroughfare. He ought also to always signal' when turning a corner of a street or highway, even if the law does not at present compel him to do so.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES.

The subject of the Sunday morning address at the Christian church is: “An echo of the great Centennial Convention at Pittsburg.” The evening subject, "The Old Gospel for the New Era.” The pastor will preach at the Good Hope church at 3 p. m. All are Invited to these services.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The subject of the morning sermon at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath will be “Growth.” In the evening the pastor will give a stereopticon sermon on “What the Bible is for.” Everyone welcome to these services.

CHURCH OF GOD.

Preaching next Sunday at 10:45. subject, “Righteousness of faith, unto Salvation, through obedience.” An invitation and hearty welcome to all who may wish to hear.

STOCK MEN

Should be interested in knowing that you can have your valuable stock insured against death from any cause, accident or diseases. See G. H. McClain and let him explain how it is done- Agent for the Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Co., also general fire insurance.

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ RUMMAGE SALE.

The ladies of the Presbyterian church will hold their anifhal two days’ 'ummage sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30, in the former Michael Ege* shop, on Van Rensselaer street, north of D. M. Worland’s furniture store. Many useful and desirable articles, all in good condition and repair, will be on sale at very low prices.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Oct. 20, to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Robinson, of south of town, a daughter. Oct. 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Renicker, of north of town, a daughter.

Try our Richelieu coffees, 20 to 35c, they are the best. ROWLES & PARKER. Buy Banano, the health drink, 25c a can—Home Grocery. You get genuine home-made sorghum at ROWLES & PARKER’S. Good cord wood, block wood and split wood delivered in any quantity of SI.OO or more in any part of the city. MAINES & HAMILTON. Call Phone 95 for fresh countrj butter, we can supply you. ROWLES & PARKER. Many of the best families now use pure sweet Butterine, 20c a pound at the Home Grocery. If you want the best flour, get ACME Flour at ROWLES ft PARKER S. Another cloak v and suit sale Saturday, October 23d. Closing out of the Chicago Bargain Store. If you are not already using Acme flour, only $1.50 a sack, try ~Your money refunded if you are not satisfied. ROWLES ft PARKER.

EIGHTH CHILD IN GERMANY LUCKY

Reward Fur Parents On Arrival at One More Than Seven. KAISER WILL BE 60DFATHER Emperor William, Alarmed at Race Suicide Indication*, Originates Plan to Encourage Large Families—lt Is His Belief That High Birth Rate Has Been a Factor In Creating a Dominant Position For His Country. Berlin, Oct. 22.—Germany’s birth rate, which for the past ten years was considerably larger than that of other countries of western Europe, lately ha 3 been showing signs of declining. With the view to checking this, the kaiser has undertaken to stand godfather for the eighth child in any German family, rich or poor. The government will empower local authorities to pay to needy parents eight marks upon the birth of their eighth child. It is understood that the scheme owes its initiation to Emperor William who, recognizing that Germany’s high birth rate has been one of the great factors in creating her dominant position in Europe, regards any tendency toward smaller families as a national evil. The last census showed the population of the German empire in Europe to be 60,641,278, and it is hoped within the next thirty years to raise this figure to 100,000,000.

CUTTERS TO CHASE PIRATES

Government Will Round Up Bchooner Reported by British Skipper. Galveston, Tex., Oct. 22.—Orders were received here from Washington for the revenue cutter Windom to proceed to the waters off the Florida coast and search for the alleged piratical schooner reported by Captain Phelan of the British steamship Rowanmore. The Windom Is to be joined by other fitters and for the first time in many years, American vessels will search for pirates. Since the alleged attack on the Rowanmore, the steamship Centurion has reported a suspicious craft in the same vicinity.

SAYS HER RIVAL PUT DRUG IN CHOCOLATES

Woman Jailed For Attempt to Poison Journalist’s Wife. St. Louis, Oct. 22 Mrs. Maude Ridley, a brunette, thirty-two years old, who has resided here in fashionable apartments since her mother removed to her old home in Louisville, is under arrest. Detective Gaffney charges that she gave poisoned candy to Mrs. Nannette Lillard. wife of R. W. Lillard. a reporter for a newspaper here. Lillard is a member of a prominent Bloomington, 111., family and after working for Chicago newspapers was the managing editor of an Atlanta publication. Gaffney reports that last Sunday Mrs. Lillard handed him a box of chocoiates which she said Mrs. Ridley had given her. Gaffney turned the candy over to the city chemist, who announced that the confections were charged with poison. "One piece given to a rabbit killed the rodent almost instantly. Mrs. Lillard, according to Gaffney’s report, charges Mrs. Ridley with having come to her home and given her the candy as a peace offering. She had asked the police to keep Mrs. Ridley away from Lillard and stated that her husband as well as herself had been annoyed by the woman's conduct.

CARNEGIE IN PLAGUE FIGHT

Donates 450 Acres of Land for Sanitarium In Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, Pa., Oct 22.—Andrew Carnegie has offered to State Health Commissioner Samuel G. Dixon a tract of 450 acres of land on the crest of the Allegheny Mountains, near Cresson, to aid the state ha its fight against tuberculosis. The tract is offered so that it can be made a sanitarium for western Pennsylvania, just as Mount Alto is for thii eastern section.

HEAVY QUAKE IS RECORDED

Belief In London That Three Hour •hock Has Disturbed Japan. London, Oct. 22.—Records of a very strong earthquake have been obtained here. It Is believed the disturbance occurred in Japan. It lasted about three hours.

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- Observatories in southern India and elsewhere also report that their instruments recorded the shock. Jamaica Wants None of Our Dogs. Washington, Oct. 22.—The British ambassador has Informed the state department that Jamaica has prohibited the importation of dogs from the United States. It is believed in Jamaica that rabies is prevalent among the dogs in this country.

MORE PENNSYLVANIA GRAFT

CommissiSners and Others Are ln< volved In New Courthouse Bcandal. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Oct. 22. —Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the county commissioners, county comptroller, two contractors, two inspectors and the architects engaged In the erection of the recently completed $2,000,000 courthouse here. Five of the warrants charge conspiracy to defraud the county and two charge the commissioners and county comptroller with malfeasance in office.

DEATH PENALTY FOR RIZZO

Slayer of Two Children Goes to Electric Chair Next Month. Utica, N. Y., Oct. 22.—Theodore Rizzo, murderer of the children, Theresa Procopio and Freddy Infusino, whom he lured from their homes and shot fi a ravine, was found guilty by a Jur. and was at once sentenced to death. Justice Rogers fixed the week com menclng Nov. 21 as the date and Au burn prison the place for putting thi man in the electric chair.

BATONYI WRITES BOOK AND PROMISES A BOMB

Says He Expected an Adverse Decision In Divorce Case. Newport, Oct>22—Aurel Batonyi today declared the decision against' him in the divorce case tried In New York was expected by him and that now he is preparing to make disclosures con-

MRS. AUREL BATONYI.

cerning society in general, and the Work family in particular, that will startle the country. A book he wrote now is ready for the press. He calls it St. Urgis, which, read as one word, makes Sturgis. F. K. the banker for the Work family. The coach driver in a complaint filed In a suit for separation, accused Sturgis of coming between his wife and himself. Also he mentioned other men he charged were too friendly with Mrs. Frances Burke-Roche-Batonyi, the daughter of the multi-millionaire, Frank Work. This suit has not been tried yet Come to the Democrat office for sale bills.

The Twice-a-Week Democrat and the Twice-a-Week St. Louis Republic, both a full year for only $2.00. NOTICE TO FARMERS. The Remington Poultry and Pet Stock Association, at their annual show this year In December, will albo give a Corn Show; SSO in cash will be paid in premiums. First prize, yellow and white corn, SIO.OO. Write for catalogue, to Secretary of Association, Remington, Ind. COAL! COAL! Don't wait, but come and get a ton of Big Jack lump coal—the cleanest and best prepared. The cheapest coal on the market; the great seller. Only $3.25 per ton, at JAMBS’ COAL YARDGoodland, Ind Corn, peas tomatoes—new goods just in, straight or assorted, 3 cans for 25c at the Home Grocery. COAL! COA~ COAL! Carload of West Virginia Splint, due to arrive at any time. Price ' $4.50 per ton delivered. Also two loads of luurd coal, one of chestnut and one Stove, at $7 per ton, delivered. Call 422 or leave order with HARRY McGKE, Rensselaer, Ind.