Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1910 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

NOT MANY HORSES SOLD.

The horse Sale Wednesday was not so largely attended as the two previous sales, by sellers, and few horses were offered. Buyers were here all right, and perhaps a score of horses changed hands, but the offerings were rather small. This was due probably to the fact that the farmers are quite busy nowadays and there are few surplus horses in the county. v The next sale will be on May 4, when it is likejy more animals will be offered than at the April Safe.

BIG GUNS WILL BE THERE

To Speak at Jefferson *Day Ban- _■ quet at Indianapolis. The list of speakers for the Jefferson Day banquet of the League of Democratic Clubs, to be held in Indianapolis on April 43, was announced Wednesday night by John W. Kern, who will be toastmaster, as follows: Joseph - W. Folk, former governor of Missouri; James Hamilton Lewis, Chicago; : Congressman William R. Sulzer, New York City; John J. Lentz, Columbus, Ohio; Lase Pence, New York City, and Governor Thomas R. Marshall, of Indiana. ’

THE MONON DITCH CASE.

Atty. Henry A. Steis. of South Bend who has been appointed to hear the Monon ditch case, has accepted the appointment, and has agreed to go ahead and give. that, important matter his prompt hearing. This is an excellent choice. Mr. Steis is not only a good lawyer, but he is unusually well versed in ditch law, and enjoys an acquaintance with conditions in Pulaski and adjoining counties that will give him a clearer insight to the subject than could be obtained by an outsider. Both sides in this, controversy are pleased that Attorney Steis will consent to hear the case. It is said that the matter will be taken up again at the next term of the Pulaski circuit court which will convene April 18.—Winamac Republican.

SAYLER TRIAL NEAR END.

Case Likely Will Reach Jury Today Or Monday. Watseka, 111., April 7.—Presentation of evidence closed today in tha s Sayler murder trial. Arguments for the state and defense are to begin to-morrow and the Court expects the case to be in the hands of the jury by Saturday night. The last principal witness was John Grunden, who, with his. daughter, Mrs. J. B. Saylor, and Dr. W. R. Miller, is accused of the murder of J. B. Sayler last July. Grunden’s description of the struggle lacked, the dramatic force of the recital of Dr. Miller, but was filled with greater detail. ? Grunden described how the two came together, his son-in-law, Sayler brandishing a hand ax, and Dr. Miller, seated in his rocjking chair, with an automatic pistol in his pocket. “The lapip was overturned and the light was so dim that I could only see them as they moved,” said Grunden. “When I saw the flash of the first shot I stepped back into the doorway.” . Golda Sayler, daughter of the slain man and the woman on trial, testified that her father had bought a revolver two years ago and that it was kept in a drawer in her room, explaining the third revolver which was found after the murder, but was not admitted in evidence. Erington Miller, son of Dr. W. R. Miller, also testified in contradiction to some of the testimony of state’s witnesses. On? rebuttal, the state summoned witnesses who testified the morning following the shooting blood spots were not dry on furniture in the parlor where the body lay. The defense failed to'shake the witnesses and the state btelieved it had overcome the effort! of the blood drying experiment, offered by the defense. . —•—— —- A mdti n to instruct the jury to return i verdict of not guilty for Mrs. payler and John Grunden was denied by Judge Dibell.

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THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. The marriage license business has been good so far this month, up to yesterday seven having been issued. Remember, democrats, to turn out next Saturday, April 16, to select delegates to the county convention. See call* elsewhere in this paper. Clerk Warner, asked Thursday morning if he had got figured out whether he was an insurgent or a regular, replied that he was considerable of an insurgent. When asked if he was not considerable of a regular stand-pat-ter at the congressional convention at Lafayette, where he was a member of the committee to pass on the resolutions prepared and O’ K’d. at Washington, he said, “Oh, well, we were just trying to pour a little oil on the troubled waters at the Lafayette Convention.”

■ ' —-O—----pMarriage licenses issued: April 6, Michael Wolf, son of Daniel Wolf of Demotte, aged 33, occupation policeman at Hammond, to Edith Kerlinska, daughter of Mitchell also of Demotte, ag*ed 27, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. fsApril 6, Irwin ' Lewis, son of John I. Lewis of Rensselaer, aged 26, occupation farmer, to Grace Maud Markin, daughter of George W. Markin, of Rensselaer, aged 24, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Married by Rev. G. H. Clarke at his residence at 7 p. m., Wednesday. JxApril 7, John Hamstra of Demotte, aged 26, occupation farmer, to Mary Snip, daughter of Tunis Snip also of Demotte, aged 21, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

' Following is a report of the proceedings of the board of county commissioners at the regular April session which ended Tuesday evening: John J. Lawler stone roads in Union tp.; Frank Foltz allowed $55 attorney fee. Same, stone roads on county line between Jasper and Newton counties; Frank Foltz allowed $275 attorney fee. Tunis Snip, petition for highway in Keener tp.; viewers report favorable and highwayy ordered established 50 feet ‘in width. John J. Borntrager ditch; superintendent ordered to make report. " Same order in the Everett Hal stead, James M. Hallagan, Warren W. Sage and Margaret J. Leylis ditches. Tilden J. Prouty ditch; commissioners granted until first day of May term to file report. Bond of A. K. Yeoman as supt. approved. Same order in E. C. Maxwell ditch, same supt. , Tunis Snip petition for stone road in Keener tp.; C. J. Hobbs 1 appqinted engineer, John O’Connor and John Greve appointed viewers, to meet April 18 and report on or before first day next term. Interest on countyy funds'for the month of March reported as follows: Bank of Wheatfield. ........ $7.99 State Bank, Remington 26.63 State Bank? Rensselaer. ... ..52.42 First Nat. Bank, Rensselaer.. 95.53 Trust & Sav. Bk. Rensselaer. . 37.97

MAD BULL KILLED.

Animal Belonging to Charles Garling Has Rabies. A, bull belonging to Chas. Garlling north of town developed a well defined case of hydrophobia last Friday and made a vicious attack on a cow. Mr. Garling fired several shots into the beast which failed to kill it and caused it to be all the more furious. He came to town for more ammunition and while here' a telephone call came for George Helfrich, who killed a mad cow for Garling some months ago. ,Mr. Helfrich responded and after chasing the bull around a fortyacre field succeded in dispatching it. ' The. cow is said to have been covered with foam and badly crippled. There is no the extent of damage done by the Uiad dog, incident last year. A

THE TWICB-AAVEEK

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wise precaution suggests that all dogs, be muzzled and the town ’board should pass an ordinance to that effect. The horrors of hydrophobia are too great \to take unnecessary chances, Monon News.

OFF FOR NEW ORLEANS.

The Motion’s “Orak Special,” consisting of five Pullmans and a baggage car, passed through Rensselaer at 1 p. m., yesterday loaded with “Nobles of the Mystic Shrine” on their annual pilgrimmage, this year going to New Orleans. While there are some of the Nobles in this vicinity, none felt they could make this This event is usually made a feast fit for a king, arid this year will be no exception.

MORE FARMER

Amos Alter Lands a Buick and C. F. Stackhouse and Amos Davisson On the Fence. Amos Alter of Union tp., has entered the ranks of farmer autoists. Amos has bought a fine 30-horse power Model 16 Buick with a nose on it about half its length. It is guaranteed to pass anything on the road and go as fast as the driver cares to ride. It is the same chassis as the Model 17 but has a double rumble seat and longer hood. With top, glass and other extras Amos lets loose of about $2,000. It is a four-pas-senger car only. Ex-township trustee C. F. Stackhouse of north of town and Amos Davisson of Union have had the fever for some time and are likely to get down off the fence soon. Neither have purchased as yet so far as 'we can learn, but both have been investigating different machines and are about convinced of what they want.

COLLEGEVILLE NEWS.

Rev. E. Lohmiller of Pulaski, and Rev. J. J. Mullen, Chicago, were clerical visitors during the week. - The C. L. S. meeting last Sunday was a lively affair. The projects under discu. • on were their part in the entertainment at the chapel dedication. Hon. E. P. Honan was present for the parliamentary law instruction. The college quartette under the direction of Father J. Toujas, attended the performance of “Tony the Convict,” at St. Augustine’s Hall a-nd rendered the vocal selections between the acts,. Judging from the applause their efforts were highly appreciated. The work at the passageway is progressing very nicely. The frescoing is also nearing completion, and soon the obstructing scaffolding will be removed and the dainty and delicate tints and colors placed in full view. . The base ball candidates are still busy with their tryout work. There is an abundance of material for all the positions. Grathwohl is handling Hasser’s shoots well behind the bat, but. he still lacks experience in the position. With the old pitching staff intact St. Joseph’s ought to Have a winning team this season. J. Trench has been elected general manager of base ball.

The, first real strenuous game was played last Sunday afternoon between the Religious and a'picked team of tryouts for the Varsity. It was a fast game as the Score of two to three would tell, and the would-be varsity was forced to claim the smaller number. Several grandstand throws lost for them the game which they should have captured by virtue of their number of hits, as they had three to their opponents’ one. Apparently we will be treated to some heavy slugging during the season. The endeavors of L. Nageleisen, our last year’s catcher, to make the Notre Dame team, are watched * with interest here, “Noggie” has the very best wishes of his' old mates for every success.

Peerless Wire Fence, best on earth, all sizes and prices are right, at Eger Bros. jOiFTOc, gasoline 16c. Let us deliver them to you. The Home Grocery. '

IS TWELVE YEARS OLD.

With This Issue The Democrat Starts On Its Thirteenth Year. With this issue'The Democrat begins its thirteenth year all but three months of which time it has been under its present management. Starting with a few fonts of . job type and a Washington hand press, today the office is one of the best equipped newspaper and job offices in Indiana with a late model linotype, power presses and all the necessary equipment to turn out work quickly anti economically, all of which has been added unpresent manager ent. When we took charge of the office the paper had a circulation of about 200; todaj r it has about ten times that number of regular paid subscribers and is enjoying a steady growth right along. Then, all the help it employed was one girl; today it gives employment to four men (besides its editor) two of whom with ourself have families and spend their money among the tradesmen of Rensselaer. It is an established business institution that directly and indirectly brings considerable money to Rensselaer, pays taxes (this year over SSO) patys into the city over $75 per year for lights and water, is a heavy patron of the postoffice, etc.,etc. The success of the business has been in the fact The Democrat has always steadfastly stood for the people as a whole, and by its faithfulness in looking after their interests in the conduct Of public affairs is saving the taxpyers •of Jasper county a great many thousands of dollars every year. It has weathered the stornis of the grafters and would-be grafters that have left no stone unturned to “down” it, that there might be no opposition to their raids on the taxpayers, and through all the vicissitudes of the past twelve years it has pever repudiated an honest debt or allowed its credit to become impaired in any way, and has never missed an issue. . ‘‘Always on the right side” of every question that has come up locally it will continue to fight the battles of the taxpayers in the future as it has in the past, and hopes by its actions to merit their continued support, both as a friend in time of need and as a business institution that is doing what it can to build up Rensselaer and Jasper county.

BADLY BITTEN BY A DOG.

While out tb his grandfather Harvey Wood’s house southeast of town Tuesday the two-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. Van Wood was quite badly bitten about the head, face and body by the family dog, a Scotch Collie. The family were at the table eating breakfast when they heard the child, who wa» out in the yard, screaming, and on running out they found the dog had the little fellow down and was biting and shaking him like a rat. The animal was driven off and the child brought to town and the wounds cauterized and dressed ,Jby a physician and it is thought no serious results will follow. Had the dog not been driven away it is probable he would have killed the child in a few moments.-more. None of the wounds were very deep and it is not believed the babe will be disfigured. - ,

A KILLING FROST.

\A heavy frost came Wednesday night* ice forming in exposed places. Incalculable damage has been done to fruit, such as pears and plums. . Cherries, peaches and apples in this locality were not far enough advanced to be damaged as much as the former.

HORSES WANTED.

Sheetz & Simpson, the popular horse buyers will-be at Knapp’s livery barn Saturday, April 9, to buy all marketable horses that, may be offered. Bring in your horses on that day and receive the top prices.—Sheetz & Simpson. ~ ~

We pay cash for what you have to sell. Home Grocery. • • ■ I *• You can buy incubator oil at The G. E. Murray Co’s. ,

TAFT MAY VISIT INDIANA CAPITAL

Reconsidering His Decision to Omit Indianapolis on Trip. BEVERIDGE ARRIVES AT CAPITAL Republican Leaders View Visit With Alarm, Fearing the Executive’s Views on Tariff May Cause Greater Confusion, t

Washington, April B.—President Taft is reconsidering his decision to omit Indianapolis from the schedule of stops for his coming western trip. Several of the Republican lefuiers here have been urging Mr. Taft to go out into Senator Beveridge’s state and speak his mind freely on the tariff law without regard to whether it will be construed as an attack upon Senator Beveridge or not. ...Influential Republicans in Indiana also have telegraphed Mr. Tpft urging him to place Indianapolis on his list for the trip. At the White House, it was said the situation remained unchanged as regards the president’s decision to, cut Indianapolis from the schedule. The statement was made at the executive offices that the action of the Indiana state convention, and political conditions there, had nothing to dp with the presldfent’s decision to cancel his tentative engagement. The reason for the dropping of the Indianapolis date, so It was said at the White House, was solely to enable Mr. Taft to keep engagements he had in Washington. Vice President ’’Sherman is one of the Republican leaders who called at the White House today and urged Mr. Taft to go to Indianapolis. However, as the present situation is viewed, President Taft seems to be facing a predicament. If he goes to Indiana he will be obliged to retyerate the views that he has already expressed on the Payne-Aldrich tariff act or else he will be accused of evading the issue. If he does make a speech on the Payne-Aldrich tariff law, there is little doubt that it will have a widespread effect not only in Indiana, but In other Insurgent states. In fact, Republicans believe that such a speech would fan the fires of Insurgency into full blaze and would result in greater confusion than has yet confronted the administration. Senator Beveridge arrived tn Washington last night but declined to comment on the situation. It is understood he may issue a statement later.

INDIANA MINERS IN DEADLOCK

Operators’ Demand to Return to Work Pending Conference Is Refused. Terre Haute, Ind., April 8. —When the executive committee of the Indiana miners met the committee of operators on the Invitation of the latter, they were surprised to receive the proposition of the miners’ national organization, made at Cinclnantl, which the operators said they were ready to sign, but that pending an agreement on details of the contract applying to Indiana alone they insisted that the men agree to return to work Monday. The miners said they were not authorized to go that far and when they reported this to the convention, that body decided against resumption of work pending negotiations.

WESTON ARRIVES AT GOSHEN

Coast-to-Coast Walker Now Fourteen Daye Ahead of Schedule. r i> Goshen, Ind., April B.—Edward Payson Weston, on his coast-to-cdast tramp, reached Goshen at 10:20 Thursday morning after passing the night in South Bend. Twelve miles east of Goshen Weston met Jack Eldridge, who is walking from Boston to. San Francisco, . -W The greeting between the men Was cordial and Eldridge walked back a mile with Weston. Eldridge has no t ttendant and carries no baggage, while Weston is. equipped with an automobile and trainer, He is fourteen days ahead of his schedule.

STOVE BURST BY HOT LARD

Explodes In Pan and Burns Man Who Assists Screaming Woman. Newcastle, April B.—ln trying to assist a badly frightened woman in, South Fifteenth etreet, Williatn McGrady was seriously burned by hot lard in the oven of a stove at her home when it became too hot and expldded, the oven door bursting open. Mrs. Fleming screamed for help and McGrady, passing the house, went to her assistance?' As he was carrying, the blazing pan of lard from the house it again exploded, the fiery stuff enveloping the upper portion of bis body and burning bls arms, hands and lower limbs.

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VALPARAISO GETS SALOONS

Anti-Satoon League Fails to Get Signers to New Remonstrance. Valparaiso, Ind., April B.—The Second ward of this city, which has been dry by remonstrance for a year, will have saloons, the county commissioners granting four licenses. The Anti-Saloon league failed to secure signers for a new remonstrance.

GAINS BY MICHIGAN “DRYS”

No Liquor In Forty-Six of the EightyThree Counties After May 1. ■ ~' .' v Election returns from Michigan ■how that after May 1 forty-six of the eighty-three counties in Michigan will be dry, as against twenty-nine at present. Altogether thirty-six counties voted on the liquor Question. In twenty the drys won, in sixteen the wets won. Some counties carried by the drys are: Cass. Shiawassee, Ingham, Lapeer, Presque Isle, Arenac, dgenaw, St. Joseph, Midland, Barry, Clinton, Osceola, Oceana, Van Buren, Lenawee. The wets won in the following counties: Kent, Wexford, Luce, Alger, Antrim, Oakland, Leelanau, St. Clair, Mason. Mackinac. Chippewa, Roscommon.

DRYS ARE DEFEATED IN ILLINOIS TOWNS

Temperance Strongholds Captured by the Opposition. "Wet" victories were recorded In almost every important center of Illinois where the saloon question was at issue. In the "dry” strongholds of Rockford, Decatur, DeKalb, Dixon, Mattoon, Keithsburg, Shelbyville and a long list of other local option towns the antisaloon forces were routed, In the sar loon tow us where the “drya” made their haidest fight—Springfield, Danville, Aurora, Bloomington, Woodstock, Freeport and others-- the “wets” carried the day, in many cases by larger majorities than they obtained two years ago. The most important victories gained by the “drys” were at Monmouth and Canton, where the saloons were voted out : . In some of the cities the intense bitterness of the liquor contest resulted in riots, notably at Danville, where Evangelist “Billy” Sunday wired Governor Deneen a request to call out the local company of militia, and at Mattoon and Bloomington. Of all the “dry" towns captured by the "wets,” the most lamented by the temperance people is Rockford. This fair city, which the Anti-Saloon league had prized as a model .temperance town for the example of other cities, voted for the saloons by a majority of 219, as compared with the scant mar jority of 14 by which it parted with them in 1908. With its 50,000 inhabitants, Rockford was the largest “dry" town in Illinois. ; Chicago did not’ vote on the saloon question. Democrats carried the day in the aldermfihic contests and will have a majority of six in the new council.

TWO DROWN WHILE FISHING

Berrien Springs, Mich., Men Lose Lives in St. Joseph River. . Edward Wetzled and Clarence Boyle, son of John Boyle. owner of a canning factory, both of Berrien Springs, Mich., are dead, the victims of a double drowning in the St. Joseph river. - . '-V- . The* men were fishing below Berrien Springs dam wheh the boat was upset and they were thrown into the river. The accident was witnessed by several persons, who? were unable to save the lives of the men

BANK IS LOOTED OF $10,000

Burglars Bind and Gag a Nebraska Watchman and Wreck Sate. The safe of the First National bank of Randolph, Neb., was blown open and robbed of SIO,OOO in gold and currency. Town Marshal Carroll was held Up on the street, bound and gagged, relieved of his weapons and placed in a bank ropm while the vault was wrecked with seven explosions, requir- . ing forty-five minutes. Three masked 1. men did the job and escaped.

GRAFT TRIALS AT PITTSBURG

Two Former Members of City Council ; Plead No Defense. The trials of councilmen indicted in the recent councilmanic fraud exposures at Pittsburg began in criminal courts. Two former members of councfls pleaded no defense. Many others under indictment failed to answer to their names when the trial list, comprising forty-four cases,. was read and Assistant District' Attor- ! ney Seymour imr < .’.rtily obtained attachments ' : ■■ - ~ ~

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