Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1910 — Page 2

THE JASPER KOONIT DEMOGIRI f. E.BIBM.IM lID RIBIISIEI. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY. Entered as Second-Class Matter June 8, 1908, at the post office at Rensselaer. Indiana, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Long Distance Telephones Office 815. - Residence 811. Published Wednesdays and Saturday. Wednesday Issue 4 Pages; Saturday Issue 8 Pages. Advertising rates made known on application. . ' . . ‘ . ' iff -■' SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1910.

INSURES PARTY PLEDGES.

M?re Tlian a Majority of Solons Decide to Follow Policy Which Will Put Through Option Law. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 14. — Fifty-six Democratic members of t<he House stood up in meeting this afternoon and said they were ready to vote to enact measures carrying out pledges made in the state platform. If they stand hitched when the session opens the Democrats will be able to put through a law giving the residents of cities, towns and townships the right to vote on the saloon question. Only 51 votes will'be required in the House to repeal the county option law. Twenty-eight Democratic Senators voted here last week that t ; hey were prepared to carry out the platform pledges. Party leaders said to-night that not more than five or six members of the Legislature will bolt the caucus. When the Representatives called on Governor Marshall at the Capital this afternoon he talked plainly on their duty. He said that it is up to them to ifbdeem every platfornt pledge and to make a record for economy. He asserted that lie has no desire to become a dictator, but that lid will offer suggestions on matters with which he is familiar. He declared that during his administration all the cards have been dealt above the table, and that he had not gone into anything with a card up his sleeve. If the Democrats will do the right thing in the Legislature, and show to the people they want to do right, there will be no question regarding the future of the party, he declares. As to theSpeakership, he pleaded tor a fair fight and an open ballot. He urged that the members work in harmi ny in carrying but the platform measures. At the conference which followed Representative Lieb, of Spencer County, was Chairman, and Representative Keegan, of Indianapolis, Secretary. Representative Cravens moved the appointment of Committees on Rules and Appointment of .Employees. Chairman Jackson, ot the State Committee, made a short speech, in which he assured the Representatives that the party can win by fulfilling its pledges. Representative Maas, of Indianapolis. moved* that a vote be taken to Show whether or not members were ready to vote to carry out the platform measures. The 56 present stood up and voted yes. J v v .The following committee was appointed to draft bills to fulfill platform pledges: Representatives Spencer, McGinnis, Wise. Yennemann and Seidensticker. The members adjourned to meet on the night of January 4. when the House organization will be perfected. The nine Democratic candidate's for Speaker of the I Ipuse— Adolph Seidensticker, of Indianapolis; Adam E. . of Plymouth ; Albert J. Yennemann, of Evansville; M. C. Thornton, of New Albany; Joseph M. Cravens. of Madison; 11. L. McGinnis, of Martinsville; George D. Sunkel of Rana; J. I». Eaulknour. of Michigan City, and Harry G. Strif' land, of Greenfield—called on Governor Marshall to-day to inform him that they and their associates would pay him a formal visit during the afternoon. Governor Marshall gave the candidates some heart-to-heart advice. He urged them to stantl for rigid economy and to see that the session is conducted in a business-like manner. To this suggestion the near-Speakers agreed. The Governor agreed that the race is a free-for-all, as far as, he is concerned. He will not take sides for any candidate. The candidates put in a very busy day. . V Representative 1 Vennemann was accompanied here by a number of First District leaders. John

W. Spencer, of Evansville, 'and Chairman Scales, ; of the First, were active in Vennemann’s behalf. He seemed to be regarded as a strong factor! His managers said they have more than 15 votes pledged for him. All of the candidates expressed tlie opinion that the race is an open one. Many seemed to believe that Wise, Seidensticker and Yennemann are the strongest candidates. Some of the Indianapolis members are "holding out” on Seidensticker, but his friends are confident he will get at least six votes here. Thornton believes he occupies a strong position.

HUSTON CONVICTED.

Two Others Found Guilty With Indiana Man. Washington, Dee. 14—James X. Huston, formerly of Conners- • illc. Ind,, and treasurer of the l nited States from 1889 to 1891, was convicted last rdght, together with Harvey M. Lewis, of Cincinnati, 0., and Everett Dufour, of this city, by a jury in the criminal court on indictments charging the use of the mails to defraud in connection with the operation of the National Trust Company and other concerns. The trial lasted five weeks, but the jury was out only a few hours. The maximum penalty for the offense is two years imprisonment and a fine of SIO,OOO. The three men indicted, however, were allowed to remain at liberty on their bonds pending the ing of a motion for a new trial, which will be made within a few days. The three were indicted January 30, last, by the federal grand jury, following a raid on the offices of the National Trust Company, which was incorporated in Delaware with a capital stock of 51.000.000. It is alleged they guaranteed the stock of other companies on a commission basis. The inspectors said at the time that they failed .to find any material funds to justify the guaranty assertions. The indictment which was returned against Huston. Lewis and Dufour recited how "they did combine, confederate and agree together” to defraud certain firms out of money by mutually representing themselves as financially responsible and engaged in a trustworthy business. According to the charge. Lewis was the moving factor in the operation of the National Trust Company and four other similar corporations in the District of Columbia and in Delaware. / Huston, by virtue of his previous connection with the treasury department, allowed his name to be used both as president of some of tLe concerns and a member of the board <>f. directors. Dufour., the government contended white not openly identified with the .financing of firms, advertised extensively for the privilege of disposing of corporate stocks and bonds of concerns wishing to procure money to conduct their business. / Soon after lie learned tv at he "had been indicted. Huston surrendered and furnished bond for his appearance in court. Defour has been a resident of Washington all his life. Huston once served as chairman of the Republican state committee in Indiana.

TWO OF A KIND.

PJllsburv and Gold Medal. These two brands of flour are more widely distributed than any other dozen braucc. Do you know why? Buy a sack of either, at McFarland’s and the question is answered. We now have an arrangement whereby we can get the car rate, therefore can sell as cheaply as any other house for the same grade

SALE BILL SEASON. The; Democrat wants to print 3 r our sale bills this season, if you are going to have a sale. We are fully prepared to get you out an attractive bill. A good line of display type, stock cuts, etc., enables us to do the work in an artistic manner. A free notice of the sale complete in The Democrat goes with, each set of bills, and you know “everybody reads The Democrat.” Orders by mail or phone will receive prompt and careful attention. * NOTICE OF DITCH SALE. _L_ Notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 30th day of December, 1910, at one o’clock P. M., at the town of Wheatfield, in Jasper county, Indiana, the undersigned Drainage Commissioner will offer .for sale at public outcry,. to the lowest and best bidder therefor,' the contract

Christmas Will Soon Be Here 4/' * . '

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for the construction of the R. E. Davis Ditch, Cause No. 11l of the Jasper Circuit Court. Bids will be received for the construction of the work by sections, on as a whole, at the option of the Commissioner. Each bidder upon the dredge work will be required to deposit cash or a certified check in the sum of $1 ,- 000.00, or to give bond in said sum with two resident freehold sureties, as a guarantee that if awarded the contract, he will enter into a written agreement to perform according to the pi’ans and specifications and give bond as the law requires, conditioned for the faithful performance of his contract. Biders for the scraper work will be required to deposit cash or a certified check, or to give bond in a sum equal to ten per cent of their bil. The Commissioner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. - THOMAS F. MALONEY. Commissioner of Construction.

CIRCUIT COURT ALLOWANCES;

Following are the allowance; made by the Judge of the Jasper Circuit Court for the November, lb 10, term: PETIT JURY. Clyde Davisson. 6 days, 40 m . sl4 00 G B Lewis, same, 32 miles ;• . . 13.60 Henry C My: es, 1 day, 36 m 3.80 L C Asher, 6 days, 144 miles 19.20 Wilson Shafer, 5 days, 4 miles 10.20 Bruce White, 6 days. ....... 12.00 Clarence Maxwell, same, 28 m T 3.40 Harvey Wood, Jr, same. 60 m 12.60 Bert Hanaawy. 1 day, 50 m. . 4.50 Geo W Reed, G days, 20 miles 12.20 W S Lowman, same, 24 miles 13.20 Lawrence Kellner, same, 36 m 13.80 John L Jones, same, 24 miles 13.20 Edgar Thornton, 7 days. 36 m 15.80 Bud Mocare, 6 days, 52 miles 14.60 William Washburn, 2 days.. 4.00 R M Moore, same. ... . . .... 4.00 CLERKS AND MISCELLANEOUS. C C Warner, clerk, 26 days. . 52.00 Same, oath & app ct reporter .50 Same, same, room bailiff. ... .50 Same, same, jury bailiff 50 Same, order diraw g & p jurors .50 Same, venire for petit jury. . .40 Same, record of allow jurors 1.00 Same, same, bailiffs & sheriff .50 Same, same, special judges. . 1.00 Same, gen cert of allowances. 1.00 Same, indexing causes . 5.00 Same, drayage on b00k5.... .25 Same, .preparing .bar docket.. 5.00 Healey & Clark, ptg bar d’ket 15.00 Bobbs-Merrill Co, law books. 7.50 Callaghan & Co, same. 3.00 O P Robinson, jury bailiff... 12.00 True Woodworth, room bailiff 52.00 L P Shirer, sheriff’s per diem 52.00 Same, serving petit jury'. . . . 20.00 C E Osborne, work and paint —— Judges room .. . ..... . T.OO W J Wright, rug for same. . . 55.00 Telephones 16.15 Postage 5.00 Len Griggs, firing. . . .... .. . 6.00 Harry Foulk, court reporter. 130.00 J P Wason, special judge, 13 d 65.00 JAMES N. REATHERMAN, Auditor Jasper County.

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JOHN G. CULP Live Stock and General Auctioneer, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Phone 262. Sales made anywhere , in the .United States. Satisfaction guaranteed on my part or no pay. Terms reasonable for first-class, work and made known on applb cation. All correspondence answered promptly. Best of refer ences furnished from bankers, business men and stockmen. If you need my services address me; I can make money for all who employ me.