Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1911 — Page 4

1 JUKI m 9EMOGRRT . f. {.BDBGICK.IDITOS iID PIBLISBEI. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY. Entered as Second Class Matter June 8,190 S, at the post office at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday Issue 4 Pages; Saturday Issue 8 Pages. Advertising rates: made known on application. Long Distance Telephones Office 315. - Residence 311. SATURDAY, NOV. 25, 1911.

E. S. Shumaker’s Indiana An-ti-Saloon League has come back from the grave and is calling for a “non-partisan” gathering of dry voters to be held at Indianapolis Dec. 5. . The “non-par-tisan” activity of this league as an adjunct to the republican party has killed it completely with the majority of the people of Indiana and destroyed its usefulness for- years to come. Rev. Shumaker’s “non-partisan” bait has caught a few democrats in -the past, but that day has gone by and if the League desires to work democrats in the future it will have to adopt another disguise.

JUDGE ANDERSON ON LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Judge Anderson of the federal court disposed of a number of cases at Indianapolis Wednesday, and in speaking of the numerous pleas and petitions tor clemency, said: “The result of the suspension of sentences in some worthy cases seems to be an expectation on the part of men that if they break the law they will be relieved from the penal tv.”

In the case of Arthur A. Finney, postmaster at Valparaiso, indicted for embezzling SI, 100 postal funds, SBOO of which he used for paying off a personal note, and who admitted when pressed as to his urgent need of money that there was a “woman in -the case.” Finney was visibly surprised when it became apparent that he must, go to the federal prison. He had told friends that he did not expect a serious outcome of his, troubles. His atterney, Grant Crumpacker, urged that the court, show leniency, as the shortage in the Valparaiso office was only a “temporary one,” as Finney had intended to pay it back at once. Judge Anderson’s reply was that “all these are temporary ones. Of course, when they take money from the government they expect to pay it back.” Judge Anderson further said:'

"You gentlemen can go home and tell your people that you begged the court to let this man go. You have no responsibility. But I have a responsibility to the people of the United States to see that the laws are enforced in this district. "You know as well as I do that nobody pays any attention to the law any more. They break the law and the rule seems to be to turn them loose. There will not be any government in this country twenty-five years from now if this thing keeps on.” That there is much truth in Judge Anderson’s remarks all must admit., and if the offendoi has a “pull” he generally gets off with a suspended sentence or only serves a small part of his sentence. Especially is this true of convicted bankers, who rob the people of hundreds of thousands of dollars and get only a few years sentence in prison and are pardoned by the President, if a national banker, or paroled if a state violator.

LARGE INDIANA EXHIBIT.

Big Stock Showing Promised at Chicago Exposition in December. Chicago, Nov. 22.—Indiana beef cattle breeders have marked on the books of the internar 1 tional live stock.exposition, to be

OFFICIAL COUPON The Jasper County Democrat's Great |Piano Contest One $350.00 Pianojto]be given away Good for 5 votes for , v - V Street and No. Town . _ One Benner Upright Grand Piano will be awarded to the person living in Jasper or adjacent counties receiving the greatest number of votes.

held from December 2 to 9, the biggest showing of stock that ever has been brought up out of the Hoosier domain. There are more Indiana exhibitors- of the different breeds of cattle, sheep, hogs and horses than at any of the previous ten 'shows held since 1900. This year the exhibits come from .twenty-four states and from Canada. This year the United States government will conduct a sheep feeding demonstrator. The exhibit will be along the lines of such work recently carried on by government experts in Wyoming. The eastern passenger associations have given a rate and a half for the round trip to the show this year, and this will give Indiana people the privilege of attending the show at reduced rates. ,

SURPRISE VALPARAISO

Citizens Did Not Know of Postmaster’s Trouble Till He Was Indicted. Valparaiso. Ind., Nov. 22. — The announcement of the sentencing of former Pastmaster Arthur A. Finney to serve two years in the federal prison for the embezzlement of funds amounting to $l,lOO from the localvpostoffice has caused surprise among the citizens of Valparaiso. Last Friday afternoon Finney was about his usual duties and the first intimation that he was in trouble came in the Saturday edition of The Indianapolis News. When Finney was shown the article telling of his indictment by the federal grand jury he emphat ’callv denied the charge and promised to make a statemeiu to the local papers. Monday he could not be found, and news of his conviction \yas conveyed in yesterday’s papers. Finney was prominent in political, social and church work here. L'nfortunate speculation is said to have led to his shortage. Congressman Crumpacker has nominated former County Auditor Mel J. Stinchfield as successor to Finney in the local postoffice.

DEHORITY WARNING.

Financial Report Form Not Yet Issued by the Board, He Says. W. A. Dehority, chief of the state board of accounts, has issued a warning to township trustees against their being misled by a school supply dealer, who is distributing circulars to the effect that he is now prepared to supply the new financial form for township busines. The dealer does not set out that he has the forms prescribed by the state board of accounts.

“I fear the average trustee will be misled by the circular and will think the dealer has prescribed forms,” said Mr. Dehority. “The board has nat yet issued a financial report form, and will not/ do so for some time. None will be issued for reporting this year.” Air. Dehority has also received a copy of a circular letter sent out on the letter head of the A. L. Greensburg Iron Company of Terre Haute and addressed to township trustees arid advisory boards. In this letter the company agrees to pay the expenses of a trip to Terre Haute by the trustees and advisory board members if they place an order with the company. Letters of like nature received a year ago caused inspection by the state board, and township officials were warned against placing orders under such conditions.

Ready for delivery off our floor, two of those staunch,- reliable runabouts that have made the Maxwells “the great economy cars.” A car which can run on Jasper county roads at a total cost of 1 3-10 cents per mile. A nice carrying space on these too. Step in and let us show yo r how to save money.—Maxwell.

LITTLETON TIES UP COMMITTEE

Deserts Democratic Colleagues Leaving Them Powerless. WOULD TERMINATE INQUIRY Chairman Stanley Is for Continuing Investigtlon—Ugly Row on Floor es House Is Expected to Develop from Situation.

Washington, Nov. 24. Among the Democratic .members of the Stanley investigating committee a situation has developed that is expected to terminate in an ugly row on the floor of the house of representatives. According to information obtained here Representative' Martin W. Littleton, Democratic member of the committee, has virtually withdrawn from the committee and hiß desertion has put his colleagues In a hole. Representative Stanley, chairman of the committee, now finds himself with the minority and for all practical purroses his hands are temporarily tied. Representative Littleton takes the position that as the government is proceeding against the steel corporation in the courts it would be unfair to harass that concern by forcing it to a defense before the committee of the house. Chairman Stanley sees no reason why the inquiry should be halted. He will oppose a motion which Mr. Littleton will make In the house that the steel investigation be discontinued.

“No corporation can buy or bulldoze a Democratic house of representatives,” said Mr. Stanley. "Tne steel corporation is seeking to have the pending investigation brought to an end. I am willing to meet this issue on the floor of the house and I have no misgivings as to the outcome.” As things now stand the Republican members of the committee, acting in conjunction with Representative Littleton, are in control of the steel committee. It is assumed by Democrats of the committee that the four Republicans will stand with Littleton in the effort that is to be made to terminate the inquiry. The situation is regarded so serious by Democratic leaders that it will be brought to the attention of Majority Leader Underwood immediately after his arrival here. *

OIL KING DENIES FRAUD

Rockefeller Replies to Merritt's Testimony at Stanley Steel Inquiry. New York, Nov. 24. —John D. Rockefeller, in a statement given out here, replied to the charges made by the Merritt brothers before the Stanley steel investigating committee, regarding the methods used by Mr. Rockefeller in obtaining control of the Mesaba ore mines, and the Duluth, Missabe and Northern railroad. Mr. Rockefeller pointed out that these charges were denied under oath as long ago as 1895 in litigation over the Lake Superior consolidated iron mines. He furthermore submits the text of a paper hearing the date of Jan. 22, 1897, to which are attached the names of Alfred and Leonidas Merritt and* “all the other members of the family,” declaring themselves satisfied that neither Mr. Rockefeller nor his agents committed fraud or made misrepresentations in the matter in question.

FLAMES SWEEP HINCKLEY

Damage in City Is Heavy and Wiping Out of Place Was Feared. Hinckley, 111., Nov. 24. —This town of 2,000 inhabitants, fifty miles of Chicago on the Burlington railroad, was swept by fire and it was feared the entire town would he wiped out. The fire started shortly after 8:30 o’clock in the Burlington railroad elevator, in the business section of the town, supposedly from a Spark from a passing railroad train. Within fifteen minutes the flames had Spread to the lumber yard of Togue Brothers, leaving it in ruins and then to the Burlington depot. The town has only a volunteer fire department, and, with its hand apparatus, was finable to cope with the blaze.

DIES WITHOUT CONFESSING

Henry Clay Beattie;' Jr., Electrocuted for Murder of Wife. Richmond, Va., Nov. 24. —Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., was electrocuted in the prison, paying the extreme penalty of the law for the murder of his wife, Mrs. Louise Beattie. Iu order to avoid, a curious crowd efforts were made to keep the burial place secret and after dark grave diggers were sent to the cemetery where the burial took place to arrange tin ground. The two spiritual advisers Of tno condemned man remained with him in prayer until Bp. m. So far as known Beattie aid not make a confession

California Autoist Killed.

Oakland, Cal., Nov. 24. —P. Sa’viUe Smith, cashier of a building company, ran his automobile into an obst-uc-ti. .• and was killed. ‘

MARTIN W. LITTLETON

Democrat Who Tied Up Stanley Committee.

BUCKS POULTRY TRUST

Mayor of Indianapolis Strikes Straight from Shoulder. Mr. Shank Will See that People of His City Get Thanksgiving Turkeys at Low Prices. Indianapolis. Nov. 24. Mayor Shank has determined that Thanksgiving turkey here shall be within reach of all classes, and he has gone to southern Indiana, where he expects to buy 1,200 to 1,500, which will be sold at cost and the expense of getting them here. He has already arranged with A. L. Long of Fillmore for the sale of 30C turkeys, 700 chickens and 500 pounds of country butter on the market next Tuesday, the turkeys to sell at 17 cent s and the chickens at 10 cents and the butter at 28 cents a pound. The mayor’s purchase of turkeys is expected to arrive also in time for Tuesday market and if not they will be put on sale cu Wednesday, the market to be open all day for the convenience of Thanksgiving buyers. When it became known that the mayor would buck the poultry trust by buying turkeys, letters came pou*it.g from many directions telling him tha£ they would see that he did not lose through his operations.

TRAIN WRECK KILLS THREE

Chicago Bound Passenger Runs Into Street Car in Peoria. Peoria, 111., Nov. 24. —Three killed and a number injured was the reported toll of a wreck on the Rock Island road when a passenger train collided with a street car here. The passengers were penned in the cars and it was with difficulty that they were extricated from the wreckage. It was impossible to estimate whether other victims were pinned beneath the debris, but a large wrecking crew rapidly cleared away the wreckage, and it is thought that three lives total the disaster. The number of injured is problematical, however, as a number were removed to private residences.

PASSENGERS LANDATNASSAU

Practically All Decide to Continue - Cruise to Santiago. • New York, Nov. 24. The Ward liner Seguranca, which took from the Hamburg-American liner Prinz Joachim, stranded off Samana Island, Colonel William Jennings Bryan and eighty-three other passengers, arrived at Nassau. Practically all of the voyagers, including the coolnel, have decided to board the Segurancas’s sister, the Vigilancia, which was waiting at Nassau for the shepwrecked company, and continue the trip to Santiago. They will be picked up later by a Hamburg-American liner and taken to their various destinations.

ASKS $29,628,698 FOR RIVERS

General Bixby Includes $240,000 for Chicago Harbor in Estirm'-.e. Chicago, Nov. 24. General W. K. Bixby, chief of engineers, of the war department, has prepared estimates advising appropriations of $29,325,59S for river and harbor improvement dur* ing the next year. ' The Illinois estimates include $240,CCO for Chicago harbor, $5,000 for Waukegan harbor, and $20,000 for the Illinois river. Indiana estimates are $25,. 000 for Indiana Harbor and SIO,OOO for Michigan City harbor.

Wisconsin Rich in Potatoes.

Madison, Wis., Nov. 24, —The value of the potato crop in Wisconsin wib approximate $10,000,000, reports James G. Milward of the horticultural department of the University of Wisconsin.

Young Slayer Caught.

I-awrence, Kan., Nov. 24. Albert Mark, fifteen, wanted in Maplewood, St Louis county, Missouri, on a charge of murder, was arrested here.

CAR FRIGHTENS ROBDERS

Owner of BuHding Says Government Must Furnish Strong Boxes. Marion, Ind., Nov. 24. —The safe in the postoffice at Van Buren was blown, but the robbers failed to get either money or stamps. The heavy outer door of the safe was blown to pieces and the Inside door was cracked, but the door to the recept containing the money and as not damaged. Sheriff Tony George is cf the opinion that the robbers were frightened away after the second explosion by an interurban ear whicji passed through the' town. Discovery of the robbery was made by W. J. Jordan, the postmaster. The office has been repeatedly robbed and the safe cracked so often that Henry Whitecotton who owns the building in which the postcffice is located, and who has been renting safes to the government, says that hereafter the government will have to furnish Its own safes. Mr. Whitecotton is out S2OO as a result of the damage done to the safe.

INJURIES WILL PROVE FATAL

Paralytic Falls from ehzir, Sustaining Fractured Hip. Shelt/yville, Ind., Nov. 24. —Mrs. Ann Hester, seventy-three years old, mother of Mrs. Lyman Mohler, will die from injuries received in a fall at her daughter’s home, as her right hip was fractured in such a manner that the fracture can not be reduced. Mrs. Hester has been suffering from paralysis for several months and was trying to arise from her chair at the time the injuries were received. Mrs. Louis Kuhn and Miss Flossie Derrickson, sisters, were badiy hurt when their horse ran away, after becoming frightened at an automobile. They were thrown from their buggy and rendered unconscious. The former is from concussion of the brain and the latter from injuries in her chest. A big trunk was hurled from the buggy upon Mrs. Kuhn’s head.

STOLEN RECORDS FOUND

Books and Papers Taken from Akron Postoffice Under Corn Shock. Rochester, Ind., Nov. 24—Postmaster Hoover of the Akron postoffice is now one of the happiest men in Fulton county, because the books and papers stolen from his office several weeks ago have been found. The find was made by two farmers who were shucking corn on a farm three-quar-ters of a mile south of Akron. When the men pulled down a shock of fodder they were surprised to see a pile of hooks and papers lying in a jrmbled mass. On examination they found that the books belonged to the Akron postoffice and at once communicated with Postmaster Hoover, who identified his property.

LODGE GIVES CUP TO GEAKE

Scottish Rite Masons Confer. TwentyNinth Degree on Large Class. Fort Wayne, Ind., Nov. 24. —For the first time in the history of the local Scottish Rite Consistory the twenty ninth degree was given to candidates in full. One hundred and thirty-seven candidates took the degrees from fifteen to twenty-eight. The Lodge of Perfection has voted a silver loving cup and silver service to William Geake, in appreciation of his work for the lodge as its head since its establishment here twentyfive years ago.

Deal on to Purchase Paper.

Richmond, Ind., Nov. 24.—A deal is on for the sale of the Morning News, Richmond’s morning newspaper, and the local organ of the Democratic party. It is said that an Indianapolis newspaper man is forming a company to take over the local paper, and that the paper under its new management will be a standpat Republican organ.

Family Arrives Too Late.

Mitchell, Ind., Nov. 24.—William E. Combs, forty-five years old, brakeman on a Monon through freight train, was run over by his train here, losing both legs and an arm, death resulting within two hours. Mr. Combs’ home was in New Albany. The widow- and two children, who survive, arrived too late to see him alive.

Two Hurt in Train Wreck.

Indianapolis, Nov. 24.—West-bound passenger train No. 93 on the Big Four was derailed at a cross-over switch near Fortville, Ind., twenty miles east of here. F. E. Rhodes, fireman, and J. Campbell, brakeman, both of Bellefontaine, 0., were injured. 1 1t is reported that the locomotive exploded.

Accused of Killing Farmer.

Bedford, Ind., Nov. 24. The Lawrence county grand jury returned indictments against Charles McChell, Joseph Fujj:z and Oliver Younger for the killing of James Mitchell, an ageci faimer, whom they are said to have robbed of SIOO after the deed. The men are in jail.

Girl Is Burned to Death.

Evansville, Ind.,Nov. 24. —Miss Jane Calliwell, seventeen years old, was fatally burned when her clothes caught fire from a gas jet . Mrs. W. L. Iler was badly burned in trying to extinguish the flames.

WJUOtft, [Under tm* head notices be puntlslied lor 1 -ceni-a-word for the Vi-ccni per word for each additional insertion. To save book-keep-mg cash should be sent with notice. Na notice accepted tor less than a cents, but short notice* coming within tbs above rate will be published two or more times, as the esse may be for -5 cents. Where replies are sent In The Democrat s .care, postage will be charged ror forwarding such replies to the adrerttser.J Kstray Taken Up—Came to my place in Barkley tp., a few days ago, a bay' horse. Owner can have same by identifying property anc paying charges —E. H. PETERSON. Rensselaer, R-l. d 3 For Sale—Several tons of good elover and timothy hay, in stack. Want to sell it in stack.—MßS. C. LOUGHRIDGE, Rensselaer. d 3 Corn Hoskers Wanted— Men that have teams and wagons wanted to husk corn; will pay 8 cents per bushel; and they can find place to board. Will commence at once. Write ,or call and 'see me—JOHN O’CONNOR, Kniman, Ind. It anted—Good men to sell the Rawleigh Remedies in Indiana territory. Some good first-class territory available. See or write me at once.—O. N. HILE, The Rawleigh Man, Rensselaer, Ind. Cabbage For Sale—2 miles west of Demotte, 2% miles north of the Holland church. —C. GREVENSTUK, Thayer, Ind. £26 For Sale—Three room cottage and two lots, one a corner lot, located one block south of cement tile factory, bearing fruit. Will sell or trade on 40 acre tract of land and pay difference —MARIAN COOPER Rensselaer. Ina. Wanted Salesmen—We want a good live representative in every county in the United States. To this man we will guarantee an income no less than $1,50.00 per month and expenses.—HUßEßT MNFG. CO., 400 Monticello Ave., Chicago, 111.

Farm Loans—Money to loan on farm property in any sums op to SIO,OOO.—E. P. HONAN. 100 Envelopes—Printed with your return , card in corner—something every rural mail route patron should not -be without—for 60 cents at The Democrat office. Farms For Sale——l have a number of farms for sale in different parts of this county and adjoining counties, and I have made up my mind to devote my time to the business. Therefore if yqu have any farms or town property to sell or trade give me a chance and I will give you a square deal.—JOHN O’CONNOR, Ex-sherift Jasper county, Kniman, Ind. Legal Blanks—Warranty and quit claim deeds, real estate and chattel mortgages, cash and grain rent farm leases, city property leases, releases of mortgage and several other blanks can be purchased in any quantity desired at THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE. Road tax receipt and order books are also kept In stock. ts I ffnt thn f Without Delay If Ml HIP Without Commission I UUI llll) Without Charges for H Making or Recording Instruments. . W. H. PARKINSON.

MONOGRAM STATIONERY, Or Engraved Calling Cards Make An Elegant Christmas Present. Steel die monogram stationery or -copper plate engraved calling cards make an elegant Christmas present and one that will long be remembered by the friend to whom given. The Democrat can furnish agayi this year monogram stationery, either one or two initials, 24 sheets of high quality linen finished paper afitT 24 envelopes to match, put up in an attractive box containing a beautiful steel die embossed Christmas Gift Card, all for 50 cents per box, providng the boxes are taken direct from this office. It to be sent by mail, add 12 cents for postage. To insure delivery before Christmas all orders for stationery must be in by Dec. 10. We can also furnish handsome Jinen-finish calling cards in the correct sizes, printed from engraved plate, in choice of several styles* of script, (1 linel for $1.25 per 100, all put up in a handsome box and neatly tied with ribbon. The plate is included in the price given above, and if one wants more cards at any time we can furnish them from the same plate at a lesser price, of course. All orders for engraved calling cards must be in by Dec. 15, to insure delivery before Christmas. Calling cards will be mailed to any address with copper plate at price given. Cet your orders in early and " t guarantee delivery on time. Don't delay the matter until too late. Call in and see samples.— The Democrat. Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office.