Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1911 — Page 6

THE MAN HIGHER UP

By HENRY RUSSELL MIRER

CHAPTER XIV. SANGER’S OFFER. w ATE in the evening a few days aftI er his call on Mrs. Gilbert Bob i 4 returned home from a hard day’s work. The election was only a month away, and the campaign was in full swing. There had been little in the reports to annoy him. His organization was intact, working like the well oiled machine it was. Reports from the enemy’s camp gave further cause for satisfaction. The independent Democratic candidate was not making the headway expected. Yet Bob went home disturbed in mind. The day had been passed among men who were devoting their time and energy in his interest. But through all their conferences he had been Conscious of an unaccustomed, oppressive sense of loneliness, and he had not seen Remington since their interview in his odice When he entered the house he saw’ Kathleen sitting in the library sewing. She looked up with a bright smile as he hesitated before the door. “May I come in?” he queried as though not quite sure of his welcome. “Since when this timidity?” she laughed. “Of course, come in. I was just thinking about you. Mother was bewailing today that we don’t see much of you now the campaign has ■tarred.” “Well.” he looked at his watch, "'lf it won't make you sleepy. Fll let you administer your company for half an hour.”

HE WEST TO THE DOOR HIMSELF AND LET SANGER IN.

“7 r ; though my'company wee _ -i ' Hut L t ore he could answer the doorbell rang. He frowned. “I had forgotten,” he exclaimed regretfully. "1 have an appointment jrjth Sanger at 10.” •- Kathleen gathered up her sewing and arose. He looked at her doubtfully. “If you don’t mind, I wish you’d stay. It may be just as well to have a third person present” “But Mr. Sanger may not like It,” she objected hesitatingly. “Mr. Stanger may like It or not” Bob observed carelessly. “Sit down.” He went to the door himself and let Sahger in. A minute later the two men entered the library. Kathleen saw a tall man in evening dress, who bore himself with an air of quiet confidence; “Miss Flinn,” Bob Introduced him, “this is Mr. Sanger. He’s my immediate enemy just now.” Sanger bowed genially and laughed. “A very friendly enemy just at present" “I am very glad to meet one of our enemies— especially if he be friendly,” she smiled. “Won’t you sit down, Mr. Saucer?" Sanger looked inquiringly at Kathleen. “Miss Flinn will be present” Bob answered the look, “at my request.” Sanger reclined comfortably in his chair and placed his hands together, finger tip accurately meeting finger tip. “Circumsances- of- which I am perhaps the victim.” he began, “make it necessary for me to take an active part for the future in otfr local and state politics.” “Haven’t you already been somewhat active?” Sanger waved his hand carelessly. “Tentatively, tentatively only, Mr. McAdoo. Hereafter I propose to be more active and to "better effect, I hope. Certain ventures in which I am interested, individually and in connectton with other large investors of our state, make this imperative; Un-

fortunately in the present campaign 1 find myself compelled to oppose your election. 1 regret it exceedingly, and; frankly, I’m here to propose that we work in harmony in the future.” “That comes rather late.” “Please don’t refuse until you have heard me out. Allow me to explain our position. For several years certain gentlemen, all large investors, have kept William Murcbell in power in this state at considerable expense to ourselves. In return we had the right to demand protection for our interests... Murcbell, however, has of late proved very ungrateful. He has passed under the influence of John Dunmeade, Dunmeade, Mr. McAdpo, is a dangerous man, an utter radical, an impracticable dreamer, a man of socialistic tendencies. His influence in our politics is a menace to individual property rights. My dislike of Dunmeade is only political. His wife is my cousin. I myself never allow personal considerations to influence business policy. We are determined that Murcbell and Dunmeade must go out of politics completely.” “Humph! How are you going to do it?” Banger smiled confidently. “We shall find the means. Two years from now a new governor, legislature and United States senator must be elected. They must be absolutely independent of Murcbell and Dunmeade.’’ “But not independent of you?” “Precisely. Which brings me to your case. Permit me to say, Mr. McAdoo, I have a deep admiration for you. YOu have a remarkable genius for politics. You can be very useful to us, and we can be very useful to you. If you are elected, which is by no means assured, the city organization will be absolutely under your coni trol. With this city and our share of the country districts and Adelphia. which you must admit we already control, we are certain of setting Murcbell and Cousin Dunmeade aside. I suggest,” he concluded, “that you come in with us." “Purely out of philanthropic belief in the sanctity of individual property rights, I suppose?” “Not at all. We don’t demand disinterested motives. In fact, we should suspect the sincerity of such, motives if alleged. We expect to make It worth your while. We will, to begin with, contribute liberally to your campaign funds.” “As liberally as you have already .contributed to Harland’s fund?” “You are well informed,” Sanger said, his face betraying surprise. “It’s my business to be well informed.” Sanger eyed Bob narrowly before continuing. “That proves the propriety of my next suggestion. We will put you in Murchell’s place as state leader.” Kathleen started, her work arrested. “Upon the condition, of course, that you will secure us the protection and legislation we desire,” Sanger continued. “And as a guarantee of our good faith we will consent to your friend Remington as next governor.” “Consent? I thought you were to make me boss.” “Of course we should have to be consulted in all important nominations.” “Then you don’t propose to give me the free hand you gave Murcbell?” “Frankly, no. We can't take that risk again with any man.” “No, Mr. Sanger,” Bob answered coolly, “you’re not frank. You have told me nothing I didn’t know or suspect. You personally were responsible for the nomination of Harland with the one intention of breaking me. But you don’t believe he will be elected. And that’s why you come to me. Your offer isn’t honestly made, Mr. Sanger.” “My dear sir,” Sanger protested earnestly, “the word of a gentleman”— “The word of you gentlemen of finance.” Bob interrupted, with a sneer, “is worth just what it has to be worth."

“You are unjust,” Sanger answered with unruffled serenity, “but I’ll not argue that. The last two yeats have cost you more than $200,000. Four years mote would see you bankrupt. “There is, of course,” Sanger continued significantly, “your friend Remington, to be considered. If I may judge from appearances he is exceedingly anxious to marry my sister. I can’t answer for her—that is, absolutely. But it isn’t impossible that she should come to share his feeling. —Of course I couldn’t be expected, to approve of a match with one who is trying to injure me.” Kathleen saw Bob’s face light up queerly. “Like you, I don’t allow personal considerations to interfere with business policy,” he said impassively. “Think it over. The matter doesn’t require immediate adjustment.” Bob rose to end the interview. “I can give you our answer now,” he said coldly. Then he saw Kathleen looking up at him eagerly, proudly. His face relaxed in a whimsical smile. “What shall we say, Kathleen?” “Will you let me answer for you?” Bob nodded. Kathleen looked at him long and searchingly. Then she arose and turned to Sanger, who also was on his feet. “Mr. McAdoo says”—she spoke quietly—“that to try to bribe him through his friendship is useless, because ifife friendship is sincere. Nor does your offer of state leadership tempt him. Mr. McAdoo is pledged to certain policies which he couldn’t carry out if he joined you. He will keep his word. Mr. McAdoo says also that if you oppose Governor Dunmeade and Mr. Murchell he will support them to the end. Your money may tvin out, but there are worse things than losing a good fight, Mr. Sanger. One of them is dishonest victory.” Sanger smiled. “And are these views yours also, Mr. McAdoo?” Bob’s answer was quietly spoken.

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"Miss Flinn overstates my motives, but as to your proposal and my support of Murrhell and Dunmeade, she is quite right.” L

Sanger shrugged his shoulders carelessly. “I was quite sure of it before I came. I don’t know just what you want, Mr. McAdoo. I only made the offer because it was urged upon me by others who are in this with me. My own policy is to break, not buy off. opposition.” He bowed gracefully to Kathleen.

“There can be no doubt as to the genuineness of your motives. Miss Flinn. Good night. I’m sorry the outcome of the scrimmage must be disappointing to you.” Bob followed Sanger into the hallway and silently watched the millionaire don his overcoat As he was pulling on his gloves Sanger remarked:

“It’s a good thing for us. McAdoo, that you haven’t fooled the world as you have Miss Flinn. It's a better thing that you aren’t what she thinks you. There is only one person in the world that I fear—the fanatic. He possesses moral passion. Moral passion is as uncertain and therefore as dangerous as lightning or women. You haven’t it.”

“Good night,” Bob answered as he held open the door. When tie returned to the library Kathleen was; sewing quietly once more.

“Well,” he remarked, sitting down, “as Paul would say, I Jhave burned my bridges behind me.” “What a shame he is so conscienceless! He has such nice manners.” “Humph! You women are all alikejudging a man by his outside. I don’t like an assassin any better because he stabs me politely. I hate to say it of any man, but he is almost worse than I am.

“And now,” he added, “he has given me my warning. Sooner or later their millions will get me unless some miracle hastens a popular revolution —or unless I start grafting again.” “Have you stopped, then?” “I haven’t made a penny out of politics in the last six years.” “And you won’t begin again.” She did not ask a question. “No.” His tone was curiously regretful. “I won’t. I used to. without a thought. But now I hate the notion. I don’t understand it.” (To be continued.)

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GO-LABORERS WITH GOD. Nehemiah iv—Dec. 3. ‘lVat ch ye, stand fast in the faith; quit you ike men; be strong.’’—l Corinthians avi, 13. "T EHEMIAH’S PRAYER for Jerusalem and the holy interests centered there continued / for months before the answer suddenly came. The king, whom he served as confidential secretary, made a banquet, the queen being present as well as Nehemiah and others. Everybody was smiling and joyous, attired in their silks and jewels, but the King noticed that his trusted secretary had a sadness which showed through his smiles. Finding that he was not ill he said that it must be a trouble of heart and inquired as to what it was. it was a dangerous moment for Nehemia b. for the

kings of that time were quite autocratic and capricious. The sadness might have been construed to mean a loss of interest in the king and his affairs, or a hundred things disapproved for such an occasion

of rejoicing. “Why is thy counteN e h e m i a h’s mw* gads ” prayer instantly went up to God for wisdom to know how to answer, for be did not receive the wisdom at once, although he had prayed beforehand. He knew that the Almighty could bear his desires of heart, uttered or unexpressed. He received the needed wisdom for a wise and successful reply which did not offend the King but enlisted his interest. He told the King that his sadness of heart was because the home of his fathers was ruined. The result was that the King appointed him special governor of Judea with full authority to attend to the work and to call upon the goveq*ors of surrounding provinces for aid if necessary. Wisdom Shown by Methods.

That Nehemiah was a wise man and no mere dreamer was evidenced in the practical methods he employed. A man of wealth, he probably financed his own expedition, aside from the retinue of soldiers, etc., furnished by the King. A four months’ journey brought them to Jerusalem.

He perceived the necessity for great caution, as enemies were on every hand as anxious to hinder them as he was anxious for success.

Nehemiah joined in the work with the others, his accompanying servants participating also, His spirit of zeal was an inspiration to the discouraged people, who took heart and hope began to thrive. Then came discouragement and opposition from the enemies. The higher the walls grew the more diffi-

Nenemiah collects money.

to all of God’s people for just such testings. The overcomers are developed through various experiences for the Divine service. “Stand Fast In the Faith.” It may be asked why Nehemiah’s faithfulness and courage were tested, and what reward was his. We reply that a reward of character-develop-ment follows every good endeavor. The reward of those who lived faithfully in Nehemiah’s time differs-essen-tially from the reward of the faithful amongst the followers of Jesus. The latter are promised a share with the Master in His glorious Messianic Kingdom. “Fear not. little flock, it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the" Kingdom.’’ “To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne.” But Nehemiah could have no share in these Kingdom promises because he lived before the call to the Kingdombefore Pentecost. He and others of his time who displayed faithfulness and loyalty are not personally mentioned by St. Paul in Hebrews xi. but they are undoubtedly included in the list. Of them the Apostle declared. “They had this testimoriy, that they pleased God.” St Paul declares that they will receive their reward—a share in the earthly phase of the Kingdom, after the Church shall first have received her share with the Redeemer in the heavenly phase of the Kingdom, for “they without us shall not be made perfect, God haying in reservation some better thing for us.”—Hebrews xi. 38-40. St Paul’s words in our text teach the same great lesson of the necessity for character development on the part of all who might hope to be heirs of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ their Lord. They must watch as well as pray, thev ®ust “stand fast in the faith" against the various oppositions of the world, the flesh and the Adversary. They must acquit themselves like men. “strong in [he Lord and in the power of His might.” They must be strongly developed by trials, difficulties and obstacles overcome.

cult it was to place the stones and mortar, and the more stones built into the wall the fewer suitable ones remained amongst the rubbish. It was a time of testing of faith and loyalty to God,, Trials and difficulties are permitted to come

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Big Public Sale Having decided to quit farming on account of health and age and move to town, the undersigned will sell at Public Auction at his residence 2% miles east of Fair Oaks, 3 miles north of Parr and 10 miles north of Rensselaer, commencing at 10 a. m., on TUESDAY, DEC. 5, i»ll, 6 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 Sorrel Mare 10 years old, in foal, wt. 1250; 1 Brown Mare 9 years old, in foal, wt. 1350; 1 Black Mare 6 years old, wt. 1250; 1 Iron Gray Mare 6 years old, wt. 1250; 1 Road; Horse 10 years old; 1 Grey Mare 14 years old. 57 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 3-year-old Bull; 6 Spring Steer Calves; 6 2-year-old Steers; 20 1-year-old Steers; 19 l-year-old Heifers: 5 Milch Cows. 52 Head of Hogs-—Consisting of 40 Shoats, wt. 125 lbs. each; 5 Sows with pigs; 7 Shoats, wt. 50 lbs. each. Wagons, Implements, Etc.—Consisting of 1 Gang Plow; 1 Riding Cultivator; 1 Disc; 1 18-foot Harrow; 1 low-down Seeder; 1 Binder, 8-foot cut; 2 Wagons; 1 Single Shovel Plow; 1 Double Shovel Plow; 1 14-inch Walking Plow; 1 Black Hawk Corn Planter, 80 rods wire; 1 Hay Rake, 12 foot; 1 Mower; 3 sets Work Harness; 1 Cream Separator; 10 bushels Winter Apples; 5 dozen Chickens; Household Goods, and numerous other articles. A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $ 10. with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for Cash. D. E. & F. M. LAKIN. John Culp, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. Big Public Sale Having rented my farm and ex pecting to move ro Mt. Ayr, I will offer at Public Sale at my residence 4 miles west of Surrey, 3 miles north and 1 mile east of Mt. Ayr, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1911, 3 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 team o>f Brown Mares, one 7 years old, one 10 years, wt. 3,000; 1 Black Gelding coming 3 years old, wt. 1200. 18 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 9 head of Milch Cows, ages from 4 to 8 years; 1 Holstein Bull, 2 years old; 1 year-old Durham bull; 7 calves. 17 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 12 Shoats, wt. 125 Ibs.‘, 1 Sow and 4 Pigs. Wagons, Implements, ’ Etc.—Consisting of 1 Studebaker Wagon, wide tire, triple box and spring seat; 1 Iron Wheel Wagon, good as new; 1 narrow tire Wagon, and double box; 1 Carriage; 1 set solid bottom Hay Ladders; 1 6-foot Plano Binder; 1 McCormick 5-foot cut Mower; 1 Deering self-dump Hay Rake; 1 low-down Seeder; 1 new Deere Corn Planter and 80 rods of wire; 1 John Deere Sulky Piow; 2 16-inch Walking Plows; 1 Budlong Disc; 1 Case Lever Harrow, good as new; 1 new Deere Riding Cultivator; 1 Walking Cultivator; 1 Sleigh; 3 sets Work Harness; Set Carriage Harness; 1 Hand Corn Sheller; 1 Heating Stove; 15 tons of Hay, and many other articles too numerous to mention. A credit o*f 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash. DAVID W. MAUCK. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds.

JOHN G. CULP Auctioneer Rensselaer, Ind. n Fl ...Ts. |. w My experience in the auction business has proven that I handle sales right and treat the patrons with courtesy from start to finish. It always pays to employ an Auctioneer who is successful in his business and a judge of what he is selling. Phone 262 for dates.

- ■ y n » —* Chicago to Northwest, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and the South, Louisville and French Lick Springs. RENSSELAER TIME TABLE. In Effect August 27, 1911 SOUTH BOUND. No-31— Fast Mail (daily)4:4o a. m. No. o—Louisville Mail (dally). 11:05 a. m. to Cincinnati. 11:30 a. m. I??, 1 * 0118 MaU (daily). 1:55 p. m. No.39—Milk Accom (daily)... 6:02 p. m. No. 3—Chicago to Louisville. .11:05 p. m bIORTH BOUND. (dally > 4:53 a. m, Nu.4o—Muk Accom (daily).. 7:35 a. m. , kUil (daily)10:05 a. m. No.3B —lnd polls to Chicago.. 2:48 p. Hu No. 6—Mail and Ex. (daily).. 3:15 p. m. No.3o—lnd'polls to Chi. Mail 5:44 p. m _ Passengers for C. H. & D. points, or ail points beyond Indianapolis should take train No. 37 from here as Indianapolis is now the terminal for Nos 3. and 33. No. 4 will stop at Rensselaer to let off passengers from points south of Monon, and take passengers for Lowell, Hammond and Chicago. Nos. 31 and 33 make direct connections at Monon for Lafayette. W. H. BEAM, Agent, Rensselaer.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. • - ■ CITY OFFICERS. Ma*" ~..G. F. Meyer* Marshal George Mustard Clerk...... ..Chas, Mor lan Treasurer R. d. Thompson Attorney Mose Leopold Civil EngineerW. F. Osborne Rr® Gh ,e f---‘--------..J. J. Montgomery' Fire Warden C. B. Stewart Councilmen. J 3t , Erd George Hopkins 2nd Ward Elsie Grow 3rd Ward............ Harry Kresler At Large.C. J. Dean, A. G. Catt JUDICIAL. Circuit JudgeCharlee W. Hanley Prosecuting Attorney....’..Fred LongweU Terms of Court—Second Monday in February, April, September and November. Four week terms, z -COUNTY OFFICERS. Clerk.. Charles C. Warner Sheriff ,W. L Hoover Auditor.. James N. Leatherman TreasurerJ. D. Auman RecorderW. Tilton Surveyor.W. F. Osborne CoronerW. J. Wright Supt. Public Schools Ernest Lamson County Assessor. John Q. Lewis: Health OfficerE. N. Loy COMMISSIONERS. Ist District John Pettet 2nd District Charles F. Stackhouse 3rd District.,...Charles T. Denham Comoissjoners' Court—First Monday of each month. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Trustees Township Wm. Folgarßarkley Charles May.... Carpenter J. W. SelmerGillam George Parker Hanging Grove W. H. Wortley...Jordan Tunis Snip Keener John Shlrer.Aankakee Edward ParklsonMarlon George L. Parks.Milroy -- J. Lane,.....Newton Isaac KightUnion Albert KeeneWheatfield Fred KarchWalker Ernest Lamson, Co. Suptßensselaer E. C. English —Rensselaer j James H. Greenßemington-*’ Jeo. O. StembelWheatfield Truant Officer..C. B. Stewart. Rensselaer TRUSTEES’ CARDS. JORDAN TOWNSHIP. . The undersigned trustee of Jordan Township attends to official business at his residence on the First and Thlrtf Wednesday of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address, Rensselaer, Ind., R-R-4. W. H. WORTLEY, Trustee. NEWTON TOWNSHIP. The undersigned trustee of Newton township attends to official business at his residence on the First and Third Thursdays of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves" accordingly. Postoffice addrtss, Rensselaer, Ind., R-R-3. E. P. LANE, Trustee. union township. The undersigned trustee of Union township attends to official business at his store in Fair Oaks on Fridays of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. \ Postoffice address. Fair Oaks. Indiana*. ISAAC KIGHT.

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