Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1912 — Page 2

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What Shall! Cite Father? He will b e delightfully surprised if you select one of our good quality leather valises for him. This’is a gift that will serve him well for many years t o come. See what we have to offer. How To Buy A Man’s Hat. Find the size marked on the band of his present hat. Tell us whether he is tall, short, slim or fleshy, and we’ll help you select a late style that's very becoming to him. Whatever is hew you’ll find here.

QIFTS YOU KNOW WILL PLEASE HIM Present him with something he can’t use I or that he will cast aside in a day and his Xmac will cnnn J 8 1 V se I him some appropriate and useful article IgOM A store of MENS™elring I grateful to you for the wisdom you displayed by your choice Onlv a T~ an r . , W 1 * OJI £ be is named in this ad. The choice of a largl variety awdts vou at our deX r°!° Ur Stock of suitable gifts I the gifts de lux for any man-brother, father som cousin or .J° satls V°T .° 1 W " mind abo “‘ I appreciate receiving, above all else, one of o l_; v « c . lend JUSt ask yourself whether he Wouldn’t I OUR rasnionable Stilts or Overcoats Then come to our store and examine the extra fine s,:;'" •* •riorsSsd.'sis;' ■"" ” •‘•swtss I L ’ P* fa.nl <) gP . | Some Member of Do Your Friends Live Appropriate For Anv r- •. - Z " " ’ rzX. Your Family Out of Town? PP cX” 1 The Finishing Touch of ■ Can You Think of I will (hulk you it you prmUit him with Sendadi of lhem a prrniy muffler by When you gm .unwwpeding chance uk l Something Better ' Jgoj I one of our handsome new shirts. We mail and place the shopping question off your friend what size doves * s aa " silk wcfafe. He’ll surely than a combination set for a low priced have the latest styles in all s!zes. plain or your mind quickly, easily and then come to our store and select a oair f W lEeg ‘ VCr ° n ' ’ t C" I I fancy des.gns, si>k. muslin and other ily. Knit wool goods or silk, whichever fine dress gfovXhh preset S 3 Christmas Gift .< J' 9 ® Pl’efer, are here in splendid'Varictyj at unfiaedf in aH sizes at ‘ ‘ -lon are the styie this Be I 50C, 75c, Si.OO, 50C, 75c, St.oo, 2CC, tOCSISm , u »->o-««rhm,d„memUol $1.50 and $2. and up to $3.50. $1 qo’and’uo 5 SC.5 C . s°c and Socks, Handkerchiefs ———— — — _— ■ ■ < We give a big, fat Turkey away ab* I ~ “ solutely Free each week. Call at Odd Fellows Building |n A ■ Rensselaer, Indiana I RAUD SELIG TIIB NEW YOfK StOfe” I

mt JftSPER GOUNir Will M riABCUGK.EDIWIiaNDPUBIISHtR OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY. Advertising rates made known on application. . Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence 311. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter June 8. 1908, at the postoftice at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. , C, Published Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday Issue 4 pages; Saturday Issue 8 pages. ' WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 1912.

Everyone has seen what happeru when a man takes a fit on the sidewalk. People tor blocks around rush up, crowd about him, stand on hands and feet and shout in unison: "Stand back there and give him air.” That’s precisely the fix in which the republican party in Indiana finds itself todaiy. Cold anjrunconscious, it lies prostrate in ghastly pallor, gasping for a’r like the fellow with the fit. Ranged around it is a mixed and miscellaneous posse of persons who are loudly proclaiming that they are going to revive it —if everybody else will go away and leave each individual to attend to this job. Collating its proclaimed troubles and gathering the proposed remedies it would appear from a general survey that it needs about as much repairing as the old farmer’s wagon. All this vehicle required was a new set of running gear, a new body and a new tongue au.i singletrees. With a little touching up with paint, the old man said the blamed thing would be as good as the day it lef the factory.—Tippecanoe County Democrat. -

NEWS FROM NATIONAL CAPITOL

(By Clyde H. Tavener, Special Washington Correspondent for The Democrat.) Washington, Dec. 3.—Everybody wants to know about the distribution of patronage under the new administration. Every member of Congress of Democratic faith is receiving inquiries and applications by the hundred. I came to Washington at an, earlier date than I intended, to try to discover the prospects of what will be done in a general way, but have found out nothing valuable or tangible. There Is much guessing and

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newspaper talk, but that is all. All things concerning the distribution of patrorage are up in the air, so to speak. President-Elect Wilson, who is resting in Bermuda, has not, so iar as is generally known, giver, any information of his intention on this subject. Nothing definite will be known until he speaks. The only things certain at this writing are:

1. President Taft has by executive order placed the 4th class postmasters under the Civil Service, that is all postmasters drawing less than SI,OOO a year. This means that the present 4th class postmasters will hold for life,’or during good behavior, unless President Wilson revokes President Taft’s order. As to whether or not he will revoke it nobody knows.

2. Most of the places worth having, except those which have to be confirmed by the Senate, have been for some time under the civil service. This greatly lessens the, number of positions formerly available.

3. For twenty years the custom has been for federal officials appointed for four years, such as postmasters, U. S. marshals, etc., to serve out their terms unless they took part in politics during their terms. Whether this custom will be continued it is ini]>ossible to saiy.

4. President Taft is said to have declared his intention to fill all vacancies as soon as they occur. But whether or not the senate will confirm his appointees, or hold up their nominations, it is impossible to even guess.

5. The custom has been for the patronage of any particular state to be distributed through the Senators and Representatives thereof who are of the same political persuasion as the administration, if any such there be, and if none such, then through the national committedman or some dependable friends. Under that arrangement Representatives are depended upon to recommend postmasters in their own districts while Senators are depended upon to recommend postmasters in Congressional districts not represented by Congressmen of the same political faith as the president. Senators are also depended upop to recommend for marshalships and offices of that kind, including departmental positions and places on the consular and diplomatic service, and in fact all offices not local. Of course, as a rule, the Senators consult with the Representatives in this matter, all try-

ing to do the most possible for their constituents. 6. What scheme for selecting postmasters, etc., President Wilson and hi s Cabinet may adopt is wholly conjectural. Some advocate one plan and some another. Consequently it might be best for those intending to be applicants to let matters rest until the situation is cleared up somewhat: but where one or more aspirants .for a particular place start in to secure signers to petitiors, recommendations, etc., it might be wise for all aspirants to do so.

It has been figured out by some of the newspaper correspondents at the National capital that Mr. Wilson when he enters the White House, on March 4, will find that he has the power to fill directly 10,839 government positions. They declare the appointive places requiring confirmation are divided as follows:

Departments: State, 441; Treasury, 736; War, excluding army, 6; Justice, 383; Postoffice, 7,953; Navy, excluding officers, 11; Interior, 272; Agriculture, 3; Commerce and Labor, excluding census, 28; Civil Service commission, 4; Government Printing Office, 1; Interstate Commerce Commission, 7; Library of Congress, 1.

The places not requiring confirmation by the Senate are thus divided:

Departments—State, 94; Justice, 84 6; Interior, 44; Commerce. 8; Civil Service Commission, 1.

GANDERBONE’S FORECAST. For December.

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were a grackle and the greater ru,niter / seems imibued jto do no more than cackle. ii Will some great statesman kindly say just what we ought to feed them. We miss the eggs they used to lay, and pitifully need them. A fig for phinder-bunders loosed, and all our theorizing, lets have that outlet we used to gobble on arising.

The 21st of December will be the shortest day of the year. On that date the sun will cross the tropic of Capricorn. Santa Clause will kick goal, and the ball will be returned to father on his twenty-five-yard line. He will be downed in his tracks, and while the whole family sits on him the butcher, the baker and the eandlestb/k ipaker will take turns

making touchdowns until the police interfere. - O Santa Claus, dear Santa Claus, What can we get for father? W e had no trouble finding ma’s, But this is such a bother. hung around the 10-cent store For seven mornings steady, And they haven’t anything of vours He hasn’t had already. Our Mr. Morgan will advance his usual invention, and hanging up his Sunday pants, command the chief attention. He’ll work thq funnel on his stack wide-spreading as the nation, and in the outcome have no lack of cause for celebration. The wealth of Croesus will' descend with all the noise of thunder, and his pants legs, knotted at the ends, will hold a lot of plunder. Some lesser stockings pinned about will marvel at the clatter, but doing in the end without, will know what was the matter.

Alter the 21st, December will be under the influence of Capricornius the goat, who succeeds Sagittarius, the Archer on that day. The difference between people born under Sagittarius and those born under Capricorn.us is about the same difference there is between most people before and after Christmas. The Sagittarians are disposed to caution and instinctive suspicion of ulterior design, whereas the Capricornians are very trustful and unsuspecting. They are, however, usually brilliant, and though they buy an occasional gold brick, they generally manage to hit somebody with it before they get done. Governor Wilson is a Capricornian, and an excellent example of what they are like. Congress willl convene on the first Monday in the month, and the moon will be full on the 23rd. Then Jaunary will return, With wintry days and solemn, And what we thereto may discern Will fill another column.

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umMfoiiiuaEit. [Under this head notices will be published for 1-cent-a-word for the flrwi j 3 fAP on ’, H-cent per word for each additional insertion. To save book-keep-ing cash should be sent with notice. Nc notice accepted for less than 23 cents, but short notices coming within the above rate win be published two or more times, as thp case may be for Z 6 cents. Where replies are sent tn The Democrat s care, postage will be charge forwarding such replies to the adverFOR SALE For Sale— Navy beans, call phone 4 00. For Sale—Some wood and some iron pulleys.—F. E. BABCOCK. — -1 For Sale— Good old horse. InQtrire of N. S. BATES, ‘Phone 109. For Sale— Several Italic job cases, good as new, at 50 cents each.—THE DEMOCRAT. For Sale— Nice bright oats straw, $a per load, on farm.—ARTHUR MAYHEW, Rensselaer, Ind. Phone 29-H, Mt. Ayr. • For Sale— Several large drawers, about 30 inches long, 20 inches wide and 8 inches deep, taken out of store room.—F. E. BABCOCK. For Sale— Jewett No. 4 typewriter, almost good as new. Will be sold at a bargain.—THE DEMOCRAT. For Sale—New Cable Pianos at bargain prices and on easy terms. Come and examine the pionas at my home.—HARVEY DAVISSON. For Sale— Mammoth pure bred Bronze turkeys, also pure bred PIy?TST?Rq°M C^ekens.—MCDONALD bib 1 EKS, McCoysburg, R. 1. S-J-l For Sale or Rent— 4o-acre improved farm, 4 miles south of Rensselaer, % m ii e east of Range Line road; % mile of school.— D M WAYMIRE, R-4. <j_ 6 ’ For Sale—A quantity of housecook stove, wood stove, cupboard and a few other articles, the property of Rev. D. T. Halstead, lef in my care for sale—THOS. CROCKETT.

For Sale— Two residence properties on north side in Rensselaer; one a six-room house and three lots, other 4-room with one lot, 75x180. Good drilled well on both properties—MAßlON COOPER, 1 block north, 2 blocks east of cement tile factor y- n-30 Legal Blanks— Warranty and Quit Claim Deeds, both long and short form, Real Estate and Chattel Mortgages, Assignments of Mortgage Release of Mortgage, Cash and Grain Rent Farm Leases, City Property J^ aae s* for sale ln a °y Quantity at THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.

| List Of Gift Suggestions. I I for nearly any price you [ want to pay. Box of fancy ■ Sox, Garters, Bath Robes, Fancy Suspenders,Collars and Cuffs. Stick Pins ahd 1 Links? Silk or Linen Handkerchiefs. In fact ® every article of men’s at- I tire. S I Remember Yourself. £ To make sure that old Santa will not W overlook you, ts is wisdom to buy your- S self a present. For this self-chosen gift T, we a few suits of our,’ comfortable underwear. Theyll be your friends all ■ winter. Unian suits and single garments, B | all sues and prices to please. ■

harms For Sale— l have a number of farms tor 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 you have any farms or town property to sell or trade give me a chance and I will give a square deal—JOHN O’CONNOR, ExSheriff, Jasper county Knimain, Ind.

Farms For Sale—l have a number of farms tor sale In different parte of this county and adjoining counties, and I have made up my mind to devote my time to the business. Therefore If you have any farms or town property to sell or trade rive me a chance and I will give you a square deal.—JOHN O’CONNOR. Ex-sheriff Jasper county, Knlman. Ina.

For sale—One of the best properties in town, good nine room house good cellar and cistern. Barn 30x30 Sood well, all good walks and most ail kinds of fruit. Frontage 206 2-3 feet. Enquire at DEMOCRAT OFr ICE.

Wanted Agents— Apply quick. Secure territory.. Liberal terms. Our stock is complete and first-class in every respect. Now is the time to start tor spring business. Address Desk J., ALLEN NURSERY CO , Rochester, N. Y.

Wanted at Once—A few good men able to furnish team and wagon and a little expense money to start to sell Rawliegh Products in nearby territory. Over 100 fast-selling Articles. Unusual opportunity for the right man to quickly establish himself in an in dependent, permanent and very profitable business. For full particulars call on or address. O. N. HILE, Rensselaer, Ind., Phone 464 - DeclO.

Sale Bills— Remember that a complete list of the property is published free of charge in The Democrat with each set of sale bills we print, and that “everybodiy reads The Democrat.’,’ Let us print your bills when you get ready to have them struck.—THE DEMOCRAT. financial Farm Loans—Money to loan os farm property in any sums up to 110,000.—E. P. HONAN. Farm Loans-— I am making farm loans at the lowest rates of interest. Ten year loans without commission and without delay.—JOHN A. DUN-

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