Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 80, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1914 — Page 2

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HE JISPER COUNTY OEBSiI OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY. Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence 311. Advertising rates made known on application. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter June 8, 1908, at the postoffice at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 3. 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday Issue 4 pages; Saturday Issue 8 pages. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7, 1914.

Even Many “Regulars” Think It Bad Policy.

' The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Indianapolis orrcspohdent has from-one to two columns of political news in the Enquirer every This news always leans very, strongly toward the Tagger! s-Fairbanl's element of the democratic party, yet, as a rule, it is pretty reliable. Speaking of the anti-Taggart movement , throughout the state this corespondent said, among other things, in last Sunday’s Enquirer: f "Inquiry among some of the leaders of the ‘forward lookers’ developed the statement that they do not regard the governor as being in harmony with the President because of the appointment he made on the Public Utility Commission. They credit Taggart and the Murdocks, of Lafayette, with the appointment of Charles J. Mfurphy, of Brookston, as a member of the Utilities Commission. i

’! “Murphy, unfortunately for the governor and Taggart, ‘spilled the beans’ by becoming a candidate for re-election as a Tenth district chairman. And what was still more detrimental to the state administration, and to the regular organization, was the fact that Murphy had the support of representatives of public utility companies in his district. The ‘forward lookers’ are saying that Murphy had no business running for district chairman and at the same time sitting as a member of the Utilities Commission. And on that score many of the foremost members of the regular organization agree with them. Taggart was supposed not to be taking a hand for Murphy, yet one of the ‘forward’ lookers’ declared to this chronicler of Indiana political events that while seated in the office of- Myor Tom Knotts, of Gary, few days ago, Taggart called by long distance ’phone and urged him to get busy in Murphy’s behalf.”

Will Do the Best They Can Under the Circumstances.

Speaking of the re-election of “Boss” Charles J. Murphy as district chairman, the Tippecanoe County Democrat says editorally: While in our opiniqn the democrats of this Tenth congressional district have made a grevious mistake in the selection of a district chairman and while a large majority of the democrats of this county will sincerely hope that he will not conhe into the county to further demoralize the party, yet as an expounder of the democratic faith and a believer that the democracy of Wilson ‘and Bryan will finally prevail in the democratic party in this state we believe that it is very much better to try to reform the party from within than from without. This paper will support the democratic candidates and do its utmost to elect them as a matter of principle. We feel that the election of the district chairman was accomplished by trickery, unfair dealing and catering to the ele- 1

meats most opposed to democratic success. But even so *flagrant an affront in this does not warrant democrats who have a pride in President Wilson and in the honest, homely democracy he preaches and practices, renouncing their party and abandoning it to its enemies. The condition now in Indiana democracy in some ways resembles that of 1894 when, following a notable national democratic victory, the reactionary element in the democratic party, ever bent on serving special interests, betrayed their obligations to the people and suffered a deserved rebuke at the following election. The difference lies in ihe fact that this crowd controlled the national government—they had standing with .the president who listened to their bad advise, whereas today President Wilson gives no heed to the Taggarts, Murphys, et al. So far as Con’ gressman Peterson is concerned he lias acted foolishly. He could have kept hands off and have been in a much better position. But so far as we are able to learn has been right at Washington and has voted with the progressive democrats on all matters. Of course it would have been more advantageous had he nor offended many democrats bv his action in this chairmanship matter, yet it is best to overlook this delinquency fop in the coming congress Air. Wilson may need the vote of the congressman from this district to uphold some of his policies and as we judge and condemn Murphyupon his record so must we judge and uphold Peterson on his record. Murphy is a tremendous load to carry but true democrats 8 will hope and pray and do the best they can.

THAT DISTRICT CONVENTION

As Seen by the Editor of the Tippecanoe County peinocraj. Political historyhas been made with considerable speed since the last issue of the Democrat. The primary personally conducted by D. M. Boyle, under the direction of the state central committee, was patronized by about 2,000 voters and in some wards the voting was very' spirited. Little attention "was given to the primary in the outside townships. The most spirited contest was in the First ward, where the Murphy ticket, headed by Rev. M. ,1. Bryne, was defeated by 17 votes and in the Second ward where the old democratic war horse, Stephen J. Hannagan was defeated by William G. Scherer by 1 8 votes. The Murphy men carried the Third ward and Tippecanoe township and secured one-half vote in Randolph and Wea townships, giving them four of twenty-nine votes. It is stated that the Murphy slate polled *3OO votes in the entire county, or 100 less than were supposed to have signed the historical and spectacular protest to the state committee. Thus it would seem that 100 who demanded a primary failed to avail themselyes of the opportunity when it was given them. The primary' passed off quietly and without friction. The democrats of Tippecanoe county are a loyal lot and while they felt the interference of the state committee to be an unwarranted outrage yet they accepted the order and went out and cleaned them up in their own primaries officered by their own men. ,? On Sunday the hosts began leaving for Hammond where the stage was set for the show at 10 o’clock a. m. Monday'. Some left on the night train and arrived in time for the convention. It w ( as evident from the start that Mr. Mtirphy was to be re-elected and the-only fight was whether that election should;, be unanimous or not. The Hon. E. B.'Selers, of Monticello, was elected chairman of the convention. A strange thing about Sellers was he, with Messrs. Hanna and Reynolds, was elected on an an-ti-Murphy ticket in Monticello op a square issue. Mr. Sellers is considered an authority on ditch laws, he

was a member of the state senate and in ’96 espoused the gold democratic .cause and bolted Bryan. Editor Swaim, of the Hammond News, who is an applicant for the Hammond postofflee, was chosen as secretary. Mr. Swaim’s paper has Inot been against Murphy because of ihe postoffice plum and we hope he’ll land, for some place along the line, some newspaper man in this district ought to get something. Congressman John B. Peterson arrived from Washington on Monday morning and made an address while the committee on credentials wrestled with a contest from Gary. A democratic congressional convention wjthout a contest from Gary woukj, seem like a sunless summer. Mayor Knotts has a bunch there who proposed to cast their votes for William Cain, a Gary contractor, and had they done so Mr. Cain would probably have received 35 or 40 votes, but not enough to have elected him. The committees were hand picked. Usually the roll of counties is called and each county suggests its members of the comimttees. On this occasion, however, some kind friend of Chairman Sellers furnished him with a list which he read and appointed. From this county Hunter Learning, having one-half a vote from Randolph township, represented us on the credentials committee. Joseph Scanlan was on the committee on resolutions and Ed. Brady, who had one-half a vote from Wea township, was on the permanent organization committee.

Congressman Peterson made a good talk, reviewing the work of congress and his own experiences in law making. The resolutions presented were of the usual order and made a departure in endorsing Thomas W. O’Connor, former mayor and banker of Monticello, for state treasurer—which will probably have little effect on the district when the next convention meets. Mr. O’Connor is capable Band a good democrat, but whether he gets the votes out of Tippecanoe county was not for our delegates to this convention to decide, and so we say this endorsement means very little. Charles J. Murphy, judge on the utility commission, was the only man mentioned for district chairman. AVhen Tippecanoe county was called Mayor George R. Durgan, who was chairman of the delegation, explained the' vote of this county, saying that the issues had been squarely drawn and that 25 of the 29 votes were anti-Murphy and that if any regularly elected delegate from any county wanted to move to make Mr. Murphy’s choice unanimous this county was not opposed to it.

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.Annual Meeting of the Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association.

Notice is hereby given to all members of the Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association that the annual stockholders’ meeting will be held at Remington, Ind., Saturday, Jan. I Oth, 1914, at 10 o’clock a. m. The assessment for 1913 was at the rate of 20 cents on the SIOO. W. A. Me C'ullough, Pres, Frank E. Fisher, Sec.

Notice to Ford Automobile Owners. I am prepared to repair Ford machines and vulcanize inner tubes; also will save you money on bicycle tires. Shop across alley, north of Norgor’s hitch barn. —JAMES C CLARK. ■ • ts

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REMOVAL SALE Second Week Lower Prices DOWN, DOWN! DOWN!! goes the prices every day. Away goes the choicest shoes, leaving fewer to select from, but we still have a good assortment of sizes. Read Our Special Offer of Men’s Patent Leather Shoes for Saturday, January I Oth. 300 pairs men’s patent leather shoes, the product of four of the most famous shoe manufacturers in America, viz: “Weber 8r05.,” “Howard & Foster,” “Mann’s” and “Preston B. Keith.” The quality is unquestionable. The styles are the latest in strictly dress shoes, button or lace. While they last to keep from moving, choice - - - 300 pairs Ladies’ button shoes, all leathers, up-to-date high round 1 r toe, for . 52,43 100 pairs Ladies’ narrow width shoes for • - - - - -29 c 100 pairs Infant’s biitton, turn sole, patent tip c a for - - - - SUC •■’ . - - - ■ ———-—. ——• _1 —_____ . 100 pairs Children’s shoes, Boy’s or Girl’s, in button and lace, all solid An leather, just the shoe you need to finish out the winter, choice / COLLimXCLIISIVE SHOE STORE Rensselaer, Indiana

BIG PUBLIC SALE. As we have decided to move away, we will offer at public sale at our residence, known as the John Powell farm, % mile east and 1 3-4 miles north of Lee; 10 miles east and ly 2 miles south of Rensselaer, 8% miles southwest of Francesville and 8 miles northwest of Monon, commencing at 10 a. m., on Thursday, Jan. 15. 1914. 16 Head of Horses and Mules— Consisting of 1 team of gray mules 5 and 6 years old, wt. 2 400, well broke; 1 bay mare 6 yeats old, wt. 1 200, broke to all harness, in foal; 1 black horse 6 years old, wt. 1300, well broke and a good one; 1 sorrel horse 4 years old, wt. 1150, lady broke;. 1 sorrel mule 6 years old, wt. 1250, well broke and an extra good work animal; 1 roan driving horse 6 years old, wt. 1100, lady broke and an extra good driver; 1 gray mare 6 years old, wt. 1200 in foal. (These horses are all good/ workers) 1 team of brown mules, 12 years old, wt. 2000, sound, a good farm team; 1 team coming two-year-old black mules, sound, wt. 1350; 2 coming 2-year-old horse colts; 2 yearling mules, extra good ones. 3 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 Guernsey cow coming 3 years old, now giving milk, will be fresh in March; 1 \ full blood Jersey cow 3 years old, giving milk, will be fresh in spring; 1 spotted cow 3 years old, good milker will be fresh in spring. 15 Head of of 3 good brood sows, due to farrow in March; 1 extra good Poland China, 1 Belted sow, 1 Duroc sow; 12 head of shoats, average weight' 50 to 100 pounds. Farm Implements, Harness, Etc., —2 Studebaker wagons with triple box and spring seats; 3 riding cultivators; 1 John Deere disc; 1 3-sec-tion harrow; 1 Janesville gahg plow, good as ijew; 1 McCormick hay rake, used one season; 1 McCormick mower, used one season; 1 good Deering binder, 6-ft. cut; 1 end gate seeder; 1 bob Sled; 1 Harper buggy; 2 scoop boards; 2 sets of double work harness; 4 tons of good timothy hay; 1 barrel of cider vinegar and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—A credit of 11 months

will be given on all sums over $lO with the usual conditions. 6 per cent, off for cash when entitled to credit. JOHN & RAY AKERS. J. H. Hepp, auctioneer. J. H. Chapman, clerk. * Hot lunch on ground by Lee Ladies’ Aid. BIG PUBLIC SALE. As I am going to quit farming, I will sell at public auction at my place of residence 314 miles south and 14 mile east of Rensselaer, commencing at 10 a. m.,*on Wednesday, January 7, 1914. 13 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 black mare in foal, wt. 1300; 1 brown driving horse, wt. 1200; 1 bay driving mare 7 years old, wt. 1100; 1 gray mare 11 years old, wt. 1200; 1 black horse 11 years old, wt. 1100; 1 gray gelding coming 3 years old, wt. about 1200; 1 sorrel mare coming 3 years old, wt. 1100; 1 draft mare colt coming 2 years old, wt. 1000; 1 bay horse > wKis colt coming one year old; I 1 gray mare 5 years old, wt. ihOO, in foal to Lowman’s Percheon horse; 1 bay mare 3. years old; 1 dark bay colt 2 years old; 1 gray colt 2 years' old. 10 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 Hereford cow G years old, fresh yn March-; 1 Hereford, heifer coming •’ years old, fresh in spring; 1 good red,cow 6 years old, fresh in March; 1 spotted cow, half Jersey, fresh in Feb., S years old; 1 % blood Jerseyheifer coming 3 years old, fresh in Feb.; 1 spotted cow coming 4 yea,rs old, fresh in spring; 2 red heifers coming 2 years old, fresh in spring; 1 red' cow 4 years old, fresh in spring; i red heifer calf comin,, J year old. 22 Head of Hogs— 2 good brood sows; 20 fall pigs. Farm Implements, Wagons, Etc.— 1 Studebaker wagon, good as new; 1

old wagon; 1 new Deering binder, 7-ft. cut; 1 Hays corn planter, nearly new; 1 Oliver sulky plow, 16im; 1 walking plow; 2 Dutch Uncle riding cultivators; 1 disc cultivator; 2 3-section steel harows; 1 Cutaway disc; 1 2-horse hay rake; 1 set of gravel boards; 4 sets of work harness; 1 saddle; some Yellow Dent corn; several dozen hens, and other articles too numerous to mention Terms—A credit of 12 months will be given on all sums over $lO with the usual conditions, 6 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit „ C. W. SPENCER. Col. Fred Phillips, auctioneer. C G. Spitler, clerk. Hot lunch on ground. Get Your Automobiles Registered for 1914. I now have “Registration Blanks’’ for automobiles, motor bicycles and chauffeurs’ license. Am prepared to properly file same for you prior to January first as well as later.—JOHN M. KNAPP, Notary Public. Don’t forget when you have that public sale, to have your bills printed at The DEMOCRAT OFFICE. . I Notice of Administration. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jasper County, State of Indiana, administratrix of the estate of William P. Baker, late of Jasper County, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent- MARIA BAKER, Administratrix. January 5, 1914. Judson J. Hunt, Attorney\ for estate. Good Things to Eal Will hold no joys for you if you have indigestion or any STOMACH, LIVER or KIDNEY trouble. You need not pay big doctor’s bills,, but if you suffer from any of these ailments just step into your qearest druggist and get a 50 cent bottle of SEVEN BARKS, the great household remedy, the finest tonic and blood purifier known. If your system is run down and you want to regain your youthful energy, SEVEN BARKS will accomphsh it, make your food digest and give you new life. Money refunded if dissatisfied. Try it and enjoy your meals. Address LYMAN BROWN, 68 Murray St., New York, N.Y.