Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1914 — Page 8

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MT. AYR. i/From the Brook Reporter.) Geo. Brown and Orson Peck were Rensselaer visitors on Monday. Elmer Miller is visiting with his brother, W. W. Miller, and family this week. “Jockey” Lyons and Jap Wright shipped a carload of hogs to the city on Thursday. Mrs. Lucy Redinbo of Medaryville, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mariott of Rochester, spent a few days with Ed Harris and family. Ed Farris went to Washington. 111., on Tuesday to look after repairs for his elevator, and returned on Wednesday evening. Charles Peck and son, Lon Peck, of Peotone. 111., are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Birst and Mr. and Mrs. Orson Peck.

Mack Teach, a member of the Boy Scout Club of Crown Point, rode his bicycle from that city to Mt. Ayr on Saturday forenoon, a distance of about 35 miles. Some of the other members started to make the trip with him but turned back when they came to the sand roads in the north part of Newton county. Mack returned to his home on Sunday afternoon. A dense fog hovered over Mt. Ayr and vicinity for a while on Saturday morning, making it almost impossible to see even a short distance. Several auto accidents occurred which might have proven serious. “Jockey” Lyons was on his, way to Brook and had a collision with Chas. Brunton in his Ford and both machines were damaged very much. Clarence Drullinger was going to Morocco and ran into a rig driven by Miss Agate, who was on way to the Teachers’ Institute at Mt. Ayr. Three wheels were torn off Miss Aagte’s buggy, but luckily however she was not hurt. Mr. Drullinger brought' Miss Agate on to Mt. Ayr and then went back and haj the buggy repaired for her. Newton Lyons, father of Wm. Lyons, formerly of this place, died at the home of his daughter, MPs. Nancy Miller of Monon, Ind., on

Rowles & Parker The Store of Better Values and Better Service EXPERIENCE has taught us that the best merchandise at reasonable prices is what pleases customers. It is our aim to always have the best merchandise the market produces, and our prices, as always, will be the lowest. We have stocked our new store with new up-to-date merchandise, things that will please you, goods that will give satisfactory wear, at prices that are more than reasonable. If you are not one of our customers come in and make a visit to the different departments of our store, we are pleased to show you goods and tell you the prices of any article in the store. Make us a visit we want to know vou better. 1

Dress Goods - Silks We now have a very pretty showing of new Fall Dress Goods in the newest weaves and shades, also Roman stripes and plaids to match up with the plain colors for the combination skirts and dresses. Our stock being entirely new we have nothing but clean new patterns and the best of styles which we can furnish you at the lowest possible prices. Our Silks are also clean and fresh and this insures the best possible wear as well as the newest weaves and patterns. It will pay you' to look over our line before you purchase your new fall dress. New wool dress goods ' from -50 c to $1.75 yard New silks from 50c to $2.00 yard Agents for McCall's Patterns, 10c and 15c, nothing higher.

We have extra sales people every Saturday for your convenience. The Big Comer Department Store Rowles & Parker

Sept 25. The remains were brought to Mt. Ayr on Sunday morning and the funeral services were conducted at the church by Rev. Downey. Interment was made at the North Star cemetery. Newton Lyons was born in Ross county, Ohio, April 22, 1 833. He came to Newton county, Indiana, with his parents in 1841. His father died in 1842, being left an orphan at ten years of age. He. with his mother and eight-year-old sister, returned to Ohio in the latter part of the year 1842. In 1847 he came back to Noble county. Ind., with his family. On Nov. 27, 1 858. lie was married to Catharine Fahl and returned to Newton county in 1862. To this union were born two children. William A. Lyons, of Ligonier. Ind., and Nanncy A Miller of Monon, Ind., who survive him. His wife having departed from this life Sept. 30. 1900. Newton Lyons united with ‘he church in early life, and lived a life so true to God. and so true, to Christian principles that all who knew him were conscious that lie had learned of Jesus Those who were present from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Bennet Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. Laben Lyons. Newton Lyons. Luther Lyons, Arthur Lyons and Ray Hershman. all of Brook.

BAUM’S BRIDGE. Monday was registration day. and a big vote was registered R H. Morehouse has' applied to his; residence a fresh coat of paint, •■•. hi ch surely adds a lot to the appearance of Same. We met in Wheatfield Saturday Frank Fisher, the democratic candidate for county commissioner, looking as happy as a bird. Mr. and Mrs. Mallatt and Mr. and Mrs. Zellers of Aix. autoed here last Sunday where ’hey were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman. C. D. Shook has embarked in the sorghum making business on a private scale. Sorghum as a sweetner for the Bull Moosers is O. K. Wm. Hallier has built an up-to-date hen house and is also applying a coat of paint to his buildings.

which is surely an improvement to hie farm. Our corn of the late planting variety is surely doing good, giving us a basis for expecting a bumper crop this fall. Yes, sir. we are forging to the front, and ere long we will be the dominant part of old Jasper.

ROSELAWN. Mrs. Lida Conger is visiting friends at Momence, 111. Owen Brooke visited at the hon e of his father Saturday. Charles a former resident, was a business visitor here Monday. The voters of Lincoln tp. registered here Monday to the number of 219. Uncle Tommy Bemen is planning to attend the soldiers’ reunion at Pontiac, 111. Rev. Postill, we are glad to learn, will return tb the ministry at Fair Oaks and Roselawn. Joseph Adams and wife of Chi--1 ago. was a visitor at his ranch -t o, town Sunday. Misses Irene. Laura and brother. John Nelson of Brookston, visited he Nelson families Sunday. Mrs. Nellie Stevenson and children of Hegewisch, 111., visited with her parents. W. T. Kight and wife. H. H. Nelson and friends of Shelby and Water Valley, left for the river Monday, for a few days hunting and fishing. . Registration day was a busy one tor our auto liverymen, bringing in voters from various parts of the township to register. The death of John Bigger, living about six miles west of town. Sunday. Oct. 4, is reported this Monday t-vening. from Bright’s disease. Charley David was in town Saturday with his new auto. We can say this for Charley, he will not be arrested for speeding soon unless he changes his gaitCounty Chairman Billings, Jaj Law and Jesse Purkey of Morocco, were Roselawn visitors Saturday, looking after the interests of the democratic party. ; ■ ,

Sunday was a very quiet day in Roselawn, there being no church services. Most of our towns people took td the Woods or went auto riding and some visited the river to try their luck with the rod and reel. We want you to call and see our splendid new stock of box stationery, correspondence cards, etc.— THE DEMOCRAT.

Suits Overcoats Our customers are more than pleased with our showing of suits and overcoats. Our lines have only the newest up-to-date patterns and styles. Our guarantee of satisfactory wear and fit goes with every suit or overcoat you purchase of us. Child’s Suits, all sizes - $2.98 to SIO.OO Boy’s Suits, all wool - SIO.OO to sls 00 Men’s Suits, all wool - 10.00 to 40.00 Overcoats at the same reasonable prices. Shoes Shoes Our shoe sales have increased about 20 per cent in the last three weeks, this is good evidence that we are giving our customers the best money will buy. We carry only dependable footwear. If you are not entirely satisfied with the shoes you purchase of us bring them back, we will make it satisfactory with you in any way you think is right. Children’s Shoes from -25 cto $2.00 pair Boy’s Shoes from - $1.25 to $3.00 pair Ladies Shoes from - 1.50 to 4.00 pair Men s Shoes from - 2.00 to 5.00 pair

IN THE CZAR’S SECRET SERVICE

Story of a Strange Duel In Environs of Paris.

At a case in one of the principal boulevards of Paris sat Aleksei Lu kitch, a Russian gentleman, twirling his mustaches. He had good reason for self congratulation. High in favor with the exar. be had long been employed in the work of hunting down certain persons suspected by Russia. He hftd just followed one of his master's bitterest enemies to Paris, secured his arrest and, by permission of the French government, was on the mor row to take him to Russia. A gentleman and lady entered the case and glanced at the occupants, and the woman, who was veiled, seeing Lukitch. though he did not notice her, said something to her companion, and they took seats directly opposite the Russian. When for the first time he looked at her his eyes rested upon her curiously as if there was something about her figure—he could not see her face, which was still veiled—that was familiar to him. He continued to regard her. studying where he could have seen her. till her companion called out In a voice that every one in the case could hear:

"I will trouble you. m’sieu. to cease your insulting stare.” The Russian apologized, but the other grew more and more violent till it was evident that he was Intending to force a quarrel. His insults came so thick that there was but one recourse for Lukitch—he tossed his card at the man and turned his back. Meanwhile the lady had retired to a distance, and her escort, having produced his own card, joined her. Before midnight friends of the two men had arranged a meeting. Day was dawning and the bells of Paris at a distance were striking the hour of 4 when two. carriages, soon followed by a third, drew up in a road in the environs and a party from each passed to an open space beside a stream. The man who the night before had forced the quarrel advanced to Lukitch and said:

“Permit me, m’sieu, to apologize for my Insulting language last night, or, rather, to explain it. Early in the evening a lady .asked me to escort her In a round of visits to the restaurants in a search for some one she wished to find. When she saw you she asked me to take the course I did. promising that the affair should be taken off my hands. M’sieu. I have the honor to present your real antagonist.” A figure, smaller than the others present, who had been standing back, advanced, threw aside a cloak and revealed that she was a woman. She was dressed in a tight fitting costume, with a short skirt, such as girls wear in a gymnasium. The moment Lukitch saw her he started. “Yttriahe exclaimed. “A aria Ivanovna, at your service, Aleksei I.ukit' h." “What does this mean?” he asked in a tone that indented he knew it meant a good deni to him. “That the day of vengeance has come." The others of both parties drew near, intent on this strange turn in the affair. The woman continued: “You are a faithful servant of your master, Aleksei Lukitch. He rewards you for your service to him; it is my part to punish you for your treachery to me. You made love well, Aleksei, so w’ell that you won my heart. You had fine revolutionary sentiments, so fine that they won my confidence and I revealed our purposes to you. Do you see these shrunken cheeks, these prematurely white hairs? Well, these come from prison life in Siberia, where you sent me. It was during these bitter days in that dark wintry country that 1 conceived this purpose, and every day. except when 1 took part In a hunger strike In which we were trying to end our sufferings by death. I renewed my vow of vengeance. That vengeance was to have been murder. I have changed it to death in a honorable way In the eyes of the world. On guard!”

The woman spoke as though not for a moment did she doubt the Issue of the combat. To her enemy her words seemed prophetic. The hand in which* he held his sword trembled. He heard the wall of the victims he had sent to Siberia. Above this wail came faintly the words “On guard!" spoken sharply by his second to call him to himself. It failed to rouse him. Those looking on wondered. His condition was so pitiful, he seemed such easy prey, that both parties looked to see the woman throw down her sword and give him his life.

“On guardl" shouted the men of both parties h's matadors strive to anger a drooping bull. Aleksei Tgikitch heard and roused himself to die. A few minutes later the woman threw down her sword and walked quickly to her carriage. There was i womanly reaction, siie did not shm. der: she did not weep. This phase <»t woman’s nature—at least for this one man whom she had killed—had long ago been eliminated Alone she had come on to the field, and alone she drove away. She had sprung from whence no one knew and went no one knew whither. No angel of vengeance appointed by heaven to avenge sorrows heaped on its suffering children could have struck more mercilessly and with less shrinking

' PROGRESSIVE PARTY COLUMN. 1 71 . AU matter Appearing under this head is paid for at advertising rates, and The Democrat assumes no responsibility therefor.

Send Business Men to Congress.

WILLIAM H. ADE Progressive Candidate for Congress

In an editor’?! under the abme heading. “American Industries” a commercial journal—recently said, ' According to the congressional directory there are 435 members of congress, and only 65 of this number are business men which includes salesmen and clerks.

The most important legislation of the day seeks to regulate the conditions under which business shall be transacted, yet this business legislation is framed by lawyers. The reason for this is the sheer lack of interest on the part of those who should be most interested. The people of this country are prone to delegate their political duties to professional politicians. This is especially true of men in the ordinary lines of commerce, who seem to think their interests are amply protected if they vote every year or two. Nothing could be a greater mistake. Business men must interest themselves in their local political organizations if they wish to have well balanced men represent them in national legislation. Never mind to what party a candidate belongs, if he is honest and sincere in his , opinions and will devote his time to the '.nterests of the country.

Italian Officer Steals Submarine.

London, Oct. 6.—A dispatch to the Central News from Rome says: “A submarine boat, which had just been completed in a private shipyard near Spezla, on the Gulf of Spezia. has disappeared. and it is declared a retired naval lieutenant, Angelo Bellini, who was in charge of her, has taken the vessel to some unknown destination.

Reserve Banks to Open Oct. 15.

Washington, Oct. 6—Reserve banks in St. Louis and Chicago and probably in Boston and elsewhere are expected to open October 15, according to pres ant treasury department plans.

Real Estate Transfers.

Mhry E Spitler et al to Mary E Payne, Sept. 10, Its 10, 14, bi 9, Rensselaer, Weston’s add. $92. Ellsworth F Heath et ux to Ida A Ochs, Sept. 28, pt ne 25-27-7, 1 acre. Carpenter, $275. Emma Herr et baron to Robert C McDonald et ux, Sept. 29, sw sw, 33-29-5, pt w y 2 se sw, 33-29-5, 51 acres. Hanging Grove, $3,750. C. D. Shobe et ux to Howard Cole, Sept. 23, n % sw, 13-31-6, 400 acres, Walker, SI,OOO. ' Jud Geroux et ux to Elizabeth Houk, Sept. 25, n se, 23-28-6, 80 acres, Milroy, $6,400. Elizabeth C Reeve et baron to Francis E Repve, Sept. 19, s % Its 7,8, bl 12, Rensselaer, Newton or Clark's add, sl. Elizabeth C Reeve et baron to Clyde W Reeve, Sept. 19, It 1, bl 12, Rensselaer, Newton or Clark’s add, *l. William H Shry et ux to Lee Story, Oct. 2, Its 5,6, bl 8, Demotte, A. L. McDonald’s add, $350. Frank C Millay to S T Rasor, Aug. 14, pt ne se, 25-32-6, Wheatfield. SBOO. , William C Pruett et al to Joseph G L Galey, Sept. 30, un 5-6 Its 1,2, Its 3,4; 5, Potter’s subdivision of se nw, 22-28-7, Jordan, $5,353. Ansel Pruette, guardian of Ruth Pruette, to Joseph G L Galey, Sept. 30, und 1-6 Its 1,2, Its 3,4, 5, Potter’s subdivision of se nwf 22-28-7, Jordan. $B7l. Guard. 1).

Five different 'grades of legal size typewriter paper kept in stock in The Democrat’s stationery department. Also abstract and legal document backs, printed or blank. Don’t pay fancy prices for your typewriter paper when you can buy it here of as good or better quality for much less money. Our typewriter paper is put up in boxes of 500 sheets, but will be sold In smaller quantities if desired.

Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office.

The legislation of the day is largely’ business legislation and the business men of the nation have great and growing problems before them. Wise constructive action is needed in upbuilding commerce and industry. It is to the interest of the business men, therefore, to send business men to Congress.” As proof of the truthfulness of the above editorial, you will rememlpr a few weeks ago when some important business legislation was pending before congress, the President called into consultation some of the men who represent the great business interests of the country. Yet at the same time and under the same roof with him he had a half thousand lawyers and politicians. Why didn't he use them? Now let us be fair. If you were going to employ a man to manage your business and look after your interests whether you be a banker, a farmer; a merchant or a manufacturer you wouldn’t inquire if the applicant for the position was a Methodist or a Presbyterian, a Republican or a Democrat. Your first question would be, is he honest, sober, conscientious, industrious and successful. You would-, n't employ a failure if you could get one for half price. Yet w’hen the time arrives for us to employ a man to represent us and our interests in congress, we seem to be satified if the only qualifications the applicant has is the ability to get up and make a flowery speech, and perhaps at the same time he hasn’t the business ability to make a living for his family. What we need in congress is men with well developed business brains instead of well developed lungs. Only last year one of these professional congressional wind jammers made a two or three days speech, a speech so long it cost the government $13,000 to print it in the congressional record, and for all the good it did the government Uncle Sam had better have had the fellow raking leaves on the white house lawn. If Henry* Ford could have utilized all of the wind in indating automobile tires, it would not have been an entire loss.

Beveridge for United States Senator on State Ballot. William H. Ade for Congress on County Ballot. —Advt.

Piano Announcement.

I wish to state that I am theexclusive local dealer for the famous Tonk and Strohber pianos. I cordially invite you to call at my residence on Front and Harrison street* and inspect these beautiful instruments. I buy and sell these pianos outright and am in a position to quote the lowest possible prices. No trouble to show.—OTTO BRAUN, Exclusive Dealer. See this Tonk record —eleven gold medals.

Oils and Tires. Oils for farm machinery, motorcycles, bicycles, sewing machines; gasoline and batteries; tires for bicycles and motorcycles; also baby cab wheels re-tired, at the bicyvle shop, on corner east of Republican until about the 15th of the month, office.—JAMES CLARK. ts Procure your printed or engraved calling cards at The Democrat office. .

Economy In COAL Economy is the source of wealth. Practice it yourself and increase 'your bank account. It is all in knowing what, when and where to buy. We have unquestionably the most economical COAL in this town, and to substantiate this statement we ask you to place an order, test its quality, then you will understand why w e have and hold such a large volume of trade. Hamilton » & Kellner