Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 77, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 December 1916 — Page 4

Last Minute! Christmas Suggestions Look over your list again. Fine Footwear always appreciated. Men's fine shoes $6.50 OQ EQ and as low as - - - $ZiuU Ladies’ fine shoes $5.00 Qn EQ and as low as - - - $ZiuU Shoes for boys, girls and children, for dress and daily use. * • Men's Felt Romeo Slippers, with Leather soles you can roll up, they are so comfortable and ni rn warm and only - - - vI.DU Ladies’ Quilted Satin “Skuff” Slippers, niore beautiful than ever, colors, pink, light blue and r>i rn black, priced at $175 and W. 311 Pocahontas Moccasins for men, women and children. GET YOUR TICKET FOR THE CIRCUS! Saterday we will place on sale 200JRed Goose Circuses, a beautiful 25 cent toy. Every child will enjoy cutting out these animals, at only 10 cents, or a circus FREE with a one dollar purchase. LIMITED—I TOY TO A CUSTOMER. George E.Collins’ShoaStoiß

1 ffiß GW BMI F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPEfiT OF JASPER COUNTY Long Distance Telephones Office SIS Residence 311 Entered as S< ennd-Class Mall Matter June 8. 1908, at the postoffice at Renssetecr Indiana, uhcier the Act of March 3. 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. SATURDAY, DEC. 23, 1916.

THE BEGINNING OF THE END.

In our humble opinion the great European war will end within the next few months. The olive branch extended by Germany and her allies is a move toward “getting together.’’ and we believe an agreement will soon be reached that will end this bloody strife that has been raging for the past two and onehalf years and has cost untold millions of lives, billions in money and the destruction of property that, like the lives taken, can never be restored? No doubt all the countries engaged in this terrible conflict would like awfully well to quit, but they hardly know how to let loose. All are beginning to see that it is folly to keep up the conflict until each and everyone of the belligerents engaged in the war fully exhaust themselves physically and financially, which can only be the result if they keep up *he battle very much longer. It is better to quit while they have a little something left, and it is very probable now that the end of the war is practically in sight. At least, let us hope so. Let us also hope that the terms of settlement will be such as to forever put an end to militarism the world over. Following close on the heels of Germany s peace advances, President Wilson dispatched a note to each of the belligerents Wednesday asking them to set forth explicitly the terms on which they would consider peace. This note was well received in all quarters and that it will bear fruit in the near future seems quite probable. A definite statement by both sides, 'no how far they may be apart, is what is being sought by the President as a foundation for peace, and once thfs is secured rapid negotiations Mil follow. There it is not un-

reasonable to ex pec t pea c e within a few months.

<’arl G, Fisher, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has threatened to take the annual Decoration day races next year to inmnnati unless the hotel men of Indianapolis agree not to hold up visitors as in the past. The Indianapolis Coinniereial club is taking a hand in the matter and will try to get the hotel keepers together on a schedule of reasonable rates in order to hold the races which bring tens of thousands of dollars to the capital city each year and are a big advertisement for the city, or would be were the visitors not gouged so outrageously by the hotels. Twenty dollars per day for a single room, it is said, has not been uncommon during these races, and one man told of being charged .$6 5 for two rooms two days. There is also talk of having the coming legislature pass an act compelling the hotels to place a regular printed rate card in each and every roonf, that the guests may know what the regular rates are. This last is, a splendid idea and should ,be done no matter •whether the hotel men enter into an agreement not to gouge visitors to the races or not.

The 1917 automobile license plates are yellow and black, and they are being issued at the rate of about 200 per day since December 1. It is estimated that 200,000 Indiana automobile licenses will be issued for 1917, against about 1 40,000 in 1916. The motorcycle licenses for 1917, it is estimated, will be about 1 2,000.

PHILOSOPHY OF WALT MASON

Along the street I drive my car, my rate of speed/is safe and slow. I pull up where the children are, and give pedestrians Some day pedestrians will be, by statute, from our highways cast, for any candid man must see that they’re a nuisance, first and last. But since they are permitted here, in spite of motorists’ appeals, I hold it wise my car to steer so they won’t get beneath the wheels. I watch the street where’er I go, and dodge all live stock gone astray,* and toot my horn that men may know my juggernaut js on the way.

The road rules I have all by heart —I learned the whole blamed list, complete, and no man Over sees my cart upon the wrong side of the street. And while I exercise such care, while modestly my motor hums, along, the teeming thoroughfare some badly locoed speed fan cftmes. lie knocks the sawdust from some gent who hasn’t time to climb a tree; and then, without or with intent, he slams ,his car /right into me. I say, t when from the dismal wreck 1 climb, and realize the worst, “The man who gets it in the neck, is he who swears by Safety First!”

MAY RE-OPEN MURDER CASE

Lafayette Authorities Plan Investigation of Suicide’s Statement. Lafayette, December 21.—Investigation of the murder of Charles Harris may be re-opened as a result of the letter left by William Troschier, convicted of manslaughter in the case, who killed himself yesterday morning, in his cell in the Tippecanoe county jail. Troschier had stoutly proclaimed his innocence. and his letter, which was written in German, accused the police of manufacturing evidence to convict him, and said that clews Which should have been investigated were entirely ignored. Troschier was convicted on strong ciijpumstantial evidence. He intimated in his letter that a witness against him probably committed the crime, and it is said a grand jury investigation will be made. Tin’s person is said to have left the city. The funeral of Troschier was conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The funeral and burial was under the direction of the Frankfort lodge of Moose, of which he was a member. The Moose lodge will defray the burial expenses.

YEGGS MAKE VISIT TO CAMDEN

Camden, December 21.—Yeggmen visited this place last night and the safes of the Camden bank and the Ray & Rice grain office were blown open. The robbers were unsuccessful and both institutions report that no money was secured. The explosion is believed to have occurred about midnight. There is no clue to the robbers.

HERE THERE and EVERYWHERE

Abe .Martin says-. “Miss Pop Angel is confined t’ her bed from shoppin’. Mrs. Tipton Bud’s father died t’day. He wuz a premisin’ checker player in his early days, but grew indifferent.” The county 'Council of Newton county has authorized the purchase of ten new voting machines for s£, 600. Nine similar machines purchased a few years ago at about a similar sum, were turned in at SSO each. The Indianapolis News has notified publishers who have had clubbing rates with that paper that same will be discontinued after December 31, when a new rate card -will be issued providing for an advance to mail subscribers. This action is made necessary because of the high price of print paper. The Ford Electric Chair company, a new concern at Lafayette, capitalized at $50,000, has just turned out its first chair. The chairs are intended for use in hospitals, on sidewalks,, board walks, etc., and have a capacity of thirtyfive hours without recharging. They will attain a speed of ten miles per hour.

Charles E. Hughes carried Oregon by a plurality of 7,314 over President Wilson, according; to the official returns announced by the secretary of state. The final count was: t Hughes, 1 26,749; Wilson, 1 1 9,435. Allen Benson, Socialist, received 9.700 votes and J. Frank Hanley, Prohibitionist candidate, 4,729. The total prohibition amendment carried by 5,261. Pearl Robinson, wife of Oscar Robinson, died at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. H>. Robinson, t Monon Tuesday night, after a lingering illness with tuberculosis. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor and was a young woman who had many friends, and her untimely death is deeply regreeted by all. She is survived by her husband. Her age was 24 years. The government crop report issued by the field agent at Indianapolis December 15, gives the 1916 estimate of grain crops for Indiana counties, from which we take the

figures in bushels of Jasper .and bordering counties: Jasper—Corn, 1,617,000; wheat, 90,000; oats, 1,484,000; rye, 28,000. Benton— Corn, 2,700,000; wheat, 14,000; oats, 3,290,000; rye, 3,000. LAke —Corn, 2,170,000;. wheat, 95,000; oats, 1,2400,000: rye, 16,000. Newton—Corn, 2,250,000; wheat, 40,000; oats, ' 1,994,000; rye, 30,000.' Porter—Corn, 1,782,000; 266.000; oats, 1,200,000: rye, 42,000. Pulaski—Corn, 1,625,000; wheat, 208,000; oats, 1,254,000; rye, 42,000. Starke—Corp, 609,000; wheat, 96.000; oats, 330,000; rye, 5,600. White—Corn, 2,574,000;’wheat, 240,000; oats, 1,6?>8,000; rye, 64,000.

Tt will pay you to call and see our line of fruits, candies and mixed nuts before you buy that Christmas treat.—ROWLES & PARKER. 'Phone 95.

NEAT CHRISTMAS STATIONERY

A box of correspondence papef* ’or correspondence cards makes a neat and inexpensive holiday gift. The Democrat has a nice line of these goods in its fancy stationery department, several different styles of which are especially for holiday gifts. They are put up in handsome boxes and range in price from 10 cents to 85 cents. Several of these boxes are put up in combination form, part correspondence paper and envelopes and part correspondence cards and envelopes. We also have correspondence cards and envelopes separately and pound papers with envelopes to match. Bo sure and see our line of this class of goods before, purchasing elsewhere. ts

DATES OF LYCEUM COURSE

Schildkret, orchestra, January 7. Hagerman, lecturer, February 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5.

There was a decrease in the number of men killed in metal mines of the United States during 1915, but an increase in the death rate per 1,000 men employed. Statistics announced by the bureau of mines show that 553 men were killed out of 152,118 employed, compared with - 559 killed out of 158.115 employed in 1914. The death rate’ was 3,64 for each 1,000 employed, compared with 3.54 the previous year. Men injured numbered 35,295. of whom thirty-five were permanently disabled. The number injured in 1 91.4 was 30,210.

Tba costs hilt a few cgnts a pound in China. But, then, it's? a long way to China. Subscribe for The Democrat.

’> ' - > ALCOHOL £S A CLEANER. —J.— \ > Alcohol seems to possess an es- > pecial gift for banishing grease. > When grease lias been spilled > or spattered bn the floor and has > penetrated into the pores of the > wood alcohol removes it better > than anything else. > A wad of soft paper dampened > with alcohol will quickly remove > grease from the stove or sink or > a greasy, cooking utensil, and if > the paper is then burned the dis- > agreeable task is quickly over. > Alcohol ‘'satisfactorily renews > the soiled collar of storm coats > and is better to remove spots > from black goods than gasoline. > Alcohol is pleasant to use as a > cleanser, since it quickly evapo- > rates, leaving neither odor > stain. It is also perfectly safp.

Light as Chaff

Rather a Leading Question. A colored woman had been haled before a police magistrate of a southern town charged with inhuman treatment of her offspring. Evidence was clear that she had severely beaten the child, about nine

question, jedge?” inquired the prisoner. The judge nodded affirmatively. “Well, yo’ honah, Ah’d like to ask whether yo’ was ever the parent of a puffectly wuthless culled chile?’’— Country Gentleman. The Bashful One. “I wonder,” said the youthful astronomer, who was slow to do what was expected of him, “if —if you would let me associate you with some star—Venus perhaps, the star of love?’’ “Well, no,” said the lady addressed thoughtfully. “I wotild rather you thought of me as Saturn.” “Indeed! Why?” “Oh, well, you 'know, didn’t you tell me that Saturn has a ring?” He bought one the next day.

FOR RENT For Rent— 396 acres, 200 cultivated; 6-room house, large barn. Grain rent.—G. F. MEYERS. For Rent— Five-room house on River street, only two blocks from postoffice.—MAßY JANE HOPKINS. For Rent— After January 1, to permanent tenant, the large 5-room flat, now occupied by C. P. Fate, on second floor of The Democrat building; has electric lights, city water, bath, toilet, etc. Would lease three north rooms separately if desired. They would make an elegant suite of office rooms. The entire flat has been used for several years for living and housekeeping apartments. If rented again for the same purpose must be to small family, preferably just man and wife, who could take roomers and boarders if desired. Call phone 315 or see owner.—F. E. BABCOCK. ts MISCELLANEOUS ’ Typewriter Ribbons—The Democrat carries in stock in its fancy stationery department the famous Nedich make of ribbons for nearly all the standard makes of typewriters, also for Burroughs adding machines. Price 65c each. Will be sent by mait prepaid to any address on receipt'of price. ts FINANCIAL Money to Loan—s per cent farm loans.—JOHN A. DUNLAP. ts X ■' l

years of age, who was in court to exhibit his battered person. Before impos ing sentence bis honor asked the woman whether she had anything to say. “Kin Ah ask yo’ jes’ one

744 all tvis/i i/ou all a Christmas cinl a Jtappy anD Prosperous j\ ! eiv Year. » Jhe & ar ray So.

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[Under this head notices will be published for 1-cent-a- word for the firs I insertion, 1-2-cent-per-word for each additional insertion. To save book-keeping cash'should be sent with notice. No notice accepted for less than twenty-live cents, but short notices coming within the above rate, will be published two or more times—as the case may be—for 26 cents. Where replies are sent in The .Democrat’s care, postage will be charged for forwarding such replies to the advertiser.] ~ FOR SALE For Sale—Good re-cleaned timothy seed, $3 per bushel, at RENSSELAER GARAGE. ts For Sale—Pekin ducks, $1.50 each; Muscovia ’ducks, $1 each.— FRANK SNOW, Rensselaer, Ind. Phone 912-E. For Sale —Extra fine Barred Rock cockerels from my best prize-win-ning yard, at my residence in .Rem-, ington. Phone 114. MARY E. BICKEL. d 26 For Said—Barred Plymouth cockerels, good bone and good markings. Price $2 apiece. Also Mammoth Pekin ducks, the best that can be produced, $1.50 apiece.—A. D. HERSHMAN, Medaryville, Ind. jl For Sale or Rent —The former John Bill property on Park avenue (formerly River street), consisting of good 8-room house with bath, electric lights, well, cistern, ham, chicken yard, etc. Lot 75x300 feet—F. E. BABCOCK.

For Sale—so,ooo to 75,000 feet of oak lumber, consisting of 2x4, 2x6, sills, inch boards, plank and bridge material. Price from sl2 to $lB at mill, with exception of bridge plank, which is $25. Also have white oak posts on ground at 7c each. Call J. N. BICKNELL, phone 64 2, Rensselaer. ts For Sale—Red, white or bur oak lumber, sawed to any dimension desired, $lB ped thousand for all building material; 4 miles west at Rensselaer, on county farm road. — A. M. YEOMAN, Rensselaer, R-3, phone 87-G, Mt. Ayr. ts For Sale—One of the best located residence properties in Rensselaer. 75x300 feet, corner lot fronting on two improved streets; good two-story house, with cistern, , drilled well, bath, barn and other out-buildings, etc. Ground alone is worth price asked for entire property. Terms if desired. For farther particulars call or address B. care THE DEMOCRAT. WANTED Wanted—Ambitious men desiring to earn $35 or more per week. Every salesman given special training. Unlimited opportunities. Write immediately.—POWEß LUBRICATING CO., Detroit, Michigan. d 23 Wanted—Several hustling young men for nearby territory to work for the J. R. Watkins Medical Co., who can furnish a team or an auto. Here’s an opportunity that should not be overlooked. See or write V. M. PEER, Fair Oaks, Ind. j!2

Mutual Insurance— Fire and lightning. Also state cyclone. Inquire of M. I. ADAMS, phone 533-L. Farm Loans —We can procure you a five-year loan on your farm at 5 per cent. Can loan as high as 50 per cent of the value of any good farm. No delay in getting the money after title is approved.— CHAS. J. DEAN & SON. Farm Lqans—Money to loan on farm property in any sums up to SIO,OOO. —E. P. HONAN.

Without Delay, Without Commission Without Charges f« Making or Recording Instruments. W. H. PARKINSON

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SPECIAL STATIONERY BARGAIN The Democrat has a special bargain in fine correspondence stationery, nice bond papers in several shades of color, that it can sell fifty sheet of paper and fifty envelops for £0 cents, your choice of shade. This paper is in bulk, and we can sell it in larger quantities at a slight reduction over the above price—250 sheets 6f paper and 250 envelops for only $1.25. This is an exceptional price and the stock will not last long at the figures we are offering it. Call in and see the paper and you will be sure to buy a supply of it for your future needs.

To Friends of Tne Democrat. Instruct your attorneys to brink all legal notices in which you aifc interested or have the paying for, to The Democrat and thereby save money and do us a favor that will be greatly appreciated. All notices of appointment, administrator, executor or guardian, purvey, sale of real estate, non-resident notices, etc. The clients themselves control and attorneys wiH take them to the paper you desire for publication if you mention the matter to them otherwise they will take the notices to their own Please do not forget this when having any legal notices to publish, political organs.

Printed Stationery. Every farmer who owns his farm ought to have printed stationery with his name and the name of his postoffice properly given. The prin* ed heading might also give the names of whatever crops he specializes in or his specialties in stock. Neatly printed stationery gives you personality and a standing with any person or firm to whom you write and insures the proper reading of your name and address. The Democrat will print you up a bunch of such stationery in buy quantity desired zfhd for about tha same price you pay for blank paper elsewhere. ts Use a Grabler’Check Protector on the checks you issue and you need have no fear of the amount being raised. Nicely nickle-plated, simple and convenient. Only 20 cents each Tn The Democrat’s fancy stationery department. - ts Ideal Account Flies, 51.50 each.—« The Democrat’s fancy stationery de* partment. n.

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