Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 January 1917 — Page 2

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WOOD IS IN BAD

It is probable that Congressman Will R. Wood of this, |he Tenth Indiana district, will not cut very much congealed aqua for the balance of the time he remains a member of congress. Washington dispatches state that a movement is on foot to start impeachment proceedings against Wood because of his charges in the alleged peace note “leak.” The investigations, made so far have disclosed that Wood had nothing whatever except possibly some rumor or hearsay to base his charges on, and it is said to be probable that a resolution of impeachment will be presented to the house soon. This resolution, it is reported, will charge that Wood is guilty of misconduct in office by making accusations and implying charges against certain members of the administration without first-hand knowledge of the iacts and with only hearsay evidence to back up his charges. The resolution will ask that a committee be appointed to investigate the charges against Wood and to recommend punishment in case he is found guilty. Wood was the first to bring the names of Secretary Tumulty and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Into the' affair, and apparently he has been cut off of the White House social list. Neither he nor any of his relatives or family connections were invited to the reception giyen at the White House Tuesday, night in honor of congress.lt is recalled tfiht President Roosevelt set A precedent by recalling a dinner invitation he had extended to Senator Tillman. It would seem that Congressman Wood in his partisan endeavor to embarrass the administration and “see the Democrats squirm”—as he put it on another occasion which called forth severe criticism from some of the leading Republican papers of his district—has raised the ire of scores of his colleagues, both Democrats and Republicans, w’ho put loyalty and patriotism before partisanship, and he is practically ostracised by them. If such is the case it is very evident that Mr. Wood has outlived his usefulness in congress in a very brief time and that he cap-therefore ac* compljsh nothing fqr his district. He should be retired at the very first opportunity and a man elected in his stead whose love of country is greater than his desire to foment trouble on flimsy “evidence” simply to see his political opponents “squirm.”

WILL EUROPE LEGALIZE POLYGAMY?

The enormous slaughter of men has started the, sociologists to debating -the question of whether or not, at the Hose of hostilities, Europe w'll be forced to legalize polygamy, or resort to some other such expedient to provide hiates for its millions of unmarried women. Although not generally known, precisely such a condition was faced in Europe at the end of the thirty years war, and it was met by legalizing polygamy until a relative balance of. the sexes was again established, when the laws , were repealed. It is * estimated that should the war Continue for two years longer there will be in the countries involved not less than twelve million females in excess of males. Hence it cab be plainly seen that the problem confronting those countries is serious indeed. Europe, aside from the purely material' losses which she is sustaining, and which are almost beyond conception or computation, Is facing a certain and serious check to . civilization. Possibly no other condition would so retard the march Of progress as a return,

either by choice or necessity, to this' degrading practice. ' The twentieth century mind revolts at the idea of polygamy. Not only is this true of Americans, but of Europeans as well. This .being true, what effect w’ould it have upon the people/ should such a practice be revived? ' To a race familiar with and accustomed to the practice it may appear justifiable and right. But to a people who for centuries have been taught to regard it as contrary to the laws of nature the effect is certain to be demoralizing to character. Even those who would be Constrained to practice polygamy by force of their previous training would be compelled td regard themselves as living in adultery. How truly should every American thank his God that our land has been spared the horrors that face our cousins across the water, and I how firmly each should determine' that, come what may, we will never be dragged into that conflict and participatein that slaughter except in actual defense of our own shores. /'■- / America today is the white hope of civilization. The destiny of the race lies in the American hand to shape it at will. That we may be true tq our highest ideals is the earnest prayer of every intelligent soul within our borders. Polygamy could never even be considered in this country.

BUYING SHELLS ABROAD

‘ When the government announced that a British firm had submitted a bid for more than 4 $3,000,000 worth of armor-piercing navy projectiles which was far below the bid of any American firm, it attracted little attention, because it was presumed that another opportunity would be given to the American firms. It now appears that the American firms were Invited to revise their bids, and that their price for each shell was about S2OO above that of the British firm. The contract has been let to the British firm. In ajl, there were 7,500 shells to be ordered, and Secretary Daniels has explained that the difference in price was too large for the government to overlook. -

Now the American people are wanting to know w r hy their factories can, not compete in the class of work with British factories. Is ft, as some contend, that because the British navy has not been busy of late, the British mav have cut the price to keep their ordnance works going on standard work? This seems unlikely, because Great Britain is badlyun need of material for supplying ammunition to her armies. Or is it, as President Grace' of the Bethlehem Steel company explains, that American firms have lost money on previous contracts for large shells because they could not satisfy the specifications laid down by the naval engineers? l,te intimates that the naval engineers seemed in doubt as to what was wanted. At -this 'time no satisfactory explanation has been made. "But the contract has been let; The British bid means a saving by the government of $1,500,000, and delivery is promised in half the time asked by American firms. This difference is too large to be forgotten. The government and the American bidders owe the American public a satisfactory explanation.-—lndianap-olis News.

WHY RURAL LIFE IS DULL

Rather, we should have, said; why some rural life is-dull. Not all rural communities are dull. Many are just teeming with social life and interest. Do you realize why some communities are lacking- in social life and “snap?” Simply because you, yourself, are deficient .in {(these qualities. And your neighbors are very likely in the same condition. Suppose you wake up and take an interest in matters that tend to the betterment of the social side of your community, especially of your immediate neighborhood. Soon your neighbor will come to life and join you. Then others will come trooping along, and you will have the ball rolling and it will surprise you how rapidly everybody will step into line and march to the tune of greater life and happiness. Manycommunities think that if they have their farmers’ meetings, preaching occasionally, and prayer meeting once a week, they have fulfilled the social laws. - But not so. To be.. content with these is like living on a heavy diet of corn bread and meat. The human animal is a fun-loving creature by nature, and with his work he must mix a reasonable amount .of play if he is to retain his mental and physical faculties unimpaired. If your community has not a good social club, organize one. Have singings and debates, inuslcajs and concerts, athletic sports and other

healthy forms of amusements. Put the young people of the community to work in the line of entertainments. You will be surprised at the amount of really good talent that will come to the front. But above all things, take an active interest in -these |ffairs yourself. You may be the very person who in time will develop the “snap” that breeds success. Community life is just w’hat the people of the community maki it, and you are one of the people. Do your part before asking others tp do theirs.

How much does your drinking water cost yon?’ Nothing? Well drink more bf it and live longer. Drink a lot more water and live longer still. Plenty of pure water is good for the digestion. It is better than anything you can take, for it is one of nature’s own remedies. Here's the proof. Stop the first ten men you meet and ask each of them, how much water he drinks each day. Some will drink but little, and before you leave tlff'm they will probably nfake some complaining remark about their stomach. And they will keep on ■ making those remarks until they die—tinless they drink more water. Others will tell you that they drink large quantities every day, and won’t .’even mention their stomachs. Of course not, for there is no occasion. Water has done its work and the digestion is in perfect 11 ’ working order. Drink more water. You will live longer and die happier. Your "doctor will tell you so, for he drinks water.

Give your child a nickel occasionally. It won’t break you, and it will give the child its first lessons in the-art of handling money. But most important of all, teach £>it to save two cents of every nickel you give it. That will teach it thrift and the art of saving. Let it take its pennies out and count them over. Every, time it counts them it will want to add a few more to the pile. That will inculcate the art of accumulation. But don’t let it depend on what you give it. It should be taught to earn and the first lesson should go with the first nickel. That will demonstrate the necessity and increase its capacity for work. And in after years, when success has crowned its efforts, it will look back over the lapse of time and tell others that it had the best father and mother that God ever permitted to live.

It will soon tie time to “clean up and paint up.” Arid whilg we are about it let’s clean up, paint up, and stay up. To spend a few hours and a few dollars on your yard and property this spring and then forget all about it for the next five years to come is the poorest kind of economy. It is even a first-class extravagance, for the moment a pie«'f of property becomes “rusty” dr.ei ioration rapidly sets in and rushes right on to destruction. A few dollars and a little labor in periodical improvements is the best interest you can get on, your investment. And what is good for you is equally good for the town, the county, and the state.

Have you ever wondered what the

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result would be if the people of Rensselaer thought and said ing but good ot •each other for thirty or sixty days? Think! It would work a revolution in both mind and body. People who are constantly nagging would have lost the habit. The best that is in each one would have uhcbnscfously forced its way to the fore., and nobility of character would have made rapid strides toward supplanting the" ignoble "and Viciods in man and womankind. Our town might not be a garden of Eden, but it would come nearer to it than any other spot on earth. - And it u wouldn’t cost us a penny.

Young girls should get their “bloom” in the open air instead of at the drug counter. It-looks better, lasts longer, and is more pleasing to the masculine mind and eye. The drug man will never get rich from the sale of “bloom,” He is a man of sense and discernment, or he "would not be a druggist, and he would rather see one rosy cheek tinted with the bloom of nature than to sell a barrel of the artificial article. Just get your druggist wound up on this subject some day and see what a world of good common-sense advice he will give you, for "he thinks even more of you than he does of the sale of. his “bloom.’’

We ought to have a central market where the farmer can dispose of everything he produces for cash. And then- the market managers should devise some means ot disposing of the produce without the aid of a hungry horde of middlemen. The farmer would make more money, have less trouble, get his pay sooner, and the iprofits would be kept in circulation al home. Try it! L

Tom Lawson has been urging congress to investigate the New York stock exchange. But not a word about investigating Tom. If the saloons are driven out of Washington the thirsty brigade can always slide home and go to work —or drink. No, there is no selfishness about some men. They just grab everything in sight and then howl for the sight. There are times, bedad, whbn it’s a great consolation to know that we - haven’t all got the same wife. There is always a better way, but there are so many crooks and turns one often gets off the path. Make up your mind that you are a gentleman and in time you may become one. No wonder some men are always suspicious of others. They know themselves. If you must have variety, make it “Jack of all trades and good at all.” The largest chain drive in the world is said to be in use in connection with the Snake riyer power development in Oregon. Eight chains, each twenty-one inches wide, transmit 5,000 horse power.

O. L. Calkins Leo Worland Funeral Directors •' Calkins & Worland Office at D. M. Worland’s Furniture Store. Phone 25 and 307 Store Phone 23 RENSSELAER, - ■ - - INDIANA

EDWARD P. HONAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Lavr Abstracts. Real “'Estate Loans. Will practice in all the courts. Office over Fendig’s Fair. „ RENSSELAER, INDIANASCHUYLER C.‘ IRWIN LAW, REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE 5 Per Cent Farm Loans. Office in Odd Fellows’ Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA George A. WifflanTSr - —D. Delos Dean. WILLIAMS & DEAN LAWYERS All court matters promptly attended td. Estates settled. Wills prepared. Farm loans. Insurance. Collections. Abstracts of title made and examined. Office in Odd Fellows Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

DR. I. M. WASHBURN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 10 to 12 A. M. “ “ 2 to 5 P. M. •• , 7 to 8 P. M. Attending Clinics Chicago - Tuesdays—--5 A. M. to 2 P. M. RENSSELAER, INDIANA F. H. HEMPHILL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention given to Typhoid, Pneumonia - and low grades of fevers. Office over Fendig’s drug store. Phones: Office No. 442; Res. No. 442-B. RENSSELAER, INDIANA """ E. C. ENGLISH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Opposite the Trust an3t Savings Bank. Office Phone No. 177. House Phone No. 177-B. RENSSELAER, INDIANA JOHN A. DUNLAP ’ LAWYER (Successor Frank Foltz) Practice in all Courts. Estates settled. Farm Loans. Collection Department. Notary in the office. Over State Bank. Phone No. 16 RENSSELAER, INDIANA F. A. TURFLER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Graduate American School of Osteopathy. Post-Graduate American School of Osteopathy under the Founder, Dr. A. T. Still. , r Office Hours—B-12 a. m., 1-5 p. m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Monticello, Office: 1-2 Murray Bldg. RENSSELAER, INDIANA JOE JEFFRIES CHIROPRACTOR Graduate Palmer School of Chiropractic. Chiropractic Fountain Head, Davenport, lowa.. , . Forsythe Bldg. Phone 576 RENSSELAER, INDIANA H. L. BROWN DENTIST Office over Larsh & Hopkins’ drug store RENSSELAER, INDIANA

PIONEER Meat Market EIGEDSBACH & SON, Props. Beef, Pork, Veal, Matton, Sausage, Bologna AT LOWEST PRICES The Highest Market Price Paid for Hides and Tallow

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CHICAUO, * uuUiaViuL* RV RENSSELAER TIME TABLE In Effect October, 1915 NORTHBOUND No. 36 Cincinnati to Chicago 4:51 a.m. No. 4 Louisville to Chicago 5:01 a.m. No. 40 Lafayette to Chicago 7:30 a.m. No. 32 Indianap’s to Chicago 10:36 a.m. No. 38 Indianap’s to Chicago 2:51 p.m. No. 6 Louisville «to Chicago 3:31p.m. No. 30 Cincinnattiflto Chicago 6:50 p.m. SOUTHBOUND No. 35 Chicago to Cincinnati 1:38 a.m. No. 5 Chicago to Louisville 10:55 a.m. No. 37 Chicago to Cincinnati 11:17 a.m. No. 33 Chicago to Indianap’s 1:57 p.m. No. 39 Chicago to Lafayette 5:50 p.m. No. 31 Chicago to Cincinnati 7:31 p.m. No. 3 Chioago to Louisville 11:10 p.m.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. CITY OFFICERS Mayor Charles G. Spitler ClerkCharles' Morlan Treasurer. .Charles M. Sands Attorney Moses Leopold Marshal Vern Robinson Civil Engineer.... W. F. Osborne Fire Chief.J. J. Montgomery Fire Warden.J. J. Montgomery Councilmen Ist Wardßay Wood 2nd Ward Frank Tobias 3rd Ward... Frank King At Large. .Rex Warner, T. Krealer JUDICIAL Circuit Judge. .Charles W. Hanley Prosecuting Attorney-Reuben Hess Terms of Court —Second Monday In February, - April, September and November. Four week terms. COUNTY OFFICERS C1erk......... Jesse Nichols Sheriffß. D. McColly AuditorJ. P. Hammond Treasurer... Charles V. May Recorder.. George Scott SurveyorE. D. , Nesbitt Coroner Dr. C. E. Johnson County Assessor.. ,G. L. Thornton Health Officer.. Dr. F. H. Hemphill COMMISSIONERS Ist District...H. W. Marble 2nd DistristD. S. Makeever 3rd District Charles Welch Commissioners' Court meets the First Monday of each month. COUNTY BOARD EDUCATION Trustees Township Grant Davissonßarkley Burdett Porter Carpenter James Stevens Gillam Warren E Poole.. Hanging Grove John KolhoffJordan R. E. Davis.-... Kankakee Clifford Fairchild Keener Harvey Wood, jr Marlon George FoulksMilroy John Rush Newton George HammertonUnion Joseph SalrinWalkesr Albert*. S KeeneWheatfield E. Lamson, Co. SupL..Rensselaer Truant Officer, C. B. Steward. Rensselaer

TRUSTEES’ CARD. JORDAN TOWNSHIP The undersigned trustee of Jordan Township attends to official business at his residence on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postofflce address —Rensselaer, Indiana. Second and last Saturday of each month, in G. A. Willim’s law office. JOHN KOLHOFF, Trustee.

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