Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 89, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 February 1917 — Page 2

IE m 60IINH DWBI F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Long Distance Telephones Office 315 > Residence 311 Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter June 8. 1908, at the postoffice ax Rensse - leer. Indiana, under the Act of March t. 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. The Only All Home-Print I Neivspaper in Jasper County. ADVERTISING KATES Display ........ . . .12UC Inch Display, special position... .15c Inch Readers, per line .first i nsertion . .5c Readers, per line add. insertions. .3c Want Ads— O.ne cent per word each insertion; minimum 25c. Special price if run one or more months. Cash must accompany order unless advertiser has open account. Card of Thanks—Not to exceed ten lines, 50 c. Cash with order. All aeounts due and payable first Of month following publication, except want ads and cards of thanks, ythich are cash with order. No advertisement accepted for first page. "SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 1917.

The Democrats of the senatorial district comprised of Noble, Steuben and Lagrange counties have nominated Willis A. Fox for the vacancy caused by' the leath of Dr. iW. T. Green. The resolution adopted in placing him in nomination declares for state-wide prohibition, a constitutional convention and equal suffrage. ? The candidate has accepted and agreed to stand on that platform. These issues are before the people'. Nobody can afford to "duck” them or to back and fill in discussing them. The prohibition issue is* particularly acute; but Mr. Afunton, the Republican nominee, is silent and whether, he is or is not, he happens to be trying to slip into the senatorship without committing himself. It is no wonder thdt he is consequently believed to bp “wet.” Both the nominees are reputed to be honorable men in the ordinary walks, of life, but Mr. Fox is in a better position as a candidate because he has been open, frank and courageous If Munton is for the liquor interests he would command niore respect if he openly said so.—lndianapolis News.

AN OFFICIAL OPINION

H. F. Schricker, editor of the Starke County Democrat,, a. brother of Mrs. E. E. Smith of Rensselaer, and also president of the Indiana ■Democratic Editorial association, has the following mention of the notorious George M. Ray. who served twenty-six months in the state prison at Michigan City a few years ago for grafting down in Shelby county and has since been Indicted on like charges in some other counties in Tndiaha: "Georae M. Ray, editor of a socalled Democratic newspaper at Indianapolis, has been sentenced to a term in the Marion county jail for contempt of court. Ray is not a stranger to prison bars, having previously served a term in the star©; penitentiary, and if justice will have its way he is slated for ah early return to years of prison fare. Ray’s paper is an absolute discrace to the Democratic party and it i= gratifying to know that neither he nor his dirty sheet have any standing with the leaders of the party, I* is simply a booze sheet from start to finish and its' glaring disregard for truth and principle has played a prominent part in wresting the control of the party from the hands Of the men who made Ray’s existence possible.’’

STATE BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE

The house has in its hands a bill concerning state control of- the state fair and other state projects of interest principally to farmers and stock raisers. The state board of agriculture is not a state. institution. It has received and spent state money, and otherwise used the prestige and influence of its supposed close relation to the state government to pursue ends over •which the state had little or no control-. .It is in the hands of a group of men who in some respects deserved the support of the state, but who have failed in that they regarded the state fair as something that lived largely because" of the ability of its managers. The *%ew board, which resulted from • the demand for more open dealing, and which is now in control, has done well to draw public attention to the whole state fair problem. The new bill, which is proposed and supported ■’ by persons who wish to make provision for changing the fair’s management without having to fight a self-per-petuating board, has the advantage, long advocated by many of the foremost citizens, of - tha state, of providing for the transfer of the legal title of the lands and equipment owned by the present organ-

ization to the state. Thus the board will cease to be a private cor-, poration and become a public corporation, and in consequence its acts will be subject to such changes as are. needed to meet, the varying demands of the people. Tjje bill provides for a new bureau -of sixteen persons to be appointed by the governor; that the first sixteen appointees shall „be the present members of the board, thus assuring a continuation of certain good features of the old program' under new conditions, and at the same tim<> making it possible for the board to come into the open without regard for past evils. / - > One of the most attractive. features of the bill is the opportunity it affords for a real expression of the state’s position in the various fields of endeavor represented at the ' fair. Provision is made for the encouragement of county and community fairs within the state, thus making it possible, under able management, to bring about a closer relationship between various communities through their common interest in the state fair. The old management did well enough in some respects, but there °se mis to be a feeling that it did not grow with the state. The new bill pro.vides, for new men to meet new conditions.—lndianapolis News.

THE GROUND HOG’S MONTH

Perhaps because it has the reputation of being generally disagreeable, February is a much abused month. It came into the calendar along with January when Numa Pompilius extended the year to twelve periods. Its name arose from the practice ot religious expiation and purification which took place among the Romans at this time of .year, and comes from the word februare, meaning to expiate, to purify. Numa selected February as the month which was to have tWenty-nine days for three years out of every four., agd thirty days on the fourth. This, it would seem, was humiliation enough for February, but when Augustus chose to add another day to August, that the month named after him might, not lack in the dignity enjoyed by other months, he took the day from February, thus cutting it sljort another day, so that now it has twenty-eight days for three years and in the fourth, or leap year, twenty-nine.

In the popular mind the most important day in February, as far as the weather is concerned, is the second, known to the church as Candlemas day, and to the weather wise as groundhog day. Whether there is any truth in the groundhog on Candlemas day or not, it is the general belief that on this day the groundhog ventures forth from his subterranean apartment and looks about him for signs of spring. Thu ordinary presumption would be that if the sun was bright and warm he would conclude that spring had arrived. But he does not. If ! he sees his shadow, he decides that spring will not .come for six weeks, and goes back to his bed for another snooze until the middle of March. The tradition comes from Roman history, and proverbs regarding a sunny Candlemas day may be’ found in all of the languages of Europe. In Germany there are two proverbial expressions On this subject: ‘The shepherd would rather see a .wolf enter his stable on Candlemas day than the sun;’ and another, Which indicates that groundhog day is not confined to America: ‘The badger peeps out of. his hole on Candlemas day, and when he finds snow, walks abroad; but if he sees the sun shining, he draws back into his. hole.’ The popular Scottish rhyme on the subject is as follows: If the Candlemas day be dry and fair, .... The half o’ winter’s to come and - mair; * ' - If-Candlemas day be wet and foul, The half 'o’ winter’s gone at Yule. The groundhog, known also aS the; woodchuck, abounds in this part of the country. He is about eighteen inches long, including his .bushy tail of five inches, and has a Thick and clumsy form, with a neck scarcely apparent, short and thick legs and rather large feet. ..His color varies from grizzly gray and chestnut to blackish. His feet and tail are always almost black. He digs deep holes almost any place where he is not likely to ~be molested, and there ma.y..be several compartments in his house and a back entrance for emergency. He lives upon roots, vegetables and grasses, and ,is especially fond of red clover. He eats like a squirrel, sitting up and holding the food in his fore paws. As fall comes on he eats heartily, becoming very fat,so that he can sleep the, winter through.. But he will often come out for a look around during the winter.- ' ' ’ But the weather authorities take little stock in the groundhog’s re-

pitted prophetic powers, for it so happens that while there may be some reason for the tradition that a mild February portends a late spring, the nature of the weather on February 2 tells very little, if anything, about winter or. spring weather. The warmest February since 1871 fell in 1 882, when the monthly mean temperature, as recorded at the local office of The federal "weather ‘bureau, was 4 2.3 degrees. That year a mild February was followed by a March mean temperature 5 degrees above normal, an April mean temperature equal to normal, but a ,May mean temperature which fell to 57.8 degrees, which is only 1 degree warmer that the .coldest' May since 1871. On the other hand. 4 the coldest May fell in 1907, when the monthly mean temperature/was 56.8. and in that year- the- February mean temperature was only 2 ’of a degree different, from normal. So much for the groundhog theory—sometimes it proves true, sometimes it does not. February is the second Coldest month in th e year,Jan uary being first. The mean temperature, computed from observations extending over forty-five years, is 30.2 degrees. The coldest February day in this time was February 9, 1899, when the temperature was 18 degrees below zero. The warmest.was February 16, 1 883, when the temperature was 72 degrees. Last year the lowest, temperature registered during the month was zero, on February 7, and the highest was 65 degrees nn February 22. February also ranks second to January as the month of greatest snowfall,; and, amateur weather sages to the contrary notwithstanding, the snowfall in February in recent years has been greater than in former years. The weather .bureau snowfall records for this vicinity, go back only' to 1883, hut. they show that in February of six years during that time more than ten inches of snow has fallen, and only. one of these years was before 1905, the other five being 1 905, 1 908, 1 910, 19T2 and 1914. The , greatest depth of snow during February in the. last thirty-three years was in ItHO, when the snow was 16.1 inches deep. February averages seven clear days, eight partly cloudy and thirteen cloudy, so, after all, the groundhog’s chances of seeing his shadow are not' very good, and perhaps' he should have the benefit of the doubt.—Exchange.

PHILOSOPHY OF WALT MASON

They say that Smithman spends his life in dodging bills he ought to pay. They say that Biffkin beats his wife, and feeds his children bran and hay. They say that Jinx, the dry goods prince, burned down his store, with full intent. They say that Jasper Julius Quince held up an orphan for a cent. Thus Rumor, with its evil tongue, goes drifting through the busy mart, hnd baseless,, vicious tales are sprung, which wreck your fame and break your hear,.. The busy scandal-monger cries, ‘‘Of course the yarn may not be true, but still they say that Reuben Wise steals ghickens every night or two.” Then Reuben, in his native town, becomes a, shunned and lonely man; "They say” ha& ruined his renown, and

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iina de . him outcast from his clan. ■ The scandal-monger drifts along, j and makes his okl accustomed noise: “They say Jane ( Juice is going wrong--she’s much too friendly with the boys'’ Then Jane from social scenes is missed, in every glance she finds a freeze; “They, Say’ has barred her from bridge whist, and - canned her from the Purple Teas. Old Booze lias scattered woe and sin, and broken hearts, along his way; but he plays second violin, I often think, beside “They. Say.’’ ' ..

Felt Like 90, Now Like 21 Like a weak link in a chain, a weak organ enfeebles the whole body. Weak kidneys lower vitality. A. W. Morgan;' l Angola, La., writes: “I suffered with pains in the back. I am 43 years old, but I felt like a man of 90. Since I took Foley Kidney Pills I fee] like I did when I was' 21.’’ 50c -and SI.OO sizes. Sold everywhere.-- - Advt. NOTICE TO FARMERS j Do not give up fencing on account of high prices until you have seen J. H. Tullis, the fence man. I am preparing to give you better service with less cost than has been, done heretofore. I am spending the winter at Hoopeston, Illinois, but will be back about March 1. If you have some work you want done in the spring and would like to know something as ( to the cost, please write me at above address and I will be glad to give you any information or, if necessary, call on you. Yours for business, '• * J. H. TULLIS. Contractor for all kinds of fencing and concrete posts.

Inactivity Causes Constipation. Lack of exercise in the winter is a frequent cause of constipation. You feel heavy, dull, and listless, your complexion is ' sallow and pimply, and energy at low ebb. Clean up this condition at once with Dr. King’s New Life Pills, a mild laxative that relieves the congested intestines without griping. A dose before retiring will assure you a full and easy- movement in the morning. 25c at your druggist.—Adv. NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING Notice is hereby given that no trespassing will be permitted upon any of the J. J. Lawler lands in Jasper or Newton counties, and no hunting will be allowed except by written permit. Any violations will be prosecuted.— JAMES E. WALTER, Supt. ts calling cards, either printed or engraved, at The Democrat office.

Don t Cough uSfir Untfl Weak WA Foley’s Honey and Tar HELPS COUGHS QUICKLT' Foley’s Honey 1 and Tar takes right hold of an obstinate cough and gives quick relief. It puts a healing coating on the inflamed membranes that line the throat and air passages. It stops the tickling, loosens and raises phlegm easily. It is just splendid for bronchial and la grippe coughs, and tight, wheezy breathing. Mrs. W. S. Bailey, Lancaster, Ry., coughed almost continuously day and night, until she took Foley’s Honey and Tar. After taking half a bottle, her cough began to slow up, and seven bottles entirely cured her cough.

O. L. Calkins * Leo Worland ' . i ■ ■ Funeral Directors Calkins & Worland Office at D. M. Worland’s Furniture Store. . 3,< Phone a 5 and 307 Store Phone 23 RENSSELAER, - - - INDIANA

EDWARD P. HONAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Law Abstracts. Real Estate, Loans. Wil! practice in all the courts. Office over Fendig’s Fair. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. SCHUYLER C. IRWIN LAW, REAL ESTATE A INSURANCE 5 Per Cent Farm Loans, Office in Odd Fellows’ Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA George A. Williams. D. Delos Dean. \VI LLIAMS & DEAN LAWYERS AH court matters* promptly attended to. Estates 'settled. Wills prepared. Farm loans. Insurance.. Collections. Abstracts of title made and examined. Office in Odd Fettows Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

DR. I. AL 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 and 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. -j 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 Office Hours —8-12 a. m., 1-5 p. m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Monticello, Ind. 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

Specially Designed Memorials are executed by us in full sympathy with the designer’s ideas, and .we carry them out to the last detail. WE DESIGN MONUMENTS ourselves and our services are at the command of those who desire them. But whoever makes the design we will build the monument as well as It can be built and as reasonably. , W. H. Mackey 2 Rensselaer, Ind.

in MO STOCK. We will call at your premises if within twenty miles of' Rensselaer and’ remove all dead or undesirable animals. We disinfect the barns or pens in which animal has been kept, leaving the farm In sanitary condition. And this is all done without expense to yon. B. & L. MFC. CO. Telephone 17 Rensselaer, Ind. Have toll calls charged to us.

Sale bills printed while yon wait at The Democrat office.

CHICAuQ, iNOMN«rOU6 « uOUISViLUgRY RENSSELAER TIME TABLE NORTHBOUND No. 36 Cincinnati to Chicago 4:51a.m. No. 4 Louisville to Chicago 5:01a.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 1.2:51 p.m. Na 6 Louisville to Chicago - 3:31 pun. No. 30 Cincinnati to 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 CTiicago to Indianap’s 1:57 p.m. No. 39 Chicago to Lafayette 5:50 p.m. No. 31 Chicago to Cincinna ti 7:31p.m. No. 3 Chicago to LouisviHe 11:10 p.m.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. tITY OFFICERS i 'll * Mayor. Charles G. Spitler Clerk Charles Morlan Treasurer.. Charles M. Sands Attorney Moses Leopold Marshal Vern Robinson Civil Engineer.... W. F. Osborne Fire ChiefJ. J. Montgomery Fire Warden....J. J. Montgomery Councilmen Ist Ward. Ray Wood 2nd Ward Frank Tobias 3rd y ard. Frank King At Large.. Rex Warner, F. Kresler 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 Clerk Jesse Nichols Sheriff B. D. McColly AuditorJ. p. Hammond Treasurer... Charles V. May Recorder. George Scott Surveyor. E. D. Nesbitt Coroner... Dr. C. E. Johnson County Assessor.. .G. L. Thornton Health Officer.. Dr. F. H. Hemphill COMMISSIONERS Ist DistrictH. 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 B urdett PorterGArpenter James' Stevens Gillam Warren E Poole. .Hanging Grove John Kolhoff. .Jordan R. E. Davis Kankakee Clifford Fairchild .Keener Harvey Wood, jr.... Marion George Foulks Milroy John Rush.... Newton George Hammerton Union Joseph SalrinWalker Albert S Keene....... .Wheatfield E. Lamson, Co. Supt.. .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. Postoffice address—Rensselaer, Indiana. Second and last Saturday of each month in G. A. Willim’s law office. JOHN KOLHOFF, Trustee.

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PIONEER Meat Market EIGELSBACH & SON, Props. Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton Sausage, Bologna AT LOWEST PRICES The Highest Market Price Paid for Hides and Tallow : 'j- ' v l . v -■ ’ .