Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1919 — Page 2

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HE UM Milin DEMOGRiT F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Long DltUnco Telephones Office 315 Residence 811 Entered as second class mail matter June 8. 1908, at the poetofflee at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 8. 1879, Published Wednesday and Saturday The Only All-Home-Print Newspaper In Jasper County. SUBSCRIPTION 82 00 PER ANNUM—STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1919-

GOVERNOR GOODRICH’S PAROLE RECORD.

The Indianapolis News, which used to be strongly pro-Goodrich, has been unable to stand some of the stuff the Governor has pulled off and recently criticised his wholesale release of convicts severely. At the meeting of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association at Ft. Wayne last Friday, Mr. Van Nuys, chairman of the Democratic state committee, called attention to this matter, in his address to

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the editors, in which tie said: "Governor Goodrich, in two and one-half years, has released' more convicts from prison sentences than were released during the combined terms of Governors Marshall and Ralston,’ the speaker said. ‘The records in the secretary of state’s office show that he has released 670 convicts, but that record Is not complete for the reason that Governor Goodrich has inaugurated a system of ’temporary paroles,’ unknown to either law or reason, and of which no account is kept, and of which there is no way of checking up the personal and political favorites whom he has released under this unknown procedure. "We charge Governor i Goodrich with culpable laxity in the enforcement of the judgments of the courts of Indiana, and surely need cite no further evidence in support of the charge than the case of Lee M. Ransbottom, former auditor of Starke county, who was sentenced to serve from one to seven years in the Michigan City prison. He was convicted for having procured from a widow the sum of $5,000 for part of an issue of gravel road bonds that had been canceled and were worthless. Three months after his commitment he unexpectedly appeared at home, and an investigation revealed the fact that he had been released on a ‘temporary parole’ from Governor Goodrich. His reappearance was a com-

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plete surprise to his friends and the court which had sentenced him.’’ •

UNEXPLAINED DELAY

When the Indiana general assembly was in session representations were made that something must be done within the shortest space of time possible to relieve conditions in Indiana relative to feeble-minded persons. The state school at Ft. Wayne was overcrowded, it was shown, and many were on the waiting list because they could not be accommodated. Believing that these representations were true and that there was urgent need for action, the general assembly enacted a law providing for the purchase of ground on which to place a farm colony for feeble-minded in southern Indiana. There was an emergency clause in the law and it took effect on its passage. The act was approved March 13, 1919. The new law provides that "upon the taking effect of this act a commission shall be created which shall be composed of four reputable citizens of the state, to be appointed by the Governor, not more than two of whom shall be members of the same political party.” The commission is to serve without pay, but, of course, will have its expenses paid. The duty of the commission Is to select a site for the proposed farm colony, and this, the law provides, shall be done and the site purchased on or before January 1, 1920. At least 1,000 acres must be Included In the site. While the commission has until the first of the year to select and buy a site for the colony, the impression of those who backed the bill was that immediate action would be taken. The need for greater facilities for feeble-minded people is so" urgent that much satisfaction was expressed over the passage of the law. It was pointed out that the site could be chosen without great delay, the buildings erected and the colony made ready for the reception of patients by fall. Yet the middle of July approaches and the Governor has not even appointed the commission to select a site. No explanation has been made of reasons for delay. The Governor may be acting within his rights, although the law says the commission shall be named "upon the taking effect of this act.’’ Why the spring was wasted and w_hy the summer promises to go the same way is something not given the public to understand.—lndianapolis News.

LETTERS FROM OUR READERS

Says North Dakota Non-Partisan League is O. K. Emerado, N. D., July 2, 1919. Editor Jasper County Democrat. Dear Sir: —I noticed a letter in -your paper of June 21st from John T. Haley of Van Hook, N. D., and as no one seems willing to answer it, I will try. Now it seems to me Mr. Haley is either prejudiced or misinformed when he says that the Non-partisan League is run by a bunch of I. W. W.’s or Red Socialists, as this is a great reform, movement started on principles to which it is adhering to strictly. We are trying to elect men to office who are unknown in politices. When our governor was elected the first time, he was called over the long distance telephone to come to the convention at Fargo, that they had nominated him for governor. >H'e told them he would have to change his overalls first. The only men who have turned traitor are men who sought the office they are holding. But they ave commited political suicide. The Non-partisan League of North Dakota have won eight consecutive 'victories since it was started, so it look to the fair-minded man that it is as bad as the opposition would like to make out. A. C. Townley, the president of the League, .s now having a trial in Minnesota for sedition. They have had dozens of indictments against him as well as several other organizers, but in each and every case they have been acquitted. If there are any readers of The Democrat who would like to know 'more about the League, please write to The Dakota Leader, 919 Fargo, for literature or to Bismarck fop a dopy of the laws which have just been enacted. And before condemning the farmers, investigate the political conditions of the state who’s slogan is, “We’ll Stick,” and who’s motto is, “Equal rights to all and special privilege to none.” ; Yours truly, A. E. ARNOLD.

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The WEEK'S DOINGS

The work of razing the old C. E. Prior poultry house was started yesterday. President Wilson arrived In New York yesterday, and will address congress on the peace pact tomorrow. i Mrs. O. E. Murraf and daughter, Miss Helen went to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Monday, where the former will remain for a week and Miss Helen will superintend the feeding of 500 cherry pickers in a big 'cherry orchard there. Joseph Reeve, Carl Eigelsbach, Theodore Geovge, Omar Osborne, Miss Alice Daniels, Ray Laßue and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jinkerson returned to their work in Chicago Monday after spending the weekend here with relatives. Scoutmasters J r M. Sauser and Edson Murray, having In charge over 40 Boy Scouts from the Rensselaer troops, went to Culver yesterday morning via auto, where they will camp on Lake Maxinkuckee and enjoy outdoor training lor the next week. •Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Spitler and Mrs. W. I. Spitler and little son. Woodhull, Jr., returned home Sunday evening from Detroit and Camp Custer, Mich., where they had gone to see Lieut. Spitler, whose division was entertained in Detroit on the 4 th. He expects to arrive in Rensselaer (oday. The Willard-Dempsey prize fight at Toledo, 0., July 4 er.ded in the knockout of Wiiiard in the third round. However, Willard’s loss of the heavyweight championship is no doubt considerably assauged by the SIOO,OOO he received for this fight. One can afford to be a “has been’’ ♦or that much coin.

.MANY NEW BRIDGE CONTRACTS

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County Surveyor Nesbitt, to report on or before August 4. In the Curtis M. Dewey ditch, same was referred to E. D. Nesbitt, B. F. Alter and Robert Mannan, drainage commissioners, to meet July 15 and report on or before August 4. Report in the William Folger ditch was found not to be according to law and same was referred back to the county surveyor, B. F. Alter and Elias Arnold, to report at September term. Board found that M. B. Price had been succeeded by E. D. Nesbitt, Bf J. Moore and B. F. Alter. Hearing in the A. I. Sargent ditch was set for August 4 at 1 p. m. Russell Van Hook ditch, S. C. Irwin was allowed an attorney fee of $26. Drainage commissioners were granted an extension of time till August 4 to report in the Andrew K. Yeoman ditch. County officers reported fees collected for the quarter ending June 30 as follows: Auditor, $45.50; clerk, $330.50; recorder, $531.10; sheriff, $41.45. Mary Kearney of Bainbridge, Ind., filbd a petition asking that copies of bonds numbers 5, 6 and 7, in the Maurice Gorman stone road, which she was the owner of and which had been stolen, be issued. Petition was granted, petitioner having filed a bond of $1,200 to protect the county from loss. The new Farmers’ National bank of Remington was designated as one of the county depositories, it having filed a bond for $60,000. The board found that it was of public necessity for Jasper county to be represented before the state board of tax commissioners,'' and appointed County Auditor J. P.Hammond and County Assessor G. L. Thornton as such representatives and agreed to pay their expenses. Interest on deposits in the various county depositories for the month of June totaled almost sl,100, as follows: First National bank, Rensselaer, $237.66; Trust & Savings bank, Rensselaer, $263.81; State bank, Rensselaer, $226.09; State bank, Remington, $240.55; Bank of Wheatfield, $75.82.

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IMPROVED FARM of 281 Acres at PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, July 19th, 1919 at 2 p. m., in front of First National Bank, Rensselaer, Indiana Located miles west of Newland, 5 miles north and . , 3 miles east of Rensselaer. (North half of Section 22, Township 30 North, Range 6, except 38.96 acres south of dredge ditch) Known as Round Mound Farm. Simon Caoper, Tenant.

GOOD 7-ROOM HOUSE, good large barn; also food 4room tenant house; two deep wells; granary and other necessary buildings. Fine large grove. Farm only one-half mile from splendid hard road. This is fine black prairie soil, well drained and highly productive.

TERMS: 10 per cent cash tale day, balance with possession March 1, 1920. Discount allowed on 10 per cent cash sale day. ' Fifty per cent of the purchase price can be left against land. Abstract to date showing good title and warranty deed given. A. D. DICKINSON, JR. r 408 Gumbel Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. JOHN R. BRADSHAW, Auct., Decatur, 111.

Every farmer wno owns his tarn" ought to have printed stationery with his name and the name of k!» postoffice properly given. The prln’ ed heading might also give th* names of whatever crops he special Izes in or his speciaPles in stock Neatly printed stationery gives you personality and a standing with any person or firm to whom you writ* e.ud insures the proper reading your name and address.

(Under this head notices will be published for 1-cent-a-word for the first insertion. H-cent-a-word for each additional Insertion. To save book-keep-ing cash should be sent with notices. No notice accepted for less than 25 cents, but short notices coming within the above rate, will be published two or more times—as the case may be —for 25 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—Standard bred driving horse, 5 years old, broke single or double. ELMER DANIELS, Rensselaer. ts For Sale —20 acres of land, onehalf mile west of McCoysburg, Ind.—JOHN H. BYROAD, Forest, 111. 125 For Sale—SO acresl This farm lies eight miles out. There is a practically new 4-room house and fair barn, good well and fruit. Price $65. Owner will take clear property or livestock or sell on easy terms. —GEO. F. MEYERS. ts For Sale—A second-hand Overland car in good condition, all new tires and one spare tire in rear; fully equipped with starter and generator. A good value for right person . —KUBOSKE & WALTERS. ' ts For Sale —Paragon lever paper cutter, 23-lnch, recently rebuilt and in A-l eonditlon. —THE DEMOCRAT. For Sale—City property.—PHlLlP BLUE, phone 438. , a!0 For Sale—Gasoline coil water heater, for bath room or barber shop. Little used, works perfectly, but tearing out of bath roomj left no use for it. .Will sell very cheap. —Enquire at DEMOCRAT OFFICE.

For Sale—Buckwheat seed, recleaned. —FRANK STOVER, Fair Oaks, Ind., R-2, phone 910-E. ts For Sale—Some real bargain* in well improved farms located within three miles of Rensselaer. 120 a., 133 a., 212 a., 152 a., 80 a. 1 also have some exceptional bargain* in improved Jarms of all sires farther out frow Rensselaer. For further particulars see me or call phone 246, office, or 499, home. — HARVEY DAVISSON. ti For Sale—Good two-story, 7-room house, with batn, electric lights, drilled well, large cistern, lots of fruit, splendid shade trees; on corner lot—really two lots each 75x 150 feet, each fronting Improved street an<L-improved street on side. Splendidly located on best residence street in Rensselaer. Lots alone worth more than entire property can be bought for.—F. E. BABCOCK. ts For Sale, cash or payments—Several rebuilt <3 Olivers, „Nos. 3 and 5, 2 Smith Premier No. 10, etc.; also brand-new Olive’* No. 9. Rebuilt machines are in splendid condition will

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Gail Michaels’ General Store Buys Eggs, Chickens, X Cream on Tuesdays and Saturdays), also Hides, Junk, Old Rubber, in fact, anything you have to sell. Handles Fresh Fruit and Fresh Meat on Saturdays. Phone 924-1 Kniman, - Indiana

do just as good work as brandnew machines and you can buy one desired, to responsible parties.— of these for one-half to less than one-half the price of a new machine. Easy monthly payments, if THE DEMOCRAT’S FANCY STATIONERY AND OFFICE SUPPLY DEPT. ts ft For Sale—By reason of the remodeling of the second and third floors of The Democrat building, I have for sale at very low prices several doors, both paneled and glass; door transoms; door frames; screen doors; 1 closet complete, and other articles. Doors have hinges and locks attached, and screen doors also have the regular screen door hinges and hooks. If you contemplate building anything and can use this stuff or any part of it I wilX make you an attractive price on same.—F. E. BABCOCK. WANTED Washings Wanted CALL 459Black. ts Wanted—Girl for general housework. —MRo. J. W. WILLIAMS, phone 103. jl2 Wanted—Married man to work on farip. House and other conveniences furnished.—W. B. HOUGH, Rensselaer, R-3, phone 936-D. j-12 Wanted—To buy some raspberries, currants and gooseberries. Anyone having same for sale please call 924-G.-—■ MRS. ALBERT DUGGINS.

LOST Estrayed or stolen—Thursday afternoon from my place 5% miles southeast of Rensselaer, white Rat Terrier male dog,- black head, short, ’black tail. Reward.—-JOHN* J. JOHNSON, Rensselaer, R-4, phone 943-M. j-11. FINANCIAL DO YOU NEED MONEY?—WE LEND IT FOR SECOND MORTGAGES ON REAL ESTATE.— AETNA MTG. & INV. CO., 508 FIDELITY TRUST BLDG., INDIANAPOLIS. tt Farm Loans—Money to loan on farm property in any sums up ts SIO,OOO.—E. P. HONAN. ts M&ney to Loan—CHAS. JF. DEAN ' A SON, Odd Fellows’ Building, 7 Rensselaer.