Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 January 1903 — Page 3

VOL. X.

JUDGE THOMPSON’S TRIP.

■hinks He Will Turn His Face HomePC ward Soon. ■ Dear Journal: —Our daily routine ft to read, eat and sleep. This was varied on last Friday by a trip on a fti-sail boat. Our crew consisted of ftol. Croker, the Shaws, of Sioux City, ■a., the Kanes, of Devil’s Lake, N. D., ■he Johns, of MeDdota, 111., and our Brio—in all fifteen. One sailor tried ho manage the craft. We started for K!at Island, distant twenty miles, at ft a. m. against a breeze. We took fthree long tacks, running back with ■he wind and in three hours were fthree miles from the point of departure near the shore. || We cast anchor, landed, made a fire land ate a basket dinner on the white ■sand. Then we gathered up the shells lon the shore and at 2 P. M. were ■lightered aboard for another sail. ■We tucked and run again. In an honr ■we struck a dead calm and drifted ■with the tide to where we first started. ■We blamed the boat and sailor, while ■he cast the blame with true justice on Ithe wind and the want thereof. We ■were in position to hear what the ■waves were saying for a few sunshiny I hours. The water is shallow and the I only boats we saw were those catch-j-ing oyeters. The point curious to us at Cat Island was a whale that was stranded the day before. We had the boat ride but we did not see the whale. These gulf towns are all in fact summer resorts. The houses are owned largely by those who live in New Orleans. We called at the court house, but none of the officers were in, for it was house cleaning time. The are placed at intervals and pot segregated as in our northern Cities. The distance between them ranges from one fourth to a half mile. A little square store room will hold a small stock of everything like our village sale and only place of traffic. The people live off the tourists and the population in summer is double what it is in winter. The water is too cold for bathing purposes, but from March to November the surf bathing must be fine. Our house looks right square out on the beach and at the end of a long walk are four or five bath houses on stilts. You will note that our hotel advertises hot (in summer) and cold (in winter) baths, but they are all in the sound. No such conveneince is in the house. This is a quiet place. The cooking is a cross between French and Mexican, very hot for our stomachs. We will leave here in a day or two and may turn toward home. We have fat pine to burn and no coal famine is in any of these coast towns. lam glad our home city is trying for a Carnegie library. Would not Milroy Park do as a location? The corner where the old church stood belonging to the school would not be so convenient. If such a building is secured all our library work should be united? S. P. Thompson. uJJay St. Louis, Miss. January 26,1903.

Winter Millinery.

Having received our winter styles we are now prepared to show a beautiful line of winter millinery, also a good grade of medium priced hats to suit all purchasers.

MRS. H. PURCUPILE.

mayor Cove, or Waukesha, Win He says: “I have found Bailey’s Laxative Tablets most agreeable and of a very high degree of merit.” They cure constipation and the long train jt)f troubles that come from it. Every person should thoroughly cleanse their bowels occasionally with Bailey’s Laxative Tablets and they will teel better. They cure biliousness, liver troubles, gout and rheumatism. 10c size-20 tablets, 26c size-60. Samples free. Labeßide Med. 00., Chicago. Sold by A. F. Long.

DR. MOORE, The Careful Specialist of 4-5 Years Constant Practice, Treats with remarkable success the following specialties : Lungs, Heart, Stomach, Hemorrhoids, Epilepsy Nose and Throat, Nerves, Cancer, Old Sores and UlKidneys and Bladder, Pricers, Ear and all diseases of vate Diseases, Women. !t gives great satisfaction to know that Consumption, Bright’s Disease of the Kidneys and many of the Heart troubles, all of which were formerly considered incurable, with new methods, can now be cured. A large per cent, of Epilepsy and Cancer can be permanently relieved. The best of references given. Office and Residence over Fendig’s City Drug Store. Office Hours— 9 to 12 a. m. 2tosp. m. 7toßp. m. SUNDAYS— a to 3p. m. 7toßp. m. All calls promptly answered. Phone 281. RENSSELAER. INDIANA.

The JOURNAL and CHICAGO WEEKLY INTER OCEAN for $1.40 per year. JOURNAL and TOLEDO BLADE, $1.25. Kcnssclacr Journal

Crumpacker’s Decision.

Representative Crumpacker, who has been often mentioned as being among those who might enter the already many cornered contest for governor of Indiana, is credited with having declared at Washington this week that; ‘‘l think I know what is best for me, and my preference is to remain in congress.” No one who knows Judge Crumpacker doubts his qualifications for the governorship of Indiana or his usefulness in congress. He is a man of sterling worth and his bitterest opponents are forced to respect his judgment and his devotion to the interests of his district. There is no question, however, that his decision, if he is correctly quoted, will prove disappointing to several gentlemen in the district who have been looking longingly toward a seat in congress and had hoped to succeed the present incumbent by virtue of his retiring to enter the state contest. The feeling is growing in Indiana, however, that it will not be absolutely necessary to go to congress to secure material for the governorship, and Mr. Crumpacker is sagacious enough to see it. There is something of a protest over the coterie of Indiana politicians at Washington attempting to direct politics from the national capital, and it might be advisable for all the republican members to decide to “let well eiyaugh alone.”—Lafayette Courier.

Charges by Preachers.

Governor Durbin has been petitioned by fifteen preachers to investigate charges against W. C. Mitchell, J. V. Morgan and Max Pottlitzer, members of the Lafayette police board. The preachers say that the board has not enforced the laws regarding sale of liquor and gambling, and that it has even gone so far as to supervise resorts in which liquor is sold without license. The charges will not be taken up by the Governor until after the adjournment of the Legislature. Charles E. Wilson, the Governor’s private secretary, said the charges were not specific. The Governor has invited the ministers to make direct allegations if they want an investigation.

New Stamps.

A new series of postage stamps—the 2 and 8-cent denominations —have appeared. The 2-cent stamp is a trifle lighter shade of red than the old and bears a three quarter view portrait of Washington. On each side of the medallion is a furled American flag. Od the bottom is the name “Washington” and directly underneath is the dates of his birth and death. The new design is more elaborate than the old and the effect is correspondingly pleasing. On the old 2 cent stamp the portrait of Washington was a profile view. The new 8-cent stamp bears the portrait of Martha Washington,{instead of General Sherman, and is printed in a steel gray color. The workmanship is exceedingly good.

Fish and Game.

The game wardens of Ohio are busy making a crusade on all millinery establishments who have for sale birds for hats. Such a law could be enforced in Indiana for the reason it is unlawful to kill any other than a game bird, except birds of prey. Always kill a wounded bird or other animal as soon as you can. All suffering of any creature, just before it dies, poisons the meat.

More Anthracite Coal.

We have notice of shipment of four cars anthracite, two cars of nut and two cars of stove. Leave your order at once. A. L. Branch. Many of the ills from which womeu suffer can be completely cured with Rocky fountain Tea. Rich, red blood, good digestion and health follows its use. 36 cents. B. F. Fendig:

RENSSELAER. IND., THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1903.

SCHOOL NOTES

' Hems of Interest Regarding the Rensselaer Public Schools

Nora Casey, of the Remington high school, entered the sophomore year of our schools Monday. Wallace Bros., of Lafayette, inspected the heating system at our school buildings last week. A game of basket ball has been arranged between the girls’ basket ball team of Monon and the girls? team here. Game is to be played on the afternoon of Feb. 7, at Monon. Practice is now going on under the efficient coaching of Prof. Headlee. B. F. addressed the Farmers’ 1 Institute Tuesday afternoon. Miss Esther Ralstoq visited friends at Wolcott over Sunday. If Seniors ever did demonstrate their ability, it was in the magnificebt manner in which they entertained the Juniors last Friday evening at the Comer House. The classes were on hand early and until late at night a jolly rollicking party it was. Everyone seemed bent on having “a time.” The student’s demeanor was displaced for the ancient King Cole hilarity. After various amusing guessing contests, an elaborate supper was partaken of in a manner befitting the occasion. *

A Mother’s Sad Death.

Mrs. John Hodshire died suddenly at her home on Cedar street Monday morning at -11 o’clock, the cause of her death being puerperal hemorrhage. About a week before she bad fallen down the stairs and this was the indirect cause of her death. Deceased was 36 years, 9 months and 21 days of age. Her name before marriage was Leathe Ellen Marion. She was married October, 4,1886, to John Hodshire, who with six children, survive her. The youngest child is a baby less than a year old. The father and motherless children have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. The funeral was held at the M. E church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Clarence D. Royse conducting the services. Interment took place at Weston cemetery.

Take Care of Your Horses.

We al ways like to see a farmer or a horseman drive up to a hitching-post these winter days, jump out of the rig, unfold a big warm blanket and carefully cover his faithful horse. There is a big heart in that man. He is thinking of something else besides himself, and he takes as much pleasure in caring for his horse’s comfort as for himself. On the other hand, it makes us sad to see a great big man, warmly clad from head to foot, drive a steaming horse up to the' rack, hastily tie him fast, leave him shivering, and make for the nearest hot stove. There is something wrong about this fellow. He may be a nice man, belong to church, may not swear, smoke nor have any bad habits, but he has no feelings for a dumb animal.

A Wireless Message.

Lafayette received its first wireless message Tuesday. It was sent by George R. Crouch, who was 1,600 miles at sea, to the New York station, and thence over the Western Union lines to J. Crouch. The message was received at 10 o’clock in the morning and left mid-ocean the night before. It was as follows; “To J. Crouch, Lafayett, Ind.: Supposed to be 1,600 miles at sea. Love to all. Monday night at Sea - . Greeting by Marconi system.” By the Marconi system of wireless telegraphy messages can be sent through the air any distance without the use of wire, and is one of the greatest discoveries of the age.

Finds Way To Live Long.

The startling annoucement of a Disoovery that will barely lengthen life is made by editor O. H. Downey, of Ohurubusco, Ind. “I wish to state,” he writes, “that Dr. King’s New Die covery for Consumption is the most infallible remedy that I have ever known for Coughs, Colds and Grip. It’s invaluable to people with weak lungs. Having this wonderful medicine no one need dread Pnenmonia or Consumption. Its relief is instant and cure certain.’’ A. F. Long guarantees every 60c and fl bottle, and gives trial bottles free.

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Wallace Bros., of Lafayette, the contractors for the sohool heating plant, were here Saturday conferring with the sohool trustees in regard to the heating plant, which has so far proven unsatisfactory. The oontraotorsclaim to think that the trouble lays with the building because the attio is not floored and seem to think that with this defect remedied there will be no more trouble. They agreed to jiut up the money necessary to floor the attic, and in case this remedies the trouble the money is to be returned to them. Otherwise they are not to be reimbursed for this expenditure, and are to put in additional radiators. The contract price for the plant was $4,600. Of this amount the contractors have received all but about S3OO, but as they are under a bond of $4,600 to make the plant satisfactory the city will lose nothing. In installing the plant the contractors in some instances used smaller pipes than oalled for, but as they were under bond to put in a plant sufficient for the pur-

The School Heating Plant.

MURRAY’S ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE Of Desirable Winter Goods at Slaughtering Prices. Never mind why—we have not space here to explain—but we are determined to unload several thousand dollars worth of goods before Feb. i. We are determined to rid our store of all the odds and ends of winter goods, and to do this the price will be lowered in every department. There are numerous places throughout this store where sio will do the work of S2O. Come and you will find goods just as advertised.

Ladies’ Shirt Waists. Marked down for this sale. While they last you may have them at the following prices: SI.OO and 1.25 waists for $ 75 sl.soand 2.00 French Flannel Waists 1 25 $2.50 and 3.00 French Flannel Waists 2 00 $4.50, 5 00 and 6.00 Silk Waists 3 50 Underwear and Hosiery During this sale we want to clean up all remnant lots—everything has been rearranged and marked down to make them goMen’s Heavy Fleeced Suits, the 90c grade, for..- $ 75 Women’s all wool, $1 quality 75 The 50c quality 39 Women’s Heavy Fleeced Lined, Sale Price.... 23 Children’s Fleeced Lined, the 25c grade, for 20 One lot of Men’s Heavy Under Shirts, Sale Price 20 Ladies’ Heavy Wool Hose, Sale Price 23 Blankets and Comforts. All our Cotton and Wool Blankets and Bed Comforts will be sold at reduced prices to make room for spring goods that are coming in every day. Ladies’ Wraps, Suits, Skirts We still have a limited stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Cloaks that we will sell for about one-half price, and during this sale we will give 10 per cent, off the marked price on our elegant line of Ladies’ Skirts.

Buy a n ; ce overcoat now, less than wholesale price. During this' sale we will yve alO per cent, discount on every pair of shoes sold. Remember the place for bargains is , Murray’s Cash Store

pose, no serious objections could be offered. The city has saved S7OO per year so far by heating the buildings with this plant, so there is not as much cause for complaint as would at first appear, but the board is determined that the trouble shall be remedied before they are released from their bond.

$1OO,OOO.

To loan on farms at a low rate of interest. This is a special fund. Call at once as Insurance companies are refusing farm loans. Also money to loan on bankable note at current rates. Loans made on city property, and second mortgage. James H. Chapman. Makeever’s Bank Building, Rensselaer, Indiana.

The editor of the Rensselaer Republican has it in for Congressman drumpacker on some pretext or other, and talks just like a kid with a sore head about It. He ought to be spanked and put to bed. —Grown Point Register.

Wool Goods & Embroideries We are showing- our first spring- shipment. To see them means to buy, we have never shown so larg-e an assortment of new and dainty desig-ns as this season. Lace Curtains. We are having an advance sale on Lace Curtains and can save the buyer of curtains fully 20 per cent, during this sale, and will show you the largest line to select from ever shown by a Rensselaer store. Table Linen and Crashes. * This is the month that every housekeeper supplies herself with linen for the table; remember we save you dollars at this sale. 16 Inch Linen Crash 5 C 18 Inch Linen Crash ’ 6 C 18 Inch Cotton Crash 4 C The best towel for 10c ever shown for the price. Carpets for Spring. In this line we have doubled our capacity and stock and during the season you will find here the most attractive features in Brussels, Ingrains and Mattings, Oilcloth and Lineoliums. Muslins and Sheetings. This is youropportunity to buy Muslins, Wide Sheetings and domestics of all kinds. Henry Brown LL Muslins 3^c Good Bleached Muslins 4}4c Good 7c Bleached Muslins Sc

W. H. Stephenson Dead.

Wm. H. Stephenson died at his home in Rensselaer Tuesday morning, of liver and heart trouble after an illness of several days. The funeral will be held today at 10:30 a. m. at the Trinity M. E. ohuroh, Rev. Laßounty, pastor of Rose Bud M. P. ohuroh, oonduoting the services. The' interment will take plaoe in Weston oemetery, and Rensselaer Post No. 84, Q. A. R., will have charge of the burial services. Deoeased was born in Ohio, February 19,1842, his age at death being 60 years, 11 months and 8 days. He enlisted in the Civil War in November, 1861, and served in 00. K. of the 48th Indiana regiment until July 26,1866. He married Miss Rebecca Payne, daughter of Oapt. G. W. Payne, December 20,1868. She, with four ohildren—Jessie, Ray and Olarenoe and Mrs. Wm. Fry, survive him. He died in the faith of the M. P. Methodist ohurch.

A full line of the finest candies at J. H. Cox’s news stand.

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