Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1899 — Page 2

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Another From the Philippines.

Joe Hordeman Writes a Breezy and interesting* Letter From That Far-off Region. Pasay, Island of Luzon. Mar. 8. Ebiipß Republican. With the best of my ability I will write a few lines for your paper for the benefit of those who are interested in news from Manilla. There has been a great deal said abont these islands being very rich. This is surely true for as far as I have been which is only 5 miles from Manila, and that not until the sth of Feb., the first days flight, I never saw any richer soil. But before one has been here a whole year and has learned more about the different seasons, can not tell much about it. As we do not understand the native language we have to learn the climate and seasons by experience. There seems to be two seasons, a wet and a dry season. As near as I can find out each season lasts six months. When we arrived opposite the entrance to Manila bay last August, the rainy season was on and I never saw it rain harder before. The rainy season lasted till the Ist of November. Since then we have had dry weather and quite pleasant, the days not being hotter than 85 degrees, the nights being cool enouglFto sleep comfortably under a light blanket. But we have to use a mosquito bar over our bed the year round. The suburbs near Manila are very low. About three miles out the country has an elevation of 2 feet in 1000. In a radius of about 4 miles from Manila the land is all under irrigation and is supplied with numerous large wells for irrigating, which is all done by hand. This goes to show that there are long dry seasons here, in this manner the natives haye garden truck growing the year round. The higher land is laid off in blocks of about an acre, ridged up to hold water. This is the rice land. When the rainy season starts in the rice is sown and scratched in with a wooden plow. rThen it-grows all through the rainy season under about a foot of

or, of which these islands are flooded by natives and Chinese A Spanish transport left yesterday for Spain with 1200 Spanish soldiers. Manila will soon be scarce of Spaniards, although when we came they were in every church as thick as they could/lay on the floor. We of course took possession of their quarters. The insurgents have five or six thousand Spanish prisoners in their possession. A Spanish commission went out to their lines to ask' Aguinaldo to release the Spanish prisoners but Agie would not do it The Spanish commission said that the insurgents had five U. S. soldieis prisoners also. I would not want to be in their places as they are liable to be cut into mince meat any time. Yesterday it was noticed that the insurgents were waving a white flag which looked as if they wanted to surrender so Mayor White, of the North Dakota rode over towards the white flag which was about 700 yards from any line. When the Major got about half way, he noticed the insurgents coming toward him holding their guns behind their backs. The Major at once decided that they were going to shoot at him so he dropped off his horse on the ground. As soon as he done this the Idahos fired several volleys into the insurgents making them hunt their holes, this gave the Major a chance to get back. So the white flag racket wont work any more. Even on the day of the first fight, Feb. sth after we got the Insurgents on the run and was making our advance over new Territory, every shack had a white flag stuck out of the window. And every insurgent soldier has two suits of clothes on, having a civilian suit underneath his soldier suit. If he thinks he will be captured he throws his soldier suit off, throws his gun and belt in a well or some where else and then claims to be an amigo (friend), a non-combatent. That is the racket they worked on us right along and they are slick about it too, and then we did not only spare their lives, as we pjught to have shot them on the spot but we passed them out to the insurgents lines again, only to pick up another gun and fight us again. But at last we got orders to not let a single Philippine man, woman or child, in nor out, so in this way we can manage them all right. Well the weather is pleasant the winter so far has not been very severe and do not expect any very heavy snow storm very soon. I managed to get along very well so far without an overcoat. I managed to keep warm in the shade of a banana tree. There has not been any frost to cause the leaves to fall so all the trees furnish good shade all winter, as well as in summer. This is the place to live, you dont have to save up enough money in the summer to buy an overcoat, gloves and such things but you can wear thin clothes the year round. You dont even need any clothes. A fig leaf and a String would doA Jot of natives haven’t got much more on. A Yours Truly,

JOSEPH HORDEMAN,

Co. L. 14th Inst.

Farm Loans. We are making a specialty of farm loans in Jasper and adjoining counties. Interest and com mission charges very reasonable. All loans made with privelge of partial payments, by which borrower may save largely on interest. We guarantee prompt attention to every application placed with us. Hollingsworth & Hopkins.

It will be an agreeable surprise to persons subject to attacks of bilious colic to learn that prompt relief may be had by taking Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In many instances the attack may be prevented by taking this of the disease appear. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by F. B. Meyer. - Buy the Deenng binder and mower, best on earth. Sold by L. 8. Renicker. Near the the depot.

DR. LUELLA DAY UNDERHILL. Medical Supt. Chicago Working Woman’s Home writes as follows: “As a laxative and remedy for all ailments of stomach and bowels we have found nothing that acts so well as your Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. We have found it invaluable in cases of sick headache and can heartily recommend it to all suffers froin such trouble.” In 10c, 50c-& SI.OO sizes of A. F. Long. Buy your farming tools and binder twine of Renicker Bros. AN AFFIDAVIT. This is to certify that on May 11th, I walked to Melick’p drug store on a pair of crutches and bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism which had crippled me up. After using three bottles lam completely cured. I can cheerfully recommend it.— Charles H. Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa. Sworn and subscribed to before me on August 10, 1894.—Walter Shipman, J. P, For sale at 50 cents per bottle by F. B. Meyer. ; —r Warren & Irwin are making farm loans at 5| per cent interest Term most liberal. Ne delay. No fees for examination of land or abstract. See them before borrowing or refunding present indebtedness. They will treat you right and save you money. Heath & Milligan best prepared paints and celebrated Railway white lead, at Meyer’s drug store. HAVE YOU HAD THE GRIP? If you have, you probably need a reliable medicine like Foley’s Honey and Tar to heal your lungs and stop the racking cough incidental to this disease. it GLAD TIDINGS TO ASTHMA SUFFERS Foley’s Honey and Tar gives quick and positive relief in all cases. L. S. Renicker will sell you a top buggy for S3B. Come and see it before buying elsewhere. When you want a good buggy or surrey of the latest style call on L .S. Renicker, near the depot.

ARE YOU CONSTIPATED? You may not know it or at least fail to realize it but constipation is the greatest enemy to mankind. This condition unless corrected will bring on Indigestion and Dyspepsia. This condition places the system in such shape that if you are exposed to any one of the different kind of fevers you are sure to be affected thereby. In this condition a large amount of poisonous matter is retained in the system and you are therefore not in a condition to throw off disease. A cold cannot be eradicated when the system is clogged. Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin gives perfect relief for this trouble. Try a 10c bottle just once; you will be convinced. Also in 50c & SI.OO sizes of A. F. Long. Ferguson & Wilson have plenty of money to make allthe loans required in Jasper county. We will give applicant choice from private funds or eastern funds. Don’t forget to call and get our terms. During the winter of 1893, F. M. Martin, of Long Reach, West Va., contracted a severe cold which Irffr him with a cough. In speaking of bow ue cured it he soys; “I used several kinds of cough syrup but found no relief until I bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, which relieved me almost instantly, and in a short time brought about a complete cure.” When troubled with a cough or cold use this remedy and you will not find it necessary to try several kinds before you get relief. It has been in the market for over twenty years and constantly grown in favor and popularity. For sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by F. B Meyer. I have private funds to loan on real estate at low rates for any length of time. Funds are always on hands and there is no delayno examination of land, no sending papers east —absolutely no red tape Why do you wait on insurance companies for 6 months for your money? Z I also loan money for short times at current bank rates. Funds always on hand. W. B. Austin.

Survey Notice. Notice is hereby given to Frederick Smith, William Webb, Lewis S. Chase, E. L.Hollingsworth, &i e^lfe er ’ that I own the west half of the northeast quarter of sections, township Si north/range 5 west, in Jasper county, Ind., and that I will proceedwiththe surveyor of Jasper county. Ind, on the “ther£ 2nri Aornnra of mvland. B Price Suryeyor° RGE WkBNJER ’ ‘ _

Wall Paper! Wall Paper! POSITIVELY • * The Largest and Most Select Line of Wall Paper ever in the City MY LINE COMPRISES Jill the Latest Patterns* *in all the Colors Ciitts 30 inch Ingrains with Mouldings to match. < Plenty of the Cheaper grades. Will take contract for material and work at lowest prices. Remember me at my NEW CITY DRUGSTORE Just one door west of Post Office, * B. F. FENDIG.

Bicycles.. 7 —— 7> The demand for our new models is entirely without precedent. This is because we are presenting more radical improvements in cycle construction than ever before, while our new prices bring these standard machines within the reach of all. COLUMBIA BEVEL-G-EAR CHAINLESS It is always ready to ride because the running gear takes care of itself. Nothing to entangle or soil the clothing because it has no chain. The best hill climber because bevel gearing never cramps or twists under strains. Price $75. COLUMBIA CHAIN MODELS have improved frame connection, specially cut sprockets which prevents sliding of the chain, chamfered chain, black and gold rims and other new and distinctive faetures. Price SSO. '• HARTFORDS contain many improvements, including frames of the latest design, flush joints, internal expanders, and crank-shaft construction which does away with the keyed-on crank. Price $35. VEDETTES are built of excellent material and are in every way adapted to those who desire the first wear of a new bicycle at a moderate cost. Men’s, $25. Ladies’, 26. Juvenile Bicycles, all sizes, from S2O to $25. POPE MFC. CO., Hartford, Conn. B. FORSYTHE, Columbia Dealer.

Hear, Ye Hungry! At Mrs. Cleaver’s restaurant, southeast of the depot, fresh bread is on sale, daily. If you are hungry give her a cffll, she will .give you ham and eggs, coffee, bread and butter, for 20 cents. Also a dish of vegetable soup, for 5 cents. wtf

- Farms for Sale. We have for sale several tracts of land varying in size from 40 acres to 280 acres, which will be sold at prices to suit the times. Only a small cash payment is required. balance on easy payments at 6 per cent, interest Prospective buyers will find it to their advantage to call and see us. Hollingsworth & Hopkins. * - T» ___ aazxnw rviwirlzxw imino I ***

Gorman & Malabo w * 'X • "■ '. THp BRICK Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. TeamS Patronage of 0(1 ■ 4 the traveling; Vehicles Public solicited. RENSSEL &KR - - INDIANA