Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 37, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 February 1905 — Page 4

ABUSE OF ATHLETICS.

•tattle ftallillMK Dors Not Jieoessnrily Improve the Health. Athletics may be good or evil and in the same manner as a two edged •word. The prime object in athletic.; is improvement of the general health. One (Writer has said that health, like bapsplaess, does not exist, lie said the ibody consists of a number of mechanisms which have the closest and most exact relations, and as they approxicnate to harmony there is health, but When disordered there is ill health. To obtain good health muscle building is not a necessity. One cannot Judge of the person’s health by the size *nd hardness of the muscles. The converse may he true. To obtain health one must not be in * perfectly trained condition owing to the effects of severe training on the nervous system. There is no evidence to prove that •ihlctics and muscle building improve the constitution. One should always keep in mind the that built up or hypertrophied vmt?>v' c * las a tendency to degenerate. The hwjv ' being a muscular organ, 'ttanVintbis r,7' ,U “ 1K ' y ' , , , In regard to the uT° ral sule f , the <lllOßllOll. it remains to he nrw ' C(l ,llat .athletics per se corrupt tlie ‘ ,/ Dr, F. It Stnrgls is confident that au. letles improve the morals of a eommuJQity. Although the evidence for and athletics, is contradictory, the .-subject may be summed up by i stating that athletics are beneficial - when properly and judiciously applied land every Injurious when the precauabove mentioned are ignored or carelessly regarded. -Medical Record.

A WOODEN INTRODUCTION.

ISow Gainsborough Got Acquainted With Thlckne»»c. (Gainsborough, the artist, was born alt .fiu&bury, in England, and there, -says Lord Ronald Gower, he designed rhis first work of art.. The orchard of ihis father’s place had been repeatedly •plundered of fruit. No one knew who •the thief might he until one day young •Gainsborough saw there a rough looking man leaning his elbows on the brick wall. He made a sketch of the fellow, and from this portrait the thief was afterward identified. Later the boy cut out a rough figure :from wood and painted it in oils in the .likeness of this man. The scarecrow was known as “Jack Peartree.” It probably represents Gainsborough’s first attempt at working In oils. It was the means of introducing the artist to one of his most intimate friends, Thicknesse, the lieutenant governor of the Landguard fort, near Ipswich. Thicknesse was o„ne day walking with a friend when he perceived what seemed to be a melancholy faced countryman, with his arms locked together, leaning over the garden wall. He pointed out the; doleful figure to bis companion, who, it seems, was acquainted with it, “He has been there all day,” said the gentleman. “I pity him. He must be either mad or very miserable.” Thicknesse insisted on approaching the wretched man and to his delighted surprise found him to be Jack Peartree. So charmed was he with Jack that he lost no time in becoming acquainted with tlie author of Jack's being, with the result of a warm and lasting friendship.

Doubtful Economy.

“Of course,” he said, “I appreciate tbe motive that actuates you in your efforts to get along without a girl, but”— “Well?” she said inquiringly as ho paused. "“Taking everything into consideration,” he went on, “is it true economy?” “Isn’t it?” she demanded. “Well, I hardly feel competent to pass judgment on the question,” he replied. “I have just received our family physician’s bill for the treatment of those three cases of acute dyspepsia that developed in the family during the last month. Now. perhaps”— But she was just as mad as if he hadn't tried to break it to her gently.— New York Tress.

The English Face.

An American woman not long since returned from abroad was beard to say that what chiefly struck her in the English faces she met during her walks was their resigned expression. “They didn't Jook sad, and they •didn’t look happy,” she explained, “but they one and all had the air of awaiting the worst and being prepared for It. And that,” she added vindictively, *ls the only state of mind possible with the English climate.”—New York Tribune.

Worried.

“Why, dear,” said the poet's wife «fter the Acceptance of his first poem by a magazine, “what Is the matter? You seem to be awfully downcast.” “Yes,” he sadly replied. “I am. I’m worried about our child. The sons of great men seem to have such a poor chance to turn out well, you know.”— Chicago Record-Herald.

Too Easy.

“De man dat goes through de world flndln’ fault,” said Uncle Eben, “lias picked out seek an easy Job for hlsse'f flat he can’t expect much appreciation.” Washington Star.

Tier Gray Locks.

air. Oldboy—Always respect gray tnQra, my boy. Tommy—Why ? My ma doesn't Mr. Oldboy—'You shouldn’t say that. Tommy—She wouldn't dye them if she did. Tour levelers wish to level down ns Taras themselves, but they cannot bear leveling up to themselves.—Johnson.

A COONSKIN FARE.

It Would- Hav» Paid the Traveler tv Let the Change Go. j years ago, as the story runs, , when coonskins were worth six bits j apiece in Arkansas and a regular fee of two. hits was assessed for ferrying a horseman across the .St. Francis river, there came along a traveler whose entire capital consisted -oi- hut a single pelt, and the ferryman hadn't a cent of change in his pocket. The traveler was hound to cross, but refused to pay three times as much as the man who passed before him or the one who was to come next. The ferryman would not. wet an oar unless payment for his services was assured. Here was ample foundation for an argument, and presumably tlie opportunity was not neglected. Rut a satisfactory arrangement was finally reached, the traveler getting value received for his coonskln by being wafted thrice across the stream. This of course would leave him on the right side, and neither party to the trade would have cause for complaint. Such was tlie generous spirit of accommodation which obtained in those earlier days, such—but hold on a hit. On tlie second trip tlie ferryman chanced to inspect tlie eoonskin closely and found that it was by no means up to the recognized standard. Maybe it had been killed too early in the seaor was not properly stretched. Arivwa ' ’ lie that four bits was all'it‘‘was and the traveler frankly admitted the , soundness of his judgment, ncknowleu x T ed that lie had received its value in the ( l° u k' e ferriage and forthwith started on fifty mile ride up the river to the nearest point where it was fordable.—Field and Stream.

A LONG LOST CITY.

Tanagra, the Site of the Modern Town of Gremrtda, In Greece. Gremada is the name of the modern city in Boeotia, Greece, which occupies the site of the ancient city of Tanagra. The old town was a rich and luxurious place, greatly renowned for the cockfights that were given there. It had the honor of being the birthplace of Corlnna, the great poetess of the fifth century before Christ, and perpetuated her memory by a majestic tomb, on which she was represented five times crowned in remembrance of the five victories which she had gained in the lyrical contests with Pindar. Despite this comparative celebrity It appeared destined to the eternal sleep of forgetfulness when after more than twentytwo centuries of silence chance drew to it the attention of archaeologists. In 1870 the inhabitants of the neighboring villages while digging in their fields exposed to view some tombs which the French have assigned to the nineteenth century before the Christian era. The discovery of these first sepulchers was the cause of excavations, during which a quantity of other tombs were discovered, all situated along the roads which led from the walls of Tanagra in the direction of Thebes, Clialeis, Harnia and Platae. Among this mass of tombs belonging to several centuries the most interest attaches to those of the fourth century before the Christian era on account of their contents. It was in these particularly that tlie statuettes known today under the name of “Tanagra figurines” were for the most part discovered.

He Lost His Dignity.

A pompous individual from the east, says' a Texas newspaper, happened to he traveling in western Texas and stopping at a hotel, when trouble started among some cowboys, who prepared to conduct the argument with revolvers. “Stranger,” said a Texan to the pompous man, “it would be a good idee fur you to lay down on the floor till this dispute is settled.” 1 “It does not comport with the dignity of a Boston gentleman of my professions,” said the pompous gentleman, “to wallow in the dirt ou the floor.” “You may be right, stranger,” answered the Texan as he prepared to recline, “hut my opinion is that yon had better lose yer dignity fur the time bein’ than to have the daylights let into your system by a 44.” He lost his ( dignity.

A Curions Legend.

Easby abbey, the ruins of which lie close to the river Swale, a short distance from Richmond, in Yorkshire, England, is the home of a curious legend, says Photography. One of the main walls of the building Is cracked and toppling, hut has not yet fallen to the ground. Nor do the natives expect it to do so, at least not until it receives the impulse which it Is said to await. For a tradition relates that the wall, when it does fall, will bury In its ruins a newly married couple, and as the tale Is well known the chance of a honeymooning pair resting beneath its shade is remote.

She Gloated.

A Fort Fairfield (Me.) woman was awakened at 8 one morning by a furious ring of the telephone In her house. Feeling from the wildness of the ring that somebody’s house must be on fire or that somebody was bleeding to death, she scampered downstairs and nervously seized the receiver, only to hear a shrill soprano voice shriek i “Got your washin’ done yet? Had mine out half an hour ngo.”

Quite the Contrary.

Woman of the House—You’re not one of Jhese labor agitators, are you? Gooaman Gonrong (with his mouth full of pie)—No, ma’am. I'm a rest agitator.—Exchange. Some one asks whether success Is most due to luck, pluck or brains. The answer Is easy—all three.

College Gymnasium Complete.

Ike new Gymnasium which_hßß been in couite of eonsiTunion at he e , is now practically complete and will be formally dedicated n xt Wednesday, Feb. 22. A* large attendance of vititors from out of town is expected There will be a d-dicatory address by tbe Rt. Rev- Bishop Aldeiing in the mcraing about 9 o’clock and olhe,* addresses by some of the visitors About two u’c’ock in the afternoon, tl e members of tbe Senior Elooution Cbss will contest for the gold medal offered by the President of the College. To these functions the public is cordially invited* Admission free. No tickets required.

Notice Of Dissolution. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing’ between tbe undesigned, dbing businees und-r the firm name cf Smith, Harmon & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due said firm are payable at th ‘ offics of Foltz & Sj it'er in Rensselaer Indiana. Ben F, Smith, A. J. Harmon, Geo E. Murray. Rensselaer, Ind; Feb‘- 13tb, 1905 wfebil-28m«7

Cares Without Stomach Dosing. Hyomei Cures Catarrh By Simple Breathing. B. F Fendig Refund Money If It Fails To Cure. A leng stride toward solving the mystery of curing catarrh was taken with the disoovery of Hyomei. In fact, the percentage of cures by this treatment proves it equal to the final tests, The folly of taking medicine into the stomach to cure oatarrh of the nose, throat and lungs, has been realized by phsic ang, but not until Hyomei was knewn, had they a practical method that would obviate stom ao j drugging; A complete Hyomei outfit costs ! u sl, and consists of a neat pooket inhaler that can be nsed anywhere without attracting attention, a med icine dropper and a bottle o? Hyomei. Extra bottles of Hyomei cost but 500. Breathing Hyomei th r ough the inhaler, every partioale of air that enters the nose, throat and lungs, is oharged with a healing balsam that soothes and allays all irritation, kills the catarrhal germs and enriches the blood with additional czone. B F. Fendig has so muoh faith in the power of Hyomei to cure oat arrh that he is selling it under his p rsonal guarantee to refund the money if it does not give positive rel es. Feb.dw2ld24 -

Short-hand Class. In a short time, I am going to' start a class in short-hand work for the benefit of those expecting to enter any kind of college work sood, or for anyone who desires to take a course of ihis kind. For farther information write me or cal ’phone 289. dwf Bessie Kikg. Low Rat-.s For Inauguration. sl7 75 Lafayette to Washington, D. 0 and return. Accoant of Presidential Inauguration ceremonies, Maroh 4th. Tioketa on sale Maroh Ist, 2nd and 3rd returning good leaving Washington Moh Bth with provision for extention to March 18th upon paymsnt of fee of sl.. For time of trains, call on address. Thop. Follen. P, '& T. A. Lafayette, Ind Plain or self risi lg and pan oake flour, and pure maple syrup to go with it at 25 cents a qaart at John Egers. The only plaoe in the oity where you can buy a gcod balk Rio coffee for lo oenis a pound is at John Egers.

Number of Prisoners Large. The prison north row has the larg at register in reoent years, the count to aling 824. The new reoruits come direct Lorn the counties and are not transfers from the Jeffersonville reformatory, With the coarts grindirg in a numbor of counties Warden Reid believes this figure will te largely exceeded and that a new mark for population will be established

Sick Headache. This distressing ailment results from a disordered condition of ihe stomach, All that is needed to effect a cure is a dose or two of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack may be warded off, or greatly lessened in severity, by taking a dose o these Tablets as soon as the first symptom of an attack appears, Sold by B, F. Fendig. PUBLIC SALE. Having sold my ranch at Fair Oaks to John J, Lawler, I will dispose of all my personal property at public sale at my ranch house, 3 unlest fiuuth of Fair Oaks, oommf ncing at 10 o’clock a. m. ou THURSDAY FEBRUAY 23, ’CS 30Head of Horses and Males Consisting of 1 team of Matoh bay mares, 8 and 9 years old wt. 2800 1 with foal by Lee & Lane horse, 1 team Blaok mares 8 and 11 years old wt. 1260; 1 Black horse eleven years old, wt, 1300; 1 Bay gaited saddle horse, 8 fears old; 1 Bay mare li years old, wt. 1 y horse 9 years old, single driver wt 1100; 1 grey horse, 9ye ars od wt 1050, single driver! 1 Sorrel horse 9 years old; wt, 1200. single driver; 1 blaok horse seven years old, wi. 1300 single driver. (These horses are allguaranteed to be safe lady drivers and are automobile broke), 1 matoh team bay colts, 2 and 3 years old; 1 Sorrel colt, 1 year old 1 blaok team mare trial e«; 6 years old wt 2800; 1 dark grey team 'mules 6 years old, wt 241'0; 1 team bay mare mules, 5 years old 2400; l teamjsorrel horse mules' 4 years old, wt. 2400;7 good mules 3 years old ,not broken. 200 Head of Poland China Stock Hogs. 29 Head of Cattle, consisting of 15 cows and Springers and ton head of yearling Bteers; 3 head yearling heif rs; 1 good tbree year Duiham Bull. Farm Implements Wagons Etc. consisting of 3 Lumbsr wagons, 1 road wagon, L spring wagon. 1 'oadcarto corn planters, 3 harrows 1 endgate seeders, 4 cultivators, 1 riding 19 in. plow, 3 walking plows 1 disc 2 shovel plows, 2 mowing machines. 2 bay rakes, 1 liaad corn sheller, and other implements too numerous to mention. 7 set work harness, 1 set buggy harness 2 set single harness, 5 saddles. Household and Kitchen Furniture including a good range, cookring utensils, silver knives and [.forks dishes, 1 ten gal boss churn i washing machine and clothes i wringer, 2 woop heating stoves, I beds and beddings, etc, I erms: A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO with the usual conditions; 4 per cent, off for cash where entitled to credit* C. C. KENT* Col. V. D. Clyne, f . ~ Col. Fred Phillips, \ Clerks -1 °’* G ’ S P it!er > lUlerks j w H Ada Hot lunch on ground. Free transportation will be provided irom Fair Oaks to and from farm. Feb 7-10-14-17-21 The Best Pnysic. When you want a physio that is mild and gentle, easy to take and certain to aot, always use Chamber, laiu’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For Sale by B. F. Fendig. lIWIITUE The State of Indians, t In the Jasper Circuit Jasper County i Oour April Term. 1905 Bertha Voe Vs John Mueller and Augu*t Voa Now come the Plaintiffs, by Foltz & Spitler her attorneys, and file her complaint to cancel mortgage and notes, prevent Bale and quiet title together with an affidavit that the defendants John Mueller and August Vos are ar not residents of the state of Indiana. ► Notice Is therefore hereby given said defenthat unless they be and appear on the first day of the next Term or the Jasper Circuit Court, to be holden on the 2nd. Monday of April A. D. 1905, at the Court House In Rensselaer in said County and State, and answer or demur to Baid complaint, the same will be heard and.determined in their absence. In witness whereof, I hereunto set f . F\my hand and affix the seal of said ( JCourt, at Rensselaer this 18th day of February A.D. 1905. Feb. 14-21-28 C.C.WARNER, Clerk The only plaoe in ihe oity that you will find a complete stock of bulk pickles is at John Egers,

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