Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 37, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1905 — Page 2

The Monroe Doctrine A Faded Fraud.

Castro, the little sawed-jff dictator of Venezuela, has sent a deoidedly ioeoleat end defiant reply to Uncle Sam, and it looks like there ie nothing the old gentleman can do t> eave his dignity in the case better than to grin and baar it. We csm’t make war on him without a previous declaration of war, and if we did there would be no advantage nor satisfaction in warring witn and oonquering an insignificant and uncivilized nation like that, wbioh would be at alloommeneurate witn its coat in money and lives, and the good will of the other Spanish Amerioan countries. And right here in this new Venezuela trouble is another illus. tration of what a faded fraud that once necessary principle the •‘Monroe Doctrine” has growa to be. It is mighty.for mischief aud powerless for gcod. President Cleveland and his big bluffer Plney brought ue to the verge of what; bad it occured, would have been the wiokedest war of the century, when they insulted and defied Great Britain, in behalf of this same insolent and swindling Venezuela, and wbat did it all Slhount to?

Simply that Eagland was given much more by the coart of arbitration than she hai'offered, time and again, to'-accept without arbitra. tion. And not muoh better wai the resalt when the United States again interfered a few years ago. and prevented Germany and Franoe from collecting by force the money Castro was trying to swindle the people of those nations out of. And all we get for our “butting in” for Venezuela is whet we are getting now, d fiance and insalts. ,The Monroe Djctrine as it now exists, is never invoked except to proteot some revolutionary end misgoverned nation, like Haiti or Venezuela, from deserved squeezing or punishment; for the reepeotable and well governed nations south of us are no longer in the lease danger of Earopean aggressions. The doctrine has outgrown its usefulness and the sooner we recognize the faot the better for us.

Noted Correspondent and Traveler. Few newspapers in the United States are able to command the service of as brilliant a oorps of correspondents bs that of The Chicago Record-Herald. Its choice of a Washington correspondent is indicative of The Record-Herald’s policy of staining the best there is to b a had. Walter Wellman, the well-known author on political subjects and one of the ablest writers of the day, acts in that capacity. Mr. Wellman was born in Mentor, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1858. At the age of 14 he begen his newspaper experience establishing at that ege a weekly paper in the little town of Sutton, Neb In 1878 he returned to Ohio, and a year later established the Cincinnati Evening Post. In 1884 he beoame the Washington correspondent of the Chicago Herald, and in 1892 he visited Central America and the West Indies and located the landing plaoe of Columbus on Witling’s (San Salvador) Island, and marked the spot with a hugh stone monument. Mr. Wellman’s dashes for the north pole are well known. In 1894 he made the first of his two aotics voyages of exploration, reaobing a ' latitude of 81 degrees northeast o * Spitzbergen. In 1898 he returned to the North, penetrated to Franz Jocef Land < returning again to this co ™try in 1899 On each trip he * " lth wonderful success in the 4'soovery of new islands and laiidd, and brought wk with him scientific data and information of great value to the American Geographical Society. Mr Wellman has been a voluminous writer for scientific magazines and popular periodicals. On returning from his arctic trips be renewed hia connection with The Record-Herald, and is now the Washington correspondent of mat paper. His incisive discussion of contemporary affairs has given him a high place in the regarded statesmen and scientists of the day.

Stand By Your Home Towns.

To e ery one of our farmer readers who is inclined to patronize Montgomery Ward & Co , or Sears Roebuok &Co , or any other like establirhments in Chicago or other far away large oities we wou’d repeat the following as it appears in one of our exchanges :-*'My friend you live in this community, Vou have lived here for a number of years. You own a farm tuat cost j perhaps $25 or S3O per acre, and it | is now worth $75 to SIOO per acre and yet the land is not as good as when you bought it. What has made it worth more? It is near a good town —this town that you and your neighbors help, ed to build up by your*.patronage While you were helping the town with your patronage, you were ua. oonsoiously doubling and trebling the value of your farm. Tae rule works both ways. Tne growth of the town increases the value of yom farm, and the deterioration ofthetowu injures the value of your farm. If you buy your goods in your home town you help to make your home town larger and better and help to make yonr land worth more. If yon buy your gjeds in Chioago you help to make Chioago a larger city and yon leave toother people the burden of building up your home community, and increasing the value of ycur land. If yon help build up Cnioago, how muoh will it increase the value of yonr farm?’’ And to which might be added that if you have a good town right in your vicinity, you get much .bet ter prices for your produce, such as butter, eggs, small fruits, eto. And also potatoes, as is well illustrated right now when good home grown potatoes oan be sold in Rensselaer for say 40 or 50 cents a bushel while if they had to be shipped away they would not net 10 cents a bushel. It pays in the long run to build up your home town even if you pay a little more for some artioles than the mail order houses sell them foi.

Surveyors to Boss The Ditches Again.

Under the new oadifioation law there is to be quite a ohange in the manner of caring for all the public ditches and drains. At one time it was the duty of the county surveyor to look after all drains' but for some reason this was placed in the hands of the township trus-eea and for a number cf years these offloials have had this work to attend to iu addition to their other regular duties Under the new law in the codification bill, the work is again placed in the bands of the surveyors. It will be their duty to see that all drains are kept in good repair;they will reoeive bids for the work of oonbtruction and cleaning out all ditches and all new work will be done through them. It means a whole lot of extra work for the surveyors as at tfiis time the county is pretty well supplied with a net work of ditches and drbins that need attention at all times.

In Receiver's Hands. The big printing and book bindery of Wilson, Humphreys & Co., of Logansport, has bsen placed in charge o? George S. Kiatler as re oeiver. The action was taken on petition of Thomas H, Wilson, one of the heaviest stockholders in the concern, who states in his oomplaint that the oompany owes about $37,000 whioh it is at pre sent unable to pay; that it has property on which it cannot realize readily without great sacrifice and has a number of uncompleted contracts amounting to SIO,OOO to sli,ooo. The Wilson, Humphreys company is well known over torthern Indiana and for many years did most of the book and blank work for Jasper county. The reoeiver will continue the busineea under the direction of the Court.

Komikal Old Kodgers.

Editor WheeJer of the Crown Point Star and his correspondent at Hebron are a pair of Komikal old Kodgers, an [they are always giving each other sly digs in the paper. The following is the latest in that line, by the editor: We have conolnded that oar Hebron correspondent, after a study of bis case for twenty-five jears, has a tape worm, and that gives him a perfect right to say "we” when he speaks of being asked in to dinner while passing a farm boose.

1 EASTER SALES. IROWLES & PARKER’S 1 Odd Fellows’ Building, Opposite Court House. 2 awakening in our store. Every section has blossomed out with the richest materials, the smartest styles, and the 2 rarest bargains of the year. Everything needful to put you in accord with the spirit of joy that nature now assumes, 2 We expect every lady in Rensselaer and vicinity to attend this one event of the season which is eagerly looked for each year; A hearty welcome will be extended to every visitor, and we will leave nothing undone to make your inspection of the spring’s first offerings toth pleasant and profitable to you. £ - Women’s el. Undertoear. 2 chiefs, each Choice specimens of this section’s value X ? this , l ine we invariably offer the best >T CO. JPP giving are presented in the following of- made and latest st y le garments at the lowMm fers of a few special numbers: est cost. (9 German Torchon tVA.LK.IJVG S'K.I'R.TS'. (% Lace, heavy qual- A Fine quality Venetians, all-wool Cheviots Arfdo^X\ > ity, great bar- f a/wU\*\iLj and Brilliantines, new umbrella style, WM , JA k gains, per yar ~. all over plaited, new walking lengths, rM £ I™ cr in black, blue and brown. yt jUSk D Jwfllll I Special Sale price h^4*9s extra qualities, m II H This opening represents the good qnali<tw /// m ties we carry. You can depend on the I *P Jin j] | style, quality, fit, workmanship. More de- • "" /j l I | sirable waists for spring were never seen | 25c quality, yard, Ml jlMjljk Vj|X. WHITE LAWN WAISTS—A beautiful $ 20C. ISls§l lilff design; front trimmed with rows of era- DRAWERS —Umbrella style,, made of | * broidery insertion on each side cambric, with deep hemstitched ruffles, I Taffeta Silk of plaits. An unusual value at•PI.vHJ others trimmed with lace and in- » yard wide, special WHITE LAWN WAlSTS—Excellent styles with fine embroidery sertion. Choice I yard insertion all over, fronts, panel effects, plaited and WOMEN’S NIGHT GOWNS—Made of 0 pin-tucked sleeves, plaited back, Aa camb ri o, lace or embroidery £ QOC. very dressy, unusual values at... trimmed. Special 4 ot J .... WHITE CHINA SILK WAlSTS—Special for this opening sale DRESSING SACQUES—Made of fine • New fancy Mesh made of fine quality China Silk, trimmed with wide tucks Lawn, in white, polka dots and Persian J Veilings, plain back and front; all sizes; 13,00 values. .Special SpeciXSl-00, $1.45, $2.00 : Wash Goods—Great Variety. I Lighter weights and lighter colors in the new patterns for fresh rows of insertion, 9 summer dresses, A complete stock at prices surprisingly low. neck and armholes £ i i , , . ii, i trimmed with lace. / —Y (• w . i w . BATISTE—3O inch excellent styles, light and dark colors J \ 2 Water color Wm- ISo tabricß , al yard . Special lOC Special 25C v ow a e 5,.... IAT ASK A VOlLES—Copied from high-grade woolen fab- CORSET COVERS, M |Rf \ ' > 20C. ries, at, per yard. Special Trimmed with four .i j (• nii-u * » ORGANDIE superfine popular new rows of insertion,/ \ 1 Children spu r e season fabrics. Plain colors and t , , i V V v® white hemstitch- large flowers; special value at 2UC ? Ml ed school hand- MERCERIZED SUITINGS—New designs, swell medium neck and armholes / (j§ kerchiefs, each.. figures, per yard trimmed with lace Ywr#! 1 M \ f# 'T I = INDIA LINEN—Very fine quality, all combed yarns. For nnd ribbon W 4 Lk this sale per yard..! V >S C to match... 49 C \\ (• Ladies’ genuine ————— (• ajivSiSS Silks, Black and Colored Dress Goods. Merits of Kabo Corsets Lace Curtains, Carpets and Rugs. Easter price MOHAIR SUITINGS—The best made of English NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS—6O inches IV goods in fancies aud plain colors, cream and KQa t , wide, full three yards long, corded edge. s- Q black, per yard over lock stitch, regular values $1.25 pair. QOp OOC. WHITE WASH SILK—27 Inches wide, heavy W-&E2AA9 Special at (m ' quality, splendid: for w aists and dresses. | _ IRISH POINT, Duchess, Battenberg, Brussels «7 Ofl Special, yard / m and Point de Milan, at pair $1.25 to- •»»»' (• Large size Bed CLOTH FABRICS-m yards wide, exceptionally J 7C n o S j o- fine line of fancy styles, also plain and black SI.OO RUFFLED MUSLIN CURTAINS, at pair.. I 3 *' (• Spreads, ?I.JO in cloth suitings, ia Egyptian Crepes, Silk \ __ (• values, special.. . St n te? 0 . "“I" 6 .: 98c Full three yards long, very special, per pair.., 7SC OOC. , , J II ■ / ' \ MuiUns, per yard 6to 2 : Knit Underwear and Hosiery. | Wm£W\ \ 24c V, Extra wide Ger- The time has come for a change of these 1 \ R*iP 01 man Val Laces, Our stock insures satisfac- per y.rdsoto WC (• X ’ )C va ‘ ues tion in variety and price. velvet carpets. $i quality, per yard 90® (• I f\r WOMEN’S WHITE VESTS-SwUs ribbed full IQq twSk Cl OR >_ lUC. taped. Special this sale only 1 lllwk WILTON VELVET CARPET, $1.25 grade, yard v I " WOMEN’S UMBRELLA PANTS—French band 25C i■ ’i '■ WILTON VELTET RUGS, 27x60 inches, rich, tfO OK C* Just received, a WOMMa IMTORTSD LisLß ® ell .01,0.10,.,,,. •—*“® (e uew line of v.l sS“A.S , o.s“r» , vSS; - 25* Ml I 8 “tISKSS4Oc (• Laces and Inser- women’s lisle union suiTS-in knee kq c » (• 11008 j HOSIKRY-Women’s and Children’s Burling- n_-A.„ DSKFinriO per yard - ton Fast Black.tans, Maco feet and new iTYLE/lZ CftSlCr IvlDDOnSs >• , ■ excellent wear--12 The Kabo gives an 'air (A lug school nose •• •• •••• *• ** , **‘**‘ on A oon The tendenoy in the Ribbon demand is for change- >* 210 20C. HOSlEßY—Women’s LaM Lisle Burlington of elegance and an easy ableeffectß , of whloh we havean endless variety. (• . P p a r B ing Bl inman°; ie n r e y W - Five-inch Mousseline Taffetas 25c V® Bargains in Beltd. embroidery an ©fit Smart, brings Four-inch fine quality Taffetas 18c (iB Inmense lot to ~ out the best in the indi- Three-Inch fine quality Taffetas ~..120 (• choose from; very Pac if*r (llnve Y, ldual fi B ure - QRllCQnn st complete line ever shown In town in Plaids, f V Vinnntifnl fins inns LdSltl vJIv T v w • Prices Persians, Fancies and plain colors. (• oeauiliui uoaiguo, «re.howlniaoomplete line of expensive nov- ~ a 1 x , , e 2 Va Ue9 l U9 « a^ y eltJ,amonXm K arema P ny new shades. They come Many Other styles made of Sold Up to SI.OO. ill pretty shades of tan, gray and brown, This glove is tin© batiste, SllOrt and Ih#i f* (• All go at, each... equal to most $1.50 gloves. Genuine Kid .00 ong hip styles, trimmed | l ivcivyvvai • /a Gloves, Easter prioe laCO and ribbon; rib- The dainty new things that will be in demand for \ COC. We are also showing a very extensive line of fabric boil-tape girdles Extra Easter wear will be seen here in great profusion. gloves In lisle and double tipped aU | so. Real Laoe Collars for coats. Real lace stocks AKp ——— the new season s popular shades. Master |yy values 4oC with point laoe Medallion Tabs 25c to White and color- -i ed Madras r - JEWELED BACK COMBS. < 2 taiD SIU5 IU o 8 , h “’ L m ' A large assortment of exclusive Jeweled Comb ideas, Shell and am- Agent, lor the Celebrated McCall Complete ported, db medes ber oom bs set with beautiful out stones, on all the new- 25q & 50c stock of Pattern, and Magazines Always on hand. (• wide; very pretty est mountings •••••■ I pattern., yard... 95c *S C - Easter Sale of Shoes and Oxfords. Light and dark Our reputation for handling dependable footwear will r Lr? colored Cham- be maintained. We are not satisfied satished merely 1 lA bray Sun Bon- to give good qualities. We have the best materials 1 nl nets, regular 25c fashioned into the newest style. This adds assurance f HA qualities. Special of style to assurance of quality, but does not add to m W/jESf the price. Such sterling values as are always found in 20C. Krippendorf Shoes and Oxfords, add much to our pres- \V 1 — tige. Very latest styles, newest toes and lasts in buti Children’s Knit ton and lace. Patent Leathers, Vici Ki d in tens and Waißts, just the blacks $1.50, gKI.UU thing for spring Children’s Shoes and Slippers, “The Famous Bunker aud summer wear. HiU Line,” Patent leathers, Vici Kid and Velours, an Nazareth styles, immense line to select from 48c to $2.00 . well made, all - ■ “ sc. tM ROWLESS PARKER