Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 February 1909 — Page 4

Inspected Company M.

Major Joseph R. Harrison arrived la Rensselaer Wednesday morning from Columbia City and at night inspected the local militia company, ■which is in the battalion he commands. Major Harrison is the mayor of tjre same city from which Governor Thos. R. Marshall halls, and is a friend of thirty-five years standing of the governor, and it is not improbable that he will receive Governor Marshall’s indorsement for the office of adjutant-general. The office of mayor being a, judicial one, the freak law that provides that a person holding such office is ineligible during the term of its continuance to hold any other elective cr appointive office, except it be in a judicial line, would disqualify bim until the first of the coming January, when his term of office expires. Major Harrisqn has been commander of the battalion to which Company M, of this eity, is attached, since the organization of the company, and has always been a gre t favorite with both officers and enlisted men, who have confidence in him and will welcome his selection by the governor as adjutant-general.

Mutiny at State Soldiers’ Home.

Excitement still reigns at the State Soldiers’ Home as the result of a misunderstanding. Saturday evening when the pensions were paid to members of the institution, and few ( members refused to abide by an agree ment to pay to the home a proportion of their pension money toward J the maintenance of the home. At its last session congress passed a law providing that no state intitution for the care of veterans should take pension money from its members; providing, also, that if this were done ( the government would withhold frcm that state the annual maintenance which is now paid to different states. | Indiana receives SIOO a year for each veteran in the Soldiers’ Home. The inmates Saturday refused to surrender their pensions, and a debt of approximately $3,000, which had been incurred by tbe institution with the thought that the pension money would he available was pressed for settlement. In the quandary Commandant Smock wired Governor Marshall to ascertain what should be done, and the governor replied as follows: “Pensioners are not required to give you any of their money ; If they do not and the legislature fails to pass the bill making an increased allowance, the board will be compelled to discharge down to the number the institution can support. Leave the matter entirely to each soldier. “THOMAS R. MARSHALL, “Governor. ’’ On receipt <3 the telegram, Commandant Smock called the inmates in a general meeting and explained the situation to them. In the light of the debt of $3,000, the inmates agreed this time to surrender their money as usual. As a result of the mutiny among the inmates of the home, C. P. Hill, representing the veterans, went to Indianapolis Monday and called op Governor Marshall to ascertain the rights of the inmates concerning the established rule in the institution by which the authorities have been compelling the inmates to surrender for the support of the home all their pension money over $8 a month. Governor Marshall toltf Mr. Hill tha the practice of taking the pension money, as the officials have been taking it, is contrary to law, and that it shall not be tolerated. “Hereafter," he said, “the inmates will not only not be permitted to surrender a part of their pensions, but it will not be allowed.” The attention of the governor waß called to the practice by congress, in a communication which said that unless the practice was stopped, the federal government would withdraw its support The communication was made the burden of a special message to the legislature by Governor Marshall, whereupon the house passed a bill Increasing the per capita maintenance fund from $12.60 to $16.00 a month. The bill is still pending in the senate. « Prom the time It was established the home has allowed unmarried mem ! hers to retain $8 a month from their pension and pay the excels into the home for their maintenance. Married members whose wives are also in the home, are allowed to retain sl2 a month, the excess going to the home. Where a veteran has a wife outside of the home, tbe excess over $8 is sent to the wife or dependent members of his family.

CARD OF THANKS.

Wo are deeply thankful for the many act* of kindness shown us durlas the recent sickness and death of our little son and wish to thank our neighbors in the country and our friend* from town for their klndgem.

Mr. and Mrs. John Jones.

A Hustling North End Farmer.

The Dunnville correspondence to the Kankakee Valley Review, has the following to say about Thos. J. Maloney, who is well known in Rensselaer and throughout Jasper county, and It demonstrates what industry and thought will do for a hustler in the pursuit of fortune: In July, 1893, Thos. F. Maloney purchased his present homestead in Kankakee township, comprising 270 a: res, paying $2,000 cash and entering into a contract to pay the balance of $6,000 in due time, and besides making some valuable improvements such as tiling, fencing, drainage and buildings, 1 paid tbe last installment Jan. 1, 1909. Mr. Maloney also basuaccumu’ated considerable stock and ether personal property, and liis success can be at--1 tributed to his doing things at the [ right time and always keeping at it, and is an example of what can be done by a man who has energy and business ability.

Banquet Man Who Knifed Them.

Monday night one hundred and six'y surgeons, each bearing a scar where the if appendices had been removed, j were hosts to Dr. John B. Deaver, ( chief surgeon of the German hos-, pital in Philadelphia. Dr. Deaver had removed them all himself. He was the only one present with his vermiform attached. All the hosts were physicians and surgeons who had come from every state and from ! Canada. The dinner was given at the university club and marked the be-*! ginning of the Appendixless Club. , Even the waiters were appendix-' less, and they moved decorously about ( garbed in Red Cross orderlies. Dr. Deaver, however, was not alone responsible for their condition. As an evidence of their appreciation, the men operated upon by Dr. Reaver presented him with a loving cup in the form of a manakin of silver with a knife sticking in the abdomen where the incision is made to remove the appendix. In poem, song and story, the survivors made merry over their condition. In the menu were testimonials from some of the greatest surgeons in the land, declaring that after having been operated upon by Dr. Deaver, they felt like new men. These parts of the menus were cut out before the reporters could get them. Skeletons and sections of anatomy that made the board look like a butcher shop composed part of the decorations of the table. It had been intended to haye before every man’s plate his appendix in alcohol in a sealed jar, but they had been presented to the University of Pennsylvania by Dr. Deaver and the university refused to give them up. Following the dinner speeches were made lauding Dr. Deaver. Dr. Neff said: . “Not one oIT us but has not felt his gentle knife. It Is our only regret that among all of us freemen, liberate, chainless men yhose fetters of the appendix have been stricken off by our guests, he only remains a slave to the vermiform. I move that an operation be performed at once upon our benefactor to make him one of us.’’ There was an evident desire among the diners to bring this about, but the resolution finally failed to pass.

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To Knockers.

He who criticizes, be }ie ever so honest, must suggest a- practical remedy or he soon descends from the height of a critic to the level of a common scold. The secret of power: Keep sweet. The essence of power lies in reserve. - It is a great man who, has the courage of his lack of convictions. Hot air is all right, but see that it is well compressed before you use it. Discontent is inertia on a strike. Do not keep your kindness in water-tight compartments, if it runs over a bit it will do no harm.: When in doubt, mind your own Lusi ness. Extracts from Roycroft Rhilosophy

Obituary of Mrs. Lois Penwright.

Lois Chaplin was born Feb. 8, 1837, at North Hampton, England, and died on her 72d birthday, Feb. 8, ICO9. She was married to Thomas Penwright about 1856, and to the union weie born 8 children, 7 sons and 1 daughter. Four sons survive her, all of them being present at the funeral. She was a member of the Episcopal church of England, but after coming to this country she united with the United Brethren church, continuing a faithful member until the time of her death. After the Penwright boys had grown to manhood and left home to seek fortune at other places, Mrs. Penwright continued to reside alone on the farm ond she was well known as a good and industrious woman, and there met her sad death. The funeral was held on Feb. 12th, Rev. Chas. Pitzer, of Thayer, conducting the same. Burial was made in the Strong cemetery beside the grave of her husband who preceded her in death about 15 yars.

Irish Drama at McVickers.

One of the most important attractions of the year—that of “Peggy Machree" in which Joseph O’Mara, supported by Adrienne Augarde, is starring—will begin in McVicker’s theatre, Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 14th, (Valentine Sunday), the engagement lasting for two weeks and including a special holiday matinee Monday, Feb/ 22, Washington’s Birthday. “Peggy Machree” is a delightful romatic comedy with music, the scene being laid in Ireland in its most picturesque ahd charming period; the The company which Brooks and Dingwall have provided to interpret the comedy and support the star In a big and capable one. Mr. O’Mara is the greatest singer Ireland has ever sent to America, and since his arrival in the country in November he has been seen ,in every one of the big eastern cities and has conquered them absolutely, even the public and critics of New York having capitulated to his superb voice and his art in using it Mr. O’Mara filled the great Broadway Theatre in New York to its utmost capacity for five weeks, a feat never before accomplished by an Irish singer. Sharing the honors with the star in “Peggy Machree” is the dainty, winsome and altogether charming comedienne, Miss Adrienne Augarde, the most enchanting artist London ha sent to us. She is already an established favorite with Amreican audiences. She plays the title role, that of the arch little coquet Lady Margaret O’Driscell, who In a spirit of fun, masquerades as a ballad singer, calling herself “Peggy Machree” and in this disguise ensnares the heart of the gallant Barry Trevor, the hero of the comedy, played by Mr. O’Mara. For any pain, from top to toe, from any cause, apply Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric oil. Pain can’t stay where It is used. 1

Attention Knights.

The K. of P. Lodge, No. 82, will attend church at the Christian church in a # body next Sunday, Feb. 21st. All members are requested to meet at the lodge room at 10 o’clock and march in a body to tbe churcb. W. V. PORTER, C. C. G. W. SCOTT, K. of R ft 8.

Phone your Coal orders to No. 131 while our line Is out of repair. Coen & Brady. Asserting that his wire has failed to provide for him a* she agreed to do when he deeded to her property worth $26,000. John Roobstroh, one of the beet-known men in South Bend, has filed suit In the St. Joseph circuit court to set aside the transaction. Rochatroh, who Is losing his eyesight, la unable to support himself and 1* without an Income as a result of hie action of several years ago. Senator-elect B. P. Shively U one of hla attorneys.

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PUBLIC SALE. Charles W. Fleming, 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Mt Ayr, 8% milts west of Rensselaer, will sell at public auction at his residence, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 19C9, The following property: FIVE HEAD OF HORSES. One black Norman stallion, coming 5 yrs old, wt 1700 when In good flesh, a good, sure breeder with established reputation;. 1 7-yr-old driving bay mare, standard bred, a good mover and a speeder; 1 coming 4-yr-old black gelding, wt 1100, standard bred, a good driver, a stylish mover, a Jay Wood colt; 1 coming 3-yr-old brown gelding, wt 1000, gentle and broke to drive double; 1 coming 3-yr-old- bay mare, wt 1000, ghntle, broke double. 130 HEAD OF SHEEP Consisting of 40 head of pure-bred, eligible to register Hampshire ewes; bred to lamb In March and April. 20 head of grade Shropshire ewes, bred to lamb In March and April. 70 head of Western ewes, bred to a registered Hampshire ram. and will lamb in April. These sheep are all thrifty and young and have good mouths, and will be sold In small lota to accommodate purchasers. 36 HEAD OP CATTLE Consisting of two head of, fine dairy cows, fresh In March. Four common cows. Three heifer calves. One bull, a pure-bied Red Polled, coming S-yrt-old, registered. Fllteen

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head of steer calves. Ten head of yearling steers. 16 HEAD OF SHOATS Of different sizes. TERMS —A credit of 10 months will be given on all sums over $lO, purchaser giving bankable note with approved security. 5 per cent discount for cash. CHAS. W. FLEMING. Fred- Pbilllpß, auctioneer. Everett Halstead,'clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. Fine Firm For Sale. l I will offer for sale 229 acres off of the west side of my "two mile prairie" farm at SIOO per acre. It Is all under cultivation. New land with a deep rich black soil. No better land In Jasper oounty. There I are five lines of tile branching across It, Just put In, with plenty of tall to the river, and It Is Just rilling enough to be well and easily drained. It Is Just whet I call Idle oorn land, and If properly cultivated and season good It ought to pay for Itself In four years. Part of It has done more the pest two yews, notwithstanding bad seasons and before it was tiled. A better bargain cannot be found anywhere For farther parOcular* call on Dr. H. L. Brown. I LU-lw FLETCHER MONNETT. Enameled ware, very special sale oa February 19th and soth. Your choice $» cents. All large pieces, at the 19c Racket Store.

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