Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1878 — Page 3

The Democratic Sentinel. JAMES W. MeEWZK, Proprietor. AdVTtiaing K,at®s Quarter col. “ •' *<® > col. ° • ••*** Ten per cent, added to foregoing price n ■lverusements are «$t to occupy more than "^fectionaTpart's of a y«ar at eq ?P eh’anacc 9 All legal notices and advertisement*, at established ■talutc pries. Readins notice*, first publication 10 cent s a line each publication thereafter 5 eta. a line. Yearly advertisements may be changod Suarterly [once in three months) at the op on of the advertiser, free of extra charge. Advertisements for persons not residents of Jasper county must be paid for in advance of first publication, when less than one-quar-ter column in else; and vuarterly in advance when larger

MORDEGAI F. CHILCOTE, Attorn ay-at-Law Ruuilaii. - - . - Ivbiana Practices in the Courts of Jaspei and adjoining counties. Makes collections a specialty. Office or. north side of Washington street, opposite Court House. vlnl. B. B. DWIGOIMS. KIMBI DWIGOINS. R. S. ft Z. DWlGGiire, Attonuyi.*t-L»w, and Loan Broken. Rbnssbiabb, . - - - Indiana. SIOO 000 To Loan on First Mortgage, on five rears’ time, at 9 percent, interest, in sums of 5300 and over. ROTABY PUBLIC. COLLECTOR. DANIEL B. MILLER, Attorney-at-Law, RmtSSBLABS, - INDIANA. Office up stairs in in Bedford & Jackson's Block. Taxes paid, abstracts prepared, all kinds of legal contracts written. vlnl OF- Special attention given to preparing Ditch and Hoad Petitions and Reports of Viewers. IRA W, YEOMAN, Atlorneys-at-Law. ft Notary Public, Real Estate Agent and Abstracter, writes up and acknowledge all kinds of lega instruments. Office on Washington Street, second door west of Leopld’s store, aensselaer. md. vlnl. FRANK W. BABCOCK, Attornoy-atLaw, Notary Public, Real Estate Broker, Loan and Insurance Agent, Rensselaer, Ind. Lands examined. Abstracts of Title prepared and T '-xes paid. Collections a specialty. Office opposite Court House. SIMON P. THOMPSON, DAVID J. THOMPSON-Attorneo-at Law. Notary Public. THOMPSON ft BROTHER, iIENSSBLAKB, - - - INDIANA. Practice in all the Courts. MARION L. SPITLER, Collector and. Abstracter. We pay particular attention to paying taxes telling and teasing lands. DR. J. H. LOUGHRIDGE, Physician and Surgeon. Washington street, below Austin’s hotel. Ten per <u;n . interest will b j ad-'ed to all accounts limning unsettled longer than three months. DR. G. A. MOSS. Office in Spitler's brick, Washington street, apposite Court House. Rensselaer, Ind. DR. IRA C. KELLEY, Dentist aud Photographer, RIKfiSELAER, - - - INDIANA B—MSBg— ■' . ■ 1 'I EXCHANGE BANK, Kbmington. Ind., O. B. Mclntire, Proprietor. Buy and sell exchange, n.ake collections, negotiate loans on real estate, pay interest on ieposits, etc. Office hours from a o'clock, a. 3>., to 1 p. in.

LESLIE GRANT Blacksmith. Shop on Front Street, next <looi »bove the Stage Office, at Duvall & Goff’s old Stand, Patronage solicit»d. vln2 CHARLES P. HOPKINS BEGS leave to inform the public that he u now prepared to do house painting, papei Banging,eiilciiuining, etc., at prices beyor- I competition (,'a be found at liis rooms, up Haire in Liberal Corner building . vlnll SHINDLER A ROBERTS, Blacksmiths. At Warner’s oid stand on Front »treet. Horseshoeing, machine repairing, carriage ironing, etc., done neatly and cheaply. vln2. HOPKINS HOUSE, R. J. Hopkins - - Proprietor. Excellent table,convenient locution, ?areful attention to wants of guests, ind experienced management are its .'ecemmendations to popular favor. 1851. CHARTER PERPETUAL. 1877. FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANT, OF INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. ASSETS, ... $371,683.42. JAS. E. ROBERTSON, Pres’t. Wm. Wesley Woollen, Secretary. DANIEL B. MILLER. Agent, vla‘29. Rensselaer. Ind. Emmet Kannal, Jniggisi id Phamaceutisl Hard Rubber Trutsos a Specialty. Washington street. tln3 Rensselaer, Ind.

SNYDER & HENDRYX, Attorneys at Law Reminoton, Indiana. OFFICE IN EXCHANGE BLOCK COLLECTIONS A SPECIALT Y. Cr. Tra-iigli, DENTIST, REMINGTON, IND. /AFFICE In west room over McDougle sdry V / goods store, in Exchange Block.

J. S WIGMORE, WATCH & CLOCK Wfe j- J ' ’■. *3& ■l| -X ~Z~ maker. Shop In WILLIS IMES’ DRUG STORE, Rensselaer, Ind. Ail work warranted to give satisMtion, And charges as low as will ln•ure good work. V I BI

f|EWSHOE STORE The public |s respectfully informed that I have opened a store opposite the Bank, where will be found a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES Including a large assortment of my own make. AT LOW RATES! I have made a careful selection of goods pertaining to a well regulated Shoe Store, aud respectfully Invite the public for a close inspection. A Custom Shop Wfll be connected, where I shall manufacture, to measure, ail kinds of Boots, and Shoes. Goods all warranted. Repairing neatly and reasonably done. Sole-leather for sale. Please give me a call. S. BASS. Store opposite the Bank, RENBBELAE< IND. DR. A. L. HAMAR, Announces to the community that he designs to make Rensselaer his permanent home. His professional services are offered to the public with the hope that 30 years experience may render him able to give satisfaction to all who favor him with their patronage . Special attention given to chronic diseases. Is permitted to ref«r to all whe are acquainted with him. Office nearly opposite Court House.— H eside ce with Mrs. Crockett,opposite Judge Hammond's. Aug. 10. ’77 *6m. AUSTIN HOUSE, Renuelaer, IndA. W. CLEVELAND, Pboprietob. This well-known House having recently changed hands has been thoroughly renovated. refitted and refurnished throughout, and is now open for the reception of guess. It is centrally located large, conveniently arranged; ana the proprietor will strive to make ft attractive and ho_me-l‘ke to all who favor him with patronage. The table is always supplied with the best variety afforded by the market. Charges as moderate as circumstances and conditions will permit. 19T~ Good Stabling connected with the House

Indianapolis. DeW£CliiiMo Railway. TIMS CARD JO'o. 1. On aud after February 15, 1878-until further notice, trains will run on the Indianapolis, Delphi <t Chicago Railway as follows: going bast. Leaves Rensselaer at U :45 A.M. “ Pleasant Ridge 12:05 P.M. “ Zard Flag. “ Hanging Grove 12:24 “ Lee 12:45 “ “ Sharpsburg 1:00 “ Arrives at Bkaufobd. GOING WEST. Leaves Bradford at 2:00 P. M. “ Sharpsburg Flag. “ Lee 2:15 “ “ Hanging Grove 2:35 “ Zarif Flag. Pleasant Ridge 2:55 “ Aarives at Rensselaer 3:15 “ ALLEN lIEGLER, Superintendent. JOHN MILLIKAN. Assistant Luperintcudent.

The Democratic Sentinel. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22. 1878.

Butter 15 rente per lb. Eggs 12 cents per dozen. Clear side 12i dents per lb. Bacon and Hanis 12| to 15. Shoulders 10 to 12. Potatoes 250. per bushel, Green apples 1 60. Beans $2 to $2 40 per bushel. Flour (winter wheat) $1 60 to $1 60 per quarter bbl. If yon wish to buy a tract of land in Jasper county consult Thompson & Bro. They sell at owners’ prices, and have a large list from which to select.

Notice to debtors of the INDIANAPOLIS, DELPHI & CHICAGO RR CO.—ln pursuance » f a res u ion of the Board of Dir< ctors of t ie Indianapolis Den h & Chicago Raihoad Compan , noii e is hereby given that said uumpuiiy has constructed said road from Bradford, on the L. N. A. & C RR , to Renssela r on the sth day of February, 1878: that suid road was regularly opened for travel on the 15th day of . ebruary, 1878, and trains are now running daily, making close connection with all express trains on the L. K. A. & C. RR. at. Bradford. The Company are also erecting a Depot building at Rensselaer, which will be done on or before March sth, 1878! at which time ail the notes made payable to this Company upon the building of said road from Bradford to Rensselaer and erecting a depot at said town will become due; and all parties owing them are-requested to call at the bank of A. McCoy & Thompson on or before the last named date and pay their respective notes. The Company have built the road and need ‘.he ..money to pay the contractors. Rensselaer. Ind., Feb, 15th, 1879. Feb. 22. JOHN LEE, President. A. S. Laßue is agent for the celebrated Waters’ organs. We understand that Mr. Scott Hardy, of Monticello, a gentleman of fine musical attainments, will deliver a lecture on the subject of music, at the Presbyterian church, in Rensselaer, next Tuesday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. Woolen Goods at cost, at the New York Store. Uncle Charley Boroughs will dispose of his stock, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture, etc., at public sale, at his residences on the Cleveland farm, 1J miles northeast of Rensselaer, Friday next. A large lot best brands of Cigars just received at Laßue’s. Geo. E. Hannum. J. B. Harboltand son, Johnjßeidewolf and Will Scott, all of Monticello, have been in town during rhe week. UST” Pictures enlarged for $1 50 at Sharp’s Gallery. Mr. Leopold is in Chicago purchas ing a large and select stock of goods for the spring trade. He will give bargains to his patrons when he returns. Choice brands of Tobaccos just re ceived at Tuteur’s. Frank Cotton is erecting an office at his lumber and coal yard, near the depot. Mr. Eger has the contract for building the depot. CIGARS —La Grande Duchess; Bull Dozers, a No. 1; Belinda; Pride of Cuba; Rose Bud—a nickel each—and Harvest, two for a rickel. No better goods in the market. Call and try them A. S, Laßue,

We are under obligations to Bro. James for some articles in type. Ezra C. Nowels, Teacher of Brushwood School, Union Township, re ports for the month ending February Bth, 1878 : Enrollment, 30; average daily attendance, 25.35. Names of pupils who have nr any time nor been tardy for tbe month: Arthur Anderson, Eddie McColly. Charles McColly, Deila Burns, Alice Anderson, Mary L. Humes. Number of words misspelled by the school for the month—2ss. Ezra C. Nowels, Teacher.

Remington Items, from the Times.

Wiley Pierce was the first Remingtonian to try the narrow guage. He says they made the last six miles in going from Rensselaer to Bradford in eleven minutes. Hon. Geo. Major has purchased Jos. Crowden’s farm, one and a half miles south of Remington, and will take possession shortly. The farm contains 410 acres of very fine ’land, is one of the handsomest places in this vicinity. The buying of this farm was partly a necessity, but as it will be the means of preventing his departure for Texas for an indefinite perioc, we *re glad that it so happened. We have not yet learned where Mr Crowden intends going, but hope he will not leave this neighborhood, where he is highly and justly respected, to wander among strangers in a strange land. “Charley" invites Bro. James toengave in a thorough “seif-examination” and ascertain, if possible, his political status.

They Kept Right On Laughing.

When Blaine was in the midst of his colloquy with Dawes and Hoar over the sins of Massachusetts in the war of 1812, Judge Davis of Illinois began to laugh, first at the top of his head, and then all the way down his ponderous body to his feet. Seeing Davis in this melting mood, Howe and Hamlin commenced to chuckle, and soon Conkling, who sitsclcse by, burst out. Hoar caught a glimpse of t-e p c acle, and reddening to the roots of his hair, exclaimed: “Only two classes of men laugh at Massachusetts; one class are those who hate her undying devotion te liberty: the other despise her for sustaining tills great and Godlike administration.” Davis, Howe, Conkling and Hamlin kept right on with their la ighing.

John Sherman and the Lousiana Felons

[Albany Argus.] In answer to John Sherman’s statement concerning Anderson’s trial, a Washington dispatch to the New York Sun says that the grand jurv did not refuse to indict Wells and Anderson, but directed the district attorney to file an indictment. The grand jpry would h ve indicted had there nor been a question as to the legality of the jury itself. The jury iu Anderton’s case was not packed, but drawn from the regular panel of a thousand names. The information was not signed uy a member of the white league. It was drawn by the district attorney. A catamount, measuring three feet and seven inches from tip to tip, was ki e in Knox co inty, Ind ai a, last wetii. Canned Emit, Teas, Coffee and Sugar, at Laßue’s. Dr. A. H. Wirt, dentist, of Monticello,will be in Rensselaer on Monday ofuext wee 25tb, on professional business. Those requiring his services will do well to make to make a note of this and give him an early call. WANTED!—At Kern’s Grocery—--1000 Turkies. Seth Thomas Clocks for sale by Wigmore. Warranted 2 years. Cheap for cast, Ho! for the “Narrow Gauge.” Salt reduced to $1 75 a barrel at Kern’s Grocery.

Watches Clocks and Jewelry neatly repaired by‘Wigmore. Shop at lines’ Drug Store. The I. D. & C. RR. has brought in the first car load of goods, consisting of 55 barrels of Salt, for Mr. Kern. Go and price the new stock of Glass •and Queensware at Kern’s, which are selling at “Narrow Gauge” prices. Goods at the New York Store can be procured at the old rates. No ad vance in prices. Don’t fail to go to C. C Starr’s new store for anything you want in the Grocery or Queensware line, and examine his goods and prices before making your purchases. Standard goods and low prices, for cash, is his motto. The Ratlroad hes reduced Monticello Flour at Kern’s Grocery tosl 60 a sack, being a reduction of 20c per sack.

NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. State of Indiana, Jasper County, ss : lr the Jasper Circui* Court March Term. 18 8. Joseph Dwenger ) vs. Rol a T, Newman, Annie M. I Complaint Newman, Ernest .Croquet, ( 1523. Mary E Croquet and Fannie I M. Burnworth, J Now comes the Plaintiff, by Daniel B. Miller his attorney, and flies his Complaint herein together with an affidavit, that the defendants Rolla T. Newman, and Annie M. Newman, are non-residents of the State of Indiana, and are necessary parties to said action. r Notice is therefore hereby given said defendants, that unless they be and appear on the thirteenth day of the next Term of the Jasper Circuit Court to be hoiden on the Third Monday of March, 1878, at the Court House In Rensselaer, in said County and State, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in their; bsence. Tn Witness Whereof, I hereunto 1 Be L“y hand and affix the Seal of (SEAL.) said Court, at Rensselaer, this Bth day of February, A. D. 1878 CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk. . /asper Circuit Court. Daniel B. Miller, Att y for pl’ff. February 8, 1878.

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WHAT THEY SAY.

[From the Lafayette Journal.] Vice-President Reynolds, of the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad, having kindly put a special train on the road for the accommodation of those who desired to attend the celebration at Rensselaer yesterday, of the completion of the Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Narrowgauge, there was a large crowl in attendance. Owing co the very short notice there were not many from LaFayette. Delphi sent down a delegation of thirty or more, under t he pastoral charge of Mayor Walker, Postmaster Watts, Editor Cox, of the Journal, Enooh Rinehart, the members <»f the Qty Council, county officers, and other prominent citizens. Quite a number were taken on board tte train at Battle Ground, Brookston and Chalmers, and oy the time tbe train reached Reynolds, the two coaches which had been provided were tilled. At Reynolds a crowd of 150 was in waiting, about 100 of whom were from Monticello, and brought with them the Monticello band; the rfifet from Wolcott, Kentland and Reynolds. At Bradford a train with eleven box and flat cars was in waiting at the new road, to convey the excursionists to Rensselaer. At every stopping point numbers were taken on, and by the time the train reached its destination it was overcrowded, there being over 600 persons on board. Arrived at Rensselaer dinner was the first thing in order, it being by this time after noon; ana it was proceeded with without delay or ceremony. The lady visitors, according to announcement, were first to be served, and the crowd waited with reasonable patience until they were seated; but, sad to relate, the cravings of a thousand hungry men were too strong for their courtesy, and a general rush soon ensued. The provision made by the good people of Rensselaer was most ample us to quantity and excellent, in quality; but the crowd and the mud were entirely too much for the serving committee of ladies and gentlemen. The good people of Rensselaer are deserving of all praise, however, for their efforts to provide for the comfort of all. The fa-t is they had no expectation there would be half so many hungry mouths to feed; and the crowd was so that someconfus on was unavoidable. Wto-nmosi of the people had dined, the audieuce, which by this time had gathered in the court room, was called to order by Alfred Thompson, master of ceremonies for the day. The main room of the court house was crowded aud yet not more than one-third of those in attendance could gain admittance. There must have been fully 1,500 to 2,000 people gathered iu the town.

The exercises opened with a song about “The Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Railroad,’’ by the choir, when Hon. John Lee, president of the road, was introduced. After complimenting the ladies and citzens upon the generous repast which they had provided, Mr. Lee expressed the opini< n that this was a memorable day for their little town, and would mark an important epoch in its history; and he congratulated them upon the completion of this enterprise, which connected them by irou bands with the rest of the world. T hey had just started in the enterprise, however; and he appealed to the citizens of Monticello, Delphi, Frankfort, and other points along the projected line of the road, to come up now and do their share. He complimented Mr. McCoy, the Thompsons, Dwiggiuses,. and other public spirited citizens, to whose assistance and liberal support the enterprise was greatly indebted lor its success. After music by the Monticello Band, Zimri Dwiggius proposed the toast, “The Narrow-gauge Railroad,” and called upon Colonel Yeoman, of the firm of Yeoman, Hegl< r & Co., the contractors who built it, to respond. Mr. Yeoman thought the road itself was the best speech he could make; but proceeded to enlarge upon the prospects, and the coming importance of uarrow-gauge roads in general. He thought they were the solution of tbe problem ofcheap transportation, aud predicted before many years, the completion of a net-work of nar-row-gauge railroads, together with at least two great double-track trunk lines to the East of that gauge. Their great cheapness vi* oonotruvliUU) UpUl'ill.iuu, ctluxocit item of expanse pertaining to a railroad enterprise, made them the rising giant of the future.

Ir.i W. Yeoman proposed the to;ist “Cons ruciion of the Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Railroad,” which was responded to by Dr. 1. B. VVushburn, of Rensselaer. The choir then sung a long poetical compositiou on “The Natr-iw-Gauge’’ to the tune of “Old John Brown,’’ tbe audience joining in the chorus. 1 n ch R, Cox, of the Delphi Journal, then toasted ‘’The Ladies,” to whi<-h sentiment Mr. President Lee gallantly responded. Captain C. A. Edmonds, of Rensselaer, proposed “Our host, Alfred McCoy,” in response to which Horace E. James, ot The Rensselaer Union, read an ardent eulogy on that public spirited citizen, who, we believe, provided the ox cf which most of his hearers had liberally partaken. This ended the regular programme. In response to calls short speeches were made by Hon. Anson Wolcott, Colonel Hurlbut, of Georgia, (a member of the contracting firm for building the new road), Judge Hughes, H. P, Owens and Dr. Bushnell, of Monticello, Dr, R.chardson and Vine Holt, of Delphi, Hon. John P. Carr, of White county, and S. Vater, of LaFayette. Cox, of Delphi, proposed “The people of Rens-selaer—th-y build railroads on the narrowgauge, but dispense hospitality on the btoad-gauge system,'’ to which Hon. R. S. Dwiggius was culled to respond, and did so in a few happy remarks. The meeting then adjourned, and the greater part of the visitors waded to the train, though some staid over until to-day. The people of Jasper county and the upper part of White county are < s delighted over their railroad as a child with a new toy, aud well they may be. Like the aged maiden in the story, their feelings are best expressed by the ines ot the hymn:

“This is the way I long have sought, And mourned because 1 fitind it not.” We wish them and their new road long life and prosperity. It may be proper to add, by way of appendix, a few items concerning the enterprise The project of a road fr >m Indianapolis to Chicago, passing through Frankfort, Delphi, Monticello and Rensselaer has been long pending, and several different efforts have be.n made without success to complete it. Finally last year the officers decided to make the road narrow g,uge instead of the standard gauge, and the people of the portion of the line just completed went down into their pocket-books and paid the amount of subsidy asked, in older that so much of the road might be done without delay, and they relieved from the mud embargo. The contract for the entire line from Indianapolis to Chicago was let to Yeoman, Heeler & Co., who were to be paid a subsidy of about $4,000 per mile, for which they agreed to complete and equip the road. They were not bound by their contract to begin work until January 1 last, but anticipated the work on this division, in order to give a stimulus to the enterprise as a whole. They began work Nevember 1, and finished laying the iron February 5. The second division is from Bradford to Monticello, the third ftom Monticello to Delphi, and the fourth from Rensselaer to Dyer, in Lake county. The engine is from the Baldwin Locomotive Works, a sac simile of those run on the Centennial Grounds, at Philadelphia, and a’ perfect beauty. The equipment so far procured seems to be neat and serviceable thbugh of course light. And UuW, kind reader, if you want to see a delighted community, just get on the cars and go up to Rensselaer.

[Correspondence Indianapolis Journal.] The celebration of the completion of the Indianapolis, Delphi and Chicago railroad took place here to-day. The programme was a good one and well carried out by Alfred Thompson, who was master of ceremonies. The fat ox furnished by Alfred McCoy was well roasted and done to a turn. It weighed 853 pounds net, but was not half 'arge enough to go around, becau-e the crowd reached up into the thousands. It is said 800 came in on the train from Bradford and along the road. There were about forty from Delphi, a large number from Monticello, and several from Lafayette.

Vater represented the Lafayette Journal, Enoch Cox a Delphi piper, and Will Hot-ver, of the Moatioello Democrat, was on hand. The dinner was large and excellent, but the thousands were too much for t, but we hope that the most of our guests were well satisfied with that very important part of the entertainment. The Monticello end Rensselaer bands and cho'r furnished excellent music. Speeches were made by President Lee, Contractor Yeoman, Colonel Hurlburt, of Georgia; Mr. Holt, Dr. Richardson and Mr. Cox, of Delphi; Judge Hughes, Dr. Bushnell, and others, of Monticello; Hon. Mr. Carrand Hon. A. Wolcott, of White county; Mr. Vater, of Lafayette; H. E. James, Captain Edmonds, I. W. Yeoman, Dr. Washburn and Alfred Thompson, of this place. Those in auihority spoke cheeringly of the prospect of an early completion of the road to Indianapolis, tbe great inland city of the republic. The gentlemen present assured us that the construction of a narrow-gauge road cost much less than the st mdard gauge, and that it could be run twenty-five per cent, cheaper, and that this saving will pay the cost of the road in five ye *rs. The town and county are chiefly indebted to the enterprise of our townsman, Alfred McCoy, for what we have to-day. This town is the paradise of the prairies, and this county is one of the best in the stole for industrious young men to settle and make a home in. Our stockraisers and dealers are the wealthy men of our county. There is probably no county in this state that contains a greater number of wealthy farmers in proportion to its population. The professions und n if-rent branches of business are full, but there is plenty of room for farmers and stockraisei s. There are hundreds of acres of land in this county that can be bought for from $3 to $lO per acre that would make the best pastures and farms. This county is largely Republican in politics. There is not a licenced drinking hon»e in it. We have no jail and scarcely ever need one. Our citizens are intelligent, moral and industrious. If men of that class come here they will be cordially welcomed. None others need apply.

NEAR TOGETHER.

Which Refers to the Iron Rails of a Narrow Gange Railway[Occasional Correspondence of the Sentinel.] Delphi, Feb. 15, —A large delegation from this city attei.ded the celebration of the completion of the narrow gauge railroad from Bradford to Rensselaer, ooe section of the I. D. & C. railroad. A t pecial train was provided on the L. N. A. & C. railroad, and along the Hue of way received large addiiiods to the crowd already aboard, aad at Bradford a train on the narrow gauge was iu waiting aud everybody enjoyed the free rile. After faring sumptuously, everybody veting Rensselaer people most liberal and accommodating, th- s who could get in o the court hou w were highly entertained by ; d ' esses ft om various persons. The crowd were estimated at 3,000 persons. The Hon. John Lee, president of the Indianapolis, Delphi and Chicago railroai, very fully presented the objective pcints of the enterprise, and earnestly c !’• 1 upon the people along the line on the other divisions of the road to do their share, and the company, Yeoman, Hegler & Co., the contracting pieties, have, in adAance of the time, fixed for the commencement of the work, under the most adverse circumstances, ci myleted 16 miles from November 1, 1877, to February 5, 1878. They are ready and anxious to commence the work on the division between Bradford and Monticello, and betweon Monticello aud Delphi. The aid required on the part of the people must be secured and the work will be commenced as soon as the directors are prepared to assure them that their part of the eontruet te complied with We earnestly urge every person who fuels the necessity of competing transportation lines to assist in the completion of this enterprise, and may we have cause to rejoice over the event of the completion of the narrow gauge to this eiiy. Under the management cf Mr. Lee there can be no failure. Few men possess his executive ability and indomitable energy, and he deserves well of the friends of this much needed railroad.

In “ Lawson’s Curative ” will be found a special remedial agent for Rheumat sm, Neuralgia, and diseases of the nerve. It assists nature in driving out these diseases and in healing and soothing the shattered nerves For sale by Willis J. Imes, agent, Rensselaer, Ind. Don’t be Caught.—Letters go in from all over the country t > the Department at Washington showing that sharp parties are actively engaged collecting discharge papers from and inducing soldiers to execute declarations for bounty land, under a pretenc* that a bill they say has been introduced into congress is sure to pass, grunting every honora ly discharged soldier 160 acres of land. Keep your discharge pap-rs. Don’t fool them away. No such a bill has been introduced, nor is one likely to be. Your disdharges once p rted with may do you irreparable w;ong, to say nothing of what jhe sharks who are after them may do with them.—Lewistown (Pa.) De S ocratic Sentinel.

Scene at an Irish. Bank.

From Fun. Lord Squander—Overdrawn, Mr. O’Hagan? Why, I cast up the pass book myself, and it showed over a thousand in my favor. Mr. O’Hugan—Ah, me lord, its a thrilling mistake ye’ve made—ye’ve cast the year of our Lord into the poun’s. Troth, its Fowling in riches we’d all be ir we could only Discount Annie Dominy! Gen. Charles E. Furlong, who commanded a Federal brigade during the war, and who now represents the city of Vicksburg in the Senate of Mississippi. has been appointed by the Lee Monument Association of Richmond, ya., its general representative for the State of Mississippi for the collection of funds for the erection of an equestrian statue of the late Gen. Robert E. Lee, on the Capitol Grounds at Richmond. '‘God helps the man that helps himself, but God help the man caught helping himself here,” is the notice posted behind the counter of a silversmith in Boston. A double-barreled gun hangs near the notice. March I.3th Vermont will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first meeting of its State Legislature at Windsor. A Texas legislator moved to exempt the dogs of widowsand orphans from taxation. A Yankee editor, in a financial article, says: “Money is close, but not close enough to reach.” It is said to be pcis ale to speak low, aad yet be high-toned. Ellis Walton conveys the Express matter to and from the depot. Columbus, Ind., hand only three delinquent tax Bale§ this year.

Stephen D. Engle, an ingenious clock and watchmaker of Hazleton, has completed a clocx showing such remarkable mechanical skill t,.at our readers will lead of it with Interest. Mr. Engie is about forty-five years old, and has teen about twenty perfecting it. He never saw the remarkable Strarburg clock. In fact, he has not traveled more than two hundred miles from home at any time. This clock stands eleven feet high. At its base it is about four feet wide, and at the top about two. It is about three feet deep at the base, gradually less towards the top. Its colors are dark brown and gold. The Strasburg clock is tnirty feet high, yet its mechaaism is not ss intricate nor has it so many figures as the Hazleton clock. The Strasburg clock’s figures are about three feet high, and the American click’s about nine inches. Three minutes before the hour, a pipe organ inside the clock plays an anthem. It has five tubes. Bills are then rung, and when the hour is struck double doors in an alcove open, and a figure of Jesus appears. Double doors to the left then open, and the apostles apnear slowly, one by one, in procession. As they appear and pass Jesus, they turn towards him. Jesus jows, and the apostles turn again and proceed through the double doors in au alcove on the right. As Peter approaches, Satan looks out of a window above and tempts jhim. Five times j the devil appears, and when Peter passes, denying Christ, the cock flaps its wings and crows. When Judas appears, Satan comes down from the window and follows Judas out in the procession, and then goes back up to his place to watch, Judas appearing on both sides. As the procession has passed, Judas and the three Marys disappear and the doors are closed. The scene can be repeated seven times an hour if necessary, and the natural

motion of the clock produces it four times per hour, whereas the Strasburg procession is made but once a day, at. 12 o’clock. Below the piaza is the main dial, about thirteen inches in diameter. To its right is a figure of Time with an hour-glass. Above this is a window, at which figures representing Youth, Manhood and Old Age. To the left of the dial is a skeleton, rep Death. When the hour hand approaches the first qurter Time reverses his hour-glass and strikes on a bell with bis scythe, when another bell inside responds; then Childhood appears instantly. When the hour hand approaches the second quarter or half hour there *re heard the strokes of two bells; then Youth appears and the organ plays a hymn. After this Time strikes two and reverses his hour-glass, when two bells respond instde. One minute afterthis a chime of bells is heard, when a folding door opens in the upper porch and < n > at the right of the court, and the Savior comes walking o it. Then the apostles appear in procession.

The clock also tells the moon’s changes, the tide, the seasons, days, days of the month and year, and the signs of the zodiac; and on the top a soldierin armor isconstantly on guard, walking back and forward. As the hours i dvanee Manhood, Old Age and Death take part in the panorama.

THE DYING PARTY.

How George W. Julian. Will Tell of of Its Death StruggleAu eastern paper in commenting upon the forthcoming article of tlie Hon. George W. Julian in the North American Review says: “ We l.earn from Indiana that George W. Julian, of that Stats, has written a remarkable article for the forthcoming number of the North American Review, to which he has gi ten the expressive title of ‘The Death Struggle of the Republican Party.’— A? Mr. Julian assisted at the birth of the republican party, nursed and pr< - teeted its infancy, and better than most men living knows what its mission was, and what were the elements of its strength, he may be assumed to have studied’■’’it i no hostile eye the sources of its decay, and his verdict that it has outlived its usefulness will possess a singular interest. The ‘old organization abolitionists’ were non* 1 of them addicted to literary milk and water, but Mr. Julian was a kind of Junius even among the old organization abolitionists, as remarkable for the biting energy of iiis style as for the fearless independence and unbending integrity of his character. The Blaines and Conklings may as well prepare themselves for the actual cautery.”

OBSERVER

A Determined Woman.

Miss Alice McKee, of Chicago, was unable to pay the rent of her bumble apartments, and a constable entered them in order to levy upon her furniture. She piotested, he insisted, refusing to show his writ of authority. He had obtained entrance by representing that he wished to obtain board. Miss McKee took a pistol from a bureau and shot the intruder Gead, Ou the trial it was proved that the pieces of furniture on which he was levying were exemptand that throughout he had exhibited insolence and stupidity. The jury immediately acquitted her, a verdict indication that a woman iu Chicago has some rights which even officers of the law are bound to respect.

“It’s Wicked to Shwear.”

Two Germans, fresh from Cincinnati, visited New Yirk, and one, well acquainted with :he city, invited his friend to Delmonico’s, where a diuner for two and a bottle of wine were ordered. The place and fare were praised until the bill of sll was presented. This they considered an extortion.— They paid, however, and while walking down Broadway the excited German commenced to swear at the supposed extortion. His friend then said, “Do not sb wear, Yawcup. It is wicked to shwear. God has punished dot man Delmonico.” ”How?” “I have mine pocket full mit spoons.” Hawk Eye; When one of Architect Mullett’s buildings falls dowu he goes to the ruins, examines the chaos of masonry very critically, and says they might have known that one coat o! whitewash wasn’t strong enough to hold up as heavy a wall as that; why in thunder didn’t the idiots know enough to put on more whitewash? T. S. Marshall, the well known poultry breeder of Pecksburg, Hendricks eounly, Ind., recently sold a partridge cochin cock to T. Williamson, of Taunton. Mass., for S4O. A flock of over 200 wild -geese was seen on the river near Columbus, Ind., Sunday. Over 8,000 valentines passed thro’ the Fort Wayne post office on the 14th and 15th. There are 625 convicts in the Jeffer •ouville, Ind., penitentiary.

A Tery Complete Clock.

Testimony. In presenting the following letters to t' public we will only say, that they are selected from a large number which wc ai constantly receiving from all sections. The speak for themselves and should satisfy th most skeptical of the value of Lawscr Curative : NEURALGIA * YiZARS. Burea, 0., Dec., 1576. Gentlemen —Having suffered with nc—.ml tlie, tnus:ks for four years, and u.-ed thj v.il. remedies whi .h are advertised, wiiii little or 1 relief, I was induced to try your Curative. 1': using one bottle i am entirely rwd of raI:: rhall apply stilt another to co-nnl. eiy true cate t’ < disease from the system, rb • 1 1 hav-a every c<: fideuce to believe your remcoy v. i'l do. R. RUSSELL SCIATIC RHEUaiAViSKL Ct.Evm.AND, 0., Dec. 26'h, rSji Gautlemen—l desire toinake n statement regard ing the effect of your Curative upon ra”. I sutn.rev. intensely for two months with Sciatic Rheumatism • and naturally tried all the remedies I c- -Id Lear o the Curative among the othi. s butfou u no rcb-i and came to the conclusion there was 10 cure for it. I was persuaded finally to g.ve your Curative: thorough trial, by one who had been cured. 1 aga : . commenced applying the Cuntl’ve in earnest, untie his direction, a.. 1 in a we-.x’sume I was free fro pain .and well. I firmly believe every case of Rhe mat’sm will yield to T-awson’s Curative, but it mu be used freely and persiatewdy as y< u dir- ct. JA.UES H, BROWN. The importance of t'-.-J thorough u e 1 the medicine cannot be too strongly impreed on the patients. It will cure every tin. when used as we direct See circulcaround each bottle. ~~ SORE THROAT. Cleveland, 0., Nov, 22a. .376, The Lawson Chemical U ■ .: Gentlemen—l was suffering terribly with Sor* Throat the evening I called upon you as you v' recollect. After using the Curat* ve frequently dur ing the night, as per direction, I f<»u id that lr. morning I vas almost entirely relieved. /u th. Curative proved so effective in my case, I h; 1, • Liken pleasure in recommend ing'it to my iiienu and I sha.l continue to advertise its me-:is. Truly yvurs« WILL H. BL ARDSLEY NE RV OUS H EADAC HE. Cleveland, 0., Nov. bib, IS7O. Gentlemen—My v/i.e has used your Curative f Nervous Headache, and the result wasjuostgui.fying. We wou’4 not be without it. Very rcspecuuhy, L. C. E ECKMAN, Sec. M. R. K Co dyspepsia". CI.’VCLAND. 0., Nov. 7i.11, il;6. Gentlemen —I u. h to express my thankfulnes for the relief your Curative gave ny daughter. Siu suffered with Dyspepsia two years. A very few doses taken ns you directed caused the pata t. cease. H-r f .>d doc” not distress her n<.w, netthci is she trouble*! with , 'usca. Wehavee’ ry reuse, to feel s..e :s eared. JNO. L. MADIGAN. If any doubts cxl.»t i.i regard t j the bend- j to be derived from the use of LAWSON’: CURATIVE among those who are suJ.a ing from Rheuntatis"., iu »ura! s Sciatica Headache, Toothache, f'ervcusr:s r Chilblains, Irfljmmatlon, Lip.thczi Core Throat, Catarrh, Dyopepcid, Burns, Scalds, etc., we should be pleased to an swer any inquiries in person or by letter. SOLD DY ALL DRUGGISTS. PRIC3, Ono Dollar per Boitio. 6 Bottlos for $5.00. Prepared by Lawsen Chemical Co., 0M r .

Sold by W. J. IrfEs* Rensselaer, Ind. June 22. 1877—1 y.

I>. H. BATES, UNDERTAKER, AND DEALER IN JF* urniture. Burial Suits Kent on Hanfl.’ EMINGTON, IND. REMINGTON Marble Works Wm. Sh.eph.ei*d 5 JjEALER in and Manufacturer of Monuments, Head-Stones, TABLE-TOPS. &c., from the BEST AMERICAN AND FOREIGN MARBLE. PBICES That cannot be competed with, and Satisfaction Guarantied IN H3VH3R.Y" CASE. Do not buy before examining my designs and prices. Remington. Ind. VVM. SHEPHERD. IT l\lYb TO BUY YOUR PLOWS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, PLANTERS, MOWERS, REAPER, SHELTERS, THRESHERS, OF S. M. Black Also all kinds of small TOOLS: SEEDS, and REPAIRS. REMINGTON, IND. Cor. South & Ohio Streets. v2n22tf B. M. DONNELLY. PHOTOGRAPHER Remington, Indiana. Special attention given to COPYINGJIJ) ani FADED PICTDRES AND Gtogattlaklißkf Ufa Rooms, South Devot.

/LDDITIOHAL LOCALSSchool Books at Willis J. lines’. Tea from 33c to $1 03 per lb., at Laßue’s. California Syrup. 80 cents per gallon, at A. S. Laßue'B. A great variety of pipes, and the best of smoking tobacco, at Tuteur’s. We are prepared to do job work with neatness, dispatch, and at low rates. Come ami try us. Blank Deeds and Mortgages for , sale at thisoffice. $1 50 will pay one year’s subscrip* i tion for tiiis paper. REMOVAL ! and NEW GOODS ! I R. Fendig has moved into the large and capacious rooms recently occtiped by Charley Starr, and has hik'd them to overflowing with new and select goods which he offers at prices that defy competition. Sugar, Coffee, Teas and Spices, at bottom prices, at C. C. Starr’s new Cash Store. Willis J. Imes keeps the best brands of cigars. A larpe stock of fine cut Tobacco, at red hot prices, at C. (’. Starr’s.— Good fine cut Tobacco at oO cts. uerlb. A large stock of dried and canned Fruits, at C. C. Starr’s among which can be found choice California fruits, such as Apricots, Peach and Green Gage Plums. Fob Sale ok to Rent. —The Saloon oi L. Tuteur. Terms reasonable. Inquire of L. TUTEUR. Wigmore will furnish you Silver, or Rosgers’Plated Ware at lower prices than if kept in stock. Remember!—Orwin, the Jeweler, is agent for the celebrated “Mason & Hamlin,” “Western Cottage,” and “Estey” Organs. Call at his j ewelry store and get a catalogue. “What, children! Playing soldiers on Sunday?” “Yes. mamma; but we are singing, ‘Onward, Christian Soldier.’ ” Sunday-school teacher to astonished child: “My dear, every hair of your head is numbered.” Scholar (hesitating) to astonished teacher: “Pull out No. 6, for me then, please?” Annie Louisa Cary received S7GO for singing at the convention at Potsdam week, before last A few years ago she received only $25 for the same services, A widow once said to her daughter, “When you are of my age it will be time enough to dream of a husband.” ‘ Yes, mamma,” said the thoughtless beauty, “f >r a second time.”

The Indianapolis SENTINEL’S Extraordinary OfferOnly $1.30 will pay for the Weekly Sentinel and the Sentinel’s new mapof . ndiana, both postage paid, or Roup’s Easy Calculator, a work that no farmer, mechanic er business man should be without, sentjin place of map, if desired. The Sentinel is in every sense the Paper of the People. It advocates justice and fair living 0; portunities for industry and labor. That there be no more class legislation. A reduction of the pre ent ruinous rate of interest. An immediate and unconditional repeal of the resumption law. The remonetization of silver. With rawal of national bank notes—greenbacks and silver to be made a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, without limit. The bondh Ider to bopaid no more than tho contract and to share equally the bur< ens of government with industry and labor. (IN TPTAT We are confident the - Ull llllilb- nei will not be stopped where once tried, and therefore submit the above extraor t r ary offer. Address Indianapolis Sentinel Co. N. WARNER, MANUFACTURES OF Wagons, Carriages BUGGIES, &c.j Rensselaer, ‘ - Indiana. Anything from a common Farm Wagon up to the Finest Carriage manufactured to order on short notice and reasonable terms, and at prices to suit the times. All work warranted Shops on Front street. vln2. New Harness Shop! Having opened a Harness Shop in Rensselaer, I respectfully invite all my old friends and customers to leave their orders with me for anything in this line, and they will receive prompt attention. I employ none but firstclass workmen, and warrant all work turned out at my shop. I keep constantly on hand a large stock of Saddles, Bridles. Halters Curry-Combs Brushes, and everything else usually found in a first-class harness shop. Give me a call. Shop on Front Street, Rensselaer. Indiana. . vln2 N. WARNER. fifitsathrK The undersigned has now on hand and for sale at living rates, several thousand APPLE & PEAR TREES, both dwarf and standard. Cherry Trees, Siberian Crabs, Grape Vines, two and three years old, Ash, Maple, Negundo, the Beautiful Catalpa, and other popular varieties of Ornamental Shade Trees. Strawberry Plants, of several popular varieties, by the hundred or thousand. Having purchased Mr. George Nagle’c stock of Eferaraens anfl sMtery I can supply customers anything they desire In this line; so there will be nt need of sending or going aoroad foi stock of this description and receiving nothing but dead brush for your money. My stock of trees, shrubs, vines, etc., is good and healthy, giving universal satisfaction. Thanking the publi« for past favors, they are respectfully invited to continue their patronage. Terms cash, or good notes bearing interest. JOHN COEN, ix- vhi2» •< Propbtktor,