Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1878 — Page 3

The Democratic Sentinel. JAMES W. MeEWnr. proprietor. -A.ctver’tisin.g Rates. Snecolum, one year s*> 22 all column, " 1» » Quarter col. “ *9? Eighth col. * 'll*!?. Ten per cent, added to foregoing ’■ advertisements arc »et to occupy more tnan single column width. , Fractional parts of u year at equ'table rates Business cards not exceeding 1 ‘mJ’ 1 $5 ti year, M tor six months, $2 for th; eenios. AU legal notices and advertisements, at established statute prlea. Beading notice*, first publication 10 cents a line ea- h publication thereafter! cts. a line. Yearly advertisements mat be changed quarterly [once in three months) at the option of rhe advertiser, free of extra charge. Advertisements for persons not residents of Jiuper county mint be paid tor in advance of first publication, when less than one-quar-ter column In size; and vuarterly iu advance wuen larger MORDECAI F. CHILCOTE, Attorney-at-La -w RxXNSBLiER. ... - I <DIANA 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. 8. DWIGGINS. ZIMBI DWIGGINS. R. S. A Z. DWIGGINS, Attorneys-at-Law, and Loan Brokers. HUNHSEIABB, - - - - INDIANA. SIOO 000 To Loan on First Mortgage, on five years time, at 9 per cent, interest, in bums of luoo and over. NOTARY PUBLIC. COLLECTOR. DANIEL B. MILLER, Attorney-at-Law, Bbnbhklarb, ... - Indiana. Office up stairs in in Bedford & Jackson's Block. Taxes paid, abstracts prepared, nil kinds of legal contracts written. vlnl FV" Special attention given to preparing Ditch and Load Petitions and Reports of Viewers. IRA W, YEOMAN, Attomey«-at-Law. & Notary Public, Real Estate Agent and Abstracter, writes up and acknowledge all kinds of lega instruments. t3Frt3ffic« on Washington Street, second door west of Leopld's store, it* nsselaer. ind. vlnl. FRANK W. BABCOCK, Atforney-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 A BROTHER, Benssblakb, - - - Indiana. Practice in all the Courts. MARION L. SPITLER, Collector md Abstractor. We pay particular attention to paying taxes telling and leasing lands. <■ . 1 1 "" ■ ' ■ DR. J. H. LOUGHBIDGE, Physician and Surgeon. Washington street, below Austin’s hotel. Ten per een:. interest will be added to all accounts running 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 and Photographer, BKfiSRELAKR, - - - INDIANA U m ■ .HF 1 T llll W EXCHANGE BANK, ItBMiNGTON. Inp., O. B. Mclntire, Proprietor. Buy and sell exchange, n.ako collections, legutiate loans on real estate, pay interest on lepositH, etc Otliue hours from 8 o’clock, a. m., to 4p. in. WL’*H. J , ....'.-■■"■"J"'.' LESLIE GRANT Blacksmith. Shop on Front Street, next dooi above the Stage Office, at Duvall & Hoff's old Stand. Patronage solicit ad. vi.ri CHARLES P. HOPKINS BEUS leave to inform the public that ho i now prepared to do house painting, papei sanging.ciileimining, etc., at prices beyon I sompet tion <’a be found at nig rooms, up AtairH in Liberal Corner building . vlnll SHINDLETI A ROBERTS, Blacksmiths. At Warner’s old stand on Front itreec. Horseshoeing, machine re pairing, carriage pruning, etc., done Meattv and cheaply. vln2. HOPKINS HCUST, R. J. Hopkins - • Proprietor. Excellent table, onvenient location, eareful attention to wants of guests, and experienced management are its .'ecemmendations to popular favor. 1851. CHARTER PERPETUAL. 1877. FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. ASSETS. - - - R 371.683.42. JAS. E. ROBERTSON, Pres’t. Wm. Wesley Woollen, Secretary. DANIEL B. MILLER, Agent, vla‘29. Rensselaer. Ind. Emmet Kannal, Druggist and taaifcl Hard Rubber Trutses a Specialty. Washington street. vln3 Rensselaer, Ind, SNYDER & HENDRYX, Attorneys at Law Remington, Indiana. OFFICE IN EXCHANGE BLOCK COLLECTIONS A BPEOIALT Y. M. Gr. Trau<li, DENTIST, REMINGTON, IND. YAFFICE in west room oveiMcDouglc sdry " ’ goods store, in Exchange Block. J. S WIGMORE, WATCH A CLOCK MAKER. Shop in WILLIS IMES’ DRUG STORE, Rensselaer, Ind. All work warranted to give satlssotion, and charges as low as will injure good work. vJbl

J|EWSHOE STORE The public fa 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 Hhoe Store, and respectfully invite the public for a close inspection. A Custom Shop Will be connected, where I shall manufacture, to measure, all kinds of Boots and Shoes. Goods all warranted. Repairing neatly and reasonably done. Sole-leather for sale. Please give me a chII, 8. BASS. Store opposite the Bank. RENSSELAEH. IND.

AUSTIN HOUSE, Rensselaer, IndA. W. CLEVELAND. Pbopbietob. This well-known House having recently changed hands has been thoroughly renovatea, refitted and refurnished throughout, and is now open for the reception of gues s. It is centrally located large, conveniently arranged; ana the proprietor will strive to make it attractive and home-like 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. - Good Stabling connected with the House

Indianapolis. Railway. TIME CARD 3STO. 1. On and after February 15. 1878, until furthernoticc. train* will run on the Indianapolis, Delphi Ik Chicago Railway an follows: GOING CAST. Leaves Rbnsski.afti at 11:45 A. M. “ Pleasant Bidge 12:06 P. M. “ Zard Flag. “ Hanging Grove 12:24 “ “ Lee 12:45 “ “ Sbarpsbnrg 1:00 “ Arrives at Bkadfobd. GOING WK ST. Leaves Bbadvord at 2:00 P. M. “ Sharpsburg Flag. “ Lee 2:15 “ “ Hanging Grove 2:85 “ “ Zard Flag. “ Pleasant Ridge 2:55 “ Aarivcs at Rbnsselakk 3:15 “ ALLEN HEGLER, b apc.rinteudent. JOHN MILLIKAN, Aswistant Luperfntendent.

The Democratic Sentinel.

FRIDAY MARCH 1,1878.

Butter 15 cents per lb. Eggs 12 cents per dozen. Clear side 124 dents per lb. Bacon and Hams 124 to 15. Shoulders 10 to 12. Potatoes 25c. 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 you 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.

Good News for All.

Mr. I. Lowman, of LaFayette, will open on or about March 11th. with a full line of Ready-made Clothing, Gents’ Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Am. The gentleman comes well recommended us a first-class. square, and upright business man. This is a long needed want in Rensselaer, as, in future, you don’t huve to 1 ave the town to buy a fine suit of clothes, as he expects to inuke clothing his exclusive business, this enabling him to carry a larger variety at lower prices than you can buy then elsewhere. Boys, give him a chance and you will be satisfied. Remember, every article will be marked in plain figures without any deviation. The coming event of the season.

I. LOWMAN,

“ Narrow Gauge ” One Price Clothing Stoic.

H. V. Reed will preach at the Christian Church Sunday, March 10th. The public are invited to come out and hear him.

Ho, Everybody !

Those wanting plastering and white washing done to order so cheap that it will surprise the natives can be accommodated by calling on J. H. Karsuer, Rensselaer, Ind.

Notice to debtors of the INDIANAPOLIS, DELPHI & CHICAGO RR. CO.—ln pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Delphi & Chicago Railroad Company, notice is hereby given that said Company has constructed said road from Bradford, on the L. N. A. &C. RR, to Rensselaer on the sth day of February, 1878: that B«id road was regularly opened for travel on the 15th day of February, 1878, and trains are now running daily, making close connection with all express trains on the L. N. A. & C. RE. at Bradford. The Company are also erecting a Depot building at Rensselaer, which will be done on or before March sth, 18781 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 arejrequested to call at the bank of A. MeCov & Thompson on or before the last named date and pay their respective notes. The Company have built the road and need to pay the contractors. Rensselaer. Ind., Feb, 15th, 1879. Feb. 22. JOHN LEE, President. Just as we go to press we learn that Mose Tutuor came near getting his everlasting. He was in the act of stowing away a shot gun, behind his counter, for a friend, and in setting it down the hammer seems to have struck a projecting board causing the discharge of its contents. The gjin was almost charged to overflowing judging from the loud renort and hole through the ceiling and broken window. Take it all in all it was a narrow escape. The “Narrow Gaugue” will carry the mails east commencing to-day. Mr. A. Leopold has returned from the city anc invites everybody to call and examine the largest, most select and cheapest of spring goods ever brought to this market.

Liat of Trusferv Jordon Smith to Wm. P. Adkiuson, ae ew 4, 31, 6- 40 acre*. $®X) Wm. P. Adkimmn to James G. La-Fonte, same land. $350 James G. La-Fonte to James H. Jean, same land. SiWO Bernard Koehler to Wm. D. Strope, nw bw 83, 3S, 6—40 seres. SOOO State of Indiana to John Heferlin, nw ne 16,81,6—40 acres * •<» James Hoagland to James Gray, nw ne 16. 27. 7—40 acres. SI9OO Lovell B. Harris to Seott M. Fowler, s sw 25. 32. 6—Bo acres. SIOOO Scott M. Fowler to Leese Fowler, seme laud. SIOOO John B. Schaeffer to Andrew G. Boswell, lot 5, Schaeffer's addition to Remington. Esther McCurtain to Isaac N. McCurtain. und *e nw 3. 20,6. $l5O Jenkins t>. Cox to Catharine Laßne, und ‘4 w!4 lot 5, block 8, Remington. Matilda J. Sipe to J. H. llocbstcller, w% nw 16. 82. 6—Bo acres. SIOOO Robert 8. Dwiggins to Henry Weston, e aide e ae, 19, 28. 6; ue 19. 28,6; and uud ne cor of ne aw 19, 2U. 6; and all the lots and blocks In Weston’s addition to the Town of Rensselaer that were held in trust bj said Robert S. Dwiggins for Henry S. Weston. Nathaniel Wyatt to John Barton, sw nw 81. 30, 7—40 acres. $l4O Henry Goff to Alex J. Kent, se aw 8,30, 6—40 Martin V. Sands to Daniel H. Turner, w ne 34, 32, 5-80 acres S7OO Sheriff of Jasper county to J. B. Bunnell et al., lot 11, Shaffer’s addition-to Remington Hernan Schwanke to Sarah Harding et al. a ue 9,31, 7 $360 William M. Goughey to Edward M. Cleery, n nw and n se nw 1, 80,6 —100 acres SIOOO Ellen Pratt to Nathan Fendig, ese nw29,80, 6—20 acres $450 Henry A. Barkley to Isabella Barklev, e ne If'. 29 6—w nw 11, 29, 6 S4OOO Trustee V \ & E. Canal to Hezekiah Sturges, ne nw. : A 28, 7—40. ; atent. Trustee W. a, E. Canal to Lemuel W. Henkle, se nw 15, 28. 7 —40 acres. Patent. Lemuel W. Henkle to Ezekiel Pierce, same laud sllO U. S. A., to Elihu Pierce, nw 14, 28, 7—160 acres. Patent.

THE PLATFORM.

The democracy of the state of In diana assembled in delegate convention declare: That national bank notes shall be retired, and in lieu thereof, there shall be issued by the government an equal amount of treasury notes with full legal tender quality. That we are in favor of making the United States notos, commonly called greenbacks, a full legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, except such obligations only as are by the terms of the original contracts under which they were issued, expressly payable in coin. That the right to issue paper money as well as coin is the exclusive prerogative of ihe government, and such money should be issued in such amounts as the sound business interests of the country may from time to time require. We are in favor or such legislation by congress as will authorize the taxation by the states of the United States notes in common with all other money. That we deem it unwise and inexpedient to enact any further legislation for the funding of the national debt abroad, through the means of home syndicates, or other methods; and we believe the true policy of the government and the best interests of the people would be subserved by legislating so as to distribute said debt among our people at home —affording them the most favorable and practical opportunities for the investment of their savings in the funded debt of the United Slates. That we are in favor of such legislation which shall fix the legal rate of interest at not exceeding six per centum per annum. We demand the restoration of the silver dollar, of 4124 grains, to the coin of the country, and with full legal tender quality iu the payment of all debts, both public and private; and that the coinage thereof shall be un limited, and upon the same terms and conditions as may be provided for the coinage of gold. That we are in favor of the immediate and unconditional repeal of the resumption act. We are in favor of the most rigid economy in public expenditures, and we declare that the fees and salaries of all public officers should be reduced. That we are in favor of the repeal of tb« bankrupt act. That we sincerely deplore the recent violent collision between labor and capital, aud to prevent the recurrence thereof and to protect the future public order and security we believe that the wages of corporatiens engaged iu the business of mining, manufacturing and transportation should be a first lien upon die property. receipts and earnings of said corporate ms, and that such lien sho’d be declared, defined and enforced by appropriate legislation, That we favor the passage of a law for the ventilation of coal mines—one that, would be just to the miner and owner.

The democratic party is the friend of the eonimon school system, and will in every legitima e way labor for its success, and will oppose any attempt to divert any portion of the common school fund to any sectarian purpose. That the last apportionment of the state for legislative rurposes was grossly unjust and dishonorable, and we demand that the next legislature, iu apportioning the state for legislative purposes, as will be their imperative duty, shall have regard alone to population and contiguity of territory. That the jurisdiction claimed and exercised by the circuit courts of the United States over questions of corporate and individual rights arising under the laws of the states tends to oppress and burden litigants to such an extent as to amount to a practical denial of justice in many cases; and wc consider the legislation which has conferred such jurisdiction as unwise and hurtful to the true interests of che people. And we demand such legislation. as will restrict and limit the jurisdiction of such courts to such matters as are clearly contemplated by the constitution and expressed in the judiciary act of 1789. We are opposed to class legislation, and protest against the grant of subsidies by the federal government,either in lands, bonds, money or by the pledge of the public credit That we abhor and hold up to public detestation the leaders in the republican party who secretly connived, and with barefaced effrontery, carried out the scheme, by and through venal retaining boards, whereby Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks, the people’s choice for president and vice president, were wrongfully kept out of the positions to which a free people had called them. We hold it up as the monster crime of the age, a crime against free government a crime against the elective franchise, and a lme , can only be condoned when the malefactors who seated a fraud in the presidential chair are driven from power and consigned to everlasting infamy by the people whom they have outraged. And we denounce the act of the president of the United States in appointing to high and lucrative positions the corrupt members of the returning boards, and condemn the acts or federal officers in attempting to interfere with the rights and powers of the state courts P rOßecution these criminals. That our senators and representatives in congress be and are hereby requested to secure the passage of a law giving to the soldiers of the Mexican war a pension similar to that » eoto the Boldiere of th ® war

WHAT THEY SAY

From the Monticello Herald. Th* ReMßalaer CelehmHen-

The Narrow Gauge Railroad and some Broad Gauge Hosvitalitg. Arrangements having been perfected for a special train over the L. N. A. & C. RR., a number of Monticello people took Jthe train westward last Thursday morning, bound for Rensselaer, to participate in the festivities of the railroad barbecue there on that day. At Reynolds, two hours were spent in waiting for the excursion train, which finally arrived at 10 o’clock, being two hours behind time. The New Albany road, which has gained a wide notoriety for its wholesale neglect to accommodate the traveling public, did not disappoint the crowd of people who clambered into the two old worn out coaches that morning, by Its failure to provide seats for the passengers. Only two coaches had been provided and the seats were all occupied before the train reached Reynolds. But the ride was a short one over this old rickety road, and when Bradford was called, a sigh of relief escaped every one as we passed out of the crowded coaches and boarded the train on the I. D. & C. R. R. which was in waiting to carry the excursionists to Rensselaer. For this purpose the entire rolling stock of the new road had been impressed, comprising the locomotive, six flat and four box cars, Seats of boards were constructed in the cars and everything possible was done by the road managers to naaße the surroundings comfortable and agreeable to the travelers. The train soon started with its cargo of human freight and made remarkably good time most of the distance to Rensselaer. The train stopped several times before teaching its destination to take on crowds that had gathered along the line enroute for the celebration. On arriving at Rensselaer, 750 persons left the oars. Of this number, Delphi contributed 30; Lafayette,2s; Brookston, 50: Monticello, 60; Reynolds, JJ); Liberty township, 30; the remainaei from Kentland, Wolcott, Monon and intermediate points. Conveyances were in waiting to take the people from the cars to the court house, about half a mile distant, where the exercises of the day were being inaugurated. It was after 12 o’clock, and as everybody was hungry, dinner was the first thing in order after the arrival of the visitors who had come by rail. Several long tables were arranged in the court house square and one extended the full length of the court house corridor, and these fairly groaned under the load of good things to i at. The county offices had been thrown open and some of them were used as store rooms for edibles, preparing coffee, &c., &c. It was a grand dinner. Its hugeness was excelled only by its excellence. To describe it justly would require better language and more space than we have at our < cmmand. The long-talked of ox was on the tables, roasted and cut up in small chunks, but his oxship almost lost his identity in the abundance of palatable dishes t'at surrounded him.— There were about fifteen hundred people participated in the magnificent free dinner, and when it was over, all had the appearance of having fared sumptuously.

The exercises were held in the court room, and those who had the good fortune tojget in were highly entertained to their close. A song about the new railroad came first on the programme, and was well rendered by the choir. President Lee was then introduced to the audience and after complimtnting the ladies upon the generous repast which had ’ just been partaken, he said this would be a memorable day in the history of Rensselaer, and congratulated the citi ens upon the completion of an enterprise that connected them by iron bonds with the rest of the world. Messrs. McCoy, Thompson,Dwiggin and other public spirited citizens were named by speakers as especially deserving praise for the liberal support they had extended. Music by the Silver Cornets of this place followed the conclusion of Mr. Lee’s remarks, when Mr. Z. Dwiggins proposed the toast, “The Narrow Gauge Railroad," which was fittingly responded to by Col. Yeoman, one of the contractors of the road. At the close of his remarks, Mr. Yeoman offered the toast “Construction of the I. D. & G. R. R.,“ Dr. Washburne, of Rensselaer, delfveringthe response. The choir sang a long poetical composition on “The Narrow Gauge,” whieh was fallowed by a toast to “The Ladies,” responded to by President Lee. “Our host, Alfred McCoy," was the final toast proposed, and elicited a spirited eulogy from Horace E. James, of the Rensselaer Union. This concluded the regular exercises of the programme, and impromptu speeches occupied the remainder of the time. In response to calls, brief remarks were made by Hon. Anson Wolcott, John P. Carr, R. Hughes, H. P. Owens and Dr. Bushnell, of this county; Col. Hurlbut, of Georgia; Dr. Richardson and Vine Helt, of Delphi; 8. Vater, of LaFayette, and M. 8. Dwiggins, of Rensselaer, the latter replying to the toast of a visitor, “The people of Rensselaer—they build railroads on the narrow gauge, but dispense hospitality on the broad gauge system." The hour for the excursion train to leave having arrived, the meeting adjourned, and the visitors were conveyed to the cars in wagons and carriages, and were soon rolling along over the narrow-gauge on their return home. We found time to call momentarily at the printing shops while at Rensselaer. At the Union office, we were informed that the editor, Mr. James, was officiating at the barbecue, and did not get to see him. McEwen was at his post, in the office of the Democratic Sentinel, the paper founded by him after leaving this place. He has a respectable looking office and informed us shat he was prospering beyond his expectations. The only ugly feature encountered during the trip was the mud, which in the streets of Rensselaer bad the consistency of mortar and from appearances. a depth unfathomable. We clung to the planks, kept clove to the shore and thereby avoided going beyond our depth in the liquid soft Others did likewise, and thus we are relieved from the sad duty of recording any loss of life from drowning. In conclusion we will say, the narrow gauge is a perfect success, and its worth to the people of Rensselaer aud Jasper county can not be estimated.

From the Monticello Democrat.

Opening of the I Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Railway.

By courtesy of Col. Hill of the Pan Handle, and the officers of the New Albany roads, arrangements were effected whereby those who desired to join the party, could leave in the mor ning and return the same evening. This drew out large delegations. Monticello, ever noted for her industry, enterprise and interest, exhibited on

! such occasions, sent a delegation of I over one hundred ladies and gentle : men, including the Silver Cornets. j We left on the morning train, for . Reynolds, where, after an hour’s delay, i our party was joined by a large crowd i brought by the New Albany train. We I boarded it—'not the editorial “we"— I but one hundred strong, and found I that Lafayette was represented by twe : score and ten. Delphi two score. J Battle Ground sent two score and sevI en. Brookston, 17 persons. Chalnii era, 15, and Remington 30. At 11 a. m. we arrived at {Branford, where we found Alf. McCoy, snorting and puffing. and impatient to draw us across the prairie. The engine was beautifully decorated with flags and people. The train consisted of eight flat and two box care, —the company being disappointed in receiving its coaches for the occasion. Thess were pretty well filled up, without our party, for Bradford raised itself, flapped its wings, stretched out its neck, strut about like a vain pea fowl, and said “This is our road and we are aillgoing to take a ride.” As soon as the changing of oars could be made, the conductor shouted ail aboard, the bell rang, the engine tooted, and Alf. McCoy started across the Prairie like a frightened deer, drawing a load of over eight hundred people. The distance was sixteen miles, which was made in less than” two hours. The truck for the first six miles i£ ballasted and smooth, and excellent time was made over that portion of the road. The remaining part of the track not being ballasted, the engine lessened its speed. This gave an opportunity for all to view the country and examine the road.— All along the route ejaculations of surprise, pleasure and satisfaction came from the lips, of ail. The road, although new and unballasted, was remarkable for its smoothness, and the completeness of its appointments. The country through which it runs, is comparatively wild, and for miles the eye could see nothing but one level piece of prairie, and here and there dotted with small groves and occasional farm houses, for the country being as it were, “out of doors" is very sparseiy settled, yet the land is rleh and can be made productive. The sloughs and swamps through which the line passes, can be drained and in a few years, largely yielding farms will be made, and t lat prosperity which eve: foil »ws closely in the wake of railroads, wi 1 soon be observable. After leaving Bradford the train made three stops to allow passengers to be taken aboard. As we neared our destination the country became much better, and showed more signs of cultivation. At last Rensselaer appeared in sight and all other noise is drowned by one continuous round of applause. At12;05 p. m. our train had drawn us td the station where we were greeted with cheers from the throats of three hundred people who had gathered on horseback, on foot, in wagons and carriages to welcome the strangers to their city. We now call it a «ity because it has a railroad and is too proud to be called a village. The Rensselaer band extended a'“tune” of welcome. We alighted and were at once conveyed to hotels and wherever nny one desired to go, by vehicles furnished by the citizens. The majority of the people were taken to the Court House, which was the scene of the barbacue and roasted ox. The yard was crowded with people. The temple of Justice was also filled, but standing on top of the/ frame which covers the town pump, we made the following observation; South of the building were spread tables loaded with ox, turkey, chickens, apd all the dainties desired, which had been prepared by the citizens of Rensselaer. Around these tables stood hundreds of peop’e devouring the good things like a pack of hungry wolves—we devoured too—with our eyes.

At 1:30, the court room was filled and the exercises proper began. The Monticello Silver Cornets played several selections, after which Mr. A. Thompson, called the meeting to order and announced a song by the ladies and gentlemen of their city. The selection was “She L D. & C. Bailroad,” which was beautifully rendered, after which Hon. John Lee, President of the road was introduced, and spoke as fellows: “Ladies and Gentlemed:—l believe lam too full for utterance. Being so overjoyed with the success of building and bringing the first train into your beautiful little city. I say again that. lam to full for utterance. This is the most eventful day in the history of Rensselaer.” He now dwelt upon the condition of the city prior to the building of the road, and the advantages which they had received. Spoke of the great connection with other roads and expressed a desire to build the road, link by link, until this great line would be completed from Indianapolis to Chicago Mr. Lee cannot be too highly eulogized for the luterest he has exhibited in this enterprise. He took hold of it when dead, but by energy, industry, and perseverance, he overcoms all obstacles, and to-day deserves the grateful acknowledgment of every citizen along the Narrow Guage line. At the conclusion of his remarks he received rapturous applause. After another song entitled “Alf McCoy," a toast was proposed by Hon. Z. Dwiggina which was responded to by Col. Yeoman, of Washington, Ohio. It was to the “Narrow Guage Railroad." Mi'. Yeoman is one of the contractors of the road. He spoke five minutes, and showed clearly that the narrow guage was not a mere “wheel barrow concern." He is a gentleman and an honest contractor, “which is the noblest work of God."

Ira W. Yeoman proposed the toast “Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Ry,” which was ably responded to by Dr. I. B. Washburn, who expressed himself decidedly in favor of the narrow way, and if the officers would permit him to ride free he would erect a monument to their memory. Enoch Cox, of the Delphi Journal, toasted the ladies in his well-known masterly manner. He is undoubtedly a ladiee’ man every inch of him, He said “if Mr, Lee is a young man, I’m a mere baby and should not talk on such occasions, but when you come to Delphi we’ll treat you well, will kill two oxen, and if that won’t suffice, we’ll steal an elephant.” Pres. Lee was again called upon and toasted the ladies thusly: “Woman, woman. —The dearest word that ever gladdened the heart of man.” Capt. C. A. Edmonds proposed a toast to “ Our Host—Alf. McCoy, "which was ably responded to by Horace E. James, of the Union, who came prepared to make an impromptu speech and then unrolled his MSB which was as thick as one’s arm. Volunteers were now called out and Hon. Anson Wolcott was the first to respond. He did so very creditably. Col. Hurlburt of Georgia, and the pioneer builder of narrow guage roads in the United States, made a powerful speech in favor of this line. He exhibited a thorough knowledge of the narrow guage system. Roland Hughes, esq., responded in these words: “I am a strong railroad I man, but a very poor speaker. I have

been preaching rail road semi- ns f r t xe past six months and making converts every day and giving them the right hand of fellowship.” His remarks received rapturous applause. Dr. Bushnell, Sec’y of the road, offered a few remarks in which he edngrat Hated the citizens of Rensselaer in “getting out of the mud.” He was followed by Dr. Richardson of Delphi, one of the directors and acknowledged to bo the handsomest man in his city. He expressed surprise at the manner In which the road had been built—its smoothness and completeness. Vine Holt another director from Delphi offeied a few congratulatory remarks. H, P. Owens, of jMonticello, th*Union gives the credit of beiug tie handsomest man inhlstown,respon • ed to a nu uerous call from the and - e >ce. He >egan with the interrocr.- - tion, “What am Ito say? So much has already been said on the si b,eei by older and more competent men that lam lost for words. How can I add testimony to that advanced by so many distinguished orators. Why, sir, I believe I am the youngest speaker here, and if President Lee is a young man and Cox a mere baby, why, sir, where am I? Yet J cannot Refuse to toast the ladies, and will suy say yes I’m a young man, and con gratulate the ladies on their efforts to-day.” He alluded to the completion of the road and coucluded by saying that hs Rensselaer bad now been fcniced to Monticello oy bands of st el the ladies might expect him often. His remarks were received with rap turous applause. Hon. John P. Carr, of Prairie township expressed his astonishment at being called upon to speak, yet h> covered himself with glory by his ii f promptu effort. 8. Vater, of the Lafayette Daily Journal, was called upon and referred to the fact, that “every man who had a good wife, had a good thing, and old Solomon, who, it js said, had 1-0 good wives, therefore he must of had 12J good things." After a few remarks from the chairman and a selection from the band the meeting adjourned. As it was understood a Ixl* was to be given, and opened by Rowland Hughes, Esq., In the evening, many remained until the next day. The majority of the party, however, returned home on the evening train which left Rensselaer at 4 o’clock, ai d arrived at Monticello at 7. All weie delighted with the journey and speaa giowing terms of President Lee, the railroad employes and tne courtesy of the Rensselaer people, and when our end of the road is completed the kindness will be returned.

Commissioners’ court, March term, will convene Monday next. The roads throughout the the town are looking very promising for a promised buggy ride of severs! months’ standing. Fetch ’em out. Fish—pike —are becoming plentiful •in the river. Last night Homer Hopkins caught one weighing 3 pounds. A. S. Laßue is agent for the celebrated Waters’ organs. Woolen Goods at cost, at the New York Store. A large lot best brands of Cigars just received at Laßue’s. IJsrF’ Pictures enlarged for $1 50 at Sharp’s Gallery. Choice brands of Tobaccos just re ceived at Tuteur’s. 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. 8, Laßue, Don’t fall 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.

Admi flistrator’s Notice of Final Set- ' tlementNOTICE is hereby given that John Querry, Administrator of tne estate of Adam Hess, de- I ceased, has filed his report of ftr.il settlement in said estate. Said report will l>e acted upon at the March Term, 1878. of the Jasper Circuit Court. . —a— . Witness my hand nnd the seal of •I SEAL, r »aid Court this 20th day of January, ’ —.— ’ 1878. CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk Jan. 25, 1878. of the Jasper Circuit Coujt. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT. Tho State of Indiana, Jasper county : la the Jasper Circuit Court, March Term, 1878. Washington Casey, Permetia Handlen. Complaintl?io 1618. Now comes the plaintiff, by Mordecai F. Chileote. his Attorney, and flies his Complaint herein, together with an affidavit, that rhe defendant, Permelia Handlen, is not a resident of the State of Inct.na. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant. that unless she be and appear on the seventh day of the next Term of the Jasper Circuit Court to be bolden on the Thirl Monday of March, a, d. 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 her absence. < —a— ( In Witness Whereof, I hereunto ■j seal. 1 set my hand and affix the Seal of ' —<— ’ said Court, at Rensselaer. Indiana, this Mth day of January, a. d. 1878, CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk. „ , of the Jasper Circuit C lurt. M. F. Chileote. Att’y for Pl’ff. Feb. 1. 1878. |e NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. State of Indiana, Jasper County, ss: Ir the Jasper Clrcui 4 Court March Term. 18'8. Joseph Dwenger ) vs. Rol a T, Newman, Annie M. I Complaint Newman, Ernest Broquet. [ 1623. Mary E Broquet and Fannie I M. Burnworth, J Now comes the Plaintiff, by Daniel B. Miller hie attorney, and flies his Oomplaint 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. (iNotice is therefore hereby given said deendants, that unless they be and appear on the thirteenth day of the next Term of the Jasper Circuit Court to be holden 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 m their; bsenee. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto v "©trnv hand and affix the Beal of (SEAL.) said Court, at Rensselaer, this Bth day of February, A. D, 1878 CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk, tin , Vesper Circuit Court. Daniel B. Miller. Att y for pl’ff. February 8, 1878. —— :o:~ Are yon thinking of going to TexasT Do you want reliable information in regard to the Lone Star State? Subscribe for the FORT WORTH DEMOCRAT. Brick Pomeroy, in hia “Big Trip.” say* “it has the reputation of being the most lively aud industrious of all the papers in the State.'' Subscription price, 1 year. $2,00; six month*. SI,OO. Send 10 cents for sample copy with Texas supplement. Aaareas. Democrat. Fnrt Worth. Texas.

As theßeacon Light Is to the mariner on the stormy coast so is IaAWSON’S CURATIVE to the. distressed and suffering subject of Rheumatism or Neuralgia! We can not be too grateful for the discovery of any remedy which will alleviate the sufferings of humanity, not only in the pangs of pain which the patient alone suffers, but in the distress which it entails upon others. Most every sufferer from his own personal experience is aware that the ordinary methods of treating Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatica and kindred diseases by external medicine, is of no avail; and so fast is this impression gaining hold upon intelligent patients that they demand a more potent remedy. The discovery of Lawsons Curative was a priceless boon to thousands who have been cured, and the thousands who are now being relieved of their terrible agonies bear willing testimony to its virtues. Here we have a Curative agent which, though applied externally, exerts a powerful and beneficent influence on the whole nerve system—a remedy of indisputable efficacy—seldom failing to afford prompt relief in cases of acute or chronic pains in the nerves or muscles. For every kind of Rheumatism, for Neuralgia in every Form, for Nervous or Sick Headache, for Nervousness, for Lame Back or Side, for Erysipelas, for Diphtheria and Sore Throat, for Chilblains, for Sprains, Bruhes,Cuts, Wounds, for Burns and Scalds, for Toothache, in fact for all Pains, Inflammation* and Spellings no remedy is known which possesses the remarkable healing and soothing qualities, which is so universal in its character and scope or so simple and safe in its application. For these reasons Lawson’s Curative should have a place in every family. It will there prove its value in innumerable cases to prevent lingering diseases and should be kept at hand ready for instant use. Sold by all Druggists. PRICE, One Dollar per Bottle. • Bwttle* fbr fIS-00. Prepared by Lawson Chemical Co., Clevoiand, Ohio. Sold by W. J. IfiiNs* ItcHStsekier, Ind. rune 22. 1877—1 y.

lr. H. BATES, UNDERTAKER, AND A DEALER IN urniture* Burial Suits Kent oh Haul.' KMINGTOX, IMP. REMINGTON Marble Works Slieplierd 9 JjEALER in and Manufacturer of Monuments, Head-Stones, i TABLE-TOPS. &e., from the BEST AMERICAN AND FOREIGN MARBLE. PEICES That cannot ba competed with, and Satisfaction Guarantied ITT OJLSBJ. Do not buy before examining my designs and prices. Remington. Ind. WM. SHEPHERD. TO BUY YOUR PLOWS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, PLANTERS, MOWERS, REAPER, SHELLERS, THRESHERS, VtyK id ftlggK 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 COPYIHU'DIJ) and FADED PICTURES AND CtogattWWff ta Booms, South Devot.

ADDITIONAL LOCALS. School Books at Willis J. lines’. Tea from 33e to $1 CH) per lb., at - Lallie’s. California Syrup, SO cents per gallon, at A. S. Laßue s. 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 nnd try us. Blank Deeds and Mortgages for sale at this office. fl 50 will pay one year's subscription for this paper. REMOVAL ! and NEW GOODS ! ! R. Fendig hat. moved into the. large and capacious rooms recently occuped by Charley Starr, and has filled 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. lines keeps the best brands of cigars. A large stock of fine cut Tobacco, at red hot prices, at C. ('. Starr’s. — Good fine cut Tobacco at 50 ct>. nerlb. 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. For Salk or to Rent.— The Saloon oIL. Tuteur. Terms reasonable. Inquire of L. TUTEUR. Wigmore will furnish you Sliver, or Rosgera’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. The best Groceries at the lowest price at A. S. Laßue’s. Don’t fail to call and examine our stock of Groceries, and learn prices, before buying elsewhere. A. S. Laßuk. Canned Fi uit, Teas, Coffee and Sugar, at Laßue’s. Beth Thomas Clocks for sale by Wigmore. Warranted 2 years. Cheap for casn. Watches Clocks and Jewelry neatly repaired byjWigmore. Shop at Imes’ Drug Store. Goods at the New York Store can be procured at the old ratws. No ad • vance in prices.

The Indianapolis SENTINEL’S Extraordinary OfferOnly $1.30 will pay for the Weekly Sentinel ami the Sentinel s new map of . iidiana, both postage paid. or Roup's Busy Calculator, a work that no farmer, mechanic er bustness man should be without, sentjin place of map. If desired. The Sentinel is in everj’ sense the Taper of the People. It advocates justice and fair living opportunities for industry and labor. That there bo 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 rawed 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 be paid no more than tho contract and to share equally the burdens of government with industry and labor. f|M TPT A T We are confident the S.ntiUrl J rtlffh- net will not be stopped whore once tried, and therefore submit the above extraori nary offer. Address Iniianapolis Sentinel Co. N. WARNER, MANUFACTURER OF Wagons, Carriages BUGGIES, &c ls 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,Holters 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. Bntwflarr 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’s stock of Evergreens and sWtay I can supply customers anything they desire in this line; so there will be nc need of sending or going abroad foi stock of this description and receiving nothing but dead brush for your money. My stock of trees, shrubs, vines, etc., is sood and healthy, givinguniversal satisfaction. Thanking the public for past favors, they are respectfully invitt d to continue theii patronage. Terms cash, or good notes bearing interest. JOHN COEN,