Democratic Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1882 — “A Republican” Again at the Front.t [ARTICLE]

“A Republican” Again at the Front.t

Editor Sentinel: I was not surprised to learn the Republican “boss es” were thoroughly aroused over the appearance of the article in a recent issue of the Sentinel written by “A Republican.” On the contrary, I should have oeen much surprised if tuey had not shook their “gory locks” in fiercest rage becoming those whose well laid schemes were being exposed to the gaze of an honest and discriminating public. They well knew they must attempt to defend or be condemned. hence their loud protestations, and denials, and pleadings of “not guilty,” as is customary with culprits when arraigned before courts of jurtice. All their dignified blow ing and bluster, and demands for this and that, is simply a “miserable subterfuge” to ward off Investigation. They have undertaken to play a bold hand, and their object is. to mislead those who may wish to Investigate, and bulldoze all opposition,and eith. er drive the independent voter out of the Republican party, or apply the party lash in such a manner as will force them into submission. I can assure the gentlemenly “bosses’- that their efforts in this direction mightwell be spared, as I am a Republican from choice, recognize no leadership as the “ring” disregard and treat with contempt the party “lash,” and am J under no obligation to support “stallfed” favorites of a “ring.” I ask per- [ mission of no man, or set of men, to be a Republican, for the reason that I am a free man and “don’t have to;” and again, because I know my rights and dare maintain them, Think you

you can at your pleasure drive such a Republican out of the ranks? If any one desires to investigate the charges made by me, I ask them to investigate as follows: Charge Ist—The increase of the precinct committee. Aud they will learn it was increased from two to three, notwithstanding the statements of the “bosses” that there are but two. it is cl timed the people made the selection. I ask—when? Who suggested such a change? and for what was the change made? I answer, to secure a large working force for the “ring” candidates. If further investigation is made it will be found all these committeemen were selected because of their .known connection with the Robinson “clique.”'You will learn further that those committeemen voted aud worked for the “ring” favorites. Charge 2d—Gentlemen were discouraged and intimidated from contesting for the nomination for County Auditor. I refer you to the gentlemen who were talked of as candis dates, and as they are truthful gen tie men they will tell you as they have told me what brought to bear, and in whose interest. Charge 3d—Undue influen es were brought to bear by the precinct committees in misrepresenting all opponents to the “ring” candidates, and especial efforts were pqt foith in behalf of tlieir present nominee for Auditor. His opponent was traduced and maligned to myself by the Secretary of the Central Committee, aud the precinct committee electioneered unceasingly for Robinson at the primary election. The fact is, the object of this great effort was to secure the'nomination of Robinson, the self claimed strong man of the party. The “ring” nov/ appeal to th • good people of Jasper county to ignore all right and uphold boss-ism. J have beer, favorable to Dr. Max well’s nomination from the first, and don t have to eat any words when I announce myself as favorable to him still. The bosses and tlieir organ antagonized his intersts even after the primary bad spoken ior him in unmistaken terms. Their attention being called to that fact, by yourself, Mr. Editor, their crawflishingjjwas beautiful to behold, I thank the editors of the Republican, and the bosses, too, for their kindly explanation of my political position, and complimentary allusions to me as a ‘sorehead,’ Democrat, etc. Still I remain firm in the principles of Republicanism, opposed to bossistu, and without asking their permission shall continue to be A REPUBLICAN. Please read this and wake up to the fact that Tharp & Hopkins, in Leopold’s Stone Building. are going to sell goods for the next 15 days at the following extremely low prices: 9 lbs. of extra good Rio Coffee for $1 00 7i Its. extra Roasted Coffee, for $1 00 3 ibs. choice Japan Tea, $1 00 3 ft>s. “ Young Hyson, 100 11 “ extra C. Sugar, 1 00 10 “ standard A “ 1 00 13 “ choice Carolina Rice, 1 00 14 “ “ dried Peaches, 100 12i“ N. Y. Dried Apples, 1 00 12 “ best Prunes in mark’t 1 00 Soda, 7c. per ft>. Arbuckle’s Browned Coffee 15c per lb. Canned Goods, Best in the Market, Per Can. Tomatoes, 13c.; 2 for 25c. Green Gage Plums, 13c.; 2 for 25c. Pears, 15c. Peaches, 22c. Corn, 10c. Canned Salmon, 20c. Pine Apple 20c. Strawberries, 15c. String Beans, 10c. Pickles, $ gal. jars, 35c. Cove Oysters, 2 cans for 25 c. Salt, $1 30 per bbl. And everything else at the very lowest living prices. * Please call and examine our goods before purchasing elsewhere. Leopold’s Stone Build ing. Tharp & Hopkins. The attraction of the town, is the popular Millinery Store of E. P. llonau. Recently, on the subject of civil service reform, Mr. Bayne, a Republican member from Pennsylvania made a speech in the House, in which he attacked the Administration of President Arthur, charging that the President had “violated his promise and set at nought the principles of the Republican party;” that “the Executive and those from whom he takes advice had undertaken the peculiar task of Stalwartizing the Republican party, and that, too, when the very Dame of Stalwart has become a reproach,” and asserting that “the bullet of Guiteau made a mark on the forehead of Stalwartism that can never be effaced.” Mr. Bayne’s argument was directed to the importance of making offices elective rather than appointive.

Go to Kannal’s Drug & Jewelry Store to get your watch or clock repaired—H. B Smith the competent watch maker. The Washington Post quotes Garfield on political assessments as follows: “I ask these gentlemen what they think of the system of political assessments; of issuing a circular calling for 1. 2or 3 per cent'of the salaries of alljthe employes, with th* distinct understanding that unless they p ri y, others will be found to fill their* places. I call the attention of the gentlemen around me to that shameful fact. The practice affords a large so-called electioneering fund which iu many cases never gets beyond the shysters and mere camp followers of the parly,” The Washington Republican reproduced Garfield’s letter to “My dear Hubbell” asking for Brady’s assistance' and inquiring how the departments generally were doing. Another letter from Jay Hu bbell to George William Curtis wa« made public, a letter illogical, illtempered. self-condemnatory and offensive in terms. The Washington Republican cobtained a labored editorial directed against George Wil-, liam Curtis and the Civil Service Reform Association, evincing plain and exceeding uneasiness. A meeting of some office-holders calling themselves

“Interstate Republicans” was held, | and resolved: First, that this asso ;s| a*ion cordially approves the action of } the Congressional Committee and of the circular by it issued inviting con tributions to the campaign fund.— Second, that it is -the dhty of all Republicans holding places of profit under the Government to con ribute promptly and liberally to aid said Committee in its efforts for the sue cess of the Republican party. Third, we condemn a 3 unwise and unpatriotic the action cf those who seek in any way to interfere with the action of said Committee, as upon its good work depends the protection of the ballot-box, the honest administration of law and the best interests of the ooantry.” All these happenings in Washington within a brief space of time mado things lively in radical circles. There seems to be trouble and alarm In their party all along the line, as these cumulative incidents of a day cannot fail ro demonstrate. — The enemy appeare to be attacked where the enemy is weak, and as public sentiment is responsive to the appeal for political decency and administrative reform the galled jade winces.