Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 August 1886 — Page 1

The Democratic Sentinel.

VOLUME X.

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.Alfked McCoy, T. J, McCoy E. L. Hollingsworth. BINIi:MS, (Successors to A. McCoy &T. Thompson,) Rensselaer,lnd. DO a fie', eral banking business. Exchange bought and sold Certiilcatos bearing interest issued Collections made on al! available points Office same place as old firm of McCoy & Thompson April 2,1886 MORDECAI F. CHILCOTE. Attorney-at-Law Rensselaer. - Indiana Practices [in the Courts of Jasper and adoinlng counties. Makes collections a specialty. Office on north side of Washington street, opposite Court House- vln! SIMON P. THOMPSON, DAVID J. THOM PSON Attorney-at-Law. Notary Public. THOMPSON & BROTHER, Bensselaek, - - Indiana Practice in all the Courts. MARION L. SPITLER, Collector and Abstractor - We pay p irticular attention to paying tax- , selling and leasiag lands. v 2 n4B FRANK W. BABCOCK, Attorney at Law And Real Estate Broker. Practices in all Courts of Jasper, Newtor ind Benton, counties. Lands examined Abstracts of Title prepared: Taxes paid. Collectloaa.® a, Spscla,lt3T,TAMES W. DOUTHIT, fTT DRNEY-AT-LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC, upstairs, in Ma leaver's new /uilding. Hens seiner, Ind. EDWIN P. HAMMOND, A TTORNET - AT- L AW, Rensselaer, Ind. EfPOffice Over Makeever’3 Bank. May 21. 1885. W WATSON, ATTOKNEY-AT-LAW Office up Stairs, in Leopold’s Bazay, RENSSELAER, IND. W. HARTS ELL, M D HOMOEOPATHIC [PHYSICIAN & SURGEON. RENSSELAER, - - INDIANA. Diseases a Specialty.*^ OFFICE, in Makeever’s New Block. Residence at Makeover House. July 11, 1884. J H. LOUGHBIDGE. P. P, BITTEBS LOUGHRIDGE & BITTERS, Physicians and Surgeons. Washington street, below Austin’s hotel Ten per cent, interest will be added to all accounts running uusettled. longer than three months. vlnl DR. I. B. WASHBURN, Physician & Surgeon, Rensselaer , Ind. Calls promptly attended. Will,give special atter • tion to the treatment of Chronic Diseases. miiiWim RENSSELAER, IND,, K. S. Dwiggins, F. J.Seabs, Vaj . Seib, President. Vio-President. Cashier. Does a general banking business-. Certificates bearing Interest issued; Exchange boueht and sold; Money loaned on farms at lowist ra:ee and on most favorable terms. April 1885.

RENSSELAER JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. FRIDAY AUGUST 20 1886.

PILOT GROVE ITEMS.

The whistle of the steam thresher is beard in all parts of the neignboi> flood. Tne yield of oats and wheat will be good and of excellent quality. The long»hoped-for rain visited this part of the country last Thursday. It was preceded by a heavy wind storm which did a great deal of damage in the way o! upsetting grain and hay stacks. Fields of corn in places were cjn siderably damaged by the storm, but not withstanding their saw losses the fanners are happy and now feel confideut of a good corn crop. Several of the young kids of this neighborhood are talki. g of attending the camp-meeting at Rensselaer, but whether for the good of the boul, or because the bees at that place have a better flavor, we are unable to say. Parker Baldwin says that all things are now ready. Be has purchased a coat which in colo resembles the foam on t' c ocean, and a fine watermelion hat. When clothed in these garments he is certainly a man to be envied by his less fortunate neighbors who must be satisfied with a linen duster and necktie. We would ad ise friend Parker to pause in his mad career before it is everlastingly too la;e—before he causes some fair one to commit “euzenside”, and the memory of the deed haunt him thro’ life like aJghost“kiuder” that will Dot down like.’ If there is anything that will defeat the Independent candidate for State Senator it will be tLe too confident feeling that pervades the bosom of ea h and every opponent of the Republican candidate. We are well aware that Mr. Thompson can be defeated, but this is not a sufficient reason for his opponents to quit work and do nothing but smile and congratulate each other. Should it become necessary to give Mexico a good “muggin”. tne proper thing to do vou.d be to give the job to the boys of Pilot Grove, We can whip the whole dod-gasted mob, and do it cheaper than auy one else in the couutry—that is, if the Mexicans will agree to stay where they are. During the past week Willie Beck aud Willie Schanlaub, of Rensselaer, have been visiting their grandfather at this place. They are both lively li tie fellows, and enjoy country life nugely. CAPTAIN JACK. Pilot Grove, August 16th THE VALUE OF SALT.—A teaspoonful of salt in each kerosene lamp makes the oil give a much clearer, better light. Damp salt will remove the discoloration of cups and saucers caused by tea and careless washing: Severs pain in the bowels and stomach are often relie vt d by the application of a. bag of hot salt. Whf*n broiling steak throw a little salt on the coals, and the blaze from the dripping fat will not annoy. As a dentiifice, salt and we ter are very cleansing, and also hardens the gums. It will also prevent the hair from falling out. If new calicoes are allowed t o lie in strong salt water for an hour before the first washing, th colors are less dkelv to fade. A little in starch, boiled or raw, will prevent the irons from sticking. If the iroDS are rough, rut a little salt on thick brown paper, lay a piece or thin muslin over it, and rub the iron 07er it till it is perfectly smooth. Ink stains are entirely removed by the immeJiate application ol Iry salt before the ink has dried. When the salt becomes discolored by absorbing the ink, brush it off and apply more; wet slightly. Continue this till the ink is all removed. A weak solution of salt a_d water ts recommended, by good physicians as a remedy for imperfect digestion, and for cold in the head it is a complete cure snuffed from the hollow of the hand 1 We have known severe cas<.s of catarrh entirely cured by persistent use of this simple remedy every night and mornin for several ir entbs, when the best efforts of the best physicians failed to do any good. It should be used milk-warm. A good handful of rock salt added to the bath is the best thing after an “ocean dip,” and a gargle or a weak solution is a good and ever-ready remedy for sore throat. - ■ - USES OF BORAX. —Keep a cup of powdered borax on your wash-stand; it will do wonder, in the way of softening the skin. It you have been working in the garden, or doing anything about the house which has tended to make your hands iou. h, when you wash them diD your fingers in the borax and rub your hinds well with it. Borax (pulverized) sprinkled plentifully around the haunts of water bugs will diive them away. Cock reaches also will yield to this treat* ment and depart. T' 1 * safest and best thing also for wasning the hair ,s a moderately strong solution of bo-

rax in water. Pure water should be used immediaifelj after waehing with the borax and water. CHOICE RECEIPTS.- Cream Pies —Spread the dough with butter; then » liberal supply of sugat; handful of ttour;cinnamon aud enough milk to wet thoroughly. Corn Pone. —4 cups corn meal; 4 eggs; spoonful caking powder of milk, a little salt. Mix thoroughly. Shoo Fly To To. —Double handful flour; 2 teaspoonsful baking powder; 8 tubiespoonsful cinnamon; 2 tablespoonsful laid; 2 tablespoonsful butter: pintos milk;2 cupsbrown sugar. Lemon Custard —Grate lemons (1 for two pies); cup white sugar; yelks of 4 eggs: 2 tablespoonsful flour; i pint milk. Use whites of th° eggs and enough sugar to stiffen for iceiug. Mr. Randall, in summing up tiie work of the Democratic House ov Representatives, made the points that the House had returned to the public d main 70,000,000 acres of land; that it had entered upon the work of constructing a new navy; that it had passed every act it had been asked to pass for the purpose of bettering the condition of the working peop’e of the United States; that it had not passed a single bill in favor of monopolies; that but for delay on the part ofRepublicans it would have passed a bill to increase the pensions of one-armed and one-legged soldiers, and that the appropriation bills as they passed the House were freer from suspicious or unnecesary propositions than they had been since the war. This constitutes a record of actual achievement in the interest of the public which every voter should dispassionately consider.

A GREAT GIFT.

The Democratic House of Representatives has restored to the public domain, releasing them from the clutches of robber corporations nearly one hundred millions acres of land —an area three times that of England. This is the gift of the Democratic party to the people. It was taken from the people by the Republican party and kept from the people by the same Republican party, despite the evidence that the corporations upon which i} had been bestowed failed to merit it. Upon the credit of this magnificent benefaction, for such it is, the Democratic party can properly appeal to the people for a vote of confidence and approval. These acres mean homes for those who have been made homeless by the Republican legislation which has fostered monopolies, reduced wages, and curtailed the opportunities and comforts of the poor. These acres mean hope and happ'er lives to thousands who now stand hungry in the streets of the great cities. These acres mean new cities, new wealth to the nation. No such splendid gift has ever been made to the people since old Zach. Taylor eut Texas from Mexico. We might well consider that, if the record of the Cleveland Administration should be signalized by no other public service than this, it would be enough to make it notable in history. In the face of such, an achievement, criticism of the Democratic House for shortcomings is idle. The members who have assisted in the great work of reclaiming these lands deserve the most signal appreciation at the hands of their constituenfs. Not less admirable their figures in history, because they won an empire by their votes instead of conquering it by the sword. We do not make heroes of our Congressmen as a rule in these degenerate days, but there is nothing in the annals of any country really more worthy of heroics than this work of the Democratic House. —Indianapolis Sentinel.

DEMOCRATIC PLTFORM.

Congressman Cobb, chairman of the committee on platform, read the following: Resolved, That the Democracy of Indiana in convention assembled cordially approve of the administration of President Cleve-

land for its ability, integrity and economy in the management of national affairs, and recognize in the president and members 01 his cabinet faithful and patriotic public servants. Resol ed, That the Democrats of Indiana sincerely lament the loss of their honored and trusted leader, fthe late Thomas A. Hendricks. By his wise counsel and superb leadership the Democracy of Indiana gained and enjoyed an enviable reputation for honor and uns - lfish devotion to the principles of just government. The memory of our late beloved leader can not better be perpetuated than by a steadfast observance of his conciliatory counsel and patriotic teachings, to the end that the efforts oi all true Democratic citizens may be directed to the faithful application of those grand and ennobling principles that conduce to the welfare and happiness of a liberty-loving people. We also profoundly deplore that during a brief period of time the nation, and particularly the Democratic paity, has suffered the loss of four other eminent citizens in the persons of the gall&nt leader, George B. McClellan; the pure and wise statesman, Horatio Seymour; the superb hero, Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, and more recently the demise of that deserving statesman, sagacious couuselo., profound political philosopher, Samuel J. Tildcn. The career of these illustrious men may well serve as examples for those upon whom shall devolve the responsibilities of leadershiD. Resolved, That taxation of the people for other purposes than raising revenue for the expenses of the government economically administered, is robbery under the forms of law. We are, therefore, m favor of a reduction of the present unjust tariff to a revenue basis, and we hereby reaffirm the principles laid down in the Chicago plaform on that subject and heartily indorse the action of the democratic representatives in congress from this state for their fidelity to the cause of tariff reform. Resolved, That the action of the Democratic House of Representatives of the forty-eighth and for-ty-ninth Cjngresses in declaring forfeited and reclaiming from railroad corporations about one hundred millions of acres of land is hereby heartily indorsed and approved. Resolved, That tlie ownership of real estate in this country by persons not cißzens of the United States is injurious to true American interests, and may be attended with many evil We therefore heartily approve the act of the test general assembly in prohibiting tne ownership of real estate in Indiana by aliens, and thereby repealing the act allowing aliens to hold and convey real estate, passed by a republican legislature, and approved by a republican governor. And we specially approve of such legislation by Congress as shall effectively protect the public lands from such aliens’ entry and ownership so that the same may, as far as possible, be reserved for our citizens. Resolved, That we favor a financial policy in which gold and silver and paper money readily convertible into coin, including the volume of United States notes now provided for by law, shall be the circulating medium. We insist the surplus in the national treasury shall be promptly applied to the payment of the national pub? lie debt, and that taxation shall be reduced to the end that large accumulations in the treasury beyond the proper necessities of the public service shall not occur, thus assurihg honest, economical goveinment and relieving the people from unnecessary and oppressive taxation. Resolved, That the state government of Indiana, in all of its departments, has been c aracterized by prudence, economy and wisdom, and cordially indorse the same. It is due to the memory of the brave men of Indiana who gave

their lives for the preservation of the government that a suitable monument should be erected at the capital of the state, and for that purpose we ask of the next general assembly of the state a liberal appropriation. Resolved, That we are in favor of such revision of the law as will bring about a just and equitable valuation of the state in order that no county shall pay more than its just proportion of the state’s taxes. Resolved, That we approve the joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution making the term of county offices four years. Resolved, That the Democratic party is interested in the cause of liberty wherever and whenever it is being waged, and especially do we feel a profound sympathy with Ireland and her friends in her struggles for home rule, and we confidently predict that the contest, which has but fairly begun, will find no abatement in its strength, but will continue to grow until she achieves that position and power to which she is entitled as a brave and generous people. Resolved, That the Democratic party of Indiana is now, ns it always has been, opposed in princiEle to all sumptuary laws and proibitory legislation, but it is in favor of just and r. roper measures for regulating traffic in spiritous and iutoxicatmg liquors under a license system designed to repress the evils of intemperance, and it favors a reasonable increase of the licenee tax, discriminating between malt liquor and winss an. distilled spirits so as to place the highest license on distilled spirits. The proceeds of such tax to be applied to the support of Common Schools, Resolved,'’’"further, That we demand the abrogation of all laws which do not bear equally upon capital and labor; the passage of stringent laws to promote the health and enhance the safety of employes of railways, manufacturing establishments and mining operations, and to compel the employers to make prompt payment of wages to those in their employ: the enactment of laws prohibiting the hiring out of convict labor in competition with the honest laborers of the country; prohibiting the employment of children under fourteen years of age in the mines an' factories of the state, and finally, that the importation of foreign laborers under contract be forever prohibited by stringent penal statutes. And we specially commend and approve the action of the last general assembly in prohibiting the importation of foreigners and aliens under contract to perform labor within the state of Indiana. We olemand such further legislation by congress as may be necessary to prevent such importation of foreign laborers i .to this country, ancl we declare ourselves in favor of the strictest enforcement of the acts prohibiting Chinese immigration —both of these systems being, in our judgment, hostile to and destructive of the best inserests of the American laborer and mechanic. Resolvod, That in the enactment of all laws a strict regard should be had for the rights of the laboring masses; that taxation should be restricted to the lowest amount! required by an economical administrations of public affairs; that wage-workers should be protected by legislation from the oppressive power of monopolies and grasping corporations, and that alllaws not in harmony with the foregoing purposes should be repealed. Resolved, That we cordially approve the recent legislation of congress giving increased pensions to the widows and dependent parents of a deceased soldier and to soldiers who were disabled in the Union army, and we cordiall •- improve all measures of legislation in behalf of the soldiers of the Union army who suffered in the defense of their country and of their widows and orphans.

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