Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 January 1893 — Tar and Feathers as a Punishment. [ARTICLE]

Tar and Feathers as a Punishment.

Tar and feathers is at present a sort of a “White Cap” style of punishment, but it is nowadays invoked us a j uuishini nt almost exclusively c< nn< cte,l with some shock of publio decency, or v elation of the seventh commandment, it originated during the Crusades, when the lion-hearted Richard and his companion and collegue, Philip Augustus, •aid down a code of police regulations for both armies. Punishments were easily decided on for fighting or quarreling, or murder, and various other transmissions, and finally It was decree 1 that, as a punishment for stealing, whoever committed theft should have arm pitch poured over his head, which should then be powderel with feathers, and the offender abandoned on the first sh ore.” The caoseof this punish nnt and the application have charged somewhat, but it is the same old iaea of tar and-feathers.

EPISODE IN THE STATE SENATE. Os the 13th the campaign of 1892 was reopened when Mr. Magee from tho committee on finance reported back Mr. Cranor’B bill to repeal the 6-cent benevolent institution tax levy act of 1891 with re«ommendation that tha same he indefinitely postponed. Tdis levy was nude only for tho years of 1891 and 1g92. Ths levy for 1892 has already been madefeand tha tax list turned over to the county trnasnrers on the Ist dey of Jon nary. In many eases the taxes for 1892 had already bean paid. Mr. Oranor’s bill provided for the refunding of the money already paid and for the cancellation of the 6 cent tax levy remaining unpaid. This 6 cent tax levy for the support of the institutions is not s part of ths tax law, but a saparata aot. The report to kill the bill was signed by all the members of theoommittee, republicans included, yat Mr. Loveland, the leader of the minority, moved es a substitute that the bill be passed. Overrated by the ehair. Mr. Oradar, of Delaware, whose eounty increased the looal levy to meke the tex law odions, harangued the senete for five min tea in en attempt to show that the bill was for the relief of the texpayers. He howled about “immediate relief."

Mr. Magee explained that if the bill became a law the oonnty treasurers would hove to refund $377,006 to the taxpayers, leaving tUe benevolent institution without a dollar for support. Ths inmates of the asylums would have to be sent adrift or the state would have to borrow that ain’t. “This is the first law,” he said, “that raised a revenue in excess of the expenditures which enabled the state to go on without borrowing and at the some tim® reduoe the publio debt.” Mr. Oraner made more wild gesticulations about immediate relief end Mr. Loveland desired to know why Governor Matthews had reoommended a reduction of the tax levy. Mr. Magee-“I am not responsible for what Governor Matthews said. He never recommended the refunding of the tax of 1892 ” Mr. Wißhard-L “And we want it distinct-

ly understood that we ore not;respousib e for what Goveri or Chase said.” Mr. Magee—“There never was snch a -pisoeof hari-kari of murderof an inoffeneive infant es was performed by your canons night before lest. Chase 1 ! message was the expression of an honest man after laying down the burden of state. He wanted it to be reoorded in the documents of thelstate that the tax law whioh the democrats passed and whioh the republicans in their helpless state attempted taf repudiate, was a good law in tne inter' at djJtfio people. Gov. Chase Ik of Indiana, and we did him justice in a democratic caucus. I indorse the actions of my own governor whenever they meet my approval. Some things in Governor Matthews’ address 1 approve, and there are others of which I disapprove. ” Mr. Boyd—'“But without qualification you indorsed Chase.” Mr. Magee—“No, sir! I indorse no man who has talked high tariff auo foree billism. I belong to the people. The resolution wns not an indorsement, it was only complimentary for his willingness to tell the truth after ha had been beaten. Why don’t you let your governor aloue? You have made him a'martyr, and that message of his will be worth 6,000 votes to the dsmooratio party in the next oampaign.” Mr. Craner— When are the taxes of 1892 payable?” Mr. Magse— “You aro a lawyer. Bead your statutes. If you do not know you aro uot fit to be here.”

Mr. Magee than spoke of the dishonesty of republican officials who had increased the local taxes over a mill! ;n and s half in the state. Mr. Cranor took the floor to defend officials of his own oounty—the court house rfhg that sent him here. Mr. Magee asked: ‘There were some election oases in your county; didn’t you move to discharge the prisoners?" Mr. Cranor—No, sir; I prosecuted them.” Mr. Magee—What was the result?" Mr. Cranor—"They were aoquitteci. [Laughter.J The witnesses did not appear.? Mr. Magee—“Yes; because your republican sheriff ran them out of the state." Mr. Gilman said he had signed the report, but since he had heard the speeches of his side of the house he would have to vote against the report. This left the old man of the Kankakee in a ridioulous attitude; especially as the senato journal will show nis constituents a report signed by him and a roll call in which his name is recorded against his own report. Mr. Magee (a dressing himself to Mr. Gilman) “Now, mvjold friend, way down in your heart don’t you think the tax law a good one?” J|Mr. Gilman—“Yes; part of it is all right." Mr. Magee—"He says it is a good 1 iw. ” Mr. Boyd—"lf it is why didn’t you pass it ten j< ars ago?” Mr. Magee—"The democrats, like the republicans, were cowardly in this matter. But at last t ay were equal to the emergency and the state debt is increas ing no more,” In closing the debate Mr Magee said: ‘You are trying to get out of the most woithy vote you ever cast. The peoplo approved the law at the polls. Only po litical carps are opposing the law now.— le-, you voted for the law and have been splitting hairs to prove that you didn’t ever since. The Fort Wayne convention adopted a platform drafted by a railroad king, disapproving the law. But why say more? A party that has been damned by the people, a party that has repudiated its own governor and that |is dying of corruption is not qualified to construe the policy of the party placed in power by the people through an unbought election. 1 *

The Remington Press and other socalled independent papers believe that toe county patronage should be let to the lowest bidder. The law regulates the rates to be charged and the work belongs, to the paper that made the fight for the party candidates—not for those that were so infernally independent that they were afraid to express an opinion.'—White County Democrat.

Judge Lamof the U. 8. sus preme Court is dead .

Editor McEwen of Rensselaer was in town Monday and Toaaday visiting the scene* of hiß early struggles in the oanse of democraoy. Mr. MoEwen is an applioant for the Bensselaer post offioe. He do erves well at the hands of the party he ha 3 served eo long and well.—White Ci unty Democrat.

For the nicest thing in watches* f6r presents, go to Clarke’s. Jerry Healy lost Sunday assissed the choir with his cornet in the dedication of a new Catholic church at T rankfort. Fourteen different kinds of bed lounges, at Williams’ Fred Cissel has been granted 11520 pension money by the govs eminent. For the latest designs in jeweliy go to Clarke’s C. E. Hershman has bought the grocery Btore of Charlie Simpson. See these nice nice writing deans at Williams’. J. A. Sharp and wife have secured positions in ui art gallery in Chicago. Ladies silver watoli and silver chutctctcs for, $9 50 at Clarke’s. Haskell & Barker of Michigan City have the contract for five hundred cars for the Mono*. They are turning them out at the rate of twelve per day. Oak ltockers from $1 50 to SB, at Williams’.

Miss Stella, daughter of Sam Moore, Pleasant Ridge, died W ednesday night, aged about 22 years. Mrs. Luoinda Miller, sister of W. P. Baker of this plaoe, died at the insane asvlum, Indianapolis, Saturday night. Remains were brought here and interred in Weeton cemetery. Clmstie H. Viok of the Nowels Blook Restaurant, is ready to serve meals in the best style; good lunch counter and oysters at all hours. Also fulj line or fine tobaccos, confectionary, and staple groceries. Give him a cal£, Ladies’ and gents’ chains, the finest lines, at Clarice’s. Augustus Cronkhite, republican treasurer of Warren oounty, is short in his aooounts some $66,*. 000. WINTER REBOBTS OF THE BOUTfI.

Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla., and other South Atlantio and Gulf coast resorts can be reached with but one olmuge of cars from Chicago anti that at Louisville or Cincinnati, wnere the Monon makes close connection the L. <k N. and Q. and C. 'Vestibule trains, running through to Florida. The Monon’s day trains are now all equipped with beautiful new Parlor and Dining cars, while its night trains are made up of Smoking Cars, Day Coaches, and Pullman and Compartment Sleepers, lighted by electricity from head-* light to hinderinost sleeper. The Monon has gradually fought its way to the front, making extensive improvements in ita roadbed a*Hl service, until tosday it is the beat equipped line from Chi* cago to the South, offering its patrons fa illties and accommodations second to none in the world, and at rates lower than ever belt) re.

Advertised Letters — Miss Laura 1. eazell, E. Long, ■J. A Lowe, Miss Lizzie McYeiter, Wm. M. Stewart, Mrs. M. 13. Tyler, Elick Warrick. Persons calling for letters in the above list will please say they are advertised. Ed. Rhoades. Go and see those gelid gold watches, at Clarke’s. Hon. James G. Blaine died today, shortly before 11 o’clock at his residence in Washington City. Our citizens have donated sl,** 1500 to Thos J. and John T Sayler and D. E. Hollister towards replacing their mill recently burned. Stepe will be taken at once towards the erection of a new mill with greater capacity and improve ed machinery. John J. Vanßuakirk, of No* braska, and Miss Bertha W. Fanp. of Gillam township, were married by Rev. J. G. Campbell last Saturday afternoon. Porter & Wishard are now occupying their new quarters iu the Hollingsworth building just comD’eted and will be pleased to wait upon customers, old new. — Give them a call. The republican election board oi Elkhart county threw out eleven democratic pteoincts, thereby insuring a republican majority in the county. The circuit court ordered th» precincts counted and a “free ballot and fair count” p •©- vails after all.