Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1874 — Page 2

The Republican. RENSSELAER, Friday, Dec. 4, 1874.

The legislature meets on Friday, the 7th day of January, 1875. W. S. Lingle, of the Lafayette Courier, is now in Colorado chasing the buffalo over the plains. The Supreme Court of the State of Indiana has decided that colored children have no rights in our public schools which can be enforced by law. It is reported that the German Democrats of this State will present John B. Stoll as a candidate for United States Senate. According to a recent public statement by Mr. Shankland, of lowa, the National Grange of Patrons of Husbandry has $71,000 invested in United States Government bonds. There are in the United States to-day, 750,000 adult white men who can neither read nor write, while of adult white women in the same illiterate condtion the number amounts to 1,150,000. An express agent in Indianapolis says that the recent Democratic victory has been beneficial to their business, as the amount of whisky billed has nearly doubled since the election. The exchanges generally are relating the fact that william S. King, late Postmaster of the House, has been elected to Congress from Minnesota, and Samuel Lee, formerly his colored coachman, from South Carolina.

Froom Tuesday’s Inter Ocean we learn that the Hon. 0. P. Morton has left San Francisco, and is now on his way to Washington, where he is expected to arrive in time to be present in the Senate at the reassembling of Congress. His health is reported to be greatly improved. Last Sunday a fellow put himself out. side of an unusual quantity of tanglefoot whisky, went in upon his muscle and after cutting up as only a drunken man can, fell into the hands of the town Marshal who politely handed him over to Sheriff Starr, who gave him accommodations in jail.— Winamac Democrat. W hereas, Mr. A. Leopold has lately been to Chicago and purchased a full and complete stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, &c.; therefore, be it Resolved , By the citizens of Jasper county, That when we desire to purchase anything in Mr. Leopold’s line of business, and when we desire t<h purchase the best goods in the market at the lowest possible prices, we will call on Mr. A. Leopold.

Property to the amount of twenty-one million of dollars is exempt from taxation under the present laws of this State, as follws: Property of the United States, $539,024 ; 1,250 churches, $5,611,880 ; 199 charitable institutions, $947,707; 54 fire engines and. buildings, $462,625; 3,180 educational institutions, $5,161,518; State property in 42 counties, $3470,000; other property, $4,693,392. — Large as this amount is it is only a little over two per cent, of the State, which is reported by the Auditor of State at $965,280,230.

As mueh as one hundred dollars is now frequently paid for claims for slaves emancipated by President Lincoln’s proclamation, The late Democratic successes has filled the South with Speculators who confidently invest their money on the chances of more such successes, and the consequent prospect of payment for slaves lost in the rebellion, by the general government Taxpayers who propose to vote the Democratic ticket in 1876, should carefully count this part of the possible cost of such a vote. —Logansport Journal.

A. Leopold has just opened out a new and large stock of Dry Goods, consisting of Muslins, Prints, Ginghams, Flannels, Lusters, Shawls, Skirts, Clothing, and an endless variety of other articles. We have priced and examined and are convinced that they, are the cheapest and best lot of goods ever brought to town.— Any person in want of an overcoat, a good suit of clothes, or a garment of any kind will do well to purchase of A. Leopold, on the corner, opposite the bank building, Rensselaer, Indiana.

Since the creation of the world, fourteen thousand millions of human beings have fallen in the battles which man has waged against his fellow-creature—man. If this amaxing number of men were to hold each other by the hand, at arm’s length, they would extend over fourteen millions, five hundred and eighty-three thousand, three hundred and thirty-three miles of ground, and would encircle the globe, on which we dwell, 608 times.— If we allow the weight of a man to be, •a an average, one cwt., (and that is below the mark), we shall come to -the condusion that 6,550,000 tons of human

flesh have been mangled, disfigured, gashed and trampled under foot. The calculation will appear more striking when we state, that if only the forefingers of every one of those fourteen thousand millions of human beings were laid in a straight line, they would reach more than 600,000 miles beyond the moon; and that if a person were to undertake to count the number, allowing nineteen hoars a day, and seven days to a week, at the rate of 6,000 per hour, it would occupy that person 336 years. And awful is the consideration! 350,000 pipes of human bicod have been spilt in battle.— Dr. Dick.

Go to the RAILROAD STORE for Prints and Muslins.

Mennonires. —This religious sect originated iu the sixteenth century, taking their name from Simonis Menno, their founder. They reside principally in Holland, Prussia, Russia, Canada and the United States. In America thev have some 300 ministers, 500 congregations and 75,000 communicants. One of their distinguishing tenets is that it is wrong to fight, and they refuse to perform military duty. Those in Russia, were promised exemption from this, but recently an imperial nkase has gone forth which puts an end to this exemption. Hence to avoid being dragged into the Russian army and compelled to do that which their bibles and their consciences testify is wrong, large numbers have decided to emigrate to the United States, and the year 1875 will witness quite an aeeession to our population from this source. — They will not only be peaceable citizens but valuable members of the commonwealth in other respects, and it is hoped that the day is far distant when our government will by a foolish military policy drive them from our shores as the Russian government is now doing from theiis.

Go to BEDFORD’S for your Holiday Goods. A large stock just received.

Am Indiana Sharper In Kansas. The following extracts are from a letter received at this office a few days ago from Wm. H. Harper, of Junction City, .Kansas. They may be interesting to most of our readers, as the man alluded to is the same Amos E. Mahoney that visited our town some two or three years ago: “We have been visited by a gentleman who claimed to live near Rensselaer, Ind., and who to oar neighborhood about the 14th of the month (November). He passed himself off as a Mr H. H. Magowin, and pretended that he had some bonds on the government of Mexico which he wanted to trade for land. Recommending the bonds to be good and finding us all iu hard circumstances, he met with good success.— He traded for five farms and jumped the country, hut not until he had mortgaged the farms for from SOOO to $1,600 each, amounting in all to some $6,600, of which myself and neighbors are minus. Our sharp friend was the well-known Amos EMahoney, who cleaned out a few parties in the south part of this State a year ago.— But being a stranger in our part of the country we should not have known him only by accident About fifty miles from here while in pursuit of him, we met a gentle! man who had seen Mahoney and had a conversation with him, in which Mahoney ftoli him he had been up near Junction City trading with some more Kansas plugs and had succeeded in getting them on the war path. The gentleman asked him if he wasn’t afraid of being caught? He said not for he still rode the bay horse, oalled ‘Salt Lake Tiger,’ and that he had run down several sheriffs’ horses and was still able to outride any horse in Kansas or any other State west of the Missouri river, and we are inclined to think he can, for we have rode our horses down and he passed through here five hours ahead of us, having gained on us considerably. When last seen he was going sonth and both he and his horse were in good spirits, so we wore compelled to give up the chase. If he keeps his present gait and direction he will, within two days, be in the Indian Territory.

“We know that he lives or has lived in your town and will some time pull up there, and we ask all honest people to inform us of his first appearance in that country. “I will attempt to describe him as near as I can: He has light hair, blue eyes, is about five feet nine inches high, weighs about 165 pounds, and is a very fine looking man. Sometimes wears a mustache and chin whiskers, of a light color, hut while here was smoothly, shaved. Generally has his pants in his boots; walks straight, is always in good spirits, frill of frin, a splendid talker and can fit himself for any kind of company. In some respeets he is kind-hearted, having given SIOO to poor people he met on the streets in our town. He makes a great many friends wherever he goes, dresses well, is not proud, and is very kind to everybody, especially the poor. He is a base, bold, open swindler, and a man that attracts a great deal of attention. A man that everybody likes, and one who can swindle most any man. We are willing to admit that he is too sharp for Kansas men.

“This is a description es the sharper that has visited us and we are fully satisfied it is Amos E Mahoney, and the people will greatly oblige us by helping either in finding him or keeping him at home, for we have a plenty of him. Any information as to his whereabouts will be thankfully received. “Address, Wm. H. Harper, Junction City, Kansas, Or, Hkxby P. Harper, Washington, Kansas.” Dated, Emporia, Kansas, Nov. 28, 1874. ■ ' Go to BEDFORD’S for best Cigars in town.

The Plymouth Democrat of November lsth, has this to say of the society known as the Church of God: ~ Sene two months age we mentioned that the society known as the Church of God contemplated organising a at ion for the State of Indiana, andraeWt was probable that Plymouth would be the headquarters of the association. We are now at liberty to state that matters hare so far progressed as to reader it certain that the association will locate its business office at this place. A meeting of the board of directors, consisting of B. S. Dwiggins, Cyrus Taber, Thomas McDonald, Wn. Railsback and S. A. Chaplin, was held in Plymouth on Tuesday, the 17th. Hon. R. S. Dwi t gins, of Rensselaer, was elected president; 8. A. Chaplin, tr.asurer, and Daniel McDonald, secretary. The Restitution, a weekly paper now published in Chicago, was purchased, with all the books, plates and printing materials. The paper will hereafter be published at Plymouth. H. Y. Reed, of Chicago, was elected editor, and will enter upon his duties at once. This society has shown great energy since its annual meeting at Antioch, in August last Some of the most influential men in oar State are members of thirdenomination, and they are pushing their cause along with commendable zeal and business sagacity.— This fact is dearly shown by their having selected Plymouth ss the business point of their future operations, Plymouth is centrally located, has extra mail facilities, and is easy of access from all poins of the country. The association will publish annually a large number of books and tracts which are written by some of the ablest scholars and theologians, both in this country and Europe. The society is progressive in its views and liberal in its policy, having no creed but the Holy Scriptures. An agreement has been made with the publishers of the Democrat by which all the printing for the association, including the weekly paper, will bo done at this office. This wiU involve the outlay of a large amount of money for the purchase of additional material, which will include a power press. The location of the business office of the Association at this place will be a benefit to the city. A small town in another part of the State offered to give $2,000 if the publication office should be located in it.

Remington Items.

GLSANKD FROM THE GUARD. A kook and ladder company is talked of. The Guard, advises the business men to buy a fire engine. Corn is quoted at fifty-seven emits per bushel. A. M. Traugh buys turkeys, geese and chickens. The Gnard is introducing itself into almost every family in the county, with the aid of borrowers and snatchers. There are persons in Remington who sit on the front steps and oat chestnuts, worms and all, by fairy moonlight. Mr. W. S. Hood has sold two fine thoroughbred calves—one for forty and ihe other for sixty dollars. Mr. Hood is in Kentucky at present; will return about Christmas. Church & Lyon came very near having a conflagration last week. Somebody took a lighted candle into the cellar and left it burning. At the next regular meeting of the Central Association of the P. of H., on Saturday, December 12, an election of officers will take place, besides other. business oi importance. A full attendance is desired.

Still the Work Goes On.

Notwithstanding the extreme cold weather the past few days, the work on the new railroad is going on rapidly. Mr. Gutches. the gentlemanly contractor, understands his business thoroughly; he economises in labor as well as in finances. During the pleasant weather just passed, he concentrated his forces on the flat land, in the creeks and on trestle work; and held in reserve for bltfworkmen the dry cuts on side hillsAod on knolls, for cold and windy weather, so that hands may have employment all winter, and by the first of March have the entire grading completed between this city and Monticello. We understand that work on the abutments and piers will also be prosecuted this winter, and at an early day in the spring the entire work of grading, bridging, and trestling will be completed and ready for the iron and rolling stock, and the toad reaSy for business. —Delphi Times.

Press Reports.

The lion was chased two days last week and seen by many persons, but u still enjoying its freedom. —Kentland Gazette. There is a young lawyer in our town who claims he is a woman. How is that forhigh? —Oxford Tribune. House flies and corner loafers don’t appear happy this kind of weather.—Mishawaka Enierp'.-ise, Some wild animal is eating up the porcine crop in Warren county. No well regulated neighborhood ought to be without a lioness. —Lafayette Courier. Our “relief” meetings have all proven flulures. We now propose that one be called to give relief to our own destitute.Crown Point Register. It is reported that there are several thousand Chiistians iu Turkey. Last Thursday there were several thousand turkeys—no. that won’t do.— CrawfordsviU* Journal.

Joe Metz, brakeman on local freight of the P. Ft. W. & C. Railway, fell under the train at our station and suffered serious but not fatal injury.—- Valparaiso Vidette. James Spears wants to bet SI,OOO that the C. & S. A. R. R. will never be built. Let him bet. .“You bet” he is mistaken.— Delphi Times. And now comes the report that the Benton county “haste” is a big Kansas grasshopper, which is given as a reasou why dogs cannot follow its trail.— Winamac Republican.

TltflMfeiMlrtfeag squeal, grunt and sob of the pig. is heard on almost every freight train that ppsses through the city, from wMeb we infer mat the hog trade is lively. —-Laporte Chronicle. Logansport is losing its former reputation as a “good show town. ' Wherefore is this thusly, with all oar improved facilities? Is it a blessing or • calamity?— Logansport Journal. ~ David T- Wagoner, whose bowl of soup was seasoned with arsenic, died at his residence oa Tuesday evening from the effects of the seasoning. It is thought there is some mystery in the ease which has not bean cleared up. —lndianapolis Sun. A twin daughter of Mr. Stahlman of this place died on _the 24th. The death was caused by sodding a few' days before, the child having pulled from the table upon itself a vessel of hot milk. —Brooksion Reporter.

Mr. Olmstead and corps of engineers arrived at the heed of Washington street, Rensselaer, last Thursday noon, on their way south surveying the lino of the Chicago & South Atlantic &. R. through Jasper county. —Monticello Herald. Plymouth is to have another paper—the Restitution we believe, with Rev. H. Y. Reed, formerly es Chicago, as editor. Now we’ll have to quit using slang phrases or we’ll get told of it. —Plymouth Mail and Magnet. The lioness was chased by banters, on Friday afternoon and Saturday last, but without suceess. Leroy Templeton, who had a good view of the animal, thinks it is a Colorado or Mountain wolf. Its height, he says, is three feet, and its length about six feet. —Fowler Herald. H. T. Howard, Esq., father of A. F. Howard, of this place, at one time e citizen of this county, died very suddenly at the supper table in the Junction House, at Reynolds, on Friday evening last from apoplexy. His remains were interred at this place last Sabbath.— Monticello Constitutionalist.

TUKU ON THE Chicago & South Atlantic RAILROAD Arrived at Bensselaer and halted at MRS. SA. HEMPHILL'S large new brick building, on Washington street, where was unloaded the largest stock of goods ever brought to Jasper county, consisting of Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings, Buttons, Ribbons, Laces, Insertion, Fringes, Thread, Ladies' & Gents’ Underwear. Corsets, Skirts, Hosiery, Fine Knit Goods, for men, women and children, men’s Fine and Neglige Shirts, Comforts, Scarfs, Mittens and Gloves in great variety for women and men, Collars, Cuffs, Neck-ties, &o. HATS, CAPS, BONNETS, of the latest aud handsomest styles, for ladies, gentlemen, children and babes.— All kinds of

Millinery Goods in great variety. As heretofore, special attention will be given to Dress Making. Prices have been marked down to correspond with the times. Mrs. Hemphill refers with pride to the uniform satisfaction her goods and work have given in the past, assures her many friends and patrons that the future shall be an improvement if it is possible, returns sincerest thanks to her customers for past favors, and trusts to make it for their interest to continue trading at her establishment. 12-4 t.

Excellent-Lands . „. ANH v i ~~ -• 15 Cheap Homes For the Industrious jpmcimn Ho! Every One who Desires . to Hake Profitable Investments in Land!

The Lands of the INDIANA & ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY in Jasper county, Indiana, are now put upon the market for sale, for the first time. They were Selected with Great Cure some twenty ye&ss ago, and many of them comprise the BBST FARMING AND GRAZING LANDS IN OUR COUNTY. They consist of about 10,000 ACRES, PAR T PRAIRIE AND S* PART TIMBER! well located as to roads and school houses, and will make Desirable Farms for parties wishing to secure permanent homes. Lands generally in this county are rapidly increasing in value, and are being readily taken by actual settlers at the prices asked for them. So those who want to secure GOOD investments had better attend to the matter at once. Propositions to purchase any or all of these lands, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, will be received by the undersigned at the Clerk’s office in Rensselaer, Jasper county,* Indiana, who will at all times take great pleasure in showing the lands and furnishing all necessary information as to quality, price and terms of sale. Title perfect. • MARION L. BPITLEB, Agent fer Trustee of lad. & lU. C. B. W. Co. [Il-ly.] . . '

TIE . 11l HIE URDU STOkErt" HAKDING & WILLEY, Would say that they are ready at aU times to wait on their customers. They keep Constantly on hand a good and fresh supply of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, And Dye Stuffs. THEY keep A GOOD SUPPLY OP SCHOOL BOOKS , PAPER, ENVELOPS, PENCILS, TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY dec. ALSO, ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES OF THE DAY. Physicians Prescriptions CAREFULLY prepared. We are ready at all times to see our FRIEffDS.

We Moan Bulsmess for the Year 18741 WE wish to call your attention to our Stock of Saddlery. We have the largest and most complete Stook of Saddlery Ware ever kept in this couaty, consisting, of SADDLES OF ALL THE LATcST IMPROVEMENTS. Long and Short Tug Harness, Horse and Mule Collars, Swwny Collars made on purpose for horses having lumps on the sides of their necks. Plow and Stage Hames for Hones, Short llatnes on purpose for Mules and Small Hones, — TRACE CHAINS, HALTER CHAINS, TEAM, WAGON AND BOGGY WHIPS, &c., Ac., &o. Together with a Large Stock of Oak tanned leather and Saddlery. Hardware Of aU kinds, all of which WE will Sell Lower than any other Shop in this or adjoining Counties, Grangers or any Other Men for CASH, We have been over EIGHTEEN YEARS in the COUNTY, and sold over 860 sets of light and heavy Harness in the last TWO YEARS. It is our intention to make this eur permanent home; and wish to deal fairly with our customers, that we may always have their trade. WE WARRANT OUR WORK TO WEAR WELL. AND NOT TO RIP OR GIVE WAY WITH FAIR USAGE. WE also have for sale the Singer Sewing Machine and fixings. Also, Home, Grover & Baker and Common Sense needles, and Machine Oils. Respectfully Yours, # * Wm. 11. &. C. RHOADES, Manufacturers, Rensselaer, Ind.

i. SIIL EM 1 FACT! No Ma tter Who the other Man is, BUT, WILLEY A SIGLER, THANKFUL for pst flavors, and eo tent with the Reward of ftlerlt Can be found at their old Stand in the Post-Office BUILDING, with the LAHUEST ASSORTMENT OF DRV GOODS, BOOTS A SHOES, READY MADE CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, OROERIESYANKEE NOTIONS, t&Cnji &C« In fact Every thing that can be found in a well Selected stock of General Merchandise, Ever offered to the Public in this Market. All of which they do SELL the LARGEST AMOUNT for the LEAST MONET of any firm in TOWN. Don't pass Them by in search of something new. Square Dealing is their Motto. CALL AND SEE THEIR GOODS BEFORE BUYING.

WO. 1006. New Goods at the Pioneer Store of F. J. SEARS & CO., DEALERS IN STAPLE # FANCY Dr? Goods, Boots & Shoes, Groceries, Clothing, Ac. All Goods Cheap For CASH. Call and be Satisfied of * the FACT. Rensselaer, - - Ind. HOPKINS’ CORNER! 10W STRICT attention to business & have not a fortune yet; nor have I “Basted” yet. To avoid the “Bust” I only buy what GOODS My money will pay for at the time of purchase. FIVE per cent, profit. I pay no rents. Pay no Clerks, and what is better for all parties, SELL FOR CASH OR ITS EQUIVALENT. Ludd Hopkins.

. ? j 1 —nr ' —• .i fl-lmJ iLx: j if mi Display of Sew DRY GOODS, AT THE OLD RELIABLE CHEAP CASH STORE, IN THE STONE BUILDING. Has just received for the coming Shson a Hill line of ALPACAS, BLACK MOHAIRS, BLACK CASSIMERES, BROWN & BLACK MUSLINS, TABLE LINEN, TOWELS Also, a full line of Ready Made Clothing, and Boots and Shoes; A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP WINTER SHAWLS, AND LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS. Gull and Examino Stock Before par* chasing. R. FENDIG. I nl Bm.

Headquarters, in Rensselaer, FOR BUILDERS’ HARDWARE MECHANICS TOOLS, CUTLERY .TINWARE, STOVES, NAILS, A*., &0., Ac., at the “LIBERAL CORNER.” Onr stock will be found to embrace almost every conceivable article in the Hardware line. - We also have a TIM SHOP in connection with our establishment, ard ore prepared to do all kinds of C USTOM WORK and REPAIRING on SHORT NOTICE. On Front street , north of “ Liberal Corner ,” ice have a WAGON dr CA RRIA GEManufactory and Black » smith Shop. Strict Attention Paid to Custom Work* Wagons & Carriages Made to Order. WE guarantee a’l coods AS represented, and to give entire iHlisfaetitn. I FMEHBER THE PLACE, and GIVE US A Cadi. Norman Warner.

Georgs F. Daugherty’s, LATCH-STRING IS ALWAYS OUT, And he would he glad at all times to sew his old frijnds arid patrons and every body else who want Cbxap Gkooehies end FAMILY SUPPLIES, At His Next Door to the City Bakery. Besides * frill line of Staple Groceries, hw * keeps constantly on hand a good line of Queenswarq, Glassware, Spices and Flavoring Extracts, Catsups and Pepper Sauoe, Baking Powder, Canned Fruits, Starch, Indigo, Stove Blacking, Ground Cfunamoa and Ma'ches, etc., etc., etc. Besides, the best quality of Tobacoo and Cigars,'Nuts. Candies and Plain and Fffney Confectioneries, All at astonishingly low PRICES. All kinds of Produce wanted, for which will be paid, the highest MARKET PRICE. Ho Not Fail To Give Hint A Call.

DUVALLS DAILY HACK LIME AND Livery Stable, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. United States MaU Hacks run daily, except Sundays, between Rensselaer and FrancesviUe. Making connections at the latter place with trains on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad, and conveying passengers and freight each way. Extra teams sent at any time on application.— Goods or money shipped by express to any part of the United States. Livery Teams, With or without drivers, furnished on application. Stock boarded by the day or week. Office and stable on Front street, above Washington, Rensselaer, Indiana. J. W. Dmnll.