People's Pilot, Volume 2, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 February 1893 — Page 8

LocaJ Market Report. Ducks. 7c. Turkeys, 9@loc. Chickens, Bc. Eggs, 22. Wheat. 65c. Oats. 27@29c. Rye, 37c. Hay, ss@s7. C«rn, 35c. Eggs, 22c. Butter, 20c. Creamery butter, 32c. Hides 2WH-

A gas well recently drilled at Kokomo presents a spectacle attracting wide interest. Along with the gas came a strong flow of artesian water, emerging with such force as to shoot beyond the top of the derrick ninety feet in height. The weather being bitter cold the water froze wherever it struck, and in a short time the derrick -was completely covered with ice, resembling a huge crystal obelisk, with grottos, caverns, recesses and stalactites, forming a beautiful picture in the sunlight. Trees in the vicinity were covered with ice, the weight of which broke them to the ground. The huge mountain of clear ice, more than one hundred feet high, is attracting great crowds to the scene. The Paris Beacon gives vent to the feelings of the brethren of the press on the question of subscription as follows: “Suppose a farmer had a thousand bushels of corn and should sell one bushel each to one thousand of his neighbors on one year’s time. Some would pay cash down, some wait one. two, three or six months and a great many never pay anything. Coming in such small and scattered installments the money would be -«pent as fast as received and scarcely any substantial benefit would be derived from it. t ‘ould any American farmer afford to raise corn on those conditions? We think every one will answer “no.” And yet this is just the principle that the editor supplies his paper to the people.

CATHOLIC NOTES.

Last Monday Requiem Highmass was celebrated for the repose o? the soul of the late mother Millikus in which her children, relatives and friends gave a proof of their love for her by the reception of the sacraments. Those members of the Altar Sodality who were prevented to recieve holy communion, are kindly requested to comply with their duty at their earliest convenience. Very Rev. Henry Drees, Provincial and Rev. Francis Nigsch, Procurator, of the Community of the Most Precious Blood, were welcome visitors at the college last Wednesday. Last Wednesday the contractors for the new addition to the college assembled and put in their bids.

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Maro and the Chinamen.

During their stay in this city Edward Maro and Edwin L. Barker made the Pilot office a pleasant call, during which time the latter, who is an expert at story telling, related an amusing incident that occurred during the company’s visit to San Francisco last summer. “Of course I you know it is the proper thing for all people going to Frisco to visit Chinatown,” began Mr. j Barker, “and let me say if you j want to see the sight of a lifetime you should not fail to visit | the Chinese quarter. Well, Mr. Maro and I and the entire company. together with a guide, went down among these thirtyfive thousand “pig tails,” and the many things -we saw would fill a book. But the incident I want to relate is this:- We went into a Chinese gaming house—one of those dark underground holes—where representatives of the wash house were enjoying a game of poker. Mr. Maro watched them a few minutes, and then inquired of one of the players why he didn’t play a square game. “Me play as square as Melican man,” replied the Chinaman. “Oh, no, John, you have your clothes stuffed full of cards, broke in Mr. Maro. Apd here the fun began. Mr. Maro pulled some two or three decks of cards from without the Chinaman's clothes. His brother players pushed back from the table and: looked bewildered. Mr. Maro then told the Celestial t«> sftake himself. Ho did so, and ashower of cards fluttered to fbe grouud. “By this time things were growing warm among the players. There was a hasty consultation among the other three gamblers, and as equally a hasty division of the money on the table. Then the grand climax came. Poor John, who was just finishing shaking himself, looked up at Mr. Maro in a pitying, bewildered way, and then glanced at his companion players. By this time the other three had finished their 'council of war,’ and made a lunge for the supposed cheat, but John ran through the door, and his companions after him. Aw r ay they went down the street, until finally the poor Chinaman found his own room and locked himself in, but not without the loss of that valuable member—the ‘pig tail’—for in the pursuit a knife had accidentally played too close to John’s head, and thus another Chinaman is forever barred from the ‘Celestial Kingdom.’ ” In conversation with Mr. Maro it was learned that, although he is an artist at handling cards, yet he never plays a game. He considers his ability a science—an art —and never attempts to disgrade this art by using it in gambling or selling it to gamblers and sharks.

A Few Don’ts.

Don’t say the Pilot is the coming paper. It is here. Don’t fail to pay what you owe when you refuse to take the paper from the office. Don’t take a paper and refuse to pay for it. The law calls that larceny. Don’t delay ordering the Pilot if you want all the news at a low price. Don’t think that the editor loses any sleep if you refuse to take the paper. Don’t tell us how to run the paper. If you know how, go into the business. Don’t wait until the expiration of the year to pay your subscription—pay now. Don’t overlook us when you wish to advertise. We can offer you better inducements than any competitor in the county. Don't fail to “drop us a line” when any accident, death, marriage or event of whatever kind occurs in your neighborhood.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

GOODLAND. Oats 29@31c. Good yellow corn 35&36c. Sleighing—well its everywhere. It must be annexation. William Mills, one of Goodlands former citizens, but now of Andover, Dakota, dropped in on his many friends here last week. Dan Mead, of Benton county, has purchased resident property in this place and expects to move to town about March Ist. j Thos. Murphy has quit the drag business at this place and has moved on a farm near Beaver City, this county. The Mascot Mixed Pickles Musical Company played to a rather thin audience at McCurry’s Opera house Monday and Tuesday evening. The only big thing about this company was their posters.

Charley Weeks, of this place, is now a full fledged local brakeman on the C. & I. C. railroad, having taken the position about one week ago. Mr- Arick, proprietor of the new restaurant, made a flying business trip to Monticello last Monday morning. The old saying, “keep to the right, boys,” is piayed out. It is now walk w r here you can. The story from “Florida” must have been nipped by an early frost. It lost its sweetness before it reached this vicinity. The Pan Handle and C. & I. C. railroads have not taken in or 'delivered any freight at this place for about four or five days, including Monday of this week. Considerable .uneasiness is felt by our merchants who have goods over due from Chicago and elsewhere. Master Eeymon Coat is having a tussel with the measles this week. Has anyone from the Indiana Legislature? It takes a Goodland coal man to properly estimate the value of a load of stone sold for hard coal. People in this vicinity that walk in slippery places must expect an occasional fall. Where there is a will there is more than one w,ay. It is rather strange to remark that “ground hog day” is approaching. It comes with a speed only equaled by old earth itself. Jack the Ripper.

WHEATFIELD.

Our roads are in a terrible condition, being covered with a glare of ice. Still our hay presses are at work and still no cars to ship it in, and our farmers are grumb-' ling because their hay is obliged to remain unsold. Sleighing is not as good as the latter part of last week. Rev. Weil preaches the first Sunday in every month, at the Lutheran church. The sheriff was seen driving through town last Saturday. The little son of Lew. Shirer has been very sick for the past week, but at this writing is reported better. Twins were born to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Neier last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clark are visiting friends at Crown Point. Spelling school at the Grube school house was a success if it did rain without ceasing. Joe Selvin has bought property of Harmon Clark and will move to Wheatfield in the n'ear future. Rev. Veach was somewhat discouraged the other night and simply arose to his feet and said he would have to have help from the people in his. work or he w r ould leave. Don’t be discouraged, Bro. Veach, as you will be rewarded in the end for all good work that you do. Allie Tabler, formerly of this township, but now a teacher in Ohio, came home to pay her parents and friends a short visit, but returned, last Friday. The “Oriental” is serving some of our citizens just about right. But we feel sorry for the wives of these fun finding men, who have the patching to do, rents to sew, and mend all clothes which are liable to be soile4 by a five foot club and a

savage little dog. Mr. Scott, you should not talk so loud at all times. Mr. Quigley has moved his harness shop, and is now located in front of Nelson Hayes’ restaurant. | Keen & Shafer, of Foresman, intend starting a hardware store in this place, in the building just vacated by Mr. Quigley. Dr. Turner reports in Wheatfield that Mrs. John Collins, living about two miles southwest of this place, is very sick and at this writing is no better. Her daughter, of this place, is with her at present. John Helmiclc now wants the post office. John took his name from the church book a while back. We suppose he could not run the post office and belong to church at the same time. We think you should have continued to work in our church, John, if the preacher and our members didn’t quite suit you. Bentley says he is about to sell his store building, goods and all, to a certain party, but does not know the name just exactly, but the contract is being made by a different party. We think we can tell Mr. Bentley the name-of the party, as- Mr. Strait, of near Francisville, intends moving here and will take charge of the store, providing all is satisfactory. Snow Flake. By Another Correspondent. Business, except for the blacksmith, is very dull. Jack Morse and Wes. Giffin, of Momence. are visiting friends and relatives at this place. Daniel Sharp is spending his vacation at Valparaiso. Lyra Miller departed Wednesday for Piatt county, 111. Frank Austin has just returned from a trip through eastern Illinois.

Lewis Shirer and Wm. Grube, who have been sick for some time, are slowly recovering. John Coyer and family moved Monday, by rail, to Englewood. Our enterprising merchant, S. J. Bentley, has sold his stock of dry goods and groceries, and we understand will replace them with a full line of hardware. Wm. Dahncke has purchased property in Bentley’s addition upon which, it is said, he will build a grist mill. George Hohey has rented his farm to James Wenrick and will soon move into the elegant residence he recently purchased of M. J. Ahlgrin. Adrift.

BLACKFORD.

Everything is hustling around here. The weather is some colder. Our merchant. Mr. Phalon, has not returned yet. Everybody is wondering on account of his absence. Miss Hattie Nichols was in our town last Saturday evening. Mr. John Frazer bought the Joseph I. Burns property. Consideration, $240. A Christian Endeavor society is held every Thursday night at the Burns’ school house. Everybody come out. Miss Eva Faris and Deedie Rice were the guests ofjj Alec Hurley Sunday. Mrs. Isaac Miller is on the sick list. Rev. Pierson preaches at Burns’ school house next Sunday at 10:30 o’clock. It is reported a box supper was held at Mr. Jake Haste’s last Saturday night, one girl being present. If everybody’s wells were like the school house wells in Barkley township they would perish for want of water. Everyone seems deeply interested about the creamery around here. Mr. George McElfresh is supplying L. Woods with flour at the present. Mr. Charles Pullins was out wolf hunting last Saturday. Mr. P. Cullen has been book canvassing through our neighborhood. Mrs. Mary Reed intends building a new house the coming summer. There will be preaching at the Brushwood church next Sunday night.

Miss Jessie Huke was in our little town last Saturday afternoon. Butterfly.

WEST CARPENTER.

Mr. Sylvester Gray, who has been sick for some time, is able to be out again; The family of Mr. James Burnes is having a call with the measles, \ but all are getting along nicely. Mr. Editor, no doubt you have heard that everyone in this corner is a Republican. If so, I say nix, you don't find them; you don’t see them; we don’t believe there are any such here. We are still on deck and with the Pilot dropping in on us every week. We receive glac tidings and that, of course, strengthens our faith. We are glad to see so many new correspondents falling in line with the Pilot. We trust that some one will soon fall in line and sene items from the vicinity of Remington, as we are always glad to exchange thoughts and items with our friends. Says neighbor A. to B. Are you taking the Pilot? Oh yes. I have been a reader of the Pilot ever siuce it was born. Says neighbor B. to neighbor A. Do you get the Pilot? You bet! I’d sooner do without sugar in the house than do without the Pilot. Well, that’s about so.

SORGHUM VALLEY.

Our school teacher is still sick with lung fever and it is quite likely our school will not take up for several days. Alta Nowels, who has been sick nearly a year is reportec worse. Miss Addie Nowels, of Saylerville, visited old friends over Sunday. '\j i Miss Emma Goetz, of the Surrey school, was the guest of Miss Nora Thornton Saturday and Sunday. Charley Bowers, of Julian, was in the Valley Saturday evening. ( Mrs. Tutor is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Grow. Mrs. Ora Nichols, of Rensselaer, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reet Hopkins.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the attendence at their protracted effort was very small last week. Meetings are announced for every evening this week and we hope the weather will be more favorable. Some of our boys met last Friday night with guns and other musical instrument to remind Dave Leatherman of the fact that he was married and that they knew it. After an hour’s entertainment Dave treated the boys with cigars and they all dispersed leaving best wishes for the future happiness and welfare of the newly married couple. School Boy.

GIVING HIM CAIN.

Ed. Pilot. — l wish to correct a statement made in the Pilot of Feb. 3rd by T. M. Walters in regard to the amount I received of Mr. Walters for damage done by A. McCoy’s cattle. As to Mr. Walters’ work the facts are as follows: Before I shelled my corn last fall I met Mr. Walters one day on the road and during our conversation he asked me when I was going to shell and said he wanted to help me if I would let him have some cobs which I agreed to do. He came and hauled one load of com to town. I let him have one big load of cobs and did part of a day’s work for him. I thought we were about square as one dollar a load is what my other neighbors charged me, which is a rule here.. When we settled for the cattle we never mentioned anything else, of which I am willing to file an affidavit any time. As to me saying my boy and dog were hunting rabbits in Mr. Walters’field and the dog got after the rabbits and scared the cattle through the fence, it is a lie, pure and unadulterated. W. H. Cain.

W. C. T. U. ti. “Jack the Ripper.”

Editor Pilot.— ln your last two issues the members of the W. C. T. U. of Goodland have been somewhat roughly handled by one “Jack the Ripper.” As an organization we cannot, in justice to ourselves, allow those charges to pass by unnoticed. Your correspondent has wilfully and maliciously misrepresented this body of women, who, to the best of our knowledge, never did him harm even by a thought. He calls us to answer to Mm as to what disposition we made of

the funds “gulled fro;. an innocent public,” by fair work, etc. Mr. “Jack,” when the K. of P., the I. O. 0. F.. the W. R. C., the churches and all other organizations are compelled to hand in a like report to you, xcc are ready with our report, as we do nothing that will not bear close investigation. As to attending the conventions, our delegates are elected in regular order, and their expenses are met in the same way. 0! shame upon you to resort to such methods as you have to gain a livlihood. Military prison, indeed! Who deserves to be placed within its walls? Til veterans would be so indignant, however, to see the walls of that institution give shelter to such a moral coward as you are that you would be in danger of your life. As to our children being neglected, we are more than willing to place them side by side with those whose mothers never neglect them and have them catecised as to moral and intellec-

tual training, feeling assured that they are fully up to the average. By the way, we might make it a public affair, and charge admittance (we are great on the money question, you know. “Like to gull the innocent public”). We consider this a scheme of the “schemers.” We are not to blame because your party was so badly defeated, and you are not appointed to fill an important government position, for instance, “guard of a military prison,” where those undutiful wives are to be placed for insubordination. Our husbands love us devotedly. They would walk over plowshares to make us happy and we are proud to be known as the wives of such men—

ilhe best men of the town. We did not accuse you of the crucifixion of Christ, but would say that you need not to have lived at that time to become such, as you crucify him afresh every day you live. None of our members have dropped out of our ranks, save one, by death. We have 31 members, composed of the very best women of our town, and they include the wives of our lawyers, ministers, tradesmen, farmers, etc. You evidently did not know of what you were talking when you made changes falsely against them, which, if made to anyone of their husbands, would have deprived you of a few locks of that beautiful hair, which adorns your cranium, or disfigured your handsome countenance. You ask us to cite you one example set by us that an intelligent community would follow. The present ladies of Kentland had their dining hall on the fair ground last year. We were not the originators of this scheme, however, as over forty counties in Indiana have booths upon the fair grounds conducted by the W. C. T. U. We carried our own knapsacks, of course we did, so do you. Verily, consistency thou art a jewel. Shame upon a coward who would resort to such means to make himself famous, who would deliberately misstate and manufacture, to produce an article for a weekly newspaper, slandering the women of your own town. Go home and hide your face until you lose some of your own vileness, and then you will not see so much vileness in others, for “to the vile, all things are vile.” As to the good we have done, please, Mr. “Jack,” show up your own past record in that line before rou make such demands from others. And if you should continue to report for the Pilot alease give your town a good showing and make your items more correct as there have been several false reports before. We will close with the following statement of the man hired o take care of things on the Morocco fair grounds: “This Is to certify that the W. C. T. U. hare paid ms in full for my services as teamster. Also that they left the entire charge of the eating hall to me during the night, they being entertained by the ladies of rocc o.—yT. A. McCdrry." We have answered you at some length, but out of regard ;o the organization, and considering you of too little importance o notice, we decline to notice you farther. Goodland W. C. T. U. Sipans Tabules are always ready. ;

In purchasing' spectacles do not patronize traveling doctors or opticians, as verf few of them are honest or competent and are pretty apt to sell inferior goods, at very high prices. Dr. I. B. Washburn has a fine test case of lenses and will order you the very best of glasses, in such frames as you wish, at very reasonable rates. 1-bQ-^f