Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1898 — Page 4

Rensselaer Democrat bipaMfcM- in ii iima* mi *.i . » .«-.i • Published Every Friday by* Shields & Dilley. TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION: ONE TEAR 4 »•<* SIX MONTHS THREE MONTHS.. 25c. Tayable in Advance. Advertising rates made known on application OFFICE in the Murray building opposite court house.

The improvement on Front t street is a good example of the K '‘business management’ of the present City Council. After a hedvy rain there is almost water enough on the street to‘float the Spanish navy. C H The Democrats of this city nominated a business ticket last Friday evening which if elected is pledged to reduce expenditures. Had a majority of the present Council | been men like those nominated by the Democrats last Friday the tax payers of our city would not how be struggling to meet a tax levy of $3.49 on. the hundred dollars. A vote for the re-election of the present Council is an endorsement of ; their official acts which made a $3.49 tax levy on the hundred dollars possible.

We are pleased to note that we ; have so far received courteous j treatment from the press, of this ] and adjoining counties with but | one exception. The Chalmers j Ledger a little 2x4 sheet, (Geo. Healey editor.) published at a flagstation on the Monon in W hite county, makes a personal attack Upon the editor of the Democrat, l Among other charges of a personal nature he says that the editor is a man without brains. Consider- j i ing the source from whence these •charges came we shall make no reply. It is not the province of a newspaper to make personal attacks upon individuals. When an ’editor l>elittles himself by so doing he ceases to be a gentleman, and becomes a disgrace to the profes-sion—-an object of pity rather than ■ In the series of articles, on tin ■fNew Court house,’ - which will np~ ■tear in the Democrat from time Bp time, we shall endeavor to give B history of all the proceedings reBeting to it from the first negotiaBonswith the architect, until the Hpiicture is a complete edifice. m r « shall trace the steps taken by Be board of eommissiouers. scanBnp- each item of expenditure as it Uppears of record on the records Bind files of the Auditor's office and Eat the public judge ns to the wisRom of their official acts. We look Spoil the new building as a "thing Bf beauty” but believe ns we trace Be expenditures from the first roBrt of the architect, to the final, Bmpletion of the building, that pe taxpayer will unite with us in \ ■tying that “it cost to much.” ■On December 10. 1895 the board | Bceived the report of one Alfred | Bindle an architect, who it seems Be hoard had previously employed ■ report on the condition ofVthe Bd court house building. Grindle ■ported that the building was un■e and dangerous and the health Bd lives of the county officials Bre jeopardized by n longer use B the old building, and “that said Hiding could not be repaired." therefore the board” resolved to time to time to consider Kd decide upon plans for anew gß*rthouse.” (Bee commissioners Hsord 10, pages 172-3.) iSFhe records disclose but little Bd the subject until February ■ 1896 when the board in special Obion made the following order. BHha board after careful considernow selects Alfred Grindle .f Wayne. Indiana as architect HRlrnw up the plans and speciticaBB&, for a new court house.” ||lh commissioners record 10. |||ft>te the fact that the same archiemployed to draw the |As and specifications fora new pot house that had condemned Mr. Grindle probn|l|aknew his business wlieti he the old one for it is a WM of the business of his proses-

sion to pull down and build up when the money consideration is is sufficiently large. He was first appointed by the board no doubt with the understanding that he was expected to report ‘fright,” as the board wished to have their names engraved upon the corner stone ©f a new “Temple of Justice” even if it did cost the tax payers SIS2,(XX) to do it, so that their grandchildren might point with pride to the work of their sires, as they went to pay their taxes to liquidate the debt their said sires had created. The condition of the walls of the ... >' old building was thoroughly j tested when the workmen attempted to tear them down with pick and sledge* but found it so difficult that dynamite was resorted too. A heavy charge was placed under the corners, and the citizens of the town were almost thrown out of their beds at 4 o’clock the next morning only to arise and find the wall without so much as a crack to show the force of the explosion, and all this in the face of the fact that Mr. Grindle had reported the walls cracked and liable to fall, lead us to the conclusion that he was acting under instruction. In our next , article we shall speak only from the record.

Our friend Clark of the Journal seems to think that the only way to answer the statement made in the last Democrat on local politics, is by attacking the business I record of the editor. Now if Bro. Clark wants to make a “bit” he will have to do it in some other way. The Public has no interest in a man’s business or private affairs and no decent or self-re-specting newspaper will allow., anything of this nature to appear in its.columns. We might a.iswer in the same way but we will not do so. The “search* light* of investigation if directed on his past record might reveal some “unholy spots” that the public does not need to know. Now if Bro. Clark wants to disprove the charges of the Democrat let him publish a list of the City’s I obligations, and also the amount of bonds issued for the court house and such other bonds as the county has guaranteed the payment of and give his readers the sum tqtal and let the public be our judge.

BRYAN’S DEFINITION OF DEMOCRACY.

I want all of you to know that at last we have written a definition of democracy that is broad J enough to reach from the Atlan--1 tic ocean to the Golden gate and from the lakes to the gulf; a definition of democracy that is broad enough to furnish the faith for those who believe in the prin-j eipies of Jefferson and those of Andrew Jackson.

“There is one thing that makes me love democracy aad that is when you get down to the real principles of democracy, when you get dow>: to those fundamental principles proclaimed by that great sage, who organized ; the party, and advocated byJackson in his day, * you have principals that are so comprehensive that they will solve every question and so simple that they can be understood by every citizen. These principals are now the.foundation of the democratic party, and as democracy today stands for equal rights to all and special privileges to none, we have a party definition -* and a creed that can be as popular in one section of the country as in another, because it does not mean harm to any living soul, it does not mean menace to anv existing right; it simply-means the bringing of this government back to a time when it will protect with an equal hand all the citizens, rich jimLpoor, high and low, and preserve "to each the right to life, to liberty and the pursuit of happiness. and it is because democracy has dug down and found this foundation principle that our democracy does not terrify the

silver republican, who loved the ;< repulicanism of Abraham Lin- u coin and hates the republicanism h of Mark Hanna; and it .does not; terrify the populist, who loves ji alike the democracy of Jefferson |i and the republicanism of Lincoln.

Notice of City Election.

To the voters of the .city 6f Rensselaer, Indiana: You are hereby notified that an election will be held in each of the several wards of said city hereinafter designated on the third day of May, 1898 between the hours of 6a. m. and 6 p. hi., for the- purpose of electing ane Councilman for each ward, towit; , Ward No 1 at the City Hall. Ward No. 2 at Eger’s carpenter shop. Ward No. 3 at Makeover House sample room. By order of the Common Council of the City of Rensselaer. Schyler C. Irwin, City Clerk. Call on the Meyer Sisters’ for your summer hats. The very latest styles.

Professional Cards. ATTORNEYS. Hanley & Hunt. Law, Abstracts, Loans and Real Estate. Office in Hollingsworth Building-. Ist floor, roar of McCoy’s Bunk. J. L. Duvall, A ttorney-al-Law. All husiuoss profession carefully ami thoroughly executed. Money to loan on almost any terms. Real Estate bought and sold. Collections and abstracts carefully propounded. First door oust of I*. O. upstairs. Geo. K. Hollingsworth' Arthur H. liophins Hollingsworth k Hopkins, Attorneys at Law. tty- Office second floor of Leopold’s Block, Corner Washington anil Vanßenssclaer sts. Practice in all the courts, purchase, sell and leas.- real estate. Attorneys for Rensselaer B. L. A S. Association. Janies W. Douthit, LAWYER, Rensselaer, Indiana. Wm, B- Austin, Lawyer and Investment Broker. Attorney For The . L, N. A. AC. Rv. and Rensselaer W. L. A P. Co, - ..Officeover (’liicugo Bargain Store. Rensselaer, Indiana. Chilcote & Dunn, .■ 1 itonieys-at-La w. Att -nd to all business iu the profession with ; promptness and dispatch. Office in second j story of Makeover Block. RENSSELAER. INJ). BANKING. C {■ | Alfred McCoy, Pres T. J. McCoy, Cash. A. R. Hopkins, Assistant Cashier. A. McCOY & CO’S BANK. RENSSELAER, INI). The Oldest Bank in Jasper County. ESTABLISHED IN 1854. Transacts a general bunking business, buys notes and loans money on long or short time on personal or real estute security. Fair mid liberal treatment is promised to all. Interest paid on time deposits. Foreign exchange bought and sold. Your patronage unsolicited. Patrons having valuable palters may deposit them for safe keeping. Addison Parkinson. John M. Wasson. President. Vice President. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier. Commercial State Bank. (North Side of Public Square. RENSSELAER, INP. The Only State Bank in Jasper Co. Directors: Addison Purkison, JamesT. Rundle. John M. Wussou and Emmet L. Hollingsworth. This bank is prepured to transact a general banking business. Interest allowed on time deposits. Money louued and good notes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage is solicited.

PHYSICIANS. * . I. B. Washburn. E. C. English. Washburn & English. Physicians & Surgeons, Dr. Washburn will give special attention to Discuses of the Eye,|Ear. Nose, Throat and Chronic Discuses. Dr. English will give special attention to Surgery in all Departments, and general medicine. Office over Ellis A Murray’s Telephone 48. C ETPowell, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Will be at office from 2 to 3 p. m. Sundays. Calls promptly attended. Office over Commercial State Rank—Residence one block north of school house. Office phone 60. Residence phone 81. ~ DENTIST. J. W. Horton, DENTAL SURGEON. Rensselaer, Ind. Our methods suggest pleasantness and satisfaction. We’ve the experience, know how” and the facilities for the best work at least cost. t®,v.Fresh gas administered daily. Office over Post-office. H. L. BROWN, Dentist Office over F. B. Meyer’s drug store. 1-

| McFarland & Henkle, 1 2 RENSSELAER, IND. _ PHONE 99. g jjj This is no Special Sale, Cut our Every Day Prices. | Low Rents and No Clerk Hire, j £ Enables us to sell on a Very Low margin and defy •) £ competition. Below you will find ' *j £ A FEW OF OUR PRICES: 2

1 lb. Dates . 6Jc 1 lb. Gem cleaned currents 9c 2 lb. Amer Rolled Oats.... B|jc 1 lb. Corn Starch 8c 1 lb. Sun Gloss... 8c 1 lb. Electric 8c 1 lb. Bulk 6c 1 Package Wetmore Grated Cocoanut 8c 1 lb. Good Baking Powder. 15c \ lb. Sweet Chocolate 8c 1 lb. H. P Navy Beans 2^c 1 lb. Limn Beans 5c lib. Hominy Grit . ,2c 3 lb. Fancy Japanese Rice. 25c 1 lb. California Evaporated Pears 10c ] 11). California Evaporated Jumbo Peaches 12^c 1 lb. California Evaporated Peaches BJc 1 lb. California Evaporated Silver Prunes. . 10c 1 lb. California Prunes B^c 1 lb. California Apricots B^c 1 lb. Dried Apples 7c 1 ib. Evaporated Ajqiles b^c

Closing Out Sale I -afe gfe»«{-tf i«j & jfe jt -fc jfe •♦; AAA jte aft aft A aft A w I desire to state to the public that lam still selling my goods at S: Wholesale Prices 1 And shall continue to sell until the last article is sold.. I have § saved a large amount of money to the people of Rensselaer and vi- (• cinity in this Closing Out Sale, and can yet save you big money on what you need in my line. •) Do Not for One Minute, Think I am Trying to Fool You. | As others have done, just to get rid of old stock, g and then stock up again, for it is not the case, I g mean just what I say. g I INTEND TO QUIT BUSINESS, I And you will get my goods as per this adver- •] tisement. Come while there is yet goods to buy « and get some our BARGAINS. t C.D.Nowels, Nowels Block. Rensselaer, Ind. |

The Markets, Wheat v- '$ -95 Corn 28 Oats white 24J to .26J “ mixed 24J Hay timothy -... 5.00 Butter r 12J Eggs 07 j Hens - 05 @ .OBJ Ducks ; - *OS Roosters Turkeys 1 - 04 .06 Hides 04 @ .05 Tallow „ ■ .02 @ .02 J Wool :... 14 @ .17 Hogs . A . -3.40 to 3.45 Educate Tour Bowel* With Cm caret*. Candy Cathartic, «ore constipation forever. We, 23c. If C.C.C. »11, druggiau refund money.

H. J. DEXTER, The Grocer and Gardner, has for sale fresh garden seeds in bulk, much cheaper than package goods. Also all kinds of garden plants for sale.

J. F. Warren , J. F. Irwin Warren & Irwin, . Real Estate, Abstracts, Collections, Farm Loans and Fire Insurance. Office in Odd Fellow’s Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. X)

6 bars of Lenox Soap. 25c 7 bars of German Soap ,25c 7 bars of Star City Soap 25c 8 bars of Star Soap 25c 7 bars of India Soap ..25c 9 bars of Dipper Soap 25c 1 gal. can N. Y. Apples 25c 1 gal. Best 1 3 lb. can Nanticoke Pears 10c 2 3 lb. can Golden Seal Pears 25c 1 3’lb. can Table Peaches 10c 1 3 lb. can Salnno Brand Peaches 15c 3 2 lb. can Pie Peaches . .25c 3 2 lb. can best Sweet Com 25c 1 2 lb. can Early June Peas. 5c 3 3 lb. can Tomatoes 25c 1 sack Diamond Flour 80c 1 50 lb. sack Minnesota Best 81.35 1 50 lb. Golden Crown. 51.40 Try a sack of Golden Crown. We guarantee it equal to the best made.

George Goff, Lunch, Cream, * > '8 Soda and Ice 6*. X Agent for Collins Ice Cream Co.