Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1883 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS.

\ Dear Republican. —Your correspondent feels somewhat sad, and you must not scold if our letter seems a trifle blue. It seems to us that the present year, j udg> ing by the first few weeks, will be one of disaster, by fire and flood and storm and shipwreck, and the late action of the Senate with regard t(P the proposed amendments, loads us to conclude that it will also be one of political disaster. We cannot for the life of us see haw even the spoils gained from political power can render men so indifferent to the best interects of the nation and of - humanity. Crime seems to be stalking abroad through the land. The daily press is teeming with reports of murders and frenzied attempt of murder, of suicide and arson and insanity, of sickening crimes and horrible casualties all direct'y caused by strong drink. , A German liquor seller is strongly buspected of having caused the horrible holocaust, at Milwaukee, another in a ! town in Michigan, cuts the threats

of his wife and two of his children, and how men, or a body of men, elevated to the dignity of law makers could play into the hands of beasts these is past our limited comprehension. We read these things, we suffer these things, we vote to put these men in power, we wink at the crime aand misery in our land, and then, ask for money to send missionaries to the heathen. Why, there is’nt a Hindoo or a Hottentot or even a Cannibal but that, will stand a better chance in the day of final accounts than any saloon keeper we know of, we had almost said than a majority of law-makers of our state. In fact we think, after reading the Republican of last week that a good Chinese or Turkish missionary imported into this country might do the Nubbin Ridgers some good; our own ministers, and the ordinary means of grace, seem to have failed to reach them. We are glad to know that only 3 Republicans proved recreant to the grand principles of our party and very glad to chronicle that of the 5 democrats voting in favor of the amendments, onq was our own Mr. Hoover. We knew he was a good man and would vote right.

The storm king has been holding high carnival in this region for the last few days. The carnival now being held in Montreal Can., we know could not surpass ours in beauty of scenery. The exhibition of crystals on Sunday and Monday was never equalled in this country, every unsightly weed and twig and rope and "wire being converted for the time being into an object of Wonderful beauty. Our enjoyment of the dazzling scene was somewhat marred by the thought that the damage resulting from the weight of the crystals would amount to thousands of dollars. Sheriff Powell was in town a few days on official businoss. Myrt Price, like all other Dakotains, declares that the coldest weather he found was -after he got home. He will go back with horses and farming utensils early in March, and as he is a young man of energy and ability, he will be likely to win success. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Clark will regret to hear that they have left Remington to make their home in Monticello. . Mr. Clark having purchased an interest in the Monticello Democrat. All who have business dealings with Mr. Clark will find him gentlemanly and obliging, and they both have the best wishes of our citizens generally for their ultimate success. ‘ *

The pupils of the high school gave an entertainment at Garfield Hal 1 , on last Friday night to a limited number of invited guests. The entertainment consisted of songs, recitations, essays, select readings, and a debate, and was much enjoyed by all who were present. Our worthy photographers, Mesr sers Beasly, and Donnely, are taking; a numbet of views of the principal parts of the town. while the scenery is so very, beautiful. A new daughter at W. T. Butlers* Rkmingtonian.

“Parents are often at a loss to know what books to place in the hands of their children. ‘The Complete Home,’ by Julia McNair Wright, meets a want that has? long been felt. It is essentially a home book. It is uniformly instructive and edifying. The animated style, sound judgment, and pure religious sentiment throughout, make it valuable and interesting reading. While many books have been written on this subject, we know of no one.equal to this.” —Rev. P. W. J. V» ytie, D. D., Philadelphia. R.P. Priest & Bro. still hold forth on the corner opposite McCoy k Thompson’s bank. They will sell goods at a discount for the next 30 days, in order to reduce their stock before putting in spring goods. Don’t fail to ijive them a call, if you want bargains.