Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1886 — Page 4

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nine wontlis for Seventy-five i teutn With a view of placing the RervBLTCAX into as many families as possible, both as a campaign measure,'and as a means of introducing the paper upon f it&4Uexite as a county paper, we have concluded to make the following exceedingly liberal offer: To any resident of the county wo will send The Rethe first of April, I SbG, to the first of January, 1887, a period of u iue months. FOR SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS,

in advance. This exceedingly low rate scarcely more than pays the cost of the white paper, and is only open to residents of the couutv, and mu 't To paid in advance. We send out a large number of .-ample copi' S this week, an TUiie icctpienfs of which are espemrnly" invited to avail themselves of this off.-r. As an added inducement} ■ will say that'l » all new subWribefs, "whether at the reduced rate* or otherwise, we will, if requested, send Dr. B. J. Kendall s little book entitled, “A Treatise on The Hor»e and his Diseases”A book full of valuable information for all farmers Vnd horse owners. Our “Campaign ofler” for this year, is the best we have ever made. Nine months for seventyfive cents is at the rate of only —one dollar a month. The Republicans of the various townships aretobv most heartilycongratulated for the great wisdom with which they have chosen their candidates for the township offices. They are good men, .. all of them, nd well deserving <^=thepositions for which they are candidates. Elzer A. Griswold, Republican candidate for trustee of Marion township, has filled the office for • one term with unquestionable ability and success, and with a strict fidelity to his public trusts I hat was above reproach. Let thfc Republicans of the township show 1 their appreciation of such a record by giving him their hearty and united support at the elec*ion next Monday.

In Indiana since the Democrats? - have had charge of the government thirty-three presidential" post-office’s that had been held by Union soldiers have been vacated, either by femc-valsr- resignations' or expirations of terin.', and of| those who have 1: ken their places, nly ten were Union soldiers. Id * In the whole state 361 soldiers an J.: : 1 even soldiers*widows hayr'guhy : .•ut,-taukniuely soldiers and *one ; soldier’s widow have come in. .. j .How the democrats do love the soldiers.’

Li Ins ’ate speech Senator Ingalls thus forestalls the verdict •iLiistory, in reg nd to the. inf aiuous “secret” circular issued by Postmaster-General Vilas on the 2b:h of April, 188-5: “I do not propose to my observations by reading 'hat document. I allude to it for the pur—pose of saying that a more thd£i oughly degraded, loathsome, execrable and . detestable utterance never was ma ( de by nyy public ~:nffi&al of adv pektical petsuasio n in any country, or in any- age. It was an invitation to every libeler, . very aqoiiymous. slanderer, every scurrilous defainer, to sluice the : feculent sewage of communities through the Post-office Depart- ’ meat, with the assurance that, without any intimation or information to the person aspersed, incumbents should be removed End Peuiocratic partizaas appointed.” ' "■

After shuffling ahd as long as he possibly could, Petition Commissioner Bl lick has at last been got before the senatorial committee appointed "W investigate the ch arges made by Black Against his predecessors. In every instance that has peen investigated the result has been to convict Black of the niost reckless 1 t ~ - xJ * <-I and untruthful partisan malice and to show conclusively that he is a than so utterly undeserving of the high position he now holds, that his presence there jp a jierpetual insult to every loyal soldier in the country. Read what some of our contemporaries have to say about the Commissioner, as republished in this issue of the Republican.

Ths Governor of Indiana, the Treasurer and Auditor of Hip State, a Supreme Court Judge, or two, and other prominent Democratic officials, lately indorsed the application foi" an appointment to’an office of one Barney Conroy, a. resident of Indianapolis. They all certified that they had known’him long, and that he was “an honest man and a good Deniociat,” “al. ways at the polls early and late” and a “hard-working and honest citizen.” Now in truth, the man was a.twice convicted felon, —and yet who shall say that these assertions do not contain as large a percentage" of truth as the. average Democratic panegyric? AlltheaniendI meat required to make it exactly 1 truthful is to strike out the words “honest” and “hard-working,” which leaves him still a “Good Democrat, always at the polls, early and late."

The unregenerated- and unrepentant Copperhead organ of the Pemoera'cy of Jasper county has tlie unmitigated gall to sneer at H. AV. Porter, the Republican canAlidate for Assessor tfi' Marion township, as a “sfay-at-honie”, during the war. Now we propose to set Mr. Porter’s war record before our readers, in its true light, and then we shall challenge any truly loyal man to say that ihere is anything in that tebord which ought to deprive him of the good opinion on the suffrages of any’ loyal men, whether soldiers or civilians: In the summer of 1891 i Mr. Porter, then but sixteen years old, was living with his widowed mother on a farm in Ohio. Two brothers older than himself join-' ed tlie Union army, and although Afcardently desired to follow their.

example/they exacted from him a solemn -promise that he would remain at home to take care of his’ mother, and her home. Than himself there was no one else to do This., as the only other male member of the family was a 1 mere child of six or seven years. Young Wiis was a born patriot, and all through the war was anxious to take a« share in the lighting but he followed tlTe clear line of duty ii-. this case, ’and remained at home with his widowed mother, True, Mhen Morgan made his famous raid through Indiana and Ohio, he could no lodger <sertrai.ii his zeal, and did throe montys ofUiarcb and efficient service in pursuit of the "brave guerilla chieftain ami his lawless hand. /- And now we ask the Repul4:cans of Marion township, and especially the - Union soldiers, whether they ought to follow .the line indicated by the sSeers-of the old fire-in-the-rear trajior of the Sentinel, and vote agains't Mr., Porter on account of his war record, or ought they more fairly and more justly to say to him by their votes, that they recognize the fact that; under such circumstances, he but followed in the clear line of the highest duty and f r that shall have honor ami not' condemnation? We know fliat the great majority of Republican soldiers in the township will answer this question in the affimative. Is there even one who will, after reflection, answer in the negative ? We thi:ik t not - ’ -d-’

This weather is not to be taken in earnest It is just a big Aprilfool jiJke by the weather clerk. John T. Brown, Esq., of the Fowler bar, will probably be a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of ProsecutTngTXHorney.

Th« Hoh. Fred Hoover went down to Washington last week, and the next thing heard from him he had resigned his office' of Indian Agent. ThA ostensible reason for the resignation was for the purpose of engaging in the cAttle business. Something is also 'said about the conduct of the traders at the agency, and the absolute power of the Secretary of the * Interior, over the Agents. There is something rather gauzy about this exj lanation, for the resignation was certainly not expectecTby Hoover’s appointees, who went to the agency from this county, nor does it seem reasonable that a man wild travel 1,590 miles to resign an olhceT’wLeu he could do it just as well by letter. 2

Every county sheriff in Indiana lias a greater or less amount of legal printing to dispose of, in the form of advertiseiuents-of sheriffs-’ sales. The prices of such notices, as of all other legal printing, is established by law, but in the sheriff alone is the power of choosing the paper in which they shall be published. It is tiro general, almost universal custom, founded upon one of the plainest princibles of party policy, for sheriffs to give this patronage, to their own party' papers. 'AH Deindcratic sheriffs and nearfy all Republican sheriffs observe this rule. And it is no more than right that they should do so. The party papers fight the battles of the party, (as did the Republican in the last campaign, for instance) and give the free use of their columns, without money and witlidtit price, for week after week and for month after inofith, to tlieTXCtusion of other matters from which they might derive a revenue, and it is but just and proper that the men whom they thus help into. office should give their patronage to them rather than to the opposite party’s papers. To adopt any other course than this is simpl y to weaken and punish your friends and to reward and strengthen your enemies. Democratic officials, especially, recognize the justice and the wisdom of standing by their own party

respect, and we never knew of a single one who gave to a Republican paper any favors whieh could be given to a Democratic paper. The history of our own county .shows Riis/ and so. will any of our neighboring counties in which are democratic officers. In White and Pulaski counties, for instance, in either of which the legal prin ting in. time?-months is jhUTSF in value than liTThe whole year in Jasper county, it all goes to the and the'Re-piiMn-tm vie, to use a commob. “never gei a smell.” ‘ J

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.A, ■ ...... yv ———— Trustee, Rlzer A. Griswoht. Assessor, w. AV. Porter. HANGING GROVE TOWNSIIHV Trustee, JesSo Gwin. Assessor', D. p. Redmon;’. JORDAN *rtTWjglß Trustee, Henry I. Adams. Assessor, Janies Buffis. vnion to. Trustee, Stcphtn T. C>:per. Assessor, Moses .B. Cox. CARPENTER TOAVXSIfIIL M. Vktex, j— ——— Assessor, P. 11. Lally, - \ BAgKLEY TOWNSHIP, .Trustee, John L Nichols. Assessor. XVallace Vlurisy. KSSNER TOWNSHIP. A .. Trustee, Michael F. Schwanko, Assessor* Daniel E. Fairchild. neVton township. Trustee, Wiliiara D. Sayler. / Assessor, Joan T. Sayler

i \ 1 ' ''.(.w 1 - • \ 1. ’ . ■' *1 As the Spring Season is approaching, we wishto place OUR HOUSE liefore our many patrons again for their consideration. FOR TWENTY YEARS -„weiiave been studying the wants of the people of Rensselaer and the surrounding country, until we have now not only the but also the best selected stock of General Merchandise, eoib sisting of foreign and domestic Dry Goods BOOTS & SHOES (Which is a specialty) Mens’, Boys’, and Childrens’ Clothing. Trunks V&lices and 1 in endless variety of styles and patterns, fronj a common hemp to the finest velvet Brussels, all of which will be sold at bottom New spring goods will soon commence arriving, and we will open out a stock equal to the demand of our fast increasing trade. It will afford us pleasure for you to call and see us; and we will promise tollook closely to your best interests and endeavor to make our business relations not only pleasant, but, of miitual benefit. We fully appreciate your liberal patronage, and hope our thanks may be received in the spirit they are given. Very Respectfully, WIULEY & SIGLER,

WSY THE uOLUHE® WGH IS THE 2ZST - The Main Spring Barrel is completely covered, making it moi e nearly dust proof thali any other. The Regulator is nearly double the length of others, rendering accurate regulation a very simple matter. . ’"To replace a broken Main Spring the Barrel can be removed without removing the Balance or interfering with the regulation. The Hair Spring Stud is so formed that two or more coils of Spring cannot catch in the Regulator Pins and cause the watch to either stop or gain time at an unusual rate. The Balance colnes under the round, or edge, the strongest part of the case, not as all others, in the center and under the weakest part. These are improvements that cannot "be claimedby ~ any other manufacturers. There are other advantages which the watchmaker can readily explain, and all must agree in saying that it is the strongest and best watch iii the world. f@*ln buyiimand carrying a Coltiaibus watch you will snvo the price of an ordinary watch in a few ’years in repairs alone, to siy nothing of the ioconve lienee and del iy ot rep a its.'“@B I carry a*full line of Columbus watches, also a complete stock of clocks. Repairing done by a competent workman, at reasonable prices."' l ' ZsZa2a.:a.a.l, Sole Agent for the Columbus Watch.

L.tJFIIXIS, -GUN and LOCKSMITH (Shtfpon Kivcr bank, south of School House 11l*nSsi:i.aek, Indiana.’" All kinds of Iron and WdoiSiufnihg. and line work in iron, steeliiiul Brass, on short notice, .anil at reasonable rates. Give.nic a callW W. BISSENDEN & SONS, -- HOUSE AND SIGN ■ PAINTERS, GRAINERS. KALSOMdNERS, and d ■ u;i 'la!lor.Au'> I.ivery Stable.) IiENsSI-j.AEK. iNtHANA. faiitting awl Paper Hansing a Specialty. 17 35-ts. ‘ " B Is fig Rensselaer., Indiana. C, C.SIGfeEHPROPRIETOR, BEEF, Pork. Veal, Murton, Sausage. Bologna etc., s .I ii i quantities to suit purchasers, at the lovrest prices. None but th.- biv.t stock slahcMeretl. Everybody is invitee to <■ .ill. The highest market -price paid R>t< attic, S jeep, Ilogs,-CalviM. Hides, etc. IS-IC-tf. ~ .c. O.SIGLER.

MEATMARKE!; Rensselaer, - - Indiana J. J. EJGL-ESIBACII,, I*ro>£»>/■ BEEF. P»rk. Vcai, Muttau. S.-tus<VJK<y logna. etc., sold in quantities te suit pur. ghasecs at the lowest priees. None owe the best stoet -ricughwretl. Every Laxly is ie ated *ll. . u Tie BJighest Price Pai<l l’o» 4. <m*s] pat Cattle. . _ ’.A, J. EIGLESjBAvH.

ZBos-xcL of JLssesscrs. Rensselaer, Indiana, MaE&h 3Qth, 1886. l““p“lHE ASSESSORS of the several Civil Townships of Jasper county, Indiana, met at the Auditor’s office, in Rensselaer, as per call of the Auditor, The assessors all being present, meeting Was called to order by the Auditor.., William B. Price Was elected President and Benjamin R, Faris, Secretary. On motion,'and consultation, the following basis was adopted for the governing of the assessors for the assessment of property for 1886.. The rates on the several articles to be changed, either above' or below, as the merits of the property may demknd: - 1. Money on hand or deposit, to be assessed at - Cash Value. 2. Money loaned, on time or on call “ “ 3. Bonds issued by bodies corporate “ 4. Bonds issued by public corporations, state &c “ “ 5. Shares of Stock in any corporation ;___ “ “ 6. Goods and Merchandise on hand ‘‘ “ 7. Articles for use in manufacturing, etc. “ “ 8. Manufactured articles on hand “ lc 9. Manufacturing tools, implements, machinery, &c “ “ 10. Agricultural tools, implements and machinery “ “ 11. Gold or silver plate, and plated ware *• —“ 12- Diamonds, jewelry, watches and clocks “ “ 13. Household furniture and library “ “ 14. Topis,"taw~and'medical-books, surg , l4itst’s ) med —“ “ 15. Nursery stock ■ « « _ 16. Pawnbroker property “ “ 17. Properties of companies and corporations “ “ 18. Property of saloons and eating houses" “ “ 19. Market garden products “ “ 20. Home-made furniture “ “ 21. Slaughtered animals “ “ 22. Every franchise “ “ 23. Brick, stone and other building material “ “ ,‘24. Steam, sibling or other water craft “ “ 25. Patent lights , “ " • 26. Steam engines, including boilers « «< -t .27. Fire and burglar proof safes . “ “T' ,28. Billiard, pigeon-hole, bagatelle and similar talJ-C: “ 29. Piano-forteS, and other musical instruments “ “ 30. Sewing or knitting machines “ “ -3L ~ WntchesMidglockH- ■ -■ ——w— ——- 32. Carriages, wagons/"drays carts, <>r other vehicles “ “ 33. Hoop poles

34. Horse, four years O old and over, 880.00. Three years old and over, §60.00. Two years §30.00. Ono yea ■ §20.00. Colts SB.OO. 35. Mules and asses, four years old and.over 880.00. Three years, 850.00. Two years 830.00. One year 815,»)0. Colts 88.00. 36. Oxen, per pair, 880. Cows four years old and over 820. Three years 815. Heifers two years 812. One year §4. Steers four years old and over 830. Three years 825. r Two years §ls. One year 88. 37 Sheep per head 81 50152 Chickens per dozen 81 50 38 Hogs per pound q 02 53 II iy parte?, tame, 4 00 39 Wheat per bushel 50 j 54 Hay per ton, wild, .. 100 ■lO Buckwheat- per bushel 50 055 . per pi.-und ■ 15 j 41 Rye per bushel 35 To' -if co-per pound 25 42 Corn per bushel 20 Jo Ml .pie s : m|r per pound 10 43 Clover seed per bushel 500 • .cur,d 96 44 Oats per s bushel , 201 Pork per -1 ■ 04 45 Timothy seed perTjushel 100 60 Lard per pound _ 06 46' Flax & Hungarian per bu. 100ul Dm m.-.tlc wine per gak 100 47 Potatoes per bushe- 20 p 8/j.im per gal. 25 48’ Green apples per bushel 50 •jy-Thi‘‘.-;.-diing machines 825 tossoo 49 Dried apples per pound 06 64 Stations No. 1 Imported 8800 . 50 Turkeys" each 50 j 65 Scales; 850 and under 51 Geese each 46/6*3 Ci rd yypod .81,00 per cord Imported cattle to be assessed in.the same retir es common stock. AlTotlieF articles "nut enumerated-rabore to be assessed at a fair cash - ~ value. By unanimous vote, the Auditor was directed to have these proceedings published, and fifty copies of the same printed to supply the Assessors of the several townships. BENJAMIN H FARIS, AVILLIASI B. PRICE, . Secretary. President. Attest; GEO. M. ROBINSON, Auditor Jasper County;

v THE OLD RELIABLE -1 B e i F J. SriCK and fi ih rflcton ß • 1 1 About three-fourths of a mile west of Rensselaer, is the place to procure the best made, thr best and |T - the best price§.to suit purchasers. Tile of all sizes and Common and Pressed Brick constantly on hand-, j " Call bud'examine irnr'manufaetures before purchasing. JOHN KOHLER. l . i' ' - ■ l . ' . ■ y