Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 March 1889 — Page 4

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REPUBLICAN MASS CONVENTION.

Wo Republican Voters who are Patrons of the Renesolaer PostOffice. We,the undersigned, respectfully request that you assemble at ihe Court House in Rensselaer on Saiwrday, at 2 o’clock P. M., and there choose by a majority vote, from among us, or any others that may choose to be applicants, one whose name shall be presented ae your choice, for the appointment as Postmaster at Rensselaer, when the time shall come for such appointment to be made. , (Signed.) Jams A. Bubnhajl John W. Powell, Wm, N. Jones, G. £. Marshall, E. D. Rhoades. The present talk about Mr. BLaiue having a project for the peaceful acquisition of Cuba, we regard as the revival of a very ancient chestnut We don’tbelieve that Spain wilt ever voluntarily consent to part with the island. That ancient nation is poor but very proud. The Poet-office department is making a tremenduous rattling among the dry bones in the railway mail service, and the prospects are now excellent that that fearfully demoralized and inefficient branch of the post-office department will soon be restored to its old time Republican efficiency.

’ The decision the Superior Court of Marion county against the constitutionality «f the fire and .police board bills, while not conclusive, is a pretty good pointer that the Supreme Court will decide in the same way, and that the greater part of the partisan legis-lation-of the late pirate legislature will bp overthrown. • We ave glad to notice that Post-master-General Waniwumaker has issued an order requiring clerks in the jpost-offioe department to be •on duty &om 8:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. instead of £rom 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., as has beenthe practice, under the pceniouß administration. There is bo valid reason why persons in the government employ should not do a f ull dky‘s work, in return far a full day’s wages, the same as any -other persons. 7

There is no safe course for the Republican party except in keeping inviolable its solemn and reiterated pledges to the people. The Democratic party can break its pledges with impunity; but the Republican party is constituted of other elements, and must keep faith with the people or suffer the consequences in dhaster. The platform of 1888 renewed the

pledges of 1884, in regard to the civil service reform, in language tod definite and lUroDg to be evaded Or The party is pledged to observe the reform, and there is no honorable course open to the administration to do otherwise than it is doing: Namely, accepting the solemn declarations of the authorized representatives of the party in full faith, and carrying them out in letter and in in spirit The various known aspirants lor the appointment of postmaster at Rensselaer, when the time shall come for one to be made, in casting about for a method of settling their conflicting claims, ill a manner which will be satisfactory at once to the administration and the Republican patrons of the office, have-decided to iapue a joint request to such patrons to meet in mass convention, and to there settle the matter after the same manner that candidates for office are nominated. In order that this method of procedure may do its work in a satisfactory manner it is essential, not only that it should bp carried out in a spirit of complete fairness and good faith, but that those to whom the invitation is addressed should generally turn out and take their rightful share in the appointed work of the con. vention. All who, under the terms of the agreement, are entitled to take part in the convention, should make a special point to be present, whether they are residents of the town itself, or of the surrounding country.

The two greatest mechanical geniuses of modern times were, probably John Ericcson and Thos. A. Edison. Ericcson has just died, at his home in New York, at a ripe old age. Edison still lives, young in years but broken in health by excessive application to to his labors. As to which of these two men posterity will honor the highest, for their genius, is a question which admits of a difference of opinion. But as to which of them will rank as the truly greatest man, we think there is no question, at I'he old Scandinavian was a philanthropist and a friend of his race. He worked Dot for himself but for mankind; and had no special ambition to accumulate wealth. With Edison the case seems to be totally different With him the accumulation of wealth is a stronger motive, evidently than the advancement of the welfare of When Ericcson had completed a great invention, his main desire was to see it so disposed of as to be the most benefit to his fellowmen. When Edison has perfected any of his inventions, his only care seems to be to use them in the way that will bring in the most dollars for Edison.

That work on a ship.canal across the isthmus of Nicaraugua will soon be under full headway, is now a settled fact The canal will be built under an American charter; by an American company, using American machinery, and largely by American capital. All the evidence shows that all the preparations for the work have been organized and completed with the greatest of care and that the preliminary work of all kinds, has been most thoroughly and accurately done. Everything has been done under correct business principles, in fact and there is no

reason to fear but that the same methods will be continued until this great enterprise is brought to a successful termination. In all these respects the contrast is very favorable as compared with the methods winch have prevailed on the Panama canal. The impulsive Frenchmen went into that scheme in a reckless and headstrong manner, without any accurate knowledge of the work to be done, and the nature of the difficulties to be overcome; and their prosecution of the work has been characterized by incredible extravagance and wastefulness, and bolstered up .by monumental lying. The result has been the expenditure of twe

hundred million dollars, and a work which was promised for one hundred millions is not half completed. The American company will not do business in that way. The very Mature eldest of Chief Justice Fuller’s nine grown daughters, and a very immature young man named Aubrey, went from Chicago co Milwaukee, ohe day last week and were married in a hotel by a justice of the peace. What object, 'if any, the young couple, that is the averagingly young couple, had in making an elopement out of the affair, no one seems to know, with any certainty. The fact, however, that several of the Chicago papers make a regular practice of publishing the names and ages of all couples who obtain marriage licenses in that city, furnishes a very plausible explanation of the occurrence. But not the ripe age of the damsel nor the callow youth of the swain, .is the feature of the event which makes the affair worthy of special note, but rather the astonishing prominence given to it by the daily papers. Some of them devoted whole pages to the matter, giving the most minute and distantly related particulars, and reiterating and expatiating on the most unimportant details. Why the public papers should take so much trouble End incur so great an expense to lay before their readers such a vast mass of unimportant tittletattle, is a problem not easy to answer. If the managers of the papers were asked to explain the matter, however, their answer would probably be that the people demand that sort of palaver in the papers and it is their business to make such papers as the people want them to make. I

The movement to settle upon a candidate for postmaster in Rens- j selaer, does not, as we understand, include any effort for the removal of the present incumbent until the expiration of the term for whffiF he was appointed, which has pearly a year yet to run. At least if there is any such movement in contemplation The REPuppiCAN has no knowlodge of its existence. So far as we have ever heard, there has been nothing in Mr. Bites’ official conduct that would subject him to removal, under the rules which have been announced frbm Washington. We think that non©; will dispute that Mr. Bates has • been a careful and obliging offic- i ial, prompt in the discharge of his ! duties, nor do we know that there I is any good reason to believe that his political course has been specially obnoxious during his incumbency of the office. There is no question but that many democratic postmasters, especially Tu Indiana, during the last campaign, were guilty of conduct which should subject them to instant dismissal. Not only did they neglect their official duties to talk politics on the streets, and do heeling work for their party, but in many instances 'they tampered with the mails, for the same purpose. Republican newspapersand campaign documents were purposely delayed and missent, or even destroyed, and in many cases Republican papers were opened and democratic documents inserted within them. Of course if there is anyjgood evidence to show that Mr. Bates was derelict in any of these ways, he ought to be bounced, forthwith, but if, as we believe, there is a total absence of such evidence, we believe we voice the overwhelming sentiment of the Republicans of this vicinity in favor-., ing his retention until his official term expires.

Mill Feed at the Elevator.

W. R. Nowels <fc Sbn at the Rensselaer Elevator, keep mill feed constantly on sale; and grind to order on Thursdays, of each week. 2tp.

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Long-Standing Biood Diseases are cured by the persevering use of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. This medicine is an Alterative, and causes a radlcaL change in the system The process, in some cases, may not be quite r.o rapid jut in others; but, with persistence, the result Is certain. Read tuese testimonials: •• For two years I suffered from a severe pain in iny right side, and had other troubles caused by u torpid liver and dyspepsia. Alter giving several medicines a fair trial without a cure, I began to take Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. I was greatly benefited by the first bottle, and after taking five bottles I was completely cured.”—John W. Benson, iU Lawrence st., Lowell, Mass. “ Last May a large carbuncle broke out on my arm. The usual remedies had no effect and I was confined to my bed for eight weeks. A friend induced me to try Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. Lees than three bottles healed the sore. Iw all ipy experience with medicine, I never saw more - Wonderful Results. Another marked effect of the use of this medicine was the strengthening of my sight.”— Mm- Carrie Adams, Holly Springs, Texas. ••A had a dry scaly humor for years, and suffered terribly ; and, as my brother and sister were similarly afflicted, I presume the malady is hereditary. Last winter, Dr. Tyron, (of Fernandina, Fla.,) recommended me to take Ayer's Sarsaparilla, and continue it for a year. For five mouths I took it daily. I have not had a blemish upon my body for the last three months.”—T. E. Wiley, 146 Chambers at., New York City. “Last fall and winter I was troubUd with a dull, heavy pain in my side. I did not notice it at first, but it gradually grew worse until it became almost unbearable. During the latter part of this time, disorders of the stoiujprh and liver increased my troubles. I began taking Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, and, after faithfully continuing the use of this medicine for some months, the pain disappeared ami I was completely cuied.” Mrs. A. A. Flirbush, Haverhill, Mass, f Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, rnnrxnsD bt Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. I‘rice SI ; six bottles, 8.1. Worth SI a bottle.

A STRANGE CASE AT CEDAR LAKE.

A Man Shot and Mortally Wounded. Crown Pdtnt Register. On Friday last, Lawrence Brill, who lived near Chicago, went to Lowell and purchased a horse. He put the horse on a freight ' train going to Chicago and took passage on the train, riding in the car with the horse. He was accompanied by a friend. When at Cedar Lake the train stopped at the Hunter place. Jacob Hanson, who has Charge of the place, was at the Lake Shore east of the railroad, women were fishing. Mr. Brill’s friend, who was witness in the case, stated on examination in the case before Esq. Van Winkle, last Saturday, that he and Brill were looking through a side door of the car, the upper half of which was open, and saw 1 Hanson pointing a gun at them. Pe heard no report, but Brill fell to the floor. The train had j ust started lip and he had no means of notifying the conductor of what had happened; but it soon stopped and the trainmen were notified. Hanson was found and arrested by them, and the wounded man and Hanson were taken to Lowell. Physicians were called who found that a ball had entered Brill’s forehead; but they were unable to find the ball. The wounded man and Hanson were taken on the train to Hammond. Sheriff Turner, who was at Hammond, brought Hanson to Crown Point and put him in jail. Brill was taken to the hospital at Chicago, where he died on last Sunday. Hanson was examined before Esq. Van Winkle on Saturday and held to bail for appearance at court in the sum of S2OOO, and is now in jail. Hanson has suffered terribly since the sad occurence. He says that the shooting was entirely accidental. He knew nothing of the man he shot and had no motive for committing the act It is perhaps a case negligence, and for that he must suffer. The gun was a small one ussd shooting at a target. There can be no valid excuse offered for the careless use of fire arms, many lives have been taken that way. <

The Old Deestrict School.

Everybody is cordially invited to be present at t.hg Opera House, tonight, at 7:30 o’clock, to witness one of the most interesting as well as one of the most laughable entertainments ever given in this town, in the shape W an old-fashioned Deestrict school. The schoolmaster, Mr. Lickemgood, has been hired for the term, and Jo Saltpepper, Jeb Jones, Charles Dickens Vanderbilt, and a host of other familiar chaps are going to school to learn. Also quite a large number of the lasses. Many of Rensselaer’s most prominent citizens will be in this school as pupils Don’t fail to be present For Albatross dress goods, in all shades and prices, call at Leopold’s.. If troubled with pains in the chest or dry cough try Rinehart’s Cough Balsam

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fiKT THERE, ELI I YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU PURCHASE a Studebaker farm wagon or a John Deere Sulky, a Solid Comfort or a New Deal Plow of Chas. A. Roberts. They are daisies. Call and see. We are glad to show our goods and the extra wind goes free. In fact it is the cheapest article we have. Our new and fresh stock of Walking Plows are as fine as can be found in the market, and every Plow guaranteed to give &b SM.E We also have EXIRA SHEARS for Plows, for the Imperial, John Deere and Bradley. We have the best line of Cultivators, Harrows, Hay Rakes, Corn Planters and Check Rowers, Seeders, for hand or wagon, Double Shovels, Single Shovels &c., Mowers and Binders 4| to 6 foot cut, McCormick, D. M. Osborne, Emerson, Talcott & Co. These machines are of the highest excellence. Call in and examine our goods and learn our prices. Our BUGGIES and Road Carts are of the best quality, latest styles, al) new, no old stock on hand. You will find me in the longest Brick House in town, on Van Rensselaer Street ’ Yours Respectfully, C. EOBEETS. P. S. I have quite a variety of goods for sale not mentioned, AND A PRIZE GOES WITH EACH SALE. GEO. W. GOFF, Restaurant £ Bakery. & ' •: ' BREAD. CAKES, CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, CANNED GOODS, TOBACCO AND fcIGARS. —ALSO A GOOD—LUNCH COUNTER ; - • -5 - - ' - . ... • Everything Best and Cheapest. NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON STREET, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. ' * ’ (Allman’s Old Stand.) SOLE AGBMT FOR THE Rockford, , Bobs, Columbus, Dueber, Hampden, Crown, W altham, \ Stone, Elgin, «, Fayhs A FILLED T 0 - ’Wt J. CASES— S. Bear This in Mind: —I can sell you any kind of watch you want, ai the lowest possible price. Also anything in the Jewelry line. ■Mil. 8111 ■■■! !■■ ■■■!■■■■ II !■ Ladies Chains, Gents Chains, Violin and Guitar Strings Ladies' Brooches, Gents' Cuff Buttons, Gold Pens, Ladies' Cuff Buttons, Gents' Charms, Gold Rings, Ladies' Charms, Gents' Collar Buttons, Solid Gold Thimbles, All kinds of spectacles a specialty, fitted by new system. A bright new stock of plated, hollow ware, knives, forks and spoons. Goods bought of me engraved free of charge. Fine watch repairing a specialty. Also all kinds of engraving and monograms made to order. “HARDMAN, THE JEWELER.” LUMBER! The undersigned have now a complete stock of LUMBER, LATH AID SEISQLES, Including Yellow Pine and Poplar, from, the south, which we propose to’ sell to our patrons At Bottom Prices. Our facilities for obtaining our stock from first hands, enables us to offer Special Bargains as an inducement for patronage. And to all who will oome and see us, we promise square dealing and Best Prices. Come, see us and save money. Respectfully, COHBOFUNT Co.

F. B. MEYER.