Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 September 1893 — Page 4

THE REPUBLICAN Thursday, September 14,1893. IBSUKD BY BBT THUBSDAY BY PUBLISHER AND Pbofbibtob. OFFICE-—-In Republican building, on orner ol Washington and Weston streets. TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION. One E—f '■ - - $1.50 Six Months...... 75 Three Months ....... . . _ _ gp Official Paper of Jasper County.

The gravel road campaign is now a thing of the past, and we are happy in believing that, whatever diversity of opinion there may be as to the wisdom of the position The Republican took during the canvass that all fair minded people will agree that we discussed ths question fairly and with perfect courtesy towards opponents. Further, we firmly believe that the position we took, met the approbation of a very large majority of the taxpaying voters of the town and township. We also know that in advocating the post-ponement of the election, we expressed the views of nearly all of the leading friends of the roads. And We know, further, that the election would have been post-poned had it not been for the determination of one man to carry matters through in his own way. And had the election been so post-poned, is there any intelligent person who now doubts that, with the recollection of another winter’s wallowing through the mud fresh in their minds, enough voters who voted against the roads last Saturday would by that time have changed their views and voted in their favor, not only to have carried the election in favor of the roads, but to have carried it by a large majority. Had the election been postponed until next spring, as we suggested, it would have resulted in favor of the roads almost to a certainty.

Should Mr. A be taxed to drain Mr. B’s land? If Bis naturally entitled to drain through the same outlet as A, and if by result of B’s so doing A’s outlet, which before was good is then made bad, perhaps he ought to help B pay for enlarging the outlet, but only in an equitable proportion. But if A’s land is so situated that it will drain well, no matter whatß does with his water, then A is fairly entitled to the extra advantage which the natural location of his land gives him, and he ought not to be taxed to enlarge the outlet. Still further: If A’s land is so situated that he ought to help pay for an outlet for B’s land, great care should be exercised that he be not assessed an inequitably large sum. If A’s land has cost him SSO an acre, either in actual cash or in many years of labor in improving it, and if B’s land has cost him but $2 or $3 an acre; and if B’s land will be made worth two or three or possibly ten times its present value by tliej proposed drainage, while A’s land is benefited little or nothing, it is obvious that B’s land, which gets all or nearly all the benefits, should pay the principal part, Qlthe__cos:. Again: If B’s land more naturally drains in another direction than through A’s outlet, then A ought in no case to be taxed; and if B persists in draining through A’s outlet, and if in so draining, B damages A in any way, then he should pay A the amountof such damage. If the assessments in any ditches now proposed in this county are not in approximate conformity with the principles above indicated, then those assessments ' should be corrected until they are in such conformity. And if the law is such that the corrections can not be made, then the entire ditch should be thrown out, on the grounds that the law is opposed to justice and public policy, and is therefore unconstitutional

In reading over the names of the different posts of Indiana G. A. R., at the national encampment last week, we think few people could fail to be struck by the appropriateness and patriotism of those names which honored dead heroes of the war, prominent battle-fields And the like. And, in comparison, how wanting in such qualities, how narrow and local, seemed the names of those that were called simply after the towns they are located in. What a flood of patriotic sentiments and memories of soul stirring" e vents is recalled when in glancing over the names of the different pasts of the state as they appeared in the grand parade on Tuesday of last week, we come to such names as Khilr>lLFi6ld Pgßtf~ ! Kenesaw Post, Picket Post, Ohickamauga Post, Custer Post, U. S. Grant Post, Joe Hooker Post, and so on by the scores and by the hundreds. And on the other hand how narrow, how common-place, how lacking in that broad sentiment of national patriotism which is the very foundation stone of the G. A. R. organization, seem such names as Rensselaer Post, Remington Post, Mt. Ayr Post, Rose Lawn Post, and all others

named after their locations and which suggest no sentiment loftier than the narrowest and most provincial local pride. Carroll county’s leading post is named after Dyson Boothroyd, the first Carroll county soldier who lost his life in the great war. He was wounded at Laurel Hill, and died six days afterwards. William Girard, of Jasper county, died on that very field, and is believed to be the first Indiana soldier killed in battle during the war. Why did not the soldiers of Jasper county honor his memory as did Carroll county that of Dyson Boothroyd, instead of allowing the privilege to go by default to a small post in an adjoining county? Laurel Hill, the battle-field where he fell, would be a beautiful and most appropriate name for a J asper county post. So also, and in an eminent degree would be “Company G Post,” in

honor of that “nursery of Jasper county military renown” Company G of the ninth Indiana, which was composed almost wholly of Jasper Co. men and organized almost before President Lincoln issued his first call for troops. Which buried its dead on half a score of bat-tle-fields, and which produced one major general, three colonels, and a number of line officers. But, above all, it seems almost like a sacred duty that Jasper county’s leading post should bear the name of the man who was not only the most renowned soldier of Jasper county, but of all northwest Indiana, and one of the bravest generals and most uncompromising patriots of the whole war, Robert H. Milroy. What glorious memories and inspiring thoughts his name suggests! The “Old Gray Eagle” as his soldiers called him, who, mounted on “Old Jasper,” was always found where the bullets flew thickest, was still living when the Rensselaer post was organized, and by the rules of the order it could not then take his name. But he has now answered the last roll call and if, by any possibility, the name of the Rensselaer post can now bejehanged, to bear his name it ought to be done, and be clone at once. His name belongs to this post, and this post belongs to his name. Change it, “old boys” and all the people will cry, amen!

Disgraceful Concession.

The New York Sun, the organ of the Tammany democracy, says: “Last year, in a season of general prosperity such as never blessed a nation living in the light of civilization, the prevailing industrial system was oondemneq with an almost revolutionary show of disapproval.” The Sun tells the truth. It wps a season of general prosperity such as never blessed any other nation. It was republican prosperity. No such prosperity was ever known under democratic rale

But in the language of a metropolitan daily the people had grown “fat -aadsau&y;”j4hey-4eßaandei higher wages and sought to get it by restoring the democratic party to power. They voted for “a change,” got it and got democracy, but prosperity and wages have vanished

HOIE SMITH’S MARCH. (Ant: Marching through Georgia.) Sung by the author at the National Encampment Bring in that damned old pension roll, WeUHettch some other rules, Teach them to the veterans Attending our schools; “Teach them as tve tried to teach them — To these northern fools, While they were marching through Georgia. Chorus?— Hurrah! hurrah! we’re in the saddle now; Hurrah ! hurrah! weTe bound to have a row; So we’ll teach the lesson That will make their old heads bow, Wlilte we-are. stopping. Itielr pensions. Sherman’s silly Yankee boys Thought they made a dash. When they went through Georgia Breaking tilings to smash; But little did they reckon g That so soon we’d cut and slash. While they were marching through Georgia. CHORUS— Yes. our darkies shouted When tlie Yankees came along; It filled their hearts with joy, And it bursted into song; But we’ll stop their {tensions now. And show ’em they were wrong. When they were marching through Georgia. Chorus— Yes,-these same old Union men Witt wppp wttlr briny tears, For they’re old and crippled now And burdened with the years, Hardly will they feel so much Like bursting forth with cheers, Wliile we are stoppiug their pensions. Chorus—. E.W. McIXTOSH.

He Was Loath to Lose The Lovely Widow.

The following wild wierd tale, concerning parties living near Rensselaer, is given by a Monon correspondent in the Monticello Herald. Our town was set all agog last week by a little episode in which one of our young men figured quite prominently.. The facts as far as ascertained are about as follow; Frank Gochell, the young man mentioned above,, has for the past two years been paying his attentions to a young widow named Martha Lash, and a marriage contract, so it is declared, was entered into between them, but for some reason the marriage was postponed from time to time until the young lady became tired of waiting longer, and on Saturday, Aug. 26th, she wedded a man named Woods of Rensselaer, and went at once to housekeeping about three miles from that; town. But Frank concluded he could not live without her, so he went to Rensselaer on the following Thursday evening and hiring a livery team drove to her home. The husband was away with a threshing machine, and Frank induced her to go with him. They drove to Pleasant Ridge and boarded the midnight train came back through Monon to La Fayette, where he induced her to go on to Louisville, he returning. What the future arrangements were is not known, but she stopped at Bloomington, where she bad relatives, who at once sent her husband word of her wherabouts. He lost no time in following her and bringing her back. A peace warrant was sworn out and Cochell was arrested, she claiming that Frank had threatened to do her bodily harm, and that she was afraid of him. Frank gave bond to appear before Esq. Jones Saturday, Sept. 9 th, when some racy developements are expected.

Extraordinary Added Attraction.

The latest and greatest of all wonders, a troupe of performing monkey’s are now presented to the public for the first time by Cook & Whitby, with the assurance that earth cannot produce their equal. They are a study for the naturalist, a theme of thought for the philospher, a source of pleasure for the people, a wonder for the children, a subject of surprise for everybody—they do all that man can do. At Rensselaer, Friday, Sept. 15th.

Great Bargains.

Louis F. Hopkins offers for sale at susprisingly low figures a fine selection of Household Furniture. Note the prices: 1 Rosewood Bed Room Suit, cost S3O, sell for sl7. 1 Cherry Bed Room Suit, cost $33, selljfor S2O. 1 Walnut Bed Room Suit, cost $lB sell for $lO. 1 Single Ash Bed Stead, cost $4, sell for $2. 1 Kitchen Stove and complete Bet of cooking utensils, cost S2O, sell for $lO. I Fine Upholstered Tete-a-tete, cost sl2, sell for $5. 1 Heating Stove, cost $7, sell for $3. Long time and easy payments on all amounts over $5. Goods can be examined at the corner store near the bridge* Alf W. Hopkins, Agent, Up Stairs In Leopold’s Block.

The Town Board.

The Town Board, Monday night, voted against the Katson street sewer; hpitig Viwfavorable to its construction. The matter of a night watch for the ensuing year was settled by the appointment of Christie Vick. His principal opponents were the present, watch, Willis McColly, and Burgess Dillion who each received one vote. Three ballots were required. The new fire cistern is reported as having a leak or two to be mended before being accepted. Its capacity is 313 barrels.

Rev. Pettit is Dying.

There is no longer any doubt about the serious condition of Rev. W. Fred Pettit, who is in the prison north. Replying to an inquiry addressed to him by the Lafayette Journal, Warden French says: Michigan City, Sept. 2,1893. Editor Journal —l am in receipt of your inquiry concerning the truth as to the condition of W. F. Pettit’s health. For the purpase of quieting conflicting reports you may say over my official signature that W. F. Pettit has consumption and is in a very poor state of health. He is very emaciated and has been an inmate of the hospitay continuously since last April. Very respectfully,

A GRAND DISPLAY.

The Finest Exhibition Seen on Our Streets for Years. The finest exhibition made on our streets in years was that of Cook & Whitby’s circus. There is no sham about their management,.but everything is real, and a person who could not look upon such a parade with delight is indeed a strange being. Mr. Willis Cobb promised us a fine exhibition, and he kept his promise. Such a sight has not been seen for years, and the immense crowd that thronged the streets gave vent to their pleasure by expressions of the most hearty approval. The fine golden charriots, with the five bands of musifl, the dens of living animals, which were as fine a collection as could be seen anywhere. But if there was any particular feature of the parade that was more noticeable than another, it was the fine horses. They looked as if theirs keepers did nothing else but shine and feed them. Such horses as were attached to the wagons and those used for other purposes were enough to pay a per son to come miles to see them. No show that ever passed through these streets has, displayed so-fine an array of these noble animals,, and we do not hesitate to say fiat they are without fault or blemish. The whole parade was a glittering success, from the charript in front to the steam caliope at the rear. If the inside part of the show is as good as the outside, then it is well worth seeing. We believe from what Mr. Cobb says that it is, as his promises have all been fulfilled and we will trust him for this one.—Urbana, (0.) Daily Times , Aug. 26, 1893.

The undersigned has purchased of Thos. Bums the new livery stable, on Vanßensselaer street, west of the public square, and proposes to conduct the same in a manner to give the amplest satisfaction to all patrons. Nothing but good rigs sent out. Prices very reasonable. Give me a trial. Robt. Randle. COL. C. YV. DEAN, SUNSTRUCK IN BATTLEr , m. miles medicat. 00., et.kttakt. i-vu —I must Bay t.ho Bc-ntoraUve Nervk« and Nerve und Liver l’ilig luvvo done tuo i crrat good. • FOli YEARS I HAVE NOTF FELT A» WELL AS NOW. > The starting point of my disease vras a Bunstroke received in battle before Port Hudson, Louisiana, June bitli, 18C1. ITp to the time of beginning to take I>r. Wiles 1 f—fl A C> Remedies I hud hud a connMO timufi distrusting pain in my head; also, weak spells, and ilio past, four years I have hud to give up everything of an notlve character, and stay In the house for /»! IFjr P%YB«*nth« at n time; n * could not walk across the street. I KNOW YOUR REMEDIES HAVE CURED MB, and that the euro wiu be permanent. Several hero are using your remedies, and all speak 'well of them. Yours truly, , OOL C. W. DEAN, National Military Home, Dayton, Q. DR. MILEB’NEKVTNE is the most certain cure for Headache, Neuralgia, Nervous Prostration, Dizziness, Spasms, SleepDullness, Bines, and Opium Habit. Contains no opiates or dangerous drags. Bold on n Posture Guarantee. On. MILES* PI LLS. 60 Dobbs 2S Cm. Sold by B. F. Fendig, Druggist.

J. W. FRENCH,

New FIRM, 5 New GOODS,. . ¥ New BRIBING m , -i—- --- » •- f~ —— ~ -■ -w The Undersigned ... r _ .. . • Have formed a partnership and opened buisness in the new iron building on Van Rensselaer street, Jouth of McCoy’s bank building. They have a full and wholly fresh line of Grocreies, WHICH THEY WILL SELL AS’ CHEAPLY AS FIRST CLASS GOODS- CAN BE SOLD FOR. Grive us a trial, WARNER & SHEAD. —TO THE«s Town ofßensselaer

This is by far the most beautiful suburb ever laid out to the Town of Rensselaer, High and dry; fine shade and a spring branch running through the center of plat. Just lie Plan to Make an Elpt Home! A number of lots already sold and more spoken for. Prices Reasonable. ofS rail LOTS NOW WHILE YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CHOICE. Call on R. P. BENJAMIN or CHAS. S. MAGEE for prices and terms. mm mb & mmmmmim PBOPRIETOBB GEO- W- GOFF, * * l ~~ | Restaurant and Bakery. BREAD, OAKES, CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, CANNED GOODS, TOBACCO AND CIGA AS ■BBmmHBaamaHBSBBBHmHsmii WARM MEALS ATIALL HOURS, * * —ALSO A GOOD—--§s£«3Ss|- LXnTCH COXTITTBIB. Everything Best and Cheapest. NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON STREET, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. MILTON CHIPMAN Does all kinds of—— Steam Fitting * * * * * * And Pipe Work, ! ; —r---r-yr-' ■— -— 1 " - - Repairs Engines and Boilers, Also Handles Water Tanks, The Best on The Market. Prompt attention to all t; _ orders, andjsatisfaction guaranteed