Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1894 — Page 4
THE REi'UBLICAfr Thursday, December 13, 1894 IMUBIXVKBX THUBaDAt BY 1 QEO E. JvT A-RBK A T-T iPUBIABHKB AND PBOPBIXTOB. OFFICE In Republican building, on ornar jE Washington and Weston streets. TiRMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year $1.60 Bur Months.. 75 Three Mon ths... 60 Official Paper of Jasper County.
Rev. Hathorn, the late populist candidate for Congress, has moved to Anderson, this state, which is outside the district. Having been paid his SI,OOO by the populists for being their candidate, that ends his interest in the district.
THE PROGRESS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM.
The eleventh annual report of the United States civil service comm ission, says the Indianapolis News, will be very encouraging reading for those who have for almost a generation been fighting the battle for the merit systemThere is abundant evidence to show that, so far as the classified service is concerned, the law is for the most part being fairly and honestly administered; And as its scope is being rapidly widened, it is not to much too say that the day is at hand when the business of this government will be conducted solely upon business principles. As the report shows about onehalf the classified service is made up of the employes in the 610 classified postoffices. In the larger cities where the new system has existed for many years, there is an increasing respect for the law, which means that the more familiar men become with its operations the better they like it. Therefore it is not surprising, though of > course it is gratifying, to learn that in the larger postoffices and also in the departments at Washington, politics has been almost
entirely elimated in making appointments and removals. The trouble has been almost wholly in the smaller towns where the people have never known anything else than the spoils system. It was the same Jway in Indianapolis ten years ago, blit we imagine that there are very few people in this city who would consent to go back to the old order. In the railway mail service the law has been rigidly observed. And in the Indian service, too, “the great majority of appointees have been retained and new appointments have been
made without reference to political considerations.’’ In these cases, as in all others, the reform has worked well. And today one of the greatest arguments for the extension of the system is that furnished by the contrast between the classified and the unclassified service. The American people are not slow to learn by experience and observation. They would be very stupid indeed if they did not know that our postal affairs are much more efficiently managed than is ourconsularbusiness. It must be evident to the dullest mind that, with frequent changes in the political complexion of the national administration, the rail way mail service could not be conducted at all upon the spoils plan. So the reform is making its own way, and making it rapidly. On the whole, therefore, the progress has been satisfactory. Even now, as the commission reports, there are few important branches of the public service which are not classified . The extensions will go on, perhaps not so rapidly as the more ardent and impatient reformers would wish, but it will not te long before the merit system will be the only system known in the United States.
Liberal Catholicism.
In the archdiocese of St Paul a Catholic is now at liberty to become a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, or any other secret society, the Masonic excepted. We suppose that Archbishop Ireland’s continuance of ihu inhibition against the Masonic
order rests upon the tradition that in certain countries of continenjtal Europe it has been used as a revolutionary or anti-Papal' force. We know nothing as to the truth of the tradition, but we do Jmowlhaf in England, America, and in all the English-speaking countries, the Masonic order is a non-partis-an, non-political association of respectable gentlemen. However, it is a long step forward that the Catholics of the archdiocese of St. Paul have made. Whatever isolates one body of religionists from the social life of the country which they inhabit weakens their influence upon society, and tends to excite prejudice against them. Were Catholics and Protestants mbre thoroughly mixed together, more intimately associated with each other in club life, in the business of charitable organizations, in the affairs that reveal the nature of the individual to his neighbors, the time would soon come in which the disreputable tirades of tho professional Catholic and the professional Protestant would cease to be profitable. Archbishop Ireland stands easily at the head of the Catholic liberals of the United States, and his last step is, as we have said, a long step forward. It is likely that other pielates will follow the example of the Metropolitan of St. Paul, and that before long the Catholic will’ be as numerous as the Protestant in the membership of the great secret societies.—lnter Ocean. ♦
Tesla’s Marvelous Invention.
Tesla’s latest invention, the “oscillator,” is one of the most remarkable appliances of the age. It is described as being the core of a steam engine, and the core of a dynamo combined/ making a harmonious mechanical adjustment. This combination, says an enthusiastic admirer, constitutes a machine which has in it the potentiality of reducing to the rank of old bell metal half the machinery at present moving on the face of the globe. 11 may come to do the entire work of the engines of an ocean steamship within a small part of the space they occupy, and at a fraction cf their cost, both of construction and operation. It will do this work without jar or pounding and will reduce to a minimum the risk of derangement or breakage. There is nothing in the whole range of mechanical construction, from railway loco motives to stamp mills, which such an invention may not revolutionize. The essential characteristic of the machine is the application of the pressure of steam to produce an extremel rapid vibration of a bar of steel or piston, which, in turn, is so adapted to a set of magnets that the mechanical energy of the vibration is converted into electricity. The extraordinary result isdhatpractiual-~ an absolutely constant vibration is established ami a power is obtained greatly beyond that obtainable in the most costly expansion engines using a similar amount of steam.
Besides saving in mechanical friction the 35 per cent of loss»jn in the working of the engine, the 15 per cent of loss by belt friction and the 10 per cent wasteful in the dynamo, making altogether an addition of 60 per cent. to the available energy obtained from steam for the purpose of producing electricity, it is simpler, smaller and lighter than the mechanism it is intended to replace, absolutely constant in its action, automatically regulated and subject to thejleast possible amount of wear and tear. The utilization of this machine in any branch of industry would result in an appreciable lowering of the cost of production, and it is quite possible that its first general employment may be in electric lighting. In the face of this marvelous invention a recent statement of Tesla seems hardly no longer visionary. The young Montenegrin said: “I expec| to live to be able to set a machine in the middle of this room and move it by no other agency than the energy of the medium in motion around us."
A Chance for Rabbit Hunters.
Hon. Ezra C. Nowels. a former well known townsman, now register of the U. S. land office at Lamar, Colorado, sends The Republican a program of the annual rabbit hunt, to take place at Lamar, on Dec. 20 /and 21, with the following letter of explanation: Lamar, Col. Dec. 8, 1894. Editor Republican. Having many friends in Rensselaer and Jasper Co., that enjoy an outing and who are very'fond of hunting I enclose you program of the annual rabbit hunt which will take place here on the 20 and 21st days of December, and ask that you publish the same if in your judgment it be proper. I also invite any parties in Jasper county who would like to spend two days in right royal sport to attend, and 1 will do my very best to make their stay pleasant. Colorado is becoming celebrated for her special days for certain exhibits and sports as well as for our “Blood to the Bridle” Governor. Rocky Ford has her Watermelon Day, and I can give you but an indefinite idea of what it means, but enough to say that thousands upon thousands of melons are given away on such occasions. Grand Junction has her Peach Day, Greeley her Potato Day, and Lamar her Rabbit Days. Last year’s hunt carried away from Lamar to Pueblo, Denver and other cities, over 4600 rabbits. It is expected that this year’s hunt will do as well if not better than last year. I also hand you clipping from paper, showing wliat the Denver Gun Club did here on November 25th and 26th, 1894. All are well, Ezra C. Nowels.
The following is the newspaper clipping Mr. Nowels above refers to: Twenty-seven members of a German gun club of Denver, enjoyed a two days’ hunt in Powers county this week. During that time they succeeded in killing upward of eleven hundred rabbits, which 4 they carried to Denver in triumph to prove their record. The hunters travelel in a special car which they made their headquarters during their stay here. They were well pleased with the sport and will all be back on Rabbit day.
DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER.
Intelligence has been received of the death, Nov. 22nd, at the home of her son, J. A. Henkle, in Ford Co. Kansas, of Mrs. Margaret Chamberlain, widow of Joseph Chamberlain, and of Sampson Henkle, by an earlier marriage. “Aunt Margaret” as she was familiarly known to hundreds, had reached the great age of upwards of 92 years. She was a “pioneer” all her life. She was born in Virginia, and moved in childhood to Ohio, while that was still a new country, and was married there to Sampson Henkle. Came with him to Tippecanoe Co., this state, in 1835, and to Jasper county in 1842. About 20 years later she removed to Kansas, where she resided till her death. In this county her home was in Barkley tp. Her first husband died many years ago, and later she married Joseph Chamberlain, some of whose descendants still reside in this vicinity. She was the mother of nine children, five of whom still live, one being Joseph C. Henkle, of Barkley tp. The others all live in KsSsas. She was a most pious woman all her life, and more notably still a very charitable and benevolent one.
The County Commissioners.
Contracts have been awarded for the building of nine iron bridges; 7 over the Gifford ditches in Birkley tp., one over the Lakin ditch in Union tp, and one over the Wolf creek, in Kankakee tp. J. D. Adams & Co., of Indianapolis, build 3 in Barkley and one in Union, for a total of $1075.50. The Lafayette Bridge Co., have the contracts for the others, at $429 for one, $562.83 each for three, and SIOB9 for the La kin ditch bridge. The contract for stationery - and blank books was given to Spring, Emerson Co., of Lafayette, for a year, beginning next spring, for S6OO. Lucy Ann Grimpe, a 7 year old child in care of the county, was apprenticed for 5 years to Levi Clouse, of Marion tp. The Board did not finish up their work for the session until Wednesday of this week.
Election of Trustees, is herebv given that at a regular meeting of Iroquois Lodge, No. 143,1. O. O. F. to be held in their Lodge Hall, on Thursday evening, Dec. 27th, 1894, at 7 o’clock p. m., three (3) trustees will be elected to serve during ,the ensuing year. Wm. M. Hoover, Jas. F. Antrim, N. G. Sec’y.
Sweet Slumber.
Fowler Leader. Alex Green lives- at Swanington. He was in town Wednesday. It is presumed that he sipped of the lotus —the nectar of sod corn, which made to him the rocky right of way of the Big Four a downy bed of sweet repose. and with the butt end of a tie for a pillow he went to sleep. His head was within a foot of the rails but all on the outside. The Big Four passenger train passed along, whistled an alarm, but did not awaken him. It was just rocking the cradle for Alex. If he had raised his head during the passagr of the train, he doubtless would have been hurled in co eternity.
REMINGTON ITEMS.
Hal Sheets has sold his interest in the hardware store to Jess Allman. Mrs. Priscilla Anderson has moved to her farpi eight miles northeast of Rensselaer. Marion Traugh has rented Elmer Burgess’ house in Goodland. He is moving his “household gods” to that place and expects to take possession about Christmas. We are indeed sorry to lose Dr. and Mrs. Traugh from our town, and hope they will see fit to come back here in the near future. An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Zea died Saturday evening. The funeral services were held from the house Sunday afternoon. Mrs. McClun, of lowa, is visiting her sister Miss M. P. Bolles. Mrs. Sadie Lardner, of Goodland, visited the Misses Henricks Saturday. The meetings at the Christian church are still in progress at present writing. The interest continues unabated and so far have resulted in twenty-eight additions to the membership. Mr. And M s. Wellington Traugh and Miss Marguerite Reed are expected home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. John Paulson, of Goodland, Sundayed with Geo. Hemphill and Elder J D Carson exchanged pulpi’s Sunday with Elder Brady of Rensselaer. The quarterly meeting at the M. E._ church this week was unusually intens ing.
Important to Borrowers, The Indiana Mutual Building and Loan Associations have decided to reduce the premium on all loans made after January 1, 1895, to two per cent, with interest at six per cent. This should meet with the approval of any one who di sires to st cure a loan, if the borrowers will take into consideration the earnings he makes on the money he pays io as monthly dues on hi- shares, his interest thereby being reduced to less than five per cent. None but first class applications will be considered, and will not loan to exceed fifty per cent, of the appraised value. Chas. Kajilo, Secy. Home Office, Journal Building, Monument Place, Indianapols, Ind. For further particulars call on W. H. Coover.
Notice of K. of P. Election. | Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday evening, Dec. 25tb, 1894, at the Castle Hall of Rensselaer Lodge No. 82, Knights of Pythias, in Rensselaer, Ind., an election will be held to elect officers and one trustee said trustees to act for said Lodge for three years commencing January ls f , 1895. H. C. Brown, C. C. N. W. Reeve, K. of R. and S.
Notice of Encampment Election. Notice is hereby given, that on Friday evening, December 28, 1894, at the lodge hall of Rensselaer Encampment, No. 201, I. O. O. F. in Rensselaer, Ind., an election will be held to elect officers and three trustees for said lodge. Said trustees to serve for the period of one year. C. B. Steward, John R. Vanatta, Chief Patriarch. Scribe.
CAST IRON SLED RUNNERS. Cast iron sled runners made at the Rensselaer foundry. Will fit any wagon. The best and cheapest sled made. May be had at the foundry or at Eger’s hardware store. Call and examine them. For Sale, a good Estey organ. Little used and in perfect condition. Will sell on the installment plan. Inquire at the residence or store of J. R. Vanatta. # t
FREDERIC R. FIELDER &CO. AGENTS. TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT, SAMPLE AGENCY. Office first door south of School House, Vanßensselaer St. Rensselaer, Ind. Do not fail to see the Samples of Goods, on Exhibition at our office. Wdeie in everything. Do not fail tog>” us a call before buying or sellii ' Everybody Welcome.
IQerry Christinas | TO YOd. | A Merry Christmas to the many who are fortunate enough to receive gifts purchased from our select stock of • • • Handk’r’fs, Mufflers. Neckties, Tidies, Towels, Stand Cloths, &c. A Merry Christmas for the donors whom we enable to give liberally at the minimum price.! Handkerchiefs, linen, from 1c up Handkerchiefs, silk, 10c, 25c up Mufflers, -25 c, 50c, 75c, $1 Neckties, sc, 19c, 25c, 37c, 45c. Towels all prices. Chenile stand covers, From - -67 c to $1.75 A List of Presents Suitable for all i I Too long to attempt to enumerate. We in- | vite all to inapect our different lines. | * FENDIG’S FAIR! BUY YOUR STOVES OF . .. N. WARNER & SONS: The Oldest and the ’ FOREMOST Hardware, stoves, Tinware, and Farm Implement Men in Jasper Conn-' L ty. They Handle a ... FULL LINE OF In Hard and Soft Coal Base and Surface Burners. THE VICTOR. “5= HEATER, the best and most economical wood heater made. NINETEEN SOLD THIS SEASON. Early Bird Cook ... The very beat all around kitchen stove ever sold in the county Fine Fhrm Wagons. ALL KINDS OF SHELF and BUILDERS HARDWARE. , w ,■■ , y ~7. £ OnApMtD Power Largebt Line Made > STEAM.nmiSEaHAHDPOWER.gI PERPETUAL & LARGE BALL. VM’6O,O D AS ]) ALL STEEL OR WOOD FRAM E STEEL LINED. } ly RaveasibixLEWitX s, wWj|^^x Z iu-tM, n 2''C*"““ , '^’S< X '\ WR rr E «\ {mSgL-J i>\ /Jt< ttRR-
A. McCOY <fc Co’s Bank is per pared to make farm loans for the present at 6| per cent, for 5 years, with the usual privilege of partial payments. Commissions as low as elsewhere. If you are in need of a loan, call and see us, or address us a letter stating what you want, and we will cheerfully answer. We can furnish the money promptly.
B. F. Ferguson has SIOO,OOO of private funds to loan on real estate at as reasonable a rate and as low a commission as any other firm. Don’t fail to call and see me before you make your application. Office up stairs in Leopolds block, Rensselaer Ind. If you are too far away to come and see me, write to me. I will make loans in the adjoining counties*