Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1895 — Page 4

THB REPUBLICAN I Thursday, May 16,1895. ISSUED BVKBY THUBSDAYBT GEO. lE. PUBUSHBB AND PBOPBIKTOB. OFFICE In Repablican building, on C <raer of Washington and Weston streets. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Que Year $1.50 Six Months..... 75 Throe Months... ... 50 Paper oj Jasper County.

Lafayette Courier: The silver issue will solve itself if the politicians will only give it half a chance. The craze is already subsiding, and by the time the national conventions are called next year a change of sentiment will be found to have taken place in the meantime that will leave the populist propaganda quite as lonely and impotent as it was before the vigorous agitation was begun. R. M. Isherwood, editor of the Delphi Times, has resigned the postmastership at Delphi, and J. W. Weidner, the man who was elected at the democratic primary about a year ago, has been ap* pointed in his place. Mr. Isherwood’s reasons, as assigned to the postoffice department, were that his paper required his undivided attention. Mr. Weidner, the appointee, lives two from Delphi, and already holds the office of Township Trustee, and his appointment now, made without people generally having any knowledge of what was going on, is likely to cause a beautiful row in the Democratic camp at Delphi.

Our esteemed neighbor of the Pilot was “talking through his hat,”at a great rate, last week;and we scarcely know by what theory to account for the great and sudden increase in the output of his imagination, unless it be that his removal to the near proximity of the sulphur water of the court house well has had the effect of unduly stimulating his imaginative faculties. He gives it out straight, for instance, that the Pilot is the best paper in Indiana, and he don’t care who knows it, and, the unkindest cut of all, no exception is made even in favor of that great light of Populism, the Nonconformist, of Indianapolis. In another place the readers are given a great “stiff” about the Pilot being all “home print” now, when the facts are that nearly the wholejaaper is made up from stereotype plates received every week by express, and in no essential respects better than nor different in nature from, the ordinary ready prints or “patent insides,” which the Pilot has used heretofore. Bight along with this great “breeze” about the Pilot's “all home print” (on “all-imported” stereotype plates) are several cracks about the Pilot's circulation, which are of a piece in imaginative magnitude with the “best paper in Indiana” and the “all home print” rackets.

One of the most mischievous of current fallacies is the contention that a large increase of currency, either in the form of free silver or some other kind of inflation, is necessary to the proper transaction of the business of the country. We are constantly being told by a certain order of agitators that a scarcity of money is the principal cause of hard times, and that general prosperity would at once succeed a doubling of the amount of circulation. Many honest and more or less intelligent peopla accept this sophistry without stopping to think that an increase of currency does not imply that it is to be distributed as a popular gift, without anything being given in return for it No matter how abundant the supply of money might be made it would still be obtainable only in exchange for products or services. There would have to be something to sell, or the money would never reach the people; and the man who now has something to sell can get the money for it at any mom. en*. J here is no lack of currency so • legitimate (purposes. As a

matter of fact, there is a big surplus of it, for which there is no use, and the banks are offering to loan it at a remarkably low rate of interest All intelligent citizens ought to know that in reality the business of the country is carried on with a comparatively small amount of actual money. All large commercial operations are mainly conducted by means of checks and drafts, the proportion of currency employed being only from 5 to 10 per cent; and a recent investigation shows that the same is true in a striking degree of the smaller forms of trade which represent the daily buying and selling of the necessaries of life. The Comptroller of the Currency caused inquiry to be made of the national banks as to the character of the deposits made on the nearest settling day by retail grocers, butchers, clothers, fuel and furniture dealers, and replies were received from 2465 different points all over the country. From these reports, a careful estimate has been prepared which demonstrates that payments by check range from 54 per cent of the total settlements in retail trade in the North Central States to 65 per cent in the South Central. Thus it will be seen that even in this relation, where the most actual money is handled, the instruments of credit play a larger part than the currency; and the use of these credit instruments is constantly growing on account of their manifest convenience. That is to say, the tendency is toward a smaller rather than a greater employment of money in business affairs; and this is one of the best answers to the talk about the necessity for an increase of the currency.

Not a Measure of Values.

Prof. Laughlin of the chair of Political Economy, University of Chicago, is dealing some most effective blows against the false and unfair statements and methods of the author of “Coin’s Financial School” and his deluded and deluding followers. In his speech before the Wailbansee club on Baturday night, the professor among other things pointed out the fallacy now so commonly believed that the American farmer’s products can today be exchanged only for the same amount of silver that they could in 1873, which, if true would show that silver and not gold is the true standard of measurement of values. He calls attention to the faat that more silver is in circulation today than in 1873, and that there is more gold in circulation by hundreds of millions of dollars, While it is true that cotton and wheat have fallen in price, they are articles whose price is fixed by international competition and obey the law of a world’s supply and demand. Products not affected by foreign competition such as corn, oats and mess pork have not fallen in price with silver and are actually higher relatively to gold than they were in 1873. Comparing the prices of these articles and silver it is found that taking 100 as the basis of the price in 1873, in 1894 the prices were as follows: Corn, 110.1; oats 100.3; mess pork, 99.9; silver 49.1. That is the farmer in 1894 could have exchanged his corn, oats or pork for more than twice as much silver bullion as he could have got for it in 1873, while these articles would bring on an average more gold than they would have brought in that year. Prof. Laughlin also shows by the tables computed by German authorities that the price of silver and the prices of goods have not moved together as falsely stated by “Coin:” By these tables it is shown that today prices of goods as compared with gold are 8 per cent, lower than in 1860, while silver is 50 per cent lower as compared with the same standard. Prof. Laughlin says: “You may reason and theorize and lecture until the crack of doom and you can’t change that fact. If so what becomes of the claim that to pay in silver is the only just means of

settling debts? It is on the contrary unjust in the proportion of 50 to 92.” As the weeks go on the common people are studying this great question more and more and the deceptions of and sophistry of the audacious author of .‘Coin’s Financial school” will soon be met with a wave of truth and reason from the minds of honest and loyal men, who think before they act, that will sweep away forever their power of harm.

Money to Loan.

We are now the only agents of the TEtna Life Insurance Company in Rensselaer. We are prepared to make loans of any description and and for any amounts. We can make the cheapest loans of any firm in the county. Call and see Us in the Stockton-Williams block, opposite court house. Warren & Irwin. Notice. Is hereby given that all out standing warrants drawn by the Auditor of Jasper county and protested by the County Treasurer will be paid on presentation. “TT7 No interest can be allowed for the time they are held after publication of this notice. M. H. Hemphill, County Treasurer. Rensselaer Ind., May Ist 1895. Boys’ and Youths’clothing a specialty at Porter & Yeoman’s. For fine tomato plants, cabbage plants and sweet potato plants, go Dexter & Cox’s feed store. See the new line of cheap trimmed hats at Mrs. Lecklider’s from 50c to sl, at the Emporium. See Dr. Horton for best porcelain teeth. No granite teeth used. Over post office. B. F. Ferguson will furnish you a list of the lands he has for sale on application. Agency for Pratt’s Poultry Food, and Stock powder. Frank B. Meyer’s “Old Reliable.” B. F. Ferguson has an unlimited amount of money to loan, at 6 per cent interest. Call and see him. Look at ladies’ notions and jewelry at Mrs. Lecklider’s, at the Emporium. Bargains in dress goods at Ellis & Murray’s. Come in and see the nicest line ever shown in Rensselaer. The largest and finest line of wallpapers ever in Northern Indiana, and at the lowest prices. At Frank B. Meyer’s “old reliable” drug store. Dr. I. B. Washbum treats rupture by the injection method. The originator of the method says any rupture that a truss will hold up can be cured by the above method.

Mrs. L. M. Imes wishes to call the attention of ladies to the 20th Century Hat. It is becoming to every face, and costs no more than any other bat and the latest style out. B- F. Ferguson will loan you all the money you want, at as low a rate and on as reasonable terms as any one in Rensselaer. The latest novelties in summer wash goods, duckings, cotton crepons, lawns, dotted Swiss, etc. Bought late for cash, tells story of low prices. Fendig’s Fair. Over Twelve Hundred sets of window shades in colors, qualities and prices, never before equalled. You can’t help buying after seeing them. At Frank B. Meyer’s “Old Reliable” drug store. * J Go to the Emporium. Mrs. M. E. Lecklider will hold a Summer Opening May 16, 17, and 18. She invites the ladies of Rensselaer and vicinity to call and examine goods. She also will close out pattern hats at actual cost, during opening. List your land and town property, for sale or trade, with Burget <fc Penn, the real-estate agents. Their extensive acquaintance with prospective buyers, in Illinois, gives them unusual advantages for quick and favorable sales. A lady at Tooleys, La., was very sick with bilious colic when M. C, Tisler, a prominent merchant of the town gave her a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says she was well in forty minutes after taking the first dose. For sale by P. B. Meyers, Druggist. We have now made arrangements to again club with the weekly Inter Ocean, of Chicago; and the weekly New York Tribune. The Republican and the Inter Ocean, both one year, for $1.85. The Republican and the New York Tribune, both one year, $1.75. All three papers one year, $2.10. The above offers apply to all—old subscribers as well as new.

Allegory-“ Cross and Crown” Opera House, Friday Ev’g. flay 24th. By the Society of Christian Endeavor. .. . CHARACTERS. Religion Miss Wharton. Rumor Miss Sayler Grace Miss Moss. Readyear Miss Hopkins.* Mercy. .. Miss' Chipman. Envy Miss Haus. Peace Miss Parker. Slander Miss Wright. Pleasure Miss Healey. Gayety Miss Hopkins. Indolence Miss Washburn. World-love Miss Percupile. Faithful ■ • Miss Doty. ___ PROGRAM. 1. Selection, Instrumental k .Mrs. Delos Thompson. PART I. 2. The Legend of The Cross. 3. Vocal Solo. Dr. Brown. PART 11. 4. Faithful takes up the Cross. 5. Vocal Solo Miss Hollister. 6. The struggle with the Cross. 7. Vocal Solo Miss Matheson. .. PART IV. 8. The victory. 9. Vocal Solo.. Miss Alter. 10. The Cross wins the Crown.

S. B. Yeoman Reports Results. The Elwood_, Neb., Independent Citizen, gives the following statement regarding the result of S. B. Yeoman’s efforts in this section of Indiana, to raise help for the Gosper Co., Neb., drouth sufferers. A suitable recognition of the great kindness rendered the drouth sufferers of Gosper county, Nebraska, by the generous citizens of Indiana, as well as a proper showing of the disposition made by Mr. S. B. Yeoman of the grain received at the hands of the donors, would seem to require a published statement in regard to the matter. To this end Mr. Yeoman has furnished us the following data, with a request to publish: From Remington and vicinity he received 537 bu. of corn and 856.81 cash, receipts for which he plated in the hands of W. O. Roadifer. From Brook and vicinity he reports 250 bu oats and 348 bu. corn, receipts in the hands of ’L. P. Blankenbaker. From Morocco and vicinity, 205 bu. oats and 224 bu. of corn ; receipts in the hands of Rev. A. L. Clark of M. E. church. Donors paid freight charges to Chicago on this car. Mt. Ayr contributed 8112.53 cash, receipts for which are in the hahds of Ira J. Sayler. From Rensselaer - and vicinity he reports 637 bu. corn, 500 pounds of flour and 10 pounds of tea, receipts in the hands of The Nowels Milling Co. With the cash received, flour has been purchased for distribution by the county relief committee in whose hands the money was placed. Not the least important feature in this transaction is, that the distribution among the various precincts in the county, has been entirely satisfactory to all the parties concerned, and in behalf of a grateful people we extend to the generous donors heartiest thanks.

Defender Document,

Number 73 has just been issued by the American Protective Tariff League. This is a new edition of the splendid speech of Congressman C. H. Grosvenor, of Ohio, entitled “Protection to American Industries,” delivered in Congress on Februray 7th. Will be sent to any address for two cents each. Address W. F. Wakeman, General Secretary, No. 135 West 23rd Street, New York.

--i The Railroad Sandwich. / /a H W. R. Hart, Traveling Salesman, / ° Dayton, 0., says: “Like many f W other traveling men, I made the f M acquaintance of the railroad sandf K wich, who afterward introduced me / g to old ‘General Dyspepsia,’an ac- / J quaintance I was unable to shake WONDERS, which I am happy to say ’ 1 133 P ut unwelcome guest \W W 00 W ® Ist \ to Dyspepsia and headaches are thin ff s of the P ast - 1 feel like a new man and can eat anything.” K Mairf by’ Could not Sleep at Night. y<l ■ | To whom it may concern ; / (brail x/M THE LYON \ Following an attack of la grippe lr\ urFlO ■ MEDICINE and fever, I was left with a I —f* a bad condition of blood and serious 1 t , * LU. stomach troubles. I had no appeI c_!.....MINOIAHAPOUS tite, was exceedingly nervous and V OTO MACH Ind could not sleep at night. To tell V PRICE ft I the stor y briefly, LYON’S seven . WONDERS cured me. For Sale by allDrukists, AvWjndianapolis? ffiCe Residence ' l6a

•IBS BOYD CRAVE VAULT. ♦O,OOO Haman Bodie* Mutilated awry par on Blweeßng Tabtea In Nodical Colleges Preset th. d.nd. Thousands U "" d _ . ~. , , of grsves robbed aanually. No T < ’ *• . abeollltely ■fngrsvs, regardless of location, it ~A' 1: »nd water-proof »»(• from ths ravage, of tb, bu- Made wholly of Beemer,t,si man ghoul. Ths Bovd Guava , f and malleable Iron. is prao Vault affords podtive and abw- | , tically indestructible Should be lut. security against the Grave used in every interment. Over Robber, and protects both casket ij.ooo in actual use For sale by and body from dampness, mould all undertakers. Manfd by rascasano.rjiHm.caw For Sale by T- P- WRIGHT-

The Wilkes Bred Horse LOG-AN, Will make the season of 1895 at my residence, 3 miles south of Marlboro, in Milroy Tp. Jasper county, Ind: (formerly known as the Jim McDonald farm.) He is a beautiful Blood Bay with Black Points. Foaled April ;28, 1888, at Bose Hill Stock Farm, Sulphur, Kentucky. Logan Is 18 hands high, weighs 1400 pounds, has fine style and action, with a nice clean open gait that does not rub a hair anywhere. An excellent disposition, and a producer of good colors and size. PEDEGREE Logan was sired by The King 1947, with 9 in 2:30 list. The King by Geo. Wilkes 519, by Hambletonian ”10. Ist dam Alice West, by Eureka Chief; his dam by John Dillard, who sired the dams of 9 in 2:30 list, 2nd dam, Jennie Whitaber, by Black Chief, a pacer. 3rd dam, Babbitt, by Palmer’s Punch, a thoroughbred, son os American Eclipse 4th dam by Sir Williant Flagg. sth dam by Bald Eagle, also the dam o< ttaten’s Mohawk. TERMS. Ten Dollars for the Season, with the privilege of returning. Every care will be taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible for any that may occur. JOHN C. FISHER, Owner and Keeper IO Doses, 10 Cents. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is pleasant to take and cures constipation, indigestion, sick headache. Get alO cent sample bottle of F. B. Meyer. Rheumatism Cured In a day. “Mystic Cure” for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause, and the disease immediately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits, 75 cents. Sold by A. F. Long A Co., druggists, Rensselae

The Rensselaer Republican PROFESSIONAL CARDS. ’PHTSICIAMS. W. HABTBELL, M. D., ——HONEOPATHIO—— ETxjrslclauxj. azxd. Siargreoa, tBNBSKLAB*. .... ..........JNMANA jgp-Chmnic Diseases a Specialty > lock ton-Williams block, opposite house. 3- Jan-84. Residence, Makeever House. p|R. I. B. WASHBURN, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Rensselaer, Indiana. Special attention given to the treatment of Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and DiaeatSiS of Women. Tests eyes for glasses, BANKS. A. McCoy. . T, J. McCoy. A. B. flbpkina. Pres. Cashier. As.t, Caul*. A.McCoy&Co's.Bank BBNSBBLABB. INDIANA. THE OLDEST BANK IN JABPEE COUNTY Established 1854. Transacts a general banking business, Trays notes and loans money on long or short time on personal or real estate security. Fair and liberal treatment is promised to all. Interest paid on time deposits. Foreign exchange bought and sold. YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED. Patrons having valuable papers may deposit them for safe keeping. Addison Parkison, Geo. K. Hollingsworth President. Vice. President. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier, tama! State Bank RENSSELAER, IND. Directors: Addison Parkison, James T. R andle John M. Wasson, Geo. K. Hollingsworth f ad Emmet L. Hollingsworth. This Bank is prepared to transact a general Banking Business. Interest aUowed on time deposits. Money loaned and good notes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage is solicited. SWAt the old stand of the CITIZENS’ STATE BANK.

Rensselaer Bank, (Located In Nowels Building ) H. O. HARRIS. E. T. HARRIS President. Vico President, J. C. HARRIS, Cashier. Money loaned in stuns to suit borrower. Exehauge bought and sold on all banking points Collection made and promptly remitted. Deposits received. Interests bearing certificates of deposits issued. Wiillam B. Austin. Abthub H. Hopkin* Gbo.. K. Hollingsworth. Austiii,BolliEgswcrtb&Co ATTORNEYS AT LAW; Rensselaer - - - - - -; Office second floor of Leopold’s Block corner Washington and Van Rensselaer street Practice in aU the courts, and purchase, sell and lease real estate. Atty’s for L. N. A. A C. Rw. Co. L. L & 8. Association and Rensselaer Water, Light A Power Co. gALPHW. MARSHALL, ATTOBNEY AT LAW. Practices in Jasper, Newton and adjoining counties. Especial attention given to settle ment of Decedent’s Estates, Collections, Conveyances, Justices’ Oases, Etc. Etc. Etc. Office Over Chicago Bargain Store. Rensselaer, - - Indiana Simon P. Thompson Davit j. Thompson a at Law. ~ J\ otarv J üblit. rHOMPSON A BRO., ATTORNEYS AT LAW Rensselaer, Ind. Practice in all toe courts. We pay particular attention to paying taxes, selling and leasing lands. M. L. SPITLER Collector and Abstractor F. CHILCOTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rensselaer, Ind. Attends to all business in the profession with promptness and dispatch. Office in second story of the Makeover building.

QHIRLEBE. MILLB. AITCHNET AT LAW Rensselaer, Indiana. Penalosa, Collections and Real Estate. Abstracts carefully prepared. Titles Examined W Farm Loans negotiated at lowest rates Of!!.. ap stairs over Citix.se Bank. JAMES W.DOUTHIT ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rxnmblam, UrDIAMA. Office over LaEue Bros., grocery. XV-48. MISCELLANEOUS. JAMES A. BURNHAM, Thoroughly equipped and abreast of the time Expert in Pension matters. Offloe with County Treasurer, Court House. Sept. Ist, ISM. J. I> Helmick, Notary Public and Real Estate Agon Landa of all descriptions for sale or learn. WMllMI), IJB.