Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1895 — Page 4

THE REPUBLICAN * Thursday, May 23,1895. —v ■ , , ISSUED ITU! THURSDAY BY PUBLIKHXB AND rBOFRmOI. OrriCK — —In Republican building, on Oon of Washington and Weston streets. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year fl.eo Six Months 76 Three Months /.. 60 Qfltra/il Paper nj Jasper County. The treasury statement-of the public debt for the month of April shows an increase of $2,349,950 in the interest bearing debt and a decrease of $7,099,345 in the cash balance in the Treasury. These are Free-Trade times.

Iron ore is fighting its way here from abroad. In March we imqported over 30,000 tons as against 6,709 tons in March, 1894. Of pig iron also we bought $31,000 worth from foreign countries last March as against $9,332 worth in March, 1894. The imports of tin plate are not falling off any. In March we received $55,074,575 pounds as against 40,968,992, in March 1895, an increase of nearly 15,000,000 pounds in a single month. This is not so surprising when we remember that the American railroads carry the foreign tin plate cheaper than they will carry American tin plate. The low price of wheat is cited as proof that the demonetizatioli of silver has caused a reduction in the price of farm products. But while wheat has been going down, corn, oats, lard, pork, and now cattle have come up. Moreover, wheat was higher in 1891 than it was in 1890, while silver was higher in 1890 than it was in 1891. The truth is there is no more connection between the demonetization of silver and the price of farm products than there is between the rainfall ten years ago and the present boom in coal oil.—Ex.

In the West and South there is just now an eager desire for more factories, especially in young growing towns., Why ? Because most people in such places are convi need th at factories increase the value of real estate and benefit the merchants and neighboring farmers by putting money in circulation. Yet these same Free Traders who favor local industries oppose the national Protective policy that promotes the public welfare in the more general establishment of factories throughout our country.

A Chicago newspaper in quest of more light on the political situation, recently sent letters to leading represenatives of both parties inquiring if, in their opinion, President Cleveland was a candidate for the third term on the gold standard platform. The responses, g telegram says, “show that the Tariff is still the leading issue, aud that no man who has declared himself against Protection and whose administration has been arrayed against it can secure the support of the Republicans of the country.” This is as might be expected. In tbe full tide of success Republicans will keep Protection inscribed on their banner as prominently as they did in their hour of temporary disaster.

In a Nutshell.

American Tribune: Some of the Republican papers are saying the party must declare in favor of a sound currency, as if there ever was a time when the party did not stand for sound currency. On that question it has never wabbled. Democracy is the only political power in this country that has been for unsound currency. The Federalists stood for good money, and established the old United States bank. The Democrats under Jackson destroyed the bank and opened the doors for a flood of wildcat banks. Under the Democratic rule merchants, millers, bakers, barbers and blacksmiths issued shin-plasters to circulate as money. The Republicans got rid of the whole pestiferous brood of Democratic wild cats aud created the National

banks, and issued greenbacks. This is the whole currency history of the country in a nutshell.'

Democratic Tariff Claims Disproved.

The recent figures which the Treasury Department has made public as to operations of the new tariff demonstrate the fact that the free traders were wrong in their claim as to the effect of the free wool provision of the new law. Theprice of wool has decreased rather than increased, shoddy is replacing wool and clothing is becoming poorer in quality. It was the claim of the free traders that if wool was put on the free list it would increase in value because of the greater demand that would be created for American wools to mix with those of foreign products. That was a mis-statement plain to any fair minded person. The free traders did not expect wool to increase in value, because, if they did woolen clothes would be dearer, instead of cheaper. The new tariff law has been in effect long enough to test the truth of those free trade assertions about wool. It largely decreased in price soon after the Cleveland administration came into power, because it was then clear that wool would be put on the free list. But it has kept right on going down, notwithstanding the low price reached before the tariff bill became a law. Ohio fleece X and XX, according to the figures of the treasury bureau statistics, sold for 25 cents a pound in the first week of May of last year. They are now selling for 16 cents and eyen less a pound. When the new tariff act was passed the price was 21 cents showing a decline of 5 cents a pound in eight month under the new tariff law.

Another thing in connection with the wool tariff will be kept from publicity as much as possible by the men who passed the existing law on the subject. The cry was sent up all over the country that the putting of wool on the free list would give the people better clothing and would stop the use of ‘‘shoddy.” The treasury statistics give an intereting lesson on that subject. Under the McKinley act only 1,504 pounds of shoddy and waste were imported in March of last year. In the same month this year 2,118,669 pounds were imported, showing a gain of 1,407.69 per cent. In the importations of shoddy and waste under the new law, for the nine months ending March 31, in 1894, the importations were 95,923 pounds, while for the eight mouths ending at the same time under the new law the importations were 8,713,187 pounds. The new law is keeping out shoddy by increasing its importation 1,407.69 per cent. Such importations of shoddy were never before known in the history of the country.

A Letter From Oregon.

Editor Republican: Perhaps a short letter from this occidental Empire will be of interest to many of the readers of your valuable paper. Many statements are made, by people in Oregon writing to their friends in the east, which are misleading. Oregon is vast in extent of territory, and variable in climate and general contour. While in this part of the Willamette Valley we have had no snow during the past winter, and while the weather has been very mild, it is by no means true of the whole state. Some people, in describing the weather of this valley, are so indefinite in their statements, that the impression goes out that Oregon has a mild, balmy climate. They only mean to describe the climate of the Willamette valley. That vast country known as Eastern Oregon, which includes all that portion of the state lying east of the Cascade .mountains, is as different from the Willamette Valley in general features and climate, as Mbhigan is different from Florida. In the valley the vegetation remains green the year round, while in Eastern Oregon, in the winter, the ground freezes from a foot to two feet deep, and the snow fall is fully as great as

m northwestern Indiana. The past winter has been delightful. The farmers in this valley, have continued plowing all winter. The prospects for a fine crop, both of fruits and cereals, never was better. The material developement of this valley is gradual but sure. The large farms are being sub-di-vided and orchards are being planted out all the time. The orchards vary in size from an acre up to a section, according to the inclination and ability of the men who plant them. I have seen ote Bartlett pear orchard of six hundred acres. This ie in Marion County, near Salem. This winter an orchard of six thousand “Ben Davis” apples was set out at the edge of Albany. Prune culture is' to be the chief fruit industry of the valley I think. Marion county is perhaps ahead in prune grow ing. There are, it is estimated, 3000 acres of prune orchards in Marion county, of which about 800 acres are in bearing. Yanghill county —McMinnville the county seat— perhaps comes second There are at least 6000 acres of bearing prune orchards in the valley, which means, according to the most conservative estimates, an output of from six to ten million pounds of dried prunes this year.

Great preparations are being made, this spring, by the “Mazamas”, for climbing the snow peaks of the coast this summer, and signaling from one to the other with the heliograph. The “Mazamas” is an organization formed for the purpose of mountain climbing. They propose t 6 climb Mount Adams on July 10, and they are making arrangements for small parties to climb other peaks at the same time, so that a chain of signal stations can be established from British Columbia to Mexico. The Mountains that are expecteed to have signal parties on them are Baker, Rainier, —or Tacoma, as the people of insist on having it called— St Helens, Adams, Hood, Jefferson, Pitt, Shasta, Lassin. Diablo, and others extending into southern California to the Mexican line. Arrangments are being made by correspondence for parties to climb the neccessary peaks, except Adams, Hood and St. Helens which the Portland Mazamas will attend to. Rev. N. F. Jenkins, pastor of the M. E. church, Westville Ind. will spend two months with us this summer, and it is our purpose to make the ascent of old Mt*. Hood and spend Abg-' glorioPS fourth” on its summit. I will write you a full description of our trip when we return. I am glad to note, by the Republican, the steady and substantial progress that old Jasper and beautiful Rensselaer are making. I send kindly greetings and best wishes to all my old friends and hope they “may all live long and prosper.” Very truly yours.

J. T. ABBETT.

Albany, Oregon. May 6, 1895.

FARMS FOR SALE. 200 acres well improved, good buildings, 1 mile from station, .terms easy, $25 per acre. 80 acres, one half mile of station, 70 acrts in cultivation, black soil, good house, $27 per acre. 80 acres milts of station, improved, SIOOO, terms easy, take part trade. 40 acres, black soil, fine land, S6OO half cash. Many other tracts of improved and unimproved land for sale. For particulars call on or address, G. F. Meyers, 38-ts. Kniman, Ind. Boys’ and Youths’clothing a specialty at Porter <fc Yeoman’s. See the new line of cheap trimmed hats at Mrs. Lecklider’s from 50c to sl, at the Emporium. 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. Cheap. Cheap. A bargain in town property, well located. See B. F. Ferguson. Whitewash lime, always on hand at Meyer’s “Old Reliable” drug store. Also whitewash and paint brushes. 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. Fkndig’s Faib.

A Delsarte and Literary Entertainment, Given Under the Direction"of Miss Mabel Doty. Don’t Fail to Attend. PROGRAM. 1. 5e1ecti0n. ............... v.rriTTV.... »..... Rensselaer Band 2. “Spring” (Cantata) ........................ The Little Folks. 3. “At the Museum” Misses Virginia Austin and Gail Wasson. Physical Exercise... ‘znzzzzziziz ' *• - Class. 5. Vocal Solo Miss Burget. 6. “Little Allie” Miss Luella McCoy. 7. Selection .77777. 7. 77. . ..... .The Male Quartette, 8. “At the Stage Door” Miss Grace Thompson. 19, Vocal Solo Miss True Alter. 10. “Aunt Sophonia at the Opera, Misses Luella McCoy, Lena Washburn. 11. Vocal Solo Mr. W. B. Austin. 12. “Comin ’Thro the Rye” (Pantomine) Mabel Doty. 13. Ring Drill. “Sixteen Maids from School.” Orchestral Accompaniment 14 Cornet Solo . Mr. John Healy. 15. Selection.*...» Rensselaer Band. 16. Allegory “The Outcast’ Misses Doty, Hollister, Washburn, Haus and Healy.

Vlcmorial Day Services. Thursday, May 30th, 1895. “■ .. . ■ • By Rensselaer Post No. 84, and' Rensselaer Women’s Relief Corps No. 39, Department of Indiana, Grand Army of the Republic. PROGRAMME. 1:30 P. M. —Court House bell will ring.— _ : 1:40 P.M. Music by the Rensselaer Band; All organizations will -promptly march to the Court House Square, and be assigned their positions in the procession: 2:00 P. M. March to Weston Cemetery. 2:30 P. M. Call to order. Opening Address .Post Commander J. A. Ramey. Music—lnstrumental College Band. Music —Vocal Selection.. Choir. Invocation —Rev. J. Iu Brady? Music—Vo cal Selection Maude Ram ey Reading Memorial Orders. Music Rensselaer Band. Oration r ~Hon. M. L. Spitler. Music—Vocal Selection Choir. Address v R. W. Marshall. Music—Dirge. Rensselaer Band. Decorating Representative Grave. Military Salute, to our Honored Dead. Music—Vocal, “America” Choir, All Join. BmiedtettehTrTr: 7. :rr:v.. » : 7 7:: Rev. B. F. Ferguson. A general invitation is hereby extended to all Sunday Schools, Orders and Organizations to join in the ceremonies. Each organization to select its assistant marshal, who will report £o the Marshal of the Day for assignment in the procession. All persons desiring to decorate their family lots Jin the cemetery, are especially requested to complete the same not later than the forenoon of the 30th. Committee on Arrangements: James A. Ramey, T. F. Clark, Henry Wood, Mrs. Frame Osborne, Mrs. John G. Reynolds and Mrs. J. Q, Alter. Committee on Music. J. F. Warren, John Healy, H. L. Brown, W. L. Wishard, D. M Yeoman. Marshal of the day, J. A. Burnham. Aid. W. H. Gwin.

Farmers Attention. The attention of the farmers in the vicinity of Rensselaer, is called to the following: About four years ago I retired from the agricultural implement business, in order to benefit my health. I have now sufficiently recovered and wi.l hereafter be in readiness to supply all farmers needing grain or grass cutting machinery with the best the market affords' The celebrated McCormick Harvesters, Binders and Mowers; a description of these machines is not needed as their value is known to all. I am located just across the street from the Mhkeever House, where sample machines are now ready. Anyone wishing to purchase a binder or mower, can do no better than select a McCormick. Come and see the machines and get prices. Very Truly, CHAS. A. ROBERTS. Persons who sympathize with the afflicted will rejoice with D. E. Carr of 1235 Harrison street, Kansas City. He is an old sufferer from inflamatory rheumatism, but has not heretofore been troubled in rhis climate. Last winter be went up into Wisconsin, and in consequence has had another attack. “It came upon me very acute and severe,,’ be said. “My joints swelled and became inflamed; sore to touch or almost to look at. Upon the urgent request of my moth-er-in-law I tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm to reduce the swelling and ease the pain, aDd to my agreeable surprise, it did both. I have ustd three fifty-cent bottles and beleive it to be the finest thing for rheumatism, pains and swellings extant. For sale by F. B. Meyers, Druggist

The Wilkes Bred Horse LOGANWill 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 Aolnta. Foaled April ;28, 1888, at Boie HIU Stock Farm, Sulphur, Kentucky. Logan la 18 hands high, weighs 1400 ponnds, 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 rood colors and sise. “ PEDEGREE. Logan was sired by The King' 1947, with 0 In 8:80 list. The King byOpo. Wilkes 619, by Hambletonlan f lO. Ist dam Alice West, by Eureka Chief; bts/dam by John Dillard, who sired the dams ofD In 2:80 list, 2nd dam, Jennie WWtaber, by Black Chief, a pacer. Brd dam, BamSllt; by Palmer’s Punch, a thoroughbred, son os American Eclipse 4th dam by Sir WlUlam Flagg. 6th dam by Bald Eagle, also the clam oi ttaten’s Mohawk. TERMS. Ten Dollars for the Season, with the privilege of returning. Every care will bo taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible for any that may occur. JOHN C. FISHER, - i Owner and Keeper

The Rensselaer Republican PROFESSIONAL CARDS. ‘PHYSICIANS. yy W. HABTBKLL, M. D., —■ —HOMEOPATHIC Fh.yri.c3 nxt and. Svixgreoxi, uwniun. .mini Chronic D a Bp^lltTjW tockton-Wllliams block, opposite s-Jan-84. Residence, Makeever Honan. | jR. I. B. WASHBURN, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, Rensselaer, Indiana. Special attention given to the treatment of Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Noae and TUraataaM Disease sot Women. Teats ere* for (lessee.

A. McCoy. X, J. McCoy. A. R. Hopkins, i'res. Cashier. As.t. Cashier, A.McCoy&Co’s.Bank B*NBBILAIR, INDIANA. THE OLDEST BANK IN JASPER COUNTY Established 1864. Transacts a general hanking business,'Days notes and loans money on long or short time on personal or real estate security. Fair and liberal treatment is promised to all. Inter, est paid on time deposits. Foreign exchange bought and sold. YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED. Patrons haying valuable papers may deposit them for safe keeping. Addison Patklson, Geo. K. Hollingsworth President. Vice. President. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier. Coaircial State Bank RENSSELAER, IND. Directors: Addison Parklson, James T. Randle John M. Wasson, Geo. K. Hollingsworth f jo Emmet L. Hollingsworth. This Bank Is prepared to transact a gener. al Bankirg Bus mess. Interest allowed on time deposits. Monet, loaned and good notes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage is solicited. A®" At the old stand of the —*±zr CITIZENS’STATE BANK.

Rensselaer Bank, (Located in Nowels Building ) rt. O HARRIS. E. T. HARRIS President. Vioe President, J. C. HARRIS, Cashier. Money loaned in sums to suit borrower. Exchange bought and sold on all banking points posits received. Interests bearing certifies tea of deposits issued. Wn liam B. Austin . abthub h . Honnl Geo.. K. Hollingsworth. ktMtlliiprtl&Co ATTORNEYS AT LAW; Rensselaer - - - OT'Offioe second fioor of Leopold’* Block corner Washington and Van Rensselaer street Practice in all the courts, and purchase, sell and lease real estate. A tty’s for L. N. A.* C. Rw. Co. B. L & S. Association and Rensselaer Water, Light A Power Co.

gALPH W. MARSHALL, ATTOEJSJEy AT LAW, Practices in Jasper, Newton and adjoining counties. Especial attention given to settle ment ol Decedent’s Estates, Collections, Conveyances, Justices’ Oases, Etc. Etc. Etc. Office Over Chicago Bargain Store. Rensselaer, - Indiana Simon P. Thompson Davii j. Thompson A tut tit, at iow. iotary J'ut>U4, rHOMPSON * BRO., ATTORNEYS AT LAW Rensselaer, Ind. Practice in all toe courts. We pay particular attention to paying taxes, selling and leasing lands. M. h. SPITLER Collector and Abstractor F. CHILCOTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rensselaer, Ind. attends to all business in the profession with promptness and diipatoh. Office in second story of the Makeover building. QHIRLEB E. MILLB. ATTCEKEY AT T.Aty Rensselaer, Indians. Pensions, Collections and Real Estate. Abstracts carefully prepared, Farm Loans negotiated at lowest ratal Offies np stairs ovsr Citimas Bank.

JAMBS W.DOUTHIT ATTORNEY AT LAW, Bmiuii, - inuu, Office over Laßue Bros., grocery. IV-48. MISCELLANEOUS. JAMBS ▲. BURNHAM, U* 8- PENSION ATTORNEY AND JUS TICE OFJTHE PEACE. Thoroughly equipped and abreast of the time L, ■ Xpert in Penalon matters. OMoe with County Treasurer, Court House. Sept. Ist, IMS. J. L Helmick, Notary Publie and Beal Estate Agee Lands of all descriptions for sals or 1 ease. V llAiiim,