Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 June 1895 — Page 4

THE REPUBLICAN p Thursday, June 20,1895. - —v ■ ■ - IBSUKD KYKBT THURSDAY BZ QEO. E. .T„,. PUBIiISHEK AND PBOPBIBTOB. OFFICE In Republican building, on Owner of Washington and Weston streets. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Tear 3ZC;. si.eo Six Months......'TmTTTT''.'.. 75 Three Months 60 Official Paper oj Jasper County.

A writer in a recent number of the Chicago Inter Ocean pays the following tribute to country scholars and readers: The city in its arrogance and pride is generally ready to patronize or disparage the country. It seldom stops to consider the debt it owes to what are termed the “rural districts. ” Yet nine-tenths of its distinguished men and wornmen are country born and country bred. The physician who attains celebrity, the preacher who becomes an oracle of religion and ethics, the t ditor who aids in molding public opinion—the most of all these have developed brain and character in the comparative quiet and leisure of the country. There men and women have time to think and to read; there today, and not in the cities, live ninetenths of the readers of books; those to whom the old classics are still literary authority; those who still know the old dramatists and essayists, and to whom the “Spectator” has not losfP its charm. Take the country press, for example. The city press with all its boasting and display of influence, has drawn from this very source' much of its virility and its originality. When men live packed together in hotels and apartment houses, when they are only units of the multitudes that throng the streets and battle for foothold in the street cars, they are bound to feel sooner or later the loss of their individuality. They are simply one of thousands and they realize it. In Chicago today it is probable that not more than one writer of ability in fifty was born in the city. The other forty-nine had their training in country newspaper offices, and very through training it was—that which made and disciplined the “all round” writer who could never have so mastered his calling in the restricted department to which he would be assigned on a metropolitan Journal.

Many free silver advocates get just as mad, and rave and rant just as wildly when the power of this government is denied to make 50 cents worth of silver worth 100 cents, as of the exploded fiat money delusion of 15 or 20 years ago, used to do when the power of the government to make money out of pieces of paper or chips, was denied then. Then as now the advocates of sound money were denounced as little better than traitors. And then the retirement of the redundant and depreciated greenbacks was denounced as savagely and as senselessly as these same class of minds now denounce the alleged “great crime of 1873.” But denunciations are not arguments . Common sense as well as all human experience refutes the idea that the United States alone can restore and maintain the “parity of value,” between gold and silver at the old ratio of 16 to h Consider a' moment! If it is in the power of this government, to raise the value of silver as compared with gold from 32 to 1, to 16 to 1, and it would be a good thing to do, then it is equally within its power, and would be a still better thing to do, to make the ratio 10 to 1, or 6 to 1, or even ltol. If this government has omnipotent power that it can at will double the value of all the silver in the world, then it can, just as easily, quadruple or sextuple or octuple it. And if such W' nderful, such immeasureable

benefits will follow the making of every 50 cents worth of silver worth 100 cents; how much greater will be the benefits from making every 3 cents worth of silver worth 100 cents. But is there anyone except a Tew wild fiat money theorists, who is not clear headed enough to see that if the government were to “open the mints” for the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of one to one, or making 3 ‘cents” worth of silver worth as much as a dollar’s worth of gold, the result would be not only the instant driving of all gold out of th e country, but also universal repudiation, bankruptcy, disaster and ineffacable national dishonor. But the difference between a 50 cent and a three cent “free silver” dollar is only a difference of degree, not of principle. The disaster and the dishonor would be just as certain, although not so severe, in the one case as in the other.

Congressman Hatch’s View.

The Republican party, unlike the Democratic party, has fixed, hon est and" enlightened purposes and principles. Republicans evwhere have always stood by their principles in success and defeat alike, and one of the first principles upon which the party i* united is Protection to American industry. In the campaign of 1892 the Republican party, still adhering to Protection, suffered defeat, but in 1894, fighting under the same banner, it won a complete victory. There is no doubt but that in the last campaign, 1894, the main and determing question was the Tariff. The lines were sharply drawn between Protection on the one hand and a low “Tariff for revenue only” on the other and the people decided by an overwhelming vote in favor of Protection.

The re-establishment of a Protective Tariff is unquestionably one of the important questions of the hour, At any rate it is certainly the duty of the Republican party to use every effort to restore prosperity to the country, and I am convinced that to this it is very important that adequate Protective duties be given to the country, especially to wool growers and farmeis. J, A. Hatch, M. C.. Tenth Indiana District. Kentland, Ind., May 25 1895. [ —American Economist.

The County Commissioners.

The Commissioners finished up the work of the June session last Thursday. Wm, H. Parkison, one of the latest graduates of the Rensselaer high school, was appointed to a scholarship at Purdue University. Wm. Greenfield, trustee of Marion Tp, was authorized to make a debt of 8600, for a new school house, about a mile and a half northeast of Rensselaer.

Wm. Cooper, trustee of Union Tp., a debt of 8800, for a new school house at Fair Oaks. The official bond of Jesse C. Gwin, county treasurer elect, was approved. His term of office begins July 12lh. He gives an absolutely solid bond.

In the matter of the proposed annexation of the “Northwest Territory” to the town of Rensselaer, no final decision was entered. But all papers in the case were withdrawn by the attorney for the town. It is understood that a new attempt to bring in these recalcitrant ones will be made at the next term, at which time it is believed that proceedings will be devoid of even the smallest technicalwlefcct.

Messrs Thompson <fc Sigler, the telephone men, were granted such rights to construct telephone lines along the public highways of Jasper county, as the commissioners have power to grant. Subject to condi r tions that the said highways shall net be obstructed in ahjr.manner. The contract for the cement walk on Washington street, in front of the

public square, was awarded* to A. F. Bowers, an expert cement walk maker of Rochester, Ind. The walk iajto be 300 feet long and 8 feet wide, and to cost SSI2. This is at the rate of 13 cents per square foot. The county however, furnishes the gravel used, whieh is said to be worth about 1 cent per square foot. It is in any case, the most favorable cement Walk contract ever let in the town. The report of the poor farm superintendent showed that SBOO worth of the products of the farm were sold during the quarter ending May 31st Supt Hardy is evidently a good and careful farmer, as well as an exceptionally kind and successful poor farm superintendent.

THE CIRCUIT COURT.

In the Kroeger divorce case the court granted a divorce to the plaintiff, Mary C. Kroeger. As most of the property was originally her’s by a former marriage, she was given the greater part of it. The defendant, Frederick Kroeger, was given a lesser portion. Another divorce granted was to May Bums from. Charles Burns. This was another of the short but not sweet, marriages characteristic of the matrimonial cyclone district, heretofore defined. They were married Aug. 22, 1894, when the plaintiff was but little over 15 years old, and the bridegroom 13 years older and a hundred years naughtier. They lived with his brother at Kcim.n two weeks, and then for four weeks more, “stayed” as the complaint states it, near Aix. During part of that time, and while she was sick, the defendant admitted, or rather boasted, that he had sustained improper relations with a sister-in-law, and that he proposed to repeat the offense at his pleasure. She thereupon left him, and has never lived with him since. She was given a divorce and the restoration of her maiden name, May Kelley. As the defendant is as worthless financially as he is morally, no alimony was asked for. In the case of Anna Renicker vs. the L- N. A. & C. Ry., described last week, the jury, contrary probably to the prevailing expectations, brought in a verdict for the defendant. , A new trial will be asked for, and if it is not granted, the case will probably be again appealed.

In the case of The State of Indiana on the relation of Eliza Arndt vs. George Ketchmark, the jury decided that the defendant was the proper person to stand in the relationship of a father to the plaintiff’s child. And they arrived at this decision in spite of some pretty hard swearing against the plaintiff’s character by some of defendant’s witnesses. The defendant lives in Wheatfield, and since this action was brought against him, has married another girl. The plaintiff is now a resident of LaPorte Co.

Court adjourned Friday until Thursday of this week The most important ease still to be tried this term is that of the alleged robbers of the Rensselaer depot and of the night operator. •

Hardwood Lumber.

The undersigned has a sawmill cutting lumber near the Lamson bridge on the Iroquois river. Any one wanting hard lumber of any kind can get it by calling on Walter Porter on McCoy’s ranch. Can get it sawed on order any size at lowest market price.

If you have any furniture that needs repairing, don’t forget that H. V. Weaver will make it as good as new,; r at the old reliable stand in the Nowel’s Block. Come early and avoid the rush. Cheap. Cheap. A bargain in town property, well located. See B. F. Ferguson. B. F. Ferguson sells the GaarScott thrashing outfit, “the best in the world.” All kinds of engines and heavy machinery. Call and see him. B. F. Ferguson has an unlimited amount of money to loan, at 6 per cent interest. Call and see him. Estey organs and pianos, and Estey ACamp organs and pianos, on exhibition at C. B. Steward *B. Money to loan on Real Estate in sums of 8500 to SIO,OOO. Call on or address J. M. Winkley, Monon, Ind. Office up stairs in Blakley block.

A. McCoy.

J. M. WINKLEY,

Monon, Ind.

ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE.

The above is an accurate picture of St Joseph’s College, at which the fourth annual commencement exercises have just been held. It is not only the largest, and most costly building in JasCo., but also in any of our seven adjoining counties, except Lake and Porter. It was built in 1891 and opened'in September of that year, and in 1893 a large addition was built The building has a frontage of 228 feet, and is three stories and a basement in height It is of brick above the basement with stone trimmings. The institution stands on a sightly eminence about a mile south of and overlooking the town of Rensselaer. The location is healthy as well as sightly, and sickness among the students is almost unknown. It is conducted by the Fathers of the Precious Blood, a Catholic order, and it is open only to Catholic students. It is strictly a boarding school, no pupils being instructed who do not make their home within the building. While intended primarily for the education of dandidates for the priesthood, it is not reserved exclusively for them, and besides a classical course, a normal and a commercial department are also maintained.—The following branches are taught: Christian Doctrine, Latin, Greek, English, 'German, French, Literature, Rhetoric, Poetry, History, Geography, Book-keeping. Type-writing, Stenography, Mathemetics, Physiology, Natural Philosophy, Drawing and Painting, Writing and Music. Very Rev. Augustine Seifert is President or Rector, and Very Rev. Benedict Boebner, Vice Rector. The full faculty comprises 10 or 12 professors and instructors, The students now number 100. The college will accommodate 200 students. Directly opposite this college, and about 80 rods distant, is St. Joseph’s Normal School; an institution for the training of Indian boys. It is not connected with the college, although under the management of the same Catholic order. Rev. Father Schalf is the Superintendent. The Indian pupils usually number about 55 or 60. The Indian school building was erected through the liberality of the celebrated Kate Drexel, now Mother Katherine, of Philadelphia, but is largely supported by the annual government appropriation, for the support of Indian schools.

Family and iTedicinal Wines. . . At Remarkably Low Prices. . ... - ; . TTave accepted the agency from the D. J. Kennedy Co., of the famous product of the Silver Moon Vineyards of Los Angeles, Cal./,which are put up especially for medicinal purposes and highly recommended for invalids.. They have undergone chemical analysis are and put up under a sworn certificate. - . , * , Look at These Prices. A fine 4 year old Port Wine.. 50c. qt. bottle. A fine 4 year old Angelica Wine 50c. qt. bottle. A fine 4 year old Sherry Wine 50c. qt. bottle. A fine 4 year old St. Julien Wine 50c. qt. bottle. A fine 4 year old Hockheimer Wine 50c. qt. bottle. A fine 4 year old Rieshling Wine 50c. qt. bottle. A fine 4 year old Tokay Wine 50c. qt. bottle. A fine 8 year old Port Wine 75c. qt. bottle. A fine 8 year old Sherry Wine 75c. qt. bottle. A fine 12 year old Muscatel Wine SI.OO. qt. bottle. A fine 12 year old Maderia Wine SI.OO qt. bottle. B. F. FENDIGr, Druggist. • Agent. NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON STREET.

SThe Railroad Randwlch. W. R. Hart, Traveling Salesman, Dayton, 0., says: “Like many other traveling men, I made .the acquaintance of the railroad sandwich, who afterward introducedjme to old ‘General Dyspepsia,’ an acquaintance I was unable to shalte until I met with LYON’S SEVEN WONDERS, which I am happydo say, has put the unwelcome guest to flight. Dyspepsia and headaches are things of the past. I feel like a new man and can eat anything.”’ Could not Sleep at Night. * To whom it may concern: Following an attack of la grippe and typhoid fever, I was left with a bad condition of blood and serious stomach troubles. I had no appe- | tite, was exceedingly nervous and 9 could not sleep at night. To tell the story briefly, LYON’S SEVEN WONDERS cured me. 3* ___ John F. White, Fbn Sale srAU.'BßUwiss 3B9MKS *■

The Rensselaer Republican PROFESSIONAL CARDS. PHYSICIANS. Yf W. HARTBELL, M. D., HOMEOPATHIC slclan. and. S-u.rg'ooa, (muiun. rmiMf Kg-Chronic Diseases a Hpecialty.jß6f tockton-Wiliiams block, opposite boose. 5-Jan-84. Residence, Makeover Hooas. QR. I. B. WASHBURN, < PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, Rensselaer, Indiana. Special attention given to the treatment of Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Diseasscs of Women. Teste eye# lor glassm, A.. McCoy. T, J. McCoy. A. R. Hopkins, Free. cashier. As_t. Cashier. A.WlcCoy&Co’s.Bank ' BBNBBBLAXB. INDIANA. THE OLDEST BANK IN JASPER COUNTY Established 1864. Transacts a general hanking 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 P arkison, Geo. K. Hollingsworth President. Vice. President. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier. Curcial State h\ RENSSELAER, IND. Directors: Addison Parklson. James T. Randle John M. Wasson, Geo. K. Hollingsworth f ad Emmet L. Hollingsworth. This Bank is prepared to transact a gener al Banking Business. Interest allowed ontime deposits. Monty loaned and good notes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage Is solicited. AW At the old stand of the CITIZENS’STATE BANK. Rensselaer Bank, (Located in Nowels Building.) 9. O. HARRIS. E. T. HARRIS President. Vice President, J.C. HARRIS, Cashier. Money loaned In snms to snit borrower. Exchange bought and sold on all banking points Collection made and promptly remitted. Deposits received. Interests bearing certificates of deposits issned.

MITYEBS^ WIILTAM B. AUSTIN. ABTHUB H. HOFXIXf GKO.. K. Hollingsworth. telisJisprWo ATTORNEYS AT LAW; Rensselaeb ... - - - BE“Offlce second floor of Leopold’s Block corner Washington and Van Rensselaer street Practice in all the courts, and purchase, seU and lease real estate. Atty’sforL. N. A. ft C. Kw. Co. B. L& 8. Association and Benaae* laer Water, Light & Power Co. W. MARSHALL, ATTOBNEY AT LAW , Practices in Jasper, Newton and adjoining counties. Especial attention riven to settle ment o! Decedent’s Estates, Collections, Conveyances, Justices’ Oases, Etc. Etc. Etc. Office Over Chict go Bargain Store. Rensselaer, - Indiana Simon P. Thompson Davii j. Thompson a Mtvy at law. Notary JubUa. rHOMPSON A ARO., ATTORNEYS AT LAW Rensselaer, Ind. Praotioe In all tne courts. We pay particalar attention to paying taxes, selling and leasing lands. M. L. BPITLER Collector and Abstractor F. OHILCOTB, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rensselaer, Ind. Attends to all business In the profession with promptness and dispatch. Office in second story of the Makeover building.

QHIRLEB E. MILUL _j. ATtOENET AT LAW Beasselaer, lad ian. Pensions, Collections and Beal Estate. Abstracts carefully prepared. Titles Examined SO* Farm Loans negotiated at lowest rates Oflaa ap stairs ovsr Citiaaas Bsab. 1 ** JAMBS W. DOUTHIT ATTORNEY AT LAW, EU.ILIU, - MUU. Office over Laßue Bros., grocery. IV-48. MISCELLANEOUS. JAMBS A. BURNHAM, u. 8. PENSION ATTORNEY AND JUS TICE OF THE PEACE. Thoroughly equipped and abreast of the time Bxpert In Pension matters. Ofioe with County Treasurer, Court House. Sept, 15t,1890. J. L. Helmick, ■ Notary PuWto and Beal Estate Agea Lands of all descriptions for sale or 1 ease. WBBATF JIID, I*B.