Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 September 1895 — Page 4

"THE REPUBLICAN Thursday, Sept: 19th,, 1895. IBNUXD BVKBT THURSDAY BY GEO. .23. Publisheb and Pbofrirtub. _ OFFICE In Kepebitcan but Ming, on "O.'rBCT of Washlr-stou and Westoaatteetßi — TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year $1.50 Stx Mouths.... 75 Three .Months 50 Official Paper off Jasper County.

Indiana makes a good showing in Grand Apny membership, its enrollment representing 21,577 men in good standing. New York heads the list with 48,080; Pennsylvania follows with 48,218, and Ohio with 80,601. —— |?he statistician of the agricul tural department at Washington estimates this year’s corn crop at 2,400,000,000 bushels, and it is also calculated that if it realizes no more than 25 cents per bushel it will represent-a value of $600.000,000. Tnese figures are rather amazing, but they are based on encouraging fact and reliable matnematics.

Eleven states will elect governors or other state officers next November. These are lowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts. Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, New Jersey’ Ohio and Penndylvania. Besides those named Utah will abandon the Territorial stage and take its place as a state this year, choosing a full set, of officers. In some of these, and in a few other states, Legislatures will be elected which will choose United State Senators.

Flier® have been already three Wnd sales under, the Cleveland administration, amounting, says the Irish World, to over ?lfiO,GQOranging from nine and a half years to thirty years in length of . time, when they will fall due, and bearing interest at four and five j*r cent The charge thus saddled upon the country .by taking away the duties on imports which would have made the bond sales wmecessary makes the following •Jhrtling aggregate: FBINCn’iL. INTEREST. $50,000,000 at 5 por cent., 10 years, $25.000.000 50,000,( 00 at 5 per cent., 9% years, 21,750,000 #8,315,400 at 4 per cent., 30 years, 74,778,480 $162,315,400 $123,528,480 This makes a total of principal (fid in et«sc o£ $285,843,880, representing less tiian three years of Democratic meddling with the finances of the country, and immediately following an adminisunuer w Luca tue national was being steadily reduced, the national reserve fund aug<l :n4 "*>;-’•• .. . d- : ■ < 1 j rosftority prevailing throughout the laud.

The workings of the Gorman Tariff show in fin unmistakable manner that cheapness cnJ PireePrade are as firm allies as are IJf-oteetion and excellence. Taking the case of free wool, an in- ? legation ot any market in the fled Sh-itti will show that the tjit.y of the woolen goods now Wbg offered tor saie tnrooghout j *« eountry is vastly inferior to J She quality and finish ol the goods t|||t were bom hero a fms years rife. The foreign manufacturers m woolen goods have determined secure as much qt our uade as Amy possibly ctm uuder the lower tuifr now in existanee. What 4s*y cannot get by the under fraud they will get by flftoid iu the aitmixture of the Faf''>nr*n i nf the goods, tides that they off to r’l us being 1 made of all wool are either '<■ -nr,} ~hoddy, 0 all shoddy. It is not only in d« tK n f the 4sfcttanguinity of cheapness and Free-Trade is so noticeable. It jdjuidj bi n- i I ><• e»i-m ’ very flfttcle made in a Free-Trade qpuntry, v.herd'd 1 r .e c* labor degraded to iho lowed roinpetpoint. >*uero a nnu*.cl cauaot be secured, or a margin of ppbfit gained, by squeezing additional blood money oat of the un-

Free-Trade laborer, it done by deteriorating the quality of the goods manufactured. This has been particularly noticeable during recent years in the construction of English sCeamships, those ordinary freight carriers that our Free-Traders were so anxious that We should purchase under a free *ship bill, and which the foreign shipbuilders and foreign ship owners were, on their part, equally anxious to sell us. For stability, sound material, careful workmanship and excellance of finish, the American steamship to-day stands s'ecoaddo none in the world. Good wages mean good work; cheap wages mean cheap work. Free-Trade means cheap wages and cheap goods; means "good wages and the best of goods.

Another Theory Smasher.

One of the greatest of the free trade war cries has always been that if we did not buy we could not sell,” meaning that if we manufactured in our own country all the goods required for our own market, without importing any from foreign countries, then foreign countries, would not buy any of our farm produces, or domestic manufactures. Many people have been foolish enough to believe this theory. Now let us look at the facts. Taking the statistics of our import and export Irado for-4ho fiscal years ending June 80, 1891 and 1895, as supplied by the bureau of statistics of the Treasury Department, we find that our imports from European countries during the two years were as follows: 1895. $888,686,842 1894................ 295,077,865

Increase, 1895,... 88,608,977 It appears that during the 1895 year, since the Gorman tariff went into effect, we bought from European countries foreign goods worth 188,608,977 more than we bought in 1894. Having increased our purchases by this large sum of money in a single year, we naturally turn to the figures of our exports, expecting to find that we have increased Jour sales of American goods by about the same amount of money; but what dp -we find? Here are the figures: -^m****** 1894 .$700,870,822 1895 627,975,138 * -aDecrease, 1895,.. .$72,895,689 It seems that during 1895 we sold to European countries $72,895,689 worth less of our American products and manufactures thau we did during the fiscal year epding June 30, 1894. In the 1895 year we spent over $55,600,000 more money in European countries, and they spent $72,900,000 less money in this country. We certainly bought more from them but, instead of them return ing the compliment, they bought less from us. Our loss for the year’s dual under the Gorman' tariff, which is only the first step toward free trade, exceeded $l6O, 000,000. Thus another free-trade theory is smashed.—American Economist.

Hon. Robert P. Porter, in his address, last Thursday, before the State Republican League, of jSew York, uttered the following splendid sentiments: “I believe that she first and most important duty of the Republican press at this time is to keep the tariff issues in front; to keep before the people of the country the fundamental differ-' euce between a Republican and a. Democratic tariff law. This is an issue that the Democratic party la trying its best to smooth over and put in the background. For this reason alone the Republican press of this eountry should push it to the front and hold it thsre. > There tan be no compromise with our enemies on the tariff question. The real Democratic leaden stkartl today on < the tariff 1 question ns they have done in the past. Lett RepabUtoaan, therefore, stand firmly by the legislation which br<mght about the noonday sun df prosperity in 1892. It is our duty to defend that act, to hold that position against ali, assaults ol the enemies of Amencan enterprise, American labor, and American homee. The McKinley law as it stood

r on* r fhe“Mafute bobkS teprefeent the broadest statesmanship. It extended the free list, reducing the average advalorem rate on all imported merchandise a trifle over 20 per cent, less than half the average rate of duty during the war. It gave tli® masses of the people tli© gr«at boon of , free sugar. It gave the manufacturer free raw material wherever this could be done without destroying an American Industry or impoverishing American labor. It reduced duties wherever it was possible without injury to American manufacturers. It feaxlessiy increased duties wherever by so doing it was possible to establish on this side of the Atlantic an industry employing American labor and American capital. It strengthened the administration of the customs laws by substituting specific for advalorum duties, thereby deceasing the possibilities of fraud. It adjusted, rates of duties to the needs of business with the one patriotic aim of employing the largest amount of American capital and the greatest number of American artisans for the benefit of the home market.

Rise and Fall of a Boom Town.

JTrom t*i« Buffalo Express: Greeobnrg is one of those Kansas towns in which it should be a pleasure and a privilege not to live. Five Tears age it had 2500 inhabitants. Sew there are 123. It has a bonded debt of $45,000, with practically no valuation to pay it. The few people now there decline to pay their taxes, and k»ts imd buildings are being sold ►by the County Treasurer. Farmers come into town and buy tax certificates foe little or nothing. These they desire for the buildings, which they remove, earing nothing for the lots, five years ago a flouring mill was erected at a cost of $7,000, me city giving $9,000 in cash. Recently this building was purchased for a few dollars and removed to Colorado.

B You Will Find Ig | Ellis & Murray | Jjj At Home on Corner. & IgCyclone Slaughter Sales 31 W ill continueuntiLeverything cleaned out. Great Bargains in Mens and Boys Clothing, Mens ||j pants, Overcoats, Mens and SB §H Boys Woolen Underwear- s|| jgELLIS rs HURRAY, j

Evansville Trihmsw.n.fnjfana is a geod state in some respects, but it is a poor commentary on the intelligence of her law-makers that nearly all laws, ss soon as passed by the legislatures, have to be taken to the supreme court to have their YAlidity tested. Nor is it a •Wtfyttffiient to them that a large percentage of those laws are found to be not valid. If the legislature met every 3 ear instead of every two years, the supreme judges of this state wcrnW Bcvew lake a vacation. They Have time.

Change in Livery Stable. The undersigned have bought and are now in control of the Cambe livery stable, west of the public square. They solicit a share of the people’s {.atronsge. Fine rigs furnished on short notice. Feeding and bearding at reason#hUi»tqi. 3 mo. Thikhißt Bros. ■■■*■*’» . • •' \ “ Robt. Randle is ngßOt f*f tfce Key* stone Corn Husk* m 4 Shredder. Ferguson & Wilson will practice in all the court* of the stala.

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A Poor Commentary.

StudebaLcr wagensrua -as easy as , merry-go-round with a great bit less steam and the boys and girls can have just as much fun, don’t forget the place on Cullen street. C. A. Roberts’, Attention given to any and all binds of legal business, Ferguson & Wilson. B. F. Ferguson will loan you all’ the money you want at 7 peT cent and 3 per cent. Come call and see U 3 before going elsewhere For early Fall buyers: We are offering as an eye-openw for Fall trade, blankets, yarns, flannels, clothes, etc., at especially low prices. It pays to buy early and thus secure advantage of good selection and ttfifc special cut. Ferdig’s Fair. If you want a wagon box to sleigh ride in this winter, buy a Studebaker, they will keep the cold out. C. A; Roberts has them for sals There is no wagon cm earth today built with better quality of material and proportion than the Studebaker, you can see them for sale at C. A. Roberts’ place of business on Cullen street. The biggest and best Stock of fine buggies and carriages in the county, for sale by N. Warner A Sons.

K Prominent Railroader's Remarks, • Tereb Haustb, Ntay Vi«o4. Lgm Mtdimna O, Indtmadpoik', had.: •--Pear Sf&3‘ —I' asrOsla to kimd word for LYOTfTI •RTBN 1 WONDERS. (attack es bt grippe, frqns WlfVk J m fJSered with lose of appetite and*getmerai bad feelings, I .Wnss indiced by . who said it should peinove- |E these tcqwbleaj Yo try Atitddy. !U admit I did not have much faith in them; but tried a box; and one box made me,feel like* new man amd did all my would. I bolievt th*m ♦e.bea’Wg fait v** 1 1b the metfteine |if£ y Yours very trfcly, .J. W. Caskey, . Conductor Vendetta Lias. /

The Rensselaer Republican PROFESSIONAL CARDS* THYSICMXS. A nr W. HABTSELL, M. D., , "" Ph.y«lclan. and Surgracoa, tt—imn. Jnuu j*s*ehronic T)i eases a Specialty jgg CD In Stockton-Willlams block,[opposite Court House. s- Jan-M. Residence, Makeever House. I. B. WASHBURN, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, Rensselaer, Indiana. Special attention given to the treatment of Diseases ot the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and oisea*s«B oi Women. Tests eyes for glasses, A. McCoy. T, J. McOoy. A. R. Hopkins, Pres. Cashier. Cashise. A.WlcCoy&Co’s.Bank BSNSBILAEB. INDIANA. THE OLDEST BANK IN JASPER COUNTY Established 1854. Transacts a general hanking business,Traye 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. V ice. President. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier. CoQiuial Stale M RENSSELAER, IND. Directors: Addison rarkison, James T. Randle John M. Wasson, Geo. K. Hollingsworth f ad Emmet L. Hollingsworth. This Bank is prepared to transset a gener at Banking Business. _ Interest allowed on time deposits. Money loaned and good notes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage is solicited, ear - At tne old stand of the CITIZENS’STATE BANE, f~ 1 T - Simon P. Thompson David j. Thompson a nvrnoy at law. notary I’ubiio. THOMPSON & PRO., I ATTORNEYS AT LAW Rensselaer, Ind. '’r&ctice in all tne courts. We pay particular attention to paying taxes, selling and leasing lands. U. L. SPITLER Collector and Abstractor Rensselaer Bank, (Located in Nowels Building.) a, o. HARRIS. E.T. HARRIS President. Vice President. J. GHARRIS, Cashier. * Money loaned in snmg to suit borrower. Exchange bought and sold on all banking points Collection made and promptly remitted. Deposits received. Interests bearing certificates • of deposits issuod. T S William B. Austin. abthubH. Hope mi J ’Geo.. K. Hollin&swobth. teWipcrMCj ATTORNEYS at LAW; Rensselaer - - - - - -- - Tigs. mpc&ce second jG t of Leopold’s Block corner Washington ano Vat- Rensselaer street Practice in all the courts, and purchase, sell and lease real enisle. Atty’sforL. N. A. A C. Bw. Co. B. L * 8. Association and Benaae* iaer Water, Light & Power Co. JJALPHW. MARSHALL, ATTORNEY 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 F. CHILOOTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rensselaer, Ind. Attends to all bußinoss !r t*»» profession with promptness and dispatch. Omoe In second story of the Makeever building.

QBKRLEB E. MILLS. .*.*•3:olx2* 3E.-ST AT Rensselaer, ladlaaa. Pensions, Collections and Real Estate. Abstracts carefully prepares, T<?lce Hxaminea 4W Farm Loans negotiated at lowest rates OSlss ap stair* ovar Citimaa Beak. JAMES W.DOUTHIT ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rshssslisk, ........ lanttMU Office over Laßue Bros., grocery.' tv *s. / ' .■ , ■ KIBCELMXEOUS. JAMES A. BURNHAM, u? s. pensioTattobvey and jus TICE OF THE rtACE. Thoroughly equipped and abreast of Ike Urns Expert In Pension matierr. Office with County Treasurer, Court House. Sept. Ist, IBM. — i —- J. L. Helmlck, Betary Public apt! Beal Estate A|ei Lands of all descriptions for ml* m Lease. JWHEATFIELD, DIIX