Rensselaer Standard, Volume 1, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 November 1879 — Page 2

THE STANDARD. 7 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1879.

De La Matyr at Monticello on the 20th instant. ’ . Gcncr.l Grant trill be in Indianapolis Deeemb :r Oih. A K mmm Michigan City Enterprise; Major Calkins has returned home from the W est. He denizes as to, the governorship. He b d«*in*» very well where Be is. * Winamac Jonrnal: Oh, yes, we have heard from Mow York, Massachusetts and Wisconsin! And so has the democrats. l)er Dom my grata hat a leedle Barty; wo wos d*t batty now? Cincinnati is at present experiencing a coal famine which threatens to increase the price of the dusky diamonds to the „ extent that consumers, especially the poorer classes, will feel it very percepti- * bly. Chicago fairly oatdid herself in the Grant reception. The affair was one of greater magnitude than the most san- , guine had expected, and, like all previous undertakings in that city, was a complete success. Elsewhere in these columns is published the constitutional amendments to be voted by on in this state next spring. Every reader of The Standard should pem-e them carefully and understand the importance of their adoption.

Indianapolis Journal: At last accounts Senator Voorhees was sitting in an open lot in Terre Haute at midnight, his up turned features reflecting the light of the full orbed moon as he sang, “Twas ever thus from childhood's hour, I’ve seen my fondest hopes decay.” The republicans of Kentlaod jollified ■ on Thursday night of last week, over the result of the recent elections. Bonfires, music, anvil choruses, speeches, etc, were the order of exercises. The ♦ republicans of Kentiand and Newton eouuty are an enthusiastic, active set of fellows, and will send in a good report next year. . : ' Ceturns from the New York election are complete enough to warrant the contusion that the eutire republican ticket is elected with the exception of the candidate for engineer. Hoskins, republican candidate for lieutenant governor, h;»s a plurality of about 1,000. The democrats are reluctant to give up the state to the republicans, but the figures are against'them. Indianapolis Journal: The fact that Governor-elect Cornell, eof Nw York, will come into power at a time when he will have an immense political patronage will greatly strengthen the republican party for the presidential election in that state. Next year all the offices considered to have political weight will be in the hands of the republicans, a circumstance that will give them an undoubted advantage. _ .

The Logansport Journal adds the v name of Major John F. WildmaD, ol j Anderson, to the list of candidates for ' the office of State Treasurer. Major j Wildman is well and favorably known throughout- the state and would poll as large a vote as any other man in the republican ranks. Fie was all through the war of the rebellion and proved to be one of the best soldiers that ever I shouldered a musket. His name would add strength to the ticket and strike terror to the democratic hopes. Give us a ticket composed of such men as Major Wildman and* there would not be a grease spot left of the democracy of Indiana in 18S0. [F* r Tin* Standard.] j The overthrow of the Calhoun-Bour- ; bon-confedcrate party would probably be the coup de grace of the republican party. Those who wish a new party to spring up on the ruins of the two old ones should assist the republicans in 18S0 to carry every state in the Union, and icstle the life out of the Bourbon ghost and make it retire to the grave where it was laid in 1865. Nothing:**) strongly vivifies the republican party as the ghostly straggle of the Bourbon machine-for a new lease of life. When the old Confederate hulk is seen to be veritably dead and past praying for, then, and not till then will the spirit of antagonism in the republ iean party cease, and begin to arm itself for the tomb. The Bourbon organisation now “lives on. traditions” of paternal barbarism and an intelligent people as a species cannot brook an organized barbarism. Those thousands of American citizens who .merely, as they claim, choose between machine evils will still vote for the modern progressive machine in preference to the ancient relic of the dark ages. The final surrender and formal dissolution of that which goes by the name of democratic > pr.rty may be followed, but never preceded. hy the dissolution of what is now called the republican party. ;To this » desirable end the people rejoice that in Maine aod M sssachuvctis the Bourbons

1 ■ - •• nsgbct their household Gods and worship a new deity. The people demand lit. That the financial honor of the United Stans most be sacredly preserved, 2nd. That the ballot boa must be fine from tuob law and controlled by equal and just laws securing to each voter one uncoerced ballot. 3rd. That our people must be free to cbooie their political affiliations and be accorded free speech in defense of the same in all portions of our common country. 4th. That no man shall be denied the privilege of court, church, or school on account of his political convictions. sth. That for every interference with the “life, liberty and property of the individual" there shall be an effectual appeal to the law for protection. The party machine that is now geared to ran on the road which leads to true freedom and national honor will be smashed. The people have the industry to make the money and the honor to [av the national debt. Don’t: you forget it The people want a rational, enduring, constitutional liberty, protected by a law which can be administered throughout the land. Don’t you forget that. The people believe that the United States of America is a Nation and not a league. While the Bourbon Calhoau democracy hold to the doctrine that the United States of America is a mere league of confederated equal states there, is Deed for the republican party. Don’t you forget that, either. *

The Constitutional Amendments.

Seven important amendments to the Constitution of Indiana have been agreed to by i majority of the mem hers elected to each of the two Houses of the General Assemblies of 1877 and 1879, and by an act of the last General Assembly, approved March 10, tS77, these said amendments are to be submitted to the electors of the State of Indiana for ratification or rejection, at an election to be held on the first Monday in April, 1880. The law providing for the submission of these amenaments to the electors of the State enacts that “ the secretary of State shall procure ballots of blue paper, on eaeh of which fchall be printed the proposed amendments, and below each amendment shall be primed the word ‘Yes’ in one line,, and in another line the word ‘No;’ that any qualified elector may vote for or agaiust any amendment by depositing one of said ballots in the ballot box. If he intends to vote for any amendment he shall leave thereunder the word ‘Yes/ and erase the word ‘No’ by drawing a line across it, or otherwise. If he intends to vote against any amendment, the word ‘Yes’ shall in like manner be stricken out and the word ‘No’left; and if both words are allowed to remain without either of them being so erased, the vote shall not be counted either way. These amendments are designated by numbers, and are numbered 1,2, 3, 4.5, 6 and 9, numbers 7 and 8 having failed to receive a majority of votes or both branches of the last General Assembly.

AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend section 2 of article 2 so as to read as follows: . - , Section 2. In all elections not otherwise provided for by this constitution, every male citizen of the United States of the age of 21 years and upward. who shall have resided in the State during the six months, apd in the township 60 days, and in the ward or precinct 30 days immediately preceding such election, and every male of foreign birth, of the age of 21 years and upward, who shall have resided in the United States one year, and shall have .resided in the State during the six months, and in the township 60 days, and in the ward or, precinct 30 days immediately preceding said election, and shall have de ; elated his intention to become a citizen of the United States conformably to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization, shall be entitled to vote in the township oi precinct where he may reside, if he shall have been duly registered according to law. AMENDMENT NO 2 simply provides for striking out the words “No negro or mulatto shall have the right of suffrage,” contained in section 5} of the second article of the constitution. AMENDMENT NO. 3. Amend section 14 of the second article to read: Section 14. All general elections shall be held on the first. Tuesday after the first Monday, in November, but township elections may be beld at such time as may be provided by law. Provided, that the General Assembly may provide by law for the election of all judges of courts of general and appellate jurisdiction by an election to be held for such officers only, at which time no other officers shall be voted for; and shall also provide for the registration of ail persons entitled to vote. AMENDMENT NO. 4 amends by striking the word “white” from sections 4 and 5 of article 4, conforming the /same to the constitution of the United States. AMENDMENT NO. 5 amends the fourteenth olause of section 22 of article 4 to read as follows: In relation to fees or salaries, except the laws may be so made as to grade the compensation of officers in proportion to the population and the necossary services required. AMENDMENT NO. 6. The following amendment is proposed to wit: Amend section 1 of the seventh article taread: Section 1. The judicial power of the State shall be vestec in a supreme court,circuit courts, and such other courts as the General Assembly may establish. The words “such other courts” are suDstituted for the words, “such inferior courts.” amendment no. 7. No political or municipal corporation iu this State shall ever become indebted, in any manner, or for any

purpose, to an amount In the aggregate exceeding 2 per centum on the value of the taxable property within said corporation, td be ascertained by the last assessment lor State and county taxes, previous to the Incurring of such indebtedness, and all bonds or obligations in excess of such amount given by such corporations shall bo void; provided that in time of war, foreign invasion, or other great public calamity, on petition of a majority of the property-owners, in camber and value, within the limits of such corporation, the public authojj rities, in their discretion, may incur obligations necessary for public protection and defense, to such amount as may be reonested in said petition.

IN MEMORIUM.

Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Master of the universe to remove from our midst our worthy brother. Dr. Gordon A. Moss, therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of our dear brother this Lodge loses an earnest and faithful member, society an honored citizen, and the members of the medical profession an able associate. Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to Divine will, and tender the bereaved family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathies and prayers, that they muy be sustained in this their deep affliction. Resolved, That we drape oui Hall in mourning for the space of thirty days. Resolved, That a oopy of thesejresolutions be presented to the ramlly of the deceased and a copy furnished each of our town papers for pub ieatlon. CHAB. H. PKICE, ) GEO. SIGLER, > Com. r M. B. ALTER, ) I. O. O. F. Lodge, Rensselaer, Nov. 9, 1879.

Accident on the Narrow Gauge.

On Thursday evening last, as the train on the narrow gauge from Rensselaer, was passing near the tannery beyond Pittsburg, and running at a moderate speed it struck a turned switch and was thrown from the track. The engine turned clear over and landed at the base of the fill about twelve' feet below. The machine escaped with but slight injuries beyond the demolition of the cab and headlight. The engineer saw the . obstruction in time to partially check the train, or the “smash” would have been much more serious. Re applied the brakes, reversed the engine and, although he had ample time to jump, stood manfully to his post and went over with his locomotive. The fireman was equally plucky. Their escape was almost miraculous, neither receiving more than a slight bruise. The engine was replaced on the track on Saturday, and having passed through such repairs as were necesssry, is again in service.—Delphi Times.

DOUBLED THE ROAD.

Last Friday, to gratify personal curiosity and for the purpose of informing the Journal readers of the workiugs of the Narrow Gauge we took a trip to Rensselaer and return. We had not been over the road since the completion of it to this point, and a portion of it we had not been over for eighteen months. The ride was gratifying, in that the road was found iu much belter condition than had been expected. While it is nut as smooth as the Wabash yet it is iu better condition than many roads that are far more preteutious. The track is generally well in line and many portions of it arc thoroughly ballasted. But little work, comparatively, is required to place the whole line in excellent order. Side tracks of ample length have been placed down to accommodate the business interests and shipping necessities along the . line. Commodious buildings are in process of completion at Patton’s, at Yeoman, and at Hanging Grove, which, when done, will amply serve and meet the wants of the people. We were amazed to note the improvements goiog on at Rensselaer uear the depot. A large elevator is nearly or quite completed, a lumber yard of an extensive character is in full blast, and a hay-baling depot has been erected which seems of ample capacity to take care of all the hay in that section of the country. The business of the Narrow Gauge is constantly increasing, and so rapidly indeed as to require an increase of rolling stock at an early day. We were satisfied with our tour of inspection and have, as yet, discovered nothing to weaken our confidence in or check our advocacy of the Narrow G »uge system of railway. With increased confidence we declare it to be the system best adapted to subserve the wants of the people for local purposes. In the fullness of time the road bed will, doubtless, be placed in better condition; new rolling stock will be added, better time will be made and then everybody, the management and the people will be happy. —Delphi Journal. ’

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

For the week ending November 13th, the record of transfers of real estate in Jasper county was as follows: » C. C. Gordon to Eliza A. and EnTma Gori don, undivided part 18, 27, 7—loo acres, $1,600. Artemus P. Kerr to Elizabeth C. Kerr, nw 4, 82, 6, SI,OOO. Neils Semson to Geo. E. Ilosmer, se ne S 3, 29, 5, nw nw 84, 29, s—Bo acres, $2,000. Henry C. Goldsberry to Mary C. Allman, lot 10 and n}lot 11, block 17, Remington, S6OO. James G. Knigbt to Harvey Durand, lots 11 and 12, block 8, Chambers & Morgan’s addition to Remington, $l5O. Edward Bilyea to Henry Durand, lota 1, 1 and 3, block 9, Chambers & Morgan's addition to Remington, SI,OOO. John M. Biggs to Henry Durand, sw 8, 27. 6, SI.OOO. John K. Stoudt to Mary H. Biggs, e end lota 7, 8 and 9, block 8, Chambers & Morgan’s addition to Remington, SIOO. Alexander Stebbins to John M. Biggs, -e side lot 3, block 8, Remington, SI,OOO. Martin Witz to A. P. and Chas. Kerr, n Je* se 4 32, 6—400 acres, $3,000. Martin Witz to Elisabeth C. Kerr, wj se, sj sw, se sw 4, 32, 6—200 acres, SI,OOO. John C. Luelfea to Fitz W. Bedford, a} sw 27, 28 6 —BO acres, $1,600. Leverett Clark to Thoa E. Clark, lot 4, bloek 5, Remington, S2OO. Ernest Broquot to Jerry Troyer, njnw 3, 29, 7, SSOO. Simon P. Thompson to Michael Btibba, se se 14, 80 7—40 acres. S4OO. James Spencer to Travelers’ Insurance Company, part no 25, 27, 7—48 acres, $2,333. State of Indiana to James E. Ballard, sw ne; se ne 1, 28, 6—Bo acres. Patent. Also recorded six mortgages and three chattel mortgages.

NOTICE is heieby given that the undersigned has been appointed administratrix of tbe estate of Gordon A. Moss, Isle of Jasper county, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. LYDIA A. MOSS, Administratrix.

LIEBIG’S FEymamOEE. ia unviSD orHj i •. r Ist. It V eaoymundwliy men of long experience, w*4> knew** to prepare medicine. / ' : -W ; 2. l| cures >und keeps oared all kinds of lifucL ebdfand frver. 8. It retnbvec biliousness and pre- | vents 1? [• 4. jt curceUßearaleia and sick head[Mi, f 6. It clenaves the stomach, strengthlemtbe bl ofA end builds up the system, r wjpbes you a natural appetite by eytem Into a healthy coni\| is the best blood and liver tonic Pfrit cures general debility and dysIfKsia. . It builds up tbe system and keeps ’off malaria. 10. It is a health, life, time and money saver. 11. It has been sold in Indisna and all adjoining states for 7 years, giving eniirs satisfaction. 12. It is the best medicine to make you well and keep you well. Easy to take. Pills no taste. Price 60 cents or SI.OO. I have sold Liebig's Ague Cure for 8 years and it gives entire satisfketion. J. T. Bledsoe. Sold by W. J, lines, Rensselaer; Ramsey & Soill, Monon; J. T. Bledsoe. Francesville. Pershing & Co., manufacturer*, Plymouth, Ind. 9-Btn.

HARPER W. BNYDER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, REMINGTON, INDIANA. Collections a specialty. Office in Exchange Block. IRA W. YEOMAN, Attorney at Law^ NOTARY PUBLIC, Real Estate and Collecting Agent. Will practice ia all the Courts of Newton Beaton and Jasper counties. Offiok:—Dp-stairs, over Murray’s City )rug Store, Goodland, Indiana. RENSSELAER BUSINESS CARDS. A. MoCOY & THOMPSON, BANKERS AND CATTLE BROKERS, Buy and sell domestic exchange, make collections on all available points, pay interest on certified time deposits, etc. Hours from 9 o'clock a. m. to 4 o’clock p. m. R. s. Dwijunns, Pres. Zimri Dwßudns, Casßier. CITIZENS’ BANK. Does a general banking business; gives special attention to collections; remittances made on da} of payment at current rate of exchange; interest paid on balances; certificates bearing interest issued; exchange bought and sold. This bank owns the butglar safe, which took the premium at the Chicago Exposition in 1878. This safe is protected by one of Sargent’s time locks. Tbe hank vault used is as good as can be built. It will be seen from the foregoing that this bank furnishes as good security to depositors as can be furnished. Bit. I. B. WASHBURY, Xxiclietxxa.. Will give special attention to the treatment of Diseases of Women and Children, Chronic Ague, Asthma, Consumption, Calarrh in the Head, Bronchitis, Dropsy, Diphtheria, Epilepsy, Fevera of all kinds, inflammatory Disease of the Eyes, Disease of theHHeat,t t, Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bladder. He uses specific medicines, which signifies quick cures and consequently light bills. Remember, calls answered, promptly.

F. L. Colton. A. McCoy. T. I. McCoy. COTTON & McCOYS, DEALERS IN Oraii, Lumber, Coal ail Lire Bop. . Office near Depot, Rensselaer, Ind. Highest market price in cash paid for grain and hogs. We have extra facilities for handling with despatch and accuracy the articles named, and give personal attention to the business Persons desiring anything in our line are kindly invited to give us a call before pealing elsewhere. ROBERTS & BRO., Blacksmiths. Horse-shoeing and tire-setting a specialty. Flow In tbe Time Fdr farmers to bring their reaping and mowing machines in for repairs. Prf.ce* to ana.lt tixo tlza**. Shop on Front street, Warner’s old stand. ERWIN & SON, Blacksmiths. New work done lo order. All kinds of custom work done with neatness and despatch, at Rock Bottom Prices. Shop on Front street, above Washington. LESLIE C. GRANT. 0. C. DICKEY. GRANT & DICKEY, Blacksmiths. Shop removed to Van Rensselaer street, rear of McCoy & Thompson’s Bank. All kinds of blacksmithing done to order on short notice, at lowest living rates. Horse-shoeing a specialty. . Satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay. * --■■TVGEORGE GRAUEL, MANUFACTURER OF AND DIALER I. Harness, Saddles, Bridles COLIaARS, WHIPS, HORSE CLOTHING, &C., &C. Special attention given to repairing. Shop on Front street, below Washington.

GEORGE B. CONWELL, WAGON MAKE W»gv.*B, Carriages, Bnggiee, and ererything else in the wood work line repaired on short notice. Frl«e« down to hurd paa. Shop on Front street, below Washington. A MONTH guaranteed. sl2 a day ftt home made by the industrious. WlP•• Capital not required; we will start you. Men, women, boys and girls make money faster at work for us than at anything else. The work is light and pleasant, and guch m anyone can go right at. Those who are wise who see this- notice will send us their addresses at once and see for themselves. Costly Outfit and terms free. Now is the time. Those already at work are laying up large sums of money. Address THUJS A 00., Augusta, Mains. 20-ly

C iIW Ml of A 10TEIHU On EMtun at LEOPOLD’S. I > •••••’ ' ’ * ■ * • ' ‘ ' . ' • . , j • . , y : . • ■ * ... !■ ■ 1 1 *R 1 1 ; r : 1 ~ " ... '4 ! 1 a L |>.» ■Bj£; A. LEOPOLB is the only merchant in the county who buys his goods forfeitk down and gets a nice disrount off He recently bought • ■ : . • I ' ' , • .!;' .. ■ ■ .•• ,j . V 'i - '| .. so low that he was offered $2.00 advance on every suit by tbe house he purchased of. His stock of Overcoat* wfe beat anything ever exhibited in that line in the connty. They are indeed a bargain, and will be sold for SI.OO lees on th» Coat than his competitors can afford to sell them. Call and see those ■ v BEAUTIFUL SUITS FOR CHILDREN AND BOYS, - , 1 / j consisting of Scotch Kilts, English, Saylor and American Jockey Suits for little ones. My stock of HATS AND CAPS will excel anything in that line ever shown in Rensselaer. My stock of FURNISHING GOODS is all 0. K. for style, quality and prioe. Now, friends and patrons, I assure you, upon the honor of a mao, that this Is not a blow, neither is it exaggeration, but simply a statement of facts that can be proven by comparing my prices with those of other merchants. I advise yon as a friend, if you wish to save moLey these hard times, to call upon your humble servant, LEOPOLD, | r p T At tie Fauns Stone Building, Rensselaer, Inline. GRAHI OPEHISTSALE! - j . . ■. . I / ' '■ ..." ; ; ■ *■ *m ■ - ~ T FAIL AND WINTER STOCK!

My immense stock has arrived. Don’t fail to oall and see it before you purchase yorir ‘ READY-MADE CLOTHING.. r ‘ ; -- l • ' : - * A '. i 1 will Nell you Suits or parts of* Suits, Overcoat*, or anything in the Clothing line,, cheaper than any house in the city. » •- . i j - • • * ' -j ' - * I LOOK AT MY PRICES: Good Suits from $3 to $7 &). Overcoats, $4 to S2O. Cheap Suits, $2.50 to $5. Pants 90c. to $4. Coats, $1.50 tr $lO. Vests, 50c. to sl. Ali other goods in proportion. I have the most complete stock of GENTS’ FURNISH ING GOODS in the city. My stock of Clothing of mv own manufacture is superior to any in the city. These I will guarantee, and will sell very low. In JDy Tailoring Department I have tbe most complete stock of Cloths in the oity, which I will sell at prices that defy competition. InFANCT SUITINGS I can not be excelled. lam prepared to make them up on short notice, and at prices that ean not be undersold. I guarantee satisfaction. No trouble to show goods, whether you wish to buy or not. EDWARD BROWN. October 10,1879— 3 m Ruffing’s Block, Washington Street, Delphi, Indiana, f ovaicnn sea isa nu>uii ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. 1-

J. EIGLESBACH’S MEAT MARKET Fresh Meat Every Da;. CUBED HAMS AND SHOULDERS The Best in the Market, Bologna Sausage, LARD, AC., AC., Kepi constantly on hand. E’rlcen to @wit t±a.e Tiaaeiss.

3ST- "T^7"SLX32LeX, DEALER IN Hardwire, S'to'V-es, ' ■XTXTT77--A.T?,-n. MET - BE, deC., deC. At Liberal Corner.

H. V. CHILDERS bbsTilji amr OFFICE, PARLOR AND KITCHEN STOTTE^ Wood and Caal Burners, Kitchen Ranges, Pot Wood or Goal Burning, HARDWARE. TIM, cSSC., <2OO. Tl» W.rk a. Specially-