Rensselaer Union, Volume 6, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1874 — THE PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT. [ARTICLE]

THE PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT.

PBGjIIHBLE AND PLATrOKM. Whereas, The laboring' classes have heretofore .neglected to take such part In the primary caucuses of political parties as was necessaty to secure proper representation of theiriuterests in the legislation of the country, therefore, we, the Patrons of Husbandry of Jasper County, invite all legal voters tof said county, irrespective of former political affiliations, whose views harmonize with those set forth in the 'subjoined resolutions, to meet at their respective places of voting on Saturday, May 30th, 1874, for the purpose of holding a People’s primary election to nominate candidates for county officers, and to express their choice of a candidate for Representative in the fetate Assembly from the counties of White and RESdtVfib, That tVe favor strictest economy in the administration of National, State and County affairs, and in the expenditure of public money; therefore we condemn as unnecessary, unjust and demoralizing the action of those members of Congress who voted to increase the salaries of government officers and took hack pay, and also of the members of our State legislature at the last sessions thereof who voted for or accepted an increase of their pay, thus evading the provisions <jf, the State Constitution anfi violating its spirit. Resolved, That we oppose an exclusively protective tariff, which tends to build up monopolies detrimental to the interests of the many; but tariffs should be so adjusted as to avoid extremes of Protection and Free Trade and prove as nearly as possible only the means for collecting revenue. Resolved, That with an increase of the assessed value of property in the State of Indiana there should have been a decrease in the rate of taxation, therefore we favor legislation, at the earliest possible day, having this object in view. Resolved, That those engaged in agricultural pursuitsconstitute a large, powerful, respectable and intelligent class, whose interests cannot be circumscribed without Injury to the Nation, therefore we favor legislation, both State and National, whie'n has for its aim an iucrease of the facilities for transporting to markets, the products of their fields and pastures an<J such regulations of the tariffs thereon as we demanded by public welfare and consistent with organic law. Resolved, That we sympathize with all movements aiming to eradicate vice, elevate the standard of morals, and better the condition of society. We recognize the good accomplished by advocates of temperance in our county, and favor the passage of such State laws to regulate the traffic in intoxicating liquors as wisdom shall dictate:

UVL.ES FOK CONDFCTUVe THE PUlinAlll ELECTION. Announcement.—A Primary Election will be held bv the people of Jasper county, irrespective of old party affiliations, at the several election precincts, on Saturday the 30th day of May, 1874, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various county offices, and to express their choice for Representative to the State'Tjeglslature for the counties of White ami Jasper. Candidates. —The can <l i dates nt this election will he required to pledge themselves to support the ticket nominated that day. Who May Voie.—Ail persons who are legal voters, or who will he legal voters at the time of holding the general election In October, 1871, will be entitled to vote at this election. Ejection The election lioard ill each township shall he composed of the members of the Central Committee of that township, and they shall elect their secretary. Returns and Board of Canvassers.—One of the Central Committee shall return the poll hooks and tally papers on Mouday, the first day of June, to Rensselaer, before the Central Committee, which will meet at the Court House at 1 o’clock i*. M., and act as a Board of Canvassers. Invitation.—Come out every one, and assist in nominating a good ticket* of honest and capable men. By order of the People'6 Central Committee. J. Heai.ey, Secty. AN NOUNCEIHEN TS. For Clerk.— Charles H. Price is a •candidate for Clerk of Jasper county, subject to the deeislon of the people at their Primary Election on the 30th •of May, 1874. R. Y. Martin is a candidate for the •office of County Clerk, subject to the decision of the voters at the People’s Primary Election, May 30tli, 1874. Horace E. James is a candidate for Clerk of Jasper county, subject to Domination by the people at their Primary Election on the 30th instant. For Sheriff.— Erastus Peacock is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to nomination by the People's Primary Election on the 30th instant. B. H. Patton is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the People’s Primary Election May 36th, 1874. For Treasurer.— Robert Parker is a candidate for Treasurer of Jasper •county, subject to the People’s Primary Election of Maj 30th, 1874. Many Friends. For Recorder.— John M. Helraick •of Wheatfield township, is a candidate for Recorder of Jasper county, .subject tq nomination by the People's iPrimary Election, May 30th, 1874. For Appraiser.— J. W. Hogan, of Wlieatfleld, township, is a candidate (for Appraiser of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the People’s Primary Election, May 30th, 1874. Charles Boroughs is a candidate for Appraiser of Jasper county, subjeot to nomination by the People’s Primary Election on the 30th Instant. Tf-tW Foutks, of Milroy township, Is a candidate for Appraiser of Jasper county, subject to nomination by the People’s Primary Election May 30th, 38741 _ Ezra 0. Nowels is a candidate for Appraiser of Jasper county, subject to the decision at the People’s Primary Election, 30th Instant. Fon Commissioners.— Frederick Hoover, Of ‘Carpenter township is a candidate for County Commissioner of District No. 3, subject to the decision of the people at their Primary Election of May 30tli, 1874. We think that Peter Rhoads would be a good man for Patrons and,ail others to vote for the nomination of for Sheriff of Jasper county. Many Friends. S. P. Howard is a candidate for Appraiser of Jasper county, subject to the October ejection.

Tvyo hundred barrels of salt at J. I. Purcopile <fc Co’s store. Mr. Alvortdce Shepard is the gentleman who constructed that substantial plank walk in the Court House square. Ira W. Yeoman went dcfwh to Indianapolis this week to attend the Grand Lodgf qt\Odd Fellows, as the representative of the Lodge in Rensselaer. To Granges. —On account of the Primary Election having been appointed for the regular day of meeting, the-Jasper County Central Association of Patrons of Husbandry will meet on the fourth Saturday of this month, being the 23rd day thereof. A. D. Swain, President Central Association. Editors Union: —Your local item referring to the bastardy case of Hannah A. Martin vs. Thomas Sayler, which appeared in a recent issue of your paper, done the defendant injustice. He did not leave the county at that time, nor has he left since, though the officer sent to make his arrest failed to see him. The plaintiff, finding she was not likely to convict him of the charge upon evidence that she could introduce, had a dismissal of the case entered upon the Justice’s docket. A Friend. An exchange says that the Monticello Herald refuses to support any man for office who does not subscribe for his county paper. In Jasper there are quite a number that do not Subscribe for their local journals, who, without doubt, would make good county officers; indeed there are one or two county officers that do not, and never did take them. Still they are worthy men, and perform their official duties conscienciously. They are, probably, greater losers by their negligence than are the newspaper publishers. The reason why Mrs. Halstead receives such liberal patronage at her new store is not simply because her goods are stylish and new, but people prefer to trade where they find a uniform price for each and all, and where they are sure of getting first class goods all_the time at prices as low as second of third class on even shoddy goods arc ire quently sold for. (and many say from 25 to 50 per cent less), even when they have sent off to larger places for them. Of course the people of llensselaer can and will manifest their appreciation of the fact. <5 In another place will be found an article about that dreaded scourge of the potato-field, the Colorado beetle, which is contributed by Dr. Samuel W. Ritchey. It will be seen that die thinks as effectual means as any is to go through the patches and either crush the bugs between wooden paddles, or knock them into vessels and scald them with hot water. Having tried both plans and also that of dusting the vines with Paris Greer., we favor the latter process as least disgusting and most efficient. Paris Green is a rank poison, being the sulphate of arsenic, and should not be handled by any except those who have discretion to use it carefully, but there seems to be ns danger of Rs being absorbed by the potatos and thus causing harm. If Paris Green is sprinkled on potato vines in a pure state, it blasts or rusts them; but it should be mixed with three or four parts, of plaster of Paris (gypsum, sulphate of lime), and scattered over the potato-tops early in the morniug. while they are covered with dew. This should be repeated every six to ten days, or ottener if the weather is showery, as long as the beetles are troublesome. Usually three or four applications are enough for the season. Paris Green kills every beetle old or young that feeds upon the vine where it is spriukledy and the plaster serves to counteract the blasting influence of the drug upon the vipes and at the same time stimulates them to more luxurient growth. It is better not to buy the pure drug, but have some apothecary mix it with piaster ready for use. Mr. Emmet Kannal has made numerous experiments in regard to the proportions that should be used in a preparation of this kind, and now keeps a good article oi potato-bug poison on hand ready for use.