Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1877 — Page 4

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THE GOLDEN RULE

1%« fU*n*)Mr Sentinel i(ipn U iwoof nia* m<) rMioaU tka (Jaioa adhot a* » aMtosut for aka RrauaeUar poMaasMrahip. TO* Uarav au tka contrary appear* to praise «ke Smtuul too maok.— Voi/eommo VidetU. To do to others uw* wish then to do to as la about as high a nark of perfection M the civilisation of this or any other age has ever aimed at. The editar that strives with persevering effort to isaoh this standard, though he may be inpsrfeotio many other respects, cannot fhil to touch a chord of responsive feeling in the breasts of good people whose friendship is rosily worth anything, and bo will be rewarded with their confidence and roapeot He auy be maligned, misrepresented and ridiculed for awhile; but if bogivoa little heed to these trifling annoyances—these petty demonStratioM of small minds and low oharaoton —pursues the even tenor of the honorable way he has marked out to travel, always maintaining his good humor and cheerfulness under the shadows of adversity and the persecutions of enemies, showing an earn sat disposition to 4o right and to be just to all whether friend or foe, perfect victory is won iu the end and established on a foundation that cannot be disturbed. The Union can not afford to defame or ridicule a brother contemporary. Charity prompts us to pass by the imperfections of our neighbors and to enlarge only on the good they possess. Humanity bids us to aaiat the fellow-being who walks by our side in the rugged pathway of life. Justice and hospitality command us to treat with decency and respect tho stranger Hast has recently cast his lot among us. Professional sympathy directs us to refrain from speaking ill of a business colleague. Local pride prompts os to compliment the citiseus and institutions of our town and county. Christianity sod civilisation teach us to lire ia peace with all mankind, especially with oar neighbors. Many considerations not neoeaaary to mention here prompt The Union to repeat that the Sentinel h a better paper than the average of oountry journals conducted iu tho interest of the democratic party, and to urge in all earnest sincerity every professor of that political faith in Jasper uonnty, aa well as every republican who fools able to do so, to give its proprietor generous patronage. These are very hard times for people in every class of bumness, but none suffer more sorely from tho depression than the publishers of small newspapers; and for them to engage in the belittling occupation of injuring each other is, to be as mild as possible, not commendable. If, as the Videtfe says in the quotation above, the Sentinel attempted to ridicule the editor of Thb Union he is to be pitied, rather than blamed, for pursuing an unwise policy. It is tho privilege of every voting citiseu of this country to aspire to hold often if they want to. Probably more than 300,000 citizens are in Office to-day while more than as many Others have been candidates within six months past. The warmest supporters the Sentinel has are office-holders who have been candidates repeatedly; and the greater part of iu patronage is received directly from them. But whether ridiouled or applauded, defamed or praised, maligned, or commended, Tub Union admires that spirit of magnanimity which is one of the most prominent and distinguishing traits of the republican party-»~the spirit which is aptly described by the memorable words of the martyr president “with eharity for all, and with malice towards none”—which received practical illustration in the humane treatment of the leaders qf the wicked democratic rebellion—which President Hayes is so nobly attempting to establish through his policy of conciliation, while the democratic party north is throwing every possible obstacle in his way—and it can do no less than forgive the foolish errors that flow from imperfect education god the influence of democratic associations, and hopefully trust that time will mellow hearts not wholly barren of noble unpwhma while kindly offices and friendly words promote the growth of better feelings. * ' ■ Jasper county tax-payers ere fre. rpMMtUj disposed to compMa of the amount of bijls allowed by the board of oemmwwoners, but we are better off in thlf than eoaae of oar near neighbor*. There is the little, spajeely ‘’retried, democratic county of Starke, /or instance, irbich joins Jasper on the northeast corner. The amount of claims jjj&wcd by tjit: kmd Pi SHU jee county

at iu reoent March session was $4,300, while our ernnty with nearly twice the population only paid $3,961.24, of which $629.43 wua for foes due the treasurer from August 12, 1873, to Angust 25, 1875, that had been overlooked. Deduct the latter bill, which belonged to pteviou* years, from the sum paid out and there remains only $3,331.81, aa the actual expenses of the county for last quarter, to be compared with $4,200 paid out by the commissioners of Starke county for the same period. This shows a balance in our favor of more than SBOO, which ia to be credited to the economy of our county officers. Add to this the difference of population, which is all of thirty-three per ceut. and possibly forty per cent., greater than that of Starke, and we have small cause for complaint on the score of cxtravogauce, or else the inhabitants of Starke are terribly oppressed. The printiug and stationery bill of Starke county allowed by the commissioners at their last ressiou was $671.94 while that of Jasper county was only $445.73.

It has been decided to hold a grand soldiers' reunion of the old tenth Indiana congressional district—-not this one —at Warsaw Wednesday and Thursday June 6th and 7th, 1877. On the sdc= ond day there will be a competitive drill between visiting military organization 8 tor a prize of SIOO in gold for first premium and a beautiful silk banner worth $75 for second premium. An oration from a distinguished soldier of the late war, followed by a grand review of visiting military companies. Knights Templars, Knights of Pythias and the cily fire department, appropriate toasts and responses, closing with a military and civic hall—is the programme that has been decided upon. The committee of invitation consists of Gen. Ueub. Williams, editor of the Northern Indianian, Map N. U. Boydston and Cupt. C. W. Burket. The citizens of Warsaw and Kosciusko county arc uniting with commenduble zeal to make this reunion the graudest that has ever been held in the state. There is no doubt of its success. All persons who have done military servied for the government of the United States arc invited to be present and no doubt friendly greeting will also be extended to soldiers of foreign countries who shall fiud it convenient to witness the pageantry.

Harrow Gange vs. Standard Gauge Railroads.

The following table of the comparative cost per mile of standard and narrow gauge railroads in Kansas ia taken from the InterOcean : Standard Narrow gauge. gauge. Engineering $ 150 $ 150 Grading 1,350 900 Spikes 800 200 Fish-plates 250 140 Bolts.. 75 60 Ties, 2.040 to the mile 870 580 irou, 56 pounds to the yard 4,524 2,350 Bridging and culverts 550 500 Station houses, water stations, etc 400 300 Sundries,.,,,.. 300 150 Fencing 400 400 Track laying and surfacing... 500 225 Cost of mad per mile 80,009 $5,751 Bolling stock for a moderate equipiu't. 4.500 2,500 Cost of road and equipment per mile $14,169 * §8,251 Tlie iron for tho narrow gauge weighs 30 pounds to the yard. These prices are very close down to a cash basis, and subject of course to some enlargement when capital stock or bonds are to be converted into cash; but when the fact is taken into consideration that in raising a large amount of money a much greater ratio of discouut is required tlmu in raising a small amount, the relative proportions of cost between the two gaugva, uu given above, will be found not to be overestimated.

Hon. John P. Carr.

To our knowledge, White coun'y was never better represented in the Rtttto legislature than by the gentleman whose name appears at the bead of tins article. During the entire tune of the assembly's sitting, Mr. Carr could be found iu Ilia place, closely watching over the interests of his constituents. Iu no instance was his vote recorded on tl»e wrong sjje of a measure and against the public welfare. He is the author of several valuable

bills, some of yvtiiol) became laws, 'Hid will stand a pejnvineqt credit to bis excellent judgment, He was not a follower or mere figure’ head in the house, hut a leader, and was recognized as sncl| by his co-laborers. His good, common sense arguments on the floor were frequently received with applause, and won f»r him the respect and admiration of his auditors. , Mr. Csrr retires at the close of lim ojfleial te»*m with his services a* a legislator fully endorsed by the peop!p,~-Jl/oiM:cr/fo Herald.

LOCAL MATTERS.

By the provisions of the new r I law land sold for delinquent taxes may be redeemed within six months by paying 15 per cent, penalty on the price for which it was sold, if redeemed within one year the penalty ia 20 per cent., if within two ‘years 40 per cent. After two years the sale is absolute. The old Swett stand at Remington has been remodied and converted into a first-class restaurant by Mr. J. it. Stiller, a gentleman of considerable experience in that line of business. He has just openei and will keep constantly on band a tul! and nomplete stock of confectionery and other goods in connection with his bakery and restaurant. Any one desiring a good square meal or anything else in his line whofild give him a call. lie is a kind, courteous gentleman, and we bespeak for hhu a liberal slia:*e of patronage.

The report of Bowling Green school (district No. 1, Marlon townshipj for the mouth ending February 27th, and the final report for the term is as follows: The enrollment of scholars for the month was 27, average daily attendance 26.8. William Churchill, Marquis Churchill, Thomas Churchill, Fentou Churchill, Luther Churchill, Marion Churchill, Mary Makeever, Willey Salter, Charles Porter, Alonzo Greenfield, Ollie Greenfield, Clara Coen, Nellie Coen,- Charles Coen, Albert Coen, Edward Coen, Lizzie Yoder and David Yoder were perfect during the month in attendance and, punctuality. The total number enrolled during the term was 41; the average daily attendance, 25.54. Clara Coen and Nellie Coen lost no time during the entire term of five mouths. D. B. Nowfits, teacher. lion. G. H. 'Brown has returned home from a visit of several weeks to the Sacramento Valley, California, whither he went to escort a daughter who was suffering from asthma. He says the climate of that region at this season of the year is delightful. When he started homewards, about a week ago, peach trees were nearly through blooming, barley in the more forward fields was heading Out, and the markets were well supplied with early vegetables. To a stranger everything betokened prosperity, and gold and silver money seemed abundant; but people everywhere complained of the dullness of business, hard times and the scarcity of money. Greenbacks were at five per cent, discount in gold, but were exchanged dollar for dollar with silver. Banks were paying ten per cent, interest on year deposits, ami eigiit per cent, on those for shorter periods. At Red BlufiTsy where he left his daughter, he met Rev. H. A. Mayhew, who was pastor of the Presbyterian church ill Rensselaer'several years and held one of two minor offices in this county. Ili appeals to have been fully restored. Last tall Mr. Mayhew was elected judge of i Id’ cal court in Tama county, and now occupies his seat on the bench.

Wills of rich men all remind us that we can’t make wills endure; but, departing, leave behind us pickings for the lawyer’s poor. —Chicago Times. Pickings that tlie “learned brother’* takes ad measures tosecure, while the orphans and their mother lieg their bread from door to door.— Graphic. But the wrong’d ones shout for gladness, over on tlie golden shore, when they ’re told the ghouls that robb’d them bathe in brimstone evermore.

Up to her chamber window a slight wire trellis goes, and up this Romeo’s ladder clambers a bold white rose.. To her scarlet lips she held him, arid kissed him many a time: —ah, me ; it was ire who won her, because lie dared to climb.— T. JB. AUlrich. Had you waited a moment longer, you sentimental lout, you’d seen the lady’s feet slip, and the lover falling out. — Courier-Journo/. No slight wire tre'» lis for us, no rose with its maddening prick, no fall from a lady’s window, no delicate maiden sick.— St. Louis Journal. But a softly-cushioned divan, just big enough for two, and a girl that’s sweet and tender—that is .the wav to woo .—Rochester Express. A girl that's sweet and tender reminds one of a bill of fare; and like a good beefsteak, they’re better because they’re rare.— Oil City Derrick. ’Tis true they’re rare; but, mind you, by' searching they may be found—for, like the steak you mention, they’re pretty apt to lie ’round.— Worcester Press. *Tis true they may be round, and likewise very fair, but the longer that you know them you’ll fiwl they’re never square.— Albany Argus. Pray eease your senseless gushing about the girl so fair; and don’t go hanging round her,but court heron thesquara. * —Host on Otobc. How every hungry journalist at rhym»his turn doth take; they gH w> pweetly talk of love—their love is good beefsteak. —Detroit Free Press. Ah, Bfct to the poet born! Of good beefsteak the fellow sings;—he soars amid his funcyings— he feeds oh pork and eqru. • •»

Leopold’s Addition.

Adjoining the original pint of tb« town of Benaeelaer on tho east, is a tract of aome seventy acre* of as tine land as Jasper county affords. This body is owned by Mr. A. Leopold, one of tbe most enterprising, far seeing and prosperous citizens of the town, who lias just completed the surrey and platting or the tract into blocks, lots, streets and alleys. Most of the vacant lots in the original plat of, and older additions to, Rensselaer have been held by tbe owners at prices beyond the reach of mechanics and men who support tbetr families by small jobs aud duy's labor- It. is to afford this class of people an opportunity to Rrocure homes of their own, and at le same time to realize a profit for himeeif,' that Mr. Leopold has placed his pioperty on the market in its present shape. It will be seen by referring to the advertising columns of this paper that Mr. Thomas Boroughs is agent for the sale of 246 of these lots. We are informed by both Mr. Boroughs and Mr. Leopold that the prices, which of course are graded u]>on a luwis of location, have been made with a full consideration of tbe present condition of finances and business, and are barely enough to give a reasonable margin over the actuul cost of the tract and pay expenses of surveying, platting and incidentals, while the terkns are so lib* eral as to place a home within the reach of any industrious man or woman. While it is preferred to sell these lots to those who will build upon and improve them, a portion at least will be disposed of in bulk to persons desiring to make an investment of surplus money where a reasonable profit may He confidently anticipated. Leopold’s Addition covers many choice Bites for dweilings, and at no distant day, will, no doubt, be considered the handsomest portion of Rensselaer. 9-17-3 m.

LEGAL NOTICES. OF SURVEY. State of Indiana, Jasper county, aa: Survey of section tj, in town 27, north range 6 west. I. .Tolm Tj. Turner, hereby give notice to John C. Layman, the heirs of Mary E. Brg.it. who* a names ace unknown to tho und rsignid, Ma y A. Kepler, Vetat Vermet, Elisabeth H.autton, Jared Benjamin John Barker and Thomas Story that I am the owner of tho s\v} 4 ' and the wj, of tlie nw’j of section 8i (8), In town twenty-seven (27), north of range six (6) west, in said county and atate, and that I desire a survey of niy said lands ami that I will proceed with the surveyor of said county ou Tuesday the 17th day of April, 1877, ‘to make a legal survey of said section six (tl), or so much thereof as may lie necessary to locate, establish aud perpetuate the lines and corners of iny lands located therein. March 28, 1877. JOHN L. TUItNKH. Frank W. Babcock, Att’y for Applicant. 2S--!t

EMMET HANNAL Druggist and Pharmaceutist, PEALP.K IS DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, PAINTS, OHS, AXI) FINK BRANDS OF CIO-AJSS AJNIS TOBACCO, Washington Street, Rensselaer, Indiana. DRY GOODS! isnEr\rtr FALL AND WINTER STOCK! Has returned from the jobbing market with a very large stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Piece Goods, Purs, Boots, Shoes, Bats, Caps, etc., and now offers Best Dress Goods, Best Piece or Tailor’s Goods, Best Ready Made Clothing, At prices which defy competition, flu denier this side of Chicago can undersell bi» cash figures on these articles; and no stock is supenor in quality. WOOLEN GOODS, COMFORTERS, NUBIAS, BLANKETS YARN &C. A finer, better or cheaper stuck of goods in this line was never brought to the county; it embraces many articles not here enumerated that will be appreciated by all who inspect them. Pars for Ladies, Furs for Children, Furs for Gentlemen. These Purs are the winter styles of 1876; very good, very tasty, aud very cheap. Nothing better or cL< aper in this line will be offered in Jasp ,x county this Besson. Overcoats Very Cheap. Overcoat' Very Cheap. Overcoat* Very Cheap. No person wanting an overcoat for a man or hoy can be dissatisfied with my prices. My assoilment is large and varied, and includes some of the. best goods ever shown in this town. They must be sold. Hats, Caps and Fur Caps. Nats, Caps and Fu Caps. Harsy Caps and Fur Caps. Call in and look at these goods They are a little extra—-a little better than an average—and because they are good I am proud to show them. 3Liadi.es’ soad 3k£isse»’ Sis-oes, Clxildxen’s Slxoes, Men’s and Soars’ Soots. A splendid, well-selected stock of custom work in the boor and shoe line, embracing every grade popular in this market. Also, Rubber Over-shoes, knee and hip boots. STAPLE FAMILY GROCERIES. STAPLE FAMILY GROCERfES. STAPLE FAMILY CRQCERIES. Sugar, Coffee, Tea. Baleratiis, Soap, Ac., as good as the boat. Also Tobacco, both chewing and smoking. Come and examine. -SrMaXTTDXG- '3 BEICKISTOJ®®’ JTaSBIXIAOTS 3MR®C3CTfc*OXMC. Washington Street, (north side), Rensselaer, Indiana, is the place for bargains this season in fall and winter dry goods, overcosts, clothing, underwear, boots, shoes, bats, oafs, fiunigr groooaie* et*„ ate-

Sloe! See! NEW GROCERY! Having moved into die new brick building of Messrs. Bedford 4k. Jackson and added largely to hia superb stock C. C. STARR Invitee everybody to call and examine hie Can sod Fruits, Dried Frnlts, Hams, Bacon Shoulders, Lard, Molasses, Vinegar, Cheese* Rice, Homony, Beans,Soap. Starch, Indigo* Baking Powders, Soda, Cream Tartar, Salt, Sugars, Mess, Teas, Spices, Sait Fiab, Cigars, Tobaccos, Meal, Nutmegs, Flavoring Extracts, Pocket and Table Cutlery, Queensware, Glassware. > and many articles we have not the space to enumerate, kept in stock at all times. Goods exchanged for marketable produce. Reinember the place—he has moved recently, and la now iu Bedford & Jackson’s New Block, right hand door. The largest, best, and cheapest assortment in Jasper county,- with out excapliou. Come aud see for yourselves 21-3 m O.C. STARR

Mm tm TUB 0-LXXDX3B3ST Barbed Fencing Wire, Warranted all Steel! SAT 113 AT. N. WARNE'S HARDWARE STORE, RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

THE FOUNDER HARROW As a Slanting-Tooth Harrow. Don’t Bay a lew Harrow until you karo Seen 0-330. £X. ZPOTTIiTIDIESB’S ‘ - -*•«•... - ‘ 111 . t . . .. • , Flexible Diamond Harrow Work. It will Clean itself perfectlyjn Cornstalks of other Rubbish. It will run over any Fixed Obstacle that your horses can get over, without injury. It Adjusts itself Perfectly to the Inequalities of the Surffcce. It is Lighter on the Team. It does Twice the Work of a 40-tooth Scotch Harrow in the same time. It Combines Three Harrows in The Straight Tooth, the Slanting Toot b and the Flexible Harrow. The Teeth are of . WROUGHT STEEL, and every part of every Harrow is fully warranted Ibrjone year. SEND FOR CIRCULARS, Or call and see the narrows at Goodland, Rensselaer orißemtugton. See Cut above. i. F. WILLCQX, GENERAL AGENT, GOODLAND, IND. NORMAN WARIER, JAMES PEFFLEY, 23 Agent at Rensselaer. Agent at Remington, ~~ J. W. DUVALL'S LIVER 7 STABLE AND DAILY HACK;LINE. United Stales mail hacks run daily, ewpt Sundays, between Rensselaer and Fraeeesvllle, making eonuecllou* at tlie letter piece with trains on the LoaisvUle, New Albany A Chieago Railroad, end conveying paseengere, e* t .ressage, and freight each way. Goads or money shipped by Express to any pert of tbs Uoltsd Steles. Livery leans, with Drivers, or Without, furnished Upon application. Stock boarded by the day or rook. Ofloe and onle Stable os From atroet, above Washington. Rensselaer, Indiana.

T. S. 'WTGKfctfOItE, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, j Shop in W. J. Imre’ drug store. All work warranted. Prices as low as will Ineurp rood work. B-W-W. A. J. REED’S HOOSIER HAY 81IDS. One of the Greatest Labor-Saving Machines Invented for the Hay-Field! Cheap. Practical. Durable. Effioiaat Two men aud ode span of horses can hau and slack more bay with the Boosler Hay Slide in one day, than five uoeu and two span of horses can iu the same lima with any other appliance. Easy to load,and unloads itself. Price, 14-foot Slide, $7 ; 16-foot, $lO. A. J. REED, ... Pieasaut Grove, Jasper Cpnuty, lnd. Manuiactured by C. A. Nelson & Co., Fraucesville, lnd., and G. W. Tcrhune. Rensselair, lnd. Agent:—F, W. Bedford, Rensselaer, lnd.. AGENTS WANTED.—Territory cheap and on lemsonable terms. Putented late— April IS, 1875. 44tf. N. WARNER. -- DKAI.KK IX * H AIM) W A II E, Of All! Klird*, RENSSELAER, lffD. Kt«p« constantly on hand a large stoek of Stores, Tinware, Furniture, etc., eta. Would respectfully invite the citizens es Jasper and adjoining counties, whs* in need of anything in his line, to give him n call before purchasing elsewhere. A careful inspection of his Stock is nl! that is necessary 1 to convince to.yone that he keep* none hut first-clope goods, and sell* them ebuuper‘t han they can be sold bv aay oiler lealer in the country. He defies competition. Remember the piece.’ Xjl'toeral Comer, O-o ts. Rensselaer. lad.