Rensselaer Union, Volume 12, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1879 — Page 4

RENSSELAER ONION Thursday. £ept. 25th, 1879.

EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.

Tair Work. Tcncliers whose schools prepared w(>rk lor the fairs Coring the last tehool year should see that it is gotten together and sent is. Some, I believe, is in the hands of llie ttmetee*. All who have prepared work of this kind, or who leave it hi their possession, leave it within ths next ten days at the auditor’* eft*ce. Tliie wiH be oar first display, teachers, and we wish it to Vie a credit to the schools. Let us lie in earned and show what can be done. All work should be sent in without /ail.

To Trustees.

*As soon as each trustee has engaged hrs teacher for the corftlng , winter I would respectfully request that he furnish me with a correct' statement showing the following items: First. Name of teacher and name or number of school iu which he is employed. Second. Date of commencement **£ schools and length of same. Third. Time and place of holding first township institute. It is important that I should obtain this information, and trust each township will respond.

The Importance of Definition.

Iluvstlie teachers ever thought of this one thing—the true definition or meaning of words—in its correct light? Have they thought -of its importance and tndiapensi r bility in connection with good readrug? Worda are the vehicles of thought—the hull or husk which contains or envelopes tiie idea. Aud Just as palatable and nutritious as is the hall to the physical man so is the bare aud meaningless word to tile mental organism. Unless one, in speaking, can himself comprehend the lull force and power of the words which lie employs and.can convey it to his hearers, it might as well be left unsaid. And if a reading lesson is so little understood as to make it possible only to read in a meaningless, mechsnicftl manner, conveying no thought, *tr had better have been left unread. Bo certainly does this lie at the very foundation of good reading or speaking that it is im•possible to have either without it. Let me illustrate. In McGuffy’s Kouvfli Header is a selection en titled “The Tempest,” a part of which runs after this wise: “ • ’Tis a fearful thing in winter To he shattered by the blast, t Ai.«t to hear the trum|>ct tlmmlcr •Cut away the mast.’ ” A pupil who, doubtless, had indulged in the use ot the expression himself, when aggravated, as |ie supposed the captain ot the ship was at this time, mistook the meaning of the word thunder , and read . it—‘“’Tin a fearful thing in winter , To be shattered by the blast. And to hear the trumpet. 'Tkititiltr! Cut airay th 4 ' This version changes the meaning entirely and renders the sublime ridiculous. Examples of this character might ba multiplied, but is it necessary? AH have met with such school room time without number. It has been said: “As is the the .teacher so is the school.” If this be true, then, is'its converse tme, “As is»the school so is the teacher?” Let us see. IV e find in all the schools a sad deficiency in the definition of words, an evil as pernicious In its effects as it is difficult to eradicate. In accordance, then, with onr last proposition, we must look to find this evil attaching to the teacher; in fact, originating with and communicated by him largely to the pupil. Observation aad experience might be brought into requisition in substantiating this;- but, perhaps, the most forcible argument, the most convincing and conclusive evidence which could be offered would be the language of the teachers themselves, The following quotation from Milton contains five words which at last examination were required to be defined: **God made tlioe perfect, not Immutable. And good He made thee; hat to persevere, lie left it in thy power.’’ Immutable irf one of them, and the one which I will take for illustration. The following definitions are given exaetly as written by the eighty-one applicants for license: Twenty-nine of the numbers give it up without effort. The remain--4er t define as under. 1. Not mutable. 2. Means faculty. 3/ Unchangable. 4. Chan gablet 5. Imperfect. 6. Imperfect. T. Not imperfects & Unchangable.. 0. Means faculty. HO*. Unchangable. 11. Not perfect. 12. Not imperfect. ' 13. Wrong, »ot perfect. 14. Unchangable-. 15. Imperfect. 16. Something solid, film,, that which cannot be shaken. 17. Not loperfectiou. 18. Steadfast, immovable. 19. Not having the power of speech. 20. Never ending, substantial. 21. That whioh may not be changed. 22. Certain, a fact. 23. Not being mute or as one mute. 24. That which cannot bechaaged. 26. Not fading. ip. Uushaken. 27. Not beyond advancement. 26. Infinite.

29. Unchanging, not capable of moving about at will, i . 30. Not being mute. 31. Imperfect. 32. Wauting knowledge. Chaagable. 34. Not rHenS. 85. Corrupt, imperfect. 36. Imperishable. 37. Not important. 38. Unchanging, immovable, unswerving. 39. Detective. 40. That cannot perish. 41. Imperfect or einfal. 42. Not changable. 43. Changable. 44. Not silent. 45. Imperfect. 46. That which is comprehended. 47. That can be bettered. 48. Not unerring. 49. Something that is wot perfect. 50. Inseperahle, not to be cut. 51. Not perfect. 52. Not perfect, of »o consequence, mute. This needs no comment. It contains a lesson within itself. It appeals directly to yon, teachers. A few definitions are good, the many are poor. It demonstrates that ‘this is a general need among you. Not that teachers, as a class, are more ignorant in this respect than others, but that they need it more. It is of the highest and most vital importance that they should he able to use the fittest, clearest and most expressive language in conveying their ideas to the children —language which the children can comprehend. Let me say, then, in all good will to the teachers of Jasper conn i y, use your dictionaries. If yon have one of your own—which you should have—don’t let it become dusted and cobwcbbed over in some unfrequented nook or corner of the house, hut keep it -clean aud bright with daily use. When you meet a stranger’ among worda seek the lexicon for an introduction.- Thus you will be constantly forming beautiful and valuable acquaintances that will aid you in many a dilemma and render you if not immutable, at least not silent, not as one inutc and ot no consequence when called to speak before your school or elsewhere, but on the other hand that which is comprehended.

The Fact Admitted.

Ex-Senator Barnum, chairman of the democratic national executive committee, has virtually confessed to the celebrated mule dispatch sent to ibis stare on the day of the October election in 1876. At the meeting ot the democratic national and congressional committees held in Washington last week, there was an urgent demand from Ewing for money to prosecute the Ohio campaign. This demand whs made through Mr. McKinney, chairman of the democratic executive *tommittee of Ohio. Tic discussion which it caused was long and not very.ha*-monious. Finally it was agreed that the money must come trbm New York, and that Tilden ought to head the list and come down handsomely. At thi*ex-Sena-tor Barnuin, one of Tilden’s managers notv as in 1876, said : “Gentlemen, the truth about this business is just this: You Southern and Western democrats who are clamoring for greenbacks ahd denouncing Eastern democrats as being allied with Wall street and bloated bondholders and remorseless capitalists, always come at last to New York and Eastern men to help you out of the mire. It is the story. The only Western state carried by the democrats in 1876 was won at the eleventh hour by tlie sinews of war from the East.” The Western state referred to is Indiana, and the statement that it “was won at the eleventh hour by the sinews of war from the East” is a confession that it was carried for Tilden by the corrupt use of money. The celebrated mule dispatch sen* by Abram S. Hewitt to ex-Senator Barnuin, in this city, on the day of the October election, in 1876, was as follows; “New’ York, October 10, 1876. **W. H. Barnuin, care of Wm. Henderson, Bank’of Commerce, Indianapolis: “Dispatch received. You may buy sevey more mules. Abram S. Hewitt.”

At that time Mr. Barnam jvas aeting as Tilden’s corruption agent in this city. It has been repeatedly charged and never denied that the above authority to “buy seven roorb mules” was authority to draw for $7,000 more, and now Mr. Barnnm virtually confesses it by saying that “the only Western state carried by the democrats in 1876 was won at the eleventh hour by the sinews of war from the East.” At the time the above dispatch was sent, and for some weeks before, there was a large number of Tilden corruptionists in different parts of this state, and a horde of ballot-box stnffers and repeaters brought here from the l«rge cities of the East and West. W. H. Barnuin was Tilden’s manager and the head of the rascally movement to carry this state by corrupt means. It was to him that the mole dispatch was sent, and now after three years he inadvertently admits that the state w-ae carried by oonuiytmeans. We have always believed and maintained that Indiana was not fairly carried by the democrats in 1876, and this admission of Barnum is conclusive proof that it was not.— Indianapolis Journal.

What Resumption is Doing.

No one would have believed, two month&ago, that the practical value of resumption could be so comEletely proved this fall as it has een already. Strong evidence of the usefulness of specie resumption Has been prcvioosly given, and it was expected, that the tall, move-

ment would give still stronger, but no one imagined that a drain of currency from the New York banks would arise of such magnitude as to take from them $6,000,000 in a single week, nor was it believed that $8,800,000 iu gold could be rereived from Europe at this port in the same week to fortify the market against a continuance of the strain. The general failure of crops in En- i rope not only causes the unprecedented test of tii# stretch of the banks, but, through the simple methods which specie payments open to na, provides adequate relief. The situation will repay careful stndy, not merely with a view to wise guidance of piactical operaatious, but as a revelation of economic truth for the instruction of statesmen and voters. The banks ot New York lost $607,800 in legaltenders last week. Within six weeks they have lost $18,174,000, aard this has been only a part of the outflow of currency to the interior. For the sub-treasury has also paid out, since Saturday, August 2, $4,890,011,21 in currency more than rt has received. This date ed because it coincides with that of the bank statement, six weeks ago, and because the comparison thus shows that all the currency paid into the treasury by the banks in answer to the large drafts from the 2d to the 11th, and nearly the whole of the $6,000,000 drawn from them on the Ist of August, have been returned to them, though in exchange for gold which the banks have obtained from abroad. For the banks have gained £224,500 in specie during six weeks, while the treasury has gained $13,409,000. Since the bank statement of Saturday, August 2, the banks have sent into the interior, therefore, $23,064,011 in legal-tenders, and othe r items of the statement indicate that the amount ot bank notes sent out during the same period has been about $1,000,000 in excess of of receipts. And yet, notwithstanding a drain greater already, by about $5,000,000 than the entire outflow from the banks last fall, the reserve has not Icon reduced below the point of safety, and the loans of the banks are now only $10,319,700 less than they were August 2. The extraordinary drain has been due, in the main at least, to the extraordinary demand for American grain and other products in Europe. But that demand has also brought hither the gold to pay for the gfair., and, thanks to resumption, the coin and bullion become almost instantly available as part of our currency. —New York Tribune.

Local Gleanings.

; ? M. L. Spider has been improving his home property. D. C. Hopk ins has leased his interest in the Rensselaer flouring mill to his brother, J. D. Hopkins. Carpenters have enclosed the new dwelling on Uncle Clint Hopkins’ farm. It makes »u imposing appearance. Geo. Bailey proposes to establish a flour and feed store in Rensselaer, exchanging flour and feed to farmers for their wheat. Ex-SheriffDaughcrty, Reef Hopkins and S. C. Hammond of Marion township, and Geo. Jenkins of Barkley, nre building new stables. It might he well for supervisors to attend to the drainage of the public highways while they are having the rond-tax worked out. To drain a mud hole Is better than to add another story to it by filling it with loose earth at this time of the year.

ARTFUL DODGER..

To Whom It Concerns.

Being about to retire from the controrof The Union I desire to settle up accounts for subscription, advertising and j#b printing. Ail persons who are owing me are respectfully asked to call and make payment without further delay.

H ORACE E. JAMES.

Since September 18tli marriage licences have been issued to Samuel F. Smith and Luella Howe; Isaac N. Hemphill and Eva M. Troxell; John G. Kerr and Rosa M Coen; Moses Tuteur and Rachel Bass; Charles W. Lowman aud Eliza J. Potts. I Isaac V. Alter <£c Son, seven miles north of town, have fitted up their flouring mill in good order and are now able to accommodate neighboring farmers with Drat class work. Their regular days for grinding are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Messrs. Kirtley & Son of Pern have rented the large new three story brick hotel building—the Nowels property—and will have it furnished for public acoominodation before the opening of the Jasper county fair, which begiua on the 7th day of next month. • W. S. Coen’s team ran away from near the depot, Tuesday noon, and passed themselves over the wire fence of Dwiggins’ pasture by a successful and highly exciting snmmerset. That fence is becoming famous for obstructing runaway team* is their mad career. Hbm Jnbn Van’t Wood, ex-com-missioner es Jasper county, now chief clerk in ordinance department of the United*State»navy yard at Brooklyn, New York, pleasantly Surprised his friends in Jasper county by unexpectedly dropping in among them this week. He looks well. Returns to hie post of duty next Monday. For one week from the dfate of this paper I will sell all goods at actual cost for cash in order to

olose out present stock and make room for s larger sod brand new stock. All Indebted on account will please mako immediate Settlement. The harvest is over and there is no longer a reasonable exease for delay. Ralph Fxnio. All who have contraoted to settle subscription accounts at Tiib Unh>* eftice With wood, must bring their trade on .qr before the 30th day of present month—September, 1870. After that date no wood will be wasted. Will allow $2 per cord for good merchantable wood. Poor wood not received. Prefer mouey to the best. Horace E. Jambs. Mens’, boys’ and children’s suits sold at prioes that will astonish the closest cash buyers. The largest and cheapest stock of clothing in Rensselaer. Leopold can not be beaten. There is no use of trying to get better or cheaper goods. Call and see whjit he has in this line. Let him show yon one of his Ulster overcoats, one of his dress suits, or one of hi» splendid business suits. They are perfection. Harvest is over and the crop was excellent, unprecedented. Prices are good and cash is ready for it. Delinquent debtors have been treated with uniform courtesy and leniency. lam now about to withdraw from the business in which these accounts were con desire to close up my books. Those who have been favored as £above r indicated will not only prove their honor but also show their appreciation of favors by making ment without delay or porsonal solicitation. Respectfully, Horace E. Jambs, Frank B. Meyer is going to Philadelphia to study pharmacy. He starts to-morrow, and will be absent two years, perhaps. With the practical experience he has had in drag storesin Rensselaer and elsewhere, dating baek some.six years, and the study of the theory he will purstte while in Philadelphia, and his quick perceptions, at the close of his schooling he will’ccrtainly bo an accomplished gentleman in hid profession. Faithful, careful, neat, courteous, honorable, Mr. Meyer is justly reckoned among the best of the young business men of Jasper county. May success ever attend him. ‘ '

For twenty days from the 18tli day of September, 1879, stationery will be sold cheap at the postoffice, to close out stock. Arnold’s writing fluid warranted’gcnuine imported, in quart and pint stone bottles, Thomas’ black and violet inks, Elgin crimson ink, warranted pure gum mucilage, best quality envelopes, writing papers ot best quality in variety, a superior lot of fine box papers at a reduction, stand ard brands steel pens, pencil and ink rubber erasers, lead pencils in variety, scratch books, slate pencils, note and receipt books, justice’s blanks. Call and secure bargains. Remember, the stock will be closed out. The board of directors of the Jasper County Agricultural Society have authorized the addition of a school department in the Fair this year, which includes premiums as follows: For tile best specimen of plain or ornamental penmanship, sl. For seoond best, 50 cents. Be«t tTeelaamtion delivered ovthe ground by a child under 15 years old. sl. Sacond best, 50 cents. Bestr declamation by child over 15 years old, sl.. Seoond best, 50 cents.Foi* best display of school work by any one district or ungraded school, a large oil chrome framed ready for hanging iu school room, valued at $3. The contest to open to all children between 6 and 21 years ot age who reside in Jasper county. All work entered for premiums must have been prepared by the pupil or school which enters it.

Mr. Clifton, the sewing machine expert and mechanic, will remain in ReusseJaer until after the lair. Parties wauting their machines repaired, cleaned or readjusted should drop a postal at the post office or leave their machines at E. L. Clark’s hardware store. A superior class of needles, oil aud repair on sale.

Real Estate Transfers.

For the week ending September 2ith, the record of transfers of real estate in Jasper county was as follows: John Uosßie to George Iloclicn, eJi nw 17,82, 5, w>i no 17, 34, if »1,280 Alfred and 8. V. Thompson to Mary McCashcu, e)i se 11, 28, 7. 600 Elizabeth Chester to J. H. Loughridge and Ralph Fendig, undivided H " nw Hi, 80,0,, uudiTided % n end w)i sw Hi, 80, o—OSavxes. Quitclaim ......... 115 J. 11. Turpie to GeorgeT. Jones, undivided 14 sw nw 20, 28,6, e sUc ne ne 20, 28, 5, se 18, 28, 5, aji sw 17, 28. 5. ne sw 17, 28, 6, nl*nw2o, 28 6—390 acres Amy Storms to Ira Alsworth, ne, 28. 82, 7 500 Grietje Bierms to Nicholas Bierma, undivided fi nw 22, 88, 7 T. 100 Nicholas Uierova to Grietje Bierma, ne nw 25.82, l. 400 Alfred Thompson to William D. Van’tWoud, eii.ne 28, 84, 7 97 William D. Van’t Woud to Aledia Van’t Woud. Same tract. , 110 Benjamin Martin to Allran P. Rowen, Oi, e* 11 w », 80, 0 . 1 Sheriff ol Jasper county to Elias Driscoll, sw sc SV2B, 0, uc swsd;. 6 336

LESLIE C. GRANT, BLACKSMITH. Shop at Terhuae’s old stand on Front street. All work warranted.- Call. Rans. Howland, Marble Worker, Rensselaer, Indiana. 17111 handle American and Italian Marble, Quincy and Scotch Granite, and give special attention, to building work, n-51

i n : : v '; : m 19 H M H9k Hi IB JUST RECEIVED! .•• ' *• » | i . ;,1 i ' • . ;:i!t tjln ' ■ !'. .V ■ " : ' ■ . ' ‘ ' 5 The largest and best stock of Dry Goods and Dress Goods'. The largest, cheapest and best stock of Clothing. The largest and best selected stock ot Boots and Shoes, The greatest variety of Notions. The finest stock of ladies’ and gents’ Fusnishing Goods, The largest and best stock of Fancy Goods, Laces, Trim--mings, Inserting, Edging, Hosiery, etc., etc;, I ’ ; ; ' •' i : j ; : % ever displayed in Rensselaer. • FOR THE SPRING TRADE! These Goods were bought for CASH, at a libera! discount, and will be sold cheaper than any other house can afford to sell them. Call and examine ~m, . •• ■ this Superb Stock and learn prices before making purchases. It costs nothing to look at Goods and is no trouble to show them. A. LEOPOLD, ■ : ■ ''.l. . - fN ! Stone Building, Rensselaer, (ntfiana HEALTH? OOMPETXTZOM' Z£S 988 &SFS OS' announce to their ten 111 fjflf Jasper and neighboring ft" | jjji counties tha,t they have 11 I §» again stocked up with f : II j I a large, select assort- M BR ment of fashionable ' We announce a New Invoice of . ; ~ Men’s, Youth’s & Boys’ Clothing VALUED AT $4,000, 9® Dozen Pairs of Shoe^ HUNDREDS OF HATS AND CAPS, NEW STYLES, DRESS AND MILLINERY GOODS. These goods are first quality in all respects. They will be sold at prices to correspond with the times. No House l undersells us. Cash buys astonisningly cheap these days. We take produce in exchange for goods, and allow the highest market prices. Also, in addition to the stock partially enumerated above, we keep a select stock of CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES. Bring cash and produce to Rensselaer, ask for Willey & Sigler’s store, and trade where you canalways do best.