Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 September 1900 — Page 2

THE REPUBLICAN 2 OFFICIAL PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Office In RepubllcanUmlldiug on tlie x . Washington and Weston streets. _ ISSUED EVERY TUESDAY and Friday by Ge6rge e.’marshall, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. ■ ■ Term* of Subscription. One Year .$1.50 Six onths 75 Thre? Months 50 Tuesday, September 11, 1900.

One of Mr. Bryan’s questions which he would have his democratic hearers ask republicans was "Why did republicans permit hundreds of trusts to be formed in the past few years?" The Indianapolis Journal quickly answers "Because most of them were incorporated under the laws of New Jersey, enacted years ago by a democratic legislature,"

DOLEFUL DAGGY DIAGNOSED.

Editor Republican:— . To a reasonably fair minded man the statements made by Greencastle apostle of truth on the political issues of the timeß are absolutely nonsensical and void of any thing pertaining to common sense and justice. In the usual manner of Democratic boastfulness he voiced the sentiments of Democratic Populism as advocated by the Moses of the Democratic wilderness. Mr. Daggy stated that Aguinaldo was the Washington of the Philippines, that he sustained the same relationship to the Philippinos that Washington did to the American colonists. To make a long story short this Aguinaldo was instead of a Washington a Benedict Asnold. At the time Dewey fired on Span jsli fleet lying in Manilla harbor instead of Aguinaldo being in Manilla as the leader and advisor of the people he had been in Singapore, a renegade of his country and a fugitive from justice having sold his nation into the hands of the Spaniards for gold. There is not an ordinarially intelligent school boy today who has read and studied the causes leading up to the American revolution and the ardent patriotism and earnestness and zeal of its iamous herd, lieu. Washington jybQ yould pot blush with iarae in Laving that noblest type of American manhood compared to the chief of Philippino tribes who stands in history as a . T *> lott, despised v .. . j. « . uY Ills p6oplo and fligQWlied , v. . ■* - -4 oy his countrymen. Mr. Daggy next spoke of the three great divisions of American history viz, tlie Declaration of Independence. The constitution-

al convention of 1787 and the war for the Union in 61. He said “God and Amen'' to the part Jefferson and Otis took in the different meetings but had no word of commendation and for that financier Alexander Hamilton, to whose clear sightedness and perserverance more than any other man belongs the placing the young nation on a firm financial basis. He spoke of the great Union Generals and the grand things , they did for Humanity but did not I mention much about Appomatox. The next all absorbing topic was the trusts and reasons for their existence which of course was-the high protective tariff. He was not reasonable enough to admit as most men in both parties do that the trust question is one growing out of economic and sociological conditions of the times that the great problem was of a commercial nature and could be solved only by that empartial mathemetioian, time. He accused Air. Griggs, McKinley’s attorney, Gen. of moral cowardice and of neglect of duty in not bringing legal proceedings against the nefaridus trust business, but forgot that . when Cleveland was president the very U. S. district alley was a democrat and they did pot bring action against a single trust. Why do not the leading democrats of the trusts surrender gSifkmir stock and free their conscf ik ;;

iences of such ice cold injustice? The next question discussed" was the prosperity question. Tire speaker said the only reason for the present prosperity was the discovery of gold in Alaska and the Spanish 'American war. The gold by circulating throughout the channels of trade and the war by creating great demands for the American agriculture products. The true answer to the proposition is: The confidence of American business methods restored, the mills of the country running over time, a splendid market for their out put and the total absence of a Coxey’s army parading in the public highways from the Rocky mountains to the lawn of the national capital.

The National Farmers’ Con grass.

The Farmers’ Congress at Colorado Springs just closed has been one of the most successful ones it has ever held, so say old members. The papers were carefully prepared, well read and thoroughly discussed all bearing upon topics of vital interest to the former. The following resolutions were adopted: “Favoring the establishment of an American mail service for American steamers to South America and other countries.” “Petitioning Congress to clothe the inter state commerce commission with power to enforce its own decisions.”

“Pledging best efforts and good will to succes of Pan American exposition at Buffalo next year.” “Petioning Congress to enact at earliest possible date such legislation as will secure restoration of healthy condition of the American merchant marine and enable our ships to compete with those of other nations in the passenger, mail, and freight business of the world.” “Favoring liberal appropriations for rivers and harbors.” “Favoring early construction of inter-oceanic canal.”

“Favoring bill now pending at Washington making imitation butter subject to laws of any state where carried, adding however no additional burden on ojeojpargerine ” » “Commending secretary Wilson I for nio ? tforts ealle** 1 - . distribution an j tnrough experiment .-alions instead of through congress.” “Protesting against ’leasing of public domain.” “Favoring investigation of irrigated agriculture by U. S. experiment stations and liberal appropriations for same.”

After the close of the literary work of the session six days were devoted to sUht seeing and members took advantage to the following cheap rate excursions. To Cripple Creek, to the Georgetown Loop, Pueblo. Canon City and The Royal Gorge, Greely, Pecos Valley N. M., Pikes Peak via the dog R. R. After which they were turned loose to visit at leisure cu foot, on burros or by carriage or stage coach; Williams Canon, “Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods, Manitov Springs, North and South Cheyenne Canon. The Seven Fallp, the burial place of Helen Hunt Jackson, and many other places of wonder in the Rocky Mountains. Sixteen invitations have already been extended to the Congress for its next annual meeting.

Oil Lands For Sale. 200 acres in the immediate Gillqm Oil Field. It lies on the main wagon road from Wheatfield to Medaryvitle, £ mile north of the new M. M. church. It is wild and and not leased. I have no gents Address the owner. Charles Foley, Danville, Indiana. On account of State Fair at Indianapolis Sept 17th to 22nd tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip. Good up to ar.d including the 2drd.

ADDITIONAL LOCALS— MON.

IMiss Blanche Merry of Mt. Ayr, left here today for Anderson, Ind. to attend Teachers’ Institute and take charge of her school at Frankton, Ind. where pbe has taught for the past two years. Ethel and Homer Starkweather, of Hegewisch, 111., visited Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Zea, Saturday. They were returning home after spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parks, at Remington. The city schools re-opened for the school year, today, but dismissed, after assignment of lessons until tomorrow. Exact figures of attendance are not yet available. In the high school, it is a little less.than last year, and in the Ist year it is greater. There are 50 first year scholars.

REP.

The lawn social at the Catholic church had a very large attendance on both Friday and Saturday evenings, and- was a success in every way, especially so financially, The net proceeds are about S9O. A fine quilt that was disposed of to the most lucky person, fell to Will Donnelly. Julius Wood 4 miles west of Remington has begun harvesting about 40 acres of broom corn. He has raised it for sor 6 years and is convinced that there is good money in that crop, Last year he harvested about 8 tons from 24 acres, at $175 a ton yeilded a very satisfactory return, Uncle Billie Hamilton of Carpenter tp. who is about 81 years old, attempted to remove a corn by bathing it with carbolic acid Not knowing just how active this common poisonous drug is, tie applied more than necessary with the bad result of having a toe amputated and spending nearly 4 months’ in the house, but is getting better now.

People out iu the Andy Sayler region of Newton tp., just finished threshing last Saturday. Their oats that were stacked turned out in much better condition than was expected, considering the long rainy spell we had. Iu fact most of them turned out in fine condition. The same good report was also received from portions r ' r dan tp. where thresh’’ „ ;7‘ . , . Was in progress last wee)?

Congregation Easily -Satisfied.

lirookston Gazette. Rev. Charles S. Davisson, of the Wolcott Baptist church, has explained aud the church is said to be satisfied. Mr. Davisson merely took Mrs, Dillon out driving and d<Jwn to the banks of a warbling brook, to inspect and criticise some of her literary effusions, which he insisted it would not be proper for her to send to him by mail, as it might cause suspicion and unwarranted critiei m. He insists that his regard for Mrs. Dillon was purely Platonic, and thkt he felt sorry for her because her husband was such a deucedly plain fellow and so unworthy of the charms of his liter ary companion. His explanation has set everything o k with the reverend gentleman and his literary paramour and the entire blame is now attached to the uncouth Mr. Dillon. There is not the least doubt about Rev. D’s. innocense; people who aid in the circulation of such outrageously false stories have done much to set him ill at ease and to wound his generous spirit.

J. E. A.

Wanted to Bent. I desire to rent for next year (1901) a farm of 80 to 160 acres— Wiithin 5 or 6 miles of Rensselaer. Address Look Drawer M. w2t Rensselaer, Ind. HOW BRIGHT'S DISEASE STARTS. Indigestion, billiousnese, blood poisoned with urea and ufric 'acid (which should have been excreted by the kidneys) sheumatio pains in nerves and joints, causing irritation of the kidneys, then pains over the back, mank sure approach of Bright’s disease, Do not delay tuking Fo)ey’s Kidney Cure, for it makes the kidneys right. , Take no substitute. " A. F. Long.

_ ANNUAL REPORT. Of the Trustee of Union Township, From August i, 1899 to September 1, 1900. Road Tax Fund. NAME FOR WHAT PAID. TP FUND. B D. Comer, service account.... $ 800 00 !B. D. Comer, “ “ 84 00 Tribune Pub. Co. set of office books 5 90 William Reeve, express 45 James McEwen, publishing estimate....... 2 00 ! McCoy & Co., revenue stamps. 1 50 ! Frank Meyers, postage 1 50 I Commercial State Bank, revenue stamps... 150 | Joseph Williams, gravel 144 40 Stephen Brusnahan, sevicesas Supervisor.. 25 00 A. M. Munden, “ “ • • 21 00 S. B. Moffit, cleaning ditch and ditch work. 12 00 1 Zebadee Swain, service acct as Supervisor. 15 00 August Kriger, “ “ 51 00 S. A. Brusnahan, paying hands on gravel roadLby time orders. 864 00 A M. Munden, services as Supervisor 9 00 August Kriger, paying hands on gravel road by time orders . 410 00 J. C. Gwin. cash asst Murphy & Comer ditch' 845 J. C. Gwin, Union Lakin ditch 98 78 Commercial State Bank, township warrant. 611 00 W. L. Lewis? ditching^road......' 15 00 S. A. Brusnahan, services as Supervisor.. . 16 10 G. E. Marshall, printing rep. & blank books 14 00 Z. E. Swain, service as Supervisor..' 16 00 D. H. Goble, ditch books. 2 42 A. B. Long, services as Supervisor . 45 00 David Alter, tiling road. . 10 00 J. G, Alter, work on ditch books, • 8 00 S. T. Hamacker, services as Supervisor.... 45 00 John Hardesty, dump boards 6 00 Commercial Bank, township warrant 681 50 S. A. Brusnahan, services as Supervisor.,.. 30 00 Z, E. Swain, paying liapds on gravel road by time orders 116 79 $8067 29 NAME FOR WHAT PAID. TUIT. TUND. J. V. Bringle, Teaching School, $ 225 00 Ura Gwin, “ “ 231 00 J. Cecil Alter “ “ 70 00 Ethel Perkins “ “ 280 00 Elmer Stevenson “ “• 280 00 Clara Haste “ , “ 280 00 W T . L. Benbow “ “ 315 00 E. E. Pierson “ “ 315 00 Jesse Fox “ “ 245 00 Fannie McCarthy “ “ 280 00 Lillian Nowels “ “ 280 00 Joeva Green “ “ 65 10 W. F. Osborne “ “ 315 00 s3lßl 10-

NAME. FOR WHAT PAID SPEC SCH FND S. B. Moffit, coal for dist no. 6 $ 28 48 Elder & Blankenbaker, rep 7 school houses 39 15 David Elder, wood for school h0u5e....... 14 00 Lillian Nowels, reading circle b00k5....... 2 00 Charles Vanarsdal, wood for school house-. 12 00 Thomas Florence, repairing ‘ “ 350 Mat Petty, “ “ “ 5 00 Abe Warren “ “ “ -y 100 Henry Hochbaura “ u h 164 Oscar Stibb’ r -> ’« << 50 warrant for school sup.. 158 50 A. B. Long, repairing school house. 2 00 Isaac Eight, mdae. 34 4o F. M. Goble, rep. & scrub, school house... 7 2o ’James Wiseman, mdse 3 26 John Crocisses Sons, grate for heater...... _ 85 Bruner & Hammond, 3 insurance policies.. 36 00

A. F. Long, mdse... 59 41 W T m. Eger, mdse 19 72 J. W 7. Paxton, lumber 35 10 B. D. Comer, wood for school house 7 50 John Humes, rep, & cleaning school house. 5 50 Warner Bros, stoves and mdse 59 00 Amil Shultz, wood for school house 4 90 Godlief Makus “ “ “ 10 00 J. V. Bringle, attending institute.ll 25 Ellis & Murray, school supplies 2 89 Ura Gwin, attending institute 10 50 John Swartz, repairing school house 1 50 Clarence Hurley, wood for school house... 19 60 W. M. Petty, fixing bell 50 Kirk Bros, varnish 1 75 Amel Shultz, woed for school house 18 80 Gus Kilger, cleaning and rep school house. 425 W. W. Pfrimmer, lecture to school children 10 00 J. Cecil Alter, attending institute 1 75 W’illiam Hochbaum, wood for school house. 1 00 Barney Dewitt, “ “ “ 300 F. M. Goble, cleaning school house 2 50 Clara Haste, attending institute. 12 00 F. M. Osborne, “ “ * 15 75

“ comb and washing towels 150 Elmer Stephenson, attending institute.... 14 00 L. W. Beubow. “ 13 5C E. E. Pierson, “ “ ...: 13 50 Jesse Fox “ “ .... 12 25 Fannie McCarthy “ “ .... 600 Ethel Perkins “ “ .... 14 00 Lillian Nowels “ ** •••• 14 0® David Alter, wood for school house Maggie Petty, soap and washing towels.... 1 35 Theodore Smith, wood for school house.... 12 00 Michael Fay “ “, “ •• • • 24 £5 John Crocissius Sons, grate for heater „ W. F. Osborne, holding graduating exam •• • 300 Wm. Ridenhour, wood for school house.... 14 UO Ray Thompson,, writing, deed for school house lot * Oo S. B. Porter, recording deed • • * P. W. Lißton, transporting children to sch. 50 00 William Fuller, “ “ “ 50 22 J. W. "Williams, bosk case 3 2o B. D. Comer, taking enumeration 35 00 W. L. Wood, mdse ' • • • • 2 25 Bales Lumber Co. luml>er and mdse 152 45 W. A. Huff, 3 gold stars 3 00 .Boys Friend Pub. Co. papers for schools. v 11 00 Laßue Bros, chairs 3 30 James Garriott, lumber for privies 14 23 Liston & Fuller, hauling stone 44 00 Ed Goble, delivering coal 2 54 Sam Mormnn, bldg stone work foundation .. 31 00 D. E. Hudson, freight 4 49 Garritt & Gant, school supplies../. 7 20 91254 97

NAME. FOR WHAT PAID. ROAD FUND H. B. Murray, making road list. ...... .$ 700 Z. L. Swain, paying bands on gravel road by time orders 222 22 William C. Babcocjq road receipts 1898 40 "“ « ........ 129 93 $2257 64 ADD. RD. FUND H. C. Alter, tile. 115 00 John Garriott, gravel. 100 00 William Wilcox, tiling road 9 00 County Treasurer, Union Lakin ditch * 35 92 William Blankenbaker, tile 4 76 A. M. Garriott ditching tp. al 10 00 John Garriott, gravel 90 00 Z. L. Swain, service as Supervisor. 35 00 D. H. Yeoman, Lumber 55 14 W. W. Pfrimmer “ 27 00 William Blankenbaker, tiling road 10 00 A. H. Alter “ “ 16 50 Joseph Williams, furnishing tile 7 14 James Garriott, maddock and work on roads 2 00 S. A. Brusnahan, paying hands on gravel roads by time orders 115 40 $632 86 " - DOG FUND William C. Babcock, surplus in dog fund..s 150 33 Stephen Comer, sheep killed by dogs 41 00 George W. Casey, sheep killed by dogs,... 8 50 $199 83 ■. ec/ POOR FUND Win. C. Babcock, reimbursing poor fund.. ..$ f 9 94 do “ “ “ .. .. 20 80 Isaac Eight, relief of poor 18 15 B. D. Comer, “ “ “ 1 350 George W. Prowdly, medical aid for poor .. 30 00 T. P. Wright, casket 7 00 do “ 6 00 W. L. Wood, relief of poor. 15 00 T. P. W T right, casket 12 00 Isaac Eight, relief of poor. 15 00 David Winslow, relief given Frank Hodge. 15 00 T. P. Wright, casket 6 00 Dr. Kirk, doctoring poor, 2 quarters 20 00 * $248 39 TOWNSHIP FUND Balance on -hand last settlement 21 98 Total of balance and receipts 3422 28Disbursements 3067 29 Balance 354 99* TUITION f’UND’ Balance on hand last settlement.... 1736 39 Total of balance and receipts 1622 60 Disbursements. ? 3181 10 Balance. 1441 50SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND Balance on hand last settlement '• 805 93 Total of balance and receipts 2274 35 Disbursements 1251 97 , -> 1019 38 Balance on hand last settlement. 126 27.' Total of balance and receipts 2423 52 Disbursements • 225 < 64 Balance... 165 88 ADD. ROAD FUND. Balance on hand last settlement 27 758Total of balance and receipts 7SB 53Disbursements ; 532 00 Balance ■* 1«0 67 # DOG FUND Balance on hand last settlement 221 35 Total of balance and receipts 315 33 Disbursements 199 83 Balance $ POOR FUND Balance on hand last settlement 7.. 58 48 Total of balance and receipts 284 91 Disbursements 24l 39 # , Balance $ 36 52 Total of all funds, balance $3324 43 / REGISTER T)F INDEBTEDNESS. Commercial Bank SI2OO, issued by David H. Yeoman, trustee, to build Parr school house. B. D. Comer being duly sworn says that the above SI2OO is all the indebtedness of Union township except a few accounts of which there is money in each fund balance to pay. B. D. COMER. Subscribed and sworn to before me tfris Bth day of September, 1900. WM. C. BABCCCK, Auditor, Jasper County, Ind. By E. L. Clark, Dept. STATE OF INDIANA, \ ga . Jasper County, j The undersigned, being duly sworn, upon his oath says that the within is a true and complete showing of all the moneys received and paid out as he verily believes; and that the various items of expenditure credited have been fully paid in the sums stated, and without express or implied agreemeent that any portion thereof shall be retained by or repaid to him, or to any other person; and that he has received no money nor article of value in consideration of any contract made by him as trustee. ;. . B. D. COMER, Township Trustee. Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 4 day of Sept. 1900. JOHN F. GARRIOTT, Chairman of the Adyisory Board.