St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 21, Number 38, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 April 1896 — Page 4

independent. WlfisßKttTON. INDIANA. APRIL 11. 181'6. sr/.*.. ENDLKY, Editor. X^ifrsickett, formerly editor of the .Olnen New Era, has gone into the hard wrarP nuDn-sei- al Fredericktown, Mo. Onuses Landis, editor of the Delphi -Xcarmftl,fiha«%een nominated for congress tAyMhe-repnMicans of the ninth district. The\Nort&ern Indiana Teachers' As •-aociatiwn hX-t.a successful meeting at Marion last wv^k, about 1,200 teachers ii«ng present. The Association will . mm av Elkhart next year. Everctee:. great Daniel Webster had grave lack, fate about railroads being possiSite «aid that the frosts on the rails jraAid prevent the train from moving or frea^toppiirg after it had begun to move. -JRx

The United States congress has recqg -ntwH the belligerency of the Cubans, the senate concurrent resolutions having ^>®eri adopted by the house last Monday. * There was but little opposition to the resolutions, there being 244 votes in favor of anil 27 against them. W® may ■^aw look for those Spanish students to -declare war on the United States. The question is often asked: What belligerent rights, such as our con^gKss’has voted to extend to the Cubans. "TSe "LaPorte Republican condenses into ja Aort paragraph the full answer to the question as follows: Previous to the passage of those resolutions by the two houses of congress tkeOabans were simply rebels, defying the laws of the Spanish government* of which they were a part. If the United states interposed at all in this matter it wtnAd have to be in behalf of Spain to rjuwigt in putting down an insurrection, or in other words a mob. Now that belli^enent rights have been accorded Cuba that country stands before the world in the same light that Spain does. She has ~m army that stands on equal footing -with ail other nations. We can sell the -Cubans guns, ammunition, food, etc. Can sell them ships, and other things to be need in war, which we could not do ^Mffore. A successful business man says: ‘‘lt .«nt so much to have people come to the .setore and inquire for the very article that I advertise that I care so much about. It® more to keep my name before the people; to have it associated in their ocinds with a certain line of goods, so •Ahat whenever a need is felt in my line, mme is the first name suggested to the ^prospective purchaser. No, 1 cannot rewsali Bion than one or two instances where the customers have called for any • specific thing that I have advertised. But the fact that they come and call not only for that but for many things more, is suf Ufflertl recompense for the little I spend -printer's ink. The facts are that nowidays it has become impossible to do ibusness without advertising. I make it .just as much a matter of consideration -?xnd more of a necessity than rent, taxes, insurance, etc., and I believe this is the ( ^sentiment of every progressive business ; mam” . “Resolved,That in the opinion of congress * -a condition of war exists between the 1 government of Spain and the government c i^TCdiaimed and for some time maintained Ay force of arms by the people of Cuba; ' .and that the United States of America t .-should maintain a strict neutrality be f ween the contending powers, according t&oieadh all the rights of belligerents in time ports and territory of the United. ^States. ! Resolved, further, That the friendly edifices of the United States should be of 8 sered by the President to the Spanish t government for the recognition of the H independence of Cuba.” These are the senate resolutions which { -on last Monday passed the house by a } voteof 214 to 27. At the announcement 1 «sf the vote there went up a roar of ap- j gplause from the house and the galleries. t Whatever the law force of these re- t Hiolutions may be remains yet to be seen, Amt the moral influence of this sympa j rihsr. of the American people thusexpress«ed by their representative body, congress, p will be an aid to the Cuban cause, which o St would have been no less than coward- ' wee to withhold. We are not so old a’ n ■ at ion ourselves but that we can remem ; ~ A>ar what it meant to us when France t -.recognized the belligerency of the colo ! des, and such memory makes it most Atting that we, in our strength and security, should be the first to throw out - Ahis line of aid to our Cuban brothers ] Avbo now are struggling bravely in the : turbulent waters from which we emerged triumphant a little more than a hundred ryears ago. Countries that wish freedom inti are willing and able to fight for it ! nought to have it. Os course a nation has [ rights concerning subject territory, but the “divine right of kings” theory exploded several years ago, and it is like a chapter from the Dark Ages when one nation holds another in forcible subjection and oppression and it lies within our power to aid the oppressed, for us to let mistaken ideas of policy, conservatism. setc., hold us back. Our United States of ’America has long been a refuge for the • oppressed of all nations. Our flag is the symbol of liberty and Justice. Our con gress is loyal to its trust when it holds , out the hand of recognition totheCuban patriots. “The Independent and Toledo Blade ;$1.75. A cheap combination. Take advantage of the offer.

The Tax Question. The board of trustees of Walkerton levied a tax of 15 cents on the hundred dollars as a sinking fund two years ago. This tax was levied for « iter works purposes. Last year this tax was increased to 25 cents. This constitutes half of the tax that will be levied to build the water works system now proposed. Only 25 cents more on each hundred dollars will be required to meet the whole tax for water-works. Now add to the taxes you paid the last year 25 cents more to each hundred dollars of the assessed value of your property and you will have the a mount of taxes you will be called upon to pay for building water works. The ordinance as passed by the board of trustees and published in this paper provides that the special tax for this purpose shall not exceed fifty cents on every one hundred dollars of taxable property and one dollar on each poll. The majority of property owners in Walkerton will not pay five dollars a year more on account of this and a great many of them not half that. Excitable individuals, who

have been talking through their hats, have gone off the handle without invest! gating, and they have influenced others to look at this matter cross wise. All sorts of ridiculous stories about enor mous taxation, ruinous expense of run ning water works plant, etc., have been set afloat. The school house, when projected, was going to bust up the town, in the opinion of some. But it didn't and the building was paid for before any one hardly know it, and the tax required to build it inflicted no hardship upon any one. The water works tax will be paid just as easily. No one will be called upon to suffer particul arly but the loyal, enterprising citizens who, in addition to paying their taxes, have had the interest of the town at heart enough to go down into their pick ets and scrape up their little twenty five, fifty or one hundred dollars, as the castmight be, to take stock individually in the enterprise for the purpose of helping it along, not knowing how long they may be compelled to wait before getting back their money. For the information of those who are not posted we give the taxation of Walk erton for the last year, as taken from the county treasurer's tax sheet: State tax, 9 cts; benevolent institutions. 5 ets; state school, 11 cts; s ate sinking fund, 3 cts: educational fund, 1% cts; endowment fund, * 2 ct;county fund, thirty and five sixths cts; local tuition, 15 cts; special school, 30 cts; court house tax, 5 cts: corporation tax, 30 cts: Corporation Sinking Find, 25 its. Total, 11.66. Poll tax, $2. The assessed valuation of the taxable property of Walkerton is alxmt ?2'I6,(XX). A 50 cent levy on on this would amount to $l,lBO a year. The interest and principal for $1,200 for live years would be $5,400. A fifty cent levy for five years would be SoJXX), being near ly SSOO over the required amount, pro vided the bonds were paid at t he expira tion of the first five years. The bonds are payable at any time after five years, at the option of the town, and all within twenty years. This gives the town ample time to meet the debt,and if it is thought advisable, the levy maybe made less than 50 cents on the hundred dollars and the time extended longer than five years. We have not included in the above the one dollar tax on each poll, which alone would go a great way toward liquidating the interest on the bonds. Tow nhip Trustees’ Reports. Attorney-General Ketcham submits the following opionion: “The law re quires township Trustees to publish statements of their indebtedness in detail, giving number and total of out standing orders, warrants and accounts. This applies to the Trustees now in of flee and said report should bo published by said Trustees on the first Monday in August, or as near that date as a weekly paper in general circulation in his county can be had. I think a publication in the next issue during that week would be sufficient. The statute says explicit ly that the Trustee shall cause a copy of his report in full to be published and that does not mean simply a statement >f receipts and expenditures of each und, but that he shall publish a statenent showing his indebtedness in detail, giving the numbers and total amount of the outstanding orders, warrants and accounts chargeable to such funds, which shall be sworn to.” Trustees report on three funds in March and two in August, but the pub lication on all funds should be made in August according to the above opinion. MRS. M. P. O’BRIEN, Ivesdale, 111., writes: “Ihave used Dr. Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin as a family medicine with the best of results. For de rangements of the stomach and a general laxative I like it better than anything I have used. It is so pleasant to taste my children are always anxious to take it.’ B. E. Williams. Wanted—Farms. In exchange for Chicago houses and lots, well located, near electric cars. Louis Wink. Chicago, 111., 6537 Halstead street. Cripple Creek, Col., Is the greatest mining camp in the world and is now on the boom. The Indiana, Illinois & lowa R. R. via Streater is the best line to Cripple Creek. Call on or write agents 3 I route for routes and full information. The Independent and New York Thrice-a-Week World $2.

Easter Services. i Sunday morning at the United Breth--1 ern Sunday school there was a large at- . i tendance and in addition to the regular - lesson there was an interesting program I with rectitations and songs suitable to > j the occasion. Some fine plants gave a r ■ pleasing effect, and at the close of the > services each member of the school carI ried home a china egg decorated with api- propriate flowers and motto as a memen--1 to of the occasion. ।* * ♦ ’ At the M. E. Sunday school the floral decorations, lesson and songs were replete 1 with the sentiment, “Our Lord is Risen.” 1 In the evening instead of the usual sermon there was a regular Easter program. The Easter Queen's Message to the Flowers was beautifully represented by several young ladies and there were appropriate recitations and songs. Eor Sale. Two black horses, 5 and 6 years old, t combined weight 2,600 pounds, one , Jersey cow, 4 years old, two Ji Jersey heifers, 1 year old; also a spring wagon with top. Rn<|i»iro I’’’Atchley, miles west of Kinintz's mill. Dr. A. F. Schafer, of South Bend, who lately returned from a visit to the noted hospitals of Europe, is again giving his full attention to the practice of his specialties the eye, ear, nose and throat, lie also fits spectacles by the latest improved methods. Office hours 10 to 12 a. m., 2to 4 p. m., 7 to Bp. m., 2 to 3 p. m., Sundays. Office in Oliver oj>era house block. DON’TSTOP TOBACCO. How to Cure Yourself While Using It The tobacco habit grows on a man un til his nervous system is seriously affect ed, impairing health, comfort and happiness. To quit suddenly is too severe a shock to the system, as toliacco to an inveterate user becomes a stimulant that his system continually craves. “BacoCuro" is a scientific cure for the tobacco habit, in all its forms, carefully com pounded after the formula of an eminent Berlin physician who has used it in his private practice since 1872. without a failure. It is purely vegetable and guar anteed jwrfectly harmless. You can use all the tobacco you want while taking “Baca-Curo.” It will notify you when to stop. We give a written guarantee to cure permanently any cnee with three boxes, or refund the money with 10 per cent interest. “BacoCuro" w not a sulmtitute, but a scientific cure, that cures without the aid of will power and , with no inconvenience. It leaves the system as pure and free from nicotine as ! the day you took your first chew or , smoke. Cured By Bun Ui no and Gained Thirty Pounds. From huiiilnob of testimonial*, the original* of which #rvon file and open to Inspection the following to pre»e<)te<t: Clayton Nvrada Us . Ark , Jan ;n ISw> Fureka Chemical A Mfg . Co , Wl» Ge-'llemen. For forty year* I u«e<! tot»c<x> In all its form*. For twenty five yean of that time I was a gn at •offerer Oom general debility aad heart disease For fifteen years I tried to quit, but couldn't. I took various remedied, among others No-To- Bar." “lb* Indiana Tobacco Antidote ' “iHiu’jle Chloride of Gold ' vt etc bjt none of them did me the least bit of good. Finally, however. I purchased a box f your -Bat-o Curo" and it lias entirely cured tue of the habit in all its form*, and 1 have Increased thirty pounds in weight and am relieved from all the unmerons ache* and pains of I. dy and mind I could wrile a quire of paper upon my changed feelings and c, ndition Yours respectfully. I' H Marbury. i’aMor C. F. Churah, Clayton. Ark Sold by all druggists at SI.OO per box; three boxes, (thirty days' treatment l , $2.50 with iron clad, written guarantee, or sent direct upon receipt of price Write for Inxiklet and proofs. Eureka Chemical A Mfg. Co., LaCrosse, Wis., and Boston. Mass. For thorough dentistry call on Dr. 11. S. Dowell. An ad. in the Independent draws.

The Red Star^^ Is a Good, Reliable Place to buy Family Groceries I and Notions. Headquarters p — Mixed Varieties per pound 40 cents, I© I tor bweet Peas Half pound 25 cents. .... the only Q uarter pound 15 cents - i NEW DOUBLE SWEET PEA Bride of Niagara i ©) True to name. Packet 25 cents, half Packet 15 cents. I © T wo^derfui Crimson Rambler Rose o is y ceAts. »§i ©) FLORAL GUIDE, 1896, Tried and True Novelties, tej THE PIONEER SEED CATALOGUE. „ . . . ~ .. Chromo-lithographs of Double Sweet Fuchsia double white Phenomenal (g; Pea, Roses, Fuchsia White Phenome- Blackberry, The Rathbun. I S Blackberries, Raspberries, New Tomato, Vick s Early Leader, « Leader lomato, Vegetables. The Earliest Tomato known. ©) Filled with good things old and new. fgj 1 list ol Howers, Vegetables, Small Fruits, etc>, with description and prices. •_ a ri e< on receipt of io cts. which may be deducted from first order—really gi free—or free with an order for any of the above. (§) Pi ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. © Ba® JAMES VICK’S SONS (ad

An Old Timer. "Col.” Hargett, the veteran tram 3 printer, is in Winchester. He claimthis to be his last annual pilgrimage. He has been tramping ever since 1857 and is now seventy-six years old. “Col." Hargett says he is now bound for the Childs-Drexel home at Colorado Springs. - Rochester Sentinel. HAVE YOU A COLD? If so, then, instead of taking so much quinine and other strong medicines, take a pleasant and mild stomach and bowel remedy, which will cleanse the system, and you will be surprised how quickly the cold will leave you. Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin will do this better than any other. Trial size 10c (10 doses 10c), large sizes 50c and sl, at B. E. Williams’. Farm for Sale. I have a farm of 96 acres located 2 l £ miles south of North Liberty and about 4 miles northeast of Walkerton; 76 acres under cultivation and 20 acres of marsh and timber; a large house in good repair; good barn; g<x»d orchard; two good drove well* .mA ^“-*-1 «>ut i>uildiiq<H, whjgli I will sell on terms to suit pur chas-w c ’all at the farm for particulars, . one fourth mile west of the Cole school house, Lincoln Township, St. Joseph county. Elizabeth Rensberger. Paul Seifert, house, sign and buggy painter, gives prompt attention to all kinds of painting, graining, kalsomining and paper hanging. Work first class. Prices reasonable. Shop over Tischer's wagon shop. The American House, J. Renslierger. proprietor, has good ai-eommodations for boarders and lodgers. Rates <1 a day. New York World. The twice a week Edition of the New York World has been converted into the Thrice a week. It furnishes 3 papers of 6 pages apiece, or eighteen pages every week, at the old price of one dollar a year. This gives 156 impers a year for one dollar and every pajier has 6 pages eight columns wide or 48 columns in all. The Thri<-e a week World is not only much larger than any weekly or semi weekly newspaper, but it furnishes the news with much greater frequency and promptness. In fact it combines all the * crisp, fresh qualities of a daily with the attractive special features of a weekly. The Thrtor a week World and the Inde * rKNDKirr one year for 12. A GREAT SENSATION-EMPLOYMENT FOR EVERYBODY Wanted: General Agent: man or! lady. t«» take charge of ten counties and appoint canvassers for the MOST PER ITSELF DISH WASHER. Washes, । dries and jM>lishos dishes for entire | family in two minutes without nutting hands in water. No breaking, chipping or scalded hands. Eierylssiy buvs. j Ono man clean'd t 72.50 first Say. No : ennvaaaing or traveling No scheme or fake. Territory going like wildfire. Salary monthly. and com BHsaiom-. Write today enclosing re fervne* * and stamp for rvph . NATIONAL MFG. CO.. St. Ixniis, Mo. I

TXXW Fai'iffi’ Bait Walkerton, Ind., JOHN I-;. JOHNSON, l>i.•« . iA N .P >HNS( >X. V. l' ( on. HIOM I-SON TURSFR, U»»li«er D<h<m m general bunking biiniuess; Ihivh and hollh exchange, makes collections ou nil points at lowest possi l»|e expenae. Accounts of individuals ami eorpoiatious nolicitetl. Best Bicycles to buy are the i * -UJ J Sunol, Hercules, Stella Ask dealer in nearest town to show them. The Mclntosh-Huntington Co . Cleveland.O

WANTED! AT THE GLOBE 448 Men and Boys to buy CLOTHING that we are selling at a Sacrifice! nsaEnsnora A WORD TOOUr MANY CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS, t 4 4 k 4 D. • not be misled by som • of our competitors regarding our prices, but come and se> us. If ue do not sell to you as we say and do as we represent, then take their word. We have the finest line of Groceries, Canned and Bottle Goods, Glassware, Queensware, Etc., I?- i sh .vu i' ; Walkerton, and anything not satisfactory money cheerfully refunded. For the next 30 days we shall allow all 5 Per Cent Discount on Glassware & Queenware. We carry a full line of Cigars and Tobaccos, and especially do we invite you to try our “CUBA'’ FIVE CENT CIGARS. Cash for all kinds of Produce and Poultry at market prices. Chas. M. Stephens. DO YOU NEED A PAIR OF SHOES? if so call on r,:e. lam making a lead in ladies', misses' and gents’ shoes, for the present. Prices Considerably Reduced. This is an opportunity to get Shoe Leather at real bargains. Call and be convinced. NOAH RENSBERGER, Leader in Low Prices.