St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 22, Number 36, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 March 1897 — Page 4

Slljc Jniicpcnbcnt ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY AT WALKERTON. - - - INDIANA. \V. A. Endley, - Editor and Publisher. ...$| .25 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. 1 SATURDAY, MA RUH 27, 1897. There is but one colored man in congress and his name is White. “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown,” is especially applicable to the sovereigns of Europe at the present writing. An inventor has devised a scheme for oiling the hulls of ocean vessels in order to increase their speed through the _ Jyai^est seas. lion. W. J. Bryan is giving one half of the royalty from the sale of his new book, “The Frst Battle." to the cause of bimetallism. He has just turned over the first installment of profits from the book, amounting to 88,(XX), to the silver committee. Some one with a weakness for statistics has figured that it cost 82,700,000 to make Fitzsimmons champion, which in eludes all expenses of the fight and of those who saw it. Champions are an expensive luxury but it seems that we must have them. Freight traffic trusts are said to be going to pieces all over the country. This is a result of a recent decision of the supreme court to the effect that such combinations are a violation of the Sherman anti-trust law. The effect of this decision will be to cause a genera! smashup of these trusts and bring about a reduction of freight rates generally on railroads. The Indianapolis Journal adversely criticises the appointment of Hon. J. W. Gowdy as consul-general to Paris, on the ground of incompetency. The Jour nal, however, may be a little previous in its estmate of Gowdy's ability to fill the position in question. Gowdy has given ample evidence of possessing good ability in past political successes, and with his native shrewdness, good common sense and genius in political affairs ‘ Your Uncle Jack” will no doubt get along swimmingly among the gay Parisians and be able to take care of this country’s interests at France’s great capital. The dry, tedious tariff question, which everybody is tired of, but in which some try to make themselves think they take a pleasurable interest, is now the chief topic of debate in congress and tinanc al circles. It is to be hoped that congress will make the debate as short as good judgment and a careful adjustment of the tariff will allow. Everybody, including democrats, republicans, populists, etc., are interested in the restoration of better times, and if the tariff is one of the mediums by which this is to be accomplished, let the debate go on, that good may come out of it. The people are willing to stand almost anything in order to see prosperity return to the land. After all, what is gained to the world and civilization by enforcement of capital punishment?—lndianapolis Sun. It is a question whether anybody, way down deep in his own heart, really believes that there is anything to be gained by capital punishment. The death penalty is an old institution inherited from barbarous ages when human life was held lightly. It is a relic to which we cling because it is old, and the world gives up old, time-worn customs slowly and with reluctance. But the time is surely coming when the murdering of criminals through the instrumentality of the law will no longer be tolerated by civilized society; when the world will look upon the gallows with the same repugnance that we now regard the death-dealing instruments of torture used in ancient times for punishing criminals. It is not “foolish sentiment," but good, solid reasoning from sound premises, that is causing many of 1 our brightest and deepest minds to re- ■ gard capital punishment as wrong and an inst il til ion to be abolished. So far as sympathy for hardened criminals is concerned, they deserve none, and sensible people do not trouble themselves about such matters. “Thou shalt not kill,” is a commandment binding upon all men alike, organized society not excluded. The law has no right to kill, even in the name of justice. The object of the law is to protect society and restrain crime, to place criminals where they can do no further harm. The prison answers the purpose as well as the gallows. “Hang him!” D - n him, he deserves it.” These are frequent expressions applied to criminals, and no doubt give the one who utters them great satisfaction at the time. But this is neither sense nor reason. Why not say, “Cut him to pieces!” “Burn him at the stake!” This would express the same feeling—a savage thirsting for vengeance. There are any amount of people that ought, by rights, to be killed on general principles, but that is a duty for a Higher Power to perform. Crime must be punished and society protected, but the prison is the natural, rational way of disposing of criminals. It serves as an effectual punishment for all other crimes in the calendar, and why not for murder as well?

The last day of Marchis the date fixed ' for a vote on the tariff bill which is now being discussed in congress. A Plymouth merchant who does busi- | ness on the credit plan has lost but S4O on accounts in the past five years. He should give up the receipt for the benefit of a suffering world. The North Liberty News began its third year with a new dress and by enlarging from a seven-column folio to a five-column, eight page paper. This denotes prosperity, which the News has earned by giving its constituents a newsy local paper. The Diamond Garment Cutter Is an article gotten up and designed for the especial use of all ladies who are desirous of being well dressed at the least possible expense. It is one that the inventor and promoters think should find a friend and patron in every family who use a sewing machine. By its use a lady is enabled to cut all the clothing worn by herself as well as for any member of the family; thereby saving' expense, time and worry, which hrs always been her’s to bear. Ladies are welcome at any time to come and visit the school and also inspect the work. W hat our Pupils Think of the Diamond Garment Cuttar. We the undersigned, are members of the Diamond Garment Cutter School and think the work is very fine. We are thoroughly interested in the course of instruction, and would recommend it to all ladies desiring an accomplishment and a practical feature of education com bined. We feel sure the results will be satisfactory. Respectfully, Mas. Ali.ie .1 u K'ox, Mits. L. J. Bentlf y. i After taking only a few lessons in the use of the Diamond Cutter I take pleas ure in saying that it is a grand success. I consider it well worth the price and conscientiously recommend it to all who may need a perfect system of cutting. I )ILL \ WoLFENBABGEK. I am taking the course of instruction in the use of the Diamond Garment Cutter and am very well pleased with the system. The work is proving to be a success and is satisfactory in every re spect. Alice Mi Di j fie. Cora Uncapher-Rapp. "The old must die and the young may die,” is a very truthful saying and it is when one of our friends who is young, vigorous, enjoying perfect health, with the brightest prospect for a long and happy life before them, depart this life, almost without warning, that surprise, grief and consternation overwhelm us, that a community is shocked, its sunshine turned to darkness and gloom. Cora Uncapher Rapp was born in I Grovertown, Ind., December 11, 1575, died March 3, 1897, aged 21 years, 3 months and 19 days. She was the oldest daughter of Sam’l H. and Eva Uncapher. She had ever been the pride and flower of the family and deservedly so, too. Her’s was a rare nature, being ever obedient to parents and obliging to friends, her sunny smiles and genial na ture winning her friends wherever she went. She was united in marriage to Fred G. Rapp, April 16, 1896, who took her to his farm one mile north of this place and started out on life’s journey under pleasant surroundings and the brightest prospects. In the year of 1891 she united with and was baptized into the U. B. church and was a faithful member. She leaves father, mother, husband, brother and four sisters to mourn her untimely death. Cora and I her infant son were laid tenderly away in one casket. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. Snyder in the U. B. church March 5. Chase. Another Version of the Koontz Ice Case. Knox Ind., March 28 1597. Ed. Independent: I note in your excellent paper a report of the case of Koontz against the club house company for taking ice from his lake. Now it was a query in my mind who would have the brass to write j such a report, and what was the object 'of so writing. Was it a bluff? If so who for? The case was tried before Esq. Hays, of Knox, and, although in no wise personally interested, 1 attended ' the trial. Mr. Dressier is the man who ! had charge of the clubhouse, and not Schrader as given in said report. The । only trial before the j ustice was on an ’ indictment against Dressier. The decision of the justice was that they had failed to prove the charges contained in . the indictment, and Dressier was dis- > charged. Schrader is not a member of s the club, but only an employe, and in ; pursuance to a compromise between Koontz and the club, he plead guilty [ and Koontz discontinued as to the rest. : ■ Now as to the ownership of the lake, it ■ was not decided in any manner whatever. •! If, as your reporter says, Koontz owns 1 ■ the entire ground covered by the water 1 jof the lake, he had better raise his mill dam so as to flood the greater half of Marshall county, and try to take in Plymouth, but such an idea is too simple to entertain for a moment. Your reporter further says that it cost the clubhouse people about §2OO. I just saw Justice Hays and he tells me the entire cost, from the first issue of the papers in the suit to the close, was 826.90. Yours for the truth, , J. M. F.

Our Grand _^ । Dissolution sale! .....NOW IN FULL BLAST! $22,000 WORTH OF Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Caps Undltarear, Trunks, Valises, Es, Etc to be sold in THIRTY DAYS sWWces never before heard of in retaildom: Men’s Suits 81.15 to 87.65 Boys’ “ YE .... 1-00 to 4.44 Children’s Suits . 50 to 2.22 Men’s Shoes 98 to 1.69 Ladies’ “ .> • 58 to 169 « G 50 to 1.09 Children’s. . .7 ".'.'.V-j* 19 to 89 This sale positively ends April 16. OtJTne at once and save lots of money on your Spring Purchases. M. ALLMAN & SON, Plymouth, Ind. ————————————. — .. „

Kitchen work is made easy and pleas ant by the use of a Russell Kitchen table. It combines neatness with con venience and is a real labor saver. When you are baking or cooking. your flour, sugar spices, lemons, etc., are all . in one place, saving much time and trou t ble. (Jo and see one. They are sold at Vincent’s at the low price of 86.50. Walkerton Market. COKKI ( TED WEEKLY BY STEPHENS VXD GRIDER. Eggs 8 Butter 12 Lard 6 (Jreon Hides 4 Potatoes new 22 to 25 Corn 18 Clover Seed 3.50 to 3.75 Wheat 83 Oats ... 12 to 15 Beans .70 to 75 Rye _ 28 ()ni<ms new 7 0 to 80 Chickens young 6 Wm >1 10 to i U Turkeys .............. 7 TUT: Fanners’ » Bt Walkerton, IndJohn E. Johnson, Pres. Mohgin Johnson. Vice Pics Thompson tvknfk, Cashier Does a general banking biininrsH ; buys ami sella exchange, makes col led ions on all points at lowest possi ble expense. Accounts of imlividnals and corporations solicited.

My Spring & StJ^mer Stock of—- — Ladies’, Misses’and Children's SHOES.—. Is the banner assortment of the season. Values were never so mar vellously low as right now. Como and see the choice selection and learn why economical people prefer to spend their money with me. Nonh Rensberger. Leader in Low Prices. I Positively no goods sold on Sunday except in case of sickness. THE RED STAR i ...FOR... GROCERIES jftND NOTIONS. Highest Market Price for Country Produce. • • • J. A. Williams.

Trustee’s Notice. E. 1 Leibole, Trustee of Lincoln township, hereby gives notice that lie will be in his office at his residence on A venue F, near Hie flouring mill, on j t urd.iy of each week for Ihe t ransac | lion of township business. Try the American steam laundry, of laiPorte. Work first class. A. E. Cripe, agent. JOY OF WOMANHOOD.

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THE GLOBE. ANOTHER BIG FIRE IN WALKERTON! BUT WE ARE STILL ON EARTH FOR BARGAINS. - WE ARE RECEIVING OUR IS FR I NG*GOODsi - CONSISTING OFMen’s and Boys’ Suits Hats, Caps, Shoes & Gents' Furnishing Goods. | M e will sell you clothing cheaper than ever before offered in \\ alkerton. You who want Clothing come to our store and see our nice line of new goods and learn the low prices Tpk at which we are selling them. We can interest you. ’X. T Few of Our Rare Bargains: I Men’s Fancy Bosom Shirts, 50 cents, usual price 75 cents. Our One Dollar Shirt now for 75 cents. Nice Ail Wool (’lay Worsted Suits from 86.50 to 815. Other goods will be sold proportionately low. Koontz & Fair.

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Dry Goods, Notions, Ar q o SHOES, GROCERIES AND QIJEENSWARE e b lve y OU f rom st o 25 percent on all of these lines. A trial wm )iQ nvince you. Come and learn our prices. \\ ili save you «ou e y, no matter where you trade. We will pose ively met-T^ u .. o f ^he Leaders some stores quote you. Our Canned Govl- w jn c i oße April 1. Stephens Grider. Butter Makers — Should Save Time and Labor By Getting One of our Churns THE BENTWOOD AND IMPROVED BUCKEYE are the kinds we keep. They are among the best Churns made. GOOD WASHING MACHINES MAK': was hqay comparatively easy. WE HANDLE The Beck and Cyclone Washers. A Few Doors, thoroughly seasoned, for sale. _L. A. REEGE. A LIAR! — Is not needed to tell about our goods and prices. lou will always find good honest goods at reasonable prices at our store. e have just received our Spring Stock DRY GOODS AND SHOES, and invite you to consult your own interests by calling and seeing oui stock. W e have the latest in Dress Goods and ladies’, children’s and men’s shoos, which we are selling at the right prices Call and learn something to your advantage. BRUBAKER & BLAINE.

We take great pleasure in announcing we have secured the exclusive sale of the The Famous Coronet Corset Co.’s Goods, including th® celebrated No. 550 (like cut here shown), also the The Famous Columbian Girdles, Jackson Waists,--1 ronsides. Also, we have the well known Sampson and F. P. Corsets. We have a full line of above makes. We desire also to ask you to call and see us regarding our full lines of