Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 158, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1910 — Page 1

No. 158.

UNVEILING OF STATUE CEREMONY IMPOSING

Independence Day Celebration and the Unvoting of Monument Attract Large Throng to Rensselaer.

10,000 PERSONS PRESENT Day Long to Be Remembered In History of Old Jasper—Amusements and Patriotism Hold Sway. If the weather had been made to order a finer day could not have been found for the unveiling of the soldiers’ monument and the celebration of the Fourth than we had Monday. It was neither too hot nor too cool; it was just right.

Even before many of the citizens were ,up the crowds began to arrive and by noon fully ten thousand people were in town, many of whom remained until late at night, The Rensselaer boys’ band furnished the music for the day. They were assisted by a few members of the Lake Village band. The day’s celebration began with foot racing, fireworks, etc., followed by an automobile parade at 11 o’clock. J. Hansen was awarded the first prize and Amos Alter, of Union township, the second prize for the handsomest decorated cars. The aerial acts by the Baldwins and the plantation singing by the colored troupe, and the moving picLure shows entertained the crowd until 2 P. M., when the ceremonies attending she unveiling of the monument began. The dedication of the monument was t day long to be remembered and places Jasper county in the Jead in Indiana in patriotism and as the patron of high art. It was a step that will be ' followed elsewhere in the state, as artistic taste developes. The monument was erected by the soldiers and by patrons of true art. The famous “Bloody Ninth” has distinguished itself in the field of art as it did on the field of battle.

Mrs. Alfred Thompson, more than any one person, deserves the credit of this noble memorial. She was indefatigable in her appeal to the patriotism and culture of our community and of the state at la,rge. She carried her banner to victory. Milroy Park and this imposing example of sculpture give her high rank as a benefactor of the city and county. Miss Mary Washburn, the well know sculptress, has, in this heroic figure, given another proof of her genius and added reason for pride that she is “to the manor born.” She is winning golden opinion in Chicago. The figure was subject to most favorable criticism by the sculptors Lorado Taft and Charles Mulligan. It stands so as to present a striking view from

Washington street. With the completion of the park, we will have one of the highest examples of monumental art. The exercises began at 2 P. M. with Invocation by Rev. Charles L. Harper, followed by a chorus of eighteen ladies. Chairman G. F.Meyers then introduced Judge Hammond, who delivered the opening address. The great throng gave him enthusiastic welcome and close attention. In part, Judge Hammond said: “It is a great personal gratification to preside at the dedication of the monument to this distinguished soldier and especially on the anniversary of the birth of the Republic. While the nation at large is celebrating the day, we might well, in addition, rejoice in this event which more particularly concerns our own community and state. The monument Is to the valor, not only of General Milroy, but to those who were his comrades in arms. It is a memorial to the honor of all. Great praise is due to the generosity of our citizens in its erection. In particular is praise due to the work of Mrs. Afred Thompson, who originated and executed the movement.

The Evening Republican.

“All the great generals of the civil war are gone, General McGinnis being the last, having died a few weeks since. General Milroy has been dead twenty years. General Milroy may not have been ‘great’ In the ordinary sense of the term as applied to ancient and, modern warriors. However, if the term ‘great’ be limited to pure patriotism and bravery, then no general ever lived who was more entitled to the name great than Milroy. He had no conception of fear. ' Of him, Major Benham, of the regular army, remarked in action, ‘There goep Old Milroy. The rebels may kill, but cannot scare him.’

"General Milroy always took the initiative in battle unless restrained by superior authority. He inherited fighting blood both from maternal and paternal ancestors. Through his ancestor, John McElroy, Earl of Annondale, he was descended from Robert Bruce, the Scottish king. The name, changed to Milroy, on immigration here in Colonial days, is identified with warfare from Indian times. His father, General Samuel Milroy, married Martha Houston, a near relative of General Sam Houston. “General Robert H. Milroy was born at Salem, Indiana, June 11, 1816. Largely self taught, he entered Norwich Military’* University in 1840 and graduated as class valedictorian in 1843. He experienced much hostility during the war from the prejudice of West Point graduates. He served as captain in Co. C, Ist regiment Indiana Volunteers in the Mexican war, afterward graduating in law in the Indiana University and then locating in this city (then a village) in 1854. In 1858 Judge Hammond also located here and from then until the Civil war was more or less intimately associated with General Milroy. A simple trust and faith in others was characteristic of General Milroy, but, if anyone infringed on his honor, distance from the General added greatly to his safety. He was a good lawyer, but, owing to haste in diction, was not equally good as an advocate. He was a splendid speciman of physical manhood, being six feet, two and one-half inches in height, with unusual and symmetrical developement and excelled as a boxer and swordsman. Through secofiding a proposed duel, he became estranged from his church in 1861, but late in life renewed his church allegiance. “At the first news of the fall of Fort Sumpter, he raised Co. G, of the Ninth* Indiana, of which Judge Hammond was lieutenant, and was soon commissioned co|onel in the three months’ service and passed through a number of Engagements. The Ninth then reenlisted for three years, with Milroy as its colonel, and February 2,1862, he was commissioned brigadier general, serving under Slgel and Fremont, and -in March, 1863, he was commissioned major general. To check extreme outrages on loyal citizens by rebel neighbors in his district, he ordered restitution in twenty four hour% J|Sth the alternative of death. This induced th* ofTer of SIOO,OOO for his head by the rebels and complaint by the rebels to the federal government. On investigation however, the order was not revoked. In the second battle of Bull Run he held that if his wing of the forces had been supported, a, great mistake would have been avoided and a different result would have been reached.

“Carl Schultz says: ‘General Milroy was extremely democratic in treatment of his troops, discussing plana with and taking views of his subordinates with the greatest freedom and was respected and liked by all.’ “As evidence of the esteem in which he was held, he had three swords pre > sented him, one, a gold-plated sword, by his officers; the second, a SI,OOO sword, by the 25th Ohio, and a third by loyal citizens of Tennessee. \ In

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civil life he held. a number of positions, including that of member of the Indiana Constitutional convention in 1850; trustee of the Wabash and Brie canal; superintendent of Indian affairs in Washington territory, etc. Ha died in Olympia, Wash., March 29, 1890, aged seventy-three years. In Jasper, Newton and Benton counties, his name is a household word and esteem and affection is accorded him by all. “The monument now unveiled is the product of the labor, skill and genius of Mary Washburn, the sculptress, formerly of Rensselaer, is a high wo’-k cl art and will for ages perpetuate the memory of Milroy and his soldiers. About his statue are grouped his soldiers’ names, and coming generations will trace with pride their ancestry to names graven on its entablature.” At the conclusion of Judge Hammond’s speech the monument was unveiled, three young misses unwrapping the ribbon that held the flag that concealed the mammoth bronze figure of Gen. Milroy. As the flag fell to the base of the monument, cheers rent the air.

Following the unveiling, V. A. Mils roy, of Olympia, Wash., a son of Gen. Milroy, was called upon for a talk. He responded as follows; “I appreciate very much the privilege and opportunity of being present on an occasion of this character, and to be able to express in person for myself and * brother, our very sincere gratitude to the many old neighbors and friends of my father, and all those who have participated in bringing the dedication of this beautiful park and the erection of this splendid monument to the memory of my father and the many Ipyal citizen soldiers who went from the county in defense of the Union. Especially do we appreciate the loyal and patriotic motive that prompted Mrs. Thompson and hex co-workers who initiated the movement that has culminated so successfully.

“I also wish to express my admiration for the genius of the gifted artist, Miss Washburn, who designed and produced this splendid monument. This community has. cause to feel proud of her and her achievement. I thank you, ladies and gentlelhen, one and all.” The unveiling exercises closed with a speech by Hon. Frank B. Posey, of Evansville. We are unable to reproduce the speech, as he had no manuscript of it. Relatives of Gen. Milroy were present at the unveiling were: V. A. Milroy, a son, of Olympia, Wash. C. E. Milroy, wife and daughter, of Chicago. Mrs. Alice Keith and Mrs. Jennie Beck, sisters, of Delphi. Missqs Dorothy and Mildred Knight, Harry and Robert Milroy, of Delphi. Donald Milroy, of Chicago. Will Armltage, wife and daughter, of Lafayette, and John Armltage, of Delphi. After the unveiling, a game of base ball took place at Riverside Park between Rensselaer and Winamac, and the crowd down town was entertained with day fireworks, balloon ascension, etc. The balloon arose to a great height and the parachute dropped about 2% miles west of town. In the evening the free street acts concluded the days’ celebration,

Wrens, 11; Winamac, 2.

With a very spirited beginning but a very bad ending, on the part of the visitors, the Wrens were able to get qleven men across the home plate, while the visitors were only able to push two across. J Hassar pitched some ball, allowing only one hit and passing only two. The fielding was also good, and it showed us baseball fans that we do not have to go out of town to see a good game of ball.

Brown, the first man up, fanned, as did tellers, the next man up. The third man, Johnson, was an easy out from Hassar to Swartzell. Stipp, Winamac’s pitcher, dittoed Hassar’s performance and the first Inning was over.

The second inning was an exact duplicate of the first. The third start'd o\it with Elder getting to first on an error. Swartzell then hit the ball a good smash and was safe on first. Morgan flew out to Stipp, Kevin hit the balljL scoring Swatzell, and Jensen struck out.

In the fifth, through errors by Jensen, Morgan and Renner, the visitors

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got in two runs. We started in again to make a few more runs in the sixth. Morgan, first up, hit the ball safe and stole second, Kevin, went to first on an error by Stipp, Jensen got.a hit placing Morgan on third. Mac then got to first on an error and Morgan scored. Renner, next up, knocked a grounder to Stipp, who whipped the ball to third, putting Jensen out, and third threw the ball to second, putting Mac out. The ball was then whipped to first, putting Renner to the bad. But the nice part about this play was that little Tommy Kevin came in home when the ball was first thrown to third and the Winamac players did not even try to stop him. Thus the sixth inning ended with the Wrens at the long end of a 3 to 2 score. It is no use to go into detail about the rest of the game, but suffice to say that the visitors scored no more, while the Wrens got five in the seventh and three in the eighth. Thus the store ended, 11 to 2. / Remington next Sunday.

Missing Words Will Be Repeated In Republican This Week.

As no correct list Of missing words was received this week the ads will be repeated Friday and the prize will be doubled, making two dollars for the Daily and two dollars for the SemiWeekly to be given away„ The trouble with the answers this week was that the contestants sent in more words than were omitted. Only one word was omitted from the ads and the same word will be left out this week. Get busy anci secure a part of this four dollars.

The July Horse Sale Will Be Held Tomorrow.

The next horse sale will take place July 6th. It is believed that buyers for all classes of horses will be on hand for this sale and it will pay those having horses for sale to bring them in for this sale. The buyers have been coming to Monticello the first Tuesday in each month for years and they come from there here. June started on Wednesday and the Monticello sale was not until the 7th, and therefore there were not many buyers here on the day of the sale. This time, however, the Rensselaer sale is the day following the Monticello sale and the buyers will be at both places.

Merry-Go-Round Ticket Taker Fined for Assault.

There was but x little police court business as a result of the celebration the Fourth. Dan Collins, the merry-go-round ticket taker yr&s fined $1 and costs, $4.35 in all, for assault upon Rex Ott, son of George Ott, of Barkley township. Collins claims that btt was jumping on and off the merry-go-round without paying fare, and that this was what caused him to make the assault. Ott denied the charge, as did the others who saw the trouble, and Collins was fined. - Another police court case which had no connection with the celebration, was tried by Squire Irwin. Some time ago, Hurby Garriott, of Barkley township, was in toprn and got in a quarrel with Eugene Smith, at one of the livery barns. Smith armed himself with a gun and Garriott knocked him down and took away the gun. Garriott came tq town Saturday and Smith caused his arrest for” assault and battery. Smith was arrested for provoke, and they were each fined a dollar and costs, or $3.55 each.

New Tailoring Store.

Suits made to order at reasonable prices. Clothes cleaned* pressed and repaired. Also ladles’ garments pressed. Dry cleaning a specialty; All work guaranteed first-class.

MEYYERS & SECOR.

Mrs. B. F. Edwards and daughters, of Chicago, were the guests of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Lofag, and mother, Mrs. Joseph Rowen, over the Fourth. They return home Wednesday. - - , - - ■ ■ ! , _ % SSOO to loan at once on good security. John A. Riinlap, 1. o. O. F. Bldg.

THE BUCK’S TRIUMPH BLOW TO FIGHT FANS

Jeffries Knocked Out in the Fifteenth Round, While Johnson Leaves the Ring Without a Mark.

JEFFRIES NEVER DANGEROUS Johnson Proves Fast and Clever, While Former Champion Was Sluggish In Mlxups—Battle One-Sided. Financial and Other Results of Big Mill. Johnson’s share $70,600 Jeffries’ share 50,400 Johnson’s share pictures 50,000 Jeffries’ share pictures 66,666 Total for Johnson... 120,400 Total for Jeffries 117,066 Paid attendance 250,000 Number present 20,000 Length of fight .* 15 rounds Terminated by Knockout

Reno, Nev., July 4.—-John Arthur Johnson, a Texas negro, the son of an American slave, tonight is the first and undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

James J. Jeffries, .of California, winner of twenty-two championship fights, the man who never was brought to his knees before by a blow, tonight passed into history as a broken idol. He met utter defeat at the hands of the black champion.

While Jeffries was not actually counted out, he was saved only from this crowning humiliation by his friends pleading with Johnson not to hit the fallen man again, and the towel was brought into the ring from his corner. At the end of the fifteenth round Referee Tex Rickard raised the black arm, and the great crowd filed out, glum and silent. Jeffries was dragged to his corner, bleeding from the nose and mouth a dozen cuts on the face. He had a black, closed eye and swollen features, and he held his head in his hands dazed and incoherent. Johnson walked out of the ring without a mark on his body, except a slight cut oni his lip, which was the opening of a wound received in training. Ring experts agree that it was not even a championship fight. Jeffries had a chance in the second round perhaps, but after the sixth it was plain that he was weakened and outclassed at every point, and after the eleventh round it was hopeless. It was the greatest demonstration the ring has ever seen of the failure of a fighter to “come back” after years of retirement. The youth and science of the black man made Jeffries look like a green man. Jeffries was like a log. Johnson was like a black panther, beautiful in his alertness and strength. Jeffries fought by instinct, it seemed, showing his gameness and his fighting

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heart in every round, but he was only the shell of his old self. The old power to take a terrible beating and bore in utftil he landed the knockout blow was gone. After the third round Johnson treated his opponent almost as a joke. He smiled and blocked playfully, warding off the bear-like rushes of Jeffries with a marvelous science, not tucking a blow under his arm, again plucking it out of the air as a man stops a base ball. The end was swift and terrible. It looked as though Johnson had been holding himself under cover all the rest of the time and now that he had measured Jeffries in all his weakness he had determined to stop it quickly. Jeffries had lost the power of defense. A series of right and left upper cuts, delivered at will, sent him staggering to the ropes. He turned and fought back by instinct, as though he was dying hard. With the exception of a few last rounds, the fight was tame. Jeffries did not have the power in his punch to hurt Johnson, after he had received blow after blow on the jaw, and his vital power was ebbing. But even before this stage came, Jeffries could not reach the black. The blows, almost all of them, landed with all the speed taken out of them. It was like hitting a punching bag. The Jeffries’ crouch was in evidence at times, but during most of the fight Jeffries fought standing straight and working with something of his old aggressiveness.

At the beginning of the thirteenth round the experts at ,the ringside passed out the verdict that if Jeff would simply stand and not fight, he might stay the limit. As they came up for the fifteenth -round it was plain to all that Jeffries was in distress. His face was puffed and bleeding from the punishing lefts and rights he had received,, and his movements were languid. He shambled after the elusive negro, sometimes crouching low with his left hand stuck out in front and sometimes standing erect.

Stooping or erect, he was a mark for Johnson’s accurately-driven blows. Johnson simply waited for the big white man to come in and chopped his face to pieces. They came into a clinch after a feeble attempt by Jeffries to land a left-hand blow on the body, and as they broke away Johnson shot his left and right to the jaw like a flash. Jeffries staggered back against the ropes. His defensive power seemed to desert him in an instant. Johnson went at him like a tiger. A rain of lefts and rights delivered at close

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