Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 221, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 September 1911 — WEAST UNLABELED GOODS WAS BRER ALL RIGHT. [ARTICLE]

WEAST UNLABELED GOODS WAS BRER ALL RIGHT.

Analysis by Pardue Chemist Shows That Some Contained 4.4 and Some 2A Per Cent AleohoL J. J. Weast was sure running a “blind tiger,” If the report made to Rev. J. P. Green by Edward G. Mahin, the assistant professor in chemistry at Purdue university, can be relied upon. Following the arrest of Weast, Rev. Green went to Purdue, taking with him twobottles of unlabeled goods, one of which Weast called “Jingo.” The bottles were left for an analysis of their contents and the report shows that the white bottle contained 4.4 per cent alcohol and that the dark bottle, which Weast called "Jingo,” contained 2.6 per cent alcohol. Beer contains about the same per cent alcohol as was found in the white bottle and there seems no doubt that it was beer. A number of persons living in and near Rensselaer, who ought to be judges of its taste and whose evidence * would be about as conclusive as that of a chemist following an analysis, say that it was beer.

The law does not permit the sale of 1 any beverage as a “spft” drink that contains more than one-half of one percent alcohol. The getaway of Weast seems to have been timely. Possibly the so-called “Homo” might also be chemically analyzed. The white bottled goods came from The Home Brewing Co., of Indianapolis, and the barrels in which it was shipped were not marked to show what they contained. The bill of lading showed that the barrels contained “Homo,” and it is believed that the brewing company is liable for prosecution for this deception. The dark bottled stuff, called “Jingo,” was procured from a Hammond company, whose business ought to be looked into. * z

Weast is just as absent as he was three hours after his arrest. It is reported that he walked out of town, going southwest toward Brook, keeping inside corn fields, when anyone came down the road. Finally he sighted some one whom he thought he could trust to help him escape and was taken to Morocco, where he procured a train. He is being represented here by Attorney Moses Leopold, who is patting up a fight against the forfeiture of his bond. The bond was not a signed bond, but simply a verbal acknowledgement that he Was bound in the sum of 3100 on each of the three cases to appear for trial at 3 o’clock Monday, Sept 11th. When he failed to appear Justice Irwin declared a forfeiture of the bond and so certified to the clerk of the circuit court Mr. Leopold for the defense, and J. A Dunlap for the state, argued the point Monday afternoon and again Tuesday morning and the court has not yet ruled. The Weast poolroom license was forfeited by the city council Monday night, when the council met is special session and he did not appear for a hearing. The confiscated goods are still at the county jail in charge of Sheriff Hoover and there they seem destined to remain. The law provides that upon the conviction of a man for selling intoxicating liquors in violation of law all confiscated goods shall be destroyed under supervision of the sheriff. Since Weast can not be found to be convicted the beer or near-beer will continue in the custody of ‘.he sheriff and will spoil in time if the sheriff don’t hold a stag party or leave the basement door unlocked some night and tip off a few friends. Born, Friday, Sept. 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Callahan, of Newland, a daughter and their fourth child. J. L. Alter, of Carpenter-township, was a visitor In Rensselaer today. He is known as the "Hoosier traveler,” having been largely over the west on several trips. He drives a horse and buggy and makes his way by lecturing and selling his literary effusions. He was injured by being struck by an automobile several days ago and is scarcely able to be on his feet Major D. F. Allen, of Frankfort, twice the democratic candidate for congress in the 9th district, died at Frankfort last Saturday morning He wks 68 years of age and served in both the civil and Spanish-American was. He began his career by driving a. stage between Frankfort and Colfax, Ind., carrying the United States mails, before Frankfort had a railroad. yi * Don’t let the baby suffer from ecsema, sores or any itching of the skin. Doan’s Ointment gives instant relief, cures quickly. Perfectly safe for children. All druggists sell it *