Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 February 1913 — Page 1

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We are ready to take yoiir measure for your Easter Clothes. 9 The “Royal Tailors” line is open for inspection. TRAUB & SELIG “The N*w York Store”

POOR MARKSMEN IN REYNOLDS CONFLICT

Bort Josserand and Farm Tenants Said to Have Exchanged Pistol and Shotgun Fire.

Delphi Journal. The Josserand farm, near Reynolds, was the scene of a shooting affray Thursday evening, Ave shots being exchanged by Bert Josserand, the owner, and Mel Brown, who, with his brother, Ed Brown, are joint tenants on the farm. No one was injured, however, so far as can be learned.

According to a statement? given to a Journal representative by Mr. Brown, the trouble arose over the division of some stock, particularly three heifers, .of which landlord and tenant were equal owners. The brothers were preparing to move and had called Mr. Josserand out to make the division. He came accompanied by his son and brother. Mr. Brown alleges that Joss erand’s dffer to buy or sell the heifers at 5 cents a pound was met by them with an increased offer of 5.10 cents per pound. This Josserand refused and started to leave without settling the matter, when a general quarrel was'precipitated, in the midst of which Josserand drew a revolver and snapped the trigger twice in Mel Brown’s face, the gun missing Are both times. Running to the house Mel came out with a shotgun and then opened Are. Brown returned it, but alleges his Arst shot was aimed over his opponent’s head. Josserand shot again and so did Brown. A third shot by Josserand Anished the affair. The parties are all well known in this county, of which Ed and Mel Brown are former residents. It is reported that a division of the stock was made peaceably Tuesday.

Will Help to Beautify Rensselaer and Vicinity.

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Shuler returned to their home at Fort Wayne today after spending five weeks in Rensselaer, during which time they arranged with a number of townspeople and farmers for landscaping their premises and with many others for flowering plants. One of the most extensive landscaping plans was prepared for the country home “Bide-awee,” of Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Brown, and the consummation Of the plans will make it one of the handsomest homes and surroundings in this part of Indiana. Other homes to receive the Shuler beautification treatment are the residences of A. P. Burton in town, William Bennett, just west of town, and of John Borntrager in the country. Flowering shrubbery, roses galore, winding driveways and beautiful flower beds are shown in the plans. Mr. and Mrs. Shuler will return here about the firsts of April and begin the active work of fulfilling the plans.

Al Daugherty Lost Valuable Mare in Open Ditch.

A'draft mare that the owner, Al Daugherty, would not have taken S2OO for, was drowned Thursday in xan open ditch on the Daugherty farm south of town. The mare had apparently slipped into the ditch, the bottom of which had been spaded out about 3 feet in width. She fell on her side and was unable to get out. Her head was up stream and ? her body entirely dammed up the stream and the water raised until she was drowned. Some men who were going along the road saw her in the ditch and Informed Mr. Daugherty, but the mare was dead before he reached her. The stream was so completely dammed that when Al got a rail and pried the mare up her body floated on the water.

Jasper County Turkeys Bring Some Big Prices.

County Commissioner Hershman in sending his annual dues to the Poultry Association informed Secretary John Weber that he had recently sold three turkey hetas for $135. Mr. Hershman exhibited his bronze turkeys in the best shows in several big cities this year and they were topnotch ers everywhere and attracted the attention of the best breeders of the country. The result. is that he is selling them and their eggs at topnotch prices.

Nitty styles Inthe new spring coats at Leers.

Evening Republican.

CIGARETTE SMOKING BY MINORS TO STOP

At Least State Senate Would Have It So and House is Also Quite Sure to Approve.

The senate Thursday afternoon passed the Hauck anti-cigarette bill, making it unlawful for any person under the age of*2l years to smoke cigarettes. Only two senators, Gers and Traylor, voted against the bill, and there were no speeches in opposition to it. The Anal vote was 33 to 2.

The only discussion of the bill was by Senator Hauck, who said that everyone knows that it is harmful for a minor to use cigarettes and that their use in young persons stunts their growth as well as their minds.

The senate also passed the bill giving to every sheriff in Indiana the right to collect from the counties the “in and out fees’ and increasing the fee for boarding prisoners from 40 cents a day to 50 cents a day. Another fee bill, applying to every county clerk in Indiana, also was passed. The senate had a busy day, passing twenty-one bills in all. In the anti-cigarette bill there is an additional safeguard thrown about the proposed law to provide a penalty for any dealer who sells cigarettes to any one under 21 years of age. The present law on the cigarette subject affects only persons 16 years old or unctef. The present law was passed in 1909, it having replaced the blanket anti-cigarette statute, which did not prohibit the shipment into this state from another state. The Hauck bill provides that it shall be unlawful for any perso i under the “full ’age of 21 years, by himself or through any other person or means * * * to buy, receive or accept for his own use or for the use of any other person whatsoever * * * any cigarette, cigarette paper- * * * wrapper or any paper or wrapper containing morphine, nicotine, oil of hemp or any deleterious or poisonous ingredient * * intended, suited or made or prepared for the purpose of being filled with tobacco for smoking, or any substitute for such cigarette paper * * * wrapper or other such paper.” It. is made unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to misrepresent his or her age for the purpose of obtaining cigarettes or cigarette papers, and dealers are prohibited from selling cigarettes or papers. The bill provides a density for the violation of any of its provisions of a fine of not more than SIOO or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than three months, or both fine and sentence.

Large Number of Graduates From the State University.

Dean Horace A. Hoffman, of the College of Liberal Arts of Indiana University, has just given out a revised list of the students who will be graduated from the University this year. According to his statistics, the college will graduate about two hundred and seventy students. The number of majors in each department shows that English, law and chemistry are the most popular subjects chosen by the candidates for degrees. By departments, the figures are as follows: English 53 graduates, law;. 35, chemistry 19, history 16, Latin 16, economics 15, mathematics 14, German 9, botany 9, education 7, philosophy 5, medicine 5, zoology 5, romance languages 4, geology 4, and sociology 1. The list does not include candidates for professional degrees, such as medicine and law, but is merely a list of those who will graduate from the College of Liberal Arts with the degree Bachelor of Arts.

COAL. We are just unloading the best ever car of Jackson Hill coal J. C. GWIN & CO. The RC-H can are equipped with demountable rims and an extra rim is furnished without extra charge with each car. This makes It possible for a lady to take a tour alone with pleasure, as she does not have to worrv over the prospect of a blown out Ire. Mrs. James Wilson, of Knightstown, has sued the bondsmen of a Seeleyville saloon keeper for $2,300 for the death of her husband, who was killed in the saloon by Famous

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TEARS AND FLOWERS FOR DEAD YOUTH

The body of Leon Eigelsbach reached Rensselaer on the 6:20 train Thursday evening and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Eigelsbach, on North Front street. This Friday morning they were taken to St. Augustine’s Catholic church and the service conducted at 9 o’clock in the presence of a large number of friends. Father Ch ristian Daniel was assistedin the service by Father Hordeman, of Frankfort; Father Gietl, of the Indian School, and Father Justin, qf St. Joseph’s college. Just a month before his death he was initiated into the order of the Knights of Columbus, joining at Lafayette, and P. M. Early and L. C. Schrader, of that city, were here to attend the funeral Mr. Early is the Grand Knight of the order. As a member of the order, Leon carried SI,OOO insurance, which will be paid to his parents. The pall bearers were Ed Robinson, Tone Overton, Van Moody, Art Battleday, Simon Thompson and Lon Healy. There were also an equal number of honorary pallbearers, composed of members of the Knights of Columbus of other cities, mainly of St. Joseph students. , The boys’ band furnished an escort and following the funeral car were the pallbearers, also largely members of the Knights of Columbus and each carrying a large Aoral offering. Many pieces were sent by friends, while the public schools, which he had not attended for two years, but where he had many friends, sent some beautiful ffowers. The local physician who took Leon to the hospital the day before the operation was performed has received a letter from Dr. McArthur, who performed the operation, and he stated that he was so shocked by the boy’s death that he had done nothing since it occurred. He felt certain when the operation was all over that the patient was in the best condition possible and that he would soon revive. He could offer no theory for the death, except that there was some weakness in the respiratory system. There has been some criticism here and not without cause that the patietit was left without the constant attention of a nurse or an interne until after he had recovered from the effects of the anaesthetic. However, it is very doubtful if anytlHng could have been done to have saved his life. This opinion is shared by the surgeon, the local physician and by John Eigelsbach, brother of the young man, who was with him when death came.

High School Basketball Tournament at Bloomington.

The Boosters’ Club of Indiana University recently sent an invita : tion to each high school that belongs to the Indiana High School Athletic Association, requesting that they consider the basketball tournament to be held at the Indiana University March 14-15, and Inviting them to. enter a team. . Entries for the event close March Bth, and from the large number of inquiries that have been received it is thought that there will be more contestants this year than ever before. In previous years only picked teams were permitted to participate, but this year the event is open to all teams that wish to contest for the state championship, regardless of their previous record. Visiting teams will be the guests of the university and their expenses will be met by the student body. A large shield trophy will be presented to the winning team, and individual trophies will be awarded to the players. The championship game will be the curtain raiser for the Indiana-Purdue game, Saturday, March 15.

8. R Nichols is improving from a quite severe sickness which has kept him housed up for several days and the outcome of which was in doubt for a day of two. He was first taken sick in Chicago last Saturday morning and returned home on the morning train. He was considerably improved Monday and able to be on hand to direct his public sale, which was auctioned by CoL John Culp. The exposure during the day proved too much for him and his condition became seriofcs Monday night and he did not show much’ improvement until yesterday. An acute attack of stomaek trouble, accompanied with a severe cold, wasthe nature of his sickness.

Just received, a car of genuine Jackspn Hill coal at Hamilton A Kellner's. » Call on Warner Bros, and look '/ver the "New Idea Spreader." X* * •

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1913.

Band Led Procession That Escorted Remains of Leon Eigelsbach to Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

JUDGE WASON SEEKS FEDERAL POSITION

Carroll-White Circuit Judge Aspires To Life Tenure Position on Court of Claims.

Judge James P. Wason, of this city, at present judge of the Carroll White circuit courts, is an applicant for a position upon the court of claims, Washington, D. C. He is strongly endorsed throughout the entire state; which together with the genuine merit won by him both in his public and private life, renders him a worthy candidate. An exceptionally able jurist, equitable in all things and with a straightforward career behind him, there is no doubt of his selection if given fair consideration.—Delphi Journal. Judge Wason, of course, has the united and earnest support of the members of the bar in both counties of his circuit, as well as in adjacent counties where he is well known. The position to which he aspires is a good one. It pays $4,500 or $5,000 per year and has a life tenure. President Taft has made an appointment to the vacancy, but it is probable that the senate will not con Arm it, and the many friends of Judge Wason are hoping that he may be selected. - Monticello Journal.

How Much Should It Cost a Woman in “Swissity” to Dress?

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson shocked Washington society and particularly the modists and Parisian dressmakers a few days ago when she said that she thought an appropriation of SI,OOO a year would be sufficient to dress any woman comfortably and suitably for , all kinds of society. That seems to have been a big reduction over the appropriation heretofore made by the wives of presidents, who are said to have generally had $5,000 set aside for their party duds and street costumes.

Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall, wife of the vice president-elect, however, is not so certain that SI,OOO is sufficient and Thursday when Tom and she had stopped at Philadelphia in order that Tom could slip over to Trenton to consult Woodrow about the inauguration, Mrs. Marshall talked to a reporter and said she did not agree with Mrs. Wilson’s low estimate of.dress. This naturally brings up a thought that there has been a rapid change in the aristocratic notions 'of the Marshalls since Tom made his campaign for governor a little over four years ago and told of all his emotions and hopes for the plain people. One would have actually thought that these Columbia City folk could never depart from the simplcity to whj£h they had so long been used. And now Mrs. Marshall is mildly criticising the president-elect’s wile because she said that SI,OOO a year was enough to buy a woman’s clothes. The Marshalls are evidently going in for all there is in it at the capital The strictly classy society organization in the city is the Chevy Chase Club. They maintain a beatiful suburban country club, with golf links and tennis courts and everything that is calculated to make life.one grand sweet song. It has been the custom for many years to offer honorary membership to the president and vice-president, and hitherto all have accepted, but Woodrow Wilson politely declined the invitation. Not so with the Marshalls. Mrs. Marshall told a Philadelphia reporter that she was mighty glad Tom had accepted the invitation. The club is'a mighty nice thing and no one should be criticized for belonging to it, but it all comes back to the change that has occurred in Tom Marshall during the past five years, and causes one to wonder what has become of the democratic simplicity that formed the basic argument of his gubernatorial argument in 1908.

See George F. Meyers’ list of Farms for Sale in another column.

H. W. Johns-Manville company, manufacturers of asbestos produets, has bought 125 acres at Riverdale, six miles west of Hammond, upon which to build a plant that will cost several millions and employ 7,000 men.

Green radishes and onions; large grape fruit, 10c; at Rowen & Kiser's, phone 202. Preparations for the parade next Tuesday, incident to the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson as president of the United States, are practically completed. Several new organizations have been added within the last few days, and it is now estimated by war department officials that 40,000 men will be in line. A full quart jar of mixed pickles or ehow-ehow for 10c. JOHN EGER

Professional Notice. During my absence in New York and Baltimore my practice will be left In the care of Dr. C. E. Johnson, and all calls will receive the same attention I would have given them personally. DR L M. WASHBURN. Green radishes and onions: large grape fruit at Rowen A Kiser’s, phone 202.

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BASIS OF ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE Adopted by the Township Assessors for the Assessment of Personal Property in Jasper County, Indiana, for the Year 1913.

, 1.. All money on hand or in bank, 75 per cent. All good notes, 75 per cent of value. 2. All stocks and goods, 75 per cent of value. 3. HORSES. All draft horses, 75 per cent of value. AU mules, horses and colts, 75 per cent of value. 4. CATTLE. All feeding cattle, $6 per hundred. All other cattle, 75 per cent of value. 5. HOGS AND SHEEP. Hogs, at $6 per hundred. Sheep, $4 per head. 6. Wood, per cord, $1 to $3. 7. GRAIN, ETC. Wheat, per bushel .$• .60 Com, per bushel 30 Oats, per bushel ..... .20 Potatoes, per bushel 30 Timothy seed, per bushel ... 1.50 Rye, per bushel .35 Clover seed, per bushel 7.00 Onions, per bushel 20 JOHN Q. LEV

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WEATHER FOREOABT. Cloudy tonight; colder south portion; Saturday probably fair.

What is worth doing at all Is worth doing well—if you want ginghams worth making up, buy the ' Red Seal guaranteed line at Letfs; they are the best money can buy. I have just received a ear of pufe bran and middlings at the mill. Phone 456. Ralph Sprague.

8. \ HAT. ----- Timothy hay, per ton 6.00 Wild hay, per ton 2.00 Ensilage, per ton ..... ' 2.00 9. MEATS, ETC. Pork, per hundred 6.00 Lard, per hundred 6.<X) Wool, per hundred 10.00 Ice, per ton .. .75 10. LUMBER. Lumber, 75 per cent of value IL POULTRY. Chickens, per dozen .. 3.50 Turkeys, each one LOO Geese per dozen 4.00 11 AUTOMOBILES. Automobiles, 75 per cent eash valuation. • AU additional improvements to be assessed at 75 per cent. /IS, County Assessor.

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