Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1913 — Page 1

No. 85.

FORMER JASPERITES IN A FREIGHT WRECK

Residents of Davison County, S. Dak., Have Narrow Escape On Milwaukee Road. Six former Jasper county people, now all residents of Davison county, S. Dak., near Mitchell and Mt. Vernon, were in a railroad wreck on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul road Sunday night, or rather Monday morning, at 2 o’clock, and all received bruises of greater or less severity. The persons who were on the train and who formerly lived in this county were, R. B. Porter an son, Bruce; William and Elmer Kenton, Will O. Clark and Samuel Parker. All were shipping stock to Chicago and were riding in a passenger coach attached to the stock train. The train was composed of thirty stock cars, all loaded, mostly with cattle and hogs. There were twenty-four shippers and on account of this large number a coach was provided for their use and the caboose was attached to the rear of the coach. It was this fact thjat saved the lives of all, quite probably. At Fairdale, 111., a wheel on the front stock car broke down, and could not be moved. The engine switched back to the rear end and started to back the train about four miles in order to get around the broken car. It was running without light, so it is reported, and was hit head-on by another section of the train, which was also composed of about 30 cars of stock. The second section was only running about 15 miles an hour when hit but was going down grade. Its engine hit the rear of the train in which the stockmen of the first section were riding and that engine plowed its way through the caboose and into the rear of the coach, splitting the coach right in two. The sides fell outward and most of the pasengers scrambled out. Bruce Porter, Sr., was pinned down some seats and was released by his son-in-law, Will Clark, and for soihe time they were unable to find Brute, Jr., who 1 had been (Concluded on Page Four.)

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The Evening Republican.

DIRECT ELECTION OF U. S. SENATORS

States to Prescribe Method of Electing—Constitutional Amendment Has Been Ratified. :- 7-L Direct election of United States Senators by the people was authorized and made compulsory Tuesday, when the Connecticut legislature ratified the constitutional amendment submitted by congress less than a year ago. Ratification bad been given by 35 states. The situation that results throughout the country, where many legislatures have adjourned until 1915 is such as to leave confusion in the minds of members of the senate as to how the early steps toward direct election of senators would be carried out. - While the proclamation of the secretary of state, announcing final ratification of the amendment by 36 states is required by law. Senators Bristow and Borah, leaders in the direct election fights in congress, evpressed the opinion Tuesday that the amendment is for all practical purposes now a part of the constitution. “,Any man who may be elected to the senate hereafter must be elected directly,” said Senator Borah. The new amendment gives to the stats legislatures, however, the right to prescribe the methods for electing senators. Many legislatures have adjourned, and will not reconvene until early in 1915, a few weeks before the terms of over thirty Senators expire. It is expected that in many states, the legislatures will adopt the plan authorized in the new amendment and direct the governors to appoint senators temporarily until the-people can elect men at regularly called elections. Special sessions of the legislatures will be urged in, many states, so that ( the necessary law? can be passed before the general elections of 1914. In some states action has already been taken, or will be before the legislatures end their present sessions, authorizing the people to vote for senatprs at next year’s election.

We are Showing Pure-Wool Sults at $15.00 in all colors, with a written guarantee to give wearer satisfactory service or money returned. TRAUB & SELIG.

Entered January 1, 1897, as second class mall matter, at the post-office at Rens-selaer, Indiana, under the act of March 3, 1879.

Purdue Experts Say That Main Street Structure is Almost Sure to Collapse. - The big bridge at Main street, Lafayette, which was badly damaged during the flood and the use of which has been prohibited, is said to be in danger of collapse, and experts from Purdue University who examined jt, state that the piers have been Undermined by the swift flow of water and that the piling has been torn loose. Prof. Albert Smith, the noted bridge expert, made the examination. He says that unless immediate steps are taken to bolster- it up the bridge is quite sure to collapse. The ferry boat is again, in operation. The first day it was operated the cable broke and the boat floated down to the railroad bridge, where it was stopped. A new cable was procured.

A dispatch from Rome states that Pope Pius suffered a relapse from his sickness and his physician has ordered the pontiff to take a complete repose and forbade him receiving the usual daily report on vatician affairs.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1913.

THINK LAFAYETTE BRIDGE IS DOOMED

American Express Company to Aid the Flood Sufferers.

The American Express Co. has sent an order to agents and one was receivedjsy the local manager, Harrison Timmons, directing that no charges be made on packages or for money transmitted to sufferers in the flood devastated districts of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Northern Kentucky and Omaha, Neb. Packages of any kind wilkJie carried to these sufferers without charges until further notice.

Pope Pius Suffers Relapse; Condition is Now Critical.

You don’t have to consult an oeeulist to see the Great Values we are showing in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing. TRAUB & SELIG.

CHAUTAUQUA SURE GO FOR RENSSELAER

Five Hundred Season Tickets Sold and Organisation Formed to Arrange' for Meeting. •', ** ' ' ■ ' i. I‘ -- .«• *' -T ■ - - '—\ T ' The six days’ Chautauqua is an assured thing for Rensselaer and *it is probable that the date will be some time in August. Rev. Shouse, the promoter, aided by several local people, secured an advanced sale of 500 season tickets at $1.50 each, largely in lots of 10 and 5. Rev. Shouse stated that he felt certain that 700 could have been sold if more time had been spent but he wanted to get closed up here and start work at another point. , As previously stated the company rep : resented, by Rev. Shouse is the Lincoln Chautauqua Service and a program has been provided for an entertainment covering six afternoons and sixevenings. The company provides a largo tent and all lectures and enter torments are to take place in this tflL It is not a religious ehautauqw|but all numbers are pledged to'W of an elevating kind. The company gets all of the money from the sale of the 500 season tickets and if other, season tickets are sold the company will get 50 per cent of the money and the balance will go toward making the Chautauqua an annual summer occurrence. Of the transient receipts the company gets 75 per cent and the local committee 25 per cent. The, pledges made for advanced sale are guaranteed by a committee of fifteen, composed of Rev. C. L. Harper, Dr. F. H. Hemphill, Traub & Selig, W. R. Lee, J. A. McFarland, S. C. Irwin, F. M. Haskell, Dr: W. L. Myer, Fled Phillips, Hugh Leavel, C. W. Hanley, A. A. Fell, Rex D. Warner, A. F. Long and Dr. H. L. Brown. This committee of fifteen will have general charge of the preparations for the meeting and it organized by making Rex Warner president; Dr. H. L. Brown, vice-president; S. C. Irwin, secretary; and Dr. W. L. Myer, treasurer. These officers, and three other ticket purchasers whom they are to select will compose the executive board. The meeting was held at the Princess Theatre.

It is quite probable that the meet? ing will be held in August and it is hoped that it can be arranged so as not to conflict with the Fountain Park meeting, but it is sure to be held some time in August and the exact date will be determined about the first of May. - That these meetings have proven very popular 'in the way of high class entertainment in other places The Republican has several testimonials and it is probable that this will be true here and large crowds will probably be able to attend the various lectures and musical numbers. The same company is putting oh the same course at Monticello and Delphi, and the meetings at those cities will cither immediately precede 'or immediately follow the one here.

Grand and Petit Jurors For the April Term,

The following grand and: petit jurors have been drawn for the April term of the circuit court, commencing next Monday. The petit jury is called for April 28th. The grand jury has not been called: Grand Jury. Victor Yeoman—Union. George May—Carpenter. Wash Lowman—Hanging Grove. Philip Paulus—Newton. John F. Pettet—Walker. Elmer Pullins—Gillam. Petit Jury. B. Forsythe—Rensselaer. O. M. Turner—Kankakee. . W. R. Wlllitts—Hanging GroVe. Wm. Middlecamp—Walker. John N. Baker—Barkley. C. W. Harner—Remington. Dan Waymire—Rensselaer. George Foulks—Milroy. Frank Welsh—Jordan. Frank J. Babcock—Carpenter. James L. Babcock—Unioh. Charles Odom—Gillam. David Gleason—Keener. Joseph Hilliard—Kankakee. Charles V. May—Carpenter. Joseph Akers—Wheatfield.

Princess Subjects Tonight When “Carmeline” Will Be Sung.

Harry Eger will sing Lon Healey’s new Gypsy song, “Carmeline,” tonight at the Princess and the following film subjects are announced: "Where the Mountains Meet,” ah Essanay drama. The Will People," Edison drama. “Fire Drill by the. New York Fire Department,” educational. “Put Yourself In His Place,” Vitagraph comedy.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at our place all the time. Two bunches of rashises, sc. Rowen 8t Kiser, Phone 202.

WEATHER FORECAST. Rain tonight and probably tomorrow; brisk to high southeast winds.

School Report Furnished By Superintendent Clarke.

The report for March shows a marked increase in the total enrollment. This will doubtless pass the six hundred mark before the end of the year. Although contagious diseases .were very prevalent during March the average attendance for the month remained the same as for' February. The cases of tardiness were twenty-five per cent fewer than for February. Many children recovered from .their contagious diseases during the vacation week and are again in school.. A few new cases of these diseases are reported at the schools. So far as can be learned there are about a dozen children who are still out on account of measles, mumps or whooping cough. If those who are now suffering from these diseases remain at home until they are well three will be little danger from now on of spreading contagion through the schools. Some parents have been very careless about this matter and have thereby contributed to tlje spread of the contagion. , Some neither call a physician nor notify the health officer. There Is need of some agency whereby the community ,can be brought to realize that it is a community and as such has duties which extend beyond the pale of the home. The people should be brought together and induced to discuss and ptherwise sive attention to community interests. The teachers’ report for month ending March 28th, follows: / Bys. Gls. Total Enrollment to date.... 281 310 591 Enrollment for m0nth..243 270 513 Average No. belonging.23l 246 477 Average attendance ...230 219 449 Per Cent Att .95 91 93 Cases of Tardiness 31 18 49 Dropped from Roll 9 11 20 Days school in session. 18% Days teacher absent... 3 3 Times teacher tardy.... " 0

Tailoring Opening Mr. Phillips, special representative for Edward E. Strauss & Co., Merchant Tailors, of Chicago, will be with us Thursday and Friday, April 10 and 11 For the purpose of giving personal attention to the , line of woolens they are showing for Spring. We invite every man in this vicinity to come in and look over this snappy line of fabrics. All samples shown in yard lengths. We give our personal guarantee as to fit and satisfaction, or no sale. The G.E. MURRAY CO.

SPECIAL To-Night fit CM Princess CMatre Hear Lon Healy’s Gypsy Song “Carmeline” Sung by Harry Eger Accompanied by The Metropolitan Orchestra off Nino Pieces.

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