Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 124, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1914 — Page 1

No. 124.

WILLIS TRIAL NOT COMPLETED MONDAY

Stewart Short Made Good Witness For State—Credibility of Witness Attacked. The trial of James L. Willis on the charge of perjury started al; Kentland Monday and is continuing over today. When Willlswas tried last October on the charge of rape he stated on the witness stand that he Ijad not left the corporation of Rensselaer while the Thompson girl was with him. "The girl had charged that he took her to the country, out “past the burying ground.” Later the Short boy, who lived west of town, told that he had seen Willis tha*fevening the assault was committed on the north and south road between the Henry Paulus property and thei county farm. Oh the strength oi this statement the perjury charge was filed. Willis was brought over from Springfield, Ohio, to answer the charge. On the witness stand Monday Short told his story in a straightforward manner. Attorney Parkinson for the defense tried to bring Short’s reputation into question and several witnesses were called today to show that the Short boy is reliable and truthful, which we believe he is considered by all who know him.

COLORED BALL TEAM FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Western Star Athletic Club to Be Opponents of Athletics at Riverside Park. The Western Star Athletic Club baseball team, composed of colored players, will be the team to oppose the Athletics at Riverside park next Sunday. The Stars are reported to be a first-class team and are members of the Chicago Amateur Baseball Association, which guarantees that any engagement they make will be fulfilled. The Royal Giants, who had practically been scheduled for Sunday, made, a miserable showing at Gary last Sunday, being defeated 23 to 4, in a comedy of errors. W. S. Peters, who is the manager of the Chicago Union Giants and the All-Star teams, said that the poor showing the Royal Giants made was hurting the attendance of the colored teams and recommended that no games be scheduled with them until the team is reorganized. The Western Stars have played in some good games and are reported to be one of the strongest semipro teams of the city. They are managed by a colored man. The team will arrive in Rensselaer Sunday morning and be ready for the game at 2:30 o’clock. The rooting of the colored ball players is a feature about as interesting as the game itself and a big crowd is expected Sunday. The band will again march to Riverside Park and give a concert ailong with the ball game.

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WRONGED HUSBAND KILLS WIFE AND SELF

Lafayette Contractor Shot Wife Who Had Despoiled His Home —Then Killed Himself. Alfred Bowen, cement contractor, shot and killed his wife and then turned the revolver on himself, firing a bullet through his brain. Their 14-year-old son tried to stop the father. Mrs. Bowen had left the home two weeks ago and gone to Crawfordsville in company with a railroad man and was there arrested and fined on a statutory charge. Sunday night she was out late and refused to explain to her husband, who was an industrious man, where she had been. They quarreled and he pulled the gun from his pocket and opened fire. The first bullen went through her arm and as she ran screaming from the house he- sent another bullet through her heart. The sympathy of the neighbors were with the husband, who is said to have provided well for his family, while she was cruel to himself and children in addition to her associations with other men. * \

MINISTER CLAIMS HE WAS KIDNAPED

Worker in Cause of Temperance Found After Absence of Fifty Days—Arrests Expected. . Rev. Louis R. Patmount, of Westville, 111, who mysteriously disappeared on .March 31st, during the J heat of a fight to rid his town of saloons, and who was believed to have been murdered by saloon sympathizers, was found Sunday in an abandoned house near. Columbia, 111. He had not been shaved since his disappearance. He was bound up so that he could scarcley move, his hands being fastened to a board under his knees. He related a story of strange horrors. He said that on the evening he disappeared he was returning from a temperance meeting when he was attacked by men with sandbags. He was rendered partially unconscious arid was placed in an automobile and taken some eighteen miles away but he did not know in what direction. He was hid' in a basement and bits of course food were shoved to him and he was told that he would be killed if he tried to call out or attract attention. He was later moved from place to place at nights until a few days ago he was placed in the qdlar of the house where he was found. He had been gagged with a handkerchief tied through his mouth. This he managed to chew into, although he fell asleep from sheer exhaustion while chewing at the rag. Disregarding the warning not to call out he shouted for help off and on lor a day and finally some one heard his cries and went to his rescue. He was taken to - St. Louis, where he was identified. He was Monday returned to Danville, 111., where he expects to give information to the grand jury that will lead to the arrest of the conspirators who either kidnaped him or inspired others to do so. He stated that he could identify the automobile in which he was carried about and knew the owner of the car, who is a strong supporter of the saloons. It is hoped the men responsible can be found and severely punished.

Four of Brook Teachers Have Tendered Resignations.

Misses Mary Goetz and Kathryn Shields, of this city, have just returned from Brook, where they taught school, the former for six years-and the latter for seven. Four of the Brook teachers, including Misses Goetz and Shields, have resigned. Miss Goetz, who taught the first grade in Brook, will go to Goodland to teach the second grade, while Miss Shields* who taught the' second grade at Brook, will teach the first grade at Morocco. Fred Longwell has again been chosen for superintendent of the Brook schools.

Glenn Jones On Trial For Murder of John Mitch.

The trial of Glenn Jones, of Lowell, on the charge ‘of murdering John Mitch, the Cedar Lake saloonkeeper, was begun at Crown Point Monday. Roy Heillg, also of LowelL but who lived for some time with his parents at Remington, will be tried after the conclusion- of Jones’s trial. Mitch, it is claimed, refused to sell Jones and Heilig liquor when they were intoxicated and they became angered and beat him to death. Sinee that time the saloon building he occupied has been burned.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1914.

ST. JOE TO PLAY KANKAKEE TOMORROW

St Viators to Gome Here For Game With College—Greatest Game .Of the Season. « St. Joseph’s college is to have a great game of ball tomorrow, when St. Viators, of Kankakee, will be 'here to meet the fast-going college lads. The last game between these two teams went 13 innings at Kankakee and St.' Viators was the victor. .. Anticipating that the game will be a close and hard one, a professional umpire has been procured for the contest. The game will be called at 2:30 and it is probable that a number will go out from town to see the game.

INDIANAPOLIS MAN STABS WIFE TO DEATH

Perry Lyman Killed Wife Because She Would Not Live With Him —Escapes On Motorcycle. f At about noon Monday in Indianapolis Perry Lyman, a clerk 29 years of age, stabbed his wife with a long-bladed knife and she died almost instantly. The act was committed in the presence of his 7-year-old son and his wife’s mother, Mirs. James Wilson. Lyman and his wife had not 'been living together and he tried to get her to return to him and when she refused him a kiss he attacked her with his knife. After the dieed Lynan mounted a motorcycle which le had borrowed and made his escape.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF ILLINOIS GIRL

Downers Grove Death Furnishes Another Startling CrimeSweetheart Accused. The body of Florence Bentley iwas found dead Monday in a clump of bushes In the outskirts of Downers Grove, 22 miles out of Chicago. Investigation proved that sh? had died from poisoning or a broken neck. She had not been attacked. On Sunday evening she had gone for a walk with her sweetheart, Reginald A. Barr. Monday Barr was seen by two or three young men and asked if the police were looking for him. When told that they were he broke out crying and said he would surrender. He stated that he had tried to hug the girl and that she had drawn away and gasped and expired in a few minutes. He said he had not informed any one because he feared he would be lynched. Barr’s story is discredited and it is believed that he took her life for some unknown reason. Chicago, May 26.—Reginald Barr, sought as the slayer of his sweetheart, Miss Florence Bentley, of Downers Grove, ended his life early today by throwing himself under a Chicago, Burlington & Quincey railroad train near Lisle, 111.

Dredge Will Soon Be to Deepest Cut On the Job.

G. C. Jenkins, superintendent of the Sternberg dredge on the Borntrager ditch, states that within about three weeks the dredge will reach the deepest cut on the entire job. This is about three-quarters of a m ile west of the Lamson bridge. The cut is about 22 feet in depth. The top of the ridge is sand, but Mr. Jenkins says that it is hard to tell what the substrata is. Lately the dredging has been slow work because of the hardpan at the bottom of the ditch.

Girls’ Gard Club Entertainod For Miss Georgia Harris.

The Gills' Card Club entertained Monday evening at the home of Miss Bel Laßue In honor of Miss Georgia Harris, a member of the club whose marriage to Mr. Rex Warner is to take place next month The members of the chib and their gentlemen friends to the number of forty in all were present and the "evening was spent in playing 6-handed seven-up. The refreshments consisted of creamed chicken, hot rolls, picklies, lemon ice and coffee. Miss Harris was presented with a picture, ‘The Hanging of the Crane.” The date of the marriage has not been divulged and it is understood that it is to be a very quiet wedding.

- Notice to ths Public. I have finished my post-graduate work in Chicago and will be at my office regular after Wednesday, May 27th. DR. KRESLER.

Out Flowers for Decoration Day.

Easter Lillies. Daisies, Sweet Peas, Roses, Peonaes and Carnations, all colors. Cyeas, oak and magnolia wreaths, plain or with roses; also wheat sheaves, ©lain or with flowers. Give us your order early, we will hold them for you.—King Floral Co .

COUNCIL CONSIDERS VARIOUS MATTERS

Interurban Ordinance Will Be Taken Up At Special Meeting Next Monday Night. At the city council meeting Monday evening all members weri present except Councilman Warner. The mayor was authorized to sign a contract with Ness & Seaman for the Washington street improvement. • The sewers on the east side of Main street from Makemself sewer to Merritt street, and on Webster street from Makemself sewer north to Merritt were referred to the city engineer for plans and specifications and the city attorney was instructed to prepare resolutions for sama * The city treasurer was instructed to issufr orders for cinders to citizens applying for same upon receipt of payment for amount wanted. Upon the report of the city engineer that the cost will exceed the benefits the petition for a sewer on South Cullen street As abandoned. It is understood that it is the intention to prepare a new petition asking that the sewer be constructed in the alley, so as to furnish drainage for a larger . territory. The city attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution for a sidewalk on Plum street along Block 5. The interurban franchise-matter was discussed and it was decided to hold a special meeting next Monday evening for further consideration of the matter. The following claims' were allowed: Corporation Fund. W R Shesler, sal marshal .. .$ 30.00 Frank Critser, sal nightwatch 30.00 A E Royce Co., bks treas of 60.25 D E Royce, coal city ha 11... 5.36 Warner Bros., mdse fire dept 13-20 G E Murray Co., same ...... 1.00 Rens Fire Dept., fire May 20 10.00 C M Sands, express .30 Road Fund.

Chester Zea, salary 30.00 Lewis Watkins, wk on sewer 30.00 John Albertson, work street 11.00 Franklin Grant, same ........ 9.00 Devere Zea, same 6.75 Vern Robinson, same ....... 24.00 Geo. Kauffman, same ...... 6.00 Geo. Sedble, same 4.00 W R Gates, same Byron Frey, work on sewer 24.50 Chas Jacks, same / 20.15 Lewis Watkins, same .50 Glen Ward, same 35.50 John Burris, same 17.72 Leslie Shlgley, same 3.75 Clark Warfel, same 24.45 Nevill, same 8.25 Orval Burris, same 3.50 Lewis Messenger, same 18.17 Geo M Coon, same ........... Geo. Holmes, same 5.00 Chas Jacks, same 10.00 Warner Broa, mdse 29.55 John Burris, work sewer ... 10.50 Water Fund. * T E Malone, salary 30.00 John Lyons, work on main.. 10.75 H Muller Mfg Co., water sup 40.39 National Lead Co., dead pipe 44.94 E Fort, wk water tank ...... 30.00 Ross Riggle, wk water main 3.75 John Molder, work main ... 3.00 Art Gomel, same 1-80 John Lyons, same LSO Electric Light Fund. OS Chamberlin, salary 50.00 Mell Abbott, same 30.00 Dave Haste, same 30.00 Dick Hartman, work on line 30.00 Jesse Gates, haul coal ..... 18.30 Standrad Oil Co., oil ........ 28.86 Monon Coal Co., coal 366.79 Warner Bros., mdse 6.40 G E Murray Co., same 1.90 C M Sands, freight ......... 55.30 Park Fund. Tom Cox, labor 8.00

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BASEBALL at SI. Joseph College Thursday, May 27th at 2:00 o’clock * > Kankakee vs St. Joseph’s College A professional umpire has been hired to official the game. Admission -25 c

Naps Played Parr to a Standstill Last Sunday.

The Naps played a great game of ball at Parr Sunday and it took the- Regulars of Union township 11 innings to defeat them, the score being 4 to 3. Brohord and Wood were at the points lor Parr, while Wynegar and Moore composed the 'battery for the Naps. There was a good sized crowd out to witness the game and the rooting was enthusiastic. At the end of the ninth inning the score stood 3 to 3 and Parr scored one in their half of the eleventh. Will Eigelsbach for the Naps got the only 2-bagger, all other hits being singles. Wynegar went the 11 innings for the Nape and is rounding into excellent form, while Harry Moore caught the best game he ever caught. Tlm other positions were played well by Will Eigelsbach, first; Cart Eigelsbach, second; Casey Hemphill, third; Robert Blue, short stop; Paul Healy, left; Devere 2ea, center; Vivian Ramey, right. In the event the Athletics go away to play any games the Naps will'Use the ball park here in their absence. The only game the Athletics have scheduled away from home is at Goodland on JUne 28th, but they are anxious to play at Delphi and may go to Lowell for a game or two.

Many Farmers Thought This Way.

Indianapolis, Ind., May 26.—Alien Whicker, a Hendricks county farmer, who supported the progressive party in 1912, in a letter to Republican State Chairman Will H. Hays, again identifies himself with the republican party. Mr. Whicker writes: '

“I am one who has voted jfehe republican ticket since the organization of the party, until 1912 I voted for Roosevelt I was opposed to Mr. Taft because of his free trade tendencies with Canada. Having been a farmer and stock raiser all my life, experiences had taught me that the farmer could not stand free trade. I owe my success as a farmer to the policies of the republican party. I am thoroughly convinced that the republicans and progressives should unite, under the eagle, to fight our common enemy—The Free Trade Party.”

2,000 Initiated Into the Catholic Order of Foresters,

At the seventh regiment armory last Sunday 2,000 persons were initiated into the Catholic Order of Foresters. It was the 31st anniversary of the order. Ten thousand saw the initiatory ceremony in Chicago.

Piano Announcement.

I am the exclusive local dealer for the famous Tonk and Strohber pianos. I cordially invite you to call at my residence on Forest and Harrison street and inspect these beautiful instrument* I buy these pianos outright and am In a position to quote the lowest possible prices. No trouble to show goods. OTTO BRAUN. Exclusive dealer. See the Tonk record. Eleven gold medal*

Social at Newland.

The Young Peoples Society at Newland will give an Ice cream social arid bake sale at Newland Saturday, May 30th, afternoon and evening. Everybody invited. Extra standard packed tomotoe* 3 cans for 25c, at The Home Grocery.

WEATHER FORECAST. Generally fair and continued warm today and Wednesday .with strong southwest winds.

Other Ball Games That Fans Are Interested In.

Goodland played Danville before a crowd that gave $135 in admissions Last Sunday. Danville won by the score of 6to 4. Rice Porter, of Rensselaer, saw the game. Delphi defeated Ockley Bunday by the score of 4 to 3. Faucet, the young twirter for Delphi, held the Ockley team to 3 hits for seven innings, but weakened in the eighth and with a base on balls and three hits 3 rune were scored and another man was on second base. Slitz relieved him and held Ockley scoreless the remainder of the game. Lowell defeated Momence 1 to 0 Sunday. Schutte held the visitors to two hits. ’Lowell only got one lilt, but won the contest. The Lafayette Red Sox defeated the South Bend Hoosiers, score 4 to 1, The game was played before 1,400 fans, the largest crowd Lafayette ever turned out to a ball game. The Gary Works Cubs defeated the Royal Giants, of Chicago, 23 to 4, and the poor showing made by the colored team caused the lead ing colored manager of Chicago to recommend that the Royal Giants be given no more games until the team is reorganized. Indianapolis went to the top of the American association team Monday by defeating Kansas City. Carl Crandall, of Wadena, the shortstop for the Indians, is credited with winning the game. He got one run, two hits, a stolen base, 4 putouts and 8 assists, with no errors. With a man on base in the thirteenth inning he slammed out a two-bagger and brought in the winning run. His picture is in The Star today. Crandall played in Rensselaer once with Wadena and once with Oxford, four or five years ago. He te a brother of Otte Crandall, for many years a pitcher tor the New York Giants. Washington defeated Detroit Monday and went to within a half game of the top of the American league. A petition signed by several thousands of citizens of Michigan asking congress to recognize Dr. Frederick A Cook as the discoverer of the north pole was presented to the senate Saturday by Senator William-Alden Smith. ■ ..U it.

A Woman’s Charm.

Beautiful hair, fluffy, lustrous, abundant and free from dandruff, is one of woman's greatest eharmsit’s her main delight—yet many who would be most attractive but for their streaked, thin and lifeless hair, think there is no remedy and ; that pretty hair is Ajrift of nature. Beautiful hair is reaftya matter of care and attention. ’Parisian Sage, when rubbed into the scalp and applied to the hair, will work wonders—you will be surprised and delighted with the first applieatforv—not only will the hair appear abundant, soft, fluffy, radiant with Ufa but really doubly beautiful. Parisian Sage supplies hair and scalp needs. It surety removes dandruff with one application and cleanses the hair of all dht and excessive oil. It is an inexpensive, scientific tonic, and contains nothing to Injure the hair orscalp. It can be secured from B. F. Fendig or at any drug store

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