Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1914 — Page 1

No. 141

THE GAYETY I - - - 3' PEOPLE 3 Famous Carr Trio Singing, Talking and dancing, featuring Master Clifford Carr, America’s greatest boy monogist. The knots in some of the new seats from which the sun drew a rosinous substance, have been slacked and covered with building paper and oilcloth.

Fairure to Register Cause of Light Vote.

Indianapolis, Ind., June 17. There is one feature of the present political situation in Indiana that is beginning to cause considerable apprehension among the politicians opposed to the republican parity. It has developed during the past few months that a large number of republicans in Indiana in 1912, for one reason or another, did not register and consequently did not vote. This number, conservatively based on reports from all counties of the state, is estimated at from 50,000 to 60,000. Reports from over the state also indicate that these voters will register and vote this year. The following report from Blackford county is regarded as typical: *M. M. Whipple, the well known Jddkson township farmer, lost his vote two years ago because he did not register. He had intended to register but at the time of the final registration day he was down with rheumatism and could not attend to the matter. ‘T do not believe I should be compelled to register,” he said, “but fit is the Jaw and I will register and I shall vote the republican ticket” “It is believed that fully 300 republicans of Blackford county failed to register in 1912 and fully as many who did register failed to vote. The outlook for a big republican vote in the county this year is good.” - - ■

NO DIFFERENCE

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Teams Wanted! Will pay 45 cents per hour for plow teams. , Nees & Seaman, contractors. Phone 170 or see superintentendent on brick street job.

The Evening Republican.

VILLA RESIGNS AS CARRANZA’S AID

Split Seems Sure to Result in Complication of Mexican TroubleMediators Disconsolate.

El Paso, Tex., June 16.-General Villa tendered his resignation to General Carranza within the last week, it became known tonight. To Villa’s message, the constitutionalist chief replied, asking who would succeed him. Following this; Villa’s military chiefs held a conference and sent a “round robin” to Carranza, deelar ing they would accept none other than Villa as a leader. The split of today resulted. General Villa tonight ordered all commanders of garrisons throughout the territory he controls to report at once at Torreon. , This order was accepted ominously by observers here. History of the Pascual Orozco rebellion against President Madero was revived.

Niagara Falls, Ont., June 16. Only developments now unforeseen, such as a change of attitude on the part of the constitutionalists or the Huerta delegates, can keep the mediation conference in session. The dispatches of the forcible seizure by a Villa official of the telegraph office at Jlaurez, held previously by Carranza officials, created a stir in the mediation colony. The Huerta delegates said it plainly showed the correctness of their repeated warnings that a lack of cohesion in the constitutionalist ranks would lead to anarchy in the north. The news served also to confirm suspicions which have been current in many quarters here, of a breach between Villa and Carranza. The 1 gravest apprehension, is felt here of what may follow a break between General Carranza and General Villa. Should their forces clash, a condition of anarchy might ensue, which in all probability would arouse again the demand for armed intervention by the United States. The mediators hold the opinion bat they have accomplished something, in that war between the United States and a Huerta government was halted by mediation. They point to the fact that cordial feeling has developed between the American and Huerta delegates. El Paso, Tex., June 16.—The bureau of information ahd the telegraph office at Jautez, in control of Carranza officials, were taken over forcibly tonight by soldiers under Col. Thomas Ornelas, military commander of Jaurez and a Villa supporter. Similar confiscations are authentically reported to have taken place at Chihuahua City and at Torreon, where Villa remained today. In addition it has been learned bat the customs house and the ireasury department at Jaurez had been confiscated by Villa’s officers. These seizures evidently place the entire northern part of Mexico in the hands of Villa’s military leaders.

Washington, June 16.—Despite reports of an impending break in mediation over the selection of the personnel of the proposed provisional government, officials of the Washington government maintain confidence that mediation will not fail, and Secretary Bryan today Was just as emphatic as ever in his.declaration that the progress of the conference was satisfactory. The fact that the mediators had replied to Carranza’s recent offer to send delegates, suggesting that he had not fully considered their former note in which it was stipulated there must be a cessation of hostilities against Huerta if the constitutionalists were to participate in mediation, did not ruffle the American secretary Of state. In the face of this Mr. Bryan asserted that the United States still held to the view that there would be participation th the peace conference by the constitutionalists.

Progressive in 1912 Accepts Republican Trustee Nomination.

Indianapolis, Ind., June 16.—A dispatch to the Indianapolis News says: Benjamin E. Johnson, former state statistician of Indiana, and a bull mooser in the last campaign, was nominated as republican candidate for trustee of Union township in the primary held Saturday by the republicans. Johnson won over Samuel D. Symmes, former trustee. Seven hundred and seven-ty-five votes were cast. * r

Special business to come up at meeting Wednesday evening. AB members not there will be dropped out of the order.—A. E. Kiser, R. K. Deering Standard twine sold by Hamilton & Kellner.

Notice to Maccabees.

RMMRUIR, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1914.

ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE CLOSES 19th YEAR

Thirty-Five Graduates From College Located Here—Oratorical Contest Tuesday Eva

The nineteenth annual commencement of St. Joseph’s college occurred Tuesday afternoon and evening and this Wednesday morning and afternoon the students have been departing for their homes on alj outgoing trains. There were thtrtyflve graduates this year, eight more than a year ago and the largest class that ever left that institution. Sunday afternoon there was a band concert an inter-hall baseball game and other events, and the large number of visitors, some two hundred, spent the afternoon visiting and viewing the beautiful grounds and buildings. Owing to the fact that the gymnasium, where the dramas have taken place in past years, was destroyed by fire, the drama had to ibe abandoned and in its place there Was a contest in oratory by the members of the Junior class, or the fifth class, as it is known at the college. This occurred on the college campus, the speakers being in the bandstand. Attorney E. P. Honan, of this city, presided at the meeting. The contest is held annually for the Conroy gold medal. The contest resulted as follows this year: First, John Zellars, whose subject was ‘The Folly of War.” Second, Theodore Fettig, subject “International Peace.” Third, Edwin Kaiser, subject “Child Labor.” Fourth, Aloysius Cook, “School and Children.” Fifth, Charles LeJeune, “Abraham Lincoln.” The young men were all religious students except Theodore Fettig, who is a secular student. He received the silver medal. The orations were splendidly prepared and well delivered, showing the valuable training Which is given at St. Joseph’s.

Awards were made by Rt. Rev. Mgr. Oechtering, vicar general of the Diocese of Fort Wayne. The band and orchestra was used between the orations, much to the pleasure of the student body and the assembled friends. This Wednesday morning at 7:30 o’clock solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. A. Fate, of the class of 1909, now of the Cleveland diocese. The baccalaureate address •was given by Rt. Rev. Mgr. Oechtering. The distribution of medals, diplomas and certificates followed. The 10:45, 11:05 and 11:20 trains carried many of the students and visitors homeward.

Young Men Walking From Pittaburg to Seattle, Wash.

Herbert G. Mountain, a machinist, and Harry Smith, an electrician, with dusty shoes and wearing the hiker’s khaki clothing, reached Rensselaer at about 3:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. They had a letter from Mayor Joseph G. Armstrong, bearing the official seal of the city of Pittsburg, Pa., and dated May 26th, stating that they were deserving young men and worthy of any encouragement they might seem to need. They were on their way from Pittsburg to Wash., on foot. They expected to make an average of twenty miles a day and upon arriving here had made a little better than the average They came from Lafayette here Monday and Tuesday and expected to hit several miles more yet Tuesday afternoon before stopping for the night. They carried oilcloth rolls, containing a blanket and some pictures. They sell the pictures as a way of making money. They have camped outside only a little, however, usually striking a town at night time and staying at a hotel or boarding house. They expected to hike Tight through from here to Minnesota or South .Dakota, get a few days ahead on their schedule and then work In the harvest fields a few days. They were nice appearing men and were quite modest in speaking of their big undertaking. They had enjoyed themselves a great deal and thought it possible that they might hike back from Seattle also.

Will Pay One Cent Above Elgin—Cash Every Day.

The plan of making butterfat payments every two weeks has b een abandoned and we will hereafter pay the cash every day and will pay one cent above the Elgin quotation. The price this week is 28% W. H. Dexter.

We have put a new Ford in the livery business and will engage in advance pleasure drives for Sunday afternoons.—The Main Garage.

WABASH VALLEY . OFFICERS TO MEET

President Delano and Others Will Attend Stockholders* Meeting At Kersey Thursday.

President Delano and other officials of the Gifford railroad wil attend a stockholders’ meeting at Kersey tomorrow. H. R Kurrie will be present It is probable that a complete tour of inspection will be made over the road and also that an auto trip will be made over a part of the route and Mr. Kurrie will have his big Mannon car there for that purpose. A passenger coach was set off at McOoysfourg this morning and this will be -taken to Kersey, where the officials will board it for the inspection tour.

Nine carloads of rails for the Gifford branch arrived in the Rensselaer yards Tuesday night. Four were sent out that evening and the other five will be sent out today. It is probable that President Delano and his party will pass through Rensselaer this evening and the depot surroundings are being given an extra clean-up today.

State Accepts Gift of Hospital From Dr. Long.

Dr. and Mrs. Robt. H. Long, of Indianapolis, through whose generosity the state becomes the sessor of a magnificent new hospital, formally presented their gift at a simple ceremony held in the nstitution on West Michigan street, [ndiahapolis, Monday afternoon. The Longs Stated that they considered for some time as to the best way of disposing of their money and decided that the greatest need of Indiana was a state hospital where anyone requiring medical and surgical aid might be cared for. Governor Ralston made the speech of acceptance in behalf of the state.

Charity patients from all over the state may be taken to this hospital and will receive surgical attention of the highest order without cost. There are rooms for. one hundred patients. '

Must Cut Weeds and Tall Grass.

AH weeds and tall grass must be cut from the streets and vacant properties during the week of June sth to 20th. Those who fail to ook after this matter are hereby notified that -it will be done under my direction and assessed against the property. Please look after it yourself.—W. R. SheSler, City Marshal

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RURAL CARRIERS’ PAY TO BE RAISED

Salaries After July 1 Will Be $1,200 Per Year—Parcel Post Adds to Carriers’ Labor.

Postmasters and rural carriers over the country are receiving word from the postal department of Washington to the effect that the rural carriers’ increase in salary will soon be effective. After July 1 the salaries will be increased from $l,lOO to $1,200 per year. This increase has been expected for,some time by the carriers. During the past year there have ‘been several count and weight tests made, by the carriers for the benefit of the department, showing the increased business handled after the installation of the parcel post system in the office. In some instances the rural carriers have been compelled to buy new and larger wagons to take care of the great bulk of parcel post matter and this is thought to be the cause for the increase in salary, which soon becomes effective.

Rural route carriers at one time received S4OO a year and were repeatedly raised until a few years ago, when the salary was S9OO. It remained at that figure for two years, when it was increased to SI,OOO, then to $l,lOO and now to $1,200. This is an increase of SIOO a year since 1900. The length of routes has been shortened since ;he time when carriers were working for small wages, and methods of work have been made easier. The amount of mail has steadily increased, however. There are about 42,000 rural carriers in the United States at the present time.

Morgan County Man Withdraws From the Progressive Ticket.

Martinsville, Ind., June 16.—Everet Ray, who was placed on the progressive ticket in Gregg township last week, today announced his refusal to accept the nomination, stating that he is a republicari. -

St. John's Day.

Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. & A. M„ will hold St. John’s Day memorial services at the Masonic hall pn Sunday afternoon, June 21st, commencing at 3 o’clock. Rev. Ourniek will deliver the address and a musical program will be rendered. The general public is» invited.

WHERE IS THE WIFE OF E. M. THOMAS?

Mystery Said to Shroud Her Disap-pearance-Believed Jealousy - Prompted Her Leaving.

Mrs. E. M. Thomas, wife of a former nightwatch, has been missing from her home, it is said, since May 20th, and it is reported that rela tives fear she may have committed suicide, although no trace of her can be found, according to reports. Several months ago Mrs. Thomas left without informing her husband where she was going. She went to Sheridan at that time, near which place she has a farm. Her husband went after her and she made a statement for publication after her return. Mr. Thomas stated at that time that jealousy was responsible for her leaving and he blamed neighbors for having told her things which he alleged were not true. Tuesday night a brother of Mrs. Thomas arrived here from Sheridan, and this Wednesday morning he made inquiries about his sister, whose maiden name was Minnie Mace. He said that she had not been there since she left hero and he was greatly concerned about her disappearance. The reporter for The Republican made an effort to see Mr. Mace, but was unable to do so and found only one person to whom he had alked. Mr. Thomas was not in own today and little could be earned about the reported mystery. , \

“Anaesthetic Pistol” Captures Mad Woman.

Paris, June 16.—The “anaesthetic pistol,” devised by city chemists at the time of the siege of the notorious automobile bandits, was used successfully tonight in the capture of a mad woman. Mlle. Maignan, an artist, In a fit of mania, shut herself in her apartment in the Avenue de Neuilly and threatened her neighbors from a window with a revolver. The police fired several shots at the woman but without effect. The anaesthetic pistol was then brought into service and .the woman was stuplfled with gases and removed to an infirmary.

WEATHER. Fair and warmer today and Thursday.

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