Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 179, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 July 1914 — Page 1

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CONFERENCES WITH PROGRESSIVES HELD

More Than One Hundred From All Parts of Indiana Talk Things Over With W. H. Hays. Indianapolis, Ind., July 30.—A political conference, of sensational character, wthich was expected to have an important bearing on the 1914 campaign in Indiana and Surrounding states, opened at republican state headquartens in the Hotel Severin at noon today. Of the one hundred and twenty-five mien from every section of Indiana who took part in this conference, every one, With the exception of Will H. Hays, and L. W. Henley, chairman and secretary respectively, of /the Indiana republican state committee, were leaders of the progressive movement in Indiana in 1912. Word of the assembling of this conference came as a jolt to the politicians opposed to the republican organization, as there had been no previous announcement made that a meeting of this character had been contemplated. The conference opened at 12:15 in the big ball room of the Hotel Severin. It was expected that the meeting would continue throughout the afternoon, and it was said that possibly a public appeal might be drafted, addressed to the voters of Indiana in the behalf of a re-united republican party. Among the most prominent men who were progressive leaders in Indiana In 1912 who now are actively at work in behalf of the republican party were J. F.. Wilde, of Indianapolis, who was treasurer of the Indiana progressive committee in 1912; Dr. A. 8.-Brown, of Indianapolis, Thomas Bauer, who was j elected mayor of the city of Lafayette as a progressive last year; Mayor J. O. Batchelor, of Marion, who was one of the big figures in the progressive movement in 1912; Mayor J. Leb Watkins, of Newcastle; L H. Wright, of Columbus, president of the Indiana State Grange; Dr. E. M. Wells, of Scottsburg; Jas. L. Wilson, of Brazil; Geo. W. Hanna, of Greencastle; Ralph V Sbllit, of Peru; E. C. Davis, of Crown Point; Daniel P. Flanagan, of Lafayette; E. E. Rodgers, newspaper editor of Williamsport; W. S. Montgomery, newspaper editor of Shelbyville; E. D. Bush, of Salem, and the following from Indianapolis: J. 8. Holliday, O. U. Newman, Theo. Stein, J. P. O’Malhony, Dr. John Kolmer, Marshall Pugh, Albert C. Metcalf, John Bowles, Orison B. Hayes, Chas. L. Dietz, Robert L. Dorsey. Geo. A. Snider, Orville Harrison, Ellsworth Heller, and John D. Carter. Every congressional district in the state was represented at this conference. Former progressive leaders were present from Vanderburg and Spencer counties in the southwest corner of the state. Lake, Po/ter, and other counties of the northwestern part of the state were represented by former progressive leaders; Noble, Allen, Steuben and other counties of the northeastern part of the state were represented as were Ohio, Switzerland, Jefferson and other counties in the extreme southeastern section of the state. "This conference at republican 'state headquarters with former representative progressives Who are now actively engaged in the advancing 'interests of the republican party,” said State Chairman Hays, “means that the republican state organization is carrying out to the letter the pledge contained In the platform adopted at the recent Indiana republican state convention, regarding the management of the

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INDEPENDENT TICKET NAMED IN BARKLEY

Newland Growers Association Embarks in Politics and Names Candidate for Trustee. The Growers Association, of Newland, Barkley township, which was organized a week ago, embarked in politics Thursday night and named a candidate for trustee and another for road supervisor. The trustee candidate is Frank H. Henley, who came from Davenport, lowa, last spring to engage in the onion business. Fred Bartellswas namedfor road supervisor. He was appointed to that office recently by Trustee Folger. There are now four tickets in the Barkley township field, as follows: Republican—For Trustee, J. H. Rusk. Democrat, For Trustee, A. B. Lowman. Progressive—For Trustee, Harry Gifford. , Independent—For Trustee, Frank H. Henley. The Growers Association perfected its organization a week ago by naming Charles Head president, Elmer Nesbitt secretary, Joe Bergmantreasurer, Bert Auble treasurer. An advisory board composed of Ed Oliver, F. H. Henley, Philip Bernard, Hayes Preston and J. W. Spake was appointed. The set onions have about all been shipped out, 4 ears loads going Tuesday, 2 cars Thursday, and 1 ear will go Saturday and 2 more next Tuesday. 'The first ear load was sold at $2.75 per hundred. The others were sent to Chicago and Ed Oliver and Elmer Nesbitt went to the city to sell them. Seed onions are suffering very much now from drouth.

Federal League Losing Lots of Money is Report.

Conservative baseball men who are in close touch with the machinery predict that nearly half of the 16 major league clubs will lose money this year,, due to increased salaries of the players and de creased gate receipts. It is*aiso estimated that $250,000 will cover these losses, some clubs dropping as mucth as $50,000. It is also figured that the Federal league promoters collectively are losing nearly SIO,OOO a day, or $250,000 a month. Those wlho insist that they know the facts declare that when the season ends in October the Federal league will be more than $1,000,000 in the hole. It is pointed out that the St. Louis Federate already admit a. loss of $100,000; that Weegham in Chicago is at least $125,000 behind and that Kansas City, Brooklyn —and Pittsburg have burned up more than $500,000 in building stands, paying salaries and meeting other heavy expenses. President Gilmore, meanwhile, insists that the Federal league will not only survive the present season but will also take the field in 1915.

Public Sale of Livery Stock. As we are retiring from the livery business we will sell the following stock at Duvall’s Livery Barn, in Rensselaer, at 2 o’clock sharp, on SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1914, 4 Head of Horses—l brown mare, 7 years old, a good one; 2 sorrel mares, 1 six and other 12 years old; 1 bay horse, 10 years old. 2 sets of buggy harness; one set coach harness, good one; 5 sets single harness; 1 sat surrey harness, silver mounted, nearly new; 2 surreys; 4 single top buggies, one nearly new; 1 3-seated wagon; 1 pair bobs; 1 4-horse sleigh, good for farm use; 1 pair Imperial scales; 1 road cart; buggy poles and’other traps. Terms—A credit of 6 months without interest if paid when due; 4 per cent discount for cash on all sums over $10; lesser amounts, cash in hand. Purchaser must give note with approved security. DUVALL BROS. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. / The Swift Packing company’s car repair shop in the Lake Shore yards at Elkhart was burned Wednesday. The loss is $30,000.

party’s affairs. The plank said that it would be the duty and privilege of every voter to have a full share in the party’s management and responsibilities. I believe that this conference will have the effect of conviheing every one in Indiana that the republican organization is standing firmly on •the 'party’s platform and intends to see- that its pledges to the people of Indiana are kept. This conference tells plainer than words can tell the story that the rank and file of the progressive party, te with ua heart and soul in their support of the party of protection."

RENSSELAEB, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1914.

JUSTICE GREAVE HAD A VERY BUSY DAY

Men Who Halted the Show at Kniman All Arrested on Two Charges and All Fined. / _______ The escapade of several Knlman men and one from Rensselaer at Ehlman Monday night proved very expensive, as ail were arrested on charges of intoxication and rioting and all were fined by Justice Greve at DeMotte Thursday. The men had loaded up on booze while at DeMotte and had then gone to Kniman. Where the Short family traveling circus was exhibiting in a tent. The performance was about half finished when the DeMotte crowd arrived. Mr. Short Was doing an Irish monologue act ancLone of the party threw a chunk of ice or a beer bottle at him, knocking his hat off. Short turned in the direction from which the misisle came and made some caustic remarks. The DeMotte crowd took exception to the words used by Short, although spectators generally say that he said nothing more than the rowdyish act called for. Tlje rowdies went behind the curtain, it is said, and engaged in a "fight with' the showman' and members of hs family, the show was brought to an end and general pandemonium reigned. Some reports say that the rowdies used very bad language, and made indecent proposals to the women and exposed themselves in a most disgraceful manner. Two charges were filed against each of the participants, namely intoxication and rioting and each pleaded guilty to the two charges, their fines and costs totaling about $20,65. Albert Knipp pleaded guilty to a third charge, that of assault and battery, and his fine and costs -amounted to $42. The others who were fined were Jesse Summers, Homer Stell, Gregory White, James Cooper and Joe Davisson. A young man named Hanaway accompanied the crowd to Kniman but did not participate in the melee, in fact, he is reported to have done all that he could to quiet the others. He was not intoxicated either and no blame whatever attaches to him. The prompt action in making the arrests and imposing the fines should meet general approval, for acts of this kind can not be condoned in a civilized community.

Obituary of Son-In-Law Of Mrs. Harrison Warren.

On July sth, at Peru, Ind., Isaac Henry Teel, sori-in-law of Mrs. Harrison Warren, of Rensselaer, died. The following obituary ,is copied from a Peru newspaper: Isaac Henry Teel, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Teel, was born in Cass county, Oct. 24, 1885,- and departed this life July 5, 1914, aged 28 years, 8 months and 11 days. He was a bright and energetic young man and has spent most of hte life in Peru. In September, 1907, he was united in marriage to Estella M. Warren, and to this union one child, Marcella Jeannette, was born in September, 1911. For a number of years he was employed as-bookkeeper for the Julius Falk clothing store. He left there to enter a business college at Huntington, Ind., to take a more thorough course of bookkeeping. After leaving college he was employed for a number of years 'tor the Chute & Butler Piano Co. and prior to his death held the position of bookkeeper and office manager for the Booth Furniture Co. Besides his Wife and daughter <he leaves to mourn his departure a loving father and mother, and one sister, Mrs. Earl Gustin, besides numerous relatives and a host of friends. During his last hours he was surrounded by his immediate family and relatives who were called here by his expected death He had been a constant sufferer for several months with a complication of diseases and while he was anxious to regain hte health he was never heard to complain of his misfortune, always meeting hte friends with a smile and kind word, as only a good Christiap spirit can do. He will be sadly missed by his relatives and friends, for to know him was to love him. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist church. Dr. Bailey having charge, and being assisted by Dr. Guild, of the Methodist church. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery.

Republican party managers from seven mid-west states, are to hold a conference in Chicago at the Hotel LaSalle Monday for the purpose of ascertaining conditions in the various commonwealths, and the progress that Is being made toward dehabilitatfon.

ANOTHER CUT IN PRICE OF FORD CARS

Cut of S6O Per Car and Profit Shar- > ing to AU Buyers of the 1915 Cars. The Ford auto company has issued its announcement for the coming year. Beginning August Ist the price of the cars, F. O, 8., Detroit, Mich., will be as follows: Runabout, $440; Touring Car, $490; Town Car, $690. The Ford company has issued the following statement to their agents; tion of S6O per car, we agree on or about August 1, 1915, to pay as a share of our profits from S4O to S6O per car to every retail buyer who purchases a new Ford car between August 1, 1914, and August 1, 1915; provided we can readh an output of 300,000 oars between those dates. This profit sharing with retail buyers will be possible only by our output reaching 300,000 cars, thus decreasing our factory and selling costs and increasing our buying power to such an extent , that we Will be able on August 1, 1914, to pay to every retail buyer S4O to S6O in addition to the cut nn price made at this time. Ah butputof 300,000 'Ford ears in the next twelve months is not an abnormal increase over this season’s business—as evidenced by the fact that during the past twelve months we have sold 221,888 cars and at considerably higher prices than the new prices quoted herein.”

Callahan & Gifford Bought Irwin Road of J. J. Brehm.

T. M. Callahan and Harry Gifford, Who recently-completed—the—con-struction of the Oliver stone road through Newland, have taken the contract fo.r the construction of the S. C. Irwin stone road off the hands of John J. Brehm, who had contracted to build it. The grading had been practically all done by Brehm. Mr. Callahan made a trip to Chicago this week and purchased ■the stone, which will be shipped from the quarry at Thornton, on the C. & E. I. railroad and ten cars are to be shipped at once, so that the building of the road can go foriivard with the greatest possible rush. - ..

Band Played From Balcony Of Court House Thursday Eve.

The band played Thursday night from the north front balcony of the court house and a large crowd was present to enjoy the music. The band was very much crowded on the balcony and there was a reverberation of the sound that marred the music some, but the appearance was very pleasing and the concert was thoroughly enjoyed. The band wagon having broken down' the band ean do nothing else than play some place on the court square until some other arrangement te made. A concrete band stand at the northwest corner of the square is greatly needed.

George Ade Motion Play Exhibited at Kentland.

George Ade is now engaged in writing moving picture plays. Last Saturday night at Kentland hte first play was shown and drew a packed house. Its title is ‘The Brash Drummer and the Nectarine.” The Enterprise says: “It was not necessary to label the piece to have identified it as an Ade production. The author’s own style was stamped all over it. It was life and action from start to finish. Humor bubbled over in every line. As a character sketch it rubbed close to human nature. It was fine, and the people so voiced their sentiments. Mr. Ade was in the audience with a party of friends, and said it was the first time he had seen the production of this piece.”

Central Delivery Delayed.

Failure to have my delivery wagons completed on time will delay the starting of the central delivery system a few days. I will, however, be in ‘ Rensselaer Monday, Aug. 3rd, to make all final arrangements and get out the advertising. THE BENSON DELIVERY CO., By E. E. Benson. The Lindsay Auto Parbs company, of Indianapolis, began suit Tuesday against the Ford Motor Car company, alleging infringement upon patents of improvement on rear axle devices. Definite announcement was made Wednesday by United States Senator Isaac Stephenson, of Wisconsin, that he will hot be a candidate for re-election.

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KIT SILLS, SR., A VICTIM OF PICKPOCKETS

Monticello Lawyer Fond of Telling Joke About Another Has EUs Own Pockets Picked. Monticello Herald. Nothing has given A. K. Sills, senior, as much hilarious enjoyment in the last few years as to tell to a erowd the story of how Jake Timmons discovered that his pocket had been picked once upon a time while, ihe Was coming home from a circus at Logansport. It was really a funny story and Kit enjoyed it clear down to this boots. Jake did not discover his loss on that occasion until he reached Delphi on his way 'home and heard Wallace Atkins and Sam Callaway telling-how the thieves had gone through their pockets. Then be remarked sagely and with a sigh, “You never can be too careful in a crowd. I always told Sam that. Now I always carry my pocketbook right here”—and as he reached down In his trousers pocket to demonstrate how careful he was, this face turned white and the atmosphere blue, for this pocket book was gone. Kit had Jake’s facial expression down pat and even 'his expletives committed to memory. We heard him telling the story in the court room only a few weeks ago while the democrats were laboring on their county ticket. The sequel is that Kit went over to Logansport last Sunday to see Barney Oldfield drive and Lincoln Beachy fly, and while lifting hte little boy on the train coming home a thief relieved him of his pocketbook containing about SSO in money and some valuable papers. He told the conductor at once that he had been “touched,” but that did not bring back his pocketbook, nor has he seen it since, though he has advertised in a Logansport paper that if the thief will return the papers he can keep the money. His friend Timmons wears a sympathetic look and tells him he ought to wear deeper pockets or stay away from Logansport

NOT AN ISOLATED CASE

Many Similar Oases in Rensselaer and Vicinity. This Rensselaer woman’s story given here is not an isolated case by any means; week after week, year after year, our neighbors are telling similar good news. Mrs. Aaron Hickman, N. Front St, Rensselaer, Ind., says: ‘Tn my opinion Doan’s Kidney Pills are the best kidney medicine on the market. I have taken them at different times when /Suffering from attacks of backache and other symptoms of kidney complaint and I have always had prompt relief. Over three years ago I first used them~ and I was so well pleased with the benefit I got that I gave a statement for publication recommending them. Since then, when I have heard anyone complain- of kidney trouble or backache, I have suggested that Doan’s Kidney Pills' be procured at Fendig’s Drug Store and given a trial. Different ones of my family have taken this remedy and like myself, have been greatly benefited.” Price 50c, at alt dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedyget Doan’s Kidney PiHs—the same that Mrs. Hickman had. FosterMilbum Co, Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

You wili lik e ml our club plan 1 of buying a Bmd WatcL pay— I No big outlay of I money to make at I one time. ■ B H Ust a ew ea,s v I payments so small i ial you neve «* I notice them; and I the first thing you k ,lo w you own a I high grade South Bend Watch—f IbJH Watch that you will always be proud to carry. | Drop in this evening and let us explain this club plan a y° u * the Jeweler E Rensselaer, Indiana.

Say That High Prices For Foodstuffs Will Accompany War. Crown Point Star. Prominent business men and bankers in Chicago, in interviews on the European war, aH agree that if 9 the war is started and lasts any great length of time that it will make hard times in the United States for all but the producers. They consider the prices of living is very high at present, and if there is a war that this country will'be drained of all eatables, no matter what they cost, and that the poorer classes will be obligated to pay the same. The financiers fail to see any gain for any but producers on farms, and they will fatten with the great crops now on hand.

City Tire Shop.

We now have the service of a special man recently employed at the Main Garage. All kinds of case and tube repairs. Liner work a specialty. Service guaranteed. Thanking you for your past patronage, we solicit your future work. STOCKWELL & BRA DOCK, Over Fred Hemphfll’s Blacksmith Shop.

Christian Church Services. 9:30 a. m. Bible school and adult classes. J. N. Leatherman, Supt. Good classes, good singing and competent teachers. 10:30 a. m.. sermon. Wayside Althrs. 6:30 Open air service. Sermon by Parrett. Good music and and an inspiring service. ? . , I Infill. .l IM . IIW Professor William Hanlon, of Londonderry, Ireland, was Tuesday elected president of Vincennes uni versify.

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