Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 206, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1914 — Page 1

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Three Weeks More and You Will f Know Just How Hard You Have Worked By the Prize You Win?

Now Is The Time To Do The Effective Work.

Three more weeks and then i t is all over. Nearly everything that could be done has been done by the contest manager to make your campaign a success. Now Is. the time for you. Before this offer you have been content to work along and yet your friends bear the burden of your campaign. Now you are face to face with things as they are not as you hope to have them. Youcan win, but you are not going to tumble through. You are going to work as you never worked before, if your campaign is going to amount to anything. 'lf you really believe you are going to win one of these prizes at the rate you have been going, you were never more mistaken in your life. It cannot be done, so if you don’t intend to make a real honest effort to win, why don’t you get out and let someone win who does care? If you are going totwin, you can depend upon it that you will have to make your former record look like a little practice work. How to Win.

From now on the contest manager will devote this space to a few short talks on how to win. He is going to give these talks for .the benefit of those who don’t care a cent whether they win or not. Now, if you are not interested in your own success, there is not the least use in wasting your time reading them. During these talks the contest manager will tell the actual conditions as they look to him and hr will go just as far as the rules of the contest will allow. He will not give the actual standing of the candidates by name, but outside of that the sky will be the limit. Here are the prizes you can win. One Ford Touring Oar. One S3OO Upright Plano. - One S2OO Building Lot. One $65 Domestic Sewing Machine. One $25 Hold Prize. One S2O Gold Watch. One $5 in Gold. 10 pet cent to non-prize winners. Below. are the nominations and votes east for publication up to last night: Miss Ruth Callahan 44,875 Paul Beam ...65300 Clofford Wasson ...A.76,175 Miss Elizabeth Davenport ...68,800 Graveloue HanSson 62,475 Jack Miller .... M ... .43,125 Miss Hazel Jacks 26,000 Miss Wilma Peyton 23,175 Byron Hemphill ...73,125 Miss Thelma Tilton ...*.....57475 Wade Jarrette ••50,675 Miss Helen Duvall 47,175 Miss Madaline Abbott ....83325 Miss Lucy Hea1y4......49,175 Donald Rhoades .47,850 Mrs. Louella Golden, R 4 .....62,425 Ray Huff 60,325 Miss Luella Robinson 77,725 Miss Ruth Ames, R 4 12,850 SMrs. True Reeve 14.600 Miss Marie Arnold 69,225 Miss Esther Padgett ...418,650 Miss Beatrice Clift 1&650 Dewey Cox R 3 . t ..... .20,250 Raymond McKay , r ..... .30,125 Miss Sophie Hudson ...-62,625 Miss Mildred Parks, R 3 ....31,250 Miss Josephine Thomas, R 3. .38,175 Carl Worland *;.... 16,250 DeMotts, Ind. Mrs. Maggie Fairchild ...114,675 Mrs. Steve True .16,400 Miss Glen Cobb ii..... 34,175 Mrs. Andrew Granger ...,j16,700 Miss Maggie Hamstra '.18,225 MeCeysburg, Ind. William Erb*...42,150 Mrs. O. A. Armstrong ....*...52,000 Miss Ethel Parker *...27,525 Fair Oaks, Ind, Miss Katie Trump 18,275 Miss Ruth Gundy ......12,600 Miss Hazd Hurley HR .....:26,725 Miss Florence McKay ..........6,700 Pleasant Grove, Ind. Cecil R. Rees .41,200 Miss Bessie Boflman 17,850 » Mt Ayr. Ind. Miss Orpha -Barton ... ■, .28,156 Remington, Ind.

Miss Iva Brooks ~.17,800 Miss Myrtle Sharkey .3.>12,650 Miss Freda Wineland -.41,175 Miss Tina Dluzak .........,..>28,250 Miss Margaret McGraw .......12,67b •Miss Grace dowry .5,000 Wheatfield, Ind. Miss Katie Theis ......12,200 Miss Leafle McColly ......51,425 Parr, Ind. Miss May Lowman ; ....-.70fi5( Miss Floss W. Smith ..34,606 Mrs. Blanch McCurtain ~....•.66,125 Mrs. Perry Griffith >.,. .96,721 John Richard 4....-.23,175 Surrey, Ind. . Miss EtheE Hammerton 14,850 Thayer, Herman DeFries ..<.16,650

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Tefft, Ind. Miss Katie Tresmer ... . :> . ...43,150 Miss Gladys Duggldby <..... .46,775 Goodland, Ind. Miss "Helen Welch 41250 Miss Susan Thurston 23,875 Miss Pearl Jay .....11,600 Kersey, Ind. Miss Matie Kersey ............53,250 Miss Arnia Drenth .....58,875 Lee, Ind. Roy Culp ....13,850 Aix, Ind. Miss Mary Comer 63,475 Newland, Ind. Miss Cecelia Spate » .51,425 Pleasant Ridge, Ind. Miss Lillian Bailey 39,875 Francesville, Ind. Miss Della Shumaker .■70,125

Voting Coupon GOOD FOR 10 VOTES. Rensselaer Republican’s Autoind; bile and Prise Voting Contest. Candidate. Address. * ' ■■ This coupon must be neatly trimmed and sent to the Contest Department of The Rensselaer Republican, Rensselaer, Ind. lit coupons are tied up in packages it will only be necessary to write name and number in package on the top one. Not Good After Sept. 8,1914.

ACCIDENT FATAL TO MRS. CLYDE BROWN

Earl Park Residents Were Overtaken by “Speeder" On Way from Fowler Fall Festival.

Earl Park, ’Aug. 31.—Mrs. Clyde Brown, of this place, had her neck broken and died almost instantly when she was thrown from a speeder on which she was riding with her husband Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Brqwn borrowed the speeder belonging to Fred Pelance, section foreman. They started back from Fowler about 10 o’clock and were being overtaken by a motor handcar in charge of Frank Ryan, section foreman at Sheldon, 111. Mr. BroWn saw the motor car overtaking him and put on the brakes. The sudden stoppage of the speeder dislodged both occupants and Mrs. Brown was thrown between the tails. Brown frantically endeavored to dislodge his wife, who had become entangled between the rails, but the motor car crashed into the wreckage, throwing all occupants into the ditch.

Crown Point Couple Going To Make California Auto Trip.

Crown Point Star.. It seems the- railroad routes going to California, both northern and southern, have been worn out by some of our people, and Mr. and tfrs. B. F. Hayes are preparing to leave on one about Sept. 3, for Los Angeles, in their Jack Rabbit auto. They are fitting out with extra tanks for gasoline, water and oil, a contrivance for a bed in the car, camp utensils and all useful tools, and a, fly to go on over the ear and stake down iri case of bad storms. They expect to be a month or more going but after crossing the mountains and the belt where early snows fall they will take it very easy, not caring what time they finish. They will follow the new Lincoln Highway, going via Joliet and Rock Island, Omaha and North Platte, Cheyenne, Ogden, thence into Nevada and follow on the blazed trail to the journey’s end. Where the roads are good they Intend making a hundred miles a day easily, but after passing the snow belt and treacherous mountain trail they will not hurry in the least, and may .not reach Los Angeles less than two months. Should their trip prove delightful, without trials and tribulations, it is presumed that more from Lake county will try it next year. f

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, laborers, rely on Dr. Thomas’ Eclectic OU. Fine for cuts, burns, bruises. Should be kept in every home. 25c and 50c. ‘ , A Classified Adv. will find it

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,1914.

ALLIES DISFAVOR AMERICAN PLANS

Great Britain, France and Russia Do Not Oppose Building Merchant Marine, Neutral Powers

.Washington, Aug. 31.-4»reat Britain, France and Russia have advised the United States informally that they would look with disfavor on the purchase by this government of German merchant steamers to relieve conditions growing out of the European war and also to build up an American merchant marine. While not conveyed in any diplomatic correspondence their position rfeveitheless has been vigorously set forth to President Wilson and Secretary Bryan.

France took the initiative, Ambassador Jusserand carrying his objections to President Wilson in his recent interview at the white house. George Bahkmeteff, the Russian ambassador, conferred with the British and French ambassadors today and later saw Secretary Bryan. All three diplomats held that there was no precedent in international law for the purchase by *a neutral nation of any great quantity of ships from a belligerent. The chief objection urged is that the transaction would establish a large gold credit in the hands of Germany, The diplomats point out that the German steamship companies are closely affiliated with the German government and to buy their ships now marooned in American ports would be tantamount to furnisriing Germany with a large loan. Should the American government, however, distribute its purchases of ships equally among the belligerent nations, they do not believe there would be any objection from any quarter. Considerable difficulty would arise, however, it is asserted, if, for instance the crew of a German vessel purchased by the United States were maintained on it, as the English and French governments would not allow the nationals of any belligerent to land from a neutral ship at their port.

Brother Ingrim Don't Believe in Sycophancy.

Brother Ingrim, editor of the Winamac Democratic Journal, and an ex-confederate soldier, seems to have the fighting spirit in him still, although well along in years. He says: “Now that Japan is trying to “hold up” Germany, a tremor of fear is shaking this country lest Japan will involve America in war and sieee and occupy the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines. We hope that our government will not play the coward by crawling at the mikado’s feet, as it did at old Huerta’s, but get ready to meet the Japs with our ships and our guns. But Germany is able to give the heathen a good trimming, which the Democratjournal hopes that nation will proceed to do."

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BOYS IN BLUE ARE QUESTS OF DETROIT

Faded Uniforms of Civil War Days Eeverywhere Downtown—4Bth National Encampment On.

Detroit, Aug. 31.—Alter an intermission of 23 years, the Grand Army of . the Republic is again the honored guest of this city and the faded blue uniforms of civil war days is seen everywhere on the downtown streets. The veterans are here from nearly every state in the union to attend the 48th national encampment. Although the army is distressingly smaller than 1891 when a former* encampment was held here, the city’s welcome is all the greater and no expense has been spared in the effort to honor the aged heroes. The veterans arrived in such large numbers today that no attempt had been made to check up the registration lists. Those in charge said, however,’ that the early attendance was even larger than predicted. Committee meetings occupied the attention of the executive department of the organization today. The first heat prostration of the encampment was the collapses this afternoon of W. B. Smith, a 76-year-old veteran of Coventry, Vt. He was carried to a nearby hospital tent and physicians predicted he Would recover.

What Editor’s Know.

A good many editors are said not to know much, says an exchange. The trouble is, they know a lot of stuff that they dare not tell. They know who drinks and they know the ladies who deviate ’ from the straight and narrow path of rectitude, and the boys who smoke in alleys and dark places, and the girls who arc out auto riding till the roosters crow for daylight. They know the fellows that are good to pay and they know the fellow who can’t get trusted for a tobacco sack full of salt. They could guess nt once why some fellows are as they are and they can guess what they do to make themselves so. They know enough to make one of the red-hottest, rip snorting, highgeared, triple action, chain-light-ning, editions you ever read, but they also know it is best for the community and themselves to let the law take Care of humanity’s development and publish only such news as will do to read in the house. Editors generally pursue this policy and thereby live longer and get more enjoyment out of life.

Visiting Minister Married Couple in the Court House.

Miss Myrtle Pearl .Stewart and Mr. dye Cody, of Wheatfield, the latter claiming to be a nephew of the illustrious Colonel Bilj, of wild west fame, procured a marriage license Saturday and desired the services of a minister instanter. Rev. J. F. Henson, of Waynetown, happened to be in the court house right at the time and he was drafted into service and tied a knot as dexteriously as the most adept cowboy in Colonel Bill’s fialaxy of rough riders. Happy and confident that the future held In store for them a full measure of bliss Mr. and Mrs. Cody left for their home Saturday afternoon. They will reside on a farm. . .

H. E. Bruce, of Crawfordsville, came yesterday and returned today, having had some business here to look after. r Mrs. Joe Kight returned to Thayer this morning after a visit since Sunday evening with her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Catt. - George Healey, Jr., and John Luers returned this morning from Dunn’s Bridge, on the Kankakee river, where they have been camping tor several days. Miss Vera West gave a dinner party to eighteen young lady friends Monday evening in honor tot her guest, Miss June Ball, of South Bend, and of Miss Virginia Winn., who will soon leave for her home in Irving Park. The dinner was served in five courses. Bouquets it roses were used in the dining room and roses were given as favors to each guest. Toasts were offered during the dinner by several of the girts. Following the dinner a number went to the dance given by several young men at the armory. Mrs. John W. Medicus was visited Sunday evening by her cousin, William Warner, of Cincinnati;!, who was bom in Gillam township and whose father, a member of the 9th Indiana regiment, was killed -during the civil war. Mr. Warner was only 7 years of age when his mother moved awayand this was the second visit he has ever paid to his old home In 53 years. He has been i venr prosperous in the manufacturing business in Cincinnati. He pronounced Rensselaer one of the most beautiful towns he has ever visited.

BURGLARS VISITED RENSSELAER HOMES

Houses of M. Kanne, A P. Burton, G. W. Reed and Elizur Sage Robbed at Night.

The first house burglaries that have occurred in Rensselaer for many years took place Monday night when thieves made a very rich haul of at least four homes. Whether the talent was local or professional is not known, but It is probable that it was imported and that the thieves were well on their way to some other city before their acts here had been discovered. While the thieves may be followers of the carnival it is quite sure that the management were not aware of the presence of the thieves.

The houses robbed were those of Michael Kanne, Weston and Cornelia streets; A. P. Burton, Weston and Angelica streets; George W. Reed, Vhn Rensselaer and Angelica Streets; and Ellzur Sage, College avenue and Jackson street. It is believed the thieves operated between 1 and 3 o’clock, while Mr. and Mrs. Burton heard a noise at about 3 o’clock which they thought at the time was a door banging, but decided in the morning IB the noise of the burglar or out of a window.

At the home of Michael Kanne the theives took a gold watch and chain which belonged to Art Kanne. It was lying on a dresser and near it was a pocketbook containing some money. The thieves had overlooked the purse. They had hastily ransacked the dresser drawers. At about 10:30 in the evening Mr. Kanne saw £wo men enter his back yard and he stood on the back porch and watched them urttil they disappeared. He did not get to sleep until after 1 o’clock and there Was no further visit from the intruders during his waking hours. Himself and son, Art, occupied the same room and Art had the alarm clock set for 4:30. He discovered the loss of his watch when he got up at that time.

At the A. P. Burton home the thieves stole Mrs. Burton’s watch, which was an old one, having been given to her by an aunt several years ago. It was worth $25 for the gold the ease contained, according to a local jeweler. They also took Mr. Burton’s silk hat, which cost $5, and a purse containing 40 cents. The drawers of the buffet, dressers, etc., were thrown Open and had been ransacked but none of the silverware stolen. At the George W. Reed home the only thing missing was S2O which Mr. Reed had that day drawn from the bank. A dog Which usually makes a fifes when anyone enters the house slept peacefully under the foot of the bed, which leads them to think that chloroform was qsed. DriaWers in the house were opened but nothing else was misped except from the rooms which Mayor Spitler and family have been occupying. The mayor has always kept a number of good cigars on hand and the thieves stole all there were. At the Sage home the thieves had entered his bedroom and taken his watch, valued at $35, from his pocket, also a pocketbook containing about S2O. The pants had been dropped in a hall and the purse was found in the morning in the yard of E. P. Honan, diagonally across the street. Nothing else was bothered in the Sage home, and Mrs. Sage thinks she heard the thieves and made a slight noise which frightened them away. Entrance at the Sage home was affeetthrough a side doo¥, which had been forced open. 'The home of D. M Worland, two doors north of the Reed home, was also visited. Several dresser drawers were thrown open but nothing was missed.

As a precaution during the remainder of the week people are warned to keep all door and windows locked whether at home or away from home. A policy of watchful waiting with a loaded pistol is also advised, but this can not be carried Out very generally as people have to sleep part of the time. Officers Shesler and Crltser are being assisted by several special officers during the week and they will be especially vigilant throughout the week.

City Tire Shop Mr. Autobts—The most efficient and lasting repairs are made by opr method of vulcanizing. The 5-nfin-ute stock we use makes it impossible for tubes to be injured by excessive heat STOCKWELL A BRADDOCK, . (Over Fred Hemphill’s Shop.)

SOFT DRINKS MAY BE STAMP TAXED

Ways and Means Committee of the House is Preparing BUI to Offset the Treasury Losses.

Washington, Aug. 31.—A stamp tax on soft drinks as well as beer and patent medicines is contemplated by members of the house ways and means committee which is preparing an emergency internal revenue bill to offset treasury losses are to curtailment of imports. It is urged that soft drinks are as much luxuries as wines or beer and that an equitable distribution of the tax burden among all consumers would be accomplished by this plan.

Another suggestion is a stamp tax of five or ten per cent on railroad tickets and admissions to theatres, baseball parks and other licensed amusements. It is estimated that from fifty and sixty million dollars could be, raised this way. ..' ’ • ■' *

Democrats of the senate will discuss the emergency in a party caucus to be called later. A doubling of the present tax on beer it is estimated would produce $65,000,000. Some committee members, however, feel that taxation of commodities other than beer' and patent medicines would cause less popular friction. Among the Committee democrats there has been some opposition? to any war tax at all at this session, the contention being that there is plenty of available money for present needs. . ■

GENERAL FUNSTON ASKS MORE TROOPS

Order to Close Vera Crus Port Threatens to Shut Off Supplies To U. A Troops.

General Frederick Furiston has asked for more troops at Vera Cruz, Mexico. The request followed an order from Carranza that the port 8t Vera Cruz be closed to all vessels and occasioned the fear that Carranza might undertake to shut off provisions from the troops now Ststioned there. But the confiding powers at Washington do not “think” the movement is hostile and are inclined to treat General Funston’s request lightly. Since Carranza became the Mexican president, It is said, his conduct has strained the patience of the Washington officials and recognition will be denied to him until he has pacified Villa and demonstrated that he is of the calibre liable to establish peace in Mexico. He seems to be demonstrating that he is totally unqualified and It Is not improbable that within a very few weeks Mexico will be in the throes of another insurrection.

Marriage Licenses.

Bert D. Spencer, born Ladoga, Ind., Aug. 9, 1879, present residence Parr .occupation farmer; second marriage, the first dissolved by divorce Dec. 22, 1911; to Myrtle Fay, born Parr, Ind., Sept. 8, 1886, present residence Parr, occupation housekeeper; first marraige. Clyde Cody, bom Tennessee, March 22, 1882, present residence Wheatfield, occupation farmer, to Myrtle Pearl Stewart, born Muncie, Ind, Sept. 20, 1890, present residence Wheatfield, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Cash Basis Adopted. I find It necessary to adopt a rigid cash basis for all mill products, owing to the fact that I have to pay cash for all that I buy and collections have been slow. Oh and after Sept Ist I will sell only for cash.—The Iroquois Roller Mills, Ralph Sprague, Proprietor. .. ■— , 1 , Order your Galling Cards at The Republican office - - - -

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