Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1915 — Page 1

No. 32.

TONIG h AT THE PRINCESS The Tenth Commandment Last Saturday we [promised an extraordinary picture when we run the “Better Man.” In this picture tonight will be -seen a great conflagration and various other exciting scenes. This :is unquestionably the most expensive and interesting photo drama ever manifested on a curtain of, a picture theatre in this teritory No advance in price.

Reviews Life of Bennet Lyons, Brook’s Foremost Citizen.

Fowler Tribune. Every person in this part of the country has (heard of Bennet Lyons. He Was born in Newton county, has always lived on the same section, except—he wears a bronze button on his coat. When he started his bank, it is said that he did not bother talcing notes If the customer was good he jwrote (his Check . and the money was charged, as the grocer would Charge a sack of flour. (He had a good bookkeeper. On the up a benevolent looking man saijd that he and another had been in -.bpsiness in Brook and tailed. He gave up all of the partnership money, all of this individual money and still owed the (bank, $l5O and said that he would have to give his note for that sum or go out and •.borrow. Mr. Lyons intimated that tthere,/was ,n,o use in wearing bis shoes out doing a thing like that and wrote out the note. After the bookkeeper had made the proper entries, the note was returned to him marked paid. “You have preached tor us for forty years, made merry when our were married and gave words of hope at the mouth of the grave. I reckon the bank Is behind some in its quarterage.” Mt. Lyons has lived in Newton county for seventy years and he looks the part; he wears boots, chews tobacco on the port side and looks you in the eye. When he dies, we will attend his funeral and print in the paper what a great man lhe was, but it would not (be according to the code to do so now.

Keep It Handy For Rheumatism.

No use to squirm and wince and - try to wear out your rheumatism. It .will wear you out instead. Apply some Sloan’s Liniment. Need J not rub it in—just let it penetrate rail through the affected parts, rejlieve the soreness and draw the -pain. You get ease at once and j feel so much better you want to go ■ right but and tell other sufferers rabout Sloan’s. Get a bottle of i Sloan’s Liniment for 25 cents of any < druggist and have it in the house— colds, sore and swollen iJoints, lumbago, sciatica and like ailments. Your money back if not satisfied, but it does give almost Instant relief. Buy a bottle today.l

Leave! Wants Butterfat.

I will pay Elgin prices for butterfat at all times. Am located at the Fancy Produce Market. Your patronage solicited— C- H. Leavel, Phone 39. —r-

M. E. Church. * , Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Preaching 10:45 a. m. Junior League 2:30 p. m. Epworth League, 6 p. m. Preaching 7 p. m.. t. _ - “ ' Baptist Church. {Sunday school at 9:30. Evening service at 7:30 in charge of J. I. Ooe. AHI are invited. < ' ’* ~ t * Christian Church. I. ■ —l* \ \ • t Bunday school at 9:30. Preaching service at 10:45. Evening service at 7 o’clock. Rev. Titus will be with us. - V

LYCEUM COURSE DATES.

' Feb. 25—The Boyds. March 17—Weatherwax Bros. * April 7—Bargelt A Co. -4

The Evening Republican.

ANOTHER VICTIM OF SPECTACLE ROBBERS

John Moore, of Barkley Township, Caught But Refuses Full Information to Reporter.

The spectacle robbers who caught Fred Bachman for S4O, also caught John Moore, of Barkley township, but John was so anxious to keep The Republican from finding but anything about the transaction that he would not tell how much he lost nor what representations the rascals made. On the mornings of Jan. 16th the men appeared at the Main Oarage and informed one of the proprietors that they expected to be here for some ten days, making drives into the country. They asked the price of two cars and drivers and accepted the terms offered. They started out at about 8 o’clock in the morning. One car went northeast to Barkley township and the other began making stops right at the north edge of town. Both men were very nervous, according to the drivers, and were so cranky and unreasonable as to greatly vex the drivers. They would not get out of the car until the drivers had faced the car about and positioned it as near the doorstep or the gate as possible. Apparently they expected to be detected and wanted to make a hasty getaway.

The men gave the names of Grier and Graham. Grier is the one who stopped at Fred Bachman’s and secured S4O from him in advance payment for the rental of an electrical machine -for the treatment of rheumatism. The other man made several stops but did not remain very long at any place until he reached the residence of John Moore, where he made a test of the eyes of their son, Joe, and sold glasses. Mr. MOore insists that he did not offer an electrical machine or any other contrivances for sale and that all he got caught for was “about ten dollars.” The Republican’s interview with Mr. and Mrs. Moore was over the .telephone and they were both reluctant to talk, but we understood Mrs. Moore to say that they were worse stung than Mr. Bachman.

Apparently satisfied that they had done a good business the men came back to Rensselaer and told Mr. Shafer at the garage that since it was raining they would go back to Chicago arid return the following Monday to continue their canvassing. One of the men was an old man with gray hair and a gray mustache. Th eother man was small and smooth faced. They never returned.

$144,648,902 TO BUILD WARSHIPS

Naval Appropriation Bill Passed in House After Underwood Appeals for Economy Cut. .Washington, Feb. s.—Over strenuous protests from Majority Leader Underwood the house in passing the naval apropriation bill tonight retained provision for the construction of two new dreadnaughts. Representative Underwood declared the nation was facing a probable treasury deficit next year of $35,000,000 and economy advocates led by him succeeded in striking out appropriations aggregating more than $6,000,000 for five submarines, a transport and a hospital ship. The bill as it goes to the senate carries $144,648,902 and authorizes the following construction program. Two battleships of the largest and most powerful design, $7,800,000 each, exclusive or armor and armament. Six torpedo boat destroyers, $925,000 each. One sea-going submarine torpedo boat, $1,400,000. Eleven submarines, $550,000 each. One oil fuel ship $1,140,000. An amendment was adopted authorizing the construction of three of the six destroyers on the Pacific coast. Five of the submarines are to be built there. The bill provides that any of the vessels authorized may be constructed in government ykrda, but Chairman Padgett, of the committee, objected that the New York plant, the only one to which a battleship might beglven, already was working to its capacity. Mr. Underwood pleaded earnest? ly for economy, declaring the house must decide between retrenchment or further taxes upon the people. He asserted that the nation was in no more danger of war than it was a year ago and that the danger would continue to grow smaller if the United States pursued its own way. On the other hand, he wamed that if America entered into an armament race it would mean Mr at the end of the story.”

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1916.

AUTO INSURANCE FRAUDS RETORTED

Two Mon Solicited Business Here, Got Money, Skipped Board Bill and Made Escape.

This is an age of frauds. The man with a square deal is apt to meet many a cold reception because some of the most plausible people you meet are rascals. The past week two men claiming to be representatives of the Motor ists Security Alliance of Chicago came to Rensselaer to solicit business. The high standing of the company and the fact that the men were supplied with the blanks of the company gave them standing and they are reported to have done considerable business. It proved, however, that the men were not sent out by the company and they suddenly left town some time Wednesday night, leaving their at the White Boarding Houes unpaid. The victims of the swindle seem reluctant to admit that they were stung and consequently full information can not be secured. The'Motorists Security Reliance is a company formed as a protection to auto owners against theft and in case a car is stolen the detectives of the company are at once placed on the trail. The Main Garage of this city has been a member for some time and when the solicitors came to Rensselaer they went to that garage and talked with the proprietors. They then started their business of soliciting and among those who signed applications for membership the following are reported: Dr. J. Hansson, W. O. Babcock, Mark Schroer, Dr. I. M. Washburn and Editor Babcock. Most of these either deny altogether that they signed the applications or that they did not put up their money. Mark Schroer says that he signed an application but did not pay out any money. He says that his application was sent in and was the cause of a visit 'here Friday of J. Lester Williams, the president of the Alliance. Mr. Williams made an investigation and returned to Chicago determined to stop the work of the crooks. Mr. Schorer states that Mr. Williams informed him that the men had made application to the company to work as solicitors and that the blanks had been supplied to them but that they were* 1 not to stait out until they had furnished bond. They did not give the bond but Mr. Williams informed Mr. Schroer that the company would make good any business the men had done here.

Mr. Williams, however, did not inform A. E. or N. C. Shafer, of the Main Garage, to this effect, but left them with the impression that the. men were frauds and that the company of Which he was the head could not be expected to make good their representations. The fact that the men, who gave the names of Dunlap and Howard, skipped their board bill, is conclusive evidence that they were frauds.

Divorce Bill Offered in House Will Limit Divorces.

Representative Cleary, of Marion county, introduced a bill in the house Thursday which provides that the only grounds on whidh an absolute divorce could be granted would be gross infidelity. At present there are seven grounds upon whiii absolute divorce may be obtained. The bill provides several grounds for limited divorce, including cruel and inhuman treatment, neglect to provide abandonment for a period of two years and conduct on the part of the defendant that makes it unsafe to live together; but on these grounds the right to remarry would be denied. Representative Cleary stated that Indiana ranks fourth among the states of the union in the number of divorces granted and that the divorces in a year are 25 per cent of the marriages.

Aluminum Shower a Surprise To Bride of Coming Week.

iMiss Ruth Bott gave a surprise to Miss Bessie Clark, whose marriage to Mr. Ross B. Hagen, of Morocco, is announced for Wednesday, Feb. 10th. The guests were the young ladies at the telephone office, eight in number, and aluminum ware was given as presents, much to the delight of the surprised guest of honor. The hostess served ice cream and cake and the occasion proved very enjoyable. Miss' Clark also received the well wishes of all present.

We sell the Pittston anthracite coal. There is no better on the market—Hamilton A Kellner.

BOYS AND GIRLS EACH WIN GAME

Monticello Wen Down to 36-14 Defeat in Lively Contest—Girls Beat Remington 10 to &

The high school team did a comeback stunt Fridhy night and the Monticello tossers got a decisive trouncing, i Putting up the classiest exhibition that they have displayed this year, the locals had no trouble in disposing of their old rivals from White county. Rensselaer’s teamwork was excellent and Hemphill, and English had no trouble in finding the basket. Babcock and Swaim at guards simply smothered their men and Monticello had very few chances at the hoops. The high school drum corps got busy before the game and kept It up until the finish. Chuck Rhoades proved to be a fine yell leader and Rensselaer rooters ■were busy all evening. Never at any high school contest in years has so much enthusiasm been displayed as that shown Friday night. Monticello took the lead after five minutes of fast playing. They held a four point lead for some time but Rensselaer soon tied it up and drew away. The first half ended with Rensselaer on the long end, 21 to 10. During the second half Monticello was able to score but two field goals, while the red and black continued to set a whirlwind pace. Fans are much enthused over the showing of the team and better things are looked for from now until the end of the season. The girls’ team went to Remington Friday night, where they were returned the victors 10 to 8. The first half closed with Remington leading 7 to 1. Rensselaer came back strong and scored 9 points in the second half while Remington was getting a lone foul. Cafct. Doris Morlan was the star for the locals, scoring every point for her team. Lineup. Monticello, Rothruek, Heath, Heart, Baker and Rinker. Rensselaer, Eigelsbach and English, Swaim, Hemphill, Babcock and Worland. Bruin, referee: Shellinger, umpire.

John R. Lewis Bought Three More Fine Hampshire Hogs.

At the Esseg Bros.’ sale of Hampshire hogs at Tipton, John R. Lewis, of Barkley township, bought three more pf this popular breed of hogs. He bought Pat’s Perfection, No. 34055, which won first prize at the Indiana state fair and which was one of two hogs that won the Hampshire Advocate trophy. The hog will be a year old on March 10th. He also bought a boar six months old and a young sow. The sow was sired <by Messenger Boy, a boar that has never been beaten in the show ring. (Mt. Lewis was more convinced than ever that the Hampshire is the best all-around hog after visiting the Esseg farm, where there are many of the 'best hogs of that breed in the country. He has several other full blood Hampshires and will engage quite extensively in their breeding.

Kentland Needs Marshal Who Never Goes to Bed.

Newton County Enterprise. Sheldon is a town much like Kentland. For several months her marshal, 'by direction of the town board, was on duty at night and a few weeks ago captured three thieves in Cassell’s store. A week ago the marshal went on day duty and a few nights following the Cassell store was again robbed, the (burglars making their getaway. The question of when a marshal might he of greatest service to the 'greatest number, whether at nigfht or during the day, might be profitably debated -by the commercial club. Kentland is at the mercy of burglars and safe blowers—arid the country is dull of them at this time —and the danger of fires is also greatest during the winter months when stoves and furnaces, are kept at a white heatr

Notice to Masons. - r*By order of the Worshipful Master there will be a meeting at the Masonic hall Sunday p. m n for a school of instruction in the entered apprentice degree. Secretary. Several army shirts have not been turned in and there is some other property missing, including a U. 8. army rifle. Please phone information to George H. Healey.

WEATHER. Cloudy and colder tonight; prob ybly snow flurries north portion; Sunday fair. .

Miss Jennie Comer Underwent Operation at Wesley Hospital.

•Miss Jennie Comer, who is taking a nurse’s training course at the Wesley hospital in Chicago, was operated on at the hospital Thursday for appendicitis. Her sister, Miss Pearl Comer, and her aunts, Misses Mary and Lizzie Comer, did not learn of the operation until Friday, the day after it was performed. Advices received Friday and again today state that she is getting along fully as wel las could be expected. The appendicitis was complicated with gall bladder trouble. Miss Jennie visited Sunday and Monday with her Rensselaer friends, returning Monday evening to the hospital, although not feeling very well. Tuesday morning she was unable to attend to her work and the appendicitis trouble soon developed.

Germany Enlarges War Zone; Threatens Neutral Vessels.

Germany has issued a proclamation to the allies and the world increasing the war zone, which means that any who come inside the defined bounds do so at their own risk. The war zone as defined includes the waters around Great Britain and Ireland including the whole of the English channel. Every enemy ship of Germany found in this war zone will be destroyed, says the decree, even if it is impossible to avert dangers to the crew and passengers. Neutral ships in the war zone are in danger as in consequence of the misuse of neutral flags attacks meant for enemy ships may endanger neutral ships. The date set for extending the war zone is Feb. 18th, thus giving two weeks’ notice to the nations of the east.

A Test for Liver Complaint Mentally Unhappy, Physically Dull

The liver, sluggish and inactive, first shows itself in a mental state —unhappy and critical. Never is there Joy in living, as when the stomach and liver are doing their work. Keep your liver active and healthy by using Dr. King’s New Life Pills; they empty the bowels freely, tone up your stomach, cure your constipation and purify the blood. 25c at druggist. Bucklen’s Arnica salve excellent for piles. (1)

Horace Stillwell, Former Moose, Addressed Republican Gathering.

Horace Stillwell, formerly a leader in the progressive movement, was the Chief speaker at a repub lican love feast at Fortville, Ind., Thursday evening. A large delegation from Kempton Post, Grand Army of the Republic, marched Into the banquet hall with “Old Glory” at its 'head. The large crowd stood and cheered the old veterans as they marched in. Edmond Johnson, commander of the G. A. R. Post at Anderson, delivered a patriotic address.

Prompt Action Will Stop Your Gough. When you first catch a cold (often Indicated by a sneeze or cough) break it up at once. The idea that “It does not matter” often leads to serious complications. The remedy which immediately and easily penetrates the lining of the throat is the kind demanded. Dr. King’s New Discovery the irritation, loosens the phlegm. You feel better at once. “It seemed to rea n the very spot of my cough” is one of many honest testimonials. 50c at your druggist. (1)

Two Women and Girl Murdered In Their Borne in New York.

The bodies of Mrs. Lizzie Drake, aged 65, Mrs. Irene Spencer, aged 35, and her daughter, Gertrude, aged 12, were found murdered in their beds at Salamanca, N. Y., Friday morning. Their heads had been crushed with a sledge hammer.

German china cups and saucers, 10c at 5c & 10c Store.

INDIANA DAY IN HISTORY. February 6 > From Indiana BocUty Calendar. Samuel fi. Fisher began to cut bait. Has acquired a good supply. WHAT THE WISE ONE SAID WHAT THE WISE ONE MEANT —_— * Friends depart and memory / r takes them to her eaverhs, pure , Few men get rich by trusting and deep. well-to-do people. —Thomas Hayden Bayly. Fisher.

ELUS THEATRE Saturday at 8:30 The Crescent Dramatic Club will present ... I . ■ Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Little Princess” with Helen Kiplinger as Sara Crewe with seventeen others Seats now on sale. Evening 25 and 35

10 Per, Cent Discount On Concrete Silos Before April 1.

Wilson and Yeoman, the local contractors who make a specialty of farm concrete -work, are making a reduction of 10 per cent on concrete silo work contracted for before April Ist Prices reasonable and within reach of everyone. They build circular concrete water tanks, foundations and walks and will be glad to give any information desired on prices and materials required. Boarding of construction crew. not required. Decide now to build that silo and have materials before spring work starts. They build and guarantee the 'best silo on the market.

Figures Tell the Story.

That the results of the new freedom are something more tangible than a mere “state of mind” is Indicated by the following dispatch: I “Ottowa, Jan. 12.—One of the ’ most interesting features of the ' Dominion’s trade figures for 1914, ' just made public by the department of trade and commerce, is that under the Simmons-Underwood tariff Canada’s exports to the U. 8. j have shown a remarkable increase, ! while her Imports from across the border have decreased considerab- ' ly. In 1913 Canadians purchased ' goods from the U. 8. to the value of $442341,840. In 1914 they purchased $421,074,528 worth, a decrease of $21,267312. t “In 1913 Canadians sold to the U. 8. goods to the value of $179,050,796. Last year, under the new tariff, they increased their sales to $213,496,406, or $34,445,610 more than in 1913. ! ‘The decrease in imports is all the more remarkable as it is the first in twenty years, the increases each year in import trade with the U. 8., especially during the last six or 7 years, having been phenomenal.” This decrease in exports to and increase in imports from Canada during the first full year of the new freedom, represents in itself the direct displacement of the product of thousands of wage earners, and indirect injury to thousands more. Why look about in the clouds for the sources of hard times, when they can be seen so near at hand. Thewar in Europe did not affect in any appreciable degree our commercial relations with Canada, and therefore this alibi for the new freedom is not available. The fact is that when you legislate in the interests of the foreign producer the home producer bound to suffer—and he does suf- ’ fer every time such a law goes upon ’ the statute books of the U. 8.

For the range we have genuine Jackson Hill egg, Kentucky Belle egg and eannd egg.—Hamilton A Kellner.

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