Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 February 1915 — Page 1

No. 34

Reduce the High Oust el Living For One Week Only Commencing Feb. 9th and taken from our regular stock of 10c standard canned goods. 4—3 lb. cans of hominy for 26c 4—3 lb. cans of pumpkin for .. .25c 4—2 lb. cans tomatoes for 26c 4—2 lb. cans kidney beans to r. .26c 4—2 lb. cans baked beans In tomato sauce for 26c 4—2 lb. cans early June peas 26c 4—2 lb. cans sweet corn for ...25e 4—l lb. cans Snyder’s tomato soup for 26c 4—l lb. cans of cove oysters ....26c Every can guaranteed or money refunded. John Eger

Secretary Bryan Did Not Suit General Assembly Democrats.

•Secretary Bryan did not meet the unqualified endorsement of democratic members of the legislature when he urged woman suffrage, direct primaries, the initiative, referendum and recall and a constitutional convention. In fact, the general assembly democrats seemed to think that the secretary was somewhat out of place when he tried to dictate legislation in Indiana. A Washington dispatch suggests Mr. Bryan threw a monkey wrench into the machinery which caused a little jar but did no particular damage. The Indianapolis Star, advocate for the past two years of the progressive platform plank that declared for the initiative, referendum and recall, prints an editorial headed: “The Same Old William J. Bryan.” He points out some of the things Bryan has advocated during his nineteen years of prominence and says: “In theory he is an idealist, but like most theorists, he is impractical. He has performed a great service to the nation in awakening the public conscience, but with all his experience he has not developed into a constructive statesman. He is still the cross- of-gold-and-crown-of - thorns type of leader. Evidently the Star is not so strong for "the Initiative, referendum and recall” as it was last year. The Star has little confidence in Bryan and apparently is sidestepping some of the issues of the antiTaft party.

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The Evening Republican.

A B. Crampton’s Friends Boost Him For High Office.

A. B. Crampton, editor of the Carroll County Citizen-Times and state commander of Grand Army of the Republic, is coming in for considerable ‘ well-deserved prominence now, both state and national. He was? recently proposed as the next democratic candidate for governor and now his friends are urging him for the next national commander of the Grand Army. The national encampment will be held in Washington, D. C., the last week in September and it is probable that Indiana veterans will ibe assisted by other states in urging Mr, Crampton for that office. -- ' rr ■- ■ The Rensselaer friends of Editor Crampton would be pleased to see him as the national commander and would, to be sure, glad to sec him governor of Indiana, but there is no chance for the latter honor, for we wish to serve notice on him right now that the next governor is to be a republican. We give him a clear track for national commander or any other non-pplitical honor.

Utilities Commission Must Approve New Water Rate.

City Attorney Leopold went to Indianapolis today to submit to the Public Utilities Commission the plan of Rensselaer to place the water rental upon a meter basis instead of a fiat rate (basis as has been the practice The advance of the minimum rate to $6 per year must also have the approval of the commission. Investigation has shown that the lowest rate in vogue in most Indiana cities is $6 per year. Tht rate has been $5 per year in this city and many persons have been very wasteful of the city water, permitting leaky faucets or leaky pipes to exist for month after month. Many used an excessive amount of water for lawn and garden purposes. After the meter basis is installed they can use all they want and pay for what they use. It is the distinctly fair basis' and the council deserves credit for" its action to install it. . City Light and Water •Superintendent Chamberlin accompanied City Attorney Leopold to Indianapolis.

Special Notice. I have decided to remain iq Rensselaer and have opened a plumbing and tin shop the first door north of McFarland’s store. A share of your patronage is solicited. Special attention to repair work. Estimates on all kinds of plumbing jobs. Phone 466.

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RBNBBEI«ASR. INDIANA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1916.

MANY SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER CITY

Ideas That Could Be Adopted With Fine Results in Building the Greater Rensselaer.

The Republican’s effort last November to secure suggestions from various sources that might be adopted for the improvement *of this city was not abandoned. The press of business during the holidays followed by sickness and later by the volume of reports of trustees and other matters through January caused a cessation of the campaign. Now that we are entering upon spring the need of many things will be more apparent and we hope that many new suggestions will be made.One of the early Suggestions made last fall was the organization of a business men’s association. This fias been started and should be able to accomplish a great deal toward widening the influence for trade and promoting other good things for the community, just as they are now planning for better fire protection, better sanitation and proper street cleaning and sprinkling by co-operation with the city council.

Probably the second most important suggestion at that time was the organization of a building and loan association. This was not done simply because there was no one who cared to assume the responsibility of taking the lead. It could have been started by a week’s effort on the part of any man who had the confidence of the public. It was a matter of such great importance that some one should have been found to take it up. It is not to late yet and several homes will be built this year if an association is founded. Owing to the money stringency thd banks will not supply funds for building. We are informed that the Goodland. association, which has made most of the loans for the past year or two in this city, has many applications that it can not take care of. Rensselaer needs this as an impetus to continued building improvement. The employment of mechanics and labor would follow, adding to the prosperity of our businessmen and to the value of all property.

The important question of sanitation and garbage disposal has received some consideration, but will not meet the highest requlreinenifcs of a clean city until a system of collections throughout the residence districts are provided. This will re quire considerable expense and general taxation can not take care of it. Possibly the federation for the city’s beautification organized two years ago might find willing response if an effort was made to procure the money for this collection by subscription through the residence section. It would be worth a trial. Mayor Spitler has made a suggestion that has an idealistic instead of materialistic bearing. He said that since the others who had made suggestions seemed to have spoken foT the physical welfare of the city, he would speak of the moral and spiritual welfare. He said that he could not imagine anything finer for the community than to have every person in it regular attendants at Sunday school and ehurch. He said that Rensselaer could in this manner attract the attention of the world and accomplish a permanent good and a magnificent influence. “How easy it would be,” said the mayor, “for every person to plan their work so that they could spent the Sunday school and church hours in church. No matter what your occupation, no matter how worthy you may consider youiself, no matter how your clothes look, no mat ter what church you attend, it would be a grand thing if every person physically able would go to Sunday school and church every Sunday.” That is not the exact language of the mayor but expresses his suggestion and we he Heve every reader of The Republican will agree with him that it would be a wonderful thing. The “go-to-church” movement is all right once a year but it would be so rnueh better fifty-two times a year and Rensselaer certainly could make a marvelous showing and a great good would result if his suggestion was adopted by even 50 per cent of the people. That would be 1,500 people in church and Sunday school.‘That would fill every church in our city and the suggestion of Mayor fspitler could be followed with great good to our people. Some times newcomers in our city are able ,to point out needs that our old residents have overlooked. This is the ease with a suggestion that comes from L. B. Preston, who lives in town but is engaged in

truck farming at Newland. He says that no better improvement could be made than to have our streets marked and our houses numbered. That is quite true and we are not sure that some agitation has not been made along this line before. Mr, Preston truly says that there are not 50 per cent of our people know on what street they live. It is almost impossible to direct a stranger to a house he desires to visit. The fact that our city is laid out at such varying angles makes it more difficult. We believe the streets or a number of them should be renamed. Eor instance our main business street is Washington street. The west end of the street is naturally West Washington street, but there is another West Washington street. It is the street running north from Weston cemetery. The street paralleling Washington street and the first street south is HaTrison street. There is another Harrison street in the northwest part of town. Cullen stieet becomes Forest when it makes a half turn, Weston becomes Day ton and Division, becomes Main There is more confusion than in any to\Vn in the country. The west extension of Harrison street across the river is Grove, the west extension of Rutsen is John and the west extension of Work street is Odell, while the east extension of Work street is Grace street. These are only a few of the confusing things that should be corrected. The houses should be numbered and this matter is of so much importance that it should not be delayed. iM Preston deserves much credit for his suggestion and Our old time residents will recognize the importance of carrying out his-sug-gestion. J. L. Hagins makes a suggestion that is also valuable. He says that there is. danger of some person being injured because the garage doors open right against the sidewalks. Accidents have been narrowly averted several times. Most drivers are careful but some do not think to sound a warning when they emerge from the buildings. An ordinance requiring a bell signal or some other warning should be passed. Parker Childers favors the erection of a band stand on Milroy Park. He believes that is the place for our concerts. The Republican has always favored the erection of a -conciete bandstand in the court yard and now with provision to extend our beautiful boulevard lights around the public square we believe it is even more essential than ever that the band be kept down town. We want your suggestion about the betterment of Rensselaer. You may have an idea that could be adopted with little expense and result in great benefit. We do not want 'to stagnate. Rensselaer is not a standpat town. It is going ahead. Let us have your idea and it will grow and prosper, more rapidly.

Prosecutor Hess Here to Attend Opening of Court.

Reuben Hess, prosecuting attorney of the 30th judicial circuit, composed of Newton and Jasper counties, came over Monday to attend the opening session of the Jas-, per circuit court and consult with Deputy Prosecutor Sands about the state cases set for trial. There is nothing very impotant so far this term unless the auto insurance fraud cases are set for trial! Henry McColly, the Kankak e township man Charged with assault and battery on the person of Miss Lulu Nelson, teacher of the Dahncke school whieh-'fche McColly children attended, gave bond Monday for his appearance on the date his case is set for trial.

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WEATHER.

Pair tonight and Wednesday; slowly rising temperature.

DUNLAP AND HOWARD FIGHT REQUISITION

Men Charged With Auto Frauds Change Minds and Refused to Return With Sheriff McColly.

Sheriff McColly, who went to Chicago Monday for Dunlap and Howard, the men charged with the automobile insurance frauds committed in Rensselaer last week, returned here Monday evening without his men. They had agreed to waive extradition, so Chief of Detectives O’Brien, of Chicago, had wired, but after Sheriff McColly reached the city he found that the men had changed their minds, had consulted attorneys and were prepared to make a fight against return. Dunlap and Howard are married men and their wives had been active in their behalves. Both were under assumed names here. President J. Lester Williams, of the Motorists Security Alliance is active in bringing the men to justice and refused to permit the women -to have the cases against the men settled.

Sheriff McColly, aimed with applications for the requisition went to Indianapolis this Tuesday morriing to secure the signature of Governor Ralston to the requisition. He will then go to Springfield to get the signature of Governor Dunne, of Illinois. He will then return to Chicago and bring the men to Rensselaer. It is probable that their trials can be held during the present term of court. Gheriff McColly believps that Dunlap and Howard are bad men and that they have been connected with other skin games. His activity in 'bringing them to justice is very commendable.

Stevens Again Tops the Rensselaer Checker Players.

•Sam Steveps is proving an enigma for the other checker players and in the weekly match lost only one game. Frank Hill defeated him onee, but no other player even got a draw, Sam winning 13 out of fourteen games played. The others scored as follows: Hill 9V», Molony 8, Potts 7%, Parks 7, Haskell 5, Swartzell 3y 2 , Griffin 2. Molony and Parks have been improving rapidly and Potts, who is the “kid” of the players, shows greAt promise as a phenominal player. Monticello so far has steered x clear of the Rensselaer challenge.

Sam Hoshaw’s Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday at 3:15.

The funeral of Samuel Hoshaw will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:15 o’clock at the M. E. church, Dr. Curnick conducting the service. Ed Hoshaw, of Indianapolis, and Wilbur Hoshaw, of Wolcott, are both here to attend the funeral. The Republican was in error in stating that Sam had been ill only two days. It was a week ago last Friday that he had come here from Indianapolis and he was suffering from a cold at that time and took sick the following day. He was ill nine days, therefore, instead of only two as was incorrectly stated before.

Louis Whicker Will Hold Public Sale on Peb. 23rd.

Louis Whicker, who lives on the former Halstead farm in Newton township, near Surrey, has rented his .farm to Shmdler brothers and will hold a public sale on Feb. 23rd. Mr. Whicker has a saw mill outfit and is engaged in making railroad ties and other lumber, having some good contracts and he will probably move to Parr and superintend his business from that point. Col. McCurtain will cry the sale.

Sale bills printed her*

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TONIGHT AT THE PRINCESS “A Woman Scorned” _v . _ -i -.,,.1 ;?•; .■ V\ ~ \ 3: When a woman waits. Showing what a woman will do to defend her character. This is feature week every night a feature late releases. Damon A Pythias In 9 parts shown Feb. 19th.

Aged Father of Mrs. A. S. LaRue Died in Washington.

Mrs. A. S.. Laßue received word today from Paloose, Wash., that her father, Frank Sever, aged 85 years, died there Monday. The body will he returned to Milford, 111., for burial, Mrs. Laßue visited her father in Washington about two years ago. A. E. Sever, who lived at Paloose, will accompany the remains to Milford, and Mr. and Mrs. Laßue will attend the funeral.

Interstate Shipment of Live Stock is Again Prohibited.

Scarcely had the order been made placing Jasper county on the unrestricted list for the shipment of stock than a new federal order was issued totally prohibiting the interstate shipment of stock from the yards in Chicago, Indianapolis, Louisville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Jersey City, Pittsburg and Columbus.

White Circuit Court Convened at Monticello.

The White circuit court convened at Monticello Monday. Among the 133 cases shown on the civil docket 10 are divorce cases. There are 23 claim causes and 12 state eases, but none of them very important.

Pope Benedict in Rome Sunday intoned a prayer which was repeated by a kneeling multitude. The prayer was that the European war might come to a close. It was addressed to “God of all mercies, King of peace.” The prayer for peace was read in several cities in Belgium. German soldiers, who are mostly Catholics, joined in the prayer. *

Christian Church Cafeteria.

Sinner at church dining room, . 10, beginning at 5 p. m. Menu. Creamed chicken $ -10 Baked ham and horseradish.. .10 Sandwieh -08 Mashed potatoes and gravy.. .05 Noodles 05 Baked beans 05 Cottage Cheese -05 Potato salad .06 Cucumber pickle -01 French pickle -01 Baked apple -® Pie -05 Fruit salad and whipped cream .05 Cake 05 Doughnut 03 Coffee -05 Home-made candy. The public is invited. Come and bring ydur friends.

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