Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1915 — Page 1

No. IT.

TO LEGALIZE RACE TRACK GAMBLING

Promoters of Porter Trask Said to Bs Behind Scheme to Have favorable Law Passed.

A bill has been introduced in the legislature by the promoters of the Porter race track which was closed •by state troops two years ago, and if passed it will legalize gambling in Indiana. The bill will meet with opposition from all fair minded citizehs of the state, who will make an effort to defeat the measure in its infancy. It is being backed by a syndicate dl Chicago and Indiana promoters, some of them being the same clique that operated in Lake county in the palmy days when Roby and Sheffield were national figures in the sporting world. The bill also makes it lawful to bet on the races at all county fairs, and just as soon as tills comes to pass it will spell disaster to every county fair and be their ultimate ruination, as the day is passed when legalized and open betting on horse racing will be tolerated by the general public, and it is quite surprising that the state organization of County Pair 'Managers would allow themselves to be used as a tool in furthering the wishes of the gambling syndicate* of Chicago, who have been driven from their own state long since. Lake county was once the dumping ground for all the gambling interests and prize fighters in Chicago, and the present hill wfill bring back the very same result if allowed to become a law. A circular letter has been mailed broadcast under the signature of John Isenbarger, president of the County Pair Managers’ association, making an appeal to all county fairs to help the bill, along and one paragraph says: “It is of vital importance to our common interests that this hill become a law. Race days at our fairs have always been feature days—the days when the gate produced revenues. With p'airi mutual betting machines in operation we will he able to offer better purses, attract hotter horses, create greater interest and derive substantial profits from which to enhance the value of our premium lists and bring hack old time prosperity to our fairs, many of which you know have thrown up the sponge for lack of patronage.” The bill is ‘backed only by sinister motives whd<ch are concealed behind the County Fair Managers’ association.

Special reduction on buggies sold before March L 1915.—Hamilton A Kellner.

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Reduce the High Cost es Lining For Ono Week Only Commencing: Feb. 9th and taken from our regular stock of 10c standard canned goods. 4—3 lb. cans of hominy for .... .25e 4—3 lb. cans of pumpkin for .. .85c 4—2 lb. cans tomatoes for 25e 4—2 lb. cans kidney beans for. .26c 4—2 lb. cans baked beans In tomato sauce for 4—2 lb. cans early June pea5....26e | 4—2 lb. cans sweet corn lor ...» 4—l lb. cans Snyder's tomato soup lor » 4—l lb. cans of cove oysters ... .26e Every can guaranteed or money refunded. John Eger

The Evening Republican.

DUNLAP AND HOWARD ARE IN JAIL HERE

Men Charged With Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses Returned From Chicago.

Sheriff MoColly, after visiting Indianapolis Springfield, 111., to procure requisitions for the return of Dunlap and Howard, the men accused of having obtained money under false pretences while soliciting members of the Motorists Security Alliance, arrived here with bis men Thursday afternoon. On the same train came J. Lester Williams, president of the Motorists Security Alliance, and Chas. E. Boughner, district manager of the company. After arriving here the men secured the services of Attorney W. H. Parkinson to defend them and it developed that they had in their possession a letter written by Mr. Williams while the men were In Rensselaer. The letter urged the men to get busy and secure business, and this indicates beyond any doubt that Mr. Williams, president of the company, considered them ■bona fide agents of the company. Their transactions here, however, for some reason caused Mr. Williams to prefer the charge against . the men. The fact that they skipped out in the night, leaving unpaid board bills and room rent proves that they are of an undesirable type. Mr. Williams on Thursday evening preferred another charge against the m<en, charging them with in that they had endorsed ‘the name of the Motorists Security Alliance to checks given them. Sheriff MoColly was furnished a rfport on the men, which claims to Ibe a history of them, so far as detectives were able to ascertain. They are charged with going under assumed names, that their real names are Alsop and Conway and that they have records that «re not desirable, Alsop is said to have at one time been on the Chicago police force and to have been discharged for contributing to the delinquency of three girls. They are thought to have police records in Ohio. Dunlap is an old man, probably 60 years of age and large in size. Howard is also a rather large man, apparently about 40 years old. IWhen arrested they are said to have been in a flat in South Chicago and that theer were five dr six women in the house with them, Dunlap is alleged to have put up a fight to prevent being taken. Chas. E. Boughner, district manager of the company, who 1 remained over here until this Friday afternoon, states that the men are wanted in Gary for working similar frauds. Sheriff MoColly has received a letter from a woman at Indianapolis who gives the name of Mary Smith and who says she Relieves one of the men is her husband. : ■ -v r —-~

Effort Made to Parole The Murderer of John Mitch.

Crown Point Register. A petition is being circulated here and at Lowell to Governor Ralston and the state board of pardons asking that a parole be granted to Glen Jones, who was sent to prison for his connection with the fight that cost John Mitch Ms life at Cedar Lake last winter. The petition is being generally signed by many citizens of Lake county, who feel that Glen was led into evil ways and now sees the error of them, and should he given an opportunity to make a man of himself, There seems to be no gain to society in keeping young Jones in further confinement, and his release would give him his chance to become a useful Citizen.

Phone 565 for Your Groceries.

Peas, 4 cans 25c Pumpkin, 4 cans 25c Tomatoes, large cans, 3 for 25c Pork and beans, 6 cans .25c Kidney beans, 4 cans ~25e Corn, 3 cans 25c White Bear and None Such flour, best that money cap buy. Every sack guaranteed. SNEDEKER’S GROCERY.

(Mrs. Charles Beebe, of Lowell, committed suicide by hanging herself in the basement Saturday, Fdb. 6th. She was the mother of the Beebe who played ball some with the Rensselaer team last year. Beebe for some time was the chauffeur for A. Leopold. His father is an invalid.

Harry E. White returned to Frances vllle today alter closing up the purchase ol 80 acres of land 10 V 2 miles north of Rensselaer »f Harvey Davisson. He will ’build a house on it at once and expected to start to hacd the lumber today but the weather conditions were unfavorable. He will farm his own land and an adjoining 80 acres -which he haa rented. #

RENSSELAER INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 1916.

POLITICAL AXE GETS CHARLEY DAUGHERTY

Democrats Use Old Scheme W Evade Plan of Allowing Poetmaster to Complete Term.

Charley Daugherty, postmaster ait Ciown Point, is the son of Louis Daugherty, of Hammond, for many years a resident of this city. He has fallen a victim of democratic politics and has been asked to resign. The Lake County Star, published at Crown Point, has the following to say about the tactics employed to remove him from office: The democratic political axewhetted to a very keen edige—has been wielded, and it has struck Postmaster Chas. J. Daugherty a broadside blow, and his retirement from the postofflee will no doubt follow in a very few days, probably not later than March Ist. This is the climax to the charges that were filed against Daugherty soon after election charging him with “political activity,” which is the initial procedure used in ousting government appointees by the (opposition pary, who wish to pay political debts and make a way to reward those who have been on the firing line in battles gone by. The Star of three weeks ago told of the charges that had been filed, and that an inspector -had been in Crown Point to investigate the matter, and also stated that where there was so much smoke there was sure to *be some fire, and the final chapter to remove Mr. Daugherty from office is .causing no great surprise, as a majority could easily see the handwriting on the wall When the charges were first made public, and that the move meant that he would be succeeded'by a democrat regardless of th efact that he had still two years more to serve. The political axe came to Mr. Daugherty early this week in the shape of a letter from the postofflee department at Washington, asking that his resignation be forwarded to the department at once, and it is believed that a new postmaster will be named Within a few days. The appointment is in tffe hands of Congressman John B. Peterson and the wise ones claim that the appointment is sure to come before he leaves congress, which is only three weeks hence, on March 4th. The dismissing of Daugherty from office before his term expires is establishing a new precedent as heretofore no official has been disturbed until the four years had been served regardless of the party in power,- but the move on the part of the democrats to smash precedent to smithereens is no doubt brought about 'on the old plan that “to the victor belongs the spoils.” If the new .postmaster takes his place next month he will have two years to serve under his political banner in safety, hut in the event that the republicans go back into power on March 4t‘h, 1916, the order of things Will be reversed to follow out the newly established precedent laid down by the democrats in the latest move. At the present time no appointment has beep announced, but it may be looked for any day. Considerable guessing is going on as to the one who Will hold the lucky number among the few democrats who have designs on the position, and a number of prognosticators seem to think that Peter Hein has the “edge” o'n the balance of the candidates. Otto Hildebrandt, Dick Beilfeldt and Herman Lehman have been spoken of, and the appointment may fall to any one of them, although the recent federal appointment given to Herman Lehman which is tor a few months time, is assigned as a reason for his elimination from the race. Both Hildebrandt and Beilefeldt have Mends who have come to the front for them, and the winner is but just guess work at the present. Mr. Daugherty accepts the matter in a very reasonable manner, and will leave the office feeling that during the two years that he was allowed to remain under the democratic administration that he did his full duty and conducted the office to the best of his ability. The plum, of course, belongs to the democrats, and had the matter rested until Mr. Daugherty’s time had expired his successor would have been sure of four years in office, but now the newly made precedent will make it a matter of speculation, and will depend upon the results of the election of 1916.

Milton Ellis will be discharged from jail here tomorrow after having served a term of six months for 'immoral conduct. He was sent here from Monticello after having been sentenced for 6 months and fined SIOO. He will now go to work on a farm to pay the fine He Is a very nice appearing young man and if be takes the proper lesson ‘from his punishment he should be able to yet become a good citizen.

TO PLAY CHECKERS WITH DANVILLE, ILL

Team From That Oity Will Be Here Tonight to Compete With Rensselaer Players.

Rensselaer checker players Will compete with a team from Oanville, 111., this evening and so much of Saturday morning as is necessary to complete the contest. The arrangements were not completed in time for earlier announcement, but J.. A. McFarland received a postal card this morning from J. O. Faris, of the Danville Checker Cluib, stating that the team would arrive here on the 3:44 train. It was not stated how many would come and the local arrangements will include as many of the local checker players as there are visitors. * Among the local players will be J. A. McFarland, Sam Steverits, Frank Hill and E. M. Thomas. After those will come in a laige field to select from including Attorneys Halleck and Leopold, Judge Hanley, W. vS. Parks, Frank Potts, Monts Molony and others. Neither McFarland nor Thomas have played very much for some time and are not in the real pink of condition. The visiting players will be given tli,e best, however, that we have in stock and it is hoped to make a creditable showing.

Rensselaer Defeats Chalmers Basketball Team 24 to 12.

Rensselaer defeated Chalmers in a well played game last night at the high school gym, before a large and enthusiastic crowd. Reynolds was scheduled to meet the locals Thursday night but cancelled a short time before the game and Chalmers was hurriedly secured to take their place, and gave the locals a hard battle from the start. The goane was devoid of any sensational plays and went off in machrnelike fashion. In McConnell, the midget forward of the visitors, Chalmers has as nifty and fast little player as has appeared on the local floor this season. Hemphill started the .scoring for thie ideals and McConnell scored by the foul route. Eigelsbach followed with another field goal, -placing the locals in the lead 4 to 1. Chalmers quickly tied it up. Hemphill, Eigelsbach and English each counted a field goal before the end of the half while Chalmers failed o score. The half ended with Rensselaer leading 10 to 4. Rensselaer’s teamwork proved too much for the visitors during the second half and they counted 14 points to 8 for Chalmers. The game ended 24 toTl2 in favor of the locals. The boys and girls teams both journey to Med'aryville this Friday evening for games, and are confidenlt of annexing two more wins to their string Lineup and summary: Chalmers, Nelson and McConnell, forwards; Young, center: Hansell and Young, guards. Rensselaer, Eigelsbach and English forwards; Hemphill, center; Babcock and Swadm, grda. Field goals, McConnell 5, Eigelsbach 5, Hemphill 3, English 3. Free throws McConnell 2, English- 2. Referee, Cleaver. Scorer, Hammond.

Mrs. Mary E. Troxell and J. B. Martin Married Thursday.

The marriage of Mrs. Mary E. Troxell, formerly of DeMotte hut for several months a resident of this city, and Mr. Jerome B. Martin, a retired farmer fr<om LaFouhtaine, Ind., took place at the home of the bride on Elm street at 5 o’clock Thursday afternoon. The marriage was solemnized in the presence of about forty friends and relatives, the minister being Rev. H. J. Ketner, of Marion, a cousin of the bride. A wedding supper was served following the ceremony. The out.of town guests were Rev. and Mrs. Ketner, of Marion, and Mis. John Myers, daughter of the groom. iMr. and Mrs. Martin will remain in Rensselaer about a w%ek before going to Lafountainie, where they will make their home. During the week the household goods of Mrs. Martin will be packed up here and shipped to their future home. The many friends of Mrs. Martin in this city and at DeMotte, her former home, will join The Republican in wishing them a happy married life.

Peter Nomenson Still Looking For Any Kind of a Trade.

Pete Nonfenson, of Dwight, 111., was here this week. He is again looking for real estate trades or for that matter any other sort of a trade and* Says that he wants to get in touch with any man in Jasper or adjoining counties who has any land to sell or trade He has made a number of good deals here during the past two or three years and says business is never so dull that he won't give you a trade— Advertisement.

See the Nisco spreader at Hamilton A Kenner's. r -r

Jarrette’s Economy 3c Sale One Day Only SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 - - 1 ”* ji-lji. ' "--'"g-L-i —i_ujLgi^Baeaßß 2 Polished Wood Garment Hangers for - 3c 15c package good white Envelopes for - 3c 3 bars Gloss Laundry Soap for - - 3ic each 1 large bar white Castile soap for - 3c 3 5c box first quality matches for * 3c each 25c rolls Jap Crepe Toilet paper for - 3c each 3 snap mouse traps for - . 3c 2 packages chewing gum for . - 3c 1 gray enameled quart pan for - 3c 2 B pools Coats, Clarks or Hickory thread for 3c each 1 basting spoon with wood handle for - 3c 5 post cards, your selection for * - 3c K pound nice fluffy marshmellows for - 3c 3 opal glass nest eggs for - * 3c Special Saturday, Feb. 13. A good house broom for 10c to each of the first three customers purchasing over SI.OO. jarrette’s Variety Store Opposite Long’s Drug Store One Aim To Keep The Best One Method Fair Dealipf One Price The Lowest

Should Not Contribute More For the War Victims.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Greathouse, doufbtless with a good motive, has suggested that money he collected through the school children for use in sending supplies to the Belgium sufferers. The Republican does hot believe that any money should be contributed at this time and does not consider it proper to use the schools for that purpose. There is a great division of sentiment in this country, notwithstanding our announcement of neutrality and there is every indication that the contributions sent to Belgium will simply seive to prolong the war. The price of wheat and bread and other things has been forced very high largely because of the great amount of flour Shipped to Belgium and our poor people are now compelled to bear the burden of this higher price because of the, spasmodic generosity of our wealthy and well-to-do people. It'is not altogether certain that the United StatfS can keep free from the foreign war and it is well that we should look forward a little while. The fighting zone in Belgium has been narrowed down and there can not be very much suffering except in that part of Belgium beyond the line occupied by the Germans and it is practically certain that the English and the French will halt the supplies before they get to the German line and that they will never go any further. The reconstruction days following the conclusion of the war will necessitate all the charity that can be given and the United States iriight well awbit tha£ day or for a time at least the granting of greater aid to foreign charity. Right here in Rensselaer the requests of the local board of charities 'has been met with parsimony and the needs in some cases here have been almost as great as in Belgium. With labor so generally unemployed throughout the country we should not make the hardship greater by contributing to foreign sufferers If England, with its great wealth, felt as sorry for the Belgium sufferers as its hasty decision to participate in ithe war because of the alleged violation of neutrality by Germany would indicate, it might easily take care of all the Belgium needs. Parents should not at this time encourage the children to give *o this effort of Superintendent Greathouse.

Mrs. N. A. Hendrix Suffers Fracture of Her Right Hip.

.Mrs. N. A. Hendrix, east of town, suffered a fracture of the neek of the right femur bone at the hip* joint Wednesday at her home. She has suffered from rheumatism and tripped oh the linoleum floor covering and was unable to catch herself. Drs. Johnson and Washburn, of this city, and Dr. Richard Fidler, of Milwaukee, a son of Mrs. Hendrix, attended her. It is believed she will recover from the accident very well, although her age and general condition of health will retard her to some extent. Dr. Fid'ler returned to Milwaukee this Friday morhing but will return a little tetsr to see after his mother’s condition.

Order coal, wood and feed Of Hamilton & Kellner, Phone 273. A full quart Mason jar Bismark Brand apple butter lor 25e.—Home Grocery. -

Delicatessen

Opening Saturday, Feb. 13. Each lady visiting this store Saturday will receive a carnation. For Saturday Swiss Cheese Chile Cheese Home-Made Mincemeat Home-Made Cake Veal Loaf Salad Home Baked Beans Home-t Made Pie Doughnuts Extra Pine Peanut Butter Purdue Butter Smoked White Pish Sweet Pickles Extra Pine Coffee and Teas Hu n kissed Brand of California Pruits, Oranges and Bananas. - v . ;v -.

Jacks & Robinson Telephone 472

Obituary of Sam Hoshaw.

Samuel Holbrook Hoshaw was born at Lafayette, Tnd, July 18, 1889. Died at Rensselaer, IntL, Fefb. 8, 1915. He was married to Daisy Grace Rutherford Sept 27, 1909. To this union were bom three children, Ralph, age 5, Rawston, deceased, and Evelyn, age 8 mon-tha Beside the wife and two children, two brothers, Edward of Indianapolis and Wilbur of Wolcott and one Sister, Mrs. Frank Burns, of Morocco, survive him. He Was preceded In death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hoshaw, and by five (brothers and one sister.

Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us in our recent bereavement. —Mia Samuel Hoshaw, Firman Rutherford and Family.

Marriage Licenses.

Ross Bernard Hagen, born Newton county, March 30, 1891, present residence Morocco, occupation farmer, and Bessie L. Clark, born Morocco June 5, 1895, present residence Rensselaer. First marriage for each. Homer Vernon Hensler, bom Jasper county, Feb. 5, 1894, present residence Remington, occupation farmer, and Zephyr Grace Cobb, born Chenoa, DU Aug. 27, 1891, present residence Remington. First marriage for each. John Peter Wagner, bom Rensselaer, June 30, 1892, present residence Remington, occupation farmer, and Marguerite Helena Janssen, bom Remington, Aug. 21, 1897, presen-t residence Remington. First marriage for each. Jerome B. Martin bom Lafountaine, Ind, Aug. 24, 1896, present residence Lafauntaine, occupation retired farmer, second marriage, the first having been dissolved by death ! April 10, 1912, and Mary Elisabeth : Troxdl, born Wabash, Ind, July 29, 184 K present residence Renssellaer. Third marriag* both dissolved by death, the first on June ' 22, 1876, th« second on Nov. 10,1905.

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