Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1915 — Page 1

No. 61.

TONIGHT AT THE PRINCESS One of the Wm. Fox box office attractions. A sensational photo drama in 3 parts, “The End of the Bridge.” This photo play classes with Ivanhoe, Washington at Valley Forge and the like. — I —' ' No advance in prices.

Says Farmers’ Institute Worker Lacked Knowledge.

The saying of Josh Billings that goes something like this: “Some people know a great deal but what they know haint so,” was forcefully brought to our remembrance at the recent farmers’ institute. Mr. Kline may be a good farmer for all we know, but his knowledge of soil chemistry is so lacking that he is entirely out of place as a lecturer on fertilizers. He was asked the question: "What’s the difference between potash and potassium?” His answer was they were the same, all potassium. As a matter of fact potaslj is 83 per cent potassium and 17 per cent oxygen. In chemistry potassium is designated by P while potash is P2O. When a farmer buys a fertilizer guaranteed to contain 3 per cent potash he supposes he is getting at least 3 pounds in 100 of a valuable plant food, while the facts of the case is he is getting but 2.49 pounds of potassium. The balance 51 per cent oxygen is of no commercial value for the reason that plants get an abundance of it from the water and aid. Nitrogen, another important plant food, is contained in ammonia. The ammonia formula is used in this state. To get the amount of nitrogen subtract 18 per cent phosphorous, is put out under phosphoric acid formula and has to be discounted 56.25 per cent to get the phosphorous content. This is a sample of how these matters are muddled up here, while in Illinois the potassium, phosphorous and nitrogen formula is used and it don’t require ay complicated* computation to determine how much of ehe particular plant food one it getting. How the farmer is kept ignorant of fertilizer values would be laughable were it not connected with matters of no little importance. W. H. PULLIN.

PROCLAMATION.

Attention is called to section 3271 R. S. 1914: KILLING ROAMING DOG. —"If any dog shall be found roaming over the country unattended by his master or owner, or his owner’s agent, it shall be lawful to kill such dog.” Notice is hereby given that the marshal of the city of Rensselaer from and after thia date will kill any dog found roaming the streets of the city of Rensselaer unattended by his master or owner, or his owner’s agent. Done this second day of March, CHARLES G. SPITLER, p Mayor.'

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CORONER’S INQUEST WAS HELD MONDAY

Statement of Watkins Family All to Effect that 3-Year-Old Boy Got Whiskey Himself. County Coroner Dr. C. E. Johnson, conducted an inquest Monday afternoon to ascertain how the 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Watkins met his death. As the attending physician, Dr. Johnson, had diagnosed the little lad’s trouble as acute alchoholism and an autopsy after death supported the diagnosis. Rumors that Watkins or others who were at his home had given the boy whiskey caused thd decision to hold the inquest. The witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Lou Watkins, Elmer Watkins, brother of Lou, and William Allen, a ditcher, who has oeen living with the Watkins family. Also Mrs. William Burch and her husband’s uncle, W. R. Burch, neighbors of the Watkins family. The members of the Watkins family all told the same story that a bottle a small amount of whiskey had been left on the floor on Saturday night and that the boy, who was up before the father got up, took the bottle and drank of the contents and became sick almost at once. It was William Allen who went to the Burch home to call the doctor when the little boy was siezed with convulsions and he told Mrs. Burch and her uncle that the father of the boy had given him whiskey, at least that was the testimony of both W. R. Burch and Mrs. William Burch at the inquet. Mrs. Burch also states that after the doctor was called to see the boy Watkins left home and did not return until the afternoon, when he arrived in an automobile and was apparently under the influence of liquor. Watkins did not try to excuse himself from moral responsibility, although denying that he had given liquor to the child. He said that the child had an appetite for liquor and turned the bottle right up and drank it. He admitted that he had been in the habit of drinking periodically and that he felt that his habits were thus responsible for the death of his child. He seemed to be filled with remorse and stated that he would never again touch a drop of liquor. Following the inquest, as far as it was conducted, Watkins saw the editor of The Republican and protested his innocence but admitted indirect responsibility. He said that he promised the little boy when the life was passing out that he would never touch liquor again and that he intended to keep the promise. "You can say, if you like,” said Mr. Watkins, “that I will never touch liquor again as long as I live.” : __ Coroner Johnson was unable to get some other neighbors of Watkins to testify, as they pleaded sickness. He will not file his report, however, until these people are sufficiently recovered to give their testimony. If there is sufficient evidence to impeach the testimony of the members of the Watkins household it is probable that the coroner will hold the father legally responsible in making his report to the clerk of the court.

Republican in New Clothes— Hope Readers Will Be Pleased.

The Republican appears today in new dress, that is, anew body type. To complete the change will require several days, but all new matter is cast in the new linotype matrices. Carelessness of express company employes some place along the line resulted in the breaking of the box containing the matrices and a number of them were lost and the new “font” was without any figure “7’s” or lower case “z’s” and was short on other letters. The new face was selected after quite a little consideration and with a view to improving the typographical appearance of The Republican. It it hoped that it meets the approval of our large clientel of subscribers.

Box Social. The Pocahontas Council will give a box supper on March 4th in their hall in the L O. O. F. building, to which they extend a cordial invitation to the Red Men, their friends and the friends of the council A short program will be given.—Adv. PUBLIC SAUL On the south side of the courthouse square Saturday afternoon, March 6, at about 2 o’clock, I will seU at public auction a numiber of farming tools, consisting of .cultivators, planters, harrows, etc. It will pay you to see these articlai before you buy. TERMS—Cash. GEORGE COFFMAN. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1915.

NEUTRAL SHIPPING PLACED UNDER BAN

Allies Determined to Prevent All Burine’ss Intercourse Between Germany and U. S. England and France have notified the United States and other neutral nations that they are to stop all intercourse between Gernlany and the outside world, stopping all shipments to that country and preventing the shipment from that country to other nations. This means that no foodstuffs or cotton can be sent to Germany and that dye stuffs and other merchandise which this country largely procures from Germany can not be received. The note states that this measure is taken in retaliation for the German action widening the war zone and declaring its intention of sinking all vessels of the allies. The order issued by England and France will seriously injure American shipping and a note of protest will be issued by the United States. This act complicates the situation materially and may eventually result in a complete censuring of all dispatches from. Germany. Marion A. Anderson arrived home today from the United States army, where he completed an enlistment on Feb. 26th in Company G, 14th Infantry, and w r as discharged at Seattle Wash. Marion was formerly a member of Company M and the standing he maintained in the national guard has been maintained in the regular army and his dicharge shows him of good haracter and his service honest and faithful. He likes the army and after spending a month here with his mother expects to again re-enlist.

Dr. B. S. Maloy Helping To’ Develop the Southland.

The Melbourne, Florida, Times, has the following mention of the important development work being carried on by our former townsman, Dr. B. S. Maloy: One of the most interesting places at beautiful Palm Bay, where is located the town of Tillman, is Palm Bay Terrace now being developed by the owner, Dr. B. S. Maloy. Here is where the doctor takes his physical exercises—and incidentally develops a large, healthy appetite. He has fifteen lots all in one tract, splendidly located on the north side of the bay, and just now he has the whole place in a high state of cultivation. But from the street about all that one can see is a fine patch of Irish potatoes. It is when one ventures through the gate and on to the rear of the tract, that he beholds the handiwork of the doctor—assisted by nature. There one wil! see thousands of healthy young trees; orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime—not counting the cocoa nut trees and various other rare and interesting specimens of the tree family. Also one sees the promise of some large luscious pineapples in dye season. Surely the doctor is weaving a whole lot of loving care into this lovely spot. He has an object in view. Some day he hopes to build a home among the palms overlooking the bay, and there to reap some of the joys that come from the toil of today.

TENANT REFUSED TO VACATE FARM

Louis Jemison Charged With Pointing Shotgun at Floyd Amsler Monday Afternoon. Louis Jemison, who has been living in the brick house at the Maple Grove farm at the northeast edge of town, is charged with having pointed a shotgun at Floyd Amsler at * short range Monday afternoon and to have cocked* the trigger and made ready to annihilate Amsler. The property belongs to Henry Amsler and Jemison and his family have been occupying it for some time. They were to vacate on March Ist, according to Mr. Amsler and no later that Sunday Jemison agreed to go out on Monday and Folyd Amsler went to Parr and moved Pete Hartley and family to the farm. When they arrived, however, Jemison had taken ho steps toward moving out and actions indicated that he did propose to leave peaceably. Floyd entered the house and Jemison siezed his shotgun and pressed the muzzle against Floyd’s forehead and cocked the trigger. He demanded that Floyd remain perfectly quiet aiid Floyd did so until he saw an opportunity to make his escape. / Jemison was still in possession today,'Tuesday; signed-an agreement to vacate at onee and when he gets out he will be prosecuted for pointing a gun.

ASSESSORS FIX ANNUAL SCHEDULE FOR TAXES

In Session Monday They Adopted Basis For Annual Enumeration « of All Properties. Township assessors and their deputies gathered Monday at the office of County Assessor G. L. Thornton and adopted the schedule that is to be the guide in making the annual assessment. Not only is personal property to be assessed this year but also real estate and this will occasion the use of additional deputies in each township. „ At the meeting Monday True D. Woodworth acted as chairman and L. P. Shirer as secretary. The following schedule was adopted: Cash, Notes, Etc.—All money on hand or in bank, 75 per cent. All good notes, 75 per cent of value. All stock and goods, 75 per cent of value. Horses—All draft horses, 75 per cent of value. All mules, fiorses and colts, 75 per cent of value. Cattle —All fat cattle, $6 per hundred. All feeding cattle, $5 per hundred. All other cattle, 75 per cent of value.

Hogs and Sheep—Hogs, at $5 per hundred. Sheep, $4 per head. Wood, per cord, $1 to $3. Grain, etc —Wheat, per bushel sl. Corn, per bushel 45c. Oats, per bushel 35c. Potatoes, per bushel 25c. Timothy seed, per bushel $2. Rye, per bushel 65c. -Glover seed, per bushel, $7. Onions, per bushel, 35c. Hay—Timothy, per ton $7. Wild hay per ton $2. Ensilage, per ton $2. Meats, Etc.—Pork, per hundred $5. Lard per hundred $5. Wool, per hundred $lO. Ice, per ton 75c. Lumber—7s per cent of value. Poultry—Chickens, per dozen $3.50. Turkeys, each one sl. Geese, per dozen $4. . Automobiles —75 per cent of cash valuation. Real Estate—At 40 per cent of selling price. All additional improvements to be asessed at 75 per cent. Farm Implements—7s per cent of cash valuation. Household Goods —At 75 per cent of cash valuation.

SEVEN MONTHS TO REACH RENSSELAER

John Eilts and Wife, Germans in Hong Kong, Had Difficulty in Reaching U. S. Relatives. 1 There arrived in Rensselaer Monday of this week Mr. and Mrs. John Eilts, of Hong Kong, China, he being a brother of Rinehold and Ed Eilts, of Union township. Mr. Eilts and wife are natives of Germany but have resided in Hong Kong for a number of years, where he has been an architect and contractor. Six.motnhs ago he visited his brothers in Union township. When the war broke out China became an unsafe place for Germans, owing to the fact that the Japs were allied with England, France and Russia and Mr. Eilts and wife decided to leave there at once. They secured passage on a Japanese steamer from Shanghai. They went first tb Nagasaki, Japan, and were detained for a long time, being required to show substantial proofs that they were not making an effort to return to Germany. Their destination was declared to be Rensselaer, Indiana, United States of America, but speaking a strong German accent it was difficult to convince the Japs that they were coming to this country and seven months were consumed in getting here, The Republican had a brief interview with M.r Eiltff over the telephone today, but hopes soon to meet him and be able to give a fuller account of the difficulties encountered by himself and wife in coming to Rensselaer.

Notice of Opening. On and after March Bth our store will be opened evenings. ROWEN & KISER. Acetylene Welding Cash. March 1. 1915. ’ After £hie date all acetylene welding will be for cash only. Please come prepared to pay.—Hemphill Bros., Front St.. Rensselaer, Ind. Have you setting eggs for sale Republican readers will buy them ifyouwftl advertise. - - ' - When in doubt advertise in The Republican.

■ Great National Prohibition Rally at the | Presbyterian Church Tues., Mar. 2, 730 p.m. Address By Louis Albert Banks, D. D., noted evangelist, lecturer, author and reLOUIS ALBERT BANKS, D. D. former. Everybody Invited , Admission Free This is a great opportunity for the moral forces of Rensselaer to hear one of the world’s greatest temperance lecturers.

Gillam Township Couple Married by Rev. Sebring.

Rev. John Sebring, who makes his home here with his sister, Mrs. William Wahburn, performed the marriage at about 10:30 this Tuesday morning of Miss Elma Verne Rockwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rockwell, of Gillam township, to Mr. Julius Nathaniel Marion. Twenty years ago last fall Rev. Sebring married the bride’s parents and he states that this is the first time he has ever married the daughter whose parents’ marriage he had also performed. M. Marion recently purchased the John T. Faris farm in Gillam township and they will reside on the farm, to which place they tfent following their marriage.

RHEUMATISM IN JOINTS.

Pain Disappears and Swelling Vanishes in a Few Days. That is what happens if you use Rheuma, the wonderful remedy that B. F. Fendig and all druggists sell on the "money back if not cured” plan. There is la vast amount of rheumatism in this vicinity, and if you know any suffered, call his attention to this generous offer. Rheuma is a quick acting prescription. You will know your rheumatism is leaving 24 hours after you take the first dose. It dissolves the uric acid and drives it from its lodging place. Mrs. Alice A. Brown, Ithaca, N. Y., writes: “For seven /ears I suffered greatly with rheumatism in my hip; at night I was scarcely able to sleep. One bottle of Rheuma cured me.” That sounds miraculous, but Rheuma does miraculous things. Fifty cents a bottle.

Trial Calendar of the February Term Circuit Court.

Gainfes vs Johnson. March 3—Norris vs Warren. Linton vs. Eichelberger. Binford vs Eichelberger. March 4—McConnell vs Herr. Judy vs Brown. March s—Galligan vs Burkhart. Progress Grocery Co. vs Granger et al. The simplest spreader on the market is the John Deere. It is sold by Hamilton & Kellner.

Butter! Butter! Butter! . • - Gold Bar Butter is without an equal. The only butter sold in Rensselaer that is made of whole milk cream. The milk is hauled to our creamery at New Troy, Michigan, by the farmer, and separated at the creamery; the cream is then sent to our factory at Chicago, and made into butter. This butter jis in the pound prints within 24 hours from the time the milk is taken from the cow. Our prices this * week in 5 pound lots 29c; under 5 pounds 31c. ‘ 1 ————Ml

KILLED BRAKEMAN TL PLAT "CRAPS”

Two Logansport Young Men Shot and Robbed Charles O. Young, at Clymers Last Week. '■II —I / Charles Young, a Vandalia brakeman, was shot and killed at Clymers last week. The mystery looked as tough it would never be cleared (but detectives soon found a dew and arrested “Curley” Berridge, of Logansport. He at first said that he was stealing a ride and that Young kicked him off the train and that he shot to frighten him, not expecting his bullet to strike Young. Laer, however, he implicated Bert Watson and the two admitted that they killed Young to nob him of his pay, which he had just received. They said they wanted the money to secure a stake in a game of “craips.”

Month Old Baby Died of Pneumonia Monday Night.

At about 11:30 o’clock Monday night the month-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Day died of pneumonia. The little one had been slightly ill for about a week but not until Monday morning at about 9 o’clock did its condition become serious. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, being conducted by Rev. Titus, of the Christion church. Burial will be made in Weston cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Day have four older children.

Dr. Banks to Deliver Temperance Address Tonight.

The temperance rally will take place at the Prebyterian church tonight and Dr. Louis Albert Banks, the noted author and evangelist, will speak. All should make an effort to hear him, because of the importance of the issue on which he will talk Rensselaer should line up to help the advance of the temperance cause. Dr. Banks has a world-wide reputation as a lecturer and reformer and he will point out the way to a geater freedom from the liquor curse. Come out 2nd hear him.

WEATHER. Fair tonight and Wednesday. Colder north portion tonight

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