Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 April 1915 — Page 1

No. 87.

PROSECUTOR SANDS WHIPS ASSAILANT

George Coffman, While Drunk, Tries to Whip Attorney and Meets A Big Surprise. George Coffman, who lives in the old Kelly property which now belongs to B. D. Comer, was given a sound And well-deserved thrashing Monday evening at about 7:30 o’clock by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and City Treasurer Charles M. Sands. The facts as gathered by The Republican are as follows: Mr. Sands and Reuben Hess, prosecuting attorney of Jasper and Newton counties, who is over from Kentland to attend to matters before the grand jury, were walking toward Mr. Sands’ office and had stopped to talk with Delos Dean, justice of the peace, in front of Duvall’s clothing store. Coffman came south on Van Rensselaer street and when he saw Sands walked between he and Hess and Dean and said: “There you are now, Sands, I don’t know of. any .... ...... ~,. in town I’d sooner lick.” As he said this he caught Sands By the coat collar with his left hand and struck him a glancing blow in the face with his right fist. Sands had his hands in his overcoat pockets, but he stepped back, pulled off his overcoat and hat and handed them to Mr. Hess. It was all Sands’ fight after that. He had everything that Jess Willard had at Havana. He landed several times on Coffman’s face and dodged the swings of his assailant. Finally Coffman, in an effort to avoid punishment, clinched.

Sands gave him the old-fashioned hip lock, popular during his boyhood days in the country north of Tefft, and Coffman described a semi-circle and landed with a creak of his bones in the middle of the street. Sands then mounted his adversary much after the fashion that a cowboy mounts a broncho and played a tattoo on the face of Coffman until Mr. Hess suggested that Coffman had enough. Sands dismounted and Coffman lay prostrate in the street. He was assisted to his feet and taken to a doctor, who dressed a gash over his right eye and washed him up. A bottle of whiskey that was in Coffman’s pocket escaped breaking. Mr. Sands was not injured except for a bruised place on his right cheek where Coff; man had first struck hdlh. He calmly put on his overcoat - and bat and went to his office. This Tuesday morning he was on the job as usual and talked freely about the incident, relating it as clearly as others who had seen it. He said he did not even gfet mad, but that after sleeping over night had arrived at the conclusion that there was some cause for grievance. Several months ago Mr. Sands prepared and filed with the druggists a list of names of men supposed to be boozers, forbidding sales of whiskey to them. Coffman was on the list. Mr. Sands acts as the agent for the house in which Coffman lives and has had some trouble collecting the rent. As attorney for the G. E. Murray Co. and William Traub he rqpently forced a collection against Coffman when the latter sold several articles of machinery at auction. Coffman is reported to have made threats as to what he proposed to do to* Sands. There has been some grumbling about the drugstore list ever since it was filed and Mr. Sands has heard that Coffman’s attack was framed up by an organized gang of the boozers. “I do not hardly think this is the case,” said Mr. Sands, “but if it is, all I have to say is that they sent a blamed poor man to represent them. There can be no justification for an assault like that „ committed by Coffman and although the affair has been the chief subject of conversation we have heard no one who did not say that Coffman got just what was coming to him. Several who know him best say that he is a good man when sober, but when liquor is “in George is out.” If this is the case, then the action of placing his name on the drugstore list was for his own benefit and it is hoped the thrashing he has received will bring him to his senses. In the meantime Messrs. Hess -Ad Sands are proceeding, with an unrelenting fight against illegal liquor sales and their course will have the approval of all good citizens.' * -* N

Lawnmowers Sharpened Right. I am erecting at the mill one of the famous Ideal Lawnmower grinders, a machine especially built for the work and which does it perfectly. The blades can now be sharpened uniformly and I guarantee to return your machine in better shape than the day you bought them. It. will be sharp and stay sharp longer than when sharpened by hand or on an emery wheel. Have them done right now ywi keep .your lawn beautiful all year.—D. E. Hollister, Phone 163.

The Evening Republican.

STREET OILING TO BE CONSIDERED

Council Receives- Petition and Sets Special Meeting to Discuss Matter With the Taxpayers. When the city council met Monday evening a petition was presented by J. C. Gwin and others asking that certain streets be oiled. The petition asked that oil be used on Cullen and Forest streets from Norgor’s hitch bam to the railroad and east and west on Vine and Ebn and west on Clark street. The council though best to set a special council meeting to consider the oiling proposition as others are in favor of an application this spring as a dust layer, and accordingly set Thursday evening of this week for the purpose and all who are interested are asked to be present at that time. The council does not desire to impose the oiling proposition on the people unless they want it, but wishes to conform to the desires of the public and Thursday evening will be the time to express yourselves if you have any idea about the matter. All members of the council were present Monday evening. The finance committee made its report and the claims were read and allowed. The street committee was authorized to purchase a horse of John M. Knapp for $175. The city attorney reported the Bale of lots in Weston cemetery and Mayor Spitler was authorized to execute deeds to the purchasers.

George E. Murray Left For Hot Springs For His Health.

George E. Murray, head of the G. E. Murray Co. store, accompanied by his wife, left this morning for Hot Springs, Ark., where he went on the advice of a Chicago specialist, for his health. Mr. Murray has been suffering from stomach trouble for some time and treatment so far has failed to benefit him. It is probable that he will be at the springs for a month or six weeks.

Special Scenery for the Willette Taylor Stock Co.

Lew Hickman went to Frankfort today with a large piece of stage scenery for the Willette Taylor Stock Co., playing in that city. The setting consists of a brick set house and a French window. It is to be used in the play, “The Only Son.” The setting was painted by Fred Gardner, of Lafayette, and the frame work was done by Grover Mackey and Lew Hickman.

Progressive Paper at Rockport Suspends; Editor Goes “Back.”

The Progressive News, of Rockport, has been discontinued and its editor, C. E. Abshire, is moving the plant to Owensboro, Ky., where he will begin publication of a republican newspaper.

A baseball game is scheduled between the Rensselaer and Delphi teams Wednesday afternoon of this week. The team is in excellent condition and we are sure that you could not spend a quarter to better advantage. Come out and help the locals start the season with a victory. The team journeys to Chalmers Friday. The seniors have all been very busy with their themes. The last draft must be in by the 15th of this month. The cast for the senior class play has been chosen and they are rehearsing three nights each week. This week is the last of the six weeks period. Report cards will be given out next Wednesday. Seven more weeks of schooL The following program will be given Thursday, April JLsth, by the Webster literary society: Music —-Victrola. Life of Forbes Robertson —Russell VanArsdel. , The Light that Failed—Agnes Howe and Marie Hamilton. Life of Maud Adams—Vena Hayworth. * Piano Trio—Margaret Babcock, Alice Thomas, Marguerite Norris. This will be the last, literary program of the year, except for the in-ter-society debate. We appreciate the interest the people have taken in oar programs this year and everyone is cordially invited this week.

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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, APRIL 1915.

ROBERTS AND PALS TO SERVE IN PEN

SENTENCES VARY FROM 1 DAY TO 6 YEARS—SOME TO APPEAL AND OTHERS SURRENDER TO INEVITABLE. JUDGE REDMAN GETS 5 YEARS 106 Convicted of Election Frauds— Most of Them Will Go to Ft. Leavenworth, Kans., Where They Will Find Conditions Very CrowdedFour Men Who Gave Up the Fight Are Allowed to Go to Their Homes and Instructed to Personally Report at the Prison Next Monday.

Judge Anderson passed sentence in the federal court at Indianapolis Monday morning on the 116 men sentenced in the vote fraud cases which have been attracting much attention since last November. The court room and corridors were crowded early with people who wished to view the novel spectacle of 116 men being sentenced to prison. It was necessary to remove the jury box and the witness stand to make room for the prisoners to line up before the judge. Five of the convicted men were absent when court convened. Four of the men who had appealed the case decided to withdraw their names and start immediately to serve their sentences. The men were George Sovem, gambler, John Masselink, city sealer, Arthur Gillis, an undertaker, and Joseph Straus, a political worker. Judge Anderson allowed them to return immediately to their homes in Terre Haute after he had passed sentence upon them, with the promise that they would start for Leavenworth not later than Sunday noon.

The men filed into the courtroom shortly before 10 o’clock. Mayor Roberts was at the head of the procession and tried to appear unconcerned and had a smile on his face which was forced. Judge Eli Redman appeared the least unconcerned of the prisoners. Dennis Shea popular favorite of the crowd anct Ms good humored Irish smile did not desert him. Asked if he had anything to say, he replied: “Hell, no, no matter what happens to me, I would not have anything to say.” When Judge Anderson entered the room all the men stood up hurriedly. They appeared to be as much interested in what was in store for their fellow conspirators as to the sentences they themselves were to receive.

• By the time Judge Anderson had begun to pronounce sentence Roberts’ smile left his face aid dark circles appeared under his eyes. He blankly at the court when he heard the sentence which would send him to Leavenworth for six years with a $2,000 fine tacked on. Dennis Shea was the next on the list but he carried such an indifferent attitude that anyone that did not know him could not detect by his facial expression which of the prisoners were being sentenced. Judge Redman was next and received the severest scortching of any of them. Roberts’ smile returned when Redman received his flaying. As more men were sentenced Roberts regained his composure and seemed immensely pleased. They say misery loves company and it whs thought that the aphorism was making good in the case of Roberts. The underdogs, the men from the slums, were agreeably surprised When the sentences were passed on them. They had received all the raw ends of the deal during the entire trial and it was only natural that they should receive more severe sentences. An unusual feature of the trial among the entire 116 men that there was not a single man who feared to take his medicine. During the entire proceedings there was no emotion displayed and there was not a single tear shed, even by the wives and relatives of the convicted men. The men will all be allowed to go by themselves to Leavenworth to enter prison and serve their terms. The sentences ranged all the way from Mayor Roberts’ sentence of 6 years down to one day with a SIOO fine attached. Four of the men were allowed to go free, viz. Wesley, Godfrey, Tierney, Hill and Gosnell. The sentences of four were reserved, John Nugent, Frank Hess, Jack Hides and John Bruens. , .. Word received from Leavenworth was to the effect that if the Terre Haute officials were sent there they would have to be housed in dormitories and it win be a task tat the

GENERAL NEWS IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

Busy Readers Can Thus Keep Abreast of the Times and Not Waste Much of Their Time. Plague in Cuba. * Two cases of bubonic plague and one death were reported Saturday to the public health department in Washington. The official bacteriologist of the Cuban government hcs been placed in charge of the situation.

Germany Thanks U. S.

- Count von Bernstarff, German ambassador, has thanked the United States for the square deal it gave the interned cruiser Friedrich and for the courtesy shown by the American officials to Capt Hierichens and his crew.

To Build Big Submarines.

Work on three large submarines for the U. S. government will begin at the Seattle Construction and Drydock Company’s yard within thirty days. Two hundred extra men will be employed and the boatß are to cost sl,500,000.

Thompson Takes Oath.

Mayor-elect Thompson, of Chicago, took the oath of office Monday but will not assume his official duties until April 26th. Later in the day the mayor and friends left for Peoria, where they will board a houseboat for a'ten-day trip down the Mississippi.

Bomb Planters Found Guilty.

Frank Albarao and Carmine Carbone were found guilty by a jury on Monday on the charge of having made and placed a bomb in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York on March 2nd. The jury asked clemency for both men. Sentence will be imposed April 19th.

Kentucky Fire Under Control.

A report from Stearns, Kentucky, says that the forest fires which have been raging in that state for several days are practically under control now, after having caused damage estimated at SIOO,OOO. Telegraph lines throughout the country are down but no loss of life is reported.

Make Competitive Rates.

Transcontinental railroads propose to meet competition via the Panama canal, by making rates that wil I<M—vert freight trains just east of the Pacific terminals for distribution, was made clear in hearings before the interstate commerce commission on the adjustment of rates in the oscalled' back haul territory.

Charge Germans With Atrocity.

Dispatches from'Lohdon state that the Germans are importing Austrian rats inter 1 ' England, wMch carry the disease germs of the dread typhus. The English officials declare that this is purposely done by the Germans in an effort to start the disease in that country to weaken her in her battle against the Germans.

Prohibition for U. S. in 5 Years.

Senator Morris Sheppard, of Texas, gave as his opinion that the U. S. would go dry in five years. England’s example following that of Russia will give tremendous impetus to the movement in tins country, said the senator. England and Russia have seen how the liquor traffie interferes with the single citizen and the nation.

Two Queer Candidates.

Arthur Clements is a candidate for re-election for justice of the peace in Saginaw. Having lost both arms in a mine accident several years ago, Clements was elected on the republican ticket. His opponent on the ticket is George Sonsmith, selected by the democrats that he might not have any advantage over Ms rival. Sonsmith has no legs. For farm implements see Hamilton A Kellner. . * f

prison officials to find something for them to do. The sentences of the most prominent men follow: Mayor Roberts, 6 years and a $2,000 fine. Dennis Shea, sheriff, and Judge Eli Redmanr 5 years at Leavenworth and a SI,OOO fine. Harry Montgomery, president of the board of public works, Thomas Smith, city court judge, Edward Driscoll, assistant engineer, and George Ehrhart, member of the board of public works, three years in Leavenworth and a S6OO fine. Lewis Nunley, assistant engineer, Elmer Talbott, former city comptroller, Hilton Redman, son of Mi Redman, William S. Crockett, and John Green, two years in Leavenworth and a fine of SIOO. John Holler, former chief of police, one year and a day in Leavenworth and a fine of sl. The rest of the sentences ranged from six months down to one day. Well, Donn, you should worry, you’ll get a haircut free of charge,

ANOTHER MARRIAGE LONG KEPT SECRET

Miss Grace Robinson and Mr. Dale Warner Admit Marriage in Chicago in July, 1912. It has been Mr. and Mrs. Dale Warner since July 24, 1912, although Rensselaer friends of the pair who figured in a Chicago romance did not learn of it until Sunday and Monday, wMle this announcement in The Republican will come as a great surprise to most of the acquaintances of Dale Warner and Grace Robinson. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. George M. Robinson and for four years prior to last June was a student in one of the CMcago hospital training schools for nurses. Since her graduation she has been a professional nurse. She graduated from the Rensselaer Mgh school in the class of 1908. Dale Warner graduated from the Rensselaer Mgh school in 1911 and will this June graduate from Northwestern Dental College. Although it is almost three years since their marriage they had succeeded in keeping it a secret until quite recently; when Mrs. Warner confided the secret to a few very close friends. Saturday Mr. Warner came from CMcago to see his wife, who has been attending Mrs. Rex Warner, her niece, to whom a baby was recently bom. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Warner went to the home of her mother, Mrs. Robinson, and told them of their marriage. She was not quite so much surprised as she would have been had her suspisions not been aroused some time before. On Monday evening the Robinson home was the scene of a supper in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Warner, only the members of the family being present. An automobile came to take them to the 7:06 train and as it started with them for the station and there was a rattle of tincans from the rear. John Robinson, brother of the bride, had participated in a little belated charivari. Had it not been for tMs little demonstration even the neighbors would not have known that a wedding had taken place. They went to Chicago and he will complete his college work and she will continue to do nursing until next June, when he will graduate and decide on a location. Their many friends in this city extend them best wishes and expect Dr. and Mrs. Dale Warner to have a very happy married life.

Christian Church Notes*

Bible School keeps well beyond the 200 mark and there seems to be a growing interest in this department. The . men’s class had an attendance of 45 last Sunday. There were eleven baptisms at the morning service and ten accessions to the church. This makes a total of seventy who have united with the congregation since October last. There will be a meeting of all the young people of the church and their friends on Wednesday evening to discuss matters of importance. Come to tMs meeting. On April 21 and 22 there will be a very important convention held in the Christian church. Speakers from different parts of the state will make addresses on themes pertaining to the work of the church and Bible School. There never has been a better array of speaking talent than will appear on this program, as each one is a specialist in some line of Christian work. Here is some of the talent: A. L. Martin, state evangelist, Gary L, Cook, state superintendent of Bible schools, who is an authority on this work, C. W. Cauble, a human dynamo, who knows as much as any man living on church organization and church finance, and Mrs. Greist, who is said to be the best lady orator in the state. This program will be of the very best and will be open to the public, and you will be most welcome. April 21 and 22.

Get Our Your Straw Hats.

Get out your spring headgear and buy a scorecard for tomorrow is getaway day in the major elagues and all the real fans will be at those games. The weatherman has promised a good day for the opening, of the (campaigns and all the peanut and popcorn venders are to be on the job. Breshnahan’s Cubs will entertain the Cards on the west side lot, • while Manager Rowland will get his first experience at handling a big league club in a real major league battle, from the bench, when the Sox meet the Browns of St. Louis. Vaughn will be sent to the hill by Breshnahan in an effort to put the first battle of the season in the won column. Jim Scott will be on the mound for the pale hosed athletes in St. Loins, with Schalk at the receiving end.

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FIVE COUNTIES TO COMPETE IN CONTEST

MonticeHo, Lafayette, Williamsport Whiting and Rensselaer to Attend Oratorical Contest Here. The 10th District High School Discussion League contest will be held Friday evening in the high School auditorium at 8:15. So far the chairman of the district has had replies from four other schools besides Rensselaer and indications are that a good contest will take place. The question for discussion is: “How may we secure greater administrative and economic efficiency in the county government of Indiana?” Each speaker is allowed to attack the question from any standpoint he wishes. He has eight minutes for the constructive speech and three minutes for a rebuttal speech. These speeches are to take the form of an informal discussion and not a formal debate. The judges for this discussion are to be men outside of the district and men thoroughly competent to judge the contest. So far, the schools to be represented are the Whiting, Williamsport, MonticeHo and Rensselaer high schools. A good crowd should be present at this contest. Rensselaer high school has many athletic contests* during the year but for the last few years has had few contests in debating, oratory and discussion. Here is a chance to measure up with several good high schools in a discussion contest. To defray the necessary expenses connected with the preparation for this contest an admission of 15c will be charged. Remember the date and place and be sure to attend. Friday night, April 16, in the high school auditorium, 8:15.

Piano Tuning and Repairing.

All work guaranteed. Call at the Music Store north of Rowles & Parker’s, or phone 566.—H. R. Lange and Son.

WEATHER. Fair tonight and Wednesday; frost tonight; rising temperature Wednesday.

BASE-BALL R. H. s. vs Delphi FIRST GAME OF SEASON HIGH SCHOOL PUPHS, 15c GSNERAL ADMISSION, 25c Wed. April 14 RIVERSIDE PARK 3:30 P. M. Come Ont and Help Us Start dm Season Right. Delicatessen For Tonight and Tomorrow Everything Fresh Grape fruit 6 for 25c. Leaf lettuce, 15c per lb. Head lettuce 5c per head. Asparagus 2 for 15c. Fine sweet oranges 30c per doseu. Large bananas 15c per dozen. A fine line of cheese, limburger, extra fancy Swiss cheese, cream brick and full cream cheese. • - Radishes and onions. Fine line of coffee and tea. , i ' JACK’S DELICATESSEN PHONE 472

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