Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 112, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1915 — Page 1

No. 112.

TAGGART AND FISCHER PASS THROUGH CITY

Met at River by Dixie Highway Committee From Jasper County— Route to Be Chosen.

Thomas Taggart and Carl Fischer, the commissioners appointed by Governor Ralston to select the route thorugh Indiana for the Dixie Highway, passed through this city this Wednesday afternoon at about 2 o’clock, stopping about 10 minutes or long enough to get gas for Mr. Fischer’s big Packard car. Four other gentlemen were traveling with them and the party was met at the Kankakee river by Delos Thompson, N. C. Shafer, Mayor Spitler and E. P. Honan, the two last named being on the committee oppointed by the commissioners of Jasper county to cooperate with the Lafayette, Lebanon and Frankfort movement to have this route selected. Dinner was had at Beg Fogli’s at the Kankakee river and Mr. Thompson piloted the visit-

ing gentlemen to this city, coming down from the river in 45 minutes. The only bad atrip of road is that at Virgie, a mile north and a half mile south of the town. It is the only dirt road between Chicago and Indianapolis. Messrs. Taggart, Fischer and party had driven from Indianapolis to South Bend Tuesday. They then went to Hammond and came to thas city by way of Crown Point. After their departure from Rensselaer Mr. Honan telephoned the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and that body was to send a car out from Lafayette to meet them. -----

The men expressed themselves as weel pleased with the route from Hammond to this city and stated that it was better than the route through Kokomo, Logiansport and South Bend and very much shorter to Chicago, but Mr. Fischer is said to favor the other route because it is the natural gateway to Detroit. A meeting will be held at Chattanooga, Tenn., on May 20th, and it is proposed to hold a meeting at the court house in Rensselaer Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock to select two men from this county to attend the meeting at Chattanooga.

Motion For Rehearing in Ryan Ditch Case Overruled.

The appellees im the case of Thompson et al vs. Ryan et al, petitioned for a rehearing in the supreme court which recently decided adversely to the petitioners in the Ryan ditcih. The petition for rehearing was overruled Tuesday and certified back to the Jasper circuit court and will go fto trial here at 'the September term of the original report. Attorneys Williams and Foltz, represent the petitioners.

Young Man Working On Thompson Ranch Injured.

Clifford Burley, aged 20 years, son of Theodore Hurley, deceased, had the small bone of his left arm fractured just above the wrist this Wednesday morning when a horse jammed his anti against the side of a stall in a barn on .the Firman Thompson ranch near Parr. Fred Iliff brought him to town and Dr. Loy reduced the fracture and put the arm in splints. *

WEATHER. Fair tonight except probably showers in east portion; Thursday fair and cooler north portion.

See .. The Great Reynard in a Thrilling Free Outside Exhibition at the Show Grounds, immediately after the Street Parade Rensselaer, Thursday, May 13

The Evening Republican.

GIFFORD CASE SET FOR TRIAL JUNE 2ND

Other Jasper County Cases That Have Been Venued to Newton Were Set For Hearing.

Several of the local attorneys attended “call” day of the Newton circuit court at Kentland Tuesday. The case of Regina Burris vs. the estate of Benjamin J. Gifford was set for trial on June 2nd, th fourth Wednesday of the term. Several other cases were set, including the suit of F. M. Makeever against has brothers, Newton and Jasper, the former being dead. He charges that the three had purchased land in partnership and that he had never had a division of it and that he owns one-third of the 570 acres of land, the title to which was m Newton’s name. It was set for the fourth Monday, which is the 81st day of : May. j - Two oases in which John Herr is a , party, one as defendant and the other at plaintiff were also set for trial.

Experiment to Be Tried By Flushing of Cement.

The force of the new water flusher is so great that some damage is resulting -by the filling being washed from between the brick. When the street was built the flushing of cement was poorly done and the cracks were not filled in many places and it is In such places that the damage results. Mayor Spitler and the street committee of the council 'have been .giving the matter much consideration and cement men have stated that a reflushing of cement will not do any good, as it will not hold to the brick unless the opening between the bricks is quite deep. It has been decided, however, to make a by using a flushing compound of cement, sand and water.

On the old brick streets no cement was used, the brick being cushioned in sand and this washes out very easily and the edges of the bricks are presenting a very rounding condition and where the brick was soft they are crumbling. The situation is serious enough 'to demand investigation and remedial action.

BIG PUBLIC BALL.

On Wednesday evening, May lbth, the pleasure seekers of this community will wend their way to the armory hall in this city, due to the fact that a committee of young men residing south of itown have planned a big hop to 'be staged there ocn 'that evening. One which is destined to 'be the best of its kind ever attempted in Jasper county, for it has already aroused the enthusiasm of many young people. Although it is to be a public, affair, strict order will be observed. Boozers and ether objectionable characters will not be allowed in the hail, therefore the best of society can feel safe from any embarrassment whatever. Special features wall be carried out during the evening apd special prizes will be awarded. The dance to be confined to square dancing, waltzing and two-stepping. No new dances to be danced. The armory hall is a fine dancing hall and with the smoking room for the gents and the resting room for the ladies, it affords coiftfort with pleasure. The admission price has been lowered to the meams of all. Ladies free and gents fifty cents. Prepare to attend. In case of a stormy night the ball will be held .the following evening.—Advertisement. ’

RENSSELAER, INDIANA* WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1915.

Roosevelt Strong for Action, But Taft Leaves It to Wilson

WHAT T. R. SAYS.

Syracuse, N. Y., May 11.—Former President Theodore Roosevelt tonight made a plea for prompt action fay the United States on account of the Lusitania disaster, while commenting on President Wilson’s speech pf 'last night to a gathering of naturalized Americans in Philadelphia, Colonel Roosevelt was particularly interested in that part of the president’s speech iii which the latter referred to “such a thing as a man being tpo proud to fight” and “a nation being so right that it does not meed to convince others by force that it is right.” “I think .that China is entitled to draw all the comfort she can from this statement,” said Colonel Roosevelt, “and it would be well for the United States to ponder seriously what the effect upon China has been of managing her foreign affairs during the last fifteen years on the theory thus enunciated. “If the United States is satisfied with occupying some time in the future the precise international position that China now occupies, then the United States can afford to act on this theory. But it cannot act on the theory if it desires to retain or regain the position won for it under Washington and the men who, in the days of Abraham Lincoln, wore the blue under Grant and the gray under Lee. “I very earnestly hope that he will act promptly. The proper time for deliveration was prior to sending the message that our government would hold Germany to a ‘strict accountability’ if it did the things which it has now actually done. \ “The 150 babdes drowned on the Lusitania, the. hundreds of woman drowned with them —scores of these women and children being Americans —and the American ship, the Gulflight, which was torpedoed, offer in eloquent commentary on the actual working of the theory that it is not necessary to assert rights and that a policy of blood and iron can with efficacy be met v/ith a policy of blood and water.

“I see it stated in the dispatches from Washington that Germany now offers to stop the practice of murder on .the high seas committed in violation of the neutral rights she is pledged to preserve if we will now abandon further neutral rights, which by her treaty she has solemnly pledged to see that we exercise without moelstation. Such a proposal is not even entitled to an answer. The manufacture and shipment of arms and ammunition to any belligerent is moral or immoral, according to the use to which the arms and munitions are to

be put. If they are to be used to prevent the redress of hideous wrongs inflicted on Belgium then it is immoral to ship them. If they are to be used for the redress of those wrongs and the restoration of Belgium to her 'deeply wronged and unoffending people, then it is eminently* moral to send them. “Without itwenty-four hours’ delay this country should and could take effective action by declaring that in view of Germany’s murderous offemsds against the rights of neutrals, all commerce with Germany shall be forthwith forbidden and all >cammeroe of every kind permitted and encouraged with France, England apd the rest of the civilized world. “This should not be a declaration of war. It would merely prevent munitions of war being sent to a power, which by its conduct has shown willingness to use munitions for the slaughter of unoffending men, women and children. “I do not believe that the firm assertion of our rights means war, but

it is well to remember that there are things worse than war. “Let us as a nation understand that peace is of worth only when it is the hand maiden of international righteousness and of national self respect.”

Mrs. Ed Oliver Taken To Hospital For Operation.

Mrs. Ed Oliver was taken to Wesley hospital in Chicago Tuesday afternoon and will probably undergo a surgical operation. She has been quite poorly for some time and the operation seems the only way of restoring her health.

NOTICE. Having leased the Kresler ice pond for the summer, seining and trespassing will be prohibited. Any one wanting crawfish ckn have them for 6 cents a dozen. Phone all orders to No. 64, John Kell®®®'- v Every Wednesday we make a shipment of Panama and fine felt hats to be cleaned and reblocked. Bring yours to “The Home of Good Clothes.”— Wm. Traub. ~ ....

WHAT TAFT SAYS.

Philadelphia, May 11.—Farmer President William H. Taft urged patience and calmness in the present international situation and called upon the citizens of the country to stand by President Wilson, in an address at the Union League Club here tonight. Referring to the sinking of the Lusitania, Prof. Taft said that “inhumanity of the circumstances in the case presses us on, but in the heat of even just indignation is not the best time to act, when action involves such momentous consequences and means untold loss of life and treasure.” “There are things worse than war.” Mr. Tafit declared, “but delay due to calm deliberation can not change the situation or minimize the effect of what we finally conclude to do. With the present condition of the war in Europe, our action, if it is to be extreme, will not lose efficiency by giving time to the people whose war it will be, to know what they are facing. “Under our constitution the president conducts our foreign affairs until congress finds i tnecessary to declare war. Upon him is the acute responsibility in such a crisis. If he were to yield to (the cry of extremists and summon congress to take extreme measures, he would have great influence with congress under such a provocation. .Indeed, the impulse to such action, has usually been stronger with congress than with the executive. “Now it may be that a series of acts of inhumanity and violations of the laws of war, to our national detriment and againts our citizens may force us on and lead our people to believe that whatever the cost, no other course is open to us. “But we must bear in mind that if we have a war it ik the people who must pay with lives and money the cost of it, and therefore they should not be hurried into the sacrifice until it is clear that they wish it, and know what they are doing when they wish it. A demand for war that can not, survive the passion of the first days of public indignation and will not endure the test of delay and deliberation by all the people, is non one that should be yielded to.” The president, he said, was acting like Washington, Lincoln and McKinley an trying to avoid war. In the present situation it was imperative that he should know the opinion of the country without regard to prejudice. "The task of the president is a heavy one,” continued Mr. Taft. “He is acting for the whole country. He is anxious to find a way out of the

present difficulty without war. “Before party, before ourselves, we are for our country. That is what he is working for. Shall we not stand by him in it? He will not surrender our country’s rights. It may be necessary that for a hundred laves and the method o ftheir taking we should lose thousands and hundreds of thousands of lives. The national honor and interests may ultimately demand it, but time for serious thought and clearly weighing the consequences will not prejudice the justice of our cause, or the opportunity to vindicate it and this the president may be counted on to secure. • “It is the people’s cause, not his alone, and he does well, when quick action is of no critical importance, to allay excitement, and to await the regular and studied action of the people’s representatives.” At the conclusion of has address, Mr. Taft proposed a toast to “The President of the United States.” This was drunk standing dhd amid a great outburst of enthusiasm. , I

Gus Johnson and Bride Arrive Home From New York.

Gus Johnson, who recently went to New York, to be married, has arrived home with his bride, who was formerly Miss Ellen Ahlen, of Brooklyn. They are temporarily living with Mr. and Mrs. John Werner but will soon go to their home on the Makeever farm on Givens Hill, where repairs to the house are being made.

Band Concert Program Tonight.

The Submarine March. i Overture, Norma. Michigan. Southern Roses, Waltz. The Mill in the Forest Old Black Joe. Lucre zia Boregia, selection. Gethsemane Cocmmandery March.

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CALVIN COPPESS DIED AT MEDARYVILLE HOME

Old Soldier and Former Resident of Gillam Township Passed Away After Long Illness.

Calvin Coppess died at on early hour this Wednesday morning at has home in Medaryville. He had been an invalid for some time and something over a year ago his condition was such that his death was expected for some time. He made an almost unexpected rally and was again able to be up and he has since that time visited his daughter, Mrs. William Simons, in this city. He began to fail again, however, several weeks ago. His trouble was largely with his kidneys. He was 75 years of age last October and served during the civil war with the 9th Indiana regiment. For many years after the close of the war he resided in Gillam township. Some sixteen years ago he left the farm and located in Medaryville, where he had since made his home.

Mr. Coppess is survived by his wife, four children, two brothers and one sister. The children are Mrs. William Simons, of Rensselaer. His sister is Mrs. John R. Gray, of Rensselaer, and his brothers ore George, of Medaryville, and Harvey, of Stanwood, Jowa. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed but the funeral will probably be held Friday. Burial will be made in the Independence church yard in Gillam township.

HEAD END COLLISION OF TWO AUTOMOBILES

Ford and Overland Crash at Van Rensselaer and Harrison Streets —'Little Damage. R. B. Harris, of South Bend, a demonstrator far the Overland automobiel, and William I. Hoover, the local Ford agent, hod a head-end collision Tuesday evening. It occurred ait the comer of Van Rensselaer and Handson streets. Hoover was going west and Harris south and both reached the Matt Worden harness shop comer at about the same time. Harris thought Hoover was going on east but he turned north and the machines crashed together. The Food was a brand new one and one wheel was badly damaged and the car was otherwise bruised. The Overland suffered but little.

School Notice Requiring Attention of All Patrons.

Thursday is droits day. The children -will 'be given an opportunity to go. They won't have to play “hookey.” The school authorities have provided a very good way. School will open earlier in the morning and will be dismissed at noon for the day. The first bell will ring at 7:45 and the last bell at 8 o’clock. Don’t be late. There will be no excuse to stay out all day and any who do so will be the cause for investigation.

C. P. Moody made a trip to Kankakee, 111., today. The reporter accused him of heading for Comiskey’s ball park but he denied the charge. It is possible that the ordinary showing the Sox have made for the past few seasons has tempered Charley’s former enthusiasm.

Organ Recital Methodist Church Friday, May 14th 8 p. m., by Prof. John Doane, Jr. of Northwestern University Admission 25 cents. ?.. t . • v

WHITE COUNTY VOTES SUBSIDY

Three Townships Return Large Majorities in Favor of Extending Financial Assistance. -

Lafayette Journal. ~ Elections were held in three townshape in White county yesterday for the purpose of deciding whether a subsidy should be voted the Lafayette & Northwestern Railroad company and the vote was overwhelmgly in favor of the proposition. The majority in Round Grove township was 22, in West Point township 62 and in Princeton township 71. Thus makes more than SIOO,OOO that has been voted by townships through which the road is to pass and in every instance the people have favored the subsidy. An election has been called in Newton township, Jasper county, for May 26, and two other townships will hold elections later. If the elections in these are favorable the construction work will begin the latter part of June.

B. A. Vogel Suggests Plan Of Simplyfying State Books.

Momticello Journal.

B. A. Vogel, formerly deputy county auditor, now deputy to State Treasurer Bittler, who is in charge of the bookkeeping end of the office, has, by a good suggestion, assisted Treasurer Bittler in simplifying the old methods of dealing with state accounts. The Indianapolis papers thought so well of Mr. Vogel’s plan that they have each devoted considerable space to explain it. And Treasurer Bittler, who is a former banker, and naturally favorable to any plan that will simplify bookkeeping, readily adopted it and put it into practice. By Mr. Vogel’s plan, Treasurer Bittier can know at the close of each day what the financial status of the state is. So that the treasury department of the state is operated along similar •lines to a bank.l The state has 19 separate funds, of which the treasurer must keep record, and by Mr. Vogel’s system of daily balance sheets, an the form of small bank ledger, leaves, it is possible to know at the close of business each day just how each fund stands, and also the grant total balance of all money in the treasury.

GRANDMA NEVER LET HER HAIR GET GRAY

Kept Her Locks Dark, Thick, Glossy, With Sage Tea and Sulphur. When you darken your hair with Sage Tea and Sulphur, no one can tell, because it’s done so naturally, so evenly. Preparing this mixture, though, at home is mussy and troublesome. For 50 cents you can buy at any drug store the ready-to-use tonic called “Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound.” You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. By morning all gray hair disappears, and, after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully darkened, glossy and luxuriant. You will also discover dandruff is gone and hair has stopped falling. Gray, faded hair, though no disgrace, is a sign of old age, and as we all desire a youthful and attractive appearance, get busy at once with Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur and look years younger.

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