Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 115, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1915 — Page 1

No. 115.

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To Organize Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Tonight.

Miss Lydia Bornholt, president, and Mrs. Cora McDaniel, treasurer, both of Valparanso, of the Headquarters Indiana Division Sons of Indiana Auxiliary, arrived'here today to interest ladies tin the organization of an auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans. They expected <to meet a number of ladies this afternoon and to perfect the organization this evening. Any wife or daughter of a member of the Sons of Veterans or the daughter or granddaughter of an old soldier will be eligible and will be welcomed at the court house this evening, when several others are to be here from Valparaiso to organize the auxiliary here, -I

Church of God. S. J. Lindsay win preach at the Church of God Saturday evening at 7:30. Sunday morning at 10:45 and Sunday evening at 7 o’clock.

Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9:30. Morning preaching service in charge of Rev. Greene.

Boy Sentenced to Prison.

Saying 'he regretted sending a 17-year-old 'boy to prison, but could see no other course open to ham, Judge Ellas, of El wood, has denied a petition for a new (trial for Elmer Bague, recently convicted of arson. The judge sentenced the boy to the state reformatory for two to fourteen years, but granted him sixty days in which to file an appeal.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. NATIONAL. Cincinnati 4, New York 3. Chicago 19, Brooklyn 4. Pittsburg 3, Philadelphia 5.y St. Louis 6, Boston 4. .£ y vV 4 V ”'M\ - 7 , . AMERICAN. No games scheduled.

Special Feature Program At The Rex Theatre SATURDAY, MAY 15, day and night “Judith of Bethulia” in four parts Mina Comedy Admission 10c. Children sc. ftl-M, . i i —.. ..V ■'. * . - •' 'V TUESDAY, MAY 18th “Joamof Arc” Historical in 5 parts Admission 10c. Children sc. Saturday, May 22nd, day and night TO will paws* < ;..Mvi “Mrs. Wives of the _ , I. J n eeneciallv for you. *‘ great men*, J __ Arimifimon 10c* (»nalni*pn SC. 1/S.y fISQ -- r ' -fii irhj! , SS •».' ■ V? ~ « U ® BW A* '

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HIGHWAY BOOSTERS DINED AT LAFAYETTE

__ _ _ eon by Chamber of CommerceDelegates Elected.

- •••_ _ . The Lafayette Chamber of Comwent from Rensselaer to that city Friday to a splendid luncheon at the Lahr house. It was unexpected by the men who went there to participate in a meeting to plan for the campaign for securing the selection of the Lebanon, Frankfort, Lafayette, Rensselaer, Crown Point and Hammond route as the Dixie Highway. They expected to attend a meeting but did not expect such splendid hospitality as the Chamber of Commerce - had provided. Following the luncheon Thomas Follen, acting as toastmaster, spoke of the necessity for outlining the plan of action that is to be followed at the meeting to be held at Chattanooga, Term., Thursday, May 20th, when the commissioners from the different states are to decide on the route to be officially made the Dixie Highway. He introduced several speakers, including Henry W. Marshall and Mayor Thomas Bauer, of and Mayor Spitler, Delos Thompson and E. P. Honan, of Rensselaer. Also the representatives from Crown Point, Frankfort, Lebanon, Wolcott and all along the line. The impression prevailed that the commissioners from this state, Thos. Taggart and Carl Fisher, might make a divided report at Chattanooga, one favoring the route through this city and the other the South Bend route. It was planned to leave no stone unturned in an effort to have the route through Rensselaer adopted and plans were made to put the most effective argument possible before the beard.

It was shown that the route for which this association is formed is from 40 to 60 miles shorter than the other route, that the roads are In better condition, that it is bound to be the main traveled route between Chicago and Indianapolis and that there was need of a permanent organization to work'for the improvement of the road whether it was the one to Tie adopted by the commissioners from the seven counties or not. The talks were practical and to the point and many ideas for the campaign at Chattanooga were suggested and Congressman Will R. Wood, of the tenth district and Congressman Morrison, of the ninth district, were chosen as the spokesmen for the association. Each county is also to select two delegates to Chattanooga, who are to act with the two congressmen in formulating the campaign. Rensselaer will select its delegates at a meeting to be held at the court house Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

The trip is to be made over the Momon railroad to Louisville. The delegates are to go on passenger train No. 5 over the Monon on Tuesday, May 18th. The train leaves this city at 10:55, and leave Lafayette at They will go by way of Louisville. The delegates will arrive in Chattanooga Wednesday morning and thus have a day for their political ‘ work before the date of holding the highway meeting. All three commissioners from Jasper county were present at the meeting in Lafayette ami Charles A. Welch, as chairman of the board, pledged that all that is possible for the board to do would be done to make the route through Jasper county acceptable. He suggested that the south road out of Wolcott should be taken so that the travel would be foivMTgfo the town of Remington, but as the other road as routed in the blue book the north route out of Wolcott was decided on. D. S. Makeevos-made an enthusiastic speech, and said the board would co-operate with the scheme for making a good road over which travelers between Chicago and Indianapolis will run. Mayor Spitler, Delos Thompson and Attorney Honan told of the trip piloting Messrs: Taggart and Fisher from Water Valley to Rensselaer. They wanted to bring them over a road that was better and shorter by almost three miles, but they insisted on coming over the blue book route. It was later learned that the commissioners objected to a so-called “cutoff” that increases the distance. The Rensselaer men agreed to route the highway to avoid this back tracking and to save the three miles mentioned. The value of the Dixie Highway to the communities through which it is routed is hard to estimate. A Hamsjt will result in a demand for a modern lintel with baths and other convenaences. While the conviction exists among the boosters that will be able to route 75 per cent of the travel I over thite route even if the other is

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1915.

FOUR ARE CHARGED AS CHICKEN THIEVES

Mother and Two Sons and Step-Son In Jail Here After Arrest at Thayer Thursday Night.

Mrs. Sarah Henley and two sons, Cleve and Claud, and step-son, Fred Huff, are in jail here on a charge of chicken stealing. They were arrested at Thayer Thursday night at about 9 o’clock by Constable Fred Fuller and a posse of deputies. The next morning they were brought to this city. For some time there has been a large amount of chicken stealing in and near Thayer and suspicion has pointed toward Huff, who is a trader .and junk buyer. He made his home with Mrs. Henley and family, who came to Thayer early in March from Hammond. Her sons are steel workers and when the mills shut down and there was no employment Huff induced them to come to Thayer, saying that rent was cheap and living cost much According to Mrs. Henley, who talked freely with the reporter at the jail, Huff has traveled about buying chickens and has frequently -bought them from gypsies and other travelers. They were sold in Hammond usually, Mrs. Henley going there to arrange the sale. Thursday evening Constable Fuller and several deputies went to the Henley home and according to Mrs. Henley they were armed with guns and acted as if they expected to meet resistance. Sue says they were very roughly used and that the constable stepped on her foot, jabbed her rudely in the side and cursed her. She stated that every part of the house was searched, that her trunks were ransacked and that the constable ran his hand into a barrel of flour clear up to the elbow and then shook the flour all over her son’s black suit of clothes.

The impression quite generally appears in Thayer that Huff and the Henley boys are guilty of the chicken stealing and in their capture it is believed that the practice which has been going on there for a long tinje will be broken up. It is said that residents of Thayer were able to identify a number of the chickens found in the park at the Henley residence. ■ „

DeMotte Schools Closed Wednesday—10 Graduates.

The DeMotte schools closed last Wednesday after a very successful term under the charge of Principal Carl L. Elliott, of Hazelton, Ind., who was assisted by three other teachers. The advantages of the fine new school building at DeMotte was a great factor in the success and the ten boys and girls who completed the eighth grade work are all qualified to e. a high school if they desire to continue their education. The graduates were: Virgil Russell, Viola Steinke, Murray Spurgeon, Matilda Campbell, Carl Anderson, Raymond White, Ivan Oheever, Charles Woudema and Emily Overocker.

Mr. Elliott was in Rensselaer day on his way to his home in Hazelton. He has been engaged to teach at DeMotte again next year.

WHOOPING COUGH.

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The Black Box at The Princess Theatre Tonight.

See this amazing climax of one of the many thousands of powerfully thrilling scenes in The Black Box, the most remarkable of the photoplays. A beautiful girl helps a low thief commit a fearful crime and afterward helps Sanford Quest, scientific detective, to bend the criminal over the road. See beautiful Anna Little, the famous Universal movie Star in this great part. Don’t mass it. The excitement is intense when the thief attempts this lovely girl’s life. Loam bqpr he is foiled. See one of the biggest scenes of the greatest photoplay the world has ever witnessed. You’ll be amazed, delighted, enthralled. See The Black Box at the Princess tonight.

WEATHER. Unsettled tonight and Sunday, probably showers. Warmer tonight in north and central portions. Cooler

y p . '■ r ’ : >■ - \ -r;,. . , mg at Chattanooga next Thursday promises to jbe a^ lively one < witf^two

ORGAN RECITAL WAS PLEASING TO ALL

Professor John Doane, Jr, of Northwestern University, Renders Very

The organ recital at the Trinity ence to hear Professor John Doane', program was of the very highest merit, including selections from the world’s greatest composers. The power and beauty of this wonderful organ was displayed by the variety of the'selections played by Mr. Doane. The audience was kept in rapture-far over an hour by his masterful technique which displayed the harmony, artistic possibilities and great Tange of tone of this splendid organ. Mrs. John A. Dunlap sang a most beautiful solo accompanied by Mrs. M. D. Gwin. The 'honored guest of the evening was Mr. George E. Hosmer, whose magnificent gift of $3,250 made it possible to give Rensselaer people such a delightful entertainment. At the close of the recital there were unanimous expressions of delight and appreciation both at the gift of the organ and the program. Professor Doane is one of the great organists of this country and has taken lessons in Europe and has recently returned from San Francisco, where he played for a week on the great exposition organ. He pronounced the organ perfect in every respect and said that its tone was beautiful and that it had every modern equipment to make it a complete and beautiful organ.

22 MORE BODIES TAKEN FROM SEA

Torpedo Boat Unexpectedly Brings in 12 Victims—The Crompton Boy, of Philadelphia, One of Them. Queenstown, May 14.—-The bodies of 28 victims of the Lusitania disaster reached here tonight. A British torpedo boat unexpectedly put into Queenstown, bringing twelve, which had been picked up between fifteen and twenty miles southwest of Faatnett —hose of seven men, four women and one. boy. The body of A. L. Hopkins, president of the Newport News shipbuilding company, was quickly identified, as were those of one of the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crompton, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Wm. Crichton, of New York, and others. Three of the bodies appear to be those of members of the crew of the Lusitania. The Tug Storm Cock, followed the torpedo boat in bringing sixteen more bodies, eleven men,yfour women and one boy. Among the first of these to be identified were Robert Dearbergh, of New York, and G. L. P. Vernon, an oil man of London and New York.

Sunday Program at The Trinity Methodist Church.

At the Sunday morning service at the Methodist church the new pipe organ donated by Mr. George E. Hasmer will be formally accepted by the trustees and dedicated." The beautiful gift of the pulpit furniture will be presented to the church. Besides the addresses to be made the music will >e as follows. Dr. Cunrick will be' assisted by any of the former pas(xxrs who may be present: Anthem, Babylon—Choir. Male Quartet—Jesse Altman, Joe Hammond, H. L. Brown, Elvyn Allman. \ Solo, Just for today, Ambrose —Mrs. P. C. Cumick. At 7:30 there will be a union service at which the Methodist church will give the following sacred concert: i>rgan Intremezzo, Rodgers—Mrs. M. D. Gwin. , , • Anthem, Gloria, Mozart—Choir. Anthem, God is Love, Shelby—Made Quartet. Anthem, Hark, Hark My Soul, Shelby—Choir. Andantino, D Flat, Lamore —Mrs. M. D. Gwin. Anthem, The Radiant Mom Hath Passed Away, Woodward —Choir. Solo, Come to the Land of Rest, Greely—Mrs. Dunlap. Anthem, Unfold Ye Portals, Gounod— Choir. ■;.,■■■ Organ Pastorale, Wades—Mrs. M: D. Gwin.

Sick Headache.

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UNIVERSITIES TO GET STATE FUNDS

. tat t Attorney uenerai muuurn iteuuci ®

er2 l<^tlK, iiK U his a t^Sd g^i opinion to Dale J. Crittenberger, auditor of state, that is of the utmost fanpartance to Purdue university, as well as Indiana University and the State Normal at Terre Haute. The opinion states that the statutes provide for the payment of interest on endowment bonds of Purdue and the other state institutions from the state's general fund, as was the custom in the past, and that the 1913 educational tax levy should not be used to pay the interest The tax levy as 7 per cent .

The opinion will result in the universities receiving many thousands of dollars above the educational tax levy. The endowment bonds amount to $144,000. The opinion was asked for because the state hoard of finance has held that the educational tax levy Should be used to pay the demands of all educational institutions.

The attorney general said the opinion had no reference to the argument between state officials and educational institution officers regarding certain specific appropriations, which the institutions contend should be paid them regardless of the sums they receive from the educational tax levy.

TWO U. S. WARBOATS ARE SENT TO MEXICO

Jackies Will Not Hesitate to Invade Any Port Should Americans Be Wanting Protection. Washington, May 14.—Secretary Daniels late today ordered the chuhser New Orleans from Manzanillo to Daniels late today ordered the cruiser Raleigh in rendering any relief possible to the colony of Americans attacked by Indians in the Yaqui valley 15 or 20 males inland. Unofficial advices from Mexico stated that Gen. Maytorena, the Villa commander in Sonora, already bad dispatched a considerable txxiy of troops to the scene and it is hoped that their arrival will have relieved •the colony before the New Orleans reaches Guay mas. Seceratry Daniels said he bad instructed Admiral Howard, commanding the Pacific fleet, to make an investigation and report on the conditions in the Yaqui vailey on the basis of the press reports that several Americans had been killed there. Under general naval rules, the commanders of the Raldegb and the New Orleans would not hesitate to land blue jackets and marines at any port for the protection of Americans or other foreigners in an emergency.

Frankfort Boy Crushed to Death.

Clarence Hufford, 19 years old, an employe of the Sckkeaer Creamery at Frankfort, this state, was found crashed to dearth in the elevator shaft of the plant. He was employed as an operator on the electric elevator and became entangled in weighted cables in the shaft. He was carried to the third floor of the building, where he wns crushed between the shaft and the elevator.

Boss and John Harbaugh, of Sullivan, who are sophomores at Purdue university, will come this afternoon to visit over Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Titus.

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MONON OFFICIALS INSPECT SYSTEM

President K a trie and His Aides Spent Day in Lafayette, Viewing Shafgir and Other Property.

The Monon shops and other property of the railroad in Lafayette were inspected Friday by President H. B. Kurrie and other officials of the company. The party as making a general inspection of the entire system and is traveling over the line in a special train made up of private can 30 and 90. The officials left Louisville Thursday afternoon and spent that evening noting at Wallace Junction, going to Lafayette early Friday morning. The shops and yards were found to be in first class condition, but the members of the party made no comment on them at the conclusion of their inspection. The party left Lafayette Friday evening far Indianapolis. President Kurrie was accompanied on this visit over the Monon System by a great many of has officials. The special is in charge of Conductor "Shorty” Dennett and Engineer James Connor, of New Albany.

Rumor That Transylvania Has Been Torpedoed Not Credited.

New York, May 14.—Disquieting rumors were afloat tonight that the Anchor tine steamer Transylvania had been torpedoed by a German submarine. The report, however, is without verification and is not generally credited, because it is not believed that the Transylvania has yet reached the German war zone around the British Isles. Officials of the Anchor line say they do not expect to hear from the vessel until late tomorrow. Many Americans are on board the ship. If the Transylvania equals its record time on its present trip across the ocean, it should enter the German war zone some time late tomorrow, and If it passes through the war zone safely, should dock in Liverpool early Sunday morning, according to the calculations of Anchor tine officials.

Whooping Cough.

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Methodist Church. Sunday school 9:30, Junior League 2. Epworth League 6:30. Special services 10:45 and 7:30.

Christian Church. 9:30 Bible schocd. Every member is urged to be present. 10:46 Sermon, special music by the choir. Evening there will be a union service at the Methodist church.

NOTICE. Having leased the Kresler ice pond for the summer, seining and trespassng will be prohibited. Any one wanting crawfish can have them for 6 cents a dozen. Phope all orders to No. 64, John Kellner.

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