Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 136, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1915 — Page 1

No. 136.

Tonight AT THE Gayety EXTRA! EXTRA! Four gvocalists of note in the field of action..; . A Runaway June now in Bermuda. Watch Blye. at the Princess

Miss Jennie Comer Graduating From Wesley Training School.

Miss Jennie Comer is sharing in the full privileges of graduation with a class of forty-nine who have completed the course for nurses at the Wesley hospital in Chicago, although her long absence from the training school following her operation leaves her some work to make up and she will have to be at the hospital until the first of' September. The commencement takes place at Northwestern University and there are a number of other events continuing over a period of almost two weeks and including several banquets provided by surgeons in the hospital. Miss Comer’s aunt, Miss Lizzie Comer, went to Chicago Tuesday to be present at the commencement.

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE. The inspections of properties having been confirmed by the Secretary of the Board of Health it is hereby ordered that all manure piles, rub- • bish heaps, closets and other health endangering and fly breeding places which were tagged shall be moved within the time stipulated on the order attached to the article to be moved. Throughout the heated months all manure piles muts be moved at least unce every five days. The correct way to preserve manure is to keep it in an enclosed box. The dog muzzling ordinance is now in force and all dogs must be kept muzzled on and after June 10th. M. D. GWIN, Secy. City Board of Health.

BATHING NOTICE. The indecencies practiced by bathers along the river must stop. Any recurrence will result ih arrests and the cancellation df all bathing privileges along the river. The bathers must keep out of sight from residences and roadways.—By order of Frank Critser, Nightwatch. Mrs. Mallie Clark, of Wheatfield, is visiting her parents, Mayor and Mrs. Spitler. Mr.’ and Mrs. Vera Nowels and son, Harold, will leave next Monday for their western trip. They will go to Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Los Angeles, Portland and other places, visiting his sister, Mrs. Herbert Cochran, at Tacoma. They will then visit Yellowstone Park. They will be absent about six weeks. Don Wright will have charge of the restaurant during his absence.

GRAY HAIR BECOMES DARK, THICK, GLOSSY

Try Grandmother’s Old Favorite Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur. Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compounded, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray, also ends dandruff, itching scalp and stops falling hair. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which is mussy and troublesome. Nowadays we simply ask at any drug store for “Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound.” You will get a large bottle for about 50 cents. Everybody uses this old, famous recipe, because no one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair,, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. My morning the gray hair disappears, and after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, thick and glossy and you look years young-

The Evening Republican.

WILL NOW CLOSE UP GIFFORD ESTATE

Executor Says Settlement of Burris Case Will Make It Possible to Settle Bequests. George H. Gdfford, executor of the will of the late B. J.' Gifford, was asked what was now proposed to do in the settlement of the estate and replied that during the time the Burris case was in the courts his hands were tied and that nothing could be done looking to the. sale of the land or the settlement of the various provisions of the will. Mr. Gdfford said to the reporter for The Republican that he wished it would be said for him that he did not regard the suit brought by Regina Burris as having any merit at all and that there never was a chance to secure a judgment as asked, but that the compromise was entered into so that the estate could be settled. Mr. Gifford said that he felt that he had (been sandbagged pure and simple and he ddd not mince words when he said it. Benjamin J. Gifford died somewha more than two years ago and aside from the sale of the railroad and the applying of the money thus secured towaird discharging some of the indebtedness little had been done to close up the estate. The erecutor, however, proposed now to take an active program now toward securing for the many persons named in the will the payment of the sums left to them.

Born, Tuesday, June 8, to Mr. and Mrs. David Peer, a son. Mrs. A. L. Clark went to Lafayette today to visit until tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bott drove over to Winamac and Star City today. Mrs. C. M. Stanley went to Lafayette today to see her daughter, Mrs. Ray Doblebauer and her granddaughter, Maudie Leek, who graduates today from the township school. Mrs. Fannie Parks, Mrs. Ed Sutherland and Mrs. Yem Balcom, of Remington, autoed to Rensselaer this morning and are spendig the day with the families of Lyman Zea and Matt Worden. Mrs. Joe Leach and baby, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Nathan Eldridge, went to Kramer today, where Mrs. Leach will take treatment for rheumatism. Her home has been near Geddes, S.‘ Dak., for several years. Carl D. Cleaver left this momnig for his home in Anderson. He has been the manual training teacher for the past two years and a good one, too. He is looking for a job with more money and may not return to Rensselaer this fall. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Elmore arrived here this morning and were met by his father and taken to Remington. They have been living in Denver, Colo., for several months and he is the distributing agent for the state of Colorado for the H. & D. Shock absorbers. Twenty-one took part in a family reunion at the home of Kenton Blankenship Suday. Among those from out of town were Mrs. John Slaughter and Mr, and Mrs. Ira Hoffman, of Lafayette, Mrs. Bert Dow, of Wolcott, and Homer and Charles Slaughter and families near Rensselaer. A very pleasant day was spent. Auditor Hammond received a letter today from Mrs. Hammond, who has been at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leo Colvert, at Joliet, for several days. It stated that Mrs. Colvert was very much improved and now out of danger. Mr. Hammond plans to auto over to Joliet Saturday and Mrs. Hammond will return home with him Sunday.

H. R. Grow this morning ordered his Evening Republican discontinued and paid up to the minute. While no questions were asked and no reasons offered we inferred from Mr. Grow’s tone that he was peeved and we have an idea that he is opposed to our support of the subsidy tax. Knowing Mr. Grow as a man of kind discposition and always interested in the welfare of the city and its environs we are sorry that a man of his importance in a community should decline his support to a project so certain to accomplish all that is meant by a “Greater Rensselaer.” It used to be the idea of -the class of men who stop a newspaper because it disagrees with them that they were aJniost stopping the predication, but Mr. Grow, we are pleased to say, is not that kind of a man, and we hope that during the time he is not taking our paper he will see it sufficiently to feel assured that it is still being printed. Fresh Fish Every Day at Osborne’s, 7- v Phone 439. ' ‘ '

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1915.

BRYAN RESIGNS AS SECRETARY OF STATE

Opposed to German Note Which Wilson Insisted Upon Results in Withdrawal from the Cabinet. WASHINGTON, June B.—Secretary Bryan’s letter of resignation was as follows: “My Dear Mr. President: “It is with sincere regret that I have reached the conclusions that I should return to you the commission of Secretary of State with which you honored me at the beginning of your administration. “Obedient to your sense of duty and actuated by the highest motives, you havq prepared for transmission to the German government a note in which I can not join without violating what I deem to be an obligation to my country, and the issue involved is of such moment that to remain a member of the Cabinet would be as unfair to you as it would be to the cause which is nearest my heart, namely, the prevention of war. “I, therefore, respectfully tender my resignation, to take effect when the note is sent, unless you prefer an earlier hour. Alike desirious of reaching a peaceful solution of the problems arising out of the use of submarines against merchantmen, we find ourselves differeing irreconcilably as to the methods which should be employed. “It falls to your lot to speak officially for the nation, I consider it to be none the less my duty to endeavor as a private citizen to promote the end which you have in view by means which you do not feel at liberty to use. “In severing the intimate and pleasant relations which have existed between us during the past two years, permit me to acknowledge the profound satisfaction which it has given me to be associated with you in the important work which has come before the State Department and to thank you for the courtesies extended. “With the heartiest good wishes for your personal welfare and for the success of your administration, I am, my dear Mr. President, Very truly yours, ♦ “W. J. BRYAN.” THE PRESIDENT ACCEPTS. The President’s letter to Mr. Bryan was as follows: “My Dear Mr. Bryan: “I accept your resignation only because you insist upon its acceptance, and I accept it with much more than deep regret—-with a feeling of personal sorrow. Our two years of close association have been very delightful to me. Our judgments have accorded in practically every matter of official duty and of public policy until now; your support of the work and purposes of the administration has been generous and loyal beyond praise; your devotion to the duties of your great office and your eagerness to take advantage of every great opportunity for service it offered has been an example to the rest of us; you have earned our affectionate admiration and friendship. Even now we’ are not separated in the object we seek, but only in the method by which we seek it. “It is for these reasons my feeling about your retirement from the secretaryship of state goes so much deeper than regret. I sincerely deplore it. Our objects are the same and we ought to pursue them together. I yield to your desire only (because I must and wish to bid you godspeed in the parting. We shall continue to work for the same causes even when we do not work in the same way. “With affectionate regard, sincerely yours, “WOODROW WILSON.”

The greatest surprise the nation has experienced since the beginning of the Wilson administration came with the announcement of the resignation of Secretary of State Bryan and the acceptance of it by President Wilson. The two notes published herewith set forth the cause of the resignation. The action at this time will 'be regretted in many ways unfortunate, for it is apt to have the effect of leaving the impression abroad that there is a division of sentiment in America. It has caused consternation at home because it leaves no doubt of the break between the president and his premier. Bryan was doubtless conscientious in his objection to the note which had been framed to send to Germany and evidently regards it as a step that is apt to lead this nation into the foreign conflict, which certainly very few people want to happen. Until the note is made public, comment on the action is impossible with fairness. The Republican believes that the United States should go very slow in taking any action against Germany. There is no room for us on the battle front except such room as England would willingly make to have this country fight her battles. It is not our fight and we should stay out, clear out. Germany wants to buy cotton and foodstuffs of the United States and England will not permit us to send them to German ports. But all of the time we are sending munitions of war to the allies. It is,not fair and the American people, diwakened as they understand the facts are opposed to our submission to England’s domination of the seas against the interests of our neutral dripping and then having them try to protect the shipment of ammunition to them by hav-

Misses Fiorella and Alice McDonald and nephew, Ernest Marian, made a trip to Indianapolis today. Mrs. Carey McDonald, of LaCrosse, was here yesterday to attend the funeral of her half-sister, Mrs. Jacob DiMavou. Speaking of hyphen reformations we can see no need for the existence longer of the Wilson-Bryan League of Indiana. Mrs. D. S. Alter returned this morning from a visit of a few days with her daughter, Mrs. William Worn, in Chicago Heights. The Ladies of the G. A. R. will have initiation, report of delegate to the encampment and refreshments Thursday afternoon and all members are asked to be present.

ing Americans as passengers on a ship carrying the contraband. It would be mighty easy for this country to say to England “You'must permit us to sell our cotton, our meats, our clothing to Germany. It is -our -right, guaranteed by international law. If you stop these cargoes we will refuse to permit you to receive from this country any cannon, ammunition, horses, mules, airships or military equipment.” A wise policy would have been to have said this in substance when England dismissed our feeble note of protest. Some one at Washington was near-sighted. There was need for a firm hand that was not there. Such action would have saved the Lusitania incident. Germany retaliated against England’s policy of starvation. What nation would not? The same paper that gives an account of the resignation of Mr. Bryan tells of negotiations to sell to the allies $100,000,000 worth of ammunition and yet cotton is rotting in the south because Engalnd says we can not deliver it to a customer who wants to buy and is ready to pay. Some defend our policy in supplying ammunition to the allies on a commercial basis and yet they are willing that England should destroy our market for cotton and the necessities of life. Some say that the allies would be placed at a great disadvantage if we refused to sell them munitions of war to carry on their fight and yet they are willing that we shall contribute to the starvation of Germany by permitting England to intercept and hold up our Shipments. It’s a strange neutrality and enough to make a split in a cabinet of such “well-mearrnig” men as Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan.

Marriage Licenses.

Geo. C. Tipswerth, 'bom Beecher City, HI., Jan. 14, 1887, present residence Panama, 111., occupation merchant, and Dolly Hershman, bora Jan. 28, 1890, in Ohio, present residence Tect, occupation music teacher. First marriage for each. James H. Little, born Maryland, Nov. 21, 1882, present residence Muncie, Ind., occupation railrdhd clerk, and Orpha Clementine Hall, born Goodland, June 28, 1890, present residence Goodland, occupation housekeeper. His first marriage, her second, the first having been dissolved by divorce Feb. 17, 1911. Her maiden name was Orpha Hall.

The Round Table club will meet Thursday afternoon of this week with Mrs, W, I, Yates.

PAUL WOOD MARRIED TO VALPARAISO GIRL

Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wood Takes Miss Henrietta Fay as Bride—Married in Hammond. Paul Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wood, living southeast of this city, was married in Hammond today, Wednesday, his bride .being Miss Henrietta Fay, of Valparaiso. The marriage was performed by Rev. J. C. Parrett, of the Presbyterian church of this city, and only the immediate families of the principals were present. The groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wood, Sr., and iis brothers, Chauncey and Harvey, and the latter’s wife and daughter went from Rensselaer to attend the marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Wood will take a short trip and then return to this county and take up their residence on the Wood farm, southeast of Rensselaer. Thd Republican joins the many friends of the groom in wishing himself and bride a long and happy married life.

Joint Bridge Sold For $4,353 to F. M. Williams.

There were a number of bridge firms represented in Rensselaer Tuesday when four bridges were sold. The most important of these the joint bridge over the Iroquois ditch on the line between Jasper and Newton counties. This sold for $5,353 to F. M. Williams, whose bid was SSOO lower than the next low bidder and $1,400 ,ower tlian the highest bidder. Auditor Sizelove, County Attorney Cunningham and Commissioners G. H. lillds, Medie Sego and Martin lacker, of Newton county, were all present at the letting. Three other bridges were bold, the successful bidders being F. M. Williams, W. V. Porter and Minnamock Co.

Would Kill Aged Sick.

Mrs. E.’ P. Noss, of Riceville, la., has written to the Westchester county authorities of New York to protest against the punishment of Frederick Mors, who says that he poisoned a number of inmates of the German Odd Fellows home. “I, myself, .am aged and helpless, a burder to my loved ones,” she “And I know whereof I speak. When our lives are in the past and the heart still beats on to keep the vitality alive in pain and suffering, I beileve it is right to sever ttie fluttering spark. It is done to animals, why not to human beins? No sir, Mors should be regarded as an aid to humanity instead of any harm coming to him by his confession.”

Concert Program For Tonight.

1. Banner of Peace. 2. Hearts of Gold. 3. Ghost Dance. 4. ’ Adelaide, Waltz. 5. Trombonium. On the 5:15. 6. A Garden Matinee. 7. Selection Operatic. 8. The Submarine.

Parisian Sage penetrates into the hair roots and makes the hair grow luxuriant, lustrous and beautiful. Nothing so good for dandruff, split and falling hair. B. F. Fendig guarantees it. ,

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GENERAL NEWS IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

Most Important Events of the Day Briefed For Republican Readers* Ten Counties Join Dry List. Early returns from 12 Minnesota counties Tuesday night showed tint ten of the counties voted to abolish the saloons. 131 saloons are affected.

Frost Injures Fruit Crop.

According to a monthly crop report of the secretary of state, the fruit crop of Michigan received a severe blow from frost in Hay.

Canada Loses 8,008.

The Canadian casualty list to date totals 8,008 men, consisting of 1213 tilled and 1,565 missing, according to the reports of the militia department.

Who’s Next?

Polly Ann Strodes haa just filed a suit for divorce from her thirteenth husband, Harrison Strodes, alleging cruelty. She asks permission to adopt the name of Boydon, the name of her favorite husband, whom she ias married twice.

Old Warship Sold.

The old sloop of war, Portsmouth, which took possession of San Francisco Bay for the U. S. in 1846, and destroyed the Chinese fortifications in Canton in 1856 and later fought with Admiral DeFarragutt, was sold Monday for $3,662.

Cent Car Fare in Cleveland.

The first one-cent street car sere was tried in Cleveland Saturday and Sunday and did a rushing business. Indications are that the line which runs from the public square to the passenger docks on the lake front will be a paying proposition.

Bodies Used as Road.

The fiercest battle of the great European war was waged recently in the battle for the mastery of the Dubysa river. The river changed five times in one day and at nightfall was choked with the bodies of the dead, so that a plank roadway for artilelry was laid by the victorious Russians across a bridge of tidies.

Indiana Desperado Taken.

Irvin Stevens, a youthful desperado who has terrorized that section lor the past three weeks, was captured yesterday in a woods near Orange, Fayette comity. He was paroled six months ago from Jeffersonville reformatory. He carried a long knife, a rifle and several boxes of cartridges.

Flour Prices Cut.

Flour prices have dropped $1 A barrel in the last few weeks. Millers in the northwest cut prices 20 cents Monday. Brilliant wheat prospects and a falling off in the trade, comilined with a decline of 9 cents in. spring wheat values at Minneapolis, were responsible for the latest reduction in flour.

Mexicans Starving.

Streets of the City of Mexico are filled with paupers begging for food and the death rate is averaging 500 a day, many of them children, who die from hunger. At night naked children go to the homes of the nch Mexicans begging for food and at morning their little bodies arestiffAmbulances are removing bodies every day by the hundreds.

Rear Admiral Promoted.

Rear Admiral Hebry T. Mayo, commander of the first division of the Atlantic fleet was designated Tuesday by President Wilson as a vice admiral of the navy. He is the first admirals to be appointed. Admiral Mayo is the officer who demanded a salute of the stars and stapes by General Huerta, precipitating the crfafa which led to the American occupation of Vera Cruz.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS. AMERICAN. New York 4, Detroit L Philadelphia 5, St. Louis 2. Washington 3, Cleveland 2. Chicago 4, Boston 3. NATIONAL. ’J Brooklyn 4, Pitt*urg 3. . Boston 4, Cincinnati 3. New York 9, Chicago 3. -

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