Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 174, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1915 — Page 1

No. 174.

AT THE Gayety Tonight 3 PEOPLE 3 The Harmony Scamps Appeared before a large sized audience last evening and their stunt carried big. Ask your neighbor what he thought of it. The pictures for this evening are specials selected for Saturday night. 5c and 10c

Rev. Kindig Operated On at Wesley Hospital.

Monticello Journal: Rev. H. L. Kindig, pastor of the Monticello M. E. church, went on the operating table in Wesley hospital, Chicago, yesterday, and is recovering nicely from the ordeal. He had been in a feeble state of health for some weeks and was suffering from a rather baffling ailment. His brother, Dr. Frank Kindig, diagnosed his rheumatic trouble as due to a defective condition of the gall duct. This diagnosis was correct. The doctors are greatly pleased with the result and predict that their patient will soon be enjoying full heal'h and vigor, which will be good news to all the people of Monticello, as well as to the friends of Mr. Kindig elsewhere.

Superintendent of Schools Gets $18,500 Annual Salary.

The Gary school board has engaged William Wirt as superintendent of schools there for another two years at a salary of $6,000 a year. Mr. Wirt is permitted by the board to serve one day each month as advisory superintendent of the Troy, New York, schools at an annual salary of $2,600, and one week each month for the New York city schools at SIO,OOO a year. This makes Wirt’s school *• salaries $18,500 per year, being tire second highest paid pubMc official in the U. S. In the minds of some people the above cities can get a superintendent at a salary of $l5O per month, but “some people’s” opinions are never considered in matters of this kind.

Ageing New Wheat Flour.

We have had several inquiries from farmers asking how long they should store their wheat before bringing to the mill and exchanging it for flour. For the benefit of those who do not know we wish to say that we have recently installed the Alsop Process for ageing and bleaching flour and will take new wheat threshed dry, mill it the saipe day it is threshed and guarantee it to bake up equal to old o, wheat flour. Iroquois Roller Mills.

Program of the Sunday livening Band Concert.

March. Overture, Mignonette. Seranade, Dream of Youth. Sermon by Rev. J. P. Green. Seranade, Evening Thoughts. Dream of Heaven, Waltz. Operatic Mingel. Banner of Peace.

New Suits Filed.

Fayne Black vs. Frederick Black; suit for divorce; W. I. Spitler, attorney for plaintiff. Frank Wynekoop vs. William O. Rowles, et al; suit on contract; J. A. Dunlap, attorney for plaintiff. Bruce Baker vs. Ruby Baker; suit for partition; C. G. Spitler, attorney for plaintiff.

Presbyterian Church. At the service tomorrow morning, Minn Mabel Duryea, of Lafayette, will sing, “O, Heart of Mine.” Everybody invited. A window full of ladies’ oxfords and pumps, for your inspection, and only $2.00 for your choice, at the Columbia. ~ THE WEATHER. Partly cloudy and probably local thunderstorms tonight and Sunday; cooler in north portion.

The Evening Republican.

CITIZENS ENDORSE ANOTHER ELECTION

Well-Attended Gathering' at Court House Suggests Election on Basis of IZi per cent.

Sixty-three citizens gathered the court* house Friday evening to discuss the proposition of making another attempt to vote aid to the proposed Lafayette & Northwestern Railroad Co., and the meeting was quite enthusiastic, 'being addressed by Frank Foltz, whose retirement from the practice of law some time ago has not lessened his power of effective argument and oratory.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Spitler, who was chosen chairman. George H. Healey was chosen secretary and Mr. Spitler made astatement of the object and reviewed the proceedings of the meeting that was held the day before, when several gentlemen who are interested in the construction of the road were present. In another place The Republican has something to say about these gentlemen and the cause of their interest, just to satisfy The Democrat or any who might be moved by its style of bickering that every person who is interested in progressive movements is not a grafter and that so far as the voting of a subsidy is concerned there can absolutely be no graft and that not a cent of the money thus provided can ever get into the hands or pockets of the promoters.' After Mr. Spitler had pointed out the importance of the road to this city he asked for a general discussion and Dr. Kresler asked if it was a fact that in some other townships the tax voted had been less than 2 per cent. The information was furnished that in Princeton township and the town of Wolcott the tax was on the basis of 1% per cent. It was stated that this had been discussed with the promoters and that they had said that Wolcott citizens had stated that they would make up the difference by the purchase of stock or bonds. The promoters had met this objection at a previous time by saying that since Rensselaer would beyond much doubt be the most benefited by the construction of the road the 2 per cent was not unreasonable here.

Editor Healey suggested that the matter of the per cent was wholly within the power of the voters and that any proposition could be made to the promoters that those present at the meeting wished to help. Frank Foltz then moved to submit to the railroad people a proposition that an election be called to vote a tax of IYa per cent and if this met the approval of the company that a petition be circulated for another gleotion. The motion was seconded and carried without a dissenting voice after a brief argument in which Mr. Foltz effectively pointed out the importance of securing this railroad even though the 2 per cent tax was necessary. He said that so far as Rensselaer and Marion township are concerned they could better afford to pay the 2 per cent than some of the other places could afford to vote 1 per cent or even a half per cent and he hoped that Rensselaer and Marion township people would awake to a full knowledge of what a railroad will mean for us and give their support to the proposition when it comes up gain for election. Mr. Foltz spoke of the improvements of recent years, the new court house, the churches, the school buildings, the Streets, roads and bridges and said that they had cost a vast amount of money hut that they were worth the cost and thait he railroad would prove prove just as valuable or even more so in developing our city and surrounding country. Mr. Foltz spoke of the false charges that the promoters would get the money voted as a. subsidy and made it clear that the money would never have to be paid unless the road was built, equipped and put into operation. . It was also made plain that if a subsidy is voted it can not be placed on the tax duplicate until next June and collected in two installments, half in 1917 and half in 1918. Those who have opposed the subsidy by every manner of antagonism have tried to convey the impression to some that the 2 per cent tax was to he a permanent annual tax, to others that it was to be paid the first installment in 1916, and to others that the tax would be turned over to the promoters. There was same further discussion and no one expressed themselves opposed to the proposition and it was stated that many who had voted against the subsidy on the 14th did so because they weer opposed to the route chosen and because of false impressions secured from prejudiced The proposition of a route through Rensselaer was discussed and it seems to meet the general demand that the company pass directly through the maiin part of the city. The route considered most favorable is to come north on College Avenue to Washington street, thence east to the Ma-

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1915.

HUNDREDS DROWN IN CHICAGO RIVER

Steamer Eastland and Picnickers ■ Capsized x The lake steamer Eastland, carrying 2,500 passangers, tipped over in the Chicago River, between, the La? Salle and Clark street docks,“today. Hundreds were trapped in the hold of the steamer. Hundreds more were thrown into the water. Scores clung to the wrecked hull.

The accident happened at 7:40 p. m. By 8 o’clock they began bringing the dead to shore, placing them on the floors of the dock warehouse.

By 8:30 a. m. 50 bodies had been recovered from the hold of the ship.

It was estimated at this time that the roll of dead might run anywhere from 200 to 1,000.

It was reported that the Eastland was overcrowded. A few minutes before sailing time government inspectors boarded her and ordered scores of passengers back on shore. The first explanation of the accident, not official, was that too many of the passengers crowded to the port rail and actually unbalanced the ship.

The boat was crowded with employes of the Western Electric Company, bound for a picnic at Michigan city. They had crowded the boat early in the day. The Eastland was just swinging out into midstream and starting for the lake. Suddenly, without warning, it careened toward the north side of the river. So quickly did it turn that many remained in their seats until they were flung into the water. Scores managed to leap over the rail. Calls for help immediately crammed telephone wires. Police ambulances, Are department, apparatus, tugs, launches, rowboats and life preservers took pant in the rescue. The river was thick with bobbing heads of passengers. The first rescuers reported that there must be at least 500 passengers trapped between decks. Many of these had retired to staterooms.

Fqll particulars of this horrible accident have not been learned as yet, but it js certain that a great many of the pleasure seekers lost their lives.

To All Employers and Employes.

The Indiana Workmen’s Compensation Act becomes effective Sept. 1, 1915. This law is something new in Indiana and few know about it, but it affects you and each of you. After said date every employer shall keep a record of all injuries, fatal or otherwise, received by has employes in the course of their employment. Within one week after the occurrence and knowldge thereof of an injury to an employe, causing his absence from work for more than one day, a report thereof shall he made in writing and mailed to the Indutsrial Board. Other and subsequent notices are provided for in the law. The law provides that for every injury, the employer shall pay, and the employe shall receive, a certain compensation, in lieu of damages. Employes will he required to carry insurance guaranteeing the payment of the compensation provided by law, or satisfy the Industrial Board that •they are financially able to pay such compensation. I will be pleased to give you rates on insurance of this kind and to advise what your liabilities and duties are.—Chas. M. Sands, General Agent United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

keever hotel and north to Vine street and west to Mt. Ayr. This would he fair to all business interests and meet the requirements of St. Joseph's college, mean the most to businessmen and he the greatest convenience .to all classes of travelers and especially to

country people and people from other towns who come here to market produce and to shop. The action of the meeting proposing to get behind the plan to vote a tax of 1% per cent was conveyed to the railroad promoters and upon their action will depend tire plan for circulating another petition and asking another election.

Visit to Neighboring Town Proved Very Interesting.

The writer in company with W. L. Wood, C. M. Sands and J. V. Brusnahan made a trip to Kentland Friday, where Mr. Wood had some legal business. The writer enjoyed a trip over Kentland with Editor Davis of the Newton County Enterprise. We visited the Carroll C. Kent grounds, which are extensive and attractively kept up. There are a number of beautiful new residences in Kentland, and the town has made considerable growth since the C. I. & S. ' railroad was built and this road is proving a great thing for Kentland. | The court square is large and the commissioners have permitted the laying out of a tennis court and croquet ground in the rear of the grounds and the other play park features are being cosidered. Kentland has two bank buildings that are a great credit to the town, both being of fine appearance exteriorily and provided interiorily with every convenience and even in a most elegant manner. The banks belong to Carroll C. Kent and associates and to Warren T. McCray and associates and are generally called the Kent and McCray banks. Hume Sammons, attorney and postmaster, recently completed a very elegant house, and our former townsman, A. D. Washburn, and his mother have adjoining homes that are very elegant. The McCray and Darroch homes are also fine ones and there are many others. A number of the recently built homes are of the bungalow type. William O. Schanlaub, formerly of this city but for some years a resident of Newton county and the superintendent of the schools of that county, also has a fine new residence.

The water had disappeared from the surface of the farms almost every place and the damage will probably not prove so extensive as was figured at first, but between Rensselaer and Remnigton there are a number of low places where the com was entirely drowned out and streaks where it was seriously damaged. From Remington to Kentland, however, there was practically no evidence of damage except that oats were down to some extent. Com over that way was high and in fine condition and there will be a bumper crop if the conditions through the balance of the year are favorable.

Confesses His Attempt to Bum Chesterton Church.

George Gullstrom, of Chesterton, has made a full confession of his attempt to bum the M. E. church in that town last week. He is now in jail in Valparaiso in default of SI,OOO bond. At the time of the attempt to bum the church Gullstrom had been drinking. He was with a man by the name of Charley Carlson but Gullstrom has taken all the blame, saying that Carlson had nothing to do in the attempt. He said that his attempt \yas fostered by the fight the churches were making against the saloons.

Will Remodel Old Court House or Build New One.

The county council and commissioners of Carroll county met in special session in Delphi Thursday and discussed plans to have the old court house remodeled or a new one built. An architect has been employed and plans and estimates will be made as to the cost of either. The general opinion is that a new court house is what is needed and that the relative costs will not differ greatly. The court house in Delphi at the present time is very crowded and more room is needed.

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Methodist Church Sunday School —9:30. Preaching by pastor —10:45. Epworth League 6:00. Union Service, court house lawn—7:oo p. m. Christian Church. mmmam w^m ™* V ' . 9:30 a. m. Bible school. Every member of every class is urged to be present tomorrow. 10:45. Morning service. The evening vesper service at the coart house, when Rev. J. P. Green will deliver the sermon.

Railroad Reporter Heeds President Wilson’s Advice.

The following is an extract from one of the Chicago papers of a recent date: A short time ago the Nickel Plate railroad had a special train with nine carloads of Italians going back to the old country to fight. Engine No. 446 pulled the train safely from Chicago to Fort Wayne. When the engine arrived at the roundhouse the fire was cleaned by a Russian workman under an Irish foreman. It was coaled up by a Swedish stationary engineer and then brought into the round house by an Australian. It was now prepared for the run by an English day roundhouse foreman, who had a Hungarian prepare the headlight. An Austrian, with a Polish helper, washed the boiler. An Italian wiped the wheels and a Hungarian wiped the jacket and tank. A Swedish machinist made the mechanical repairs and a German pipe fitter, with an English helper, looked after the pdpe work and tested the airbrakes. A French boilermaker, with a Hungarian helper, repaired all leaks of the boiler. A Hollander looked after the boiler jacket, while a Hungarian fixed up the boiler. A Swede put oil on the engine for the run. Then an English engineer, with a German fireman, took the train safely to Fort Wayne. All hands pulled together willingly to get the fighters over the Nickel Plate and they say they will do the same for any other set of fighters who wish to leave over that road to fight in Europe. The engine was pulled into Fort Wayne by Engineer Vickary and fireman E. Hunsaker. Two Germans were in charge of the locomotive when it left. They were Engineer H. G. Wiegman and Fireman M. T. Ocker.

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FIRM STAND IS MAINTAINED BY U. S.

U. S. Announces It Will Contend For Freedom of Sens Wherever Violated. - i Following are the salient features of the note presented at Berlin: United States informs Germany it is the intention of the United States to regard any further violation of American rights as “deliberately unfriendly.” United States announces it will continue to contend for the freedom of the seas, “from whatever quarter violated, without compromise and at any cost.” The note assumes that Germany has admitted the illegality of its practices by attempting to justify them as against Great Britain. United States expresses the belief that Germany will no longer refrain from disavowing “the wanton act” of its naval commander in sinking the Lusitana and offering reparation. The note says the American government is ready at any time to “act as a friend,” to assist in establishing the freedom of the seas. The note declares the German reply of July 8 as “very unsatisfactory.” The United States declares that the events of the last month have demonstrated that Germany can conduct submarine warfare without endangering the lives or property of neutrals.

Kouts Tribune Suspended Publication Last Week.

The Kouts Tribune, established several years ago, suspended publication last week. S. Clayton, the editor and publisher, has closed up the place because of insufficient business. A number of Kouts businessmen recently financed the paper to the extent of SBOO, and they are secured by the notes. The linotype is only partly paid for and will revert to the company who sold it, unless it is paid for.

See the Columbia's $2.00 bargains, before buying your next pair of oxfords. You’ll save money. Good Farms for Sale. On reasonable terms. Call at the office of George Gifford, executor of the estate of B. J. Gifford, Odd Fellows Block, Rensselaer, Indiana.

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