Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 189, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1915 — Page 1

No. 189.

AT THE Gayety Tonight The Famous H. L. Wai ton & Co. Chinese novelty act. Comedy singing, dancing. These people are direct from the English theatre, where none but acts playing big time are booked. A special film masterpiece for band concert night. 5 and 10c

Germans Continue to Raise Havoc In All Classes of Fighting.

The Germans continue to push back the Russians and make their victory more decisive than ever. The Russians seem to be holding out very well under the circumstances. They are receiving practiially no help from England and are almost out of ammunition and provisions. In the last two days six vessels belonging to the British, Norwegians and Danes, have been sunk by submarines and mines of the Germans. A British torpedo destroyer, the Lynx, carrying three four-inch guns and equipped with 21-inch torpedo tubes, was sunk by a German mine. Few lives were lost in the sinking of the six vessels. The Germans launched two raids Monday night which resulted in a number of deaths for the allies. One raid on the coast of England caused the loss of 14 lives and 14 were injured. A raid in Bavaria is said to have cost the lives of 8 and injuries to ”2.

Young Boys Arrested On Petit Larceny Charge.

Monticello Journal: Marshal Ireland went to Monon this noon and brought back Walter Archer, 17, and George Helfrich, 14, who are charged with petty larceny. The youths, with two other boys, Ray Nairon and Elmer Lutes, it is alleged have been taking zink metal belonging to the Monon and selling it to junk dealers. Nairon made his escape and could not be found and Lutes was allowed to remain with his mother, who is critically ill. He will stand trial later. Archer pleaded guilty and was bound over to the circuit court. Charles and John Taylor, junk dealers of Monon, to whom the boys sold the zink, were also to ibe brought here this afternoon to answer the charge of knowingly receiving stolen goods. The Helfrich boy will be tried in Toombs Tuesday.

Excursion to French Lick.

The Monon will run a special excursion train to French Lick Springs Sunday, Aug. 15th. Train will leave Rensselaer at 6:30 a. m. Returning it will leave French Lick at 7 p. m. Fare $2 for the round trip. Fine band on train.

' NOTICE. The Ladies of the Maccalbee lodge are requerted to meet at the home of Mrs. E. E. Smith Friday evening, Aug. 13th. —Lucy Melson, R. K. This week we will have a limited amount of fancy Alberta peaches in bushel baskets for canning. Leave your order. HOME GROCERY. A window full of ladies’ oxfords and before buying your next pair of axfords. You’ll save money.

Harry Gallagher’s HITCH *" D FEED BARN Knapp’s Old Stand autcTuvery Waving rented the White livery barn on Van Rensselaer street, north of the Rowles and Parker comer, we wish to inform the public that we will work our teams out of said bam <md will also run an auto livery and a feed and hitch bam, handle gasoline, oil, etc., and we invite your patronage. Storage room for autos, buggies and wagons at reasonable prices Pbo«e 394

The Evening Republican.

Reunion of 87th Proved a Success

Fine Dinner Served in Basement of Courthouse and Several Interesting Talks Made

COLONEL HAMMOND HERE Thirty-Four Union Soldiers and One Veteran of the Southern Confederacy Gathered at Reunion of the 87th Indiana Volunteers—John E. Alter Helps Entertain Veterans By Display of Relics and By Reading Part of Address Colonel Hammond Made Forty-Six Years Ago—Ten Members of Company A, 87th Volunteer Infantry Present, Also the Lieutenant-Colonel and Surgeon.

1. Edwin P. Hammond, Lieut.Col. 87th Ind. Vol. 2. Charles E. Triplett, Surgeon 87th Ind. Vol. 3. Marshall D. Rhoades, Co. A, 87th Ind. Vol. 4. John Q. Alter, same. 5. John L. Nichols, same. 6. Wm. M. Hoover, same. 7. Whitsell Lewis, same. 8. John D. Timmons, same. 9. Geo. L. Morgan, same. 10. Shelby Grant, same. 11. John Casey, same. 12. D. H. Yeoman, same. 13. Thos. A. Crockett, same. 14. B. H. Dillon, Co. K, 20th Ind. Vol. 15. John Kresler, Co. F, 129th Pa. Vol. 16. Philip Blue, Co. G, 118th Ind. Vol. 17. N. S. Bates, Co. I, 124th Ind. Vol. 18. Burr H. Sheffer, Co. H, 49th Ohio Vol. 18. John Stively, Co. G, 135th Ohio Vol. 20. Joseph Smith, Co. G, 63rd Ind. Vol. 21. Wm. Warren, Co. K, 48th Ind. Vol. 22. T. F. Warne, Co. H, 151st Ind. Vol. 23. A. J. Abbott, Co. D, Bth Mo. Vol. 24. Henry Grow, Co. E, 29th Ind. Vol. 25. Allen Catt, Co. E, 99th Ind. Vol. 26. William H. Wood, Co. I, 11th Ind. Vol. r < 27. I. N. Hemphill, Co. K, 48th Ind. Vol. 28. John L. Hagins, Co. K, 8th Ind. Cav. Vol. 29. A. J. Bellows, Co. K, 4th Ill. Cav. Vol. 30. J. F. Mitchell, Co. B, 40th Ohio Vol. 31. John Sebring, Co. K, 48th Ind. Vol. 32. Jas. Kenrick, Co. A, 138th Ind. Vol., and 11th U. S. Inf. 33. Jacob R. Wilcox, Co. K, 48th Ind. Vol. 34. M. Gosnell, 2nd Georgia Inf., C. S.A.

One of the most enjoyable soldiers’ reunions ever held in Rensselaer was that of Company A, of the 87th Indiana volunteers, and all other veterans of the civil war who cared to gather with them, held in Rensselaer today, Wednesday, Aug. 11th, on the fifty-third anniversary of the departure of that company for the front. Rain Tuesday night and threatening weather today caused the dinner to be served in the basement of the court house, where a bounteous spread was provided by the ladies auxiliaries. The guests of honor were Lieuten-ant-Colonel Edwin P. Hammond, wife and daughter, Miss Nina, of Lafayette, and Dr. Charles E. Triplett, of Morocco, who was a surgeon in the 87th regiment. Colonel Hammond will be 80 years of age on Nov. 26th, and Dr. Triplett was 80 years of age some eight months ago. Most of the other soldiers were past the seventy mark, while John Stively, of the 135th Ohio, was the oldest, being 92 years of age on May 14th. George L. Morgan, who is the youngest veteran of the civil war in Rensselaer and vicinity, being only a little past 67 years of age, had a Junior at the reunion in the person of James Kenrick, of the 138th Ind., who was 67 years of age on July 17th. Mr. Kenrick is visiting here. In the court house yard was a conical tent and near it a modem shelter tent, being part of the equipment of Company M, of the Indiana National Guard. Several flags were planted near the tents, making it have the appearance of a miniature camp. Shortly before noon the boys band appeared and played several martial tunes, starting off with “Marching Through Georgia.” Then Colonel Hammond spoke, giving a brief his-

RENSSELAER. INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11,1915.

tory of Company A, of the 87th. He recalled how they had marched out of Rensselaer on Aug. 11th, 1862, and gone to Francesville, where they entrained for South Bend, expecting to become a part of the 73rd Indiana regiment. But after their arrival at South Bend they found that the 73rd had been filled up. Colonel Hathaway had telegraphed Governor Morton for authority to organize a new regiment and that is how the Rensselaer company came to be Company A or the ranking company in the 87th. Colonel Hammond stated that he regarded the three years in the army the most important in his life. He said he once heard an old soldier say that he would not take $1OO,OOO for his army experiences and he would not go through it again for $1OO,OOO. He spoke of the trials and tribulations of the shortage of food, of the rain and the cold, but he said “we lived through it and it is wonderful how so many of us have been privileged to live so many years and to enjoy so long the fruits of our victories.” He said he believed that for the most part those who survive are those whose lives have been clean and that those who lived wrong lives have largely been taken away. He said: “We are now rapidly passing away, our lives are drawnig to a close. Let us be prepared to meet the last enemy, death, as we met our enemies of the war, with brave hearts and confident of another victory over the grave. If we have led upright and manly lives we have nothing to regret and nothing to fear.” He spoke of the appearance of Rensselaer in the early sixties when there were only 300 or 400 people here. He said there were no automobils or carriages to transport the boys to the nearest railway station, and that the people who gathered here to give hem a farewell came in the honest old farm wagons. He spoke of the beautiful girls, as pretty, he said, then as any of the girls of today, and he said they are beautiful still after all these long years. He paid tribute to the Rensselaer of that time, saying that literary societies, debating clubs and social affairs were actively indulged in by the populace and that many daily papers were received here. He said that this early mark of intelligence had its influence today when the present Rensselaer held an important place among the small cities of Indiana. He spoke of the fact that there was no railroad here during the war, and that mail reached here by stage from Bradford, now Monon. He said that although he has been away from here for many years Jasper county is still the dearest place to him on earth. He resided here from the time he was 18 years of age until 1892, and as lawyer and jurist learned to know the people well and to love them dearly. Colonel Hammond told or the Activities of his regiment. He said Company A was fortunate in not getting into the 73rd because that regiment was captured by John Morgan soon after it started out. He spoke of his election as captain and later his promotion to the position of Major and then as Lieutenant-Colonel. He said the 87th was always at the front, that it never filled some soft place in the rear. He told of the battle of Perryville, of the campaign about Nashville, Chattafiooga and Atlanta and said that for 100 days they were under fire much of the time. He told of the fight at Jonesboro, of following Hood’s army and of the march to the sea. Finally of the march to Savannah, Richmond and Washington, where they participated in the grand review at the close of the war. Then of the return home, where they were mustered out of service and again took up the activities of citizenship to do the best possible in the civil affairs of life. Colonel Hammond spoke feebly, but with a cigar voice and extemporaneously, showing a remarkable memory. He was roundly applauded when he had finished. Rev. J. P. Green followed. He is not a veteran of the civil war but belonged to the regular army for several years and is an interesting speaker. He told of some of the benefits of the war that cost so dearly in loss of life. In concluding hq read a letter from Erastus Peacock, A member <rf Co. A, 87th, who is now living at Tarpon Springs, Fla., who wished his old comrades a pleasant reunion and invited them to come to Florida to see him. The dinner followed, thanks being returned at the table by Rev. Titus.

RECOMMENDS MAIL ORDER HOUSES

Circular Sent Out By State Board of Accounts Disregards Interests of Home Dealers. (Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 11.—Here is a piece of news for the merchants of Indiana. Under a democratic administration the state of Indiana, in effect, has become the agent for two Chicago mail order houses —Montgomery Ward & Co., and Sears, Roebuck & Co. Last week the state board of ac--eounts scattered broadcast over Indiana a pamphlet entitled “Price List for Guidance of Township Trustees.” While there are a number of Indiana concerns which manufacture playground material, not one of them is lifted in this official guide. However, the prices of the two Chicago mail order houses are listed on all kinds of playground material, including settees, swings, tennis rackets, footballs, tennis nets, rubber hose and a number of other things that are manufactured in Indiana and sold by hundreds of Indiana merchants. One of the Chicago mail order houses quoted a price of $4.50 on swings made out of beech wood. A representative of an Indiana manufacturer said today that he would be glad to sell a million made out of oak for $4 each. The Chicago mail order house quoted a price of $7.50 for a four passenger settee, and the Indiana manufacturer quoted a price on a six passenger settee of the same design of $4.50. When the members of the state board of accounts realized that they had made a big mistake in sending out these Chicago mail order price lirts they promised to not send out any more until an insert had been printed containing the prices of one Indiana concern. The representative of this concern questioned Gilbert Hendren as to why the board had seen fit to advise patronizing foreign concerns and he quoted Hendren as saying in explanation: “We did it because a majority of the township trustees in Indiana-have no knowledge as to where to buy or how to buy or how much to pay for such material.” It is not known whether the board decided to issue this price list only after hearing of the experiences township trustees in Clay and Vigo counties had with George M. Ray, publisher of the official democratic organ of Indiana, who was saved from going to the penitentiary after having pleaded guilty to a charge of “overcharging” by the interference of Governor Ralston, who secured freedom for him by writing a letter to the judge of the Clay circuit court.

COMB SAGE TEA IN LIFELESS, GRAY HAIR

If Mixed With Sulphur It Darkens So NaturaUy Nobody Can Tell.Grandmother kept her hair beautifully darkened, glossy and abundant with a brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur. Whenever her hair fell out or took on that dull, faded, or streaked appearance, this simple mixture was applied with wonderfu leffect. By asking at any drug store for "Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound,” you will get a large bottle of this oldtime recipe, ready to use, for about 50 cents. This simple mixture can be depended upon to restore natural color and beauty to the hair and is splendid for dandruff, dry, itchy scalp and falling hair. A well-known downtown druggist says everybody uses Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur, because it darkens so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied—it’s so easy to use, too. You simply dampen a comb or soft brush and draw it through your hair, taking one strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears. After another application or two, it is restored to its natural color and looks glossy, soft and abundant.

Lean streaked mild sugar cured bacon, 20c pound. HOME GROCERY.

At one table Colonel Hammond and wife and daughter and Dr. Triplett were seated with Mayor Spitler and wife and Mrs. M. E. Spitler. The other table was occupied by the old soldiers, the members of the band and several ladies and a few Sons of Veterans. It was a splendid spread, fried chicken, ham, veal loaf, beans, salads, fruits, pies, cake and other things. After the dinner the band played several selections and then John E. Alter, of Union township, who had a fine display of relics on exhibition, gave one of his able speeches, reading a part of a speech made by Colonel Hammond in 1869, the occasion of the first reunion of the 87th following the close of the war. The reunion proved a splendid success and not only the old soldiers but the women and the children who heard the speeches enjoyed it to the utmost.

Military Spectacle At The Speedway

Greatest Tournament Ever Undertaken in Indiana Will Be Held on September 6th

COMPANY M TO ATTEND Armored Automobiles, Combat Aeroplanes, Field Artillery, Ambulance Companies, Field Hospitals, Signal Corps, Engineers, Etc., Will Assist All the Infantry Organizations of the Indiana National Guard in the Most Remarkable Military Spectacle Ever Undertaken —Better Than the State Fair and Every Person Should Plan to Attend It—You May Never See Another Event of the Kind.

The greatest spectacular military events ever undertaken in Indiana and probably in the entire country will be staged at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Labor Day, Sept. 6th. All arms of the military service as represented by the Indiana National Guard will be presented at the tournament and in addition there will be armored automobiles, combat aeroplanes and various other modern fighting apparatus to give the event the appearance of a modern conflict. Great bombs will burst in the air as the troops divided into defensive and offensive units simulate a great battle. The infantry will be supplied with thousands of rounds of blank ammunition and the affair will be staged with a realism that should make it the greatest drawing card ever undertaken in Indiana. Carl Fisher, head of the motor speedway, has offered his services to make the event a great success and Adjutant-General Frank L. Bridges, who is working hard to put the Indiana National Guard on a higher plane of efficiency, will be assisted by Captain John J. Toffey and First Lieutenant Philip Remington, of the United States army, who are instructors with the Indiana National Guard. Both of these anen have seen extensive service in the Philippines and know how to stage a spectacular combat. Indiana is one of a few of the more densely populated states that has

Cannonading Does Not Cause the Heavy Rains.

Last year during the drouth some expressed the opinion that the condition was due to the cannonading in the European war, which caused the rain clouds to gather there. This year a reverse condition exists and some are claiming that the excess of rain is caused by the European artillery. Some one wrote to the weather bureau at Indianapolis to get an opinion and asked was: “What about the theory that the constant and heavy explosions in Europe, where, the war is raging, has something to do with causing the very rainy weather in this country?” “Nothing whatever,” was the answer. “That theory has never been ac-. cepted by scientists. If it were true, the result would be the same through* out the world, but in Australia they are having a drougnt. In some parts of the United States corn is suffering from the lack of rain. ■“The theory that war causes rain to fall has come down to us from the ancients. It was Pliny or Plutarch who wrote about rain following big battles, and that was long before explosives were used in warfare. Of course, the theory then was that the rain was sent by the gods to wash from the earth the blood that had been shed in battle.”

Brazilian Envoy at Mexico Called Hame.

It has been learned from Washington that the Brazilian envoy, the only American diplomatic representative in Mexico, has been withdrawn from by his government because Carranza was ready to expel him as he did Senor Ortega, the Guatemalan minister. The Brazilian minister has reported that no reason had been given for the expulsion of Senor Ortega. It is thought the expulsion was due to the participation *of his country in the Pan-American conference in Washington. Peace plans have been badly disturbed by the fact made known that Carranza has made preparations to move the capital from Vera Cruz to Mexico City and probably there proclaim himself provisional president.

made no provision for armories for its citizen-soldiers. For years the companies in Indianapolis have been getting' along with make-shift quarters and the efficiency of the guard harfituen reduced because of poor facilities for instruction. It is estimated that an armory to house 'the four companies of the Indianapolis battalion and the battery of field artillery will cost $300,000. Indianapolis businessmen are awakened to the need of this armory and.will raise a considerabel part of the money. The military tournament will be given to aid this fund and every person who attends will aid in a patriotic accomplishment. It is believed that the tournament will net $75,000 toward the armory fund. The tournament is set for Labor Day, Monday, Sept 6th. Troops will be transported to the Speedway on Sunday and will bivouac on the speedway. Early the following morning they will have a rehearsal of the part they will play in the tournament and in the afternoon the sham battle will take place. There wiM also be competition is establishing a shelter tent camp and competition in the Butts’ manual of rifle drill. Thert in he evening there will be a parade. If the proper lights can be procured the performance will be repeated at night. It is the opinion of Adjutant-Gen-eral Bridges that the tournament will inspire many to enlist in the National Guard and Capain Tuteur, of the Rensselaer company, would like to secure thirty new men to take to the big event. They should make application at once and get some training before the Indianapolis trip. It would be a great thing to see Company M take 100 uniformed soldiers to this tournament. Let all parts of Jasper county be heard from and let every patriotic parent consent to the enlistment of their sons. It is worthy your highest tribute of citizenship and when the tournament is held you should not fail to attend it. The Republican will later publish as much of the program as is given out and suggests that automobile parties be made up to visit the speedway and tournament on Labor Day, Sept. 6th.

Do You Know of Unmarked Graves of Union Soldiers.

Rensselaer Post, No. 84, wants to learn of the names of any soldiers buried in Weston cemetery .or other adjacent burying grounds that are not marked by headrtones. If there are relatives or friends of the dead soldiers who can furnish their names and the company and regiment to which they belonged the grave stones will be provided. The government will supply the stone, properly engraved, and Rensselaer Post will see that it is installed. The information should include the burying place, .with accurate description of location of the grave so that no errors will be made. There are graves in Weston cemetery marked simply with a cross. If the desired information is sent to Rensselaer Port. No. 84. the grave stones will be secured and installed.

Merle Porter Married In Michigan On August 1st.

Merle Porter, formerly of this city, son of William Porter, of Hammond, was married Aug. Ist, at Coopersville, Mich., his bride being Miss Clarabel Morrison. They will reside at Grand Rapids, where Merel holds a good position with a wholesale shoe company. His Rensselaer friends wish himself and bride a life of happiness.

Program.

Herculean March. Hearts of Gold. Selection, “Sari.” Boots and Saddles. A Dream of Heaven. Schubert’s Serenade. Selection, Il Trovatore. Colossus of Columbia. Buy your threshing coal of Hamilton & Kellner.

If it’s Electrical Ist Leo Mecklenburg doit. Phone 621 I

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