Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 204, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1915 — Page 1

No. 204.

Tonight AT THE Gayety The Famous Garnella & ' » * Harris In their Novelty Singing, Dancing the back-step and funny sayings. A sister team par excellence have played the big time theatres throughout the United States and Canada. Special feature pictures in addition. A Saturday night selection. 5& 10c

FRAUD ALLEGED IN DRUG TRADE

Exchange of Drug Stores Unsatisfactory to Reynolds Man—Goes To Court.

The controversy between two parties over a horse trade wouldn’t make the commotion created over the trade of drug stores between I. H. Orr, of Delphi, and Dr. E. A. Bush, of* Reynolds. On July 15th I. H. sold the store of Lytle and Orr Co. to Dr. E. A. Bush, of Reynolds. Drr Bush owned the Reynolds drug store -and traded this property in on the Lytle and Orr store. In the trade the values of the stores were based on their invoices. The parties entered into a contract. The invoice showed a valuation of $9,748.43 for the Lytle and Orr store, and $4,200 for the Reynolds store. Now Mr. Bush has entered suit in the White circuit court against Orr and members of the family who were stockholders in the Lytle and Orr store, alleging that the invoice was not true and correct and that a true invoice shows $3,000 less than the purchase price. In the trade the building and loan association of Delphi granted a loan to Dr. Bush of $3,000, but instead of paying the money to Bush arrangements were made to pay the money to Orr. At that time the association did not have funds on Kknd to pay the casTT on such a large loan and has not yet paid Orr his money. Dr. Bush asks the court to restrain the payment of the money to Orr and on the ground of fraud asks that his own note to the association be cancelled.

A Good Household Salve.

Ordinary ailments and injuries are not of themselves serious, but infection or low vitality may make them dangerous. Don’t neglect a cut, sore, bruise or hurt because it’s small. Blood pod son ha reulted from a pinprick or cratch. For all such ailments Bueklen’s Arnica Salve is excellent. It protects and heals the hurt, is antiseptic, kills infection and prevents dangerous complications. Good for all skin blemishes, pimples, salt rheum, eczema. Get an original 2-ounce 26c box from your druggist. 2

Methodist Church.

Rev. Paul C. Cumick, D. D., Pastor. Sunday school 9:30. Public worship 10:45. Epworth League 6 p. m. union service and band concert at the court house lawn at 7 p. m.

BICYCLE BARGAINS.

I have some fine new and second hand bicycles that are real bargains and boys and girls should get themselves equipped for school. New $25 wheels for $22.50. New $22.50 wheels for $19.80. Good second-hand wheels from $5 to $7. iSee me at the old stand on Front street. C. B. StEWARD.

Special Low Rate Excursion to Chicago, Sunday, August 29th.

The Monon Route will run another of its popular low rate excursions to Chicago on Sunday, August 29th. The train will leave here at 9:17 a. m., arriving in Chicago at noon. Leave Chicago at 11:30 the same day.

If it’s Electrical let Leo Mecklenburg do it. Phone 621

The Evening Republican.

ANOTHER GENTLEMAN TRAMP HURT HERE

Second Preson to Be Hurt at Depot This Week Had Leg Mashed Off Below Knee.

W. B. Womble, 19 years old, was the second person hurt here this week by a train, and both were hurt by the same train. At 1:38 Tuesday a gentleman tramp was crushed between the cars as, he was stealing a ride. The young fellow who was hurt last night was also riding on the 1:38 train. The train stopped here about ten minutes for some repairs and Womble, who was riding on top of the coach, climbed down. As the train started up he tried to climb back to his position but fell. His right leg fell under the car and was crushed entirely off about four inches below the knee. r Womble’s home is in Cary, N. C. He had been on a bumming trip and after attending the exposition was on his way back home. Last year he had w r on a scholarship to an agricultural college which he intended to enter next week. The young man seemed intelligent and was a nice appearing fellow but his love for this certain kind of adventure has crippled him for life. His father is dead but he has a mother living and three brothers and a sister, all younger than himself. Mrs. I. M. Shide, df Larimore, N. Dak., who came on the 1:38 train to visit her mother, who is sick at the home of John Zimmer, heard the young man scream and ran to his assistance. He was conscious and told her to take a string out of his pocket and tie his leg up so he wouldn’t bleed to death. She found a piece of muslin in his pocket and with this she tied up the bleeding limb. She then called others and a call was sent to Dr. Johnson. Someone asked the boy where his leg was and he replied that it was lying up the track a ways but it was lying inside the track and near the body. When the doctor arrived the wound was dressed and he was taken to Hammond at 4:51, where he Was taken to a hospital, and Dr. Johnson found it necessary to cut the leg off just above the knee. He came out from under the anaesthetic very well and seemed to be doing nicely when Dr. Johnson rtumed at 10 o’clock. It seems that more accidents of this kind happen at Rensselaer than at any other station. Womble was one of the many young fellows who undertook to bum their way to the exposition and one of the many persons who are hurt in attempting to steal rides on trains.

Morning Fire Causes Small Damage to House.

The fire department was called this morning to the home of Thomas Crockett in the east part of town. A defective flue had caused the roof to catch fire, and several holes were burned in it. The fire had a good start when the fire company arrived, but it was quickly put under control by Chief Montgomery and his fire fighting laddies. The company probably made its fastest run in their history and their work was highly commended by everyone. The damage was estimated at $lO.

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Sheriff Refuses to Harbor Town Prisoners at Fowler.

When Marshal John Bowman, of Fowler, arrested a prisoner Saturday, night and took him to the jail he was refused admittance without a commitment. This he obtained at some trouble and delay. Sheriff Hamilton has given notice that he will not receive any prisoners that Bowman may arrest. There will be a meeting of the town board, with the city attorney, and the matter will be considered. It seems that the sheriff has not been getting what he believes to be his share of the business. The marshal has been sent out on several important journeys. This is believed to be the reason the sheriff has refused the use of the jail to prisoners he doe* not arrest.

At 9:30 o’clock this morning Miss Vera Healey gave a breakfast in honor of Miss Ruth Pavey, of Frankfort. The breakfast was attended by fourteen boys and girls of “the bunch.’' This afternoon -Miss Jane Parkinson gave a lawn party to the girls.

RJSNSSELAER, INDIANA. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1915.

WOMAN AND THREE CHILDREN CREMATED

Mrs. J. J. Pershing and Three Children Lost Lives- in Flames of Home At San Francisco.

San Francisco, Aug. 27.—'Mrs. J. J. ePrshing, wife of Gen. Pershing, in charge of the federal troops at El Paso, Tex., and her three children were burned to death early today in their home in the office section of the Presidio. Mrs. Pershing was the daughter of U. S. “Senator Francis E. Warren, of Wyoming. She was married to Gen. Pershing in Washington on June 26th, 1906. Gen. Pershing is commander of the eighth brigade of the army. The Ire that cost the lives of Mrs. Pershing, Margaret, 3; Ann, 6, and Helen, 8, was discovered at 5 o’clock this morning. The entire section of the building was gutted. Mrs. Walter O. Boswell, wife of Lieut. Boswell, her two ahildren, their nurse maid and Warren Pershing, aged 5, were resiued by firemen. After the fire was extinguished the bodies of Mrs. Pershing and her three young daughters were found lying under Mrs. Pershing’s bed. They had evidently crawled there to escape the suffocating smoke. The positions in which their bodies were found indicated that all of them had suffered terribly before the end came.

Monon News Strongly Against Return of Saloons There.

Some of those in Monon who are always thirsting for liquor have gotten up some talk about starting a petition to hold an election but as long as the Monon News and Editor Huff have anything to say, the wets will be badly defeated. The editor comes out strongly for the drys and future prosperity. He has the following to say: “The News stands unequivocally for the best interests of society, tb3 church, the school and the home. If those who desire the saloon returned to Monon can convince us that such a move will benefit the institutions named, our columns will be freely opened to the advocacy of saloons. As we see it now, no greater blight could be fastened on the community than the return of such an institution and therefore we shall negelct no opportunity to defeat its return by honorable means.”

Chas A. Branaman Home After U. S. Army Enlistment.

Charles A Branaman arrived here Thursday from Galveston, Tex., where he served an enlistment in the U. S. army as a member of the 19th Infantry. Most of the‘time he was in the quartermaster’s corps, to which he was detailed. He was given a discharge that any young man-can be proud of, stating his character to be excellent, no unauthorized absences and with services honest and faithful. Mr. Branaman is a brother of Mrs. Harry Magee and has other relatives in the county. He expects to re-enlist in the army but does not want to be sent to border duty or assigned to the fort at Galveston. The recent tornado and flood there caused them a great amount of trouble and Mr. Branaman states that ho will be better satisfied inland. If he enlists within three months he will get a bonus of $45 and after that $3 extra per month on his second enlistment.

Death of Clergyman Continues a Mystery.

Gary, Ind., Aug. 27.—One man was under arrest and several were detained for examination by the police today in an effort to apprehend the murderers of Rev. Edmund Kayser, who was slain at his home in Tolleston, a suburb, last Tuesday night. The names of the men were withheld and Chief of Police Heintz refused to disclose the nature of the evidence against them. The chief admitted today he had not discovered whether the clergyman was killed because of his pro-German utterances or for other acts which brought him the enmity of some of his neighbors. Elmer Leroy, an Englishman, said to have denounced Kayser in his church some weeks ago, was taken into custody, but later released. A trunk, which it was believed might contain proof of a plot to assassinate the minister was taken in charge by the police.

The Clark Guaranteed It.

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DECLARES WEST WILL AID G. O P.

Oswald Ryan Gives. Impressions From 10,000-Mile Trip in Address Before Terre Haute Club.

Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 27.—Fresh from a 10,000-mile trip of political and economic investigation in the west and northwest, Oswald Ryan, of Anderson, discussed the political situation in an address here tonight before the McKinley Club. Mr. Ryan declared that feeling throughout the west, favored a rehabilitation of the republican party, but he carried a warning that the progressive voters demanded permanency and not a reform merely to win the next election. “From San Diego to' Seattle and from Chicago to San Francisco, the Mason and Dixon line, that has divided republicans from progressives, is fading before the increasing sentiment for a reunited party,” said Mr. Ryan. "This is the most important political fact at present standing out against the political horizon of he American west. It is equally clear that the whole political situation may be overturned in a night by the overwhelming forces now in action in the realm of international politics. “The union of republican and progressive forces is not being brought about, by the invitations of leaders. It is being brought about by the conviction on the part of progressives and republicans that by remaining divided they are continuing in power a party which stands for policies and principles to which they are both opposed. “The great problem confronting the republican party is not the winning of the immediate election, but the insuring of republican permanency. It is the problem of holding permanently the loyalty of millions who believe in republican doctrines. For there can be no questioning of the new spirit of independence that has gripped the minds of millions of voters of republican faith.”

U. S. Holds Leadership Among Nations As Exporter.

The United States for the first time in its history now leads the world as an exporter. Figures made public by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce show that American exports in the fiscal year ended June 30, last, totaled $2,768,600,000, compared with $2,1704.00,000 for the United Kingdom, the next largest exporter. This was an increase of 17 per cent in the case of the United States when compared with last year and a decrease of 30 per cent for the United Kingdom. Domestic exports this year amounted to $2,716,200,000 and foreign exports to $52,400,000.

The Mexican Danger.

Chicago Tribune. American citizens ought to consider Mexico from their own viewpoint. The fact that conditions in this republic by name are abhorrent to humanity might mean little to the United States if Mexico were located on the shores of th f e Mediterranean, but it is the misfortune of the northern nation that its flank is exposed to European attack by the mischeivousness of its neighbor south of the Rio Grande. Mexico is not merely an American Albania. It is an open door through which European aggressors may enter upon the richness of this continent. Mexico is the present weak and tempting spot in the Monroe doctrine. It is rich in possibilities and provocative in habit. It defies orderly ways, it destroys property, and it invites intervention. It must be known by Americans that whatever the outcome of the war in Europe may be, the certainty in bankruptcy for many nations. Honest students of finance in the nations at war admit that they do not know how Europe is to recover from its expenditures. The notions are laying a burden upon coming generations which will be with difficulty sustained. If a victor may impose indemnities upon the vanquished the problem as it affects the conqueror may be solved, but if there be no decided conqueror all of Europe will be looking for money with which to recover from its losses. The inviting field will be the western hemisphere, where resources are undeveloped, where some notions are primitive and helpless. Europe, has qa.pney invested in Mexico, which cannot pay if demand be made upon it. By tolerating disorder and failure of organization in Mexico the United States is inviting foreign intervention. Mexico is the exposed flank of the United States. There is now offered the opportunity of protecting it and thereby protecting the interests of the United States. If the opportunity be lost and if our southern neighbor be permitted to invite the cupidity of the warring European powers the distress which it may bring upon this country may be immeasurable.

CHALMERS CASE COMES UP AGAIN

First Wife of Late Chalmers Doctor Brings Up Another Phase of Case.

Some time ago Ella M. Wells filed suit against Cora Wells, wife of the late Dr. Wells, of Chalmers, stating that she, Ella M. Wells, was the rightful heir to the property of Dr. Wells, as shq had been deserted and did not think that the doctor had gotten a divorce or that he and his second wife were legally married. Some more of the case has now come up and the following is an account by the Monticello Journal: * “A suit for partition of property has been filed by Ella M. Wells, who claims to be the legitimate wife of the late Dr. Isaac E, Wells, of Chalmers, against Cora B. Wells, the second wife of the doctor, who, with her child, resided with him at Chalmers at the time of his death. The other defendants to the suit are Dr. Wells' children by his first wife, his child by his second wife, and Bradford Warren, of Parke county, whose title to certain property conveyed them by Dr. Wells before his death is not clear, owing to the fact that it was signed by Mrs. Wells, the second, the legality of whose marriage to Dr. Wells is questioned. “The plaintiff alleges that she is the legal owner of certain described real estate in Chalmers and in Parke county. That the defendants, her three children, are each legally heirs to two-ninths of said property. And that she and said defendants are owners of the property as tenants in common. The defendant, Cora Wells, and the otrer defendants, claim some right to the estate adverse to the plaintiff, which claims, she alleges, is without right and foundation. She asks that she be adjudged owner of a divided third of the real estate and that the defendants be required to set up claim which they may have or be barred. The plaintiff is represented by the law firm of Palmer and Carr. “The will of Dr. Wells, which has been filed for probate in the circuit court, leaves his entire real estate and personal estate and life insurance to his second wife, Cora B. Wells.”

To the Public.

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Duvall's Quality Shop C. Earl Duvall Big sale on Boys' and Children's School Suits. Be sure and fit the boys out SIO.OO suits $7.00 You should see oen « cen- the Men’s new 8.50 6.50 Fa „ and Winter 7.50 “ 5.50 Suits and Over--6.50 “ 5.00 c ° ats . Quality better 6.00“ 4.50 lhan ever and 5.00 “. 3.75 prices lower I nnn Samples to pick your Tailor IfUUU Made Suit from. Every garment guranteed to <t* 1 C to C fit and held shape «P 1 Look at the new fall blocks in Stetson, Kingsbury, Goodwear and Red Seal Hats. C. Earl Duvall Rensselaer, Indiana

—EXTRA — Ellis Theatre Rensselaer Glad to be back Cornell-Price Players With the man who put F in Fan, HAPPY HAL PRICE l .. . ■: .. . - All the familiar faces —but all new plays, scenery, costumes and music. High class vaudeville between each act. Tonight’s Play “A Woman’s Sacrifice” Reserve by phone No. 98.

Program of Sunday Evening Concert.

March. The Holy City. Calvary. Sermon by Rev. Parrett. Evening Pearl. Living Pictures. ’Till We Meet Again. Banner of Peace. Misses’ and children’s Bay State rubbers 43 cents at the Columbia Shoe Store. Miss Ethel Davis, of Greencastle, is here for a few days’ visit with Miss Florence Allman.

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