Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 February 1916 — Page 1

No. 28.

A Masquerade at the Roller Rink Thursday eve, Feb. 3 in Rensselaer A Barrel of Fun. A prize will be given to the lady and gentleman representing the best character in csotume. Come and enjoy the fun. General admission of 10c at door. Skates 15c on this evening. Masks for sale at Jarrette’s Variety Store. J. R. Chapman, Mgr. • ... X Lyceum Course Dates. February 15—William Rainey Bennett. , ,j V March 29—Columbian Entertainers. A very nice lot of Cyclomen plants that formerly sold at SI.OO, are now priced at 50 cents each to make room for Easter plants.—J. H. Holden. If It’s Electrical let Leo Mecklenburg dolt. Phone 621 COAL For the range Jackson Hill and Rex Egg. For the furnace, Egg Anthracite, Sovereign Lump and Pocahontas. For the baseburner Scranton Anthracite, Nut and Stove. King Bee, Kentucky Biock. Grant-Warner Lumber Co. Phone <3

$686,700,000 00 Paid by American Life Companies in 1914. THERE are large companies and small companies. All Old Line companies, large or small, are firm and substantial. There has not been a failure of an old line company since ' ■... 1877. Since then the laws have been A so amended that a failure of an old , line legal reserve company is practically impossible. There is one company in Indiana which has never had any litigation, which has established a reputation of prompt payment of claims, declared substantial dividends, and attracted attention by its low cost of operation, low premiums and large annual dividends. The dividends of this company exceed death claims by $37,608.95.’That is, the policy holders shared in the profits of this company, —and —this profit was greater than its claims, $37,608.95 greater. This company needs no introduction. INDANAPOLIS LIFE Insurance Company CLARENCE P. FATE, Agent $300,000 in Force Any kind of t policy in my Territory Let me explain to you

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ECLIPSE OF SUN TO BE ONLY PARTIAL

University Department of Astronomy Says If Day Is Cloudy We May Not Know of Eclipse.

Bloomington, Ind., Feb. I.—Many persons in the state apparently believe a total eclipse of the sun Thursday will be visible in Indiana and this has caused Prof. W. A. Gagsholl of the astronomy department of Indiana University to correct the impression. “The eclipse on Thursday will not be total as seen from Indiana. It .will not get dark and. should it be a cloudy morning probably no one would suspect an eclipse to .be in progress,” he said. “The shadow of the moon cast upon the earth by the sun is a small round spot, in this case about sixty miles in diameter. As the moon moves along in its orbit about the earth this spot sweeps across the side of the earth turned toward the sun. For an observer to get the eclipse as total he must be in the track of this small shadow; In this case, the shadow first touches the earth a little north of the equator and about as far west as the coast of California. The shadow sweeps across the extreme northern end of South America, passing through northern Venezuela, then swings northeast across the Atlantic ocean and passes off the earth just south of Ireland. On either side of this line for a long distance the eclipse will be partial only. There will not be an eclipse which is total in this region till Jan. 24, 1925, when the shadows will pass to the north of here some distance. The next one after that which passes through or near Indiana will be Sept. 14, 2099.”

The committee on resolutions of the Pythian Sisters, Temple No. 58, made the following report:. Whereas, an allwise priyidence has removed from our midst our Sister, Mrs. Gertie Warner, . Resolved: That while we must bow to the law of death, we desire in this public manner to express our feeling of deep regret at her loss and extend our most earnest sympathy to the friends and family of the deceased. Resolved, That iq the death of our Sister we recognize the fact that our Temple has lost a valuable member and we, a dear friend and neighbor. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of Rensselaer Temple No. 58, a copy sent to the family; also a copy printed in The Rensselaer Republican and, The Jasper County Democrat. MRS. C. W. DUVALL, MRS. J. W. HORTON, MRS. B. J. MOORE.

Order your coal, feed and wood of Hamilton & Kellner.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1916.

TWO SHIPS COLLIDE NEAR CAPE RACE

One is Said to Be Sinking, But Other Steamer Reports Herself as Not Dangerously Damaged. Boston, Feb. I.—The American tank steamer Silver Shell and a Japanese steamer, believed to be either the Takata Maru or the Tokushima Maru, the former a new vessel, were in collision near Cape Race, N. F., just before midnight tonight. The Japanese steamer was reported sinking, the latest word being that the wireless dynamo room was flooded. The Silver Shell, which was damaged, but not dangerously, was standing by, ready to lend assistance. The position of the steamers was given as a point in the vicinity of Cape Race, N. F. The messages, which were "fragmentary, indicated that the Silver Shell was pending life boats to the other ship. Soon after there came to the listening stations on this coast a low-pow-ered succession of signals, which spelled out, “I am sinking. Come and save me.” This call was signed “J. T. Q.” No response was heard, but somewhat later the Silver Shell sent a message ashore whjph said the second vessel was out of sight. Whether this was intended to record its sinking was not indicated. Halifax, N. S., Feb. I.—The vessel in collision with the American tank steamer Silver Shell, off Cape Race tonight was the Japanese steamer Takata Maru, bound from London to New York. Wireless messages from the Silver Shell late tonight said it was feared that the Japanese steamer had sunk. The steamer Armonia was standing by Shell, which was badly damaged.

Who Is Robert G. Tucker?

Robert G. Tucker, professional lobbies! and Tom Taggart press agent, is the man who is writing political articles from Indiana for The Cincinnati Enquirer and certain democratic papers of the state, including The Terre Haute Tribune, owned by Crawford Fairbanks, the friend and ally of Taggart. Democratic papers of the state, which have been following the smooth Taggart schemes have copied articles written by Tucker and some of thq self-professed decent democratic papers have thus fallen completely into the Taggart nets. Last Saturday evening the writer met a democrat who is prominent in state politics and closely allied with the machine. It was not Charley Murphy. The first question the man asked was: “Who are you for for governor!” The writer replied: “For Warren T. McCray.” There followed an explosion about like this: “What are you supporting that ..four-flusher for? He’s nothing but a damned farmer. Why do’nt you get on the band wagon and support Goodrich? McCray can’t get any place. He’s nothing but a fourflusher, I tell you.” That is just what Tom Taggart has put into the mouths of his henchmen and occasionally they find a few republicans easy enough to fall for it. And Bob Tucker is writing against McCray because Tom Taggart is afraid to have him named for governor. Two weeks ago Crawford Fairbanks’ Terre Haute Tribune labeled Mr. McCray a “bull raiser.” In Terre Haute, however, the methods of The Tribune have been to belittle any decent man who sought .political honors, either democrat or republican, and Terre Haute is for Warren T. McCray. It is the Tucker-Taggart-Fairbanks aim to make it appear that Goodrich is in the lead and that McCray is a poor third. Republicans do not need to be very far-sighted to know that Warren T. McCray for the very reason that the wise-heads in the democratic machine are afraid to have him nominated.

Real Estate Transfers. Jesse L. tyorris et ux to William M. Morris, Dec. 28, 1915, pt eH w sw 23-28-7, 12 acres, Jordan, SSOO. —Ephriam Gilmore et ux to Sarah A. Jordan, Oct. 19, 1915, n% sw, 4-28-5, sw nw, pt se nw, 4-28-5, 151.05 acres, Hanging Grove, sl. Ambrose G. Hendrickson to Albert S. Keene, Jan. 25, Its 16, 17; 18, 23, bl 3, Wheatfield, Graham’s second add, $1,700. George W. Infield to August R. Schultz, Jan. 22, w% sw 6-300, sw nw 6-30-6, 115.68 acres, Union, $6,000. Emmet L. Hollingsworth et ux to Edwin W. Millet', Dec. 11, 1915, Its 1,2, 3, bl 3, Rensselaer, Columbia add, SSOO. George F. Byerly et ux to T._ Thompson, June 26, 1915» lts 4,5, bl 8, Gifford. $383. 'Margaret M. Dodge Winslow et baron to Sarah Ellen Geary, Nov. 30, 1915, pt s% se, 6-30-7, 2.56 acres, Union, $192.

RENSSELAER COUPLE MARRIED THIS P. M

Harry Watson and Miss Mary Hayes Went to Indianapolis—Will Return Here Sunday. Some time this afternoon in Indianapolis Harry Watson, the Rensselaer plumber, and his stenographer, Miss Mary Hayes; will be married. They went to Indianapolis on the 11:17 train today and while they declined to take the.reporter for The Republican into their full confidence they would not deny their plans and finally consented that relatives of the bride should authenticate the suspicions of the editor if they chose to do so and they did. Mr. and Mrs. Watson will return to Rensselaer Sunday and will take up their residence at the Mrs. Henry Randle home, the bride being the granddaughter of Mrs. Randle. She has made her home since she was a year old with her aunt, Mrs. George Phillips, daughter of Mrs. Randle, and who now lives with her husband. Mrs. Phillips did not know the definite plans of the couple, but expected . 4-L aim .. . jyxr» wmi <l-0 XV - -SXXA33I/1 tjiclv ttlvcr vi 1 trii iiitu i ictg v viiey wtjuiu go to Waynetown to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Randle, uncle and aunt of the bride. Mr. Watson owns a good building lot on River street opposite the residence of Frank Haskell and expects in the spring to erect a modern residence for himself and bride. He is one of the city’s prosperous young businessmen and has made a splendid success since he embarked in business for himself a few yeans ago. His high standing in business circles is also maintained in his social characteristics and he is popular with all who know him. His bride is a very attractive young woman and during the few years she has lived here she has made many friends and proven herself a young woman of excellent worth. Their many friends will join The Republican in wishing them a life of unbounded happiness.

McCray in Other Parts of Indiana.

The Terre Haute Spectator contains the following endoisements of Warren T. McCray from prominent republicans over the state: Frank Scott (Superintendent Turner Bros. Glass Factory)—McCray certain is strong in the fourth ward. There may be some Goodrich men in my ward, but I haven’t heard of them. Harry V. Milligan (Jos. Shulz & Co. Wholesale Liquor) —ls the pri-_ mary election was held tomorrow McCray would carry the third ward two to one. He’s growing stronger every day. There is only one weak spot in the entire word. By the time of the primaries McCray will have the third ward three to one. Dolph Joseph (Clothier) —The amount of McCray talk is surprising. No one had ever heard of him Jjefore he announced his candidacy. Now everyone you talk to seems to be for him. Adolph Neukom (Former Progressive)—Warren T. McCray is one of the finest men I ever met and iwill make an excelletn governor. I’m for McCray and Arthur Robinson. John Barbazette (Cattle Man) —I’m for W a r ren T. McCray and Jim Watson. Prentice Tilley (Brazil)—Warren T. McCray will win in a walk in Clay county. Si Good (Rosedale Reporter)— There’s nothihg to it but McCray in Parke County. Ed Cowan (Florist) —That farmer running for governor will win in a walk* Oscar Derry (Fenner Hardware Co.)—All I hear out our way is Harry New and Warren T. McCray. Fred G. Heinl (Florist)— Republicans I have heard talk all seem to be for the farmer for governor. New appears to be in the lead for senator. John L. Smith (Vice President of Highland Iron and Steel Co.) —I am doing everything I possibly can to have Warren T. McCray for the next governor of Indiana. H. A. Salchert (Proprietor Buntin Drug Co.) —McCray and New will carry Terre Haute by a big majority if the republicans vote the way they are talking now. Business Man) —I was in Indianapolis the day Warren T. McCray spoke in Terre Haute. J told a number of Indianapolis business men that I had to be back in Terre Haute that night to hear the next governor of Indiana speak. Invariably the question was, “Who, Warren McCray?” I just put my remark out for a little feeler. From the result it seems the Indianapolis business -interests are- almost unanimous for McCray. .

B. B. or Puritan Egg for the range. Ky. B. or Carbon splint for the heating stove.—Harrington Bros. Co.

BASKETBALL Friday Night February 4 Medaryville H. 8. vs Rensselaer H. S. .■■■—■■ ■■■!■■ I j Also preliminary by two girl teams; of this place. —- ■ Admission 25c

TRYING TO GET THE LITTLE M’CARTY BOY

Local Attorney and Charity Board Went to Huntington In Effort to Recover Child. Lem McCarty, who is employed on the Starnberg dredge and who was deserted some three or four yeans ago by his wife, continues his effort to get the control of his 5-year-old son, who is now with the mother, who procured a divorce after going to Huntington and is again married. The local charity board is convinced that the father is a much more proper person to have the boy than the mother and the father has shown his reliability by working industriously and by making plans for the care of the son if he gets control of him. Mr. McCarty, accompanied by Truant Officer C. B. Steward and Mrs. John I. Gwin, of the local charities board, and by Attorney John A. Dunlap, went to Huntington Tuesday and asked that the decree for divorce granted to Mrs. McCarty be again opened up so far as the custody of the child was concerned. .—: The case was continued. It is alleged that Mrs. McCarty procured a divorce from her husband following the publication of a non-resident notice in a Huntington newspaper, alleging that he was a non-resident of the state, when he had all the time lived in Jasper county. At that time he had the custody of the child and was providing well for it, but when the divorce was granted the mother was given custody of the child and she came here with an officer and took the child home with her. The legal battle began at once and now it looks as though the couk may again award the child to its father, especially in view of the alleged false methods employed by the mother to get a divorce. Her present name is Poorman.

COURT EDICT AS TO RHEUMATISM

Judge Barhorst Testifies Rheuma Has Given Permanent Relief to Many. No matter how many so-called remedies for rheumatism you have tried, do not be skeptical about the wonderful curative power of Rheuma. There is no other preparation like Rheuma. It goes to work so quickly as to leave no doubt in your mind of the ultimate successful and permanent relief. One dose daily acts on the diseased kidneys, blood, and joints more readily than any other known remedy. It cleans out the “human sewers” and thus purifies the entire system. “I, John Barhorst, Justice of the Peace of McLean Township, Ft. >Lorraifiie, Ohio, do certify that I was cured of a very bad case of rheumatism by using two bottles of Rheuma. It is now two years since I used the remedy, and I am still as well as ever. Previous to using Rheuma I was a cripple, walking on crutches. I have ad vised Rheuma to at least a dozen persons and each one speaks as highly of it as I.” You can secure a bottle of Rheuma for only 50 cents of B. F. Fendig or any druggist.

~ We have discovered the ideal range coal. Ask us about it. Phone No. 7. —Harrington Bros. Co.

THB WBATBBB. Cloudy in north and probably snow flurries in south portion tonight; Thursday fair. ’ . 'tv - . ■ ' .

Many Interested In the Telephone Company Hearing.

Subscribers to the local telephone company’d service are deeply intend ested in the hearing to be held next Tuesday by the Public Service Commission. There were quite a number on hand Tuesday morning, no word having been received here that the hearing had been postponed until too late to get it published in The Republican of the day before. There were a good many at the court house and a number more called at The Republican office for information. The attitude of one ofthe managers of the telephone company is very amusing. One woman had been complaining because a telephone she had ordered was not installed. She asked the local president and general manager and he told her that she could probably get the information she wanted at The Republican office, that they knew more about the telephone business than the proprietors of the company did. Gee, that is frightful sarcasm and mixed with a little truth, too, for we knew that the charge of $1.25 which was being made was illegal and unauthorized and the proprietors of the company either did not know or did not care. As one subscriber was on his way to the court house to attend the hearing,' not knowing that it had been postponed, he met the local president and general manager and asked when the hearing would take place and was informed that it had been postponed and that he didn’t “give a damn” if it was never held. The same official had complained in The Republican office a few days before that the commission had been putting them off about the hearing for months. This same man also said at The Republican office that he would show the subscribers about this matter and that if they didn’t want to pay $1.25 “we will make them pay $1.50.” This attitude on the part of the local president and general manager ia full justification for the subscribers being firmly united a square deal at this time and the question should be settled permanently and with fairness to the interests of the public based upon the showing made at the hearing. At that time there should be a determination to procure a better quality of service, which the equipment, now installed should make possible.

Trustee Davis Says Wolf Drive Is Doubtful.

A rather sensational article about the wolf drive set for Friday, Feb. 4th, was sent out from Medaryville, and among the managers named was R. E. Davis, trustee of Kankakee township. He was in Rensselaer today, Wednesday, and stated that he had nothing to do with the drive and that the use of his name was unauthorized. He said that there were no plans to close in on the north qf the territory described and that he is of the opinion that the drive will not succeed very extensively. He says that the Medaryville end of the other drive did not come up to expectations and that this time there is no plan to close the north side of the land.

Card of Thanks.

I wish to express to all who were kind to my brother, Jerry Karsner, and who aided him at various times during his life and who acted as .pallbearers or performed other acts, of kindness my heart-felt thanks.—Mrs. Harry Wiltshire.

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