Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 March 1916 — Page 1

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GERMANS ARE NOW FIGHTING PORTUGESE

Declares War When Ultimatum Regarding Seizure of Ships is Ignored. Germany Wednesday declared war on Portugal and the Portugese government became the fourteenth nation involved in the world’s conflict. The German declaration was based on the act of Portugal of seizing without warning merchantmen in Portugese ports. This action, Germany charged, violated the existing treaties between the trwo countries and evidenced that Portugal “is a vassal of England.” To this note on March 4, Portugal replied with a communication to the German foreign office flatly refusing the German demands. In official circles it was hinted that as a result Spain will enter the war on the side of Germany.

Rensselaer Team Left For District Tournament at Gary.

Rensselaer high school basketball team, headed by Coach Wass, left this morning for Gary, where they are to take part in the district meet, to decide the representative from this district to take part in the state meet next Saturday. Capt. Healy, Loy, Gant, Guild, Eigelsbach anl McLain made the trip. No chartce is given the locals in this meet by the Lake county papers. - Thirteen teams are in the meet and Rensselaer is the team that will not be in the first round. They wall meet. the winner of the Laporte-Interlaken game at 7:30 this Friday evening, which will give them a little advantage since it will be their first gdme, while it will be their opponent’s second combat of the day. ... Valparaiso looms up mightily in this meet and nothing but a miracle can stop the quintette from the university city. The northmen have been trampling their way over their opponents all season, wanning 20 straight games before being defeated by South Bend on the latter’s floor by a scant margin -of 3 points. South Bend and East Chicago should give them a great battle and possibly one off the Gary schools will be in the thick of the fight until the finals. Summing it all down it' looks as if the Porter county five would make the trip to Bloomington next Saturday, for they have the easiest schedule of the four teams. They are a big healthy set of raw-boned boys, presenting a powerful attack and defense. “Stop Valpo” is the cry of the rest of the teams in the tournament, who realize the strength of this dashing five. Next in interest here to the meet at Gary is the one at Lafayette, where there are some more powerful five®. Monticello, Jefferson of Lafayette, Montmorenci and Boswell look the best at the Tippecanoe capital. I Monticello and Jefferson. have an equal break on the season’s schedule and it is probable that these two will meet in the final. : J- : *

Presbyterian Church Cafeteria.

The ladies of the Presbyterian ... church will serve adinfrerin tfe church' dining parlors on the evening of St Patrick's Oay, March 17th, beginning at 5 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody and strangers in the city especially invited. —'

The Evening Republican.

U. S. ARMY TO MEXICO

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEETS

Large Attendance at Meeting Thursday Was Gratifying to Officers and Committee. The meeting of the Patron-Teacher Association Thursday evening at the high school auditorium, was well attended. If the attendance at the firdt meeting was an indication of the interest of the patrons, this organization should prove to be one of the best enterprises started in this community for some time. The program opened with a piano trio by Helen Parkinson, Cornelia Leonard and Thelma Martindale, followed by music by the boys’ quartet from the high school. After the musical numbers the president, Mrs. Mary Washburn Graham, stated in a very clear manner the purposes of the organization and mentioned some of the things to be accomplished.* Since the subject for this meeting was “Co-operation of the Home and the School,” most of her remarks were along that line. The main address of the evening was given by George A. Williams. He reviewed briefly the purposes and possibilities of such an organization in this community, showing the great amount of good which might be accomplished. In the course off his remarks he stated that last year the cost of the maintenance of the civil city was $16,000, while the school city required $24,000. By comparison he showed the relative importance of each and urged greater interest in the school city and co-opera-tion of patrons and teachers. If the association can awaken a deeper interest along the line of the mportance and value of the school together with the need for and value of helpful co-opeTation, then : t will have served the community. His address contained many such helpfu. suggestions and everyone pronounced it an excellent discussion of the subject.*

At the conclusion of Mr. Williams’ address there was some general discussion. The social hour which followed was enjoyed by all. Many patron® took this opportunity of getting acquainted with the teachers. Light refreshments were served by the girls of the eighth grade domestic under the direction of the committee from the association and the teacher. Before the meeting adjourned, the majority of the people joined the association by handing their names to the secretary and paying the annual dues of twenty^fiVe-cents. - . This was perhaps the first school meeting held in Rensselaer for many years and the number present and the interest shown were a source of much encouragement to the officers and committees. They have already started plans for the next meeting, which will be held in about four weeks. It is hoped that every one of the three hundred and sixty families represented in the schools of the city will become identified with this work, which will no doubt have an influence for good in Rensselaer.

Republican and Democratic Delegates to State Canventions.

The Republican made an error in giving the names of the delegates chosen to the State convention. They are: [ Republican. H. B. Brown, Kniman. John H. Greve, DeiMotte. Wrn. Whited* Newtond. J. D. Allman, Rensselaer. C. P. Fate, Rensselaer. Jesse Nichols, Rensselaer. Fred Iliff, Parr. Chas. H. Peck, Remington. Democratic. F. R. Erwin, Fair Oaks. Robert J. Yeoman, Simon FendSg, Wheatfield. 1 O. K. Rainier, Rensselaer. A. P. Rainier, Remington.

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IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS, Phone" 456.

Bran and Middlings.

RENSSELAER,

THREE SPICY BOUTS THURSDAY NIGHT

Michaels is Returned Winner Over Myres When Latter Breaks Collar Bone. Ellis Theatre was packed Thursday night when the referee called the battlers in the first preliminary to the center of the ring for instructions. Every follower of the grappling game received a run for his money. The game has come back to stay. In the opening bout of the evening Kid Parks pinned Jimmy Eldridge to the canvas twice, turning the trick the first time in two and a half minutes and taking the second fall after nine minutes’ work. Both falls were won via the hip lock, Eldridge falling beneath Parks with one shoulder on the mat, and was unable to tricate himself either time. Nate Welsh, substituting for his brother, had an easy time with Emmet Eldridge, taking the first fall in 3 mintues and repeating the trick in one minute the second time. In the wind-up Harvey Myres, the Parr strong man, and Vic Michaels, the Jordan township farmer boy, hooked up. Myres weighed "90 and Michaels tipped the beams at 186. Michaels was constantly on the defensive. Myres won the first fall after 15 minutes’ hard work, panning a head and shoulder lock on Michaels, who was forced to give up. Michaels claimed that Myers had used a strangle hold to turn the trick but Referee Kiplinger decided otherwise. At the end of 12 minutes in the second bout with Michaels on top of his opponent, Myres was seen to slowly turn over as the weight of Michaels’ body was forced against him, without any apparent resistance, and Michaels pinned him to th* canvas. Myres got slowly to his feet his right arm hanging limply at his side. A doctor’s examination revealed the fact that he had a broken collar bone where Michaels # had lain on him. The match was stopped, Myres being unable to continue. Michaels was awarded the match. Parr sent down a big contingent and when the last match terminated so suddenly when their favorite seemed certain of winning, they went home a saddened bunch. It certainly was tough luck for their man to lose in such a manner, for it is doubtful if either would have been the winner and it is probable that neither man would have gained a decision in the second fall.

Mrs. James A. May Died At Home Firday Morning.

Mrs. James A. , May died at her home in White county this Friday morning at about 3 o’clock after a sickness of only a few days, although she had been weak for some ttme. Mrs. May was about 65 years old and had been at home almost all of her time with her husband, whose death has been expected for some time. Mrs. May’s sudden sickne ;s and death was a shock to all who knew her. Besides the husband a family of eight children are left, as follows: George, John, Fred, Frank, Mrs. Alta Stewart, living near the May place. Another daughter known as “Sister” has been with ler mother at home. Will lives in Mississippi and Mrs. Morgan, Sterrett in Wheatfield.

Some Men Are Sure Lucky— This Man Is One of Them.

Lake County Times. Several months ago there was an 11-acre tract of land advertised at receiver's sale. The property is just north of east and east of the Gary limit®. For weeks it was advertised. There was no buyer. Finally ex-County Clerk? Ernest Shortridge put up $4,500 and acquired the tract—a few hours before a Gary syndicate was about to take it over. It was recalled that the steel corporation a few years previous sold land nearby to the American Locomotive Co. for $1,500 an acre—or at three times the rate Shortridge paid for his. * ' Now Mr. Shortridge leamif that the steel corporation is to build a $25,000,000 Steel works adjoining his holding®, la Mr. Shortridge worrying over the fortune he made over night 7

SEVERAL CASES SETTLED IN COURT

Price Will Case Resulted In Verdict For Defen dan t s—Some Other Cases. The Price will case occupied the attention of the circuit court Wednesday and Thursday. The action was brought by Joseph W. Price et al to break the will of the late Thomas Price who left about $4,600 in money to his brothers, Samuel and Newton, and his sister, Mrs. Ellen Culp. The will was made about two and a half years before Mr. Price was found to be insane and was taken to the asylum. He was after furloughed from the asylum and spent considerable time in this county. Later his dementia asserted itself and he was again taken to the asylum, where he died about a year ago. •Other relatives, mostly nephews and nieces, brought an action to break the wall but the jury Thursday night found for the defendants, thus leaving the provisions of the will intact. Another case that attracted considerable attention was that of Emma and Earl Williams against the estate of the late George Stemble, of Wheatfield, and involved a claim for hay. The amount sued for was $366.36. The jury returned a verdict for $l4O. Another case came up for trial this Friday morning. It was .orought b. T William Clapham, of Ft. Wayne, as receiver for the American Steel Dredge Co., of Ft. Wayne. The defendants are Hanaiwalt & Ackerman, of Monticello. The plaintiffs sold.the defendants a dredge for $4,000. Of this sum SSOO was to be paid in ca*h and the balance in notes. The notes were all paid but the SSOO that was to have been paid in cash was not paid and is the amount sued for. The defendants admit not paying it but contend that there are claims to offset the amount. William Clapham, the receiver, is being represented by Attorneys Thos. J. Hanna, of Monticello, and J. A. Dunlap, of Rensselaer. The defendants by L. D. Carey, of Monticello, and G. A. Williams, of this city. Mr. Clapham was formerly an in structor in the law school at Bloomington and Attorfieys Mosee Leopold and William H. Parkinson, of this city, were in his classes.

Dr. A. P. Rainier Had Name On Ballot Three Tunes.

Dr Alfred-P. Rainier, of Remington, was the only man in we- believe, whose-name appeared on the recent ballot in three places. Dr. Rainier is a democrat and hie name appeared as a candidate for county .coroner, candidate to the state convention and candidate foi precinct committeeman. It is one thing to run for office and another to be elected ,*%utßr. Rainier not only ran but he was elected in all three capacities. His election, however, was assured, for he had no opposition in any case.

Sues Father For $500 Promised If He Did Not Smoke Until 21.

Columbus, 0., March 9. When Howard Titus was 15 years of age his father, Lincoln G. Tita®, promised, according to the son, to give him SSOO on his 21st birthday if he would abstain from the use of tobacco until that time. The son became of age last December and yesterday filed suit in the Franklin county common pleas court to recover the SSOO, which he alleges his father has failed to pay. Howard says the agreement was made in writing and that he has carried out his part of the bargain. Father and son live in Columbus.

Dr. Curnick Married Young Couple Thursday Evening.

Miss Tillie Millie Ringeisen, aged 22, daughter of Michael Ringeisen, and Mr. Roy Lee Cochran, aged Zl» were married late^ rick! The bride is a resident of this county and the grrooin has been making his borne in Rensselaer. The yourg couple will reside on a farm near RensselattL.. ■ ..

WILSON ORDERS TROOPS TO INVADE Acts After Conference with Advisers— Will Ask Congress for Authority To Raise Volunteers

WILL PUNISH VILLA . President Wilson Will Place Matter of Raising Volunteers After Sending Regulars Into Mexiqb Before Congress—Determined to Punish Villa and His Followers Whether Carranza Gives Consent to U. S. Troops Crossing Border or No*— May End In War. Washington, D. C., March 9. (Special.)—The United States is going to war with the lawless revolutionary forces of Mexico. President Wilson decided tonight to take action with armed force in Mexico to protect the Americans on both sides of the boundary and to pacify the bandit infected northern section of the revolution-ridden country. The president not only 'ntends to dispatch all available troops of the regular army across the border but to ask congress for authority to raise volunteer forces to patrol the frontier. Mr. Wilson's present purpose is not general intervention, but rather a limited invasion for purposes of wiping out the Villa band of outlaws. With the United States soldiers already on Mexican soil, pursuing Villa and his band, who raided and burned Columbus, N. M., today at ths cost of 17 American lives, the president at a conference with his advisers this evening reached the decision to abandon watchful waiting and adopt agressive measures.

Secretary, of State Lansing immediately notified Carranza's ambassador that the president intends to send the American army into whether Carranza gives his permission or hot. The United States is determined to purtish Villa for the unprecedenttory and attacking an American town. The president informed the war department of his decision and orders were transmitted" to General Funston, who is in command of the border, to prepare for the immediate invasion of Mexico.

At the White House it was stated | that the president intends to go before congress, state the conditions in -detail-and obtain, not only authority to employ the armed forces of the United States in Mexico but to raise a volunteer army to back up the regular military establishment. That congress will grant such authority without question is regarded as a foregone conclusion. It became evident today that If the president should prove reluctant to ‘employ upon Americans, congress would take the matter out of his hands. What attitude Carranza will remains to be seen. If he should resent American activity he might declare war on the United State*. In jmy event armed action is likely to of the Philippines. It is with such contingencies in view that the president and congress will formulate the policy and the mean® of carrying it out effectively.

250 SOLDIERS CHASE 1,000 MEXICAN OUTLAWS

Private Killed and Captain Wounded In Engagement Slaj—ing of Sixteen Americans. Columbus, N. M., March 9.—Francisco Villa, outlawed Mexican bandit, raided United States territory today. With 500 men he attached Columbus, killed at least sixteen Americans and fired many buildings before he was driven back across the inrteraat'onal border. At least 250 troopers of the 13th U. S. cavalry followed the Villa band into Mexico. Reports to Col. H. J. Slocum, commanding the U. S. troops at this place, late today, stated that Villa had made a stand 5 miles south of the border, where spirited fighting ensued. In this engagement an unnamed private was killed and Capt. George Williams, adjutant of the 13th cavalry, was wounded. The small detachment of troopers under Maj. Frank Tompkins and Maj. Elmer Lindsley, fighting dismounted, made a determined stand against the renewed Villa attack and at last reports were holding their ground. The raid on American territory proved costly to the bandit chieftain. The bodies of 18 bandits, including Pablo Lopez, second in command, had. been gathered and burned before noon and troopers reported an undetermined number of ’ead still lying in the brush. Led to the attack under the slogan “Death to the American®!” Villa’s followers fought with desperation.. Just before dawn they crept along a ditch skirting the U. S. cavalry camp and rushed the sleeping town, firing heavily. . The first volley brought American troopers into almost instant action. gaged the cavalryhten, others begs* applynig the torch and shooting American civilians who vent used from the buildings. Lights in homes and public buildings imemdiately became targets for snipers posted at Villa's direction. Other bandits, creeping dose to Americans homes, enticed a number of civilians into the open with English-spoken invitations. A number of fatalities are attributed to this ruse. Stores were looted, oil was poured upon fjame structures, and the torch applied by stilT other bandits. The postoffice was raided but the looters obtained only one small registered package. Failure of machine guns to work at the crucial moment when they were most needed at the beginning of the fight was the cause attributed for the escape of the Villa band across the border. ' ■ " > ‘ .

ASKS RIGHT TO SEND, MEN OVER BORDER Gen. Pershing Sends Forml Request to Carranza For Permission to Chase Bandits. Washington, March 9.—Formal request for permission to send American troops across the border to hunt down Villa and his bandits who raided Columbus, N. M., early today has been made to Gen. Carranza by Gen. Pershing at El Paso through Andres Garcia, Carranza cohsul there. White a reply from Carranza Is awaked, five troops of the 13th cavalry are across the border under orders from their commander, Col. Slocum, not to go more than two miles into the interior. .

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