Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 127, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1916 — Page 1

No. 127.

TONIGHT At The GAYETY * Extra - Extra Vaudeville in the true sense of the word this evening 4 PEOPLE 4 2 Ladies 2 Gents artists capable of producing the goods of quality, especially high grade pictures a choice selection • for Saturday night. Admission 15 and sc.

MEMORIAL DAY TO BE OBSERVED MAY 30

Graves of Departed Heroes to Be Decorated Flags and Flowers Memorial Day. The Grand Army of the Republic has gone forward with arrangements for Memorial Day, to take place Tuesday, May 30th, 1916. The following order has been issued: Rensselaer, May 22, 1916. The customary observance of Memorial Day will occur on Tuesday, May 30, 1916. All cornet bands, military companies, fire brigades, and all fraternal orders and civic organizations of citizens and Sunday schools are respectfully and cordially invited to participate ip the usual annual parade and march to Weston cemetery, where the exercises will be as per program below. All ex-soldiers, Union and Confederate, are cordially invited to fall in with this Post and participate. ITINERARY. t- At 1:30 o’clock p. m., the court house bell will be rung, Upon which all organizations will meet at their respective places of assembly and form; then march to court" house square, reporting to the grand marshal pr some member of his staff, by whom each body will be directed to its rendezvous and to its place in the marching column. The parade is to , move at 2 o’clock. t Call to order. Vocal music by choir. Address of welcome, Post commander. Invocation, Rev. P. C. Cumick. Reading Memorial Orders, Post Adjt. Music, male quartet. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, read , by Paul Beam. Oration, Rev. Beard. Vocal music by girls. Music, “America,” led by choir and everybody requested to join in singing the same. Benediction by Rev. McDaniel. Parade to form for return march. D. H. Yeoman, Commander. W. H. Wood, Adjt. J. C. Kresler, Marshal.

.Sol Guth/ who has had a force of sixteen men working for the past four weeks at his farm .southeast of town, completed the clearing of thirty acres of land Friday. The stumps were dynamited and grubbed .out arid the ♦ land will all be cultivated this year. Mr. Guth and family will leave in a few days for their .home at Washington, 111. Louis Hooker is the farm tenant. ' , . ... y . Another conference of Mexican and American military: commanders was arranged in Washington Friday. General Pershing is to meet General Gavira, Carranza’s commander in Chihuahua to work out plans for closer co-operation in their military operations. Carranza has sent a* new. note to Washington, which .s .xpccted to arrive there soon. It is expected to ” deal further about the withdrawal of U S. troops and is believed to be written largely for Mexican consumption, an effort to relive the ten- "* sion among those who are clamboring for the immediate withdrawal of troops. It is stated that Washington officials hope that the bluff is not made so strong that it will amount to a virtual demand for withdrawal.

The Evening Republican.

Leland Collins Suffered Severe Injury to Knee.

While working at the home of Dr. Kanhal Friday Leland Collins, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mirs. George Collins, suffered a severe injury when an ax he was wielding cut a bad gash in his left knee. Dr. Kresler was called and found it necessary to take three stitches to close up the wound. It is not thought that the bone was injured and if infection can be prevented permanent injury can probably be avoided. Another accident the same day caused the 15-month-old baby of Ellis Thomas and wife to lose the ends of the index and middle fingers of his right hand. The boy unobserved went to a running gasoline engine and his little fingers were crushed in a cogwheel. Mr. Thomas lives in the former R. W. Marshall property now owned by Fred Phillips. Dr. Kresler attended the baby, amputating the mangled fingers at the first joint.

President of Yale is Dead At Home in New Haven, Conn.

New Haven, Conn., May 26.—'The Rev.'Dr. Timothy Dwight, former president of Yale university, died at his home here today. Dr. Dwight was 88 years old. He retired from the presidency of Yale in 1899. Dr. Dwight was bom at Norwich, N0v.16, 1828; was graduated from Yale in 1849, and was president of the university from 1886 to 1899, when he was succeeded by Dr. Arthur T. Hadley. Dr. Dwight was the son of James and Susan Dwight, and grandson of the Rev. Timothy Dwight r who was president of Yale college from 1795 to 1817. Timothy Dwight’s early, education was uilder the supervision of his parents.

Trying to Take Care of Many Convention Visitors.

County Chairman McLain of the republican central committee is going to try to give as many Jasper county republicans as possible a look-in at the national convention to convene in Chicago on June 7th. Jasper county received only 2 tickets but two or three other persons have been promised tickets and Mr. McLain’s plan is to put them all in a pot and then take care of as many as he possibly can all of the time, keeping the tickets busy. Quite a number of persons from over the county will try to get up to Chicago for a day or two during the convention.

Notice to Trespassers. Notice is hereby given to ill who are in the habit of gathering at the match factory buildings that they must stay away or be prosecuted. This is your second and final notice. BESSER & LOY. / ■ - ■" ■ — Mrs. P. S. Coon returned to her home in Indianapolis today after a visit with Mrs. Herbert Waling.

Presbyterian Church. .Rev, J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Sunday school. The aim is a knowledge of the Bible and a desire to practice its precepts. 10:45 Memorial Day. The Ministers Association will have charge of this service, each pastor having a part. Rev. J. Budman Fleming will preach the sermon, subject: “Christian Patriotism.” 7:30 Evening worship and sennon, subject: “Kept by the Power of God/’ “Plant here a flag with its stars set in blue, Lay here a garland of sweet flowers of spring, None to that flag were more faithful and true Than they to whose graves our tributes we bring. Lovingly strew, above each green grave Flowers from the woods, from the garden and fidld; Their lives for the life of the nation they gave, Loved and defended, and with their blood sealed.” *

Baptist Church. No prayer meeting this evening on account of commencement. 'Sunday school 9:30. Union Memorial service in Presbyterian church at 10:45. Services at James school house at 3. Evening worship and sermon, subject “Regeneration,” 7:30. He hears thy faintly sobbing breath, He marks each quivering limb; He drank a cup for thee alone — Child FDrink it now with Jiim.” F. H. Beard, Pastor.

M. E. Church. 3:36 ar 10:45 Union G» A. R. Service. 2:00 p. m. Junior League. , 6:80p. m. Last meeting of the Epworth League contest. 7:30 p. m. Evening service, sermon by pastor; special music; everybody invited,

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1916.

BANQUET CLOSED BUSY SCHOOL WEEK

Fine Spread at Presbyterian Church Was Interspersed With Witty and Clever Toasts. The final event of the busy school closing program occurred Friday evening wheff the alumni banquet and reception took place. The banquet was served in the dining rooms of the Presbyterian church and was a very pleasant and satisfying feast. The toasts were given at intervals between the courses, Charles C. Warner, of the class of 1880, being the toastmaster and being in rare form for the occasion. Iknmet Laßue, president of the alumni association, in a clever manner started the occasion bn the road to merriment by introducing the toastmaster and he in turn brought the others on the. program before the large assemblage by happy remarks. None of the Speakers, however, suffered any great embarrassment and were able to come back at the toastmaster with some sparkling repartee. The subject of the toasting was given as “A Conference of Nations,” discrimination, determination, consternation and procrastination. The toastmaster added Carrie Nation for good measure. Floyd Meyers made a hit with his handling of “Discrimination,” speaking from several angles. A. H. Hopkins had a splendid toast on “Determination,” which he discussed with appropriate application to the numbers of the pew class, and showing the difference between over-wrought enthusiasm and a calm decision to accomplish a result and between well-balanced determination and obstinacy. Helen Leatherman spoke for the class on the subject of “Consternation,” and in a very witty and cheerful manner disproved that there is any consternation among the 1916 seniors. The final toast was given by Miss Selma Leopold, a member of the faculty, whose pungent thrusts kept all wondering who would be next. Her toast was closed by a brief impersonation of Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian. A slate was put through for the officers for next year. Floyd Meyers was made president, Herman Tuteur vice-president, Hazel secretary, ’and Howard Mills treasurer. With a brief statement from Er.i J met Laßue, the retiring president, in which he thanked the ladies of the Presbyterian church and welcomed the class of 1916 an adjournment was made to the armory. The following was the menu: Fruit Cup Cream Chicken French’. Brown New Potatoes ' French Pea Patties ' Lemon Ice Pickles Olives Jelly Rolls Coffee Head .Lettuce and Tomato Salad Cheese Sticks Ice Cream and Strawberries White Cake Mints The dance was enjoyed by all, although it was very hot. The music furnished by Douglas, the colored orchestra from Indianapolis, was very good, especially were the waltzes good. The dance ended the commencement festivities. It has been a strenuous but enjoyable week.

Centennial Meeting Will Be Held at High School Monday.

W. C. Woodward, the director of the Indiana Historical Commission, will be in Rensselaer Monday to confer with those interested in the centennial celebratidh- It is the plan to have him address a public meeting at the high school auditorium Monday evenin’” at 7 o’clock. He will tell what is being done over the state and what Jasper county should do. “ All interested in the state centennial should come to this meeting. Remember the date and place.

Hurley Beam came down today to spend Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam. Mrs. H. C. Cole and baby, of Lafayette, came today for a few days’ visit with her relatives. George D-Shearer, of San Rafael, Cal., is exhibiting samples of fruit picked from pear trees planted in 1817 by the padres who established in that year the mission San Rafael Archangel. R. P. Benjamin, who was taken to the Sharrer hospital in Francesville was operated on after arriving there, drainage being established to remove the fluid fr-om his Icftside.Fully a half gallon was drawn and the result was almost immediate relief. His condition is such that long-continued improvement is hardly expected but satisfaction is felt that even temporary relief has been received from his intense suffering. ■

Much Auto Travel Going Another Route This Year.

It is said tiu.. the pilot cars from Chicago to the Indianapolis races this year, going via Fowler, and that the, big end of the travel has thus been diverted from Rensselaer. The condition of the roads in Union township is said to oe the cause. The plans to establish considerable mileage of new roads in Union township will probably, overcome the lefect but it is demonstrated clearly that the tourists are going where they can get the best roads and if they are to make a permanent route over the Jackson highway then it is up to the people along the route to make the road as good or better than is offered along other routes. Not many cars have gone through Rensselaer up to 2 o’clock this Saturday afternoon but more are expected Sunday and Monday. The excessive rains, however, will probably discourage many from starting, just as they did last year.

Special Takes Rochester Surgeon To St. Paul to See J. J. Hill.

St. Paul, Minn., May 26.—Dr. William Mayo, surgeon, of Rochester, Minn., has been rushed to St. Paul on a special train to attend James J. Hill, who is ill at his home here. It was stated that Mr. Hill is suffering from a bowel complaint which developed into a serious condition. Dr. Mayo, it is understood, was called to operate if necessary. Attending physicians are loath to advise an operation on account of Mr. Hill’s advanced age. He was 78 years old a few months ago. . Until today Mr. Hill’s family had regarded his illness without much concern and even today L. W. Hill said that nothing grave had developed in his father’s condition.

116 Texas National Guardsmen To Go On Tria! in Texas Soon.

Washington, May 26.—The formal order directing that 116 Texas national guardsmen who refused to “present” themselves for federal service be court-martialed, was ready today for Secretary Baker’s signature, on authority from President Wilson. The court will be convened at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tex., headquarters of General Funston. ■The date will be set later. General Funston telegraphed today names of Texas national guard he recommends to compose a majorit / of the court, in accordance with the Dick law under which proceedings are brought. Specifications of the charge are being'prepared by Judge-Advocate-General Crowder.

Miss Katie Ropp and Mr. Earl Gross Married.

Miss Katie Ropp, daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ropp, north of town, and Mr. Earl Gross, of Warsaw, who taught school in Jasper county tb f e past two years, were married this Saturday afternoon at the M. E. parsonage by Dr. Paul C. Curnick. They were accompanied by the bride’s brother, Dalton Ropp, who witnessed the ceremony. The groom is 23 and the bride 22 years of age. They will go to Warsaw to remain during the summer and he expects to teach school jn this county again this year.

Attention G. A. R. and Auxiliaries,

The G. A. R., Womans Relief Corps, the Ladies of the G. A. R., and Sons of Veterans are requested to meet at the court house next Sunday morning at 10 o’clock for the purpose of marching in a body to the Presbyterian church, where Rev. leming will preach the Memorial sermon. D. H. Yeoman, Commander. W. H. Wood, Adjutant.

The rain of last night or rather early this morning was a very heavy one and the general estimate seems to be that it was 2 inches or more. The college bureau is depended upon for this information but the telephone there has been out of condition all day and The Republican was unable to get into communication with them. The fall was sufficient, however, to flood a few basements, to cause a biprise in the river and many acres were inundated. In the Newland and Springer truck sections the fields are quite generally under water and grave fear is entertained that there will be a complete loss there again this year. NOTICE. All players report for practice Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. —Manager Grant. . ' * , A . Washington dispatch says that Brandies is certain of being confirmed. Well, let’s get it over with. ' WEATHER. Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday.

“STOP SEIZING MAIL”-U. S.

Wilson Sends Drastic Note of Sea Issue—Says Holdings and Enforced Losses Must Cease, Washington, May 26.—The Unite! State denouncing interference with neutral mails, has notified Great Britain and France, that it can no longer tolerate the wrongs which American citizens have suffered and continue to suffer through the “lawless practice” those governments have indulged in and that only a radical change in policy, restoring the United States to its full rights as a neutral power, will be satisfactory. This notification is given in the latest American communication to the two governments, the text of which was made public by the state department tonight. The time in which the change must be effected is not specified, but the U. S. expects prompt action. “Onerous and Vexatious” abuses which have been perpetrated by the British and French governments in seizing and censoring neutral mails are recited in the communication and answers are made to the legal arguments contained in the reply of the Entente governments to the first American note on the subject. It is vigorously set forth that not on! < have American commercial interests been injured, but that the rights of property have been violated and the rules of international law and custom palpably disregaijied.

Jury Gave Judgment For $100 Against George Casey.

The Newton county jury that heaid the damage suit against George Casey, now of Rensselaer but for some time a resident of Lowell, gave the plaintiff in the action, Abraham Callner, a judgment for SIOO. While living at Lowell Mr. Casey had a barrel of oil shipped to him. His son was in business in the same room with Callner, the latter having a junk business. The barrel of oil for some time set in front of the room Casey and Callner occupied. The city marshal ordered it removed and Callner took it into his place of business. The oil, however, did not belong to the younger Casey but to George and when George learned that Callner had taken it he presumed that it had been stolen and he charged so in an affidavit. Callner was taken to Crown Point for trial, so the evidence showed, and the case was dismissed and it was understood that there was a gentleman’s agreement among the lawyers that if dropped there would be no action on either side. Mr. Casey’s attorney’s charged those who represented Callner with bad faith. The jury was only out about 10 minutes and agreed on a verdict in Callner’s favor for SIOO. The only other case that occurred in Kentland the past week that was of interest here was that against John Herr, of McCoydburg. He was sued for the collection of notes alleged to be unpaid and which were given for fertilizer. C. M. Sands represented the plaintiff and secured a judgment for his client for $269.07. Judge Hanley and Court Reporter Wagner returned home this Saturday morning and will not return to Kentland again until Wednesday.

J. Pierpont Morgan’s Office Boy Missing—So Is $10,515.

New York, May 26.—J. P. Morgan & Co. today requested the police to search for Wm. McManus, an 18-year-old office boy, on a complaint that he disappeared shortly before noon today, taking with him ,$16,515, representing the firm’s weekly pav roll. According to detectives who investigated the boy’s disappearance, it was McManus’s duty to distribute payenvelopes of the firm every Friday. Another office boy employed by the firm also disappeared about the same time. McManus had been in the employ of the firm two years.

Special Rates Over Monon To National Conventions.

Democratic convention at St. Lous. Round trijF ra.J via Lafayette and Linden, $11.65. On sale June 10, 11, 12 and 13. Return limit expires June 25th. Republican and progressive conventions at Chicago. Round triprate $3.00. On sale June 3,4, 5 and 6. Return limit expires June 21.

Health Notice. The City Board of Health will give just one week, that of May 29th to June 3rd, for clean-up time. After that the Boy Scouts will tag closets and all kinds of trash end following them will come the health officer with an official tag.—City Board of Health-

Base Ball Sunday, May 28 I AT RIVERSIDE PARK LOWELL vs ATHLETICS Sunday will be Rensselaer's greatest baseball day. Prof. Otto Braun’s band will play during the game. Game Called 3:00 o’clock p. m. Admission 25c.

Warning to Swimmers. Hereafter swimming within the corporation will not be allowed before sundown. This step is made necessary by the fact that certain boys have made a practice of annoying thosi* living near the river by running along the banks of the river while in a nude state. Those violating this order will be subject to ar-* rest. VERN ROBINSON, City Marshal. Leave It to Me.” Nelson, the Hatter, says, ‘.Leave it to me to make your old panamas look ike new.” Nelson is at McKay’s aundry and makes a specialty on cleaning and blocking panamas. He makes them just as good s new. Tke him any hat, all your hats and save the price of a new hat. Trains to Stop at Parr. Trains Nos. 5 and 30 will stop at Parr, on Memorial Day, May 30, for the accommodation of those wishing to attend the exercises at Rensselaer during the day. ” NOTICE. Anyone caught riding on the sidewalks with bicycles will be punished to the full extent of the law. VERN ROBINSON, ' City Marshal. Remington Bus Calls. Phone all Remington bus ealls to the Makeever hotel, No. 107, or my residence, No. 369.—8i11y Frye. We have an elegant line of buggies and carriages. They will please you. See them. —Hamilton & Kellner.

/ ~zw?* j| HERE’S Box Buster Brown for the kids, and & for grown-ups, too. Takes a picture 2ix3i inches and «■< costs only $2. Other Anscos up "Ft] I ( to $55. We’d like to If show you the entire line. || Our photographic de- U partment has established 'I quite a reputation for ’I / developing, printing and | Z < enlarging. Come in, won’tyou? t i i A. F. LONG, ® < Druggist, \ J| Rensselaer, Indiana. Jp 3 j| Ml If jt?sr -— -yElectrical let Leo Mecklenburg do it. Phone 621

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