Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 131, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1916 — Page 1

No. 131.

TONIGHT At The GAYETY + “The Iron Claw” and Pathe News RICH & RICH An extra good vaudeville team direct from New York City in connection. 5 and 10c.

Knife Hurling Incident Was Joke, K. C. Police Assert.

Kansas City, May 31. —The police brand the so-called “attempted assassination” of Colonel Roosevelt as a hoax, the work of news fakers, carefully rehearsed in advance with a knife introduced as a stage property to give it color, according to a story printed here today. Patrolmer\, in the guard around the visitor, the story says, were unaware of any untoward incident until the man who turned the weapon over to the police stooped over the running board of the automobile in which the colonel was riding and then handed a small pocket knife to one of the officers. The blade Was closed.

WEATHER. Probalble showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday; warmer tonight.

Pony Express Will call for and deliver parcels any part of town. Charges 5c and 10c, depending on distance. Phone No. 623. Philip & Arthur Blue. • > 1

f AGENCY FOR Root’s Bee Supplies Goods Sold at Catalogue Price Saving You the Freight A limited supply carried in stock.

Root’s Supplies are noted the world over as the best goods made and the prices are but little, if any higher, than inferior goods.

BEES FOR SALE ASK FOR FREE CATALOGUE LESLIE CLARK • 35: J .» At Republican Office - Rensselaer, Ind,

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ATHLETICS’ NEW HOME IS NOW COMPLETED

New Park Ready and Athletics Hope to Start Sunday, Weather Permitting—Lowell Here.

Provided that they imve a fair day Sunday, the Athletics will make a third attempt to start things rolling, when they meet the Lowell club in the game postponed from last week. Work on the new finished today and it is as neat a little stand as one could desire. It las also been painted, which adds to the attractiveness. Tbe seats of the stand* will be painted next week as there is not sufficient time for them to dry yet this week. Chairs will be placed in half of the stand. The infield has been tiled this week, which will make the grounds dry off quickly following a rain, and no more postponements will be necessary on account of wet grounds, such as was the case last Sunday. The owners of the park have spared no expense in giving the Athletics a new home, and ask that the pub-" lie take pride in the new park and do not do anything that would in any way damage the appearance. It was a practice probably of thoughtless persons to destroy things around the old park, who seemed to think that the grounds were public property. Hereafter no trespassing will be allowed‘and the management wishes it understood that these grounds are private, the same as any one’s private property. v

FOUNTAIN PARK ASSEMBLY WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 12

Splendid Program for Twenty-Second Session of the Remington Chautauqua. The program for the twenty-second annual Fountain Park Assembly is almost ready for the printer. The dates will be August 12 to 27, inclusive. Dr. Edgar DeWitt Jone 3 will again have charge of tho platform and deliver the morning lectures. A strong array of lecturers will come to the assembly with messages along and upon the leading questions and line of thought of the day. A goodly list of entertainers will present the best there is in this, so popular feature of Chautauqua effort. About a half score of musical and entertaining companies will be interspersed throughout different assembly days, making every day a most enjoyable -session. The list of men who will give the popular lectures includes men of national reputation. There will be two fraternal days, free to all, which will add greatly to the pleasant uplift and genenal good feeling that we have a right to expect for this, so near, session of our homecoming chautauqua.—W. I. McCullough, President.

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- RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1916.

WAR DRILL AT WABASH TO BE RECOMMENDED

Subcommittee of Board to Meet Saturday in Chicago to Frame Report to Be Adopted. Chicago, iMay 31.—W. B. Austin, of Chicago, chairman of the subcommittee of the board of trustees of Wabash college that was named la it year to consider the matter of inaugurating a system of military training at WaJbash college, dms announced that the committee will meet at the University Club in this city Saturday afternoon, while the great preparedness parade is passing through the downtown streets of Chicago- for purpose of drawing up a favorable report to be presented at the annual meeting of the board of trustees to 'be held at Crawfordsville in June. It is understood that this committee is unanimously in favor of the proposal. Other members of the subcommittee are Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, Finley P. Mount, of Laporte, Otto Gresham, of Chicago, and Harry Eller, of Crawfordsville. Mr. Austin anticipates that the full board will accept the subcommittee report. It is understood that some of the trustees are lukewarm on the plan but to date no vigorous opposition has arisen in the board membership. iMr. Austin says that if the military course is instituted the board of trustees will insist that a young army officer be assigned to the work. The law makes it possible for a retired army officer to be reinstated on full pay and assigned to this line of work. The members of the board who have been giving this matter considerable thought say they have in mind a young first lieutenant whom Vice President Marshall has informed them in a letter he believes it will be possible to have assigned to Wabash. The other members of the subcommittee have hopes that - James P. Goodrich, republican nominee for governor, and a trustee of Wabash, may be able to attend the meeting Saturday, but Mr. Goodrich’s time is so occupied by the republican national convention that it is doubtful whether he will be able to attend.

BRYCE WHITAKER, OF HAMMOND, MARRIED

Former Jasper County Man, Now Resident of Lake County, Becomes a Benedict. The Lake County Times gives the following account of the marriage of Bryce Whitaker, for some time deputy sheriff of that county and a former resident of Jasper: “It started six months' ago, when Bryce Whitaker, then deputy sheriff, cast an observing eye across the street from the courthouse and beheld a window framing a very attractive picture. Ordinarily he would have asked ‘Who’s the dame?’ but this time he was so much interested that he forgot his classic slang and asked in plain English, ‘Who is the pretty girl in the window ?’ Last Saturday he married her, Miss Florence Jackson, secretary of the Hammond board of education. They motored to Crown Point and procured a license at 10 o’clock and at 11 they were married by the Rev. Stockberger of the Methodist church, in the presence of the groom’s brothers and the bride’s mother, her brother, Ansel Jackson, and her sister. Mrs. Robert Dowling. “Sheriff Whitaker wanted to put his brother in jail on a grand larceny charge for stealing a march, but the couple pleaded an engagement at Flint Lake. They returned from there yesterday afternoon. “Until they get settled in their own home they will reside at the Jackson residence on Claude street. Mrs. Whitaker intends to continue for some time at least in her position as •secretary to the board of education, “Several months ago Bryce Whitaker resigned as deputy sheriff to take a position as chief of guards and safety first man at the Edwards Valve Manufacturing company in East Chicago. “The engagement of the former deputy sheriff and the popular secretary of the board of education was no secret to their friends, but their quiet wedding arrangements for last Saturday came somewhat as a surprise.

Good Program Will Be Given At the Gayety Tonight.

Rich & Rich, the celebrated comic comedians, will appear before the footlights this evening at the Gayety in a very interesting and amusing stunt. Poor Rich ds subjected to a scoring but he takes "his medicine manfully, as he knows it's a groundhog case, as he can’t get away. The "Iron Claw" and Pathe News will be seen tonight and from now on will be given Thursday evening instead of Friday, on account of the double program for Friday and Saturday. The aAnission Is 15c and 5c on Friday and Saturday nights. All other nights 10c and Be.

JAMES W. BECKMAN VISITS T. R. HOME

In Company With New York Sculptor He Met Teddy In His Own Home and Was Impressed.

James W. Beckman, of whom Elbert Hubbard wrote shortly before he lost his life on the Lusitania, “He is an extension of myself," continues to move forward as a writer in New rork City. On last Saturday, May 27th, he was one of about 3,000 persons who paid a visit to the home of Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill, Long Island. He went in a car with a famous New York sculptor who is a close friend of the expresident and three other prominent New Yorkers. They were received into the home of Mr. Roosevelt and he showed them about his house, exhibiting with pride the famous paintings he has gathered together and talking freely with them. He mentioned to the sculptor that there were several other paintings he would like to have but that he too poor” to buy them. Mr. Beckman wrote to his parents here about the trip and said that he was surprised at the plainness and simplicity of the Roosevelt home. Aside from the paintings there was nothing of great value in the home, that is of great cost. Mr. Beckman said that the -house really needed a coat of paint and a new roof. He learned that Mr. Roosevelt does not have much money and that he devotes a great deal of his earnings to things in which he is interested and not for his personal use. Four years ago this fall Mr. Beckman, who had long been a great admirer of Senator LaFollette- of Wisconsin, and who is a freelance in political thought, voted for Woodrow Wilson, but he has long since decided that he was mistaken and now' he is a Roosevelt convert and thinks that he is the greatest living American and the one man to become president.

SCOOT OR I SHOOT” IS CARRANZA DEMAND

Whiskered First Chief of Mexico Wants If. S. Troops to Withdraw lnstanter. In a 12,000 word note made public at tne loreign oince Wednesday, oarranza makes known nis wants. .Claiming tnat tne words and -protests oi tne United States have oeen entirely in contradiction to tneir acts, and that in spite of protests not to intervene m Mexican anair soldiers of the United States are in Mexico without the consent of the Mexican government and in violation .f Mexico s sovereignty, the Mexican government now asks Jtor me immediate withdrawal of those troops. The note recites that American troops crossed the border following the Columbus incident without the permission of the American government. “The Mexican government therefore invites the United States i.o bring to an end this unsuppor able situation, and to support its protestations and declarations of friendship ;by an immediate withdrawal oi American troops.” '■ Provided that the above demands of the Mexican government are not complied with, Carranza states that Mexico will be forced to protect herself by the use of arms.

Mt. Ayr to Have New Paper Starting This Week.

fH. C. Jinkerson, a young man who has been forking in Chicago for the past two years, has returned bo hi 3 former home at Mt. Ayr, and has organized The Mr. Ayr Tribune Co., and beginning this week will print a new paper for that town and surrounding country, calling it the Mt. Ayr Tribune. Owing to the teamsters’ strike in Chicago it was impossible to get the material there with which to produce the first issue which had been promised this week and not wanting to delay the start Mr. Jinkerson arranged with The Repub ican to print the first issue, which will be out some timi? Friday. Mt. Ayr businessmen have been quite loyal in their support of papers published there in times-past and are Showing the same spirit in starting the new paper off, several good ads having been secured. The Republican wishes to be one of the first to hope for Editor Jinkerson and his associates a splendid success.

If lt f S —pU Electrical > Ift ' Leo Mecklenburg, dolt. Phone 621

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS As I am going out of business, I am offering my entire stock of Millinery and Novelties At a great reduction Sale will start Friday, June 2 and end Tuesday, June 6 Closing Out Prices Your choice of any hat in store 4-^ All Wooderful Values Also Ribbons, Flowers, Hat Trimmings of all descriptions, sanitary goods, stamped pieces, cotton embroidery, silks and novelties BELOW COST PRICE. . ~ , Come Early While the Selection is Good. MRS W. H. BEAM

ANOTHER BIG STEEL PLANT FOR LAKE CO.

Millions to Be Spent in Plant That Will Employ 10,000 Men In * Indiana Harbor. A new steel plant to cost many millions of dollars is to be built at Indiana Harbor, Lake county, according to news that has just reached the public. Clayton Mark, president of the National Malleable Castings Co., will head the organization, it is understood. The news is received with great interest in that rapidly developing industrial center and it is stated that 10,000 men wT* be employed in the mills, thus adding probably 100,000 people to Lake county within the next few years.

DON’T TAKE A CHANCE

Rensselaer People Should Act in Time* If you suffer from backache; If you have headaches, dizzy spell 3, If the kidney secretions are irregular, Don't delay—likely your kidneys are sick. Rensselaer people recommend Doan's Kidney Pills. Here’s a Rensselaer man’s experience: Geo. Green, cement contractor, Oak St., Rensselaer, says: “My back hurt me'and the nagging ache there seemed as if it would wear me «ut. When I walked around or in any way bent or turned, sharp pains pierced my kidneys. I used Doan’s Kidney Pills, procured from A. F. Long’s drug store, and got great relief. I think they are a fine medicine.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Green had. Foster-Milbum Go., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Buy the « J W Portland m 1 Cement 1 in the bag I with the green ■ Zag Tag ■ / ] WKHm ~ - For sale byS||g|f . -A : wW M V Hiram Day, Rensselaer, Indiana

FAIRBANKS GAINING IN GENERAL FAVOR

Indiana Statesman Commands Respect and Chicago Early Arrivals Promote His Welfare. (Charles Warren Fairbanks, ana's choice for the republican nomination for president, is making fine headway in Chicago and indications are today far more favorable for his nomination than at any previous time. He is strong because of his •well-balanced qualities and his wide knowledge of the affairs of the nation both at home and abroad. He is the one candidate against whom not a single criticism is offered. He stands for the security of the nation because he is a man of power, of foresight and of action. Every day his chances are improving and it i£ highly possible that he will be the man to head the republican national ticket and certainly the nation could not fare better.

Lad Runs Thorn Entirely Through His Right Foot.

The 4-year-oM son of Mr. and Mrs. George Michael, of Jordan township, ran a thorn entirely through his right foot Wednesday afternoon. The thorn was about 3% inches long and the lad had stepped squarely on it and it had passed between the bones of the foot and protruded from the top of the foot. Dr. Johnson was called to attend him.

Royal Arch Masons.

Regular meeting of the chapter Thursday evening, June Ist. Work in the Royal Arch Degree. Supper served at 6:30 p. m. C. H. PORTER.

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