Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 135, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 June 1916 — Page 1

No. 135.

WOMEN PAST SEVENTY APPEAR AT CONVENTION

Mrs. Olive C, Cole, Eighty-Three Yeiars Old, Crossed Plains In the Gold Kush of 1849.

Preparedness, protection, and the Panama canal are the planks on the platform brought to Chicago by Mrs. Abbe E. Krebs and Mrs. Olive C., Cole, the two women delegates from California to the national republican convention. Mrs. Krebs and Mrs. Cole, who came in to the California headpuarters at the Congress hotel with 112 representatives of the Golden state, are both remarkable women. To begin with Mrs. Krebs, who is president of a lumber company as well as a political power in her community, is over 70 years old, and Mrs. Cole, who is a real 49er, is 83 years of age. For all that they are active as any man in their delegation and plunged into the situation on their arrival with the zest of old campaigners. Mrs. Cole, however, who isn’t a lumber dealer, or a fruit dealer, or a wool shipper, talked very strenuously for protection and preparedness. Mrs. Cole is a real California pioneer, having crossed the plains, the Rockies, and the Great American Desert in a prairie schooner in the year of the great gold rush. Her father had been an abolitionist who had helped in the operation of the under—round railway. Her husband, whom she met after she readied the coast, and who is still in Los ngeles, was the first republican senator from California and the builder of the republican party in that state. Miss Adeline Stanton, of Los Angeles, sister of National Committeeman Philip A. Stanton, and alternate for Mrs. Cole, is young and pretty and wears a blue gray suit and a rose hot. She hasn’t the decided views of her elders on any one of the vital questions of the republican platform.

The marriage of Miss Helen Marie O’Connor to Mr. Ross Williams Monday morning was held at the residence of Rev. Father Daniels instead of being at the home of the bride’s parents as stated in Monday’s paper. Louis D. Brandies, newly confirmed associate justice of the supreme court, will take the oath of office June 12, when the court meets for the last time before summer adjournment.

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The Evening Republican.

NAME HUGHES AND COL. WILL RUN AS MOOSE

Roosevelt’s Answer to Old Guard Ultimatum Startles Republicans —His Friends Jubilant.

Chicago, June 6. —Unexpected developments in the political situation last night brought the selection of a republican candidate for president close to a crisis and produced sensations in the camps of both the old party leaders and the progressives. Following were the principal happenings: Theodore Roosevelt toox a hand in the maneuvers to eliminate Justice Hughes, sending word to his managers that he will accept the nomination on a third ticket if the republican convention should name the jurist. Progressive leaders, who welcomed the colonel’s declaration, proclaimed that the result will be the elimination of Hughes, who is expected to withdraw from the contest in the face of the prospect of another party split meaning probable party defeat in the election. With Hughes eliminated and Roosevelt leading a Ibolt, said the progressive leaders, the republican convention will be compelled to nominate the colonel in order to obtain a leader capable of defeating President Wilson. Progressive leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the uttAances of Justice Hughes on Americanism and preparedness in Washington yesterday and asserted that the statement does not meet their demands for an adequate statement of views on the issues of the hour. Following up the ultimatum to Roosevelt to eliminate himself or suffer the nomination of Hughes, Old Guard leaders submitted to George W. Perkins of the progressive forces a list of favorite sons and dark horses as possible coalition candidates. Perkins rejected all of them. Roosevelt’s assertion that he stands ready to bolt the nomination of Hughes and lead a third ticket as he did in 1912 was regarded as the most sensational development of the entire preconvention campaign. The Old Guard realized at once that the colonel had replied in no uncertain manner to its ultimatum to get out of the race.

The Woman’s Guild is preparing to have their parcel post sale June 10th in the Vacant room near Osborne’.; fruit store. Persons contemplating sending parcels will confer a favor by sending theminassoon as possible. A market will also be heid in connection with the sale. Ice cream and cake will also be served. The better class of business and professional men of Chicago buy Hirsh Wicfcwire Clothes of Capper or Fields. We’re selling them now in your town. —Hilliard & Haanill. See our line of buggies and carriages. HAMILTON & KELLNER.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1916.

G. O. P. CONFIDENT ON CONVENTION EVE

Republicans Feel Assured That Winner Will Be Chosen From List of Possibilities.

Chicago, June 5, 1916.—Vast crowds of republicans are clustered in the lobbies, dining rooms, parlors, the gold room and the various headquarters of the different candidates at the Congress hotel this evening. Most of those who are gathered are wearing badges of their favorite candidates but there is on the part of each one apparently a desire to nominate the strongest candidate and the belief seems unanimous that the candidate named will win. It is a marvelously good natured crowd that is jqstled about-by bands and marching delegations that occasionally enter the hotel and proceed about the main lobby, down the 'long halls and whereever there is marching room. Just across the street from the Congress hotel is the auditorium, where the progressives have their headquarters. A frayed streamer bearing the words “Progressive headquarters” is over the main entrance but there is no effort at display and to all appearances the delegates to that convention have only the mission of proposing Roosevelt to the republican convention and when he is declined, as iit is certain he will be, then to approve or disapprove whoever the republicans name. The progressive delegates wearing Rcosevelt badges of one kind or another have been mingling with the republican delegates and for the most part the utmost good nature has prevailed, although there have 'been a number of spirited arguments and clusters gathered about to hear the sharp repartee that ensued. The Fairbanks boosters have been making a good showing. They began arriving last Saturday and have 'been arriving ever since. A special train from Indianapolis brought upwards of 300 and another from Evansville brought that many more. The Indianapolis train arrived first and after marching behind its band to the Congress hotel marched back to the Polk street depot to meet the boosters from Evansville and all marched back to the hotdl. There was apparent everywhere a warm feeling for Mr. Fairbanks, who is considered in all respects a safe man to handle the many trying issues, that will confront the next president.

Generally it has been considered that Justice Hugehs had the best chance of receiving the nomination but the impression prevails that he has lost ground because he has failed to define his position on issues before the public. It was printed in .the afternoon papers that the progressives had issued an ultimatum to Hughes to define where he stands in the matter of preparedness and his foreign policy and that he has again refused to speak and that this will mean that he will not be acceptable to the progressives. Should this prove to be the case it might affect the candidacy of Mr. Fairbanks very favorably, for he long ago defined himself in these particulars, saying in a speech at Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22nd, ast year, when sentiment was divided, that “Our national life and markets of the world are going to be profoundly affected by the European war. We must meet this with a constructive pro-American program, first adequate protection for national defense; second, restoration, of the protective tariff; third, restoration of the flag to the oceans; fourth, organization for world markets.” Again in Kentucky last fall he said: “Military invasion is a possibility; commercial invasion is a deadly certanty after the war. We must prepare for both.”

There is a constant roar as I write. Thfee bands, each followed by large marching delegations for Lawrence Y. Sherman, have paraded the hotel. When the-'band stopped playing, the marchers shouted: “One, two, three, four; who are we for?” And then m loud voices shouted “Sherman.” One delegation was all composed of negroes, band and all. Occasionally sortie ardent Roosevelt man shouts “Hurrah for Teddy,” and some times it inspires others to take up the shout, 'but it does not last long nor sound inspiring and apparently lacks the confidence of those responsible for Conventions bring old friends together in a surprising way. I had scarcely stepped into the Congress hotel this evening until I met Oscar J. Ricketts, whose acquaintance I valued highly when I was in Washington., D. C. He pointed out another friend, “Whitey” Lawson, whom I also knew very well. It proved a real, reunion. ' ~ Among -the Indianapolis delegation was Paul Miller, the Rensselaer youth who is attending dental college in In-

HUGHES BOOM CAUSES OPPONENTS FEAR

Backers of Favorite Sons Strive Desperately to Stem Tide Plunging Toward Justice. ! Representatives of the several candidates for the republican presidential nomination are in a perplexing fear. Having fostered sentiment in favor of Justice Hughes until they felt sure Colonel Roosevelt was definitely eliminated, they now fear that they cannot control the Hughes movement. During Monday it grew to proportions of a boom. Effort is being made to concentrate all elements against it and the indications are that the veto of the Republican Progressive party which, 06 course, means Colonel Roosevelt’s disapproval )f Hughes, may be sought as a check. Harmony above everything eTse is the desire of the 'leaders. Without it any nominee would answer the purpose, because it is ereognized that unless the republicans and progressives get together their chances at the polls are slim. To obtain harmony, the republican leaders are willing to concede to Colonel Roosevelt the veto power in some form. The dealers say that he should be able to select one or two rpen who would be acceptable to him from the list of candidates. Others think that he should suggest men for consideration by convention leaders and practically all the party chiefs are willing to admit that any of the candidates definitely rejected by Colonel Roosevelt could not be nominated.

Assault and Battery Case Before Prosecutor Sands at Roselawn.

Prosecutor Sands went to Roselawn this Tuesday morning and heard a case of assault and battery against John Call. Call was accused of assaulting C. H. Matter Saturday and pleaded guilty, thereupon getting, a fine of $1 and costs, amounting to $9.10. It seems that Matter, who is about 75 years old, sold a mule to Call for sls. Call had paid $4 on the mule and when he did not pay the remainder Matter went to the Call home and got the mule. Call met Matter on the street Saturday and_ told him to give back the $4 which he had paid on the mule. When Matter refused to do this Call grabbed him by the collar and shook him up a little. After fining Call, Prosecutor Sands told the two men to fix up their trouble about the dispute caused by the mule.

Former St. Joseph’s College Student Died In Indianapolis.

Father A. Sheidler, of St. Joseph’s College, went to Indianapolis Tuesday to attend the funeral of Joseph McNulty, a student in the college here the first o*f this year. McNulty, who was about fifteen years of age, entered school here last fall. About the middle of May he was stricken with an attack of appendicitis and taken to Indianapolis, where he was operated upon. He seemed to be getting along fine and when the news reached the college Monday that he had died Sunday, it was a shock to all. Young McNulty’3 home was in Indianapolis and the funeral will he held there Wednesday.

WEATHER. Probably rain in north and' showers and thunderstorms in south portion tonight and Wednesday.

dianapolis and who is incidentally m the political game clear up to his neck. Paul was as happy as a clam and no one is making more Fairbanks noise than he. Lawrence Lyons, of Brook, the tenth district chairman, is on the job with his customary promtness and enthusiasm and is contributing his labors in the interest of Indiana s favorite son.

Before this is printed the convention will be quite well on its way. Contests have already (been decided, states have selected their national committeemen and their members of the various committees and tomorrow they will meet and set the machinery in motion that will name the next president. Certainly any person who likes numbers and noise and lots of bands, glee clubs, spirited championing of candidates and the active scenes of a convention could get much enjoyment from this monstrous gathering. | Tomorrow, possibly, there will be something more to report. Something seems not only liable hut certain to happen at any moment. It will be disappointing to every person ,f something don’t happen. Probably nothing is quite so certain of happening as an effort on the part of th< progressives to decide what one ■o. the republican candidates they want. Their decision on Hus point will doubtless have a hearing on the work of naming the candidate.

GEORGE H. HEALEY.

SUNDAY WEDDING NEAR REMINGTON

Miss Odile Grimes and Owen Brook Are Married By Itev, Post ill.

The wedding of Miss Odile Grimes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Grimes, of near Remington, and Owen Brook, of Roselawn, took place Sunday afternoon, June 4, at 1 o’clock, at the home of the bride’s father, with Rev. C. W. Postil! officiating. Only relatives and closest friends of the family were present. At 1 o’clock, as Miss Blanche De Embree, close friend of the bride, played the wedding march, the bride entered the room upon the arm of her father, and was met at the altar by the groom and Rev. Postill. During the ceremony Miss De Embree played “Whisperings of Love.” The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de chine and lace, and carried a beautiful bridal bouquet of white and pink roses. The groom wore a suit of navy serge. After the ceremony and hearty congratulations a grand reception was served. After a short honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs. Brook will be at home to their many friends at Roselawn, Ind., where the groom has a home prepared for his bride.

Otis Crandall Sent to Oakland Of Pacific Coast League.

Otis Crandall, of near Goodland, for the past twelve or thirteen years a big league pitcher, has been released by Fielder Jones of the St. Louis Browns, to Oakland, of the Pacific coast league. Otis started his career with the Frankfort, Ind., team and later the Three I League, from where the New York Giants secured him. Otis was with the Giants during the major portion of his big league career but spent a few weeks with the St. Louis club of the same league, from where he hopped to the now defunct Federal league, and was secured by the Browns when that league broke up. The Pacific coast league is a mighty fast league and ranks next to the majors in class, and Otis should enjoy several years of good baseball yet in this company.

Indiana University Secretary and Secretary to President Bryan to Wed.

The engagement of John W. Cravens, secretary of Indiana University, and Miss MeWie Greene, secretary to Dr. William Lowell Bryan, president of the university, was announced Monday evening at a dinner given in their honor by President and Mrs. Bryan. The marriage will take place this summer. Mr. Cravens is a brother-in-law of Governor Ralston and for the past twenty years has been registrar and secretary o? Indiana University. Miss Green’s home is in Danville, Ind., and for the past seven years she has 'been secretary to President Bryan.

NOTICE. We have bought the bicycle fixtures, tools, stock and supplies from Jim Clark and will add it to our already large stock of bicycle repairs. Bring us your work, any time, day or night. Prices reasonable. We do any kind of general repairing or soldering. New bikes in stock. MAIN GARAGE. K. of P. Notice. There will be Work in the 3rd f degree Tuesday evening, June 6th, and the Brook lodge will perform it. A feed follows. All members and visiting Knights come. —S. M. Haas, Chancellor Commander. NOTICE. The ladies of the Newiamd Aid will give a strawberry and ice cream social Saturday evening, Jun 10th. Notice to Trespassers. Hereafter anyone found in my strawberry patch without permission will be prosecuted. I will also be on guard at night and will take other means than prosecution to guard my property if necessary. JOHN SCHANLAUB. Union Township Convention. —- Union township will hold its annual Sunday school convention at Rosebud next Sunday, Jupe 11, at 10 o’clock. A basket dinner will be given and everybody is invited.

Install your heating plant now before cold weather. We would be pleased to submit an estimate for a heating plant for your dwelling. Sommers & Cornwell.

FAIRBANKS PARADE MONDAY EVENING

Chicago Streets Blocked When Mlurchers Take City By Storm— lndiana Bopsters Number Many. Chicago, June s.—Headed by a mounted escort of Chicago policemen, with banners and American flags flying to the lake breeze and with the cradc Indianapolis Military Band playing the Hoosier song, “On the Banks of the Wabash,” Indiana republicans, every last one of them shouting for Fairbanks, marched up Michigan avenue in such numbers early this evening that all other traffic on that notoriously busy thoroughfare was clogged and jammed until it was brought to a complete standstill. The Hoosier contingent of Fairbanks boosters, which came 'here on special trains from Indianapolis, Evansville and Terre Haute, represented by far the biggest single delegation which has yet arrived to participate in this herculean job of pres-ident-making. Pandemonium broke loose when the parade ended when the shouting Hoosiers of the Congress hotel and proclaiming with noisy enthusiasm that Fairbanks is the “best bet.” There wasn’t even elbow room in the lobby after the Hoosiers arrived. Mrs. John W. Timmons, daughter of Charles W. Fairbanks, was among the 600 paraders. She was the only woman to march, but it is needless to say that no other person in line was more enthusiastic. Mr. Fairbanks himself is remaining in Indianapolis.

All of J. W. Marian Family Was Present at Reunion Sunday.

Last Sunday, Jane 4 th, was held a family reunion at the home of J. W. .Marion in Gillam township. Each son with their wives and children and the daughter with her son, were present. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Marion, of Newland, with their children, Lena, Sophia, Ira, May, George, Carl and Walter; Mr. and Mrs. S. I. Marion, of Monon, with theiT children Ellen, John, William and Violet; Mrs. George Steinhilder and son, Marion; Mr. and Mrs. John Marion and their children, Ruth and 3elen. • An old fashioned dinner was served all the way from chicken to devilsfood and huckleberries. A bouquet of yellow roses adorned the table. There were three sons and one daughter present, with fourteen grandchildren ranging in age from 13 years to 2 months. All wished when leaving to be present next year at such a feast aftd enjoy such a year. This is the first since they have all been married.

Announcement has been made by the Rockefeller general education board that they have made gifts to the extent of $789,980 for educational institutions throughout the country. B. F. Mather, aged 81, a retired farmer and union veteran, is dead at nis home in Martinsburg, Va. He served as bodyguard to President Lincoln when the latter made his famous address at Gettysburg. President Wilson has approved the tentative selection of Senator OUie James, of Kentucky, for peimanent chairman of the democratic convention at St. Louis. This assures the election for the senator at the convention. ' To demonstrate their patriotism, 500,000 German and AuStrian-Hun-garian Americans and their’ friends went to Sheepshead Bay speedway Sunday and saluted a gigantic American flag composed of 2,000 girls attired in the national colors.

ALL TIRED OUT

Hundreds tJore In Rensselaer in Hie Same Plight. Tired all the time; Weary and worn out night and day; ' Back aches; head aches, Your kidneys axe probably weakened. You should help them at their work. Let one who knows tell you how. Mrs. Joseph Adams, Work &' Van Rensselaer Sts., Rensselaer, s&ys T suffered very much from kidney disorders. My kidneys aoted too often, and I could get. litiiie rest aft night. The kidney secretions wore scanty anti caused annoyamce. I felt tired out all the time and was nervous and blue. Sometimes, flashes of color kept coming before my eyes. My head ached and it seemed as though. I would go wild. Doan’s Kidney Pills* which we got at A. F. Long's Drug Store, relieved me wonderfully.” Price 50c* at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Adams had. Foerter-Milbum Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Panama hate* f^) re as fine as fly legs, $5. Drop In and look them over. -—Hilliard ft H-amU, - ° ' \ am 11 MfcCi:

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