Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 146, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 June 1916 — Page 1

No. 146.

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FRANKFORT MURDERER ACQUITTED BY JURY

Jury Returns Verdict of Not Guilty After Two (Hours’ Deliberation — Not Satisfactory to All. •* ’ v * • /Frankfort, Ind., June 18. —After being out two hours and taking three ballots, the jury to whom the case of the State of Indiana vs. Giles W. Trask, charged with the murder of Minerva A. Evans, better known as Madam Rand, was submitted, returned a verdict of not guilty. The return was - made to Judge Joseph Combs in the Clinton county circuit ' court room Saturday evening at 7:15 o’clock and although the vast throng that had crowded the oourt room since the trial began were /Warned not to make any demonstration, the verdict was received with cheers and hand clapping. Hardly before the court had time to discharge the jury, scores of friends surrounded the defendant and he was showered with congratulations. Trask at no time entertained the idea that he would ,be found guilty, and when the bell on the court house rang out the news that a verdict had been reached, he was asked what he thought it would be. He replied that it could be nothing but acquittal. After the verdict of the jury had been read iTrask thanked each of the jurors and the court. He first, however, embraced his wife, who has occupied a seat near him since the trial began. The verdict, while popular with many, did not meet with universal approval. There were many who felt that Trask should have been found guilty of manslaughter.

Resta Proves That His Peugot Is Faster Than DePalma’s Mercedes.

Chicago, 111., June 18. Dario Resfca’s Peugotis faster than Ralph DePalma’s Mercedes. In proving it today at Speedway Park before 30,000 persons, Resta took all three heats in'the three-part race and reached speeds he never before has ,been able to' attain in a contest. His high speed was reached in the eleventh lap of the second heat which he made in 1:05.6, a speed of 109.75 miles an hour. Spark trouble took both into the pits in" the first, or fifty mile heat, and at one time DePalma was two laps ahead of his rival. One of these laps -Resta made up by hard driving and the other was lost by DePalma’s Mercedes through engine trouble. Two features stood out of the race, besides the red, white and * green flags and the refreshment venders who sold ihot tamales and hot spaghetti Italienne. They were: Beata’s Peugeot, as a car, is swifter than the Mercedes. The latter showed every indication of having topped the hfll of its career and of having begun a slight descent on the other side of its greatest capabilities. It never again will make 114 miles an hour. ' j"

The Evening Republican.

ATHLETICS TROUNCE FRANCESVILLE 9 TO 2

Ricks Is Given Lacing By Athletic Rookies While Clark Holds Francesville Safe. With but two regular men in their positions the Athletics gave Otto Ricks, {former St. Joseph college slab artist and his mates a severe trouncing on the Riverside lot Sunday afternoon between showers. With the exception of Joe Elder in left field and Lefty Clark in the box, the Athletic lineup presented an entire recruit lineup. Aside from the first inning the youngsters put up a clever exhibition and romped home a winner easily. Ricks was slammed for thirteen safeties, issued 5 passes and hit one batsman. Clark allowed four bingles and passed one hostile. Part of the game was played in the rain, which made good ball playing impossible. The pastime was stopped for about five minutes during the worst part of the storm. Francesville sent two men across the rubber in the opener, the only , inning in which they were able to score. Westphal singled down the third base foul line. Kruger followedj with a hit to center. Wheeler hit to ■ McCarthy, who" forced Westphal at third. Clark tossed out Ricks at first, the two runners advancing. Coffell hit to Blue, who heaved oyer Dad’s head and the two runners scored. Blue threw out Shafer. The Athletics w§re blanked in their half of the first, and both .teams were Blanked in the second. The home crew knotted the count in their third. Harold Clark strolled, Eldridge forced Clark at second, Elder two based to. right and Jimmy scored. Dad followed with a single and Joe came home. Blue singled. McCarthy struck out. The Athletics scored four more in the fifth, clinching the combat. Jimmy was safe on an error. Elder then singled; so did Dad, scoring Jimmy. Blue forced Swartzell at third, but Joe scored. McCarthy walked. Heaiy was out. O’Riley singled to left, scoring Blue and McCarthy. Lefty beat out a bunt, but O’Riley was nipped off third. Three more of the home gang crossed the plate in the sixth, on a combination of hits, errors and walks, ending the scoring for the day. Thayer will be at Riverside next Sunday, June 25. They have defeated the Lowell club this season, whom the Athletics downed earlier in the season 3 to 1, so the game should be a rattling exhibition. The lineup and summary follow: FRANCESVILLE. R HPO A E Westphal, 2b 0 2 3 0 0 Kruger, rs 110 0 0 Wheeler, cf 1 0 2 0 0 Ricks, p 0 0 0 2 0 Ooffel, ss 0 0 111 Schaffer, 3b 0 0 4 0 1 Markley, lb 0 0 8 0 2 Kuipke, If 0 13 0 0 Record, c 0 0 3 0 0 Total 2 4 24 3 4 ATHLETICS. R HPO A E H. Clark, 2b 1 0 2 3 1 Eldridge, c 3 2 9 2 0, Elder, If ' 3 2 2 1 0 Siwartzell, lb 1 2 9 0 0 Blue, ss 0 3 2 2 2 McCarthy, 3b 0 0 2 1 1 Healy, cf - 1 1 1 Q 0 O’Riley, rs 0 10 0 0 Clark, p 0 2 0 3 0 Total 9 12 27 12 4 12345678 9—R Francesville 20000000 o—2 Atheltics 00204300 x—-9 Two base hits, Blue. Struck out, by Ricks 3, by Clark 6. Bases on balls, off Ricks, 5; off Clark 1. Hit batsman, Ricks 1. Double plays, Westphal unassisted, Elder to Clark. Stolen bases, Blue, Eldridge 2, H. Clark. Umpire Kirk. Scorer, Beam. Time of game, 1:50.

Notice to the Public. The Rensselaer ice cream and candy store, under new management, wishes to announce to the public that our home-made delicious ice cream and candies are the best in the city. We are experts in th« business. Our quality and cleanliness will please you. Athens & Katerones, Props. Pony Express, Phone 623. . Fresh home-grown strawberries at Rhoads’ grocery every day.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1916.

AUTOS COLLIDE ON WASHINGTON STREET

Cars Driven by G. H. McLain and H. B. Tuteur Clashed This Noon and Latter Smashes into Store. G. H. McLain driving his Metz roadster, and Herman Tuteur in hts Chevrolet roadster, clashed on Washington street this Monday noon and the car of the latter crashed into the front window of F. J. Rowen’s grocery store. The two cars were traveling eas: with McLain in the lead. McLain started to turn around and ran directly into the path of Tuteur’s car, which was traveling about twenty miles an hour. The front wheels locked, and when they finally wrested themselves loose Tuteur’s car was headed directly for the sidewalk at a high rate of speed. It crashed over the curbing and smashed into the 'front window 61 The grocery store as related above, breaking the glass an-i tearing the panel out. Groceries were scattered about considerably and some of the lawnmowers in front of Rhoades’ hardware store were torn to pieces. Fortunately no one was injured, which was really remarkable as there were a great many people near the spot at the time the accident occurred. Neither car was damaged seriously. .7-— _—±l Probably one of the drivers was as much to blame as the other and each will contribute to his share of the adjustment. h

Many Germans Attended Union Township Picnic.

A German picnic was held in Union township Sunday and proved a very enjoyable affair. It is estimated that about 300 were present in the afternoon when the speaking took place. State Representative W. L. Wood was asked to speak and made the first address. He spoke of the duty of foreigners in matters of American citizenship and said that there could be no divided responsibility. That in any matter affectng the United States and any foreign country it was the duty of every loyal citizen to stand by America. There were other speakers from Hammond and Indianapolis, and their addresses, it is understood, while sympathetic toward their mother country in matters of sentiment and affecting their interests in the foreign war entirely loyal to the United States. The picnic had been planned for some time and the results met every

Father of Mrs. Earle Reynolds Died In New York.

James H. Donegan, aged 67 years and a veteran actor in circus and vaudeville, died at midnight Friday night at St. Vincent’s hospital in New York City. His serious illness resulted in a call being made about a ihonth ago for his daughter, MrS. Earle Reynolds, to come to his bedside. She did so at once and a short time later was joined there by her husband, Earle Reynolds. They cancelled a'l their own theatrical engagements to attend him during his final days. Mr. Donegan was a Mason and also a member of the theatrical order of the White Rats. His funeral will be held Tuesday in New York City. Mr. Donegan had visited Rensselaer on one or two occasions. His wife died about three years ago.

Great Graves Show Now Here at the Gayety. The Great Graves and supporting company will open a week’s engagement at the Gayety Airdome tonight. This is a guaranteed attraction and comes highly recommended. At no time during this engagement will the program be repeated as it is changed nightly. There will be no gorgeous costumes, paint, powder or w‘gs, Mt' comedy pure and simple will reign supreme and laughter will hold sway. One moment you will be held spellbound with amazement at some seemingly impossible feat and the-next sent into convulsions of laughter at some very funny situations. ~—3 The lady whom Mr. Graves put to sleep yesterday in Rhoades’ window, will be taken to the Gayety. tonight and awakened at 8 o’clock on the stage. ' —- 6 Prices 10c and 20c. , Don’t fail to call 1 Phone 71, Rhoads’ grocery, for fresh home-grown strawberries.

Mexican Condition Such as to Create Grave Concern and President Calls All Militiamen of All State For Border Patrol rensselaer company goes Major Healey and Captain Tuteur Receive Telegraphic Order to Recruit Companies to War Strength, Which is 150, and to be Prepared to Move as Soon as the Peace Minimum of 65 is in Company Rendezvous—Local Company at Once Begins Activities to Secure Full Quota for Service.

Indianapolis, Ind., 10:11 a. m. June 19— Major Geo. H. Healey, Rensselaer, Indiana. Mobilization orders. Mobilize at once home station. Recruit war strength. Report to Regimental Commander when you have minimum peace strength required ready to move. See General Order No. Six and Circular No. Three AGO Indiana 1914. Order following by mail. ' Bridges, Adjutant General.

Washington, June 18.—President ; Wilson has called out the militia of every state for service on the Mexican border. In announcing the President’s • decision late today, Secretary Baker I said the militia would be sent to the border wherever and as fully as Gen. Funston determines them to be needed. Secretary Baker issued the following statement: “In view of the disturbed conditions on the Mexican border and in order to assure complete protection for all Americans, the President has called out substantially all the state militia and will send them to the border wherever and as fully as Gen. Funston determines them to be needed for the purpose stated. “If all are not needed, an effort will be made to relieve those on duty there from time to time so as to distribute the duty. “This call for militia is wholly unrelated to Gen. Pershing’s expedition and contemplates no additional entry into Mexico, except as may be necessary to pursue bandits who attempt outrages on American soil. “The militia are being called out sb as to leave some troops in the several states. They will be mobilized at their home stations, where necessary recruiting can be done.” ' The first official notification for the mobilization was received by Major George H. Healey at 10:48 this Monday morning. The order instructed him to mobilize his four companies at their home stations and to recruit up to war strength, which is 150 men for each company. As soon as the minimum peace strength of 65 was assembled and equipped ready to move from home station Col. Aubrey L. Kuhlman, of Auburn, was to be notified. The order referred by War Department orders and -stated that -ther orders were being sent by mail. Shortly after Mayor Healey received his order another came to Captain Herman B. Tuteur embodying the same instructions. Second Lieutenant George W. Healey was ordered to report at once to regimental headluarters at Auburn, Ind. As a battalion quartermaster he is a member of the regimental supply company

and will aid the quartermaster of the regiment in getting things ready to subsist the troops when they are mobilized at Fort Benjamin Harrison. First Lieutenant C. Arthur Tuteur, who was home from Indianapolis over Sunday, was also notified. He returned to Indianapolis on the 11:1? train to arrange for his absence from the public service commission and to get his affairs there in shape for his departure. He is the battalion adjutant on the staff of Major Healey. Sergeant-Major Don P. Warren, who is on the non-commissioned staff of the same officer, is in Ohio and it is expected will report at once. Captain Tuteur at once began th 3 mobilization of his company, whicn has an enlisted strength of 54, which is 11 below the minimum strength required before the company can be moved from its home station. He at once began pldns for recruiting up to war strength, which is 150, and sergeants and corporals are to assist First Lieutenant Jerry B. Garland and Second Lieutenant Edward L. Watson in the recruiting service. It is probable that they will visit nearby towns ifr search of recruits. The other companies in the same battalion with Rensselaer and under command of Major Healey are C of Monticello, I of Plymouth and L of Valparaiso. Major Healey talked with the commanding officers of those companies, namely, Oapt. A. B. Cray of Monticello, Capt. James H. Canan of Plymouth and Capt. Edward T. Heineman of Valparaiso. Each reported that they had already begun the mobilization of their companies and would be ready to move at the shortest possible moment. It is expected that First Lieutenant C. Arthur Tuteur will bO'ordered to duty as a recruiting officer and will recruit for the four officers of the battalion. Dr. C. E. Johnson, who recently was partially examined for the mediI cal service, has been- called to take the balance of the examination. In the first examination he successfully passed the medical examination but, had received no training in military tactics and discpline and he enlisted in the local company to receive this instruction and will go to the front with the troops. Sergeant James W. Spate, of Newland, received his orders by telephone to report at the local rendezvous and will bring a number of militiamen from tHt section of the county and it is probable will also bring several new recruits. s At 8 o’clock this morning John O’Connor hauled the flag to the top

of the pole at his home as a reminder hat there was a patriotic duty awaitpg the young men of the city and county. On April 14, 1898, while a •esident of Khiman, he raised the flag >n the morning the call for troops ■ame for the Spanish-American war.. The total strength of the militia troops of the United States at the present time is about 129/)00. When ecruited to the minimum strength here will be about 145,000 and if re■ruited to war strength there will be XX),000 or more. Indiana has two regiments and leven companies of another regiment >f infantry, one battalion of field arillery, one ambulance company, one ield hospital and one company of sizial corps. 'The total strength of the trength militia is about 2,100. In 1914 when there seemed immin■nt prospect of the-guard being calld for Mexican service Adjutant General Frank L. Bridges issued an order vhich gave to company commanders ;he scheme of mobilization which is :iow being carried out. It requires .hat witbin six hours after the receipt of the mobilization order each company commander shall report to the regimental commander and the adjutant general the names of all officers and men who have reported for duty and the names of all who have not reported. Every man who fails to report after ordered will be courtmartialed and the penalty in time of active service is severe. A dispatch from Mexico states that Carranza called his people together Sunday and advised them against any rash conduct and said that he was trying to diplomatically settle the differences with the United States and that he hoped that his people would help him do it, but that if it became necessary to fight the United States he would personally lead his troops in the conflict. There is no telling how long the service will be for. If occupation of Mexican territory should result t is not improbable that it will.be a long time before order would be restore 1 and industries reopened and those who want to engage in peaceful pursuits be protected in doing so. Possibly the troops may never cross the Mexican border and the present threatening situation may be averted, but the fact that Mexico is composed of such a large per cent of ignorant people makes it appear now that nothing will prevent a recurrence of these troubles except a maield hand. Certainly the three years and a half of watchful waiting has furnisehd substantial proof that the present action can not be further delayed.

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