Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 156, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1916 — Page 1

No. 156.

TONIGHT at the GAYETY EXTRA EXTRA 2 TEAMS 2 4 PEOPLE 4 ■ . ■ ... - Fredrik the Great & Co. Cwnedy Magicians Guinea pigs, pigeons and various species of the feathered tribe will be seen soaring in mid-air.

Ross and Delmar The Nifty Steppers The Big Show Don’t Miss It. 15 and sc. Notice to Muzzle Dogs. On and after July Ist all dogsln the city or coming intd the city > must be muzzled. By order of City Health Board.

Baptist Church. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Union service on court house lawn, Rev. Asa McDaniel preaching, 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30. Parr services: Sunday school 10 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. Christian Enedavor 7 p. m. Preaching 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening, ~7:30. Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Flexing, Minister. 9:30 Bible school. 10:45 Public worship. Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, baptism and re • ception of members. 7 Union vesper services on the court house lawn and sermon by Rev. Asa McDaniel. Must Not Shoot Fire Crackers On the Street. The ordinance against the- use of fire crackers or other explosives on the streets of Rensselaer will be enforced by order of the city council. This order does not apply to your own premises. VERN ROBINSON, City Marsha l . Fresh' home-grown strawberries at Rhoads’ grocery every day.

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 ZjOEJL best goods made J and the prices li are b 9& little, if mm any than inferior-goods. BEES FOR SALE n , ask for free catalogue LESLIE CLARK At Republican Office - Rensselaer, Ind.

The Evening Republican.

DATE OF TROOP DEPARTURE UNCERTAIN

Troops Are Getting Restless and Are Anxious to Move—Destination Is Not Yet Known. Camp Ralston, June 29.—The same uncertainty concerning the departure of the Indiana guardsmen continues to hold sway. Every one of the men stationed at Camp RAlston are eager to get away, as it is thought that conditions will be improved when the men are finally located in a permanent camp somewhere along the Rio Grande.

The nervous strain is great here, and once the last home ties have been broken, the last good-byes said and the boys have settled down to what they know is to be the regular routine for some time,at least, it will be easier for everybody. The opinion prevails among the men that they will not move before Sunday, if they succeed in getting away then. They are expected to move within ten hours after the orders are received. There-is no inkling as to where the troops are going once they are entrained. The entire camp is a scene of activity from morning until late at night. j. - . .

It’s a Wonder Rensselaer Gets Any Automobile Tourists.

After a trip over some of the roads in Jasper county in an automobile, and especially the north gravyel to Burks bridge and on past, the road in some places are almost impassible and even when they are perfectly drv they are so rough that only by slow ing down a machine to a very low rate of speed, is one able to ride with any comfort at all. ~ The road question has been diseased time and again, but the solution seems no nearer at hand than it ever did. Jasper county has spent thousands of dollars on her roads, in some instances wisely, and in others very unwisely. Much time and labor has been spent on the college road, which is right now the best road in Jasper county and why continued improvement of it is made, at the neglect of other roads which really need it, is beyond us.

Fresh nome-grown strawberries each day at Rhoads’ grocery.

»f it’s Electrical let Leo Mecklenburg do it. Phone 621

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY; JUNE 30,1916.

RENSSELAER MAN FRISKED AT LAFAYETTE

Robert Tombs Has An Exciting Time “Rushing the Can” With a Gang of Strangers. Lafayette Journal. Robert Tombs, of Rensselaer, who says he is an engineer, came to the city yesterday to have some work done at a local foundry. It being impossible to get the work out yesterday, Tombs started out last night to see the sights. He fell in with a newly organized “Mosquito Fleet” and they proceeded to shoot the can from the west end of the Brown street bridge. When the fun started there ware two women in the crowd and the “Gentleman from Rensselaer,” to be real chivalrous, handed someone $lO with which to purchase a can of beer.

The beer came back alright, but Tombs says he failed to get any change out of she ten. He put up a holler and the members of the fleet turned their guns on him and he rapidly retreated. It occurred to Tomb 3 about an hour after the occurrence that the police might be able to do something so he made his troubles known to them.

Shortly before midnight Officer Hedrick arrested Sam and Frank Nugent, two strangers, who were in the gang. Tombs claimed he gave the $lO to Sam. When the 'men were searched they had several dollars on them and one of them attempted to palin a $5 bill to keep the frsm finding it. The other one had $6 stored away in a secret pocket. After arresting the men officers started out to find Tombs. A search was made of the lumber sheds along the river and Tombs was found peacefully sleeping with six others. When he was aroused he found that his watch was gone, and also said that he was short SSO. The officer placed Bart Kane, Roy Likens, Henry Sifers, William Mustin, Mike Bym and Joseph Johnson under arrest. They were all bunking in the ulmber shed. When searched at police headquarters the supposed SSO was not found, but Roy Likens was wearing the watch that Tombs said was stolen. He said Tombs gave it to him to wear. All of the men showed signs of having partaken of the contents of the bucket that made several trips to the saloon. They are all being held pending further investigation.

Freed Negroes Aver Wounded Are Butchered by Mexicans.

The 23 troopers of the Tenth cavalry and Lem H. Spillsbury, Mormon scout, were brought to the International bridge at 3:05 Thursday afternoon. General Bell was waiting with a written receipt for their delivery. The actual return of the men to American soil was delayed some time after General Bell had given the receipt, while they were given a vinegar bath at the immigration station abutting on the bridge near the American side. All the clothes the men wore in Mexico were thrown away and they were freshly clotheu. Once Spillsbury was on the American side, he was asked if he was aware of the statement purporting to come from him, issued through General Trevino. “I am,” he answered. “Are you going to stick to it.” “I certainly will.” Several of the negro troopers declared that they were certain that several of the American wounded left on the battlefield at Carrizal subse quently were killed by the Mexicans. Som of the troopers also stated that they had been robbed of

Army Welcome War Postponement; Gives Time to Prepare Troops.

Any delay incident to negotiations with General Carranza will be of Inestimable benefit to the United States, should the course of events cause a clash between the U. S. and the de facto government, according to army officers. This advantage would consist not only of permitting the release or active service of the 35,000 regulars now stationed at the border, by substitution of national guardsmen, but in the concentration of supplies for a big campaign, the mobilization of transport facilities and the rehabilitation of the flying arm of the service. It is estimated that the forage for the horses and mules used by the army cost nearly $950,000 a month, while appriximately $40,000 a month will 'be used for gasoline. The pay of officers and men now on the border approximates $1,800,000 a month, but this will be greatly increased by the addition of the national guardsmen.

“I will cheerfully say that Chamberlain’s Tablets are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation that I have sold in thirty-four years’ drug store service,” writes S. H. Murphy, druggist, Wellsburg, N. Y. For sale by B. F. Fendig. .

DR. CURNICK VISITS CAMP RALSTON

Is Entertained By Company M and Tells of Fine Spirit Shown and What the Boys Need. Dr. Cumick returned from Indianapolis Thursday. He has very kindly given us an extended report of his visit to Camp Harrison. He adds his testimony to that of all the others who have visited there that the congested condition of the interurban cars makes the twelve mile trip a very uncomfortable one. The Big Four railroad, which passes near the grounds, is not catering to this class of business, as they are busy preparing the equipment of the road to handle the troops and supplies when they are ordered to the border. The railroads running south from Indianapolis are ready at a moment’s notice to take the troops, having twelve engines fired and ready all the time standing in the railroad yards. The first tent inside the grounds is a large circus tent where fruits, candy, etc., are for sale, and where many of the thousands of young ladies who visit the camp are treated by their soldier boy admirers.

The Rensselaer boys are about the seventh street from the entrance. Dr. Curnick was taken in charge by the officers of our company andhp ~Had warm words of praise for the courtesies shown him. Captain Tuteur was just calling the roll of soldiers to .take the federal enlistment oath when Dr. Curnick arrived. The men were * lined - up on one side and the Plymouth company on the other when. they took the oath of allegiance to the U. S. It certainly reflects great creidt on our little city to know that every member of the company was willing to do all that was possible for the defense of the nation. The other company w r as not so fortunate, nine refusing to take the oath. There were ftiorc than 800 of the Indiana troops who thus refused and who will be tried before a court martial and discharged without honor. Their comrades decorated them with yellow badges and subjected them to all sorts of ridicule. Terre Haute was much disappointed in the company from that city when one hundred of their members refused to take the. federal oath after they had given them an enthusiastic demonstration when they left for Indianapolis. Had they taken the oath they might then have applied for a discharge had it been necessary and in most cases it would no doubt have been granted. , Dr. Curnick was invited to address the boys. He told them how loneLy we were since their departure; h<Jw we were expecting complimentary reports of them and how willing we were to hSlp them in every possible way.

The National Council of Federated Churches was ahead of us in the matter of supplying the boys with pocket testaments. Thursday *Dr. Pierson, an officer of that organization, distributed 3,000 testaments. The Rensselaer boys made an unusually fine showing in-the physical test and all around they compare very favorably with any other company in the state. They suggested that if home folks wished to remember them in a practical way they might do so by sending a supply of new postal cards and postage stamps. Many of the boys are unable to write on account of the difficulty in being able to obtain supplies and small change. Then, too, they are very busy and as the camp grounds comprise 2,600 acres, it is not always easy to send a written message. Dr. Curnick suggested that this might be done by popular subscription and that he would head the list with a dollar. The men from Indianapolis were thus supplied with thousands of cards and stamps. Many visitors to the camp carry fruit and edibles of all kinds. Rensselaer people who desire to remember the boys in this w T ay would do well, however, to buy the “eats” in the city just before going out on account of the hot weather. The only difference in the quarters of the officers and men is that the formei* have cots in their tents -while the men sleep on their blankets on the ground. Any who go must prepare to endure great fatigue, as there is no place to rest* but on the ground and in the hot sun. The training received is fine for the boys and the value of this experience cannot he calculated.

Merchantsto Close 4th of July.

We, the undersigned merchants, agree to close our palces of business all day Tuesday, July 4th: Sam Fendig, John H. Ramp, B. F. Fendig, S. P. HilliaTd, Mary Meyer Mealy, G. J. Jessen, Warner Bros., Watson Plumbing Co., Jasper County Democrat, H. B. Tuteur, W. J. Wright, B. J. Jarrette, P. W. Clarke, Rowles & Parker, Geo. Collins, E. D. Rhoades & Son, F. J. Rowen, J. A- McFarland, Wm. Traub, C. E, Duvall, The G. E. Murray Co., C. W. Eger, B. N. Fendig, A. F. Long & Son, La rah & Hopkins, The ReRepublican, Mrs. fL Purcupile.

Miss Catherine Shields Buys the Willis Property.

Miss Catherine Shields has purchased the residence property of J. B. Willis and will make a number of improvements which will make it a very desirable rental property. At a later time Miss Shields will probably build other houses on the various lots included in the plat. If the change in appearance is as great as has been the change in the former neglected property which she purchased and improved, she deserves the title of public benefactor. Mr. and Mrs. Willis will make their future home with theijr daughter, Mrs. Leslie Alter, in Union township.

' NOTICE. * We, the undersigned barbeis, agree to ke*p our shops open Monday night, July 3, until 9 o’clock, to take care of what business comes and keep our shops closed all day Jjuly 4, 1916. Calvin H. Cain. Wood & Kresler. F. M. Haskell.— C. W. Rhoades. NOTICE, -"I have opened a cream station ah Lee and solicit your patronage. Price and test guaranteed.—Morris Jacks.

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LOUIS NICHOLS DIED THURSDAY EVENING

Well Known Citizen Passed Away After a Long and Lingering Illness. Louis Nichole, well known citizen of Rensselaer, died at his home north of Donnelly’s lumber yard, at 11:30 Thursday evening, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Nichols had been failing in health for several years and became seriously ill some six weeks ago and continued to fail until death came. He suffered no pain but grew weaker each day. He leaves a wife and manv relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His parents both died when he was a child. t , The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the house. Rev. Asa McDaniels will conduct the services.

Notice to Tennis Players. All single and double entries for city championship must be in by July sth.—President Tennis Association. Pony Express, Phone 623.

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