Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 179, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1916 — Page 1

No. 179.

Tonight At The GAYETY AIRDOME George Kleine presents one of his masterful attractions “The Green Gloak” The phenomenal Agues Kayne will perform as a musical comedienne and what she can do is a plenlty. A Scientific juggler will also disclose some stunts worth viewing. 5 and 10c.

NOTICE. My bicycle was stolen from the side ,otf McFarland’s store Wednesday evening abouit 9. If party will return wheel by Sunday no prosecution will be made. —Lee Ramey. Mi3s Nell Biggs and Mlrs. Laura Ballings are visiting their father and sister, H. A. Biggs and Miss Mildred. Miss Floe Metz returned bo Chicago today after visiting Misses Nell and Mildred Biggs since Sundaiv. Auto brand 50c work shirts, best on earth, at Hilliard & Hamiill’s.

Biggest Circus in the World RENSSELAER, Al Ift C SATURDAY, w Remember, it’s the first big show here in five years and the only big show this season. Reserved and admission tickets on sale circus day at B. IFendig’s Rerall Drug Co., at same prices charged on show grounds.

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The Evening Republican.

Indiana’s Roads to Get $140,600 of First Budget.

As the first step in the federal government's part of spending the $150,000,000 on good roads during the next five years in co-operation with the states, Secretary Houston will soon announce preliminary plans far the organization some time before Sept. 11, and will notify the governors of the states of the apportionment of federal funds for the year. A circular will also be sent to all the governors and slate liighiway authorities, outlining a tentative plan of proceedurc. The $150,000,000 is to he paid half by the government and half by the several states, apportioned among the latter according to their lespeatave area, population and rural mail maJer age. The law provides that no government money shall be available unless the state spends 'an equal amount, matching the government contribution dollar for dollar. Indiana’s share for (the building of (better roads will he $140.600. .

One of the most amusing stunts seen on the stage of the Gayety was pulled off (last evening, Miss Agnes Kayne (being the performer. She wartts a man, no matter whether he is tall, short, lean or fat, so long as he is a mlan, not an insect. It’s well worth one’s while to see this stunt. Miss Kayne is a fine accordeon player and a beautiful .brunette. A bargain tonight at 5c and 10c. Saturday evening Lee Ramey left (his bicycle at the side of McFarland’s store for a time and when he returned about 9 o’clock to get it the wheel had disappeared. He thinks he knows the party who took the wheel but sayis nlo prosecution will be made if it is returned to him by Sunday. It was a Sentinel wheel, in pretty good condition, although not new. *

Weber and Bdrdsell wagons for sale by Hamilton & Kellner.

Tonight at The Gayety.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1916.

NEW LEADER FOR RENSSELAER BAND

Prof. Charles Wolfe, of Wolcott, Will Take Charge Here—Prof. Braun Resigns. Following the resigning of Pirof. Otto Braun as the leader of the Rensselaer band, Prof. Charles Wolfe wee secured as his successor. Mr. Wolfe is a well known musical instructor and is said to be one of the most efficient hand leaders that one could desire. He has been connected with several famous bands throughout the United States and goes to Chicago twice'each week to take lessons of a famous instructor. The local management was indeed fortunate in securing Mr. Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe comes from Wolcott, where he and his famTly miake their residence. HA has charge of the local .band and one or two others from nearby towns. Prof. Braun, the resigning instructor, handed in his resignation, some time ago, stating that hie had been the leader of the Rensselaer band long enough and that it would be better for all parties concerned if a change was made, as he thought he 'had 1 done all that could be done and would' secure another band somewhere else to take the place of (the Rensselaer band, x Prof. Braun is undoubtedly right, for leading a. Sand is similar to many other vocations, in which for only a certain length of time can the instructor be of any benefit to his pupils and a change always helps conditions.

Prof. Braun took charge of the local band about isx years ago and sauce that time has worked wonders with the material he has had. At the time of Mr. Brauns organizing a band here there were but very few members of the present .band that had any instruction at all in playing musical instruments, which makes the success of them all the more remarkable. Prof. Braun leaves Rensselaer with a .band of which the city may well feel proud and members of the organization as well as the rest of the Rensselaer citizens regret very much to see him leave, but will wish him success in his new field. Otto, as he was familiarly known by Rensselaer citizens, during his visits and residence in (this city made many friends. He leaves the band in (good shape and his work will be taken up 'by Prof. Wolfe where he left off. Mr. Wolfe will be here next week to take charge.

Picture “Indiana” Coming To Gayety Tuesday, Aug. 8th.

Miami, Fla., April 15, 1916. Gov. Samuel M. Ralston, Dear Governor: Your letter of April 11th does me great honor and I thank yo for it. I am pleased with die spirit of the Indiana Historical Commission and am contemplating to return to Indianapolis by the third or fourth of May, when I will promptly be at the service of the Selig picture people in any moving picture tableau they may arrange for. With yo, I think it not the real thing to 'have the picture taken here, vhichTW'lSuirse, will not be necessary if I can be with you by May 3rd or 4th as now intended. I am very truly yours, JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY. The picture referred to is “Indiana,” which will be at the Gayety Airdoone August Bth, and in which Mr. Riley took part.

Wednesday in. Boy Scout Camp.

There was very little change in the temperature an the banks of the Iroquois. A good breeze kept the air moving and (that made the campsite a pleasant place to be on a hot day. The boys arc- working on their Stout tests and most of the 'boys in camp will be second class Scouts by the time we break camp. Sane of the boys have passed the second class work and are well on the way to a first class Scout. This is the ambition of every good Scout. Mrs. Platt, Nowells and Zea brought a lot of 'good eats for the boys in camp. The shout of the boys ait their arrival is the best kind of a thank you. Two persons visited camp while it was deserted at the swimming period and the camp mistress allowed them to escape without identification. We are sorry not to be able to record their names. The following visited the camp: Dr. I. M. Washburn, R. B. Brown, Mrs. F. W. Osborne, Mrs. C. W. Platt, Mrs. Ch.es Zea, Arthur Zea, Billie Grant, Howard Swim, Arthur Blue, Paul Robinson, Willie Malone \ Paul Wynegar spent the night in camp. Tracking was the interesting test of the day. Five of the boys were able ito track a half mile in 25 minutes, others dropped out by the way.

A pair of government khaki trousers $1.85; will outlast two of the ordinary kind. At Halliard & Hamill’s.

FIGHT AT M’ALLEN RANCH A THRILLER

Indiana Artillery Officers Get Story From Moving Picture Town Down at Border Line. Mercedes, Tex., July 26.—One of the favorite recreations of the Indiana troops at Llano Grande (pronounced Yawhrto Gmawmady) is a trip to McAllen, a town 19 males west of the damp, where the New York regiments are established. McAllen is another moving picture town and was named after W. B. McAllen, one of the most popular men in the Rio Grande valley. The McAllen ranch is a 'few*miles from the town. When the bandits were raiding this part of Texas, a band started for McAllen’s ranch for the purpose of looting and holding McAllen for ransom. McAllen was asleep in his nanchhouse when the Mexican cook apprised him of the arrival of the bandits. McAllen fired through the window, killing one of the Mexicans. The bandits rode their horses around the house, Indian fashion, shooting into the house, and MteAllen shot back. The battle lasted nearly half a day. The Mexican woman, who was the cook, loaded the rifle and revolvers for McAllen as fast as he emptied them. After the brave defender had killed five of the eight in the band, the others ran away. McAllen refuses to talk about the fight. There is not a drop of liquor or beet in the etnire New York outfit, and for that matter there is none in the Indiana outfit, either.

Camp Llano Grande literally Is swamped with chameleons, a species of lizard that lives on flies and insects and is the best scavenger of all the animal creation. Some of the boys, not knowing thedr usefulness, were killing them when Major FoxWorthy explained that they are not only harmless, but actually of benefit to the camp, and after that they were protected. Two of these chameleons have made their home in Col. Naiftzgetr's tent, and the colonel has named (them Antony and Cleopatra. He does not know which is which but he makes them both welcome and has a good deal of enjoyment out of their actions.

“They are a pair of game fighters,” Colonel NacPtzger said, “and don’t alow any other chameleons to come here, and they have destroyed about all the bugs and insects around the place.” A tiny ground squirrel, with an appetite for ice cream cones, is the pet of the officers at the Second regimental headquarters and Colonel Coulter bias issued an order that he must not x interfered with. The officers of the staff often find the little fellow in their pockets, looking for something to eat. A Scorpion stung Prank Sterivner, comet player in the Second regiment band. William MoOool, of the hospital staff, dressed the sting and the flesh is only slightly swollen today.

Money Being Raised by Subscription For Municipal Swimming Pool.

In an effort to raise money with which to build a municipal swimming pool in Rensselaer, a subscription paper is being passed. The work off raising sufficient funds was started Wednesday evening during the 'band concert and the solicitors met with ready response. It is probable that the city will be unable to aid -financially in building the pool and the money will all have to be raised by popular subscription. About $1,500 would be requir|fL at the very least to juild a permanent place for bathing. The Pool should be looked upon by Rensselaer people as a permanent public improvement and not simply a playground for cliildren. It would add general health and comfort to the entire community, and furnish considerable enjoyment to all. Give this project a little thought and when the solicitors call upon you, aid them as much as possible. A meeting of stockholders will be called later and die plans discussed for the building of the pool and the place selected. It may be that the city would donate a small plot of ground to build it upon.

During a Street parade at LaGrange, Ind., Wednesday, seven elepihanlts belonging Howe’s Great London shows, objected to being hustled through the streets under the glaring sun and ran wild. When the last elephant had been rounded up, far out in the country, one horse hat been killed, several more injured, a mmnfber of women were recovering from fainting spells and the more timid residents of the city were just emerging from hiding places. The elephants were appeased by a plentiful supply of writer, width seemed to teve been the object of their dcstructiv dash.

Senate Boosts Pay of Troops On Border Line.

In creased pay for officers and men of the regular army and national guard in active service for the Mexican emergency, improved oamp conditions to safeguard their health, and authorization for them to vote in the field at the coming presidential election were provided in amendments to the army appropriation bill agreed bo Wednesday by the senate. By a vote of 44 to 13 the senate suspended the rule to adopt an amendment changing the age minimum for enlistment in the regular army from 18 to 21 years without the consent of parents or guardian. Under the provision boys under 21 now serving in (he regular army would not be retained in the service unless they filed within the next thirty days the written consent of parents or guardians. Senator Reed, of Missouri, offered the amendment which would make the existing provisions for the increased pay to the army when in service on foreign soil apply also to service on the Mexican border. Under it, officers will receive a ten per cent and enlisted men a twenty per cent increase in pay. Th amendment hiving soldiers in the Mexican service authority to vote in the field at the national election passed without opposition. As a safeguard to the health of the soldiers an amendment was adopted appropriating $250,000 for construction of modem floors and screens in troop tents along the border. The bill is expected bo pass today.

Sizzling Heat Blasts to Last For the Next Three Days.

Hotter weather for the middle west for the next three days was the prediction by the weather bureau Wednesday. Since the present heat spell began July 12, there has been an excess of four degrees over seasonable temperature. It will bo several days before the back of. the heat wave will he-broken.—_ —: : . Flirty-five cities in the United States and twlo in Canada registered above 90 degrees Wednesday. At Phoenix, Ariz., the mercury climbed to 106 degrees, which was the highest. Quincy, 111., was next with 105.

Van Rensselaer Notice. The Van Rensselaer Club picnic will be held August 17th at Cedar Lake, and all members expecting to attend please hand in their names as soon as possible to Jacob Moore. Notice to Muzzle Dogs. On and after July Ist all dogs in the city or coming into the city, must be muzzled. By order of City Health Board.

THE WEATHER. Pair and conltfcjued warm Thursday and probably fMday; gentle east to southeast winds.

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CHAUTAUQUA SEASON TICKET VALUES

For Example Take These Three Attractions—Leas Than One-Fifth of Program; Costs 40c. Is a Chautauqua ticket worth $2? That’s the question we want every man bo answer for hamsclf,' Aiki in answering it, to consider a few fact*. We will have fifteen and more hign grade, but distinctly different attractions in the full 6-day’s program. They will consist of musical companies, entertainers and lecturers, all of bopnobch quality; in fact the very beat the chautauqua affords. In this statement, we are asking you to consider but three of the fifteen or more attractions. Here are their names: Capt. Richard Pearson Hobson, Nets Darilng and Pitt Parker. Oapt. Hobson is one of the country's greatest statesmen. He has long advocated the poky of naval supremacy and the necessity of adequate military preparedness. Mr. Hobson is at the same time a prominent leader in the movement for international peace and he is an orator of marvelous gifts and has kept close to the people for the past twenty years in has extended and numerous lecture tours. He will speak on the evening of the closing diay of the chautauqua. Nels Darling is a business man’s and farmer’s lecturer. Ho talks on better business, better store management, better farms, better prices, bettr cities and better towns, schools, and churches—in short, better communities. His knowledge of these things has mode him valuable and in great demand as a chautauqua lecturer. In his two addresses he will talk not about things in general, but about . things close ait hand. He no doubt is one of the greatest business men’s lecturers and community builders in America. Pitt Parker is a real “down easterner yankee”. Not only is he a clever cartoonist, a real crayon artist and clay modeler of the better type, but he is at the same time an interesting, fluent and entertaining lecturer. He e auds in the front rank of his art aid profession. There is not a dull in has program. He is simply (bubbling over with wit, humor and good cheer. As he builds his pictures and molds the clay, has audiences catch the inspiration and are filled with good cheer. He is a man of high ideals and his programs make for the uplift of ail who see and hear him. This is lees than a fifth of the program and costs less than 40 cents. Is it worth the price? Then get your ticket today of the chautauqua secretary or some member of the chautauqua association. We’ll look for you there —and your family, too.

TOL. XL