Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 288, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1916 — Page 1

No. 288.

PTHE 0 RINCES U TONIGHT TRIANGLE - KEY - STONE Fatty” Arbuckles with Weber and Fields, William Collier, Sam Bernard and Joe Jackson IN - “Fatty and the Broadway Stars” ALSO THREE REELS * Fred Mace with Keystone Players in “Crooked to the End.” Mack Sennett Production 5 and 10c

Congressman Wood Backs Bill to Reduce Postage.

Representative Wood, of this district, is one of the backers of a bill that is to attract much attention during the coming session of congress. It provides for a readjustment of the postal rates in such a manner that they will be on an average lower than they are at the present time. Congressman Wood’s bill was to have been taken dp at the last session but had to be deferred on account -of the consideration required by railway mail pay and the many other important matters that were disposed of by congress. Since the railway mail pay problem has been taken care of the committees are prepared to take up the matter of placing the various postal rates on a more equitable basis. A zone system of rates for second class matter is being prominently urged to take the place of the present flat rate which was adopted nearly forty years ago. The present has for some time been regarded as a discrimination against the newspapers in favor of the great national magazines. Like the parcel post the proposed zone rates would be based on the length of the haul. The postal committees have been besieged by petitions bearing millions of names and several hundred thousand letters from individuals uring a readjustment of- postal rates with a view of making possible one cent letter postage. A -survey of the situation indicates that sufficient changes will be made in the various rates to permit the granting of a l cent rate on local delivery letters in the next session of congress.

Delphi Woman Is Sent To Jail In Canada.

A Winnipeg, Manitoba, special says that Mrs. Joseph E. Komell, a young married woman, native and home resident of Delphi, who went to Winnipeg about five months ago, was sent to jail for contempt of the king’s bench court. Mrs. Komell was summoned as a'witness in a murder case and before testifying refused to kiss t;he crucifix. , The Delphi woman is said to be a Catholic but pleaded not to be forced to kiss the crucifix, saying she r '*#nted to the Jfible like Americans did back home. The court, however, ordered that she be sworn according to the rules of the church. But she persisted that oifiy would she to tell the truth on the Bible. After being committed until she would purge herself by swearing on the the woman did so, but not until she had been In prison for four hours and a half. The incident, which created a dramatic scene in court, and which is unprecedented in manitoba court records, has provoked widespread discussion, in fact a riot was barely avoided at the time the young woman was taken to the prison. Only for the fact that extra police were called were the authorities able to hold their prisoner.

PUBLIC SALE. 40 head of Poland China Hogs SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1916, ■ at Hemphill’s Livery Bam, in Rensselaer, starting about 1 o’clock p. m. ELMER E. PULLINSI Fred Phillips, Aupt. ' C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Only a days to take advantage reduced prices on clothing and furnilahings at Traub’s Big Clearance Sale, f Fresh carnations at King Floral Co. *<3 •

The Evening Republican.

MOVEMENT TO POSTPONE PRIMARY DATE

Sentiment Throughout State Is For the Changing of Primaries From March to September. Sentiment to secure a postponement in the date of holding city primaries from March until the early part of September seems to be growing all over the state, wherever the matter has been brought to the attention of persons interested in the city elections to be held next year. There is a strong possibility that one of the first acts of the Indiana General Assembly will be to pass an amendment to the present primary and election law postponing the date of holding the primary election from the first Tuesday in March to the first Tuesday in September, thus confining the campaign to three months instead of seven, which is the case under the present law, says the Gary Tribune. ' Steps have already been taken to present such a bill at the beginning of the session and a strong effort will be made, it is sAid, to push it through to passage at the' earliest possible moment in order to forestall the political activity which wdll begin soon after the first of the year as a result of the primaries being held in March. Interviews with politicians and prospective 1 candidates shows that there is a universal approval of the plan to amend the primary law so that the election will be held in September in place of March. It is stated that plans are already well matured to make the plea of the business effective when the legislature meets iri January and it is believed that Inhere will be very little opposition to the proposed amendment. In that event there will be very little fire under the political pot until well along in the summer. With the primary election postponed until September there will be more time to size up the fitness of .prospective and would-be candidates, with the result that better tickets will be named by each of the political parties. In that event, sixty days will be long enough for a campaign.

Anna B. Thurlow vs. Jay A. Thurlow; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married February, 1896, and lived together as husband and wife until 1906, that during said time defendant was a traveling salesman,, and much away from home, but from time to time returned, but the occasions of his return grew gradually less and his letteis less frequent until 1906, when ffiey ceased altogether and he wholly abandoned plaintiff without fault or wrongdoing on her part; that for more than ten years defendant has wholly failed to make any provision whatever for the support of plaintiff and her children. That they have two children, Dale E. and Nina M., that the defendant is not a fit person to have the custody and care of them and for ten years has left them to the care and support of the plaintiff, wherefore the plaintiff asks for a di; vorce and the custody of the children. Charles A. Myers vs. Bessie Myers; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married in 1910 and lived together until August of 1916, when the defendant without any provocation or cause whatever, abandoned his home and has since lived apart from him; that for a long time prior to separation of defendant and plaintiff, defendant had been guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment, that she habitually nagged, berated and abused plaintiff without cause on his part; was frequently jealous of him and accused him of being unduly intimate with other women, when in truth and fact he had been a loyal husband; that since defendant abandoned plaintiff he had repeatedly written to her and sent her money and begged her to return to him, but she h: s failed to answer his letters or communicated in any way.

If the fire bell should ring would you run and stop it or go and help to put out the fire ? It is much the same way with a cough. A cough is a danger signal as much as a fire bell. You should no more try to suppress it than to stop a fire bell when it is ringing, but should cure the disease that causes the coughing. This can nearly always be done by taking Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Many have used it with the . most beneficial results. It is especially valuably for the persistent cough that so often follows a bad cold or an attack of the grip. Mrs. Thomas Beeching, Andrews, Ind., writes: “During the winter my husband takes cold easily and coughs and coughs. Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is the best medicine for breaking up these attacks and you cannot get him to take any other. For sale by B. F. Fendig. c

Overcoats and clothing at a big sacrifice at Traub’s Big Clearance Sale.

New Suits Filed.

Danger Signal.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1916.

HAVING TROUBLE IN ENTERING THE U. S.

Brother of Remington Man May Be Deported Back to England—To Be Derided Yet. Robert Burns, secretary and treasurer of the Superba Shock Absorber Company of Remington, was called to New York several days ago to attempt to get the immigration officials to permit a younger brother from England to land. The young man is a native of England but on account of physical disabilities, was rejected as a soldier and he decided to come to America and join his brother at Remington. Everything was all right until the ship docked at New York when the British consul took a 1 .tnd by raising objections to his entrance. He was subjected to a physical examina ; tion and it was found that he was entitled to enter this country, but the British officials put him on the witness stand and in asking him why he wanted to come here he said he was going to work for his brother who was connected with the Superba Manufacturing Company at Remington, and they then changed their objections to his entry on the grounds of the contract labor law which prevents anyone entering this country who has entered into a contract with his employer before leaving the old country and the Washington authorities ordered him deported. His trunks had- been loaded upon the tug to take him back to England when his brother from Remington walked in and fount out what was the matter. He appealed to Washington for a rehearing, ant with the assistance of Senator Kern and Congressman Wood the department was induced to give the hearing, but no final decision has yet been made. In the meantime Bobby Bums is still in New York making a fight, and his friends have hope that he will bo able to bring his brother back with him; The British government is throwing all the obstacles in the way of the young men leaving England possible, if they are not able to join the army they want them in the'r factories. France his issued an order to re-examine all of -Jier men who were exempt on account of disability, with the intention of enlisting them for positions back of the front and sending a’l the able bodied men into the trenches.

The Cast of Characters For Charity Play “Fi-Fi.”

Bonnie, who keeps the toys—Marion Parker. The Sandman —Wm. Waymire. Tackhammer, Bonnie’s father—Robert Reeve. Fi-Fi, a Parisian Doll—Wilda Littlefield. Loosey, a rag doll—Luella Robinson. Ink Spot, a black doll—Lucille Luers. Prince Lollypop, a gentleman doll— Robert Loy. Lieut. Tin Heart, a soldier—Paul Beam. Capt. Barnacle, a sailor doll—Howard York. A' Doll’s Head—Cornelia Leonard. Aurelia, the Witch—Eva Moore. Aurelia, the Fairy—Catharine Watson. The Man in the Moon—Harold Littlefield. Bo Peep—Marjorie Loughridge. Clowns—Harry McColly and Walter Randle. Talking Doll—Lenora Carr. Japanese Doll—Rose Luers. Accompanist—lone Zimmerman.

Pennsylvania Railroad Places Embargo On New Corn.

It is reported that the Pennsylvania company has placed an embargo bn new corn and will not accept it for shipment anywhere on the lines, except under certain conditions. The company will, not accept new corn, claimed on account of the softness of the grain and its liability co go bad in transit, if the destination point is on the company’s lines, but will take it if the shipment is made to a point necessitating the transfer of the car to another road; thus placing the burden of the risk on the road that makes the final haul. The reason is also given that the com is refused for direct shipment over the Pennsylvania lines on account of the scarcity of cars and the lack of sufficient men to man trains.

Place Your Christmas Seals On Back, Not Front of Envelopes.

All persons affixing “Red Cross” or Christmas seal stamps to letters or packages should remember that such stamps do not take the place of regular postage stamps, but that regular postage must also be affixed. Also all stamps, other than postage, should be placed on the back of the letter or package. Several foreign countries refuse to admit to their mails all articles bearing Christmas or other charity stamps on the face. Among these countries a/e Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Austria and Brazil. If Christmas stamps addressed to persons in any of° these countries, are mailed-they will reach their destination. Place all such seals on the back.

ANNOUNCEMENT. Beginning Monday, December 4th, there will be a change in the ownership of The Republican. Leslie Clark, who recently purchased George H. Healey’s interest in The Republican, has sold a one-half interest in the plant and business to Louis H. Hamilton, who will begin his work on the above date, he taking charge of the news and editorial end of the business. Mr. Hamilton needs no introduction to our readers, having for some years held the position of superintendent of the-public schools of Jasper county. He is personally acquainted with nearly every citizen of Jasper county, man, woman and child. He is a hard worker and we know he will fill the place vacated by Mr. Healey in a manner acceptable to all our readers. Mr. Hamilton will make his bow to the public next Monday. Thanking all our readers for past favors and asking for a continuance of your patronage for the new firm of Clark & Hamilton, I remain, Yours truly, LESLIE CLARK.

High School Notes.

The first literary program of the year was given by the Lincoln society Thursday, Nov. 23. After the meeting was called to order by Pres, Ruth Wood, and the minutes were read by Secretary Ada Robinson, the following program was given: “ENGLAND. Piano Solo —“Salut d’Amour” Elgar Helen Parkinson Essay—“ Robin Hood”, George Hoover. Vocal Solo—“ Blow, Blow, Thou Winter wind,” J. Sargeant. Reading—“iSir Patrick Spens”, Ada Robinson. Piano Solo —“Romance Serenade”, W. Smith. This is the first of a series of programs which will be given on the different countries, The next program will be on “Ireland.” A number of visitors were present. The junior German class has started reading “Four German Comedies,” having finished “Das Halte Herz.” The schools were dismissed Wednesday evening for the Thanksgiving vacation, Thursday and Friday.

Carrie Retherford Won Piano At Rowles & Parker’s.

Carrie Retherford, twelve year old daughter of Mrs. Alma Retherford, won the S6OO Claxton Player Piano given away by Rowles & Parker. The contest has been going on for the past eight months and has proved to be one of the best of its kind ever held in this city. The contestants worked hard throughout and the prizes offered. _were well worth the effort. Sophia Hudson won the second prize, a 17-jewel wrist watch, and a due bill good for $375 on purchase of a Claxton piano. Third prize went to Miss Grace Thompson, which was a wafxh bracelet, and also a due bill good for $365 on a Claxton piano. Miss Elva Adams won fourth prize, a silver, toilet set and a due bill good for $355 on a Claxton piano. Fifth prize went to Lila Peek, a due bill good for $345 on the purchase of a Claxton player piano. Lillian Lucas won sixth place and a due bill gbod for $335 on the purchase of a Claxton player piano. Seventh place went, to Rilla Florence, who got a due bill good for $325 on the purchase of a Claxton piano.

High Schools of State to Meet at Purdue in May.

At a meeting of the board of control of the Indiana High School Athletic Association it was definitely decided to accept the invitation to hold the state track and field meet at Purdue on May 26, 1917. Sectional meets will be h&ld the week before and the winners will be sent to the state meet. The board also approved the holding of a baseball tourney at Lafayette about the same time, and this proposition has been accepted by the department of physical education of the university. '—- —^

Third Indiana to Leave For Hpme State Sunday. *The Third Minnesota Infantry, stationed at Llano Grande, Texas, is expected to leave for home today, and will be followed by the Third Indiana on Sunday. The Third Indiana will reach Indiana some time this coming week and may be home softie time within the next two weeks. Traub’s Big Clearance Sale is now going on, and the crowds are taking advantage of the reduced prices on high grade clothing. New fall line of goorts are now la. Order that suit today and be prepared for falL -Also do dry cleaning and pressing.—John Werner. Lyceum Dates., Roy Smith, lecturer, Dec. lb. Schildkret, orchestra, Jan. 5. Hagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5. . _ hit • *>'■** : * ■ ~

YOUNG MAN DIES IN TEST OF PLANE

Paul Rohrer, 19 Years Old, Loses Life In First Flight With Machine Recently Completed. Decatur, Ind., Nov. 30.—Paul Rohrer, 19 years old, of Berne, Adams county, lost his life today in an attempt to fly in an aeroplane of his own construction. The young man fell when he attempted his first flight and in a plunge of 100 feet was crushed beneath the Engine. Rohrer was a son of Fred Rohrer, editor of the Berne Witness, a weekly newspaper. He had been interested in aviation for several years and a year ago commenced the construction of the machine in which he hoped to fly. His father at first objected, but was prevailed upon to give his consent to the young amateur's efforts. The machine was wpll constructe 1 and it was expected that the young man would have no difficulty in controlling it for the short flight fte planned as a test. Rohrer had the machine in readiness for two weeks before deciding that weather conditions were favorable to a trial. When he left the ground in a field near Berne today many persons were present to witness the test. Rohrer made his start without mishap and it appeared that he would have no trouble. When the machine reached a height of about 100 feet, however, he lost control of it. The aeroplane turned over and swooped no the earth. Rohrer was caught beneath the wreckage and his skull was crushed by the engine. It is believed that Rohrer’s inexperience was responsible for the accident.

President Kurrie and Other Officials Make Inspection Tour.

Monticello Journal. The special train bearing President Kurrie and other officials of the Monon railroad made a short stop here this morning on the annual fall inspection tour. The train had covered the Louisville branch of the system early yesterday and had gone through to Indianapolis last evening. At one point where the train stopped Mr. Kurrie stated that the Monon was doing a big business and that the coal situation was somewhat relieved. Everything had been found in good condition, he said. While here he made no mention of a new station. Besides President Kurrie on * the train were Fred Zimmerman, vice president; A. S. Kent, chief engineer; W. H. Fogg, superintendent; E. A. Eskridge, assistant general superintendent; E. P. Cockrell, general passenger agent; H. T. Evans, auditor; W. E. Lawson, freight claim agent; A. C. Tumy, general freight agent; David J. Clark, trainmaster southern division; John R. Stemin, trainmaster first division; Fred Bryant, and Burt Martin, traveling engineers; James Caldwell, superintendent of bridges; and Frank Lewis, general manager of the Chicago & Wabash Valley branch.

19 SHOPPING DAYS Until X’mas. PLEASE dop’t wait until the last moment. Our stock is now entirely complete ami ready for you. Come early, you can now take your leisure and have complete assortments to choose from at Hilliard & Hamill’s. U Coming Jfale Dates. The Republican has printed sale bills for the following dates: Everett Brown, December 12, on the old Brown homestead, % mile west of Moody and 9% miles northeast of Rensselaer, and 7% miles directly westjjff Francesville. O. G. Baker, administrator’s sale, Dec. 20, at the farm, 6 miles north and three miles east of Rensselaer. This is an administrator’s sale of the estate of the late J. N. Baker. William Wacker and Arthur Miller, Dec. 18, on the Jennie Rishling farm, % mile north of Lee and 6% miles northwest of Monon; 10 miles southwest of Francesville and 12 miles southeast of Rensselaer. Hum, -*■ Buy your winter furnishings at reduced prices at Traub’s Big Clearance Sale. \ " - '■ ■ |V # Cough Medicine for Children. Mrs. Hugh*Cook, Scottsville, N. Y., says: “About five years ago when we were living in Garbutt, N. Y., I doctored two of my children suffering from colds with Chaifflpferlain’s Cough Remedy and found it just as represented in every way. It promptly checked their coughing and cured their colds quicker than anything I ever used.” For sale by B. F. Fendig. c Mothers, bring your boy and get him a suit and overcoat at Traub’s while the big Clearance Sale is going on. You’ll save moftey on anything; you need in this line. HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR POULTRY AND VEAL. PHONE 477 Call King Floral Co. for cat flowers.

Star Theatre PROGRAM Robert Warwick in “Friday theJ3th” This is a Wm. A. Brady picture which never fails to please. Matinee Daily. Admission 5c & 10c AT THE STAR

- Methodist Church Notes. A communion service will be conducted at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. This is always an impressive and helpful service which should be participated in by every member of the church. The pastor requests that the members of families s : t in groups in this meeting. Owing to the union meeting at the Baptist church, the evening services will be omitted. Sunday school at 9:30. The Sunday school is increasing in attendance. 376 >ast Sunday. Let us make it 400 next. The Epworth League devotional meeting will be held at 6 o’clock. Christian Science. Christian Science services Sunday at 11 a. m., in auditorium of public library. Public cordially invited. Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Bible school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject: “The Pioneer Tempted.” 6:00 Young people's meeting. Miss Mable Atwood, leader. Subject: “The Consecration of Business Life.” Rev. 3:14-22. 7:00 Union service at the Baptist church, Rev. Asa McDaniel, preacher. First Christian Church. Bible school at 9:30. Communion and preaching at 10:45. Services at James school at 3:00. Union service at Baptist church at 7:00. . Baptist Church. F. H. Beard, Pastor. Sunday school 9:45. Union services in this church, Rev. ' Asa McDaniel preaching, at 7:00. Prayer service and annual business meeting Thursday evening at 7:00. J Recital to Be Given at Presbyterian Church Saturday Evening. Miss Alice Genevieve Smith, a harpist, assisted by Miss Helen Norton, reader, will give a recital at the Presbyterian church Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 o’clock p. m. The admission will be 25c. Miss Smith is well known to Rensselaer people and Miss Norton is a reader of very charming personality. Cafeteria Dinner at M. E. Church. The ladies of Trinity M. E. church JJ wall serve a cafeteria dinner Tuesday . evening, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7:30. Music by the Wood Orchestra. Menu. Chicken pie 15c Creamed chicken 10c Baker ham, ho_rseradish 10c Scalloped oysters 3c Mashed potatoes, gravy ......... 5c Sweet potatoes 5c Noodles Spanish rice -* * • 5c Salad, potato, cabbage or fruit ... 5c Rolls '• “ c Bread • Butter , 1® Pickles or olives * c Brown pudding Cake 5c Pie ! c Ice cream •••■• ®c | Coffee ' • *- 5c The public invited. The Monon ran a special train Friday morning carrying horses, hogs and ‘cattle to be exhibited at the National Live Stock Show, to be held in Chicago. The train consisted of eight stock cars and one flat ear, the latter hauling the exhibit ’ wagon jmd feed for the stock. — * *

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