Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1917 — Page 1

No. 74.

P THE Q RINCES 0 TONIGHT Clara Kimball Young in THE COMMON LAW Selznick Production by Robt. W. Chambers 5 and 10c U M | Everybody Will Wear | i Specs Some Day <» Present statistics show that 4 , < • there is a wonderful increase in «> ] l the number of people who de- | ’ • > pend on glasses for good vision. ~ ' J Take enlightened Boston for in- «> !, stance. There are more people ] [ i • wearing Specs there than in i» J [ any other city of its size. Where * * learning and progress are, you |' will find the most people wear* < > a ing glasses. Are you going to ' * < • stay behind till you have to <, ‘ | have them and then find you < ‘ A have waited too long, that some ' | V small troubel has grown till <. ! glasses won’t remedy it? * ’ ► If You Don’t Need ’Em We ;; • Tell You. < > ; CLARE JESSEN - optician :: ' With Jessen the Jeweler. < > I Phone 13. ♦

Eastern Star Will Give Degree Work to Five Candidates.

The local order of the Eastern Star five candidates who will take initiatory work Thursday evening of this week. The work will be conferred by the O. E. S. No. 169, of Remington. The opening of the lodge will take place at 7:36 sharp and every member is urgently requested to be present. Prom 30 to 40 members are expected to be present from Remington and Roselawn and a pleasant social time is anticipated. Following the degree work a supper will be served by the local order to the visitors.

Seven Issues of Garvel Road Bonds Were Sold.

County Treasurer May this afternoon sold seven issues of gravel road bonds. The R. L. Dollings Co., of Indianapolis, got five cf the issues, all of the Marion township roads, at par accrued interest and the following premiums: Two issues of $7,000 each. $145 each; $6,800 issue, $125; SIO,OOO issue, $210; SB,OOO issue, $l6O. J. F. Wild & Co., of Indianapolis, were awarded the 2,600 issue of Marion township at $35.10 premium, and the $4,600 Marion and Barkley township Issue at $62.56 premium. There were two unsuccessful firms that filed bids.

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Piano tuning v and Repairing P. W. HORTON Phone 248

The Evening Republican .

WILSON ASKS FOR SPEEDY ACTION

On Draft Bill—Becomes Angry When Measure is Opposed By Members • of Housp Committee. Washington, April 17.—Determined efforts to hasten action in congress on the administration’s war army bill with its selective draft provision were begun today by President Wilson and Secretary Baker. They take the position that further delay will endanger the war plans against Germany. The president discussed the situation at length with Chairman Dent, of the house military committee, and later called in Representatives Mann and Lenroot, the republican leaders of the house. Secretary Baker appeared twice before the house military committee, the second time at a night session. Opposition to the draft principle, particularly among house democrats, was taken up at the cabinet meeting and afterwards it was indicated that the full influence of the administration would be concentrated on the passage of the arrily measure. Opposition to the draft principle, particularly among house democrats, was taken up at the cabinet meeting and afterward it was indicated that the full influence of the administration would be concentrated on the passage of the army measure. The president is understood to be determined upon forcing opponents of the general staff’s plan out into the open, so that the country will have an opportunity of judging whether they are in the right. Arguments of the opponents of selective draft based on the idea that the new army should be raised by a call for volunteers, are met in official quarters by directing attention to the fact that the present plans of the war-department allow-for more han 700,000 volunteers, enlisted for the term of the war. Representative Dent, who is an opponent of conscription, went to the white" tiouse on his own initiative to tell of opposition to the staff bill. He found the president, fixed in his position. Afterwards Representatives Lenroot and Mann were called in so Mr. Wilson migth learn the position of the republicans. They remained at the white house for an hour and while they said no poll had been taken and they were not in a position to state how their colleagues would vote, they assured the president that the republicans would show no partisan spirit in considering the legislation. ' The senate committee voted favorably today on the selective draft feature and will report the hill tomorrow with that feature retained. There was no roll call, but three senators were said to have been opposed to this feature. Two others opposed to the draft were absent. , An opportunity will be given the proponents of the volunteer system to vote on it in committee obi an amendment by Senator McKeller, authorizing the president to call for 500,000 volunteers. This does not change the language of the bill nor effect the selective draft feature, but if adopted it would be in addition to the bill as it came from the war department.

Indiana Stands Fourth Among States In Navy Recruits.

April 16, 1917.—Fifty-one men were enlisted today at the navy recruiting station, of which Evansville furnished 11, Terre Haute 10 and South Bend 11. Postmasters of the following cities have sent in applicants: Bloomfield, Kokomo. Elwood, North Vernon, Noblesville, Wheatland, Connersville, Anderson, Oooiltic, Logansport, Greenwood, Jasonville, Carlisle, Shelbyville, Columbia City, Tipton, Freedom, Remington and Lafayette. The following is the standing of the states in the central division: Kansas, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, lowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin. This report is based on the number of recruits enlisted in each state from March 31st to April 15th inclusive, and shows Indiana to be fourth on the list. It is hoped that Indiana will be first on the list on the report covering April 16 to 30, inclusive.

Have pasture for 250 head of stock near Fair Oaks. Plenty of good water and fine grass. All cattle SI.OO per month. All horses $1.60 per month. For season from May Ist and Nov. Ist Phone James Walter, Mgr. Lawler Ranches.

NOTICE. All dogs must be kept up or they will be killed. VERN ROBINSON, dty Marshal. Maxwell Automobiles to Advance In Price. Maxwell cams will advance In price $30.00 on May Ist. Orders will be filled as received at present prices. MAIN PARAGE. Abundance of Money. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate is 5 per cent ana ray limit Is SIOO per aere.-r-P. D. Welle, Morocco, Indiana. Last month for nursery stock, ornamental or nursery. See Gum Pefiey. *•»* ' '* V ; ‘V.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL. 18, 1917.

Shot Off His Bazoo and Was Made to Apologize.

An incident which occurred on a Monon train Wednesday morning should serve as another warning co those who speak before they think, and don’t think the right sentiment when they speak, a custom “more honored in the breach than the observance,” in these times of war, when patriotism is the true gauge of citizenship. A passenger on the train Who had apparently become angered by th 6 war news he had been reading in a paper, tore up the paper and as he threw the paper to the floor of the coach, exclaimed: “Damn such white trash.” “Just what do you mean by that remark?” asked a mild-mannered looking man in the seat across the aisle. “What white trash?” “That man Wilson,” the scorner replied. “Which Wilson ?” the other inquired. “The little souled man of that name that is supposed to be the president of that name,” was the reiply. Whereupon the man across the aisle stood up and pulling back the lapel of his coat revealed the badge of a federal officer. “Now you stand up,” he commanded, “and apologize to the passengers in the car for that remark.” The man hesitated, but when told that if he didn’t apologize and do it quick he would be placed under arrest and taken before a federal judge for making treasonable utterances, he got to his feet and apologized to the coachload of passengers.

Here’s a Minister Who Won’t Marry Slackers.

The first minister in this locality, says the Monticello Journal, to take a stand against the practice of getting married to escape military duty, it Rev. John Walton, pastor of the Baptist church of Bumettsville, who says he will not officiate at a wedding ceremony where_lt is known or suspected that the groom - is entering matrimony to escape military duty.

FAN FODDER.

Yesterday's Scores. National League— New York 8, Brooklyn 2. Cincinnati 3, Pittsburg 2. . Boston 6, Philadelphia 5. . Ghlcago-St. Louis, rater" American League— Chicago 4, Detroit 2. St. Louis 4, Cleveland 0. Boston 3, Philadelphia 1. New York 2, Washington 1. Sothoron, a rookie hurler of St. Louis, was sent to the hill by Manager Jones to stop the Browns’ losing streak and did 'his task well, holding Cleveland to a single hit, one by Chapman. But 27 men faced the young hurler. Johnson, of Washington, although holding the Yankees to a pair of blows, lost his game 2 to 1, both of which figured in the scoring. Russell, of New York, held the Senators. Philadelphia outhit Boston in the American but their defense was weak and the Champs took advantage of this to the extent of three runs, enough to win the battle. Shore was up for Boston with Bush slabbing for the Macks. Eddie Collins’ blow in the eighth inning sent two Hose runners across the platter and the White Sox took the third straight game from Jennings’ Tigers. Ty failed to Shit safely. Pep Young nicked Danforth and Russell for three hits. _ The opening day game at Columbus was marred by an accident in which forty-two fans were injured when a section of the grandstand fell. .Some of them were removed to the hospitals. , . New York pounded Pffefer, of Brooklyn, for fifteen safeties and annexed 8 to 3. Fabrique. sensational young shortstop, of the made two errors in the seventh inning, which counted heavily in the scoring. A base on balls with the bases full in the twelfth inning gave Boston a win over Philadelphia 6to 5. Moran will, protest the game. Indianapolis continued her winning pace by downing Toledo 4 to 1. Northrop of the winners was steady throughout. . Battling Nelson, former lightweight champion, although willinc to mix matters at all times, was an easy mark for Champion Freddie Welsh who tangoed himself out of reach of the hard hitting Battler.

COURT NOTES.

Eastern Rock Island Plow Co. vs Frank Corn. Judgment on default for $7.54 and costs. The W. Bingham Co. vs Frank Corn. Judgment on default for $62.34 and costs* State, on relation of Francis Gorbet vs Clyde Yeagley. Defendant arrested and brought into court Saturday. Released on (bond ’of SI,OOO, signed by Lee Myers as surety, for appearance in court May 1. B&rnard ditch. Report refiled. Proof of notice to new parties. B. S. Fendig objects to service and moves to set aside. Northern Indiana Land Co., Mary E. McCoy and L. H. Wallace also object. Overruled. Finding of notice duly given to parties named. All remonstrances refiled. Request by Northern, Indiana Land Co. for special finding. John Wagner ditch Petitioners file motion to strike from files two-thirds remonstrance. Overruled. Petitioners file demurrer to remonstrance filed Feb. 1% 1917. Sustained and exceptions. Furniture repairing and upholstering. H. R. Lange, Phone 666.

RECRUIT IS WELL PLEASED WITH NAVY

Raymond Dixie, Who Enlisted In Navy Last Week, Writes Concerning His Work. Raymond Dixie, a grandson of William Dixie, of this cit” and who was one of the naval recruits from this city who was accepted, in a letter to relatives here states that he is 'more than pleased with his work and is getting along splendidly. The letter from the young sailor boy follows: Great Lakes, 111., April 16. Dear Folks: Arrived here at twelve midnight Saturday. Was examined the first thing the following morning and put in uniform. On Sunday I was transferred to the main camp. This Monday morning we drilled from 9-o’clock to 1 o'clock p. m. and from 2 to 5 this afternoon. Expect to leave here some time this week before Sunday, but as yet lam not able to state where I will be located. Am certainly glad that I took that drill at home, for it has given me a petty office already in the company. I was in charge of the company when we went to dinner and to supper again in the evening. We have a fine company and also a fine commander, by the name of Munson, and he is a perfect gentleman. It is certainly grand up here, although quite chilly. The food is good. We have 'had rice and raisins, baked beans, Schultz bread from Chicago, coffee and tea. I have met men from all parts of the United Staes and they are a fine lot of fellows. I did not go to Newport News because they are sending all Indiana men here. Will probably go to Panama from here Saturday. I have not seen James Barber since Sunday morning, but have made new acquaintances since coming'here. The boys are all Lapr” and singing and are as joyful as can be. Have found out that I will only be required to serve until twenty-one years of age, so you see I have but little over three years to do in the service. Tell everyone I was never happier than I am right now. Every man here is the same, all sociable. Was. vaccinated Sunday. Will write more later. Do not know yet what my address will be. Will write when I leave here. Send my regards to th« boys and tell Bill Tilton he does not know what he is missing. RAYMiOMD. P. S. Please excuse the writing as I am lying on the floor writing it.

Two Political Parties Not to Join in Selection.

Indianapolis, Ind., April 17. —At a conference of republican party leaders, held at the Severin hotel today, made up of members of the republican state committee, the state executive committee, and others, a decision was reached to turn down the suggestion that was made recently by the democratic state organization that the two parties join in an effort to nominate fifteen high grade citizen as candidates for delegates-at-large to the coming constitutional convention. This confeemce approved the unanimous report that was made by the special committee to consider the proposition that was made by the democratic organization. The committee report that fixed the party’s policy after it had been approved by the larger party conference, was as follows? k . - - We find the sentiment among republicans very much in favor of endeavoring to induce the very strongest men in the state to become candidates for delegates. We find the sentiment very much divided as to the means of accomplishing this end. It is ,our opinion that the method suggested will not prove a practical plan for bringing about the result desired. We are very strongly convinced that the duty of our citizenship is very clear to give much attention at once towards securing the services in the convention of delegates with no ulterior motive, furthered by no special interest, advancing no special propaganda and moved by no force whatever, except to accomplish the greatest possible good for the state. We recognize the fact, as suggested, that there are active forces of various kinds moving in the state "To control, directly or indirectly, the deliberations of the convention, and we commend to the people the closest scrutiny of all such procedure to the end that nothing be allowed to be done, and that no default be permitted which will result in the successful consummation of such ends. We recognize also the good faith of the suggestion for joint action of the two political parties; and we urge that all citizens, not as partisan but as patriots, go out at once and u?e every influence which they can command to induce the candidacy of the very best possible men, regardless of their political affiliations, and that such a number of such men be in chaced to become candidates that there can be no doubt of the final selection of men who are fit and qualified.

LOCAL GRAIN MARKET. April 18.—Com $1.35, oats 6oc, wheat $2.15 and rye $1.75. NOTICE. The Sons of Veterans wiH meet Friday evening, April 20. All members requested to be present. _

TO HAVE FINE BANK VAULT

Vault to Be Plneed In the New National Bank Quarters One of Best Possible to Obtain. The new banking quarters now under construction for the First Nationare entirely modem in every respect and have been planned with the idea of being of the utmost service to the public. Rooms for both men and women patrons are provided for and these will be fitted with every facility and convenience for the bank patrons. Service and safety are the dominant notes and to show how thoroughly the safety part has been taken care of, a description of the vault construction will probably be interesting. The storage vault in the basement and the bank and security vault rest on a reinforced concrete foundation, two feet thick and deeper than the surrounding footings. The walls, floors and ceiling of the vault are 18 inches thick and of concrete. In the exact center of these walls is a steel basket, with 6 inch meshes, made of 3-4 inch steel rods, running both ways and wired together at each crossing. This is the strongest and most modem vault construction known and is the same as will be found in the large banking institutions in the cities. Should the concrete be shattered by an explosion, which is highly improbable, as the concrete is a very rich mixture, the steel baskets would still bar the way and at least a dozen bars would have to be cut through. But the thief would not have accomplished him aim then, for the entire inside of the vault, 4 walls and ceiling, .will be lined with * Openhearth steel Va inch in thickness. The joints between the plates will be covered with large plates, the screws countersunk and no opening left where an explosive could be inserted. This steel cannot be sawed or drilled. All the burglar has to do to enter the vault is blast or burn his way through 18 inches of concrete and 1% inches of steel, unless he chooses to try to enter by the door, and from the description of the door furnished us by the bank officials it does not sound inviting either. — ~ The door itself is 6 1-8 inches thick, built of various layers and designed to withstand every known method of attack. First there is 1-8 inch of polished steel for the finish plate, then 1 inch of Operiheath-steel, 1 inch of 5 ply Chrome steel, 1% inches of Carbondine insulation, 2 inches of non* burnable metal, and lastly, another inch of Openhearth steel. The jambs are of the same thickness and construction as the door. The door is hung on a solid double gooseneck crane hinge, and is 90 perfectly balanced that it can be moved with one finger. It is closed by bar pressure system, operated by means of a pilot hand wheel. This forces the door tight against the jambs after which it is locked by 24 round steel bolts, 2 inches in diameter, thrown by a lever. There will be two 72-hour Yale and Town time locks. The spindles do not come trhough the door, but are controlled by an outside gear wheel, so that there is absolutely no crack or opening where a drill or explosive can be inserted. In addition to this the door will be equipped with a checking or anti-dynamite device. On the inside of the vestibule is the day gate, a heavy steel grille, which is kept closed when the door is open. The vault door alone weighs six tons, and with the vestibule a little over seven tons. The finish will be polished steel and the door will be as handsome and as good to look upon as any vault door anywhere. The vault is 12-6x14x8-6, divided by a steel grille. The rear portion will contain the files, book racks, etc., and the Harveized burglar-proof money safes for currency. The front portion will be fitted with safety deposit boxe3 of the most modem construction. These boxes will be of various sizes and will rest in a frame or nest, of which the smallest division is % inch, all of Bessemer steel. Each box 13 equipped with two locks, the key for one erf which is 'held by the person who rents the box and the other by a bank official. It requires both keys to unlock and ercords will be kept of the time, etc., that each box was opened. Small cupon rooms will be provided where the customer has absolute privacy for the use of safe deposit patrons. Thus the peoptiLi of this community will have all the conveniences and safety of a large city safe deposit company, and at a considerably less charge. No expense has been spared to make the vault and safe deposit equipment of the very best, and there is not an institution in Indiana that can boast of a better safety service equipment. It is the jest one can buy and worthy in every way of the Rensselaer community. ,

New Suit Filed. ———■ ' V Cecelia Perkins vs Emerald A. and Elizabeth Aldrich and Harry Swartzell. Action to foreclose mortgage. Demand $478.50 and the quieting of title. x , ICE FOR RESIDENCES. For this year our price will be 40c per 100 lbs. 1,000 lb. book $3.75 if paid in advance. 2,000 lb. hook $7.50 if paid in advance. We are now. dertoHM - - WHITE & LEE.

SPECIAL DAY AT THE STAR The first appearance of Elsie Jnnis in this city ii a five reel comedy drama of “Betty in Search of a Thrill” Also Twe Reels of PATRIA ADMISSION 5 and 10c. Thursday BIG K-E-S-E PROGRAM Marc McDermott IN “THE LAST SENTANCE” A Five Reel Edison Production AT THE STAR THEATRE AT THE REGULAR PRICES.

NOT AFRAID TO DIE.

It is related that a private in the army of the Potomac was sentenced to be Shot for sleeping at his post of duty. In some way word of the approaching execution came to the attention of President Lincoln, and after writing out a reprieve he called his carriage and started out to see that the reprieve did not fail to reach the poor condeftined soldier. It was a broiling hot day and the ride to camp was a long one of ten miles, but the great-hearted Lincoln was bent on saving the poor soldier he went forward. Perhaps the president later forgot the incident amid the weightier cares of state, but not so the soldier. When the Third Vermont charged upon the rifle pits before Yorktown the following year the enemy poured a volley among them. The first man to fall was William Scott of Company K, with six bullets through his body. His comrades caught him as he fell and as bis life blow! ebbed away, 'he raised Jo heaven amid the din of battle, the cries of the dying and the shouts of the enemy, a prayer for the president, and a a he died he remarked to his comrades that Lincoln had showed he was no coward and was not afraid to die. At the burial later the chaplain narrated the circumstances to the boys who stood about with uncovered heads. He had prayed for the president and paid him a most fervid.and glowing tribute with his dying breath.

Baughman Will Filed.

Monticello, April 17.—The will of Henry Baughman, of Monon, has been filed for probate in the circuit court. By the terms of the will the property is divided equally among hia ten children, subject to the life estate of hia wife, Sarah Baughman. Lee Baughman is appointed executor.

For Your Spring Work in Paperhanging and Painting call Lee Richards v p Phone 416. Work Guaranteed

“The Page Mystery” to be shown at J The Star Theatre SATURDAY Not only offers you the first opportunity of seeing a first run picture, but is positively the first tune this picture has been shown to any public audience. By. special arrangement with the Wbrtd-Brady management we wiH get this picture in advance of its regular release date, which is May 7th. This you can easily verify through any trade journal. Carlyle Blackwell will star in this wonderful picture, which may be seen at the Star Theatre on Saturday, where you can always depend on getting value for your money every day in the week. The hold-up system win not be tolerated by the Star management under any conditions and of late we are pleased to see so many are realizing this fact. V See < THE PAGE MYSTERY Matinee and Night Saturday AT THE STAR THEATRE ADMISSION 5 and lte. 1

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