Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 112, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1917 — Page 1

No. 112.

PTHE Q BINGES 0 _ _ ' *** TONIGHT Nance O’Neil IN “GREED” One of the Seven Deadly Sins McClure ADMISSION 5 and 10c.

GLASSES nd GLASSES Some people seem to think that if they only wear glasses it will be all right with their eyes. There would be just as much sense in prescribing the same medicine for every disease. Consult us. We give examinations that leave no defects undiscovered. CLARE JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. Phew 18.

FINAL EVENT OF A BUSY WEEK

Alumni Banquet at Christian Church Tonight Winds Up Graduation Week Activities. The final event —the Alumni banquet—to be held at the Christian church dining rooms this evening, will wind up the graduation week activities for the class of 1917. Alumni banquets from time immemorial have always fittingly closed the happy events through which the graduates pass. Alumni banquets bring back the old love of former graduates to their alma mater and gives them a chance to mingle with the new members of Rensselaer high school almni. The members of the committee have made arrangements for 100 plates and it is thought that Iby this evening the required number of tickets will have been disposed of. Many out of town alumni members who have duosen other fields for their life work will be on hand for the enjoyable occasion. Following the banquet there will be a dance at the armory. The music will be furnished by the McKelvey orchestra of ChiThe toast program and menu follow: iSubnormahty Welcome .... .1. President Toastmaster W. H. Parkinson Submit for it is no ordeal. Submarine Woodhull I. Spitler A monster of the deep. Subways Aileeq Allman ’l3 “There are more things under heaven, Horatio, than are dreamed of in your Subtraction Ruth Wood ’l7 Every little bit taken from what vou’ve got makes just a little bit less. Subpoena Judge Vanatta We’re here because we’re here. Menu. ’ Ice lOreamed Chicken Mashed Potatoes _. ~ Foas (Rolls Pickles Salad Ice Cream Cake Coffee.

County Agent Notes.

The program committee of the Gillam Farmers’ Club has made unusual preparations for theif next meeting to be held at the East Vernon school house Wednesday evening, June 6, at 8 o’clock. President J. H. Guild has been active in extending the club s influence in the township and the club is growing in strength at each meeting. ““Secretary J. P Desekne announces the following program: Recitation • .Rue sell Rayburn Poultry in the Back Yard...... . ~. . Lizzie Fans J Care of the Hen and • Flag Drill.. • • School Children Feeding Young Chicks.. Maud Guild Recitation Anna Britain Corn Culture..... .Stewart Learning General Discussion. Unfinished Business. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this meeting.

The Evening Republican .

ASKS FOR $75,000 FROM H. & D. COMPANY

Palmer D. Wells, of Morocco, Asks For $75,000 From Goodland Shock Absorber Company. , ' One case of great importance that has been filed in the Benton circuit court is that of Palmer D. Wells, of Morocco, against the H. & D. Shock Absorber Co., of Goodland, for $75,0W for alleged breach of contract. The case was venued to Benton from Newton county and is set for trial Monday, June 4. In speaking of the case the Benton Review Has the following comment: “The complaint alleges that the plaintiff and H. & D. company entered into a contract on February 8, 1915, whereby the plaintiff was to have the entire state of New York for the sale of the H. & D. shock absorbers. The contract on which suit is brought was a letter to Mr. Wells from Mr. Jjlaiwn, the president of the company, which reads as follows: ‘Can have entire state of New York as long as you give your full time and attention, but whenever you fail to give it ybur full time and attention, then you have lost control of state and it reverts back to the H. & D. company. The H. & D. will cost you $6.00 per set F. O. B. GoodHand, cash (with all orders. You are to understand that you are in no way whatsoever connected with the H. & D. company and are not considered an agent of this company. You will understand that we will seH no other goods to anyone else in New York except as per your instructions.’ “Mr. Wells in his complaint al-

leges that he went to New York and secured agents and did considerable advertising and that the company refused to furnish him with shock absorbers and on May 7, 1915, they attempted to cancel all agreements with him and refused to recognize him any further in sale of absorbers in New York. Mr. Wells claims that he .built up a (business that was paying him a net profit of S2OO a day and asks damages in the sum of $75,000. “The suit (promises to be bitterly fought and it is said the defense will attempt to prove that Mr. Wells failed to live up to his contract, in that he did not devote all his time to the sale of H. & D. shock absorbers, but instead devoted & greater,part of it in selling other goods and sold H. & D.’s as a side line. When these facts were found out, the state was taken aw|ay from Wells and (given to another man. The case was venued here from Newtom”

Samuel Duvall Accepted For French Ambulance Service.

Samuel O. Duvall, son of John Duvall, has been notified that his application for service on the French battlefields as ambulance driver has .been accepted and a telegram from .Boston Thursday afternoon notified jnm to’be~in New York on July 12, preparatory to sailing on the 14th. Sam wil llbe the third Rensselaer boy on the battle front in France. Fred Hamilton has been in Europe since last July and Alfred Thompson will leave for France on June 16. No doubt the three of them will have plenty of American company within a short time. •

Ask For Speedy Work On June 5.

Preparations for getting a summary of the returns from next Tuesday’s registration of young men for military service under the selective draft act into the office of Governor Goodrich at as early a moment as passible after the closing of the places of registration, are being made, and it is expected that the total number of men registered in Indiana wil 1 be in the hands of state officials by midnight Tuesday. The law has been interpreted to mean that registrars must telegraph the number of (persons registered in their precincts immeri'ateiy after the count is made on Tuesday night. Registration booths close at 9 p. m. It has been estimated that there are approximately 250,000 avqHable men in Indiana.

Fire at Roselawn Destroys Large Building.

The (large two-story building just south of the Laßue general store at Roselawn, burned down this Friday morning at about two o’clock. The building was occupied by Dr. Rice’s office and the Weaver barber shop. During the year a large room had. been used as a school room.; Had there been a high wind it is possible that the Monon depot and several other buildings would not have been saved. The building which burned was a good one and the loss will be considerable.

Gayety Opens Tonight— Parade Gives Notice.

The Gayety Airdome, under the management of Col. ’Fred Phillips, will open this evening. A sheepskin band and automobile parade this afternoon through the streets proclaimed the opening of the theatre for the coming season.

Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 16:45 Morning warship and sermon, subject: “Growing in Grace.’ s 7:30 Union service at the Methodist church. Thursday evening at 7:30, round table and prayer service, subject: ‘IMy Responsibility to Christ s Church.” . .

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1917.

THEGAYETY TONIGHT FRIDAY A 5 Reel Feature Featuring - Marie Osborn in Pa the Gold Rooster “Told at Twilight” And a Single Reel “A Toyland Story” SATURDAY Molly King in “The Mystery of the Diable Cross” In 14 Episodes Episode I—“ The Giri in No. 7” "Lonesome Luke’s Honey-Moon” 2 Reel Comedy. Pathe News. 5c and 10c.

DIDN’T MIND A LITTLE BUCKSHOT

Newland Man Shot By Gary Officers Makes Escape From Hospital— Officers Scour Country. Gary officers arrived in this city Thursday evening and in comp my with Deputy Sheriff John Robinson, are busily scouring the country for a fellow who is going under the nameqf Steve Lutz. Lutz gave his home as Gary, 'but it is said that he was, or is, a resident of Newland,, Ind., and it is for that reason that the Gary officers came to this county to look for their man. Lutz, it is alleged, in company with others, is a brass thief, obtaining his plunder from about the Pennsylvania railroad yards in Gary. Bedclothes, tied together and fastened to a radiator, offered a means of escape for Lutz from a Gary hosfutal, where he had been confined folowing wounds received in a clash with railroad detectives. Lutz obtained his freedom in spite of a close watch which had been maintained by both police and nurses. His condition was such that it was believed he could not escape unassisted and as a further precaution he was assigned to a room on the third floor. The nurses were instructed to Watch the exits.

Lutz made his escape between 3 and 4 olclock, and his absence was not discovered by the nurses until he had sufficient time to get several blocks away. He was clad only in a nightgown and a bath robe when he made his precarious descent. The police scoured the vicinity for the fugitive. It is believed that friends awaiting outside in an automobile helped him make his getaway. Lutz was found wounded one night about a week ago when he and four companions motored to a secluded wood near Gary to claim some brass, which they had stolen from freight cars in that vicinity. They had care*fully concealed their loot, but, by some unexplained method, the detectives learned of their lair and laid in Wait for them. When the thieves appeared they were ordered to throw up their hands. They fled and one of the detectives fired a shotgun a t them, and Lutz was struck by one of the flying bullets. Deputy Robinson and the .police are scouring the county today in an effort to locate the fugitive, but at the time we go to press there was no word indicating that any trace had been found of the man. Lutz is said to go under several aliases and it is not known for certain wfhat his right name is and about the only thing known of him is that he is known about Newland.

Leaves to Take Course Aviation Factory.

Emmett Hollingsworth, son of Mr. and Mirs. E. L. Hollingsworth, of this city, Iteft Thursday afternoon for Fltat, Mich.r tonere he is to become an apprentice in a factory at that place, to learn the construction of aeroplanes, preparatory to entering the United States service as an aviator. Following the course at Flint, Emmett will go to Hanjmondaport, N. Y., where he will take a course in the Curtiss school, where he will be taught by some of the big aeroplane men of the country the art of driving one of the planes. Only the most competent men are employed in this dangerous service of the government and all must go through a great deal of training both in the art of constructing and driving the machines, and when Emmett has finished his course at both places he will be in line for a good position in the aviation coips.-~

THE WEATHER. Probably showers and thunderstorms tonight Saturday; cooler

NUT MARGARINE.

Try it once. It ie not an imitation of anything Do not take it for oleomargarine. We compete with creamery butter on quailty lines and save you money. RHOADS’ GROCERY.

1917 SESSION LAWS ARE NOW IN FORCE

Many Important and Far-Reaching Measures Enacted By the _ Legislature. _ All of the laws enacted by the legislature at the 1917 session are now in full force and effect. Governor Goodrich Thursday issued his proclamation tp that effect. A number of important and far-reachipg laws were enacted by the legislature of 1917, among them being the fol bowing: Galling a constitutional convention. Establishing absolute prohibition of liquor traffic in Indiana on April 2, 1918, which wiH make Indiana a bone dry-state. Creating a state highway commission, which will have control of and supervision over al! road work done in the state. Granting to women the right to vote for all offices not created iby the constitution. Granting to voters Who are absent from their precincts on election day' the right to vote by mail. Changing the voters’ registration law by abolishing precinct registration boards and creating county registration boards and boards for the larger cities; requiring all voters, men and women alike, to registerwith the county or dtv board, as the case may be, and providing that voters may register in person or by mail or messenger. Requiring all poultry . dealers to

take out a county 'license and keep a record of all transactions. Extending the delinquency law to include children up to 18 years. Authorizing cities of the second class to build auditoriums and market houses and to levy tax to pay for them. , . Permitting daily newspapers to print legal notices that heretofore have been published in weekly newspapers. Fixing imprisonment for from six months to twenty years for the theft of an automobile or aeroplane. Regulating advertising dentists. Prohibiting the practice of fortune telling, palmistry and clairvoyance and fixing (penalties. Requiring that all foodstuffs and commodities shall be sold by weight instead of by measure. Requiring monthly fire drills in all public schools. a Requiring that teachers’ institutes be held monthly in townships. Giving counties the right to establish county tuberculosis hospitals. Fixing a penalty for false advertising. Authorizing state penal institutions to manufacture articles needed by other state institutions and requiring such institutions to buy from the penal institutions. Limiting the open season for killing squirrels from August 1 to November 1. Permitting township trustees to be re-elected and to serve eight years out of any twelve consecutive years. Increasing wages and raising qualifications of public high school teachers. Requiring banks and trust companies to keep on hand cash to the amount of at least 12% per cent of their deposits subject to check. Fixing a standard schedule of salaries for township officers.

REMONSTRANCE FILED IN WHEATFIELD TP.

Remonstrance Filed Today By Citizens of Wheatfield Township to Oust Saloon There. 211 legal voters filed a remonstrance today with County Auditor Hammond. Having lost their fight at the polls, the women of Wheatfield township, more determined than ever, went to work and secured the signatures of 214 legal voters of Wheatfield township to a remonstrance against the saloon business in that township. Ln the election held in Wheatfield township Tuesday, May 29, there was a majority of 81 out of a total of 125 women votes. The petition filed today contains the names of a large number of women voters. Their right to remonstrate against the liquor business is claimed under the act immwi by the legislature permitting women the right of suffrage in all instances where the constitution does not prohibit the same. Thia being the first instance of a remonstrance including the signature of woman voters the decision of the county board of conganiaaioners will be watched with great interest by both the dry and wet factions of Wheatfield and elsewhere. ;

Special Meeting of Red Cross and Navy League.

JLII ladies interested in the plan to serve lunch to the men who register under the War Act on next Tuesday, June sth, are asked to meet at the Navy League rooms at 3 p. m. Saturday, June 2. By order Committee.

Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9:30. Union services in Methodist church, Rev.Flemingpreaching,at 7:30. _

Hopkins’ City Transfer Line. faSneSate Call phones 226 or 107. Have you purchased one of those neat. paper nags yet? Automobile owners especially should have one to place on their windshields. 5c at The Republican office. ±r„

Are We Getting Careless About Displaying the Flag?

The Monticello Journal asks of its citizens if they are not getting a little bit careless about- displaying the flag. Perhaps the same question might be asked here. Without intending to scold anyone, attention may be called to the fact that recently Rensselaer has been geting into the habit of carelessness with reference to displaying the American flag. The weather has had something to do with it, it is true. But the weather is breaking away now and we suggest that the flags ought to be returned to their staffs in the (business places. There was a time a few weeks ago when practically every business house in the main section displayed the stars and stripes. Let’s see them all up again. What do you say? Rensselaer, even in the bad weather, was redder, bluer and whiter than any other town hereabouts and that’s the way to have it. Let strangers say when they pass through the town: “Here’s a town that is patriotic.”

Notice to Registration Officers.

You are hereby notified to'meet in my office Monday, June 4th, 1917, at 1:30 p. m. This meeting is important and all registrars of Jasper county must attend. BEN D. McCOLLY, Sheriff Jasper County and Ex-Officio Executive Oflirer of the Reg®tration Board of Jasper County.

Dodge. Oakland 6. Harroun. The Three BEST Cars Under a Thousand Dollars M. I. Adams & Son Phone 90 Rensselaer Phone 90

Automobile Tires Will Advance li Price I have is large stock of tires and can save you money if you buy now. DR. J. HANSSON Overland Automobile Agency RENSSELAER, INDIANA

Senior Class Presented Play at the Opera House.

The senior class play, which is always one of the big events of commencement .week, was given by the class of 1917 on Monday and Tuesday evenings this week. The parts were carefully assigned and tihe manner of interpretation was very creditable. The seniors played to full houses on both nights. Wild® Littlefield as the heroine, Bernice Halstead, was very effective in her clever and lively role. French Crooks, as young Dr. Burton, made a model and attractive Lover, who was entirely willing to be captivated by the wiles of Bernice. Amy Halstead, Bernice’s sister, and Inez Grey, her friend, willingly .gave their assistance to Bernice in her glorious game of love. These latter parts were well done by Miss Gladys Arnott and Miss Mamie Bever, respectively. Ruth Wood and Robert Loy did some very clever acting in the second act. Robert portrayed a homespun, lovable Yankee farmer and toe scene in his home with his equally attractive sister was one of the strongest in the play. Marjorie VanAtta, as the scheming Mrs. Halstead, and her son, Dwight enacted by Harry Moore, deserves much praise for their interpretation of their parts. Seth Reed and Harvey Snow m minor parts, Howard York as colored Sammy, a bell boy, with his clever ways, added Suidh to the .lay. The audience was well pleased. The play was a great financial success, and much credit is due to the entire cast. ——■ ---■

Hospital Notes.

the Rensselaer high school is in the hospital Hot treatment for rheumatism. tMlna Afire WeThmd wu able to return to her home today. Mrs. Mike Faye will be able to leave the bMpital Saturday if she continues to improve. Mm John Butte and Mm ftvje Stovene are both doing and resowing very aatbrfaetonly from their recent operations.

Star Program TODAY == Lenere Ulrich THE INTRIGUE A Sensational Drama of Strong Interest—rAl Pallas Picture SATURDAY Matinee and Night Carlyle Blackwell, June Elvidge. Arthur Ashley and Muriel Ostriche IN The Social Leper — 7 r— —— f A World Brady Picture of Unequaled Magnitude. AT THE Star Theatre Admission 5c and 10c.

FAN FODDER.

Yesterday’s Results. National— Pittsburg 3, Philadelphia 2.' Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 2. American— Boston 5, Cleveland 1. Detroit 2, New York 0. Ed Walsh, former White Sox pitcher, has been signed by the Giants. He will be put under the care of a doctor to undergo treatment for his arm, with the hope that he can be put back in his former winning stride. Mamaux, of PittAurg, downed the Phils and incidentally won hie first game of the year. The Tigers began their eastern trip well by shutting out the Yankees. Mitchell was up for the Tye and Caldwell for the Yanks. Jimmy Regan turned in a win for Manager Mathewson, while his mates trounced three of Miller Huggi’s hurlers. The eastern clubs start their western invasion for the first time this season. The Red Sox continued their pennant drive by trouncing the Fohls 5 to 1. Mays added to his record, his submarine ball keeping the Clevelands shy of the plate. Speaker poled two safeties yesterday, while Ty had to be content with one. -1.. _ ■ * A few Hans Wagner punches and some of his ground covering ability might help the submerged Pirates. Yesterday's best run getter was Kansas City. Louis Chevrolet has entered the Chicago motor race with the car in which he took the Cincinnati classic.

NOTICE. The Home Economics Club will meet at the public library auditorium Saturday afternoon at 2:30. All members are urged to attend.

MARKET. ——- * The girls of the Gleaner Class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will hold a market at the Warner Bros, hardware store Saturday, June 2, from 9 to 12 a. m. "

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