Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 113, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 June 1917 — Page 1

No. 113.

PTHE Q RINCES U TONIGHT Wm. Fox Present* WM. FARNUM “BATTLE OF HEARTS” A ROMANTIC DRAMA OF THE SEA BY FRANCES MARION. STAGED BY OSCAR APFEL. FOX' FILM. ADMISSION 5 and 10c.

Senate Throws Levy On Automobiles—Movies Free.

Exemption of popular price moving picture shows from amusement taxes and the levying of a new federal li- ' cense tax on automobile owners rang% ing for cars used a year or more, were agreed upon <by the senate Friday by the finance committee in continuing revision of the house war tax bill. With its tax virtually complete, except for the newspaper and magazine section, the committee adjourned over until Monday night so that treasury experts may spend the intervening time putting the re-drafting into le—gal shape. The bill probably will be ready for submission to the senate next week. The treasury experts estimate that there are 1/400,000 owners of auff*’ mobiles subject to the $7.50 tax; 760,000 subject to the $lO levy; sl,21>9,000 in the sls class and 231,000 subject to the S2O rate. The license taxes, payable by motor vehicle owners direct, takes the place of the house tax of 5 per cent upon manufacturers of such vehicles.

Real Estate Transfers.

James R. Noland et al to Jesse L. Garriott, May 7, lots 13, 14, 15, 16, block 13, Fair Oaks, S2OO. Thomas J. Mallatt et ux to Jesse L. Garriott May 15, lots 17, 18, 19, 20, block 13, Fair Oaks. SIOO. Fred Becklenburg et ux to trustee Christian church of Virgie April 20, part nw nw 25-31-7, Union, sl. Albert Baileen et ux to A I. Sargent May 11, e% sw, w% se, se se 25-32-7, part sw sw, 30-32-6, 230 acres Keener, $27,200. Emimia Faris to Frank M. Hart, Jr., May 10, lots 10; 11, 12, DeMotte, Bruner’s addition, $250. Eliza E. Ramey Graver et baron to Harry Baugih, May 25, lots 20, 21, 22, 23, block 29, Rensselaer, Weston s addition, $250. q. c. d.

Homer Arnold passed through Rensselaer today on the 11:18 train. 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 Officer of the Registration Board of Jasper County. We have the famous Brown Wlalker combination and hammock seat adding cultivators. Also the best surface cultivator on the market. See our line before you buy.-—Kellner & Ca.lahan.

Sunday Dinner College Inn .......-7 MENU Roast Chicken Chicken Gravy or ? Roast Pork Brown Gravy Pickled Beets Mashed Potatoes Dressing Green Beans Pineapple Salad Brown Pudding Bread and Butter Coffee I ' 50 CENTS. Davisson & Waymire _ . L_.'. —.: 2i " . Ph«Rt 118 *

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CONVENTION LAW ATTACKED IN SUIT

Suit is Filed in the Marion County Superior Court In Behalf of H. W. Bennett. An attack on the Law calling a con-i stitutional convention in Indiana was made in a suit filed Thursday afternoon in the Marion county superior court by Hery W. Bennett, in which it is alleged that the law is unconstitutional and invalid. The complaint asks the court to declare the constitutional convention law null and void for several reasons. It also asks the court to knock out that part of the woman suffrage law that gives women the right to vote for the election of delegates to the proposed constitutional convention. It is alleged in the complaint that the general assembly had no power or authority to call a constitutional convention, because the people of Indiana, in 1918, voted down a proposition to call such a convention. It says that no poll has since been taken to show that the people are in favor of calling such a convention. Another reason set out in the complaint w(hiy the law should be declared unconstitutional is that it gives women the right to vote for delegates when they have no righ to vote under the present constitution. The complaint names all the county clerks in the state, Secretary of State Ed Jackson and others. It is understood that an effort wjl be made to push the suit as rapidly as possible, in order that a final decision may be reached before the date for the election of delegates in September.

Men Are Not Doing Their Part In Red Cross Work.

$300,000,000 and 200,000 men and women are absolutely necessary if the soldiers of America are to return to their homes in any condition of life and health; and if our allies in England, France, Italy and Russia are not to be completely destroyed by the most powerful and Heartless enemy freedom and liberty have ever known. The American Red Cross is only just (beginning to make the most urgent need of the world known, and to the fact that our life as a nation is at stake in this desperate struggle. In the last three weeks it is beginning to dawn on the people that we have a gigantic struggle on for our very jfe, and not since -he— Revolution have we (been in such peril, nor has the cause of democracy in the world faced such a crisis. The Red Cross is the only agency by which the vast arm'- of men and woman, men unfit for military service, past military age, the very young man and those kept at home by necessary and vital activities, can help make the life of a soldier more comfortable, safe and endurable. It is the orfly agency by .which these “dtay at homes” can help in saving those who fall on the field of battle, as many thousands of our men must do as they stand between us and our heartless and determined destroyers. This Red Cross today is attracting the attention and receiving the congratulations of the masters of finance, science and organized relief. Contributions of immense sums are beng made and men who are the greatest in America are now devoting their entile time to work at home and abroad, all without pay of any character save the satisfaction of doing their best to Save the men who are goving their lives to save us. Millions of dollars are needed at once, millions of surgical dressings and bandages are needed for men who are dying today as they use old newspapers to bandage their wounds, and sticks and clods and dead leaves to stop the blood as tliev lie sometimes for days on the spot where they fell to save us. The Red Cross work m Jasper county is well organized and the women are in the lead in this splendid movement. 'Where are the men ? Their wealth is here. There are men who can do largely and it is all they can do. What ought they to do? Are the women better than the men? The women will make the necessary thousands of garments and dressings if the money is had to buy the material. . Jasper county ought to have three thousand members of the Red Cross and SIO,OOO in her treasury. The greater per cent of the membership in this county are women. The thing ought to be a 50-50 organisation. Come on, men, and do the thing expected of the men who stay at home. The women are asking you to join and contribute and save their boys, your boys, their homes and yours. For the pert several weeks noble women of our community have been giving their time and work in the airing of garments for our soldiers at the Red Cnees headquaters, and it >s up to the men to Show their appreciation. Do your bit!

Sour Stomach. . This is a mild form of indigestion. It is usually brought on by eating to> rapidly or too much, or of food not suited to your digestive organs. If you will eat slowly, masticate four food thoroughly, eat but little meat and none at all for supper, you will more than likely avoid the sour stomach without taking any medicine whatever. When you have sour stomach take one of • Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion. C

THE WEATHER. Showers and probably severe thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight: cooler tonight; Sunday fair.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1917.

THEGAYETY TONIGHT The Serial The Mystery of the Double Cross Starts Tonight In 14 Episodes Episode I—“ The Girl in No. 7” “Lonesome Luke's Honey-Moon” 2 Reel Comedy. Hearst Pathe News 5c and 10c.

G. A. R. Had Pleasant Time At Monthly Dinner.

Ladies of the G. A. R. met at the home of Mrs. Rachael Scott Thursday for their monthly social gathering. About 40 members were in attendance and there were eight comrades. An especially good time was enjoyed by everyone present. Sister Scott was the recipient of many nice presents and will also receive an emblem pin from the Circle ladies and G. A. R. members at the meeting to be held Thursday, June 14. Post No. 84 is invited to be present on this day. One of the leading features of the occasion was a large birthday cake, which Mrs Scott donated in tonor of two birthdays, those of Nettie iScott and herself, she being 75 years of age and Mr. Scott 47. Another pleasant feature was the arrival of Mrs. Scott’s nephew, Elbert Antrim, of Chicago; Mr. Antrim is a former graduate of Rensselaer high school. A fine dinner and good social time was held.—Contributed.

Doctor Mobbed For Saying Fools Make Cannon Fodder.

Wabeno, Wis., June I.—Because of alleged attempts to discourage enlistments by telling applicant sthey were “fools to make manure and cannon fodder Of themselves,” Dr. Hugo Miller, of Laoiia, Wis., government physician on an Indian reservation, was seized by citizens of Wabeno last night, thrown into the river, hauled out and forced to march at the head of a parade through the center of the town carrying an American flag. Before the parade ended Dr. Miller was made to kneel, kiss the flag and retract his utterances. Federal auihorities are investigating.

Two More Mad Dog Victims To Take Pasteur Treatment.

Miss Reve Rees and Thomas Rutledge, of Newland, went to Indianapolistoday to take the Pasteur treatment. Miss Rees is a young girl about sixteen years of age. She had a sore on her hand and on May 10th this sore was licked by the dog, which was afterward found to have rabies. The sore has not healed. Rutledge is a lad of eight years of age and was bitten by the same dog on May 19th. The wound from this bite has completely healed.

Infant Child of A. S. Lowman Died Friday.

The eleven-day-oM child of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Lowman, of Parr, died Friday morning. The little one was buried this Saturday morning in the Smith cemetery in Barkley township. Mr. Lowman is the station agent at Farr.

Submarines Collide Under Water.

Amsterdam, June I.—A collision under water .between a British submarine and a German U-boat is reported by the Rheinische Westfalische Zeitung of Essen.- which describes the incident as unprecedented. The paper states that the collision took place in the channel April 19, and declares that a German U-boat, while submerged, rammed a British submarine, and that the British (boat then emerged, bringing up the German submarine lying across the bow of the British vessel. * * The German vessel slid off into the water and both vessels started their engines and, when separated by about fifty yards, both dived. The commander of the German U-boat did not see the British submarine again. The paper asserts that both submarines were anxious to fight, but that it was impossible under the circumstances. *

New Case Filed.

State of Indiana vs Bert Baker. Sent to Jasper county on change of venue from Newton county. Baker is charged with stealing five chickens valued at five dollars, from I. N. Best, of Roselawn, on Feb. 15 1917.

Zebe Swaim went to Delphi today.

RECRUIT LIST IS GROWING FAST

Five Added to Co. M Today and Many Goodland Boys Will Join Tomorrow—C. A. Tuteur Out. Company M is growing rapidly these days and it would not be at all surprising if the final two days before registration would find the local organization recruited up to the maximum strength of 150 men. Five were added today by noon, all from Fair Oaks, making the total strength of the company to date 93, including the commissioned officers. Those attaching their signatures to the roster today .were: Kimble, Evert J. ■> Brouhard, Jesse F. Wood, Grover E. Burns, Melvin H. Blake, David H. For some time past Goodland has been attempting to organize a com-

pany and considering the short space of time and the fact that no company had ever previously existed in that town the efforts of those in charge have met with quite a little success. Fifty-seven men were secured, almost one hundred shy, however, of the required number, and when it was seen that the attempt to recruit a full company would fail it was decided, inasmuch as Rensselaer needed many men yet to ask the Goodland young men to join the organization of this city and many have decided to do so and they .will come to Rensselaer on Sunday to sign with Company M. It is not known how many will take advantage of the opportunity but it is thought there will be quite a number, which means that by Monday morning Company M will have somewhat more than 100 men in line, ft is the belief of Major George H. Healey and Captain Tuteur that Monday will see many coming forward to enlist, in order not to be conscripted. Dr. C. C. Bassett, of Goodland, who has been leading the Goodland movement for a company, will become a first lieutenant on Major Healey’s Staff, supplanting C. Arthur Tuteur, who has acted in that capacity for a year or more. Major Healey and Lieutenant Tuteur made a trip to Indianapolis the fore part of the week, where the later went through a physical examination and was discharged from the service. The Goodland organization is well pdeased with the idea of becoming a part of the company here and M company should be able to keep its high standard already obtained as one of the most efficient companies in the state.

Abundance of Money.

I can loan you aO the money you want on that farm. My rate Is S per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.— P. D. Wells. Morocco, Indiana.

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ALUMNI BANQUET FOR CLASS OF 1917

All Present Enjoyed Annual Banquet Served at the Christian Church Dining Room. There were one hundred and fourteen graduates of the Rensselaer high school seated at the festive board spread by the ladies of the First Christian church in the dining room of that church. The room was beautifully decorated and the menu and service were in keeping with this one of Rensselaer’s annual school functions. At about 7:30 in the evening invocation was offered by Rev. Asa McDaniel. President Floyd Meyers then as is the usual custom, dn an unusual way made some very serious remarks and administered the oath to the new members and then introduced the toastmaster, the Hon. W. H. Parkinson.

Parkinson said he had taken a special preparatory course by being actively engaged for the past three weeks in the courts of this and Newton county, in defending criminals. Everyone who was introduced by Mr. Parkinson can testify to the thoroughness of that training. Woodhull I. Spitler came back at him with a Submarine. Aileen Allman chugged him into a Subway. B. F. Fendig handed hima Subrosa cigar with criminal intentions. Ruth Wood succeeded in the Subtraction of hie wit. Judge Robert VanAtta’s subpoena brought him to justice. The verdidt was unanimously rendered that Parkinson was a first class toasftmater and that the toasts were mighty fine. The officers for 1918 are, President George Collins, Vice-President George Padgitt, Secretary Lucille Luers, and Treasurer Mildred Biggs. Following the banquet, a dance was held at the armory, to which many of those attending the banquet attended. The armory was beautifully decorated in the class colors of red and white and a large American flag was in evidence in the center of the hall. The Rhode-Gorman orchestra, of Hammond, furnished the music, McKelvey’s, of Chicago, being unable to fulfill their engagement.

NOTICE. AH members of Iroquois Lodge I. -07 O. F., are urged to go to Remington and assist Schuyler lodge in their annual Odd Fellows Memorial service Sunday afternoon, June 3rd, at 1:30. Grand Master Spears will be in attendance. —iC. E. Simpson, Sec. Mary Sawin went to Edinburg, Ind., today. Her parents are now living there but Miss Mary remained here and attended school.

SEE I Carlyle Blackwell, June Eividge. Arthur Ashley abd Muriel Oatriche Is this strssg WorldBridy Picture es known value ihi Social Leper NOT A DULL MOMENT AT THE Star Theatre MONDAY The attractive little faverite in a dainty little Paramount Production of Ker Father'! Sn This is the Moimett School Benefit day Admission 5c and 10c. AT THE STAR THEATRE.

How Applicants for Second Officers’ Training Camp Will Be Chosen.

The plan now under consideration for choosing members of the second officers’ training camp contemplates the use of a new application blank carrying several headings, such as “Military Experience,” Leadership,” ‘lMental Training,” etc., each of -which will count a certain number of points according to the qualifications of the candidate under each heading. Only those candidates whose applications total a certain minimum number of points will be given examination by an army examining 'board. This method will automatically cut down the number of examinations, thereby enabling the examining boards to do their work in the most thorough and discriminating TnfllWT “ The next camp will be smaller and the selection will be made well in advance of the opening date with the expectation that men of sdbetantaar business connections will have ample time to arrange their affairs and will come forward as candidates for commission.

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