Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1918 — Page 1

No. 30.

Vassar College Has Bad Blaze

Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Feb. 12— Fire, starting on the top floor of the south wing of the main building of Vassar college at 6:45 o’clock this evening damaged the building to the extent of $300,000. The spectacular blaze, which could be seen for miles, attracted 15,000 persons to the scene, where the Vassar girl students aided the firemen and also organized for the work of rescuing valuables. The building that was damaged was the oldest on the campus. It was built in 1861.

WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Elmer Mathena was taken to the hospital today with a severe attack of pneumonia. Riley Miller is now a patient at the hospital. Mrs. F. F. Lakins, of Fair Oaks, was taken to the hospital today. Mrs. Dan Boardwell who for the past thirteen days has been very low with pneumonia, seems now to. be at a crisis. It is hoped that she will soon take a change for the better.

The Lenten season begins today.

No other animal will give better financial return on the farm than as sheep. Watson Humes has cleared $30.00 on each of his herd the last two years. He has more than her is able to take care of and will offer a few for sale at the J. W. Faylor public sale on February 15.

Ladies Wanted More Help Is Needed at the Rensselaer Garment Factory Excellent Positions for Girls and Women Apply in Person at the Factory at the corner of Van Rensselaer and Cornelia Sts.

ATTHE MOVIES NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Matinee 2:15 m Night 7:00 Only the Best in Photoplays. TONIGHT The great Drury Lane Spectacle “THE WHIP” in 8 acts 6 stars. Scores of thrills. A wonderful play.

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SAD FUNERAL OF BELOVED WOMAN

MANY MOURN LOSS OF SPLENDID COMPANION AND FRIEND Many who had so often gone to the once happy home of Mr. . and Mrs. William Traub on Washington avenue, wended their way there Tuesday with sad hearts. This home had been the scene of many happy gatherings and had been presided over by a most delightful hostess. Tuesday, a sad change had been wrought. The once happy, good mother, now lay cold and still in death. The funeral services were in charge of Rabbi A. J. Messing, of Chicago, and Rev. Asa McDaniels, pastor of the First Christian church of this city. The former represented the religious viewpoint of the family while the latter made his address from the standpoint . of the community. Appropriate music in harmony with the solemn occasion was furnished by the following: Misses Anna Leonard and Thelma Martindale, Rev. E. W. Strecker and William Waymire. The following relatives attended the funeral services: Mrs. Solomon Selig, mother of the deceased; brothers, K. Selig, of New York City, and Victor E. Selig, who was here for a time in business with Mr. Traub, but is now in the wholesale business in New York City; sisters of the deceased: Mrs. Benjamin F. Lafayette, of Checotah, Okla.; Mrs. Charles Rosmer, of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Milton R. Strouse, of Tomad, Wis. Brothers and sisters of Mr. Traub: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Traub, Lincoln, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Traub, Chicago, and Mrs. Bettie Stiefel, Chicago,who will make her home with Mr. Traub in the future. Other relatives here were: Mrs. Justev Strouse, of Delavan, Ill.; Rudolph Fox of Pontiac, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. George McCab of Chicago; Mrs. George Carson, of Chicago; J .E. Roach, of Chattsworth, DI.; James A. Smith, of El Paso, 111. ’Many friends, not relatives, came long, distances to pay their last tribute of respect, * and many others were prevented from coming on account of weather conditions.

There were many beautiful floral offerings, quite a number of whiSh were sent by out of the city friends and relatives. A number of telegrams were also received, bearing highest regards and deepest sympathy. The followirfg is a brief sketch of the life of the deceased. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Selig of New York City. She was born Dec. 1, 1881 and died at the hospital ih this city Saturday, Feb. 9, 1918. She was married to William Traub in Checotah, Okla., on May 5, 1904. Wilhemina, a lovely little daughter, born August 16, 1905, is left to comfort the bereaved father.

THEODORE JESSEE PNUEMONIA VICTIM.

The Comer Sisters reveiced a message today from Valparaiso announcing the death at 1:20 this Wednesday morning of Theodore Jessee. The deceased was for a number of years a clerk in the Chicago Bargain Store of this city. Mr. Forsythe was at that time the proprietor of. this store and Frank Wood was, at the time of- Mr. Jessee’s employment there, also ‘a clerk fa/ the same establishment Mr. Jessee will be well and favorably remembered by a large number of Rensselaer people as he was a very popular young man and had a host of friends here. While here he made his home with the Comer Sisters. Since leaving Rensselaer Mr. Jessee had married, and is survived by a wife and five children. The oldest is a son, about fifteen years of age and the youngest child is about five year sold. He was at the time of his death the owner of a jewelry store in Valparaiso and had succeeded splendidly. He was about 45 years of age.

WEATHER • Generally fair tonight and Thursday, except rain Thursday in southwest portion. ( - r

RENSSELABR, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 1918.

Few Men Loosed To Fortify West Front

Washington, Feb. 12—With the opening of the great campaign of 1918 on the western front apparently within sight, military men here examined today with profound interest the situation created by the signing of a peace pact between the central powers and the new Ukraine republic and the decision of the Bolsheviki Russian government to stop fighting and demobilize the army.

Their conclusions were not discouraging. These events on their face would appear to set free enormous German forces for the impending battle in the west and also to furnish new sources of food supply for the Teutonic allies, but many factors detract from the advantages the central powers may derive. One of the threats against the western front dwelt upon in public discussion is the fact that presumably 1,500,000 prisoners of war held in Russia would be released to strengthen the German army. The fact is said to be, however, that the great majority of the soldiers captured by the Russians are Austrians not available for western front operations by present indications. Most of the others are civilians or camp followers of one kind or another and so far as known only a small number of German troops were captured on that front. Any men from the prison camps are regarded as of doubtful military value for some time to come, as the Russians, unable to feed their own 'soldiers, 'hardly have improved the health of captives.

There is doubt here, also, as to the extent to which the agricultural resources of the Ukraine or of Russia can be brought to the aid of the German people in the near future. Failure of the Russian transportation system worked in Germany’s interest in undermining the fighting power of the Russian armies. The same agency now necessarily works against the central powers in its desire to get out food supplies. Moreover the best wheat regions which may be opened to the Germans are in a remote section of the Ukraine and in such poor condition that the agricultural system may have to be made over, a difficult process with the confusion that prevails throughout the region. Demobilization of the Russian army will not mean that the Austro-German-Bulgarian forces on the frontiers can be wholly withdrawn. There will be a constant threat of renewed hostilities and the Teutons must see to it that ample force is always at hand. In fact diplomatic observers say Germany is confronted with the most difficult and unprecedented problem she has met during the present war as a result of the declaration that Russia has abandoned hostilities without the signing of a peace treaty.

William Mackey and Charles Merrill went to Wheatfied today. Chares Jacks and family went to Fair Oaks today where Mr. Jack will engage in the barber business. Bert Overton went to Chicago today. He has been in vefy poor health and his purpose in going to the city was to consult a specialist. . William Keener has resigned his position with the Fendig Exclusive Shoe store and will after two weeks’ vacation, go to work in a store in Mishawaka, Ind. Peter Nomerson, of Dwight, 111., is here looking after his farming interests in this county. Mr. Nomerson likes Jasper soil and would be glad to add to his already large holdings in this county. Those associated with him in the management of his farms here speak of him as a splendid landlord. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS. I will offer my household goods for sale at public auction at my home Saturday afternoon, Feb. 16. noon, February 16. MRS. H. PURCUPILE.

We have made arrangements by which we can sell you 28c coffee for 25c per pound. Also 32c coffee for 30c per pound. You cannot buy better toffee for the money. Try and be convinced. J. A. McFarland, Phone 99. For you that haven’t teeth—Call phone 647 for your beef. C. H. Leave!,

TAX ASSESSORS RECEIVE ORDERS

SEVERAL CHANGES ARE NOTABLE IN THIS YEAR’S INSTRUCTIONS. Suggestions of concern to every taxpayer in Indiana, especially farmers, householders, corporations, automobile owners and building and loan association shareholders, are contained in instructions sent out yesterday by the state board of tax commissioners toaSjjfefcsing . officers, who ’will begin work all over the state March 1.

Uniformity all over the state is the slogan of the "tax board this year as never before. One of its first steps along this line was to prepare a schedule of assessment standards for automobiles. After consulting with automobile manufacturers, automoble insurance companies, assessing And owners and users of machines the boayd arrived at the conclusion that inexpensive machines deteriorate less in. early use and more in later use and that expensive machines deteriorate more in early use and less in- later use. Then it issued the schedule and placed in Class 1 cars costing less than $700; class 2, cars costing S7OO to SI,BOO, inclusive’; class 3, care costing more than SI,BOO. Classification of Value. The true value of the cars is arrived at as follows: Class 1 Ist year of use, 80 pct, of original cost. 2nd year of use, 60 pct. of original cost. 3rd year of use, 40 pct. or original cost. 4th year of use, 25 pct. of original cost. Sth year of use, 20 pct. of original cost. Class 2 let year of use, 75 pct. of original cost. 2nd year of use, 65 pct or original cost. 3rd year si use, 55 pct. of original cost. 4th year Of use, 40 pct. of original cost. sth year Of use, 25 pct. of original cost. Class 3 Ist year of use, 75 pct. of original cost. 2nd year of use, 70 pct. of original cost. 3rd year of use, 60 pct of crlglnaljaoat4th year of use, 50 pct. of original cost. sth year of use, 40 pct of original cost. The true values fixed in the above table are subject to the customary discount of 25 per cent for equalization purposes. Motorcycles are subject to the same rules for determinig value and to the same discount for equalization. The suggestions turn to the valuation of such staple products as wheat, corn, rye, oats and the like. On this subject the instructions state:

“There should be practical uniformity here, for the local market prices (what dealers are paying) on March 1, less 25 per cent for equalization, should be the absolute rule. Irregularities here will not be overlooked by this board, and unless corrected by boards of review may subject a whole county to a horizontal increase, the responsibility for which must rest upon the local assessing officers. The item of corn is an uncertain ong this year, owing to the condition of the crop, and will require special attention when it comes to determine value.” On assessing personal property of farmer and householder the board prepared cards to assist the assessor in arriving at a correct valuation of each principal farm implement and of each principal household furnishing. Thus the board seeks to discourage the common practice of “lumping off” the property. A popular idea about the taxability of shares in building and loan associations may be changed somewhat by. the following from the board’s instructions on the subject: “Shares in building-loan associations are taxable to t the owner*. Associations themselves are exempt from taxation, except on their real estate. Building-loan shares on which loans have been made are exempt from taxation, but other shares whether paid-up or running ( shares are taxable to the holder. Every person who puts money into a association of this kind is a stockholder, and his holdings should be listed according to the value of his investments.”

Stock in foreign and domestic corporations and the method to be employed.in assessing them and corporate property are dealt with as follows: “Attention is also called to shares of stock in foreign corporations, and domestic corporations conducting their business outside the state. All such stock is assessable to the holder. A foreign corporation is defined as one which takes out its charter in another state although it may conduct its business in this state. A domestic corporation is

Postpone Work of Selecting Chairman

St. Louis, Feb. 12.—The republican national committee after postponing until tomorrow the selection of a chairman, today adopted a resolution endorsing the vote of republican congressman for the Susan B. Anthony suffrage amendment. Tonight opposing forces were claiming victory for their respective candidates, John T. Adams, of lowa, and Will’H. Hays, .chairman of the state central committee, of Indiana. Most reliable figures however, indicated twenty-three votes pledged to Adams, twentythree to Hays and five non-commit-tal.

Fred Stanley, of Kansas, who appeared as a possible “dark horse,” tonight put reports of his candidacy to rest with the terse statement: “I’m not in it, and I won’t be in it”

Friends of Mr. Stanley, declared he would “vote to the last” for Mr. Adams. The expected public announcement. of Mr. Adams, whose Americanism had been questioned by his opponents, did not materialize, and his friends declared they would quickly disprove allegations that he had taken the initiative in calling a mass meeting at Dubuque, lowa, before America entered the war to protest against Americans traveling on munitions ships. The decision of the committee, seating Jesse M. Littleton, of Tennessee, as committeeman from that state, was hailed with joy by the Adams adherents who regarded him as a partisan of the lowan, M. W. Mulvihill, of Mississippi, also was seated, blit his position was not made known. William Hale Thompson, mayor of Chicago, came out in favor of Mr. Adams today. Mr Thompson introduced a resolution which was referred to the committee on resolutions and which, Jie said, in a word endorsed the, conviction of the United States with regard to free speech and called for rigid adherence to the rules separating the powers of the legislative, executive and judicial departments of the federal government.

HELP THE JUNIOR RED CROSS.

The Junior Red Cross has been organized in the grade school of our city. In order to carry on the work of this organization supplies must be had. The children are much interested in the knitting of comforters, and the making of baby moccasins for the French and Belgium orphans. All donations of yarn, such as old sweaters, scarfs, caps, etc, also scraps pf new yarn and old eighteen inch kid gloves will be appreciated. Bring or send same to the primary or grammar buildings. Our Oleo cannot help but please you. It is difficult to distinguish it from dairy product. Save 15c on a pound on your butter. Buy Oleo of J. A. McFarland.

NOTICE TO BUTTER USERS We have made arrangements with the central delivery to deliver our butter and will make 2 deliveries a day, at 7:30 a. m. and 1:00 p. m.Get your orders in for the forenoon deliveries the evening before and for afternoon, by 12 noon. Beginning Saturday morning, Feb. 9. Price this week 51c delivered. J, C. HARRIS A SON. If anyone who has had the misfortunate to lose stock during the cold spell will notify us, we will be glad to call and get it. . A. L. PADGETT, Phone 65.

defined as one which takes out its charter in Indiana but may conduct its business in another state. All stock in a foreign corporation is assessable to the holder of Same, regardless of where the company does business, but stock in a domestic corporation is not assessable to the holder, unless the company conducts its business outside the state.” In closing, the board fixed the ttane for the township assessors to report to county assessors with the following statement: , 1 < “Township assessors should report as usual to county . assessors the averages of certain classes of personal property on the following dates: March 9 and 23 and April 6. From a compilation of these reports the county assessors should report to ! the state tax board not later than March 15 and 29 and April 12.”

Tar And Feather Chicago Lawyers

St. Louis, Feb. 12—John H. Metzen, a Chicago lawyer, and Sezerion Oberdan, charged with being an I. W. W. leader, were tarred and feathered by a mob of 300 persons on the outskirts of Staunton, HL, 38 miles northeast of St Louis tonight. They then were ordered to leave town. The two men had been taken from their rooms in a hotel and marched through the streets to the outskirts of the city, a distance of a quarter of a mile. They were stripped, the tar and feathers applied and then “were given the road.” This was the climax of a- long fight to rid Staunton of men considered disloyal. • All persons who had been marked by the American Protective league as disloyal were stopped on the street and foxed to sign a printed form showing that they would remain loyal. More than 100 persons, it was said, were made to sign these printed forms.

SUSPENSION OF CLOSING ORDER IS DELAYED

Supension of the heatless Monday order, forecast for several days, was postponed Tuesday night until today pending final reports from state fuel administrators and regional railroad officials on the coal and transportation situation. The intention had been to revoke the order Tuesday night, but at a conference Tuesday Fuel Administrator Garfield and Director-General McAdoo decided it would be best to obtain the fullest information before acting. Neither official, however, feared that anything in the reports to come would make necessary a change in plans. About the only part of the country now giving officials worry is New England, where the coal shortage is said to be as acute as at any time in the last few weeks. It was indicated Tuesday night if J. J. Storrow, fuel administrator for New England, decided that Monday closing should be continued in the New England states, nothing will be done to discourage him from issuing a special closing order for that section. Other state fuel administrators have authority to issue special closing orders for their territory but there were no indications Tuesday that they considered them necessary. Such orders would have to be referred to Washington for Dr. Garfield’s approval.

Style in Spectacle Frames is very much a matter of taste. It is important, though, that they set properly on the nose and at the right distance from the Eyes; and that the lenses be held perfectly centered before the eyes. How are you to know when some one is guessing? WE NEVER GUESS. “GLASSES RIGHT, GOOD SIGHT.” CLARE JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. PBene 12.

AT THE STAR THEATRE TODAY A magnificent masterpiece-—See MARGUERITE FISCHER in “THE GIRL WHO COULDN’T GROW UP” Also 9th Episode of "THE LOST EXPRESS. 7 reels. Admission 10c. THURSDAY—See HOUSE PETERS and KATHLYN WILLIAMS The Highway of Hope. With so extra chargee. FRIDAYBRYANT WASHBURN In a big comedy drama . A special attraction is THE FIBBERS -• Also animated weekly. Always the boot at The Star.

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