Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 264, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1918 — Page 1

No. 264.

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FAILS TO APPRECIATE BOWIE'S ELECTRON

Babcock, in his pre-election forecast, did not name John Bowie, the Democratic candidate for trustee of Wheatfield township, as a probable winner, nor did he compliment his fellow Democratic editor upon 'his successful race. The Republican candidate for secretary of state carried Wheatfield township by thirty-nine votes. Bowie, a Democrat, was elected township trustee by forty votes. Bowie had as his opponent one of the very best men of Wheatfield township. There is not a more capable or straighter man in this county than iGeoige Ferguson. Bowie received no encouragement, let alone assistance, from the county Democratic organization, and not a word in his behalf was ever published by the Jasper County Democrat, ahd he was not given tjie endorsement of even a probable winner. It is reported that Bab has never loved the Wheatfield editor since the latter took the money which Bab furnished to purchase Bab a bucketadf beer, but delivered him a draught from the then famous town pump. Bab is reported to have had the thirst but as he was posing in his paper as a dry advocate he resisted the temptation to go into Strickfaderi’s aaloon to wash the dust from his parched throat.

DIVORCEE IN ILLINOIS CAN’T REWED IN INDIANA

Valparaiso, Ind., Nov. B—‘Circuit Judge Loring handed down a decision today in which he held that a person divorced in Illinois and ordered by a court not to remarry within a year cannot be married legally in Indiana before the year is up. This decision holds hundreds of marriages wherein couples have crossed from Illinois and have been married jhere to evade the Illinois law to be illegal. Judge Loring held that the marriage would be illegal even though the couple did not return to Illindls. The old-fashioned /Children who used to have to ask permission ,of parents when they wanted to do things are now married and have to ask their 'children** permission when •they want to. do things.

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VIRGIL M. ROBINSON DIED OF POISONING

Lafayette Journal/ Virgil M. Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Robinson, of 1319 North Eighteenth street, is dead at Great Falls,, Mont., resulting from arsenic poisoning. Hewas a graduate of Purdue university in the class of ’l6 in chemical engineering and was employed pt the Anaconda Copper Mining company. . • Robinson was a member of the Theta Xi fraternity. His parents moved from Rensselaer to Lafayette during their son’s freshman year, and had resided here ever since. Had Mr. Robinson lived have celebrated.his twenty-fifth birthday today. Besides his parents he is survived by one sister, Eva Grace. , The remains will be brought to this city by F. S. Weimer, a Purdue alumnus and a fraternity brother of the deceased, who is employed at the Anaconda plant.

IN LOVING MEMORY

Of our loving son Guy Albertson, who died Oct. 20, 1918. .—t, In the casket he is sleeping, In a hallowed grave we know; •]But his name is written in letters of gold * In the hearts he left at home. Time may heal the broken hearted; Time may make the wound less sore. But time can never stop the lodging' For our loved one gone before, HAd I but seen him once more in life, Or soothed his drooping head, Or caught the last sigh of his heart, Or watched his dying bed; My heart I think .would not have felt ' Such bitterness and grief; But God had ordered otherwise, And now he sleeps .in peace. Some day I hope to meet him; Some day, I know Jiot where, I shall clasp his hand in a better land, Never to part again. Mother and Father, Mr. and Mrs. John Albertson. t < Thfexc was a time when a girl could cross h&LkneeS when she sat doWn and a man*W’iJth a weak heart was in no danger.?'But. that was before the bottom of the skirt was located around the knees. A good deal of the visiting that wompn do is done to get even.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1918.

INFLUENZA SITUATION IS CLEARING FAST

The health officers and doctort of the city report that there is a very decided improvement in the influenza situation' While a positive order has not been issued it now seenis probable that the ban will be raised and the schools will open not later than Wednesday,. Noy. 13. This will mean, of .course, that all public gatherings will be permitted, including’the opening of i the .picture shows.

LATE WAR NEWS.

Washington, Nov. 9.—-The German Socialists and the Radicals have taken over control of the Reichstag. Events within .Germany are transpiring so rapidly that it is almost impossible to keep up with them. While the arniy chiefs at Spa deliberate over the armistic terms, carried to them by Capt. Helldorff, aid to Gen. von Winterfeld, and decide what their reply shall be, the political developments in Germany are overshadowing any action they may take. The reply op the armistice will, of necessity, be on its way back to the French lines Within the next few hours. Spa, where German great headquarters is located, and where the Kaiser is believed to have taken refuge, is near Liege and about 122 l miles by road from LaCapelle,. where the Germa narmistice envoys are quartered. The roads are very bad, and traveling, gis he was forced to, by night, Capt. Helldorff'hardly could have reached hds destination before daylight today. He would be likely to find ths military chieftaias waiting for him and .an immediate conference would-be held. Officials here who ate familiar with the situation say that the captain could be expected to leave on his return trip about noon today and that, traveling by day, he could make the trip in five hours, although there will be necessary delays in getting through the military lines on the battle front’ , " It was believed here that the decision of the army chiefs would be' in the hands of the German plenipotentiaries tonight. It may, of course, be delayed until tomorrow, However, because of a prolonged session of the military conference, or for some other impelling reason. There is six hours difference in time between France and the United States and officials will begin to look for definite results from about noon on today. Meanwhile ail developments in the situation will be flashed to President Wilson here by Col, E. M. House. A cable has been set aside for the exclusive use of the President and his prsonal representative and they are able to communicate on all important matters without delay. The President has made it very plain that the people of the United States will be kept 'informed of the big developments. Whether the armistice terms are accepted, or whether they are rejected, there will be an official announcement the moment that developments warrant.

SATURDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

A gon was born at the hospital this forenoon to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kanne. „ , Mesdames Lewis, McConnell and Standish, who have been sick with Influenza, have improved sufficiently to leave the hospital. Walter Randle is,in good condition and his attack of influenza, it is thought,, is not going to be severe. Three of the nurses, Masses Ryan, Comer and Osborne, are on the sick list. ' r ' '

DEATH COMES TO AGED MOTHER

Mrs. Mary E. Wineland died at the 'home'of her daughter, Mrs. Ross W. Knickerbocker, in this city; Friday evening'at 9:00 o’clock. The deceased was born in Noble county, this state, on March 18, 1854, and was therefore sixty-four years of age. e Before her marriage to _ George Wineland, who preceded her in death some six years, her name was Mary E. Grimes. ~ She ds survived by nine children, six daughters and three sons, all of whom have grown to maturity. > The body was taken to Lowell, leaving here on the 3:54 p. m. train, and funefal services will be held at the Methodist church in Lowell Sunday at 2:00 p. m. > » .

BIG TURKEY ONLY ON THANKSGIVING

Washington, D. C., Nov. B.—Turkeys sold for Thanksgiving win be larger this year than in previous years unddr regulations announced today food administration designed to prevent younger andjlghter birds being marketed. Licensed poultry dealers are requested by the food administrator nut to buy turkey hens of less than eight pounds weight nor toms weighing less than twelve pounds before Dec. 7. #

Chas. Fleming has demonstrated that it pays to rai/e blooded stock. He has sold to Warren McCray during this summer and fall blooded Herefords to the value of $4,750. Six of those brought $3,050. One of them, a yearling bull, was- figured in the deal at $1,400. Charles has a fine herd and with the big advance in and demand for good cattle, it will continue to be very valuable. ' — Brook Reporter. A' ’* v V ‘ . .

BAB HAS A RELAPSE

DEMOCRAT EDITOR FINDS THAT ( ' POLITICAL DUTIES IMPEL ACTION.'

Bab seems to have again entered one ofl those periods of his which come every so often. Time and again he has gone before the bar of justice charged with libelous attacks upon the reputation of some citizen of this community, and each time his humiliation 'has been very pronounced. He has been “good” for sometime and except for the use of the term “Looie” he seemed to have passed that state of hate and 'had become almost loveable. So great was the change that by many it was thought that he had been thoroughly regenerated. But disappointment has come to the community and Bab has' again gone on the war path and seems to have developed a desire to have his neighbor, Harry Watson, sent to the penitentiary. Previous to the hearing of the case he publishes a long brief setting forth the evidence and the law and explains that his sacred duty as a high official in the marvelous organization of the Democratic party impels him to bring this action against .Watson, whose only offense seems to have been the erection of a residence on Park avenue and the making of this residence, the abode of himself and wife. The facts in the case seem to be as follows! Mr. Watson had had his office next door to Bab on Washington street for a long time. They had been on the most friendly terms. "Watson had given Bab most of his work and the relations between them had been v6ry friendly and intimate. Watson purchased a lot on the same avenue on'which Bab lives. He erected a fine residence on this lot. He had furnished a part of it and he and' his wife had moved into the same". They did not.spend all of their time in this new home on account of the helplessness of -Mire. Watson’s, grandmother, Mrs. Henry Randle, who was invalided by a fall a few years ago and is unable to care for herself and her home. But Mr. Watson considered the Park avenue residence his home and registered in that precinct and voted there also. He would have voted for the identical candidates -had he voted in the precinct in which Mrs. Randle resides. Ha»had no thought of any violation ofthe law and the greater crinft of offending the high dignity of his double neighbor, Bab. Keen to his duties as chairman of his precinct and as fellow laborer of County Democratic -Chairman Frank Welsh, Bab smothered his rapture until it was too late for Watson to change has registration and a day before the election he informed Watson that he, Watsdn, was an alien enemy, and that he had lost his vote. Watson, knowing that he .had acquired his residence in Bab’s precinct, on the morning of election went to the voting place and offered to exercise his right of franchise. Bab was there and challenged his vote, and Watson then made path as to his residence and was allowed to vote. Mayor Charles G. Spitler was the inspector and with -his usual disposition to be fair and square, he permitted the vote to be counted. This was more than Bab could stand and he at once swore out a strong affidavit against his former good friend and double neighbor and had Watson arrested. More than that he secured the services of Rensselaer’s most prominent Democratic lawyer, E. P. Honan, to assist in the prosecution. So wrathy has Bab become that he publishes a statement about the illegal voting by Republicans in this county that may result m his being called to account and given an opportunity to prove the same before the bar of justice. Watson has employed Attorney Abe Halleck to defend him, and Bab’s previous experiences with this lawyer may bp repeated. Goldsmith says of his father, who was a preacher, that “many who came to scoff remained to pray.” So Bab, who attempts to persecute, may have to remain to defend himself against the charge of libel. The action, brought, by Bab seems to be without foundation of fact and without cause except a desire to punish a Republican. . . __ His seeming attempt to injure Mr. Watson with the public and prejudice his case before the court by a long ar,-, tide setting forth the unsubstantiated facts and his wise(?) interpretation of the law before the hearing based on the merit of the case is eonelusive evidence of unfairness ana 36 Thehearing of this case, which was set for Friday evening, was again postponed until Monday at 9 a. m.

Mrs. Charles Hannon and her friend, Mrs. Thomas O’Roake, of Evansville, came today for a visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brown. Boyd Porter was up town this forenoon for the first time since he was taken sick with the influenza. His wife, who was also a victim of this epidemic, has about recovered. Mrs. Bert Brenner, who had been with them for a few days, has returned to her home in Valparaiso.

Attending to Business f a?’• Among the hundred and one cab drivers at Niagara Falls, one man stands out from among the rest. His cab is always kept clean, his horse is well groomed and the harness is highly polished. Of course his cab is more popular than any of the others, for he ppints out the interesting details. One day a tourist asked him why he remained in Niagara Falls, driving 'his cab about the gorge each day... “Well,” replied the cabby, “I ntever drive around the gorge but what I notice something I nevea saw before” ' ’ ■One merchant in your town stands out from among the rest ’ His store is always . clean; his goods are pleasingly arranged and his windows are attractive. Of course,, he sells more goods than the other merchants, for he knows his goods. He learns something new about his business every day. ■ ‘ I ——

A LESSON IN POLITICS.

If men learn from experience and observation, it ought to be a long time before any .one in authority attempts again to prescribe a policy for the American voter. If, the parties learn well this lesson it will be a point in wisdom gained. When so great a man as Woodrow Wilson fails utterly to influence his countrymen, there must be a reason; and it is not far to seek. Without saying eo in words, the implication was that only Democrats were fit to advise the President, and to carry out his war measures. This was at variance with congressional history and utterly out of harmony with American ideate. It was with a positive degree of pleasure, and with a characteristic display of that semi-humorous, taunting American Spirit,' so often observed when the people are aroused, that the voter went into the booth and cast a flat and solid vote, not for the thing that had been commanded, but openly and defiantly against it. Neither was it done in hot anger; for there has not been a better-natured election in recent times than Tuesday’s. ’ But it was none the less serious.

The American people do not hesiJto teach their rulers; and, if necessary, to penalize them. President Wilson has been regarded not only as eminent among the presidents, but as the smartest politician of his time, but events show that even he can misjudge the people and make, political blunders. It was somewhat natural, because, with a unanimity rarely observed, all parties had conceded to him all powers and grants. He came to thank that his expressed wish would be the wish of the people. And so it.was, so long as it related bo the actual prosecution of the war. But the whole country perceived it the moment a false step was taken, out of harmony with the purposes that the President and all of us had in mind. A few partisan papers, and of course the Springfield Republican, supported the President in his “appeal.” But no one else seriously doubted that it was'a blunder, because in effect it was an effort to stifle individual opinion. The Republican spirit of course flamed into action. But much is due to the Democrats themselves for assisting in bringing the President to the correct view of things.,, Many of them refused to vote, or voted against his wishes. It ought to be many a day before another President attempts to divide the people into sheep and goats. That belongs to a higher power.—lndianapolis News. •

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TO THE REPUBLICAN WORKERS AND VOTERS

We want to take this means of thanking you for the Joyal ana unstinted support given the County Organization in die late election. It has been a pleasure to give of our time and efforts, in a cause so worthy and fp».a group of candidates so deserving. It never has been our pleasure to work for a group who more unselffably and cheerfully strove for the success of every candidate associated with them without exception. The results have proven the wisdom of your unselfish action. I have had messages from Will H. Hays, National Republican Chairman) formerly State Chairman, who gives us unstinted praise for the showing of Jasper and Indiana. A long distance message from Congressman Will R. Wood, asking that we thank all and express his sincerest appreciation for the support given him in Jasper, and especially to Mayor Spitler. . He tells us that undoubtedly the American people can be trusted and he believes we are moat surely resting on the foundation of a republican form of government than ever before, whep a people persist in exercising an unhampered right of suffrage, according to the dictates ofthejr conscience, rather than be dictated to. Again we want to assure you of our appreciation of your Republican loyalty and guarantee you of ours. • G. H. MeLAIN, County Chairman. GEO. W. SCOTT, County Secretary.

SERGEANT DAVID I. BURNS.

The following is a copy of a letter written 'by Captain C. C. Bassett, of the 137th Field Artillery, which is a part of the 38th Division that left Camp Mills sometime ago. The letter is written w Mrs. David I. Burns, wife erf the late Sergeant David I. Burns:’ On Board, Oct 11, 1918. Mrs. David I. Burns, Rensselaer, Ind. * My Dear Mrs. Burns:— I am sure that before this letter reaches you, you will have received, official notification from the government of David’s death on board ship, en route “over there.” I have just now returned from the very beautiful and impressive services which were held on board ship as we buried him in the wondrous grave of the ocean. All the flags of the convdys are now flying at half mast for the loss of a brave soldier.

Dave died of an Endocarditis caused by an embolus, the origin of the embolism was not determined. Any physician will explain to you what these terms mean and how hopeless of recovery the case would have been at home or anywhere else. In fact, you have my assurance that everything was done for him which could bt* done, out sad to state in this condition that is practically nothing. It wiH, I know, assuage your sorrow to know that he did not suffer. He was not feeling well before we left New York, so I am told, but insisted that he was all right and was going with the “bunch.” Seemed improved for a day er two on the boat, then became suddenly worse as they do in such cases and died this morning, Oct. 11,'at 7:30 a. m., and was buried with full military honore at 4p. m. “He died in l ; ne of duty and is as much a hero as though he had lost his life in line in the battlefield. I know you will have a solemn pride in which I share. His battery aS much broken up over his loss, and while I know you wiU gneve over your own loss and sacrifice to We great cause, you know he would not have you feel sorry for him. Hib ring and other small articles which can be sent, I will send to you as soon aS we land. With most heartfelt sympathy, Sincerely, iLuiiiTn ' C. C. BASSETT. Captain 137 P. A. Via New York, A. E. F. P. S.—l have the latitude and tongitude of the place of burial, but cannot give them to you until *ftov the declaration of peace, as it would reveal the ship’s course.

ARMISTICE DOES not NECESSARILY MEAN WAR’S END

Camp Funston, Texas, Noy. 9. Major General Leonard Wood today posted this appeal to men of the Tenth division: » . “If an armistice is signed, it does not mean the end of the war. It simply means that the terms of peace will be discussed. They may or may not be agreed upon. The wort and training of the division will go o» with the same energy and spirit an heretofore. , “There is nothing m the present situation which justifies a change of procedure on om^part —and as soldiers it is our duty to carry on witfr out reference to an armistice, iwvtH ' we receive instructions to the contrary.”

LIEUT. GWIN THOMAS ARRIVES IN NEW YORK

Word was received Mere Friday evening that Lieut Gwin Thanas, son of Mr, and Mrs. George Thomas, of Monticello, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gwin, of tins city, tad arrived in New York in a very critical condition. Lie®t Thomas was wounded in action in France more thin two months ago. His father left Monticello Friday evening for New York. ■

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C. C. BASSETT.