Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 March 1919 — Page 1

No. 57.

Reduced Price Sale Of Ivory and Blue Enamel Utility Boxes ; .One cedar lined, priced at $17.50 marked to sell at $ll.OO One cedar lined priced at $13.00 marked to sell at $8.50 One box priced $12.50 marked to jell at SB.OO Two boxes priced $9.00 marked to sell at $6.50. ODD DRESSERS Maple Dresser priced $35 to sellat $25 Walnut “ “ 35 “ “ " 25 Ivory % “ 30 “ “ 20 Bird* Eye Maple Dressing table $18.50 marked to sell at $ll.OO w. J. WRIGHT

PROMINENT BENTON MAN INDICTED FOR FRAUD

Wallace Evans, twice treasurer of Benton county, and one of its prominent business men for years, was arrested last week on a grand jury indictment charging him with making false affidavits in a gravel road case. Evans & VanNatta let the contract, which they had bid in, to a sub-contractor and in making the final claims for the money Mr. Evans signed the sworn statements as to the work being done properly. The county became suspicious and expert engineers were called in and the road was found to ibe short of the proper specifications by an amount exceeding SB,OOO. We understand that there is no claim on Evans’ part that the road was properly built, but his plea is that he left the work to the sub-con-tractor and had no real knowledge of the facts in the case.—Brook Reporter.

LOOKOUT! HERE COMES ANOTHER BIG WAVE

Salt Lake City, March 7.—The senate of the Utah legislature today passed, 11 to 6, an anti-cigarette law which, is is said, will absolutely prohibit the manufacture and sale of cigarettes or materials for the manufacture in the state. The measure now goes to the house for action.

TEMPERATURE. The following la the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7:00 a. nS. on'the date indicated: Max. Min March 7 37 22 March 8 *2 26

SHARP STUDIO.

Open for (business under new management. Will appreciate a share of your patronage. Sincerely yours, • ZM A. BEASLEY.

Get the most out of your kodak pictures. Take your films to Larsh & Hopkins for developing, printing and enlarging. James Thompson, who lives near Fowler, went to Huntington today. Venus Crisler,' Max Harrison and Rollin Eib went to Chicago this forenoon. ,

PRINCESS T H EAT RE “ TONIGHT CECIL B. DE MILLE PRODUCTION - “WE CAN’T HAVE EVERYTHING” Abo mack sennett comedy—‘WHOSE LITTLE WIFE” MONDAY— " _ D. W. Griffith’s Masterpiece ' “HEARTS OF THE WORLD” Reserve your seats for this Masterful Production at ohce. Seats may be reserved ‘by calling Princess Lunch Room. Phone 118. TUESDAY— , . • -t MONROE SALISBURY ■ “WINNER - TAKES ALL” EDDIE POLO “THE LURE OF THE CIRCUS” ■ ~ • > WEDNESDAY—WALLACE REID “THE "SOURCE” Also Good Two-Reel Comedy

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CANADIAN TROOPS MUTINY; WANT TO COME HOME

London, March 7.—The censorship lifted the veil tonight from one of the most serious military riots in Britain since the outbreak of the war, after news concerning it had been suppressed for three days. The following official statement was issued by the ministry of Canadian oversea forces: “Tuesday and Wednesday 15,000 Canadian soldiers rioted at the Kimmel Camp, Wales, because of the delay in their shipment to Canada, due to the shortage of ships. “Three of the rioters and two of the pickets were killed and twentyone wounded, including two officers.” The statement adds that some property damage was caused. The riot leaders, including two civilians, were arrested. The communique denies the report that a major decorated with the Victoria Cross was killed.

BACK TO TWO CENTS JULY 1.

The return of 2-cent letter postage on July 1, as a result of the passage of the new revenue bill, is emphasized in information received today by Postmaster Littlefield advising him to warn purchasers of stamped envelopes against stocking up too heavily on the 3-cent denomination. The 3-cent rate, which has been in force since October 2, 1917, is discontinued by Section 1401 of the new revenue law, which repels Section 1100 of the revenue law of-1917. The new rate applies to all first-class matter which will be carried after July 1 at the rate of 2 cents for each ounce or fraction of an ounce.

Users of ' post cards are also advised to buy no more of the 2-cent denomination than they will need before July 1, when the 1-cent card will again be issued.

NOTICE. All Red Men are requested to be present Monday even,ng, March 10, at 7 o’clock. Eats, smoker and degree work. , €orp. Willette Hill, of Camp Custer, Mich., came today on a ten day’s furlough, which he will spend here. Willette expects to be discharged from the service within a short time.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1919.

500 STOCKMEN ARE EXPECTED

RALLY MARCH 29 TO BE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE country. Lafayette, March 6.—According to John H. Skinner, dean of the Purdue university school of agriculture here, who is chairman of the program committee for the state-wide live stock growers' rally' “to "be held in Indianapolis March 20, there will be more than 500 stockmen at the meeting, the first of its kind ever called in the country. Prof. Skinger has announced the program for the rally, the speakers in addition to Governor Frank O. Lowden, of Illinois, and Thomas E. Wilson, president of the Wilson Packing company of Chicago, already announced, being as follows: Prof. G. I. Christie, assistant secretary of agriculture; A. J. Glover, of Ft. Atkinson, Wis., editor of Hoard’s Dairyman, and M. L. Houser, of Mondovi, Wis., president of the Wisconsin Live Stock Breeders’ association. ... . A’.

Representatives from every county and every live stock association in the state will attend the meeting as wel las the banquet to be given the evening prior to the rally. Meetings of the various beef cattle and dairy cattle breeders’ associations of the state will be held March 19.

THE NEW ROAD LAW.

Last night the house voted to concur in the senate amendments to the road bill, which were designed to strengthen the measure. After years of agitation and effort Indiana is to have a highway law based on the principle that good roads are in the interest of all ‘the people of the state, and not in any sense local affairs. We are to have a real highway commission; a state director appointed by the commisssion and responsible to it; and ample revenue for the commission. After the present year all the automobile fees go to the state commission, rather than to the counties, which is as it should be. The new law will measure up fully to the federal requirements, and as a result we shall get our share of the federal

appropriation. Here is clearly a proper centralization of authority. The building of roads is a business and not a political function. Under the present decentralized system hundreds of thousands of dollars have been wasted or stolen; roads have been built poorly, and without system; no proper provision has been made for maintenance. With such a system contractors and politicians were more than content. For years they have been unable to defeat all movements for reform. And always they have professed to be very jealous for the “rights of the people.” But this year things were different. It was recognized that the time had come when good roads were a necessity and understood that under a proper law they could be got for less money than was paid for poor roads. Also men saw that in a very real sense that there were no such things as local roads, hut that all were —or ought to be—parts of a great state system binding cities and towns together, and giving the farmer easy access to markets. “The day will come,” said Representative Winesbilirg, “when we’ll all be proud of this bill.”" That day is not far away. Under the highway bill which is soon to become a law, the people of Indiana will benefit greatly.—lndianapolis News.

MONNETT SCHOOL GIRLS TO GIVE CANTATA

The pupils of Monnett School are rehearsing under the' direction of Mrs. Loren Sage for a cantata, which they expect to give in about two W66kSi , _ It represents, one day in the life of the Flowers of the Garden.' They are awakened by the Rird_ Voices, given a drink by the Dews; they play with the Sunbeams and then greet the Dawn. Fair Weather comes and brings with her the Little White Clouds. Butterflies visit the Flowers and then Noon arrives. Winds whisper to the Flowers of Am Approach of the Storm, Clouds and Rain, the enemiei pi Fair Weatfcer ys the Little White Clouds. The latter are driven away for awhile, but soon return with the Rainbow Tints. Then Sunset *and Dusk visit the Flowers, who are finally lulled. to sleep by the Fireflies. . The choruses are bright and pretty, the costumes are dainty and the entertainment will equal or excel any of the musical entertainments which the school has give oin former years. Tickets will be on sale next week. Look for announcement of date and place.

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HUGHES FLAYS CABLE SEIZURE

ARGUES THAT ULTERIOR MOTIVE OF MOVE IS GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP. Washington, March 7.—Charles E. Hughes, appearing before the supreme court today as counsel for the Commercial Cable and Commercial Pacific Cable companies, charged that Postmaster General Burleson, by taking control of the marine cables -systems five days after the signing of the armistice, had misused the powers conferred by a join congressional resolution, had given the resolution an interpretation “foreign to the intent of congress,” and had an ulterior motive, the forcing of government ownership of the cables. The accusations of Mr. Hughes were generally denied by Solicitor General King, who presented the for the government, asking that the court sustain the decrees of lower courts dismissing injunction proceedings brought by the two cable companies to prevent the postmaster general from taking over their cables and merging them with those of the Western Union Telegraph company. Both attorneys were interrupted frequently by questions from the court. Although each side was given an extension of time to present arguments, neither availed itself of the prviilege and arguments were concluded before the court adjourned. Mr. Hughes conteirted that although the presidential proclamation under which the action was taken was dated November 2, it actually was not signed until after hostilities ceased on November 11. In reply Mr. King asserted that the cables were taken over in reality on November 2, when the proclamation was signed by the President, but did not pass into the hands of the postmaster general until fourteen days afterwards. * _ TT , Seizure of the cables, Mr. Hughes said, was not necessitated by the “national security and defense,” as President Wilson, before the cables were taken over, had declared before congress that the war had come to an end and that Germany and Austria had agreed to armistice terms which would make the resumptiori of hostilities impossible.

GIRL'S DEATH MAY END SENSATIONAL CHARGES

Lowell, March 7.—Miss Anna Kissinger, living in a shack-hut near Burrows Camp On the Kankakee river, south of Kouts, is dead, and her father and brother, Crales and Glen, are under arrest on a shocking charge. The girl was 19 years of age, and a day or so ago she filed an affidavit in the Porter circuit court charging her brother and other near relatives of a shocking crime, and of 'being the father of her dead child. The girl was taken ill, and at 10 o’clock last night she died. The remains will be buried in the Putter cemetery, near Kouts, by Porter county. x . . .. The father and son are out of jail on bond to attend the funeral. - It is not known today what effect her death will have on the cases now pending against her father and 'brother. It is believed that the cases will now be dropped, as there are no witnesses to testify against them.

CAFETERIA DINNER. The ladies of the Christian church will hold a cafeteria dinner Tuesday evening, March 11, (beginning at 5:30 n. m., in the church basement. V MENU. Baked ham and horseradish.... 15c Chicken and biscuits 15c Mashed potatoes and,gravy. ... . 5c Noodles * • ••• •• • • • " c Baked beans ic Creamed corn . Potato salad Caibbage salad 5C Pickles Bread " c Butter “ c •pie Fruit salad 10 c Cake 5c iDoughnuts Coffee • ..«••• • y*

SATURDAY GRAIN MARKETS.

Oats 57c. Corn $1.27. Rye $1.27. * Wheat $2.11. V

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GRIFFITH WAS SOURCE OF UNENDING INTEREST

The great motion picture director, David Wark Griffith, who was commissioned by the English government to secure views of the. world’s war for preservation in the British archives, proved a source of unending interest to the soldiers stationed on the battlefields of France where Griffith operated for some* eighteen months. In many instances the intrepid producer has his camera stationed directly on the firing line and was a better part of the time in the first line trenches, at one time being directly in the line of a bombardment by the Germans. The soltMers frequently engaged in gay little burlesque sorties back of the lines which were intended to attract the attention of Griffith and it was almost impossible for him to satisfy the demands of the “boys” for a little, strip of film bearing their picture as a souvenir to send home to some loved one. Griffith declares that many thousand feet of film was exhausted in this manner, as it gave him real pleasure to accomodate all the brave fighters it was possible for him to film. The views taken in France have been woven into a splendid production which is called “Hearts of the World,” and which is said to excel even his famous “Birth of a Nation.” The production will go on view At the Princess, Monday, March 10.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH. William T. Barbre, Minister. —The church is planning to make next Sunday a record day in the history of the church. An every member canvass which is to reach every member of the church will be put on. A committee of thirty-two men will make a house-to-house visit of the families of the church. Two pledges will ibe taken from each member, one for the current expenses and one for missions and benevolences. It is expected that every member of the church will make the two pledges, whether large or small. The two services for Sunday are of more than ordinary importance. In the evening the committee of men will be in charge and will report the interesting experiences of the day. At the morning service the pastor will preach on “Paul’s Plan of Church Finance.” Following this the charge to the workers and the members will be given; .* The men who make the visits, with their families, will have dinner at the church. At 1 o’clock a devotional service will be held after which the men will start on their mission.

SUNDAY DINNER AT MAKEEVER HOUSE

A most cordial invitation is extended to former patrons and all others to take Sunday dinner at the Makeever house. We assure all. that under the new management the splendid reputation of this hotel for quality food and courteous service will be continued. Your continued support and cooperation will be greatly appreciated and we will endeavor to please you. JAY W. STOCKTON, Proprietor. a

HAVE RETURNED FROM FLORIDA

James Halligan, Maggie Hallipm, Mrs. A. E. Deloupst and Mrs. John /Carmen, who had ‘been spending the winter at Ocala. Fla., haye returned to tins city. Evidently they had heard the report of our fine weather.

Don’t forgot the Presbyteriari aI zaar Saturday, March 8.

TEAMS RUN TRUE TO FORM

FAVORITES COP HANDILY IN OPENING DAY’S PLAY —RENSSELAER FLAILED. Some Tourney Score*. Whiting, 24; Crown Point, 21. Kentland, 14; Fair Oaks, 8. Medaryville, 18; Froefoel (Gary) 12. Valparaiso; 28;' Morocco, 4. East Chicago, 32; Hammond 11. Emerson, 44; Rensselaer, 15. Anderson, 69; Marketville, 1. Lebanon, 54; Kirkland, 3. Advance, 34;. Colfax, 4. Crawfordsville, 24; Wingate, 6. Darlington, 30; Attica, 6. Bloomington, 36; Mitchell, 14. West Lafayette, 52; Stockwell, 3. Jefferson, 24; West Point, 16. Brookston, 24; Monon, 16. ** * * Without a single exception twen-ty-two sectional favorites in the state basketball tournament came through the opening day’s play running tpSBT to form in every way and smashing their opponents into insensibility with but little effort. Practically no upsets marked the opening day’s scrambles and unless dark horse fives come to the front today the critics will be well acquainted with the personnel of the fives that journey to Lafayette next week to fight for the state emblem. The few teams that have been selected by the dopesters as the most likely winners of the state tournament practically all flailed their opponents unmercifully, Jefferson being the only team of this calibre that'had a very close game, and they won with but little effort. ■One of the unfortunate features about the tournament is the fact that three of the best teams in the state are all in one district, consequently two of them will not (be permitted to attend the state tournament, while weak teams in weak districts will cop the honors and get to attend the state tournament. So it is seen that geography also enters in the reckoning. Take the Bluffto,n, Rochester, Log&nSport and Huntington districts for instance, and there are others. There is not a team of championship calibre in any of these districts, but some team has to win, even though it is weak. * Some of the tourney favorites crushed their opponents with overwhelming scores. For instance, Anderson defeated Marketville 69 to 1, the highest score of the day. Lebanon smothered Kirkland 64 to 3, while Thorntown was flailing the daylights out of Burlington, 48 to 4, and Advance was bumping Colfax out of the chase 34 to 4. Crawfordsville had little trouble with West Point, although their score was not large. After having walloped Franeesville in the opener, the Rensselaer five was unmercifully flailed in the evening performance against the Steel City crew, 44 to 15. The form reversal of the locals was due latrgely to nervousness and they failed to display the brillian teamwork and passing of the morning. The one-sided score was a dreadful blow to the supporters of the local five as well as to the players themselves. Gary carries a wicked punch, there is no denying that, but it was not expected that they would be able to trounce the Red and Black in .so convincing a manner. The Garyites, tall and rangy, are without doubt one of the speediest fives that ever graced a floor in the Hoosier state. Their dash, pep, ceaseless energy and speed dazzles their opponents, and as the tourney grows older it becomes more appar- f ent that there is hardly any liklihood of any team stopping this steam-roller aggregation. The semi-finals of the tourneys are seing run off this afternoon and the two surviving teams in all the districts will meet this evening to determine the sectional championships.

STARTHEATER House of Good Pictures TODAY WINSOME MADGE EVANS and Jack Drumier r J ■ ' ■/' “THE LOVE NET” A World Special Full of Heart 1 Interest ■ 1 —ALSO—“THE HAND OF VENGEANCE** A Story of Mystery and Revenge . — ;v^f MONDAY—FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN ■ And BEVERLY BAYNE __m__ -— : -- —-7- — “A PAIR OF CUPIDS** Also a two red ‘George Ado Cosnody “Princess Fortune Has Moved Away from Easy Street.” Good Pictures with Good Stars.. • At the Popular Prices 'iWm 10 and lSe. v-v^fi

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