Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 121, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1919 — Page 1

No. 121.

RUGS AND LINOLEUM • We have four aew roll, of 12 ft. Linoleum that were put on the rack, today. . Naw I* the time to buy Linoleum a. the weather!* warm enough that it will not crack and the price ha. been reduce . We also have about 20 new patterns in <xl 2 Axminater and Velvet rug.. Some of those are new and have been brought out since the war. The prices arfe somewhat lower and the quality •* better than last year. PORCH SWINGS Our Ku. of wood porch cwiopo arc on di.ploy in 4, S. and 6 ftlengths. COUCH HAMMOCKS Our line of couch hammock, include, several pattern, in fancy j .tripod covering.. A couch hammock can be used as a »umm sleeping bed as they have link springs. We have just received another shipment of curtain .tretcher.. W. J. WRIGHT"

Thousands of Pike For Indiana Rivers

A remarkable collection of small fry consisting of 125,000 wall-eyed pike were placed in the Tippecanoe river on Monday, being brought by motor truck from the state fish hatchery at Columbia City An assignment of 250,000 were also placed in Bass Lake on the same day. The fry were only three days old and were about the size of higglers in a rain barrel. The driver said that a variance of ten degrees in temperance would kill them, and every care was taken to keep them in good condition, ■ It was necessary to distribute them in several places in the river, as they are cannibals when in large schools, and on the fifth day would have started devouring each other. • By autumn they will reach a length of seven inches, the truck driver asserted. When mature they are long like a pickerel. They were brought in cans resembling milk-cans- . Some were pladed in Eel river at Logansport, some in the Iroquois river in this city and others m the Wabash at Delphi, on Monday. The application for a batch for the Tippecanoe river was sent into the state by O. H. Keller,- of Winamac, and Monday’s shipment was the first sent out from the state hatchery.

BILLY SUNDAY AT WINONA.

Billy Sunday and his entire evangelistic party will be at Winona Lake during the week of August 15, for a big revival meeting. The park . gates will be thrown open during the week. A free will offering will be taken at the close of the session to 'cover the expensesSunday’s home is at Winona Lake but few of his friends here have ever seen him “in action” in a real revival and has consented to conduct one in this vicinity this year.

CAR LOAD OFWOVBNW.RB citt We have a car load of woven wire, including some all 9, 48 inch. Phone 6. J. C. Gwin & Conotice Better give us your order this week and we will have them for you. Cut flowers will be hard to get for Memorial day. KING FLORAL COMPANY, Phone 216 Green.

THE. PRINCESS THEATRE. TONIGHT DOROTHY GISH —la “BATTLING JANE” SATURDAY—“The Better ’Ole” THE ROMANCE OF OLD BILL —ALSO—WAINO OLLI LA Jw ER * Kir n Wire and unicycle cantortion act f Bf® Price; 15c and 25c.

The Evening Republican.

Like the now famous Wright ; brothers, pioneers in aviation, Harry | G- Hawker was a poor mechanic until >he became interested in aviation. He ! is thirtyone years old and an Australian by birth. . In 1913 he attempted to win the London Daily Mail’s $25,000 prize I for an all-around England flight. He I jumped off at Southampton, but the fiext day was forced to quit because he had neither goggles or ear pads 'to resist the terrific wind pressure. I A fortnight later he made the trial I again, making 1,043 miles of the 11540 mile course in three days. The seventy-two hour limit had expired, however, but he was awarded $5,000 as a consolation prize. 'Hawker made a non-stop record flight in November, 1913. Later he made an altitude record of 24,048 i feet He was test pilot for the Sopwith comjpany during the war. Six weeks ago he arrived at St. Johns, N. F., with a specially built Sopwith biplane, equipped with a 375 horsepower Rolls-Royce motor for the cross-Atlantic flight. With him was Lieut. Commander Mackenzie Grieve, an experienced pilot who was Hawker’s navigator on the trip across the Atlantic. Adverse weather conditions halted the two men several ! times after they had made ready to start across the Atlantic-

WALL STREET FARMER FINED

iGranville Moody, the wealthy wall street farmer, was fined by S. C. Irwin, Justice of the Peace, $1 end cost the amount of $9.50, for failing to have a license plate on his automobile. The offender was arrested by Policeman John Richard and the prosecution was in charge of Attorney Charles M. Sands, deputy state s attorney. After paying his fine Mr. Moody remarked to Prosecutor Sands that he thought they were hard up for a little money, or words to that effect, and the attorney suggested that they had been prettey lenient with Mr. Moody as he was liable to a fine each and every day he had driven his car since January 1, 1919, and that 'possibly there would be more money to pay if the law was not better respected in the future. The Republican endorses the action of the charged with the duty of enforcing the law and is heartily in favor of treating all offended of the law alike and not grant special consideration and immunities to persons on account of the possession of much wealth.

WHO HARRY HAWKER IS

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1919.

WATSON REVEALS INEFFICIENCY

STORY OF COAL ORDERED FROM INDIANA OPERATORS. Washington, May 21.—An extraordinary case of interdepartmental inefficiency in the government has been made public through Senator Watson, who is endeavoring to Obtain payment to the Indiana coal trade bureau for 8,060 tons of coal ordered by the government from various Indiana On this coal, demurrage and freight charges amounting to $92,820 or much more than the value of the coal, have been run up through the negligence and mistakes of various government departments- Although the coal was finally delivered to the railroad administration, payment is being refused until the demurrage and freight charges have been paid. In other words, the railroad administration expects the Indiana coal operators to give it the coal and then pay many thousands of dollars for the privilege of giving the coal away. The story of this coal in brief follows: On December 28, 1918, the United States fuel administration requistioned from thrteen of . the largest coal companies in Indiana, 8,600 tons of lump coal for the camp quartermaster at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Presumably this coal was ordered for the war department. The order was promptly filled by the operators. After the coal had left the mines it was learned that the war department had not ordered the coal- The fuel administration hastily canceled its order, and the camp quartermaster refused to receive the coal at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. In the meantime the coal had arrived and was placed on a side track at the fort. In all, it amounted to 145 carloads. The coal operators then requested information as to what was to be done with the coal. They were informed that the fuel administration was negotiating with the railroad administration to take the coal. But so slow is the process of government red tape that it was March 10 before the railroad administration took the coal and distributed it to five railroadsThe operators' asked the fuel administration to advise them to whom invoices for the coal were to be sent, but were informed that the railroad administration would let them know promptly about the invoices. But while the coal was on the sidetrack from about January 1 to March 10, demurrage charges of $84,820 had been run up in addition to SB,OOO freight charge# for shipment of the coal from the mines to the fort. Before paying for the coal the railroad administration demanded payment of the demurrage freight charges. The operators having delivered the coal according to instructions, did not feel inclined to pay the demurrage. The fuel administration complained that it had no money to pay the demurrage, and said the mistake was made by the war department, and not by the fuel administration. The war department in turn denied knowing anything about the order.- . ~, .. ,

Then the railroad administration was appealed to by the fuel administration, to strike off the freight and demurrage charges, and for a while it appeared the railroads would do this on behalf of the almost bankrupt fuel administration. The question was finally handed to Henry B. Spencer of the railroad administration who flatly refused to pay for the coal until he knew where the demurrage was coming from. In the meantime, the railroad administration s legal advisers had decided that it would be legal for the railroad administration to strike out the charges for demurrage and freight. Spencer who obdurate, and said tne railroad administration would not pay, so Senator Watson is going to Director General Hines with the case, to see whether something can not be done. ~ Probably the most unusual thing about the case is that if the operators had refused to supply the coal they would have been subject to prosecution, fine and imprisonment, under the Lever act for failure to supply the coal. Therefore, it appears that the operators had the choice of being fined and imprisoned under the Lever act for not delivering the coal, or of losing a good many thousand dollars, plus the value of the coal, by carrying out orders. “It is a heads-lose-and-tails-you-win proposition with us,” say the operators. But they hope to get it straightened out in the end.

Tires For SaleJust received a big shipment of automobile tires, all sizes. A big bargain as long as they last. Come ,„d see before

Church of God. Elder L. E. Conner will conduct Bible lessons Saturday Evening and Sunday at 9:30 a. m. and sermon at 10:46 a. m. and Bp. m. Everybody invited.

SALE REACHED $436,250 BULLS SOLD ON AVERAGE OF $7,955; COWS AT $2,777 AT MCCRAY SALE. Warren T. McCray received $436,250 for the blooded Herefords which were sold at auction Wednesday and Thursday at the Orchard Lake stockfarms The bulls averaged $7,955 and the cows $2,777. The Thursday sale began at noon and closed at three o’clock. The large crowd of cattlemen from all parts of the United States and several foreign counties Who attended, rushed to Indianapolis to be present at the Fox sale which opened today. Mr. McCray has been holding annual sales since the year 1909 but the one just closed eclipsed all previous records. The McCray herd is looked upon as being the best in the world and invariably attracts hundreds of the leading stock men from all parts of the globe. The table given below, showing the sale averages since the year 1909 shows how Mr. McCray has steadily improved his ?M9 $ .122 00 {9lO ' 176.00 tail 206.00 1012 •,•■■■ 276.00 Into 526.00 1914 526.00 iajg 1,2§7.00 Iq}? 1,750-00 iqjg 2,722.00 1919—20 bulls 7,955.00 1919 —35 cows • 3,466.00 1919 —Average 55 head . 5,U90.uu

HAYS ASKS FOR SMALL SUMS ONLY FOR CAMPAIGN

Washington, May 23—Chairman Hays of the republican national committee announced today no~ contribution of more than SI,OOO would be received from any one for the financing of the coming republican camThe new plan marks the pacing of great campaign contributions from corporation and individuals long the subject of attack by the republicans political opponents. “Every one recognizes the necessity of meeting legitimate campaign expenses,” said Mr. Hays. There is just one way for this money to and that is by means nf small contributions from the great membership of the party- This plan will be followed completely. A general committee of ways and means, acting with Mr. Ppham, the treasurer, will carry this work into each state and into the cities and towns with a general organization for the raising of money. The purposes will be to get small contributions for a great many members of the party. It is the plan to have these sustaining contributions run from year to year and in amounts from one dollar up. No contribution of more than a thousand dollars will be received from any one.” Chairman Hays added that the finwould be an open book and that it ancing of the republican campaign would accord with the best spirit of the campaign publicity laws of the nation and the state.

announcement We wish to call the atention of the public to the fact that we have purchased the E. S. Rhoades grocery store end will .operate the same in an up-to-date manner, carrying only the best in groceries. We feel that our experience, in the business will enable us to accommodate you in a satisfactory manner and ask your patronage. At the present time we are decorating the interior of our store but will be able to give you prompt service just the same. Phone 71 for you, & MURPHY.

notice to settle accounts All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the estate of Edwin S Rhoades, late deceased, will call at the law office of Williams & Dean and make prompt settlement of their accounts or notes. All notes and accounts not paid pronn ) pt : ly-Will be placed for collection. • „ . , , GEORGE A. WILLIAMS, Adm r. . ATTENTION CAR OWNERS I am prepared to half-sole your tires with Gates Half-Soles on tires of all sizes. These are puncture proof and guaranteed 3,500 miles. Cost only one-half as much as you pay for standard tires. Tire and tube repairing at reasonable price: Also handle Gates’ tested tubes in a sizes. Ford Special Oil, lubricating oil and grease. Free air and water. 1 Come to see how Gates’ Half-Sole tires are put one. All work will be given careful attention. Phone 109 s JOHN J. EDDY. Electric wiring and supplies. Phone I 113. Babcock Electric Co. ALL HOMEPRINT TODAY. ( READ THE INSIDE PAGES.

Funny Things Our Ad Man Found In Yesterday’s Paper

“For sale, an automobile owned by a man With a loud horn.” “Wanted, a position in cabaret; no bad habits; willing to learn.” “Experienced girl in millinery store to trim rough sailors.” “Two ladies want washing.” “Wanted a man to take care of a horse speaking Polish. “Our corsets will fit your waist or bust.” , “Shirts retailed.” “Ladies manicured in the annex.”

CURTAIN FALLS ON GRADUATES

THIS FRIDAY EVENING WITH ALUMNI BANQUET AT THE ARMORY. The alumni banquet at the armory this evening will close what has been a week filled with joy and entertainment for the graduates of 1918-19. No event during the school year is looked forward to with more interest and eagerness than the annual banquet, and nothing can approach it the hearts of the old as well as the new graduates. It is a time when the old time graduates can gather together and reminisce over their school days and meet those who are entering their ranks as alumni. Such janquets have become as much a part of the school year as the school work itself and never fail to bring >ack»many of those who long ago nade their exit as pupils from the school, even though living at distant I points. Rare is the graduate who | does not permit his thoughts at this . time of the year to drift back to his school days and wish that he might again be permitted to meet and mingle with his former classmates. Although the life work of many of the graduates has taken them from never fail to renew their membership as members of the alumni association, even though unable to be present to attend the pleasant functions during the closing week of each school term. The program at the armory this evening will be attended by approximately two hundred and the association is sincere in its belief that the ’unction will eclipse all previous efforts of its kind. The Presbyterian church ladies have prepared a menu which is bound to bring joy to the hearts of all. The menu follows: Chicken a la King Brown new Potatoes Noodles Cottage Cheese Radishes Pickles Hot Rolls Jelly Fruit Salad Wafers Brick Ice Cream Cake Coffee Schyler C. Irwin, 1888, will act as toastmaster and the following interesting program has been announced* President Dr. M. D. Gwin, 1899 “A hundred thousand Welcomes; I could weep; And I could laugh; I am light and heavy; Welcome.’ Toastmaster Schuyler C. Irwin, oo “I’ll rant as well as thou. The Bald Edson Murray, 13 “Tho lost to sight, to memory dear Thou ever wilt remain.” The Fat Gwendolyn Kannal, lb “I am resolved to grow fat and * Itook young ’til forty*” The Simple Paul Beam, 18 “To be simple is to be great. _ The Handsome French Crooks, 17 Handsome is as handsome does The Wise Frances Folger, 19 “Common sense in an uncommon < degree . Is what the world calls wisdom. Following the banquet there will be a dance, the music to be furmsnea r by the Nadel orchestra of Chicago. The Junior reception held Thursday ! evening was a pleasant a^ 1T a > the dance was attended by about • seventy-five couples. The hall was tastily decorated in the Junior and Senior colors of pink and white and 5 gold and blue. Young’s saxaphone orchestra of Indianapolis provided the music, which was thoroughly en--1 joyed. The out of town guests were: Florence Sammons and Inez Virgin, i of Kentland; Robert Loy and Mane Hamilton, of Purdue university; Mrs. Walter English, of Lafayette; Fred Peck and Dorothy- Spencer, of Remington, and Helen Warner, of Gary.

HIGHWAY BODY SELECTS ROADS

THE PROPOSALS WILL GO BE_ FOR FEDERAL ROADS BUREAU SOON. L. H. Wright, director of the state highway commission, Wednesday announced the roads which the commission proposes to improve this year. While the proposals have yet to be approved by the federal roads bureau, it is not expected that any change will be ordered by that body. The highways which are marked for improvement as soon as plans and spec! fications can be prepared, are as follows: National road, from Terre Haute, to a point five miles east of Stilesville. 31-7 miles of improvement. lincoln highway, in Elkhart county, two stretches, totaling ten miles, which completes the improvement of the Lincoln highway between South Bend and Ligonier. The road between Indianapolis and Greenwood, approximately ten miles. ; The range line road north of Indianapolis to the Marion county line, six miles. Michigan highway, in Marshall county, for 8.7 miles north of Plymouth. Niles road for 4.7 miles north of South BendNational road in Wayne county for one and one-half miles east of Cambridge City. The French Lick road in Warrick and Spencer counties through Boonville, fifteen miles, part of which is east and part of which is west of Boonville. This makes a total of ninety-four and six-tenths miles the commission has marked for improvement this year.- Some time ago it was announced informally that the commission likely would be unable to have completed much more than 100 miles of road this year. However, the commission was in session Wednesday afternoon and it was trying to find a way to select a few more miler to be improved, if possible, this year. It was expected that at the maximum not more than fifty more miles might be designated for improvement and that more likely only ten or thirty more miles might be so marked. <• The commission heard a number of visitors Wednesday who represented varios groups wanting certain roads designated for early improve- ' ment.

BARKLEY TOWNSHIP YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED

The clerk of the circuit court issued a marriage license Thursday, May 22, to Lewis Scilex, born in Logan, Ohio, September 9, 1895, occupation farmer and present residence Newland. And Augusta Rippe, born in Indiana, September 22, 1900, occupation housekeeper and present residence Gifford. First marriage for both parties. The young people were married by Schuyler C. Irwin, Justice of the Peace* It is suggested that this means that the war which has existed between these two towns, is now at an end and that all will now be peaceful and harmonious on the Wabash Valley Whatever effect this intermarriage may have, the Republican and the many friends of the young people wish them prosperity, happiness and joy to the full measure.

NOTICE TO CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS All Civil Wait soldiers are requested to meet at the court house Sunday morning, May 25, at ten o’clock and march to the Presbyterian church in a body to attend Memorial Sunday services. D? H. Yeoman, Commander. W. H. Wood, Adjutant. —. at the STARTHEATER THE HOUSE OF GOOD PICTURES TODAY “The Turning Point” —_by— PRESTON GIBSON SATURDAY— Kitty Gordon —lN—'The Unveiling Hand’ Suspense Thrills—Entertainment —Also—7TH EPISODE OF “HANDS UP” “°EMMY WEHLEN ‘HIS BONDED WIFE*

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