Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 155, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1919 — Page 1

No. ISS.

Porch Shades We have just received a shipment of porch shades in 3 sizes and 2 colors, green and tan. Prices and sizes as follows: Width Drop 6 ft. 6 ft. 8 in. k $3.75 7 ft. 3 in. 6 ft. 8 in. $5 50 8 ft. 6 ft. 8 in. $6.50 These sh . scan be cut down to fit any size opening. PICTURE FRAMES At last We have caught up with our picture framing and as some of these pictures have been here for several months shall be very glad to have the owners call for them. W. J. WRIGHT.

DESERTS DONKEY FOR CAMEL.

William Jennings Bryan has forcaken the faithful long-eared animal which for so long has 'borne him. Thait’s just what Mr. Bryan is going to do at the funeral of John Barleycorn when it is celebrated at the Methodist centenary exposition, Columbus, O. Mr. Bryan’s old faithful will be there, but Mr. Bryan will not ride him—he will ride a camel instead, bearing a banner with the fitting inscription, “I always did.” But Mr. Bryan will not he alone. "Thousands will meet him at the centenary gate, and following him as he rides the camel through the grounds will come an elephant, wearing a sign which says: “I did, too,” and after the elephant, a member of the long-eared family, wearing the inscription: “Me, too!” So far no G. O. P. representative has been secured to ride the party animal, and the same is true of the dems, but there will be plenty on the hearse, where sundry, demijohns will repose in eternal sleep. A water wagon will also form part of the procession at the outset, althought there is some question as to whether it will 'be in on the finish, as it will bear the general invitation: “Everybody On.”

WE HAVE MOVED in the former Milner Tire Shop on South Cullen St. Where we would be pleased to •ee all of our old customer, and many new one*. WISEMAN & WINFREY Up-to-D*te Shoe Repair Shop.

Miss Ruth Clark went to Brazil today for a few days’ visit with Mildred Clift, daughter of Charles dist, formerly of this city. Ira Richards, of Akron, 0., is here. He is shipping his household goods to the Ohio city, where he has a good .position with the Goodyear Tire company.

PRINCESS THEATRE —TONIGHT— I Elsie Ferguson —in“His Parisian Wife” f IX 4? Two-Reel Elko Comedy'

THURSDAY Fred Stone * —in—- " Under the Top” ' FRIDAY. Charles Ray .. In % “The Girl Dodger" aCumst Evaats From AU Over the World.. Two-reel Comedy.

The Evening Republican.

ARMY TRANSPORT TRAIN TO GO ON A LONG TOUR.

By order of the war department a motor transportation train three miles long will leave Washington on July 7th and cross the continent to the Pacific coast, reaching San Francisco over the Lincoln highway. This long journey is to be made in sixty days. It will serve as a test of the efficiency of the army transport service, but what is considered more effective, will demonstrate to the nation the inestimable value of a system of national highways. The plans for the adventure have been completed by the war department. All equipment’ has been assembled and the personnel detail assigned. This transport train will be the heaviest in the history of any army. Lt will be even heavier than any single unit of the huge transport service used to keep the armies of the allies supplied along the French front. No motor transport train of any nation has ever before attempted a continuous journey of 3,000 miles in 60 days with full war equipment. The motor trucks will carry not only their own supplies to last the entire journey, but will carry supply and repair units, as well as full complements of men and officers. The marching orders call for an average of 75 miles a day. This schedule necessitates a speed of 15 miles an hour all the way from Washington to the coast, no matter how unfavorable | the weather or geographical conditions.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twentydour hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. July 1 K 93 61 July 2 97 57

Good evening. Well, how did you stand the thirst of too dry? Yes, I did, too! My tongue felt like a sponge in my mouth and I simply couldn’t wet my whistle enough with water to talk wet humor. Now, whatever you do, don’t chew matches and don’t forget that your Vesta Battery is not a camel. It’s time to fill ’em up again. | HUGH KIRK. ' The funeral of Mrs. Len Griggs will be held at the Christian church at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon and burial will be made in Weston cemetery.

SATURDAY William S. Hart : Sr ■ ' 1 “The Breed of Man” Drew Comedy X ‘ “The Last of Saxon” SOO-Mlle Auto Race

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1919.

NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT

WHEN CAR OVERTURNED THIS j WEDNESDAY MORNING, PINING DRIVER BENEATH. 1 r' > - i A near fatal accident occurred about 10 o’clock this Wednesday morning when a new Ford sedan, driven by Mrs. A. Gangloff, the owner, overturned at the Joseph 1 Kanne corner about two miles south | of Rensselaer, landing upside down in the bottom of an eight foot ditch ' and pinning the driver beneath it. Due to the fact that the car was a new one and that the sedan top was able to withstand the impact, Mrs. Gangloff escaped serious injury. Another fortunate thing was the catching of one of the wheels on 'the edge of the bridge, thereby relieving her body of much of the weight of the car. Mrs. Gangloff was going north on the road passing the Oscar Hauter residence, and in attempting to turn onto, the west gravel ran off the edge of the bridge which crosses a small ditch at .the corner. The doors of the car were broken,— was the windshield, while the fenders and lamps were badly battered. Mrs. Gangloff was able to extricate herself from the wreckage without difficulty. She was brought to town by Joseph Kanne and an examination by a local physician disclosed the fact that she had sustained two broken ribs, in addition to several bruises about her body.

BARS STILL IN BUSINESS.

The president’s announcement that he will abrogate the war time prohibition act as soon as he can legally do so has undoubtedly seriously modified, if not nullified, its effect. It will, as William H. Anderson, state superintendent of the New York Anti-Saloon league says, “be taken by the brewers as an implied invitation to violate the law in the interim,” and “in the face of other uncertainties no official can have any great amount of heart in enforcing the law which he knows may be wiped from under him at any moment.” These other uncertainties include a decision of the government practically to ignore the law concerning the sale of light wines and two and three-fourths per cent beer until there is a decision by the courts concerning the in-' ' toxicating quality of such beer. [’Theoretically, evidence is to be taken of the sales of beer and wine, and prosecutions will follow if their sale is judicially held to be unlawful; but in the meantime the brewers and venders will “take a chance v ” as they have announced, and even with a court decision against their actions, the prospect of an early abrogation of the law will leave them in a position where there will be slight prospect of serious, if any, punishment. Last night’s debauch in the wet districts was something that the country will long be ashamed of. All reports indicate that it was even worse than the New Year’s eve excesses, that became so bad that public sentiment eventually turned against them and they were in the course of modification for the better when war necessities made the people ashamed of them. It is declared that a real farewell was said to “hard” liquor, last night, and that, however much violations of the law by selling beer and light wines may be winked at, swift and. .sure punishment will follow the sale of whisky and the like. Liquors containing more than two and threefourths per cent alcohol must not be sold, but the ingenious New York dealers announce that such liquors will be weakened by seltzer at the bar to make them comply with the official'ruling. Some drinkers may dodge even this requirement. The effect of the president’s forthcoming action of the stronger drinks is not clear. Whether he will nullify all of the law or only that part of it pertaining to beer and light wines will presumably depend on how he feels about the situation, but whatever action he takes will mean immense profits to the liquor men, and if he bars whisky and permits beer, the profits of a gold mine will be insignificant compared with those of a brewery. —Indianapolis News.

T. J. HOYES BUYS A HOME.

T. J. Hoyes has purchased of G. L. Thornton the letter's residence on North College avenue. Mr. Thornton will move into .‘his >ew residence just south of the one he has sold to Mr. Hoyes. Harry Huffty and family will move into the property on North Van Rensselaer street when it is vacated by Mr. Hoyes. This latter property* belongs to Mrs., Jay W. Williams. ,

STORES TO CLOSE THE 4TH.

Notice is hereby given that the stores of this city will be closed on July Fourth. MERCHANTS’ ASSOCIATION.

Orville Sampson, of Wolcott, was here Tuesday. He has recently been discharged from the army after eighteen months’ service, nine of which were spent in France.

CAN’T BELIEVE THE AWFULNESS OF IT ALL.

BALTIMORE. Judge Rose, United States district court, sustains demurrer to indictment charging a brewery with manufacturing a “cereal beverage containing at least one-half of one per cent of alcohol.” He ruled that the manufacture of beer having an alcoholic content of two and three-fourths per cent could be done only at the risk of the brewer pending final decision by the higher courts. The case will be taken to the United States court of appeals at Richmond and probably to the supreme court Saloons are open and selling two and three-fourths per cent beverages. KANSAS CITY. Two bartenders, first to be arrested in the country, are taken before a federal commissioner on a charge of selling beer. They pleaded guilty and SSOO bonds were fixed. The owners of the saloons were not arrested. About half of the saloons are still open; they sell beer and light wines. All breweries are closed. Hotel bars mark time.

SAN FRANCISCO. Brewery’s petition for injunction restraining federal attorney from prosecution - for two and three quarters per cent beer brewing denied. ATLANTIC CITY. Every saloon wide open; sell whisky, gin, and everything you desire. Preachers protest to mayor; he refuses to act; United State commissioner also refuses to prosecute or even issue warrants. City Council, at special meeting yesterday, issued all saloon license renewals requested. NEW YORK. .Saloonkeepers warned that they sell two and three-fourths per cent beverages at their own risk. Seized beer is being analyzed; warrants will be issued if it is found to contain a higher percentage than two and three-fourths. ST. LOUIS. Thirteen breweries making two and three-quarter per cent beer; nearly all saloons open and selling it. . . .. Excise commissioner issues licenses stamped “permits do not authorize violation of laws of the United States.”

AWAITED AS MESSIAH, LEAVES AS INTRUDER.

Rome, July I.—Critical comment on President Wilson’s sojourn in Europe is made today by the Tribuna in discussing his return to the United States. “Seven months ago an immense halo of popularity surrounded President Wilsoh,” the Tribuna editorial says. “Europe awaited him as the Messiah in a new era of history, while now he leaves amidst almost general indifference, appearing as an intruder in our continental history, our European civilization and our sacred ideals. Chao* of Disorder. “It Was been a psychological drama, as President Wilson believes, perhaps sincerely, that he incarnated not only the aspirations of America, but also the aspirations of Europe. Instead, President Wilson, despite his pure intentions, failed of Jus object. He returns to America, leaving 'behind him a chaos of disorder, passions and disillusions, since he could not conclude peace according to his principles, but made a compromise brought about by the overbearing attitude of the strong toward the weak.”

THE WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Fair tonight and Thursday. Continued warm.

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Good Cloth is the only foundation on which to build a good suit. Our clothes are 100% wool We stock no cotton clothes * $25 up

INCREASING BUSINESS DEMANDS LARGER QUARTERS.

Edward Herath, who recently purchased the C. E. Prior produce business, has found it necessary to increase the size of his quarters to care for his added business. He will commence the erection of a two story addition to his implement and poultry shop on the east side of the present structure, which is located on Cornelia street. The building will be 30x40 feet in size and the lower floor will be divided into two rooms, one of which will be used for the handling of cream and the other to care for the poultry business. The building will be constructed of concrete blocks.

CHURCH GIVES RECEPTION.

The official board and former members of the First * Christian church tendered .a reception last evening to all l new members who have come into the church since last February 1, when the present minister, Rev. W. T. Barbre, began as pastor of the church. During this time seventy new members have been received into the fellowship of the church. A great many of these were present last evening an<F» a large number of the former members also were in attendance. The evening was spent very largely in a social way. ' A brief program was given, consisting of the following numbers: Piano solo, Miss Ellen Kresler; vocal solo, Miss Ruth Daugherty; reading, Miss Marjorie Merica; violin solo, Miss Ora Kepner; address to the new members, Dr. W. L. Myer. Following the program refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. It was a very delightful evening.

OBITUARY.

Barbara A. Gray, daughter of David and Elizabeth Gray, was born November 23, 1850, in Cass county, Indiana, and died June 27, 1919, at her home in this city. In 1871 she was united in marriage to James Overton, Who preceded her in death April 11, 1912. To this union were born twelve children, ten of whom are living, a little daughter having died in infancy and the oldest son, Bert, having passed away July 26, 1918. The living children art: William, Frank, David, Robert, Ray, Sebe, Job, James, Paul and Harriett. The deceased is survived also by three sisters and two brothers, viz: John R. Gray, of this city; Mrs. Bruce Banta, of Indianapolis; William Gray, Mrs. D. C. Gordon and Mrs. Charles Lowe, of Monon. Early in girlhood she united with the Christian church and has always kept her faith in that church. For mahy years she has been a patient and uncomplaining sufferer, through it all a devoted mother and the happiest memories will linger with the sad ones through all the days to come.

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to take this opportunity to thank the many friends and relatives who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. James Overton, and for the many beautiful floral offerings.—The Children.

NO ICE WAGON THE FOURTH!

No deliveries of ice will be made i July 4th to residences, buff customers desiring ice will be supplied at my residence. Deliveries will be made to the business houses as usual. • - L w r WHITE.

I “Don’t give up the ships,” is likely to become a modern slogan also. —Hopkins Journal. ,

H. J. WHITE.

SALARIES OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS INADEQUATE.

Indianapolis, July I.—Supt. L. N. Hines, state superintendent of public instruction, is keeping closely in touch with the movement for the increase in salarf&s for the county superintendents, and has sent out a tabulated report showing - conditions up to date. » The report shows that a very harmonious feeling exists between the township trustees and the county commissioners in considering and awarding the increase. In several instances the commissioners have left the matter largely with the hoard of trustees, giving as the reason that the county superintendent is elected by the board of trustees and works almost exclusively with them, and that they are in position to know the worth of their superintendent. Petitions have been circulated in most parts of the state, and those counties that have not as yet asked for the increase intend to do so in the near future. Counties Give Increase. ( Twenty-seven counties have reported increases in the salary for the county superintendent ranging from |6OO to |l,ooo. Grant county was among the first to grant the 11,000 increase. Twelve other counties thus far have awarded the maximum increase of a thousand dollars. The state department is thoroughly in sympathy with the act of congress authorizing the increase in salary of Indiana county superintendents. As a class they are well qualified, and the duties and overhead expenses have increased within the last few years over a hundred per cent. The present salary was established eight years ago and is now, under present conditions, wholly inadequate.

MOSES LEOPOLD SITS ON THRONE AS CITY’S CHIEF.

Moses L. Leopold ascended the throne as the city’s chief executive Tuesday afternoon, when Mayor C. G. Spitler turned over the mayoralty reins to him on leaving the city for Detroit, Mich., with his wife to greet their son, Lieutenant Spitler, who has just arrived from overseas and who, with the remainder of his division, will be tendered a reception by the citizens of Detroit in the near future. Mir. Leopold becomes the city’s head by virtue of his position as city attorney and expects to wear the crown with as much ease and grace as the real owner.

RENSSELAER BOY GETS ANOTHER BOOST.

Carl L. Duvall-, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Duvall, of this city, who has been connected with the John Hancock Insurance agency for the past two years at Grand Rapids, Mich., has received another promotion and is now traveling auditor fpr his company in the state of Michigan, which, next to state gaent, is the highest position that can be ■tendered an employe in a state. Mr. Duvall’s rise in the insurance field has been rapid and his many friends in this city will be pleased to learn of the success which is his.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. National League. New York, 6; Brooklyn, 1. Pittsburg, 11; St. Louis, 4. Boston; 9; Philadelphia, 1. Chicago, 3; Cincinnati, 2. American League. Cleveland, 14; Chicago, 9. Philadelphia, 7; Boston, 4. New York, 1; Washington, 0. St. Louis, 5; Detroit, 4.

The next question to be answered is what will ’become of the whiskey glasses and the drinking songp.

AT THE STAR THEATRE -TONIGHTTHE HOUSE QF GOOD PICTURES —TODAY— A Metro Special Harold Lockwood “Shadows off Suspicion” 1 THURSDAY . n William Desmond “Closing Is*. , Abo a Good Comedy * ' * - ■ FRIDAY, ( JULY 4TH Harry Morey “Golden” Goal *' ' -

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